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Prichard Colon takes on Jonathan Batista at Harrahs Philadelphia on January 31

Marc Abrams - 31/12/2014

On Saturday night, January 31, undefeated Jr. Middleweight Prichard Colon will take on Jonathan Batista
in the featured bout on a 10 bout card at Harrahs Philadelphia.


The show is promoted by Kings Promotions and XFE.

Colon of Orocovis, Puerto Rico and Batista will square in the 8-round bout that will top a bill that will feature 9 undefeated fighters.

Colon, 22 years old, has a record of 12-0 with 10 knockouts and will be fighting for the 13th time in just under two years. He is coming off a 8-round unanimous decision over Christopher Degollado (11-2) on September 11 in Las Vegas.

Batista of the Dominican Republic has a record of 14-5 with seven knockouts.

The 30 year-old Batitsa will be facing his 6th undefeated fighter and Colon will be the 4th straight unblemished opponent.

Batista has a win over previously undefeated Ruddy Ascasio (2-0). He is coming off a 6-round unanimous decision defeat to Dominique Dolton (14-0) on November 14 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

In the 8-round co-feature, undefeated Gervonte Davis will fight Israel Suarez in a Featherweight bout.

Davis of Baltimore, Md. has a record of 9-0 with 8 knockouts.

He is coming off a 6-round unanimous decision over 79-fight veteran German Meraz on October 8 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Suarez of Luquillo, Puerto Rico has a record of 4-4-2 with 1 knockout.

He is capable with wins over Omar Pena (2-0-1) and Fauris Capellan (1-0) as well as a draw with Frank Trader (10-1). He is coming off a close split decision defeat to Frankie De Alba on April 18 in Allentown, PA.

In 6-round bouts:

Grayson Blake (5-3, 2 KO’s) of State College, PA will face Anthony Prescott (5-4-2, 2 KO’s) of Cherry Hill, NJ.in a Jr.

Kyrone Davis (5-0, 3 KO’s) of Wilmington, DE will take on an opponent to be named in a Middleweight bout.

Stephen Fulton (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be announced in a Jr. Featherweight bout.

Caleb Plant (5-0, 4 KO’s) of Ashland, Tennessee will fight David Lopez (4-11-3, 1 KO) of Caldwell, Idaho in a Middleweight fight.

Kareem Martin (3-0-1, 2 KO’s) of Washington, DC will battle James Robinson (3-2-2, 1 KO) of York, PA in a Welterweight fight.

Willie Jones (4-0, 2 KO’s) of Tampa, FL will square off with Christian Steele (4-11-2, 1 KO) of York, PA in a Welterweight tilt.

In 4-round Bouts:

Earl Newman (3-1, 3 KO’s) of Brooklyn, NY will fight Darnell Hayes (0-1) of Lebanon, PA in a Cruiserweight battle.

Robert Irizarry (2-0-1) of Cherry Hill, NJ will box Luis Acevedo (1-0-1) of Bethlehem, PA in a fight between undefeated Featherweights.

Tickets for this great night of boxing cost $100, $75 and $50 and can be purchased by calling 610-587-5950 or www.hboxing.eventbrite.com

The 1st bout will start at 7 PM with the doors opening at 6 PM.

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