“HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT” OFFICIAL WEIGHTS AND QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 06 Jun 2025
VERONA, N.Y. (JUNE 5, 2025) – Tomorrow’s “Hall of Fame Fight Night” is set following today’s weigh-ins and official press conference.
Salita Promotions will present an electrifying night of fights tomorrow Friday, June 6, at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, as part of International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. This highly anticipated event, titled "Hall of Fame Fight Night," will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN and is promoted in collaboration with ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT, the dynamic digital content platform led by boxing legend Andre Ward.
The event is headlined by USBA American heavyweight titlist Brandon Moore (17-1, 10 KOs), who will square off against the undefeated Stanley Wright (14-0, 11 KOs). Moore is entering the fight after a victory over previously undefeated Skylar Lacy, while Wright is coming off a major upset victory over previously undefeated heavyweight standout Jeremiah Milton. This clash pits two of the best rising American heavyweights, both eager to carve their names into boxing history. In addition, “Hall of Fame Fight Night” features champions, contenders, and top prospects from Salita Promotions’ roster.
Today’s press conference featured Ray Halbritter, Turning Stone Enterprises CEO, Ed Brophy, Executive Director International Boxing Hall of Fame, Christy Martin, 2020 International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee, Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions, and hosted by Ak Reyes of ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT.
Dmitriy Salita:
“We are very grateful to be here. This weekend serves so many important purposes—first and foremost, to honor the great legends of our sport. I’d like to congratulate all the 2025 inductees to the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and of course, Christy Martin, who was inducted several years ago. It’s a true honor for all of us to be part of this historic occasion.”
“The International Boxing Hall of Fame plays a vital role in preserving the legacy of boxing—recognizing the icons who inspired generations, while also providing a platform for the sport’s future. Together with Turning Stone Resort Casino, it offers one of the brightest stages in boxing for today’s young fighters, champions, contenders, and rising prospects to showcase their skills. Boxing is in a pivotal and exciting time, and events like this help ensure its continued growth and relevance.”
Brandon Moore:
“We’re back at Turning Stone! I’ve won here before. I got a big boy W here. It means a lot to have the opportunity to perform here during hall of fame weekend. It’s crazy that Manny Pacquiao is being inducted. I used to watch him growing up. I feel extremely grateful.”
“I’m the main event of the card. I’m right where I’m supposed to be. I called this seven years ago. I said I was going to be on the top of the sport. It means a lot that I’m here, but I’m supposed to be here.”
“The heavyweight division is missing me. Every time people watch me fight, I entertain. That’s why Dmitriy (Salita) signed me. He saw me endure a big cut above my eye and beg the referee to let me fight.”
“I’m definitely going for the knockout. I’ve seen on social media there have been a lot of people saying that he’s going to get me out of there in the second round. I’m not Jeremiah Milton. I’m not these guys he’s fought before. I’m going to take him into deep water and put him down. It’s not personal. I hope he’s coming in confident. I hope he gives me a good fight.”
Stanley Wright:
“I’d like to thank Jesus Christ. Thank you to Salita Promotions for this opportunity. Thank God for my team. I honor God by giving my best performance that I can. I’m not a fighter that likes to disrespect other fighters. It’s true that boxers are the modern-day gladiators. We step into the ring to put on a show for the people. We step in there knowing that there’s a chance we won’t return.”
On how he turns on his killer instinct once the fight starts “It’s always on. I can smile, but the killer instinct is always on.”
Franchón Crews-Dezurn:
“Shout out to Salita, DAZN, and everybody for the opportunity to fight here and showcase my skills against Ortiz and continue to push women’s boxing forward.”
“I was presented with the opportunity to work with Salita Promotions, so I decided to join the team. Any situation I’m added to is going to add value. I want to continue to support him and his mission of putting women’s boxing in the spotlight.”
“I’m a top dog with an underdog mentality. Ortiz went to the Olympics; that’s the only thing I didn’t do in my career. So having the opportunity to fight and defeat her is monumental. You’re the third Olympian I have faced so third time is the charm. I need to get this one. Ortiz is going to have to pay for this.”
“Lot of people have a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
Citlalli Ortiz:
“I’m very appreciated of the opportunity. Franchón could have chosen anyone to fight, and she chose me. I’m used to being the underdog in many situations throughout my whole career. I’m the shorter fighter. I go to places where they don’t know me, but once I fight, they know my name. It’s very exciting to keep making history. This type of opportunity is what is going to get my career going. That’s why I am so grateful for this huge moment and platform. A lot of boxers dream to be in this situation, so I thank God that I am here. I’m coming to fight.”
“Crews-Dezurn respects my career, but she is probably using me as a tune up fight. If I win this fight, maybe Claressa Shields will turn over and look at me.”
“I’ll probably be the third Olympian you lose to.”
“My whole career, I’ve never had easy fights. I’m always looking for top contenders and big fights. That’s what got me where I am now, and I am ready to showcase that.”
Jospeh Hicks Jr.:
“Being able to fight on a card where all these great fighters will be inducted into the hall of fame is amazing to me. It’s a dream come true. It’s good that people think this is a 50/50 fight. I train for a war every time. I don’t go into any fight thinking it’s going to be easy. I’m glad everyone thinks it’s going to be hard because when I go in there and make it look easy, they’ll give me my credit.”
Wendy Toussaint:
“Hicks is trying to make himself feel good when he says he’s going to make this look easy. He just doesn’t know it yet. I just have to step up in the ring. People should expect an exciting fight. I’m going to stop him. This fight is revenge. Ardreal Holmes Jr. is your brother, right?”
OFFICIAL WEIGHIN RESULTS:
Undated Fight Card (Possible another event):
IBF USBA Heavyweight Championship – 10 Rounds:
Brandon Moore: 256.8 lbs
Stanley Wright: 279.1 lbs
WBC & WBA Super Middleweight World Championships – 10 Rounds:
Franchon Crews-Dezurn: 166.1 lbs
Citlalli Ortiz: 157.9 lbs
Super Lightweights – 10 Rounds:
Joshua Pagan: 137.1 lbs
James Bernadin: 137.1 lbs
IBF USBA Junior Middleweight Championship – 10 Rounds:
Joseph Hicks Jr.: 154 lbs
Levgenyi Toussaint: 153.2 lbs
Super Bantamweights – 6 Rounds:
Ashlelyann Lozada: 121.1 lbs
Carmen Vargas: 121.2 lbs
Super Lightweights – 8 Rounds:
Bryce Mills: 141.6 lbs
Aaron Aponte: 142.8 lbs
Heavyweights – 6 Rounds:
Pryce Taylor: 281.1 lbs
Ed (Tex) Fountain: 240.5 lbs
Super Middleweights – 8 Rounds:
Da'Velle Smith: 163.3 lbs
Antonio Todd: 164.2 lbs
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