Monday, November 9, 2026

Shon Shrago to Face Dumitru Blindu

Shon Shrago is scheduled to make his pro debut on December 5 in Chisinau, Moldova. His opponent is currently listed as Dumitru Blindu. Shrago will be one of four Jewish fighters scheduled to make their debuts on the undercard of a Yan Zak fight.

Shrago, an 18 year old Israeli, has loads of experience in the junior amateur ranks representing the Tyson Mireli team. He has been working with coach Artur Zlatopolski since he was 13 years old. A four-time Israeli national champion, he has experience at the European junior championships and at the under-19 world championships. Shrago just moved up to senior level this year.

"He already has a solid foundation, international experience, character, and a good understanding of boxing," Zlatopolski told The Jewish Boxing Blog, "so we decided to gradually start testing him in the professional ranks as well."

A southpaw, Shrago is mature and poised in the ring beyond his years. He's a probing fighter who will unleash a dangerous straight left when the opportunity presents itself. Shon possesses a clever right hook that often is thrown outside the field of vision of the opponent. It's a sweeping shot that he lets go when he's in close or when his foe is turned and facing away from Shon's right hand. When he's comfortable, Shrago will fight with his hands down. Though a skilled fighter, he can get rough when needed.

In Blindu, Shrago will face a 21 year old from Chisinau. Blindu is 0-2; both fights were stoppages in the second round. The Moldovan will let his hands go, which should give Shrago plenty of opportunities to counter as long as he's cautious. Blindu also has MMA experience, although he was stopped in his two contests before the ring announcer could find his seat.

Shrago has fought as heavy as junior middleweight, but this contest is listed for the lightweight division. It's scheduled for four rounds, but it likely won't last that long.

Friday, November 6, 2026

Preview of Chananya Davids vs. David Catalin Pirvu

Middleweight debutant Chananya Davids is scheduled to fight David Catalin Pirvu on December 5 in Chisinau, Moldova. This fight will be on a card featuring five Jewish boxers. Davids will be one of four making his pro debut.

Davids, a 32 year old Israeli, is known for his relentless pressure in the ring. He's added a strong jab and an ability to work off feints to his arsenal. Though he came to the sport late, his improvement has been steady. He trains with Coach Artur Zlatopolski and has worked with Evgheni Boico. Boico noticed "a stronger technical and tactical foundation, giving him more tools to solve different problems in the ring."

Pirvu, a 21 year old Moldovan, won't pose many problems. He has put up very little resistance in his three pro fights, having been stopped in the first round in each one. His offense has been virtually non-existent and his defense amounts to covering up in a crouch like a roly poly, which allows his opponents to tee off on him.

Look for Davids to walk through David before the end of the scheduled four rounds.


Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Esther Dudovitz to Face Tarrethia Dixon

Esther "The Terror" Dudovitz is scheduled to make her pro debut on November 14 against Tarrethia Dixon at the Hammond SportsPlex in Hammond, Indiana, USA. Dixon is an experienced, if not particularly skilled, opponent for a debutant.

Dudovitz, a 26 year old from Chicago, won two city Golden Gloves during her amateur career. She'll need to tap into the poise she developed in the unpaid ranks as Dixon will likely come out firing wildly from the first bell.

Dixon is a 30 year old from Kalamazoo, Michigan with a record of 2-8 (2 KOs, stopped 8 times). She can take a punch, but can be stripped of her will to continue. In multiple fights, she has taken a knee after enduring repeated punishment.

Dudovitz will have an opportunity counter the unconventional shots from Dixon. Her straighter punches should find the target first. But Esther will need to be mindful of Dixon's unorthodox attack. It only takes one punch to ruin a debut.

Dudovitz-Dixon is scheduled for four two-minute rounds in the flyweight division.