Dhafir Smith - Brian Donahue new featured bout this Friday at Harrahs Philadelphia

Caputo Smith - Martinez fight scratched due weight discrepancy

CHESTER, PA (MAY 7, 2014)--Veteran's Dhafir Smith and Brian Donahue will square off in the new featured bout this Friday at Harrahs Philadelphia.   The original main event, Anthony Caputo Smith taking on Pedro Martinez was scratched due to a weight discrepancy.   The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing promotions and XFE.   Smith  of West Philadelphia has a record 26-24-7 with 4 knockouts has faced almost many of the major fighters between 168 and 175 pounds.   The 31-year old has wins over Tomasz Nowak (8-2-1); Henry Mayes (5-0); Brandon Mitchem (25-4-1); Jonathan Reid (34-6); John Johnson (12-1); Former world champion Jeff Lacy (25-3); Quinton Rankin (4-1) and Tony Ferrante (12-3).   Donahue of Philadelphia has a record of 2-8-2.   The Cruiserweight bout is scheduled for six rounds.   In four round bouts:   Anthony Prescott (3-3-1, 1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ will fight Danny Lugo (2-7, 1 KO) of Harrisburg, PA in a Jr. Middleweight bout.   In a Featherweight bout, Roberto Irizarry (1-0-1) of New Jersey will take onBenjamin Burgos (1-6-1) of Mount Pocono, PA.   Heavyweight Patrick O'Çonnor (2-0) will rematch Aaron Bratton (1-2) of Baltimore, MD.   Undefeated Featherweight Antonio DuBose (4-0, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia will fightWilliam Harris (0-2) of Darby, PA    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); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

Anthony Caputo Smith to meet Pedro Martinez for Pennsylvania Heavyweight title on May 9 at Harrahs Philadelphia

Plus Tony Ferrante as well as undefeated fighters Robert Irizarry,  Antonio DuBose, John Mercurio and Patrick O'Connor

CHESTER, PA (APRIL 22, 2014)--On Friday, May 9, Anthony Caputo Smith will take on Pedro Martinez in a scheduled 10-round bout that will be for the Pennsylvania State Heavyweight title. The card is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions. Smith of Kennett Square, PA has a record of 15-2 with 10 knockouts and is a 2-time state title holder in both the Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight divisions. He won the Light Heavyweight title with a 10-round majority decision over Dhafir Smith.  After being stopped by undefeated Seanie Monaghan on the Timothy Bradley - Juan Manuel Marquez Pay Per View card in Las Vegas, Caputo Smith came back to win the Pennsylvania Cruiserweight title with a 10-round split decision win over Tony Ferrante on January 31 at Harrahs Philadelphia. Martinez of Philadelphia has a record of 7-7 with 3 knockouts, has quality wins over previously undefeated Reshawn Scott (1-0) and Elvin Sanchez (4-1).  Martinez is coming off a 6-round unanimous decision over Ferrante on March 21 at Harrahs Philadelphia.  Ferrante of Philadelphia will take part in the 6-round co-feature when he takes on Brian Donahue in a battle of Philadelphia based Cruiserweights. Ferrante of Philadelphia has a record of 12-6 with 7 knockouts will be looking to get back in the win column against the hard nosed Donahue who has a deceiving record of 2-8-2 with many of those losses being of the controversial variety. In for round bouts: Featherweight Roberto Irizarry (1-0-1) of New Jersey, Jr. Middleweight Anthony Prescott (3-3-1, 1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ, Featherweight Antonio Dubose (4-0, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia and Heavyweight Patrick O'Çonnor (2-0) will see action against opponents to be named. John Mercurio (6-0, 4 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on Aaron Bratton (1-2) of Baltimore, MD in a four round 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); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

NEW USBA Featherweight champion Eric Hunter & Miguel Cartagena post fight video interviews

PHILADELPHIA (March 25, 2014)--This past Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, two members of the Club 1957 Management stable, Eric "Outlaw" Hunter and Miguel "No Fear" Cartagena scored big victories. The show was promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions. Hunter won the USBA Featherweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Yenifel Vicente while Cartagena stayed perfect with a 2nd round knockout over veteran Miguel Robles. Below are video interviews with the victorious Hunter and Cartagena. Eric Hunter 0322114 Miguel Cartagena 032114

Cipparone sees title shot with victory Friday night

Philadelphia, PA (March 20, 2014)--This Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia,

Eric "Outlaw" Hunter will take on Yenifel Vicente for the USBA Featherweight title.

