PHILADELPHIA (JANUARY 3, 2012)—On Saturday night January 28th, 2012, Percy “Buster” Custas Shulars Boxing Promotions presents a night of world class boxing that will be headlined the return of Heavyweight Gerald “The Jedi” Nobles in a six round bout against Marlon Hayes.
Nobles of Philadelphia has a record of 26-1 with twenty-one knockouts and will be making his first start in four years, which was a first round stoppage over Andy Sample.
Nobles holds a stoppage win over former WBA Heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon and his only defeat was a controversial disqualification defeat to future WBA champion Nikolai Valuev in a bout that Nobles was ejected for low blows that appeared to be caused by Valuev’s trunks being elevated.
Hayes of Newark, New Jersey has a record of 23-10 with eleven knockouts.
Hayes won his first twenty bouts and has a win over former IBF Light Heavyweight champion William Guthrie. Hayes has fought the likes of former world title challengers Robert Allen, Elvir Muriqi and Danny Santiago as well as currant Super Middleweight titlist Robert Steiglitz.
Also seeing action in a six round co-feature will be undefeated Jr. Lightweight, Frank “Nitty” Trader.
Trader will take on Kywayne Hill (1-9) of Philadelphia.
Trader of Philadelphia is perfect with a record that reads 8-0 with two knockouts.
He is known for his slick boxing skills and is coming off a six round unanimous decision over Tommy Atencio on April 9th.
Also seeing action on January 28th will be Super Middleweight Dhafir Smith (24-22-7, 4 KO’s) of Upper Darby, PA in a six round bout.
Hot prospect Julian Williams (8-0-1, 4 KO’s) will take part in a six round bout.
In a four round bouts will feature Jr. Lightweight Anthony Allen (0-1) will take on Luis Esquillin (1-4-1)
In other four round bout, Woman’s Lightweight Althea Saunders (2-0-1) of Atlantic City; Woman’s Lightweight Liz Sherman (3-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia; Bantamweight Alex Barbosa (1-01, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, Jr. Middleweight Bo Lattimer (1-0) and the pro debut of Philadelphia Jr. Middleweight Kareem McFarland.
There will be celebrities and honored guests in attendance
The First District Plaza is located at 3801 Market Street
Tickets are on sale for $65; $40; and $30 by Contacting
Percy Custus at 215-416-1282
Shulars Gym –750 North Brooklyn Street—Phone 215-662-5665
Spencer T’s Barber Shop—4045 Lancaster Avenue—Phone 215-386-7974
