New York, – Split-T Management fighters Tyshawn Denson and Devon Young delivered outstanding performances in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, advancing to the second round of the prestigious WBC Grand Prix Tournament.
Tyshawn Denson Shines in Featherweight Bout
The 21-year-old Denson showcased his exceptional boxing skills, earning a six-round unanimous decision against Ghana’s Enoh Tettey Tettah in their featherweight clash. Denson displayed complete control throughout the bout, earning scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55, making him one of the standout fighters in the tournament’s opening phase.
The victory extends Denson’s undefeated record to 5-0, while Tetteh falls to 12-2.
Reflecting on his performance, Denson said:
“It was amazing—my first six-rounder. I boxed well, pushed the pace, and had a great time. This makes me even hungrier. It’s going to be hard to beat me, and I’m looking forward to the next rounds. This tournament has been an incredible opportunity and introduced me to new fans.”
Known as “The Candy Man”, Denson is a former eight-time National Amateur champion and trains under his father, James Denson, in Akron, Ohio. In addition to his rising boxing career, Denson is a full-time college student, balancing academics and professional athletics.
Devon Young Dominates Heavyweight Clash
The 27-year-old Young delivered a powerful performance, defeating previously unbeaten Pavlo Yuskiv in just two rounds. Young scored an early knockdown in the first round and continued his relentless attack, forcing the stoppage just 11 seconds into round two with a succession of devastating right hands.
Young’s record improves to 8-0 with seven knockouts, while Yuskiv drops to 6-1.
Expressing confidence in his abilities, Young shared:
“I feel like I’m the best heavyweight in the world going into this tournament. He was a great fighter, but I was on a different level. It’s an amazing experience to shine on this stage. One performance doesn’t make you big—I need to keep improving, and I won’t be satisfied until my hand is raised in the championship fight.”
Nicknamed “The Destroyer”, Young is promoted by King’s Promotions and is trained by his uncle, former professional fighter Terry Cade. A decorated amateur, Young won numerous national titles, including the Olympic Trials, and remains the last fighter to defeat Olympic silver medalist and heavyweight contender Richard Torrez.
A Historic Tournament
The WBC Grand Prix—featuring 128 participants—is being hailed as a landmark event in the sport of boxing. Organized by HE Turki Alalshikh, Sela, and Mauricio Sulaiman, the tournament exemplifies the efforts to elevate boxing to new heights.
Both Denson and Young have proven themselves worthy competitors in this global showcase, demonstrating the hard work and dedication of Split-T Management and their fighters.
