PALM DESERT, CALIF. (January 15, 2026) — In a new main event, Raul “El Cugár” Curiel (16-0-1, 13 KOs) of Tamaulipas, Mexico, will face new opponent Jordan “The Patriot” Panthen (11-1, 9 KOs) of Poughkeepsie, NY . The 10-round middleweight fight replaces the previously announced Rocha vs. Curiel rematch. Alexis Rocha was forced to withdraw due to a medical emergency. The event will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026 live from Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN. The first fight begins at 2:30 p.m. PT and the DAZN broadcast begins at 5:00 p.m. PT.
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Curiel vs. Panthen is a 10-round middleweight fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions. Flores vs. Chavez is a 10-round super bantamweight fight. The event will be available worldwide to all subscribers on DAZN, both live and on demand.
