JAMES GENTILE vs JADEN MATEO | 162 LB YOUTH DAWG TITLE | FULL FIGHT | SIFN 12

James Gentile vs Jaden Mateo for the 162 LB Youth DAWG Championship. The bout took place Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Stereo Garden in Patchogue, Long Island, as part of Strong Island Fight Night Series 12, presented by Kristian Vasquez Promotions and Next Up Boxing League and sanctioned by USA Boxing Metro. James Gentile earned a unanimous decision victory to become the first ever Youth Elite DAWG Champion on the Next Up Boxing League platform. Representing NYC Cops & Kids, Gentile entered the bout ranked number one in USA Boxing at 165 pounds in the Youth Division. With the Youth chapter of his amateur career coming to a close, Gentile is now preparing to enter the Elite Open Class division and continue testing himself against the top competition in the country. Across the ring, Jayden Mateo of Mendez Boxing stepped up when others would not to face one of the top ranked youth boxers in the nation. Mateo delivered a strong performance, competed from opening bell to closing bell, and showed why he is a rising talent in his own right. This fight showcased exactly what Next Up Boxing League is built for: giving elite amateur fighters and rising prospects the opportunity to compete on a major stage, challenge themselves against quality opposition and build their names before the boxing world. For upcoming Next Up Boxing League events and tickets, visit: www.strongislandfights.com For more full fights, exclusive content and access to our future live stream events, visit: NUBL.tv Next Up Boxing League is amateur boxing’s most complete platform, showcasing the amateur boxing stars of today and the rising stars of the future. Subscribe to Next Up Boxing League for full fights, championship bouts, fighter features, interviews, behind the scenes coverage, documentaries and upcoming event announcements. #JamesGentile #AmateurBoxing #NextUpBoxingLeague