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JERSEY STRONG AND
PHILLY TOUGH
 The Legacy of "Irish" Teddy Mann
 
by Matthew H. Ward

The term “Jersey Strong” has come to symbolize the resilience, toughness, and rugged pride of those living in New Jersey’s coastal communities. Popularized after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the phrase aptly describes Shore natives shaped by both the beauty and brutality of nature.

One such native was Theodore Mannschreck, known in the boxing world as “Irish” Teddy Mann. Born on September 5, 1951, in Point Pleasant, Mann grew up in nearby Forked River. A talented athlete, he excelled in cross country and track at Central Regional High School, but it was boxing where he truly made his mark. As an amateur, Mann faced stiff competition, including Philadelphia’s Curtis Parker, and trained under respected New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame... (MORE)

    

 
                 
 

   

Come to Fighter's Heaven - Muhammad Ali's former training camp at Deer Lake, PA - on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a TRIBUTE TO PHILLY BOXING, a one-of-a-kind special event stacked with celebrity fighters (Jaron "Boots" Ennis, Tim Witherspoon, Nate Miller, and Ivan Robinson), and other boxing people (J Russell Peltz, Nigel Collins, Bernard Fernandez, George Bochetto, Greg Sirb, Matthew Ward, Bill Dettloff, and John DiSanto), panel discussions, memorabilia displays, the presentation of the Briscoe Award to Jaron Ennis, a catered lunch, and of course the historic Muhammad Ali camp in all its glory. You will also receive a commemorative event poster. (MORE)

    

 
                 
 

   

WILKINS
HALTS DILL

Strict Biz Promotions staged a truncated professional boxing show on Saturday night (May 31) at Harrah's Philadelphia in Chester, PA. After several bouts fell out at the last minute, only two official fights came off on fight night. However, the promoters, Rasad Brown and Greg Pritchett, added three exhibition bouts featuring some of the boxers who were left at the altar.

In the main event, welterweight Adonis Wilkins, Newark, DE, scored a quick TKO over Anthony Dill of New Philadelphia, PA. Wilkins dropped Dill once before trapping him in the red corner with shots that promted referee Eric Dali to halt the contest after 2:56 of the scheduled six-rounder. The win extended Wilkins' undefeated streak to 6-0 with 5 KOs. Dill lost for the second.... (MORE)

    
 
         
       
                 
 

   

HELP US PURCHASE
A GRAVESTONE FOR
GIL TURNER

His name was Gil Turner. He was one of the most exciting boxers to ever come out of Philadelphia. Turner won his first 31 professional fights (25 by KO) before suffering his first defeat in a spectacular 1952 welterweight championship fight against world champion Kid Gavilan. Turner gave Gavilan all he could handle before the Cuban marvel ended the fight in round eleven. Turner fought 46 more pro fights, many on national television, and his exiting career (56-19-2, 35 KOs) earned Turner a reputation as a fan favorite and one of Philly's greatest legends.... (MORE)

    
 
         
       
                 
 




 

    

RIVERA NOW 7-0
Story & Photos
by Darryl Cobb Jr.

The seven-bout card staged by promoter Kali Reis and KOhen Promotions was more than just a night of action in the ring—it was a celebration of boxing families. Four father-son duos took center stage: Juan Rivera with his father Johnny (in the main event), Kadeem Hunter Munson with Eric Hunter (in the co-feature), Cornelio Phipps with Dewayne Phipps (in one preliminary bout), and Greg Hackett with his son Mekhi (in the evening's opener). The theme of generational mentorship added emotional depth to an already spirited night of fights.

In the main event.... (MORE)

    
 
                 
       

PETERSON WINS WILD MAIN EVENT
IN CHESTER
Story & Photos
by Darryl Cobb Jr.

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... (MORE)

    


 
                 
       

ENNIS SHINES IN UNIFICATION BOUT

IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis defeated Lithuanian Eimantas Stanionis at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City to add the WBA and Ring Magazine title belts to his collection. The Philadelphian won the fight by TKO between rounds six and seven, when Stanionis retired in his corner. Ennis’ victory was the best of his career, and improved his professional record to 34-0, with 30 KOs and 1 No Contest. Ennis dominated the fight, winning five of the six rounds of the scheduled 12-rounder before forcing the previously undefeated Stanionis to quit the bout.

Boots started quickly, establishing an early body attack... (MORE)

    


 
                 
 
 		    

PABHOF ANNOUNCES
2025 CLASS

The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (PABHOF) announced the names of 25 individuals who comprise the 2025 class of inductees. This latest crop of Pennsylvania notables is the 67th annual group to be honored by PA Hall.

Leading the Class of 2025 are former world champions Kermit Cintron and Jason Sosa, world title challengers Mike Jones, Eric Hunter, and Lajuan Simon, as well as former national amateur champion Anthony Thompson. Rounding out the boxers to be honored are Frankie Mitchell, Jimmy Clark... (MORE) 

    


 
                 
       

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