Grand Rapids native and undefeated lightweight star Joshua “JJ” Pagan will defend his NABO Lightweight Title in his hometown on Jan. 22 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.
Returning as the newly crowned NABO Lightweight Champion, Pagan (14-0, 5 KOs) will defend his title against Nicaragua’s Bryan Jimenez (18-2, 10 KOs).
The card will also feature a WBC Super Featherweight World Championship rematch, as No. 1-ranked Delfine Persoon (50-3, 20 KOs) faces No. 2-ranked Caroline Veyre (10-1) for the vacant title in a high-stakes bout to kick off the 2026 boxing calendar…