Ardreal Holmes Jr vs. Marlon Harrington:
Holmes Jr by TKO in the 2nd round.
Ali Izmailov vs. Britton Norwood:
Izmailov by TKO in the 4th round.
Cameran Pankey vs. Juan Hernandez Martinez:
Martinez by unanimous decision.
Joseph Hicks vs. Ricardo Ruben Villalba:
Hicks by KO in the 4th round.
Da’Velle Smith vs. Rolando Wenceslao Mansilla:
Smith by unanimous decision.
Salita Promotions is set to introduce its first "Big Time Boxing USA" event in collaboration with DAZN, featuring a captivating night of boxing on Tuesday, February 20. Headlining the event is a highly anticipated all-Michigan clash, with Flint's Ardreal Holmes Jr. (14-0, 5 KOs) defending his USBA super welterweight title against Detroit's Marlon Harrington (10-1, 9 KOs) at Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit. This marks the first boxing event at the venue, continuing Salita Promotions' tradition of historic boxing events in Detroit.
The evening's co-main event will see unbeaten USBA light heavyweight champion Ali Izmailov (11-0, 7 KOs) taking on Britton Norwood (13-4-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round bout, showcasing Izmailov's quest towards contender status against the experienced Norwood. Additionally, the card features a battle of unbeaten prospects with Joshua Pagan (9-0, 4 KOs) facing off against Dwane Taylor (7-0, 7 KOs) in an eight-round lightweight bout, alongside Da’Velle Smith (7-0, 6 KOs) in a six-round middleweight contest.
The partnership between Salita Promotions and DAZN aims to blend talent development with championship-level competition, offering a global stage for emerging stars and seasoned fighters. Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions, expressed excitement about promoting fighters on a worldwide platform and initiating the series in Detroit, a city with a rich boxing heritage. Alfie Sharman, VP of DAZN, highlighted the synergy between Salita’s exciting stable of fighters and DAZN's production quality and sport knowledge, promising a special experience for boxing fans.
The undercard is packed with talent, featuring unbeaten fighters like Joseph Hicks Jr. (9-0, 6 KOs) in a six-round super welterweight bout, WBO Intercontinental light heavyweight champion Juan Carrillo (11-0, 8 KOs) facing Jose Cortes (10-4, 3 KOs) in an eight-round fight, and Luis Quintero (7-0, 7 KOs) in a four-round super lightweight matchup. Each fighter is looking to maintain their unblemished record and progress towards bigger opportunities.
Fight card:
▪️Ardreal Holmes Jr. vs. Marlon Harrington, 10 rounds, junior middleweight
▪️Ali Izmailov vs. Britton Norwood, 10 rounds, light heavyweight
▪️Cameran Pankey vs. Juan Hernandez Martinez, 6 rounds, featherweight
▪️Joseph Hicks Jr. vs. Ricardo Ruben Villalba, 6 rounds, junior middleweight
▪️Da’Velle Smith vs. Rolando Wenceslao Mansilla, 6 rounds, middleweight