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SportsBOXING ROUNDUP: Brunson, Ortiz, Conquest, Ennis and Sparrow All Victorious in Busy Week for North Philly Boxers
It’s six months into 2017, we now have a front runner for Philly Fight of the Year. North Philly fighter Tyrone “Young Gun” Brunson knocked out ex-champ Kermit Cintron at…
Tim McCloskey | 06/28/2017 -
Local Business in KensingtonDanny Garcia Opens Up New Store in Kensington
Add “entrepreneur” to boxer Danny Garcia’s résumé. Hundreds of people braved the humidity and eventual downpour to attend the DSG store’s grand opening on Saturday. The line to get in…
Tim McCloskey | 06/21/2017 -
SportsTevin Farmer to Fight for World Title Shot, Called Out For Undercard of Mayweather-McGregor Superfight
North Philly junior lightweight contender Tevin Farmer (25-4-1 with 5 knockouts) and Australian Billy “The Kid” Dib (42-4 24KO) have been ordered to meet in a title elimination bout to…
Tim McCloskey | 06/15/2017 -
Photos in FishtownPHOTOS: 8th Annual Fishtown Softball Classic
Fishtowners gathered at Hetzell Playground to play in the Fistown Softball Classic AKA The Old Timer’s game. Fishtown ball players of yesteryear gathered on the diamond to rekindle the competitive…
Roman Blazic | 06/15/2017 -
Community in KensingtonCookin’ Out With the Kensington Football Team
So our favorite friend known as the weather has decided to throw us a few bones and get summer started a little early. And you know the saying, when…
Tyrell Walker | 06/15/2017 -
SportsPeguero, Boots Ennis and Hank Lundy Victorious in South Philly
It was a sold-out, thrilling night of boxing at the 2300 Arena in South Philly on Friday with mixed results for our neighborhood boxers. In the main event , fan…
Tim McCloskey | 06/08/2017 -
Sports in BridesburgPhiladelphia Freedoms Pop-Up Tennis Tour Holds Clinic With Bridesburg Boys and Girls Club
On May 25th, the Philadelphia Freedoms Pop-Up Tennis Tour presented by UnitedHealthcare, in partnership with the Down the Line and Beyond Foundation, held its first clinic of the summer…
Spirit Staff | 06/01/2017 -
Features in FairmountJ. Russell Peltz Inducted into the AC Boxing Hall of Fame
It’s May, which means it’s Hall of Fame induction time in the boxing community. Last week, Spirit News reported on Wade Hinnant, George Hill and Frank Kubach’s induction into the…
Tim McCloskey | 05/31/2017 -
Profiles in BrewerytownWade Hinnant and George Hill Inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame
On Sunday, March 21 the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame inducted 15 new members, including two fighters with North Philly roots. The ceremony was held at Romano’s Catering in Juniata…
Tim McCloskey | 05/25/2017 -
SportsLocal Boxer TJ Velasquez Defeats Sanudo by Unanimous Decision
Friday at the 2300 Arena in South Philly, prospect Thomas “TJ” Velasquez (9-0 with 5 knockouts) of Lehigh Avenue and the Danny Garcia Gym in Kensington defeated Brandon Sanudo…
Tim McCloskey | 05/24/2017 -
Features in KensingtonFront Street Gym’s Frank Kubach Inducted Into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame
On Sunday, March 21, the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame inducted Front Street Gym owner Frank Kubach into the class of 2017. The ceremony was held at Romano’s Catering…
Tim McCloskey | 05/24/2017 -
Sports“The Conqueror” Puts On Display at Latest SugarHouse Fight Night
Hats off to King’s Boxing Promotions for putting together another exciting sold-out night of boxing at the SugarHouse Casino last Friday night. In the main event of the evening, super…
Tim McCloskey | 05/19/2017