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New FIBA office ready to help elevate basketball in Indonesia

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 JAKARTA (Indonesia) - Following the success of Indonesia's co-hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and in recognition of its vast potential and rapidly growing passion for the sport, FIBA has opened a new office in Jakarta. FIBA Indonesia will help to underpin the growth of basketball at all levels across the country, with a dedicated focus on grassroots programs, organizational growth and strengthening basketball institutions. As part of its mission, FIBA Indonesia will deliver a strategic plan closely aligned with FIBA's global objectives. The strategic plan will ensure the sport is promoted across various sectors and will be delivered through four key areas: a strong and sustainable basketball ecosystem, higher participation numbers of players, coaches, and officials across the country, with a special focus on women in basketball at all levels, and a positive social impact from basketball activities.

FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis commented: "Co-hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 has sparked an unprecedented rise of the interest in basketball across Indonesia. This important legacy element has not gone unnoticed by FIBA, nor the fact that the country has a vast potential and also appetite to quickly progress in the international basketball stage. We are therefore excited to open the FIBA Indonesia office and to work hand-in-hand with the government, represented by the Ministry of Youth and Sport, as well as with our member federation, PERBASI, for the growth of basketball in Indonesia. The FIBA Indonesia office will play a crucial role in supporting basketball development at all levels, with a strong focus on grassroots programs and empowering the local basketball community."   The strong support of the Indonesian government was exemplified by the presence of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, pictured below, as well as the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dito Ariotedjo, at the inauguration of the FIBA Indonesia office.

Indonesia's Minister of Youth and Sports, Dito Ariotedjo, stated: "This is an important symbol for the growth of basketball in our country. We want to encourage more people to play the sport and harness basketball's potential for positive social impact. We look forward to working alongside FIBA to further develop basketball and its reach throughout Indonesia."   Meanwhile, Erick Thohir, International Olympic Committee member and FIBA Central Board member from Indonesia added: "This new office underscores FIBA's long-term dedication to fostering and advancing basketball throughout the region, with a special focus on Indonesia, building on the legacy of its flagship men’s event and inspiring future generations of players and fans."   The FIBA Indonesia office will be led by Rufiana, Manager of FIBA Indonesia, who was part of the Local Organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in Jakarta.   The inauguration of the new FIBA Indonesia office was attended by numerous dignitaries, including the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo; Secretary of State of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr Pratikno; FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al-Thani; FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis; FIBA Treasurer Ingo Weiss;  Minister of Youth & Sport of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr Nandito Ariotedjo; Minister of State-owned Enterprises of the Republic of Indonesia and FIBA Central Board member, Mr Erick Thohir; FIBA Asia President Dr Govindaraj; President ad interim PERBASI, Mr Ardima Rama Putra; and PERBASI Secretary General, Ms Nirmala Dewi; and FIBA Indonesia Manager, Ms Rufiana.

