Christian Carto Continues to Roll With Third-Round Stoppage over Jesus Martinez in Philadelphia

Philadelphia (May 15, 2024) -This past Friday night at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, popular bantamweight contender Christian Carto won his fifth consecutive bout with a third-round stoppage in their scheduled eight-round main event.

The seven bout card was promoted by King’s Promotions.

Carto of Philadelphia, once again brought a large fan base to cheer him on and they were not disappointed.

Carto registered two knockdowns and the bout was stopped at 1:06.

Carto who is ranked 14th by the WBO improves to 22-1 with 15 knockouts. Martinez of Miami is 35-21-1.

Rising light heavyweight Atif Oberlton remained perfect by stopping Juan Barajas in the opening round of their eight-round bout.

Oberlton dropped Barajas twice before the fight was called off at 2:59.

Oberlton of Philadelphia is now 10-0 with eight knockouts. Barajas of Mexico is 8-2.

Bree Howling kept her undefeated mark intact with an eight-round unanimous decision over former world champion Nancy Franco in a bantamweight contest.

Howling of Calgary, Canada won by shutout scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 7-0. Franco of Guadalajara, Mexico is now 19-20-2.

Stephanie Han remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Michaela Nogue in a junior lightweight contest.

Han of El Paso, Texas won by scores of 60-54 on all scores and is now 8-0. Nogue of Egg Harbor, NJ is 2-5-1.

Muhammad Robinson stopped David Thomas in round five of their six-round welterweight bout.

The time of the stoppage was 40 seconds of round five for the Baltimore native who is now 7-1 with three knockouts. Thomas of Orange, Texas is 6-7-1.

David Whitmire was impressive in stopping Breydon Glaude in 92 seconds of their four-round welterweight fight.

Whitmire, 19 years-old of Washington, DC is now 5-0 with four-knockouts. Glaude is 0-2.

Ibraheim Robinson took a hard-fought six-round unanimous decision of Demarcus Layton in a junior middleweight affair.

Robinson of Baltimore, won by scores of 59-55 and 58-56 twice and is now 7-1-1. Laytom of Little Rock, Arkansas is 9-7-1.




Weights from Philadelphia

Philadelphia (May 9, 2024) -Weights for Friday Night’s King’s Promotions card at Live! Casino Philadelphia.

Christian Carto 121 – Jesus Martinez 120.4 

Atif Oberlton 175.4 – Juan Barajas 172.2 

Nancy Franco 117.4 – Bree Howling 119.2 

Michaele Nogue 137 – Stephanie Han 134.8 

David Thomas 144 – Muhammad Robinson 143 

David Whitmire 146.4 – Breydon Glaude 148.6 

DeMarcus Layton 150.6 – Ibrahim Robinson 148

Promoter: King’s Promotions

Venue: L:ive! Casino Philadelphia  1st Bell: 7 PM ET 

Stream: BXNGTV.com

Tickets may be purchased at https://www.axs.com/events/536863/ring-wars-tickets?skin=livecasinohotelphiladelphia

Photo by Marc Abrams / King’s Promotions




Christian Carto Takes on Jesus Martinez This Friday Night at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia

Philadelphia (May 6, 2024) -THIS FRIDAY NIGHT at The Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, bantamweight contender Christian Carto will take on Jesus Martinez in a eight-round bout that will headline a seven bout card promoted by King’s Promotions.

Carto of Philadelphia is 21-1 with 14 knockouts. The 27 year-old is an eight-year professional is riding a four-fight winning streak.

Carto has wins over Alonso Melendez (14-1), James Smith (12-1) and Hector Andres Sosa (12-1). Carto is coming off a second round stoppage over Ardin Diale on January 12th at Live! Casino.

Martinez of Miami is 35-20-1 with 16 knockouts. The 13 year veteran has wins over Jonathan Burgos (9-2-1), Miguel Martinez (20-2), Angel Berrio (14-2), Martinez was stopped in six-rounds to Emmanuel Rodriguez on March 9th in Atlantic City.

