Salita Promotions is set to return to Flint, Michigan, on December 12th, with the next installment of their "Big Time Boxing USA" series. The event will be headlined by Flint native Ardreal Holmes Jr., who will defend his USBA Junior Middleweight title, and feature a lineup of Michigan's top boxing prospects.

Hometown Heroes Poised to Shine on the Big Stage

Ardreal Holmes Jr. Defends His Title in the Main Event

After successfully defending his USBA Junior Middleweight title in September, Flint native Ardreal Holmes Jr. (16-0, 6 KOs) will once again step into the ring in his hometown to put his title on the line. He will face a seasoned challenger in French veteran Ahmed El Mousaoui (35-6-1, 9 KOs). Holmes, a rising star in the sport, will look to continue his undefeated streak and solidify his position as one of the top prospects in the junior middleweight division.

Joey Spencer Seeks Redemption on Home Turf

Joey Spencer (18-1, 11 KOs), a native of nearby Fenton, Michigan, will compete in a 10-round bout at 160 pounds. Spencer has rebounded with two wins since suffering his lone defeat to the highly rated Jesus Ramos in March 2023. This will be Spencer's second professional fight in his home state, and he is eager to put on a show for his local fans.

Da'Velle Smith Faces His Toughest Test Yet

Da'Velle Smith, who has been touted as Detroit's finest undefeated middleweight prospect since the legendary Tommy Hearns, is coming off an impressive victory over Gilberto Pereira dos Santos in Puerto Rico last month. Smith, who boasts a perfect 10-0 record with 8 knockouts, will take on William Townsel (8-1, 6 KOs) from Virginia Beach in a matchup that represents his biggest challenge to date. Smith's combination of speed, power, and physique has drawn comparisons to the iconic Hearns, and he will look to solidify his status as the next great Michigan middleweight.

Leon Lawson III Continues His Ascent

Flint native Leon Lawson III (16-1, 9 KOs), cousin of Anthony and Andre Dirrell, is back after an impressive performance in September when he dominated Argentinian Luis Alberto Veron to earn his second-straight TKO. Lawson, a rising star in the super welterweight division, will look to build on his momentum and continue his climb up the rankings.

Samantha Worthington Defends Her Undefeated Record

Rising talent Samantha Worthington (9-0, 7 KOs) from Lexington, Kentucky, will compete for the third time in 2024 as she defends her undefeated record in a women's super lightweight bout. Worthington, who is promoted by unified women's world champion and Flint native Claressa Shields, is ranked No. 2 in the IBF, No. 4 in the WBO, and No. 6 in the WBC and WBA at 140 pounds. Shields, who was Worthington's U.S. Olympic teammate in 2016, believes that the young fighter is on a path to challenge the sport's top fighters, with future world title bouts against the likes of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano well within her reach.This stacked lineup of Flint and Michigan-based fighters is sure to captivate the local audience and showcase the depth of talent in the region. With the top four bouts airing live on DAZN, boxing fans across the country will have the opportunity to witness the next generation of Michigan's boxing stars as they take center stage.