NEWARK, N.J. — RDR Promotions’ “Crossroads at Brick City” event lived up to its billing on Saturday, June 6 as Nimal Farmer earned the biggest victory of his professional career and Anthony Johns captured the IBF North American junior bantamweight title at Prudential Center.

Farmer (7-1-2, 4 KOs) headlined the show with an impressive unanimous decision victory over Newark veteran Michael “Slick” Anderson (25-5-1, 19 KOs). The 25-year-old switch-hitter from Lindenwold, New Jersey earned scores of 80-72, 80-72 and 79-73 after displaying speed, combination punching and ring generalship throughout the eight-round main event. It was a much needed win for Farmer as he was coming off his first defeat and two draws in his last three fights. 

In the co-main event, Newark’s Anthony Johns (12-1, 6 KOs) captured the vacant IBF North America junior bantamweight title with a hard-fought split decision victory over Mexico’s Angel Geovanny Meza Morales (11-5-3, 7 KOs).

Johns prevailed by scores of 98-92 and 96-94, while the third judge favored Morales by a score of 99-91 in a competitive ten-round battle. The former National Golden Gloves champion applied steady pressure and effective body work in the late rounds to secure the victory. The victory in his first ten-round fight places Johns in position to pursue higher rankings and bigger opportunities in the 115-pound division.

One of the evening’s most impressive performances came from undefeated Philadelphia prospect Juan Rivera V, who improved to 11-0 (5 KOs) with a dominant unanimous decision over Chuckie Driver (12-2, 7 KOs). Rivera’s sharp combinations, movement and body punching carried him to scores of 100-89, 100-89 and 99-90.

Newark’s Muadh Abdus-Salaam continued his rise through the professional ranks, improving to 5-0 (2 KOs) with a third-round stoppage of Michael Ruiz (2-10-2). The former Delaware State University football standout scored a first-round knockdown and controlled the action throughout before forcing the stoppage. His younger brother Zahir Abdus-Salaam (4-0, 1 KO), a former Western Michigan University running back, needed just 20 seconds to stop Caleb Dodson (0-2) of Oklahoma, scoring a knockout with a perfectly timed left hook.

Fellow Newark prospect Yoel “Boy Boy” Cooper remained unbeaten, improving to 2-0 (2 KOs) with a second-round knockout of Ricardo Elizalde (0-3). The 18-year-old showcased poise beyond his years, breaking down his opponent behind a consistent jab before earning the stoppage 56 seconds into the second round.

Former amateur rivals Bernard Gardner (1-1-1, 1 KO) and Famous Wilson (4-0-1, 2 KOs) fought to an entertaining four-round draw, with all three judges returning identical 38-38 scorecards.

Linden’s Tayvon Fish made a successful professional debut after nearly nine years away from competition, stopping Rahmel McKinley (1-4) with a body shot in the second round of their welterweight contest.

Elizabeth cruiserweight Vladimir Dalton improved to 3-0 (1 KO) with a first-round knockout of previously unbeaten Ibrahima Fofana (2-1, 2 KOs), while Daniel Ivanovski improved to 6-0 (4 KOs) with a unanimous decision victory over Najm Khan (1-1) in the evening’s opening bout.

Philadelphia, PA (October 18, 2024) — A huge night of boxing returns to Harrahs Philadelphia on Saturday, October 26th.

The card is RDR Promotions.

The main event will be a six-round welterweight bout between Nimal Farmer and undefeated Ghandi Romain.

Farmer of Lindenwold, New Jersey is 6-0 with four knockouts. The 24 year-old Farmer is a two-year professional who stopped Borris Nde (4-1) in two rounds. In his latest outing, Farmer took a unanimous decision from Maurice Clemons on August 24th in Philadelphia.

Romain, 27 years-old of Irvington, New Jersey is 5-1 with four knockouts. The one-year pro has won five in a row, which includes a unanimous decision over Dashaun Johns on September 7th in Carteret, New Jersey.

In Six-Round Bouts:

Ray Robinson (25-3-2, 13 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Andre Boyd (10-15-3, 1 KO) of Jacksonville, Florida in a super welterweight bout.

Michael Lee (10-3, 7 KOs) of Newark, New Jersey takes on Nelson Morales (5-16, 2 KOs) of Scranton, PA in a super welterweight battle.

In Four-Round Bouts:

17-year-old Semaj Justice (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia Battles Ben Christopher Cook (0-2) of Essex, England in a bantamweight fight.

Frankie Lynn (4-0, 3 KOs) of Chester, PA takes on Antonio Allen (1-17-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a welterweight fight.

Devin Price (3-1, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia squares off with Daniel McCall (0-5) of Stone Mountain, Georgia in a super lightweight fight.

Lemar Smith (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on Jordan Drayton (0-2) of Brooklyn in a super lightweight bout.

