Raymond Serrano returns to face Wilfredo Acuna this Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia

Joey Dawejko - Rayford Johnson in the main event plus undefeated Nathaniel Rivas, Immanuel Aleem and David Grayton CHESTER, PA (November 12, 2014)- This Friday night,  Jr. Welterweight contender Raymond Serrano (18-2, 8 KO's) returns to action when he competes in a six round bout against Wilfredo Acuna (15-15, 12 KO's) in the co-feature bout at Harrahs Philadelphia in Chester, PA. The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing , XFE and King's Promotions. Serrano of Philadelphia was one of the top prospects in the United States as he won his first 18 fights as he became a staple on ESPN's Friday Night Fights. He had quality wins over Ashantie Hendrickson (1-0), Jay Krupp (12-1), Ronnie Warrior Jr. (13-2-1) &  Ayi Bruce (15-2). He is looking ti get back in the win column after losing to Emanuel Taylor on January 25, 2013. "I can't wait to get back in their and I am ready to go," said Serrano when asked about the 21-month lay off.on the 30-fight veteran Acuna. "Training has been good.  I have been dropping weight and training real hard and putting in work with my new trainer Chino Rivas. "I don't know much on Acuna except that he is a southpaw." This will be Serrano's first appearance in his home state since stopping Corey Alacorn in five rounds on April 1, 2011. "I am excited to be fighting in my hometown.  After the layoff, it is good to have family and friends there to support me." The fight will be Serrano's first under new manager Mark Cipparone and Club 1957 Management. "I am excited to put on a good performance and get back on the winning track.  This will start to get me back in line for the big fights I know I will be in and win." Acuna of Managua, Nicaragua has quality wins over Freddy Oprta (5-1), Matias Garcia (11-1), Douglas Lira (6-1) and has been in the ring with top prospects and contenders such as Orlando Cruz, Luis Cruz, Felix Diaz , Jonathan Maicelo, current world champion Chris Algieri.  He is coming off an 8-round unanimous decision defeat to Dusty Hernandez Harrison (22-0) on July 26 at New York's Madison Square Garden. Serrano is promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing. In the ëight-round main event, Joey Dawejko  (12-3-2, 5 KO's) will face Rayford Johnson (10-15, 6 KO's) of Longview, TX in a Heavyweight bout. In Six round Bouts: Immanuel Aleem (10-0, 6 KO's) of Richmond, VA will take on Angel Antonio Martinez (6-8-3, 1 KO) in a Middleweight bout  In four round bouts: Alex Barbosa (4-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on Benjamin Burgos (1-9-1) of Mount Pocono, PA in a Super Bantamweight bout. Nathaniel Rivas (5-0, 2 KO's) of Berlin, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a Welterweight bout. Randy Easton (2-4-1, 2 KO's) of Williamsport, PA will fight Dan Bolden (2-3, 1 KO) of Louisiana in a Heavyweight bout. David Grayton (9-0, 8 KO's) of Washington, DC will take on Donald Ward (7-5, 3 KO's) of Memphis, TN in a Welterweight bout. Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); Peltz Boxing (215) 765 0922;  800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

Dawejko eyeing big win over Johnson this Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia

Plus the return of Raymond Serrano and undefeated Nathaniel Rivas CHESTER, PA (November 11, 2014)- This Friday night,  rising Heavyweight Joey Dawejko will look for his fifth consecutive win when he takes on Rayford Johnson in the 8-round main event at Harrahs Philadelphia in Chester, PA. The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing and XFE. Dawejko of Philadelphia has a record of 12-3-2 with 5 knockouts and in his four bout winning streak, the last two have ended in explosive first round stoppages. The 24 year-old Dawejko was a former world junior amateur champion which was part of a 56-12 record in the non-paid ranks. He turned professional in 2009 with a 6-round unanimous decision over Royphy Solieau. He won his first six bouts (and was 7-0-1 in his first eight) which included knockout wins over undefeated fighters Ricardo Johnson and John Lennox. "I don't know much about Johnson other than he is tough and has been the distance with a lot og good fighters," said Dawejko. Dawejko is coming in off two consecutive first round knockouts for which he registered three knockdowns in each fight for a total of six knockdowns in just his last three minutes and twenty-two seconds worth of work. "I always had power but I was always saving energy to go the distance.  I am now in shape to knock these guys.  I have proved I can got the distance with top class fighters before.  I now know that I am in the right position to knock these guys out now." Johnson wasn't the first choice of opponents but Dawejko is looking for big named opponents with a win this Friday. "We offered the fight to a lot of guys and they all turned it down.  In 2015, I want to make my move and step up the competition.  The guy I would really like to fight is Amir Mansour." Johnson of Longview, Texas has a record of 10-15 with six knockouts. He is a good foe for Dawejko as despite his record, he is very capable with quality wins over Terrrence Woods (7-0), Arman Mrkanovic (4-1), former world title challenger Will Mcintyre (40-5-1).  In his last two bouts, Johnson has two great wins over Ernesy Reyma (4-0) and his last bout which was a 6th round stoppage over Vincent Miranda (16-1) on August 15 in Saratoga Springs, NY. In the six-round co-feature, Raymond Serrano (18-2, 8 KO's) will be back in action when the Philadelphia native takes on Wilfredo Acuna (15-15, 12 KO's) of Managua, Nicaragua in a Jr. Welterweight bout In Six round Bouts: Immanuel Aleem (10-0, 6 KO's) of Richmond, VA will take on Angel Antonio Martinez (6-8-3, 1 KO) in a Middleweight bout  In four round bouts: Alex Barbosa (4-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on Benjamin Burgos (1-9-1) of Mount Pocono, PA in a Super Bantamweight bout. Nathaniel Rivas (5-0, 2 KO's) of Berlin, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a Welterweight bout. Randy Easton (2-4-1, 2 KO's) of Williamsport, PA will fight Dan Bolden (2-3, 1 KO) of Louisiana in a Heavyweight bout. David Grayton (9-0, 8 KO's) of Washington, DC will take on Donald Ward (7-5, 3 KO's) of Memphis, TN in a Welterweight bout. Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); Peltz Boxing (215) 765 0922;  800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

Joey Dawejko to battle Rayford Johnson on Friday, November 14 at Harrahs Philadelphia

Plus the return of Raymond Serrano and undefeated Nathaniel Rivas & Antonio Dubose  CHESTER, PA (November 3, 2014)- On Friday night, November 14, rising Heavyweight Joey Dawejko will look for his fifth consecutive win when he takes on Rayford Johnson in the 8-round main event at Harrahs Philadelphia in Chester, PA.   The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing and XFE.   Dawejko of Philadelphia has a record of 12-3-2 with 5 knockouts and in his four bout winning streak, the last two have ended in explosive first round stoppages.   The 24 year-old Dawejko was a former world junior amateur champion which was part of a 56-12 record in the non-paid ranks.   He turned professional in 2009 with a 6-round unanimous decision over Royphy Solieau. He won his first six bouts (and was 7-0-1 in his first eight) which included knockout wins over undefeated fighters Ricardo Johnson and John Lennox.   In his last four bouts, Dawejko has been coming into his own with his two biggest wins when he scored a unanimous decision over former top-ten heavyweight contender Derric Rossy as well as an impressive unanimous decision over undefeated Philadelphian Mark Rideout (4-0-2) on May 16. He followed those two fights up with an explosive 1st round stoppage over David Williams on August 2 in Atlantic City. In that bout, Dawejko scored three vicious knockdowns in the bout that lasted just 108 seconds.  In his last bout, Dawejko dtopped Yohan Banks three times in the first round en route to the opening round win on September 19 at Harrahs Philadelphia.   Johnson of Longview, Texas has a record of 10-15 with six knockouts.   He is a good foe for Dawejko as despite his record, he is very capable with quality wins over Terrrence Woods (7-0), Arman Mrkanovic (4-1), former world title challenger Will Mcintyre (40-5-1).  In his last two bouts, Johnson has two great wins over Ernesy Reyma (4-0) and his last bout which was a 6th round stoppage over Vincent Miranda (16-1) on August 15 in Saratoga Springs, NY.   Some of the best talent in the area will be on display on the undercard Raymond "Tito" Serrano will return in a six round Jr. Welterweight bout.   Serrano of Philadelphia has a record of 18-2 with 8 knockouts.   The 25 year-old Serrano won his first 18 bouts and became a household name as he appeared regularly on ESPN's Friday Night Fights as he scored wins over Ashantie Hendrickson (1-0), Jay Krupp (12-1), Ronnie Warrior Jr. (13-2-1) & Ayi Bruce (15-2).  He is looking to get back into the win column as he has dropped two in a row to Karim Mayfield and Emanuel Taylor.   Serrano is promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing.   Serrano's opponent will be named shortly.   In four round bouts:   Alex Barbosa (4-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on Benjamin Burgos (1-9-1) of Mount Pocono, PA in a Super Bantamweight bout.   Nathaniel Rivas (5-0, 2 KO's) of Berlin, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a Welterweight bout.   Antonio DuBose (6-0, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia will battle Josh Crespo (3-1-2, 1 KO) of New Haven, CT.   Randy Easton (2-4-1, 2 KO's) of Williamsport, PA will fight Alex Rozman (2-7, 1 KO) of Davenport, PA in a Heavyweight bout.   Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); Peltz Boxing (215) 765 0922;  800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

