Cruiserweight contender Muhsin Cason (12-0, 9 KOs) continued his winning ways when he knocked out late replacement Lamont Capers (11-22-5, 2 KOs) in second round at the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia on Saturday night.
Cason dropped Capers once in the first round with an overhand right and finished the job with another beautiful overhand right in Round 2.
“This past Saturday, I landed two really hard overhand rights that landed perfectly,” said Cason, “First one knocked him down, second one finished the job. It was all over in the blink of an eye. I wish Capers well in his career, and I’m thankful that he stepped in the ring with me on late notice.”
Cason, the brother of former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, looked fresh and ready to fight Capers after training for this fight during Ramadan. His goal going forward is to win a regional belt and then eventually a world title.
“The cruiserweight division is wide open, and I’m hoping by the end of the year I’ll be in a position to fight for a regional title,” Cason concluded. “Next year, I have a vision to be crowned world champion, God willing.”
This was a nice, stay-busy fight for Cason, and if he continues his winning ways, a championship fight could be in his future.
Hard-hitting super welterweight contender Jesus “Mono” Ramos talked training camp, rebounding from defeat and more as he nears his showdown against Johan Gonzalez topping PBC on Prime Video action this Saturday, May 4 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The live streaming presentation begins at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and also features rising contender Vito Mielnicki Jr. battling L.A.’s Ronald Cruz in a 10-round fight kicking off the stream.
These bouts will lead into a four-fight PBC Pay-Per-View/DAZN PPV on Prime Video beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, which is headlined by Canelo Álvarez putting his undisputed super middleweight world title on the line against unbeaten all-action former world champion Jaime Munguía in the main event.
Here is what Ramos had to say ahead of Saturday’s matchup:
On his training camp for Gonzalez:
“I feel really good. I feel strong. We made the necessary adjustments to improve from my last fight. I feel strong and just excited to be back. We are handling things differently this camp and implementing new elements into my game that we weren’t doing last camp. We are still working hard, but also preparing mentally and adding strategic pieces and I’m just excited to put it all together on fight night.”
On bouncing back from a close decision loss to Erickson Lubin in his last fight:
“I don’t think it was my best night, but I still felt like I did enough to pull it off. Obviously, it wasn’t my best performance and I’m aware of that, but I felt like it was enough to win. I was the one in control the whole fight, pushing him back, landing more punches. Some of the rounds that I felt I did the most effective work; they gave it to him. I was disappointed obviously, but I’m going to show in this fight that it was just a bump in the road. The journey continues and I’m not going to stop until I’m a world champion.”
On earning a Lubin rematch:
“Yes, I would like a rematch with Lubin. Against Gonzalez, I have to show that there’s levels to this sport, and he’s not at my level. I have to prove myself and show that I don’t need a tune up fight or an easier fight. I just need to just keep progressing. I shouldn’t be taking steps back; I should keep moving forward.”
On his May 4 opponent Johan Gonzalez:
“I know he hits hard. He has 33 knockouts in his 34 wins, so he has some pop. I know he’s going to come forward and he’s going to try to pressure me. I expect that. I expect a fun fight while it lasts. We both have power, so don’t expect it to go the distance.”
On fighting on a blockbuster Cinco de Mayo weekend event:
“I’m really motivated to be fighting on Cinco de Mayo weekend and really blessed to be back on a Canelo undercard. I’m just excited. I feel like the same people that were at my last fight on the Canelo-Charlo undercard are going to be there and watching on May 4. I have to demonstrate that my last performance wasn’t who I am. It wasn’t my best performance and I’m kind of in debt with them in that aspect.”
In Game 1 of their first-round series against the Clippers, the Mavericks got off to a slow start, trailed by as many as 27 points in the first half, and never recovered.
On Sunday, at American Airlines Center, the Mavericks got off to another bad start. Dallas trailed 39-16 at the end of the first quarter and by as many as 31 points in the first half, but through the heroics of Kyrie Irving, who, after going scoreless in the first quarter, scored 40 points the rest of the way, Dallas got their first lead late, but big shots from Paul George, who had 33 points, and James Harden, who also had 33 points, Los Angeles, without Kawhi Leonard, were able to take Game 4 116-111 to tie the series at 2.
The pivotal Game 5 is Wednesday night back in Los Angeles.
It’s hard to overcome a 31-point deficit, and the Mavs overcame it, temporarily, but they did not have enough to finish the job.