Hunter and Vicente weighed in at 125.5 lbs for their fight.

The 10-round bout will highlight a big card promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.

Hunter (17-3, 9 KO's) of Philadelphia was a 2004 Olympic Alternate and his manager, Club 1957 Management's Mark Cipparone feels that the 27-year old Hunter is ready to finally take that next step into being a top contender at 126 pounds.

"This is definitely the time for Eric to shine," said Cipparone.

"He is in the best mind frame I have seen him since we got together.  Others who have been with him longer feel that it is the most focused he has been for any fight in his career.  Eric's talent has never been questioned.  It was just putting everything together.  He is just 27 and we believe his best years are ahead of him.  He has been around a while but he turned pro at 18.   Some of those spots he may not have been ready but I think that he needed those fights to realize the opportunity he has on Fridayand what it could lead to."

Ferrante eyeing Caputo Smith rematch but must get by Martinez this Friday at Harrahs Philadelphia; PRESS CONFERENCE WED. NIGHT AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA AT 7PM

For Immediate Release  Chester, PA (March 18, 2014)--This Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, Cruiserweight, Tony "Boom Boom" Ferrante will look to get back into the win column when he takes on fellow Philadelphian Pedro Martinez (6-7, 3 KO's) in a 6-round bout that will be part of a big night of boxing promoted Joey Eye Boxing Promotions. In the main event, Eric Hunter (17-3, 9 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on Yenifel Vicente (25-2-2, 17 KO's of Miami, FL in a 10-round bout for the USBA Featherweight title.   THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19TH AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA BEGINNING AT 7 PM Ferrante of Philadelphia has been on the short end of bad circumstances over the past 15-months. He has a record of 12-5 with 7 knockouts and is coming off a very controversial defeat to Anthony Caputo Smith for the Pennsylvania State Cruiserweight title on January 31. The bout was a close battle that saw Ferrante score a knockdown during the fight but Caputo got the split decision victory by scores of 95-94 twice and 95-94 for Ferrante. "Caputo knows he lost that fight," said Ferrante.  "I am looking forward to fighting him again on May 9.  We looked at the tape and when i knocked him down he got 15 seconds.  But he admitted to me he lost the fight and told me he will give me a rematch." Ferrante is happy to get his second fight in less than two months as he had a tumultuous 2013 as when he thought he scored the biggest win of his career as he scored an explosive knockout over previously undefeated Isa Akberbayev but was later changed to a no-contest after a post fight drug test came up positive.  Ferrante was never given a reason for the positive test and he is insistent that he never took any banned substance. "It is beautiful to get back in the ring so quick.  The situation in New York depressed me.  The decision to Caputo played with my mind but I am happy to get back in there." When facing Martinez, Ferrante will be facing someone he is more than familiar with.   "I have sparred hundreds of rounds with Pedro.  We worked in the same gym for years and sometimes would spar four times a week.  This is not a fight I asked for but he was the only guy available that would fight." Ferrante knows that he needs to win in order to secure the coveted rematch with Caputo. "I am not looking past him.  He comes forward and likes to work the body.  This is a good test for me and I am not looking past his record.  I feel now that I am growing into my body and I can use my skills.  This is going to be a great fight," said Ferrante. Besides that fight and the Hunter - Vicente fight, it will be a full night of action. In eight round bouts: Victor Vasquez (16-8-1, 7 KO's) of Philadelphia will try to avenge an earlier loss toOsnel Charles (9-8-1, 1 KO) of Atlantic City in a Lightweight bout. Miguel Cartagena (11-0, 4 KO's) of Philadelphia battles Miguel Robles (12-3-2, 5 KO's) of San Juan, Puerto Rico in a Flyweight bout. In four round bouts:   Anthony Prescott (2-3-1,1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ takes on Anthony Miller (1-0, 1 KO) of Wilmington, DE in a Jr. Middleweight bout. Ramir Hilliard of Philadelphia, PA will make his pro debut in a Lightweight bout against an opponent to be named. Vincent Floyd (0-0-1) of Philadelphia, PA will take on an opponent to be named in a Super Middleweight 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); 800-480-8020 or onwww.webtix.net

