MATCHROOM AND DAZN LAUNCH PROJECT SERIES ON AUG 28
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
New series of events begins in association with Boxlab Promotions at Caribe Royale in Orlando with Corey Marksman facing Christian Barreto in the main event
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom and DAZN are delighted to announce the launch of a new ‘Project Series’ in association with Boxlab Promotions – with the first event taking place at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida on Friday August 28, with Corey Marksman taking on Christian Barreto for the WBA Continental Americas and WBO Global Lightweight titles.
Project Series is designed to develop and test the rising stars and young talents alike, providing a breeding ground for the next title contenders in the sport, and pit prospects against each other to provide even more exciting fight nights live on the global home of boxing, DAZN.
Marksman (13-0-1 9 KOs) gets his wish after he called on promoter Eddie Hearn to give him more opportunities after his last outing at Caribe Royale in March, where he defeated Jaycob Gomez to land the WBA strap he defends for the first time in August. The 25-year-old took his sixth unbeaten record from his opponents that night and will be out to do the same and add the WBO Global strap in his second ten round bout and tenth contest at Caribe Royale.
“My time has come,” said Marksman. “Everything I been asking and working for and main event Marksman has arrived!”
Barreto (15-0 9 KOs) boxes for his first titles and the first ten round bout of his career, and the Puerto Rican known as El Capitán, backed by Miguel Cotto Promotions, can burst into the big time by taking out Marksman in his third fight on US soil, and second at Caribe Royale.
“I’m very happy for this opportunity and truly grateful to my team and the WBA and WBO for making it possible,” said Barreto. “This is exactly the kind of fight I’ve been looking for, I’m more than ready to show the world what I’m made of and come out victorious. The fans are going to enjoy every second because, as I always say, whenever you watch El Capitán, you’re guaranteed action.”
“We are very excited about this great fight for Christian against Corey Marksman,” said Héctor Soto, President of Miguel Cotto Promotions & H2 Entertainment. “It's the opportunity he wanted for the world to see 'El Capitán's' talent. We know his discipline and quality and on August 28, everyone will witness the best Lightweight prospect in Puerto Rico.”
The co-main event is an all-Florida affair between two more unbeaten talents as Alex Bray takes on Antraveous ‘Yamz’ Ingram over ten rounds at Super-Welterweight. Bray (11-0 8 KOs) went the distance in his first ten round action in February at Caribe Royale, making it 11 wins from 11 in the paid ranks for the 20-year-old who turned pro in July 2023.
Ingram (13-0-1 7 KOs) fights at Caribe Royale for the 11th time in a row, and the 27-year-old believes a taking Bray’s unbeaten record can see him make a splash in the 154lb division.
“Being undefeated is something I've earned through hard work, discipline, and staying focused every single day,” said Bray. “On August 28, I plan to protect that record and show everyone that I'm ready for bigger opportunities.
“I respect Antraveous for stepping into the ring, but when the fight starts, my only goal is to put on a dominant performance and continue proving that I'm one of the rising prospects to watch. My plan is to take him out.”
“It’s Yamz season – anything in my way must fall,” said Ingram. “I’m putting on for my city. On August 28 I will be win big and make my name at 154lbs.”
Two more bouts confirmed for the first Project Series card sees unbeaten Lightweight Kaipo Gallegos (12-0-1 9 KOs) take on Desmond Lyons (11-3 2 KOs) over eight rounds, and Puerto Rico’s Carlos DeLeon (8-0 6 KOs) meets Nicaragua’s Maxwel Montes (13-5-1 7 KOs) over eight rounds at Super-Featherweight.
“I am delighted to launch the Project Series live on DAZN,” said Hearn. “Giving young talents and contenders a platform to showcase their skills on the global home of boxing is vitally important to their progression, as is matching them tough to create more great fight nights for subscribers.
“There is no better partner for this exciting new series than Amaury Piedra and the Boxlab Promotions and Caribe Royale teams. This series extends our continued work with Amaury and Boxlab, confirms the fantastic Caribe Royale as one of the best and most important venues for boxing in the U.S.”
“Caribe Royale is proud to partner with Matchroom Boxing to launch the exciting, new Project Series,” said Amaury Piedra, CEO of Boxlab Promotions. “These upcoming events align with Caribe Royale’s Strategy of providing our guests, and local residents alike world class entertainment options.
“By partnering with Matchroom, the world’s biggest promoter, we ensure that this series will be one of the most exciting events in boxing. The depth of Eddie Hearn and his Matchroom team will ensure a progressive series that sets up fighters for long term success and produces the next generation of Champions. The entire team at Caribe Royale is looking forward to the kick- off as we start another venture ensuring Orlando remains the hub of Boxing in Florida and the entire Southeast.”
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