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Gamboa & Rigondeaux Headline
"Havana Heat" May 30 In Fort Lauderdale
After weeks of anticipation and a temporary postponement
caused by visa complications involving a previously
scheduled opponent, Havana Heat is officially back and
bigger than ever.
On Saturday, May 30, Ron Johnson’s American Dream Presents
and Nothing But Sportz will deliver one of the most exciting
and culturally charged boxing events of the year as HAVANA
HEAT takes over the legendary War Memorial Auditorium in
Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Blending elite championship boxing with live music, Cuban
culture, celebrity appearances, and world-class production,
Havana Heat is shaping up to be far more than a fight card —
it’s becoming a full entertainment experience designed to
bring together the passion of boxing and the energy of South
Florida’s Latin culture on one unforgettable night. The
event will stream live worldwide exclusively on the Nothing
But Sportz App.
GAMBOA RETURNS IN MAIN EVENT TITLE FIGHT
Headlining the evening, former unified world champion and
Olympic gold medalist Yuriorkis Gamboa returns to the
spotlight in a high-stakes showdown against rugged veteran
Alexander Espinoza for the vacant WBA Latino/Fedelatin
Championship at 140 pounds.
In the co-main event, two-division world champion and
pound-for-pound great Guillermo Rigondeaux steps back into
action against Chilean contender Jose Velazquez in a
featured attraction expected to draw strong attention from
boxing fans throughout the United States and Latin America.
Also featured in a major championship attraction is
undefeated heavyweight knockout artist Gustavo “The Cuban
Assassin” Trujillo, who will defend his WBC Latino
Heavyweight Championship against battle-tested veteran
Sergio Ramirez in one of the most anticipated fights of the
evening.
The undercard will feature a loaded lineup of emerging
prospects and rising names from around the sport, including
Kenzell Williams, highly regarded prospect and protégé of
former world champion Antonio Tarver, along with Evelyn Romo,
professional boxer and producer for the Fox Sports studios
in West Palm Beach. Additional featured fighters include
Pierre Nance, Lucas Dos Santos, Dominique Valera, Luis
Hernandez, and Jayon Tinnin.
LIVE MUSIC ADDS TO THE HAVANA HEAT EXPERIENCE
Adding to the atmosphere, Havana Heat will also feature live
musical performances from three of the hottest Cuban and
Latin artists making noise today: Wow Popy, Divan, and Yonki.
Together, the musical lineup transforms Havana Heat into a
complete entertainment
experience — combining championship boxing, live
performances, and cultural energy all under one roof.
PROMOTERS SPEAK ON THE RETURN OF HAVANA HEAT
“Adversity only made this event bigger. We had to make the
difficult decision to move the card from May 2 due to visa
issues surrounding an opponent, but we stayed focused and
continued building. Now everything is set and ready to rock
and roll. Havana Heat is bringing together championship
boxing, live entertainment, Cuban culture, and major
personalities all on one stage. This is going to be a huge
night for South Florida.”— Ronald Johnson, Founder of Ron
Johnson’s American Dream Presents
“This is the type of event that captures attention globally
because it’s authentic. You have legendary fighters, rising
stars, championship fights, major music artists, and real
cultural energy behind it. Havana Heat is exactly the type
of premium live experience Nothing But Sportz wants to
deliver to audiences worldwide.” — Steven Marcano, CEO of
Nothing But Sportz
“We’re building experiences, not just fight cards. Havana
Heat represents culture, passion, entertainment, and
elite-level boxing all coming together at the highest level.
South Florida is the perfect stage for this event, and fans
are going to feel that energy from the moment they walk
inside the building.”— Akinyemi O. Ajayi, Nothing But Sportz
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