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DECEMBER 14, 2021
BRISCOE HONORED
AT VAUX MIDDLE SCHOOL
Coverage of educational art installation
at Briscoe's old North Philly school.    
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

DECEMBER 11, 2021
HART HALTS MURRAY
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena.   
by Marc Abrams & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

DECEMBER 03, 2021
CONDE WINS REPLACEMENT
MAIN EVENT
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena.   
by John DiSanto & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

DECEMBER 01, 2021
SPINKS TO ATTEND SIGNING
FOR NEW BOOK
Boxing in Atlantic City book signing
event announcement.   
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

NOVEMBER 27, 2021
FULTON UNIFIES TITLE
Fight coverage from Las Vegas.   
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

NOVEMBER 27, 2021
KROLL TOPS DAWSON
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.   
by John DiSanto & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

NOVEMBER 20, 2021
OBERLTON TAKES OUT OREN
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.   
by Marc Abrams & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

NOVEMBER 18, 2021
CONTO PASSES TEST
Fight coverage from the Live! Casino
in South Philly.   
by John DiSanto & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

NOVEMBER 13, 2021
MUNGUIA TURNS BACK ROSADO
Fight coverage from Anaheim, CA.      
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

NOVEMBER 12, 2021
STREET TO BE RENAMED FOR TYRON CLAYTON
An announcement of the street renaming ceremony for the deceased amateur boxer.      
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

NOVEMBER 04, 2021
JERRY "THE BULL" MARTIN
DIES AT 67
An obituary of the former light
heavyweight contender.     
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

NOVEMBER 01, 2021
FIRST AC BOXING BOOK RELEASED
A press release announcing a new book
by John DiSanto and Matthew H. Ward.

   
         
   

OCTOBER 30, 2021
BUNCH SCORES QUICK KO IN AC
Fight coverage from the Showboat Hotel
in Atlantic City.     
by Frank Bartolini

   
         
   

OCTOBER 30, 2021
ENNIS STUNS DULORME
Fight coverage from Las Vegas.     
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

OCTOBER 16, 2021
PELTZ LAUNCHES NEW BOOK
Coverage of the book launch party
for Thirty Dollars and a Cut Eye
by J Russell Peltz.    
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

OCTOBER 16, 2021
WALCOTT STATUE UNVEILED
IN CAMDEN
Photos and recap of the Jersey Joe
Walcott unveiling ceremony.    
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

OCTOBER 09, 2021
WISE STOPS WILLIAMS
IN 67 SECONDS
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.    
by Marc Abrams & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

OCTOBER 03, 2021
PABHOF INDUCTS
2020 & 2021 CLASSES
Photos and recap of the 63rd annual
PA Boxing Hall of Fame event.    
by John DiSanto & Vic de Wysocki

   
         
   

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
HART RETURNS;
TEAH WINS IN 1ST
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.    
by Marc Abrams & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
OUTLAW STOPS TORRES;
CARTO RETURNS
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.    
by Marc Abrams & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

SEPTEMBER 08, 2021
KITTEN HAYWARD MEMORIAL SERVICE SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY
An announcement of funeral details
for Kitten Hayward.    
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

AUGUST 10, 2021
PHILLY LEGEND
KITTEN HAYWARD PASSES
An obituary of the former ring star.    
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

AUGUST 07, 2021
CHAMBERS STOPS STEWART
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.    
by Marc Abrams & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

JULY 24, 2021
DAWSON WINS MAIN EVENT
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.    
by Danny Ziccardi & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

JULY 23, 2021
ALBRIGHT WINS NABA BELT
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.    
by Danny Ziccardi & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

JUNE 19, 2021
ROSADO ROCKS BEK
Fight coverage from El Paso, TX.    
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

JUNE 10, 2021
BERT COOPER TO BE HONORED WITH STREET DEDICATION
An announcement of the naming of Bert Cooper Way.    
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

JUNE 05, 2021
PLLANA UPSETS ROBINSON
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.    
by Frank Bartolini & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

MAY 18, 2021
SAMMY LEVITT ANNOUNCES
THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW BOOK
A Press Release.    
by Xlibris Publishing

   
         
   

MAY 08, 2021
JEFFERSON WINS FIRST MAIN EVENT
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.    
by XXX

   
         
   

MAY 01, 2021
LARA KAYOS LAMANNA IN FIRST
Fight coverage from Carson, CA.    
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

APRIL 24, 2021
GONZALES DEFEATS DIXON
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.    
by John DiSanto & Daniel Cork

   
         
   

APRIL 17, 2021
PRICE KAYOS JOAQUINO - AGAIN
Fight coverage from the 2300 Arena
in South Philly.     
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

APRIL 17, 2021
CUNNINGHAM WINS RETURN BOUT
Fight coverage from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.     
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

