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Undefeated prospect Pryce Taylor Working hard to join Brooklyn’s Elite list of top heavyweight boxers

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(L-R) – Claressa Shields & Pryce Taylor

NEW YORK CITY (Juillet 17, 2025) - Undefeated heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (8-0, 6 KOs) is set to return to the ring on July 26e à Detroit. After coming off his June 6e knockout win over Et Fontaine (14-8), h is aiming to join Brooklyn’s elite heavyweights in an exclusive club.

“I’m the next great heavyweight out of Brooklyn,” Taylor proclaimed. “And I’m a top American heavyweight prospect today.”

Achieving this rare distinction is notably challenging, as Brooklyn has produced world heavyweight champions such as Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, Floyd Patterson, Michael Moorer, et Shannon Briggs—all members of a special group within boxing’s premier division. With the exception of Briggs, each has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Taylor posted a 60-11 record amateur, won two New York Golden Gloves titles, and finished as heavyweight runner-up four times at the USA Boxing National Championships. As a professional prize fighter, the 28-year-old Taylor has put many of his opponents to sleep, much like his Brooklyn predecessors, y compris 6 arrêts dans son 8 allumettes, the last four in a row.

“The Pryce is Right” has been training at Brooklyn’s Cops & Kids Boxing Gym with head trainer Benny Roman. Taylor also trained for three weeks in Delray Beach, Floride, with trainer Sugar Hill, focusing on movement and sparring. “It definitely helped,"Taylor a dit. “There was good sparring there, and it was a good experience overall.”

Taylor values the exposure from fighting on a Salita Promotions card headlined by unbeaten, undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 KOs), qui fait face Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO) à Detroit. Précédemment, Taylor stopped Jerell Nettles in round two on a Shields-headlined event.

“This time will be different,” Taylor pointed out. “My last fight on Claressa’s card, I was in the opening bout, off-TV, and nobody was there. I had a good seat to watch her fight, and I met her. But I’m on the main card and my fight will be streamed live on DAZN this time.”

In his first scheduled 8-round bout, Taylor will take on Robert Simms (12-4-1, 3 KOs) de Saginaw, Michigan. Two fights prior, Simms defeated previously unbeaten James McKenzie Morrison (20-1-2, 18 KOs), who is the son of the late world heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison.

“I’ve heard my opponent comes to fight,” Taylor concluded. “I really like fighting an opponent like that instead of the guys who don’t stand and fight. I also like fighting at this pace (7 weeks since his last fight) because I love boxing. I’ve been training for 8 tours, but it’s not going the distance. I don’t see him lasting four rounds, if that.”

“I’ve kept Pryce very busy because to become a great from Brooklyn, you better be tough, talented and able to work for it,” Pryce’s manager Keith Sullivan déclaré. “He has had eight fights in just nineteen months as a pro, and three fights fell out due to opponent injuries. That’s an old-school pace I am keeping him on. Not every fighter can handle that rate of fighting, Pryce eats it up. He can reach the upper echelon. It will take continued hard work.

“The last time he fought on Clarissa’s card, we walked into an empty arena. I leaned into him and said, ‘Enjoy the silence, soon enough you will be entering into jeering packed arenas.’ And on July 26e that will come true.”

Sullivan, a former New York State Athletic Commission Deputy Commissioner, Gère également 3 fois, 2-Champion du Monde de division Miyo Yoshida (18-5) and Bronx NYPD officer Nisa Rodriguez (3-1, 1 KO). Sullivan co-manages IBF Welterweight World title challenger Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-1, 11 KOs) and his cousin, pro-debuting middleweight Jim Donovan, alongside coach and ex-world champion Andy Lee.
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Pryce a de nouveau raison pour les poids lourds invaincus Brooklyn Pryce Taylor

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NEW YORK CITY (Juin 11, 2025) - Immédiatement après l'impressionnant arrêt de quatrième ronde de vendredi soir dernier de la fontaine d'ED «Tex», Pryce Taylor de Brooklyn (8-0, 5 KOs) s'appelait la meilleure perspective des poids lourds de l'Amérique par son promoteur, Dmitriy Salita (Salita Promotions).

Taylor, 28 ans et son manager, L'avocat de New York Keith Sullivan, D'accord avec Salita.

