Global Sports Executive Loren Mack Joins BKB: Bare Knuckle Boxing

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Press Release: July 15, 2026 By  BKB Bareknuckle Boxing - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (July 15, 2026) – Veteran global sports executive Loren Mack has joined BKB: Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world’s largest bare-knuckle boxing organization, as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy, further strengthening the organization’s executive leadership team as it continues its rapid global expansion. 

 

As Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy, Mack will oversee BKB global brand strategy, audience and content growth, broadcast and streaming marketing, live event demand generation, and the marketing strategy supporting the organization’s sponsorship and partnership portfolio. As a member of the senior leadership team, he will help shape BKB’s enterprise and corporate strategy while playing a key role in driving the organization’s long-term growth and value 

 

Mack brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience helping build some of the world’s leading combat sports brands. Most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications for the Professional Fighters League (PFL), he played an integral role in the organization’s international expansion through strategic leadership across marketing, brand development, investor relations, commercial partnerships, media rights, and business strategy. Prior to the PFL, Mack held executive leadership positions with ONE Championship, and began his career with the UFC during one of the company’s most transformative periods. Throughout his career, he has led global initiatives spanning marketing, media, athlete development, sponsorship activation, business development, and international expansion across North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, helping grow global sports properties, expand media distribution, strengthen commercial partnerships, and support hundreds of millions of dollars in investment capital. 

 

“BKB has achieved extraordinary growth over the past several years, and we’re assembling an executive team capable of taking the organization to the next level. Loren brings a rare combination of strategic vision, marketing expertise, commercial leadership, and deep industry relationships developed over more than two decades in sports,” said David Tetreault, Chief Executive Officer of BKB. “His experience building global brands and driving business growth will be invaluable as we continue expanding our audience, strengthening our partnerships, and continue to bring BKB to millions of fans around the world.” 

 

“I’ve been fortunate to be part of some incredible organizations throughout my career, but I truly believe this represents the biggest opportunity in combat sports today,” said Mack. “BKB has incredible momentum and has established itself as the largest and most-watched bare knuckle boxing organization in the world. I’m excited to help continue to elevate the brand, expand its global footprint, develop new business opportunities, and introduce BKB to millions of new fans around the world.” 

 

Founded in 2015 by visionary entrepreneur Mike Vazquez and former professional fighter Dhafir “Dada 5000” Harris, BKB has transformed bare-knuckle boxing into a fully regulated, globally broadcast sports property and established itself as the world’s largest bare-knuckle boxing organization.

 

Mack’s appointment represents the latest addition to the accomplished executive leadership team assembled by Vazquez as BKB enters its next phase of global growth. 

 

About BKB: Bare Knuckle Boxing 

BKB: Bare Knuckle Boxing is a global combat sports property staging premium live events across the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Built on raw, authentic competition, BKB delivers world championship bare knuckle boxing to fans through a growing slate of live events and broadcast partnerships, including distribution via VICE TV, talkSPORT, and Telemundo. 

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Owen Corrigan inks Multi-Year Managerial Agreement With Dragon Fire Boxing

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Press Release: July 3, 2026 By Dragon Fire Boxing -  Fresh off capturing the ANBF Australasian Light Heavyweight Championship, Owen Corrigan has signed a new multi-year managerial agreement with DragonFire Promotions.

Having fought under the DragonFire banner since making his professional debut, the new deal represents a natural progression for Corrigan, who believes the promotion can help guide him towards bigger opportunities in the years ahead.

"I was delighted to be offered the deal,” Corrigan said. “With a managerial company like Dragon Fire, it just gives me a lot of hope for the future.” 

A key figure throughout Corrigan's career has been Dragon Fire Promotions boss and experienced promoter Tony Tolj.

Tolj has managed some of the country's best boxers such as Jason and Andrew Moloney, the latter claiming the IBF Super Flyweight Championship last month. The pair have developed a strong relationship both inside and outside the sport since The Irishman’s arrival.

"Since before my first fight, me and Tony have always had a good relationship," Corrigan said.

"We seemed to click straight away. I worked hard to sell tickets for my debut and Tony did everything he could to help push me."Now we've got a good relationship where I can go to him whenever I need advice, I'm very fortunate to have that."

In his last fight, Corrigan captured the ANBF Light Heavyweight Championship in a dominant fourth-round TKO victory over Micah Rivetti in their second meeting. The rematch carried added pressure after their first fight went the distance, but Corrigan delivered his most complete performance to date, stopping Rivetti in emphatic fashion.

Although he had respect for his opponent, Corrigan entered the contest with complete confidence in his preparation and knew he was ready to make a statement. The victory was particularly satisfying given the criticism that surfaced after the first encounter.

"It felt very relieving," Corrigan admitted. "When I was first offered the rematch, I was a little unsure because I'd gained a lot of respect for Micah after the first fight." "I knew where my mindset was at. No matter who I fought next, I felt like I was going to put on a demolition job," he said.

"People were talking online, to come through a hard training camp and then perform like that felt so satisfying."

The Rivetti rematch was also significant as it marked the first time Corrigan had legendary trainer Angelo Hyder in his corner.While improvements in his technique had already made an impact, Corrigan believes the biggest difference came from a change in mentality.

