Matchroom is always known for bringing dream matches and things to get fans of the sport excited about boxing, this Friday at the Prudential Center is going to be no different.
With the face of Heavyweight boxing on the line as Oleksandr Usyk vacated his titles so he can ride to the sunset on his own terms, that opens the door wide open for guys like n Andy Ruiz Jr. and Damian Knyba.
Fans are encouraged to view the video from the press conference:
Fighters like Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury all hoping to step into that spotlight, but this Friday in Newark is just the first steps of determining the next face of the Heavyweight division.
Ruiz Jr. is coming back to the sport of boxing after a 25-month layoff after his majority draw bout against Jarrell Miller, and his journey to recovery after fracturing his hand.
Andy shared these thoughts with members of the media after the press conference:
As for Knyba, having fought with companies such as PrimeTime Pro and gaining popularity thanks to his exciting fighting style, got to be a part of some cards with Top Rank and now gets to see his name and be on a broadcast with Matchroom Boxing and going for a hopeful main event with either Joshua or Fury in the future.
Damian very popular in the New York/New Jersey area has a 2-0 record in New Jersey and is going to show off an impressive 86-inch reach with his punches, is looking to rebound after a loss to Agit Kabayel.
We also have the following photo gallery for you all to view…photos by 1495Sports:
Another familiar face to the Prudential Center on Friday is going to be Vito Mielnicki, Jr., as most fans are familiar with his exciting style of fights thanks to the fight nights that were held by Top Rank Boxing.
Mielnicki Jr. has a 5-0 record in Brick City but is going to have one of his toughest tests in Austin Williams with his overall record of 20-2-0 record.
It is going to be an epic fight night for sure with the full card listed below.
Jordan Simpson v Michael McDonald
Brooke Mullen v Bria Miller
Kashad Elliott v Jean Pierre Valencia
Dennis Thompson v Jose Casillas
Zaquin Moses v Angel Contreras
Alan Chaves v Eridson Garcia
Vito Mielnicki v Austin Williams
Andy Ruiz, Jr. v Damian Knyba
For more information on the fight night and the fighter’s fans are encouraged to follow Matchroom Boxing by clicking the link below: