{"id":336981,"date":"2026-05-29T03:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T03:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/336981\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T03:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T03:59:11","slug":"mf-pro-follows-up-london-launch-in-long-beach-on-june-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/336981\/","title":{"rendered":"MF Pro Follows Up London Launch in Long Beach on June 19"},"content":{"rendered":"

MF PRO, the professional boxing arm of Misfits Boxing, announced its first American boxing event. \u201cPugilist Revolution\u201d will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California.<\/p>\n

The event will stream live worldwide on DAZN Boxing<\/a>, giving boxing fans the opportunity to witness what promises to be an unforgettable night of high-intensity fights and nonstop entertainment.<\/p>\n

Headlining the inaugural U.S. event will be an all-action Southern California showdown as Long Beach native Ashton\u201dH2O\u201d Sylve (13-1, 10 KOs) returns home to face former two-time world champion Joseph \u201cJoJo\u201d Diaz of Covina, California (34-9-1, 15 KOs) in a scheduled 10-round super lightweight main event.<\/p>\n

The matchup carries all the ingredients of a memorable fight, youth versus experience, rising contender versus proven veteran, and hometown pride versus a former world champion seeking another run at the top. With both Southern California fighters known for their aggressive styles and willingness to trade punches, fans can expect an explosive battle from the moment the opening bell rings.<\/p>\n

Ashton Sylve: \u201cEvery Great Journey Has Challenges\u201d
\n\"LucasLucas Bahdi blasted out Ashton Sylve for the 2024 Knockout of the Year. Sylve is now building his way back. Photo: Most Valuable Promotions<\/p>\n

For Ashton \u201cH2O\u201d Sylve, the opportunity to headline in his hometown adds extra motivation as he looks to reestablish himself among boxing\u2019s top young contenders and continue his climb toward championship contention. The Long Beach native says fighting in front of his community comes with added responsibility and excitement.<\/p>\n

Sylve was a hot prospect on the rise until he suffered a brutal knockout loss to Lucas Bohdi<\/a> in what became the 2024 Knockout of the Year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a special moment for me because Long Beach raised me and these people have supported me from the beginning,\u201d said Sylve. \u201cThere\u2019s nothing like coming home and putting on great performance for my city. I want everyone who comes out to feel proud and leave knowing they watched something special. I plan on putting on a dominant performance and giving my hometown fans a fight they\u2019ll remember.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m still young, I\u2019m still growing, and my goals haven\u2019t changed. I want to climb back up those rankings and put myself right back in position for world title opportunities. Every great journey has challenges, and this fight is another chance for me to prove I\u2019m built for this.\u201d<\/p>\n

JoJo Diaz Jr.: \u201cStill Have Goals To Accomplish\u201d
\n\"AlexisAlexis Rocha was too big and too powerful for Joseph Diaz Jr., who hung in to the final bell in March. Photo: Cris Esqueda, Golden Boy Boxing<\/p>\n

Standing across the ring will be Diaz, a battle-tested former world champion who has spent his career facing elite competition and has no intention of becoming part of another fighter\u2019s celebration. Diaz believes fighting in Southern California once again gives him the perfect opportunity to remind fans that he remains a major force in the sport. Diaz Jr. is coming off a loss in a rough and tumble fight against Alexis Rocha<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cSouthern California has always shown me incredible support throughout my career, and I\u2019m excited to go out there and perform in front of my fans again,\u201d said Diaz. \u201cI\u2019ve been on the biggest stages and fought world champions, and people know what I bring into the ring.<\/p>\n

\u201cAshton may be coming home looking for a big moment, but my job is to ruin that homecoming story. That\u2019s the reality of boxing. I respect him as a fighter, but I still have goals I want to accomplish and bigger fights I want to land. To get there, I need to make a statement and remind everyone that JoJo Diaz still belongs in major fights.\u201d<\/p>\n

The launch of MF PRO into the United States marks a significant step for the company as it looks to establish itself as a major player in boxing by identifying and developing emerging talent while delivering premium events for fight fans.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re extremely excited to officially introduce MF PRO to boxing fans in the United States with an event that reflects who we are and what we plan to build,\u201d said MR Pro President Amer Abdallah. \u201cWe wanted our first event to immediately make a statement with some of the top prospects in the USA, and I believe this main event does exactly that.<\/p>\n

\u201cSylve vs Diaz is the type of fight fans love because both guys need to make a statement. We\u2019ve already signed several high-level prospects and some of boxing\u2019s brightest young talents, and our vision is to help build future global stars while creating events that fans genuinely look forward to watching both on screen and in person.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a unique flair with MF Pro events. Our commitment is to build boxing the way it should be, with top talent fighting competitive fights and showcasing their personalities. That\u2019s what true boxing is.\u201d<\/p>\n

MF Pro Follows Up London Launch in Long Beach<\/p>\n

MF Pro staged the first card under its own banner at the O2 Arena in London, where Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora battled in an unforgettable 12-round war. MF Pro representative says they are determined to bring that same level of energy, passion, and excitement to fight fans in the United States. MF Pro Co-founder Mams Taylor also shared his excitement and optimism surrounding the event and the company\u2019s expansion into the United States market.<\/p>\n

\u201cJune 19 in Long Beach is going to be a special event for so many reasons,\u201d said Taylor. \u201cMF PRO proudly launches in the US after a blistering start in the UK and does so with a group of fighters who are going to lead the charge for the next generation of American superstars.<\/p>\n

\u201cH2O Sylve will remind everyone why he is one of the hottest properties in the States, when he faces former world champion Jose Diaz, while J\u2019hon Ingram and David Lopez are going to continue their electrifying and unbeaten progress. We will be adding more top-tier US talents to this card in the coming days, as MF PRO sets out its stall as a coming force in American boxing.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd June 19 is, personally, a proud moment for me because these young fighters are guys that I found, spotted their potential and signed to our stable, fully in the belief that they will rise to the very top of the sport. Long Beach is the next stop on their journey to world titles, and I cannot wait for them to showcase what they are all about.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets priced $80 (General Admission), $250 (Ringside) + applicable fees are on sale now by clicking HERE<\/a>. Thunder Studios is located at 20434 S Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810.<\/p>\n

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