Orlando, Florida is set to host the spectacular second edition of the Most Valuable Prospects series on Friday, August 18th. Topping the bill, the boxing community eagerly anticipates the clash between Nestor “El Mas Bravo” Bravo and Will “III Will” Madera. Also, the evening will be supercharged with a 10-round duel of undefeated welterweights – Damian Lescaille and Hugo Noriega. These aren’t just ordinary bouts; they’re vying for the coveted Continental Americas Title.
The undercard is equally thrilling. Elijah Fores and Elijah Williams will test each other’s skills in a six-round welterweight contest, while Lorenzo Medina will square off with Antonio Torres. Notably, Antraveous Ingram is set to face Orlenis Licea, a fighter who made waves during the first installment of Most Valuable Prospects.
The series, a joint venture by MVP and Boxlab Promotions and broadcasted on DAZN, is the brainchild of MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian. Their vision? To showcase the globe’s finest emerging boxing talent. And if you’re marking your Fridays in 2023, the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando will be the hub for these events, thanks to their title sponsorship. Every blow, every bout will be accessible via DAZN’s subscription package, from main card events to preliminary matches. Boxing aficionados can grab their tickets here.
Now, shining a spotlight on Damian Lescaille: a 24-year-old prodigy from Houston with Cuban roots, trained under the watchful eyes of boxing maestro Ronnie Shields. He’ll step into the ring against Hugo Noriega, a towering Miami-born boxer with an impressive victory over Olympic champ, Roniel Iglesias.
The co-founders of MVP, Jake Paul, and Nakisa Bidarian, shared their enthusiasm: “Most Valuable Prospects II brims with unparalleled talent. We’re on a quest to find the next boxing legend. A big shoutout to all partners and fighters who’ve joined this journey. Don’t miss out – either stream it on DAZN or secure your spot via ticketmaster.com. It’s going to be a riveting night with the sport’s brightest prospects.”
Echoing the sentiment, Amaury Piedra of Caribe Royale Resort remarked, “It’s an honor to be the title sponsor for this unparalleled boxing event. Two title belts, a line-up of stellar fighters, and a night of unparalleled boxing – it’s an event not to miss. We’re thrilled to join hands with Jake, Nakisa, and Team MVP for this second venture.”
The upcoming fight will also see the clash of two Elija(h)s – Flores and Williams. Flores, a budding boxer from Redlands, California, will put his unblemished record at stake. On the flip side, Elijah Williams, a dynamo from Newburgh, New York, is prepped to elevate his pro career.
Rounding off the night, we’ll have Lorenzo Medina and Antonio Torres in a heavyweight showdown. Also, middleweights Antraveous Ingram and Orlenis Licea are geared up for a 4-round face-off, marking Licea’s return since his debut at the inaugural Most Valuable Prospects.