Fighting at Croke Park in front of 80,000 fans on Katie Taylor’s farewell card is a dream come true for IBF No. 1 welterweight Paddy Donovan

 

Credit: Bob Trieger - Full Court Press 

Press Release: August 20, 2026 By Bob Trieger Full Court Press - LIMERICK, Ireland 

– Coming off his successful performance in International Boxing Federation’s Title Eliminator this past May in Germany, the new IBF No. 1, mandatory challenger 

Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan

 couldn’t be happier or more excited to be fighting September 5

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 at famed Croke Park on Irish boxing icon 

Katie Taylor’

s farewell fight card, “Once Upon a Time,” in Dublin.

Taylor (25-1, 6 KOs) faces undefeated 

Flora Pili

 (12-0, 2 KOs), of France, for the Undisputed World Super Lightweight Championship, while Limerick’s Donovan (15-2-1, 11 KOs) takes on 

Tyrone “The Mighty Celt” McKenna

 (5-6-1, 8 KOs), of Belfast, in a 10-round match.   “Once Upon a Time, “ which will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN, sold-out in 30-minutes.

It also marks the first professional boxing event held at Croke Park in 54 years, since “The Greatest” – 

Muhammad Ali

 – stopped 

Alvin Lewis

 in the 11

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 round of their heavyweight fight there

. Donovan vs. McKenna

 is the lone scheduled All-Irish match-up on the Sept. 5

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 main card, the first of its kind at Croke Park in a century, since promoter 

Jim Rice

 held a pro boxing event there on July 10, 1926, which featured several All-Irish fights.

“I am a proud Irishman and to fight in front of 80,000 people is a dream come true for me,” the charismatic Donovan said. “Once this card was announced, I told 

Andy

 (

Lee

, Donovan’s head trainer/co-manager) and 

Keith

 (

Sullivan

, co-manager/lawyer) to make it happen. Every single fighter wants to fight in front of 80,000 people, especially with Croke Park being a historical stadium for national sports, and it is a dream for me to participate and show fans around the world with 80,000 Irish fans in the stadium cheering. I’m really looking forward to it.

“This will be my third time fighting on a Katie Taylor card and it gets even more special every single time, none better than this one. Katie has led by example through the years and she’s a fighter I’ve looked up to. And to be a part of her last fight, here in Ireland is fitting. I can’t wait for fight night!”

Taylor will retire after this fight, leaving a void in terms of the contemporary face of Irish boxing. An impressive victory for Donovan on Sept. 5, followed by a world title challenge, could insert Donovan into that position.

“Katie Taylor is one of the greatest athletes Ireland has ever had; she’s the greatest female fighter of all time,” a respectful Donovan added. “She has already put Irish boxing on the map. Katie has put us in the history books. How great is that to be the greatest female fighter who has ever, and to be from our small country? Katie is a national treasure to us. It’s a proud moment for Katie to be fighting in front of 80,000 fans and I am so happy and grateful to get my opportunity and chance to fight on the same card. I wish her all the best, but she will be remembered in Irish folklore forever.”

Paddy Donovan (Left) Katie Taylor (Right) Credit: Bob Trieger - Full Court Press

“Fighting on Katie's retirement card in Croke Park before 80,000 people is exactly the kind of stage Paddy Donovan belongs on,” Sullivan commented. “Paddy has established himself as one of Ireland’s most exciting fighters, and now he gets the opportunity to perform in front of a massive home crowd on a truly historic night. We’ve always believed Paddy has the talent to become a world champion, and nights like this are another important step toward that goal. I expect Paddy to put on a spectacular performance and remind everyone why he is one of the brightest stars in Irish boxing.”

Donovan is facing a tough, experienced opponent in McKenna, who he knows, respects and isn’t looking past. A former WBC Inter-Continental Champion, the battle-tested McKenna has been in tough against the likes of 

Jack Catterall

, 

Roger Progais

, 

Harlem Eubank

 and Paddy’s archrival, 

Lewis Crocker

.

“Tyrone McKenna has nothing to lose in this fight,” Donovan added. “This is potentially Tyrone’s last fight, so he’s going to give it his all fighting in front of 80,000 Irish fans. Tyrone is a proud Irishman. I’m sure he’s taking this fight seriously, because he’s going to be in the ring with a young, very hungry, dangerous fighter. Let’s enjoy the moment and put it all on the line and give the Irish fans something to really enjoy.

