NEW YORK CITY (יולי 17, 2025) -Undefeated heavyweight prospectPryce Taylor (8-0, 6 קוס) is set to return to the ring on July 26ה בדטרויט. After coming off his June 6הknockout win overומזרקה (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 asמייק טייסון, רידיק Bowe, פלויד פטרסון, מייקל Moorer, ו שאנון בריגס—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 שיא חובב, 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, לְהָבִיא 6 עצירות בשלו 8 משחקים, 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, פלורידה, with trainer Sugar Hill, focusing on movement and sparring. “It definitely helped,” Taylor said. “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 championקלרסה שילדס (16-0, 3 קוס), שעומד בפני Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO) בדטרויט. בעבר, Taylor stoppedJerell Nettlesin 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 onRobert Simms (12-4-1, 3 קוס) from Saginaw, מישיגן. Two fights prior, Simms defeated previously unbeatenJames McKenzie Morrison(20-1-2, 18 קוס), who is the son of the late world heavyweight championטומי מוריסון.
“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 סיבובים, 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 managerKeith Sullivan האמור. “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 26הthat will come true.”
סאליבן, a former New York State Athletic Commission Deputy Commissioner, also manages 3-time, 2-division World ChampionMiyo Yoshida (18-5) and Bronx NYPD officerNisa Rodriguez (3-1, 1 KO). Sullivan co-manages IBF Welterweight World title challengerPaddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-1, 11 קוס) and his cousin, pro-debuting middleweightJim Donovan, alongside coach and ex-world championאנדי לי.
WBC #10- and IBF #9-ranked super middleweightVladimir Shishkin (12-0, 7 קוס), as well as undefeated Detroit super welterweightGordie Russ II (3-0, 3 קוס) have been added to the lineup in separate bouts for Salita Promotions’ next “קטטה של דטרויט” event, יום שבת, מרץ 5, 2022, ב Lincoln BallroomשלFord Community & Performing Arts CenterבDearborn, מישיגן.
Waiting out the pandemic for an inevitable high-profile match-up against a champion or highly rated contender, former amateur star Shishkin, originally from Stepnoe, רוסיה, is now living and training at the Kronk Gym in Detroit with super trainer Javan “SugarHill” Steward. The talented Russian will look to stay sharp against Ecuadorian trialhorse Jeyson “Verdugo” Minda (14-6-1, 8 קוס), in a bout scheduled for eight rounds.
“I’m excited to add another adopted Detroiter to the card,” said event promoter, דמיטרי סליטה. “Like the legendary Russian Five, who played a big role in bringing a Stanley Cup Championship to ‘America’s Greatest Comeback City’ Detroit. I believe Vladimir’s partnership with Sugarhill will soon result in another world title for the city of Detroit. And as a bonus for local boxing fans, they will get a chance to see another future world champion on this stacked Detroit Brawl card!"
Also training with Steward and added to the Detroit Brawl bill is his cousin, the aforementioned super welterweight Russ II, who will hope to keep his record perfect (כַּיוֹם 3-0, 3 קוס) against an opponent also TBA over four rounds.
Tickets for “Detroit Brawl” start at $35 ויכול להיות שנרכש על ידי לחיצה על כאןor by calling or visit the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center Box Office (313.943.2354) ב 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn during Box Office hours: Thursday and Friday from 11 אני ל 4 pm and 5 בערב עד 8:30 pm on the day of the event.
In the night’s 10-round heavyweight main event, Saginaw, מישיגן, ספוילר Robert Simms(11-3, 3 קוס) will test the mettle of undefeated New YorkerMoses “ThunderHands” Johnson (8-0, 7 קוס).
Featured in the 10-round super middleweight co-main event will be Detroit’s ownWinfred “Hot Boy” Harris Jr. (21-1-1, 10 קוס) taking on another veteran known for pulling off occasional surprises, former NABA-US Super Middleweight ChampionDashon “Fly Boy” Johnson של ריברסייד, קליפורניה.
Also seeing action will be undefeated middleweight terrorMarlon Harrington (6-0, 5 קוס) stepping up in class to face Montevideo, Uruguay’sAndres Viera (11-4, 8 קוס) in a six-round brawl.
Featured in matching showcase bouts will be popular Grand Rapids, Michigan-based former amateur starsJoseph “Sug” Hicks Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) לוקח על Justin Baesman (0-2) of Herlong, קליפורניה, ו Joshua Pagan (1-0, 1 KO) in separate four-rounders.
