TREAVON CRAYCRAFT DEFEATS NICO ALI WALSH - DOMINIQUE CROWDER CAPTURES NABA SILVER TITLE WITH KNOCKOUT AT BIYU PROMOTIONS’ “HEART OF AMERICA”

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 Press Release: October 12, 2026  By Mario Serrano for CombatVisionTV - KANSAS CITY, KS (October 12, 2026) —

BiYu Promotions

delivered an action-packed night of professional boxing on

Saturday, October 10, 2026

, as the

“Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational”

took center stage at historic

Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas

.

 

The action was broadcast live on

CombatVisionTV

, with the event replay available on the platform.

 

In the eight-round main event, undefeated

Treavon Craycraft

(10-0-1, 3 KOs) scored the biggest victory of his professional career, defeating

Nico Ali Walsh

(12-3-1, 5 KOs)

by unanimous decision. Ali Walsh, the grandson of legendary heavyweight champion

Muhammad Ali

, entered Memorial Hall looking to get back into the win column, but Craycraft had other plans.

 

The undefeated fighter rose to the occasion over eight rounds, using the opportunity to establish himself against the most recognizable opponent of his young career. Craycraft maintained his composure under the main-event spotlight and did enough throughout the contest to earn the judges’ decision. Scorecards read 78-74, 77-75 twice all in favor of Craycraft.

 

For Craycraft, defeating Ali Walsh on a nationally and internationally accessible broadcast provided the type of breakthrough opportunity young fighters work toward, and he capitalized when it arrived.

 

The 8-round co-main event produced one of the evening’s most impressive performances as Baltimore’s undefeated bantamweight contender

Dominique Crowder

(20-0, 12 KOs) captured the

NABA Silver Bantamweight Title

with a devastating second-round knockout of Filipino contender

Jayson Mama

(21-5-1, 10 KOs).

 

Crowder entered the bout ranked

No. 12

by the

IBF

and looking to prove he was ready to take another significant step toward the upper tier of the bantamweight division. He did exactly that.

Rather than allowing the experienced Mama to settle into the fight, Crowder imposed himself early and ended matters in the second round, becoming the new

NABA Silver

champion.

 

The victory adds a championship belt to Crowder’s undefeated résumé and gives the Baltimore contender additional momentum as he pursues bigger fights and an eventual opportunity at a world championship.

It was also a memorable night for Olathe, Kansas brothers

Jorge Carlos

and

Izak Carlos

, who both delivered knockout victories in front of their hometown supporters.

 

In a scheduled 10-round super lightweight contest,

Jorge Carlos

scored a second-round knockout over experienced Paraguayan

Carlos Manuel Portillo

(23-11, 17 KOs).

 

Carlos wasted little time taking control of the fight and finished Portillo in the second round. The victory kept Carlos’ perfect professional record intact at (14-0, 12 KOs)

 

His brother

Izak Carlos

needed even less time. Competing at super featherweight, Izak stopped Colombia’s experienced

Deivi Julio

(29-19, 18 KOs) by first-round knockout.

 

The victory improved Izak to (

9-0, 7KOs)

, completing a perfect night for the Carlos family as both brothers scored emphatic stoppages close to their Olathe hometown.

 

Highly decorated Hawaiian amateur standout

Azariah Cottrell

made an impressive transition into traditional professional boxing, scoring a second-round knockout over veteran

Karla Valenzuela Garcia

(3-42-3, 1 KO) in their four-round lightweight bout.

 

Despite making her official professional debut against an opponent with more than 45 professional fights, Cottrell looked comfortable under the lights and ended the contest in the second round. The victory gives Cottrell a (1-0, 1 KO) and officially begins the professional chapter of a boxing journey that started when she was a child in Hawaii.

 

Unbeaten

Eric Valencia

(8-0, 7 KOs) continued his knockout streak with a first-round KO of

Martin Diaz

(18-25-2, 8 KOs)

in their six-round super lightweight contest.

 

Valencia entered the fight having stopped six of his first seven professional opponents and once again demonstrated his finishing ability, ending the fight before the opening round concluded.

 

Middleweight

Jamar Pemberton

added another stoppage victory to his résumé, knocking out

Edwin Gamboa

(13-14-2, 6 KOs) after he couldn't return for the sixth round.

The 5th round victory improved Pemberton’s professional record to (11-1, 6 KOs)

 

In super middleweight action,

Shomari Wilson

remained undefeated with a unanimous decision over veteran

Kynndale Prather

. Wilson controlled the four-round contest and earned a 40-36 score, moving his professional record to

(2-0, 1 KO).

