TWO TITLE FIGHTS PLUS BRIAN COHEN HEADLINE A BIG NIGHT OF BOXING ON SEPTEMBER 26TH IN SOUTH PHILLY

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PHILADELPHIA (September 1, 2009)—On Saturday night September 26th boxing debuts at the Yesha Center in South Philadelphia with two big title fights plus hard hitting Super Middleweight Brian Cohen in the three top fights on the card.

The card is promoted by Bionic Bull Promotions

In a battle for the UBC Lightweight title, undefeated “Hammering” Hank Lundy risks his undefeated record when he battles an opponent to be named.

Lundy of Philadelphia brings in a record of 14-0-1 with eight knockouts and is quickly becoming one of the top fighters in talent rich Philadelphia.

Lundy has received accolades for not only his lightning quick hands and fan friendly style but his willingness to take on all comers as evidenced by a recent stretch where he took on Darnell Jiles Jr. (8-0), Esteban Almarez (7-0) and Jason Cintron (10-0) within a five fight span.

Lundy is coming off a fifth round stoppage over Josh Beeman (4-3-3) on July 17th in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

In the second title fight, Dhafir “No Fear” Smith will battle Aaron Pryor Jr. for the UBC Super Middleweight title.

Smith of Upper Darby, PA has a record of 21-19-6 with four knockouts but that doesn’t even begin to tell the story.

At just twenty-six years old, Smith has already fought some of the best fighters in the world between the Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions.

Smith has fought Dennis Sharpe (13-0-1); Ian Gardner (12-1); Shaun George (8-0-1); Contender participants Max Alexander (2-0); Wayne Johnsen (8-0); Henry Buchanan (11-0); Smith went the distance with knockout artist Curtis Stevens (14-1); Smith was in with former US Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward (11-0), prospect Adonis Stevenson (10-0), a split decision loss to former world title challenger Kingsley Ikeke (23-3) and a loss to former Dominican Olympian Jerson Ravelo (18-3).

Smith has several big wins on his ledger over Harry Mayes (5-0); Kippy Warren (17-5-2); Brandon Mitchem (25-4-2); Former Contender participant and world title challenger Jonathan Reid (34-6); Smith also has draws with Mike Paschall (10-0) and Former world title challenger Larry Marks (29-9)

Pryor Jr. has been fighting as a pro since 2005 on the heels of his father who is one of the legends of the sport.

Pryor has carved out a nice career for himself as the Cincinnati native has a record of 12-2 with nine knockouts which includes a third round stoppage over former U.S Olympian Dante Craig last August 30th.

Both of those losses have come in the last three bouts which include his last bout where he dropped a six round majority decision to Julius Kennedy on April 25th.

Cohen has a record of 12-2 with eleven of those wins coming by knockout.

Cohen has scored three consecutive stoppages which include his last outing when he took care of James Morrow in one round on August 29 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

A full undercard has been assembled it is led by a six round Cruiserweight bout between Pedro Martinez (5-2, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia battling the well-tested Harvey Jolly (9-11-1, 6 KO’s) of Adrian, Michigan.

In a Ladies Jr. Lightweight affair, Lakeysha Williams (9-14-3, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a bout scheduled for four rounds.

In a battle of pro debuting Cruiserweights, Dan Grafton and Walter Tyler will square off in a bout scheduled for four rounds.

In a ladies Welterweight bout, Natalie Brown (5-1, 3 KO’s) of Mississauga, Ontario takes on an opponent to be named.

Heavyweight John Mercurio (2-0, 2 KO’s) will see action in a four round Heavyweight bout.

Lonnie Jackson Jr. (1-0) will see action in a four round Lightweight bout.

The show will be streamed All over the world on www.gofightlive.tv on a tape delayed basis

Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $75, $50 & $30 and can be purchased by calling 1-215-755-8155 or 1-302-543-3705. Door open at 6:30 PM / 1st bout begins at 7:30 PM