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Manny Pacquiao Promotions Announces Opponents for Rising Stars Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. and Curmel Moton on Feb. 28 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York

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Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo Parra to Headline WBO Featherweight International Championship Live on Amazon Prime TV

VERONA, N.Y. — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) today announced opponents for Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. (0-0-1) and Curmel “Big Deal” Moton (8-0, 6 KOs), as both promising prospects return to action on Saturday, February 28 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

Returning to Upstate New York for the first time since his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame last June, Manny Pacquiao and MPP bring a talent-stacked card back to U.S. soil. The event is headlined by a 10-round WBO Featherweight International Championship showdown between knockout artists Elijah Pierce (21-2, 17 KOs) and Lorenzo Parra (23-1-1, 17 KOs)—a high-stakes clash originally slated to headline MPP’s sold-out U.S. debut before illness forced its postponement.

“These fights represent key moments in the careers of two rising stars,” said Brendan Gibbons, matchmaker for Manny Pacquiao Promotions. “Jimuel and Curmel have earned the opportunity to test themselves against skilled opposition, and we expect both men to put on memorable performances as they push toward future title contention.”

The event will be streamed live across the United States on Amazon Prime Video.

Tickets can be purchased at TurningStone.com, Turning Stone Resort & Casino’s official website.

Pacquiao Jr. steps back into the fray for his sophomore outing against Puerto Rico’s Luis E. Santana Figueroa (0-2) in a four-round lightweight fight. In his highly anticipated professional debut at MPP’s inaugural sold-out U.S. event in November, Pacquiao Jr. delivered relentless aggression in a thrilling, back-and-forth battle with Brandon Lalley. Though the bout ended in a controversial draw, he left little doubt about his star potential, displaying the same electrifying, fan-friendly style that made his father a global icon. Pacquiao Jr. can now earn his first professional victory near the International Boxing Hall of Fame, where his father was ceremonially enshrined last year.

At just 19-years-old, Moton is already widely viewed as a future star and he looks to reinforce that reputation on Saturday, February 28, when he faces Wilfredo Flores (12-6-1, 5 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight attraction. Making his first appearance in nearly a year, Moton returns to action for a compelling road test, taking on Flores, a 36-year-old Puerto Rican southpaw who now resides just outside Buffalo in North Tonawanda.

With Pacquiao Jr. continuing his ascent under the watchful eye of his father – and Moton under the guidance of Mayweather Promotions, their respective bouts will spotlight two emerging talents poised to shape boxing’s next generation.

The event marks another major milestone for Manny Pacquiao Promotions following a successful, sold-out U.S. debut and continues the company’s expansion into marquee boxing markets across the country. Turning Stone Resort Casino, long recognized as one of the premier boxing venues in the United States, will host the event.

MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS FIGHT CARD
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
LIVE ON AMAZON PRIME TV

MAIN EVENT
10 Rounds – WBO Featherweight International Championship
Elijah Pierce (21-2, 17 KOs) vs. Lorenzo Parra (23-1-1, 17 KOs)

CO-MAIN EVENT
10 Rounds – US WBC Silver Super Lightweight Title
Bryce Mills (20-1, 7 KOs) vs. Tobias Green (12-3-1, 4 KOs)

4 Rounds – Lightweight Bout
Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. (0-0-1) vs. Luis E. Santana Figueroa (0-2)

10 Rounds – Welterweight Bout
Curmel Moton (8-0, 6 KOs) vs. Wilfredo Flores (12-6-1, 5 KOs)

4 Rounds – Lightweight Bout
Rodrigo Mosquera III (4-0, 2 KOs) vs. Khalil Sanders (1-1)

4 Rounds – Super Flyweight Bout
Damiana Andrello (1-1-1) vs. Jessica Maltez (2-3-2)

6 Rounds – Super Flyweight Bout
Shera Mae Patricio (7-0, 3 KOs) vs. Maribel Ramirez (15-13-4, 3 KOs)

4 Rounds – Super Lightweight Bout
Katrina Scalzo (Pro Debut) vs. Michelle Cook (3-6-2)

4 Rounds – Super Welterweight Bout
Brandan Poulard (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Chris Pacheco (0-1)

*Fight card subject to change




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