Former Amateur Standouts And Rising Prospects Julius Ballo And Jonny Mansour Make Detroit Debuts Saturday, August 29 Live On Wynn Records Network From The Fox Theatre

Cousins To Headline In Separate Bouts With Support Of Large Chaldean Community As Detroit's Boxing Rebirth Continues

Heavyweight Contender Brandon Moore Returns To Face Former World Title Challenger Bryant Jennings Live at 8 p.m. ET on WynnRecordsNetwork.com

(DETROIT – July 20, 2026) – Former amateur standouts and rising prospects Julius "JuJu" Ballo and Jonny Mansour will make their Detroit debut on Saturday, August 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. Tickets for Aug. 29 are on sale now at 313Presents.com and Ticketmaster.com.

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.

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 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."

As an amateur, Mansour (7-0, 2 KOs) became the first Californian since heavyweight Richard Torrez to become a two-time Golden Gloves Champion. The 5-foot-10 lightweight has headlined three shows in California and 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."

The 6-foot-6 Moore has won five straight since his only defeat to top contender Richard Torrez Jr. in 2024. 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.

Jennings has fought some of the heavyweight division's best since turning professional in 2010, including a challenge of Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF and WBO titles in 2015, losing a unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden. After a five year break, Jennings returned to boxing in 2024 and has won three straight.

"August 29 is going to be a special night for boxing 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 always been known for its fighting spirit, and we're honored to contribute to that legacy," said Ruben Branson, CEO Wynn Records. "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."