Salita Promotions will promote a boxing show on Friday, June 6th at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, as part of International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. The event will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN. The event will be headlined by heavyweight Brandon Moore (17-1, 10 KOs) squaring off against Stanley Wright (14-0, 11 KOs). Moore is entering the fight after a victory over previously undefeated Skylar Lacy, while Wright is coming off an upset victory over previously undefeated heavyweight standout Jeremiah Milton. This clash pits two of the better rising American heavyweights, both eager to carve their names into the division's upper echelon. Also on the DAZN card is recently signed Salita Promotions champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn (9-2, 2 KOs), the reigning WBC and WBA super middleweight champion, who will defend her titles against Mexico’s 2024 Olympian Citlalli Ortiz (4-1, 1 KO).
Moore, a standout from Florida and the 2019 Golden Gloves Champion, was dominant in his last bout, which ended in a disqualification win. Meanwhile, Charlotte’s Wright, fresh off a big upset, is poised to seize the moment and challenge Moore’s momentum in this important heavyweight showdown.
“Every fighter is on the road to the Hall of Fame,” said Dmitriy Salita, president of Salita Promotions. “It doesn’t matter if you are preparing to make your professional debut or fighting for your third world title, every fighter’s intended destination is the immortality of the Hall. We are proud to partner with the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Turning Stone Resort Casino, DAZN and, our new partners at [Andre Ward's] All the Smoke Fight who play a critical role in telling the stories of today’s boxers at all levels.”
Presale tickets for Turning Stone Rewards Card members are available starting Tuesday, May 6 at 10 a.m. ET at turningstone.com. Guests will have the option to upgrade their ticket for access to the Boxing Hall of Fame Lounge. This add-on will provide guests with exclusive access to the Boxing Hall of Fame Lounge that includes the opportunity to meet Boxing Hall of Fame inductees during the event. There are limited tickets available for the Boxing Hall of Fame Lounge Access upgreate.
The DAZN televised card will also feature U.S. Olympic Team Captain Joseph Hicks Jr. (12-0, 8 KOs) and national amateur champion Joshua James Pagan (12-0, 4 KOs) in separate bouts. Hicks is fresh off a TKO victory over previously undefeated Keon Papillion, looking to continue his ascent. Pagan is entering his fourth fight in just over a year. To date, Pagan has faced and beaten four undefeated fighters in and around the lightweight division
The undercard will feature Puerto Rico’s first women’s Olympic boxer Ashleyann Lozada (1-0), heavyweight Pryce Taylor (7-0, 5 KOs), and Salita Promotions’ middleweight Da’Velle Smith (11-0, 8 KOs) who has been routinely compared to Hall of Famer Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns for his poise, quiet confidence and significant punching power.
Induction Weekend takes place Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, when the International Boxing Hall of Fame will enshrine several all-time greats including eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, Vinny Paz, Michael Nunn, Yessica Chavez and Mary Jo Sanders among others. This event is not just about the fights; it’s a celebration of the sport’s rich history and the future stars who will carry the torch.
Along with this night of boxing, International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend’s four days of non-stop boxing action and events will feature several events at Turning Stone, including:
The Banquet of Champions: Held on Saturday, June 7 at 6:30 pm in the Turning Stone Event Center, the annual Banquet of Champions will celebrate some of boxing’s greatest legends and most memorable moments.
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: On Sunday, June 8 at 2:30 pm, the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at The Showroom at Turning Stone will recognize this year’s outstanding class of honorees and officially welcome them to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Boxing fans can also look forward to events throughout the weekend at the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, including ringside talks, a celebrity fist casting, a boxing autograph card show and more. On Sunday, June 8 the Parade of Champions will also kick off in downtown Canastota at 12:00 pm.