Spain's Unicaja crowned FIBA Intercontinental Cup champions in Singapore SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 SINGAPORE (Singapore) - Spanish club Unicaja Malaga defeated NBA G League United 75-60 in the Final of the 34th FIBA Intercontinental Cup, in Singapore Indoor Stadium on Sunday, to celebrate their first ever title in the competition. This result raises Europe's silverware tally in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup to 23 trophies, with Spanish clubs accounting for 11 of those conquests. On the other hand, NBA G League United became the first team from the USA to reach the Final since 1974. Unicaja, who represented Europe by virtue of winning the Basketball Champions League last spring, jumped in the lead early in the opening period and held a 6-point cushion, 38-32, at half-time. FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani presents Unicaja captain Alberto Diaz with the 2024 trophy Powered by their stifling defense, the Spanish side tightened their grip on the game after the break and led by as many as 21 points in the fourth stanza to reclaim the trophy for Europe, after Brazil's Sesi Franca had won it last year.  Dylan Osetkowski was named MVP of the 2024 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, after leading all Unicaja scorers in the Final with 15 points. The 28-year-old power forward averaged 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the tournament. Dylan Osetkowski presented with the MVP award by FIBA Intercontinental Cup ambassador Stephon Marbury In another historical first, earlier on Sunday, the Tasmania JackJumpers became the first ever Australian club to step on the podium at a FIBA Intercontinental Cup tournament, three days after becoming the first club from Oceania to participate in the competition. The reigning NBL champions outlasted Lebanon's Al Riyadi Beirut, the Basketball Asia League champions, 80-75 in the Third-Place Game. Angola's Petro De Luanda meanwhile also signed off on a high note in Singapore, becoming the first ever African team to win a game in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup.  The BAL champions overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat Argentina's Quimsa, the BCL Americas champions, 70-64 in the game for fifth place. Final Standings: 1. Unicaja (Spain) 2. NBA G League United (USA 3. Tasmania JackJumpers (Australia) 4. Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon) 5. Petro De Luanda (Angola) 6. Quimsa (Argentina) FIBA Intercontinental Cup Singapore 2024 was an important milestone for the competition, as it was the second edition to be hosted in Asia and the first to include Oceania. The event has evolved into a truly global celebration, the only club basketball competition to involve all six continents.  Asia was included for the first time last year, while African clubs joined in 2022. Up until 2021, only teams from Europe and the Americas had taken part. Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid remain the most successful club in FIBA Intercontinental Cup history, having won the trophy on five occasions. Members of the media can download photos of the award ceremony here Eight more stellar names inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame 2024 in Singapore SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 SINGAPORE (Singapore) - Eight outstanding contributors to international basketball around the world have been officially inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2024. The honors were handed out at a prestigious ceremony in Singapore. It took place on the eve and on the court of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup Final which has been a historic event after featuring clubs from all five FIBA regions for the very first time. This year's Class included legendary players Miao Lijie (China), Reggie Miller (USA), Danira Nakic-Bilic (Croatia), Kirk Penney (New Zealand), Romain Sato (Central African Republic), Skaidrite Smildzina-Budovska (Latvia) and Peja Stojakovic (Serbia). The Class also recognized the coaching accomplishments of Dan Peterson (USA). FIBA Hall of Famer Andrew Gaze, speaking at the ceremony, emphasized the meaning of this prestigious honor:  “Being part of the FIBA Hall of Fame is not only about the wins and the losses. It’s not about the successes, it’s about a life-long commitment and dedication to our sport. Basketball is a powerful sport that can do extraordinary things, inspire, and change lives. The members of the Hall of Fame have been able to do that.” FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis concluded: “It is a night to remember and to pay tribute to the 2024 Class of the FIBA Hall of Fame. Our inductees have had remarkable national team and club careers. We admire them for their contributions to basketball. And I could not have imagined a better setting to honor them for what they have done for the game.” To view the acceptance speech of each inductee, click on the links below: - Miao Lijie  - Reggie Miller  - Danira Nakic-Bilic  - Kirk Penney  - Romain Sato  - Skaidrite Smildzina-Budovska  - Peja Stojakovic  - Dan Peterson  To find out more about the FIBA Hall of Fame, click here, and to view the full ceremony, click here.   RAPTORS’ LARRY TANENBAUM RE-ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE NBA BOARD OF GOVERNORS   NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 – The NBA announced today that Toronto Raptors Governor and Chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) Larry Tanenbaum has been re-elected as Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors.   One of North America’s most influential sports figures and the first Canadian to serve as NBA Board Chairman, Tanenbaum has been Governor of the Raptors since 1998 and holds the same title with the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and MLS’ Toronto FC.  In May 2024, the WNBA awarded Toronto an expansion team that will be owned and operated by Tanenbaum-led Kilmer Sports Ventures.  The franchise, which is the WNBA’s first outside of the United States, will begin play in the 2026 season.   As Chairman of MLSE, Tanenbaum has been recognized for his contributions in the areas of philanthropy, business and volunteerism.  In 2007, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, the highest civilian award in the country’s honours system. NBA EXPANDS USE OF INSTANT REPLAY ON OUT-OF-BOUNDS REVIEWS   NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 – The NBA Board of Governors today approved an expanded use of the Coach’s Challenge when reviewing out-of-bounds violations, beginning with the 2024-25 NBA season.   Under the new rule, if instant replay of an out-of-bounds violation is triggered by a Coach’s Challenge, the on-court officials and Replay Center will be able to review the video to determine whether a foul proximate to the violation should have been called.  The factors that will be considered in determining whether a prior uncalled foul is proximate to the out-of-bounds violation are below: Whether the players involved in the uncalled foul are the same or different players than the ones involved in the out-of-bounds violation under review. The distance between the uncalled foul and the out-of-bounds violation under review. The time elapsed between the uncalled foul and the out-of-bounds violation under review.   Here is an example of a play from last season and how the new rule will be applied.  On this play, the Dallas Mavericks challenged the ruling on the floor that awarded the Minnesota Timberwolves with possession following an out-of-bounds violation.  When reviewing the play, although Dallas guard Kyrie Irving made illegal contact with the left arm of Minnesota forward Jaden McDaniels, the officials and the Replay Center correctly determined that the ball was last touched by McDaniels, ruled the Mavericks’ challenge to be successful and thus awarded possession to Dallas.  Under the new rule, Dallas’ challenge would be unsuccessful, a personal foul would be called on Irving and Minnesota would retain possession or shoot free throws if the Mavericks were in the penalty.   The NBA’s Competition Committee – which consists of players, representatives from the National Basketball Players Association, coaches, governors, team and league basketball executives, and referees – unanimously recommended this rule change to the Board of Governors.