Eric Hunter to take on Yenifel Vicente for USBA Featherweight title on March 21 at Harrahs Philadelphia

For Immediate Release PHILADELPHIA (March 3, 2014)--On Friday night, March 21st, Eric "Outlaw" Hunter will take on Yenifel Vicente for the USBA Featherweight title that will headline a big night of boxing at Harrahs Philadelphia.   The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.   Hunter of Philadelphia was a 2004 U.S. Olympic alternate and has a record of 17-3 with 9 knockouts and is looking to redeem himself after he controversially disqualified against Mike Oliver back on September 13, 2013.   In that bout, It was ruled that Hunter connected on an illegal punch that sent Oliver to the canvas and the bout was halted just 50 seconds into the bout.   Hunter, who turned pro in 2005, has wins over Tyrell Samuel (9-1), Jules Blackwell (7-0-2), Wilshaun Boxley (5-1) and Jerry Belmontes (17-0).   Like Hunter, Vicente will be looking for redemption as he is coming off an 8 round majority decision defeat to Juan Antonio Rodriguez (25-4) On January 10th in Tacoma, Washington.   Vicente took that bout, which headlined ESPN Friday Night Fights on just 5 days notice.   The native of Miami, Florida has a record of 25-2-2 with 17 knockouts and has two wins over Mario Rosario (3-0 & 4-1), Lioborio Solis (5-0-1), Carlos Fulgencio (10-1-1), former world title challenger Francisco Lorenzo (34-6), Hector Avila (47-4), Luis Zambrano (9-1) and Jorge Diaz (17-2).  Along the way Vicente capture the Dominican Super Bantamweight title, WBA Fedlatin Super Bantamweight title, WBC Fecarbox Super Bantamweight title and Interim WBC Fecarbox Super Bantamweight title.   The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds   In the eight round Lightweight co-feature, Victor Vasquez of Philadelphia  (16-8-1, 7 KO's) will fight Osnel Charles  (9-8-1, 1 KO) of Atlantic City in a rematch of their January, 22, 2011 fight that was by Charles via six round majority decision.   In six round round bouts, Tony Ferrante (12-5, 7 KO's) will take on Pedro Martinez(6-7, 3 KO's) in a fight featuring Philadelphia based cruiserweights.   Miguel Cartagena (11-0, 4 KO's) will fight in a six round Flyweight bout against Omar Soto (23-11-2, 15 KO's) of Mexico City, Mexico.   In four round bouts:   Anthony Prescott (2-3-1, 1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ will take on Anthony Miller (1-0, 1 KO) of Wilmington, DE in a Jr, Middleweight bout.   Lightweight Tyrone Crawley Jr. (4-0) of Philadelphia,  Featherweight Robert Irizarry (1-0-1) of New Jersey, pro debuting Featherweight Ramir Hilliard and Super Middleweight Vincent Floyd (0-0-1) of Philadelphia will see action against opponents to be named.   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); 800-480-8020 or on http://www.webtix.net/

Sanchez Steps in for Martinez; will face Guerrero April 12!

 

 

Salisbury, MD (March 26, 2013) – Knockout Artist Elvin “KoKo” Sanchez is replacing Pedro Martinez as the opponent for unbeaten cruiserweight Alex Guerrero in the eight round main event of the “Salisbury Slugfest” Friday, April 12 at Salisbury, MD’s Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.

