“HAMMERING” HANK LUNDY TO TAKE ON JUSTO SANCHEZ FOR UBC JR. WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SATURDAY IN SOUTH PHILLY

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PHILADELPHIA (SEPTEMBER 21stTH, 2009)- THIS SATURDAY, September 26th at The Yesha Center in South Philadelphia, undefeated Jr. Welterweight “Hammering” Hank Lundy will take on forty-one fight veteran Justo Sanchez in a ten round battle for the UBC Jr. welterweight championship.

The show is promoted by Donna Cohen’s Bionic Bull Promotions.

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.

“He is truly Mr. Excitement”, Lundy’s manager, Ivan Cohen said

“We offered this fight to undefeated guys such as Antonio Espinoza and big names that have recently fought for world titles and they turned it down because they know the skill level that Hank Possesses.”

Sanchez of Howell, Utah brings in a record of 17-23-1.

He has shared the ring with a litany of big name fighters such as former world champion Jorge Paez, world-title challenger Jose Santa Cruz, current WBO Featherweight champion Steven Luevano.

In his last bout, Sanchez dropped a six round unanimous decision to hot prospect Verquan Kimbrough on June 12th in Oregon.

The co-feature will be a battle for the UBC Inter-Continental Super Middleweight title as Dhafir Smith will take on Demetrius Davis in a bout scheduled for eight rounds.

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).

Davis has a similar record of 19-15-5 with seven knockouts and the Washington, DC native has also faced top competition.

Davis holds wins over two-time world title challenger Tony Marshall, Darren Miciunski, Joseph Kiwanuka (25-2-2), and has a draw with undefeated Light Heavyweight Tommy Karpency.

A few of Davis notable defeats have come at the hands of Nick Rupa (13-0), former Contender contestant Tarik Salmaci, former world title challenger Bryant Brannon, Thomas Tate (34-5) and in his last outing he suffered a ninth round stoppage loss to Corey Cummings on may 29th.

Exciting featherweight prospect, Eric “Outlaw” Hunter (10-1, 4 KO’s) will appear in a scheduled six round bout.

Pedro Martinez (5-2, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Kevin Hood (5-11-1) of Coatesville, PA in a four round Cruiserweight bout.

Lakeysha Williams (9-14-3, 1 KO) will take on Belinda Lauracuente (23-25-3, 9 KO’s) of New York City in a four round Ladies Jr. Lightweight bout.

Dan Grafton of Philadelphia and Walter Tyler of New Jersey will make their pro debuts as they will square off in a cruiserweight bout scheduled four rounds.

Natalie Brown of Mississauga, Ontario (5-1, 3 KO’s) will take on Rachel Clark 2-2-1, 2 KO’s) in a four round Welterweight 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

the Yesha Center is located at 2308 Snyder Avenue