Undefeated heavyweights get it on as RDR Signee Shane Slocumb (1-0, 1 KO) fights Ali Ellis (5-0, 3 KOs) in a battle of Philadelphia based fighters.

RDR Signee Zaire Jefferson will make his pro debut against Rancey Slanger (1-0-1) of Levittown, PA in a light heavyweight fight.

RDR Signee Karl Wylie (1-0) of Coatesville, PA takes on deburring Claudio Hernandez (of Marietta, Georgia in a super featherweight bout.

Tyreem Haywood (2-0, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a super featherweight bout.

Tickets are $75, $100, $130 and can be purchased at rdrboxing@yahoo.com

Former world title challenger Bryant Jennings shook off five years of rust as he battered Joel Caudle over eight-rounds and scored a unanimous decision.

In round five, Caudle started to bleed from his mouth.

Jennings of Philadelphia won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 25-4. Caudle of North Carolina is 9-9-2.

Avious Griffin remained undefeated with a second round stoppage over William Jackson in a scheduled right-round welterweight bout.

Just as the first bell sounded, Griffin cracked Jackson with a right to the side of the head that put Jackson on the canvas. Jackson wobbled to his feet and then the corner. Early in round two, Griffin landed a booming uppercut that put Jackson down for the count at 45 seconds.

Griffin, 146.7 lbs of Chattanooga, TN is trained by reigning trainer of the year Brian McIntyre and is now 15-0 with 14 knockouts. Jackson of Cincinnati is 13-5-2.

Rashan Adams scored a split-decision over Jose Rodriguez in a four-round junior lightweight bout.

Adams won two cards 39-37 and Rodriguez took a card 39-37.

Adams, 131.4 lbs of Philadelphia is 9-1. Rodriguez, 132.3 lbs of Crespo, PR is 6-5.

Juan Rivera remained undefeated as he pounded out a six-round unanimous decision over Marik Black in a junior welterweight bout.

Rivera, 142 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 60-54 on all cards is now 4-0. Black, 139.9 lbs of Versailles. KY is 2-3-1.

16-year old Daniel Grandy stopped Jak Johnson in the opening round of their four-round super featherweight bout.

Grandy landed a left hook that put Johnson on the canvas and the fight was stopped at 1:24

Jibril Noble stopped Nasir Mickens in round three of their four-round super featherweight bout.

Noble of Philadelphia is now 6-0 with five knockouts. Mickens of Philadelphia is 2-5.

Nimal Farmer won a four-round unanimous decision over Maurice Clemons in a welterweight bout.

Farmer, 147.1 lbs of Lindenwold, NJ won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 6-0. Clemons, 145.9 lbs of Riverdale, GA is 3-7.

Lemar Smith won a four-round majority decision over Nelson Morales in a welterweight contest.

Smith, 146 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 on two cards and 38-38 and is now 2-0. Morales, 148.5 lbs of Scranton, PA is 5-16.

Quincey Williams stopped Muzamir Semuddu in round one of their four-round junior middleweight fight.

After a furious exchange, Williams dropped Semuddu with a perfect left hook to the body and he did not beat the 10-count at 2:41.

Williams, 151.4 lbs of Washington, DC is 3-0 with three knockouts. Semuddu, 152.3 lbs of Uganda is 1-1.

Erron Peterson remained undefeated with a second round stoppage of Ashton Sykes in a scheduled six-round middleweight bout.

In round two, Peterson dropped Sykes with a right to the head. Sykes tried to get to his feet but never made it and the fight was over at 2:17.

Peterson, 160.6 lbs of Philadelphia is 7-0-1 with six knockouts. Sykes, 159.6 lbs of Columbia, MD is 6-8.

Tyreem Haywood stopped Deo Kizito in the opening round of their four-round junior welterweight bout.

Haywood was too much for Kizito and the fight was stopped after the third knockdown just 96 seconds into the contest.

Haywood, 144.3 lbs of Philadelphia is 2-0 with two knockouts. Kizito, 141.5 lbs of Baltimore is 307.

Semaj Justice made a successful pro debut with a first round stoppage of Heli Huynh in a scheduled four round bantamweight bout.

In round one, Justice landed blistering combinations and put Huynh down with a right to the head. Moments later, Justice landed a another big flurry that forced a stoppage at 2:44.

Justice, 119.6 lbs of Philadelphia is 1-0 with one knockout. Huynh, 118.9 lbs of St. Louis is 1-4,

Philadelphia, PA (May 27, 2024) — This Saturday Night, RDR Promotions is back at Harrahs Philadelphia in Chester, Pennsylvania with a massive 13-bout card.

Seeing action in a six-round bout will be undefeated middleweight Erron Peterson. Peterson of Philadelphia is 6-0-1 with five knockouts. The 28 year-old has defeated undefeated Jeremiah Kendrick (1-0) and is coming off a second-round stoppage over Raeem Davis on April 18th in Philadelphia.