"I think the biggest [change I noticed in the Rivetti fight] was my mindset," Corrigan revealed. "The intensity throughout the whole fight was different."Normally, I'm trying to preserve my energy and pace myself. This time, I just wanted to go. “Between rounds I couldn't wait for the bell to ring so I could get back out there."

Training under Hyder has exposed Corrigan to a world-class environment, something he believes translated directly into his performance on fight night."When you're training with Angelo, you're around world champions and world-class fighters, you must be switched on all the time" Corrigan said.

"When we spar it's not just a training session, it’s trying to prove a point and that intensity carries over." "As soon as it finished and the intensity dropped, I remember thinking 'Yeah, that was different. That was better.'"

Now holding the ANBF Light Heavyweight Championship and with his future secured under the Dragon Fire banner, Corrigan appears to be entering an exciting stage of his career.

If his dominant performance against Rivetti is any indication, the newly crowned champion may only just be scratching the surface of his potential.

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MVP Signs Top-Ranked Title Contender Tysie Gallagher

Press Release: June 26, 2026 By Most Valuable Promotions - NEW YORK, NY – June 22, 2026

— MVP today announced the signing of 

Tysie "The First Lady" Gallagher

(10-2), the first-ever female British super bantamweight champion, reigning Commonwealth, BBBoC British, and WBO International champion, and #5 IBF contender at 122lbs. Gallagher becomes the latest elite athlete to join MVP following the launch of MVPW, the year-round global home of women's boxing, which continues to assemble the deepest roster of world champions and contenders in the sport. Gallagher joins fellow MVP UK standouts including Ellie Scotney, Caroline Dubois, Chantelle Cameron, Savannah Marshall, Terri Harper, Ramla Ali and Shannon Courtenay, among others.

A native of Luton, Bedfordshire, England, Gallagher has established herself as one of the United Kingdom's most accomplished female fighters. She began boxing at age 10 and enjoyed a decorated amateur career spanning 35 bouts, winning two national titles, twice reaching the ABA Senior Elite Championship finals, and representing England on the international stage. Since turning professional, Gallagher has continued to break barriers, becoming the first-ever female British super bantamweight champion while also capturing the Commonwealth and WBO International titles at 122lbs.

Now ranked the IBF’s #5 contender in the world, Gallagher has emerged as one of the leading contenders in the super bantamweight division. In November 2023, she challenged Segolene Lefebvre for the WBO world title in just her eighth pro fight, further cementing her status among the division's elite. Known for her toughness, relentless work ethic, and willingness to take on the biggest challenges, Gallagher enters the next chapter of her career with her sights firmly set on becoming a world champion. Outside the ring, she is a proud mother to her seven-year-old daughter, balancing elite-level competition with family life while serving as an inspiration to women and young athletes across the UK. Gallagher most recently earned a unanimous decision win over challenger Ellie Hellewell in defense of her Commonwealth, BBBoC British, and WBO International titles in September 2025. She was initially scheduled to compete on MVP’s UK debut event, MVPW-01, in April 2026, but was forced to withdraw due to injury.

“Signing a multi-year deal with Most Valuable Promotions is a huge moment in my career, and I want to thank Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul, and Mike Leanardi for this opportunity,”

said Tysie Gallagher.

“I’m excited to represent Britain on the global stage and become world champion!”

"Few fighters have done more to push British women's boxing forward than Tysie Gallagher, a fighter who has consistently proven herself against top competition and built one of the strongest resumes in the country,"

said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions.

"From becoming the first-ever female British super bantamweight champion to earning top-five world rankings and challenging for a world title, she has demonstrated the skill, toughness, and determination that embody everything MVP looks for in its athletes. As we continue to strengthen MVPW's global roster and deepen our roster within the 122lb division, we're excited to welcome another elite UK fighter and provide the platform for Tysie to pursue her world title ambitions."

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @TysieGallagher, or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @tysiegallagher.

About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter first ethos. Since inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events, currently promotes over 60 fighters, 18 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

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BKB Launches Live Fight Night TikTok Takeover

 

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Press Release: June 23, 2026 By BKB - BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing brings the BKB 55 "Carnage in Cardiff" preliminary card directly to its fastest-growing fan base through an exclusive, interactive live stream on TikTok, with real-time commentary and reactions from combat sports star Ellie Dempster and co-host Taylor Feingold.

 

MIAMI, FLORIDA

 – Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) today announced a first-of-its-kind broadcast partnership that brings the BKB 55 "Carnage in Cardiff" preliminary card directly to fans through an exclusive live stream on TikTok, where the sport reaches a global audience of more than one billion users. The prelims will stream on BKB's owned-and-operated TikTok channel with interactive, real-time commentary and reactions from 

Ellie Dempster

 (Dana White’s Power Slap Super Star) and digital creator 

Taylor Feingold

.

 

The takeover marks a deliberate step in BKB's distribution strategy: meeting fans where they already are and building a direct relationship with the young, highly engaged audience that has made bare knuckle boxing the fastest-growing property in combat sports. By going direct to fans on TikTok, BKB owns the relationship with its audience, and the engagement behind it, creating a premium, brand-safe environment for partners seeking authentic access to the highly coveted Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha audience.

