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KALVIN HENDERSON TAKES OUT ANTOWYAN AIKENS IN THREE ROUNDS

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Brandon Robinson wins split decision over DeVaun Lee


Raeese Aleem and Alycia Baumgardner score 1st round KO’s


Umberger and Kroll remain undefeated with 1st round stoppages


Philadelphia, PA (May 11, 2019)–Rising super middleweight contender Kalvin Henderson dropped Antowyan Aikens five-times in less than three rounds, and  stopped Aikens in the 3rd frame of their scheduled eight-round super middleweight bout that headlined an eight-bout card at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.


The card, which was the inaugural event that was streamed by Warfare Sports, was promoted by King’s Promotions and Titans Boxing Promotions.







Henderson dropped Aikens with a jab in round two.  That opened up Aikens for an Henderson onsluaught, as the fighter nicknamed “Hot Sauce” put AIkens down two more times before the 2nd round could end.  Already on shaky legs, it was another jab that sent The Atlantic City native down for a fourth time.  Henderson wasted no time in disposing of Aikens, as he ended things with a hard right hand for the fifth and final knockdown at 2:14. 


Henderson of Fayetville, Arkansas won his 2nd bout at The 2300 Arena, and is now 12-0 with eight knockouts.  Aikens of Atlantic City is now 13-7-1.







In the co-feature, Brandon Robinson survived a 1st round knockdown to comeback and take an eight-round split decision over DeVaun Lee in a super middleweight contest.


Lee landed an overhand right in the opening frame that clipped the chin of Robinson, and Robinson’s knee grazed the canvas for a knockdown.  He shook that off, and both fighters took turns in dictating the action.  Both were able to land some good power shots, and the fight was tight they whole way while providing good action throughout.


When the scores were tallied, they read 77-74 and 77-75 for Robinson.  Lee won on one card 76-75.


Robinson of Philadelphia is now 13-2.  Lee of Jamaica Queens, New York is 10-6-1.



 



Good looking super bantamweight prospect Raeese Aleem stopped normally durable Ramiro Robles in the opening frame of their scheduled eight-round bout.


Aleem dropped Robles three times, with the punctuation shot being a left hook to the body that sent Robles down at 1:51.


Aleem of Las Vegas is 14-0 with eight knockouts.Robles of Queretaro, Mexico is 15-9-2.







Alycia Baumgardner made quick work of Gabriella Mezei, as she needed just 68 seconds of their scheduled six-round junior lightweight contest.


Baumgardner scored knockdowns on body shots on the overmatched Mezei.


Baumgardner of Fremont, Ohio is 7-1 with five knockouts.  Mezei of Covasna, Romania is 9-18-5.


In non-streamed bouts:







Former U.S. Olympian Paul Kroll scored his 3rd consecutive stoppage as he took out Vincent Floyd in the opening round of a scheduled six-round welterweight bout.


Kroll hurt Floyd with a right hand that backed up Floyd to the ropes.  Kroll then landed a barrage of power punches, and the bout was stopped at 2:27.


Kroll is 3-0 with three knockouts.  Floyd of Philadelphia is 4-7-1.







Ryan Umberger dropped Darryl Fenton twice in en-route to a 1st round stoppage of their scheduled four-round middleweight fight.


The time of the stoppage was 1:34


Umberger of Philadelphia is 2-0 with two knockouts.  Fenton of Washington, DC is 1-5-1.







Antonio DuBose won a six-round majority decision over Weusi Johnson in a featherweight bout.


DuBose of Philadelphia won by scores of 59-55, 58-56 and 57-57, and is now 11-2-1.  Johnson of Wilmington, Delaware is 3-12-1.







Hector Mercado won a four-round majority decision over LaQuan Evans in a junior middleweight fight.


Mercado of Veracruz, Mexico won by scores of 40-36, 39-37 and 38-38 and is now 3-10.  Evans of Philadelphia is 1-1.


Photos by Deborah Carbone / King’s Promotions
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RAEESE ‘THE BEAST’ ALEEM REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH FIRST ROUND KNOCKOUT

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LAS VEGAS, NV (May 11, 2019) – Last night at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Prince Ranch Boxing’s undefeated super bantamweight prospect, Raeese Aleem (14-0, 8 KOs), remained undefeated with a first round knockout over Ramiro Robles (15-7-2, 9 KOs).  The scheduled 8-round bout was promoted by Marshall Kauffman’s King’s Promotions.
 
“After my last two fights fell through, I really wanted to make a statement in this fight and I got the KO in the first round,” said Aleem. “I’m hoping to get right back with after this momentous victory.”

“Aleem looked fantastic last night scoring a first round knockout,” said manager Greg Hannley of Prince Ranch Boxing. “He’s certainly one of the top prospects in the super bantamweight division.  We’ll be looking to get him right back in there.”


“All the hard work in the gym paid off for Aleem.” said trainer Bones Adams. “He looked sensational last night. We are ready to fight anyone in the division. Raeese is the real deal, he’s going to be a world champion some day soon.”
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De Alba decisions Lopez in Front of Sold Out Crowd at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center

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Spring defeats Hernandez in thrilling co-feature


Torres, Jules. Bocachica and Butaev remain undefeated

Bethlehem, PA (May 6, 2019)–Frank De Alba got back in the win column by winning an eight-round unanimous decision over Ruben Dario Lopez in a super featherweight bout in front of a sold-out crowd at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center.


The action was promoted by King’s Promotions and Titans Boxing Promotions.


De Alba had to overcome a hard-charging Lopez, as the visitor form Argentina came out swinging wildly in the first 30 seconds of the fight.  De Alba was able to fend that off, and get into a nice rhythm of boxing.


De Alba was keeping a solid distance, and work behind the jab, and befuddled Lopez throughout the rest of the contest, and won by shut out scores of 80-72 on all cards.


De Alba, who was on a two-fight losing streak, got back in the win column which upped the Reading, PA native’s record of 23-4-2.  Lopez of Rosario, Argentina is 12-14-4.


In the co-feature, Erik Spring took an exciting eight-round unanimous decision over Nicholas Hernandez to win the USBF Silver Junior Middleweight Championship.


Hernandez has success early as he pressed the action and rocked Spring several times.  With the crowd in a frenzy, as they cheered on the two Pennsylvania based fighters, Spring was able to turn the tide in the middle rounds as both he and Hernandez engaged in several toe-toe exchanges.  


The bout was close heading into the home stretch, and Spring needed them bad as his work over the final six-minutes was the difference of the fight as he took all three cards by 77-75 scores.


Spring of Reading, PA is 13-2-1.  Hernandez of Lebanon, PA is 9-4-1.


Jonathan Torres of Bethlehem, PA won a four-round unanimous decision over Jerrod Miner in a bantamweight fight.


Scores were 40-36 twice for Torres, and is now 3-0.  Miner of Philadelphia falls to 1-5-2.


Martino Jules won a six-round unanimous decision over Danny Flores to win the ABO Junior Featherweight title.


Jules of Allentown, PA won by shutout tallies of 60-54 on all cards, and is now 6-0.  Flores of Mexico City is 15-16.


Rasheed Johnson stopped Ricky Nuno at the end of round four of their scheduled six-round welterweight fight.


Johnson set everything up off of his jab, and he was able to pretty much do what he wanted until the corner of Nuno had enough and pulled the plug on the fight at the end of the 4th frame.


Johnson of Philadelphia is 6-2 with two knockouts.  Nuno of Bethlehem is 2-3.


In a wild bantamweight fight, Yeuri Andujar had to get off the deck twice to eek out a six-round majority decision over Edgar Cortes.


Andujar was decked in round two, and each guy traded knockdowns in round three.  Each fighter took control of the fight at different stages of the bout, that produced several furious exchanges.


The sell out crowd voiced their disapproval with the outcome which read 57-56 for Andujar on two cards, and 56-56.


Andujar of San Cristobal, Dominican Republic is now 4-1.  Cortes of Vineland, New Jersey is 6-5-1.


Recent King’s Promotions signee Janelson Figueroa Bocachica stopped Gabor Gorbics a the end of round three of their scheduled eight-round welterweight fight.


Bocachica bloodied the nose of Gorbics in round two, and continued the onslaught for another round, until the ringside doctor stopped the bout before the 4th frame.


Bocachica of Detroit is 14-0 with 10 knockouts.  Gorbics of Budapest, Hungary is 26-17.


Radzhab Butaev won a six-round unanimous decision over Silverio Ortiz in a welterweight fight.


Butaev of Brooklyn, New York won by scores of 59-54 and 58-55 twice, and is now 12-0.  Ortiz of Merida, Mexico is 37-25.


Khainell Wheeler made a successful pro debut by stopping George Sheppard at 2:47 of the 1st round of their super middleweight bout.


Wheeler of Bethlehem is 1-0 with one knockout.  Sheppard of Norfolk, Virginia is 1-8-1.


KING’S PROMOTIONS WILL BE BACK AT THIS FRIDAY AT THE 2300 ARENA IN PHILADELPHIA AS KALVIN HENDERSON MEETS ANTOWYAN AIKENS IN THE MAIN EVENT OF A STACKED CARD.
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Brandon Robinson looking to make a statement This Friday night at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

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James Brenadin battles Sheldon Deverteuil in matchup featuring undefeated lightweights
 
 Undefeated fighters Michael Coffie, Paul Koon, Romuel Cruz and Travis Toledo in action
 

 

Philadelphia, PA (December 3, 2018) –This Friday night at The 2300 Arena  in Philadelphia, rising super middleweight Brandon Robinson looks for a very significant win when he takes on Kalvin Henderson in the ten-round main event of an eight-bout card.

 

 

 

The show is promoted by King’s Promotions.

 

 

 

Robinson on Philadelphia, has a record of 11-1 with eight knockouts.  All 11 of his wins have come in a row,

 

 

 

“Training has been good.  I have trained for a good eight weeks, and I have been getting top of the line sparring. I feel really confident,” said Robinson.

 

 

 

Robinson is looking for a big performance, and hopefully he has a willing dance partner to make a great fight.

 

 

 

“Henderson better come to fight.  I will be fighting from bell to bell.”

 

 

 

In Henderson, he is takin on an undefeated foe, who has been promising a win, But Robinson believes that Henderson is overlooking the fighter known as “B-Rob.”

 

 

 

“I think he could be my toughest test.  He is undefeated, and has a good amateur background.  He is overlooking me, so on Friday, I have a point to prove.  I am coming in to make a statement.”

 

 

 

Robinson feels that with his promoter and management team behind him, he is on his way to a great 2019.

 

 

 

“I am being moved right.  With King’s Promotions, and my management team, the sky is the limit.  I live clean, and I train hard, so I know that have the ability to do big things.”

 

 

 

“I am going for the knockout.  I want to stamp my name as one of the top super middleweights/  Friday night is a big opportunity towards doing  that, and I look forward to Friday night.

 

 

 

In six-round bouts:

 

 

 

Michael Coffie (5-0, 4 KOs) of Brooklyn, NY fights Juan Goode (8-8, 6 KOs) of Taylor, MI in a heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Isaiah Wise (6-2-1, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Andy Gonzales (6-3, 5 KOs) of Worcester, MA in a super welterweight clash.

 

 

 

In four round bouts:

 

 

 

James Brenadin (1-0, 1 KO) of of Lancaster, PA squares off with Sheldon Deverteuil (1-0-1) of Philadelphia in a lightweight fight.

 

 

 

Paul Koon (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia boxes Cade Rodriguez (2-2, 2 KOs) of Monroe, GA in a heavyweight contest.

 

 

 

Romuel Cruz (2-0-1) of Philadelphia tangles with Hugo Rodriguez (0-1) of Nuevo Leon, MX in a super bantamweight fight.

 

 

 

Travis Toledo (3-0, 3 KOs) of Baltimore, MD looks to stay undefeated when he fights Ronnie Lawrence (0-2) of Philadelphia in a light heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Tickets for this great night of boxing can be purchased at www.2300arena.com for $100, $75 and $50

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Yunusov stops Salinas in seven to remain undefeated

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Coffie, George, Montano, Jimenez, Andujar & Toledo remain undefeated on King’s Promotions card at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center 

Bethlehem, PA (November 18, 2018) —This past Friday night, Three-time Olympian Anvar Yunusov remained perfect by stopping Jose Salinas in the 7th round of their scheduled eight-round junior lightweight bout the headlined a nine-bout card at

The Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

 

 

 

The show was promoted by King’s Promotions.

 

 

 

Yunusov, who competed in the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics for his native country Tajikistan, dominated the action, and finally broke Salinas down in the 7th frame.

 

 

 

With the win, Yunusov, who now resides in Philadelphia has a record of 6-0 with three knockouts.

