“Big Time Boxing Puerto Rico” Open Training

Training behind open doors at the Universal Promotions Boxing Gym, Joshua “Doble J” Pagán , Ashleyann “La Máquina” Lozada, Félix Parrilla and Kiria Tapia gave a taste of what the public will enjoy at “Big Time Boxing Puerto Rico,” to be held next Thursday, October 23 at the Coliseíto Pedrín Zorrilla in San Juan, presented by Salita Promotions and Universal Promotions, with live global broadcast on DAZN.

The main event of the card will be a 10-round bout for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) NABO Lightweight Championship (135 pounds) between rising Puerto Rican star Joshua “Double J” Pagán (13-0, 4 KOs) and the strong American puncher Maliek “Mayhem” Montgomery (20-1, 18 KOs).

” I feel great for this fight, ready to win the championship,” Pagán said. “Montgomery is a truly tough opponent coming to fight. We’ve prepared as best we can for him. No matter what he brings, we’re ready. On Thursday night, I’ll be here to put on a great show for all my fans in Puerto Rico and on DAZN for my fans in Michigan. This will be another step on my path to a world championship. ”

In the semi-main event of the evening, fought for the first time in front of her home crowd in Puerto Rico, Paris 2024 Olympian Ashleyann “La Máquina” Lozada (2-0, 1 KOs) will face an important challenge against the fierce southpaw fighter Melissa Parker (6-3-1, 2 KOs), where the World Boxing Council (WBC) Latin Super Bantamweight Championship (122 lbs) will be at stake.

” I’m ready to fight for the first time in front of my people in Puerto Rico,” said Lozada. “I’m grateful for the way Salita Promotions is handling my career, quickly and with tough fights. We’re going to put on a great show at the Pedrín Zorrilla Coliseum.”

After his overwhelming victory last May in Mayagüez, the talented featherweight (126 pounds) Félix Parrilla (11-0, 9 KOs) returns to his homeland to face the experienced Kenneth “The Problem Child” Taylor (15-5-2, 6 KOs).

“I’m very grateful to Universal Promotions and Salita Promotions for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to fight on DAZN,” Parrilla emphasized. “I want to send a clear message that I’m one of the best prospects in the featherweight division. My mission is to become a world champion, and that’s what I’ve been working toward. On Thursday, I’m going for the knockout and to give that victory to all my fans.”

The beloved Puerto Rican fighter, Kiria Tapia (7-0, 1 KOs), will step into the ring before her people of San Juan, to face the Argentine former world title contender, Marianela Ramírez (13-9-2, 6 KOs).

“I’m ready to give it my all on Thursday, October 23rd at the Coliseíto Pedrín Zorrilla,” Tapia said. “San Juan is my home, and we’re going to prove it that day. This union between Universal Promotions and Salita Promotions will be explosive and will open many doors for Puerto Rican talent. It will be a great night of live boxing on DAZN.”

The fighters performed several rounds of shadow boxing, heavy bag, speed bag, and gauntlet wrestling, demonstrating the importance of their respective commitments to “Big Time Boxing Puerto Rico.”

The card will also feature a luxurious undercard, featuring fights between Carlos Arrieta and Alfredo “Salsero” Cruz, William “Yeyo” Colón against Paulo Figueroa, Erick Sánchez against Linomar Ríos, and Bryan García against Luis Rodríguez.

Tickets for “Big Time Boxing Puerto Rico,” which will take place next Thursday, October 23 at the Pedrín Zorrilla Coliseum in San Juan, are on sale now at PRTicket.

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