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LOS INVICTOS PESO LIGERO JOSHUA PAGÁN Y TREVOR THONSON ESTELARIZAN PRIMERA EDICIÓN DE “BIG TIME BOXING PUERTO RICO” EL VIERNES, 18 DE OCTUBRE

 

El Histórico Primer Evento Deportivo en el Coca-Cola Music Hall de San Juan; Transmisión en vivo a nivel mundial por DAZN es presentada por Salita Promotions y PR Best Boxing Promotions en asociación con 21 Events

Boletos a la venta aquí: Ticketera, Coca Cola Music Hall

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - El puertorriqueño Joshua James Pagan (10-0, 4 KO) y el también invicto Trevor Thonson (13-0, 10 KO) encabezarán la primera edición de “BIG TIME BOXING PUERTO RICO” en el icónico Coca-Cola Music Hall de San Juan el viernes, 18 de octubre. La pelea, programada para 10 asaltos en la división de peso ligero, es una muy importante para ambos prospectos en ascenso que buscan brillar en su debut en el evento principal, que se transmitirá en vivo a nivel mundial por DAZN.

En el combate coestelar del próximo 18 de octubre desde la nueva arena principal de la Isla, el colombiano Juan Carillo (12-0, 9 KO) se enfrentará al dominicano Lenín Castillo (25-5-1, 19 KO) a 10 asaltos en el peso semipesado. El resto de la cartelera, que contará con un total de ocho encuentros, será anunciado próximamente. Los boletos están a la venta desde hoy en www.ticketera.com y en la web oficial del recinto www.cocacolamusichall.com.

El evento es presentado por Salita Promotions en colaboración con PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) y 21 Events, y es parte de la serie “Big Time Boxing USA” de Salita Promotions, la serie líder en desarrollo para prometedores prospectos y jóvenes contendientes en su viaje hacia un campeonato mundial.

“Históricamente, San Juan ha sido una de las capitales mundiales del boxeo”, dijo Dmitriy Salita, presidente de Salita Promotions. “Estamos orgullosos de llevar el calor puertorriqueño al mundo con estos enfrentamientos de alto riesgo en DAZN. Joshua Pagán se enfrenta al quinto peleador invicto de su carrera en apenas su undécima pelea profesional. Dará un gran paso hacia el estrellato con una victoria sobre Trevor Thonson. Thonson es un gran oponente y un rival difícil para cualquiera en esta división. Del mismo modo, el poderoso Juan Carillo está decidido a hacer una declaración contra un Lenín Castillo probado en batalla. Con la victoria, estos dos peleadores se harán un nombre entre las élites de sus respectivas divisiones. Será una gran noche de peleas con implicaciones significativas para cada boxeador”.