 

 

 

Salinas of Las Cruces, New Mexico falls to 10-4-1.

 

 

 

“We are thrilled with Anvar’s performance.  Salinas had fought and defeated some credible opponents, and Anvar fought very well, and we are excited for what 2019 will hold for him,” said Marshall Kauffman of King’s Promotions.

 

 

 

In the co-feature, debuting Jeffrey Torres thrilled his hometown fans with a four-round unanimous decision over Steven Lopez in a bantamweight contest.

 

 

 

Torres of Bethlehem is 1-0.  Lopez of Philadelphia is 0-3.

 

 

 

Big heavyweight, Michael Coffie remained undefeated by stopping veteran Jamaal Woods.

 

 

 

Despite his record, Woods was game, but the 277 pound Coffie was too much and finally got his foe out of there at 2:50 in the 4th frame.

 

Coffie of Brooklyn is 6-0 with five knockouts.  Woods of Forest City, Arkansas is 18-44-7.

 

 

 

Joseph George took a six-round unanimous decision from Josue Obando in a light heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

George of Houston is now 8-0.  Obando of Mexico gave a good effort, but is now 16-25-1.

 

 

 

Christian Montano needed just 2:05 of the 1st round to take out Paul Holley in their scheduled six-round cruiserweight bout.

 

 

 

Montano scored three knockdowns, with the final coming from a hard body shot.

 

 

 

Montano of Houston is 8-0 with seven knockouts.  Holley falls to 6-2-1.

 

 

 

Alejandro Jimenez remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Desmond Moore in a battle of previously undefeated bantamweights.

 

 

 

Jimenez of New Hope, PA is 4-0.  Moore of Allentown, PA is 1-1-1.

 

 

 

Good looking bantamweight prospect Yeuri Andujar made it two straight stoppage victories with a 1st round stoppage over debuting Haziz Self of Philadelphia.

 

 

 

Andujar of Reading, PA is 2-0 with both wins coming early.

 

 

 

In a fight heavyweight contest featuring previously undefeated light heavyweight, Travis Toledo took an entertaining four-round majority decision over Kendall Cannida.

 

 

 

Both guys had their moments in the spirited brawl, but it was Toledo who came away with the victory to raise his mark to 3-0.  Cannida of Philadelphia drops to 2-1.

 

 

 

Vincent Floyd used two 1st round knockdowns to catapult himself to a four-round unanimous decision over Ricky Nuno in a welterweight clash.

 

 

 

Nuno made a great effort after the 1st round, but he dug himself too far of a hole to catch Floyd.

 

 

 

Floyd of Philadelphia is 4-5-1.  Nuno of Bethlehem is 2-2.

 

 

 

KING’S PROMOTIONS RETURNS TO THE 2300 ARENA IN PHILADELPHIA ON FRIDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 7TH WITH BRANDON ROBINSON TAKING ON KALVIN HENDERSON IN THE MAIN EVENT.

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Anvar Yunusov takes on Joshua Davis in main event on Friday, November 16th at Sands Bethlehem Event Center

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Undefeated fighters meet as Martino Jules takes on Daron Williams
Undefeated fighters square off as Kendall Cannida takes on Travis Toledo
Undefeated Alejandro Jimenez, Joshafat Ortiz, Michael Coffie, Joseph George, Yeuri Andujar and Christian Montano in action

 

Bethlehem, PA (October 16, 2018) –Three-time Olympian and undefeated Anvar Yunusov takes on Joshua Davis in the eight-round super featherweight main event on Friday night, November 16th at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

 

 

 

The show is promoted by King’s Promotions.

 

 

 

Yunusov, who competed in the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics for his native Tajikistan, is now 5-0 with two knockouts as a professional.

 

 

 

The 31 year-old fights out of Philadelphia, and turned professional in 2017.  He has registered his two knockouts in his last two outings with a 4th round stoppage over former contender Mike Oliver, and in his last bout when he destroyed Angel Monreal in one-round on September 14th in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

Davis of Washington, DC has a record of 11-3 with five knockouts.

 

 

 

The 27 year-old Davis is a seven-year professional, who has an impressive 7th round stoppage win over Carlos Rosario (7-1).  Davis is looking to get back into the wins column as he has dropped his last two outings.  In his last bout, Davis was stopped by undefeated Steven Ortiz on January 26th in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

A full undercard of top prospects in action-packed matchups will entertain the fans in attendance in Bethlehem.

 

 

 

In six-round bouts:

 

 

Martino Jules

 

 

 

Martino Jules (5-0) of Bethlehem fights Daron Williams (7-0, 4 KOs) of Washington, DC in a featherweight bout.

 

 

 


Joshafat Ortiz

 

 

 

Joshafat Ortiz (5-0, 3 KOs) of Reading, PA fights Joey Arroyo (3-5-1) of Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.

 

 

 


Michael Coffie

 

 

 

Michael Coffie (4-0, 3 KOs) fights Juan Goode  (8-8, 6 KOs) of Taylor, MI in a heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Joseph George (7-0, 6 KOs) fights Andre Espuet (4-7, 3 KOs) of Cedar Rapids, IA in a super middleweight fight.

 

 

 

 

 

Christian Montano

 

 

 

Christian Montano (7-0, 6 KOs) boxes Paul Holley (6-1-1, 5 KOs) of Sarasota, FL in a light heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

In four-round bouts:

 

 

 

Jonathan Torres of Bethlehem, PA will fight Steven Lopez (0-2) of Philadelphia in a bantamweight affair.

 

 

Alejandro Jimenez

 

 

 

Alejandro Jimenez (3-0, 1 KO) of New Hope, PA takes on debuting Francisco Santiagoof Reading, PA in a bantamweight bout.

 

 

 

Yeuri Andujar (1-0, 1 KO) of San Cristobal, Dominican Republic fights Bryann Perez (2-11-1, 1 KO) of Carolina, Puerto Rico in a featherweight affair.

 

Kendall Cannida

 

 

 

In a battle of undefeated light heavyweight, Kendall Cannida (2-0) of Philadelphia fightsTravis Toledo (2-0, 2 KOs) of Baltimore.

 

 

 

Ricky Nuno (2-1, 1 KO) of Bethlehem, PA boxes Jonathan Burrs (0-1) of Hagerstown, MD in a welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by King’s Promotions, are priced at $50, $75 and $100, not including applicable service charges and taxes and are on sale now. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.

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Brandon Robinson stops Ernest Amuzu in three rounds in Philadelphia

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Williams defeats Grayton in terrific Welterweight battle

Yunusov, Jimenez, Butt, Williams and Tazhibay remain undefeated


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Philadelphia, PA (September 17, 2018) -Surging super middleweight Brandon Robinson won his 11th straight bout as he took out Ernest Amuzu in round three of their scheduled eight-round bout that headlined a nine-bout card this past Friday night at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

The spectacular show was promoted by King’s Promoted and was streamed live all over the world on Facebook Fight Night Live.  -Note–The show can be viewed by clicking here.

 

 

 

Robinson of Upper Darby, PA bided his time until in round three, when he landed a nice body shot that drove Amuzu into the corner.  That set up a furious flurry by Robinson.  Robinson rocked Amuzu several times until he was defenseless, and the bout was stopped at 2:04.

 

 

 

Robinson is now 11-1 with eight stoppages.  Amuzu of Prichard, Alabama is 24-4.

 

 

 

“It was a good fight.  Ernest Amuzu came to fight, and he was a worthy opponent. We work hard in the gym and the reward is even better,” said Robinson.  “The finish came from a jab, and then I touched the body a couple of times.  We started to wear him out, and that was that.  A knockout is always great.  I want to fight Derrick Webster for the number-five spot in the IBF.  It is nothing personal just business.  I know that I can beat him.”

 

 

 

In the exciting co-feature, Terrel Williams registered three knockdowns en-route to a ten-round unanimous decision over David Grayton in a welterweight contest.

 

 

 

Williams scored a knockdown in round one from a perfectly placed right hand. A round later, it was another straight right that put the southpaw Grayton the canvas.  Grayton began to mount a comeback in the middle rounds as he tried to will himself back into the fight.

 

 

 

In round six, Williams gained back the momentum as yet another right hand sent Grayton down.  That knockdown seemed to actually fuel Grayton as he did his best work over the next few rounds.  Williams came back to have a good round ten and came home home with the victory by scores of 98-90, 98-89 and 97-92.

 

 

 

Williams of Los Angeles, California is now 17-0.  Grayton of Washington. D.C. is 15-3-1.

