BROOKLYN (MAY 20, 2014)– On Thursday night in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, cruiserweights Steve Bujaj and Junior Wright engaged in a ten-round battle on a Star of David Promotions card which many in attendance regard as a legitimate Fight of the Year candidate.

Promoter Dmitriy Salita and the fans and media at the Millennium Theatre waited with anticipation as the scorecards were tabulated after the back and forth rumble between the New Yorker Bujaj and the Chicago-based Wright, with the WBC International Cruiserweight title up for grabs.

Wright and Bujaj
The judges called it a split draw, but more importantly for the fight fans who were there live, and the ones which will see highlights on a television presentation–details to come!– of the eight-bout card, it was a classic scrap.

Neither man deserved to be tagged with their first loss, promoter Salita said afterwards.

“Both Junior Wright and Steve Bujaj are champions,” Salita stated. “The fight lived up to expectations and more. Both guys showed world class skill and world class heart. They fought their heart out for the fans and for an opportunity to be recognized as among the best in the world… and now they are. These two cruiserweights are for sure the best in their weight in the US and in the mix with best cruisers in the world.”

One man who saw the battle up close at the venue was manager Ivan Edwards, who made the 2011 Fight of the Year, a draw between his boxer, Pawel Wolak, and Delvin Rodriguez.

“I was ringside for both fights,” Edwards said. “Bujaj versus Wright was much better. They went to war, both hurt each other. Two true warriors. Neither cared if they lived or died. This sort of fight is what fans want to see.”

Michael Woods, the editor of TheSweetScience.com, who called the feature, along with analyst Nirmal Lorick, took to Twitter post-fight, and opined that a rematch should land on ESPN, or perhaps “ShoBox.”

“The volume was incredible, the swings in momentum between Bujaj and Wright were intense, and each man had their fair share of moments,” Woods said. “Absolutely, a rematch makes infinite sense, and I can state with certainty that these two boxers deserve an even larger audience next time.”

Bujaj (12-0-1), who shrugged off a fractured jaw in round four, said he’d welcome another crack at Wright (10-0-1). He had surgery to repair the jaw days after the bout, but is keen to meet Wright again, for revenge. “I would love a rematch if TV buys it,” he said. “I’d do better next time, because I’d have a real mouthpiece made for me, and I won’t have to fight with a broken jaw.”

Salita and Miller
Several other fighters also stood out on the superb card. Heavyweight Jarrell Miller was mobbed after his TKO2 win over Joshua Harris, and many in the crowd were buzzing about the 9-0 hitter, wondering if he can bring some heavyweight buzz back to NYC, in the manner of Riddick Bowe, a fellow Brooklyner.

Steven Martinez lands on Fernandez

Steve Martinez (15-1), a junior middleweight slugger, scored a TKO5 win over Antonio Chaves Fernandez, turning in another one of his fan-friendly performances. Martinez is a power puncher who looks to hurt his foe with every shot, and Salita is looking to insert him in a title fight in the not too distant future.

Dimash Niyazov

Classy prospect Dimash Niyazov, from Kazakhstan, and living in Staten Island, NY, rose to 6-0, with a UD4 over Jose Del Valle. Salita is high on Niyazov’s longterm prospects.

Salita is already planning his next action-filled card. Log on to dsalita.com regularly for updates on the next Brooklyn Brawl!

BROOKLYN, NY (May 14, 2014)—Yesterday at the Woodland Restaurant in Brooklyn, Star of David Boxing Promotions held the final news conference before Thursday night’s championship fight card at the Millennium Theater in Brooklyn.

The show will be headlined by a 10-round WBC International and WBC USNBC Cruiserweight battle between undefeated fight’s Steve Bujaj (12-0, 9 KO’s) of New York and Junior Wright (10-0, 9 KO’s) of Evanston, Illinois.

Below are videos of the Press Conference plus interviews with Wright, Bujaj, Amanda Serrano, Jarrell Miller, Steven Martinez and Alexey Zubov who will all be in action on Thursday.

Media outlets may use the videos on their websites for journalistic use.

BROOKLYN, NY (May 12, 2014)–Chicago’s Junior Wright (10-0, 9 KO’s) is ready for his Thursday night showdown with fellow undefeated Cruiserweight Steve Bujaj
(12-0, 9 KO’s) that will originate from the Millennium Theater in Brooklyn.

The 10-round fight, promoted by Dmitry Salita’s Star of David Promotions will be for the WBC USNBC and the WBC International Cruiserweihght titles.

“Training has been good,” said Wright, who is ready to trek to New York from his native Chicago.

He doesn’t seem to care what Bujaj has accomplished as he believes it is about what he brings to the ring.

“I do not study my opponents. I have heard of him but I fight on instinct.”