Pagán, conocido por el apodo de “Double J”, tiene 24 años y es nativo de Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pagán ha impresionado a los fanáticos y expertos durante sus primeras 10 peleas profesionales, especialmente con su victoria más reciente en mayo, por una estrecha decisión unánime sobre el entonces prospecto invicto Roger Hilley. Pagán actualmente posee el cinturón de título súper ligero de la NABF Junior y es entrenado por su padre, Víctor Pagán.

“Esto es algo con lo que he soñado desde que era niño viendo peleas en Showtime y HBO”, dijo Pagán, quien tiene una gran familia que vive en la isla. “Estoy más que bendecido y emocionado por la oportunidad de encabezar mi primera cartelera y hacerlo en Puerto Rico es aún más especial”.

“Estoy entrenando fuertemente ahora y estaré listo para dar un espectáculo para mi familia en casa. No podría hacer nada de esto sin Dios, mi papá y el apoyo de toda mi familia. Thonson es un peleador duro, también invicto y muy hábil. Me estoy preparando para el mejor Trevor Thonson y seré la mejor versión de mí mismo el 18 de octubre. No querrás perderte el show de Double J Pagan”, apuntó Pagán.

Thonson en un fuerte pegador de 32 años, natural de Montreal, Canadá. Ganó sus primeras ocho peleas profesionales por nocaut. Thonson se convirtió en profesional en 2022 y ya ha peleado cuatro veces este año, incluido el mes pasado cuando se agenció una victoria por decisión unánime sobre el local Pablo Marcos Villafañe en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Entrenado por Bobby McRoy, Thonson ha tenido un gran sparring mientras entrenaba en Las Vegas trabajando con los campeones mundiales Devin Haney, Shakur Stevenson y Brandon Figueroa, entre otros.

“Encabezar una cartelera de DAZN será una experiencia increíble”, dijo Thonson. “Pero es sólo el primero de muchos. Mi oponente, Joshua Pagán, es un peleador hambriento e invicto que ha tenido un buen comienzo en su carrera. Definitivamente dará lo mejor de sí, y yo también. Pagán es una prueba que necesito pasar pero, respetuosamente, todos son un trampolín hasta que consiga un título mundial”.

El fuerte peso semipesado Juan Carrillo es un zurdo de 31 años de Barranquilla, Colombia. Carrillo lució impresionante en su última salida en marzo cuando noqueó a Quinton Rankin en el tercer asalto en el evento principal de “Big Time Boxing USA” promovido por Salita Promotions en Wayne State Fieldhouse, Detroit. Carillo fue miembro de la selección colombiana y compitió en los Juegos Olímpicos de 2016 en Río de Janeiro, Brasil.

“Estoy emocionado de volver al ring, especialmente contra un peleador muy duradero pero, sobre todo, experimentado”, dijo Carrillo. “Esta es mi oportunidad de demostrarle a todos que estoy listo para llevar las cosas al siguiente nivel y más allá. Estoy tratando de llegar hasta la cima. Una victoria contra Lenín Castillo legitima mis habilidades como un prospecto serio y demostrará que no soy simplemente un boxeador invicto con un historial acolchado. He estado pidiendo grandes peleas y creo que una victoria aquí me acercará un paso más a una oportunidad de título mundial. Con suerte, en algún momento de este año o principios del próximo, estaré luchando por un título mundial”.

El dominicano Lenin Castillo, de 36 años, compitió en los Juegos Olímpicos de 2008 en Beijing, China, y ganó una medalla de bronce en 2009 en el Campeonato Continental Americano. En 2019, Castillo desafió al gran campeón mundial libra por libra Dmitry Bivol por su título de peso semipesado de la AMB y sufrió una derrota por decisión unánime. En su última pelea en julio, Castillo registró una decisión unánime sobre Reynaldo Acevdeo Carmona.

