CHESTER, PA (APRIL 22, 2014)–On Friday, May 9, Anthony Caputo Smith will take on Pedro Martinez in a scheduled 10-round bout that will be for the Pennsylvania State Heavyweight title.

The card is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.

Smith of Kennett Square, PA has a record of 15-2 with 10 knockouts and is a 2-time state title holder in both the Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight divisions.

He won the Light Heavyweight title with a 10-round majority decision over Dhafir Smith. After being stopped by undefeated Seanie Monaghan on the Timothy Bradley – Juan Manuel Marquez Pay Per View card in Las Vegas, Caputo Smith came back to win the Pennsylvania Cruiserweight title with a 10-round split decision win over Tony Ferrante on January 31 at Harrahs Philadelphia.

Martinez of Philadelphia has a record of 7-7 with 3 knockouts, has quality wins over previously undefeated Reshawn Scott (1-0) and Elvin Sanchez (4-1). Martinez is coming off a 6-round unanimous decision over Ferrante on March 21 at Harrahs Philadelphia.

Ferrante of Philadelphia will take part in the 6-round co-feature when he takes on Brian Donahue in a battle of Philadelphia based Cruiserweights.

Ferrante of Philadelphia has a record of 12-6 with 7 knockouts will be looking to get back in the win column against the hard nosed Donahue who has a deceiving record of 2-8-2 with many of those losses being of the controversial variety.

In for round bouts:

Featherweight Roberto Irizarry (1-0-1) of New Jersey, Jr. Middleweight Anthony Prescott (3-3-1, 1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ, Featherweight Antonio Dubose (4-0, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia and Heavyweight Patrick O’Çonner (2-0) will see action against opponents to be named.

John Mercurio (6-0, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Aaron Bratton (1-2) of Baltimore, MD in a four round Heavyweight bout.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

Chester, PA (March 18, 2014)–This Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, Cruiserweight, Tony “Boom Boom” Ferrante will look to get back into the win column when he takes on fellow Philadelphian Pedro Martinez (6-7, 3 KO’s) in a 6-round bout that will be part of a big night of boxing promoted Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.

In the main event, Eric Hunter (17-3, 9 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Yenifel Vicente (25-2-2, 17 KO’s of Miami, FL in a 10-round bout for the USBA Featherweight title.

THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19TH AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA BEGINNING AT 7 PM

Ferrante of Philadelphia has been on the short end of bad circumstances over the past 15-months.

He has a record of 12-5 with 7 knockouts and is coming off a very controversial defeat to Anthony Caputo Smith for the Pennsylvania State Cruiserweight title on January 31.

The bout was a close battle that saw Ferrante score a knockdown during the fight but Caputo got the split decision victory by scores of 95-94 twice and 95-94 for Ferrante.

“Caputo knows he lost that fight,” said Ferrante. “I am looking forward to fighting him again on May 9. We looked at the tape and when i knocked him down he got 15 seconds. But he admitted to me he lost the fight and told me he will give me a rematch.”

Ferrante is happy to get his second fight in less than two months as he had a tumultuous 2013 as when he thought he scored the biggest win of his career as he scored an explosive knockout over previously undefeated Isa Akberbayev but was later changed to a no-contest after a post fight drug test came up positive. Ferrante was never given a reason for the positive test and he is insistent that he never took any banned substance.

“It is beautiful to get back in the ring so quick. The situation in New York depressed me. The decision to Caputo played with my mind but I am happy to get back in there.”

When facing Martinez, Ferrante will be facing someone he is more than familiar with.

“I have sparred hundreds of rounds with Pedro. We worked in the same gym for years and sometimes would spar four times a week. This is not a fight I asked for but he was the only guy available that would fight.”

Ferrante knows that he needs to win in order to secure the coveted rematch with Caputo.

“I am not looking past him. He comes forward and likes to work the body. This is a good test for me and I am not looking past his record. I feel now that I am growing into my body and I can use my skills. This is going to be a great fight,” said Ferrante.

Besides that fight and the Hunter – Vicente fight, it will be a full night of action.

In eight round bouts:

Victor Vasquez (16-8-1, 7 KO’s) of Philadelphia will try to avenge an earlier loss to Osnel Charles (9-8-1, 1 KO) of Atlantic City in a Lightweight bout.

Miguel Cartagena (11-0, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia battles Miguel Robles (12-3-2, 5 KO’s) of San Juan, Puerto Rico in a Flyweight bout.

In four round bouts:

Anthony Prescott (2-3-1,1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ takes on Anthony Miller (1-0, 1 KO) of Wilmington, DE in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

Ramir Hilliard of Philadelphia, PA will make his pro debut in a Lightweight bout against an opponent to be named.

