Unbeaten lightweight Lorenzo Powell (7-0, 4 KOs) will be headlining a fight card in his hometown of Sacramento, CA on June 20th. G1 Promotion and Lion’s Den Promotions are putting on the event at the Memorial Auditorium. Powell, known as The Golden One, is coming off of a KO2 of Alejandro Minjares in March.
PRESS RELEASE
Get ready, Sacramento is about to feel the energy again.
After a long wait, professional boxing is officially returning to the historic Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, and the city is already buzzing. This isn’t just another event, it’s a statement. G1 Promotions and Lion’s Den Promotions are bringing fight night back in a way Sacramento hasn’t seen in years, and the anticipation is building toward what’s expected to be a packed, sold-out crowd.
Headlining the night is undefeated rising star Lorenzo Powell, stepping into the main event spotlight as one of the most promising names in the sport today. With a perfect record on the line and momentum on his side, Powell isn’t just fighting to win, he’s fighting to prove he belongs at the top. Many are already calling him the next face of boxing, and June 20th will be a defining moment in that journey.
But this night carries more than just rising-star energy, it carries legacy.
In the co-main event, Sacramento’s own Malikai “Machine Gun” Johnson returns home for one final appearance in front of the fans who’ve supported him from the start. A two-time featherweight champion with an undefeated record, Malikai is stepping into the ring one last time in his city. It’s not just a fight, it’s a farewell. Expect emotion, intensity, and a performance that reflects years of discipline, sacrifice, and pride.
From top to bottom, the card is stacked. Rising prospects, hungry contenders, and nonstop action will keep the energy high from the opening bell to the final round. This isn’t just about the main events, it’s about creating a full experience that reminds everyone why boxing hits different when it’s live.
For Sacramento, this moment is bigger than just one night.
It’s been a long time coming.
The return of pro boxing to this historic venue represents a revival, a reconnection between the city and the sport. You can already feel it in the conversations, the social buzz, and the early ticket demand. Fight fans, families, and first-timers alike are all circling June 20th on their calendars.
G1 Promotions isn’t just hosting an event, they’re setting a new standard.
And if the energy building right now is any indication, this will be the beginning of something much bigger.
One night. One city. One unforgettable fight card.
Sacramento, get ready.
