Boxing Insider Returns to Sony Hall for Action-Packed Fight Night on May 9

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Boxing Insider Promotions is set to deliver another thrilling night of club boxing at Sony Hall in Times Square on Friday, May 9, marking its 12th event at the iconic venue. The stacked card features top-tier talent, including unbeaten female fighters, rising prospects, and local amateur stars.

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Main Event: Dominguez vs. Rodriguez

The headline bout showcases a 10-round flyweight showdown between New York fan favorite Andy Dominguez (12-1, 6 KOs) and Nelvis Rodriguez (10-2, 5 KOs). Dominguez, making his fifth appearance in the Boxing Insider Sony Hall series, looks to continue his dominance in front of his hometown crowd.

Co-Feature: Undefeated Female Lightweights Collide

An eight-round co-feature pits undefeated lightweight contenders against each other, as Catherine Aiura (5-0, 3 KOs) of Chicago takes on Peggy Whitmore (5-0, 1 KO) of Cleveland in a battle of rising stars.

Additional Bouts & Rising Prospects

  • Yandiel Lozano (Featherweight) – Highly touted Puerto Rican prospect making his pro debut in a six-rounder, in association with Queensbury Promotions and Shelly Finkel.
  • Giovanni Figueroa (Junior Featherweight) – Bronx native (5-0-1, 5 KOs), known for his first-round knockout power.
  • Yoel Angeloni (Welterweight) – Cuban-Italian southpaw (5-0, 3 KOs) with a 130-2 amateur record, returning after a March TKO win, in association with Dibella Entertainment.
  • Sharif One (Junior Middleweight) – Bronx fighter making his pro debut in a four-rounder against Austin Spivey (0-1).

Event Details

📍 Venue: Sony Hall, 235 W. 46th Street, Manhattan
Doors Open: 6:30 PM ET
🥊 First Bout: 7:30 PM ET

Tickets are on sale now for this high-energy night of boxing in the heart of New York City.

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