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Salita Promotions and Puerto Rico’s Fresh Productions Spotlight Jr. Welterweight Contenders on March 1 Fight Card

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Main Event: IBF Jr. Welterweight World Title Eliminator

Subriel Matías vs. Gabriel Valenzuela

Sabado, Marso 1 * Fajardo, Puerto Rico * Live on DAZN

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Detroit(Pebrero 13, 2025)- Salita Promotions ugFresh Productions have announced the addition of several surging contenders, including two pivotal jr. welterweight title bouts added to the event headlined by Puerto Rican knockout specialistSubriel Matías(21-2, 21 KOs) and Mexico’s hard-hittingGabriel Valenzuela(30-3, 17 KOs) in an IBF Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator.

Puerto Rico resident and WBO No. 3 ranked contenderAlfredo Santiago (16-2, 7 KOs) ug undefeatedNestor Bravo (23-0, 16 KOs), pwesto Dili. 6 sa WBA, will both be in action in separate bouts onSabado, Marso 1, mabuhi saDAZN. The winner of each 140-pound bout will position himself for a world title shot, none more significantly than in the main event, where the winner will earn the mandatory position to face reigning IBF Champ, Richardson Hitchins.

Also announced today, making his anticipated professional debut is Puerto Rico’sYandiel Lozano and Salita Promotions promising heavyweight prospectPryce Taylor (6-0, 4 KOs) gikan sa Brooklyn, N.Y..

Returning to Puerto Rico for the second time in five months, Salita Promotions has continued to explore the rich boxing talent residing on the island, much like the company has done the past two years in the state of Michigan. With a proven track record of discovering talent throughout the greater Detroit and Flint, Mich., region, Salita Promotions PresidentDmitriy Salitacontinues to give up-and-coming and rising talent a global platform to perform.

“We provided a path and platform for many fighters to earn recognition and achieve their dreams,” said Dmitriy Salita. “From solidified world champions like Claressa Shields to budding stars like Ardreal Holmes Jr., Salita Promotions continues to mine for the next super stars of boxing throughout Michigan and now we are doing the same in Puerto Rico. Stars from the Caribbean Island such asMiguel Cotto, Félix Trinidad, ugJuan ‘John John’ Molina have all paved the way for the prospects we will be showcasing on March 1.”

The co-main event will see the WBO NABO Jr. Welterweight Title on the line as Santiago, who hails from the Dominican Republic, meets fellow countrymanJavier Fortuna(39-5, 28 KOs). Santiago, 30, returns to the ring on the heels of a statement first-round TKO victory over Mexico’s Pedro Campa in November 2024. Currently on the strength of three straight victories, Santiago captured the WBO NABO Jr. Welterweight Title last June when he defeated Angel Fierro via unanimous decision, and on March 1, Santiago will attempt to defend his title for the third time. Starting his impressive career off with an undefeated record of 12-0, Santiago earned a shot against former Undisputed Lightweight World Champion Devin Haney for the WBC Lightweight World Championship in November 2019. While coming up short, Santiago has proven that he belongs in the upper echelon of the Jr. Welterweight Division.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase the level I am at,” said Santiago. “I have worked hard, I’m in my best shape, and on March 1 sa Fajardo, I’m going to give it my all in the ring. I respect Javier Fortuna, but he will find out that he’s facing a true warrior. I’m ready for any version of him that shows up in front of my people in Fajardo. I’m going to go to war and take the victory.”

Entering his second bout in just over two months, the 35-year-old Fortuna will compete in Puerto Rico for the first time. Like his opponent, Fortuna is coming off an impressive TKO victory defeating Jonatan Mariano in December 2024. Boasting a staggering 28 KOs sa iyang ngalan, Fortuna held the WBC Continental Americas Lightweight Title in 2019 and challenged former IBF Super Featherweight World Champion Joseph Diaz in 2021 for the WBC Interim Lightweight World Title.