Vincent Floyd (0-0-1) of Philadelphia, PA will take on an opponent to be named in a Super Middleweight bout.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

CHESTER, PA (JANUARY 31 2014)–
TONIGHT at Harrahs Philadelphia, Cruiserweight contender Tony Ferrante will be looking to take out over one years worth of frustration on Anthony Caputo Smith when the two meet for the Pennsylvania state Cruiserweight title that will headline a 7 bout card promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.

Ferrante of Northeast Philadelphia thought he had the biggest win of his career last January 19th at the Theater at Madison Square Garden when he brutally knocked out undefeated Isa Akberbayev in the final round of their bout.

Later, Ferrante tested positive for a banned substance. Something he still denies to this day and even fought that matter in court.

But tonight will mark a new begging for Ferrante, who has a record of 12-4 with 7 knockouts.

“Training went great and I can’t wait to be back in there.”, Said Ferrante.

“He (Caputo Smith) doesn’t belong in the rong with me and after my last fight I am confident. He really is not a Cruiserweight. He is just a guy who can not make 175 anymore.”

Ferrante believes he has something to prove after the events of the last year.

“This is absoloutly redemption. Everyone knows I got railroaded in New York. All New York said that it was impossible for me to go from 175 pounds to 200. Everyone knows that is my natural weight. The bottom line is the other guy had a ton of money behind him and in this business, it’s all about the money.”

That was then and now Ferrante looks forward to the showdown with Caputo Smith.

This will definitely be a knockout. I trained hard for this fight and I don’t see him being able to stay with me for more than a couple rounds.”

Ferrante – Smith will headline the 7 bout card that will also feature:

Naim Nelson (10-0, 1 KO’s) battling Christian Steele (4-7-2, 2 KO’s) in an 8 round Lightweight bout.

Tevin Farmer (14-4-1, 3 KO’s) takes on Noel Echevarria (11-1, 6 KO’s) in an 8 round Featherweight bout.

In six round bouts:

Jarrell Miller (7-0-1, 7 KO’s) will fight Jon Hill (6-4, 5 KO’s) in a Heavyweight bout.

Ievgen Khytrov (1-0, 1 KO) will square off with Roman Barber (4-6, 3 KO’s) in a Middleweight affair.

four round bouts:

Anthony Prescott (2-2-1, 1 KO) will fight Jovan Sosa (1-0) in a welterweight tussle.

Robert Irizarry (0-0-1) will box Arthur Parker (1-9-1, 1 KO) In a Featherweight bout.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on http://www.webtix.net/

TONIGHT!!! at the “Eyetalian” Club in Philadelphia, Joey Eye Boxing Promotions will stage a Meet and Greet with Cruiserweight contender Tony “Boom Boom” Ferrante.

The “Eytalian” Club is located at 3155 Frankford, Ave.(Frankford & Allegheny) and the meet and greet will begin at 8pm.

Ferrante will take on Anthony Caputo Smith on Friday, January 31st at Harrahs Philadelphia in a 10 round bout for the Pennsylvania Cruiserweight title.

Food and drinks will be available and Ferrante will be available for autographs and Photo Ops. Tickets will be available for the fight card at tonight’s event.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David
Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on http://www.webtix.net

Philadelphia (January 18, 2014)–Today at 12 Steps Down in South Philadelphia, Cruiserweight’s Tony Ferrante and Anthony Caputo Smith met the media in advance their January 31st Pennsylvania State Cruiserweight title fight at Harrahs Philadelphia.

The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions and XFE

Fighters on the card that were present included Lightweights Naim Nelson and Chris Steele (who will compete in the co-feature) Jr. Lightweight Tevin Farmer, Super Middleweight Derrick Webster, Featherweight Robert Irrazary and Welterweight Anthony Prescott

After the press conference, Ferrante and Caputo had a Rocky’s “Hit the beef” Photo op plus took pictures in front of a mural of Legendary Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo.

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ickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David
Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on http://www.webtix.net/

PHILADELPHIA (JANUARY 13, 2014)–This Saturday, Joey Eye Boxing Promotions will hold a very special press conference in advance of a night of Championship boxing that will be held on Friday night, January 31st at Harrahs Philadelphia.

The press conference will be held in the heart of the Italian Market at 12 Steps Down on 831 Christian Street in Philadelphia. (it is located at the bottom of Triple Play Sports) at 2 pm eastern.

In the main event, Tony Ferrante will battle Anthony Caputo Smith in a 10 round bout for the Pennsylvania Cruiserweight championship.

Naim Nelson will take on Chris Steele in a eight round Lightweight bout.

Derrick Webster (14-0, 7 KO’s) of Glassboro, NJ will take on Yasin Rashid (7-5, 2 KO’s) in a six round Super Middleweight bout.