A great undercard has been assembled featuring Bree Howling (6-0, 2 KOs) of Calgary, Canada taking on Nancy Franco (19-19-2, 5 KOs) of Guadaljara, Mexico in a bantamweight fight.

Atif Oberlton (9-0, 7 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Juan Francisco Lopez Barajas (8-1, 4 KOs) of Mexico in a eight-round heavyweight bout.

In six-round bouts:

Ibrahim Robinson (6-1-1, 5 KOs) of Baltimore takes on DeMarcus Layton (9-6-1, 6 KOs) of Little Rock, Arkansas in a welterweight contest.

Steohanie Han (7-0, 2 KOs) of El Paso, TX fights Michaele Nogue (2-4-1) of Egg Harbor, New Jersey in a lightweight bout.

In four-round bouts:

David Whitmire (4-0, 3 KOs) of Washington, DC battles Nelson Morales (4-14, 1 KO) of Scranton, PA in a welterweight tussle.

Muhammad Robinson (6-1, 2 KOs) of Baltimore fights David Thomas (6-6-1, 2 KOs) of Orange, Texas in a super lightweight bout.

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Weights from Bethlehem, PA

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – April 4, 2024 — Weights for Friday night’s King’s Promotions card at The Wind Creek Event Center

Thanjahe Teasley 146.8 – Javier Mayoral 147

Johnnie Spell 133.8 – James Bernadin 131.7

Julian Gonzalez 129.6 – Osvaldo Morales 128.5

Stephanie Han 135.1 – Wendellin Cruz 132.7

Angel Chavez 173.6 – Khainell Weeler 174.8

Conellio Phipps 121 – Fernando Valdez 122.5

Adam Atiyeh 214.9 – Joseph Bond 228.3

Promoter: King’s Promotions Venue: Wind Creek Event Center 1st Bell: 7 PM ET Stream: BXNGTV.com (Marc Abrams and Travis Kauffman on the call)

Tickets are $50, $75, $100 and $150 and can be purchased BY CLICKING HERE




Thanjhae Teasley Takes on Javier Mayoral This Friday Night, April 5th at The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – April 2, 2024 — Undefeated welterweight Thanjhae Teasley takes on Javier Mayoral on Friday night, April 5th at The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA.

The card is promoted by King’s Promotions.

Teasley of Allentown, PA is 9-0 with four knockouts. The 25 year-old has a victory over Jetter Burgos (1-0) and is coming off a six-round unanimous decision over Xavier Madrid on December 8th in Bethlehem, PA.

Mayoral of New Orleans is 6-4-1 with one knockout. The 27-year-old has defeated Jose Belloso (4-1), Boubacar Sylla (12-0) and Amir Mason (4-0). Mayoral is coming off a decision loss to Elijah Flores on December 15, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

In an eight-round lightweight bout, Johnny Spell takes on James Bernadin.

Spell of Pittsburgh has a record of 8-1 with four knockouts. The 28 year-old Spell Has a win over Osvaldo Morales (4-1) and is coming off a loss to Julian Gonzalez on August 4th at Wind Creek Event Center.

Bernadin of Lancaster, PA is 11-2-1 with six knockouts. The 31 year-old Bernadin has wins over Osvaldo Morales (4-0), Edgar Torres (8-2-1), Kenny Robles (9-1). Bernadin is coming off his second win over Morales on December 8, 2023 at Wind Creek Event Center.

In an eight-round super featherweight bout, Julian Gonzalez (12-0-1, 9 KOs) of Reading, PA takes on Osvaldo Morales (5-4, 2 KOs) of Harrisburg, PA.

Angel Chavez (9-0, 7 KOs) of San Jose, CA fights Khainell Wheeler (7-4, 6 KOs) of Bethlehem, PA in an eight-round super middleweight contest.

Stephanie Han (6-0, 2 KOs) of El Paso, Texas battles Wendellin Cruz (6-11-1) of Managua, Nicaragua in a eight-round lightweight fight.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Cornello Phipps (1-0) of Oxford, PA fights Jenn Gonzalez (9-23-1, 5 KOs) of Santa Tereza, Nicaragua in a super bantamweight match.

