| (Los Angeles, CA – January 5, 2024) – DreamChasers Boxing is pleased to announce the signing of Standout Amateur Boxer, Steven Navarro to an exclusive management contract. Navarro will be Co-Managed by his father, Refugio Navarro and Vishare Mooney, Founder of DreamChasers Boxing, LLC a boutique athlete management firm. Mooney is the former Nike Marketing Strategist who helped launch the Jordan brand. She is very active in the Boxing Community supporting both Amateur and Professional Boxing. Refugio Navarro, who has trained his son his entire Amateur career, will serve as Head Trainer, alongside trainer Marvin Somodio of LA’s Wild Card Boxing Club. Somodio has worked with Manny Pacquiao and also trains World Champions Eimantas Stanionis, Mark Magsayo, and Mercito Gesta.
The 19-year-old Steven Navarro is a native of Inglewood, California. He comes from a family that has been dedicated to the sport of Boxing for many years, with many professional boxers in the family, including Former USA Olympian, Jose Navarro. Navarro began boxing at the age of eight following the career of his uncle and father with a passion. As an amateur, he’s a 13x National Champion, 2x International Medalist, 2018 WBC Amateur Champion and Silver Medalist at the 2023 Olympic Trials. Navarro intends to enter the professional ranks in the Super Flyweight Division.
«I’m excited for this opportunity to develop Steven Navarro’s career.» said Mooney, «Steven is exciting to watch, and he’s got a persona that can potentially transcend the sport and win over new fans.» ~ Vishare Mooney
«I was striving for the 2024 Olympics, but God had other plans for me. I’m excited to start my professional career with my new team!» ~ Steven Navarro
Steven Navarro’s professional debut will be announced in the next few weeks. |
