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

CHESTER, PA (October 26, 2011)—This Friday morning all participants for the Friday night boxing event at Harrahs in Chester will be on the scale for the official weigh-in.

The weigh-in will take place at 9:30 am in the Ballroom at Harrahs in Chester, PA

The show promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions will feature the return of Heavyweight contender Gerald Nobles taking on Joseph Rabotte. Also on the bill will WBC #14 Heavyweight Franklin Lawrence taking on Raymond Ocheing. Also on the seven bout card will be undefeated Super Middleweight Derrick Webster battling Teneal Goyco.

WHO: Gerald Nobles – Joseph Rabotte
Franklin Lawrence – Raymond Ocheing
Derrick Webster – Teneal Goyco
Joey Tiberi – Mike Maley
Sean Beckles – Maurice Amaro
Alex Barbosa – Brian Gonzlaez
Anthony Young – Kywame Hill

WHAT: Final Weigh-In for Boxing event later Friday Evening

WHEN: Friday October 28th at 9:30 AM

WHERE: Harrahs in Chester, PA

The fights begin on Friday night at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 6:30pm

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $65 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

CHESTER, PA (October 18, 2011)—On Friday night October 28th, Gerald “The Jedi” Nobles will return after a four year absence as he will take on Joseph Rabotte in a six round Heavyweight part that will be part of a championship night at Harrahs in Chester that will be promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.

In the main event, Tony Ferrante will take on Tommy Karpency in a ten round battle for the Pennsylvania State Light Heavyweight championship,

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.

Rabotte is a veteran of thirty professional fights and should prove to be a good test for Nobles. Rabotte has fought contenders Seth Mitchell; Deontay Wilder; Nicolai Firtha; Mike Marrone and Anmir Mansour.

Victor Vasquez , 14-5-1 with seven KO’s will take part in a six round Lightweight bout.

Undefeated Super Middleweight Derrick Webster (10-0, 6 KO’s) of Glassboro, NJ taking on Teneal Goyco (4-2, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia in a six round bout.

Joey Tiberi (5-1, 4 KO’s) of Newark, Delaware takes on Mike Maley (4-8, 3 KO’s) of Whiting, Indiana in a four round Lightweight bout.

Alex Barbosa of Philadelphia will be making his pro debut against an opponent to be named in a four round Bantamweight bout.

Light Heavyweight Shawn Beckles of New York will be making his pro debut in a four round bout against Maurice Amaro (1-4) of Philadelphia

Anthony Young of Atlantic City will be making his pro debut against Andrew Jones of Buffalo, new York in a four round Welterweight affair.

Rounding out the show will be a four bout of pro debuting Jr. Middleweights in former UFC star Waylon Lowe of Philadelphia taking on Arkansas native Shelby Willhite.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $65 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

CHESTER, PA (October 10, 2011)—On Friday night, October 28th, championship boxing returns to Harrahs in Chester, PA when Tony Ferrante battles Tommy Karpency for the Pennsylvania State Light Heavyweight championship.

The event is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions/

A special Heavyweight attraction was just added as contender Gerald “The Jedi” Nobles has just been added to compete in an eight round bout.

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.

Nobles opponent will be announced shortly.

In the main event, popular Tony Ferrante will take on tough Tommy Karpency in a grudge match for the Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title.

Ferrante, 27 years old, has a record of 12-2 with seven knockouts, won his first nine bouts which included wins over Anthony Pietrantonio (6-1) and he won the WBF United States title with a eight round majority decision over Billy Bailey.

Ferrante lost that title when he dropped a ten round unanimous decision to Chuck Mussachio (15-1-2).

Ferrante will be looking to make it four in a row after disposing of William Prieto on August 12th at Harrah’s in Chester as part of ROUND 4

Ferrante stopped grizzled veteran Andre Hemphill in seven rounds on July 15th.

Previously he took out Joe Park as part of ROUND 3 at Harrah’s in Chester in the fourth round on June 3rd.

Karpency of Adah, Pennsylvania brings an impressive mark of 21-2 with fourteen knockouts.

The twenty-five year old Karpency went 11-0-1 in his first twelve bouts which included wins over Demetrius Davis and Etienne Whitaker.

After losing a close decision to Rayco Saunders, Karpency won eight straight and picked up some titles on the process by stopping Cory Phelps (13-4-1) in two rounds to win the WBA Fedecentro Light Heavyweight title.

He defended it once against undefeated and highly regarded Chuck Mussachio (13-0-2).

Karpency then traveled to Germany and dropped a competitive decision to highly ranked and undefeated Karo Murat (21-0) —Murat is currently ranked #2 by the IBF; #11 by the WBO and #13 by the WBA.

Karpency has won two in a row which includes a first round stoppage over Andre Hemphill on February 11th.

Victor Vasquez , 14-5-1 with seven KO’s will take part in a six round Lightweight bout.

Undefeated Super Middleweight Derrick Webster (10-0, 6 KO’s) of Glassboro, NJ taking on Teneal Goyco (4-2, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia in a six round bout.

Joey Tiberi (5-1, 4 KO’s) of Newark, Delaware takes on Mike Maley (4-8, 3 KO’s) of Whiting, Indiana in a four round Lightweight bout.

Alex Barbosa of Philadelphia will be making his pro debut against Angelo Rampolla (0-3-2) of Puerto Rico in a four round Bantamweight bout.

Light Heavyweight Shawn Beckles of New York will be making his pro debut in a four round bout against an opponent to be named.

Anthony Young of Atlantic City will be making his pro debut against an opponent to be named in a four round Welterweight affair.

Rounding out the show will be a four bout of pro debuting Jr. Middleweights in former UFC star Waylon Lowe of Philadelphia taking on Arkansas native Shelby Willhite.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $65 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net