Salita Promotions Announces Loaded February 22 Undercard Featuring Debut Of Atif Oberlton And Five Additional Women’s Bouts At Little Caesars Arena

(DETROIT – February 12, 2026) – Salita Promotions, in partnership with Wynn Records, today announced a championship-stacked undercard for Sunday, February 22, at Little Caesars Arena, as momentum builds toward the highly anticipated main event rematch between Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn. The night will showcase multiple world title fights, undefeated contenders and five additional elite women’s bouts helping drive one of the most significant cards in Detroit boxing history. The event streams live on DAZN beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in partnership with Wynn Records and co-promoted by 313 Presents, streaming live on the global leader of boxing, DAZN. Tickets are available now at 313Presents.com and Ticketmaster.com.

The co-feature will spotlight newly signed, undefeated light heavyweight Atif “Lord Pretty Calvo” Oberlton (14-0, 12 KOs), who defends his WBA Continental USA Light Heavyweight Title while also competing for the US WBC Light Heavyweight Title in a scheduled 10-round bout. Oberlton faces battle-tested contender Joseph George (13-1, 8 KOs) in his televised promotional debut.

“I want to stay active, but I also want to fight the right opponents and keep climbing,” Oberlton said. “My goal is to be a superstar, dominate the division and show the world who I am. Salita gives me the platform to do that.”

Dmitriy Salita and Salita Promotions have built a reputation for assembling cards where every bout carries consequence, while advancing a broader vision of elevating women’s boxing on major stages. By consistently positioning female champions and contenders in meaningful, high-stakes matchups, the promotion has helped shift the landscape of the sport, particularly in Detroit, which has emerged as a national platform for elite women’s competition. The February 22 card continues that commitment, stacking the undercard with world title fights and rising stars to ensure the action begins well before the main event, making this a night fans won’t want to arrive late for.

Also featured is a high-stakes women’s world title showdown as WBA Women’s Light Heavyweight World Champion Che Kenneally (5-0, 2 KOs) makes her first title defense, and U.S. debut, against Houston’s Danielle Perkins (5-1, 2 KOs) in a scheduled 10-round championship bout.

Kenneally captured a world title in just her fifth professional fight, fast-tracking her rise in one of the sport’s most competitive divisions. Now she faces perhaps the most battle-tested opponent of her career.

“This is the kind of fight and stage I’ve been preparing for,” Kenneally said. “Defending my title here is a huge moment in my career.”

Perkins previously went 10 rounds with Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields, sharing the ring with the sport’s most dominant champion in a world title bout, a distinction that directly ties her path to the night’s main event. She enters Detroit with firsthand experience at the highest level and the confidence that comes with going the distance in championship company.

“Being on this card is special,” Perkins said. “Franchon and Claressa know each other inside and out, and that fight is going to be intense. I plan to match that energy and make my own statement.”

Opening the DAZN telecast, Samantha “The Heat” Worthington (12-0, 7 KOs) will defend her WBA Women’s Interim Super Lightweight World Title against veteran challenger Edith Soledad Matthysse (20-16-1, 3 KOs). Guided by Shields and co-promoted by T-Rex Promotions, Worthington captured the interim title with a 10-round victory over Victoire Piteau last July.

“Everything I do is guided by faith,” Worthington said. “I’m thankful for this opportunity and ready to defend my belt.”

Unbeaten heavyweight Pryce Taylor (10-0, 6 KOs) returns for his third DAZN appearance following a unanimous decision victory over veteran Michael Polite Coffie. The two-time New York Golden Gloves champion faces James Evans (9-2-1, 7 KOs) of Toledo in a scheduled 10-round heavyweight bout.

“I’m focused on improving every time out,” Taylor said. “This is another step forward.”

Detroit’s presence runs deep throughout the undercard. Undefeated featherweight Savannah Tini (6-0, 2 KOs) returns following a unanimous decision victory in September and meets Vaida Masiokaite (20-16-1), while highly decorated amateur standout Garrett Rice Jr. (2-0, 1 KO) continues his professional ascent.

Flint native Jaquan McElroy (4-0, 2 KOs) remains active after a second-round TKO win in December and a unanimous decision victory on the Shields–Daniels undercard. His opponent will be announced.

Fighting out of former world champion Tony Harrison’s Super Bad Gym under coach LJ Harrison are undefeated standout and newly signed prospects Lance Smith (5-0, 4 KOs), a two-time Detroit Golden Gloves champion, and blue-chip prospect Jasmine Hampton (1-0, 1 KO), a 14-time national amateur champion whose viral pro debut stoppage last fall marked one of the breakout moments of the year.

Philadelphia featherweight contender Shannel “The Sniper” Butler (6-0, 3 KOs) will also be featured after capturing the WBA Female Continental Featherweight Title and earning a No. 2 world ranking.

The night culminates with the Shields–Crews-Dezurn rematch, closing a championship-heavy card that underscores Detroit’s place at the center of women’s boxing.