 

 

 

Three-time Olympian, Anvar Yunusov was impressive as he dropped Angel Monreal twice in round one, and got the stoppage win at 2:39 of that opening frame,

 

 

 

Yunusov scored both of those knockdowns with hard left hands, with the finishing blow being a left that sent Monreal plummeting to the deck.

 

 

 

Yunusov of Tajikistan who now resides in Philadelphia is 5-0 with two knockouts.  Monreal of Monterrey, Mexico is 10-11-1.

 

 

 

Alejandro Jimenez won a four-round unanimous decision over Jerrod Miner in a bantamweight bout.

 

 

 

Jimenez of New Hope, PA won by scores of 40-36 on all cards, and is now 3-0.  Miner of Philadelphia is 1-2-1.

 

 

 

Keeshawn Williams won a four-round unanimous decision over Farhad Fatulla in a welterweight contest.

 

 

 

Williams was the quicker and more skilled fighter, who flashed a piston jab that cut the left eye of Fatulla.  Williams won by 40-36 scores on all cards.

 

 

 

Williams of Washington, D.C. is 3-0-1.  Fatulla of Salt Lake City, Utah is 1-2.

 

 

 

Daiyann Butt remained undefeated by winning a four-round unanimous decision over Anthony Smith in a junior welterweight fight.

 

 

 

Butt of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 on all cards, and is now 2-0.  Smith of Fresno, California is 1-3.

 

 

 

Yueri Andujar made an impressive pro debut by taking out previously undefeated Crystian Peguero in the 3rd round of their scheduled four-round featherweight bout.

 

 

 

Andujar used his height to land wicked combinations that hurt Peguero throughout the contest.

 

 

 

The fight culminated in round three when Andujar landed a booming uppercut that rocked Peguero.  With Peguero hurt, Andujar landed three more crushing shots, and the bout was stopped at 2:06.

 

 

 

Andujar of Reading, PA is 1-0 with one knockout.  Peguero of Philadelphia is 2-1.

 

 

 

James Bernadin made a successful pro debut with a 3rd round stoppage over Christopher Burgos in a super featherweight battle.

 

 

 

In round two, Burgos began to bleed under his left eye.  In round three, Bernadin landed a right-left combination that was followed by a booming right to the head that dropped Burgos.  Burgos got to his feet, but wobbled and the fight was stopped at 2:19.

 

 

 

Bernadin of Lancaster, PA is 1-0 with one knockout.  Burgos of Philadelphia is 1-3-1.

 

 

 

Shyngyskhan Tazhibay remained perfect by winning a four-round unanimous decision over Justin Johnson in a welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Tazhibay of Washington, D.C. won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice, and is now 7-0.  Johnson of Pittsburgh, took the fight on one day notice is 6-18-6.

 

 

 

KING’S PROMOTIONS WILL BE BACK ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH AT THE SANDS BETHLEHEM EVENT CENTER WITH ANTHONY MERCARDO TAKING ON VICTOR VAZQUEZ IN THE MAIN EVENT.  UNDEFEATED STEPHEN FULTON WILL ALSO SEE ACTION ON THE NINE-BOUT CARD 

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Undefeated welterweight Terrel Williams takes on David Grayton in co-feature bout on Friday, September 14th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PA (September 6, 2018) -Undefeated welterweight Terrel  Williams will take on David Grayton in an intriguing 10-round  bout that will now be part of an already packed fight card on Friday, September 14th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

In the previously announced main event, Brandon Robinson will  take on veteran Ernest Amuzu in the eight-round super middleweight bout.

 

 

 

The nine-bout card is promoted by King’s Promotions.

 

 

 

Williams (16-0,13 KOs) of Los Angeles, California is making his 1st start of 2018, is coming off a 6th round stoppage over Rosemberg Gomez on November 17th, 2017 in Flitny, Michigan.

 

 

 

Grayton (15-2-1, 11 KOs) of Washington, DC is looking to get back in the win column after dropping a 10-round unanimous decision to Miguel Cruz on November 21, 2017 in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

 

 

 

Super Featherweight Anvar Yunusov will take on Angel Monreal in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds.

