Salita Promotions returns to Flint, Michigan on Thursday, December 12 with another edition of BIG TIME BOXING USA, the leading talent development series in the sport, featuring a fight card packed with some of boxing’s top prospects, including Michigan Jr.’s Ardreal “Bossman” Holmes. , Joey Spencer, Da’Velle “Hitman 2.0” Smith and Leon Lawson III.

This will be the sixth BIG TIME BOXING USA card since the series premiered in February, and it is without a doubt the series’ strongest lineup yet, from top to bottom. All the action takes place at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, and the top four fights are broadcast live on DAZN, the undisputed home of boxing worldwide. Tickets for the event go on sale Wednesday at 11 a.m. EST and can be purchased online HERE or in person at the Dort Financial Center box office.

After successfully defending his USBA junior middleweight title in September, Flint native Holmes (16-0, 6 KO) returns to his hometown to once again put his title on the line in the main event against an experienced challenger, French veteran Ahmed El Mousaoui ( 35-6-1, 9 KOs).

Fan favorite Spencer (18-1, 11 KO), from nearby Fenton, Michigan, will fight in a 10-round 160-pound fight. Spencer has bounced back with two wins since his lone loss to undefeated, highly-rated Jesus Ramos in March 2023.

Spencer will fight as a professional for the second time in his home state of Michigan. “Fighting in front of fans and friends from all over the state was the best experience,” Spencer said. “I grew up fighting alongside Ardreal Holmes and Leon Lawson – training and traveling to tournaments together and even sparring with each other as we grew into the same weight class.

“Large Time Boxing is a very cold series and Dmitriy Salita does a lot for boxing in Michigan. I can’t wait for December 12th and I’ll be ready to put on a show.

“My team and I are proud to announce the strongest BIG TIME BOXING USA fight card to date,” Salita said. “Since the series launched in February, we have been building and evolving it to become the premier talent development platform for newborn fighters, and this fight card is the best yet. Thank you to DAZN for providing a global platform for these fighters to shine and earn a shot at a world title. We would also like to thank Flint fans for supporting their hometown heroes and the entire sport of boxing. We had a great performance at the Dort Financial Center in September and this fight card is even more packed with incredible talent.”

Smith, touted as Detroit’s best undefeated middleweight prospect since Tommy Hearns, scored an impressive victory over Gilberto Pereira dos Santos last month in Puerto Rico. Smith has a record of 10-0 and 8 knockouts, and his momentum will be even greater when he returns to the ring against William Townsel (8-1, 6 KO) from Virginia Beach. This matchup represents the first major test for Smith, who is considered the second coming of the legendary Hearns due to his combination of speed, power and physique. Townsel previously upset Nadim Salloum, who had a 12-1 record heading into the fight, during the March edition of BIG TIME BOXING USA.

Flint native Lawson (16-1, 9 KO), cousin of Anthony and Andre Dirrell, returns after an impressive performance in September when he dominated Argentine Luis Alberto Veron and scored his second straight TKO. Lawson’s super welterweight opponent will not be announced. Additionally, former world title contender Byron Rojas (28-4-3, 11 KO) will fight on the fight card.

Rising star Samantha Worthington (9-0, 7 KO) of Lexington, Kentucky, will compete for the third time in 2024, defending her undefeated record in women’s super lightweight fighting. Worthington is ranked No. 2 by the IBF, No. 4 by the WBO and No. 6 by the WBC and WBA at 140 pounds. Worthington is promoted by “GWOAT,” unified women’s world champion and Flint native Claressa Shields and T-Rex Promotions. Shields and Worthington were members of the 2016 U.S. Olympic team.

Shields added that Worthington is a player that Flint fans won’t want to miss. “Samantha will showcase the relentless work ethic and tremendous skill that first caught my eye and has seen her rise through the ranks,” Shields said. “Samantha is well on her way to challenging the top competitors in the sport, with future world title fights against the likes of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano well within her reach. Michigan fans, get ready to watch a rising women’s boxing star in your own backyard.

