Weights from Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (November 26, 2021)–Weights for Saturday Night’s RDR Promotions card at the 2300 Arena featuring undefeated welterweights Mark Dawson Jr. and Paul Kroll

Mark Dawson Jr. 145.8 – Paul Kroll 150
Isaiah Johnson 139.5 – Anthony Young 141.5
Rashan Adams 130 – Deo Kizito 132
Derek Starling 269.5 – Darryl Clark 241.5
LaQuan Evans 156.5 – Eliezer Olmeda 155.5
Temirlan Raimkulov 159 – Kareem Gladney 162.5

Promoter: RDR Promotions
Venue: 2300 Arena
1st Bell: 7 pm ET
Stream: BXNGTV,com

Tickets for this memorable night of are $55, $75, $100 and $150 and can be purchased at https://2300arena.showare.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=386




AUDIO: RDR Promotions–Kroll vs Dawson Jr. Press Conference






VIDEO: RDR Promotions–Kroll vs Dawson Jr. Press Conference




Paul Kroll Battles Mark Dawson Jr. in a Battle of Undefeated Welterweights in an All-Philly Showdown on Saturday, November 27th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (October 21, 2021)–A can’t miss welterweight showdown will headline RDR Promotions big night of boxing on Saturday, November 27th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

Undefeated Philadelphia based welterweight’s Paul Kroll and Mark Dawson Jr. will fight in an eight-round bout in what will be one of the most anticipated fights featuring Philadelphia fighters in a while.

Kroll, who was a 2016 United States Olympic alternate, has a record of 8-0 with six knockouts. Kroll is a three-year professional, has a win over highly regarded Shinard Bunch (2-0) and is coming off a 10-round unanimous decision over Lucas Santamaria on October 3, 2020 in Los Angeles.

Dawson is 9-0-1 with three knockouts. The 24 year-old Dawson is coming off his career best victory when he won an eight-round unanimous decision over Ivan Pandzic (13-0-1) on July 24th at the 2300 Arena,

In the eight-round co-feature, former two-time world title challenger, Jesse Hart will be in action against veteran Ernest Amuzu in a super middleweight contest.

Hart of Philadelphia has a record of 27-3 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 Gavronski (24-2-1) and Sullivan Barrera (22-2). Hart is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over Mike Guy on September 17th at the 2300 Arena.

Amuzu of Prichard, Alabama, has a record of 26-5 with 22 knockouts.

Amuzu, 38, is an 11-year veteran and is coming off a unanimous decision over Zacariah Kelly on June 27, 2020 in Plant City, Florida.

In an eight-round bout, Istvan Bernath (7-0, 5 KOs) of Miami is taking on an opponent to be named in heavyweight bout.

In Four Round Bouts:

Isaiah Johnson (2-0, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Anthony Young (0-3) of Philadelphia in a super lightweight contest.

Rashan Adams (1-0) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a super featherweight fight.

Jabril Noble (2-0, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Joshua Zimmerman (0-5) of Baltimore in a super featherweight bout.

Derek Starling (3-0, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a heavyweight fight.

LaQuan Evans (4-2, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Victor Garcia Rivera (1-8) of Los Angeles in a super welterweight fight.

Tickets are $55, $75, $100 and $150 and can be purchased at https://2300arena.showare.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=386




Wise stops Williams in 67 seconds in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (October 11, 2021)–This past Saturday night, Isaiah Wise scored an explosive first-round stoppaget over Dewayne Williams in a scheduled six-rtound middleweight fight which was the feature bout of a seven bout card at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

The card was promoted by RDR Promotions.

Wise landed a jab that was followed by an explosive right to the head that put Williams on the canvas. Williams got to his feet, but was deemed unable to continue, and the bout was stopped at 1:07.

Wise, 161 lbs of Philadelphia is 10-2-2 with six knockouts. Williams, 161 lbs of Philadelphia is 3-4.

Naheem Parker won a four-round unanimous decision over Raekwon Butler in a battle of previously undefeated junior welterweights.

Parker dropped Butler with a left hook in round two. Butler, 139 lbs of Brooklyn, NY is 3-1.

Parker, 141 lbs of Canden, NJ won by scores of 39-36 and 38-37 twice is now 4-0.

Rashan Adams made a successful pro debut with a four-round unanimous decision over Joshua Zimmerman in a junior lightweight bout.

Adams, 133.8 lbs of Philadelphia won by 40-36 scores on all cards and is 1-0. Zimmerman, 135 lbs of Baltimore is 0-5.

Boimah Karmo and Michael Gibbons battled to a four-round majority draw in a welterweight contest.

Gibbons took a card 39-37 and two cards read even at 38-38. Karmo. 147 lbs of Sharon Hill, PA is 1-0-1. Gibbons, 144.5 lbs of Atlanta is 0-0-1.

Nicholas Sullivan remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Braulio Avila in a lightweight bout.

Sullivan, 136 lbs of Norfolk, VA won by scores 40-36 twice and 39-37 and is now 4-0. Avila, 135 lbs of Mexico is 3-12.

Temlin Raimkulov won a four-round unanimous decision over Jahdon Ervin in a middleweight bout.

Raimkulov, 160 lbs of Almaty, KAZ wom by scores of 39-37 on all cards and is now 3-1-2. Ervin, 158.6 lbs of St. Clair, PA is 1-1.

Rah’Quand McDaniel stopped Soslan Alborov in round two of a scheduled four-round junior middleweight fight.

At the end of round one, McDaniel dropped Albrov with a hard left hook to the head. Early in round two, McDaniel sent Alborov to the canvas for a 2nd time. McDaniel finished off Alborov with a sweeping left hook that sent him down and out at 1:37.

McDaniel, 154 lbs of Philadelphia, PA is 1-0 with one knokout. Alborov, 150.6 lbs of Philadelphia is 0-1.

Photos by Darryl Cobb Jr.

RDR Promotions will be back at the 2300 Arena on Saturday, November 27th with a huge night that will feature a highly antcipated fight bewtween undefeated welterweights Paul Kroll vs Mark Dawson; Also on the card will be Jesse Hart. Full details will be announced shortly




Weights from Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (October 8, 2021)–Weights for Saturday night’s RDR Promotions Boxing Event at the 2300 Arena.

Photo by Marc Abrams / RDR Promotions

Isaiah Wise 161 – Dewayne Williams 161
Raekwon Butler 139.8 – Naheem Parker 141
Rashan Adams 133.8 – Josh Zimmerman 135
Boimah Karmo 147 -Mike Gibbons 144.6
Nicholas Sullivan 136 – Braulio Avila 135
Timerlan Raimkulov 160 – Jahdon Ervin 158.6
Rah’quand McDaniel154 – Soslan Alborov 150.8

*The Main event between Donald Smith and Elijah Pierce is off due to a medical issue.

Promoter: RDR Promotions
Venue 2300 Arena
Stream: BXNGTV.com
1st Bell: 7 PM ET

Saturday, October 9th–Fight Night at the 2300 Arena–7 PM ET
RDR Promotions Weigh-In for October 9, 2021 card at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia
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=376&src=default




AUDIO: RDR Press Conference for October 9. 2021 show at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia






VIDEO: RDR Press Conference for October 9. 2021 show at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia




RDR Promotions Signs Super Middleweight Contender Jesse Hart

PHILADELPHIA (October 4, 2021)–RDR Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of super middleweight contender Jesse Hart.

“We are very happy to sign Jesse. Jesse is still one of the top super middleweights in the world, and he is very close to getting a big fight that will put him right back in the title hunt. Expect to see Jesse in a big fight very soon,” said Rodney Rice of RDR Promotions.

“I think this is a good deal for both me and RDR Promotions. I think going forward, I will be back to 100% of where I was very soon, and the biggest goal is to keep me active, and I know Rodney will do that. I was told I will be back in November,” said Hart.

Hart of Philadelphia, has a record of 27-3 with 21 knockouts.

After a stellar amateur career, the now 32 year-old Hart turned professional on June 9, 2012 with a first-round stoppage over Manuel Eastman. He went on to win his first 22 fights with wins over Joshua Meyers (1-0), Tyrell Hendrix (10-2-2), Samuel Clarkson (10-2), Roberto Acevedo (8-2), Mike Jimenez (17-0), Andrew Hernandez (16-4-1) and Alan Campa (16-2).

On September 22, 2017, Hart narrowly lost a unanimous decision to Gilberto Ramirez for the WBO Super Middleweight world title.

Hart went on to win three consecutive bouts which included stoppages over Demond Nicholson (18-2-1) and Mike Gavronski (24-2-1) before challenging Ramirez again for the WBO Super Middleweight title.

In that bout, which took place on December 14, 2018, Hart was on the wrong side of a razor thin majority decision.

Hart then moved up to light heavyweight and defeated former world title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-2). After dropping a battle to future light heavyweight champion Joe Smith, Hart returned home to defeat tough veteran Mike Guy on September 17th.




Card Shaping up for RDR Promotions card at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (October 1, 2021)–RDR Promotions will be back at the 2300 Arena with a terrific nine-bout card that will take place next Saturday night, October 9th.

The main event will feature an intriguing eight-round featherweight bout that will pit Donald “No Love” Smith (12-1, 8 KOs) of Philadelphia taking on Elijah Pierce (11-2, 10 KOs) of Midwest City, Oklahoma

In six-round bouts, Isaiah Wise (9-2-2, 5 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on DeWayne Williams (3-3, 3 KOs) in a middleweight bout.

Undefeated super featherweight, Joshafat Ortiz (7-0, 4 KOs) of Reading, PA will battle an opponent to be named.

In four-round bouts:

Nicholas Sullivan (3-0, 1 KO) of Norfolk, VA takes on Braulio Avila (3-11, 1 KO) of Mexico in a lightweight contest.

Boimah Karmo (1-0) of Sharon Hill, PA fights pro debuting Michael Gibbons of Atlanta in a welterweight contest.

Temirlan Raimkulov (2-1-2) of Almaty, Kazakhstan fights Jahdon Ervin (1-0) of St. Clair, PA in a middleweight fight.

The much anticipated pro debut of super featherweight Rashan Adams of Philadelphia will take place against Joshua Zimmerman (0-4) of Baltimore.

Rah’quand McDaniel will make his pro debut against Soslan Alborov of Philadelphia in a super welterweight fight.

Undefeated junior welterweight Raekwon Butler (3-0, 2 KOs) of Brooklyn, NY fights fellow undefeated Naheem Parker (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia.

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=376&src=default