“Me siento muy feliz de regresar a Puerto Rico a pelear”, dijo Castillo. “Tengo muchos amigos allí y espero que estén conmigo. Puerto Rico es un país de boxeo y sé que nos apoyarán. Carrillo es un buen boxeador. Lo he visto pelear varias veces y creo que será una buena pelea. Tenemos estilos similares. La única diferencia es que él es zurdo. Pero creo que mi experiencia y haberme enfrentado a tipos como Bivol será un factor importante”.

 

SOBRE SALITA PROMOTIONS:

Salita Promotions fue fundada en 2010 por Dmitriy Salita, un boxeador profesional y retador al título mundial que vio la necesidad de una entidad promocional que presentara a los mejores prospectos jóvenes y contendientes establecidos del boxeo en América del Norte y en todo el mundo. Los espectadores que ven a los peleadores en cadenas de televisión mundiales, incluidas SHOWTIME, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, ESPN+ y MSG, han disfrutado de la acción de las peleas de Salita Promotions en los últimos años. Nos enorgullecemos de ofrecer a nuestros peleadores oportunidades dentro y fuera del ring. Salita Promotions espera continuar creciendo y satisfaciendo las necesidades de los fanáticos del boxeo en todo el mundo.

 

SOBRE PR BEST BOXING:

PR Best Boxing Promotions fue fundada en febrero de 2001 por Peter e Iván Rivera, siendo su primer show de boxeo el 20 de mayo de ese mismo año, transmitido en vivo a nivel internacional por la cadena Telefutura. PRBBP ha trabajado y desarrollado a grandes campeones mundiales puertorriqueños como los miembros del Salón de la Fama Miguel Cotto e Iván Calderón, así como Román "Rocky" Martínez, Eric Morel y Juan Manuel “Juanma” López entre otros. Considerada la mejor empresa de promoción de boxeo en Puerto Rico, PRBBP ha presentado carteleras de boxeo transmitidas por las mejores cadenas de TV como ESPN, Univision, Showtime, Telefutura, HBO y eventos de PPV. PRBBP presentó el primer evento de boxeo transmitido en vivo por la cadena ESPN desde Puerto Rico, también el primer evento de boxeo transmitido por el sistema PPV desde la Isla y presentó el primer evento deportivo en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot.

 

SOBRE 21 EVENTOS:

21 Events, una firma de marketing latino totalmente integrada con 20 años de experiencia en la producción de soluciones de marketing y eventos en deportes y entretenimiento que generan resultados mensurables para nuestros afortunados 500 500 que buscan un verdadero compromiso con los consumidores latinos.

 

SOBRE COCA-COLA MUSIC HALL:

El Coca-Cola Music Hall (CCMH) es una propiedad administrada por ASM Global, ubicada en 250 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fue desarrollado por el Grupo PRISA y su construcción finalizó en 2020. Los derechos de nombre se vendieron a The Coca-Cola Company en 2019. Este lugar es conocido por ser una instalación moderna, moderna y de última generación, que incorpora elementos artísticos y culturales característicos de Puerto Rico. La propiedad cuenta con tres niveles y tiene capacidad para 4.000 personas sentadas.

 

SOBRE PRCCDA:

La Autoridad del Distrito del Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico (PRCCDA) es una corporación pública creada bajo la Ley Número 351 del 2 de septiembre de 2000, según enmendada. Su misión es desarrollar y operar el Distrito de Convenciones, posicionando a Puerto Rico como un destino de negocios, turismo y entretenimiento de clase mundial. Los objetivos de PRCCDA incluyen gestionar eficientemente lugares destacados, revitalizar áreas urbanas, promover la creación de empleo y oportunidades comerciales y actuar como facilitador en asociación con el sector privado.