 

The brand-new show runs alongside the main broadcast and delivers a live, interactive watch-along built for the TikTok generation. The fan-centric chat takes center stage as the driving force of the show, turning passive viewers into active participants and giving sponsors a native, real-time integration point inside the conversation. Fans can join at 11 AM ET, 4 PM BST on fight night, Saturday, June 27, at  

TikTok.com/@bkbbareknuckle

.

 

Said 

BKB CEO David Tetreault

: "This is a transformative partnership with one of the largest platforms in the world, and it lets us take our product directly to the fans who are driving the growth of this sport. We have created a high-energy, fan-first experience built around reactions and personality rather than stat sheets. Once again, BKB is on the forefront of revolutionizing how combat sport is consumed, humanizing our fighters, integrating our fans, and mainstreaming the sport of bare knuckle boxing. BKB was tailor-made for the modern generation, and there is no better way to reach them than with fun, knowledgeable, and genuinely relatable personalities like Ellie and Taylor."

 

The BKB 55 preliminary card features five hard-hitting matchups leading into a main card headlined by the bare knuckle debut of former IBF featherweight world champion 

Lee Selby 

at the Vindico Arena in Cardiff.

 

A number of top up-and-coming BKB fighters highlight the undercard, including undefeated Welshmen 

Ethan George 

and

 Geraint Goodridge

, alongside bare knuckle mainstays

 Tom Pratt, Dan Matthews, 

and

 Corey Healey.

 

On the main card, Selby faces undefeated Italian and kickboxing star 

Antonio Rizzo

. In the co-main event, Welsh knockout artist 

Dan Lerwell

 meets undefeated UFC veteran 

Danny Mitchell

 in the cruiserweight division. And former world champions go head-to-head when 

Dan Podmore 

and

 Jarome Hatch 

square off for the number one contender slot in the bridgerweight division.

 

Visit 

bkbbareknuckle.com

 and follow @bkbbareknuckle for tickets, information, and all the ways to watch.  Watch prelims live at 

tiktok.com/@bkbbareknuckle

 at 4 PM BST / 11 AM ET.  The main card will air live at 7 PM BST / 2 PM ET on talkSPORT in the UK and Ireland, and elsewhere on VICE TV’s YouTube Channel.  It will re-air on cable in prime time in the US and Canada on VICE TV.  Visit 

bkbbareknuckle.com/watch

 for all viewing links. 

 

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Han Defeats Holm In Rematch: MVPW-03 Results From El Paso, TX

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Press Release: May 31, 2026 By Most Valuable Promotions-  EL PASO, TEXAS – MAY 30, 2026 – Tonight at the El Paso County Coliseum in her hometown of El Paso, TX, live on ESPN, Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han (14-0, 3 KOs) successfully defended her world title and preserved her undefeated record with a razor-thin majority decision victory (95-95, 96-94 x2) over Albuquerque, NM native and the greatest two-sport athlete of all time, Holly Holm (34-4-3, 9 KOs), in the highly anticipated main event of MVPW-03. 

In a fiercely competitive rematch over ten three-minute rounds at 135 lbs, Han opened strongly, stunning Holm in the second round and building an early lead with sharp left and right hands while fighting through a cut beneath her eye. Holm adjusted well in the middle rounds, increasing her output and becoming the aggressor behind steady combination punching and movement. She outworked Han over stretches of the fight, ultimately outlanding her 107-70 in total punches while throwing 437 punches to Han’s 358. Despite Holm’s late pressure and higher output, Han’s fast start and control of key early exchanges proved enough to edge the close rounds on the scorecards, earning a majority decision victory and another successful title defense.

MVPW-03 also marked a historic milestone for women’s boxing, drawing more than 7,000 fans and surpassing every previous combat sports gate in the storied history of the El Paso County Coliseum to become the venue’s highest-grossing combat sports event of all time. The event streamed live on ESPN and the ESPN App.

In a historic moment for women’s boxing, MVP’s unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (49-4-1, 32 KOs) delivered another career-defining performance in the double main event, stopping mandatory challenger Cheyenne “Pepper” Hanson (17-3, 13 KOs) with a ferocious second-round TKO to retain her WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine featherweight world titles at 126lbs. After a measured opening round contested under equal rules with three-minute rounds, Serrano found her rhythm and overwhelmed Hanson with a relentless barrage of combinations, trapping the challenger in the corner and forcing referee Robert Hoyle to halt the contest at 2:25 of round two. Serrano landed an astonishing 55% of her punches throughout the bout and, with the victory, tied Christy Martin’s all-time women’s boxing KO record with 32 career KOs while further defining her legacy as one of the greatest fighters in the sport’s history.

Also on the main card, MVP’s unified IBF and WBO middleweight world champion Desley Robinson (12-3, 4 KOs) of Logan City, Australia, successfully defended her world titles with a dominant unanimous decision victory (100-90 x2, 99-91) over former world champion Mary Spencer (10-4, 6 KOs) of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Robinson established control early, hurting Spencer late in the opening round before consistently landing the cleaner, harder combinations throughout the 10-round championship bout at 160 lbs. Spencer showed her veteran toughness and attempted to disrupt Robinson’s rhythm, but Robinson’s superior pressure proved decisive, further cementing her place atop the middleweight division. Robinson’s performance earned her MVP’s Performance of the Night Bonus of $20,000.

