Joey Dawejko scores 2nd consecutive 1st round knockout

Philadelphia (September 23, 2014) -This past Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, Heavyweight Joey Dawejko scored his 4th straight win and his 2nd consecutive 1st round knockout when he destroyed Yohan Banks in 94 seconds of their scheduled 8-round bout.   The fight headlined a card that was promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions, XFE and Peltz Boxing.   About forty-five seconds into the bout, Dawejko dropped Banks with a hard left hook.  Banks was clearly hurt and went down again from two more lefts.  Dawejko clearly smelled blood and put Banks out of his misery with two more lefts and Banks went down for a 3rd and final time.     The win comes on the heels of 1st round stoppage by Dawejko over David Williams on August 2nd.  He has registered 6 knockdowns in his last 3:22 of work.   The win ups the 24 year-old's record to 12-3-2 with five knockouts.   "I thought I put on a great performance.  I knew he was tough but I knew when i hit him with the first shot that I had him," said Dawejko.   "I feel like I am back on track and ready to great things." "I want to thank my manager Mark Cipparone and Club 1957 Management and my promoter Russell Peltz.", finished Dawejko "I am excited not only about the win but how Joey has set himself up each time to get those amazing 1rd KO's.  I believe that when a fighter with talent such as Joey decides to truly do what it takes and put his boxing career above all amazing things seem to happen! That being said I am extra proud to be a part of his team as every piece of this has been coming  together rather seamlessly.  So hats off to head Coach Billy Briscoe, strength trainer Jermaine Clarke and Joey's brother Walt for they too have contributed to this great victory!", said Mark Cipparone of Club 1957 Management.  Dawejko / Banks photos by Darryl Cobb Club 1957 Management was founded in 2013 by local businessman Mark Cipparone.  Cipparone is the owner of the widely successful and popular Rocco's Collision.  Since the formation of Club 1957 Management he has guided the careers of some the top fighters in the country.  Currently he manages Heavyweight Joey Dawejko, Jr. Middleweight Tyrone Brunson, Welterweight Raymond Serrano, Bantamweight Miguel Cartegena, Jr. Lightweight Tevin Farmer and Jr. Lightweight Jason Sosa.

Heavyweight Joey Dawejko discusses Yohan Banks fight on September 19 at Harrahs Philadelphia

plus Miguel Cartagena, David Gonzales, undefeated Anthony Burgin; Nathaniel Rivas; Johnson Jajoute , Anthony Abbruzzese and Roberto Irizarry

CHESTER, PA (September 10, 2014)--On Friday, September 19, Heavyweight Joey Dawejko take on Yohan Banks in the featured 8-round bout at Harrahs Philadelphia. The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions, XFE and Peltz Boxing Promotions. Dawejko of Philadelphia is riding a three-fight winning discusses his main event fight with the battle tested Banks. Media outlets my copy and paste the embedded link to their website for journalistic use. Joey Dawejko talks Yohan Banks fight I In 6-round bouts: Undefeated Lightweight Anthony Burgin (7-0, 1 KO) will be in action againstRamon Ellis (4-12-2, 2 KO's) in a rematch. Miguel Cartagena (13-1, 5 KO's) of Philadelphia will see action in a Super Bantamweight bout against an opponent to be named. David Gonzales (5-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a Jr. Welterweight fight. In 4-round Bouts: Nathaniel Rivas (4-0, 1 KO) of Berlin, NJ will take on an Luquan Lewis (1-7, 1 Ko) of Wyanadanch, NY in a Welterweight battle. Johnson Jajoute (1-0) of Philadelphia will box Adrian Wilson (0-1) of  Vineland, NJ in a Jr. Middleweight bout. Jesus Barbosa (4-4-1, 3 KO's) of Allentown, PA will square off with Anthony Abbruzzese (2-0, 1 KO) of Pennsylvania.    Bouts subject to change    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

Heavyweight Joey Dawejko headlines on Friday, September 19 at Harrahs Philadelphia

CHESTER, PA (AUGUST 20, 2014)--On Friday, September 19, Heavyweight Joey Dawejko will headline in an 8-round bout at Harrahs Philadelphia.   The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.   Dawejko of Philadelphia has a record of 11-4-2 with 4 knockouts and is on a three fight winning streak.   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.   Dawejko is not afraid to take on top competition as nearly half of his fights have been against undefeated fighters.   In his last three 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. Dawejko's opponent will be announced shortly.   In 6-round bouts:   Undefeated Lightweight Anthony Burgin (7-0, 1 KO) will be in action against an opponent to be named.   Fred Jenkins Jr. (8-1, 3 KO's) will take on an opponent to be named in a Super Middleweight bout.   Gerald Smith (3-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA will battle David Gonzales (5-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a Jr. Welterweight fight.   In 4-round Bouts:   Nathaniel Rivas (4-0, 1 KO) of Berlin, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a Welterweight battle.   Johnson Jajoute (1-0) of Philadelphia will box Adrian Wilson (0-1) of  Vineland, NJ in a Jr. Middleweight bout.     Bouts subject to change      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

