The seven-fight card, stacked with Philadelphia fighters, will be topped by a traditional Philadelphia vs. New Jersey rivalry. Though Cauthen is from Trenton, he has made the Philadelphia area his stomping grounds. There is no question he has every advantage working for him.
A member of the 1996 USA Olympic team, Cauthen came home with a bronze medal. He has held the NABF light welterweight title, NABA light welterweight title and the USBA light middleweight title. It’s an attractive resume, but perhaps it is time to pass the torch?
Cauthen has not boxed since his unanimous decision win over Philadelphia welterweight Phil McCants almost 16 months ago. Regardless, Cauthen has been in shape every day since then. The athletic fighter has heart and is always ready to fight, even on short notice.
Robinson, on the other hand, is coming off the biggest win of his career last Jan. 21 when he out-pointed heavy-handed journeyman Doel Carrasquillo, of Lancaster, PA, on the NBC Sports Network Fight Series card at the Asylum Arena in South Philadelphia.
Robinson does not have the extensive pro resume that Cauthen brings, but there is still a story to be told. Robinson has an extensive amateur background, having competed all over the world–Italy, Russia, Turkey and Canada. He was the youngest captain on the US Boxing Team while attending Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.
It is common to find Cauthen joking around, and Robinson (right) always dressed to impress. The two fighters are focused and ready for their must-win showdown. Between the southpaw rivalry and the PA-NJ rivalry, this fight will be one for the record books.
Philadelphia lightweights Kareem Cooley and Tevin Farmer collide on the undercard in a six-round contest. Also on the show are junior middleweight Jimmy Lowry and junior lightweight Hasan Young. Each will be making his pro debut.
ABOUT MAY 12
The Robinson-Cauthen fight tops an eight-bout card at the Newtown Athletic Club (NAC). First fight is 7.30 pm. Tickets priced at $50, $75, and $100 are on sale at the offices of Peltz Boxing (215-765-0922), www.peltzboxing.com and at the Newtown Athletic Club. The card is being promoted by Bam Boxing Promotions, Inc., in association with the NAC.
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