 

Super lightweight

Alan Panduro Angulo

improved to (7-0, 4 KOs) following a six-round unanimous decision victory over

Nasser Matrane

. Angulo went the distance and earned the judges’ decision to keep his undefeated professional record intact.

 

Ryan Maine

(10-0, 7 KOs) added another victory to his undefeated record with a seventh-round technical knockout of

David Lobo Ramirez

(

20-8, 15 KOs). The scheduled eight-round contest provided Maine with valuable rounds against an experienced opponent before he ultimately forced the stoppage in round seven.

 

The Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational

continued BiYu Promotions’ commitment to providing opportunities for developing fighters while bringing professional and amateur boxing together under one roof.

 

From Craycraft’s breakthrough main-event victory to Crowder’s championship performance, the Carlos brothers’ hometown knockouts and Cottrell’s successful professional debut, Memorial Hall provided the setting for a night filled with significant career moments. Fans who missed the live action can watch the Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational replay on CombatVisionTV.

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"Heart Of America" Weights From Kansas City

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Press Release: October 9, 2026 By Mario Serrano For CombatVisionTV - 

Nico Ali Walsh 159.4 vs. Treavon Craycraft 159.4

Jayson Mama 119.6 vs. Dominique Crowder 117.8

Jorge Carlos 142.4 vs. Carlos Manuel Portillo 141.4

Azriah Cottrell 134.6 vs. Karla Valenzuela Garcia 135.6

Martin Diaz 139 vs. Eric Valencia 140

Izak Carlos 132 vs. Deivi Julio 132.2

Kynndale Prather 163.6 vs. Shomari Wilson 167.4

Jamar Pemberton 162.4 vs. Edwin Gamboa 162

Nasser Matrane 143 vs. Alan Panduro Angulo 141.8

David Lobo Ramirez 164.4 vs. Ryan Maine 163

On Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, 2026, the spotlight turns to Kansas City, Kansas, as BiYu Promotions presents the Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational, a two-day celebration of professional and amateur boxing, live from historic Memorial Hall.

Fans across the country and around the world can catch the action live, free of chare, on CombatVisionTV (CVTV), bringing the excitement of Kansas City boxing directly to their screens.

The eight-round main event on Saturday, October 10, features Nico Ali Walsh (12-2-1, 5 KOs), grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, taking on undefeated Treavon Craycraft (9-0-1) in a middleweight showdown.

Event Information

Event: Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational

Promoter: BiYu Promotions

Dates: Friday, October 9 & Saturday, October 10, 2026

Start Time: 7:00 p.m. CT

Venue: Memorial Hall

Location: 600 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101

Main Event: Nico Ali Walsh vs. Treavon Craycraft

Live Broadcast: CombatVisionTV

Tickets: BiYuPromotions.com   

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NICO ALI WALSH TO HEADLINE BIYU PROMOTIONS’ “HEART OF AMERICA PRO + AM BOXING INVITATIONAL” OCTOBER 9-10 IN KANSAS CITY

 

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Press Release: September 15, 2026 By Mario Serrano For CombatVision TV  -  KANSAS CITY, KS (September 14, 2026) — BiYu Promotions is proud to announce the “HEART OF AMERICA PRO + AM BOXING INVITATIONAL,” a two-day boxing event set for October 9 and 10, 2026, at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, with all the action broadcast live worldwide on CombatVisionTV.

Headlining the event will be middleweight Nico Ali Walsh (12-2-1, 5 KOs), grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali, who will square off against undefeated Treavon Craycraft (9-0-1) in an eight-round middleweight main event. Craycraft has yet to taste defeat as a professional, giving Ali Walsh an opportunity to make a statement against an unbeaten opponent when they meet on Saturday, October 10, at Memorial Hall. 

Ali Walsh has spent his professional career carving out his own identity while carrying one of the most recognizable names in sports. His appearance in Kansas City will give Midwest boxing fans an opportunity to see him compete live while viewers around the world can follow the action on CombatVisionTV.

“For the past 10 months, my biggest fight hasn’t been inside the ring, it’s been in Washington, D.C., working with lawmakers,” said Ali Walsh. “I’m proud to say we’ve made meaningful progress and helped bring about some important changes for fighters. I’m so happy to be back under the lights and doing what I love…BOXING. On October 10 I’m going to give the fans of Kansas City a great show and continue building my own legacy while I proudly represent what my grandfather built in this sport.”

The professional undercard will feature several undefeated prospects and rising contenders, including two fighters competing under the BiYu Promotions banner.

Undefeated welterweight Pryce Sparrow (7-0, 4 KOs) will take a significant step up in competition when he faces veteran Rashield Williams (14-3, 11 KOs) with the vacant NABA USA Welterweight title at stake.

