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

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Main Event: IBF Jr. Welterweight World Title Eliminator

Subriel Matías vs. Gabriel Valenzuela

Lørdag, Marts 1 * Fajardo, Puerto Rico * Live on DAZN

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DETROIT(Februar 13, 2025)- Salita Kampagner ogFresh 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 rangeret contenderAlfredo Santiago (16-2, 7 KOS) og ubesejretNestor Bravo (23-0, 16 KOS), rangeret Nej. 6 i WBA, will both be in action in separate bouts onLørdag, Marts 1, lever videreDAZN. 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) fra 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,”Sagde 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, ogJuan ‘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 i 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 knockouts til sit navn, 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.

Desuden, 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. I hans sidste udflugt, 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.

Til sidst, 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, disciplin, and talent that define our athletes.”

ABOUT SALITA PROMOTIONS: 

Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 af 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, Spike 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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Brooklyn Heavyweight Prospect Pryce Taylor har gjort et vellykket skift fra basketball til boksning

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(L) - Pryce Taylor er en kommende sværvægter(foto udlånt af Sullivan Management)

NEW YORK CITY (Marts 19, 2024) – Brooklyn sværvægter Pryce Taylor (3-0, 2 KOS) har succesfuldt skiftet fra basketball til boksning, og i dag er den 27-årige udsigter på fremmarch som en ubesejret præmiekæmper.

Taylor sagde, at han bragte sine ben fra banen ind i ringen. Han dunkede først en bold, da han gik i ottende klasse, fire tommer kortere end 6' 4" Taylor er i dag. Pryce indrømmer, at han savnede basketball, men bemærker hurtigt, at han stadig kunne spille, ikke nødvendigvis på et hold, fordi han ikke er i basketballform længere. »Jeg er i bokseform,” bemærkede han stolt.

Et dekoreret U.S. amatør bokser, fremhævet af hans to New York Golden Gloves Championship-titler, Taylor var også fire gange andenpladsen i USA's nationale mesterskaber, herunder en til Joshua Edwards, der har kvalificeret sig til at repræsentere som supersværvægter for Team USA i 2024 OL i Paris.

Sidste år, Taylor havde syv sejre i kampen for New York i Team Combat League (TCL), som er en en-runde, holdformatkonkurrence. Teknisk set, sejrene er ikke en del af hans professionelle bokserekord. Taylor har nydt godt af den erfaring og vil også konkurrere i denne sæson.

Taylor spillede basketball i en sæson på Corning Community College i upstate New York. "Jeg stoppede med at spille basketball for seks år siden," sagde Taylor. "Jeg har haft 60 slagsmål (amatører, fordele og TCL) og tro, at de bedste boksere kommer dertil med sparringserfaring. Så, Jeg har fået en masse erfaring. Jeg har et godt færdighedssæt og ved, hvad jeg skal gøre i ringen.

"Min tankegang er at gøre, hvad andre boksere ikke gør. Alle boksere lærer det grundlæggende, men alt, hvad de vil smide, Jeg kaster mig allerede, og jeg ved, hvordan man imødegår der er. Alt, hvad de kaster, er jeg i stand til at forsvare."

Taylor er blevet sat på den hurtige vej af sin manager, New York City-baserede advokat Keith Sullivan, som har opdaget, at det ikke er nemt at finde passende modstandere til Taylor, hvem på grund af sin størrelse, amatør stamtavle og deltagelse i TCL, er meget mere avanceret end hans tre pro-kampe kan indikere.

En anden uvurderlig del af Taylors udvikling er sparring af etablerede sværvægtere som Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller, Otto Wallin, Vladyslav Sirenko, og Brandon Glanton for at nævne nogle få af de mere bemærkelsesværdige.

Taylor fik sin pro-debut i december sidste år, stoppede Mike Diorio i åbningsrunden, fulgte januar 27 med nøjagtig samme resultat i forhold til Gabriel Aguilar Costa. I sin seneste aktion i marts, Taylor gik distancen for første gang som professionel, pitche en fire-runder shutout for en enstemmig beslutning mod Antonio Torres (4-1), 40-36 tre gange.

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(L-R) – Cheftræner Benny Roman, Pryce Taylor & manager Keith Sullivan (foto udlånt af Sullivan Management)

I sin sidste kamp, afholdt i Sony Hall, Taylor kom ud til ringen og paradede rundt i ringen bagefter med et irsk flag draperet rundt om hans massive skuldre (se ovenstående billede).

"Keith (Sullivan) vidste, at der ville være mange irske fans der for at se en irsk fighter (Emmet Brennan) kæmper efter mig," forklarede Taylor. "Han mente, at det var en god måde at engagere den store irske skare på, så han draperede mig i det irske trefarvede flag. Han havde ret, de fremmødte irere var helt vilde med det, og jeg fik nogle flere fans."

Basketballtab er boksningens gevinst; Pryce Taylor er en legitim udsigt med en enorm opside.

Ud over at administrere Pryce Taylor, Keith Sullivan, en tidligere vicekommissær i New York State Athletic Commission, og mangeårig bokseadvokat, leder også IBF Bantamvægt verdensmester Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 KOS) og Bronx mellemvægtsudsigten Nisa Rodriguez (1-0), ud over at være med til at lede World Boxing Association (WBA) Do Not. 12-bedømt weltervægt-udfordrer Paddy "The Real Deal" Donovan (13-0, 10 KOS), den regerende WBA Continental Champion fra Limerick, Irland. Sullivan styrer Donovan sammen med den tidligere verdensmester i mellemvægt Andy Lee.