Irving, who added seven rebounds and five assists to go along with his 40 points, discussed the slow start in Game 4.
“They started off the game hitting shots and taking advantage of some of our rotations,” Irving said after the loss. “They got some open looks. Some of them were contested, but they got into a great rhythm in the first quarter. When you give up 39 points(first quarter) in a playoff game and try to come back, it’s going to be difficult. We knew from that point on we had to play almost perfectly. We dug ourselves in a hole. There was no time to complain about it, or look to each other for excuses. It was just time to get it going. We fell short.”
Luka Doncic, who had a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, looked slightly bothered by his knee injury, which he suffered in Game 3. He says he needs to do more to help Irving.
“I have to help him more,” Doncic said. “I feel like I am letting him down so I have to be there. I have to help him more. He’s giving everything that he has. He’s been amazing for us the whole series.”
With Leonard in the lineup, Dallas is 2-0 against the Clippers in this series, but when he’s not there, they are 0-2. Irving explained how the Clippers are different without Leonard.
“When Kawhi [Leonard] is not in the lineup, you can see they are different players to a certain degree,” Irving said. “I don’t want to disrespect their talent, but I think [they] play with a little bit more liberation [and] they take a lot more tough shots. When Kawhi is out there, I think they’re looking to be efficient and get each other going a little bit more. For the second game where Kawhi isn’t playing, we came out, and I don’t think we were prepared for some of the shots they were taking.”
Dallas has to take advantage of Leonard being in street clothes; they didn’t in Games 1 and 4, but regardless of who is there, the Mavs must be better and try to get Game 5 in Los Angeles, which means getting off to a great start.
On Monday, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Holden Boxing confirmed that the heavyweight boxing match between Jake Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) and Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) will officially be a sanctioned, professional fight by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR).
The heavyweight matchup will be contested over eight two-minute rounds with 14oz. gloves.
Tyson last fought in a sanctioned bout in 2005, when he was stopped by journeyman heavyweight Kevin McBride.
“Mike Tyson and Jake Paul signed on to fight each other with the desire to do so in a sanctioned professional fight that would have a definitive outcome,” said Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. “Over the past six weeks MVP has worked with its partners to satisfy the requirements of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) to sanction Paul Vs Tyson and we are grateful that we have gotten to this point. MVP has championed fighter choice since its inception, including advocating for women’s boxing to be contested with two or three-minute rounds based on the particular fight matchup.”
In the co-main event, undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) will step back in the ring for the most anticipated rematch in women’s boxing history against boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs).
The event will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
In 2023, the New York Giants needed more from the wide receiver position, and they have been looking to upgrade that position over the last few seasons. They’re hoping they may have found that in first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night.
New York made a bold move by selecting LSU WR Malik Nabers with the sixth overall pick. His performance at LSU in 2023 was spectacular, with 89 catches for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns. Nabers believes New York will be getting a lot of great things from him. The 20-year-old also says New York will be getting a great player.
“I’m versatile, able to play different positions,” Nabers said after the selection. “I excel at creating separation, which opens up a great window for the quarterback to throw me the ball. I’m not just a great teammate but also a great leader. In a nutshell, I’m a great football player with a dog mentality when I’m out there on the field.”
Giants head coach Brian Daboll is excited for the opportunity to work with Nabers.
“Look, I’m excited about Malik,” Daboll said. “He’s a heck of a player. He’s a fun guy to evaluate. Like Joe talked about, he’s got quickness, explosive, good run after the catch. He’s got a great mindset in terms of the competitive style he plays with. Played well in big games.
“Get him in the program, get him with the receivers and into the offense, and really looking forward to working with him.”
With the Giants, Nabers will play alongside second-year receiver Jaylin Hyatt, Wan’Dale Robinson, and Darius Slayton. Nabers, who competed against Hyatt in college, is excited to play with him in New York.
“We have built a relationship along the lines,” Nabers said about Hyatt. “I asked him a few questions about the organization when I was on the visit. He told me great things. I watched him when he was in college—tremendous athlete. Amazing speed. Got hands. He was also a Biletnikoff winner, so you know it’s going to be a lot of competition going on in that room. So I’m excited to get to know those guys, hit the field with those guys.”
Nabers will see his college quarterback, Jayden Daniels, who was selected by Washington Commanders, two times this season.