“Tyrone and I have mutual respect for each other. We go way back to when I started my professional journey in 2019, when Tyrone McKenna was my sparring partner for many years while he was at the peak of his career. I helped him and he helped me along the way. He will bring a lot of experience in the ring on September 5

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. I’m looking forward to seeing how good Tyrone can be. It’s a great matchup and I’m looking forward to it.”

Donovan is eager to take on the elite of one of boxing’s hottest divisions and its “name” champions, but, first, he needs to get past McKenna.

“The welterweight division is a great place right now with some amazing champions

. 

(Americans)

 Ryan “King Ry” Garcia

 (WBC, 25-2, 20 KOs) for one, 

Devin “The Dream” Haney 

(WBO, 33-0, 15 KOs), 

Rolly Romero

 (17-2, 13 KOs) and (Australian) 

Liam Paro 

(IBF, 28-1, 16 KOs),” Donovan noted. “Once I capture the IBF title, I want to fight the best because I believe I’m one of the best fighters in the world. I will fight them anywhere, anytime. I’ll be ready. They will never see a storm like what is going to come their way once I capture the IBF title. I believe I can beat every single one of them. I’m not worried and don’t care about anyone as long as I get my opportunity to fight them. I will take those fights with both hands.”

A cracker of a fight is on the horizon, and more happy days are certainly coming for Paddy Donovan.

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“HANDS WILL FLY” — JYE CHIN PROMISES WAR AUG 28 AT THUNDERDOME 55

 

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Press Release: August 20, 2026 By Dragon Fire Boxing - Perth’s Jye Chin is back in action on August 28, determined to continue his rise through the Australian super-middleweight ranks when Dragon Fire Boxing returns to Metro City Arena for Thunderdome 55.

Perth fight fans are set for another explosive night of boxing when Dragon Fire Boxing brings the iconic Thunderdome series back to Metro City Arena on August 28.

Aussie #13-rated super-middleweight Jye Chin will return to the ring following a standout performance against fellow Australian contender Ryan Daye, carrying plenty of momentum into his latest challenge.

The 22-year-old prospect has built an impressive three-fight winning streak and now faces Indonesia’s Laurensius Lowa, with Chin determined to take another step towards the upper reaches of the division.

Despite his growing reputation, Chin isn't taking anything for granted.

“Don’t know much about my opponent. I don’t take anybody lightly, so I’m expecting a war regardless. I think he’ll bring pressure, and I’m ready to fight any kind of fight it turns into.”

That mentality has been reflected in Chin’s preparation, with the young contender putting in serious work ahead of fight night.

“Training has been great! Sparring nearly three times a week and I’m feeling very fit.”

Breaking into the Australian top 15 is already a significant achievement for the 22-year-old, but Chin insists he is nowhere near satisfied.

“To be in the top 15 is a privilege but also a testament to my hard work. I took the hard road and didn’t take an easy fight to achieve it. But it’s barely what I want. Top 5 by next year is the goal.”

Chin is also promising fans a memorable performance when he steps between the ropes on August 28.

“My message to my opponent is simply good luck. I’m not one for the talk, so hands will fly and one will be raised.”

And his prediction for the night is clear.

“Come down and watch the SHOW!! To the fans, I promise a performance and I promise a stoppage. Come down and support as it will be my last one this year.”

With a top-15 ranking already secured, a three-fight winning streak behind him and ambitions of breaking into the Australian top five, Jye Chin has plenty at stake at Thunderdome 55.

August 28. Metro City Arena.

Don’t miss the return of Jye Chin.

Tickets:

 Megatix Australia

Live Broadcast:

 Live Combat Sports

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Two Worlds, One Champion: Gustavo "The Cuban Assassin" Trujillo Thriving in Bare Knuckle and Traditional Boxing

Undefeated BKB Heavyweight World Champion and WBO No. 13-ranked boxer embraces the differences between both disciplines as he prepares to defend his BKB crown against Mark O'Neil at BKB 58 in Miami

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Press Release: August 20, 2026 By Mario Serrano/Visionary Sports Group -MIAMI, Fl  – Whether he's fighting with gloves or bare knuckles, undefeated BKB Heavyweight World Champion Gustavo "The Cuban Assassin" Trujillo has established himself as one of the most dangerous heavyweight punchers in combat sports.