Dugang pa, undefeated Nestor Bravoand South Africa’sXolisani Ndongeni(32-6, 19 KOs) will collide for the vacant WBA Intercontinental Jr. Welterweight Title. Hailing from Arecibo, P.R., Bravo will return to action after nearly a year away from the ring. Sa iyang katapusan nga outing, Bravo scored a second-round knockout victory over Carlos Manuel Portillo. Following a decorated amateur career with numerous national and international tournament wins, Bravo turned professional in 2015 when he defeated Nestor Ortiz via knockout. Previously holding the WBC Latino Lightweight Title and the WBO NABO Super Lightweight Title, Bravo pursues another belt when he faces his toughest test to date in Ndongeni.

Recently challenging for the vacant WBO Latino Lightweight Title, Ndongeni looks to insert himself back into the win column against Bravo. A tenured competitor, Ndongeni has held the WBF International Featherweight Title, IBO International Lightweight Title, and WBF Lightweight Title. With ample experience against undefeated prospects, Ndongeni aims to give the rising Bravo his first defeat.

Kicking off the night live on DAZN and in a quick turnaround, Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Pryce Taylor returns to action against Arizona’sTrevor Kotara(4-3-1, 1 KO) following his second-round knockout victory over Jerell Nettles on February 2. A promising heavyweight prospect, Taylor signed with Salita Promotions in November 2024, and has since gone 2-0 under the banner, both victories coming by way of knockout. Standing at 6-foot-4, Taylor is a former collegiate basketball player and has won two New York Golden Gloves title.

Sa katapusan, Puerto Rico’s own Yandiel Lozano will make his much-anticipated professional debut. The silver medalist at the World Youth Championships, a four-time champion of the Bert Sugar Tournament, Florida Junior Silver Gloves champion, and two-time Puerto Rican National Champion, Lozano steps into the star-studded featherweight division after a solid amateur career.

“Fajardo is filled with pride as it welcomes home two of its greatest warriors of the ring,” said José Aníbal Meléndez, Mayor Autonomous Municipality of Fajardo. “Subriel Matías, born and raised in our town, returns to the ring to once again prove why he is one of the most outstanding figures in world boxing. Alongside him, another great champion from Fajardo, Alfredo ‘Ojo’ Santiago, will be defending his title, proudly representing our city. For Fajardo, this event is not just a sporting spectacle but a celebration of the determination, disiplina, and talent that define our athletes.”

ABOUT SALITA PROMOTIONS: 

Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 pinaagi sa Dmitriy Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including SHOWTIME, HBO, ESPN, Taga TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, ESPN+ and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe.

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Ang Brooklyn Heavyweight Prospect nga si Pryce Taylor nakahimo og malampuson nga Pagbalhin gikan sa Basketball ngadto sa Boxing

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(L) – Si Pryce Taylor usa ka umaabot nga heavyweight nga palaaboton(litrato sa maayong kabubut-on sa Sullivan Management)

NEW YORK CITY (Marso 19, 2024) – Brooklyn heavyweight Pryce Taylor (3-0, 2 KOs) malampuson nga nabalhin gikan sa basketball ngadto sa boksing ug karon ang 27-anyos nga palaaboton nagkataas isip usa ka walay pilde nga prize fighter.

Si Taylor miingon nga iyang gidala ang iyang mga bitiis gikan sa mga korte ngadto sa ring. Una siyang nagdunk og bola sa grade otso pa siya, upat ka pulgada nga mas mubo kaysa 6' 4" Taylor karon. Giangkon ni Pryce nga nawala ang basketball apan dali nga namatikdan nga makadula pa siya, dili kinahanglan sa usa ka team, kay dili na siya porma sa basketball. “Naa ko sa porma sa boksing,” mapasigarbuhon niyang namatikdan.

Usa ka giadornohan nga U.S. amateur boxer, gipasiugda sa iyang duha ka titulo sa New York Golden Gloves Championship, Si Taylor usa usab ka upat ka beses nga runner-up sa USA National Championships, lakip ang usa kang Joshua Edwards, kinsa kwalipikado nga morepresentar isip usa ka super heavyweight alang sa Team USA sa 2024 Olympics sa Paris.

Miaging tuig, Si Taylor adunay pito ka daog nga nakig-away alang sa New York sa Team Combat League (TCL), nga usa ka hugna, kompetisyon sa format sa team. Teknikal nga pagsulti, ang mga kadaugan dili bahin sa iyang propesyonal nga rekord sa boksing. Nakabenepisyo si Taylor sa kana nga kasinatian ug makigkompetensya usab niini nga panahon.