“Same division, me and Jayden?” he said. “The competition with me and him will always be the same. We had a lot of competition going on in college when we were teammates. So the competition level is high between us, for sure.”
The Giants are looking to add more weapons around quarterback Daniel Jones, and while he’s young, Nabers could contribute right away for New York, which could be good news for Jones and the franchise.
With the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles did something they had not done in 22 years: they selected a cornerback in the first round, Toledo corner Quinyon Mitchell.
The last time Philadelphia grabbed a corner in the first round was 2002 when they selected Lito Sheppard.
Eagles Executive VP/GM Howie Roseman says the team considered moving up but decided to stay put and grab Mitchell.
“I think once we got towards the middle of the round, we saw that we were going to be okay and get a first-round player at our pick,” Roseman said Friday morning.
“I think it was unusual to not have action in that room. We contemplated — there were some really good players still left. We contemplated going up, but we kept going back to the fact that we felt like we had a really good chance to get a first-round player at a position of need where we were picking.”
The 22-year-old was expected to go earlier in the first round, but he fell to 22. The Eagles were able to get their man, and Mitchell is excited.
“When I got the call, just really excited,” Mitchell said. “I mean, glad to be here. I feel like it’s a great fit, so I’m really just excited and ready to get to work.”
Mitchell visited the Eagles before the draft, and he said Philadelphia showed him a lot of love.
“Yeah, when I came here on my top 30 visit was a lot of love shown,” he said. “I connected with everybody, met with everybody, so I felt really good about it.”
Last season, James Bradberry and Darius Slay were Philly’s starting corners, and Mitchell is excited to learn from Bradberry and Slay.
“Yeah, I don’t know them personally but I watched their games a lot and stuff like that,” Mitchell said. “I then just wanted to model my game after [CB Darius] Slay, and then really just want to come in and soak everything up from them.
Last season, Mitchell led Toledo with 18 pass breakups and holds the school record with 46 pass breakups. We’ll see what role Mitchell will have in his rookie season; no matter the role, he says he’ll do whatever he has to do to help his team.
“Yeah, my approach to my rookie year is just come in and do everything they ask me to do,” Mitchell said. “Play hard, play physical, be a great teammate, and just work hard. Whatever they ask me to do, I just do it.”
Mitchell will be given every opportunity to play a big role for the Eagles next season, and Philly hopes he can contribute immediately.
On Friday, the Philadelphia Eagles may have selected the most versatile defensive back in the draft when they moved up in the second round to choose Iowa DB Cooper DeJean with the 40th overall pick.
The versatile defensive back spent time outside, in the slot, and at safety during his college career. Many believe he will be a safety on the pro level. The 21-year-old discussed his versatility.
“I think it’s a great thing, being able to play multiple positions, being able to impact the game from different spots, outside, inside, in the deep middle, wherever it is,” he said after the selection.
“So I think it’s a good thing for any team to have a guy that’s versatile who can play multiple positions, able to move around a little bit where he’s needed, able to plug in if there is an injury, whatever happens. Just being that guy to plug in and play. Obviously there is a lot to learn. Got get the defense down first, you know, just to be able to play all three positions.
DeJean is excited to be in Philadelphia.
“It’s amazing,” he said. “This is a place I wanted to be. You know, I had a great visit there during the draft process. You know, great coaches there, great team, great organization. You know this is something you dream of as a little kid, so I’m excited to bring my talents there.”
Some pundits had DeJean, nwho missed the season’s final four games with a fractured fibula, going in the first round, and he acknowledged some frustration about dropping to the second round.
“Obviously there’s a little frustration yesterday, but I’m excited with where I’m at, being in Philadelphia, being able to play for a great organization,” he said. “I was getting tired of this pre-draft process, so I’m excited to just get back to playing football.”
According to Eagles Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman, DeJean was a first-round player.
“He was a first-round player for us,” Roseman said. “You know, Jeffrey(Lurie) said this tonight, you know, it’s rare for us to be picking in the 20s and to get two first-round players. You know, both those guys were first-round players for us.
“We didn’t have 32 first-round guys, so when you get that opportunity to get two first-round guys, especially picking where we were, we felt like it was an opportunity, and it was obviously an area we wanted to address. We felt like we addressed a lot of the areas of our football team through free agency, but that was one area we could address, and there are a couple more we would like to address here.”
DeJean was also great in the return game, so seeing his impact on special teams should be interesting. The All-American, who had three interceptions last season, loves to have the ball in his hands.