 

Tickets starting at $20 and VIP tables of 10 are on sale now at the Wicomico Civic Center Box Office, by calling 410-548-4911 or loggingonto WicomicoCivicCenter.Org. A 20% military discount is available on all tickets purchased with a valid ID at the Civic Center Box Office and specially priced hotel rooms can be purchased by going towww.mmx2reservations.com/wicomico/pc/slug. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the action kicks off at 8.

 

Known for his heavy hands, Sanchez scored a stunning knockout over previously unbeaten and well-regarded Venroy July February, 22 before a pro-July crowd in Washington, DC. Fighting out of the notoriously tough city of Paterson, NJ, Sanchez also battled to a controversial draw against hometown favorite Jeremy Stauffer last November. Sanchez, who is 6-2 with 5 wins by knockout, has a reputation on the east coast for making exciting fights and has no problem fighting in enemy territory.

 

“This is definitely an attractive matchup,” said Jake Smith of Jake the Snake Promotions. “I’ve seen Elvin before. He’s a very strong fighter who punches like a mule. Alex will have to be sharp against him if he wants to remain unbeaten. Sanchez is no joke.”

 

In undercard action, unbeaten heavyweight Duane Mobley of Upper Marlboro, MD risks his 7-0 record against tougher than advertised Baltimorean Lonnie Kornegay in a four rounder.

 

Fellow unbeaten heavyweight and Seth Mitchell protégé Jerry “Slug” Forrest, of Newport News, VA returns to the ring against an opponent to be named in a four rounder. Forrest, 5-0 (4 KO’s), is known for his heavy hands, scoring three of his four knockouts in the opening round.

 

Former Penn State Boxing Team Captain and National Collegiate Champion AJ Williams, who resides in the Delmarva area, and Salisbury’s very own Damont Giddings make their pro debuts in separate bouts against opponents to be named.

 

Other fighters featured on the card include popular light heavyweight Frankie “Freight Train” Filippone, undefeated junior lightweight Terron Grant and Nuwan Jacoby.

Guerrero-Martinez Headlines “Salisbury Slugfest” April 12!

Salisbury, MD (March 11, 2013) – Jake The Snake Promotions will host their first show in Salisbury, MD when unbeaten cruiserweight Alex Guerrero headlines against hard-nosed veteran Pedro Martinez Friday, April 12 at the Wicomico Civic Center.   

 

Tickets starting at $20 and VIP tables of 10 from $500 are on sale now at the Wicomico Civic Center Box Office, by calling 410-548-4911 or logging onto WicomicoCivicCenter.Org. A 20% military discount is available on all tickets purchased with a valid ID at the Civic Center Box Office. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the opening bell is slated for 8.   

 

Fighting for the fifth time in Salisbury, Guerrero is 8-0-1 with five of those victories coming by way of knockout. The older brother of middleweight contender Fernando Guerrero, who challenges for the WBO title April 27 on Showtime, Alex scored a career best victory in his last bout by stopping famed spoiler Harvey Jolly in five rounds.

 

Guerrero, who trains out of Main Street Gym under the tutelage of Hal Chernoff, is no stranger to fighting tough. Only three of his nine opponents entered their bout with losing records and Guerrero’s last four foes all had more experience than him.

 

A 13 fight veteran, Martinez will enter the ring with a size and experience advantage. Four of the Philadelphian’s bouts came as a heavyweight and he’s battled notable fighters such as Garrett Wilson, Ahmed Samir, Andreas Gustaffsson and Elvin Sanchez. In his last bout,Martinez dropped a decision against full-fledged heavyweight William Miranda.

 

Guerrero-Martinez is scheduled for eight rounds

 

“I’m overjoyed about this event,” exclaimed Jake Smith, a member of theMaryland and D.C. Boxing Hall of Fames who’s assisted many charities in association with his events. “Salisbury is a great fight town and fans have shown up in record numbers during recent cards at the CivicCenter. I am expecting a huge turnout for this card and thank the great City of Salisbury for giving Jake the Snake Promotions the opportunity to host an event there.”