Peterson’s opponent will be named shortly.

Also in a six-round bout will be super featherweight Rashan Adams taking on Mason Wickett. Adams of Philadelphia is 6-1 with five knockouts. The 26 year-old Adams is coming off a second round stoppage over Ryan Picou on March 30th at Harrahs Philadelphia.

Wickett of Lakeland, Florida will be making his 19th ring appearance.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Tyreem Haywood of Philadelphia will make his pro debut against Daniel McCall (0-4) of Stone Mountain, GA in a super lightweight bout.

Jacob Cuevas (3-0, 3 KOs) of Las Vegas fights Marcello Williams (4-23-1, 1 KO) of Orlando in a lightweight contest.

Jesse Hayward (1-0) of Philadelphia battles Jonathan Wiles (0-5) of Philadelphia in a heavyweight fight.

Edwin Cortes (5-0, 1 KO) of Millville, NJ takes on an opponent to be named in a bantamweight bout.

Nimal Farmer (5-0, 4 KOs) of Lindenwold, NJ takes on an opponent to be named in a welterweight bout.

Frankie Lynn (3-0, 3 KOs) of Chester, PA fights debuting Isaiaj Jamal Turner of Dorthan, Alabama in a welterweight contest.

Tyler Zwicharowski (1-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will fight Tyre Rivera (0-2) of Nevada in a welterweight fight.

Paul Koon (4-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia returns to the ring after a six-year layoff when he faces Nathaniel Copeland (1-5, 1 KO) of Capitol Heights, Maryland in a heavyweight tussle.

Eliezer Olemeda (4-4) of Gloucester, NJ squares off with Maurice Clemons (2-6, 1 KO) of Riverdale, GA in a welterweight contest.

Nasheed H. Smith (2-0, 2 KOs) of Washington, DC will take on Leavan Loutsoupitze (0-3) of Queens, NY in a light heavyweight bout.

Steve Cunningham Jr. (2-0, 2 KOs) of Pittsburgh, PA fights Jonathan Hernan Godoy (7-18, 1 KO) of Buenos Aires, Argentina in a super welterweight bout.

Doors open at 5 PM ET; 1st bell at 6 PM ET.

Tickets are $75, $100, $130 and can be purchased at rdrboxing@yahoo.com

ATLANTIC CITY–Shinard Bunch took out Abraham Afful in round two of their scheduled eight-round junior welterweight fight.

In round two, Bunch dropped Afful with a hard left hook. Affull rolled on his side and did not beat the 10-count at 13:25.

Bunch of Trenton, NJ is now 21-2-1 with 17 knockout. Afful of Accra, GHA is 12-6-1.

Devin Gantt remained undefeated with a fourth round stoppage over Kevin Traynor in a six-round super bantamweight bout.

In round one, Gantt dropped Traynor with a hard flurry of punches. Gantt seemed one punch away from stopping Traynor on several occasions in the opening round.

In round four, Gantt started unloading hard shots to the body and head that forced Traynor to take a knee and the corner stopped the bout 1:18.

Gantt of Sicklerville, NJ is 5-0 with five knockouts. Traynor of Scotland is 1-5.

Nimal Farmer remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over durable Nelson Morales in a welterweight fight.

Farmer was dominant as he landed flurries for the better part of the fight and keeping Morales on the ropes. Morales did well to stay on his feet and he started to spit out blood towards the end of round five.

Farmer of Lindenwold, NJ won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 5-0. Morales of Scranton, PA is 4-9

Khalid Billings remained undefeated by stopping Aaron Newmones in the opening round of their four-round welterweight bout.

Billings dropped Newmones with a perfect left to the head. Newmones was badly hurt and Billings sensed it as he went right after Newmones and dropped him again, and the fight was stopped at 1:34.

Billings of Queens, NY is 3-0 with two knockouts. Newmones of Atlantic City is 1-4.

Newtown, PA (May 10, 2023)–RDR Promotions will present a loaded night of boxing on Saturday night, May 27th at The Newtown Athletic Club in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

The card will showcase some of the best undefeated talent in the Philadelphia area.

Heading up the card will be Paul Kroll (9-0-1, 6 KOs) of Philadelphia taking on Eduardo Rafael Reyes (11-18) of Mexico in a six-round super welterweight bout.

Kroll of Philadelphia has wins over Shinard Bunch (2-0), Luke Santamaria (11-1) and Mark Dawson (9-0-1). Kroll is coming off a draw with Marquis Taylor on February 18, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

Reyes is coming off his best win as he got the nod over Brian Agustin Arregui (7-0) on December 9, 2022,

In a eight-round bout, Samuel Teah takes on Andrew Rodgers in an eight-round super lightweight bout.

