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OBERLTON MASTERCLASS
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Story & Photos by Darryl Cobb Jr. / Instagram: @darrylcobb
 

 
 
 

King’s Promotions delivered a night of electrifying boxing action at Live! Casino in Philadelphia. The card featured seven bouts, showcasing rising stars, hard-fought battles, and a few stunning knockouts. Here’s a breakdown of the event.

Bout 7: Light Heavyweights (8 Rounds) 

Atif Oberlton (Philadelphia, PA) 11-0 (9 KOs) vs. Joaquin Berroa Lugo (Boston, MA) 6-0 (4 KOs) WBA Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title

 

In the main event, Atif Oberlton put on a masterclass performance, defending his undefeated record and securing the WBA Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title. Oberlton sent Lugo to the canvas with a thunderous right hand and maintained control throughout the bout. He capped off his night with a spectacular fifth-round knockout at 2:28, solidifying his status as one of the division’s brightest rising stars.

 





Bout 6: Welterweights (8 Rounds) 

Quadir Albright (Philadelphia, PA) 11-1 (11 KOs) vs. Damian Rodriguez (Havana, Cuba) 13-2 (7 KOs)

 

Philadelphia’s own Quadir Albright showcased his dominance in a clash with Cuban fighter Damian Rodriguez. Albright started strong, wobbling Rodriguez with a right hand in the opening round. He systematically targeted the body in rounds two and three, neutralizing Rodriguez’s aggression. By the sixth round, the referee had seen enough, awarding Albright a TKO victory.

 

 

 Bout 5: Heavyweights (6 Rounds) 

Devon “The Destroyer” Young (Augusta, GA) 5-0 (3 KOs) vs. Calvin Barnett (Tulsa, OK) 5-1 (2 KOs)

 

Devon Young lived up to his nickname with a devastating first-round knockout. After a physical exchange, Young connected with a powerful right hand that floored Barnett at the 2:01 mark, keeping his undefeated record intact.

 

 

 Bout 4: Super Flyweights (4 Rounds) 

Kayla Hracho (Reading, PA) Pro Debut vs. Ayesha Green (Philadelphia, PA) 0-2

 

Kayla Hracho, another MMA-to-boxing crossover, showcased her skills in her pro debut against the determined Ayesha Green. The fight began as a cautious feeling-out process but picked up in later rounds. Both fighters landed clean shots, but Hracho’s sharper combinations earned her a majority decision victory. After the fight, Hracho praised her opponent, saying, “That girl came to fight, but I had fun!”

 

 

 Bout 3: Heavyweights (6 Rounds) 

“King” Colby Madison (Baltimore, MD) 11-1-2 (7 KOs) vs. Ali “The Cosmetologist” Ellis (Philadelphia, PA) 6-0 (3 KOs) NBA Intercontinental Heavyweight Bout

 

In a clash of heavyweight titans, both fighters had their moments. Ali Ellis scored a knockdown with a sharp right hook but later took a knee after a right hand to the eye from Madison. Madison evened the score with a knockdown of his own in the final round. Despite the intensity, neither fighter could secure a decisive edge, and the bout ended in a unanimous draw.

 

 

Bout 2: Super Middleweights (6 Rounds) 

Jorge Luis Sotolongo (Miami, FL) 4-0 (4 KOs) vs. Tariq Green (Philadelphia, PA) 5-2-2 (3 KOs)

 

This battle between two rising contenders delivered plenty of drama. Sotolongo started strong, dropping Green in the second round. Green found his rhythm in the later rounds, using his jab effectively in the fourth and fifth rounds to counter Sotolongo’s relentless pressure. The sixth round saw Green fighting with urgency, but Sotolongo’s inside work gave him the edge. Ultimately, Sotolongo emerged victorious via unanimous decision, maintaining his undefeated record.

 

Bout 1: Featherweights (4 Rounds) 

Shannel Butler (Philadelphia, PA) Pro Debut vs. Ella Duckworth (Philadelphia, PA) Pro Debut

 

Shannel Butler wasted no time making her mark in professional boxing. Butler, transitioning from MMA, overwhelmed Ella Duckworth with aggressive early action, dropping her with a devastating left hook to the body. The referee stepped in at just 48 seconds of the first round, giving Butler a TKO victory in her pro debut.

 

Conclusion

King’s Promotions delivered a memorable night of boxing in Philadelphia, with thrilling debuts, hard-fought battles, and knockout performances. The future looks bright for the fighters showcased, particularly for standouts like Atif Oberlton, Quadir Albright, and Shannel Butler. Fans can’t wait to see what’s next for these promising talents.  

   
 

 

 
 


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