Hurd decisions Sanchez in main event at Harrahs Philadelphia

Plus wins by Douglas, Santiago, Fulton, Plant and Newman  Chester, PA (December 8, 2014)--This past Friday at Harrahs Philadelphia, some of the best young prospects in the country were featured on a six bout card promoted by King's Promotions and XFE.   In the main event, Jarrett Hurd held on the defeat late replacement Emmanuel Sanchez via six-round majority decision on a Middleweight bout.   Hurd was aggressive early and took the first half of the fight.  Sanchez, who took the bout on just two days notice came back and befuddled Hurd by boxing off the back foot and landing straight left hands.   Hurd's early work was the difference by winning by scores of 59-55, 58-56 and 57-57 to raise his perfect mark to 14-0.  Sanchez is now 5-2   In the co-feature, good looking Jr. Lightweight prospect Omar Douglas scored an impressive first round stoppage over Osnel Charles in a scheduled six-round bout.   Douglas looked very sharp and then landed a booming left hook that slumped Charles between the bottom and second rope and the fight was stopped at 2:21 of round one.   Douglas of Wilmington, Delaware is now 13-0 with 10 knockouts.  Charles of Atlantic City is now 10-13-1.   18 year-old Milton Santiago Jr. boxed very well in pounding out a 4-round unanimous decision over Travis Thompson in a Lightweight bout.   Santiago, who is showing improvement in each battle fought off Thompson's hard work inside to win by shut out of 40-36 on each card.   Santiago, who is a Sr. at William Tennent High School improves his mark to 8-0.  While Thompson falls to 7-12-3.   Stephen Fulton of Philadelphia stayed perfect by scoring a 4-round unanimous decision over Benjamin Burgos.   Fulton, who was a Philadelphia amateur of the year, used quick hooks and straight right hands to offset the hard charging Burgos.   Fulton landed the much cleaner blows and Burgos was docked a point in the final round for hitting behind the head.   Fulton, 20 years old of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-35 on all cards and is now 3-0.    Former amateur standout Caleb Plant was impressive in stopping Darryl Gardner in the first round of their scheduled 4-round Middleweight bout.   Plant of Tennessee, dropped Gardner with a vicious double left combination and Gardner was down for a several minutes.   The bout was stopped at at 1:35 of round one and Plant's record is now 5-0 with 4 KO's.  Gardner of Washington is now 2-5.   In the opening bout, Brooklyn's Earl Newman boxed well with his jab before taking out Jade Ealy in the first round of their scheduled 4-round Cruiserweight bout.   Newman landed stiff jabs before opening up a hard flurry on the ropes.  Ealy covered up and the bout was stopped at 2:57 of round one.   Newman is now 3-0 with 3 knockouts.  Ealy is 1-2.   King's Promotions will be back with another outstanding card just after the new year.

Omar Douglas to be tested by Osnel Charles this Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia

Jarrett Hurd to take on Emmanuel Sanchez in middleweight main event plus Milton Santiago Jr., Caleb Plant & Stephen Fulton

CHESTER, PA (December 4, 2014)- This Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, undefeated Omar Douglas will take on the battle tested Osnel Charles and one of the featured undercard of a six bout card.   The show is promoted by King's Promotions and XFE.   In the main event, Jarrett Hurd (13-0, 8 KO's) of Accokeek, MD will fight Emmanuel Sanchez (5-1, 1 KO) of Laredo, TX in a eight round Middleweight bout.   Douglas of Wilmington, Delaware has a record of 12-0 with 9 knockouts is primed and ready for the bout as he got solid preparation for the fight.   "Training went well.  I have been getting decent sparring with Raymond Serrano and Jason Sosa and I am ready for Friday night," said Douglas.   In Charles, he is fighting a guy who is better then his 10-11-1 record would indicate as he has wins over Zachary Smith (4-1), Danny McDermott (8-2-1) & two wins over Philly fan favorite Victor Vasquez.   "We fought in the amateurs.  I won a decision" said Douglas.  "I have known him for a long time.  He has been around.  I just want to get through this with an impressive victory.  I just want to move on.  I am focused as I fight every fight like it's a world title bout."   Douglas believes that 2015 is a potentially big year for himself as he gets into contention for big fights.   "I hope to be 16 or 17-0 by this time next year.  The more I fight and busier I am will make me better.  I just signed with Al Haymon and I know he will keep me busy.  I want to impress with a knockout.  If I continue to do that, I will be known as one of those top prospects."   "I will show everybody that I have a lot of speed, smarts and ring savvy.  I dedicate everything I do to boxing."   In four round bouts:   Milton Santiago Jr. (7-0, 3 KO's) of  Philadelphia, PA will battle Travis Thompson(7-11-3, 3 KO's) in a Lightweight tussle.   Caleb Plant (4-0, 3 KO's) of Ashland City, TN will fight Daryl Gardner (2-4, 2 KO's) of Spokane, WA.   In a Featherweight bout, Stephen Fulton (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will square off with Benjamin Burgos (2-9-1) of Mount Pocono, PA.   Earl Newman (2-0, 2 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY will take part in a Cruiserweight bout against Jade Ealy (1-1, 1 KO) of Georgia.   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 King's Promotions (610-587-5950) or www.Hboxing.eventbrite.com