Trujillo, who owns a perfect 8-0 record with eight knockouts in BKB, has yet to see the second round in bare knuckle competition. At the same time, the Cuban powerhouse remains undefeated in traditional professional boxing at 12-0 with 11 knockouts and is currently ranked No. 13 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO).

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, Trujillo will return to his bare-knuckle roots when he defends his BKB Heavyweight World Championship against veteran challenger Mark "The Veteran" O'Neil (3-4) at BKB 58 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida.

For Trujillo, succeeding in two different versions of the sweet science requires more than punching power. Although traditional boxing and bare-knuckle boxing share many of the same fundamentals, he believes each discipline demands a different mentality and appreciation for the craft.

"I love both sports because each one brings something different out of me as a fighter," said Trujillo. "Traditional boxing is about being patient, using your jab, setting traps, putting combinations together, and thinking several moves ahead. Bare knuckle is different. Everything happens so fast, and every mistake can cost you immediately. You have to be sharp, accurate, and completely focused. Boxing challenges my skills and patience, while bare knuckle challenges my instincts and toughness. I have a lot of respect for both."

Trujillo's extraordinary knockout percentage across both sports speaks to a rare ability to carry his power regardless of the rules or equipment. However, the champion says one of the biggest adjustments comes from understanding how punches affect an opponent differently when gloves are removed.

"The damage is definitely different," Trujillo explained. "With bare knuckles, you feel every punch differently, whether you're giving it or receiving it. Cuts can happen much quicker, and accuracy becomes extremely important because you also have to protect your hands. In traditional boxing, the gloves allow you to throw different combinations and generate damage over time, but heavyweight punches with gloves can still do serious damage. Neither one is easy. They're just different kinds of battles, and you have to respect what each sport demands from your body."

That versatility has helped make Trujillo a unique force. His BKB résumé has been defined by explosive finishes, with all eight victories coming by knockout in the opening round. In traditional boxing, 11 of his 12 opponents have also failed to hear the final bell.

Despite those numbers, Trujillo isn't allowing his past success to create complacency heading into his title defense against O'Neil.

"The fans know my style, and they know I'm coming to fight," Trujillo said when discussing what Miami can expect on August 29. "I'm going to bring pressure, power, and excitement, but I'm also going to be smart. Mark O'Neil is a veteran, and he’s a dangerous puncher. I'm preparing for the best version of him. As the reigning champion, I have to prepare like I'm the challenger every single time. My goal is to put on a performance the fans remember and walk out of that ring still the BKB Heavyweight World Champion."

For Abe Swidan of Visionary Sports Group, who manages Trujillo, his fighter's ability to remain undefeated while competing at a high level in two demanding combat sports makes his accomplishments even more impressive.

"What Gustavo is doing is extremely difficult," said Swidan. "We're talking about a fighter who is 8-0 with eight knockouts in BKB and 12-0 with 11 knockouts in professional boxing while climbing into the WBO world rankings. These are two different disciplines that require different approaches, yet Gustavo has been able to dominate in both. That tells you how talented, adaptable, and dangerous he truly is."

Swidan believes Trujillo's success has positioned him for significant opportunities on both sides of his career, but the focus remains on continuing to improve rather than simply celebrating what has already been accomplished.

"The exciting part is that Gustavo is still developing," Swidan continued. "He's a world champion in BKB, he's internationally ranked in professional boxing, and he's creating a path that very few fighters have been able to navigate successfully. Our goal is to continue building both sides of his career and put him in the biggest fights possible. But first, he has business to handle on August 29, and he understands that better than anyone."

For Trujillo, BKB 58 represents another opportunity to demonstrate that his success isn't defined by gloves, bare knuckles, rankings, or records. It's defined by his ability to adapt, compete, and perform whenever the bell rings. On August 29, "The Cuban Assassin" will once again step into the BKB ring with his heavyweight championship, undefeated record, and perfect first-round knockout streak on the line.

