AUDIO: Paul Kroll dishes on Mark Dawson showdown






VIDEO: Paul Kroll dishes on Mark Dawson showdown




Michael Dutchover takes on Nahir Albright in Lightweight Showdown TOMORROW Tuesday, September 14 from Hollywood, Florida

PHILADELPHIA / Orange, Ca (September 13, 2021)–Lightweight’s Michael Dutchover and Nahir Albright will square off in a 10-round bout on Tuesday, September 14th at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

The bout will be part of the Triller Fight Club, and is Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.

The Dutchover – Albright fight will be streamed on FITE.TV and trillerfightclub.com beginning at 6 PM ET.

Dutchover of Midland, Texas, is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, has a record of 15-1 with 10 knockouts, weighed in at 137 lbs. at Monday’s weigh-in.

The 23 year-old Dutchover is a five year-professional who has wins over Cesar Partida (1-0-1), Miguel Carrizoza (10-1), Ricardo Lopez Torres (7-1-2), Bergman Aguilar (14-3-1), Rosekie Cristobal (15-3), Jorge Marron (18-1) and in his last bout Dutchover won an eight-round unanimous decision over Ivan Leon Benitez on June 6th in Orange, California.

“This is a quick turnaround. I was going to fight on September 24th. I am ready. I have been in camp with Oscar Valdez. I am feeling strong. I am happy to be on this event and showcase my skills to new fans in Hollywood, Florida. Albright is a good opponent. He is quick, but I am preparing for a war. I know he will be ready as I will be ready and looking to put on a great show,” said Dutchover.

Albright of Sicklerville, New Jersey has a record of 13-1 with six knockouts. The 25 year-old is a five-year professional, who after dropping his pro debut, has won 13 fights in a row. He has amassed victories over Danny Murray (1-0), Glenford Nickey (4-1-1), Roy McGill (6-1), Dante Cox (6-1), and his last bout when Albright took a eight-round unanimous decision over Jeremy Hill (15-1) on July 23rd in Philadelphia.

Albright was 137.7 lbs.

“It’s going to be exciting and the fight to watch, and I feel it will come down to who wants it more. I know he is a pressure fighter who is skilled and a good fighter,” said Albright.

“This is a great opportunity for Michael to prove that he is one of the best lightweight prospects out there. He continues to show the willingness to fight anybody, and Tuesday night is no exception. We look for a great performance from Michael, and a fight like this is one those fights that will transition him from a top prospect to a legitimate contender. I want to thank Triller for this opportunity to feature Michael on the card,” said Artie Pelullo, President of Banner Promotions.

“This fight is the next in the continued progression of Michael. He is fighting a good fighter from Philadelphia, and a win will get Michael to the next level. I want to thank Triller for putting this fight on this big event,” said Ken Thompson, President of Thompson Boxing.

Thompson continued, “This is a great opportunity for Michael Dutchover to show the boxing world that he belongs on the big stage. We believe he’s ready to take his career to the next level and a win against a solid fighter like Nahir Albright will prove he’s on his way.”

“Nahir has surprised a lot of people. I am not surprised. This is a big step and test for him and I believe he will pass with flying colors and shock a lot of people,” Said Rodney Rice of RDR Promotions

Photo Credit: Amanda Wescott / Triller Fight Club

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Former World Title Challenger Jesse Hart Returns Home to Face Mike Guy on Friday, September 17th at The 2300 Arena

PHILADELPHIA (August 24, 2021)-Former world-title challenger Jesse Hart returns to Philadelphia to take on Mike Guy in an eight-round super middleweight battle that will headline a huge night of boxing that will take place on Friday night, September 17th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

The special event is promoted by RDR Promotions.

Hart of Philadelphia has a record of 26-3 with 21 knockouts. The 32 year-old has twice battled for the super middleweight championship of the world only to fall just short to Gilberto Ramirez in fights that were decided by just a couple of points.

