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Muhammad Robinson earned a unanimous
decision over Estivan Fajardo in the eight-round main event, but the
scorecards |
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To visitors unfamiliar with
South Philadelphia, it may seem unusual that a
Pennsylvania State Historical Marker outside Saint
Monica Parish honors a prizefighter. That marker
commemorates Tommy Loughran, a lifelong neighborhood
resident and parishioner. Loughran fought professionally
from 1919 to 1937, a period widely regarded as boxing’s
“Golden Age.” Known as the “Philly Phantom,” he is
remembered as one of the greatest light heavyweight
fighters of all time. The presence of Loughran’s
marker in front of Saint Monica Parish at 2422 South
17th Street reflects the deep ties between faith |
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Dylan Price earned a unanimous
decision over Alberto Guevara in the eight-round main
event, but the fight became a test of patience after
Price was penalized for low blows. Price nearly dropped Guevara |
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Teflon Promotions’ "Re:Play
Volume 3" was reduced to three fights after several
bouts fell through, but the shortened card at The Grand
Ballroom (aka First District Plaza Ballroom) still gave
the crowd a title fight between Philadelphia and Newark,
the return of a veteran after nearly seven years away
and a stoppage to open the night. Jibril Noble retained his
undefeated record and captured the NBA Continental
Lightweight Title with a unanimous decision over Wanzell
Ellison in the main event. The first two rounds already
had the feel of a title fight. Noble and Ellison fought
at close range, trading in the phone booth |
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RDR Promotions and Art of War
Cage Fighting presented "Rumble Ready 2," with Nimal
Farmer stopping Jose Angulo in the main event and Devin
Price scoring a late stoppage in the co-main event. Mike
“Titan” Harris Jr. and Eduardo “The Mexican Bully”
Corona went six rounds in the most competitive fight of
the night, with Harris taking a split decision. |
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R&B Promotions returned to the
2300 Arena on Friday, August 7, with a five-bout
professional card that featured two Philadelphia
fighters earning decisions and a stoppage in the main
event. Kurt Scoby closed the night with a fourth-round
stoppage of Alfredo Blanco after repeatedly hurting the
Argentine fighter with body shots. Philadelphia’s Nicole
Fisher won her professional debut by unanimous decision
over Jozette Cotton, while Justin Penaranda and Alex
Marrero also earned decisions. Danny Gonzalez took a
majority decision over Shaquille Rushing in the opening
bout. |
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Hawaiian native Shera Mae Patricio fulfilled...(MORE) |
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