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HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT FIGHT WEEK NEWS AND NOTES PhilBoxing.com Wed, 04 Jun 2025  VERONA, N.Y. (JUNE 3, 2025) – Salita Promotions will present an electrifying night of fights on Friday, June 6, at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, as part of International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. This highly anticipated event, titled "Hall of Fame Fight Night," will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN and is promoted in collaboration with ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT, the dynamic digital content platform led by boxing legend Andre Ward. SALITA PROMOTIONS ADDS PROMISING FORCE IN THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION Recently signed to Salita Promotions, Flint, Mich., native Sardius Simmons is a surging heavyweight boxer with an extraordinary amateur pedigree, boasting 257 bouts and two National Golden Gloves titles (2016, 2025), along with a National PAL championship in 2014. A product of the storied Burston Fieldhouse—where Claressa Shields began her boxing journey—Simmons trained under Flint legends Jason Crutchfield and Ed Kendall and now works with renowned coach Jessy Addison. After undergoing two rotator cuff surgeries in 2017, Simmons stepped away from the ring for four years. The tragic loss of his brother and nephew to violence in Flint reignited his passion and purpose, driving a powerful return to the sport with deeper resolve than ever before. SALITA PROMOTIONS CONTINUES TO BOLSTER TALENTED ROSTER Salita Promotions has announced the signings of two top-10 ranked fighters in the women’s middleweight division – Iowa’s Olivia Curry (7-2, 2 KOs) and Australia’s Kaye Scott (4-1). These high-level signings follow a successful six months of new signings for Salita Promotions including Michele Rivera, Brandon Moore, Franchon Crews-Dezurn, Che Kneelley, Lani Daniels, Carolyn Veyre, Ashleyann Lozada, and Pryce Taylor. HEAVYWEIGHTS TAKE CENTER STAGE Friday’s fight card at Turning Stone Resort Casino is headlined by USBA American heavyweight titlist Brandon Moore (17-1, 10 KOs), who will square off against the undefeated and dangerous Stanley Wright (14-0, 11 KOs). Moore is entering the fight after a victory over previously undefeated Skylar Lacy, while Wright is coming off a major upset victory over previously undefeated heavyweight standout Jeremiah Milton. This clash pits two of the best rising American heavyweights, both eager to carve their names into boxing history. Moore, a standout from Florida and the 2019 Golden Gloves Champion, showcased his dominance in his last bout, which ended in a disqualification win. Meanwhile, Charlotte’s Wright, fresh off his stunning upset, is poised to seize the moment and challenge Moore’s momentum in this important American heavyweight showdown. WBC PRESENTS JUNETEENTH BELT On June 6, boxing history will once again intersect with cultural legacy as Unified Super Middleweight World Champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn (9-2, 2 KOs) puts her titles on the line against rising star and 2024 Mexican Olympian Citlalli Ortiz (4-1, 1 KO). The fighters in this marquee matchup received added incentive last week when the WBC announced the commemorative Juneteenth Freedom Belt. Created in 2021, the WBC Juneteenth Belt represents more than championship status—it symbolizes the enduring fight for equality, justice, and recognition of African American resilience. The WBC stated that this bout serves not only as a high-stakes clash between two elite athletes but also as a tribute to the legacy of freedom and the ongoing pursuit of human rights. Crews-Dezurn, known as “The Heavy Hitting Diva,” reclaimed her WBC crown in December 2023 by defeating Shadasia Green in a gritty performance that reaffirmed her place among boxing’s elite. Ortiz, a decorated amateur and Olympic competitor, enters the ring hungry to make her mark, coming off a dominant win against Jordanne Garcia. This compelling matchup of experience versus rising talent is more than a title fight—it's a celebration of heritage, empowerment, and the global evolution of women’s boxing. CLARESSA SHIELDS HONORED WITH BET AWARDS NOMINATION FOR THE 2025 SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Two-time Olympic gold medalist and reigning Undisputed Women’s Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields has been nominated for the 2025 BET Award for Sportswoman of the Year, marking the first time a female boxer has received the nomination. Shields joins a prestigious group of nominees, including Simone Biles, Coco Gauff, Sha’Carri Richardson, and A’ja Wilson. The BET Awards presentation takes place Monday, June 9 in Los Angeles. BOXING ICONS, INCLUDING MANNY PACQUIAO, HEADLINE THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2025 The International Boxing Hall of Fame is preparing to officially induct its star-studded Class of 2025, with legendary eight-division world champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao leading a lineup of fighters and contributors who will be immortalized in Canastota this weekend. The induction ceremony will take place on Sunday with a bevy of compelling events taking place all weekend long from June 5–8. Pacquiao, widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in history, is being honored in his first year of eligibility. Over a career that spanned four decades, the Filipino icon captured world titles in an unprecedented eight weight classes and became a global ambassador for the sport. Joining Pacquiao on the induction stage this year will be Michael “Second To” Nunn, Vinny Paz, Mary Jo Sanders, Yessica Chavez, Anne Sophie Mathis, plus in the observer category: Ross Greenberg and Randy Gordon, among others. Kenny Bayless will be inducted into the non participant category. Fans from around the world will converge on Canastota for a weekend of festivities including boxing autograph sessions, ringside lectures, and the iconic Parade of Champions on Sunday, led this year by actress and producer Sydney Sweeney as Grand Marshal. SALITA PROMOTIONS AND ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP: With a clear and distinct vision to grow the sport of boxing by delivering compelling narratives that resonate with fans, Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions, has entered into a partnership with a talented team of skilled producers, broadcasters and innovators at ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT to help amplify the story of "Hall of Fame Fight Night" and International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. It is a unique partnership with the dynamic digital content platform led by boxing legend Andre Ward. From Ward and his fellow Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr., to Ak Reyes and Barak Bess, the hosts of the new Ring Champs series, to the definitive combat sports series Morning Kombat with Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas, the Induction Weekend has received cross-program and cross-platform promotion to a vast, global audience of boxing enthusiasts. Later this week, Ak Reyes and Jones will be in Canastota for the fights and the entire weekend of events. Follow @salita_promotions and @atsfight for exclusive behind-the-scenes content from Ak and Jones from Induction Weekend events. Salita said this weekend’s card is one that truly reflects the full spectrum of the sport, featuring champions, top contenders, rising prospects, and future Hall of Famers. “I grew up in this sport,” Salita said. “Boxing isn’t just my profession, it’s my passion. I approach every event and matchup with the enthusiasm of a fan and the passion of a boxer. Having been a fighter signed to some of the biggest promotions and now working as a promoter for over a decade, I’ve gained a unique perspective. I believe that experience, paired with a deep love for the game, gives me the tools to help elevate the sport in new and meaningful ways. “We’re in the midst of an exciting transition in boxing, and innovation is key. That’s why we’re trying new things—like partnering with ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT—to bring fans closer to the stories, personalities, and journeys that define boxing. Our vision is to be inclusive, collaborative, and to grow the sport for the fans and give the best of opportunities to the fighters we promote.”  |
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