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King’s Promotions announces 14 dates for 2018

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Fights cards at 2300 Arena, Sands Bethlehem Event Center and SugarHouse Casino
Läsning, PA (December 18, 2017) – Marshall Kauffman’s King’s Promotions is pleased to announce that the company will stage at least 14 events in Pennsylvania in 2018.
The dates will be spread out over three of the premiere venues in the state.
Den 2300 Arena and SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia as well as the Sands Bethlehem Event Center will stage the fight cards which will be seen live on national television.
“I want to thank these three tremendous venues for the opportunity to bring the best fights to the fans in Eastern Pennsylvania. We have built up a great following in all of these places, and over the past three years or so we have been the busiest promoter in the country. 2018 will be the same. King’s Promotions continues to grow and, we are working on dates all over the country,” said King’s Promotions President Marshall Kauffman.
The 1st event will take place on 13 februari på The Sands Betlehem Event Center.
The dates are as follows.
SANDS BETHLEHEM EVENT CENTER
13 februari
22 maj
September 25th
November 13th
SUGARHOUSE CASINO
March 2nd
May 11th
June 8th
August 10th
November 9th

2300 ARENA

April 6th
June 29th
September 14th
October 12th
December 7th
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Undefeated Devar Ferhadi takes on Antowyan Aikens in main event on Friday, Augusti 11 at The SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia

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Plus undefeated knockout sensation Christian Carto

Antonio Dubose battles Josh Crespo
Local favorites Khalib Whitmore, Erik Spring, David Gonzales & Brandon Robinson in action
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Philadelphia, Penn. (Juli 10, 2017)–Obesegrad super mellanvikt Devar Ferhadi will take on his toughest test when he takes on battle tested Antowyan Aikens in the eight-round main event of a great night of boxing on Fredag, August 11th vid The SugarHouse Casino i Philadelphia.
Kortet främjas av kungens Promotions.
Ferhadi of Frederick, Maryland was born in Iraq, and has amassed a perfect mark of 7-0 with six knockouts.
Ferhadi has one of the unique stories in the sport as he spends about eight months out of the year as a medical student in Kurdastad, Irak.
Den 22 year-old began fighting at age 14 and went 10-2 som amatör. He lost in an Olympic qualifying tournament.
He started coming to the United States, and his whole family still resides in Iraq.
This will be Ferhadi’s first fight in almost a year when he stopped Christopher Petty in three rounds on August 19m 2016 in Crystal City, Virginia.
Aikens av Atlantic City, New Jersey har ett register över 11-3-1 med en knockout.
Aikens, som blev professionell 2011, won his first ten fights, which was highlighted by a win over then0undefeated Sherman Artis.
Aikens went through a stretch where he went 0-3-1 against fighters who had a combined record of 29-2-2. På Maj 19, Aikens got back in the win column in a big way when he took a six-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Amir Shabazz (4-0) i Philadelphia.
Appearing in the six-round co-feature, will be exciting bantamweight knockout artist Christian Carto (10-0, 10 KO: s).
Carto’s opponent will be named shortly.
Även i sex-runda skjutningarna:
Erik Spring (9-1-2, 1 KO) från Reading, PA will take on an opponent to be named in a junior middleweight bout.
David Gonzales (8-2-2, 2 KO: s) Philadelphia tar på Darius Earvin (4-1) of Los Angeles in a super lightweight bout.
Marquis Taylor (6-1) of Houston will fight Vincent Floyd (3-2-1, 2 KO: s) of Philadelphia in a welterweight contest.
Antonio DuBose (8-2-1, 2 KO: s) av Philadelphia strider Josh Crespo (7-4-3, 3 KO: s) New Haven, CT in a super featherweight bout.
Brandon Robinson (4-1, 3 KO: s) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a super middleweight bout.
In four-round fights:
Demetrius Williams (1-2) Philadelphia tar på Kashon Hutchinson (2-3, 1 KO) från Reading, PA in a super lightweight affair.
Jerrod Taylor Philadelphia kommer att göra hans pro debut mot Steven Lopez (0-1) of Philadelphia in a bantamweight fight.
Biljetter finns till försäljning för $100, $75, $50, och kan köpas på SugarHouseBoxing.eventbrite.med