The father of Floyd Mayweather’s grandson is hoping for a Christmas miracle while expecting a significantly reduced prison sentence.

Rapper NBA Youngboy, who had a son Kentrell Gauldren Jr. with Mayweather’s daughter Iyanna, he faced 15 years in prison on federal gun charges. As previously reported in World Boxing News, KJ, 3, [also known as Meezy Mayweather] he would have been 18 if Youngboy had been made in its entirety.

But according to Kodak Black’s lawyer, celebrity attorney Bradford Cohen, the NBA could be out of business in as little as a year once the settlement is finalized.

“Being right is a bad habit of mine. [A] Global appeal [of] 27 months will have passed [for NBA Youngboy] over time of lending in [jail]. Probably [around] 12 months. [His] the attorney did a good job resolving this case successfully,” Cohen said.

It was initially thought that Floyd would have to take on more responsibility for his grandson if Youngboy ended up in prison for many years. Mayweather has already started spending more time with KJ, taking him shopping and to the gym.

This extra effort may not be necessary now, as NBA Youngboy could be released next year if all goes well for his legal team.

KJ will soon be able to divide his time again between his grandfather – a boxing legend and a musician. Youngboy, who recently welcomed his twelfth child at the age of 24, should be able to avoid the full scope of the law.

He previously told the court: “I want to plead guilty to the crime I am accused of.” He also signed a declaration that soon circulated on social media in connection with the currently winning bid [according to Cohen] to avoid a long stay behind bars.

The charges were brought against the rapper in connection with an incident that occurred in September 2020 in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Gaulden, a convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing a firearm. The police arrested him along with a group of others while filming a music video. The 20-year-old was found to be in possession of a .45 Glock handgun and a 9mm firearm and taken to jail.

Another gun charge was later added before Youngboy fought to have the case transferred from Louisiana to Utah.

He should learn his full fate within the next few weeks. KJ will be able to have his dad in his life as long as Youngboy stays out of his nose.

Deontay Wilder continues to deny that he has the only real chance to win another world title.

Wilder has a sedate chance of becoming a two-weight world champion after losing for the fourth time in his career.

The American was dominated by Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia before being knocked out by Zhilei Zhang.

Wilder remains adamant that he can still become a two-time ruler of the weight class, despite the obvious possibility of being relegated to the bridge division.

“I need to get my killer instinct back. I’m too composed; I’m too joyful. When I had this dog inside me, no one had a chance. I will be a two-time heavyweight champion of the world,” Wilder told 78SPORTSTV.

At just Parker’s 213 pounds, Wilder was eleven pounds under the bridge weight benchmark. He could enter the rankings right away at 224 pounds and finish high in the rankings.

Due to his standing in the World Boxing Council, which means he is ranked in the top 15 despite one victory in five years, World Boxing News understands that Wilder could even be rated number one if he ever decides to cut weight.

He had previously ruled out fighting at super cruiserweight, but that was before he lost three times in his last four fights.

The “Brown Bomber” can’t cope with bigger heavyweights who operate the right tactics. Therefore, his fixation on the world champion may finally cause Wilder to swallow his pride and go down.

If he ever did, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman would undoubtedly rate the huge boxer as capable of immediately fighting for the belt.

For now, Wilder still believes he can compete in the top flight.

“I want to give the fans what they want to see,” Wilder added, before delving into Joshua’s career. “There is a difference between being born a champion and becoming one.

“Once you become one, you are very selective about who you choose. You move carefully through the jungle.

“When you are born a King, you don’t give because you are a King. I am a born king. He is [Joshua] became king, and if not, then [the fight] would happen.”

The current bridgeweight champion is Łukasz Różański. The undefeated Pole in his current form would still be a complex proposition for Wilder.

But Wilder will never lose his punching power. This means he will always have a chance to continue his legacy as the ruler of the two-weight boxing world.

It all comes down to pride.