Giovani Santillan scored an upset sixth round stoppage over Alexis Rocha in a scheduled 12-round welterweight bout at The Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

In round four, Rocha began to bleed from the nose. In round five, Santillan dropped Rocha with an uppercut. Santillan sent Rocha down again with a big combination and a left to the top of the head. In round six, Santillan continued the assault as he bludgeoned Rocha with a wicked combination to the head that made Rocha wilt to the canvas and the fight was stopped at 1:13.

Santillan, 146 lbs of San Diego is 32-0 with 17 knockouts. Rocha, 147 lbs of Santa Ana, CA is 23-2.

“I feel good. It was the outcome we were looking for. You never know how these types of fights will go,” said Giovani Santillan. “Alexis is a great fighter, and he’s tough. He got up twice and he’s never been stopped before! It’s different with all these people here and when you’re the b-side. He brought all his fans and his supporters which makes boxing a great sport. 2024 is going to be a great year for me now with this performance.”

“I am sorry to all my fans,” said Alexis Rocha. “I will be back.”

John Ramirez earned a world title shot by stopping Ronal Batista in the fourth round of their 12-round WBA Super Flyweight Elimination bout.

In round four, Ramirez dropped Batista with a left to the body. With Batista hurt, Ramirez dropped Batista again with a big flurry of 12 shots on the ropes that was finished by a right to the head and the fight was stopped at 2:33.

Ramirez, 115 lbs of Los Angeles is 13-0 with nine knockouts. Batista, 114.2 lbs of Panama City is 15-4.

“I was slow cooking him and I wanted to eat him. I eventually gave up and took him out,” said Scrappy Ramirez. “This was a result of staying focused and making the necessary adjustments.

In a bloody battle, Ricardo Sandoval won a 10-round unanimous decision over Victor Sandoval in a flyweight battle.

Ricardo Sandoval, 111.8 lbs of Rialto, CA won by scores of 97-93 twice and 96-94 and is now 23-2. Victor Sandoval, 111.2 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 37-4.

Gabriela Fundora won the IBF Flyweight championship with a four-round beatdown of reigning champion Arely Mucino.

In round four, Fundora dropped Mucino with a right to the temple that was followed by a straight left to the chin. Fundora dropped Mucino again with a vicious flurry on the ropes asnd the fight was stopped by the corner at 1:18.

Fundora, 110.8 lbs of Coachella, CA is 12-0 with five knockouts. Murcino, 111.8 lbs is 32-4-2.

In a battle of undefeated super middleweights, Joeshon James stopped David Stevens in the opening round of their eight-round bout.

In round one, James hurt Stevens with a right hand and then dropped him with a left hook. James dropped Stevens again with a flurry that punctuated by a right hand. James finished off Stevens with a hard flurry that forced referee Jerry Cantu to stop the bout at 2:52.

James, 166.8 lbs of Sacramento is now 8-0-2 with five knockouts. Stevens, 167 lbs of Reading, PA is 13-1.

ONTARIO, CA (September 26, 2022) – This past Friday at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA, two undefeated middleweights put everything on the line in the main event on Thompson Boxing’s “Locked ‘N Loaded” card. Joeshon James (7-0, 4 KOs) remained undefeated when he knocked out Richard Brewart Jr. (12-1, 4 KOs) in round seven of their scheduled 8-round bout.

James, who has a significant reach advantage, used his lengthy jab to set up all his power shots. After both fighters felt each other out in round one, James picked up the pace in round two as he landed left hook to the temple that hurt Brewart Jr. The fight was close after the fourth, but James landed a hard right hand to the head of Brewart Jr. in round five, sending him to the canvas. Brewart Jr. showed a lot of heart by getting up and going another round on wobbly legs. In round seven, James landed another powerful right hand to the head, sending Brewart Jr. to the canvas for the second time. This time Brewart Jr. was to hurt to continue, and his corner threw in the towel, ending the fight at the 2:37 mark of round seven.