ABOUT SUGARHOUSE CASINO
SugarHouse, which opened in September 2010 as Philly’s casino, funktioner 1,891 slots, 103 bordsspel, a 28-table poker room, fun and unique dining options, riverfront views and free on-site parking. The casino employs approximately 1,700 människor, and for six consecutive years has been voted a “Best Place to Work” by the Philadelphia Business Journal and for five straight years a “Top Workplace” by Philly.com. För mer information, besök www.sugarhousecasino.com.
For More information and credentials, Please contact: Marc Abrams vid phillyboxing@gmail.com eller 856 287 7611
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Tyrone Brunson wins split decision over Brandon Quarles in main event in front of capacity crowd at the SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia

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Carlos Rosario scores thrilling 3rd round stoppage

Victor Vazquez wins in 1st round
Travis Kauffman – Amir Mansour denna fredag i Reading, PA
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Philadelphia, PA. (Mars 11, 2017) – Tyrone Brunson won a 8-round split decision over Bandon Quarles in the main event of a 8-bout card in front of a packed house at the SugarHouse Casino.
The show was promoted by King’s Promotions.
It was a action filled fight that saw both guys be the aggressor at different stages of the fight. Brunson showed a more versatile side of him, that many boxing fans haven;t seen in years from him. One which differed from the prodigious knockout puncher that Brunson was known for when he knocked out the 1st 19 fighters he faced in the 1st round.
This Brunson used his legs to set up punches off of the jab, which he also landed several times with power behind that stick. Quarles was very game as he had his moments and landed hard shots that kept Brunson honest. Brunson landed more and harder, and he came out with the victory by scores of 78-74 och 77-75. Quarles took a card at 77-75.
Brunson of Philadelphia is now 24-6-2. Quarles of Alexandria, Virginia är 18-4-1.
Tyrone Brunson Post Fight Interview
Tyrone Brunson Post Fight Interview
A late point deduction cost David Gonzales a split decision as he dropped the six-round bout to Juan Rodriguez in a junior welterweight bout
It was a tough grind-it-out fight until Gonzales was deducted a point in the 30 seconds for holding for holding.

Rodriguez of Haymarket, Virginia won two cards 58-55 och 57-56, while Gonzales of Philadelphia took a card 57-56.

Rodriguez is 7-6-1. Gonzales is 8-2-2.

Carlos Roasrio got off the floor but scored a 3rd round stoppage over Lance Williams in a scheduled 6-round lightweight bout.
Carlos Rosario
Rosario scored a knockdown in round two from a right hand. Seconds later, it was Williams who floored Rosario with a hard right in the corner. I runda tre, Rosario decked Williams with a hard left hook. Williams got to his feet, but referee Steve Smoger stopped the bout at 46 sekunders runda tre.
Rosario av Pennsauken, NJ är 7-1 med 4 knockouts. Williams of Muscatine, IA is 7-8.

Victor Vazquez scored a 1st round stoppage over Mike Fowler in a scheduled 6-round super lightweight bout.

Vazquez was all over Fowler and dropped him with a left in the corner. Fowler could not beat the 10-count at 1:38.
Victor Vazquez
Vazquez of Yonkers, NY is 7-2 med 3 knockouts. Fowler of Milwaukee, WI is 5-7.

Sam Oropeza made an emphatic pro debut as he needed just 35 seconds to destroy fellow pro debuter Joe Parkinson in their cruiserweight bout.

Oropeza landed a left that dropped Parkinson. The back of Parkinson’s head crashed on the canvas, and he was knocked out cold for several moments before ringside physicians were able to to get him to his feet.

Brandon Robinson won a 4-round unanimous decision over Lamont McLaughlin in a light heavyweight bout.

Robinson dropped McLaughlin in round three and cruised home to a victory by 40-35 kort.

Robinson of Philadelphia is 2-1. McLaughlin of Philadelphia was making his pro debut.

Vincent Floyd stopped Blaine Donkor in round two of their scheduled 4-round welterweight bout.

