Team Boxing League: Defending Champion Philly Smoke Edges Boston Butchers
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Coach Bob Kane's defending TBL champion Philadelphia Smoke (3-0) remained undefeated with a nail-biting 228-227 victory over the Boston Butchers (1-3) on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Foxwood Casino's Mashantucket Pequot Community Center in Connecticut.
The one-point margin demonstrated the competitive balance of the league and the determination of both teams in this East Coast showdown.
Round of the Night
Round 23 earned "Round of the Night" honors as Philly's "New" Ray Robinson battled Boston's Ronald Ellis in a critical contest that ultimately determined the night's outcome in a display of technical skill and heart.
Stars of the Night
1st Star: Rashida Ellis (Philly) delivered a spectacular performance with victories over both Camilla Panatta and Brandi Robinson, providing crucial points for the defending champions
2nd Star: Steve "USS" Cunningham (Philly) came through with a pivotal win over Miguel Teo that tied the score at a critical juncture in the match
3rd Star: Jahyae Brown (Boston) impressed with a knockdown of Oluwafemi Oyeleye in one of the night's most explosive moments
Match Breakdown
Boston surprised the defending champions by taking a 77-74 lead after the Launch Rounds. The Middle Rounds saw Philly battle back, closing the gap but still trailing by a single point at 152-151 entering the final phase.
The Money Rounds featured back-and-forth action with both teams trading victories, as Philly ultimately secured the 228-227 win to remain undefeated at 3-0 while Boston falls to 1-3 despite their valiant effort.
Philly Smoke vs. Boston Butchers - Complete Results
Launch Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Rashida Ellis vs. Camilla Panatta | 10-9 | Philly 10-9 |
| Rasheen Brown vs. Abraham Nova | 9-10 | Tied 19-19 |
| Francisco Rodriguez vs. Deonte Brown | 10-9 | Philly 29-28 |
| Quadir Albright vs. Toka Kahn | 9-10 | Tied 38-38 |
| Isaiah Johnson vs. Keno Luna | 10-9 | Philly 48-47 |
| Oluwafemi Oyeleye vs. Jahyae Brown | 8-10 | Boston 56-57 |
| Paul Kroll vs. Rashidi Ellis | 9-10 | Boston 65-67 |
| Joseph Dawejko vs. Skylar Lacy | 9-10 | Boston 74-77 |
Middle Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Shannel Butler vs. Brandi Robinson | 10-9 | Boston 84-86 |
| Rasheen Brown vs. Abraham Nova | 10-9 | Boston 94-95 |
| Biranna Carrera vs. Stevie Jane Coleman | 9-10 | Boston 103-105 |
| Isaiah Johnson vs. Keno Luna | 10-9 | Boston 113-114 |
| Ray Robinson vs. Ronald Ellis | 9-10 | Boston 122-124 |
| Jesse Hart vs. Steven Sumpter | 10-9 | Boston 132-133 |
| Steven Cunningham vs. Miguel Teo | 10-9 | Tied 142-142 |
| Conja Nathan vs. Michael Coffie | 10-9 | Philly 152-151 |
Money Rounds
| Matchup | Result | Cumulative Score |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Kroll vs. Rashidi Ellis | 9-10 | Tied 161-161 |
| Jesse Hart vs. Steven Sumpter | 10-9 | Philly 171-170 |
| Francisco Rodriguez vs. Deonte Brown | 10-9 | Philly 181-179 |
| Joseph Dawejko vs. Skylar Lacy | 9-10 | Philly 190-189 |
| Shannel Butler vs. Camilla Panatta | 10-9 | Philly 200-198 |
| Rashida Ellis vs. Brandi Robinson | 10-9 | Philly 210-207 |
| Ray Robinson vs. Ronald Ellis | 9-10 | Philly 219-217 |
| Conja Nathan vs. Michael Coffie | 9-10 | Philly 228-227 |