Sparrow enters the bout following a dominant eight-round unanimous decision over veteran Oliver Flores on September 11 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The 19-year-old prospect will now have an opportunity to add his first professional title while continuing his rapid progression through the welterweight ranks.

BiYu Promotions’ Cuban super flyweight Yusniel Abrahante (8-2, 1 KO) will also return to action, with his opponent to be announced. Abrahante enters the event with momentum after scoring an impressive unanimous decision victory over previously undefeated Luis Coria in July, handing the hard-hitting prospect his first professional defeat.

“This is a special event for BiYu Promotions and for boxing in the Midwest,” said Bobby Harrison, President of BiYu Promotions. “Having Nico Ali Walsh headline at Memorial Hall brings a lot of excitement to Kansas City. Everyone knows the history behind the Ali name, but Nico is a young man who is working hard to establish himself and create his own legacy in boxing. We’re excited to have him as the main event and give fans the opportunity to see him perform.”

Harrison is equally excited about the opportunity awaiting Sparrow and Abrahante.

“Pryce and Yusniel are two fighters we believe strongly in,” Harrison continued. “Pryce is coming off a great performance in the Dominican Republic, and now he’s stepping into a title fight against an experienced opponent. That’s the type of progression we want for him. Yusniel is also coming off a tremendous win against an undefeated fighter, and we want to keep that momentum going. These are the opportunities that help young fighters develop into contenders.”

The professional portion of the card is also scheduled to feature Fernando Angel Molina (12-1-1, 4 KOs), undefeated featherweight Izak Carlos (8-0, 6 KOs) against veteran Deivi Julio (29-18, 18 KOs), Jamar Pemberton (10-1, 6 KOs) against Edwin Gamboa (13-13-2, 6 KOs) in middleweight action, undefeated super lightweight Jorge Carlos (13-0, 11 KOs), against Carlos Manuel Portillo (23-10, 17 KOs), undefeated middleweight Ryan Maine (9-0, 6 KOs) against David Lobo Ramirez (20-7, 15 KOs), undefeated lightweight Eric Valencia (7-0, 6 KOs), against Martin Diaz (18-24-2, 8 KOs), and super middleweight Shomari Wilson (1-0), whose opponent is to be announced.

The HEART OF AMERICA PRO + AM BOXING INVITATIONAL will bring professional and amateur boxing together over two days at Memorial Hall, creating a platform for established names, rising prospects and developing amateur talent.

For Harrison, the event represents another step in BiYu Promotions’ commitment to creating opportunities for fighters while bringing competitive boxing to markets across the country.

“We want this to become an event that fighters and fans look forward to,” Harrison said. “The amateur side represents the future of the sport, while the professional card gives fans a chance to see fighters who are already making their move. Bringing those two worlds together in Kansas City and broadcasting the action worldwide on CombatVisionTV is what the Heart of America Invitational is all about.”

Ticket information for the “HEART OF AMERICA PRO + AM BOXING INVITATIONAL” is available at BiYuPromotions.com.

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Navarrete Gets Off The Canvas To Stop Wilson In 9 To Become Three-Division World Champion In A Classic

 

Former two-division world champion Emanuel Navarrete can call himself a three-division world champion after scoring a thrilling come from behind ninth round knockout of Liam Wilson on Friday night at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ to win the vacant WBO Jr. Lightweight world championship. A very competitive fight from the outset, Navarrete as is his custom tried to overwhelm Wilson with high volume punching. What appeared to be setting up to be a close tactical fight suddenly changed in the fourth round when Wilson connected with a flush left hook to the jaw that sent Navarrete down hard in a corner of the ring for the first time in his career. The fighter, who had held world titles in the Jr. Featherweight and Featherweight divisions prior to this fight, appeared to drop his mouthpiece following the knockdown, which bought him crucial extra seconds to try and compose himself. Despite this, Navarrete was clearly hurt and appeared to be out on his feet at this stage of the fight, but somehow managed to pull himself together and survived the round.

 

As the fight progressed the two fighters continued to exchange heavy punches with the relative unknown Wilson, who was challenging for a world championship in only his thirteenth professional fight more than held his own, even as Navarrete eventually regained his composure and resumed throwing punches at a high rate. What had become almost an instant classic had a sudden conclusion in the ninth round when Navarrete connected with a flush right hook in the opening seconds that dropped Wilson. Wilson was able to get up, but had no answer for what become an all-out assault as Navarrete continued to throw punches relentlessly until the Referee Chris Flores stepped in and stopped the fight. Official time of the stoppage was 1:57 of round nine. Emanuel Navarrete advances to 37-1, with 31 Knockouts. Liam Wilson falls to 11-2, with 7 Knockouts.

