January 31 fight moved from Harrahs Philadelphia to 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA (January 8, 2015)--Due to the on-going construction at Harrahs Philadelphia, The January 31 fight card has been moved to the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia. The main event will see undefeated Prichard Colon (12-0, 10 KO's) of Maitland, FL taking on Jonathan Batista (14-5, 7 KO's) of the Dominican Republic in the 8-round Jr. Middleweight fight. In 6 round bouts: Raynell Williams (5-0, 3 KO's) of Cleveland, OH will battle Ryan Picou (2-4) of Las Vegas in a Lightweight bout. Grayson Blake (5-3, 2 KO's) of State College, PA will fight Anthony Prescott (5-4-2, 2 KO's) in a Welterweight bout. Kyrone Davis (5-0, 3 KO's) of Wilmington, DE will take on Jonathan Garcia (4-11, 1 KO) of Aguada, PR in a Middleweight bout. Stephen Fulton (3-0, 1 KO) will take on an opponent to be announced in a Jr. Featherweight bout. Willie Jones (4-0, 2 KO's) of Tampa, FL will fight Christian Steele (4-11-2, 1 KO) of Staunton, VA in a Welterweight fight. Antonio Russell of Capitol Heights, MD will make his pro debut against an opponent to be announced in a Bantamweight bout. In 4 round bouts: Earl Newman (3-1, 3 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY will do battle with Yuwshua Zadok (2-2-1) of Atlanta, GA in a Cruiserweight fight. Caleb Plant (5-0, 4 KO's) of Ashland City, TN will square off with David Lopez (4-11-3, 1 KO) of Caldwell, ID in a Middleweight bout. Jamatay Clark (3-0, 3 KO's) of Cincinnati, OH will fight Dominique Foster (2-6-1) of Las Vegas, NV in a Welterweight fight. Robert Irizarry (2-0-1) of Cherry Hill, NJ will take on Luis Acevedo (1-0-1) of Bethlehem, PA in a Super Bantamweight bout. Tickets for this great night of boxing cost $100, $75 and $50 and can be purchased by calling 610-587-5950 or www.hboxing.eventbrite.com   The 1st bout will start at 7 PM with the doors opening at 6 PM.

Undefeated Jr. Middleweight Prichard Colon takes on Jonathan Batista on January 31 at Harrahs Philadelphia

Plus New Kings Promotions singees to be in action

Chester, PA (December 31, 2014)--On Saturday night, January 31, undefeated Jr. Middleweight Prichard Colon will take on Jonathan Batista in the featured bout on a 10 bout card at Harrahs Philadelphia.   The show is promoted by Kings Promotions and XFE.   Colon of Orocovis, Puerto Rico and Batista will square in the 8-round bout that will top a bill that will feature 9 undefeated fighters.   Colon, 22 years old, has a record of 12-0 with 10 knockouts and will be fighting for the 13th time in just under two years.  He is coming off a 8-round unanimous decision over Christopher Degollado (11-2) on September 11 in Las Vegas.   Batista of the Dominican Republic has a record of 14-5 with seven knockouts.   The 30 year-old Batitsa will be facing his 6th undefeated fighter and Colon will be the 4th straight unblemished opponent.     Batista has a win over previously undefeated Ruddy Ascasio (2-0).  He is coming off a 6-round unanimous decision defeat to Dominique Dolton (14-0) on November 14 in Pittsburgh, Pa.     In the 8-round co-feature, undefeated Gervonte Davis will fight Israel Suarez in a Featherweight bout.   Davis of Baltimore, Md. has a record of 9-0 with 8 knockouts.   He is coming off a 6-round unanimous decision over 79-fight veteran German Meraz on October 8 in Biloxi, Mississippi.   Suarez of Luquillo, Puerto Rico has a record of 4-4-2 with 1 knockout.   He is capable with wins over Omar Pena (2-0-1) and Fauris Capellan (1-0) as well as a draw with Frank Trader (10-1).  He is coming off a close split decision defeat to Frankie De Alba on April 18 in Allentown, PA.   In 6-round bouts:   Grayson Blake (5-3, 2 KO's) of State College, PA will face Anthony Prescott (5-4-2, 2 KO's) of Cherry Hill, NJ.in a Jr.   Kyrone Davis (5-0, 3 KO's) of Wilmington, DE will take on an opponent to be named in a Middleweight bout.   Stephen Fulton (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be announced in a Jr. Featherweight bout.   Caleb Plant (5-0, 4 KO's) of Ashland, Tennessee will fight David Lopez (4-11-3, 1 KO) of Caldwell, Idaho in a Middleweight fight.   Kareem Martin (3-0-1, 2 KO's) of Washington, DC will battle James Robinson (3-2-2, 1 KO) of York, PA in a Welterweight fight.   Willie Jones (4-0, 2 KO's) of Tampa, FL will square off with Christian Steele (4-11-2, 1 KO) of York, PA in a Welterweight tilt.   In 4-round Bouts:   Earl Newman (3-1, 3 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY will fight Darnell Hayes (0-1) of Lebanon, PA in a Cruiserweight battle.   Robert Irizarry (2-0-1) of Cherry Hill, NJ will box Luis Acevedo (1-0-1) of Bethlehem, PA in a fight between undefeated Featherweights.   Tickets for this great night of boxing cost $100, $75 and $50 and can be purchased by calling 610-587-5950 or www.hboxing.eventbrite.com The 1st bout will start at 7 PM with the doors opening at 6 PM.

