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Matchroom Boxing returns to Orlando in style, with the first event of it's new 'Project Series' on DAZN. Headlining is American lightweight Corey Marksman (13-0-1), who faces the undefeated Christian Barreto (15-0) in a must-watch featured bout.
Carlos Adames (23-1, 18 KOs) defends his WBC middleweight world title against unbeaten American contender Austin Williams (16-0, 11 KOs) at Madison Square Garden. Adames looks to strengthen his position at the top of the division, while Williams steps up for his first shot at world honours.
Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas, boxing’s youngest male world champion, kicks off 2026 with a historic home soil event. The 23-year-old WBO junior middleweight world champion faces WBA king Abass Baraou in a title unification fight at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Most Valuable Prospects 9 is headlined by a battle between two unbeaten fighters, as Jan Paul Rivera (10-0) takes on Andy Beltran (8-0) in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
Championship boxing returns to Puerto Rico, as Australia's Liam Paro (25-0) faces Richardson Hitchins (18-0). Whilst both men seek to retain their perfect records, will Paro be able to make a first defence of his IBF super-lightweight world title?
Undefeated Olympian Yankiel Rivera (7-0, 3 KOs) faces Angelino Cordova (19-0-1, 12 KOs) in Orlando for the interim WBA flyweight title. Rivera brings speed and skill, while Cordova offers experience and power. In the co-main, Jamaine Ortiz (19-2-1, 8 KOs) takes on Steve Claggett (39-8-2, 27 KOs) in a super lightweight bout for the WBA Continental USA title.
Austin "Ammo" Williams (17-1, 12 KOs) headlines a thrilling night of boxing in Orlando, taking on the formidable Patrice Volny (19-1, 13 KOs). The event also marks the professional debut of Olympic Bronze Medalist Omari Jones, making it a highly anticipated homecoming.