Opening the main card, Mexico’s WBC junior flyweight world champion Lourdes Juarez (40-4, 5 KOs) successfully defended her WBC junior flyweight world title with a hard-fought split decision victory (95-94, 94-95, 98-91) over MVP’s three-division champion Yokasta Valle (34-4, 10 KOs) in a 10-round bout at 108 lbs. The bout featured closely contested opening rounds before Juarez began to separate herself with cleaner, sharper punching, including badly wobbling Valle in the second round. The action intensified in the tenth round when an accidental head clash left Valle cut near her eye, before Juarez punctuated her performance by dropping the Costa Rican star in the closing moments of the fight, proving why she remains one of the division's elite champions. 

In the preliminary card headliner, MVP’s and Mexico’s #4 WBC, #6 WBO, and #6 WBA contender Yesica Nery Plata (31-3, 3 KOs) of Mexico City, Mexico delivered a composed and technical performance to earn a unanimous decision victory (78-74, 79-73 x2) over Coachella, California's Brook Sibrian (8-6, 3 KOs) in their eight-round light flyweight bout at 108 lbs. Plata controlled the action with her trademark pressure and sharp combinations, consistently outlanding Sibrian and dictating the pace across all eight rounds. Sibrian pressed forward throughout and invested in the body early, but Plata’s sharper combinations and accurate counters off the back foot carried the rounds and proved to be the difference to secure her the win.

MVP’s Miranda Reyes (9-3-1, 3 KOs) thrilled the hometown El Paso crowd with a standout performance vs. Italy’s Camilla Panatta (8-4-1, 1 KO) in an eight-round super featherweight bout at 130 lbs. Reyes took command early, dropping Panatta with a clean right hand in the second round before showcasing sharp combinations and punishing body work throughout the contest. Panatta pressed the action and displayed tremendous toughness over eight competitive rounds, but Reyes’ cleaner, more effective offense ultimately secured a unanimous decision win (79-72, 77-74 x2). 

Also on the card, MVP’s two-time U.S. national amateur champion and rising prospect Alexander “The Alley Cat” Gueche (12-0, 7 KOs) of Long Beach, California, remained undefeated with a hard-earned unanimous decision victory over San Antonio’s Joshua Montoya (7-5-2) in an eight-round junior featherweight bout at 122 lbs. In a closely contested matchup, Montoya’s speed and high-volume offense kept the action competitive throughout, but Gueche’s relentless pressure and sharper power punches proved to be the difference as he secured an unanimous decision win (77-75, 78-74 x2) over Montoya, further cementing his status as one of boxing’s brightest young prospects.

Additionally, WBA #3 and WBC #5 contender Nazarena Romero (15-1-2, 8 KOs), delivered a polished and technical performance against Maria Salinas (27-15-6, 7 KOs), earning a dominant unanimous decision victory (80-72 x3) in their 8-round junior featherweight bout at 122 lbs. Opening the card, MVP’s undefeated prospect Elise Soto (11-0, 9 KOs) passed the toughest test of her young career, using relentless pressure and a punishing body attack to earn a hard-fought unanimous decision victory (39-37 x3) over Thalia Joseline Limon (4-2, 3 KOs) in their four-round featherweight bout at 126 lbs.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions.

About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter-first ethos. Since its inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events, currently promotes nearly 60 fighters, 16 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

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Thunderdome 54 Results: Bazley Shines With Stunning TKO Victory

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Press Release: May 30, 2026 By Dragon Fire Boxing Last Night,(May 29th) DragonFire Promotions held their second event of the year in what proved to be an explosive night of boxing action.

In the main event, Michael Bazley defeated Ryan Williams to capture the WA State Heavyweight Championship in what was a blockbuster showdown. 

The card also saw rising prospects Owen Corrigan and Tanaka Saburi claim championship glory in impressive fashion.

Michael Bazley Wins State Championship in Devastating Fashion

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In the headline bout of the evening, “Big Bad” Michael Bazley defeated Ryan Williams to become the new WA State Heavyweight Champion.

Since making his professional debut, Bazley has quickly made a name for himself on the Perth boxing scene with a string of destructive knockout victories. 

Those performances earned him his biggest opportunity yet, a fight for the state title against the experienced Ryan Williams.

The matchup was expected to be Bazley’s toughest test to date, but it was passed with flying colours after he secured a crushing second round TKO victory.

Williams started the fight aggressively, pressing forward early and backing his much taller opponent onto the ropes. Bazley responded well by landing a sharp punch that opened a cut above Williams’ left eye.

The fight dramatically shifted in the second round. As Williams continued to apply pressure, Bazley caught him with a perfectly timed right hand that sent him crashing to the canvas.

Williams beat the count and bravely continued to push forward, but the momentum had clearly swung in Bazley’s favour as he began landing the cleaner and heavier punches.

In the final minute of the round, Williams was caught by another barrage of shots before a flush left hook dropped him for the second time.

Although the veteran managed to get back to his feet, his corner threw in the towel moments later, giving Bazley the stoppage win along with the WA State Heavyweight Title.