Making their Detroit Brawl debuts against opponents TBA will be Dearborn’s own 19-year-old undefeated southpawHusam Al Mashhadi (2-0, 2 קוס) in a super welterweight four-rounder; and Detroit’sVernon Webberwill hope to make his heavyweight pro debut a memorable one against Hammond, Indiana’sGabriel Mota (1-2).
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets ordered online will be mailed up to one week prior to event date. Tickets ordered within a week of event will be placed in will call at the box office for pick-up. A limited quantity of VIP tickets is also available by calling Rhyan Neco: 313.765.7698.
The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center is located at 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. במוצאי מאבק, דלתות פתוחות ב 6:00 בערב, והפעולה מתחילה בשעה 7:00 pm.
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ב יום שבת, מרץ 5, 2022, בLincoln BallroomשלFord Community & Performing Arts CenterבDearborn, מישיגן, מבצעי סליטהwill present another edition of the “קטטה של דטרויט” series, this time featuring Saginaw, מישיגן, heavyweight spoilerRobert Simms(11-3, 3 קוס) taking on undefeated New YorkerMoses “ThunderHands” Johnson (8-0, 7 קוס) באירוע המרכזי של 10 העגול.
Tickets for “Detroit Brawl” start at $35. Order tickets online or call or visit the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center Box Office (313.943.2354) ב 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn during Box Office hours: Thursday and Friday from 11 אני ל 4 pm and 5 בערב עד 8:30 pm on the day of the event.
A proven spoiler, in six years as a professional, Simms has faced a number of quality opponents, often as the B side of the bout sheet, taking upset victories over then 15-1 Joe Cusumano (W 6), לאחר מכן 8-0-2 קולבי מדיסון (W 8), and in his last ring appearance, a unanimous decision over then 8-1 Aaron Quintana last March. Still improving, Simms has lost only one fight of his last seven.
Born and raised in Huntington, ניו יורק, 29-year-old Johnson has gone undefeated, עד כה, in his four-year career, stopping all but one opponent. As an amateur, Johnson was a 2015 Golden Gloves Champion in the super heavyweight open class. Johnson has worked as a sparring partner for top heavyweight Daniel Dubois. Simms represents, בהרבה, his toughest opponent to date.
Featured in the co-main event will be Detroit super middleweightWinfred Harris Jr. (21-1-1, 10 קוס). Also seeing action will be undefeated middleweight terrorMarlon Harrington (6-0, 5 קוס), as well as popular Grand Rapids, Michigan-based former amateur starsJoseph “Sug” Hicks Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), וJoshua Pagan (1-0, 1 KO) in separate four-rounders.
All undercard opponents will be announced shortly.
“The last Detroit Brawl was a tremendous success and we’re coming back to the same terrific venue for another night of world-class Michigan boxing,” said event promoter, דמיטרי סליטה. “We’ve got many of the best prospects in the state that will be in tough match-ups, starting with our heavyweight main event, that I can’t pick a winner of. Both guys have a lot to prove, so it should be a sensational night of boxing from beginning to end.”
PLEASE NOTE:Tickets ordered online will be mailed up to one week prior to event date. Tickets ordered within a week of event will be placed in will call in the box office for pickup. A limited quantity of VIP tickets are also available by calling Lina at 313.529.7604.
The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center is located at 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. במוצאי מאבק, דלתות פתוחות ב 6:30 בערב, והפעולה מתחילה בשעה 7:00 pm. This event will also be streamed on the Salita Promotions’ערוץ יוטיוב.
על מבצעים של סליתא
Salita Promotions הוקמה בשנת 2010 על ידי דמיטרי סליטה, מתאגרף מקצועי ומתמודד בעל תואר עולמי שראה צורך בגוף קידום מכירות שיציג את מיטב הלקוחות הפוטנציאליים הצעירים של אגרוף ומתמודדים מבוססים בצפון אמריקה ובעולם. הצופים צופים בלוחמים ברשתות טלוויזיה ברחבי העולם כולל Showtime, HBO, ESPN, ספייק TV, רשת ספורט אוניברסלית, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, ESPN + ו- MSG נהנו בשנים האחרונות מפעולות קרב של Salita Promotions. אנו מתגאים בכך שאנחנו מציעים ללוחמינו הזדמנויות בתוך הטבעת ומחוצה לה. Salita Promotions מצפה להמשיך לצמוח ולשרת את צרכיהם של אוהדי הלחימה ברחבי העולם.
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