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YOUNGEST UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION GABRIELA “SWEET POISON” FUNDORA TO DEFEND WORLD TITLES AGAINST MARILYN BADILLO IN HER FIRST-EVER HEADLINING EVENT

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IN SPECIAL DOUBLEHEADER EVENT, UNDEFEATED AND NO. 2 RANKED WORLD TITLE CONTENDER CHARLES “BAD NEWS” CONWELL TO FACE NO. 4 RANKED FORMER WORLD CHAMPION JORGE “CHINO” GARCIA PEREZ

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 - LIVE FROM FRONTWAVE ARENA AND BROADCAST WORLDWIDE ON DAZN

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 28 AT AXS.COM

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (March 26, 2025) – The world’s youngest undisputed world champion, Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (15-0, 7 KOs) of Coachella Valley, will defend her WBA, WBO, WBC, IBF, and Ring Magazine world championship belts against No. 1 IBF-ranked contender Marilyn "La Mexicana" Badillo (19-0-1, 3 KOs) of Cuautitlán, Mexico. The 10-round main event, co-promoted with Sampson Boxing, marks Fundora’s first headlining appearance as she leads the charge in a new era of women’s boxing. This highly anticipated bout is set for Saturday, April 19, at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

In a showdown featuring two of the best in the division, undefeated and No. 2-ranked Charles “Bad News” Conwell (21-0, 16 KOs), of Cleveland, is set to clash with No. 4-ranked and former world champion Jorge “Chino” Garcia Perez (32-4, 26 KOs), of Sinaloa, Mexico, in a high-stakes, 12-round, super welterweight battle. The bout is presented in association with Zanfer Boxing. With both fighters known for their explosive power and relentless style, fans can expect a war inside the ring.

Tickets for Conwell vs. Garcia will go on sale at noon PT on Friday, March 28 and are priced at $100, $75, and $25, not including applicable service charges. A limited number of Golden Boy VIP Experience tickets will also be available for purchase with exclusive merchandise and fight night upgrades included. Standard and VIP tickets for purchase will be available at AXS.com or GoldenBoy.com.

“My last fight, I made history as the youngest undisputed champion in the world,” said Gabriela Fundora. “I am excited to make history again, this time defending my undisputed status against the very hungry Badillo. This is my first main event, and I can’t wait to show the world all the hard work Team Fundora puts in to be the best.”

“I worked hard to earn my spot to challenge for this undisputed championship,” said Marilyn Badillo. “I am excited to make my U.S. debut and make waves in women’s boxing.”

"Golden Boy has a proven track record of delivering top-tier fights for fans while transforming talented fighters into world champions," Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya said. "In partnership with Sampson Boxing, Gabriela Fundora became the youngest undisputed world champion. On April 19, she will defend her titles against a hungry undefeated fighter in Marilyn Badillo, who has earned her shot at Gabby’s undefeated status. This fight has all the makings of an unforgettable night and with women’s boxing at an all-time high, Fundora is leading the charge.”

“I’m so excited to get in the ring with someone ranked in the top 10,” said Charles Conwell. “It’s time to show the world just how good I am.”

“I feel very motivated by this great opportunity,” said Jorge Garcia Perez. “I have always dreamed of reaching the top, and this fight is the challenge that brings me closer to that goal. I feel prepared, ready, and I will give my best to come out with the victory. Thanks to my team, Zanfer and everyone that made this possible. ¡Viva Mexico!”

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Fundora vs. Badillo is a 10-round fight for the Undisputed Flyweight Championship of the World presented by Golden Boy Promotions in co-promotion with Sampson Boxing. Conwell vs. Garcia Perez is a 12-round fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Zanfer Boxing. The event will be available worldwide to all subscribers on DAZN, both live and on demand.




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