The championship victory further highlights Bazley’s rapid progression in the sport since debuting less than a year ago.

Following the fight, Ryan Williams confirmed his retirement from boxing after previous speculation surrounding his future.

Owen Corrigan Defeats Micah Rivetti Again to Remain Undefeated

Earlier in the card, Ireland’s Owen Corrigan defeated Micah Rivetti to capture the ANBF Australasian Light Heavyweight Championship.

The two men first met back in March, when Corrigan earned a hard-fought split decision victory. 

Ahead of the rematch, Corrigan relocated to the East Coast to train under renowned coach Angelo Hyder. The move paid dividends as the Irishman delivered a dominant performance to secure his second professional title.

The fight began at a high pace, with both men looking to make an early statement. Rivetti attempted to close the distance, swinging aggressively in an effort to get inside.

Corrigan remained composed and found success with his timing and accuracy. In the second round, he landed a perfectly timed right cross that dropped The Aussie to the canvas.

Rivetti was able to answer the count but the gap in class started to show, as the undefeated Irishman completely took over the fight and relentlessly hunted the finish.

Corrigan controlled the range of the fight with straight punches before dropping his opponent again just before the round ended.

Further knockdowns followed on the visibly fatigued Rivetti in the third and fourth rounds, before a crushing body shot forced the referee to wave off the contest.

The win improves Corrigan’s professional record to 6-0 and earns him the ANBF Australasian Light Heavyweight Championship, adding a second title to his growing resume.

Tanaka Saburi Captures First State Championship

Rising prospect Tanaka Saburi claimed his first professional title with a stoppage victory over Bikash Rana for the WA State Light Welterweight Championship.

The contest began cautiously, with Saburi dictating the tempo of the fight by using his jab to keep his Nepalese opponent at bay.

Rana attempted to pressure forward and fight on the inside, but Saburi’s superior movement kept him out of danger.

As the fight progressed, Saburi began opening up offensively. In the third round, he repeatedly backed Rana onto the ropes while landing heavy body shots and sharp hooks.

As both fighters prepared for the fourth and final round, Rana’s corner surprisingly decided to stop the contest. 

Saburi was awarded the stoppage victory and the first championship of his professional career, while the loss for Rana marks his first defeat inside the distance.

With another composed and dominant performance under his belt, Tanaka Saburi continues to establish himself as one of Western Australia’s most promising talents.

Full Card Results

WA State Heavyweight Championship

Michael Bazley DEFEATED Ryan Williams by 2nd Round TKO (Corner Stoppage)

Emmanuel Ritti DEFEATED Nobutatsu Suzuki by 1st Round TKO 

ANBF Australasian Light Heavyweight Championship

Owen Corrigan DEFEATED Micah Rivetti by 4th Round TKO

WA State Light Welterweight Championship

Tanaka Saburi DEFEATED Bikash Rana by 3rd Round TKO (Corner Retirement)

WBF Masters Cruiserweight Championship

Riccardo Montelone DEFEATED Mark Stephenson by 1st Round KO

Joel Lewis vs Weifang Li ended in a MAJORITY DRAW

2026 Alan Pond Cup

Luke Dowsett vs Steve Sibincic ended in a SPLIT DRAW

Bilal Seidu DEFEATED Theepakorn Pankasem by 1st Round TKO

Nicolas Serrano DEFEATED Mitchell Arnold by Unanimous Decision

Exhibition Fight

Matt Francis DEFEATED Oliver Wyborn by 2nd Round TKO (Corner Stoppage)

Exhibition Fight

Elijah Murray DEFEATED Tyson Palelei by Unanimous Decision

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Owen Corrigan Talks Thunderdome 54 And Training With The Moloney Twins

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Press Release: May 26, 2026 By Dragon Fire Boxing -  On May 29, DragonFire Promotions makes their return to the Metro City Night Club for yet another electric night of fights. 

In the main event, “Big Bad” Michael Bazley looks to win a WA State title in his third professional fight when he takes on Damien Johnson.

Before the heavyweight clash, Ireland’s Owen Corrigan looks to win his second championship of the year when he rematches Micah Rivetti for the ANBF Australasian Light Heavyweight Title.

Just one week removed from the biggest fight of his career so far, Corrigan is embracing the moment heading into his upcoming bout.

“It’s a privilege,” Corrigan said.

“I came to Australia with not really a whole lot behind me and to now say I’m the state champion and fighting for an Australasian title it’s something I’m very proud of. 

“It gives me a lot of motivation and it fuels me.”

Corrigan and Rivetti first met earlier this year for the WA State Light Heavyweight Championship, with the Irishman edging the split decision win.

Despite getting the victory in their first encounter, Corrigan admits he walked away from the performance unsatisfied.

“In terms of performance, I don’t think it was my greatest,” Corrigan revealed. 

“I’ve watched the fight back repeatedly since and although I believe I won every round, I don’t think I stamped my presence on the fight the way I should have.”

“[Rivetti is] nicknamed ‘mad dog’ for a reason, he’s fought everyone on short notice but now he’s had two full training camps to prepare for me. 

“I’m expecting the best Micah Rivetti to turn up and I’m expecting a hard fight.”

