Hall of Fame Fight Night to Spotlight Rising Stars and Champions During Boxing’s Biggest Weekend

Salita Promotions is set to deliver an explosive night of boxing action on Friday, June 6, at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. The event, dubbed “Hall of Fame Fight Night,” will be broadcast live around the world on DAZN and is co-promoted in partnership with ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT, a dynamic content platform founded by boxing great Andre Ward.

A celebration of boxing’s future and its legendary past, the event will feature a stacked card of contenders, champions, and undefeated prospects, offering fans a thrilling lead-in to the Hall of Fame festivities.

Main Event: Moore vs. Wright – Clash of Undefeated Heavyweights

Headlining the night is a high-stakes showdown between USBA American heavyweight champion Brandon Moore (17-1, 10 KOs) and the undefeated Stanley Wright (14-0, 11 KOs). Moore, a former Golden Gloves Champion from Florida, enters fresh off a win over unbeaten Skylar Lacy. Wright, from Charlotte, N.C., made headlines with a shocking upset over rising star Jeremiah Milton.

This bout represents a major step forward for both men, with each aiming to cement his place among the heavyweight division’s elite.

A Star-Studded Card of Top Talent

Also featured on the DAZN-televised undercard:

Joseph Hicks Jr. (12-0, 8 KOs) – The former U.S. Olympic Team captain returns after a dominant TKO win over previously unbeaten Keon Papillion.

Joshua James Pagan (12-0, 4 KOs) – A national amateur champ and one of Salita’s fastest-rising prospects, Pagan has already beaten four previously undefeated opponents in just over a year.

Franchon Crews-Dezurn (9-2, 2 KOs) – The reigning WBC and WBA Super Middleweight Champion will defend her titles against 2024 Olympian Citlalli Ortiz (4-1, 1 KO) of Mexico in a compelling women’s championship bout.

Ashleyann Lozada (1-0) – Puerto Rico’s first female Olympic boxer.

Pryce Taylor (7-0, 5 KOs) – Brooklyn’s heavyweight phenom.

Da’Velle Smith (11-0, 8 KOs) – A power-punching middleweight prospect often compared to Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns.

Beyond the Ring: A Weekend of Boxing History

This fight night is just one part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, running June 5–8, featuring four days of events honoring boxing legends and uniting fans from around the world.

Highlights include:

Banquet of Champions – Saturday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Turning Stone Event Center, honoring the sport’s most iconic figures.

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – Sunday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m. in The Showroom at Turning Stone.

Parade of Champions – Sunday, June 8, beginning at noon in downtown Canastota.

This year’s Hall of Fame inductees include boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, as well as Vinny Paz, Michael Nunn, Yessica Chavez, and Mary Jo Sanders, among others.

Tickets & Exclusive Access

Presale tickets for Turning Stone Rewards members go live on Tuesday, May 6 at 10 a.m. ET at turningstone.com. Fans can upgrade their experience with access to the Boxing Hall of Fame Lounge, which offers the chance to meet Hall of Fame inductees and enjoy exclusive perks. Availability is limited.

A Word from the Promoter

“Every fighter dreams of making it to the Hall of Fame,” said Dmitriy Salita, president of Salita Promotions. “Whether you’re just turning pro or defending a world title, the goal is the same: boxing immortality. This event honors that journey, and we’re proud to bring it to fans around the world alongside DAZN, Turning Stone, and our new partners at ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT.”