Peltz inks five from Philly

17/10/2006

Peltz inks five from Philly

Press Release: Hall-of-Fame promoter Russell Peltz announced the signing of five Philadelphia fighters. “I’m determined to make the New Alhambra a viable name in boxing in the country,” said Peltz, who began promoting in 1969 at the Blue Horizon. Topping the list is a pair of unbeaten welterweights, power-punching Mike Jones and slick southpaw Kaseem Wilson, both of North Philadelphia. Jones, 23, has won all four of his fights by knockout, including one over former New York Golden Gloves champion Jason Thompson.  The 6-foot Jones has been a pro less than one year. “Punchers are what make the boxing world go ‘round,” says Peltz.  “They bring people in the door.  I know it’s early and I could be getting carried away, but when I look at Mike with his massive shoulders and back, I see turnstiles clicking.  He looks like a young Thomas Hearns. Wilson, 21,is 5-0-1 with 2 KOs. “Kaseem is the opposite,” says Peltz.  He’s a solid technician and he has fought quality prospects in Jason Champion, Martin Wright, Wes Hobbs and Hector Rosario.  Peltz also teamed up with lightweight Kevin Carmody, whose 7-7-2 record belies his ability. Jones, Wilson and Carmody are scheduled to appear in six-round fights Nov. 17 at the New Alhambra in South Philadelphia. South Philadelphia’s Larry Robinson, trying to make a decision between boxing as a cruiserweight or as a heavyweight, also has joined up with Peltz.  Star Fight Productions, of Tampa, FL, is co-promoter with Peltz.    Cruiserweight Glenn Turner, who doubles as a nightclub bouncer, also recently signed with Peltz Boxing.   Turner is 8-3-3, 2 K0s.