Like Bujaj, Wright is not afraid to put it on the line against an undefeated opponent so early in his career.

“I am excited for this opportunity. I did not think it would come this early but this is what we train for. We do not want to wait to find out where we stand. All I am going to say is be ready for a Hurricane this Thursday night in Brooklyn.”

In 6 Round Bouts:

Jarrell Miller of Brooklyn (8-0-1, 8 KO’s) will battle Joshua Harris (9-7-1, 7 KO’s) of Youngstown, OH in a Heavyweight bout.

Amanda Serrano (20-1-1, 15 KO’s) of Brooklyn will take on Belinda Laracuente (26-28-3, 9 KO’s) of New York in a female Super Featherweight bout.

Jr. Middleweight Steven Martinez (14-1, 11 KO’s) of Bronx, NY will fight Antonio Chaves Fernandez (4-17-2) of Brockton, MA.

Undefeated Welterweight Mikkel Lespiere (4-0-1, 3 KO’s) of New York, NY will battle Rapahel Luna (4-8-3, 1 KO) of Albany, NY.

In 4 round Bouts:

Dimash Niyazov (5-0-2, 4 KO’s) of Staten Island, NY will fight Jose Del Valle (2-5-3) of Corozal, PR In a Lightweight fight.

Middleweight Akil Auguste (3-1, 3 KO’s) of Brooklyn will square off against Juan Zapata (3-7-1, 2 KO’s) of Bronx, NY in a Middleweight fight.

Marcos Suarez (2-0-1, 1 KO’s) of Bronx, NY will box against Ian James (2-6-1, 1 KO) of Brooklyn in a Lightweight fight.

Alexey Zubov (2-0, 2 KO’s) of Oxnard, CA will fight Glenn Thomas (1-2) of East Stroudburg, PA in a Cruiseerweight bout.

THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY, MAY 13 AT WOODLAND RESTAURANT (242 FLATBUSH AVENUE) AT NOON

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BROOKLYN, NY (May 9, 2014)–On Thursday, May 15 Cruiserweight prospect Steve Bujaj (12-0, 9 KO’s) looks to remain undefeated when he takes on fellow undefeated Junior Wright (10-0, 9 KO’s) in a 10-round fight for the WBC USNBC and the WBC International Cruiserweight titles.

The 23-year old native of Yonkers, New York has been training hard for the fight that could catapult him into title contention.

“I am just ready to fight. This is a big opportunity with a lot on the line and I am ready to take care of business,”said Buaj.

When asked about his opponent, Bujaj is ready for anything. “I don’t know much about him, but I trained as this was a world title bout.”

Very rarely in boxing, two undefeated fighters meet each other so early in their careers but Bujaj is a throwback fighter willing to take on all comers.

“I am not like any other fighter out there. I am willing to risk it all and I don’t want to fight bums. I want to take chances and prove myself. After this, I wont be behind and ultimately I want to fight WBC champion Krzystolf Wlodarczyk for the WBC title.

“I am ready to put on a show Thursday night,”said Buaj.

A packed undercard has been assembled by promoter Dmitry Salita’s Star of David Promotions.

In 6 Round Bouts:

Jarrell Miller of Brooklyn (8-0-1, 8 KO’s) will battle Joshua Harris (9-7-1, 7 KO’s) of Youngstown, OH in a Heavyweight bout.

Amanda Serrano (20-1-1, 15 KO’s) of Brooklyn will take on Belinda Laracuente (26-28-3, 9 KO’s) of New York in a female Super Featherweight bout.

Jr. Middleweight Steven Martinez (14-1, 11 KO’s) of Bronx, NY will fight Antonio Chaves Fernandez (4-17-2) of Brockton, MA.

Undefeated Welterweight Mikkel Lespiere (4-0-1, 3 KO’s) of New York, NY will battle Rapahel Luna (4-8-3, 1 KO) of Albany, NY.

In 4 round Bouts:

Dimash Niyazov (5-0-2, 4 KO’s) of Staten Island, NY will fight Jose Del Valle (2-5-3) of Corozal, PR In a Lightweight fight.

Middleweight Akil Auguste (3-1, 3 KO’s) of Brooklyn will square off against Juan Zapata (3-7-1, 2 KO’s) of Bronx, NY in a Middleweight fight.

Marcos Suarez (2-0-1, 1 KO’s) of Bronx, NY will box against Ian James (2-6-1, 1 KO) of Brooklyn in a Lightweight fight.

THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY, MAY 13 AT WOODLAND RESTAURANT (242 FLATBUSH AVENUE) AT NOON

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BROOKLYN, NY (May 6, 2014)—On Tuesday, May 13 Dmitry Salita’s Star of David Promotions will host a final news conference in conjunction with the Brooklyn Brawl boxing event that will take place on Thursday, May 15 at the Millennium Theater in Brooklyn.