Teah of Philadelphia is 19-4-1 with eight knockouts. The 35 year-old Teah has big wins over current world champion O’Shaquie Foster (8-0), David Gonzales (8-0-2), Maynard Allison (9-2), Kenneth Sims Jr. (13-1-1), Sonny Fredrickson (21-1) and his last bout he defeated undefeated Enriko Gogokhia (13-0-2) on March 4th in Ontario, California.

Rodgers of Elkhart, Indiana is 7-11-2 with two knockouts. The 30-year old Rodgers has quality wins over Greg Outlaw (8-0), Thomas Velasqiez (10-1-1) and Willie Shaw (14-3). Rodgers is coming off a loss to Angel Flores on January 13th in Santa Ynez, California.

In six-round bouts:

Isaiah Johnson (7-0, 5 KOs) of Sicklerville, New Jersey fights Marquis Hawthorne (8-17, 2 KOs) of Waco, Texas in a junior welterweight bout.

Tahmir Smalls (9-0, 6 KOs) of Philadelphia fights on an opponent to be named in a welterweight bout.

In Four-Round Bouts:

?Erron Peterson (3-0-1, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia battles Nissan Anderson (0-3-2) of Tampa, Florida in a middleweight bout.

Nimal Farmer (3-0, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Rah’quand McDaniel (1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a welterweight contest.

Soslan Alborov (1-2-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia squabbles with Antonio Allen (1-15-1,1 KO) of Philadelphia in a super welterweight tussle.

Donte Turner (3-2, 2 KOs) of Saint Louis, Missouri fights an opponent to be named in a welterweight bout.

Edwin Cortes (3-0) of Millville, New Jersey fights Jeffery Williams (0-1) of Philadelphia in a bantamweight bout.

Nasir Mickens (2-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on Braulio Avila (3-15, 1 KO) of Mexico super featherweight bout.

Tariq Green (2-2-1) of Philadelphia fights Courtney Williams (0-2-1) of Milwaukee in a middleweight fight.

Steve Cunningham Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) of Pittsburgh, PA takes on an opponent to be named in a junior middleweight bout. Cunningham is the son of former two-time cruiserweight world champion Steve Cunningham.

THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE AT FRAME RESTAURANT (222 MARKET STREET IN PHILADELPHIA ON FRIDAY, MAY 19TH AT 2 PM

TICKETS ARE $65, $75, $125 and $175 (VIP Cocktail) and can be purchased by emailing RDRBOXING@yahoo.com

Essington, PA (April 14, 2023)–RDR Promotions returns to the Clarion Hotel in Essington, PA THIS Friday, April 14th as heavyweights Junior Wright and Brian Howard will slug it out in the six-round main event.

Fresh off an explosive knockout of Colby Madison, Wright of Delaware County is 19-4-1 with 16 knockouts. The 36 year-old Wright has victories over Nick Reader (3-0-1), Nick Kisner (12-0-1). On May 21, 2016, Wright challenged Beibut Shumenov for the WBA Cruiserweight title. Wright was stopped in 10 -rounds in a fight that took place in Las Vegas. Wright is coming off that vicious third-round stoppage over Colby Madison on October 1, 2022 in Philadelphia.

Howard of Loganville, Georgia has a record of 15-5 with 12 knockouts. The 42 year-old Howard has wins over Yuwshua Zadok (1-0), Chris Stallworth (9-2), Alex Guerrero (12-0-1), Shawndell Winters (8-0), Carlos Negron (20-2). Howard is coming off la oss to Efe Ajagba on April 10, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In an six–round co-feature, welterweight Mark Dawson Jr. will be in action against Jose Mayoral

Dawson of Philadelphia, promoted by RDR Promotions is 10-1-1 with four knockouts. The 25 year-old Dawson has been a pro for seven years, and has a win over previously undefeated Ivan Pandzic (13-0-1). Dawson is coming off a fourth round stoppage over Vincent Floyd on September 23, 2022 in Essington, PA

Mayoral of New Orleans, Louisiana is 5-2-1 with one knockout. Mayoral has wins over Jose Belloso and the touted Boubacar Sylla (12-0). Mayoral is coming off a draw with Ibrahim Robinson (4-0) on January 21 in Tampa, Florida.

In six-round bouts:

Rasheen Brown (11-1, 7 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Eric Manriquez (7-15-1, 3 KOs) of Houston in a featherweight contest.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Seeing action against opponents to be named will be RDR Promotions fighter: junior welterweight Marvelous Corbin (2-0, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Ryan Picou (3-15-1) of Las Vegas

Bantamweight Edwin Cortes (3-0 of Millville, NJ and welterweight Nimal Farmer (3-0, 3 KOs) of Lindenwold, NJ will take on opponents to be announced.