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Late "Fights Under The Lights" Results From Sugarland, TX

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Press Release: August 17, 2026 By Mario Serrano/CombatVisionTV  - SUGAR LAND, TX - Last night, (Friday, August 14th) Bobby Harrison’s BiYu Promotions presented “Fights Under the Lights” live from Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas. The event streamed worldwide on CombatVisionTV.com where you can watch the replay.

Hall of Famers Roy Jones Jr. and Al Bernstein provided expert commentary and analysis alongside Hector Camacho Jr. and undefeated female professional boxer Jewry Rodriguez, bringing viewers all the action from ringside. Adding to the excitement of the night, a $5,000 Knockout of the Night bonus was awarded to Mauricio Quintanilla for his standout stoppage victory.

In the 10-round main event. Izaiah Dent (11-0, 9 KOs) remained undefeated with a split decision victory over Chavon Stillwell (10-1, 8 KOs), capturing the WBA/NABA light heavyweight title and handing Stillwell the first defeat of his professional career. Both fighters had their moments throughout the competitive bout, but Dent was the busier fighter and did enough to earn the victory. The judges scored the fight 98-92 and 96-94 for Dent, while the third judge had it 96-95 for Stillwell.

“I knew I had to stay active and keep the pressure on him,” Dent said. “He came to fight and made me work for every round, but I believed I did enough to get the win. Becoming a champion and giving him his first loss makes this victory even more special. I’m only getting started.”

In the eight round co-main event, Jayden Britton (10-0, 6 KOs) remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory over Bruno Pola Ruiz (11-5-2, 9 KOs) in a scheduled eight-round super middleweight bout. Britton consistently landed the cleaner shots throughout the fight, earning scorecards of 80-72, 78-74, and 77-75, all in his favor. With the victory, Britton captured the WBA/NABA super middleweight title.

“I felt like I controlled the fight from start to finish,” Britton said. “He was a tough opponent, but I stayed composed, landed the cleaner shots, and stuck to the game plan. Winning this title means a lot, but this is only the beginning. I’m ready for whatever comes next.”

“Launching CombatVisionTV with Fights Under the Lights is a special moment for us,” said Bobby Harrison of BiYu Promotions. “Our vision is to create a platform that gives fighters greater exposure while bringing boxing fans exciting, competitive fights from around the world. To launch with an event at Constellation Field and have legends like Roy Jones Jr. and Al Bernstein involved makes the night even more meaningful. This is just the beginning for CombatVisionTV and BiYu Promotions.”

Undercard Bouts:

Daniel Grandy (5-0, 3 KOs) remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory over Eduardo Tarango (1-6). Grandy applied relentless pressure throughout the fight, earning scorecards of 40-36, 40-36, and 39-36, all in his favor.

Steven Grandy (5-0, 5 KOs) defeated Gerardo Reyes (3-5, 2 KOs) by second-round TKO. Grandy battered Reyes throughout the opening round, with Reyes suffering a severe cut in the process. Grandy continued to apply pressure in round two before the bout was stopped at the 2:21 mark.

Mauro Sierra (13-0, 7 KOs) remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory over Miguel Menchaca (4-2-1, 1 KO) in a scheduled six-round bantamweight bout, capturing the ABO title. Sierra used his superior boxing skills and movement to outbox Menchaca throughout the contest, controlling the action and landing the cleaner shots. The judges scored the bout 49-46, 49-46, and 50-45, all in favor of Sierra.

John Torres (13-0-1, 8 KOs) defeated Ryan Adams (12-13-1, 7 KOs) by unanimous decision in a scheduled six-round super middleweight bout. Torres faced an early scare when Adams dropped him with a powerful right hook in round two. Torres recovered and began outworking Adams as the fight progressed, taking advantage as Adams faded in the later rounds. The judges scored the bout 57-56 twice and 58-55, all in favor of Torres.

In a battle of undefeated fighters in bout five, Mauricio Quintanilla (8-0, 4 KOs) handed Jerrell Mayweather (5-1, 3 KOs) his first professional defeat, scoring a second-round TKO in a scheduled six-round welterweight bout. Quintanilla dropped Mayweather with an overhand right in the opening round and sent him to the canvas again with a flurry of punches later in the round. Quintanilla continued the pressure in round two, dropping Mayweather for a third time with another barrage to bring the bout to an end at the 1:35 mark.

