Night of Champions VIII Returns to Long Beach with Championship Doubleheader

Long Beach, CA – February 24, 2026 – Night of Champions VIII returns to Thunder Studios as part of Thunder’s Friday Night Fights, delivering a championship-caliber night of boxing in Southern California. Presented by DMG Boxing, this highly anticipated event is proudly supported by TORKLAW, FightBook, and Auténtico Corajillo.

Headlining the card, undefeated “Terrible” Terry Washington (6-0) faces seasoned contender Eduardo Yudel Reyes (18-4) for the prestigious WBC NABF and WBA NABA titles in a high-stakes championship showdown. In the co-main event, Tayden “The Butcher” Beltran (11-1) meets Jerry “The Joker” Perez (14-6) in an explosive 8-round battle expected to deliver nonstop action.

The event also features standout talent including DMG knockout artist Ruben Cazales, undefeated Abel “The Bullet” Alba, Jaime “Cuban Flash” Cuesta, Eric Mondragon, Criztec Bazaldua, undefeated JJ Subia, and undefeated Stephanie Simon, showcasing the next generation of rising stars.