Brandon Colantonio’s next move is already set — and it comes with a hometown main event on June 20 following his breakout showing in Las Vegas.
The Victoria, British Columbia heavyweight will headline at the Q Centre for the WBF North American title, turning momentum from that performance into his first real spotlight opportunity.
Colantonio’s update comes weeks after he spoke exclusively to WBN after his defeat to Joshua Edwards. The event stole the show and had one thought on everyone’s mind.
Who was that guy?
Vegas changed the conversation
Colantonio did not leave with a victory on the scorecards, and on paper the outcome followed the expected script, as Edwards moved forward as planned.
But once the fight settled, the tone shifted.
Colantonio took Edwards beyond three rounds, heard the final bell, and never hit the canvas — something nobody had managed against him to that point. He absorbed early pressure, adjusted as the fight developed, and finished stronger than expected rather than fading out.
He was brought in as the opponent, but he left as someone to watch.
Hometown Headliner
Now the momentum carries forward rather than resetting.
It’s the next logical step in a path that has been built through activity and opportunity rather than careful positioning.
Speaking to World Boxing News for an update, Colantonio outlined the fresh developments.
“I will be the main event for Champ Promotions’ Champ 8 card,” Colantonio told World Boxing News. “I am proud to capitalize on the last fight and am so grateful for the opportunities coming my way and to main event and to capture gold on such an amazing card like this.”
Colantonio is keep to capitalize on his new-found noteriety, but ‘The Real Life Rocky’ is not looking to become a sideshow.
“The reaction has been great overall I showed the world that I am a top level boxer and am wanting to keep the momentum rolling and get back to the win column and keep climbing the ranks and bring a world title one day to my hometown Victoria BC.”
Built the hard way
The goal stays the same for the 29-year-old.
Colantonio remains surrounded by the same team that has guided him to this point, with his development continuing on the same track rather than being reshaped now that attention has followed.
“I am lucky to have such a great group around me my wife Liz, Jason Heit, Derek Medler, Bill Rai and Bryson Hill and all my fans and new fans.”
That consistency reflects the way his career has unfolded so far.
Far From a Journeyman
He was pushed as a journeyman in Las Vegas, which was the role attached to him going in. What happened once the fight settled made that label harder to carry forward.
He didn’t fight like one, and that’s the part that intruiged many. Not every career moves in a straight line and not all conform to standards.
Some are built through rounds, adjustments, and the willingness to take fights that don’t always favor them on paper. Those fighters tend to reveal more about where they stand over time.
Colantonio’s record isn’t perfect, and that’s never really been the point.
The point is that this type of heavyweight still exists, even if it isn’t always highlighted the same way.
Las Vegas showed what that looks like when it reappears.
June 20 now becomes the continuation of that, rather than a reset.
He wasn’t supposed to be the story, but the more this plays out, the harder it becomes to keep him out of it.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years of experience. He has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside since 2010. Read full bio.
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