In bout four, Joshua Franco (5-0, 3 KOs), a southpaw, defeated Roberto Castro (3-5, 1 KO) by fourth-round TKO in a scheduled four-round welterweight bout. After dominating the first three rounds, Franco closed the show with a flurry of combinations, with his straight left proving particularly effective. The stoppage came at the 2:12 mark of round four.

Ivan Vasquez (12-2-2, 9 KOs) defeated Eduy Bernardo (27-12, 19 KOs) by first-round knockout in a scheduled four-round middleweight bout. Vasquez dropped Bernardo with a straight left midway through the opening round before finishing him with a barrage of punches at the 2:54 mark.

Ty Cassell (5-0, 3 KOs) defeated Charles Scott Jr. (1-6, 1 KO) by third-round TKO in a scheduled four-round super lightweight bout. After two closely contested rounds, Cassell caught Scott with a right-left-right combination that brought the fight to an end at 2:18 of round three.

Roy Knight (4-1, 3 KOs) defeated Bryan Springs (3-19-3, 1 KO) by unanimous decision in a four-round middleweight bout. All three judges scored the fight 40-36.

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Boxlab Promotions’ Rising Middleweight Sweeps Every Round on All Three Scorecards at MVPW-05

Credit: Harry Aaron/ Most Valuable Promotions 

 

Press Release: A By Mario Serrano/Boxlab Promotions  - ORLANDO, FL (August 13, 2026)

 – The record will show another victory for 

Sebastian Juarez

. Another six rounds in the bank. Another step forward for an undefeated young fighter with bigger goals ahead of him. But for Juarez, Saturday night was about more than adding another win to his record. It was about showing that the work being done when nobody is watching is beginning to show when everybody is.

Boxlab Promotions’

 undefeated middleweight prospect Sebastian Juarez (12-0, 8 KOs), of Brownsville, Texas, continued his rise through the division with a dominant six-round unanimous decision over 

Rance Ward 

(9-7-1, 2 KOs), of Houma, Louisiana, this past Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 

Caribe Royale Resort

 in Orlando, Florida.

The bout was presented by Most Valuable Promotions in association with Boxlab Promotions as part of MVPW-05.

From the opening bell, Juarez took control and never gave it back. He dictated the pace, stayed disciplined and consistently got the better of the exchanges against a more experienced opponent. By the time the final bell sounded, there was little doubt about the outcome. All three judges scored the fight 60-54, giving Juarez every round.

For a young fighter accustomed to ending nights early, eight of his 12 professional victories have come by knockout, the opportunity to control a fight for the full six rounds offered another kind of satisfaction.

“I felt like I was in control from the beginning, and that was important to me,” said Juarez. “Of course, as a fighter you always want to get the knockout, but you can’t go looking for it and get away from what you’ve worked on in the gym. I stayed patient, listened to my corner and kept winning rounds. Going six rounds and winning every one of them against a tough opponent tells me I’m moving in the right direction.”

The performance was another sign of Juarez’s continued development. At 12-0, the conversation is gradually changing. The goal is no longer simply to remain undefeated. With each fight, the level of opposition will increase, the rounds will become more meaningful and the expectations will grow. That progression is something Juarez and respected trainer 

Bob Santos

 have been preparing for in the gym.

Juarez credits Santos with helping him understand that becoming a complete fighter requires more than power. It takes patience, discipline and the ability to make adjustments when a fight doesn’t unfold exactly as expected.

“Working with Bob has made a big difference in my development,” Juarez said. “He pushes me every day and makes sure I understand why we’re doing certain things, not just how to do them. We’ve put in a lot of hard work together, and I could feel that work paying off in this fight. I was seeing things better, staying composed and not forcing anything. I know I still have a lot to learn, but I feel myself becoming a better fighter every time I step into the ring.”

Those improvements have not gone unnoticed by Boxlab Promotions President 

Amaury Piedra

. Piedra has watched Juarez develop from a promising young puncher into a more patient and polished professional. Saturday’s performance, he believes, was another example of a fighter beginning to put all the pieces together.

