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Undefeated Arjan Iseni Looks to Make a Statement Against Everton Still in Newark on Saturday

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55 minutes ago

November 10, 2026

Arjan Iseni in action ahead of his November 14 fight against Everton Still in Newark

Arjan Iseni in action. Photo by Full Court PRESS.

Arjan Iseni has waited for a stage like this. The undefeated Staten Island light heavyweight brings a 6-0 record with five knockouts to Newark on Saturday night, making his Sullivan Management debut against a southpaw who has not lost in his last six fights, and he says he is ready to win by knockout and show what he can do.

Undefeated light heavyweight prospect Arjan Iseni (6-0, 5 KOs), an Albanian-American boxer fighting out of Staten Island, New York, has prepared to make a strong statement this Saturday night in a 6-round bout against Everton Still (5-2-1, 3 KOs) at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, New Jersey.

The 6′ 3″ southpaw Iseni will make his Sullivan Management debut on the “Brick City Fight Night” card, presented by Rising Star Promotions.

“I want to have another dominating performance, win by knockout, and show people what I can do against any opponent, tall or short, boxers or brawlers,” Inseni explained. “I have a lot less on my plate now that I’m managed by Keith Sullivan. I just had to focus 100-percent on training. Keith kept reaching out asking if I needed anything and I really appreciated that a lot. I hope we do a lot together.”

“Every fight makes him want to get back in the gym and get better,” Sullivan added. “He’s put together a strong start as a pro, and I believe he has the talent and discipline to go a long way in this sport. He takes real pride in representing his Albanian roots, and I’m excited for the fans in New Jersey to see why I believe in him.”

Still is unbeaten in his last 6 fights, including 5 victories, 3 by stoppage. He is a southpaw like Inseni, which is always risky in terms of potential head butts, when two lefties fight.

“I’ve had plenty of work with southpaws,” Inseni said. “Style-wise, I know what to look for – openings — because I’m a southpaw. But sparring is different than a real fight in the ring. I protect myself at all times, especially when fighting in close, so I’ll be cautious of head butts. I was cut as an amateur and it’s not fun. I’ve definitely taken that into account.”

Trained by Arleano Sosa, Iseni was an elite amateur, winning multiple New York, regional, and national titles. He was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for several years and gained invaluable experience competing internationally.

The 23-year-old Iseni was a 5-time U.S. national amateur champion, including top honors at the prestigious 2021 USA National Championships, who registered an 85-25 record. Because his parents are from Macedonia, Iseni was able to join that country’s boxing team, allowing him to gain experience against various styles from fighters from all around the world: United Araa Emirates, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Poland, Uzbekistan and Ecuador.

Iseni’s fans may purchase tickets for this Saturday’s show via his Instagram account (@arjan_iseni).

A former New York State Athletic Commission Deputy Commissioner, Sullivan also manages 3-time, 2-division world champion Miyo Yoshida (19-6, 1 KO), Brooklyn’s undefeated NABF heavyweight champion Pryce Taylor (14-0, 9 KOs), Serbian heavyweight Sanel Hasanovic (11-1-1, 9 KOs), Bronx NYPD officer Nisa Rodriguez (4-1, 2 KOs), Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga (21-2, 21 KOs), lightweight Fei Faiva (6-0-1, 4 KOs) and junior featherweight prospect Brooklyn “The Big Deal” Barwick (5-1, 5 KOs). Sullivan also co-manages IBF Welterweight World title challenger Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (16-2, 12 KOs) and his cousin, middleweight Jim Donovan (2-0, 1 KO), alongside coach and ex-world champion Andy Lee.

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Benavidez Tells Phoenix “This Is Monstro’s World” at Media Workout Ahead of December 5 Unification With Cieslak

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26 minutes ago

November 10, 2026

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David Benavidez at his Phoenix media workout ahead of the December 5 fight with Michal Cieslak

David Benavidez at his Phoenix media workout. Photo by Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions.

David Benavidez brought his December 5 homecoming back to Phoenix early, working out in public in his hometown on Saturday and telling Arizona fans that a third cruiserweight belt is next. The unbeaten unified WBA and WBO champion faces WBC champion Michal Cieslak in a unification clash at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, and his media workout quotes leave no doubt about how he sees the fight.