 

Also on this card:

 

Undefeated Jr. Welterweight contender Arnold Barboza scored a hard-fought ten round unanimous decision over former two-division world champion Jose Pedraza. A highly competitive fight, Barboza’s quicker hands, ability to get off first, and forcing the combat proved to be the difference between the two fighters. Barboza was also able to withstand a late rally from the former world champion that saw several heated exchanges of offense between the two fighters. Official scores were: 97-93, and 96-94 (On two scorecards in favor of Barboza. Arnold Barboza advances to 28-0, with 10 Knockouts. Jose Pedraza falls to 29-5-1, with 14 Knockouts.

 

2020 Olympic Silver medalist Heavyweight Richard Torrez moved to 5-0 in his career with a first round knockout of late replacement James Bryant. Torrez immediately put Bryant in survival mode with heavy punches from the opening bell. A flush left uppercut from the southpaw stance put Bryant down in the latter seconds of round one. Following the end of the round, Bryant informed his corner that he had injured his ankle and the bout was stopped. Richard Torrez advances to 5-0, with 5 Knockouts. James Bryant falls to 6-3, with 4 Knockouts.

 

Jr. Lightweight Andres Cortes remained unbeaten in his career by scoring a ten round unanimous decision over Luis Melendez. An at times ugly fight to watch due to dirty tactics and grappling between the two fighters, Cortes outworked and out landed Melendez over the ten round bout. Cortes however, was badly cut in round six over his left eyelid as a result of an accidental clash of heads. Despite the gash over his left eye, Cortes’ corner managed to keep him in the fight and he was able to win the fight by sweeping all three official judges scorecards. Official scores were 100-90. Andres Cortes advances to 18-0, with 10 Knockouts. Luis Melendez falls to 17-3, with 13 Knockouts.

 

Undefeated Middleweight Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of Muhammad Ali, remained unbeaten in his career by scoring a six round unanimous decision over a very “Game” Eduardo Ayala. Ayala put Ali Walsh to the test early in this fight as he found a home for his right hand. To Ali Walsh’s credit, he took the shots of Ayala well and responded in the second round by dropping him with a flush right hand to the chin that sent Ayala down and hurt. Ayala showed his mettle by continuing on and, despite taking significant punishment through the remainder of the fight at the hands of Ali Walsh, did make it to the final bell in his hometown. Official scores were: 60-53, and 59-54 (On two scorecards) in favor of Ali Walsh. Nico Ali Walsh advances to 8-0, with 5 Knockouts. Eduardo Ayala falls to 9-3-1, with 3 Knockouts.

 

Rising Jr. Welterweight prospect Lindolfo Delgado scored a lopsided eight round unanimous decision over veteran Clarence Booth. What had all the appearance of a workmanlike performance for Delgado, which was largely highlighted by his movement and timing of his offense, Delgado was able to nearly end the fight in the eighth and final round when he dropped Booth with a short right hand to the temple. Booth was able to get up and, despite being on unsteady legs, was able to make the final bell. Official scores were: 80-72, and 79-71 (On two scorecards) in favor of Delgado. Lindolfo Delgado advances to 17-0, with 13 Knockouts. Clarence Booth falls to 21-7, with 13 Knockouts.

 

Lightweight Emiliano Vargas, the son of former world champion Fernando Vargas began the evening by moving to 3-0 in his young career in scoring a four round unanimous decision over Francisco Duque. Both fighters had no issue engaging each other on the inside for the majority of the fight. This worked to Vargas’ advantage as he frequently ripped left hooks to Duque’s body and generally landed the harder shots in a fight, which was the first time Vargas had to go the distance in order to win. Official scores were: 40-36 (On all three official scorecards) in favor of Vargas. Emiliano Vargas advances to 3-0, with 2 Knockouts. Francisco Duque falls to 1-2, with 0 Knockouts.   

 

While it was expected by some to see Emanuel Navarrete become a three-division world champion and etch his name along with many great world champions who are from Mexico that have won world titles in three weight divisions including Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Erik Morales, and Marco Antonio Barrera to name a few. What was not expected however, was to see an early candidate for Fight of the Year honors for 2023. Outside of the controversy of a potential long count in the fourth round, this fight between Navarrete and Liam Wilson, who was a replacement for former Jr. Lightweight world champion Oscar Valdez, who had to withdraw from this fight due to injury, turned out to be a classic. A great fight that simply because it turned out to be a great fight, should see a rematch.

 

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