Jesus Soler gained the biggest win of his career by winning an eight-round unanimous decision over Miguel Cartagena in a flyweight bout that headlined an entertaining eight-bout card at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

It was a terrific action fight that saw Soler out work and out punch the native of Philadelphia. Soler consistently backed up Cartagena and ripped off some furious multi-punch combinations.

Soler of Philadelphia via of Puerto Rico won by scores of 80-72, 79-73 ans 78-74 to raise his mark to 11-1-1, Cartagena of Philadelphia is 15-6-1.

Frank Trader won a eight-round unanimous decision over Jerome Conquest in a lightweight bout.

In round three, Trader was cut over his right eye from an accidental headbutt. Trader constantly landed lead right hands into an oncomimg Conquest. Trader built up a nice lead, when Conquest tried to, and was successful at times making it an ugly dogfight on the inside.

It wasn’t enough as Trader, 133.5 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 79-73 twice and 78-74 to improve to 13-2-1. Conquest, 134.3 lbs of Philadelphia falls to 10-4.

In a stunning upset, Evinci Dixon stopped previously undefeated Marcel Rivers in a scheduled six-round welterweight bout.

Dixon dropped Rivers three times in the 2nd frame, as it was rights to the head that stunned and eventually put Rivers down each time. Referee Benjy Esteves stopped the bout on the 3rd knockdown at 2:11

Dixon, 147.5 lbs of Lancaster, PA is now 8-23-2 with three knockouts. Rivers, 145.1 lbs of Philadelphia is 7-1.

Thyler Williams won a four-round unanimous decision over Tyree Arnold in a bout featuring Philadelphia based junior welterweights.

Williams, 141.9 lbs won by scores of 40-36 on all cards, and is now 3-0. Arnold, 143.1 lbs of 0-2.

Daiyaan Butt remained undefeated by stopping Tivan Young in round three of their scheduled four-round junior welterweight bout.

In round two, Butt scored a knockdown from a flurry of punches that was capped off by a left to the body. In round three, Butt ended thing when he landed several hard left’s to the body that sent Young down in the corner. Young got to his feet at 9 and a half, but referee Benjy Esteves waived the fight off at 1:25

Butt, 141. 7 lbs of Philadelphia is 4-0 with two knockouts. Young, 142.5 lbs of Charlotte, NC is 1-3-1.

Shinard Bunch scored an explosive 2nd round stoppage over Tyrone Lewis in a scheduled four-round welterweight contest.

At the end of the opening frame, Bunch decked Lewis with a perfect left hook. Seconds into round two, Bunch drilled Lewis with a perfect counter right that had Lewis falling to the canvas with his legs tangled, and the bout was immediately called off at 30 seconds.

Bunch, 147.4 lbs of Trenton, NJ is 2-0 with two knockouts. Lewis, 149.6 lbs of Philadelphia was making his pro debut.

Osnel Charles defeated Laquan Lewis for the 3rd time as he pounded out a four-round unanimous decision in a junior welterweight bout.

Charles., 139 lbs of Atlantic City won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice to go to 13-19-1. Lewism 140.5 lbs of Brooklyn is 2-11.

In a four-round heavyweight battle of pro debuting light heavyweights, Jan Czerklewicz pounded out a unanimous decision over Angel Vazquez.

Both landed heavy shots throughout, but Czerklewicz landed more flush and had a greater volume of connects.

Scores were 40-36 twice and 39-37 for Czerklewicz, 174.9 lbs of Houston, Texas. Vazquez, 175.3 lbs of Springfield, MA is 0-1.

BENSALEM, PA- Philadelphia fighters Jerome Conquest and Frank Trader are fighting for city supremacy when they face off on Saturday, June 15 at Parx Casino®.

The winner of the eight-round lightweight fight will walk away with the USBF Continental Championship. Their semifinal comes before the main event of Xcite Night 4 between Miguel Cartagena and Jesus Soler. The night kicks off with the first of seven bouts at 7 p.m.

Conquest (10-3-0, 1K0) should feel comfortable in the ring, as it marks his third-consecutive fight at the Xcite Center. The pride of Strawberry Mansion is coming off of a unanimous decision over the always tough Vinnie Denierio of Elmira, NY.

“No weight (to drop), and no pressure. I’m ready to fight right now,” Conquest said “We train smart, and June 15th we’re going to see how much smarter we do it.”

Trader (12-2-1, 3K0s) is riding a two-fight win streak. It started with a K0 of the experienced Pablo Culpo of Mexico in November. He then outclassed the 115-fight veteran German Meraz. He’ll be looking for his third win in seven months, some Philly bragging rights, and a belt to go with it.

“It feels great to have my family and friends come up to fight in a co-main event,” Trader said. “I’m ready to put my name back on the map in Philly.”

The undercard is also stacked with local up-and-comers looking to make names for themselves:

Coatesville, PA based Gerardo Martinez (4-1, 1 K0)has a rematch against veteran Onsel Charles (12-19-1, 2K0s) of Atlantic City. Martinez won by majority decision when they met in Philadelphia in February.