“Sebastian continues to show us something new every time he fights,” said Piedra. “We already knew he could punch, but now you’re seeing the other parts of his game continue to develop. He’s becoming more comfortable, more disciplined and more mature in the ring. He didn’t need to chase a knockout Saturday night. He boxed, controlled the fight and won every round. That’s growth.”

For Piedra, there is no reason to rush that growth. Juarez is still developing, but his perfect record and steady improvement have created optimism about how far he can eventually go.

“The exciting thing is that Sebastian is 12-0 and we still haven’t seen the finished product,” Piedra continued. “He listens to his team, he works hard and he wants to get better. Those are qualities you can build around. Our job is to keep putting him in the right fights at the right time and allow him to earn his way toward bigger opportunities. As he continues progressing the way he has, I believe he has a very bright future in this division.”

Juarez has no intention of standing still. The Brownsville native has set an ambitious target for the next phase of his career: within the next 12 months, he wants his name among the top 10 middleweights in the world. He understands that getting there will require more difficult fights and stronger opposition. That is exactly what he wants.

“My goal is to break into the top 10 within the next year,” Juarez concluded. “I know nobody is going to give me that position. I have to earn it. That means continuing to fight better opponents, continuing to improve and being ready every time my name is called. I believe in myself, I believe in my team, and I believe I can compete with the best fighters in this division. Now it’s about proving it one fight at a time.”

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BOXING ICONS ROY JONES JR. AND AL BERNSTEIN TO CALL “FIGHTS UNDER THE LIGHTS” LIVE FOR THE DEBUT OF THE COMBATVISIONTV PLATFORM

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 Press Release: August 11, 2026 By Mario Serrano/CombatVisionTV  - HOUSTON, TEXAS  – Great fight nights have a certain feel to them. The setting matters. The fighters matter. And when the lights come on and the opening bell rings, the voices telling the story matter, too.

On Friday, August 14, 2026, Boxing Hall of Famers Roy Jones Jr. and Al Bernstein will reunite behind the microphone play-by-play announcers at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas, as BiYu Promotions launches its new boxing series, “Fights Under the Lights.” Joining them on the broadcast team will be Hector Camacho Jr. and undefeated female professional boxer Jewry Rodriguez, giving the inaugural broadcast a combination of Hall of Fame knowledge, personality, and perspectives from multiple generations of the sport.

The event will air live worldwide on the debut of CombatVisionTV.com and CombatVisionTV App, a new streaming platform created by boxing promoter, Bobby Harrison. With few televised boxing events scheduled anywhere in the world that day, August 14 gives “Fights Under the Lights” a chance to have the boxing spotlight largely to itself, and CombatVisionTV plans to make the most of it.

Jones Jr. knows better than most what makes a fight worth watching. During a remarkable career that saw him win world championships across four weight divisions, he built a reputation for doing things inside a boxing ring that few fighters could duplicate. Now, from ringside, he sees an August 14 card filled with the ingredient he believes makes boxing compelling: fighters with something to prove.

“When you put young, hungry fighters in there with something on the line, you’re going to get good fights,” said Jones Jr. “A lot of these guys are undefeated, they’re trying to move their careers forward, and nobody wants that first loss. That brings something different out of a fighter. These are the kinds of fights where you find out who’s ready to take that next step. I think the fans are going to enjoy what they see.”

Sitting alongside Jones will be one of the most familiar and respected voices in boxing, Al Bernstein. For Bernstein, the night carries an interesting bit of history. Despite the decades both men have spent around the sport, Jones and Bernstein have worked a boxing broadcast together only once before. It just happened to be one of the biggest fights ever staged…Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao in 2015. More than a decade later, they finally get to do it again.

“It’s kind of amazing when you think about it,” said Bernstein. “The only boxing broadcast Roy and I have ever worked together was Mayweather-Pacquiao. So, I’m really looking forward to sitting next to him again and calling these fights. Roy brings a perspective that very few people can bring because of what he accomplished and what he understands about being inside that ring. And this is a fun card for us. You have undefeated fighters, championship fights and young prospects trying to show people who they are. Those are the nights where interesting things tend to happen.”

The broadcast will have even more boxing experience around the ring with Hector Camacho Jr. joining the team. The son of the late three-division world champion and boxing icon Hector “Macho” Camacho, Camacho Jr. grew up around the sport and went on to build a professional career of his own. He brings a fighter’s understanding of the game along with the personality and energy that has long been associated with the Camacho name.