Mexican Superstar & Unified WBA & WBO Cruiserweight World Champion David Benavidez Faces WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Michal Cieslak Saturday, December 5 Headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View Event Available on DAZN Through Prime Video from Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona

Unbeaten Mexican superstar and unified WBA and WBO Cruiserweight World Champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez showed off his skills in his hometown of Phoenix on Saturday at an open to the public media workout before he faces WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Michal Cieslak in a high-stakes unification clash on Saturday, December 5 headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on DAZN through Prime Video from Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

One of boxing’s pound-for-pound best and most exciting champions, Benavidez’s Arizona homecoming event will see the 29-year-old look to capture a third cruiserweight world championship against the bruising WBC champion Cieslak. The showdown will mark Benavidez’s first fight back in Arizona since a 2022 destruction of David Lemieux.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now and available through Ticketmaster.com.

Benavidez (32-0, 26 KOs) made his cruiserweight debut in style this past Cinco de Mayo Weekend, dominating then champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on his way to an emphatic sixth-round stoppage. The victory followed up an impressive 2025 that saw him best rival and then unbeaten David Morrell Jr. by unanimous decision to add the WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship to the WBC title he’d earned in 2024 against former champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk

Here is what Benavidez had to say at the media workout that took place at the Gila River Resorts and Casino at Vee Quiva on Saturday:

DAVID BENAVIDEZ

“The is ‘Monstro’s’ world. I have arrived, and I’m not going anywhere. Greatness isn’t given, it’s taken. And I’m gonna take my greatness.

“I’m really grateful for the people of Arizona. Having a Phoenix-native getting into the ring here in a three-belt unification is historic. I’m happy to be representing Phoenix just like I always do no matter where I am.

“My mindset and my focus is the same for every fight. I’m attacking every training camp with ferocity and viciousness. Because that’s what I want to show in the fight. I want to take these fighters apart and make a statement to everybody. I’m not playing with anyone.

“I got two belts in my first fight at cruiserweight and now I’m going for a third. Me being undisputed is inevitable. I’m going to make my way to the top of the pound-for-pound list very soon. I will be number one.

“The past three years, because I’ve been facing top opposition, I’ve been able to sharpen up my style and my skills. I’m working a lot on combinations, defense and body shots, but particularly the jab. The jab opens doors, but it closes doors as well.

“I’m always the kind of fighter who has plans A, B and C. So if he wants to complicate things in the first couple of rounds, then I have plans to stop whatever it is that he’s doing well.

“The biggest challenge with Cieslak is that he’s coming into this fight defending his title for the first time. Every fighter has that motivation after winning the title that you really don’t wanna let it go. He’s gonna come in strong, but I don’t run away from any competition.

“This workout is a way for me to give back to the community and show love to the people here. It’s something fun that we don’t do every day. I’m thrilled we were able to make this happen for the people.”

ABOUT BENAVIDEZ VS. CIESLAK

Benavidez vs. Cieslak will see Undefeated Mexican superstar and unified WBA and WBO Cruiserweight World Champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez make his Arizona homecoming in a high-stakes unification clash against WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Michal Cieslak on Saturday, December 5 headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on DAZN through Prime Video from Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

The pay-per-view begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and features a co-main event that will see all-action undefeated star Vergil Ortiz Jr. step into the ring against former unified world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman in a 12-round middleweight affair.

The pay-per-view will also see a trio of rising stars enter the ring in separate bouts as unbeaten phenom Emiliano “El General” Vargas competes in a 10-round super lightweight fight against contender Omar Juarez, plus unbeaten Australian star Nikita Tszyu makes his U.S. debut in a 10-round super welterweight fight against Roberto Valenzuela Jr. and rising middleweight star Marco “El Tiburon” Romero returns to action in the eight-round opening bout dueling Cruse Stewart.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now and available through Ticketmaster.com.

The event is promoted by Sampson Boxing and TGB Promotions. Ortiz vs. Thurman is co-promoted by Golden Boy Promotions. The Vargas vs. Juarez fight is co-promoted by Top Rank. The Tszyu vs. Valenzuela fight is co-promoted by No Limit Boxing and the Rose Brothers.