ROCK ALLEN RETURNS AS THE CO-FEATURE TO GARCIA-ARNAOUTIS ON OCTOBER 8TH AT THE ARENA (FORMALLY THE NEW ALHAMBRA) IN PHILADELPHIA

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Philadelphia’s finest will be displayed on October 8th at The Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHILADELPHIA (September 27, 2010)—On Friday night October 8th, former U.S. Olympian and undefeated Jr. Welterweight Rock Allen will be making his long awaited return to the ring when he competes in a six round co-feature on a big night of boxing that will take place at The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra) in South Philadelphia.

The show is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Joe Hand Promotions.

In the main event, that will be televised all nationwide on Telefutura, Undefeated Jr. Welterweight prospect Danny “Swift” Garcia (18-0, 12 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on former world title challenger, “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis (22-6-2, 10 KO’s) of Atlantic City via Athens, Greece.
Allen of Philadelphia has compiled a perfect mark of 15-0 with seven knockouts.

This will be Allen’s second pro fight in his hometown and first since he scored a six round majority decision over Arthur Brambila on March 3, 2006. Allen’s opponent will be named shortly.

The rest of this exciting card is filled with the top prospects in Philadelphia.

In a eight round Super Featherweight bout, Anthony Flores (9-1-1, 6 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named.

The always exciting Victor “The Barber” Vaszquez (11-4-1, 6 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Bryne Green (5-3, 3 KO’s) of Vineland, New Jersey in a Lightweight bout.

In a four round Lightweight bout, undefeated Wanzell Ellison (2-0, 2 KO’s) of Newark, NJ takes on an opponent to be named later.

In a four round Lightweight bout, Kareem Cooley (1-1) of Philadelphia battles Eilud Torres (3-1-2, 2KO’s) of Allentown, PA.

In a four round Middleweight bout, Alex Sanchez (1-1, 1 KO) of Camden, NJ takes on Joe Dunn (0-1) of Philadelphia.

In a four round Lightweight bout, Angel Ocasio (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will see action against an opponent to be named.

Tickets for this memorable night of boxing are priced at $100; $65; and $45.

Tickets for this great night of boxing can be purchased at:

The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra)
7 West Ritner Street
267-687-7560

Joe Hand Promotions
215-364-9000

Joe Hand Boxing Gym
215-271-4263