Dmitriy Salita’s “Big Time Boxing USA” will wrap up its inaugural year on Thursday at the Dort Federal Event Center in Flint, Michigan, with the card highlighting fighters at varying career stages while promising world-class competition.

Headlining the event are Ardreal Holmes Jnr and prospect Edwine Junior Jimenez in a 10-round clash of junior middleweight unbeatens. On the undercard, middleweight Joey Spencer, of Fenton, Michigan, will meet Miguel Angel Hernandez of Dallas, while super middleweight Da’Velle “Hitman 2.0” Smith, of Taylor, Michigan, will battle William Townsel, of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Holmes, 16-0 (6 KOs), a 30-year-old 6ft 2in southpaw from Flint, will be attempting to cap a strong 2024 at home. The year included a knockout of Marlon Harrington and a unanimous decision over Hugo Noriega in September. Jimenez, 24, holds a 9-0 (7 KOs) record and is making his seventh appearance this year. The Springfield, Massachusetts fighter last competed in November, stopping Jimmy Williams in one round.

Should Holmes secure a victory in front of his hometown fans, he will challenge Erickson "The Hammer" Lubin, the No. 3 ranked junior for the No. 1 ranking and mandatory position for the IBF title.

The IBF notified representatives for Lubin and Holmes late last week. The title is currently held by undefeated Russian-born Bakhram Murtazaliev, who stopped Australian Tim Tszyu in three rounds back in October.

"I was really excited to hear the news from the IBF," Holmes said. "It's hard to put into words, to be honest, because this is everything that I have been working toward. This definitely puts more pressure on my fight this week, but it's good pressure.

“We'll revisit my next fight and celebrate this milestone when the time comes. For now, I've got some business to tend to in Flint."

Spencer, 24, at 18-1 (11 KOs), is rebuilding after a high-profile loss to Jesus Ramos Jnr on pay-per-view, Spencer has won two regional fights. He faces Hernandez, 26, an unbeaten fighter with a 9-0 (7 KOs) record. Smith, 10-0 (8 KOs), returns for his fourth fight of the year. The 24-year-old scored a first-round knockout of Gilberto Pereira dos Santos in October and will now face Townsel, 29, fresh off a March win over Nadim Salloum.

Salita described the series as a fusion of “Tuesday Night Fights” and “ShoBox: The Next Generation,” designed to deliver high-quality midweek boxing. The series avoids casino venues, focusing on local arenas to engage communities, particularly in the Midwest.

“Objectively, there is no series like this,” Salita told BoxingScene. “Every fight on the card has a chance to produce a world champion if the fighters progress and live up to their potential.”

He emphasized the community-focused approach. “We don’t go to casinos; we go to venues. It’s important that local communities get involved, supporting boxing and connecting with fighters from their city,” Salita added.

The card also features heavyweight Pryce Taylor, a Brooklyn-based prospect trained by USA Boxing coach Benny Roman. Taylor, making his debut with Salita Promotions. He is Salita’s latest prospect in his search for a new American heavyweight star.

“The heavyweight division has shifted to Europe and the UK after Deontay Wilder’s losses,” Salita said. “We’re searching for the next big American heavyweight, and I believe Pryce Taylor has the tools—solid amateur pedigree, great trainers, and roots in Brooklyn, New York—to fill that void.”

Former titleholder Byron Rojas returns on this card, as does Canadian featherweight Caroline Veyre, aiming to bounce back from her first professional loss.

Reflecting on the year, Salita celebrated the platform’s role in developing talent like Joshua Pagan and Vladimir Shishkin.“We’re excited to close the year with a great event on December 12,” Salita said.