The Clarion Hotel is located at 76 Industrial Highway in Essington, PA

Tickets are $100, $75 and $55 and can be purchased at the Following Link

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Essington, PA (March 21, 2023)–RDR Promotions returns to the Clarion Hotel in Essington, PA on Friday, April 14th as heavyweights Junior Wright and Brian Howard will slug it out in the six-round main event.

Fresh off an explosive knockout of Colby Madison, Wright of Delaware County is 19-4-1 with 16 knockouts. The 36 year-old Wright has victories over Nick Reader (3-0-1), Nick Kisner (12-0-1). On May 21, 2016, Wright challenged Beibut Shumenov for the WBA Cruiserweight title. Wright was stopped in 10 -rounds in a fight that took place in Las Vegas. Wright is coming off that vicious third-round stoppage over Colby Madison on October 1, 2022 in Philadelphia.

Howard of Loganville, Georgia has a record of 15-5 with 12 knockouts. The 42 year-old Howard has wins over Yuwshua Zadok (1-0), Chris Stallworth (9-2), Alex Guerrero (12-0-1), Shawndell Winters (8-0), Carlos Negron (20-2). Howard is coming off la oss to Efe Ajagba on April 10, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In an six–round co-feature, welterweight Mark Dawson Jr. will be in action against Jose Mayoral

Dawson of Philadelphia, is promoted by RDR Promotions is 10-1-1 with four knockouts. The 25 year-old Dawson has been a pro for seven years, and has a win over previously undefeated Ivan Pandzic (13-0-1). Dawson is coming off a fourth round stoppage over Vincent Floyd on September 23, 2022 in Essington, PA

Mayoral of New Orleans, Louisiana is 5-2-1 with one knockout. Mayoral has wins over Jose Belloso and the touted Boubacar Sylla (12-0). Mayoral is coming off a draw with Ibrahim Robinson (4-0) on January 21 in Tampa, Florida.

Also in a six-round bout, Angel Perez (7-0, 6 KOs) of Harrisburg, PA takes on upset-specialist Kieron Hooks (4-2-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a welterweight bout.

In six-round bouts:

Rasheen Brown (11-1, 7 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Eric Manriquez (7-15-1, 3 KOs) of Houston in a featherweight contest.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Antonio Dubose (13-2-2, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Phillip Davis (3-5-2) of Worcester, Mass. in a lightweight affair.

Seeing action against opponents to be named will be RDR Promotions fighters: junior welterweight Marvelous Corbin (2-0, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia; bantamweight Edwin Cortes (3-0 of Millville, NJ and welterweight Nimal Farmer (3-0, 3 KOs) of Lindenwold, NJ

The Clarion Hotel is located at 76 Industrial Highway in Essington, PA

Tickets are $100, $75 and $55 and can be purchased at the Following Link

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NEWTOWN PA (March 6.2023)–Rising prospect Isaiah Johnson remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over veteran upset-specialist Antonio Sanchez in a junior welterweight bout that headlined an entertaining eight-bout card at The Newtown Athletic Club.

The show was promoted by RDR Promotions.

Johnson of New Jersey boxed very well, and had Sanchez in trouble on several different occasions, but the experienced Sanchez was able to hold off the fast and energetic Johnson. Johnson was bever challenged and cruised home with the win by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55.

Johnson is now 7-0. Sanchez of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico is 7-16-3.

Oscar Barajas scored a six-round majority decision over Roberto Gomez in a battle of “Philly-Spoiler’s” in a junior welterweight contest.

Barajas of Zamora, Mexico won by scores of 58-56 twice and 57-57 and is now 19-8-3. Gomez of Mexico City is 5-2.

Erron Peterson and Tariq Green battled to a six-round split draw in a middleweight bout.

Peterson came out strong and took the first half of the fight. Green made a late rally, and was able to salvage the draw.

Scores were 58-56 for each fighter, and a third card was even at 57-57.

Peterson of Philadelphia is 3-0-1. Green of Philadelphia is 2-2-1.

Nimal Farmer scored a vicious second round stoppage over Brois Nde in a scheduled four-round junior welterweight bout.

In round two, Farmer landed a perfect uppercut to the jaw of Farmer that sent him down hard on his back. Nde was down for several minutes, but was able to leave the ring on his strength. The time was 39 seconds.

Farmer of Lindenwold, New Jersey is 3-0 with three knockouts. Nde of Harrisburg, PA is 4-2.

Najeem Johns stopped Raekwon Butler in the opening round of their four-round junior welterweight bout.

Johns caught Butler with a hard left on the ropes and the set off a flurry that forced a referee stoppage.

Johns of Darby, PA is 3-0 with three knockouts. Butler of Brooklyn, NY is 5-5.

Dominique Mayfield won a four-round unanimous decision over Jerome Aiken in a heavyweight bout.