UNBEATEN BURGIN RETURNS HOME ON MAY 16 PRELIMINARY CARD AT 2300 ARENA IN SOUTH PHILLY

 

     Philadelphia, PA—Unbeaten lightweight Anthony Burgin makes his first local start in 17 months when he takes on fellow-Philadelphian Ramon Ellis in a scheduled six-round lightweight contest on Friday evening, May 16, at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia.

 

   Topping the seven-bout card is a pair of eight-round contests: Naim Nelson, of Philadelphia, and Jerome Rodriguez, of Trenton, NJ, junior welterweights; Joey Dawejko, Philadelphia, vs. Mark Rideout, Philadelphia, heavyweights.

 

     The seven-bout program is first pro fight card at the 2300 Arena since Jan. 21, 2012, when then-unknown heavyweight prospect Bryant Jennings upset Maurice Byarm in a battle of undefeated Philadelphians to open the NBC Sports Network Fight Night series.

 

     Formerly known as the ECW Arena, the New Alhambra and later the Asylum Arena, the 2300 Arena, located at Swanson & Ritner Streets in South Philadelphia, has undergone renovations and eventually will seat close to 1,700 spectators for boxing. 

 

     First fight May 16 is set for 7.30p.m.  The card is being promoted by Peltz Boxing and BAM Boxing in association with SugarHouse Casino.

 

     Burgin (left), 22, is 6-0, 1 K0, but has not boxed here since Dec. 8, 2012, when he earned a four-round decision over neighbor Kenneth Brown at McGonigle Hall on the campus of Temple University.  Two months earlier, Burgin had turned pro with a first-round knockout over Milton Lopez, of Puerto Rico, at the National Guard Armory in Northeast Philadelphia.

 

     Since those first two fights, Burgin has won four times in Atlantic City.  In his last fight there April 12, he got off the canvas in the third round to pound out a unanimous six-round decision over another Philadelphia, Frank Trader.

 

     Ellis, 31, is only 4-10-2, 2 K0s, but has pulled off a pair of shocking upsets:  a six-round decision over Tim Witherspoon, Jr., of Philadelphia; a first-round knockout over Samuel Quinones, of Reading, PA, and a pair of draws with Tyrone Luckey, of Middletown, NJ, and Frank Santos De Alba, of Reading.

 

     Another six-round features 17-year-old Milton Santiago (right), of Philadelphia, against Steamin’ Josh Beeman, of Providence, RI.

 

     Santiago is 4-0, 3 K0s, since turning pro earlier this year.

 

     Beeman may be 5-16-3, 2 K0s, but last year he upset unbeaten prospect Carlos Candelario, of Lawrence, MA.

 

     Four four-round bouts complete the card:  Nathaniel Rivas, Lindenwold, NJ, vs. Jovan Sosa, Bronx, NY, junior welterweights; David Gonzales, Philadelphia, vs. Omar Brito, Pleasantville, NJ, junior welterweights; Andrew Peurifoy, Sicklerville, NJ, vs. Hector Perez, Atlantic City, NJ, cruiserweights; Vincent Floyd, Philadelphia, vs. Sharif Jones, Philadelphia, middleweights.

    

         

    

    

ABOUT MAY 16

 

     The Nelson-Rodriguez and Dawejko-Rideout fights top a seven-bout card at the 2300 Arena.  First fight is 7.30 pm.  Tickets are priced at $50 and $75 and they are on sale at the offices of Peltz Boxing (215-765-0922) and they also can be purchased on line atwww.peltzboxing.com.  The card will be streamed live on the internet by www.gofightlive.tv.    It also will be aired on delay on Comcast SportsNet, beginningJune 2.  The card is being promoted by Peltz Boxing Promotions, Inc., and BAM Boxing in association with SugarHouse Casino.  The 2300 Arena, formerly known as the New Alhambra, hosted consistent professional boxing from 2004 thru 2012 when it was later known as the Asylum Arena.  Boxing cards there have been televised by ESPN 2, CN8, Univision and the NBC Sports Network.  Fighters who have boxed there include Danny Garcia, Bronco McKart, Omar Sheika, Demetrius Hopkins, Mike Jones,Teon Kennedy, Bryant Jennings, Gabriel Rosado, Jesus Soto-Karass, Ronald Cruz, Israel “Pito” Cardona and Derek Ennis.

 

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