Corrigan understands the importance of leaving no doubt the second time around, by winning in a more decisive fashion.

“It would mean a lot to get the stoppage,” Corrigan said. 

“Of course I want to win the title, but I need people to know who Owen Corrigan is, this could be the coming out party that I need.”

In preparation, Corrigan made the decision to take his camp interstate, relocating to the Gold Coast to train under renowned coach Angelo Hyder alongside former world champions Andrew and Jason Moloney.

Corrigan says the experience has elevated both his mindset and his understanding of the sport.

“I knew going into the last fight that things in my camp just weren’t up to standard,” Corrigan admitted. 

“Angelo has trained multiple world champions and being around the Moloney twins has been unbelievable.”

“You learn so much being around that environment. You learn about boxing and about the business, it really opens your mind.

“As fighters we need to learn as much as we can when we can.”

Perhaps most surprising for Corrigan has been Hyder’s approach to refining his style rather than rebuilding it completely.

“I thought everything would be turned upside down,” Corrigan revealed.

“But Angelo has really looked at what I already do well and focused on bringing the best out of it. I suppose that was one of the biggest surprises.

“He sees me as a skilled boxer and we’ve just worked on sharpening everything. It’s been an all-round improvement.”

Now, with the ANBF Light Heavyweight Championship on the line, Corrigan believes fans will see a far more complete version of himself at Thunderdome 54.

If his words are anything to go by, he intends on making sure this rematch leaves absolutely no questions unanswered.

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MVPW 04 Set For June 13 In Orlando On ESPN Unlimited

Credit: Most Valuable Promotions 

Press Release: May 21, 2026 By Most Valuable Promotions-  NEW YORK, NY – May 20, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced final bouts for MVPW-04, taking place live on ESPN+ on Saturday, June 13 at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. On the main card, MVP’s and Tampa’s WBA super flyweight world champion Jasmine “Animal” Artiga (15-0-1, 7 KOs) will make her third world title defense against WBA Interim champion and mandatory challenger Nataly Delgado (20-7-2, 5 KOs) over 10 rounds at 115lbs. On the preliminary card will be a clash of professional debuts with MVP’s undefeated Brazilian boxer and influencer Jully Poca, the most-followed active female boxer in the world, set to rematch Monica Medina in a professionally sanctioned super lightweight bout over 4 rounds at 140lbs. Joining them will be MVP’s WBA #1 super flyweight contender at 115lbs LeAnna Cruz (11-0, 1 KO) vs. Rubi Gutierrez (8-3-1, 1 KO) in an 8-round super flyweight bout at 115lbs, MVP’s #1 WBA contender Brittany Sims (9-3, 5 KOs), making her promotional debut vs. top contender Naomy Cardenas (10-1, 2 KOs) in an 8-round bantamweight bout at 118lbs, MVP’s 19-time US national champion Sa'Rai Brown El making her pro debut, and Jordan Orozco Hernandez (16-0, 16 KOs) vs. Fernando Diaz (16-7-1) in a 10-round bantamweight bout at 118lbs. Orlando’s Jayson Martinez will also join the card for his pro debut.

MVPW on ESPN showcases the sport’s most elite female fighters with championship bouts on every card and will always feature a main card composed entirely of female fighters, with an undercard including a mix of female and male bouts. The fourth installment of MVPW-04, the new year-round global platform for women’s boxing from MVP, will be headlined by MVP’s IBF super welterweight world champion Oshae Jones (9-0, 3 KOs) vs. mandatory challenger and #1 IBF contender Elia Carranza (11-2, 3 KOs) in a 10-round world title rematch at 154lbs following the pair’s tightly-contested first world title clash in 2025. In the co-main event, MVP’s WBC featherweight world champion Tiara Brown (20-0, 11 KOs) will make a 10-round 126lbs defense of her title against top-ranked contender Hannah Rapp (8-0-1, 5 KOs). Also on the main card, MVP’s and Argentina’s unified WBO, WBA, and IBF light flyweight champion Evelin Bermudez (22-1-1, 8 KOs) makes her promotional debut in a 10-round defense vs. Mexico’s IBF #1 contender Estefany Alegria (14-1-0, 4 KOs) at 108lbs. The preliminary card will also feature MVP’s two-time Brazilian Olympian Keno Marley (1-0) and  Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated Gabriela Tellez (7-0, 3 KOs) against TBA opponents. Tickets for MVPW-04 are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. All media wishing to be credentialed for MVPW-04 must apply here.

WBA super flyweight world champion and Tampa, Florida’s first native-born world champion Jasmine “Animal” Artiga transitioned from playing gridiron in the Legends Football League to boxing at age 21, quickly carving out an impressive resume. After 13 unbeaten bouts, including a first round TKO win on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects series in February 2024, she stormed into the spotlight on March 22, 2025, winning the vacant WBA female super flyweight title via majority decision over Mexico’s Regina Chávez. Artiga, Tampa’s first native world champion, was recently honored with a city proclamation from Mayor Jane Castor, honoring her athletic achievements and commitment to community mentorship. Standing 5′4″ with a 64″ reach, the 33-year-old Artiga continues to build momentum as one of women's boxing’s hungriest new champions. She made her first successful world title defense with a TKO win on MVP Fight Night in August 2025, and defended her title again against challenger Stephanie Silva in December 2025.