“I made all the sacrifices needed coming into this fight and I knew I was going to come out on top,” said Joeshon James. “I didn’t want to leave any doubt with the judges fighting in his hometown, so I was determined to get the knockout. Once I hurt him early in the right, I knew it was just a matter of time before I stopped him. I want to thank my family, my coaches, for always being there for me, and Thompson Boxing for the opportunity.”

In the co-main event, featherweight Isaac Avelar (18-5, 10 KOs) scored a minor upset when he defeated Robert Meza Jr. (15-3-1, 8 KOs) by way of unanimous decision. Avelar outworked Meza for most of the fight, as he was landing more power punches. Meza showed a lot of heart but couldn’t keep Avelar off of him as the fight was chest to chest. Both fighters gave the fans a great fight, but Avelar prevailed with a gritty performance. Scorecards 77-75 twice, and 78-74 all in favor of Avelar.

Bout three of the night showcased another all-out war as local fan favorite Ruben Islas (6-1), suffered his first defeat as a pro and was upset, losing every round to Erick Garcia Benitez (3-3, 1 KO). Islas didn’t expect the fight to be so grueling, as Benitez, who made the fight rough and rugged, was landing wild overhand rights throughout the entire fight. When it was all said and done, Benitez won 60-54 on all scorecards, giving Islas his first defeat.

In the second bout of the night, a scheduled 6-rounder in the welterweight division, Esteban “Stone Hands” Muñoz (6-3, 4 KOs) and Miguel Angel Barajas (3-2, 2 KOs) went to war. Both fighters started throwing hard punches and were going toe-to-toe from the opening bell. Barajas, who came into the fight in great shape, weathered the early storm by Munoz, who took an early lead by landing the cleaner shots. Muñoz started to fade toward the later rounds and that’s when Barajas took over. Barajas kept landing his overhand right and it eventually took its toll on Muñoz. Barajas landed a solid combination flurry in the final round and the bout was stopped at the 2:37 mark of round six. The bout was even on the scorecards going into the last round.

The opening bout of the evening saw super bantamweight prospect, David “The Hitman” Salinas (3-0-1, 2 KOs) of Rialto, CA, destroy Alexis Salido (2-4, 1 KO) of Phoenix, AZ in round one of their scheduled 4-round bout. Both fighters were engaging on the inside and Salinas caught Salido with an overhand right, dropping him to the canvas. Salido couldn’t make the 8-count and the fight was stopped. Time was .50 seconds of round one.

Joeshon James stopped Richard Brewart Jr. in round seven of their eight-round middleweight bout at The Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.

In round five, James dropped Brewart with an overhand right. In round seven it was another right that sent Brewart down in the corner and the fight was stopped at 2:49.

James, 156.8 lbs of Sacramento, CA is 7-0 with four knockouts. Brewart, 157.9 lbs of Rancho Cucamonga, CA is 12-1.

Isaac Avelar won a eight-round unanimous decision over Roberto Meza Jr. in a featherweight fight.

Avelar, 127 lbs of Agescaliente, MEX won by scores of 78-74 and 77-75 twice and is now 18-5. Meza, 126.8 lbs of Temecula, CA is 15-3-1.

Erick Garcia Benitez scored an upset six-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Ruben Islas in a lightweight bout.

Benitez, 133.3 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX won by scores of 60-54 on all cards, and is now 3-3. Islas, 134.5 lbs of Rialto, CA is 6-1.

Miguel Angel Barajas stopped Esteban Munoz in the sixth and final round of their welterweight fight.

Barajas hurt Munoz in the final frame, and landed a big barrage of punches that forced a referee stoppage at 2:37.

Barajas, 143.5 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 3-2 with two knockouts. Munoz, 144 lbs of San Bernadino, CA is 6-3.

David Salinas needed just 50 seconds to take out Alexis Salido in their four-round super bantamweight bout.

