PHILADELPHIA – Junior welterweight world champion Danny Garcia has been named the “2013 Philly Fighter of the Year” by PhillyBoxingHistory.com. It is the third consecutive year Garcia has taken the honor. In 2013, Garcia defended his world title twice, including a career-best performance against Lucas Matthysse last September. That upset victory will also earn Garcia a second trophy, the Briscoe Medal, for the “2013 Performance of the Year” at this year’s event.
Garcia and all the other winners will receive their awards on October 19, 2014, at a free event in South Philadelphia.
The following Briscoe Medal award winners were also announced:
· Anthony Caputo Smith and Dhafir Smith (2013 Area Fight of the Year), for their 10-round battle for the PA State light heavyweight title bout in Chester, PA.
· Julian Williams (2013 Prospect of the Year), for a 5-bout run that made him a contender.
· Tevin Farmer (Breakout Fighter of 2013), for his 7-0 streak during the year.
· Julio De Jesus (2013 KO of the Year), for his 1st round knockout of Ray Ellis.
· Manny Folly (2013 Rookie of the Year), for his impressive 2-0 debut as a professional.
· Stephen Fulton Jr. (2013 Amateur of the Year), for his outstanding accomplishments in 2013, including a national Golden Gloves championship.
This year’s “Everett Brothers Award” will be given to amateur boxer Dylan Price.
The Briscoe Awards are given out every year at a free public event designed to acknowledge the best of the Philly fight scene. The awards are named for Bennie Briscoe, a legendary Philadelphia middleweight who fought professionally between 1962 and 1982.
The event will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2014, 1-4 PM, at the Flat Iron Bar & Grill, 26 East Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19148. The event is FREE and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact John DiSanto, PhillyBoxingHistory.com, 609-377-6413.