Mayfield of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 twice and 39-37 and is now 3-1. Aiken of Annapolis, MD is 1-7-1.

Ali Ellis made a successful pro debut with a third round stoppage over Jonathan Wiles in a heavyweight tussle.

Ellis started breaking down Wiles as Wiles was deducted a point in round three for holding. Later in the round Ellis dropped Wiles and the fight was over.

Ellis of Philadelphia is 1-0 with one knockout. Wiles of Philadelphia is 0-3.

In what was a sure fire Fight of the Year candidate, Brendan O’Callaghan outlasted Soslan Alborov via fourth and final round stoppage in their junior middleweight rematch.

The action was hot, heavy and furious from the opening bell. Alborov got on the board first by dropping O’Callaghan just moments into the contest. Then moments later, both guys landed simultaneously that sent both fighters to the canvas for the rare double knockdown. Alborov and O’Callaghan continued to pound away at each other, and in the final frame, O’Callaghan dropped Alborov with a perfect left hook. With Alborov hurt, O’Callaghan jumped on his opponent and the fight was stopped at 2:05.

O’Callaghan of Philadelphia is 5-1-1 with two knockouts. Alborov of Philadelphia is 1-2-1.

Photo by Darryl Cobb Jr.

RDR PROMOTIONS RETURNS THE NEWTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB ON SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST

NEWTOWN PA (February 27th, 2023)–THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, Saturday March 4th, RDR Promotions will present a huge night of boxing at The Newtown Athletic Club in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

In the featured six-round bout, rising and undefeated junior welterweight Isaiah Johnson will take on veteran Antonio Sanchez.

Johnson of New Jersey has had an explosive start to his career as he is 6-0 with five knockouts. The 20 year-old Johnson is coming off a six-round unanimous decision over William Parra Smith on October 22, 2022 in Philadelphia.

Sanchez of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico is 7-15-3 with three knockouts. He has quality wins on his resume over Carlos Lopez (4-0), Bernard Leon Figueroa (10-1) and Courtney Jackson (21-3).

In a six-round bout, Roberto Gomez faces veteran Oscar Barajas in a junior welterweight bout.

Gomez of Mexico is 5-1 with five knockouts. Gomez is coming off a shocking stoppage win over Quadir Albright (6-0) on October 1, 2022 in Philadelphia.

Barajas of Zamora, Mexico is 18-8-1 with eight knockouts. The 32 year-old Barajas had defeated Roxie Lam (7-1) as well Edgardo Navarrete Correa (11-2). Barajas has developed into a “Philly-Killer” as he has defeated two favorites from the City of Brotherly Love in Jerome Conquest and Damon Allen (16-1-1).

In Four-Round Bouts:

Nimal Farmer (2-0, 2 KOs) of Lindenwold, NJ takes on Boris Nde (4-1, 1 KO) of Harrisburg, PA in a welterweight contest.

Dominique Mayfield (2-1) of Philadelphia takes on Jerome Aiken (1-6-1, 1 KO) of Annapolis, MD in a heavyweight bout.

Ghandi Romain of Union City, NJ will make his pro debut against Jeremiah Kendrick (1-3, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a super welterweight bout.

Erron Peterson (3-0, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia battles Tariq Green (2-2) of Philadelphia in a middleweight clash.

Najeem Johns (2-0, 2 KOs) of Darby, PA tussles with Raekwon Butler (5-4.3 KOs) of Brooklyn, NY in a super lightweight battle.

Brendan O’Callaghan (4-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on Soslan Alborov (1-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a super welterweight fight.

Jonathan Wiles (0-2) of Philadelphia will take on debuting Ali Ellis of Philadelphia in a heavyweight battle.

First Bout at 5 PM ET

The Newtown Athletic Club is located at 120 Pheasant, Newtown PA 18940

Tickets are $200, $100, $75 and $50 and can be purchased at The Following Link

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PHILADELPHIA PA (August 23, 2022)–A big lightweight bout will headline RDR Promotions debut at The Clarion Hotel on Friday night, September 23rd as Nahir Albright will take on undefeated Estivan Falcao in a bout scheduled for six-rounds.

Albright of Sicklerville, New Jersey has a record of 14-2 with seven knockouts. The 26 year-old Albright is a six-year professional, and has a slew of good wins which include getting his hand raised against Danny Murray (1-0), Glenford Nickey (4-1-1), Roy McGill (6-1), Dante Cox (6-1), former world title challenger Cosme Rivera, Jeremy Hill (15-1) and Michael Dutchover (15-1). In his last bout, Alright came up short as he dropped a unanimous decision to undefeated Jamaine Ortiz on February 18th in Orlando. The bout headlined a ShoBox: The New Generation card on SHOWTIME.