"Ils sont (Mot et sullivan) les deux à droite,"Taylor a dit, «Parce qu'ils m'ont vu me battre. Les combats amènent le chien en moi. Il (Fontaine) était un test, réel, Mais comme un sac de coup de poing qui est prêt à tomber de la chaîne. J'ai dû continuer à le frapper et il ne pensait pas à jouer en toute sécurité. L'arbitre lui a sauvé la vie; Il pensait à ne pas tomber. »

Le puissant Taylor est entré dans le ring en rendant hommage à la fin, Great George Foreman en portant un t-shirt «Big George». Avant le combat, Taylor a noté qu'il avait eu un grand succès dans les rangs professionnels en combattant Southpaw comme Fountain. Taylor a méthodiquement déchiré la tête et le corps de son adversaire avec des coups de poing dommageables, Fountaine blessée au troisième tour avec une combinaison de crochet droit à droite droite, suivi d'un barrage de coups de feu sur la fontaine robuste qui a réussi à survivre au tour.
(L-R: Entraîneur en chef Benny Roman, Pryce Taylor portant son T-shirt George Foreman Tribute, et le manager Keith Sullivan)

Fontaine (14-9, 7 KOs), qui était le meilleur combattant le 6 ’4”, 280-Pound Taylor avait combattu dans les rangs professionnels, a été secoué à partir d'une autre série de combinaisons violentes, Lorsque l'arbitre Charlie Fitch en avait vu assez et a fait un coup de pied dans le combat de 36 secondes dans le quatrième cadre.,"Présenté par le promoteur de Taylor Salita Promotions, au Turning Stone Resort Casino à Vérone, New York.

«J'étais ravi de me battre sur une émission comme ça,"Taylor a ajouté. «Il m'a frappé d'abord au premier tour, quelque chose que j'ai toujours laissé mes adversaires faire pour tester leur pouvoir, schémas de jauge, Et le comprendre. C'est comme dans le baseball quand un frappeur laisse passer un terrain sans se balancer pour voir ce qu'il a sur le monticule. Parce qu'il est un Southpaw, son droit est son jab, Et il voulait vraiment utiliser son crochet de puissance gauche. Il avait un bon visage de poker, Mais il ne pouvait pas le cacher quand je l'ai blessé. Il a essayé de ne pas montrer qu'il était déplacé, se garder debout, Mais il a senti mon pouvoir. J'aime être précis, en particulier lancer des coups de poing. Je l'ai puni à la fin, Jeter un coup de corps, un uppercut, puis deux crochets droits.”

«Je pensais que George Foreman aurait été fier de moi et pensait peut-être qu'il se voyait se battre quand il m'a vu du coup de poing. J'ai mis un spectacle. Je suis une combinaison de contremaître et de Muhammad Ali; Punching Punch comme contremaître, insaisissable comme Ali avec un bon jeu de jambes et une lumière sur mes orteils.

«Je ne sais pas si c'était le meilleur combat de ma carrière, Mais il était mon meilleur adversaire et le gars le plus dur que j'ai combattu. Il est venu dans le ring en bonne forme et a essayé de se battre. Sa chute était Pryce ayant raison de nouveau. J'adore jeter mon droit à droite et cela continue d'ouvrir mon crochet gauche au corps.

Taylor avait un 60-11 record amateur, y compris une paire de titres Golden Gloves de New York, Et il était le finaliste des poids lourds quatre fois dans les prestigieux tournois de championnat national de boxe américain. "La victoire TKO de Pryce était exactement ce à quoi je m'attendais - dominant, calculé, et explosif,»Sullivan a fait remarquer. "Il n'est pas seulement un autre espoir; avec un travail continu, Il peut être le prochain grand poids lourd américain. À chaque combat, Il prouve qu'il a les outils, la discipline, et l'état d'esprit être une force dans cette division. Nous construisons quelque chose de spécial, Et le monde est sur le point de le voir. "
Équipe Taylor (L-R): Manager Keith Sullivan, Perspect poids lourd invaincu Brooklyn Pryce Taylor, Promoteur dmitriy salita, et entraîneur en chef Benny Roman Salita.

Taylor se battra ensuite dans son premier combat de 8 tours prévu en juillet 26 à Detroit sur une carte de promotions Salita titdiée par la championne du monde des poids lourds incontestée Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 KOs) contre Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO) à Little Caesars Arena. Sullivan, Un ancien commissaire adjoint à la NYS Athletic Commission, Gère également 3 fois, 2-Champion du monde de division Miyo Yoshida (18-5) et l'officier du Bronx NYPD Nisa Rodriguez (3-1, 1 KO), ainsi que la cogestion du monde (IBF #3 & WBA #10) Contender des poids welter paddy "The Real Deal" Donovan (14-1, 11 KOs), de Limerick, Irlande. Sullivan cogente Donovan avec l'ancien champion des poids moyens du monde Andy Lee, qui est aussi l'entraîneur en chef de Donovan.
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Salita Promotions and Puerto Rico’s Fresh Productions Spotlight Jr. Welterweight Contenders on March 1 Carte de combat

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Main Event: IBF Jr. Welterweight World Title Eliminator

Subriel Matías vs. Gabriel Valenzuela

Samedi, Mars 1 * Fajardo, Puerto Rico * Live on DAZN

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DETROIT(Février 13, 2025)- Salita Promotions etFresh 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 classé aspirantAlfredo Santiago (16-2, 7 KOs) et invaincuNestor Bravo (23-0, 16 KOs), Non classé. 6 dans la WBA, will both be in action in separate bouts onSamedi, Mars 1, survivreDAZN. 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) de 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, Michigan, 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,« Il a dit 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, etJuan ‘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, et Mars 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,”A dit Santiago. “I have worked hard, I’m in my best shape, et Mars 1 à 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. Comme son adversaire, Fortuna is coming off an impressive TKO victory defeating Jonatan Mariano in December 2024. Boasting a staggering 28 KO à son nom, 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.

