LOS ANGELES – Golden Boy Promotions announced today the signing of Joel Iriarte, a 17-time national champion and former Team USA member. Iriarte, who is of Mexican descent and grew up in Bakersfield, California, will make his professional debut on the Zepeda vs. Hughes undercard.
TIJUANA, MX – This past Saturday, the boxing world witnessed the debut of a rising star as Robert Guerrero III (1-0) made a memorable entrance into the professional ranks with a dominant performance against Israel Reyes Chavez at the Evolution Club in Tijuana, Mexico. Guerrero, fighting at super featherweight, showcased his talent and skill, earning a unanimous decision victory with scorecards reading 40-36 across the board.
BUSTO ARSIZIO, Italy – After a slow start for Team USA on the final day of boxing at the 2024 Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament in Busto Arsizio, Italy, Omari Jones (Orlando, Fla.) closed the day off on a high note to punch his ticket to this summer’s Olympic Games with his 4-1 victory over India’s Nishant Dev.
Bangkok, Thailand: ONE Championship™ (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, celebrated International Women’s Day with a historic card at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. ONE Fight Night 20: Todd vs. Phetjeeja featured a series of compelling all-female martial arts bouts, including a showdown for the undisputed ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Title.
BUSTO ARSIZIO, Italy – Featherweight Alyssa Mendoza (Caldwell, Idaho) continued her impressive run at the 2024 Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament in Busto Arsizio, Italy today, taking her third win of the tournament and second win by Referee Stopped Contest (RSC).