Michigan-based company Salita Promotions has signed undefeated Puerto Rican prospect Felix Parrilla to a multi-year professional boxing deal.
Parrilla’s first bout under the new partnership will take place Thursday, October 23, when he’ll face a tough test against Kenneth Taylor (15-5-2, 6 KOs) in an eight-round featherweight bout at the Coliseito Pedrín Zorrilla in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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The fight is part of BIG TIME BOXING USA, airing live on DAZN and co-promoted by Universal Promotions.
Parrilla, a highly decorated amateur standout of Puerto Rican descent, fighting out of New Haven, CT, compiled an impressive 72-16 record before turning professional.
Parrilla is a four-time Western New England Golden Gloves champion, 2017 National Junior Olympics bronze medalist and 2018 Golden Gloves national finalist. His dominance was recognized by the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, which named him 2019 Amateur Fighter of the Year.
Now undefeated in the professional ranks and campaigning at featherweight, Parrilla has quickly become one of boxing’s most promising rising stars combining explosive power, technical precision, and the confidence of a fighter poised for world championship contention.
“Felix is a tremendous addition to the Salita Promotions roster,” said company President Dmitriy Salita. “He represents the next generation of Puerto Rican boxing, a fighter with skill, charisma, and championship potential. We’re proud to work alongside Universal Promotions to showcase his talent on the world stage.”
The October 23 event continues the mission of highlighting Puerto Rico’s next wave of world-class fighters through high-quality, globally televised bouts.
“We’re excited to welcome Felix to this card and to partner with Salita Promotions once again,” said Javier Bustillo, President of Universal Promotions. “His skill and discipline embody what Puerto Rican boxing is all about, and the fans are going to see something special on October 23.”
The signing showcases Salita Promotions’ continued commitment to developing future stars and delivering exciting events in two major boxing regions, Detroit and Puerto Rico.
“This is the moment I’ve been working for,” said Parrilla. “To be aligned with a team like Salita Promotions and fight at home in Puerto Rico means everything. I’m ready to show the world what’s next.”
The October 23 BIG TIME BOXING USA event will feature an action-packed lineup of elite matchups headlined by Grand Rapids native Joshua James Pagan facing Maliek Montgomery for the NABO Lightweight Title, along with Ashleyann Lozada making her first bout in her hometown, all broadcast live on DAZN.
Tickets for the event are on sale and can be purchased on PRticket‘s website.