The main event comes with an important championship clarification following Thursday’s official weigh-in. Britton registered 171.6 pounds, while Andreasen weighed 170.6 pounds, with both fighters exceeding the conventional 168-pound super middleweight limit. Consequently, the NABA Super Middleweight Championship has been removed from the contest. Britton remains the reigning NABA champion, but his title will not be at stake when the two men meet in tonight’s scheduled 10-round showdown.

Despite the championship no longer being on the line, the matchup retains plenty of significance for both fighters. Britton enters with an unblemished 10-0 record and six knockout victories, representing another opportunity to demonstrate his ability against an experienced opponent as he continues developing his professional credentials. Andreasen, meanwhile, brings 28 professional appearances and nine knockouts into the contest, giving the unbeaten Houston prospect a challenger with considerably more ring experience and the power to make the fight interesting.

Britton has established himself as one of the promising young fighters emerging from Houston’s boxing scene, and a victory would extend his perfect record to 11-0 while providing another valuable learning experience against seasoned opposition. Andreasen will have his own ambitions, seeking to upset the hometown favorite and secure a significant victory against an undefeated regional champion. With both men possessing professional knockout experience, the main event provides an intriguing clash between a rising prospect and a battle-tested challenger.

“Undefeated young Houston phenom Jahyden ‘2Raww’ Britton putting his undefeated record and NABA title on the line for the first time is can’t-miss boxing action!” Harrison said in the original promotional announcement. Although the championship will no longer be contested because of the weigh-in results, Britton’s unbeaten record remains very much on the line.

The co-main event promises another compelling attraction as 19-year-old Cassell steps into the first co-main event assignment of his professional career against Manrriquez in a scheduled six-round lightweight bout. The matchup brings together two fighters with a combined 10 professional victories, eight of them by knockout, making it one of the evening’s most intriguing contests.

Cassell, who has won all six of his professional bouts and stopped four opponents, is quickly establishing himself as an exciting young prospect under the BiYu Promotions banner. Thursday’s weigh-in saw him register 138 pounds, while Manrriquez came in at 134.8 pounds. Manrriquez, whose four victories have all come by knockout, presents a dangerous test for the unbeaten Houston youngster, who will need to combine his speed, movement and boxing intelligence with disciplined execution against a proven puncher.

Harrison has high expectations for Cassell, describing the youngster as a particularly exciting package of ability and personality among Texas’ emerging prospects.

“19-year-old Ty ‘007’ Cassell is possibly the most exciting package of raw talent and charisma of any rising prospect in Texas,” Harrison said.

For Cassell, the opportunity carries additional significance because he will be performing in front of his hometown supporters in his first professional co-main event. He understands the threat posed by Manrriquez but believes his preparation and developing all-around skill set will give him the tools to preserve his undefeated record.

“Manrriquez is coming into this fight with four knockouts, so I know he has power and he’s going to be dangerous,” Cassell said in his pre-fight statement. “I’m not overlooking him or taking anything for granted. I’ve been working hard in camp, preparing for his style, and making sure I’m ready for whatever he brings. I believe I’m the better all-around fighter, and I’m going to use my speed, movement, and boxing IQ to control the fight.”

Cassell also emphasized the importance of competing in his first co-main event in Houston, where family, friends and local supporters will be watching his progress.

“Fighting in my first co-main event right here in Houston means everything to me,” he said. “This is my city, and having the opportunity to perform in front of my hometown fans is a blessing. I’ve dreamed about moments like this since I started boxing, and now it’s becoming a reality.”

Harrison believes Cassell’s natural athletic ability, work ethic and willingness to improve make him a prospect worth following as his career develops. The promotion’s approach is to provide young fighters with meaningful challenges while building their experience and exposure, and tonight’s co-main event represents another step in that process.

Heavyweight action adds further intrigue to the card, beginning with a scheduled six-round encounter between Zachary Spiller (6-1, 5 KOs) and Zederic Stephenson (6-7, 3 KOs). Spiller weighed 255.8 pounds at Thursday’s weigh-in, while Stephenson registered 222.6 pounds, a difference of 33.2 pounds. Spiller enters with five knockouts among his six victories, while Stephenson brings professional experience and three stoppages of his own. The size difference and both fighters’ finishing ability add an extra dimension to a matchup in which Spiller will seek to continue his winning ways and Stephenson will attempt to upset the odds.

