Defending Champs Philly Smoke Defeat Boston Butchers in Week 4
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Week four of the TBL Team Boxing League concluded with defending champions Bob Kane's Philly Smoke (2-0) maintaining their undefeated record with a victory over the Boston Butchers (1-2) at the Newtown Athletic Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Fighting in front of their hometown crowd, the Smoke delivered a championship-caliber performance to improve to 2-0 on the season while dropping the Butchers to 1-2.
Round of the Night
Round 4 earned "Round of the Night" honors as Philly's Angel Hernandez narrowly defeated Abraham Nova in what was described as an "epic contest of non-stop action." Both fighters refused to back down in a round that showcased the heart and skill that has made TBL boxing so compelling for fans.
Stars of the Night
- 1st Star: Joey "the Tank" Dawejko (Philly) delivered the night's most impactful moment with his Round 16 knockout of Quintin Sumpter, providing crucial momentum for the Smoke heading into the Money Rounds
- 2nd Star: Shera Mae Patricio (Philly) impressed with her relentless forward pressure, never taking a backward step in her Launch and Money Round victories over Lia Lewandowski
- 3rd Star: Rashidi "Speedy" Ellis (Boston) continued to cement his reputation as one of TBL's pound-for-pound best fighters with knockdowns of Paul Kroll in both Launch and Money Rounds
Match Breakdown
Date: April 26, 2025
Matchup: Philly Smoke vs. Boston Butchers
Location: Newtown Athletic Club – Philadelphia, PA
Final Score: Philly Smoke 229 – Boston Butchers 220
Launch Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Lia Lewandowski vs. Shera Mae Patricio | 9–10 | Philly 10–9 |
| Eric Emery vs. Rasheen Brown | 9–9 | Philly 19–18 |
| Camilla Panatta vs. Rashida Ellis | 9–10 | Philly 28–27 |
| Abraham Nova vs. Angel Hernandez | 9–10 | Philly 38–36 |
| Keno Luna vs. Hendri Cedeno | 10–9 | Philly 48–46 |
| Jahyae Brown vs. Quadir Albright | 10–9 | Philly 58–56 |
| Rashidi Ellis vs. Paul Kroll | 10–8 | Boston 66–65 |
| Skylar Lacy vs. Conja Nathan | 9–10 | Tied 75–75 |
Middle Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Brandi Robinson vs. Shannel Butler | 9–10 | Boston 85–84 |
| Jonathan DePina vs. Nahir Albright | 9–10 | Boston 95–93 |
| Stevie Jane Coleman vs. Michaele Nogue | 10–9 | Boston 105–103 |
| Keno Luna vs. Hendri Cedeno | 9–10 | Boston 115–112 |
| Steven Sumpter vs. Ray Robinson | 10–8 | Philly 123–122 |
| Miguel Teo vs. Jesse Hart | 9–10 | Philly 133–131 |
| Michael Hilton vs. Steve Cunningham | 9–10 | Philly 143–140 |
| Quintin Sumpter vs. Joey Dawejko | 7–10 | Philly 153–147 |
Money Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Final Score |
|---|---|---|
| Rashidi Ellis vs. Paul Kroll | 10–8 | Philly 161–157 |
| Camilla Panatta vs. Rashida Ellis | 9–10 | Philly 171–166 |
| Jonathan DePina vs. Nahir Albright | 9–10 | Philly 181–175 |
| Abraham Nova vs. Angel Hernandez | 9–10 | Philly 191–184 |
| Miguel Teo vs. Jesse Hart | 9–10 | Philly 201–193 |
| Lia Lewandowski vs. Shera Mae Patricio | 9–10 | Philly 211–202 |
| Stevie Jane Coleman vs. Michaele Nogue | 10–9 | Philly 220–212 |
| Steven Sumpter vs. Ray Robinson | 8–10 | Philly 229–220 |