DETROIT – August 3, 2023 – Salita Promotions has received a “Certificate of Excellence” from the World Boxing Council (WBC) that recognizes their extraordinary efforts to bring big-time boxing back to the city of Detroit in recent years. The initiative reached a high point in June, when Claressa Shields headlined the first boxing event in the history of Little Caesars Arena, the home of the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings, in front of over 11,000 patrons.

“I am grateful to the WBC for this prestigious recognition and their continued support of our efforts rebuilding big-time boxing in America’s champion city of Detroit,” said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions.

Salita has taken many steps to bring high-level boxing back to the forefront of a city that’s known for developing numerous champions over the years, most notable being Hall of Famer Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns. The June event brought out boxing stars from throughout the city, in addition to Detroit-music staples including rapper Kash Doll and the Motown legends The Four Tops.

In another historic first, Salita helped Shields become the first women’s fighter to headline an event on premium television, which took place in 2017 at MGM Detroit. Salita’s dedication to building fighters from the ground up is seen through his “Detroit Brawl” series, which began in 2015 and has featured fighters including Shields, former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz and top heavyweight contender Otto Wallin.

To this day, Salita continues to push up-and-comers from the city and its surrounding areas as heavyweight contender Jermaine Franklin, along with up-and-coming prospects Joseph Hicks and Joshua Pagan, competed in the city on a recent July 15 card.

“Detroit’s rich legacy in the great champions it produced lays the foundation for the future,” continued Salita. “I am confident that like Detroit is known for producing U.S. made cars, it will serve as a factory of boxing champions made in Detroit, Michigan.

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