   

Chernoff, the head trainer at the Main Street Boxing Gym and a well known member of the community, agrees.

 

“It’s always fun to be involved with something like this. What I enjoy most about helping promote in Salisbury is that one of my fighters gets to headline in his hometown and that's a huge thing. This is also great for the local economy. Events like this help hotels, restaurants, taxis and a lot of other area businesses. That means a lot to me and I’m proud to be a part of this.”

 

On the undercard, former Penn State Boxing Club captain and NCBA medalist A.J. Williams of Rehoboth Beach, DE makes his highly anticipated pro debut against an opponent to be named in a four round middleweight contest. The popular Williams trains and fights out of the Baltimore Boxing Club.

 

Unbeaten heavyweight knockout artist Jerry “Slug” Forrest looks to score his fifth knockout in six fights when he faces an opponent TBA. The southpaw Forrest, of Newport News, VA, is a protégé of Seth Mitchell.

 

More bouts will be added shortly.

 

CRUZ / CONYERS; WILSON-MARTINEZ EAR TO EAR PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

FIGHT CARD TO AIR LIVE ON GFL.TV BY CLICKING: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Peltz_Boxing_Promotions_Cruz_vs_Conyers/1335

This past Monday on ATG Radio (http://www.alltimegreat.com/) there was an Ear2Ear Press Conference for the upcoming Peltz Promotions: Cruz-Conyers on 2/25 in Atlantic City LIVE on GFL.TV for $9.99. Words were said, respect was shown, and animosity was sensed. Here were some of the highlights from the press conference:

Russell Peltz - HOF Promoter & Matchmaker
"Pedro Martinez called looking for the fight, so when somebody comes looking for a fight like Pedro you have to give him respect."
"If it last 8 rounds it is going to be a terrific 8 rounds!"
"There is no point in putting fighters in easy fights. They don't learn anything from that."
"When I first made this fight somebody said to me "Why are you putting Ronald in there with this Conyers guy? He can knock anyone out that he hits." That's how fighters get better by fighting better fighters."

Pedro Martinez - Cruiserweight
"I am a tremendously tough fighter. I like Garrett. I don't like easy fights I like tough fights."
"I train too hard and work too hard I just want to fight the best."
"I am in the same shoes as Garrett was and he bit the bait. /this is my chance. I am going to bite the bait!"
"I am a warrior, he is a warrior let's get it in!"


Garrett Wilson - USBA Cruiserweight Champion & IBF #9
"Pedro is by far one of the toughest guys I had a chance to spar with before. I already knew he was game to fight."
"Not long ago I had a record like Pedro."
"I know Pedro is coming for WAR!"
"It's for bragging rights to be Philadelphia's toughest Cruiserweight."
"Like he said it's going to be war. We are going to give people a show that they paid to see!"


Allen Conyers - Welterweight spoiler
"I am looking at Ronald Cruz as the best fighter that I can fight. I am training very hard."
"I love fighting undefeated fighters because I stay doing what I do against them and that's getting the win."
"They don't call me the "Dream Shatter" for nothing."
"If I win I shoot up, if he wins he shoots up in the rankings."
"We are both 2 top fighters nobody is getting over matched."
"You (Ronald Cruz) have an undefeated record, so I am sorry I have to f*** your s*** up."


Ronald Cruz - Undefeated Welterweight Prospect / ATG Prospect of the Year/ IBF #15
"For this fight it has been one of my best camps. I have been healthy for all 8 weeks."
"He's a tough fighter. I've seen some of his fights and he comes to fight. He's a real fighter."
"This is going to be a real explosive fight, we are going to show the fans a lot of emotion."
"I am a complete fighter. I find myself ready for anything Conyers brings to the ring on Saturday."
"I let my hands do the talking. I am glad your ready. This Saturday we will see how tough you are!"

This full night of action can be seen starting at 7:30 pm EST WORLDWIDE on GFL.TV for the very low price of $9.99. The rest of the card will also be live not just the 2 fights. Also the action will be called by Marc Abrams!

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