Floyd landed a hard flurry that forced referee Steve Smoger to stop the bout at 1:48.

Floyd of Philadelphia is now 2-2-1 med en knockout. Donkor of Washington, D.C. was making his pro debut.

Edward Ortiz and Sharif Jones battled to a 4-round spirited draw in a super middleweight bout.
Ortiz of San Antonio, TX är 3-0-2. Jones of Philadelphia is 0-1-1.

King’s Promotions will present The Road To the Heavyweight Championship, Denna fredag at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pa. when Travis Kauffman battles Amir Mansour

ABOUT SUGARHOUSE CASINO
SugarHouse, which opened in September 2010 as Philly’s casino, funktioner 1,891 slots, 103 bordsspel, a 28-table poker room, fun and unique dining options, riverfront views and free on-site parking. The casino employs approximately 1,700 människor, and for six consecutive years has been voted a “Best Place to Work” by the Philadelphia Business Journal and for five straight years a “Top Workplace” by Philly.com. För mer information, besök www.sugarhousecasino.com.

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David Gonzales looking to rebound this Saturday night against Juan Rodriguez at The SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia

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Tyrone Brunson battles Brandon Quarles in main event

Tickets on Sale Now for March 11th fight card at the SugarHouse Casino
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Philadelphia, PA. (Mars 8, 2017) – Super Lightweight prospect David Gonzales is looking to rebound from his 1st professional setback when he takes on Juan Rodriguez in the 6-round co-feature bout this lördagkväll vid SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia.
Showen främjas av kungens Kampanjer.
I 8-round main event, Tyrone Brunson (23-6-2, 22 KO: s) tar på Brandon Quarles (18-3-1, 9 I: s) i en mellanvikt bout.
Gonzales, 27 years old originally from Philadelphia, but now calls San Antonio home, and is coming off a stunning 1st round stoppage defeat to Samuel Teah on November 11th.
“Training is going well in Texas. I come down here as I have a job selling solar panels. The sparring is great. There are a lot of tough Mexican fighters down here. They come hard and are always in shape,” Said Gonzales.
Gonzales now 8-1-2 med två knockouts, has gone back to the drawing board, and is working hard on his craft.
“I have been working on getting better on defense, boxning, just my balance and skills.”
In Rodriguez, he is facing a competitor that has a record of 6-6-1 med fem knockouts, and has a knockout victory over previously undefeated Philly area fighter Nathaniel Rivas.
“I don’t know much other then he is tough, and comes to fight. He isn’t the most skilled fighter, but I hear he hits hard. But you can never underestimate any fighter.”
Gonzales views the Teah fight as just a slight setback and a learning experience, and he doesn’t feel that he was knocked too far off track of realizing his goals.
“I just want to get back in the win column. Then maybe two more wins and fight an undefeated fighter, so I can move up the rankings. I am a confident fighter. I just got caught with a punch behind the head against Teah, and that’s boxing.”
“I just want people to know that I am back, and ready for a big win denna lördag. I just want to keep getting better and become a world champion.”
I 6-runda skjutningarna:
Victor Vasquez (6-2, 2 KO: s) av Yonkers, NY fights Mike Fowler (5-6, 2 KO: s) av Milwaukee, WI in a super lightweight bout.
Carlos Rosario (6-1, 2 KO: s) av Pennsauken, NJ kommer att ta på Lance Williams (7-7, 7 KO: s) Muscatine, IA in a lightweight bout.
I 4-runda skjutningarna:
Vincent Floyd (1-2-1) of Philadelphia will battle pro debuting Blaine Donkor Washington, DC in a welterweight bout
Brandon Robinson (1-1) of Philadelphia takes on pro debuting Lamont McLaughlin of Philadelphia in light heavyweight bout.
Sam Oropeza kommer att ta på Joe Parkinson in a battle of Philadelphia based, pro debuting cruiserweights.
Biljetter finns till försäljning för $100, $75, $50, och kan köpas på SugarHouseBoxing.eventbrite.med
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Tyrone Brunson and Brandon Quarles chime in on their main event on Saturday, March 11th at the SuguarHouse Casino in Philadelphia

