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Webster decisions Riojas in Atlantic City Wins by Seldon, Ajamu, Wikins and Manzueta

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Atlantic City, New Jersey (Jen 1, 2018)–Super Middleweight Derrick Webster pounded his way to a 10-round unanimous decision over Oscar Riojas in the main event of a five-bout card at The Claridge Hotel.

 

 

 

Mis Downing Promotions promoted the near-capacity show.

 

 

 

Avèk genyen an, Webster captured the American Boxing Federation Continental Americas Super Middleweight title.

 

 

 

Webster was pinpoint with his jab, which he followed with a solid body work that reddened the sides of Riojas. Webster stunned the gritty Riojas on several occasions, but the visitor from Monterrey, Mexico showed a good chin and remained on his feet for the ten-round bout.

 

 

 

Scores were all 100-90 in favor of Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey, ki se kounye a 26-1. Riojas is 16-10-1.

 

 

 

“It was boxing in there. I put on a display. Roy Jones told me to keep him long, e ke sa a sa m 'te. I started the body work a little late, but the jab was my key. I could have done a little more with the body, but the jab was everything tonight,” said Webster.

 

 

 

“In the 1st round, I hit him with a big right hand, but the bell saved him. I hit him good a couple more times. Some guys know how to survive, and he is one of them.”

 

 

 

“We have been talking to the USBA about fighting for their title. That will get me to where I need to be. I am ready for a world title shot. I have been putting it out there that I would like fight George Groves or Tyron Zuege. I will go to China or Germany or wherever to fight those guys.”

 

Isiah Seldon scored two knockdowns en-route to a six-round unanimous decision over Lamar Harris in a super middleweight bout.

 

 

 

Nan wonn kat, Seldon landed a perfect counter right that sent Harris to the deck. Nan wonn senk, it was another right that mad Harris’ glove touch the canvas for a 2nd time.

 

 

 

Seldon of Atlantic City won by scores of 60-52 de fwa epi 59-53 ak se kounye a 12-1-1. Harris of St. Louis is 9-15-4.

 

 

 

Prince Badi Ajamu won a eight-round unanimous decision over Edgar Perez in a cruiserweight rematch. Ajamu of Camden, New Jersey won by scores of 80-72 de fwa epi 79-73 ogmante mak li 29-4-1. Perez of Chicago is 7-25.

 

James Wilkins stopped Joe Gbola at the end of round two of their scheduled four-round featherweight bout.

 

 

 

Wilkins dropped Gbolo midway through the 2nd round, and then pounded on his opponent for the rest of the round. The bout was stopped in between rounds.

 

 

 

Wilkins of Brooklyn, NY is 4-0 ak 4 debouchur. Gbolo of Newbergh, NY is 3-3-2.

 

 

 

Nan bout la ouvèti ki nan yon aswè a, Felix Manzueta stopped Antonio Allen in round two of a scheduled four-round welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Manzueta pounded on Allen until the bout was stopped at 1:17.

 

 

 

Manzueta of Dover, Delaware se 2-0 with both wins coming via stoppage. Allen of Philadelphia is 0-8-1.

 

 

 

The card took place on Atlantic City Hall of Fame weekend, and stars such as Roy Jones Jr., Riddick Bowe, Evandè Olifil, Hector Camacho Jr., Bruce Seldon, Mark Breland, Marlon Starling, Michael Spinks and Jeff Chandler were among the dignitaries that were sitting ringside.”

 

 

 

 

Mis Downing Promotions would like to thank their sponsors which includes The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame, The Claridge Hotel, Fantasea Resorts, AEI Insurance, Urgent Response, HairX, Buy Smart Motors & New Vision Property Management.

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Webster destroys Harris in 2

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Wins by Ajamu, Zhilei, Hilton, Gamhour and Taylor
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Atlantic City, New Jersey (Out 5, 2017)–Derrick Webster continued his quest towards a world title shot by taking out Lamar Harris in a scheduled eight-round super middleweight bout that headlined a six-bout card at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The show was promoted by Mis Downing Promotions in association with Square Ring Promotions.

Webster dropped Harris at the end of round one as he landed a perfect straight left hand. After that it was a matter of when Webster would end the night., as Harris was hurt, but came out to endure 28 seconds of pounding before the bout was stopped.
Webster, 167.8 lbs of Glassboro, NJ is now 24-1 ak 13 debouchur. Harris, 167.9 lbs of Saint Louis, Missouri is now 9-14-4.
“We have been working hard, and now I am looking for a title. I want George Groves,” said Webster.
“I knew after I dropped him after the first round, the fight would be over soon thereafter. I know Groves is in the tournament, so why not Badou Jack. I would love to fight him.”
Prince Badi Ajamu shook eight years of ring rust to pound out an eight-round uannimous decision over Edgar Perez in a cruiserweight bout.