MARIO “El AZTECA” BARRIOS SET TO DEFEND WBC WELTERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST ABEL RAMOS ON NETFLIX AND MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS’ PAUL VS. TYSON AND TAYLOR VS. SERRANO 2 UNDERCARD ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Two of boxing's top welterweights join the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson mega-event on Friday, November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas

Fight Graphic can be found HERE

Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the addition of an electrifying WBC Welterweight Championship bout, with reigning champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (29-2, 18 KOs) set to defend his title against Abel Ramos (28-6-2, 22 KOs). The 12-round WBC Welterweight Championship bout will take place on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano super event on Friday, November 15, 2024. Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix from the 80,000-seat capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. Paul vs. Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2 is anticipated to be the biggest boxing event in modern history, and fans can purchase tickets now at seatgeek.com.

Mario "El Azteca" Barrios is a rising star in the world of boxing, known for his fierce fighting style and deep connection to his Mexican heritage. Growing up in San Antonio, Texas, Mario was introduced to the sport at age six by his mother, Isabel Soto, who took him and his sister Selina to a local gym. Inspired by his cultural roots, Barrios embraced the moniker "El Azteca," a tribute to the rich history and warrior spirit of the Aztec civilization, reflecting both his pride in his Mexican heritage and his relentless pursuit of greatness inside the ring.

He captured his first world title in 2019, defeating Batyr Akhmedov in a thrilling fight. Barrios later moved up to welterweight, where he faced top contenders, including a memorable bout against Gervonta "Tank" Davis in 2021. Barrios, the WBC Welterweight champion and former WBA World Super Lightweight Champion, was also recently rumored to be a potential opponent for Manny Pacquiao. He now returns to the ring after securing a dominant victory over Fabian Andres Maidana in his last outing as the co-main event of Canelo vs. Munguia.

"I'm thrilled to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Mario Barrios. “The fight on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card is huge, with millions watching live on Netflix. Abel Ramos is a tough Mexican fighter, just like me, so I know it’ll be a hell of a fight in front of my Texas people at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium. I’m also excited to showcase my Indigenous roots on this global platform. Don’t miss this fight—it’s going to be war, Puro San Antonio!”

Abel Ramos, a relentless welterweight contender from Casa Grande, Arizona, is known for his thrilling battles and relentless determination in the ring. Guided by his family’s boxing legacy, Ramos began his amateur career at 13, earning accolades such as placing third in the National Golden Gloves and and won bronze at US Nationals in 2010. Transitioning to the professional ranks in 2011, he quickly built a reputation for his power and resilience, taking on formidable opponents like Ivan Baranchyk and Regis Prograis. This will be Ramos’ second world title opportunity after a SD loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2020. Ramos's most dramatic victory came in 2020 with a last-second knockout against Bryant Perrella.

"I'm very excited to be fighting for the WBC title and I'm looking forward to a great fight against Mario Barrios,” said Abel Ramos. “He’s a warrior just like me and I'm going to give the fans at Cowboys Stadium and those watching around the world on Netflix an exciting fight on Friday, November 15th."

“On Mexican Independence Day I am thrilled to announce the addition of Mario “El Azteca” Barrios to what I believe will be the most globally consumed boxing event since the advent of pay-per-view,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. “Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos for the WBC Welterweight Championship will be an action packed fight that will fully embody the Mexican style of boxing and bring fans to their feet. Viva Mexico!

Barrios vs Ramos joins Netflix and MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson mega-event, which will also feature as the co-main event, the most anticipated rematch in women's boxing history between Matchroom's undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs), and boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion, Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs). This will mark Taylor and Serrano’s long-awaited rematch following their historic bout at Madison Square Garden in 2022, where they made history as the first-ever women fighters to headline an event in the iconic venue’s history. The women’s undisputed mega-fight will be contested across 10, two-minute rounds, Serrano’s only break from fighting 12x3, the men’s championship standard, for the remainder of her career. India’s number one boxer and MVP’s first international signee, Neeraj Goyat (18-4-2, 8 KOs), will also make his MVP debut against Brazil’s multi-talented superstar Whindersson Nunes, who holds a cumulative 2-2-1 record in his boxing career with 1 KO, in a professional 6-round super middleweight bout contested at 165 lbs. 

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

Most Valuable Promotions was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. Since inception MVP has consistently produced the biggest combat sports pay-per-view events. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. The company signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, recently earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which is the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

 

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