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David Gonzalezs takes on Juan Rodriguez

Plus undefeated Tyrone Crawley, Jr, Daquan Johnson and Damien Vazquez

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Philadelphia, PA. (Mars 2, 2017) – Middleweight’s Tyrone Brunson is ready for his bout with Brandon Quarles that will be the eight-round main event on Lördag, March 11th as King’s Promotions will stage it’s first show at the SugarHouse Casino i Philadelphia.
Brunson of Philadelphia has a record of 23-6-2, med 22 knockouts.
Den 32 year-old Brunson turned professional in 2005, and started his career with 19 consecutive 1st round knockouts. Included in that streak was a stoppage over James Morrow (8-1-2). In his last bout Brunson and Ismael Garcia fought to a 10-round draw on October 14, 2016 i Philadelphia.
“My camp has been great,” said Brunson. “I don’t know much about Quarles, but I am coming to work. I don’t know if he will be putting in the work that I will on March 11.”
Brunson, who a decade ago was destined for greatness, believes a win will put him right back in the mix for a title shot.
“This win would put me closer to my dream. Weather it is fighting for the USBA title or the NABF, I know something big will come after this.”
“It is great to fight at home. It puts me in a comfort zone to fight in front of my home crowd. I want to thank King’s Promotions for believing in me, and also want to thanks the fans of Philadelphia and around the world for sticking by me.”
Quarles of Alexandria, Virginia har ett register över 18-3-1 med 9 knockouts.
Den 30 year-old Quarles is a 7 årig veteran, och har vunnit 5 straight fights, with the latest being 6-round unanimous decision over Marcos Primera on June 25, 2016 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

“My training has gone really well,” said Quarles. “I have seen Brunson fight on Showtime, and I haven’t seen anything from him that is over my head. This is a good fight for me. I am going into his hometown as the B-Side on his promoters card, so I know what I have to do,”

Quarles realizes what a win would do to kickstart his career.
“A win would boost my career. I am not just an opponent, I am a guy who comes to win. I am ready for a solid fight, and show the people what I am all about. I don’t run my mouth, I let my fighting do the talking.”
“He knows how to lose, and so do I, so we will see who wants it more on Mars 11.”
I sex-runda skjutningarna:
David Gonzales (8-1-2, 2 KO: s) av Philadelphia, PA takes on Juan Rodriguez (6-6-1, 5 KO: s) of Haymarket, Kommer. in a junior welterweight bout.
Carlos Rosario (6-1, 3 KO: s) av Pennsauken, NJ kommer att ta på Rocco Espinoza (6-12, 2 KO: s) of Las Vegas in a lightweight bout.
Tyrone Crawley, Jr. (6-0) av Philadelphia strider Victor Vasquez (6-2, 2 KO: s) av Yonkers, NY i en lätt anfall.
I fyra-runda skjutningarna:
Daquan Johnson (2-0, 2 KO: s) Cherry Hill, NJ kommer att ta på Vincent Floyd (1-2-1) Philadelphia i en weltervikt bout

Tyree Crowder Philadelphia kommer att göra hans pro debut mot Randy Hedderick (1-7-1, 1 KO) of Gulfport, MS in a junior middleweight bout.

Brandon Robinson (1-1) Philadelphia strider pro debuterar Lamont McLaughlin of Philadelphia in a light heavyweight affair.
Sam Orapeza of Philadelphia will make his pro debut in a cruiserweight bout against an opponent to be named.
Biljetter finns till försäljning för $100, $75, $50, och kan köpas på SugarHouseBoxing.eventbrite.med
ABOUT SUGARHOUSE CASINO
SugarHouse, which opened in September 2010 as Philly’s casino, funktioner 1,891 slots, 103 bordsspel, a 28-table poker room, fun and unique dining options, riverfront views and free on-site parking. The casino employs approximately 1,700 människor, and for six consecutive years has been voted a “Best Place to Work” by the Philadelphia Business Journal and for five straight years a “Top Workplace” av Philly.com. För mer information, besök www.sugarhousecasino.com.
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Tyrone Brunson faces Brandon Quarles in main event on Saturday, Mars 11 at the SugarHouse Casino

