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