Ringside coverage by Gary Purfield Dhafir Smith put on a classic example of the veteran giving the young gun a boxing lesson in defeating Tony Ferrante Friday night by unanimous decision. The fight matched two Philly natives to headline Joey Eye Boxing and David Feldman’s seventh fight card from Harrah’s Casino in Chester, PA outside of Philadelphia. Dhafir Smith … [Read more...]
Dhafir Smith vs. Tony Ferrante Headlines Harrah’s Chester: Victor Vazquez Returns on under-card
By Gary Purfield Friday night, Joey Eye Promotions and David Feldman will hold their seventh card at the new Harrah’s Casino in Chester, PA right outside of Philadelphia. The shows have provided several thrilling main events so far and given the local up and coming talent an opportunity to develop on the undercards. The main event this Friday pits young and tough Tony … [Read more...]
Spivey and Witherspoon Win: Ringside Fight Coverage from AC
Ringside coverage and photos by Gary Purfield Dee Lee Promotions hosted the “Super Brawl” Saturday night from the Tropicana Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City. The title “Super Brawl” was not an overstatement, as the main event pitted all action and Philadelphia fan favorite, Victor Vasquez, against Virginia Beach’s veteran Dorin Spivey in a ten-round bout for the NABA … [Read more...]
Victor Vasquez Brings his Show to AC
Story and Photos by Gary Purfield Gym Visit: Rivera Rec Center North Philadelphia with Victor Vasquez and trainer Billy Briscoe According to Billy Briscoe, who currently trains Gabriel Rosado and Victor Vasquez among other Philadelphia fighters out of the Rivera Rec Center in North Philadelphia, you don’t change a fighter’s style, you work with what you’ve got. But along … [Read more...]
Vasquez-Spivey and Witherspoon-Quinn Headline in AC
By Gary Purfield This Saturday from the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, Dee Lee Promotions looks to put on a night of action fights with a card titled “Superbrawl 1.” The event features several fighters local to the Philadelphia and New Jersey area with nine total bouts, several of which look to be can’t-miss action fights. Headlining the card is a ten round … [Read more...]