Adam Atiyeh of Allentown, PA will make his pro debut against Joseph Bond (0-5) of Orlando, Florida in a heavyweight figHT.

Tickets are $50, $75, $100 and $150 and can be purchased BY CLICKING HERE




Weights from El Paso, Texas

Weights from El Paso, Texas

Philadelphia (February 29, 2024) –Weights for Friday night’s card at The El Paso County Coliseum.

Stephanie Han 134.5 – Nikola Izova 136

Jorge Tovar 163 – Keithland King 160

Amy Salinas 113 – Alexis Mone 115

Bree Howling 117 – Noemi Bosques 118

Brittany Sims 119 – Beata Dudek 118

Victor Aranda 154.5- Tevin Watson 155

Alex McGee 124.5 – Jose Gabriel Colotla 126

Eljah Akana 213.5 – Calvin Barnett 253

Danielle Perkins 178 – Timin Nagy 180.5

Promoter: King’s Promotions

Venue: El Paso County Coliseum

1st Bell: 9 PM ET / 7 PM MT

Stream: BXNGTV.com (Marc Abrams on the call)




Weights from Philadelphia

Christian Carto 123 – Ardin Diale 130

Atif Oberlton 175 – Cleotis Pendarvis 174.5

Quadir Albright 146.5 – Adam Kipenga 145.5

Jackie McTamney 125.5 – Cara McLaughlin 123.5

Cornelius Phipps 121 – Darrin Holiday 122

Cody Russell 176 – Ronald Trahan 173

Ibrahim Robinson 145 – Renny Viamonte

Ismail Muhammad 149.5 – Zach Hill 150.5

Promoter: King’s Promotions

Venue: Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia

1st Bell: 7 PM ET

Stream: BXNGTV.com (Marc Abrams and Mykal Fox on the call)




Philly Favorite Christian Carto Headlines against Ardin Diale on Friday, January 12 at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia

Philadelphia (January 3, 2024) –Popular Philadelphia bantamweight contender Christian Carto will kick off King’s Promotions year when headlines against veteran Ardin Diale in the eight-round main event on Friday, January 12th at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia.

Carto of Philadelphia is 20-1 with 13 knockouts. The 27 year-old is an eight-year professional who has wins over Alonso Melendez (14-1), James Smith (12-1) and is coming off a unanimous decision over Hector Andres Sosa on October 1, 2022 in Philadelphia.

Diale of the Philippines is 35-18-4 with 17 knockouts. The 35 year-old is an 18 year-pro who has defeated Jermie Jabel (16-0-1), Lotto Sonsona (15-0-2), Mhar Jhon Macahilig (15-1), Cris Paulino (10-0), Yota Hori (9-0-2), Reneiro Arizala (11-0-1), Jeny Boy Boca (9-1), Yuta Matsua (7-1-1) and Renoel Pael (19-1-1). Diale is looking to get back in the win column after losing to Gary Tamayo on March 30, 2023 in the Philippines.

In Eight-round Bouts:

Quadir Alright (9-1, 9 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Adam Kipenga (11-4-1, 7 KOs) of Virginia in a welterweight bout.

Atif Oberlton (8-0, 6 KOs) of Philadelphia fights veteran Cleotis Pendarvis (22-19-2, 9 KOs) of Lancaster, CA in a light heavyweight contest.

In a Six-Round Bout, Ibrahim Robinson (6-0-1, 5 KOs) of Baltimore battles Renny Viamonte Mastrapa (2-0, 2 KOs) of Las Vegas in a clash of undefeated welterweights.:

In Four-Round Bouts:

Jaclyne McTamney (1-0) of Southampton, PA fights Cara McLaughlin (1-7) of Cookstown, Northern Ireland in a featherweight bout.

Ismail Muhammad (3-0, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a welterweight fight.

Cornellio Phipps of Oxford, PA will make his pro debut against Darin Holliday Jr. (0-1) of Philadelphia in a super bantamweight fight.

Debuting light heavyweights, Cody Russell of Pennsylvania and Ronald Trahan of Fort Worth, Texas will take part in a four-round bout.

Tickets are priced at $100 and can be purchased BY CLICKING THIS LINK




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