NUMBER 2 RANKED HEAVYWEIGHT LUIS ORTIZ TAKES ON RAYFORD JOHNSON ON THURSDAYNIGHT LIVE ON PANDAFEED.TV

PLUS 5 UNDEFEATED KNOCKOURT ARTISTS AND LARRY HOLMES' GRANDSON HEAD UP AN 8 BOUT CARD

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 16, 2013)—THURSDAY NIGHT!!! WBA Number-two ranked Heavyweight Luis Ortiz will headline a bug night of boxing when he takes on Rayford Johnson in an eight round bout that will originate from The Steel Stacks Arts Quest Center in Bethlehem, PA.

The bout can be seen LIVE all over the world (It will be blacked out in the Lehigh Valley) on www.pandafeed.tv for just $9.99 by clicking:http://pandafeed.tv/#!/watch/522653e45ddbb5b54f004fa4

Ortiz, of Miami, Florida via Cuba is 19-0 with sixteen knockouts has risen up the Heavyweight rankings on the strength of wins over Lamar Davis (4-1); Fancisco Alvarez (12-1); former world title challenger Epifanio Mendoza and in his last bout he was involved with a no-contest on Joseph Rabotte.

Johnson of Longview, Texas has a record 8-12 with four knockouts.

Johnson has quality wins over Armin Markanovic (4-1) and former world title challenger Will McIntyre (40-5-1)

Johnson has also faced top fighters such as Alfonso Lopez (7-0); Eric Molina (8-1); Terrance Woods (7-0); Molina (15-1) again; Felix Piedra (7-0-1); Mike Wilson (8-0); Venroy July (13-1-2); Samuel Clarkson (8-2); and in his last bout he dropped a six round split decision to Martin Verdin   

In the six round co-feature, Jovan Francois (6-0-1, 6 KO’s) of Trinidad and Tobago takes on Angel Figueroa (3-0-1 of Lorain, OH in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

In four round bouts:

Jeremy Trussell (3-0, 2 KO’s) of Baltimore, MD battles Chorles Parker (1-1,1 KO) of Wilson, NC in a Middleweight bout.

Jerrell Harris (2-0, 2 KO’s) of Washington, DC will fight Nasser Abdul Malik (1-1, 1 KO) of Cary, NC in a Welterweight bout.

In a special Super Featherweight bout, the grandson of Heavyweight Legend Larry Holmes, Jeffrey Dorsey Holmes (0-2) of Easton, PA takes on debuting Robert James of Cincinnati, OH.

Super Bantamweight Marquise Pierce (1-2, 1 KO) of Phillipsburg, NJ will fight Jesus Gonzalez (0-2).

Gervonta Davis (4-0, 4 KO’s) of Baltimore, MD will take on an opponent to be announced in a Featherweight bout.

Rounding out the card will be a Super Middleweight bout featuring undefeated John Magda (2-0, 2 KO’s) of Ruthorford, NJ boxing Terry Van Avery (1-0, 1 KO) of Kalamazoo, MI