“I love having the ball in my hands,” he said. “As a defensive guy that’s something that excites you. You don’t get to touch the ball as much. So whether it’s punt return or pick the ball off, whatever it is, my mindset is to go score. I played a lot with the ball in my hands in high school. I played quarterback.
“So that’s something I love to do. Run around and try and score. As far as the new kickoff rule, I think it’ll bring a lot of excitement to the game. You have two returners back there, and almost turns into a punt return. If you find a crease in there, it’s one on one. You and the kicker.”
With the selection of DB Quinyon Mitchell and DeJean, it’s clear the Eagles wanted to upgrade their secondary, and on paper, it appears they have done that.
On Thursday, the league announced the NFL Legends and active players who will announce the various selections in the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.
The first-round of the NFL Draft is Thursday night.
Pro Football Hall of Famers Isaac Bruce, Darrell Green, Calvin Johnson, Warren Moon, and Barry Sanders are among the legends in attendance to announce the NFL Draft selections.
Johnson, a 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class member, was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro who spent his entire nine-year career (2007-15) with the Detroit Lions. He is the franchise’s all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions.
Sanders, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2004, spent his entire 10-year career (1989-98) with Detroit. He was a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, two-time Offensive Player of the Year, the 1989 Offensive Rookie of the Year, and shared the league’s 1997 Most Valuable Player award. He is fourth in NFL history in rushing yards and is the Lions franchise leader in touchdowns.
Bruce, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020, was a 16-year NFL veteran (1994-2009), including 14 seasons with the Rams franchise, where he became a Super Bowl XXXIV champion. He ranks fifth in NFL history with 15,208 receiving yards and was a four-time Pro Bowl selection.
Green, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008, spent 20 seasons with Washington (1983-2002) and helped the team win two Super Bowl titles. A seven-time Pro Bowl selection is the franchise’s all-time leader in interceptions.
Moon, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2006, was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and was named the 1990 Offensive Player of the Year.
Below is the list of announcers currently scheduled to make selections in Rounds 2 and 3 of this year’s NFL Draft:
ROUND
|
PICK
|
OVERALL
|
CLUB
|
ANNOUNCER
|
2
|
1
|
33
|
Carolina Panthers
|
Muhsin Muhammad (Legend)
|
2
|
2
|
34
|
New England Patriots
|
Mike Onwenu (Current Player)
|
2
|
3
|
35
|
Arizona Cardinals
|
Leonard Davis (Legend)
|
2
|
4
|
36
|
Washington Commanders
|
Darrell Green (Legend)
|
2
|
5
|
37
|
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Rolf Benirschke (Legend)
|
2
|
6
|
38
|
Tennessee Titans
|
Warren Moon (Legend)
|
2
|
7
|
39
|
Carolina Panthers
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
2
|
8
|
40
|
Washington Commanders
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
2
|
9
|
41
|
Green Bay Packers
|
Bryan Buluga (Legend)
|
2
|
10
|
42
|
Houston Texans
|
Christian Harris (Current Player)
|
2
|
11
|
43
|
Atlanta Falcons
|
Andre Rison (Legend)
|
2
|
12
|
44
|
Las Vegas Raiders
|
Jim Plunkett (Legend)
|
2
|
13
|
45
|
New Orleans Saints
|
Taysom Hill (Current Player)
|
2
|
14
|
46
|
Indianapolis Colts
|
Zaire Franklin (Current Player)
|
2
|
15
|
47
|
New York Giants
|
Tiki Barber (Legend)
|
2
|
16
|
48
|
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
James Stewart (Legend)
|
2
|
17
|
49
|
Cincinnati Bengals
|
Inspire Change
|
2
|
18
|
50
|
Philadelphia Eagles
|
Brandon Graham (Current Player)
|
2
|
19
|
51
|
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
Pat Freiermuth (Current Player)
|
2
|
20
|
52
|
Los Angeles Rams
|
Isaac Bruce (Legend)
|
2
|
21
|
53
|
Philadelphia Eagles
|
Brandon Graham (Current Player)
|
2
|
22
|
54
|
Cleveland Browns
|
Carl Nassib (Legend)
|
2
|
23
|
55
|
Miami Dolphins
|
