Las Vegas Hustle

Kansas City native Natalia Castaneda injects sharp amateur pedigree straight into the bantamweight tier for the Las Vegas Hustle. A former standout national finalist, this 22-year-old orthodox technician relies on rapid lateral mobility and clean technical execution inside the pocket to navigate her assignments. She excels at forcing opponents into close-quarters phonebooth battles, breaking their defensive shape with short uppercuts. By cutting off the canvas with calculated lateral steps, she smothers aggressive bursts and dictates the tempo entirely, providing the team with a reliable technical anchor to secure momentum right from the opening bell.

"My name is Natalia “KiKi” Castaneda, and I’m a professional boxer from Kansas City, Missouri. I’ve been boxing for 10 years. I started this journey because of my dad, who was a professional fighter, and my brother, who competed as an amateur. Watching them train and compete inspired me to lace up the gloves and chase it for myself.

I’m a proud southpaw who brings heart, discipline, and relentless pressure into every fight. I’m also proudly Mexican and Laotian, and I carry both sides of my heritage with me every time I step into the ring. My culture, my family, and my city fuel everything I do.

Boxing isn’t just something I do — it’s in my blood. I represent my family, my roots, and Kansas City every time I fight."

Operating with an exceptionally gritty mindset, dynamic right-handed featherweight competitor Jordyn Edewards provides the Hustle with valuable strategic depth. She features a high-energy, pressure-heavy style built on constant forward pacing and superb physical conditioning to routinely challenge division game plans. Her durability forces rivals out of their comfort zone from the opening bell. She embraces heavy exchanges with an airtight guard, walking through incoming long-range artillery to bury thudding hooks deep beneath her opponent's elbows. Her exceptional stamina ensures she maintains a relentless, exhausting pace from the initial whistle to the final frame.

Edewards is an Oregon native now living and training out of BKMMA in Las Vegas, Nevada. She began her combat sports journey in boxing before transitioning to mixed martial arts, where she sharpened her skills as a dynamic and dangerous striker. Now returning to her roots in the Team Boxing League, Jordyn is on a mission to prove that MMA fighters can be just as deadly—if not more so—inside the boxing ring. With grit, power, and a point to make, she’s ready to leave her mark.

Florencia Belén "LaMatona" Pajares is a female professional boxer competing in the featherweight division at 126 pounds, though she fights at 130 pounds in the TBL. Born on December 5, 1998, in Montevideo, Uruguay, Pajares stands at 5'3" and fights with an even-handed stance. She currently represents the Las Vegas Hustle team in the TBL Boxing League for the third consecutive year.
Pajares brings an impressive amateur record of 40-2-1 to her professional career. Her training pedigree is equally notable, having participated in camps with multiple world champions including Alycia Baumgardner, Mikaela Mayer, Sandy Ryan, and others. Now based in Las Vegas, Pajares cites her boxing IQ as her signature strength in the ring, confidently asserting that "nobody can fight like me." A boxer since age 11, she draws motivation from her family and faith, crediting God's grace for her ability to continually improve and perform at her best. With her extensive experience and confidence, Pajares adds significant talent to the Las Vegas Hustle roster in the women's featherweight division.

True elite international pedigree defines the masterclass ring generalship of Olympic bronze medalist and multi-time World Champion Joahnys Argilagos. The brilliant Cuban-born technician coordinates defensive wizardry with pristine reflex mechanics, allowing him to neutralize aggressive pressure and out-think division contenders. Argilagos leverages his unmatchable amateur foundation to control match geography, supplying Vegas with a steadying operational anchor. He reads the fast-paced, high-velocity layout of team competition with immense mental clarity, refusing to overextend or make unforced errors while firing crisp, blinding counter-punches from completely unexpected angles.