The show will be headlined by a 10-round WBC International and WBC USNBC Cruiserweight battle between undefeated fight’s Steve Bujaj (12-0, 9 KO’s) of New York and Junior Wright (10-0, 9 KO’s) of Evanston, Illinois.

The Press conference will take place at the Woodland Restaurant and will begin at noon. Many of the fighters on the card plus Brooklyn Borough president Eric Adams will be in attendance.

WHO: Eric Adams–President of the Borough of Brooklyn
Steve Bujaj (12-0, 9 KOs)–Cruisereweight from New York
Junior Wright (10-0, 9 KO’s)–Cruiserweight from Chicago
Amanda Serrano (20-1-1, 15 KO’s)–Super Featherweight from Brooklyn
Belinda Laracuente (57 fight vet)–Super Featherweight from New York
Jarrell Miller (8-0-1, 8 KOs)–Heavyweight from Brooklyn
Steve Martinez (14-1, 11 KO’s)-Jr. Middleweight from Bronx
Dimash Niyazov (5-0-2, 4 KOs)–Lightweight from Staten Island
Mikkel Lespiere (4-0-1, 3 KOs)–Welterweight from New York
Akil Auguste (3-1, 3 KOs)–Welterweight from Brooklyn
Marcos Suarez (2-0-1, 1 KO)–Lightweight from Bronx
Dmitry Salita–Star of David Promotions

WHAT: Final Press Conference in conjunction for Brooklyn Brawl Boxing card

WHEN: Tuesday, May 13 at noon

WHERE: Woodland Restaurant
242 Flatbush Ave.
Brooklyn, NY
(Across from Barclays Center)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BROOKLYN, NY (May 5, 2014)—On Thursday, May 15 Dmitry Salita’s Star of David Promotions presents a huge night of boxing that will be headlined by a 10-round WBC International and WBC USNBC Cruiserweight battle between undefeated fight’s Steve Bujaj (12-0, 9 KO’s) of New York and Junior Wright (10-0, 9 KO’s) of Evanston, Illinois.

One of the featured undercard will be a 6-round Super Featherweight bout that will pit one of the best female fighter’s in the world, Brooklyn’s own Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (20-1-1, 15 KO’s) and Belinda “Brown Sugar” Laracuente (26-28-3, 9 KO’s).

Besides being one of the best, Serrano always brings excitement as she has a non-stop, come forward style. She boasts a record of 20-1 with 15 knockouts and is currently 6-fight knockout streak.

She is a 4-time champion as she has captured the NABF Featherweight title. The IBF World title with a 2nd round stoppage over Kimberly Conner (9-1-2), the UBF Intercontinental Super Featherweight title as well as the WIBA International Featherweight title.

“Training has been great. I always train hard and camp is coming to a close and I am ready,” said the 25-year old Serrano.

Serrano knows that the 57-fight veteran, Laracuente will be a tough fight for her.

“We knew she would take the fight. She is a tough Puerto Rican like me. She has been around a long time and has fought the best so I consider this a step up. I remember her fighting when I was just starting.”

This will be Serrano’s 2nd bout in Brooklyn (her 1st was the title winning knockout over Connor) and she is very excited about returning home.

“The fans bring something out of you when you fight in Brooklyn. It is something that comes over you.”

Serrano is looking to fight anybody, any place at anytime.

“I will fight anybody between 122 and 135 pounds. Whoever they put in front of me, I will fight.

“This is going to be a great fight. We are 2 top Puerto Rican fighters and we will steal the show,” finished Serrano.

Besides those two great bouts, the rest of the card looks as follows:

In 6 Round Bouts:

Jarrell Miller of Brooklyn (8-0-1, 8 KO’s) will battle Joshua Harris (9-7-1, 7 KO’s) of Youngstown, OH in a Heavyweight bout.

Jr. Middleweight Steven Martinez (14-1, 11 KO’s) of Bronx, NY will fight Antonio Chaves Fernandez (4-17-2) of Brockton, MA.

Undefeated Welterweight Mikkel Lespiere (4-0-1, 3 KO’s) of New York, NY will battle Rapahel Luna (4-8-3, 1 KO) of Albany, NY.

In 4 round Bouts:

Dimash Niyazov (5-0-2, 4 KO’s) of Staten Island, NY will fight Jose Del Valle (2-5-3) of Corozal, PR In a Lightweight fight.

Middleweight Akil Auguste (3-1, 3 KO’s) of Brooklyn will square off against Juan Zapata (3-7-1, 2 KO’s) of Bronx, NY in a Middleweight fight.

Marcos Suarez (2-0-1, 1 KO’s) of Bronx, NY will box against Ian James (2-6-1, 1 KO) of Brooklyn in a Lightweight fight.

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