Author Archives: Tom Albano

Known as “The Dark Menace,” Tiara Brown has a blend of power, speed, and technical skill. She was a three-time USA Boxing Gold Medalist and earned gold and bronze at the IBA Women’s World Championship in 2012 and 2014, respectively. Brown is 20-0, having held the WBC featherweight title since March 2025. Hannah Rapp isContinue reading “MVPW 04: Tiara Brown Outworks Rapp to Defend WBC Title”

A native Floridian, Jasmine Artiga found boxing at the age of 21 and has developed herself into a diligent athlete with God-given abilities. Artiga claimed the WBA super flyweight title by defeating Regina Chavez. She successfully defended the title this past December, defeating Stephanie Silva. Panama’s only boxing champion in the last 10 years, NatalyContinue reading “MVPW 04: Nataly Delgado Outpoints Artiga to Win WBA Title”

Evelyn Bermudez is known for her technical precision, high-volume punching, and ring intelligence. Bermudez became a two-time light flyweight IBF and WBO champion when she defeated Tania Enriquez in 2023. She added the WBA title to her resume with a win over Sara Bailey last year. Estefany Alegria has a fight style that is builtContinue reading “MVPW 04: Estefany Alegria Upsets Bermudez to Win Three Belts”

This marks the professional boxing debut for both women, who have previously faced off in November 2025. Jully Poca scored the win in that bout. Poca is a cruiserweight champion who has also earned wins over Elle Brooke, Alaena Potocnik, and Avery Pongracz. Poca, known for her social media status, has been called by oneContinue reading “MVPW 04: Jully Poca Beats Medina Again in Pro Debut Win”

Keno Marley is known for his technical skill, providing a mix of speed and power. A two-time Brazilian Olympian, Marley won gold at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics and silver at the 2019 and 2023 Pan-American Games, as well as the 2021 World Championships. Marley is 1-0 as a pro, competing against Diarra Davis Jr.Continue reading “MVPW 04: Keno Marley Earns First Pro KO with Round 1 TKO”

If you know Jordan Orozco’s fight style and advantages, then you know his strategy is to bring forward unrelenting pressure and power. One of the sport’s rising stars, Orozco is 16-0, with a knockout scored in every fight. A ranked contender in the WBA and WBO, Orzoco’s most recent bout came in March, scoring aContinue reading “MVPW 04: Jordan Orozco Stops Diaz, Stays Perfect at 17-0”

Despite no amateur boxing experience, Leanna Cruz has done well for herself, coming into tonight’s contest with an 11-0 record. Cruz is known for her speed, technical skill, and fight IQ while in the ring. Cruz last fought in June, defeating Regina Chavez despite nearly getting stopped early in the bout. Despite being just 20Continue reading “MVPW 04: Leanna Cruz Drops Gutierrez Twice in Decision Win”

This marks the second pro bout for Jadden Addison, a Tampa native who trains under Asa Beard. After going 3-4 as an amateur, Addison made his pro debut in March 2025, scoring a decision over Rensley Washington III. Zavier Davis makes his pro boxing debut in this matchup. ROUND 1 Addison flashing his jab. RightContinue reading “MVPW 04: Jadden Addison Scores First-Round TKO, Improves to 2-0”

Brittany Sims didn’t start training in boxing until the age of 21, but she’s found success in the sport and other combat disciplines. Sims enters this fight with a 9-3 record and as the WBA’s No. 1-ranked bantamweight, along with her WBA international bantamweight title. Sims last fought in September, defeating Natalia Francesca. Naomy CardenasContinue reading “MVPW 04: Brittany Sims Edges Cardenas in Eight-Round Thriller”

Pedro Veitia enters tonight unbeaten with seven wins and one draw. A 2022 La Nucía Junior World Boxing Championships participant, Veitia last fought in February, scoring a TKO over Rashad Bowens. Taiwo Afolabi enters this bout undefeated at 6-0. All of his fights have ended via KO, with five of them coming in the firstContinue reading “MVPW 04: Pedro Veitia Stops Afolabi via TKO, Stays Undefeated”