SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDER HENRY “MONCHO” LEBRÓN TO FACE DERLYN HERNÁNDEZ, WOMEN’S SENSATION KIRIA TAPIA TAKES ON JULIANA BASUALDO SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 ON WYNN RECORDS NETWORK

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (Sept. 4, 2026) – Newly signed Salita and Universal Promotions undefeated Puerto Rican super featherweight contender Henry “Moncho” Lebron will challenge for the WBO Global Championship against Derlyn Hernandez in the 10-round main event of a five-fight Wynn Records Network event Saturday, Sept. 26 live from Coliseíto Pedrín Zorrilla in San Juan. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/z-QJC-KONEM

Unbeaten women’s super featherweight sensation Kiria Tapia will take on Juliana Basualdo in a 10-round bout for the WBO NABO title as the hometown favorite looks to move one step closer to a world title opportunity. The Wynn Record Network broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET and streams worldwide at www.wynnrecordsnetwork.com.

In featured undercard fights, top Puerto Rican lightweight prospect Ángel “El Mensajero” Carranza steps into the ring riding a five-fight knockout streak against Kevin Piedrahita in an eight-round bout, while undefeated blue-chip bantamweight prospect Caleb Tirado returns in a six-rounder in his second professional fight on the island.

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

Lebron (21-0, 11 KOs) is a consensus top-15 ranked super featherweight contender - No. 5 by the IBF, No. by the 12 WBO and No. by the 14 WBA. The 28-year-old holds wins over then-undefeated William Foster III and multi-time former world title challenger Christopher Diaz. Prior to turning professional in 2017, the southpaw was an accomplished amateur, compiling a 153-7 record and winning the Puerto Rican National Championships from 2013-2016.

Lebron will face Hernandez in his first bout of a long-term partnership with Salita Promotions, Universal Promotions and Wynn Records. After dealing with inactivity due to promotional issues in recent years, LeBron looks to stay active and secure a world title opportunity in 2027.

“This is the beginning of a new chapter in my professional career,” Lebron said. “I’m confident that, together with Universal Promotions, Salita Promotions, Wynn Records, and Gold Nation Sports, I’m going to become world champion. First, we have a major test against Derlyn Hernandez, but we know this will simply be the first step on our journey to the top of the boxing world.”

The Dominican Republic’s Hernandez (14-5-1, 12 KOs) is coming off a highlight-reel knockout upset of previously undefeated Abisael Cotto in March to win the WBO Global Junior Lightweight Championship. He returns to the site of his career-best win looking to derail Lebron’s ascension in the 130-pound division.

“I’m happy to have the opportunity to defend my WBO Global championship,” Hernandez said. “I know the tough opponent I’m facing, and I’m prepared for whatever he brings. I’ll step into the ring as champion and leave as champion. Get ready for a war.”

Kiria Tapia (10-0, 1 KO) was one of Puerto Rico's most accomplished amateurs. Since turning professional, she has established herself as one of the island’s premier female fighters and a major box office draw. In her last appearance, Tapia won a shutout decision of Alba Sanchez in her second consecutive fight at Coliseíto Pedrín Zorrilla and the debut Wynn Records Network event.

Tapia has climbed the super featherweight rankings since turning pro in 2023 and is currently The Ring Magazine’s No. 5 ranked fighter at 130 pounds. With a win on Sept. 26, Tapia will set her sights on Alycia Baumgardner, newly crowned WBC champion Bernice Ferreira, former champ Caroline Veyre, and the rest of the divisions’ best.

“This is a dream come true,” Tapia said. “On September 26, at home and in front of my people, we’re going after the WBO NABO championship. I’m ready to put on a great show and leave it all in the ring. I guarantee you’ll see the best version of me that night.”

Juliana Basualdo (15-7, 3 KOs), of Santa Fe, Argentina, has been incredibly active since turning professional in 2019. The southpaw is riding a two-fight winning streak since dropping a very narrow split decision to undefeated rising American contender Mikiah Kreps. In 2024, Basualdo faced former world champion Segolene Lefebvre and was ahead on one of the scorecards before the bout was halted in fifth due to an accidental clash of heads. Now she makes her Puerto Rican debut as she looks to be the spoiler of Tapia’s rapid rise in the division.

“I’m very excited about this great opportunity,” Basualdo said. “We’re coming in great condition to face a tremendous fighter like Tapia. I know we’ll be fighting in her hometown, but that doesn’t take anything away from us. I’m coming for that championship.”

Ángel “El Mensajero” Carranza (12-1, 9 KOs) is a top Puerto Rican lightweight prospect riding a five-fight knockout streak. A former professional kickboxer, Carranza compiled an impressive 94-12 amateur record and was a three-time Puerto Rico National Champion. The 24-year-old stands at 5-foot-10 and will be fighting for the first time since signing a co-promotional deal with Universal Promotions, Salita Promotions and Wynn Records.

Undefeated Puerto Rican prospect Caleb Tirado (2-0, 1 KO) will return in a six-round bantamweight bout. Tirado began boxing at age 9 and spent nearly two decades building one of the most decorated amateur careers in Puerto Rican boxing history. The 24-year-old competed in top international tournaments as an amateur, winning the 2023 Continental Championship alongside 12 Puerto Rico National Championships.

The Sept. 26 Wynn Records Network broadcast is the third Salita and Universal Promotions nationally televised event of 2026 in Puerto Rico and the latest of a series of commitments to the island known for producing some of boxing’s best talent.

“We are excited to return to Puerto Rico and continue building the next generation of boxing stars, live on Wynn Network from this legendary island,” said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions. “We look forward to showcasing the new era of Puerto Rican stars in the making to the world.”

Added Javier Bustillo, President of Universal Promotions: “We’re ready to present, alongside Salita Promotions and Wynn Records, another great night of boxing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. We’ll feature two exciting championship bouts that promise nonstop action from start to finish. In addition, some of the island’s most talented prospects will face important challenges in an event that promises an unforgettable night of boxing.”

The recently announced partnership between Salita Promotions and Wynn Records Network will expand boxing’s reach to new audiences while developing the next generation of stars. The recurring offerings are designed to complement the premier Salita Promotions events airing on DAZN, the global leader in boxing. They provide an outlet for Salita Promotions and Wynn Records to showcase the growing roster of talent signed by both entities, giving boxing fans a first look at the future generation of stars as they prepare to take the next step in their careers.

Fans can watch the fights on https://watch.wynnrecordsnetwork.com/, as well across connected TV and mobile devices, including Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, iOS, and Android.

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