Another heavyweight contest features a meeting of unbeaten prospects as Frank Unachukwu (1-0, 1 KO) takes on Roman Xavier Cordova (2-0, 2 KOs) in a scheduled four-round bout. Unachukwu weighed 245.4 pounds, while Cordova came in at 222.2 pounds. Both fighters have won every professional contest by knockout, giving them three stoppages between them without a defeat on either record. Barring a draw or no-contest, one man will leave with his perfect record intact and the other will experience the first blemish of his professional career.

In super bantamweight action, Martel Washpun (3-0, 1 KO) will attempt to extend his unbeaten start against Rasuiod Hollie (2-5, 2 KOs) in a scheduled four-round contest. Washpun weighed 122 pounds, while Hollie registered 120 pounds. Washpun will be looking for his fourth consecutive professional victory, but Hollie’s two knockout wins demonstrate that he possesses finishing ability and cannot be discounted simply because of his overall record.

The evening’s other super bantamweight bout brings together Clayton Ward (2-3, 1 KO) and Jacobie Lichlyter (0-1) over four rounds. Both fighters weighed 122.2 pounds, making theirs an even matchup on the scales. Ward will seek to add another victory to his record, while Lichlyter looks to secure the first win of his professional career.

Super lightweight action will introduce another new professional as Allen McDonald makes his debut against Treverrious Zeno (1-1). McDonald weighed 146.4 pounds, while Zeno registered 142.2 pounds. For McDonald, tonight marks the beginning of his paid career, while Zeno will be looking to use his existing professional experience to secure a second victory.

Another debutant, Jose DelCid, enters the professional ranks against Jordan Otey-Wilson (0-1) in a super middleweight contest. DelCid weighed 164.4 pounds, while Otey-Wilson came in at 167.8 pounds. DelCid will be eager to launch his professional journey with a victory, while Otey-Wilson aims to turn his previous experience into his first professional win.

Venue: BiYu Arena, Houston, Texas

Promoter: Bobby Harrison - BiYu Promotions

Matchmaker: Noe Alejandro Lopez, Sonny Michael Waghorn

Media: CombatVisionTV

Official Weights

Main Event – Super Middleweight– 10 Rounds

Jahyden “2Raww” Britton (10-0, 6 KOs) – 171.6lbs

Gonzalo Andreasen (13-13-2, 9 KOs) – 170.6lbs

Co-Main Event – Lightweight

Ty “007” Cassell (6-0, 4 KOs) – 138.0lbs

Jorge Elias Garcia Manrriquez (4-2, 4 KOs) – 134.8lbs

Heavyweight

Zachary Spiller (6-1, 5 KOs) – 255.8lbs

Zederic Stephenson (6-7, 3 KOs) – 222.6lbs

Heavyweight

Frank Unachukwu (1-0, 1 KO) – 245.4lbs

Roman Xavier Cordova (2-0, 2 KOs) – 222.2lbs

Super Bantamweight

Martel Washpun (3-0, 1 KO) – 122.0lbs

Rasuiod Hollie (2-5, 2 KOs) – 120.0lbs

Super Bantamweight

Clayton Ward (2-3, 1 KO) – 122.2lbs

Jacobie Lichlyter (0-1) – 122.2lbs

Super Lightweight

Allen McDonald (Pro Debut) – 146.4lbs

Treverrious Zeno (1-1) – 142.2lbs

Super Middleweight

Jose DelCid (Pro Debut) – 164.4lbs

Jordan Otey-Wilson (0-1) – 167.8lbs

Middleweight – Weights Not Reported

Jared Phillips (3-1, 2 KOs)

Evans Norris (1-7-1, 1 KO)

The program also includes a scheduled six-round middleweight contest between Jared Phillips (3-1, 2 KOs) and Evans Norris (1-7-1, 1 KO). Phillips has won three of his four professional bouts, including two by knockout, while Norris brings nine professional appearances into the matchup. Phillips will seek to continue his development and improve to 4-1, while Norris will attempt to halt his opponent’s progress and secure his second career victory.

Ascension Series III reflects BiYu Promotions’ continued commitment to providing emerging fighters with opportunities to develop through professional competition. From Britton’s main-event assignment and Cassell’s co-main event milestone to the heavyweight matchups and two professional debuts, the card offers fighters at different stages of their careers a chance to gain experience, build momentum and demonstrate their potential.

BiYu Promotions presents Ascension Series III tonight, Friday, October 23, 2026, at BiYu Arena, 9930 North Freeway, Houston, Texas 77037. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. local time, with the event streaming live worldwide on CombatVisionTV (CVTV).

Tickets for BiYu Promotions Ascension Series III are available through the official BiYu Promotions ticketing page just (click here).