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Plus David Gonzales, Daquan Johnson & Tyrone Crawley, Jr. i aktion
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Philadelphia, PA. (Februari 7, 2017) – Middleweight’s Tyrone Brunson och Brandon Quarles will square off in the eight-round main event on Lördag, March 11th as King’s Promotions will stage it’s first show at the SugarHouse Casino i Philadelphia.
Brunson of Philadelphia has a record of 23-6-2, med 22 knockouts.
Den 32 year-old Brunson turned professional in 2005, and started his career with 19 consecutive 1st round knockouts. Included in that streak was a stoppage over James Morrow (8-1-2). In his last bout Brunson and Ismael Garcia fought to a 10-round draw on October 14, 2016 i Philadelphia.
Quarles of Alexandria, Virginia har ett register över 18-3-1 med 9 knockouts.
Den 30 year-old Quarles is a 7 årig veteran, och har vunnit 5 straight fights, with the latest being 6-round unanimous decision over Marcos Primera on June 25, 2016 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
I sex-runda skjutningarna:
David Gonzales (8-1-2, 2 KO: s) av Philadelphia, PA takes on Juan Rodriguez (6-6-1, 5 KO: s) of Haymarket, Kommer. in a junior welterweight bout.
Carlos Rosario (6-1, 3 KO: s) av Pennsauken, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a lightweight bout.
Tyrone Crawley, Jr. (6-0) av Philadelphia strider Victor Vasquez (6-2, 2 KO: s) av Yonkers, NY i en lätt anfall.
In a four-round bout:
Daquan Johnson (2-0, 2 KO: s) Cherry Hill, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a 4-round super Welterweight bout
More exciting bouts will be announced shortly.
Biljetter finns till försäljning för $100, $75, $50, och kan köpas på SugarHouseBoxing.eventbrite.med

For More information and credentials, Please contact: Marc Abrams vid phillyboxing@gmail.com eller 856 287 7611
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Undefeated Super Lightweight, Milton Santiago Jr. takes on Ken Alvarez at the Inaugural fight card at the SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PA (Augusti 25, 2016)–Undefeated super lightweight prosepct Milton Santiago Jr. will see a lot of familiar faces when he takes on Ken Alvarez at the SugarHouse Casino detta fredag ​​kväll i Philadelphia.
Santiago, still just nineteen years-old, will headline for the first time since his professional debut 30 months ago as he has established himself as a big ticket seller in the Philadelphia.
According to his handlers at Battlestrong Boxing, this is by far the most tickets that young Santiago has sold in what will be his 15th outing.
“The demand has been off the charts, ” said Santiago’s co-manager Moz Gonzalez. Gonzalez, along with his partner Eddie Woods are scrambling around looking for more tickets for Santiago’s many fans.
“It is a great problem to have. We sold out our allotment of tickets very quickly and we are looking for tickets as we keep taking calls from people who want to come på fredag.”
“Everything is good. I am on weight, and now I am getting ready for the fun part and that is to fight,” said Santiago.
In Alvarez, he is fighting a capable opponent who has a record of 7-4-2 med tre knockouts. Alvarez was undefeated in his first eight bouts that included big wins over undefeated Kevin Nieves (6-0) and Israel Arellano (7-1).
“I know he is from the Dominican Republic. He is tough, In-shape and comes to fight, so I have to be prepared for anything.”
Santiago is excited to once again have top-billing. He cites many reason’s for the extreme interest in this bout.
“It feels awesome to be the headliner. Everyone is coming to watch you, and it’s a blessing and I know have to show the people what I got. It’s terrific to be the first headliner at the SugarHouse. I feel that Philly fans come to support their own. My record is continuing to grow and be built and I am back with my father training me, so I think there are plenty of good reasons for the great support I will have på fredag.”
Santiago expects to fight a couple more times this year and with a big win på fredag, he sees the competition to be stepped and bigger rewards on the way.
“I am hoping to fight for a small title by the end of the year. Then next year, I am looking to get ranked and fighting ten round bouts. All that will help my name get out more. I just want to thank everyone for their support and I am looking to impress everybody.