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The complete lineup is almost for this Saturday night’s massive fight card at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia. The show is promoted by James Shuler Boxing Promotions.
In the main event, former world title challenger Yusaf Mack (30-4-2, 17 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Sabou Ballogou (8-5, 3 KO’s) of France in a eight round Light Heavyweight bout.
Former U.S. Olympic Alternate Eric “Outlaw” Hunter (15-2, 8 KO’s) battles Jason Rorie (6-15-2, 3 KO’s) in a six round Featherweight bout. Dhafir Smith (26-22-7, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Bobby Jordan Jr. (8-3-1, 4 KO’s) of Norfolk, VA in a six round Light Heavyweight bout.
Former world amateur champion Joey Dawejko (7-0-1, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia squares off with Jon Bolden (3-4, 3 KO’s) of New York in a six round Heavyweight bout. Son of former World Heavyweight champion, Tim Witherspoon Jr. (6-2-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Cassius Clay (0-4) in a four round Lightweight bout.
Saud Clark (1-0, 1 KO) battles Kareem McFarland (1-0, 1 KO) in a battle of undefeated Philadelphia Welterweights in a four round bout Greg Jackson of Philadelphia will make his pro debut against Vaughn Anderson (0-2) in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout.
Terrelle James will make his pro debut against Tyrell Boggs (0-4) in a four round Welterweight bout featuring Philadelphians.
Son of former world title challenger, Tyrone Crawley Jr. (2-0) of Philadelphia takes on debuting Berto Manoyak of New York in a four round Welterweight tussle. Wahid Raheem (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will box Marcus Smith (2-5, 2 KO’s) of Trenton, NJ in a four round Lightweight bout.
Heavyweight Corey Morley of Philadelphia will make his pro debut against an opponent to be announced in a four round bout. Orlando Lewis (4-2, 4 KO’s) of Vineland, NJ makes his return after a four year absence when he boxes John Frazier of New York in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout.
There will also be appearances by some of the best amateur fighters in Philadelphia such as 2011-2012 National champion Rasheen Brown, Tony DuBose and Isiah Gibbons.
Tickets are $100, $65, and $35 and can be purchased at James Shuler Gym, Spencer’s Barber Shop (4045 Lancaster, Ave) and from Buster Custus at 215 416 1282.
