PHILLY BOXING HISTORY - January 17, 2025 |
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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
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 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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