Get ready for a knockout evening as SNY gears up to stream the debut U.S. performance of Japan’s boxing sensation, Miyo Yoshida, this Sunday, March 24. Before Yoshida clinched her titles as a three-time, two-division world champ, she stepped into the ring at Sony Hall in the heart of New York City. This momentous fight night from April 27, 2023, comes to you as part of the storied Broadway Boxing lineup, thanks to DiBella Entertainment.
Missed the live action? Worry not! This Sunday, relive the intensity and drama of that unforgettable night starting at 6:00pm ET on SNY. The evening was packed to the brim, headlining a gripping junior middleweight fight that saw Brian Ceballo and Luis Alberto Veron exchange blows in a fierce showdown.
Lou DiBella, the big boss at DiBella Entertainment, spills the beans on this electrifying episode from their archives, originally aired on DAZN. “It’s a thrilling blast from the past, spotlighting three of our brightest stars,” DiBella beams. Witness Yoshida’s U.S. initiation as she battles the resilient Indeya Smith, with her daughter cheering her on from the crowd. The event also showcases Tsendbaatar Erdenebat’s formidable skills against Edy Valencia Mercado and marks the rise of David Lopez, who snagged his inaugural win under the DBE flag.
Yoshida, now reigning as the IBF women’s bantamweight world champion, faced off with Dallas’s own Indeya Smith in a super flyweight clash that had fans on the edge of their seats. After a journey marked by triumphs and setbacks, including capturing and defending the WBO super flyweight title, Yoshida embarked on a new chapter in the U.S. with her daughter in tow, aiming to scale new heights in her career.
Erdenebat, the unstoppable force from Mongolia, entered the ring against the seasoned Mexican fighter, Edy Valencia Mercado, in a battle that highlighted his raw power and unmatched prowess honed on the Mongolian steppes. His journey from a nomadic life herding livestock to becoming a two-time Olympian and multiple championship titleholder is the stuff of legends.
Adding to the night’s excitement, the promising junior welterweight David Lopez debuted with DBE, taking on Nelson Morales in a fight that showcased his dynamic talent and heritage rooted in a family of fighters.
Broadway Boxing, since its kickoff in November 2003, has been the stage for many of the sport’s elite, including legends like Vitali Klitschko and rising stars like Miyo Yoshida. This episode is a must-watch for boxing aficionados, available on SNY this Sunday at 6:00pm ET. Make sure to check your local listings for channel information and get ready for a night of unforgettable boxing action.