SAN ANTONIO, TX (June 16, 2025) – Desi Martinez Promotions and Fighters First Management are inviting members of the media and the San Antonio community to a high-impact press conference announcing the upcoming “San Antonio Summer Showdown” boxing event. The press conference will be held on Wednesday, June 18, with media check-in at 10:30 a.m. and the official program starting at 11:00 a.m. at Smoke Skybar, located at 1100 E. Houston Street in downtown San Antonio.
The press event will unveil key details surrounding the Summer Showdown, an electrifying night of boxing set for Saturday, August 23, at the Boeing Center at Tech Port. The conference will feature several of the event’s marquee fighters, including:
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Justin Figueroa (12-0, 10 KOs)
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Justin Pauldo (18-2, 9 KOs)
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Isaac Bermea (5-0-1, 4 KOs)
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Javier Rodriguez (17-3-3, 3 KOs)
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Eddie Ortiz (14-2-2, 5 KOs)
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Joseph Almadji (2-0, 2 KOs)
These rising contenders and hometown favorites will preview their matchups and speak on what this event means for their careers and for the city.
A Boxing Event with a Mission
What sets the San Antonio Summer Showdown apart is the vision behind it. Created by Desi Martinez, a respected attorney and founder of Martinez & Associates, PLLC, the event aims to deliver more than just a fight card—it’s designed as a platform for empowerment, community connection, and legacy building.
A proud native of San Antonio’s Southside, Martinez is blending his lifelong passion for boxing with a mission to uplift athletes both in and out of the ring. Through Desi Martinez Promotions, he is investing in the development of fighters—not just as athletes, but as future leaders, entrepreneurs, and role models.
During the press conference, Martinez will also reveal a new community partnership with the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, a collaboration that will further the event’s focus on youth development and positive impact within the city.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the San Antonio Summer Showdown go on sale starting Wednesday, June 18, with prices ranging from $25 to $95.
For more information, visit DMPBoxing.com.