In front of a crowd of fans and media at the Danbury Sports Dome in Danbury, Connecticut, hometown hero, USA National Champion and #1 amateur super heavyweight Fernely Feliz Jr., announced he has signed a long-term promotional agreement with Bulldog Boxing Promotions and that his first professional fight is scheduled for Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Crown Reef Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Joined by his father/trainer Fernely Feliz Sr., representatives from Bulldog Boxing and manager, Steven Heid, 24-year-old Feliz also enjoyed the support of several of Danbury’s most prominent citizens including the miracle man who calls Connecticut his adopted home, brand-new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira, whom his father trains, and Danbury Mayor-elect, Dean Esposito.

The younger Feliz says he gains inspiration from Teixeira’s unlikely journey to the UFC Championship and gives his father, a former heavyweight contender, all the credit for his successes.

Quotes from Conference

Fernely Feliz Jr. - "Thank you everyone, this is amazing. My team did a hell of a job putting this together. I like to see all the youth out to support me. That’s my dream. I fight for the youth of my community, to lead by example. I never thought I’d be getting paid to go to the gym and box. You can do whatever you want to do in life. It’s an honor to have Glover here. Not just because he’s champion. His journey is so inspiring to everyone.

"He gave me my first trunks when I was 7. Watching this man go up and down to finally to reach his goal... I saw how much he struggled. You can only be motivated by someone like him. I’m a strong believer that in order to be great, you have to be around greatness. We push each other. It’s a beautiful thing.

"I promise you will love this journey. I wanted something like this because I want to take you on a fun ride. This will be beautiful. I appreciate all of this. Thank you to the mayor for coming by. My promoters thank you so much.

"My father is a master of his craft and he’s a role model my whole life. He’s a master. It’s crazy. He knows the game inside and out and he’s the reason I’m here today. All due to my father. Anyone here to support me today is now my family. We are going nowhere but up from here. You will see."