Falcao of Sao Paulo, Brazil is 11-0 with six-knockouts. The 26 year-old Falcao will be making his United States debut. In Brazil, he defeated undefeated fighters Eduardo Costa Do Nascimento (1-0) and Jefferson Da Silva (5-0). He is coming off a unanimous decision win over Rodolfo Franz on July 24, 2021 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Falco is the brother of Brazil’s Olympic Silver Medal winner Esquiva Falcao (30-0 as a professional) and Bronze Medal Winner Yamaguchi Falcao (21-1-1 as a professional).

A packed undercard is being assembled and already will feature some Philly favorites and prospects.

In Six-Round Bouts:

Cameron Krael (19-22-3, 6 KOs) of Las Vegas takes on Temirlan Raimkulov (5-1-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a junior middleweight bout.

In a welterweight rematch, RDR Promotions signee Mark Dawson (9-1-1. 3 KOs) fights Vincent Floyd (4-13-1, 2 KOs) in a battle of Philadelphian’s.

Undefeated Romuel Cruz (7-0-1, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Roberto Pucheta (10-21-3, 6 KOs) of Jalisco, Mexico in a super bantamweight rematch.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Dominique Mayfield (1-1) of Philadelphia will take on debuting Jeremiah Wiles of Philadelphia in a heavyweight contest.

Erron Peterson (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia fights an opponent to be named in a middleweight contest.

Famous Wilson (1-0) of Deer Park, NY takes on Tyler Jaques (0-4-1) of Bennington, Vermont in a middleweight contest.

Nimal Farmer (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia squabbles Kaywann Sistrunk (0-7-1) of Detroit in a welterweight bout.

Rahiem Cooke (1-2) of Philadelphia fights Joshua Zimmerman (0-9) of Baltimore in a super lightweight contest.

Prized amateur standout Marvelous Corbin of Philadelphia will make his pro debut in a junior welterweight.

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PHILADELPHIA (March 28, 2022)–Isaiah Wise got off the deck, and was in serious trouble, but stormed back to win a six-round split decision over Cameron Krael in one of the best and most exciting bouts in recent memory. The middleweight bout, which took place on Friday night, thrilled an enthusiastic crowd at the 2300 Arena.

The entertaining show was promoted by RDR Promotions.

The two fighters came out swinging from the opening bell. Krael landed ripping shots from close range, while Wise chose to keep the fight even closer on the inside. In round two, Krael landed thudding shots to the head of Wise that made the Philadelphia native buckle and stumble until another right hand put him down. In serious trouble, Wise took several more shots, but he was able to steady himself enough to make a comeback.

Wise started to surge in round three as he rocked Krael with uppercuts and worked to the body. Krael was not done by any means, as he would fight back that set off several furious exchanges that had the crowd on their feet throughout the contest. In rounds five and six, the constant power punching of Wise With the fight in the balance, Wise was able to dig down and land more than Krael

There was suspense while waiting for the judges scores to be announced. Wise took two cards by 58-55 and 58-56 tallies, while Krael won a card 57-56.

With the win, Wise of Philadelphia is 11-2-2. Krael of Las Vegas is 18-22-3.

Temirlan Raimkulov scored a fourth-round stoppage over Isiah Seldon in a scheduled six-round middleweight bout.

Raimkulov scored two knockdowns, with the finishing blow being a right that may have stayed behind the head.

The time of the finish was 1:08.

Raimkulov of Philadelphia via Kazakhstan is 5-1-2 with one knockout. Seldon of Atlantic City is 14-5-1.

VeShawn Champion remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Jorge Rodrigo Sosa in a welterweight fight.

Champion of Dayton, Ohio won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice to raise his mark to 3-0. Sosa of Paraguay is 3-4-2.

Nimal Farmer made an impression in his pro debut with a first-round stoppage over Anthony Curtiss.

Farmer was impressive in taking the fight right to the 18-fight veteran and the fight was stopped at 1:46.

Farmer of Philadelphia is 1-0 with one knockout. Curtiss of Butte, Montana is 3-16.

Romuel Cruz stopped Frank Boston in round three of a scheduled six-round featherweight bout.

Cruz landed a big barrage of punches on the ropes before referee Shawn Clark stopped the bout at 1:52 of round three.

Cruz of Philadelphia is 7-0-1 with three knockouts. Boston is 3-6.

Raekwon Butler scored a first round stoppage over Leonidas Flowers in a super lightweight bout.

Butler dropped Flowers with an overhand right. He finished him with another overhand right and the fight was stopped at 3:00.

Butler is now 5-2 with three knockouts. Flowers is 2-8-1.

PHILADELPHIA (March 22, 2022)–This Friday night, RDR Promotions will present an action-packed six bout card at the 2300 Arena.

In a featured bout, Isaiah Wise will take on veteran Cameron Krael in a middleweight bout scheduled for six-rounds.

