In the main event, Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena is gearing up to host an exciting lightweight clash between two of its own on Saturday, June 24. Tevin “American Idol” Farmer (30-5-1, 6 KOs) is set to square off against Avery Sparrow (11-4, 4 KOs) in a 10-round bout. Both fighters, hailing from and residing in Philadelphia, have deep roots in the city’s boxing culture and are expected to put on a show for their home crowd.
Tevin Farmer, a seasoned professional with 12 years of experience in the sport, was born on July 30, 1990. He last stepped into the ring on January 30, 2020, where he suffered a loss by unanimous decision against Joseph Diaz. Despite this setback, Farmer’s credentials remain strong. In August 2018, he claimed the vacant IBF super featherweight title, solidifying his status as one of boxing's premier athletes.
Meanwhile, Avery Sparrow, eight years into his professional career, is looking to bounce back from his last bout. Born on January 2, 1994, Sparrow last fought William Foster III on July 23, 2022, a contest he unfortunately lost by unanimous decision. This upcoming fight with Farmer provides Sparrow an opportunity to make a statement against a high-profile opponent and rejuvenate his career trajectory.
Fight card:
▪️Tevin Farmer vs. Avery Sparrow, 10 rounds, lightweight ▪️LeAnna Cruz vs. Amy Salinas, 8 rounds, female junior bantamweight ▪️Dezmond Lucas vs. Elijah Vines, 6 rounds, junior middleweight ▪️Romuel Cruz vs. Jenn Gonzalez, 6 rounds, featherweight
