Via Ken Hisner: Before we take a look at some of Philadelphia and the region’s undefeated prospects, let’s take a look at two of Philadelphia’s undefeated boxers. First, WBC and WBO super bantamweight champion Stephen “Cool Boy Steph” Fulton, 21-0 with eight stops.
Jaron “Boots” Ennis, other world-ranked welder, 29-0 with 27 stops. Ennis is scheduled for January 7 on Showtime PPV in Washington, DC. He faces Ukraine’s Karen Chukhadzhian, 21-1, with 11 stops, outside Germany.
Now let’s take a look at the following undefeated boxers who are following in the footsteps of Fulton and Ennis.
On January 20, Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions will bring some of Philadelphia and the region’s undefeated boxers to his boxing event at the Wind Creek Events Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Showtime USA.
Let’s take a look at those present at the event:
Super welterweight James Bernadin, is 9-0-1 with 6 stops. The combined record of his 10 opponents is 63-40-4. Bernadin was born in Haiti and resides in Lancaster, PA. Bernadin was promoted by Kings Promotions and is 4-0 in 2022. His biggest win was in September, stopping Jairo “Doberman” Lopez, 27-16, from Mexico.
Bernadin vs. Clay “3rd Degree” Burns, 10-15-2 with 4 stops from Ft. Worth, TX, 6 rounds.
Super middleweight David Stevens, is leading 11-0 with eight stops and is from Reading, PA. The combined record of his 11 opponents is 82-102-4. His biggest win was in December 2021, against Ronald “Savage” Montes, 19-14-1, from Colombia, South America.
Stevens vs Sean “Silky” Hemphill, 14-0 with 8 stops against New Orleans, LA, 8 innings.
In the amateur weight category, Stevens has reached the semifinals of the US Youth Olympic Games 2015. National Silver Glove Champion (14-15 years old) National Junior Championship (under 19 years old) USA 2017. In 2018 at the Championships Young Inter-American (under 19 years old), he won the Gold Medal. In 2018, he reached the quarterfinals of the World Youth Championship (under 19).
South Heavyweight Atif Oberlton, 7-0 with 6 stops coming from Philadelphia. Oberlton is 4-0 in 2022. The combined record of his 7 opponents is 72-43-2. His two biggest wins came in 2022. In January, he stopped Ernest Amuzu, 26-5, from Ghana. In October, he blocked Christian Thomas, 11-0, from Michigan.
Oberlton vs Artem Brusov, 12-0 with 11 stops, from Russia, resident of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
In the amateurs, Oberlton reached the 2018 US National Finals. In 2018, he was the national Golden Glove champion. In 2017, he reached the US National Semifinals. 2016 National Golden Glove Champion. In 2016, he reached the US National Youth Finals. In 2015, he reached the United States Youth National Semifinals. In 2014, he was the U.S. Junior Olympic National Champion.
Featherweight superweight Julian Gonzalez, is 8-0-1 with 8 stops against Reading, PA. Gonzalez is promoted by Kings Promotions and is 3-0-1 in 2022. His opponents’ combined record is 45-53-6. His biggest win came in March when he stopped Carlos “Batey” Padilla, 17-10-1, from Colombia, South America. In April, Gonzalez drew with Cuban Ivan Jimenez 7-1-1.
Gonzalez faced male tennis player Rosalindo Morales, 9-0, with 2 stops against Ellwood City, PA, in 8 rounds.
Super welterweight Paul “The Punisher” Kroll, 9-0-1 with six stops, from Philadelphia. Kroll is promoted by Kings Promotions. The combined record of his opponents is 50-29-5. In October 2020, he defeated Luke Santamaria, 11-1-1, from California.
In November 2021, he defeated Mark Dawson, 9-0-1, from Philadelphia. In February 2022, he drew with Marquis Taylor, 12-1-1, from Texas.
Kroll’s opponent will be announced after 8 rounds.
In the amateur weight category, Kroll reached the 2015 US National Golden Glove Finals. In 2015, he was the Pennsylvania Golden Glove Champion.
Welterweight Thanjhae Teasley, 4-0 with 2 stops and hailing from Allentown, PA, and promoted by Kings Promotions. Teasley is 4-0 in 2022.
Teasley vs Joe Sambrano, 4-16-2, from Peasonton, TX, 4 rounds.
Another Philadelphia undefeated prospect is Heavyweight Sonny “Bronco” Conto, 11-0 with 9 stops. The combined record of his 11 opponents is 47-35-5. Conto is 3-0 in 2022. He is managed by David McWater. In October, Conto blocked James Bryant, 6-1, from Pittsburgh, PA.
In the amateur tournament, Conto reached the quarterfinals of the National Golden Glove Award 2017. In 2018, he reached the final round of the National Golden Glove.
Men’s ultralightweight Isaiah Johnson, 6-0 with five stops, from Philadelphia. The combined record of the opponents is 31-54-4. His promoter is Rodney Rice of RDR Promotions. He’s leading 3-0 in 2022.
Johnson is scheduled to fight March 4 at “The NAC” in Newtown, PA., a rival TBA.
Lightweight Rashan Adams, 4-0 with 3 stops, from Philadelphia. The combined record of his opponents is 8-22. His promoter is Rodney Rice of RDR Promotions.
He is scheduled for March 4 at “The NAC” in Newtown, PA, against Oscar Barrajas of Mexico, 6-8-1 even though RDR claims he is 17-8-1 after beating Damon Allen, but box rec disagrees.
Super chicken Romuel “Cuco” Cruz, 8-0-1 with three stops, from Philadelphia via Puerto Rico. The combined record of the opponents is 36-65-7.