Jarrett Hurd to take on Emanuel Sanchez in main event this Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia

Plus undefeated Omar Douglas, Milton Santiago Jr., Caleb Plant & Stephen Fulton

CHESTER, PA (December 3, 2014)- This Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, undefeated Jarrett Hurd will now take on Emmanuel Sanchez in the 8-round Main Middleweight main event. The show is promoted by King's Promotions and XFE. Sanchez is a late replacement for Eric Mitchell. Sanchez if Laredo, Texas has a record 5-1 with 1 knockout. The 27 year-old already has defeated one undefeated opponent when he defeated Cesar Martinez (3-0).  In his last bout, he scored a 4-round unanimous decision over Egbert Reed on March 1. Hurd of Accokeek, Maryland has a record of 13-0 with eight knockouts and will face his most experienced opponent. The 24 year-old began his career in 2012 and has wins over undefeated Thomas Baldwin (2-0-2) & Frank Gedeon (4-0-2). He also has a win over Chris Chatman. Hurd has stopped his two most recent opponents in the first round which includes his last bout when he took out Terry Cade on on November 1st in Washington, D.C. In six round bouts: Omar Douglas (12-0, 9 KO's) of Wilmington, DE will take on Osnel Charles (10-11-1, 1 KO) of Atlantic City, NJ named in a Jr. Lightweight bout. In four round bouts: Milton Santiago Jr. (7-0, 3 KO's) of  Philadelphia, PA will battle Travis Thompson(7-11-3, 3 KO's) in a Lightweight tussle. Caleb Plant (4-0, 3 KO's) of Ashland City, TN will fight Daryl Gardner (2-4, 2 KO's) of Spokane, WA. In a Featherweight bout, Stephen Fulton (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will square off with Benjamin Burgos (2-9-1) of Mount Pocono, PA. Earl Newman (2-0, 2 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY will take part in a Cruiserweight bout against Jade Ealy (1-1, 1 KO) of Georgia. 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 King's Promotions (610-587-5950) or www.Hboxing.eventbrite.com

Jarrett Hurd steps to face Eric Mitchell this Friday at Harrahs Philadelphia

Plus undefeated Omar Douglas, Milton Santiago Jr., Caleb Plant, Stephen Fulton & Earl Newman

