Ahead of Saturday night’s IBF title eliminator between two of the top-ranked Junior Welterweights in Puerto Rican knockout artist Subriel Matias (21-2, 2 KOs) and Mexico’s hard-hitting Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela (30-3, 17 KOs), Salita Promotions and Fresh Productions held the official press conference today in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. (photos by Edsel Palermo)

Joining the dais alongside the main event competitors were the evening’s co-main event, reigning WBO NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Alfredo Santiago (16-2, 7 KOs) and Dominican Republic’s Javier Fortuna (39-5-1, 28 KOs). Also in attendance, Puerto Rico’s undefeated Nestor Bravo (23-0, 16 KOs) and his opponent Xolisani Ndongeni (32-6, 19 KOs) addressed the media ahead of their WBA Intercontinental Super Lightweight title showdown. Additionally, Dmitriy Salita, the President of Salita Promotions, Juan Orengo, the President of Fresh Productions, and José Aníbal "Joey" Meléndez Méndez, the Mayor of Fajardo, all participated.