Philadelphia native Marcel Rivers (7-0, 4 K0s) looks to remain unbeaten when he takes on the Lancaster, PA based veteran Evincii Dixon (7-32-2, 2 K0s).

Omar Kabary Salem (9-0-0, 4 K0s) of Brooklyn, NY will face Philadelphia native and seasoned veteran Jamaal Davis (18-14-1, 7 K0s).

Philadelphia-based fighters Daiyaan Butt (3-0 1K0) and Tyhler Williams (2-0, 2 K0s) look to continue the strong starts to their careers.

ABOUT JUNE 15

The June 15 card will consist of seven fights, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The card is promoted by Joe Hand Promotions. This event is only for adults age 21 and older. Tickets priced at $50, $75 and $100 are on sale at Joe Hand Promotions (215-364-9000). You can also purchase tickets from the Hold My Ticket Call Center at (1-877-466-3404) and at www.parxcasino.com

ABOUT PARX CASINO®

Parx Casino® is owned and operated by Greenwood Racing, Inc. and is the #1 revenue generating casino property in Pennsylvania. Parx Casino® is conveniently located 20 minutes north of center city Philadelphia, I-95 exit 37 or PA Turnpike exit 351 (westbound), exit 352 (eastbound) on Street Road in Bensalem Bucks County. Parx features over 200,000 square feet of gaming; 3,270 slot machines and 148 live table games; 40 poker tables; live racing & simulcast action; Parx Grill, an upscale signature restaurant; Foodies quick service dining; Chickie’s & Pete’s Crab House and SportsBar; Jax sports bar; Circle Bar; Bambu Noodle House; The Lucky Cheese ~ gourmet grilled cheese eatery; XLounge, luxury casino lounge and complimentary parking for over 5,000 cars. One year ago, Parx debuted a $50M expansion that included the 1,500 seat live entertainment venue, Xcite Center; Liberty Bell Gastropub, farm-to-fork inspired menu; Oliveto, New York City style pizza and Italian Classics; Parx Poker, new custom built private poker room. In 2019, Parx launched sports betting and opened a massive year-round Beer Garden to rave reviews. For more information on Parx Casino®, visit www.parxcasino.com.

PHILADELPHIA–Bantamweight Christian Carto thrilled his throngs of fans by winning a six-round unanimous decision over Antonio Rodriguez at a sold-out Sugarhouse Casino.

The show was promoted by King’s Promotions.

With a rabid fan base cheering him on, Carto landed quick combinations that had the 37 fight veteran Rodriguez befuddled for most of the contest. In round two, Carto sent Rodriguez down with a body punch.

Carto continued to land hard shots, which Rodriguez showed a good chin and would occasionally get in one punch of his own. But it was Carto who was dominant in every round, and he cruised home to the victory by 60-53 scores on all cards.

Carto, 118.4 lbs of Philadelphia is 17-0. Rodriguez, 119 lbs of Durango, MEX is 13-23-2.

Poindexter Knight Jr. destroyed Travis Castellon in the 1st round of their scheduled six-round welterweight contest.

Knight landed a right hook that sent Castellon burrowing into the ropes. Knight was all over Castellon by landing a vicious combination for a knockdown. Castellon wobbled, and the fight was stopped 93 seconds into the contest.

Knight, 147.1 lbs of Philadelphia is 6-0 with three knockouts. Castellon, 149 lbs of Fort Lauderdale, FL is 16-3-1.

James Martin won an entertaining four-round unanimous decision over Denis Okoth in a battle of undefeated welterweights.

Martin dropped Okoth with a left hook in the waning seconds of round one. Okoth started working himself back in the fight, and drew even in the knockdown department in round three when he sent Martin to the deck in round three. Martin took the final frame, and won by scores of 38-36 on all cards.

Martin, 147 lbs of Philadelphia is now 3-0. Okoth, 146.1 lbs of Siaya, KEN is 2-1-1.

Frankie Trader made a successful return to the ring after a four year hiatus by stopping Pablo Capul in round two of their scheduled six-round lightweight bout.

Trader landed hard right hands and then hurt Capul with a right hand that wobbled the San Diego native. A hard flurry on the ropes forced the referee to stop the bout.

Trader, 133 lbs of Philadelphia is 11-2-1 with three knockouts. Capul, 130.2 lbs of San Diego is 10-28.

Maurice Burke made a successful pro debut with a four-round unanimous decision over fellow debuter Brandon Bey in a middleweight contest.

Bey was cut under the left eye in round two from an accidental headbutt.

Burke, 156.9 lbs of Philadelphia won on all cards by 40-36 tallies, and is now 1-0. Bey, 160 lbs of Bronx, NY is 0-1.

Mark Dawson won a six-round unanimous decision over Chukka Willis in a welterweight bout.

Dawson, 149.6 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 60-54 twice, and 59-55 and is now 5-0-1. Willis, 150.5 lbs of Emporia, KS is 3-7.