 

 

 

In a six-round welterweight bout, Shyngyskhan Tazhibay (6-0, 2 KOs) of Washington, D.C. battles Virgil Winfield (1-0, 1 KO) from Concord, NC

 

 

 

In four-round bouts:

 

 

 

Jerrod Miner (1-1-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia battles Alejandro Jimenez (2-0, 1 KO) of New Hope, PA in a bantamweight bout.

 

 

 

Crystian Peguero (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on pro debuting Yueri Andujar of Reading, PA in a featherweight contest.

 

 

 

Christopher Burgos (0-2-1) of Philadelphia fights Robert Ramos (1-5-1, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA in a super featherweight scrap.

 

 

 

Keeshawn Williams (2-0, 1 KO) of Washington, D.C. will take on Frahad Fatulla of Salt Lake City, Utah (1-1)  in a junior welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Daiyann Butt (1-0) of Philadelphia battles Anthony Smith (1-2-1) of Fresno, California in a junior welterweight bout

 

 

 

There will be a press conference on Wednesday September 12th at The 2300 Arena at 6 PM ET.  The weigh in will take place on Thursday, September 13th at 5 PM ET.

 

 

 

 

Tickets for this great night of boxing can be purchased at www.2300arena.com for $100, $75 and $50

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Brandon Robinson to now take on Ernest Amuzu in main event on Friday, September 14th The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

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Three-Time Olympian and undefeated Anvar Yunusov to appear in co-feature
 

Undefeated Raeese Aleem, Daiyann Butt, Alejandro Jimenez, Crystian Peguero, Keeshawn Williams and Shyngyskhan Tazhibay

 

Philadelphia, PA (August 23, 2018) –Brandon Robinson will now take on veteran Ernest Amuzu in the eight-round super middleweight main event that will headline a great night of action on Friday, September 14th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

The nine-bout card is promoted by King’s Promotions.

 

 

 

Robinson of Philadelphia has a record of 10-1 with seven knockouts.

 

 

 

The 30 year-old Robinson has won 10 straight fights, and has quickly established himself as one of the top super middleweight prospects in the country.  The 2 year-pro is coming off a eight-round unanimous decision over Oscar Riojas on April 6th at the 2300 Arena,

 

 

 

Amuza of Prichard, Alabama by way of Ghana, has an impressive mark of 24-3 with 22 knockouts.

 

 

 

The 35 year-old Amuzu is an eight-year professional, who is coming off a knockout win over David Okai on April 30th in Accra, Ghana

 

 

 

In the co-feature undefeated super feather Anvar Yunusov will take on Angel Monreal in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds.

 

 

 

Yunusov is a three-time Olympian from his native Tajikstan, competed in the 2008, 2012 and 2016 games.

 

 

 

As a professional, Yunusov is 3-0 with wins over Justin Savi (30-12-2) and Deo Kizito (3-1).

 

 

 

Monreal of Monterrey, Mexico has a record of 10-10-1 with 3 knockouts.

 

 

 

Monreal, 30, is a nine-year pro and has a career best win over Daniel Reta (4-1).

 

 

 

In his last bout, Monreal lost to Jabar Zayani on August 18, 2017 in Studio City, California.

 

 

 

Also in an eight-round bout, Raeese Aleem (11-0, 5 KOs) of Las Vegas returns to the scene of his best victory to date, when he takes on Alcides Santiago (6-2, 5 KOs) of Arecibo, Puerto Rico in a super bantamweight bout.

 

 

 

Aleem defeated previously undefeated Marcus Bates on April 6th at the 2300 Arena.

 

 

 

Santiago of Arecibo, Puerto Rico has a record of 6-2 with five knockouts.

 

 

 

Like Aleem, Santiago is coming off a win over an undefeated foe.  Santiago stopped Bryan Chevallier  in two rounds on June 17, 2017 in Caguas, Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

In a six-round welterweight bout, Shyngyskhan Tazhibay (6-0, 2 KOs) of Washington, D.C. battles Yasmani Pedroso (2-4, 1 KO) of Miami, FL.

 

 

 

In four-round bouts:

 

 

 

Jerrod Miner (1-1-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia battles Alejandro Jimenez (2-0, 1 KO) of New Hope, PA in a bantamweight bout.

 

 

 

Crystian Peguero (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on pro debuting Yueri Andujar of Reading, PA in a featherweight contest.

