by George Hanson Esq.
On May 1st – Philadelphia middleweight Tommie “Big Poppa” Speller (5-3-0) will be fighting undefeated Dion Savage (7-0-0) in scheduled six-round bout. The big news is that he is going to Las Vegas as it will take place on the under card of Shane Mosley vs. Floyd Mayweather.
Speller, arguably the best-dressed fighter in Philadelphia, returned to the squared circle on October 16, 2009 after a two-year lay-off in which he fought his toughest fight and won—a battle against stomach cancer. He lost a closely contested four-round match against Ecuadorian amateur sensation, Mario Mina. Speller rebounded on January 15, 2010 with a unanimous four-round decision over tough Dave Cook.
Fearless, Speller never enters the ring without a case of “whup ass.” He plans to open up the entire case on Savage come May 1st.
This fight is not scheduled for the TV PPV Broadcast
The Legendary Blue Horizon opens their doors for the first time in 2010 on February 5th as Ms. Veronca Michael and her tag team partner Don Elbaum bring a seven fight card to North Broad street. On top of the bill is USBA 154lb champ Derek Ennis (19-2-1, 12ko’s) of Gernamtown taking on Puerto Rico’s Edwin Vasquez (22-14-2, 8ko’s) in an 8 round non-title bout. This will serve as a precursor to Ennis first title defense which is expected to come in April in Atlantic City. In addition to the main event, people are buzzing about the home coming of Northeast Philly’s Joey DaWejko – the former top rated US amateur heavyweight who turned pro in September. He is scheduled for four rounds.
Also expect to see Eric “Outlaw” Hunter & Ronald Cruz compete in separate bouts – both have yet to find a suitable opponents. Jackie Davis looks to go 4-0 when she takes on the pro debuting Tanya Martinez. Tim Johnson is back in action for a 4 rounder.
There are rumors of a co-feature where grizzled vets Israel “Pito” Cardona and Martinus Clay will fight an 8 rounder at Middleweight! Could be true, could be a load of BS, we will see….More info to come soon…