Ajamu, 191.4 lbs of Camden, NJ te genyen pa nòt nan 80-72 de fwa epi 79-73 ak se kounye a 28-3-1. Perèz, 190 lbs of Chicago is 7-22.

“Li te batay la byen. I give myself a C. Everything is about knockouts,” said Ajamu. “I broke him down mentally. You could see that I had a lot of ring rust, as I don’t miss as many shots as I did, but I started to feel good around the 5th round.”

Ajamu has been linked to a rematch with Roy Jones, Jr. who beat Ajamu back in 2006.
Jones was ringside and believes that the fight could happen in November.
“He did more than enough to earn the rematch tonight. Now it is just a matter of making it work financially and all by getting sponsorship’s and such, and that fight can happen, said Jones.

World-ranked heavyweight Zhang Zhilei hammered out Nick Guivas in round one of their scheduled ten-round bout.

Zhilei dropped Guivas in the first frame with a hard six-punch combination in the corner. Seconds later, Zhilei finsihed off the fight with a crushing four-punch combination on the ropes and the bout was stopped at 2:43.

Zhilei, 254.8 lbs of Zhoukou, China is now 17-0 ak 13 debouchur. Guivas, 238 lbs of Topeka, KS is 13-8-2.

Mike Hilton went the distance for the first time, but still came out with the six-round unanimous decision over Willis Lockett in a cruiserweight bout.

Hilton, 198.5 lbs of Trenton, NJ te genyen pa nòt nan 60-54, 58-56 & 60-53 to raise his unblemished mark to 7-0. Lockett, 194.6 lbs of Takoma Park, MD is 14-21-6.

Shaddy Gamhour stopped Jessie Singletary in first round of their scheduled four round middleweight bout.
Gamhour, who is trained by Roy Jones, Jr. landed a hard right hand that sent Singletary to the canvas and the bout was stopped at 1:43.
Gamhour, 163,5 lbs of Pensacola, FL is now 4-0 ak twa debouchur. Singletary, 167.3 lbs of Washington, DC se 0-3.
Tahlik Taylor bezwen jis 31 seconds to bludgeon Lamont McLaughlin in a scheduled four round super middleweight bout.

Taylor jumped on McLaughlin and landed a vicious combination in the corner that sent McLaughlin hard to the canvas and the was stopped immediately.

Taylor, 172,8 lbs of Freeport, NY is 2-7 ak 1 pentch. McLaughlin, 167.2 lbs of Philadelphia is 0-2.

Mis Downing Promotions will be back at the Claridge on Samdi, November 4th.
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Boardwalk Brawls–Webster vs Harris Press Conference quotes

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Derrick Webster headlines sa a Samdi at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City against Lamar Harris
Prince Badi Ajamu returns against Edgar Perez
Ansyen U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
Pou Piblikasyon Imedyat
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Out 3, 2017)–Below are quotes from Jedi afternoon’s press conference at the Flagship Resort in Atlantic City before Samdi night’s Boardwalk Brawls card at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
kat la, which is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions in association with Square Ring Promotions is headlined by super middleweight Derrick Webster (23-1, 12 Ko) nan GLASSBORO, New Jersey taking on Lamar Harris (9-13-4, 5 Ko) of Saint Louis in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds.

QUOTES Press Konferans
Derrick Webster--“This fight is going to be very exciting. This is going to be an action-packed card. I want to thank Roy Jones, Jr. Roy always has time for anybody who wants to take a picture. I don’t know what I would do without him.”

Prince Badi Ajamu–“I look forward to this special and great show. I have been helping a lot of fighters out over the years, and when you put that kind of energy and effort out, I want to be on the main stage and help myself. I am not over looking Perez. You might think a fighter is not good, but he is as good as he is the night of the fight so I am not taking anyone lightly. I am expecting him to come with his best.”

Zhang Zhilei–“I am from China and I came here three years ago to pursue my dream of being a professional boxer. Mwen vle tout moun mèsi pou opòtinite sa a, and it will be a great fight.”