“Nataly Delgado has perfected her craft and has earned being a mandatory challenger,“ said Jasmine Artiga. “The world will see two top females in their weight class contest their skills, strength, power, and will.”

Nataly Estefany Delgado Hernández is a 31-year-old pro boxer from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama, Republic of Panama, holding a record of 20 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws across 29 fights. She has faced top competition throughout her career, including bouts against now-undisputed world champion Gabriela Fundora, former world champions Clara Lescurat and Maribel Ramírez, and Johana Zúñiga for the WBA Fedelatin Championship. Delgado won the Interim WBA super flyweight world title at 115lbs in July 2025 and has since made two successful defenses. She is now the mandatory challenger for Jasmine Artiga’s WBA world title.

"God's plans are perfect and always designed for our own good. I'm grateful to MVP for this opportunity, honored, and very much motivated,” said Nataly Delgado. “We have earned this via very hard work, and I will deliver. I'm ready to fight in this Champion vs. Champion showdown. I hope Artiga is also ready. Let's give boxing fans around the world a fight to remember."

“MVPW-04 once again delivers four back to back world title fights and features seven promotional debuts from some of our most exciting new signees at MVP, from Oshae Jones, Tiara Brown and Evelin Bermudez to our stacked undercard with Brazil’s Jully Poca, the most followed active boxer in the world, #1 contenders LeAnna Cruz and Brittany Sims, and one of the best talents out of Team USA in the last few years with 19x national champion Sa’Rai Brown-El, ” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “Anchored by a back-to-back-to-back-to-back championship main card from MVP’s defending champions, MVPW only gets bigger and better on Saturday, June 13 in Orlando, live on ESPN+.”

Hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, Jully Poca is a powerhouse athlete who has dominated the crossover boxing scene with an undefeated record. Originally Brazil’s premier female fitness influencer, her life took a sharp turn in 2023 when she was invited to compete in the UK alongside megastar Whindersson Nunes. Despite only training for three months prior to her debut, she discovered a profound passion for the sport and has spent the last three years training exclusively as a full-time boxer. Under the tutelage of renowned coach Antonio Filho, the mentor behind former WBO champion Rose Volante, Poca has solidified her status by going undefeated to date and is now set to make her fully sanctioned professional debut with Most Valuable Promotions. Beyond her technical prowess, Jully possesses a magnetic public profile built on genuine courage. She first captured the Brazilian public's heart when she intervened in a violent road-rage incident, physically subduing a man who was attacking two women until police arrived. This act of heroism, combined with her athletic transition, has earned her a massive digital footprint. With 3 million Instagram followers, Poca is set to become the most-followed female professional boxer in the world the moment she makes her pro debut, bridging the gap between social media stardom and elite combat sports.

“She asked for a rematch, I said let’s do it,” said Jully Poca. “Some stories need to have a definite ending, that’s what I’m coming to do. I’m excited to make my debut in Orlando and hope to see the local Brazilian community come out to support on Saturday, June 13!” 

Monica Medina comes to the ring from Vardaman, Mississippi. She will make her pro debut following her career so far bare knuckle boxing, dirty boxing and crossover boxing. Medina previously faced off with Poca in 2025, and now the pair will face off in a professionally sanctioned rematch.

“Jully this time when you go  down you’re staying down, said Medina. “You truly didn’t beat me last time, and this time I’ll show everyone who the better boxer is”

Gabriela “Sosa” Tellez is an undefeated rising prospect in the lightweight division, holding a 7-0 record with 3 knockouts. At just 19 years old, the orthodox fighter has already built a strong foundation with over 90 amateur bouts, showcasing maturity and ring IQ well beyond her years. Born in Vero Beach, Florida, and now fighting out of San Antonio, Texas, Tellez began boxing at the age of six and has quickly developed into one of the sport’s most promising young talents. Standing 5’3” and competing at 135 pounds, she is known for her sharp jab, her favorite punch, and disciplined style. Inspired by legends like Andre Ward and current pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford, Tellez has set ambitious goals to become the youngest women’s world champion, unify the division, and serve as an inspiration to the next generation of fighters. She is currently ranked WBA #3 contender in the world at 130lbs.

LeAnna Cruz is a 28-year-old Puerto Rican-American professional boxer competing at 115lbs who Cruz has built her career on consistency, discipline, and a deep respect for the craft of boxing. Of proud Puerto Rican heritage, Cruz brings grit and heart into every training camp and every fight. Her style blends sharp fundamentals with intelligent pressure, allowing her to control distance, dictate pace, and adapt to any opponent placed in front of her. Inside the ring, she is focused and methodical; outside the ring, she is respected for her humility, professionalism, and commitment to growth. Signing with Most Valuable Promotions represents a major milestone for Cruz, who holds ambitions for placing her on a global stage and firmly. She is the WBA #1 contender at super flyweight, 115lbs.

“Rubi Gutierrez is a great opponent to step back in the ring with,” said LeAnna Cruz. “She has a SD loss against a future world champion and is not afraid to lose or for a challenge. I have a ton of respect for her coming up two  weight classes to share the ring with me, but on Saturday, June 13th she’ll learn that was a huge mistake.”

