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RDR Promotions returned to Harrah's Philadelphia in Chester, PA
with a stacked, 10-bout card that delivered knockouts, drama, and
rising talent showcasing their skills. From a wild main event to a
technical opener, here's how the night unfolded from top to bottom:
MAIN EVENT
Erron Peterson ("Jyd") vs. Aaron
Casper ("Ghostmas")
8 Rounds / Middleweights
A slow burn in
round one gave way to fireworks in round two with both fighters
landing hard shots. In round three, Peterson (Philadelphia) dropped
Casper (Augusta, GA) twice - though only one was ruled an official
knockdown. Referee Shawn Clark ruled the first knockdown a slip.
That momentum led to a stoppage at 2:01 of the third round, as
referee Clark waved it off. The TKO victory for Peterson extended
his unbeaten streak to 11-0-1, 10 KOs. Casper left 8-11-2, 5 KOs.
CO-MAIN EVENT
Frankie Lynn
("The Holy Blessed One") vs. William Para-Smith ("Fat Boon")
6
Rounds / Jr. Middleweights
Lynn (Chester, PA) used his jab and
footwork to control the pace early, keeping Para-Smith (Anchorage,
AK) at bay. Though Para-Smith found moments to land when Lynn came
forward, the hometown favorite was unfazed and stuck to his game
plan. Lynn's consistency earned him a clear unanimous decision
victory and improved his record to 6-0, 3 KOs. Para-Smith fell to
4-17-1, 3 KOs. The referee was Eric Dali.
PRELIMINARY BOUTS
David Calabro ("DC Trini") vs. Claudio Hernandez
8 Rounds /
Junior Lightweights
A slugfest from the opening bell, both men
abandoned defense in favor of toe-to-toe exchanges. Calabro (Aston,
PA) began to separate himself with slick footwork in the middle
rounds, though Hernandez (Marietta, GA via Nicaragua) never stopped
pressing forward. After eight fiery rounds, Calabro (5-0, 3 KOs)
walked away with a unanimous decicion win. Hernandez slid to 1-2, 1
KO. The referee was Shawn Clark.
Rashan Adams ("Torch") vs. Jaylan Phillips ("No
Playin")
4 Rounds / Lightweights
Adams (Philadelphia) set the
tone of the bout with body work, dropping Phillips (Elko, NV) with
big a right at the end of round two. Phillips adjusted in round
three, showing movement and counter-punching. By round four,
Phillips had momentum but Adams rallied late. In a close and
tachical affair, Adams (10-1, 6 KOs) edged out a split decision win.
Phillips went home with a 4-4-4, 2 KOs record. Eric Dali was the
referee.
Devin
Price ("Baby Boy") vs. Jeremiah Potts
4 Rounds / Welterweights
Price (Philadelphia) attacked the body with vicious intensity. In
the closing seconds of round two, he cornered Potts (Fort Myers, FL)
and unloaded a barrage that left his opponent unable to answer the
count by referee Shawn Clark. The result was a KO win for Price at 2:59 of round two,
marking a sensational second straight pro victory for the D-Boyz
"Baby Boy" after his first loss 15 months ago (5-1, 4 KOs). Potts
fell to 2-4, 2 KOs).
Michael Harris Jr. vs. Karl Wylie
4 Rounds / Lightweights
Harris (Trenton, NJ) pressed the action
throughout and scored a knockdown in the fourth and final round.
The referee was Eric Dali. Wylie showed tremendous heart in surviving to the final bell. Harris
(3-0, 1 KOs) earned a clear-cut unanimous decision over Wylie (1-1).
Aanjhrue Williams ("Main Event") vs. Tristan Lackey
("The Gossler")
4 Rounds / Lightweights
Williams
(Philadelphia) controlled the fight with a strong jab to keep Lackey
(Lynchburg, VA) at bay. He upped the tempo in the fourth round,
closing the show in emphatic fashion. Referee Shawn Clark stepped in
at 0:43 of round four, giving Williams (2-0, 2 KOs) in a dominant
performance. Lackey slipped to 1-3, 1 KO.
Lemar Smith
("Super Star") vs. Nasir Mickens ("Demon Dog")
4 Rounds /
Welterweights
An all-Philly showdown ended abruptly when Mickens
was disqualified after a chaotic opening round. Smith had the crowd
behind him, but the bout was ruled a DQ victory in his favor after
unsportsmanlike conduct by Mickens (2-7, 1 KO). Smith improved to
4-0, 2 KOs. The call by referee Eric Dali goes into the books as a
DQ at 3:00 of round one.
Lyndon Patricio ("Da Lion") vs. Brandon
Badillo ("Uriel")
4 Rounds / Lightweights
In a slow-burning
technical contest early on, Patricio (Waianae, HI) began to find his
rhythm in round three. He turned up the heat in the fourth, nearly
earning a stoppage. However, Badillo showed serious grit and
Patricio took the unnanimous decision with his sharp late-round
work. The other half of the "Hawaiian Invasion" continued his
unbeaten streak on the East coast (4-0, 3 KOs). Bdillo remained
winless (0-5-1). Dhawn Clark served as referee.
OPENING BOUT
Alonzo
Neal vs. KeShawn Jackson
4 Rounds / Heavyweights
In a rough,
rugged brawl to start the night, referee Eric Dali issued multiple
warnings to Jackson (Kalamazoo, MI) for holding, eventually taking a
point in the process. Two knockdowns and heavy action followed. The
bout was waved off 50 seconds into round three by referee Eric Dali, awarding Neal (2-0,
2 KOs) the TKO win. Jackson fell to 1-7-1, 1 No Contest.
Before the fights began, the mentorship program, "Unity in the
Community" honored youth who are learning carpentry and automotive
trades nder the leadership of Antoine Moore, a Philly native known
for his commitment to community involvement. During the same
ceremony, talented amateur Salim "The Surgeon" Bey was honored with
aproclamation from The City of Philadelphia for his outstanding
achievement in boxing, also presented by Mr. Moore.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS BY DARRYL
COBB JR.
PETERSON vs. CASPER
LYNN vs. PARA-SMITH
CALABRO vs. HERNANDEZ
ADAMS vs. PHILLIPS
PRICE vs. POTTS
HARRIS JR. vs. WYLIE
WILLIAMS vs. LACKEY
SMITH vs. MICKENS
PATRICIO vs. BADILLO
NEAL vs. JACKSON
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