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...  (MORE)

Hard Hitting Promotions and LH2 Promotions brought "The Unity Event" to Live! Casino Philadelphia on Friday night, with six professional bouts on the card. Dylan “The Real Dyl” Price closed the night with a unanimous decision over Alberto “Metro” Guevara, while Keith Colon stopped Mickael Diaz in the co-main event.

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...   (MORE)

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.

Kurt Scoby controlled the main event against...   (MORE)

Blue Corner Promotions returned to The Fillmore on Saturday night (July 25, 2026) for "Independence Brawl," an 11-bout card featuring rising prospects, hometown favorites and a championship main event. The evening was capped by Hawaiian native Shera Mae Patricio capturing the WBA Gold Bantamweight Championship, while Johnny Rivera, Tyhler Williams, Jacklyne McTamney and Blue Corner Promotions’ first officially signed fighter, Ali Ellis, all delivered standout performances.

Hawaiian native Shera Mae Patricio fulfilled...(MORE)

Strict Biz Promotions returned to Harrah’s Casino Philadelphia, in Chester, PA, on July 11 with a seven-fight card featuring a World Boxing Bureau (WBB) junior lightweight title fight, a competitive co-main event, two professional debuts, and several local prospects. The card produced two stoppages, five decisions, and an entertaining co-main event that earned "Fight of the Night" honors.

Jalique Holden, Wilmington, DE, remained undefeated by defeating Baltimore's Antonio Dunton El Jr. via unanimous decision to win the... (MORE)

In the main event, Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis, Wilmington, DE, earned a unanimous decision victory over Daijohn Gonzalez of Davenport, IA. Davis used his speed and timing throughout the fight, often countering Gonzalez before his punches could fully develop. Gonzalez continued pressing forward and landed occasional shots, but Davis consistently controlled the exchanges. (MORE)