Rubi “La Panterita” Gutierrez is a 20-year-old rising contender from Saltillo, Mexico. She is currently on a three-fight winning streak, most recently earning a unanimous decision victory in April 2026.

WBA #1 contender at 118lbs Brittany “Eagle Flex” Sims has engineered one of the most impressive turnarounds in women’s boxing, having transformed her career from a 1–3 start into a formidable 9–3 record, highlighted by her current eight-fight winning streak. A well-rounded athlete, Sims brings a diverse background in MMA and track and field, tools that have helped shape her explosiveness, conditioning, and ring IQ. She also dominated in the TCL league, where she put together an incredible 16-fight winning streak. During her rise, Sims captured the WBA Americas Continental title, the NABF title, and the WBA International title, achievements that positioned her as the WBA’s #1 contender and mandatory challenger for the world championship against Cherneka Johnson. Trained by Lemuel Rodriguez and managed by Dave Dubinsky of DKO and fighting out of Bethlehem, Sims now looks ahead to the next chapter of her career with Most Valuable Promotions.

“Cardenas is not someone to overlook. She is a great boxer, and I have a lot of respect for her and her team. That being said, my team and I have been working extremely hard every day. I’m prepared, focused, and ready for the moment,” said Brittany Sims. “May I be swift like an eagle, strong like a lion, and fight with the strength of ten men. It’s almost time to fly.”

Naomy Cardenas is a 26-year-old boxer from Chihuahua, Mexico. Cardenas made her international debut in June 2025 as part of MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 13, winning by split decision. Following the bout, she stepped up to contend for the WBO super flyweight world title, losing by decision to reigning champion Mizuki Hiruta. She most recently rebounded with a UD win in March 2026.

“I’m very happy for the opportunity MVP is once again giving me,” said Cardenas. “I know I have a strong and intelligent opponent in front of me, which will make for an even better fight because of the contrast in styles. I have had great preparation behind me and I’m coming in with the hunger for victory.”

19-time US national champion Sa’Rai Brown-El comes from a proud lineage of fighters and was born into boxing royalty, but her rise wasn’t guaranteed. Her mother first saw her spark, despite early resistance from her father and coach, who didn’t believe boxing was a sport for women. Everything changed during a family trip to her birthplace in Albany, NY when a visit to her uncle’s boxing gym flipped the script. Once Brown-El stepped into the ring, her natural talent spoke louder than tradition ever could, and her father never looked back. She began boxing at the age of 10. What followed was a journey defined by relentless discipline, a powerful work ethic, and a fierce hunger to master the craft of boxing. That fire drove her to the top of the amateur ranks, where she became the first female boxer from Georgia to win both the Junior Olympics and the National Silver Gloves. Within a year, she had become a national champion, marking the beginning of her dominance. By age 14, she had cemented her name in history as one of the most decorated young female boxers in the country, ranked #1 in her age and weight class by USA Boxing and holding the most wins across all female divisions at the time. In 2019, she earned a coveted spot on Team USA after winning the USA Boxing National Championships, becoming the first female boxer from Georgia to achieve those honors. A five-time international medalist and seven-time Georgia Female Boxer of the Year, Brown-El’s excellence has not gone unnoticed. USA Boxing named her the future of women’s boxing—a title that carries weight, and one she’s ready to live up to. With her amateur legacy cemented, the 19-year-old now joins MVP’s elite roster of women’s fighters ahead of her professional debut this year, entering into the professional ranks with one goal: to take over women’s boxing.

WBA and WBO #12 ranked contender Jordan Orozco Hernandez will also join the undercard. He boasts a fearsome 100% KO ratio on his 16-0 record, with 16 knockouts. The 21-year-old Nicaraguan bantamweight most recently earned a second round TKO win over Daniel Olea in March. Orozco will face Fernando Diaz. Diaz is a 26-year-old prospect from Riverside, California. 

Jayson Martinez will make his pro debut on MVW-04. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, raised in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, and currently residing in Orlando, Florida, Martinez completed a 30-fight amateur career earning a top six national ranking. The 22-year-old has built a reputation for his skill, discipline, and exciting style as he prepares for his professional debut. 

MVPW-04 is produced and marketed by MVP and promoted by MVP and Boxlab Promotions.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions.

About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter first ethos. Since inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events, currently promotes nearly 60 fighters, 16 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

About ESPN

ESPN offers its full suite of networks and services directly to fans on the ESPN App, providing more choice, flexibility and access to all of ESPN, including more than 47,000 live events per year, on-demand replays, industry-leading studio shows and original programming, and more. The ESPN App gives fans a unique viewing experience that includes multiview and synchronized two-screen viewing options, swipe-able vertical video and a personalized SportsCenter For You, as well as integrated game stats, ESPN Fantasy sports, betting odds and information from DraftKings, sports merchandise, and more. These features are available to all fans who watch on the ESPN App on mobile and connected TV devices, whether they subscribe directly or through a pay TV package. Bundling options available for fans include a limited time offer for the ESPN DTC Unlimited plan with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99/month for the first 12 months. For more visit stream.espn.com.

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