Spotlight on Gallegos vs. Gonzalez

Source: PBC

21/03/2026

Spotlight on Gallegos vs. Gonzalez

At just 19 years old, undefeated lightweight Kaipo Gallegos will square off against a skilled 24-year old in Julian Gonzalez. The ten-round battle will be part of a three-fight free stream taking place on Saturday, March 28th on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The streaming presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT and leads into a PBC pay-per-view event on Prime Video beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT headlined by WBC 154-pound champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora defending his title against former unified welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman.
 
Gallegos is hoping to shine on a big stage and elevate his status as one of boxing’s top young prospects. Fighting out of his native Las Vegas, Gallegos (11-0-1, 9 KOs) earned three victories in 2025, including a stoppage of the previously unbeaten Pedro Castaneda Castro in May. Most recently, Gallegos had a successful 2026 debut in January, as he picked up a TKO victory over then-undefeated Wilson Akinocho. Stepping into the ring as a pro in Las Vegas for the fourth time on March 28th, Gallegos has compiled his unbeaten record following a strong amateur career that included runs to the finals of the 2022 and 2021 U.S. National Championships.
 
“I’m very thankful for this opportunity to fight in my hometown,” said Gallegos. “This is a big fight for me, and I’m looking to make a statement and put on a great show for the fans and defend my home. I know I’m facing a good opponent who’s coming to take my undefeated record, but we’re more than ready for any challenge we have to overcome. My goal is to be world champion and Gonzalez isn’t gonna stop me.”
 
Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania, Gonzalez (16-1-1, 12 KOs) is returning from his first career defeat, which came via a split-decision against Jason Sanchez last June. The loss broke a ten-fight winning streak for Gonzalez dating back to the only other blemish on his record, a 2022 majority draw against Ivan Jimenez. Gonzalez will compete in Las Vegas for the first time as a pro when he enters the ring on March 28th.
 
“I can’t wait for March 28th,” said Gonzalez. “I feel like this is gonna be an exciting fight and a great night for me. I’ve adjusted some things that had to be adjusted and I think that’s going to play a major role against Gallegos. MGM Grand is one of the places that I always to fight at since I was young and I can’t wait to go there and put on a show.”
 
Also on the freestream, Brayan Gonzalez steps into the ring hoping to make a statement in a six-round featherweight matchup against Mexico’s Brandon Guerrero. A roster mate of WBC interim middleweight champion Jesus Ramos Jr., Gonzalez (4-0, 3 KOs) is unbeaten since turning pro in June 2024. His pro debut also took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. An accomplished amateur from Phoenix, Arizona, Gonzalez had two successful outings in 2025 with a pair of stoppage wins. Most recently he beat then undefeated Osiel Flores last May in round three.
 
The 26-year-old Guerrero (7-4) has faced undefeated opponents in five of his last six fights, including an upset decision victory over Kevin Ayala in March 2025. Representing his native Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, Guerrero turned pro in January 2020 and scored victories in his first five outings. Most recently Guerrero challenged unbeaten Sachery Sam in December, dropping a six round decision.