 

 

 

Bhieem Billups of Philadelphia will make his pro debut over Kenny Hill (0-1) of Moorehead City, North Carolina in a welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Christopher Burgos (0-2-1) of Philadelphia fights Robert Ramos (1-5-1, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA in a super featherweight scrap.

 

 

 

Keeshawn Williams (2-0, 1 KO) of Washington, D.C. will take on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight bout.

 

 

 

 

Tickets for this great night of boxing can be purchased at www.2300arena.com for $100, $75 and $50.

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Crawley and Garcia battle to majority draw in Philadelphia

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Moon decisions Brooker co-feature
Knight, Ortiz & Martin remain undefeated
Kroll and Brown have spectacular debuts
KING’S PROMOTIONS BACK AT 2300 ARENA ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
Philadelphia, Penn. (August 13, 2018)-This past Friday night, Tyrone Crawley, Jr. and Ricardo Garcia fought to an eight-round majority draw before a capacity crowd at SugarHouse Casino in a junior welterweight bout.
The fantastic nine-bout show was promoted by King’s Promotions.

It seemed that Garcia was leading the action by landing combinations on the ropes. Crawley tried to keep the fight at the center of the ring by trying to lead with his left and flicking out the jab. Garcia dictated the action, but the judges did not see it that way as two of the voters saw the fight even at 76-76 and a 3rd judge had it 79-73 for Garcia.

Garcia, 140.7 lbs of Dominican Republic is 14-3-1. Crawley, Jr., 138.5 lbs of Philadelphia, PA 7-1-1.

Eric Moon won an eight-round unanimous decision over Christopher Brooker in a super middleweight bout.

Moon used quick combination that scored well over the second half of the fight that swelled the left eye of Brooker.

Moon, 167.9 lbs of Marieta, GA won by scores of 78-74 and 77-75 twice to raise his record to 8-1. Brooker, 169 lbs of Philadelphia is now 13-6.

Poindexter Knight remained undefeated by winning a six-round unanimous decision over Gregory Averil Young in a welterweight bout.
Knight was in control of the bout and then in round five with a powerful right hook. Knight landed several more hard shots, but was unable to finish him,.

Knight, 149.9 lbs of Philadelphia won on all cards by 60-53 tallies, and is now 5-0. Young, 147.4 lbs of Hoover, AL is 4-1.

Joshafat Ortiz stopped Javier Oquendo in round three of their scheduled six-round super featherweight bout featuring undefeated fighters.

It was a fast paced bout until Ortiz decked Oquendo with a perfect right hand. Oquendo was hurt, and Ortiz jumped on him, and after a hard flurry, the bout was stopped at 2:06.

Ortiz, 128.6 lbs of Reading, PA is 5-0 with three knockouts. Oquendo, 128.8 lbs of Philadelphia is 3-1.

Rasheed Johnson won a six-round unanimous decision over Tony Morris in a welterweight bout.

Morris was cut badly over his left eye in round three from a clash of heads, while Johnson was also cut but not as much.

Johnson, 145.5 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 60-54 on all cards, and is now 4-2. Morris, 149.4 lbs of Jacksonville, FL is 4-2-1.

2016 U.S. Olympic Trials champion Paul Kroll made a successful pro debut by stopping DeAngelo Alcorn in the 1st round of their scheduled four-round welterweight bout.
Kroll scored one knockdown from a hard overhand right, and the bout was stopped at 2:33.
Kroll, 151.5 lbs of Philadelphia is 1-0 with 1 knockout. Alcorn, 150.8 lbs of Searcy, AR is 0-2.

Rasheen Brown looked sharp in his pro debut by winning a four-round unanimous decision over Bryann Perez in a super bantamweight bout.

Brown, 122.9 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 twice, and 39-37, and is now 1-0. Perez, 127.1 lbs from Dallas, TX is 2-11.

In a nice back and forth brawl, Nicoy Clarke won a majority decision over Jose Nunez in a heavyweight bout that was filled with action.

The fought hard on the inside throughout the bout, but Clarke landed the harder punches.

In round two, Nunez began to bleed from his nose.

Clarke, 209.4 lbs of Jersey City, NJ won by scores of 40-36, 39-37 and 38-38, and is now 2-1. Nunez, 216.2 lbs of Reading, PA was making his pro debut.
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KING’S PROMOTIONS RETURNS TO THE 2300 ARENA ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH