"The Future Is Now" card takes center stage on Saturday, March 8, at the legendary 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, promising a loaded night of action from top to bottom. Promoted by Mike Farrell and hometown star Danny Garcia of Swift Promotions, the show will be overseen by the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission, with Renee Aiken matchmaking.
Topping the super-lightweight lineup, Mathew Gonzalez (15-0-1, 10 KOs) meets rugged Jino Rodrigo (12-4-2, 10 KOs) in an eight-round clash. Gonzalez, looking to stay unbeaten, hopes to extend his undefeated streak under the bright lights, while Rodrigo aims to spoil the party and leap into contender status. Another featured super-light fight sees Daiyaan Butt (19-2, 10 KOs) battle Issouf Kinda (20-6, 9 KOs), a crucial crossroad for both boxers looking to gain momentum in a deep division.
Elsewhere on the card, veteran Mickey Bey (25-3-1, 13 KOs) looks to make a statement at super featherweight against Angel Hernandez Pillado (13-9, 7 KOs), an experienced foe who’s been in with tough competition. Plus, Canadian up-and-comer Thomas Blumenfeld (7-0, 6 KOs) meets Frankie Sanchez Jr. (7-1-2, 6 KOs) in another super-light slugfest. Blumenfeld says he’s ready to thrill Philly fans, but Sanchez Jr. insists he’s coming to pull the upset.
Fight card:
▪️Mathew Gonzalez vs. Jino Rodrigo, 8 rounds, super lightweight
▪️Daiyaan Butt vs. Issouf Kinda, 8 rounds, super lightweight
▪️Mickey Bey vs. Angel Hernandez Pillado, 8 rounds, super featherweight
▪️Thomas Blumenfeld vs. Frankie Sanchez Jr, 8 rounds, super lightweight
▪️Thomas LaManna vs. Noe Alejandro Lopez, 8 rounds, super middleweight
▪️Nyousha Nakhjiri vs. Josefina Vega, 4 x 2 rounds, flyweight
▪️Juan Rivera V vs. Yeifer Valencia, 6 rounds, super lightweight
▪️Christian Ortiz vs. TBA, 4 rounds, super featherweight
▪️Justin Palmieri vs. Antonio Gates, 4 rounds, super lightweight
▪️Kadeen Hunter Munson vs. TBA, 4 rounds, lightweight
