Undefeated 18-year-old Curmel "Big Deal" Moton is ready to take center stage as the opening bout of the Mayweather vs. Gotti III pay-per-view event tonight at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
Since his professional debut in September 2023, Moton has quickly made a name for himself as one of the most exciting young talents in boxing. His debut fight saw him dominate Ezequiel Flores, knocking him down in the first round and forcing the referee to stop the contest shortly after. Fans who stayed after the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo main event were treated to a glimpse of Moton's potential, and he has only continued to build on that momentum.
Moton's subsequent performances have been equally impressive. He notched another first-round knockout victory on the David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade PPV card. In a non-televised bout on the Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora undercard, Moton also got an unanimous decision win over Anthony Cuba, followed by a second-round stoppage of Nikolai Buzolin four months later.
As Moton's reputation grows, so does his fanbase, who have eagerly awaited his chance to shine on a bigger stage. Their frustration at not seeing Moton's fights televised will be alleviated tonight, as he finally steps into the spotlight as part of the main card on DAZN PPV. This marks a significant and potentially career changing moment in his boxing story.
Curmel Moton is not just another prospect; he is the centerpiece of Mayweather Promotions' rebranding efforts, especially following the departures of Gervonta "Tank" Davis and former CEO Leonard Ellerbe. With a combination of speed, power, and ring intelligence, Moton is poised to carry the torch for the next generation of fighters under the Mayweather Promotions banner.
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