LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Golden Boy Promotions announced today the signing of the undefeated, top light heavyweight blue-chip prospect Yair “Manotas” Gallardo (9-0, 8 KOs) of Chihuahua, Mexico. Gallardo will be co-promoted alongside Miguel Cotto Promotions.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Nineteen-year-old boxing phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (9-0, 8 KOs) will make his hometown debut as a professional on September 6, headlining “The Homecoming” Pro-Am card, presented by Turner Boxing Academy, at Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Olathe, Kansas.
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – WBA Bantamweight World Champion Antonio Vargas (19-1, 11 KOs), co-promoted by Boxlab Promotions and Matchroom Boxing, has officially made weight for his highly anticipated world title defense against Japan’s #2-ranked contender Daigo Higa (23-3-2, 19 KOs).
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO – July 30, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced it has resigned undefeated #5-ranked WBA, #6-ranked IBF, #12-ranked WBC, and #14-ranked WBO lightweight contender with the most-awarded knockout of 2024, Canadian “Prince” Lucas Bahdi (19-0, 15 KOs) to a multi-fight extension.