Boxing returns to Atlanta on November 19th as Garry Jonas’ Probox Promotions features giant German heavyweight Christian Thun (6-0, 4 KOs). Thun, who is 6’8’’ and 270 pounds, has served as a primary sparring partner for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. On November 19th, he'll look to bring the heat to Hotlanta against Terrell Jamal Woods. Just 26-49-9 overall, Woods has turned his career around in 2021 into a bit of a Cinderella story. So far this year, Wood ended previously undefeated JD Chapman's 30-fight win streak and then stopped Helaman Olguin (9-3) inside the first round. Woods is looking to keep the momentum going against the German big man in a battle scheduled for six rounds.
Mexican super middleweight Raul Salomon (8-0, 8 KOs) looks to continue his KO streak on November 19th. A decorated amateur, Salomon turned professional in October of 2020 and hasn’t looked back. In that time, he’s managed to stay busy by fighting eight times - finishing all of his opponents before the final bell. Salomon will be taking a step up in competition as he is set to face Jeyson Minda (14-5-1, 8 KOs) over six rounds.
Probox founder Garry Jonas is excited to to bring his product to a new market. “Atlanta has recently shown that it is a boxing town, and we are thrilled to showcase some of our best talent in Buckhead on November 19th.” In his previous venture, Jonas was owner, founder, and former partner of Mike Tyson in ‘Iron Mike Promotions’. Now he plans on bringing his extensive experience in the boxing business to his new project. “Probox Promotions has some big plans that will be announced in the near future, and Atlanta fits perfectly into them. We have one of the best young stables in boxing. We are taking the world’s best amateurs and properly transitioning and developing them into professionals. Fight fans in Atlanta will have an opportunity to see that firsthand.”
Atlanta cruiserweight prospect Najee “Chino” Lopez (1-0, 1 KO) continues his professional campaign at home against Anthony Hollaway (3-1-2, 3 KOs) in a six-rounder. Lopez, a standout amateur and Olympic hopeful for both the United States and Puerto Rico, is coming off of an exciting first-round knockout win over Wallace Nass Silva in August. In just his second bout, Lopez is already stepping up the competition
Making his anticipated professional debut on the show will be Najee Lopez’s brother Casey “KChamp” Dixon in a four-round super-middleweight bout.
Also fighting in Atlanta is undefeated super bantamweight prospect Daniil Platonovschi (3-0, 1 KO). Platonovschi, from Moldova, now lives and trains in the Tampa Bay area. Platonovischi’s bout, against an opponent to be named, is scheduled for four rounds.
Rounding out ‘Future Stars’ is lightweight Jusiyah Shirley (2-0, 2 KOs) along with top local fan favorites such as Headly Scott (16-1, 12 KOs) and Trayvion Butts (3-2, 2 KOs) in separate bouts.
‘Future Stars’ will be held at the Buckhead Fight Club, located at 3293 Buford HWY NE #500 Atlanta, GA. Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased at proboxpromotions.us.