Salinas landed a hard right hand that put Salido on the canvas for the 10-count.

Salinas, 122.5 lbs of Rialto, CA is 3-0-1 with two knockouts. Salido, 122.6 lbs of Phoenix, AZ is 2-4.

Richard Brewart Jr. 157.9 vs.  Joeshon James 158 

Roberto Meza Jr. 126.8 vs Isaac Avelar 127

Ruben Islas 134.5 vs. Erick Garcia Benitez 133.3

Esteban Muñoz 144 vs. Miguel Angel Barajas 143.5

David Salinas 122.5 vs. Alexis Salido 122.6

“Locked ‘N Loaded” will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA on Friday, September 23, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets are priced $50, $75, and $100, are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900 or online at www.thompsonboxing.com. 

Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.

Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.

This event is sponsored by HUSTLER Casino, LA’s only luxury casino; 

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA (September 21, 2022) – Undefeated middleweight, Richard Brewart Jr. (12-0, 4 KOs), will face former USA Boxing stand-out Joeshon James (6-0, 3 KOs), as the two will do battle in an 8-round main event on Thompson Boxing’s “Locked ’N Loaded” card. 

“Locked ‘N Loaded” will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA on Friday, September 23, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets are priced $50, $75, and $100, are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900 or online at www.thompsonboxing.com. 

Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.

Here is what Brewart Jr. had to say about his recent training camp, his matchup with Joeshon James, fighting at home, and more.

On his recent training camp:

“A lot of hard work was put into this camp, a lot of tough sparring, and now I’m in great shape. I’ve been working on being more active, throwing more punches each round, and keeping a better pace throughout each round. The work I put into this camp will show on fight night as I’m looking to get stop my opponent before the final bell rings.”

On how his career is going progressing:

“First off, I want to thank Thompson Boxing for keeping me busy during the pandemic. This will be the third undefeated fighter I will face in my career, and I feel my name is starting to get attention in the middleweight division. I am fighting the toughest possible opponents I can, and this will be no different. I truly believe I am the best prospect in all of boxing based on my resume. This weekend I will prove it again.”

On fighting back at home:

“I love putting on great shows in-front of all the fans who show up to cheer me on. It has been five fights since I knocked someone out, so it is long overdue that I stop someone. So, what better place than back at home to break the decision streak. The goal of this camp has been simple – be the best version of myself. After I win this fight, bigger fights will come, so I want to put on a show and make a statement. I have trained for this fight like it was a 12-round world title fight.”

On his matchup with Joeshon James:

“He is a good fighter, but the type of opponents he has faced in the pros are nothing like what I have faced. He was a very good amateur, but I am a very good professional. That is a big difference, and Friday, Joeshon will see the difference in the ring.”

On what a win will do for his career:

“I am looking to enter the top-15 of the world rankings with a win. I want to face the best guys in the world, and that is why I am facing the best talent possible. I am not turning down hard fights, and beyond that – I am winning these fights. A win here puts me one step closer to recognition, and regional titles. I want both, but I really want a belt before 2023 is over.”

This event is sponsored by HUSTLER Casino, LA’s only luxury casino; Thompson Building Materials, Transforming spaces into beautiful places; Omega Products International, The leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Belgard, Paves the way; and Makita, Rule the outdoors.

“Locked ‘N Loaded” will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages.

For more information, and regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #ThompsonBoxing.

LAS VEGAS, NV (September 20, 2022) – Undefeated middleweight Joeshon James (6-0, 3 KOs), will look to shock Southern California as he faces local fan favorite, Richard Brewart Jr. (12-0, 4 KOs), in an 8-round main event on Thompson Boxing’s “Locked ’N Loaded” card. 

“Locked ‘N Loaded” will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA on Friday, September 23, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets are priced $50, $75, and $100, are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900 or online at www.thompsonboxing.com. Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.

