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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Undefeated Derrick Webster headlines Parx CasinoTuesday Night Fights on November 25 at 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia

 

Plus undefeated Jerome Conquest, Avery Sparrow and Blair Cobbs

Philadelphia (November 5, 2014)-On Tuesday night, November 25 at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia, Joe Hand Promotions and D & D Management will present the 3rd installment of Parx Casino Tuesday Night Fights.

In the professional main event, undefeated Super Middleweight, Derrick "Take it to the Bank" Webster will see action in a six-round bout.

Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey has a record of 17-0 with 8 knockouts.

The 32-year old Webster has been upping his competition and has had several high profile fights fall through due to opponent fall outs.

He will be making his 4th start of 2014.  In his most recent outing, Webster scored a 6-round unanimous decision over Michael Gbenga on May 30 in Philadelphia.

Webster recently signed a promotional contract with GH3 Promotions.  His opponent will be named shortly.

In 4-round Bouts:

Frank Trader (10-2-1, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia will fight against on opponent to be named.

Jerome Conquest (1-0) of Philadelphia will fight Maurice Williams (1-6, 1 KO) of Camden, NJ in a Welterweight bout.

Avery Sparrow (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will fight Luis Esquilin (2-6-1) of Philadelphia in a Jr. Lightweight bout.

Blair Cobbs (3-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a Welterweight tussle.

There will be seven amateur bouts that will feature some of the best young fighters in the area.

Khalid Miller will fight Tom Hogan in a Heavyweight fight

In a battle of national champions, exciting Christian Carto will fight Jordan White in a 114 lb. fight

Jerrod Ennis will fight Mark Dawson in a battle of 145 lb Nationa Champions.

Nick Chandler will box Devin Haney in a 132 lb. fight

Brandon Pizzaro will square off with Rasshad Adams in a 128 lb. fight

Michael Rauchet will fight Justin Bell in a 168 lb fight.

Sharif Owens will take on Vito Mielnicki Jr. in a 95 lb fight. 


Tickets for this great evening of boxing are $50 for reserved and $30 for general admission.  This event will also be student night with $20 tickets being sold to students with proper ID at the door. and can be purchased online atwww.2300arena.com or Wanamaker Entertainment  by calling 215 364 9000.

 

The 2300 Arena is located at 2300 South Swanson Street (Corner of Swanson & Ritner).

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Conquest, Sparrow & Wright post wins at TuesdayNight Fights in Philadelphia

 
 


Philadelphia (September 16, 2014)-It was yet another great evening of boxing as Joe Hand Promotions & D and D Management staged the 2nd installment of TuesdayNight Fights at a near capacity crowd at the 2300 in South Philadelphia.

The series which is designed to showcase young up and coming talent from both the professional and amateur ranks in the Philadelphia region delivered excitement for the 2nd consecutive show.

In the final professional bout, Donte Wright made a successful pro debut by winning a hard fought and grueling 4-round majority decision over Lionel Charles of New York.  Scores were 39-37 twice and 38-38

Donte Wright working inside


In the middle bout, Avery Sparrow (2-0, 1 KO) scored an explosive 1st round stoppage over Hassan Wasswau of New York in a scheduled 4-round Jr. Lightweight bout.  

Sparrow landed a crushing right hand that sent Waswau plummeting to the canvas very hard.  The back of Wasswau's head bounced off the canvas several times and he was knocked cold at 2:22 of the opening frame.  Waswau had to be laid out on a stretcher.

Sparrow lands a left to the body

In the opening professional bout, Jr. Welterweight Jerome Conquest out hustled Sidney McCrow of New York to win a 4-round  unanimous decision in a battle of pro debuters.

Jerome Conquest lands a left

Scores were 40-36 and 39-37 on two cards for the native Philadelphian Conquest.

In the amateur portion of the card, Jackie McTamney of Joe Hand Gym defeated Diana Cute in a women's 125 lb bout.

Mark Dawson of D-Boys Boxing defeated Douglas Northern in a 141 lb. bout.

Brandon Pizaro defeated Kashad Elliot in a 125 lb. bout.

Dylan Price of D-Boys Boxing beat Dallas Holder in a 112 lb. bout.

Christian Carto got by Eric Gordon in a 110 lb. bout.

PHOTOS BY DARRYL COBB

The next card of Tuesday Night Fights will take place on November 25 at the 2300 Arena.

 

The 2300 Arena is located at 2300 South Swanson Street (Corner of Swanson & Ritner).

For more information and media credentials, contact:

Marc Abrams at phillyboxing@gmail.com or 856 287 7611     or

Bill Kettelberger at bill@joehandpromotions.com or 215 364 9000  


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