After a stellar amateur career, Hart turned professional on June 9, 2012 with a 1st round stoppage of Manuel Eastman in Las Vegas. That led to Hart winning his first 22 fights (20 by knockout), with victories over Tyrell Hendrix (10-2-2), Samuel Clarkson (10-2), Roberto Acevedo (8-2), Mike Jimenez (17-0), Andrew Hernandez (16-4-1), Alan Campa (16-2). Hart also has victories over Demond Nicholson (18-2), Mike Gavronksi (24-2-1) and Sullivan Barrera (22-2). Hart is coming off a loss to current WBO Light Heavyweight champion Joe Smith Jr. that took place on January 11, 2020 in Atlantic City.

Guy of Sacramento, California, has a record of 12-6-1 with five knockouts.

Guy, 40, is a 12 year-professional, who has wins over Jose Hernandez (6-1-1), Justin Thomas (12-0), Marco Delgado (5-0), Eric Moon (11-1). Guy is coming off a decision loss to world-title challenger John Ryder on December 18th in Hollywood, Florida.

Besides Hart-Guy, a loaded undercard has been assembled with an outstanding co-feature that will pit Samuel Teah taking on Larry Fryers in a Junior Welterweight bout scheduled for 10-rounds.

Teah of Philadelphia, has a record of 17-4-1 with seven knockouts. The 34 year-old Teah has been a staple on Nationally-Televised events has wins over O’Shaquie Foster (8-0), David Gonzales (8-0-2), Maynard Allison (9-2) and Kenneth Sims Jr. (13-1-1). Teah is coming off a defeat to highly regarded Brandun Lee on March 10th in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Fryers of Yonkers, New York via Clones, Ireland, has a record of 11-4 with four knockouts.

The 31 year-old Fryers is a five year-professional, who has a win over Charles Natal (9-0-2). In his last bout, Fryers lost talented prospect Xander Zayas on June 12th in Las Vegas.

In six-round bouts:

Romuel Cruz (5-0-1, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Roberto Pucheta (10-19-2, 6 KOs) of Jalisco, Mexico.

Muhsin Cason (8-0, 5 KOs) of Las Vegas takes on an opponent to be named in a cruiserweight bout.

In Four-round bouts:

Jabril Noble (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia fights David Boria (0-2) in a super featherweight bout.

Nicholas Sullivan (3-0, 1 KO) of Norfolk, VA will take on an opponent to be named in a lightweight affair.

Jerrod Miner (1-12-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia battles debuting Josh Aarons of Williamsport, PA in a bantamweight contest.

Boimah Karmo (1-0) of Sharon Hill, PA fights Raymond Kupula (9-9-1, 4 KO) of Monterrey, Mexico in a welterweight fight.

Brandon O’Callaghan (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia rumbles with Clifford Johnson (0-1) of Ashtabula, Ohio in a middleweight tussle.

Isaiah Johnson (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on Llamar Kelly (0-1) of Lawrence, Massachusetts in a lightweight fight.

Tickets for this great night of boxing are $150, $100, $75 and $250 for VIP Box and can be purchased by contacting rdrboxing@yahoo.com or https://2300arena.showare.com/ordertickets.asp?p=373&src=default




RDR Promotions Show on Saturday, August 28th at The Sportsplex in Feasterville, PA has been Cancelled

Feasterville, PA (August 18, 2021)-RDR Promotions has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances the August 28th fight card at The Sportsplex in Feasterville, PA has been cancelled.

RDR Promotions will be making a major fight announcement next week about the next show that will take place on Friday, September 17th in Philadelphia.




RDR Promotions Signs Undefeated Welterweight Raekwon Butler

Philadelphia, PA (August 16, 2021)–RDR Promotions has signed undefeated welterweight Raekwon Butler.

Butler of Brooklyn, New York, has a record of 3-0 with two wins coming via knockout.

I feel this is a great opportunity. It gives me stability to get fights, and have a good promoter behind me. I know Rodney believes in me. I am excited for what the future brings and holds,” Said Butler

Said Rodney Rice, CEO of RDR Promotions, “I am happy to sign Raekwon. I had heard great things about him, and he lived up to them when he fought in our show in July. We plan to keep him busy and develop him into the prospect and champion that I know he can be.”

The 26 year-old Butler fought three-times in eight months, as he turned professional with 2nd round stoppage over John Larkins on December 11, 2021 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Butler is coming off a four-round unanimous decision over 25 fight veteran Dieumerci Nzau on July 23rd in Philadelphia.

Butler is managed by Jason Scalzo.

Butler will be back in action on Friday. September 17th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.




RDR Promotions Presents “Young Kings” at The Sportsplex in Feasterville, PA on Saturday, August 28th

Feasterville, PA (August 6, 2021)-On Saturday night, August 28th, RDR Promotions returns to the Sportsplex in Feasterville, PA with a great night of boxing dubbed “Young Kings”

Seeing action in a six-round featherweight bout will be Romuel Cruz taking on veteran Roberto Pucheta.

Cruz of Philadelphia, has a record of 5-0-1 with two knockouts. The 28 year-old is a four year professional who is coming off a unanimous decision over Luis Javier Valdez on February 27th in Los Angeles.

Pucheta of Jalisco, Mexico has a record of 10-19-2 with six knockouts. The 31 year-old Pucheta is a 13 year-professional has wins over Antonio Vazquez (1-0), Alejandro Bonilla (2-0), Isao Gonzalo Carranza (11-2) & Giovanni Delgado (12-0), Pucheta is coming off a decision loss to Edgar Joe Cortez on July 24th in Philadelphia.

The card will feature four-round bouts that will see Temerlin Raimkulov (2-1-2) of Almaty, Kazakhstan take on Jahdon Ervin (1-0) of St. Claire, PA in a middleweight fight.

Fighters to see action against opponents to be announced will be pro debuting featherweight Rashan Adams of Philadelphia; lightweight Isaiah Johnson (1-0, 1 KO) of Sicklerville, PA; pro debuting junior middleweight Rah’Quand McDaniel taking on Soslan Alborov of Philadelphia; bantamweight Angel Pizarro (4-1, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia and 15-fight bantamweight veteran Jerrod Minor of Philadelphia

Tickets are $150 for Front Row; $100 for Ringside; $75 for General Admission and $50 for General Admission and can be purchased by emailing rricereview@yahoo.com

Doors open at 5:30 PM ET and 1st bell is 7:00 PM ET




Weights from Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (July 24, 2021)–Weights for TONIGHT’s RDR Promotions card at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

Mark Dawson 148 – Ivan Pandzic 146.2
Dhafir Smith 198.6 – Joe Jones 194.6
Paul Koon 251.4 – Michael Glasscox 221.4
Edgar Joe Cortes 122.8 – Roberto Pucheta 121.9
Rasheen Brown 129 – Prisco Marquez 127.9
Sean Hemphill 171 – Robert Burwell 173
Jibril Noble 132.2 – Deljerro Revello 131.2
David Stevens 174.8 – Montrel James 173.8

PROMOTER: RDR Promotions
STREAM: BXNGTV.COM
1ST BELL: 6 PM ET




VIDEO: RDR Promotions Weigh-in For July 24, 2021 (Dawson vs Pandzic) from 2300 Arena and Live on BXNGTV.com




Weights from Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (July 22, 2021)–Weights for Friday night’s RDR Promotions card at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

Nahir Albright 133.6 – Jeremy Hill 135.2
(NABA Lightweight title)
Muhsin Cason 197.3 – Tristan James 194
Derrick Whitley Jr. 147.6 – Julian Smith 144.8
Ryan Umberger 155.1 – Ryan Schwartzberg 156.3
DuShane Crooks 167.7 – Bernard Thomas 168.8
Steve Galeano 143.1 – Marquis Hawthorne 138.8
Raekwon Butler 138.8 – Diemerci Nzau 144

PROMOTER: RDR Promotions
STREAM: BXNGTV.COM
1ST BELL: 6 PM ET