Najee Lopez (12-0, 9 KOs) will take on Gilbert Castillo (25-6-1, 19 KOs) in Plant City, Florida, with the WBA Continental North America light heavyweight title on the line. Lopez, a 25-year-old Puerto Rican puncher, has fought exclusively in the United States since making his pro debut in 2021 and stayed busy in 2024 with three fights against solid opposition. Now he faces Castillo, whose resume includes bouts with top contenders like Dmitry Bivol and Callum Smith.
Despite not being at his peak, the Dominican veteran Castillo boasts extensive ring experience and will look to leverage his tough past matchups. Lopez, meanwhile, aims to remain undefeated and prove he’s ready for the next step up in the 175-pound division. With Lopez’s power and Castillo’s savvy, fans can expect an intriguing clash of youth versus experience.
Fight card:
▪️Najee Lopez vs. Gilbert Castillo Rivera, 10 rounds, light heavyweight
▪️Jeremiah Milton vs. Kashaun Davis, 10 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Darrelle Valsaint vs. Stephen Danyo, 10 rounds, super welterweight
▪️Yojanler Martinez vs. Jonas Sylvain, 8 rounds, middleweight
▪️Jordan Roach vs. Luis Quiles Rivera, 6 rounds, super flyweight
▪️Benjamin Johnson vs. Gil Garcia, 6 rounds, welterweight
▪️Travon Marshall vs. Marcelo Fabian Bzowski, 6 rounds, middleweight
▪️Geise Reyes Del Verso vs. Nelson Morales, 4 rounds, welterweight
▪️David Whitmire vs. Juan Meza Moreno, 4 rounds, super welterweight
▪️Ariel Perez vs. Pachino Hill, 6 rounds, light heavyweight
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