Las Vegas (August 27, 2025) – The Ring is proud to announce the launch of The Underdog, a ground breaking new fight series designed to spotlight boxing’s brightest young prospects and rising contenders in highly competitive, 50-50 matchups.
The debut teaser event will take place inside BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Thursday, September 11, during the build up week to the blockbuster fight event headlined by Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Terence Crawford, and will be streamed exclusively live worldwide on DAZN. This special card will give fans a first look at what’s to come before the monthly series officially launches in January 2026. Tickets go on sale today, Wednesday, August 27, starting at $50 online at Ticketmaster by clicking HERE
Headlining September’s opening event is an electrifying clash as WBO Flyweight World Champion Anthony Olascuaga (9-1, 6 KOs) defends his title against dangerous number one contender Juan Carlos Camacho (18-1, 8 KOs).
The undercard will showcase rising prospects matched in competitive bouts designed to deliver action from start to finish including a lightweight bout between Justin Viloria (9-0, 7 KOs) and Joshafat Ortiz (13-1, 6 KOs), a junior middleweight clash involving Jalil Hackett (9-1, 7 KOs) and Elijah Vines (8-0, 7 KOs), Emiliano Alvarado (8-0, 5 KOs) and Juan Garcia (7-0, 2 KOs) in a super bantamweight bout, while Jamar Talley (3-0, 3 KOs) takes on Isaiah Thompson (11-4-2, 10 KOs) in a cruiserweight battle.
“The Underdog is all about giving fans the fights they want: competitive, unpredictable matchups that highlight the next generation of stars,” said Rick Reeno, CEO of The Ring.
“September’s teaser event is a preview of what’s to come and, starting in January next year, fans can expect must-watch action every month.”
In addition to staging at least one event per month starting in the new year, The Underdog will soon unveil creative innovations aimed at reimagining the sport and enhancing the fan experience.
Event Details
Event: The Ring Presents: The Underdog (Debut Teaser Event)
Date: September 11, 2025
Venue: BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Broadcast: Exclusively live worldwide on DAZN
Accreditation: All media with credentials for the Canelo-Crawford fight week will automatically have access to this event
About The Underdog
The Underdog is a new boxing series presented by The Ring, designed to showcase the next generation of champions through competitive matchups that keep fans on the edge of their seats. Officially launching in January 2026, the series will deliver monthly events featuring high-stakes fights, innovative formats, and bring fresh energy to the sport of boxing. This series will be broadcast exclusively live worldwide on DAZN.
About DAZN
As a world-leading sports entertainment platform, DAZN streams over 90,000 live events annually and is available in more than 200 markets worldwide. DAZN is the global home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, as well as the NFL internationally. The platform features the biggest sports and leagues from around the world – Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1, Formula 1, NBA, Moto GP, and many more, including FIFA Club World Cup 2025. DAZN is transforming the way people enjoy sport. With a single, frictionless platform, sports fans can watch, play, buy, and connect live and on-demand sports content, anywhere, in any language, on any device – only on DAZN. The company partners with leading pay-TV operators, ISPs and Telcos worldwide to maximise sports exposure to a broad audience.
About Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a 67-story, vertically integrated luxury resort that brings a legacy of timeless elegance and unparalleled service to the Strip. Certified by the Green Building Initiative with three Green Globes, the resort’s thoughtful design allows guests to move effortlessly among 3,644 luxury hotel rooms and suites, 550,000 square feet of customizable meeting and convention space, 150,000 square feet of gaming space, a collection of world-class restaurants and shops, exquisite pools, vibrant nightlife, and vitality-enhancing spa and wellness offerings. Located at 2777 S. Las Vegas Blvd., adjacent to the acclaimed Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall expansion, Fontainebleau Las Vegas is created by Fontainebleau Development in partnership with Koch Real Estate Investments.