Rounding out the team is undefeated professional female boxer Jewry Rodriguez, who brings something different to the broadcast: the perspective of an active fighter still living the sport every day. Rodriguez understands firsthand what today’s young fighters experience during camp, in the dressing room, and in those final moments before the bell rings.

Together, Jones, Bernstein, Camacho Jr., and Rodriguez give CombatVisionTV a broadcast team that can see a fight from every angle, from Hall of Fame accomplishments and decades of broadcasting experience to the perspective of fighters who know exactly what it feels like when the ropes close behind them.

That combination of established boxing names and fighters still building theirs is exactly what Bobby Harrison wants CombatVisionTV to represent. Harrison created the platform around a straightforward idea…there is good boxing happening all over the world, but too much of it never reaches a large audience. He wants CombatVisionTV to help change that.

“There are talented fighters competing in cities all over the world, and a lot of boxing fans never get the opportunity to see them,” said Harrison, founder of CombatVisionTV. “That’s really where the idea came from. We want to give fighters a place to be seen, give promoters another way to showcase their events, and most importantly, give boxing fans good fights they can watch from wherever they are.”

For Harrison, that also means treating every broadcast like it matters.

Putting together a team featuring Jones, Bernstein, Camacho Jr., and Rodriguez for the first “Fights Under the Lights” is part of establishing that standard from day one.

“If we’re asking boxing fans to spend their time watching CombatVisionTV, then we owe them a quality product,” Harrison said. “We want good matchmaking, good production, knowledgeable people talking about the fights, and fighters who come to win. Having Roy Jones Jr., Al Bernstein, Hector Camacho Jr., and Jewry Rodriguez as part of our first broadcast says a lot about what we’re trying to build. Our goal is to produce some of the best boxing shows we can and make CombatVisionTV a real home for the sport. August 14 is where that journey starts.”

UNBEATEN FIGHTERS PUT IT ALL ON THE LINE

The first “Fights Under the Lights” card gives the broadcast team plenty to talk about. The 10-round main event is a true battle of unbeaten light heavyweights as local favorite Chavon Stillwell (10-0, 8 KOs) meets Izaiah Dent (10-0, 9 KOs) for the WBA/NABA Light Heavyweight Championship. Between them, Stillwell and Dent have 20 victories, 17 by knockout and neither man has experienced defeat as a professional. Something will have to give in Sugar Land.

The eight-round co-main event keeps the Texas flavor going as undefeated Houston fighter Jahyden Britton (9-0, 6 KOs) faces San Antonio’s hard-punching Bruno Pola Ruiz (11-4-2, 9 KOs) for the WBA/NABA Super Middleweight Championship.

Beyond the two title fights, the undercard will showcase a collection of undefeated prospects and rising stars looking to make their own statements.

Among them are two fighters who already know what it means to have an audience.

Undefeated professional prospects Steven and Daniel Grandy, better known as the Grandy Twins, return to the ring as two of the evening’s featured attractions.

The twins have built an audience that stretches well beyond boxing through social media and appearances on the Steve Harvey Show, Good Morning America, ESPN and FOX Sports. On August 14, however, the focus returns to what first put them on this path, their ability inside the ring. For both brothers, “Fights Under the Lights” provides another opportunity to turn online recognition into recognition within the boxing world.

For CombatVisionTV, it is fitting that a new series and a new streaming platform will begin in a venue experiencing boxing in a new way itself. There will be championship belts at stake. Undefeated records will be on the line. Young fighters will have an opportunity to introduce themselves to a worldwide audience.

Around the ring will be a broadcast team representing several generations of the fight game. Roy Jones Jr. and Al Bernstein are together again. Hector Camacho Jr. brings another familiar boxing name and fighter’s perspective to the table. And Jewry Rodriguez brings the voice of an undefeated fighter still chasing her own goals inside the ring.