En outre, undefeated Nestor Bravoand South Africa’sPrésentez vos excuses à 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. Dans sa dernière sortie, 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.

Enfin, 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, discipline, and talent that define our athletes.”

À PROPOS DES PROMOTIONS SALITA: 

Salita Promotions a été fondée en 2010 par Dmitriy Salita, un boxeur professionnel et un challenger au titre mondial qui a vu la nécessité d'une entité promotionnelle pour présenter les meilleurs jeunes espoirs de boxe et des prétendants établis en Amérique du Nord et dans le monde. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including SHOWTIME, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Réseau sportif universel, UFC Fight passe, DAZN, ESPN + et MSG ont apprécié l'action de combat de Salita Promotions ces dernières années. 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 has made successful Move from Basketball to Boxing

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(L) – Pryce Taylor is an up-and-coming heavyweight prospect(photo courtesy of Sullivan Management)

NEW YORK CITY (Mars 19, 2024) – Brooklyn heavyweight Pryce Taylor (3-0, 2 KOs) has successfully transitioned from basketball to boxing and today the 27-year-old prospect is on the rise as an undefeated prize fighter.

Taylor said he brought his legs from the courts into the ring. He first dunked a ball when he was in eighth grade, four inches shorter than the 6’ 4” Taylor is today. Pryce admits missing basketball but quickly notes that he could still play, not necessarily on a team, because he’s not in basketball shape anymore. “I’m in boxing shape,” he proudly noted.

A decorated U.S. boxeur amateur, highlighted by his two New York Golden Gloves Championship titles, Taylor was also a four-time runner-up in USA National Championships, including one to Joshua Edwards, who has qualified to represent as a super heavyweight for Team USA in the 2024 Jeux Olympiques à Paris.

L'année dernière, Taylor had seven wins fighting for New York in the Team Combat League (TCL), which is a one-round, team format competition. Technically-speaking, the wins are not part of his professional boxing record. Taylor has benefitted from that experience and will be competing this season as well.

Taylor played basketball for one season at Corning Community College in upstate New York. “I stopped playing basketball six years ago,"Taylor a dit. “I’ve had 60 combats (amateurs, pros and TCL) and believe the best boxers get there with sparring experience. Si, I’ve been getting a lot of experience. I have a good skill set and know what I need to do in the ring.

“My mindset is to do what other boxers don’t do. All boxers learn the basics, but everything they want to throw, I already throw myself, and I know how to counter there’s. Anything they throw I’m able to defend.”

Taylor has been placed on the fast track by his manager, New York City-based attorney Keith Sullivan, who has discovered that it’s not easy finding suitable opponents for Taylor, who because of his size, amateur pedigree and participating in the TCL, is much more advanced than his three pro fights may indicate.

Another invaluable part of Taylor’s development is sparring established heavyweights such as Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller, Otto Wallin, Vladyslav Sirenko, and Brandon Glanton to name a few of the more notables.

Taylor made his pro debut last December, stopping Mike Diorio in the opening round, followed January 27 with the exact same result versus Gabriel Aguilar Costa. In his most recent action in March, Taylor went the distance for the first time as a pro, pitching a four-round shutout for a unanimous decision against Antonio Torres (4-1), 40-36 trois fois.

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(L-R) – Head trainer Benny Roman, Pryce Taylor & manager Keith Sullivan (photo courtesy of Sullivan Management)

Dans son dernier combat, held at Sony Hall, Taylor came out to the ring and paraded around the ring afterwards with an Irish flag draped around his massive shoulders (see above picture).

“Keith (Sullivan) knew there would be a lot of Irish fans there to watch an Irish fighter (Emmet Brennan) fighting after me,” Taylor explained. “He figured it was a good way to engage the large Irish crowd, so he draped me in the Irish tri-color flag. He was right, the Irish in attendance absolutely loved it, and I made some more fans.”

Basketball loss is boxing’s gain; Pryce Taylor is a legitimate prospect with tremendous upside.

In addition to managing Pryce Taylor, Keith Sullivan, a former Deputy Commissioner with the New York State Athletic Commission, and longtime boxing lawyer, also manages IBF Bantamweight World Champion Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 KOs) and Bronx middleweight prospect Nisa Rodriguez (1-0), in addition to co-managing World Boxing Association (WBA) Ne Pas. 12-rated welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (13-0, 10 KOs), the reigning WBA Continental Champion from Limerick, Irlande. Sullivan cogente Donovan avec l'ancien champion des poids moyens du monde Andy Lee.