Si Taylor nagdula og basketball sa usa ka season sa Corning Community College sa upstate New York. “Mihunong ko sa pagdula og basketball unom ka tuig na ang milabay,” ni Taylor. “Naa ko 60 away (mga amateur, pro ug TCL) ug nagtuo nga ang labing maayong mga boksidor makaabot didto nga adunay kasinatian sa sparring. Busa, Nakakuha ko og daghang kasinatian. Ako adunay maayo nga kahanas ug nahibal-an kung unsa ang kinahanglan nakong buhaton sa ring.

"Ang akong hunahuna mao ang pagbuhat sa dili mahimo sa ubang mga boksidor. Ang tanan nga mga boksidor nakakat-on sa mga sukaranan, pero tanan gusto nila ilabay, Gilabay na nako akong kaugalingon, ug kabalo ko unsaon pag counter ana. Bisan unsa nga ilang ilabay akong madepensahan.”

Si Taylor gibutang sa fast track sa iyang manager, Ang abogado nga nakabase sa New York nga si Keith Sullivan, kinsa nakadiskubre nga dili sayon ​​ang pagpangitag angayan nga mga kontra ni Taylor, nga tungod sa iyang gidak-on, amateur pedigree ug pag-apil sa TCL, mas abante kay sa gipakita sa iyang tulo ka pro fight.

Laing bililhon nga bahin sa pag-uswag ni Taylor mao ang pag-sparring sa mga natukod nga heavyweights sama ni Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller, Otto Wallin, Vladyslav Sirenko, ug Brandon Glanton sa paghingalan sa pipila sa mas ilado.

Gihimo ni Taylor ang iyang pro debut kaniadtong Disyembre, pagpahunong ni Mike Diorio sa opening round, misunod sa Enero 27 nga adunay eksaktong parehas nga resulta batok kang Gabriel Aguilar Costa. Sa iyang labing bag-o nga aksyon kaniadtong Marso, Si Taylor miadto sa gilay-on sa unang higayon isip usa ka pro, Nagbutang og upat ka hugna nga shutout alang sa unanimous nga desisyon batok kang Antonio Torres (4-1), 40-36 sa tulo ka higayon.

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(L-R) – Head trainer nga si Benny Roman, Pryce Taylor & manager nga si Keith Sullivan (litrato sa maayong kabubut-on sa Sullivan Management)

Sa iyang katapusang away, gipahigayon sa Sony Hall, Migawas si Taylor sa ring ug miparada libot sa ring pagkahuman nga adunay bandila sa Ireland nga giputos sa iyang dako nga abaga (tan-awa sa ibabaw nga hulagway).

“Keith (Sullivan) nahibal-an nga adunay daghang mga tagahanga sa Ireland nga motan-aw sa usa ka manggugubat nga taga-Ireland (Emmet Brennan) nag away sunod nako,” pasabot ni Taylor. "Nahunahuna niya nga kini usa ka maayong paagi sa pag-apil sa daghang mga tawo sa Ireland, mao to iya kong gi draped sa Irish tri-color flag. Husto siya, ang Irish nga nanambong ganahan kaayo niini, ug nakahimo pa kog daghang fans.”

Ang kapildihan sa basketball kay ganansya sa boksing; Si Pryce Taylor usa ka lehitimong palaaboton nga adunay dako nga kauswagan.

Dugang pa sa pagdumala sa Pryce Taylor, Keith Sullivan, usa ka kanhi Deputy Commissioner sa New York State Athletic Commission, ug dugay nang abogado sa boksing, nagdumala usab sa IBF Bantamweight World Champion nga si Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 KOs) ug Bronx middleweight prospect Nisa Rodriguez (1-0), dugang sa co-manage sa World Boxing Association (WBA) Buhata Dili. 12-rated welterweight contender Paddy “Ang Tinuod nga Deal” Donovan (13-0, 10 KOs), ang naghari nga WBA Continental Champion gikan sa Limerick, Ireland. Si Sullivan kauban sa pagdumala ni Donovan kauban ang kanhi world middleweight champion nga si Andy Lee.