PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia native Eric “Outlaw” Hunter will will take on an opponent to be named for the vacant NABA United States Featherweight title when boxing returns to Harrahs Philadelphia on Sept. 13.
Hunter has a record of 17-2 with nine knockouts and has won two straight bouts.
The 2004 Olympic alternate had a stellar amateur career and turned pro in 2005, winning his first five professional bouts. After suffering his first professional loss, Hunter won ten straight which included wins over Tyrell Samuel (9-1); Jules Blackwell (7-0-2); Wilshaun Boxley (5-1); Leon Bobo (18-5-1) and Andre Wilson (11-4-1) before losing via eighth round disqualification to undefeated Cuban star Luis Franco on a bout that was televised on SHO BOX.
Since that defeat, Hunter has a win over Jason Rorie and in his last bout he scored a ten round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Jerry Belmontes (17-0) on December 8 in a bout that was nationally televised by NBC Sports Network.
In the eight round co-feature, Julio DeJesus (8-3-3, 4 KO’s) of Chester, PA takes on Hassan Young (3-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a Jr. Welterweight bout.
In a four round Welterweight bout, Anthony Prescott (1-2-1, 1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ battles debuting Carlos Moore of Virginia.
Richard Irizarry of Philadelphia makes his pro debut against Joshua Arocho (3-7-3, 2 KO’s) of Vineland, NJ in a four round Featherweight bout.
Undefeated Lightweight Tyrone Crawley Jr. (4-0) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named.
In a four round Lightweight bout, Josue Rivera (1-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on pro debuting Jesus Barbosa of Philadelphia.
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