Richmond Webb (Legend)
|
2
|
24
|
56
|
Dallas Cowboys
|
Chad Hennings (Legend)
|
2
|
25
|
57
|
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
William Gholston (Current Player)
|
2
|
26
|
58
|
Green Bay Packers
|
Bryan Buluga (Legend)
|
2
|
27
|
59
|
Houston Texans
|
Christian Harris (Current Player)
|
2
|
28
|
60
|
Buffalo Bills
|
Aaron Williams (Legend)
|
2
|
29
|
61
|
Detroit Lions
|
Barry Sanders (Legend)
|
2
|
30
|
62
|
Baltimore Ravens
|
Haloti Ngata (Legend)
|
2
|
31
|
63
|
San Francisco 49ers
|
Spice Adams (Legend)
|
2
|
32
|
64
|
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Jamaal Charles (Legend)
|
3
|
1
|
65
|
Carolina Panthers
|
Muhsin Muhammad (Legend)
|
3
|
2
|
66
|
Arizona Cardinals
|
Leonard Davis (Legend)
|
3
|
3
|
67
|
Washington Commanders
|
Darrell Green (Legend)
|
3
|
4
|
68
|
New England Patriots
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
3
|
5
|
69
|
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Rolf Benirschke (Legend)
|
3
|
6
|
70
|
New York Giants
|
Tiki Barber (Legend)
|
3
|
7
|
71
|
Arizona Cardinals
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
3
|
8
|
72
|
New York Jets
|
Braylon Edwards (Legend)
|
3
|
9
|
73
|
Detroit Lions
|
Calvin Johnson (Legend)
|
3
|
10
|
74
|
Atlanta Falcons
|
Andre Rison (Legend)
|
3
|
11
|
75
|
Chicago Bears
|
Charles Tilman (Legend)
|
3
|
12
|
76
|
Denver Broncos
|
Tony Scheffler (Legend)
|
3
|
13
|
77
|
Las Vegas Raiders
|
Jim Plunkett (Legend)
|
3
|
14
|
78
|
Washington Commanders
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
3
|
15
|
79
|
Atlanta Falcons
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
3
|
16
|
80
|
Cincinnati Bengals
|
T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Legend)
|
3
|
17
|
81
|
Seattle Seahawks
|
Tyler Lockett (Current Player)
|
3
|
18
|
82
|
Indianapolis Colts
|
Zaire Franklin (Current Player)
|
3
|
19
|
83
|
Los Angeles Rams
|
Isaac Bruce (Legend)
|
3
|
20
|
84
|
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
Pat Freiermuth (Current Player)
|
3
|
21
|
85
|
Cleveland Browns
|
Carl Nassib (Legend)
|
3
|
23
|
86
|
Houston Texans
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
3
|
24
|
87
|
Dallas Cowboys
|
Chad Hennings (Legend)
|
3
|
25
|
88
|
Green Bay Packers
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
3
|
26
|
89
|
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
William Gholston (Current Player)
|
3
|
27
|
90
|
Arizona Cardinals
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
3
|
28
|
91
|
Green Bay Packers
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
3
|
29
|
92
|
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Ric Flair (Celebrity)
|
3
|
30
|
93
|
Baltimore Ravens
|
Haloti Ngata (Legend)
|
3
|
31
|
94
|
San Francisco 49ers
|
Spice Adams (Legend)
|
3
|
32
|
95
|
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Jamaal Charles (Legend)
|
3
|
33
|
96
|
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
James Stewart (Legend)
|
3
|
34
|
97
|
Cincinnati Bengals
|
T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Legend)
|
3
|
35
|
98
|
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
3
|
36
|
99
|
Los Angeles Rams
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
3
|
37
|
100
|
Washington Commanders
|
Troy Vincent (NFL)
|
Hall of Fame boxing promoter Don King and Kris Lawrence’s The Heavyweight Factory present an exciting evening of first-class boxing featuring Adrien “The Problem” Broner (35-4-1, 24 KOs) and Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (16-1-1, 10 KOs) on Friday, June 7th at the beautiful Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
The long anticipated featured fight of the night will see Cincinnati’s Adrien Broner stepping into the ring against former NABF Welterweight Champion Blair Cobbs. This high-stakes matchup marks Cobbs’ return to the ring for the first time in nearly two years, facing off against the highly decorated Broner as they fight for the WBC “People’s Championship”.
On the heels of an impressive knockout victory, newly crowned WBC Cruiserweight Champion Norair “The Dark Horse” Mikaeljan (27-2, 12 KOs) aims to defend his title for the first time against Canada’s hard-hitting Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (20-1, 19 KOs).
