Nelson of Philadelphia is unblemished going 12-0 with 1 knockout. He has faced good competition with wins over previously undefeated Korey Sloane (1-0) as well as Esteban Rodriguez (5-1-1), Victor Vasquez (15-6-1) to win the Pennsylvania State Lightweight title and in his last bout, the 24 year-old Nelson scored an 8-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Jerome Rodriguez (6-0-3) om May 16 in Philadelphia.
Belasco of Wilmington, Delaware has a record of 18-6-3 with 3 knockouts. Like Nelson, Belasco has faced terrific competition. He has quality wins over Vasquez (7-1), Jesus Barbosa (4-1-1) & Tyrell Samuel (14-4-1). He also has draws with undefeated fighters Linwood Hurd and Brian Miller. In his last bout, Belasco dropped a 10-round unanimous decision to Rod Salka (17-2) in a bout for the NABA USA Lightweight title on October 12, 2013 in Salka's hometown of Pittsburgh.
A terrific undercard has been assembled as Heavyweight Maurice Byarm of Washington, DC (13-2, 9 KO's) will take on Jon Bolden (6-9, 5 KO's) of New York in a bout scheduled for six rounds.
In 4-round bouts:
Christian Molina (2-0, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA will fight Josue Rivera (2-5, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia in a Welterweight bout.
Anthony Prescott (3-3-2, 1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ will do battle with Shawn Sutton(0-2-1) of Norristown, PA in a Jr. Middleweight bout.
Travis Thompson (5-11-3, 3 KO's) of Pottstown, PA will square off with Benjamin Burgos (1-8-1) of Mount Pocono, PA.
Sultahn Staton (3-0, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a Lightweight bout.
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AT 6:30 AT THE VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT
Tickets for this great night of boxing are priced at $125 (Which includes food and 2 drinks), $75 and $45 and can be purchased at
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