
vs. Brandan Ayala
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, NY · Pro Debut (ESPN+) Event ↗
Win · UD
Professional Boxer · Elite Pro Prospect
Pan American gold medalist. #1-ranked U.S. amateur. Undefeated as a pro.
Next Fight · Main Event
Thunder Studios · Long Beach, CA · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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The Story
Julius “JuJu” Ballo turned heads as the #1-ranked amateur featherweight in the United States — and he’s carried that momentum straight into the pro ranks, opening his career 4–0 on the sport’s biggest stages. Outside the ropes, he’s a co-founder of G2G Promotions, the San Diego promotion he built with his cousin Jonny Mansour.
Born April 20, 2003 to a Chaldean-American family and raised in East County San Diego, Julius has boxed since age three. A two-time USA Boxing Elite National Champion, Junior Pan American Games gold medalist, and the 2021 USA Boxing Youth Boxer of the Year, he closed his amateur run roughly 51–8 before signing a landmark OTX × Top Rank co-promotional deal.
Trained out of Bomber Squad Academy in El Cajon, he’s known for speed, discipline, ring IQ and explosiveness — now building a premium digital brand that resonates with sports and culture audiences.
Professional Record · 4–0
Amateur Honors
Camp
El Cajon, CA · Coach Berlin Kerney IV · Boxing since age three
“STRUGGLES DON’T
DEFINE YOU.”
The Pro Launch
A multi-city launch built to maximize coverage and storytelling — from his Madison Square Garden debut to a hometown sellout in San Diego to a record crowd at Detroit’s historic Fox Theatre — and next, the main event in Long Beach.
The Co-Sign
Julius Ballo is the entire package — a sensational young fighter with the ability and personality to be a superstar in the sport.
Bob Arum Founder, Top Rank
Signed to a landmark OTX × Top Rank co-promotion. Managed by James Prince. Trained at Bomber Squad Academy, El Cajon.
HARD WORK.
DEDICATION.
DISCIPLINE.
Vision / What’s Next
Combining elite athletic performance with digital influence and cultural reach.
Official Fight Trunk Sponsorship
When the camera follows the fighter every round, your brand is always on screen — walkouts, introductions, live exchanges, slow-motion replays, and highlight clips that circulate for years.
Continuous brand visibility every single round.
Logos appear during walkouts, intros, and live exchanges.
Slow-motion replays and broadcast cuts multiply impressions.
Highlight clips circulate across social and media for years.
Sponsors become tied to victory moments and milestones.
Front, back & leg trunk placements with broadcast exposure and VIP packages. Next up: Champions of Tomorrow, Oct 10 at Thunder Studios, live worldwide on Adrenaline+. Limited inventory.
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