Here is what Joeshon James had to say about his recent training camp, his matchup with Brewart Jr. and more.

On his training camp:

“I moved my camp to Las Vegas for this fight and I have been working with all the top fighters who are training out there. I typically train in Sacramento, California, but for a fight of this caliber I invested in myself and I’m looking to make a statement. I don’t want to leave anything up to chance. So, I am all-in on this fight, and will be ready for whatever version of Richard Brewart Jr. presents itself.”

On his matchup with Richard Brewart Jr.:

“I am not going to say I am unimpressed by his skills, but I felt Nathan Weston beat him, and probably could’ve stopped him in their fight. Brewart gets hit a lot. I hit very hard. For him to see the final bell will be a big accomplishment. I just think he has too many flaws, and I worked too hard going into this fight.”

On what a win will do for his career:

“To beat a well-known undefeated fighter in his hometown will do wonders for my career. I am an unsigned fighter with a ton of amateur fights, who was consistently fighting at national tournaments in USA Boxing events for the past decade. A win here gives me a chance to give my young family a better life, a chance to sign with a promoter, and improve our lives. This fight will be life-changing for me. I am fighting for everything this weekend.” 

On Northern California vs. Southern California Rivalry:

“Honestly, the rivalry between Northern California and Southern California isn’t what people make it out to be. We’re just people. I think, because the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball teams are so popular and have such a well-known rivalry, people think it is a bigger deal than it is. I am going into his hometown, but I am going to earn a lot of respect with the way I fight. People might boo at first, but by the end of the night, they will be fans of mine.”

This event is sponsored by HUSTLER Casino, LA’s only luxury casino; Thompson Building Materials, Transforming spaces into beautiful places; Omega Products International, The leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Belgard, Paves the way; and Makita, Rule the outdoors.

“Locked ‘N Loaded” will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages.

For more information, and regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #ThompsonBoxing.

ONTARIO, CA (September 7, 2022) – Undefeated middleweights Richard Brewart Jr. (12-0, 4 KOs) and Joeshon James (6-0, 3 KOs) will clash in an 8-round main event on Thompson Boxing’s “Locked ’N Loaded” card. In the 8-round co-main event, Roberto Meza Jr. (15-2-1, 8 KOs) takes on Isaac Avelar (16-5, 10 KOs) in a featherweight showdown.

“Locked ‘N Loaded” will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA on Friday, September 23, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets are priced $50, $75, and $100, are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900 or online at www.thompsonboxing.com. Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple and Google.

“This will be another step toward my goal of becoming one of the top middleweights in the division,” Brewart Jr. stated. “This will be my fourth undefeated fighter that I’ll be facing in my career, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. These are the type of fights I need to win to get me ranked. I’m expecting a tough fight with Joeshon James, and the fans will be witnessing a great performance by me. My goal is to break him down and take him out in the later rounds.”

“Brewart Jr. is a good fighter, but he’s not on my level,” said Joeshon James. “I know he’ll be fighting in front of his hometown fans, but that has only motivated me to train harder, as I know I’ll be going to battle in hostile territory. No disrespect, but I’m going to win this fight and give Brewart Jr. his first loss.”

UNDERCARD BOUTS:

Lightweight Ruben Islas (6-0, 5 KOs), of Rialto, Calif., will face an opponent TBA (6-rounds)

Opening the card will be featherweight David Salinas (2-0-1,1 KO) of Rialto, Calif., facing Alexis Salido (2-3, 1 KO), of Phoenix, Arizona. (4-rounds)

Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.

This event is sponsored by HUSTLER Casino, LA’s only luxury casino; Thompson Building Materials, Transforming spaces into beautiful places; Omega Products International, The leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Belgard, Paves the way; and Makita, Rule the outdoors.

“Locked ‘N Loaded” will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages.

For more information, and regular updates on our fighters, events, and promotions, please visit ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #ThompsonBoxing.