Boxlab Promotions has recently revealed the anticipated fight card for their event on July 18, which will be accessible via DAZN. The main attraction features the formidable heavyweight contender Gurgen Hovhannisyan, boasting an 8-0 record with 7 KOs, against the experienced Chris Thomas, who holds a 15-1-2 record with 10 KOs. This event will unfold at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Florida, showcasing a significant test for Hovhannisyan, an Armenian talent refined under the tutelage of Joe Goossen in California. His recent impressive victory, a fifth-round knockout in April, against Dajuan Calloway, highlights his readiness for this challenge. Thomas, a New Jersey native, steps into the ring with considerable disadvantages in physical stature and recent activity, having returned to boxing in February after a five-year hiatus, where he managed a draw against an opponent with a modest record.

Adding to the excitement, the card will also feature Angel Barrientes, a 22-year-old junior featherweight from Hawaii with a 13-1 record and 8 KOs. Barrientes, who trains in Las Vegas, aims to continue his impressive ten-fight winning streak since his sole professional loss in 2020. His opponent is the 31-year-old Cuban, Jorge De Jesus Romero, who carries a record of 23-1-1 with 14 KOs but has been inactive for over two years following a decision loss in May 2023. The undercard promises further action with a diverse array of matchups, including heavyweight bouts featuring Aleksei Dronov and Drake Banks, middleweight and junior featherweight contests, as well as fights in the junior lightweight, featherweight, welterweight, bantamweight, and lightweight divisions, showcasing a mix of emerging prospects and established fighters.

This event underscores the dynamic nature of professional boxing, where rising stars face pivotal moments against diverse opponents. The strategic matchups curated by Boxlab Promotions not only test the mettle of these athletes but also provide thrilling entertainment for fans. Such events foster a competitive spirit, propelling fighters to transcend their limits and pursue greatness. It’s a testament to dedication and resilience, embodying the relentless pursuit of victory that defines the sport.