La Quinta’s Brandun Lee confident, ready for return to ring after near year-long layoff
The last time we saw Brandun Lee fight was July 2024. He defeated Juan Anacona in London.
This Saturday, Lee makes his long-awaited return to the ring, taking on 37-year-old Elias Araujo at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
The 26-year-old Lee enters the bout at 29-0 (23 KO), looking to capture the 30th win of his young career.
This fight will be LIVE on ESPN+ on the undercard of a 10-round middleweight headliner between Vito Mielnicki Jr. and Kamil Gardzielik.
"I'm out of hibernation and I'm ready to eat."
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) June 18, 2025
11 months since his last fight, @Brandun_Lee is ready for his return to the ring. The 26-year-old can get to 30-0 with a win Saturday, fighting on the undercard of #MielnickiGardzielik in Newark, NJ. @KESQ @ESPNPlus @KenjiitoKESQ pic.twitter.com/CaKowwtg0E
Sports Director Blake Arthur caught up with Lee ahead of this fight.
"I've been living life, you know, traveling. I went to Asia multiple times. I went to Mexico a few times. I've been going on snowboarding trips and, more importantly, I finished my schooling. I graduated with my bachelor's in criminal justice. And I've been telling everybody, I'm out of hibernation, I'm ready to eat," said Lee.
Lee is looking forward to his return and competing again on the big stage.
"I miss being back in the ring. I miss the spotlight. I miss the fans chanting my name, so I'm looking forward to it and putting on a show," said Lee.
Undefeated in his career, Lee is confident he will keep his record unblemished with a win this weekend.
"You guys can expect fireworks, you know, when Brandun Lee fights, Brandun Lee puts on a great show," said Lee.
Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of Lee's boxing career.
