Jayson Velez

Matchroom signs 140-pound ‘wrecking machine’ Ernesto ‘Tito’ Mercado

Junior lightweight contender Ernesto “Tito” Mercado (16-0, 15 KOs) has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing, it was announced Saturday during a press conference at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles.

Tito Mercado Aims to Dazzle as DAZN Headliner: ‘It's Time for the World to See’

Tito Mercado, Boxing Scene’s 2023 Prospect of the Year, will graduate to a grander stage Friday when he faces Deiner Berrio in a DAZN headliner in Houston on Friday.

Elijah Pierce Gets Off the Canvas to Stop Arthur Villanueva

Elijah Pierce picked up a fourth-round knockout over Arthur Villanueva after picking himself up off the deck early in the fight Friday at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta.

Albert Bell Drops Jayson Velez Twice, Stops Him in Second Round

Albert Bell is solidifying his place amongst the best fighters at 130 pounds. Bell dropped Jayson Velez twice en route to a second round knockout win Saturday night at the Glass City Center in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio. Bell improved to 25-0, 8 kn...

Ernesto Mercado Wants Top Contenders After Stopping Jayson Velez

Rising star, Ernesto “Tito” Mercado (8-0, 8 KOs) captured the vacant super lightweight NABA Silver title this past Saturday when he stopped former world title challenger, Jayson Velez (30-10-1, 21 KOs).

Ernesto Mercado vs. Jayson Velez Set For October 22 in Ontario

Widely considered the hidden gem of the lightweight division, Ernesto "Tito" Mercado (7-0, 7 KOs), who has a perfect record of seven wins all by way of knockout, is stepping up his competition and facing former world title contender Jayson Velez (30-...

Jayson Velez on Sparring Amanda Serrano: She Hits Hard, She's Strong, Very Smart

During his professional career, Jayson "La Maravilla" Vélez has tasted hard punches from a lot of big hitters - like Juan Manuel Lopez, Ryan Garcia and Oscar Valdez.

Jayson Velez Rocks, Decisions Jean Carlos Quintana in Juncos, Puerto Rico

Juncos, Puerto Rico - In front of an audience hungry for good boxing that packed the Rafael Amalbert de Juncos Coliseum, Universal Promotions successfully presented the restart of professional boxing with a live audience in Puerto Rico.

Jayson Velez, Jesus Rojas Return on December 3 in Puerto Rico

A card has been set on down for Puerto Rican soil, on Friday, December 3, at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum in Juncos. "With great enthusiasm we are announcing the return of boxing to Puerto Rico," said the President of Universal Promotions, Javier...

Valdez-Berchelt ESPN Bout Peaked At 960,000 Viewers; Averaged 895,000

Nearly one million viewers watched Oscar Valdez’s career-defining knockout of Miguel Berchelt on ESPN. According to viewership figures released Tuesday by Nielsen Media Research, Valdez-Berchelt was watched by an average audience of approximately 895...

Gabriel Flores: I'd Love To Get The Herring vs. Frampton Winner

Gabriel Flores Jr, the junior lightweight sensation from Stockton, California, made an emphatic statement, knocking out former world title challenger Jayson Velez in the sixth round. Flores (20-0, 7 KOs) knocked down Velez twice in the sixth, punctua...

Gabriel Flores Jr. Twice Floors Jayson Velez In Sixth Round Stoppage Win

LAS VEGAS – Gabriel Flores Jr. came up aces in his biggest test to date. The presence of former featherweight title challenger Jayson Velez did little to discourage the unbeaten Flores, who made a major statement in a 6th round knockout win.

Flores: Beating Jayson Velez Will Show That I'm Ready For A World Title

Gabriel Flores Jr. is prepared for Jayson Velez to be in his face as soon as their 10-round fight begins Saturday night in Las Vegas. The undefeated 130-pound prospect is looking forward to dealing well with that persistent pressure and proving versu...

Velez: I Want To Prove I'm Still Capable Of Becoming World Champion

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – There are far easier ways for Jayson Velez to prove himself in the ring. The former title challenger from Juncos, Puerto Rico has different ideas about his career, as evidenced in his willingness to accept a relatively short notic...

Photos: Miguel Berchelt, Oscar Valdez - Ready For War in Las Vegas

Berchelt, Valdez Weights Las Vegas Photos Gallery - The Battle for Mexico is almost here. WBC super featherweight world champion Miguel Berchelt and former featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez stepped on the scale Friday, one day before one of t...