Johnson, 16-0 (7 KOs), of Cleveland is coming off an impressive unanimous decision win over Janelson Figueroa Bocachica in June and was a U.S. in 2020, making it to the quarterfinals in Tokyo. He will be facing his most difficult test in Flaz, 15-2 (10 KOs), of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. The dangerous Flaz has won six straight, including upset victories over Brian Ceballo and Jahi Tucker. Flaz is rated no. 11 by the IBF and WBO at 147lbs.

In the Comain event, Akitsugi vs Astrolabio

Akitsugi, 13-0 (3 KOs), of Wakayama, Japan is seeking his third straight victory over a Filipino former title challenger, having beaten Jonas Sultan and Aston Palicte in his last two fights.

Astrolabio, 28, of General Santos City, Philippines represents the most dangerous challenge of his career, having defeated former champion Guillermo Rigondeaux in 2022.

Other fighters slated for action include Dominic Valle, Emilio Garcia, Xavier Bocanegra and Ranulfo Bocanegra.