Wise of Philadelphia has a record of 10-2-2 with six knockouts. The 29 year-old Wise is a six-year veteran and has wins over previously undefeated Mike Daniels Jr. (3-0) and Enver Halili (10-2). Wise has won three in a row and his latest outing he stopped Dewayne Williams in the opening round on October 9, 2021 at The 2300 Arena.

Krael of Las Vegas is a deceiving 18-21-3 with five knockouts. The 28 year-old Krael has faced a who’s-who of boxing in his 11 year run. He has wins over Luis Adrian Bello (5-0), Manuel Lopez (5-0), Demond Brock (8-2), Josh Torres (14-3-2), Maurice Lee (7-0), Jose Miguel Borego (14-1) and Razvan Hudaynzarov (17-3). Krael has also faced former world champions Maurice Hooker and Jamal James; contenders Alex Martin, Erick Bone, Keith Hunter, Elvis Rodriguez, Shinard Bunch, Montana Love and Custio Clayton; Former world title challenger Egidijus Kavaiauskas

In Six-Round Bouts:

RDR Promotions signee, Raekwon Butler (4-2, 2 KOs) of Brooklyn, New York fights Leonidis Fowlkes (2-7-1) of Winchester, Virginia.

Isiah Seldon (14-4-1, 5 KOs) of Somers Point, NJ will take on Temirlin Raimkulov (4-1-2) of Philadelphia in a middleweight bout.

Romuel Cruz (6-0-1, 2 KOs) takes on Frank Boston (3-5, 1 KO) of San Antonio, Texas in a super bantamweight contest.

In Four-round Bouts:

New RDR Promotions signee Nimal “The Chosen One” Farmer of Philadelphia tales on Anthony Curtiss (3-15, 2 KOs) of Butte, Montana junior middleweight fight.

VeShawn Champion (2-0, 1 KO) of Dayton, Ohio battles Jorge Rodrigo Sosa (3-3, 3 KOs) of Asuncion, Paraguay in a welterweight bout.

Despite a brief amateur career, Farmer has defeated several highly-regarded amateur boxers.

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PHILADELPHIA (February 25, 2022)–RDR Promotions will return to the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia with a big night of action.

In a featured bout, Isaiah Wise will take on veteran Cameron Krael in a middleweight bout scheduled for six-rounds.

Wise of Philadelphia has a record of 10-2-2 with six knockouts. The 29 year-old Wise is a six-year veteran and has wins over previouslsy undefeated Mike Daniels Jr. (3-0) and Enver Halili (10-2). Wise has won three in a row and his latest outing he stopped Dewayne Williams in the opening round on October 9, 2021 at The 2300 Arena.

Krael of Las Vegas is a deceiving 18-21-3 with five knockouts. The 28 year-old Krael has faced a who’s-who of boxing in his 11 year run. He has wins over Luis Adrian Bello (5-0), Manuel Lopez (5-0), Demond Brock (8-2), Josh Torres (14-3-2), Maurice Lee (7-0), Jose Miguel Borego (14-1) and Razvan Hudaynzarov (17-3). Krael has also faced former world champions Maurice Hooker and Jamal James; contenders Alex Martin, Erick Bone, Keith Hunter, Elvis Rodriguez, Shinard Bunch, Montana Love and Custio Clayton; Former world title challenger Egidijus Kavaiauskas

Also seeing action will be undefeated welterweight Tahmir Smalls taking on Jose Rodrigo Sosa in a bout scheduled for six-rounds.

Smalls of Philadelphia is 7-0 with four knockouts. The 22 year-old Smalls is a three-year veteran is coming off an opening round stoppage over Seth Basler on February 19th in Melrose, Massachusetts.

Sosa of Asuncion, Paraguay is 3-3 with three knockouts. Asuncion is coming off a loss to Jahi Tucker on October 30, 2021 in New York.

In Six-Round Bouts:

Isiah Seldon (14-4-1, 5 KOs) of Somers Point, NJ will take on Temirlin Raimkulov (4-1-2) of Philadelphia in a middleweight bout.

Romuel Cruz (6-0-1, 2 KOs) takes on Frank Boston (3-5, 1 KO) of San Antonio, Texas in a super bantamweight contest.

RDR Promotions signee, Raekwon Butler (4-2, 2 KOs) of Brooklyn, New York fights Leonidis Fowlkes (2-7-1) of Winchester, Virginia.

In Four-round Bouts:

VeShawn Champion (2-0, 1 KO) of Dayton, Ohio battles DeAngelo Cunningham (1-2) of Cleveland, Ohio in a welterweight bout.

New RDR Promotions signee Nimal Farmer of Philadelphia tales Denzel Fudd (0-2) of Barrington, NJ junior middleweight fight.

Despite a brief amateur career, Farmer has defeated several highly-regarded amateur boxers.

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