Former amateur standouts and rising prospects Julius “JuJu” Ballo and Jonny Mansour will make their Detroit debut on Saturday, Aug. 29 live on Wynn Records Network from the Fox Theatre as the cousins celebrate the city’s large Chaldean and Middle Eastern communities. Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre.

The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with G2G Promotions and Wynn Records. 

Ballo and Mansour were top U.S. amateurs out of San Diego, with Ballo a 2021 Junior Pan Am Game Gold Medalist and three-time USA Boxing National Champion, and Mansour the U.S.'s No. 1 ranked lightweight and a two-time Golden Glove Champion.

The cousins now bring their bona fide credentials and their proud Iraqi roots to Detroit, home to the largest Chaldean community in the country, as Salita Promotions continues its commitment to revitalizing the city as a destination for national and international boxing talent. With a massive following behind them, an impressive social media presence, and the skills to back it up in the ring, JuJu and Jonny are expecting a huge crowd for their Detroit debut. Opponents for Ballo and Mansour will be announced in the coming days.

In a featured bout, heavyweight contender Brandon Moore (19-1, 10 KOs) will return to the ring to face former world title challenger Bryant Jennings (27-4, 15 KOs) in the Wynn Record Network main event.

The full undercard will be announced in the coming weeks.

Ballo (3-0), who is promoted by Top Rank, was one of the most decorated amateurs before turning professional in 2025 at Madison Square Garden Theatre. The 5-foot-7 super featherweight competed internationally against top talent, winning the Junior Pan Am Games in 2021 and becoming a three-time USA Boxing National Champion. The 23-year-old is already a star outside the ring, as he has amassed nearly 1.3 million followers across TikTok and Instagram.

 

“Fighting in Detroit is more than just another bout for me - this is an opportunity to represent my family, my Iraqi and Chaldean roots, and to give back to a community that’s supported us from day one of this journey,” Ballo said. “I’m looking forward to putting on a performance everyone will remember on August 29 at Fox Theatre.

 

In their last appearances, a homecoming fight in April at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, Calif., Ballo and Mansour thrilled the 5,000 fans in attendance as they cruised to victories. Now the cousins take step-up fights in a new market, looking to capitalize on their growing fame within the Chaldean community and boxing at large.

 

As an amateur, Mansour (7-0, 2 KOs) became the first Californian since heavyweight Richard Torrez to become a two-time Golden Gloves Champion. Since turning professional, the 5-foot-10 lightweight has headlined three shows in California as his in-ring performances shined, while his social presence has grown to more than 600,000 followers.

 

The 25-year-old dedicates his career to his late mother, who passed away shortly after his May 2025 fight in Hollywood. He has trained with Ryan Garcia, Manny Pacquiao and David Benavidez and is committed to fulfilling his promise to his mother to one day become a world champion.

"G2G Promotions is proud to bring its second professional boxing event to Detroit, Michigan - a city with a rich boxing tradition and a place our Middle Eastern family proudly calls home,” said Monsour. “This event is more than just a night of fights. It’s an opportunity to celebrate our roots, unite the community, and showcase world-class boxing in the city that means so much to us. At G2G Promotions, our mission is simple: deliver exciting, competitive boxing, create an unforgettable entertainment experience, and make every fan feel like they’re part of something special.

"Detroit has always been known for its fighting spirit, and we’re honored to contribute to that legacy. We invite boxing fans, families, and supporters from every background to join us for an incredible night of action, community, and celebration.”

 

The 6-foot-6 Moore has won five straight since his only defeat to top contender Richard Torrez Jr. in 2024. The Lakeland, Fla., native has rallied off three consecutive wins over undefeated prospects, including a 10-round unanimous decision over DeAndre Savage in his last bout in September 2025. Moore, who is ranked No. 15 in the WBO, was recently in talks to fight Tyson Fury and has served as a main sparring partner for former unified champion Anthony Joshua for his fight this Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

 

Jennings has fought some of the heavyweight divisions’ best since turning professional in 2010, including hard-fought battles against then-undefeated contenders Luis Ortiz, Oscar Rivas and Joe Joyce. The 6-foot-3 Philadelphia native challenged Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF and WBO titles in 2015, losing a unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden. After a five year break after the loss to Joyce, Jennings returned to boxing in 2024 and has won three straight. In his last bout, he won an eight-round decision over Robert Simms in Grand Rapids, Mich. Jennings is trained by Bozy Ennis, father of two-division champion Jaron Ennis, and Aaron Ford.

"August 29 is going to be a special night for boxing for fans,” said Dmitriy Salita, President, Salita Promotions. “Fans will see a meaningful all-American heavyweight matchup between Brandon Moore and Bryant Jennings, while two of boxing’s brightest young stars, Johnny Mansour and Juju Ballo, continue their rise on one of the sport’s biggest stages.

"Detroit has a rich boxing history, and every event we promote is another step toward restoring the city as a true hub for world-class professional boxing. There’s no better setting than the iconic Fox Theatre, one of the most beautiful venues in the country, and we’re excited to bring this event to fans live on Wynn Records Network.”

Added Ruben Branson, CEO Wynn Records: “Detroit is a city with championship DNA, so bringing Wynn Networks here for our second live boxing event feels like the perfect next step. We’re excited to continue showcasing world-class talent while building a platform that elevates the sport and creates new opportunities for fighters and fans alike. We’re just getting started, but every event is another brick in the foundation of what we’re building. The vision is long-term, and we’re proud to help shape boxing’s next chapter.”