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

Undefeated Lightweight Sultahn Staton to take on Ramon Ellis this Saturday night at the Valley Forge Casino Resort

Dennis Hasson take on Taneal Goyco in main event plus undefeated  David Grayton, Martin Lagunas Jr. & Eliezar Garcia

VALLEY FORGE, PA (November 21, 2014)--Tomorrow night at the Valley Forge Casino Resort, undefeated Lightweight Sultahn Staton will take on veteran Ramon Ellis as part of a big card promoted by Kings Promotions. In the main event, Dennis Hasson (16-1, 6 KO's) will take on Taneal Goyco (6-8-1, 3 KO's) in a battle of Philadelphia based Light Heavyweights. Staton of Philadelphia has a record of 3-0 with two knockouts and he has been very impressive by using an aggressive crowd pleasing style. "I have had a good training camp, "said the 23 year-old Staton. In Ellis, he is facing a solid veteran and despite his record 4-13-2 with two knockouts, Ellis is one of those fighters who should have more to show as he been on the wrong end of some bad decisions and has also faced seven undefeated fighters and has wins over Tim Witherspoon Jr. (8-2-1) and Luis Castro (3-0). "I know that Ellis is taller and longer.  I see he has a good left hook but we will be ok if we just box and stay on out toes." Staton is looking to improve on his performance of his last fight when he went the distance for the first time as he scored a 4-round unanimous decision over Mike Erosa on February 7. "My last fight was not a good performance.  I know because I am still undefeated that people are gunning for me.  I have been off for nine months because nobody will fight me but now since I didnt have a great performance, we got an opponent.  As soon as people see you slip, I guess they think the can jump on an opportunity." I know that come November 22, I will still be undefeated and give a good show for the crowd.  6 Round Bouts:  David Grayton (9-0, 8 KO's) will take on an opponent to be announced in a Welterweight bout. In Four Round Bouts: Carlos Rosario (0-1) of Pennsauken, NJ will battle Eliezar Mendez (1-0) of Reading, PA in a Jr. Lightweight fight. Martin Lagunas Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) of Ruskin, FL will take on an pro debut Diamond Mitchell in a Welterweight fight. In a featherweight contest, Johnnie Rolon of Florida will make his pro debut against fellow pro debuter Ruben Swain of Ohio. Samuel Berman of Collegevile, PA will square off with Jamikey Woods (0-1) of Stateville, NC in a Welterweight bout. Tickets for this great night of boxing are priced at $100, $75 and $50 and can be purchased by calling Kings Boxing at 610 587-5950

Dennis Hasson to fight Taneal Goyco this SaturdayNight at Valley Forge Casino Resort; plus undefeated David Grayton,Sultahn Staton, Martin Lagunas Jr. & Eliezar Garcia

VALLEY FORGE, PA (November 19, 2014)--This Saturday night, Dennis Hasson will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Taneal Goyco in the main event of a card at the Valley Forge Casino Resort.   The show is promoted by Kings Promotions. Hasson of Philadelphia has a record of 16-1 with 6 knockouts. The 30 year-old Hasson is settled in a Light Heavyweight and has a solid win over Daniel Judah to his credit.  He is coming off a 4th round stoppage defeat to Tyrell Hendrix on June 27 in Las Vegas. That fight was a shocking defeat as Hasson was rolling along undefeated until the surprise defeat to Hendrix. "I take full responsibility for that defeat.  I did not have to take that fight.  I just went in there and lost," said a candid Hasson. "I have come full circle as I am back with my original team of Buddy Osborne and Johnny Rivera and we are back to basics and we will see the best results." In Goyco, Hason is fighting another man from Philadelphia who comes to fight. "I know Goyco is a good fight for us.  Like myself, He is coming off a loss.  We are both from Philadelphia and this will be a good fight for the fans.  I am looking to put on a good show and come out victorious." Hasson isn't letting the set back bother him as he feels that the Hendrix fight was just a small bump in the road. "Some of the greatest fighters have suffered glitches in their career and they have gone on to have Hall of Fame careers.  I will not let that hold me back from going forward.  That loss will not break me.  I have learned and will come back stronger" Despite having a record of 6-8-1 with three knockouts, Goyco has wins over Dennis Morris (1-0), Frankie Filippone (14-2-1) and Jeremy Trussell (8-0). 6 Round Bouts:  David Grayton (9-0, 8 KO's) will take on an opponent to be announced in a Welterweight bout. In Four Round Bouts: Sulhtan Staton (3-0, 2 KO's) takes on Ramon Ellis (4-13-2, 2 KO's) in a Lightweight bout. Carlos Rosario (0-1) of Pennsauken, NJ will battle Eliezar Mendez (1-0) of Reading, PA in a Jr. Lightweight fight. Martin Lagunas Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) of Ruskin, FL will take on an pro debut Diamond Mitchell in a Welterweight fight. In a featherweight contest, Johnnie Rolon of Florida will make his pro debut against fellow pro debuter Ruben Swain of Ohio. Samuel Berman of Collegevile, PA will square off with Jamikey Woods (0-1) of Stateville, NC in a Welterweight bout. Tickets for this great night of boxing are priced at $100, $75 and $50 and can be purchased by calling Kings Boxing at 610 587-5950