In addition, Paterson, NJ’s Ian “The Young General” Green (18-2, 12 KOs) will be defending his WBA Continental USA Middleweight title. The fan-favorite Green enters this bout on the strength of six straight victories.
n addition to the above three championship fights, heavyweight feature fight is set as Cassius Chaney (23-1, 16 KOs) of New London, CT takes on Michael “The Bounty” Hunter (22-1-2, 16 KOs) of Las Vegas, NV.
“This spectacular fighting event is dedicated to the honor of the life and legacy of the late great Jose Sulaiman in the spirit of world peace,” said promoter Don King. “Jose was at the forefront of always putting on great fights and we plan to honor him with this great card.”
WBA NABA Light Heavyweight Champion Ahmed “The American Pharoah” Elbiali (23-1, 18 KOs) will defend his title and Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira (21-2, 16 KOs) of Miami, FL will be featured in a super middleweight attraction. NABA Welterweight Champion Tresean “Trigger” Wiggins (16-5-3, 9 KOs) of Newburgh, New York will defend his title. All opponents are to be announced.
Cruiserweight Yuniel “The KO Doctor” Dorticos (26-2, 24 KOs) from Cuba and young Cuban middleweight rising star Yoenlis Feliciano “Yoyo” Hernandez (3-0) will also be featured on the boxing card. Rising star, hometown sensation De’von Williams (4-0, 4 KOs) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL will meet Travis Floyd of Douglasville, GA.
Far too often, promoters have not worked together in the sport of boxing, but on August 3 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, many of the major promoters in the sport will come together for a big card headlined by former two-division undisputed champion Terence Crawford challenging Israil Madrimov for his WBA and WBO interim1 154-pound title.
Riyadh Season Card, Sela, League 1, and Matchroom Boxing will promote the event in association with World Of Boxing, TGB Promotions, Golden Boy, Goldstar, Queensberry, Salita Promotions, and Warriors Boxing Promotions.
Crawford (40-0 31 KOs) is gunning to become a Four-Weight World champion as he moves up to 154 pounds. He conquered the Welterweight division with a stunning KO win over Errol Spence to be crowned the undisputed champion at welterweight in Las Vegas in July. The Omaha star has already ruled the roost at Super-Lightweight and Lightweight, and now the pound-for-pound great is arrowing in on cementing greatness by claiming honors at a fourth weight.
Madrimov (10-0-1 7 KOs) is the man who stands in Crawford’s way, and the Uzbek champion makes his first defense of his title against the toughest opposition possible after spectacularly winning the belt in his last outing in Saudi Arabia. The 29-year-old took on Magomed Kurbanov for the vacant title in Riyadh in March and stopped the Russian in five rounds with a dominant performance to continue his impressive unbeaten run in the paid ranks following a glittering amateur career.
“I’m proud to partner with Riyadh Season and HE Turki Alalshikh on their first boxing event in the United States. I cannot wait to get back in the ring in my fourth weight class and remind the world why I’m the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world,” said Terence Crawford. “Israil Madrimov is a tremendous and entertaining fighter, but on August 3, he will be my next victim. This is the “Terence Crawford era.”
“Terence Crawford is one of my favorite boxers and one of the best boxers in the world,” said Israil Madrimov. “I am very excited to get this opportunity to make a statement, and I will Inshallah.”
The main event is complemented by an undercard that is set to captivate fight fans.
Recently crowned WBA Super-Lightweight champion Isaac Cruz defends his title for the first time against United States southpaw Jose Valenzuela.
Two of the United States’ most fearsome boxing Heavyweights will do battle with former unified Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz, returning to the ring for the first time since a unanimous decision win against Luis Ortiz in September 2022, to face Jarrell Miller, who will be going all out to produce a winning outcome after losing his undefeated record in Riyadh in December last year.
Former Super-Welterweight World champion Tim Tszyu awaits Vergil Ortiz Jr., subject to the outcome of his fight against Thomas Dulorme this weekend. Meanwhile, David Morrell of Cuba will seek to preserve his unbeaten record in a Light-Heavyweight contest against US fighter Radivoje Kalajdzic.
Andy Cruz, the Olympic Lightweight gold medalist, continues his Lightweight campaign when he takes on Mexico’s Antonio Moran.
