OLATHE, Kan. (September 5, 2025) – The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow night’s “The Homecoming” Pro-Am boxing event, presented by Turner Boxing Academy, at Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Olathe, Kansas.
“The Homecoming” is a fundraiser for the Turner Boxing Academy. The primary sponsor of this event is McCarthy Auto Group, and part of the proceeds will be donated to Safe Kids Johnson County.
Tickets are on sale and reasonably priced at $75.00 (reserved rows 1-3) and $40.00 (general admission) for purchase online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-homecoming-pro-boxing-in-olathe-ks-tickets-1513153987309?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. Contact Turner Boxing Academy at 913.515.6431 or www.turnerboxing.com for more information. Limited tickets will be available to purchase on fight night at the entrance area.
A 4-bout USA Boxing-sanctioned amateur card, starting at 6:30 p.m. CT, will precede the pro card.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT.
Official fighters’ weights are below:
MAIN EVENT – MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 8 ROUNDS
(R ) Marco “El Tiburon” Romero (9-0, 8 KOs), Olathe, KS 165 lbs.
(L) Javier Dario Aragon (7-1-1, 3 KOs), Denver, CO by way of Mexico 162.3 lbs.
CO-FEATURE – HEAVYWEIGHTS – 8 ROUNDS
(R) John “Iron Man” Cantrell (14-0, 13 KOs), Topeka, KS 207.8 lbs.
(L) Portland “The Prince” Pringle (5-5, 1 KO), Lexington, KY 203.6 lbs.
CRUISERWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS
(R) Ben Turla (Pro Debut), Leawood, KS 194.7 lbs.
(L) Randy “Spawn” Martina (1-0, 1 KO), Fort Riley, KS 194.5 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS
Marcell Davidson (6-0, 4 KOs), Kansas City, KS 147.7 lbs.
Ociel Vazquez (2-1, (2 KOs), Dallas, TX 146.4 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS
Anthony Adams, Jr. (6-1, 5 KOs), Kansas City, KS 147.4 lbs.
Marquis Hawthorne (1-0, 1 KO), Topeka, KS 145.2 lbs.
(cards subject to change)
INFORMATION
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About Turner Boxing Academy: Turner Boxing Academy (TBA) is a non-profit youth boxing club run by volunteers who are passionate about the sport and the positive impact it has on young people. The academy is based inside the Turner Recreation Center in Kansas City, Kansas. It is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn and practice the art of boxing.
TBA is committed to instilling discipline, confidence, and a strong work ethic in our young athletes. We believe in the power of boxing to build character and resilience, and we are passionate about helping our students unlock their full potential both inside and outside the ring.
About McCarthy Auto Group: McCarthy Auto Group is a family-owned network of full-service automotive dealerships and repair centers, proudly headquartered in the Kansas City metro. With more than 30 years of deep-rooted local history, we’ve grown to operate 9 award-winning dealerships across Missouri and Kansas, along with 4 well-established Collision centers.
As a company of over 700 employees, it offers a wide selection of new and used vehicles backed by transparent financing, fair pricing, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. McCarthy Auto Group remains dedicated to giving back awarding over 60 local scholarships annually and supporting numerous community partners, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, American Cancer Society, Kansas City Crime Commission, area high schools, animal shelters, and many more.
About Safe Kids Johnson County: Safe Kids Johnson County (KS) is led by the Johnson County Health Department, which provides a dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving its common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, which help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.