Shaddy Gamhour–“I am from Sweden, but I am very happy for this opportunity to fight in Atlantic City. I been here training three months, so this is just another fight.”

Roy Jones Jr--” It is very inspirational to see people come in and strive to do things we want to do in our careers. I had my 2nd career fight here in Atlantic City, and this is something we should bring back. I am happy to bringing my guys to fight on Mis Downing’s cards. It is possible that I will have a rematch with Prince Badi, but he has to do what he needs to do nan Samdi.”

Nan uit-wonn ko-karakteristik nan, come-backing cruiserweight Prince Badi Ajamu (27-3-1, 15 KO nan) nan Camden, NJ will take on Edgar Perez (7-21, 3 Ko) nan Chicago.
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO nan) a Trenton, NJ will fight Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO nan) nan FORKED RIVER, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Ko) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO nan) nan Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Ko) a Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO nan) a TAKOMA PARK, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO nan) nan Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Nan kat epizod wonn:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) nan Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) nan Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) of Philadelphia battles Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Ko) nan Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) nan Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
Biyè yo pwi a $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
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After eight year hiatus, Prince Badi Ajamu back with a purpose

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Ajamu takes on Edgar Perez in co-feature bout sa a Samdi at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City
Derrick Webster headlines against Lamar Harris
Ansyen U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
Press Konferans THIS THURSDAY AT 5 PM ET AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL
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Atlantic City, New Jersey (Out 2, 2017)–Nan 2009, and after winning two in a row, Light Heavyweight contender Prince Badi Ajamu walked away from the ring at age 37.
Ajamu, who was a perennial contender had a record of 27-3-1 ak 15 debouchur, but decided that he needed some time away from competitive action.
Fast forward eight years, Ajamu steps back in the ring as he takes on Edgar Perèz in the six-round co-feature bout sa a Samdi lannwit nan la Claridge Hotel nan Atlantic City.
kat la, which will headlined by super middleweight Derrick Webster (23-1, 12 KO nan) nan GLASSBORO, New Jersey taking on Lamar Harris (9-13-4, 5 Ko) of Saint Lois, Missouri in a bout scheduled for eight rounds, is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions and Square Ring Promotions.
Ajamu, kounye a 45 years-old of Camden, New Jersey has kept in great shape while away from the squared circle.
“I have been helping people in the gym the whole time, and I decided that if I am putting time in that, I mind as well get back in there and do this on my own,” said Ajamu.
Ajamu also believes that being in the ring will also help fight for a cause that he has been involved with for sometime.
“What better way to bring attention to child abduction, which is a big problem in this country then to be in the ring and help get the message out there.”
Ajamu said that at age 45 that this is not a one-and-done situation, as he plans to stick around for specific purposes.
“The goal is take this as far as I can. I want to win another title and tie another Camden legend, “Jersey” Joe Walcott,” said the former Pennsylvania, IBC Inter-Continental, WBC Continental Americas, WBC Caribbean, , WBO NABO and World Boxing Foundation Light Heavyweight champion.
Another goal is a rematch with legendary Roy Jones, Jr.
Jones defeated Ajamu in 2006, and its’s more than a coincidence that Jones will be in a attendance as a co-promoter for the event.
“Yes there is definitely a reason why I am on this card, and Roy is co-promoting, but I have to get past Perez. I know he is a tough fighter who comes forward, and he is capable as I know Lavarn Harvell who was undefeated at the time that he beat him.”
“I have been in the gym, and have been working on things. You will see a more technical version of me,. Like I said I been in the gym, and now I want to use the energy on something significant.”
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO nan) a Trenton, NJ pral goumen Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO nan) nan FORKED RIVER, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Ko) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO nan) nan Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Ko) a Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO nan) a TAKOMA PARK, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO nan) nan Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Nan kat epizod wonn:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) nan Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) nan Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) nan Philadelphia batay Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Ko) nan Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) nan Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 3RD AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL (60 NORTH MAINE AVENUE IN ATLANTIC CITY) AT 5 PM ET
Biyè yo pwi a $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
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Derrick Webster looking for big fight; targeting George Groves