CHESTER, PA (December 1, 2014)- This Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, undefeated Jarrett Hurd will take on Eric Mitchell in the 8-round Middleweight main event.   Hurd steps in for Harry Joe Yorgey.   The show is promoted by King's Promotions & XFE.   Hurd of Accokeek, Maryland has a record of 13-0 with eight knockouts and will face his most experienced opponent.   The 24 year-old began his career in 2012 and has wins over undefeated Thomas Baldwin (2-0-2) & Frank Gedeon (4-0-2).  He also has a win over Chris Chatman.   Hurd has stopped his two most recent opponents in the first round which includes his last bout when he took out Terry Cade on on November 1st in Washington, D.C.    Mitchell of Philadelphia has a record of 23-11-2 with 11 knockouts and has fought top competition.   He began his career in 1993 and went 22-4-1 with quality wins over Tyrone Flucker (6-1), Ernest Strohman (7-1 & 8-2), Keith Lee (11-1-2), Dwain Williams (10-1), Anthony Fields (11-0), Former world title challenger Ross Thompson (24-4-1), former world champion Alejandro Berrio (19-2), & Rob Dula (15-1).   He has also fought world champions Joachim Alcine & Dmitry Pirog.   An exciting undercard is being assembled that is littered with top undefeated prospects from throughout the country.   In six round bouts:   Omar Douglas (12-0, 9 KO's) of Wilmington, DE will take on an opponent to be named in a Jr. Lightweight bout.   In four round bouts:   Milton Santiago Jr. (7-0, 3 KO's) of  Philadelphia, PA will battle Travis Thompson (7-11-3, 3 KO's) in a Lightweight tussle. Caleb Plant (4-0, 3 KO's) of Ashland City, TN will fight an opponent to be named in a Middleweight bout In a Featherweight bout, Stephen Fulton (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will square off with Benjamin Burgos (2-9-1) of Mount Pocono, PA. Earl Newman (2-0, 2 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY will take part in a Cruiserweight bout against Darnell Hayes (0-1) of Lebanon, PA 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 King's Promotions (610-587-5950) or www.Hboxing.eventbrite.com

17-year old Phenom Milton "El Santo" Santiago Jr. back in action in Puerto Rico TONIGHT!!!

VEGA BAJA, PUERTO RICO (APRIL 5, 2014)--TONIGHT, Undefeated and 17-year old phenom, Jr. Welterweight Milton Santiago Jr. will return to action as he will make his 4th start in 2 and one-half months when he takes on Luis Ortiz Molina (0-1) in a bout scheduled for four rounds.   The card, promoted by Fresh Promotions will be televised Live on DirectTV beginning at 9 pm ET. Santiago of Warminster, PA has a record of 3-0 with two knockouts weighed in the same as his opponent which was 138 lbs. Santiago is excited about fighting in his home away from home where he will have plenty of support. "I am very excited to fight in front of my people where I will have a lot of family members," said Santiago. He is coming off a four round unanimous decision over 17-fight veteran William Lorenzo on March 14. "I believe my last fight was a test.  He came to fight and and I trained for that.  I learned to not start out overly aggressive." Even though he had a long and distinguished amateur career, Santiago continues his on the job apprenticeship. "I am getting better each day.  Not only the training but my running and eating right." "I look forward to putting on a great show for my people," finished Santiago.

Milton Santiago Jr., Derek Ennis, Moz Gonzalez post fight video interviews

PHILADELPHIA, PA (MARCH 16, 2014)--This past Friday night in Philadelphia, two fighters under the Battlestrong Boxing management stable scored impressive victories including undefeated 17-year phenom, Milton Santiago Jr. (3-0) scored an impressive 4-round unanimous decision over William Lorenzo while comeback Derek "Pooh" Ennis (24-4-1) scored a 6-round unanimous decision over Emil Gonzalez. Below are post fight video interviews with Santiago, Ennis and Battlestrong Boxing's Moz Gonzalez for their thoughts on the fight and the next step for both fighters. Milton Santiago Jr  Derek Ennis  Moz Gonzalez

TEENAGE PHENOM MILTON SANTIAGO JR. GOES FOR 3-0 THIS FRIDAY NIGHT IN PHILDELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA (MARCH 10, 2014)--This Friday night at the Pennsylvania Sheet Metal Workers Hall in Philadelphia, 17-year old phenom, Milton "El Santo" Santiago will make look for his 3rd in win in as many fights when he takes on 17-fight veteran William Lorenzo in a scheduled four round Jr. Welterweight bout as part of an 8 bout card. Santiago, a Junior at Warmisnter High Scool began his career with a 1st round stoppage over Moses Molina on February 7th and just two weeks later Christian Damiels suffered the same fate in Dover, Delaware. Santiago is the youngest boxer from the state of Pennsylvania. Now as he embarks on his 3rd contest, Santiago has his feet wet as a professional. "It feels good now as a i was a little nervous before my first fight," said Santiago. "Half of the people where there for me and I started to feel good after the first punch." "I was very confident going in and landed a few good punches and then finished him off.", said Santiago of his maiden victory. On facing Lorenzo, who has fought eight undefeated opponents and is coming off of a 4th round stoppage win over Julian Valerio on December 21st, "He has been in there with some good competition and I just have to keep my hands up and not take him lightly." Santiago will not be overwhelmed as he prepares for his 3rd fight in just over a month while he finds time to do his schoolwork. "It is a good thing to stay busy.  I stay in the gym and my timing is good." "I am getting ready and I feel strong and I can not wait until March 14th." Headlining the card will be Battlestrong Boxing's Derek "Pooh" Ennis (23-4-1) battling Emil Gonzalez (11-6-1, 8 KO's) in a 6 round Middleweight bout.

17-Year Old phenom Milton Santiago Jr. turns pro onFriday February 7th at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  PHILADELPHIA (JANUARY 28, 2014)--On Friday night, February 7th Greg Robinson's Power Productions will present a special night of professional boxing at the National Guard Armory in Northeast Philadelphia. In the special 4-round main event, 17 year-old Milton Santiago Jr. will make his anticipated pro debut against Moses Molina in a Jr. Welterweight bout. Santiago of Warminster, Pennsylvania had an amateur record of 184-12 and won a staggering 59 tournaments is ready for the occasion. "I feel great and this is a dream come true.  I believe that I am the youngest professional in Pennsylvania." Santiago has been preparing with professionals and is not worried about going into the paid ranks. "I spar with a lot of professionals," said Santiago.  "They are all grown men and I beat them up.  I feel I am very strong and I am ready to turn pro." Santiago started boxing at 5-years old and had his first fight at 8. The Junior at William Tennant High School is will have some support from the faculty from the school. "My English teach will be at the fight.  When some of my teachers found out what I do, they were happy for me and shocked.  Boxing helps a lot with school because it helps me stay focused with both studying and boxing." Santiago says he likes watching Floyd Mayweather, Andre Ward, Guillermo Rigondeaux and Felix Trinidad. He also receives a lot of moral support and advice from some of the top professionals in Philadelphia. "Hassan Young gives me good advice but I also talk with Jesse Hart, Bryant Jennings and Danny Garcia as well." Outside of the ring, Santiago is your typical kid as he enjoys playing video games with his brothers and playing sports in the neighborhood. "I have been wanting to turn pro for a while now and I can not wait until February 7th." His dad, Milton Santiago Sr. is his trainer and explains his reasons for his son get the special dispensation to turn pro. "This would have been his last year with headgear in the amateurs anyway.  After January 1st, he would have had to fight without it.", said the older Santiago. "He isn't your typical 17-year old.  He spars very well with the older professionals.  There have been promoters who told me they could not believe he is  17.  He is so relaxed in the ring.  To him it is just like unwrapping a candy bar.  In fact sometimes in the corner, he has to tell me to calm down." Santiago will fight this fight at the 140-pound eight limit but he plans to campaign as a Lightweight. The rest of the card is as follows: In an eight round Super Featherweight bout, Frank Trader (10-1, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named. In six round bouts: Anthony Flores (9-4-1, 6 KO's) of Philadelphia battles Ramesis Gil (8-7-5, 5 KO's) of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in a Super Featherweight bout. Denis Douglin (15-3, 9 KO's) of Marloboro, NJ battles Orlando Membreno (12-18-1, 11 KO's) of Barcelona, Spain in a Middleweight bout. Lenroy Thomas (16-3, 8 KO's) of St. Petersburg, FL will see action in an Heavyweight bout against an opponent to be named. In Four round bouts: Emanuel Folly (3-0, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia will take part in a Super Bantamweight bout. Sultahn Staton (2-0, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia will compete against Mike Eroza (0-1-2) in a Lightweight bout.   Angel Concepcion (5-0) of Newark, NJ will battle Maurice Amaro (2-5, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA in a Light Heavyweight bout. Carlos Lopez (1-1-1, 1 KO) of Humacao, Puerto Rico will fight in a Middleweight bout. Tickets for this special evening of boxing cost :  $75 Ringside, $50 for Floor seats and $40 For General Admission and can be purchased by calling Power Productions at267-584-5196; Moz at 215-500-7435 or at Ticketmaster.com THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD AT CHICKIE'S & PETES AT 6PM ON 11000 ROOSEVELT BLVD. IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA.  FOOD AND BEVERAGE WILL BE SERVED.