APRIL 10, 2021
ENNIS KAYOS LIPINETS
Fight coverage from the Mohegan
Sun Casino.     
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

APRIL 10, 2021
CONTO SCORES FIRST ROUND KO; NOW 7-0
Coverage of South Philly heavyweight's latest quick KO.     
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

APRIL 03, 2021
DAWEJKO RETURNS WITH KO
Coverage of the RDR Promotions show
at the 2300 Arena.     
by John DiSanto & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

MARCH 10, 2021
LEE KAYOS TEAH; ORTIZ WINS
Fight coverage of the nationally televised card featuring Samuel Teah, Steven Ortiz, and Thomas Velasquez, at the
Mohegan Sun.      
by John DiSanto

   
         
    MARCH 06, 2021
BUNCH BATTLES TO DECISION
Coverage of the RDR Promotions show
at the Sportsplex in Feasterville, PA.     
by John DiSanto & Darryl Cobb Jr.
   
         
   

FEBRUARY 15, 2021
GEORGE HILL MEMORIAL SERVICE TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 27
Details of Hill's service announced.    
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

FEBRUARY 10, 2021
PA BOXING HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES THE 2021 CLASS
A rundown of the five new
PABHOF Inductees.    
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

FEBRUARY 06, 2021
FOSTER UPSETS SMITH
Coverage of the RDR Promotions
show at the 2300 Arena.     
by Danny Ziccardi & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

FEBRUARY 05, 2021
GEORGE HILL DIES IN FIRE
An obituary for Philly boxing constant.    
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

FEBRUARY 05, 2021
CHAMP'S SON PREPARED TO ROCK IN PHILLY DEBUT
Hasim Rahman's son, Sharif Rahman
set to take on Gladimir Jacinto at the
2300 Arena.          
by Danny Ziccardi

   
         
   

FEBRUARY 04, 2021
MARK DAWSON STRIVES
TO STAY UNBEATEN
The West Philly welterweight prospect steps up in his next bout.          
by Danny Ziccardi & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

FEBRUARY 03, 2021
RASHIEM JEFFERSON LOOKING
 TO CLIMB RANKS IN 2021
The featherweight prospect looks
forward to his next bout and beyond.         
by Danny Ziccardi & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

FEBRUARY 01, 2021
JOSHUA JONES IS PRIMED FOR WAR
A profile of the up-and-coming North
Philly junior welterweight.        
by Danny Ziccardi

   
         
   

JANUARY 31, 2021
A REACTION TO ANTHONY FLETCHER'S RELEASE
A letter from a Swedish reader who had much to say about Fletcher's case and ultimate release from prison.       
by Ake Sintring

   
         
   

JANUARY 30, 2021
OBERLTON DEBUTS; ROCK KO'D
Fight coverage of the nationally televised fights of Atif Oberlton, Darmani Rock
and Isiah Seldon.
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

JANUARY 23, 2021
FULTON WINS WORLD TITLE
Coverage of Stephen Fulton's
title-winning effort.      
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

JANUARY 22, 2021
ANTHONY FLETCHER RELEASED FROM PRISON
After 28 years behind bars, the former lightweight southpaw from SW Philly
is free.        
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

JANUARY 18, 2021
A SLICKSTER WITH SUBSTANCE: PHILADELPHIA'S TYRONE CRAWLEY
In honor of his recent passing, we've re-issued a great 2004 interview with the Butterfly.      
by Greg Smith

   
         
   

JANUARY 16, 2021
PRICE WINS REMATCH BY TKO
Ringside coverage from the Elevations Event Center in Chester, PA.     
by Danny Ziccardi & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

JANUARY 15, 2021
CANCER CLAIMS
EARTHQUAKE MOORE
An obituary for the former SW Philly fighter.   
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

JANUARY 15, 2021
TYRONE CRAWLEY PASSES AT 62
An Obituary for the former lightweight contender.  
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

JANUARY 13, 2021
PRICE STRIVES TO PUT
HOMETOWN ON THE MAP
A pre-fight interview with the rising prospect Dylan Price prior to his main event rematch with Samuel Gutierrez.   
by Danny Ziccardi & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

JANUARY 12, 2021
CHARLES LOOKS TO STRIKE
FEAR IN LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION
Pre-fight coverage of Nafear Charles' upcoming bout in Chester.  
by Danny Ziccardi & Darryl Cobb Jr.

   
         
   

JANUARY 10, 2021
PROMOTER MIKE ACRI PASSES
An obituary for Erie promoter Mike Acri.  
by John DiSanto

   
         
   

JANUARY 09, 2021
LAMANNA STOPS GONZALEZ IN FIVE
A press release covering Conflake's
latest bout in Mexico. 
by Rising Star Promotions

   
         
         
   

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