MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS MAKES NEW YORK DEBUT AT TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
In Manny Pacquiao’s First Promotional Event in New York, Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo Parra will Headline World Boxing Organization Featherweight International Championship LIVE on Amazon Prime TV. Manny “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr. on Fight Card for Second Professional Match. Upstate New York’s Bryce Mills to Return Home to Turning Stone Resort Casino for U.S. World Boxing Council Silver Super Lightweight Title fight.
Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (January 9, 2026) — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (“MPP”), the promotion company founded by the legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao, today announced that it will host its first promotional event in New York at Turning Stone Resort Casino in an action-packed champion boxing event on Saturday, February 28. The event, which will feature the second professional fight for his son, Manny “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr., continues Turning Stone Resort Casino’s history of debuting careers for championship boxing legacies like Laila Ali and Jaqui Frazier-Lyde.
The second and exclusive U.S. event for MPP, the card is set to feature Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo Parra in a headline World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight international championship live on Amazon Prime TV. Also featured on the lineup will be the return of Manny “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr. continuing his professional journey under the guidance of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, following a controversial draw in his pro debut in November 2025. All eyes will be on Pacquiao Jr.’s first fight in New York as he competes near the International Boxing Hall of Fame, a place where his father was ceremoniously enshrined last year.
Upstate New York’s hometown favorite Bryce Mills will once again return to Turning Stone Resort Casino. The co-main event will feature a 10-round U.S. WBC Silver Super Lightweight Title fight between hometown favorite Bryce Mills of Liverpool, NY and Tobias Green of Lake Park, FL. Mills, 24. Mills has made Turning Stone Resort Casino his home base as he has competed at the historic venue six times, registering six wins. A quickly rising contender in the super lightweight division, Mills aims to kick off 2026 with another victory, following a successful 2025, which included three dominant wins.
The action-packed fight card will be headlined by a 10-round WBO Featherweight International Championship bout between knockout artists Elijah Pierce and Lorenzo Parra, a matchup originally slated to headline MPP’s sold-out U.S. debut before being postponed due to illness. Now rescheduled, Pierce and Parra will finally square off in the main event as both fighters look to position themselves for a world title opportunity.
Pierce, 29, enters the bout on the strength of 12 straight victories and on the heels of securing the WBO International Featherweight Championship last July against Michael Dasmarinas. Now the Oklahoma City-born star faces his greatest challenge in Parra, who has an identical staggering knockout count of 17. In a main event pitting two featherweights at the top of their game, Parra has not suffered a defeat in over eight years as he prepares for just his third fight in the United States in his career.
“Pierce versus Parra is a fight fans were eagerly waiting for, and we’re excited to bring it back as the centerpiece of our second U.S. show,” said Sean Gibbons, President of Manny Pacquiao Promotions. “Turning Stone Resort Casino has become the home of Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, which is synonymous with our mission at MPP as we continue to build the future stars in boxing.”
Highly regarded 19-year-old prospect Curmel “Big Deal” Moton will return to the ring in association with Mayweather Promotions, as he looks to extend his impressive unbeaten streak. A standout talent, Moton caught the attention of undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in the sport’s history.
The event marks another major milestone for Manny Pacquiao Promotions following a successful, sold-out U.S. debut and continues the company’s expansion into marquee boxing markets across the country. Turning Stone Resort Casino, long recognized as one of the premier boxing venues in the United States, will host the event.
The event will be streamed live across the United States on Amazon Prime Video.
Tickets are available for purchase at TurningStone.com, the official website of Turning Stone Resort Casino. Doors open at 4:00 PM EST, with the first bout beginning at 5:00 PM EST.
Additional bouts, as well as broadcast details and fight week events will be announced soon.
About Turning Stone Enterprises
Turning Stone Enterprises is the parent organization for all business operations of the Oneida Indian Nation. One of the largest employers in Central New York with more than 5,000 team members, Turning Stone Enterprises’ portfolio of hospitality, gaming and recreational destinations includes Turning Stone Resort Casino, YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino, The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, The Cove at Sylvan Beach, Maple Leaf Market and SavOn convenience stores, an RV park, two marinas, a hunting preserve and salmon-fishing destination and Wáhta’ Maple Farm. Collectively, these properties offer guests from across the region and around the world five award-winning hotels, nearly 30 signature restaurants and dining venues, two spas, five golf courses, Las Vegas-style casino gaming, a state-of-the-art sports betting lounge, two concert venues and several nightlife venues.
About Manny Pacquiao Promotions
Manny Pacquiao Promotions is a global boxing promotions company founded by eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. The mission of the company is to develop athletes, produce world-class events, and expand the global reach of boxing. Beyond building elite talent, the organization is committed to creating exciting content, delivering innovative and memorable events, and giving back to the sport by providing fans with the matchups, experiences, and energy they want to see. At its core, the company aims to elevate the sport with fresh creativity, authentic storytelling, and an unwavering dedication to bringing fun and excitement back to boxing on a global stage.
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