TWO BIG TITLE MATCHES HEADLINE A PACKED NIGHT OF BOXING ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH AT THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA

Posted on | September 20, 2008 | No Comments

PHILADELPHIA (SEPTEMBER 18, 2008)—On Friday night, September 26th a full night of boxing will be highlighted by two title-matches which includes Light Heavyweight, Yusaf Mack looking to inch closer to a world title when he takes on Omar Pittman in a ten round bout for both the Pennsylvania State title and the NABA championship.

In the co-feature, Derek “Pooh” Ennis and Troy Browning will square off for the vacant Pennsylvania Jr. Middleweight title over ten rounds.

Mack, 25-2-2 with fifteen knockouts is looking to continue the momentum he has accumulated after consecutive victories which includes his previous start which was a terrific performance when he scored a unanimous decision over Daniel Judah.

Mack, of Philadelphia is currently ranked number nine by the WBA, and a victory over Pittman could lead to a world title fight.

Pittman has a record of 15-4-1 with eight knockouts and is known throughout Philadelphia as one of the toughest fighters in the City.

Ennis has a record of 15-2-1 with twelve big wins coming by knockouts.

The Philadelphia native has been very impressive as he has racked up three straight knockout wins.

Despite being forty years-old, Browning is an upset specialist and has been in with the better competition and defeated then big-time prospect, Julio Garcia (40-2).

Browning, of Willingboro, New Jersey is 20-2-1 with eight knockouts and is looking to get back in the win column after dropping decisions to Delvin Rodriguez (21-2-1) and Pawel Wolak (20-0).

The card which is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing will feature a six bout undercard:

In a four round Featherweight bout, Jules Blackwell (7-1-2, 2 KO’s) of Phoenixville, PA will look to rebound from his first defeat when he takes Phillip Adyaka (0-1) of Miami, FL

The big boys will get it on as local favorite, Anthony Gatt (6-1-1, 4 KO’s) of nearby West Chester, PA will battle Jonathan Felton (5-11, 5 KO’s) of Stafford, VA

In another Heavyweight affair, Tyyab Beale (0-1) of Jersey City, NJ takes on Philadelphian, Lamont Barnes (1-1, 1 KO).

Undefeated Super Featherweight, Coy Evans (2-0-1) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named

John Goldwire (1-0) of Philadelphia will fight Phillip Lars (2-2, 2 KO’s) of Shreveport, LA in a four round Welterweight bout.

Joel De La Paz (1-0) of Atlantic City, NJ will tangle with Ryan Hord (0-2) of West Plains, MO in a four round Super Middleweight scrap.

Tickets prices for this great night of boxing are $100 (VIP); $50 (Ringside); $40 for General Admission and be purchased at:

Next Level: 4043 Lancaster Ave. 215-764-7412
The Bottom of The Sea: 714 South Street
ATPRO: 609-871-3552
Joey Eye Boxing: 267-304-9399