A U.S. heavyweight showdown is brewing for Friday, Sept. 19 as Salita Promotions returns to Detroit with an thrilling doubleheader headlined by USBA Heavyweight Champion Brandon “OJ Bam” Moore (18-1, 10 KOs) taking up his hardest check thus far in undefeated knockout artist DeAndre Savage (10-0, 10 KOs) of close by Flint, Mich. Including to the motion, Chicago’s Olivia Curry (7-2, 2 KOs) will collide with Australia’s Kaye Scott (4-1) for the Unified WBA/WBC Middleweight World Championship within the co-feature of a BIG TIME BOXING USA occasion on the historic Fox Theatre in downtown Detroit. The occasion, sponsored by M Choose Luxurious Water will stream stay on the worldwide chief of boxing, DAZN. Comerica Financial institution is the unique presenting associate of the Fox Theatre.
Salita Promotions has dedicated to restoring Detroit’s–and Southeast Michigan’s–large time boxing legacy and has constructed important momentum in 2025. Following July’s sold-out occasion at Little Caesars Area, that includes The G.W.O.A.T. Claressa Shields, and February’s sold-out occasion on the Dort Monetary Middle in close by Flint, the burgeoning promotional firm now brings a world-class boxing occasion to the legendary Detroit theater for the primary time in 25 years*.
Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions, sees the occasion as one other mark for the corporate and a defining night time for each divisions, “The Michigan sports activities followers have spoken and they’re hungry for world class boxing. Our dedication to delivering thrilling occasions to each the worldwide subscribers on DAZN and to the individuals of Southeast Michigan has by no means been stronger. This card might be stacked with regional expertise, aggressive matchups all through and headlined by two explosive bouts. The heavyweight division is flourishing, and Moore vs. Savage will reshape the way forward for the division. Brandon Moore enters with back-to-back wins over undefeated opponents, whereas DeAndre Savage has stopped everybody he’s confronted. Add in a world championship combat between Olivia Curry and Kaye Scott, and you’ve got an evening of boxing that can ship on each stage. Battle followers are in for one thing particular.”
“We’re proud to associate with Salita Promotions and convey big-time boxing to the long-lasting Fox Theatre,” stated Howard Handler, President of 313 Presents. “This legendary venue has been dwelling to a few of Detroit’s most unforgettable performances, and now it should showcase the grit, drama, and pleasure of championship boxing. The environment of Shields vs. Daniels at a sold-out Little Caesars Area was electrical and we’re constructing on that momentum to highlight the resurgence of boxing in Detroit at one other of our world-class venues.”
Moore, the 6’6” champion from Lakeland, Fla., is coming off a decisive unanimous determination victory over beforehand unbeaten Stanley Wright, a bout that featured a third-round knockdown and showcased his capability to manage vary, dictate tempo, and ship fight-altering energy photographs. Moore, alongside coach Charles Whittaker, appears to be like to increase his streak with a 3rd consecutive win in opposition to his most harmful problem thus far.
“I need to thank Salita Promotions, DAZN and the crew at 313 Presents for giving me the chance to showcase my abilities once more on this area and to the world,” stated Moore. “DeAndre Savage actually doesn’t have an opportunity. I’m coming in to point out that I’m the higher fighter. My jab, my footwork and my energy make me the far superior fighter. There’s a excessive probability I’ll get him out earlier than 10 rounds. You would possibly as effectively begin calling me the “Savage Killer.” I really like combating on this space and I’m hyped to be again, however make no mistake, I’m strolling out with my hand raised and a fair larger fanbase than I got here in with.”
Savage, Flint’s heavy-hitting prospect, is thought for his relentless stress and concussive energy. He steps into his first skilled title combat with an ideal report and a 100% knockout ratio. The 280-pound powerhouse is coming off a dominant second-round TKO over Eduardo Santana in January, an emphatic victory that additional cemented his popularity as one of many division’s most harmful punchers. Now, he steps into his most vital check thus far in opposition to Moore.
“I do know Brandon from the Olympic trials, and I respect what he’s completed, however I’ve been in camps with prime 10 and prime 15 heavyweights–Luis Ortiz, Joseph Parker and others–so I do know my abilities and I’m assured in myself,” stated Savage. “I haven’t fought anybody within the execs along with his caliber but, however that adjustments on September 19. I’m coming in at about 280 kilos — that’s actual horsepower — and I plan on utilizing each little bit of it to get the job completed.”
Curry, a confirmed contender identified for her high-volume stress will look to seize her first unified crown when she faces Australia’s Kaye Scott for the vacant titles. Curry, identified for her relentless tempo and sturdiness, moved as much as tremendous middleweight for a aggressive 10-round bout in opposition to prime contender Shadasia Inexperienced earlier than returning to her pure weight at 160 kilos. Now, along with her aggressive fashion and steering from longtime coach Trinidad Garcia, she appears to be like to make a press release on combat night time and cement her place among the many elite.
“That is an thrilling time in ladies’s boxing proper now, and I’m comfortable I could be a part of this chapter combating on an enormous stage like this. I plan to showcase my expertise and create pleasure within the middleweight division beginning with this occasion,” stated Curry. “I really feel far more comfy at this weight and my energy actually shines. I plan to take her in deep waters and drown her.”
Scott made her skilled debut in 2023 with a victory over Connie Chan to win the vacant Australasian feminine middleweight title. She has progressed rapidly via the skilled ranks in simply 5 fights. She adopted up with a majority determination over Desley Robinson for the Australian middleweight title, earlier than going through Robinson once more in December 2024 for the vacant IBF middleweight title. Whereas she got here up brief, the bout set the stage for her second world title alternative on September 19.
“I’m so grateful to be making my U.S. debut subsequent month. In my city, it was unlawful for girls to field newbie or as a professional, so I needed to go to a different city to combat and construct up my profession, however I’m prepared!” stated Scott. “I’m going to make my nation proud and showcase my abilities. I’ve an in depth newbie background and fought with championship stage fighters. I’m decided and I’m feeling assured going into this combat.”
An thrilling undercard that includes a mixture of rising prospects, native favorites, and action-packed matchups might be introduced within the coming weeks.