Cuban professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics as well as a gold medal at both the 2015 and 2017 World Championships

Absolute technical dominance from the opening whistle has outlined the impressive campaign of lightweight powerhouse Osvel Caballero. The highly decorated orthodox stylist captures the essence of classic Caribbean boxing geometry, combining smooth side-step pivots with pinpoint punch accuracy to dismantle matching structures. Caballero's masterclass execution solidifies his role as a premier scoring engine for the franchise. His capacity to easily duck under heavy barrages and fire back with concussive artillery makes him a lethal divisional equalizer, turning defensive positioning into offensive opportunities with subtle upper-body shifts that leave opponents thoroughly exposed.

Hometown pride runs exceptionally deep whenever local Las Vegas asset Allen Medina steps inside the Team Boxing League square. Splitting assignments across multiple middle divisions, the sharp orthodox contender combines textbook fundamental punch delivery with a remarkably focused work ethic. Medina utilizes a high protective guard to navigate tough pairings, maintaining an active roster presence to capture crucial depth points. He coordinates a high protective block with measured straight artillery to cleanly puncture traditional guards, offering the rotation an invaluable, anchoring presence who can slow down the most aggressive pressers.

"Born on August 31, 1999, in Fresno, California, Allen has been boxing since the age of 8. Known for his slippery and elusive style, Allen is tough to read in a short round. Motivated by his family, Allen aims to prove that with hard work, anything is possible. In his own words: “Everybody wants to be great, but nobody’s willing to try.”

Blinding speed and an undefeated traditional professional foundation follow Bulgarian standout Joana Nwamerue into the team environment. Standing 5'7" in the super lightweight division, she features an elusive orthodox posture and highly dangerous, multi-angle counter-striking sequences. Nwamerue excels at slipping fluidly beneath incoming hooks and responding with explosive power combinations, giving the Hustle a certified offensive spark plug. Her rapid-fire combinations and sudden lateral shifts present an incredibly frustrating tactical puzzle, making her a premier scoring engine capable of swinging the overall narrative of a team match in a matter of seconds.

Welterweight standout Darian Castro infuses the lineup with incredible competitive resilience, thriving against the sport's most intense pressers. This rugged right-handed boxer strips away overly complex strategy in favor of grueling inside muscle to completely stop highly stylized opponents in their tracks. Castro's iron chin and eagerness to embrace tough firefights have powered him into a reliable cornerstone of the roster. He relies on an airtight defensive block to absorb heavy fire before unleashing a relentless barrage of hooks, out-lasting deep opposition rosters through pure, unadulterated blue-collar work ethic.

Darian "The Intocable" Favier Castro is a professional boxer Born on November 2, 2002, in Havana, Cuba, Favier Castro stands at 5'11" and fights with an orthodox stance. Favier Castro brings an impressive amateur pedigree having been a four-time amateur champion of Cuba before relocating to Las Vegas, Nevada. His nickname "The Intocable" (The Untouchable) suggests his defensive prowess in the ring. With his considerable height for the welterweight division and his decorated Cuban boxing background

A lethal puzzle awaits the middle frames whenever Cuban-born prospect Dislan Rivaux Gainza enters the square. Floating fluidly between super welterweight and middleweight slots, the highly skilled competitor utilizes a southpaw stance and deceptive linear steps to completely camouflage his incoming power shots. Gainza blends smooth defensive slipping with crisp counter-attacks, translating his style into a winning asset. He operates with a highly unpredictable rhythm, utilizing rapid fakes and head movement to confuse an opponent's defensive timing, capable of changing the narrative of a match with one sudden combination.

"I model, participating in more than five fashion events and runway shows in Las Vegas, standing out in every one I've been in. These days, I work very hard because my body is the most important thing in both of my careers, so I maintain a healthy diet. In boxing, thank God, I've had the opportunity that most of the great fighters who have come to Las Vegas and needed a southpaw to train with have considered me. For example, Devin Haney, Erislandys Lara, Keyshawn Davis, Shakur Stevenson, Alberto Puello, Mosley Jr., Fernando Vargas Jr., among other promising up-and-coming fighters like myself. These experiences have been invaluable and have fueled my hunger to become a world champion soon."

