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Victor Vasquez vs. Esteban
Rodriguez
Headlines Jan. 26 In Philadelphia
On Saturday night January 26th, boxing returns to Harrahs
Philadelphia as Joey Eye Boxing and David Feldman present a
big show to kick off the new year.
In the main event, fan favorite Victor Vasquez will take on
Esteban Rodriguez in a Lightweight bout scheduled for six
rounds.
Vasquez of Philadelphia has a record of 15-7-1 with seven
knockouts and is always in action packed fights.
Vasquez has quality wins over Thomas McCuiston (1-0), Tyric
Robinson (9-4-1) and Angel Rios (9-5). The “Blood and Guts”
Warrior of Philadelphia has been in many memorable scraps
which includes his bout which he dropped a close unanimous
decision to Naim Nelson (7-0) on September 14th in a bout
that contested for the Pennsylvania State championship at
Harrahs in Philadelphia.
Rodriguez of Lebanon, PA has a record of 6-4-1 with one
knockout likes to mix it up and has a fan friendly style. He
has a good win over undefeated Luis Quezada in his native
Puerto Rico. Rodriguez is looking to get back in the win
column after dropping two consecutive fights which includes
being stopped in his last bout by undefeated Angel Luis
Ocasio (6-0-2) on December 8th in Philadelphia.
There will be three separate six round co-features featuring
returning Heavyweight Chuck Cavallo (16-1, 6 KO’s); Jr.
Middleweight DeCarlo Perez (8-2-1, 3 KO’s) and Jr.
Middleweight Julio DeJesus (6-3-3, 3 KO’s)
Cavallo of Trenton, NJ will be making his return to the ring
after a five-plus year hiatus.
Still just twenty-eight years old, Cavallo was a touted
Light Heavyweight prospect as he racked up impressive wins
over Dhafir Smith and an ESPN 2 televised decision over
Marlon Hayes. Cavallo was stopped in his last bout by
Shannon Miller on September 27, 2007.
Perez of Atlantic City will be looking for his third
consecutive win with the latest being his best win to date
when he stopped crosstown rival Shamone Alvarez (21-5) in
three rounds on September 29th
Dejesus of Chester, PA is unbeaten in his last three as he
has a win over Gabriel Diaz that was sandwiched in between
two draws with Korey Sloane with the latest coming on
December 22nd.
Cavallo, Perez and Dejesus will have their opponents
announced shortly.
Seeing action in four round fights will be Light Heavyweight
Amir Shabazz (2-0) of Philadelphia fighting a rematch with
Abdellah Smith (2-4, 2 KO’s) of Queens, NY
Althea Saunders (3-0-1) of Atlantic City will take on an
opponent to be announced in a female Welterweight bout.
Tyrone Crawley Jr. (2-0) of Philadelphia squares off with
Benjamin Burgos (1-1) of Mount Pocono, PA in a Welterweight
bout.
Undefeated Heavyweight John Mecurio (5-0, 4 KO’s) of
Philadelphia takes on rugged Lonnie Kornegay (1-7-2) of
Baltimore, MD.
Heavyweight Mark Rideout (2-0) of Philadelphia boxes
debuting Aaron Braxton of Baltimore, MD.
Jr. Middleweight Gilbert Alex Perez (2-1, 2 KO’s) of Camden,
NJ will take on an opponent to be named.
Rounding out the card will be the pro debut of Lightweight
Sam Teah of Philadelphia taking on an opponent to be named.
Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $65 (Ringside) and
$45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs
Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399);
David
Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on
http://www.webtix.net/
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