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Webster headlines sa a Samdi at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City against Lamar Harris
Prince Badi Ajamu returns against Edgar Perez
Ansyen U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
Press Konferans THIS THURSDAY AT 5 PM ET AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL
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Atlantic City, New Jersey (Out 1, 2017)–Super Middleweight contender Derrick Webster is looking to fight the elite of the division, but he first first must get by Lamar Harris in a scheduled eight-round bout that will headline a big night of boxing at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The show is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions and Square Ring Promotions.
Webster nan GLASSBORO, New Jersey gen yon dosye sou 23-1 ak 12 debouchur.
Webster has been on a roll, and now he looks to continue his momentum against Harris.
“I really don’t know much about him. I just know that he knows that he is fighting me. I don’t know him, but I am sure he knows who I am,” said Webster.
Webster attributes his most recent success to a more active schedule as this will be his 3rd fight of this year and 5th fight in the last 14 mwa.
“The more that I fight, the more consistent that I am. When I had other people in charge of my career, I was fighting less frequent. Maybe fighting every six or seven months. Now I have been more active and that goes hand in hand with my performances. I was getting in the ring to trying shake off ring-rust and now I am going in there not worrying about that.”
Webster is not overlooking Harris, but He is looking to close of 2017 fighting higher level of opponents, ak nan 2018 looking for a big title shot.
“My target is WBA champion George Groves. I never wanted to face Harris. I wanted to fight guys with better records and for many reasons including opponents pricing themselves out, but guys won’t fight me. I do appreciate that Harris stepped up for the challenge so I respect him for that. Hopefully I can fight someone like Mike Tiberi next for a major regional title, then have my eye towards a world title in 2018.”
Nan uit-wonn ko-karakteristik nan, come-backing cruiserweight Prince Badi Ajamu (27-3-1, 15 KO nan) nan Camden, NJ ap pran sou Edgar Perèz (7-21, 3 Ko) nan Chicago.
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO nan) a Trenton, NJ pral goumen Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO nan) nan FORKED RIVER, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Ko) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO nan) nan Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Ko) a Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO nan) a TAKOMA PARK, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO nan) nan Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Nan kat epizod wonn:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) nan Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) nan Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) nan Philadelphia batay Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Ko) nan Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) nan Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON JEDI, AUGUST 3RD AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL (60 NORTH MAINE AVENUE IN ATLANTIC CITY) AT 5 PM ET
Biyè yo pwi a $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
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Derrick Webster to take on Lamar Harris on Saturday, August 5th at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

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Prince Badi Ajamu returns against Edgar Perez
Ansyen U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
Pou Piblikasyon Imedyat
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Jiyè 27, 2017)–Super Middleweight contender Derrick Webster ap pran sou Lamar Harris nan evènman prensipal la sou Samdi swa, August 5th nan

The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The show is promoted by Mid Downing Promotions and Square Ring Promotions.
Webster nan GLASSBORO, New Jersey gen yon dosye sou 23-1 ak 12 debouchur.
Nan 35 year-old is an eight year-professional, and is riding a four-fight winning streak.
Webster won his first 19 bout, which was highlighted by a first round stoppage over Obodai Sai (23-1). Since suffering his only professional blemish, which was a unanimous decision defeat to Arif Magomedov on ShoBox: New Generation a, Webster has rebounded nicely with wins over Thomas Awimbono (25-5) to win the USBO Super Middleweight title, and his last outing when he stopped Frankie Filippone (22-5-1) in seven rounds on May 13th nan Atlantic City, New Jersey to win the World Boxing Foundation International Super Middleweight title.
Harris of St. Louis, Missouri has a record of 9-13-4 ak senk debouchur.
Nan 32 year-old is a 12-year professional who has a win over previously undefeated Earl Walker (7-0) and a draw with undefeated Aaron Quintana (4-0).
Harris has been in the ring with 13 undefeated opponents which includes fights with former world champion Shawn Porter, former world title challenger Matt Korobov as well as perennial contender J’Leon Love.
Harris has dropped two in a row, with the last being an 8th round stoppage defeat to Dennis Morris on April 29th in Madison, Wisconsin.
Nan uit-wonn ko-karakteristik nan, come-backing cruiserweight Prince Badi Ajamu (27-3-1, 15 KO nan) nan Camden, NJ ap pran sou Edgar Perèz (7-21, 3 Ko) nan Chicago.
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO nan) a Trenton, NJ pral goumen Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO nan) nan FORKED RIVER, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Ko) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO nan) nan Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Ko) a Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO nan) a TAKOMA PARK, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO nan) nan Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Nan kat epizod wonn:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) nan Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) nan Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) nan Philadelphia batay Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Ko) nan Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) nan Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON JEDI, AUGUST 3RD AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL (60 NORTH MAINE AVENUE IN ATLANTIC CITY) AT 3 PM ET
Biyè yo pwi a $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
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Marc Abrams a phillyboxing@gmail.com or 856 287 7611