Those four plus other fighters scheduled for the show will present at the conference.

Following the press conference, there will be a special “Rocky Style” Photo opportunity with Ferrante and Caputo Smith.

WHO: Tony Ferrante (12-4, 7 KO’s)–Cruiserweight–Philadelphia
Anthony Caputo Smith (14-2, 10 KO’s)–Kennett Square, PA
Naim Nelson (10-0, 1 KO)–Lightweight Philadelphia
Chris Steele (4-7-2, 1 KO)–Lightweight–Philadelphia
Derrick Webster (14-0, 7 KO’s)-Super Middleweight, Glassboro
Joey Intrieri–Promoter of Joey Eye Boxing Promotions

OTHER FIGHTERS ON FIGHT CARD

WHAT: Press Conference & Photo Op in advance of January 31, 2014 fight card at Harrahs Philadelphia

WHERE: 12 Steps Down
831 Christian Street (corner of 9th and Christian)
Philadelphia, PA

WHEN: SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014
2 PM

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED TO MEDIA

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David
Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on http://www.webtix.net/

PHILADELPHIA (DECEMBER 30, 2013)–On Friday night, January 31st, Joey Eye Boxing Promotions will present a great night of championship boxing at Harrahs Philadelphia.

In the main event, it will be a battle of two of the most popular fighters in the Philadelphia area as Tony “Boom Boom” Ferrante takes on Anthony Caputo Smith in a ten round battle for the Pennsylvania state Cruiserweight championship.

Ferrante of Philadelphia has a record of 12-4 with 7 knockouts and at age 29, he has a lot to prove.

He won his first nine bouts which included a 5th round stoppage over Anthony Pietrantonio (6-1).

After suffering his 1st two defeats to Chuck Mussachio (15-1-2) and Ronson Frank (15-0. Ferrante went on to score three consecutive stoppages before dropping fights to former world title challenger Omar Sheika and Dhafir Smith.

In his last bout, Ferrante knocked out previously undefeated Isa Akberbayev (10-0) in the 10th round of their January 19, 2013 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Unfortunately that bout was controversially changed to a no-contest.

This will be Ferrante’s 5th appearance at Harrahs

Caputo Smith of Kennett Square, PA has a record of 14-2 with 10 knockouts.

Caputo won his first 13 bouts while building up a large fan base in the Philadelphia / Delaware area. After suffering his 1st defeat, Caputo won the Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight championship with a 10 round majority decision over Dhafir Smith on May 4, 2013.

That win facilitated a high profile fight that saw Caputo get stopped in 3 rounds against undefeated Seanie Monaghan (18-0) on October 12, 2013 as part of the Timothy Bradley – Juan Manuel Marquez televised Pay Per View undercard in Las Vegas.

In the exciting eight round co-feature, currant Pennsylvania Lightweight champion and undefeated Naim “The Dream” Nelson will take on battle tested Christian Steele in a non-title bout.

Nelson of Philadelphia has a record of 10-0 with 1 knockout.

The 23 year old Nelson has quality victories over Korey Sloane (1-0); Esteban Rodriguez (5-1-1).

On September 14, 2012, Nelson had to get off the canvas to come back and win the Pennsylvania Lightweight title with a thrilling ten round unanimous decision over Victor Vasquez. Since that fight, Nelson has 8 round unanimous decision wins over Osnel Charles and Georgi Kevlishvili.

Steele of Philadelphia has a record of 4-7-1 with 1 knockout.

He has faced 7 undefeated fighters and has had good recent success.

The 25 year-old turned pro in 2011 and has been in the ring with top prospects Jared Robinson (7-0); Anthony Young (4-0); Jose Peralta (9-1-1); Michal Chudecki (5-0) Tyrone Crawley Jr. (3-0) and Rickey Edwards (2-0)

Steele has a draw with undefeated Bobby Hornsby (8-0) big wins over Juan Rodriguez (4-1-1) and undefeated Lonnie Jackson (3-0-1) on December 21st, 2013 in Broomall, PA.

In a six round bout undefeated Super Featherweight Anthony Burgin (5-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will see action against an opponent to be named.

In four round bouts:

Anthony Prescott (2-2-1, 1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ battles Jose Javier Calderon (4-3-1, 4 KO’s) of Puerto Rico in a Welterweight bout.

Robert Irizarry (0-1) of New Jersey will take on Arthur Parker (1-9-1, 1 KO) of Lancaster, PA in a Featherweight bout.

Fred Jenkins Jr. (6-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take part in a Middleweight bout against an opponent to be named.

More bouts will be announced shortly.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $75 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David
Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on http://www.webtix.net/