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For more information about CombatVisionTV and to learn where to download the CombatVisionTV app on Friday, August 14th please visit: https://combatvisiontv.com/ 

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World Title Contender Darius Fulghum Targets Diego Pacheco and other top Super Middleweights

 

Credit: Golden Boy Promotions/Cris Esqueda

Press Release: August 9, 2026 By Bob Trieger - Full Court Press - 

LOS ANGELES   – Houston-based, world-rated super middleweight  Darius “DFG” Fulghum  (15-1-1, 13 KOs) is targeting undefeated  Diego Pacheco  (26-0, 13 KOs) among others to position himself as a legitimate world title challenger for reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) World Super Middleweight Champion  Jaime Munguia  (46-2, 35 KOs). For his last fight this past May 22nd, the 29-year-old Fulghum shifted training camp from Houston to the state-of-the-art Brickhouse Boxing Club in North Hollywood, California, for multiple issues that needed attention after his previous two disappointing performances (0-1-1). In addition to getting elite sparring, Fulghum worked with one of boxing’s leading young trainers,  Julian Chua , who also trains 2-division world champion  Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez ( and WBA No. 1 ranked super flyweight  John “Scrappy” Ramirez , as well as unbeaten prospect  Eric Priest  (16-0-1, 8 KOs). Fulghum’s longtime coach,  Darnell Pierce , remains in Darius’ corner as head trainer and he worked many of Fulghum’s training sessions at Brickhouse. The results were so positive that the WBA No. 5-rated Fulghum is training again at Brickhouse Boxing Club in advance of his next fight. Fulghum stopped Cuban  Yoanki Urrutia  (17-2, 7 KOs) in the third round. “My focus was the most important thing that I improved,” Fulghum explained. “Brickhouse put me in an environment where every day I’m surrounded by people who force me to level up. Physically I’ve always had the tools. The difference now is I’m mentally locked in, and that’s what people are going to see from here on out.” Pacheco’s last fight was on July 18 in Carson, California, in which he knocked out  Immanuwel Aleem  (22-4-3, 14 KOs) in round eleven. Pacheco is ranked in all 4 major sanctioning bodies – WBO #3, WBC #4, WBA #6 and IBF #13 – as well as No. 6 by  Ring Magazine . “I have a lot of respect for Diego,” Fulghum said. “I was offered that fight but they decided to go with Aleem as their opponent instead. I was disappointed that I didn’t get that fight, because I believe I would’ve exposed a lot of things. Again, I think he is a talented fighter, but I know what I’ve done, and I don’t think he’s ever been in the ring with anybody like me. He’s fought a lot of good guys, but none with my style. If we fight, people are going to see the difference. This will be an entertaining fight with lots of action and my hometown of Houston will show up and show out for this one. “Diego has a good jab and he’s well rounded. But his team has matched him smartly because most of the guys he’s fought play right into his strengths. I’m not one of those guys. I’d like to fight Diego next. It would be a great fight and position me for a world title shot. There are other ‘name’ super middleweights like (WBA No. 1) Bek ( Bektemir Melikuziev ) but he may be fighting Munguia next. I’d fight (WBA No. 3,  Jose Armando )  Resendiz  and (WBA No. 4,  Jermall )  Charlo . ‘DFG’ is ready for the test!”

Credit: Golden Boy Promotions/Cris Esqueda

Fulghum was a decorated amateur boxer who was ranked No. 1 in the USA as a heavyweight, but as a professional he’s fought strictly as a super middleweight. He was the 2018 National Golden Gloves Tournament Champion, and he also won the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. He earned a nursing degree from Prairie View A & M University during COVID-19.

Fulghum is working with 3 Point Management (3 PM), which has a growing stable of gifted boxers former including WBA & WBO Cruiserweight and WBO Super Middleweight World Champion 

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez 

(48-248-2, 30 KOs), WBA No. 1-rated world super flyweight title contender 

John “Scrappy” Ramirez 

(17-1, 9 KOs), former WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion 

Oleksandr “The Nail” Gvozdyk 

(21-3, 17 KOs), former WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Champion, Canadian 

Kareem “Supreme” Hackett 

(13-1, 7 KOs), Armenian featherweight 

Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan 

(23-6, 17 KOs), and German junior welterweight 

Simon “Saucy” Vollmer 

(7-0, 3 KOs).

Material Courtesy of: Bob Trieger Full Court Press/ Photos Courtesy of Golden Boy Promotions/Cris Esqueda Used with permission.

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