Flawless execution marks the tactical approach of undefeated super welterweight star Ardreal "Bossman" Holmes Jr. Standing a towering 6'2" out of a highly calculated southpaw posture, he leverages massive natural length and an authoritative lead jab to completely dominate match geography. Holmes combines smooth defensive posture with thudding long-range combinations, anchoring the middle frames with true championship-level composure. His stinging lead jab acts as an authoritative barrier that keeps aggressive fighters at a safe distance, establishing an invaluable, stabilizing presence who locks down critical points through pure structural discipline.

Dayan "The Cuban Sniper" Castro Depestre is a professional boxer. Born on December 2, 1999, in Placetas, Villa Clara, Cuba, Depestre stands at 6'2" and fights with an orthodox stance.

Depestre's journey to professional boxing includes a migration from Cuba to the United States, and he now resides and trains in Miami, Florida, at the Alpha Pro Center gym. He brings an undefeated professional record of 5-0-1 with his only non-victory coming against an established knockout artist in just his second professional bout. Describing his fighting style as "very unique," Depestre considers himself an accurate, tactical, and intelligent boxer capable of fighting effectively both at range and in close quarters. With his technical skills and considerable height advantage for the division, he remains confident in his goal to become the next super middleweight world champion.

Pristine ring generalship and calculated defensive posturing follow light heavyweight sensation Yojanler Martinez onto the canvas. Standing an imposing 6'1", the Cuban-born standout relies on a tight protective guard and sharp, disciplined counter-punching to completely out-think younger contenders. Martinez handles the unique pacing of team combat with immense poise, serving as an elite franchise pillar. He excels at reading subtle tells in an opponent's body language, allowing him to slip heavy shots by fractions of an inch and respond with clinical straight counters that anchor the upper-tier frames.

"Over 200 amateur fights. I was a Cuban champion in the junior and youth categories, representing Cuba for a short time. I was a European champion. In the senior categories, I was a multiple medalist for Cuba, where I left the country ranked second. I have five professional wins, one draw, and one loss."

Deep professional lineage and extensive ring mileage define the gritty style of cruiserweight veteran Luis Rafael Portuondo. The battle-tested right-hander utilizes elite defensive craftiness and veteran positioning to blunt his opponents' momentum, keeping the roster highly competitive in every frame. Portuondo's calculated ring generalship has anchored the heavy division rounds, providing the rotation with an essential depth piece built for deep-water warfare. He relies on heavy inside muscle and an airtight defensive block to blunt forward momentum, making him an invaluable asset against premier power punchers.

"Born in Guantanamo Cuba, with an amateur record of 98 fights won and 15 lost, national champion in 2015 and third place in the beach giron tournament currently fighter of the TBL league with a record of 10 rounds and 3 lost attentively "El Mini Taison."

Heavyweight puncher Alonzo Neal provides the rotation with a dangerous, heavy-handed arsenal built for high-impact pocket sequences. Operating as an assertive right-handed presence in the heavier divisions, he excels at generating tremendous physical leverage to compromise traditional guards. Neal features a highly versatile athletic skillset, combining fluid linear steps with elite closing speed to trap opponents against the ropes. His physical dominance and explosive closing acceleration allow him to bully division contenders, systematically dismantling their game plans and altering match dynamics through pure, raw power.

Herich Ruiz Córdoba, born on November 5, 1995, on the Isle of Youth, Cuba. At 15, I joined the national youth team. While on the national team, I participated in the Astana Cup in Russia, where I won the gold medal. Months later, I joined the senior national team, where I participated in many international events, such as the Caribbean Cup in Trinidad and Tobago (Gold Medal), the President's Cup in Kazakhstan (Gold Medal and Best Boxer of the Event), the Cup in Paris, France (Gold Medal), the Magadan Cup in Russia (Gold Medal), three-time Roberto Balado Cup Champion in Cuba, three-time Cuban Team Tournament Champion, and a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championships in Serbia. Months later, I participated in the Pan American Championships in Ecuador and Days before the final, I made the decision to leave the team and embark on a journey towards a bigger dream: to be a professional boxer, where today I have a record of 6-0-0 and 4 KOs