Philadelphia Smoke

Newark, New Jersey resident Lisandra Contreras infuses the bantamweight tier with calculated fundamental posture. Standing 5'2" out of a standard orthodox stance, the 21-year-old native of Monte Plata, Dominican Republic relies on strict defensive mechanics to navigate elite female divisions. Contreras utilizes crisp lead-hand setups to disrupt matching rhythms, providing the Smoke with a technically sound, highly composed asset capable of controlling distance right from the opening whistle.

Contreras is an undefeated professional boxer based in Newark, New Jersey, emerging as one of the state’s top female boxing talents. Born in Monte Plata, Dominican Republic, she moved to the United States two years ago and immediately made her mark by earning a Silver Medal at the Women’s National Championships under the guidance of Head Coach Yessenia “Coach Yess” Montalvo, securing a #6 national ranking in the 119-pound division as an amateur.

Contreras built an exceptional amateur career with 120 wins and only 4 losses before transitioning to the professional ranks in 2025. She debuted at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, and currently holds an undefeated professional record of 3-0 with 1 KO.

Training out of Legacy Boxing Club in Belleville, NJ, Contreras continues to gain recognition for her discipline, technical skill, and relentless work ethic — establishing herself as a rising force in women’s professional boxing.

Pepperoni pizza is Contreras’ favorite kind of food. Contreras likes to read, specifically psychology books. Contreras like to watch the Korean animated version of Tom & Jerry. The biggest achievement of Contreras that’s not boxing-related is being with close to her mom here in the United States.

Lynn, Massachusetts native Rashida Ellis brings unparalleled elite pedigree into the standard lineup. The decorated lightweight technician captured global prominence by securing an AIBA World Championship gold medal before seamlessly adapting her talents to the professional team architecture. Ellis dictates match geography with mesmerizing reflexes and lightning-quick punching sequences, giving Philadelphia an elite scoring engine that routinely compromises the defensive structures of opposing division contenders.

Born on June 4, 1995, in Boston, Massachusetts, Rashida is a 2020 Olympian and the 2022 Elite Women’s World Champion. With 19 years of experience in the sport, she’s ready to prove she's the best female fighter in the world—this time, without the headgear.

Erie, Pennsylvania’s Maria Antunez supplies the collective framework with exceptional grit and unyielding competitive spirit. Operating across a grueling division landscape, the right-handed combatant relies on persistent inside positioning and short, thudding body arcs to strip away an opponent's physical stamina. Antunez focuses on high-volume endurance to wear down stylized out-fighters, functioning as a highly disruptive, blue-collar asset for the Smoke's rotational depth.

Blinding hand acceleration outlines the primary boxing blueprint of featherweight standout Rasheen "Sugarsheen" Brown Jr. Dubbed "The Matrix," the 27-year-old Philadelphia native operates out of a highly creative orthodox posture that makes him exceptionally difficult to trap. Brown excels at slipping fluidly beneath incoming hooks and responding with sudden, multi-angle counter-striking sequences, handing the franchise an instant tactical spark plug in the lighter weight classes.

Brown brings years of experience to Philadelphia Smoke in the featherweight division. Born on July 4, 1998, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this southpaw has dedicated nearly two decades to perfecting his craft in the 126-pound weight class.

Brown began his boxing journey at just seven years old, building a foundation that would eventually lead to his professional debut in 2018. Training out of the renowned James Shuler

Standing 5'7" with southpaw skills honed over years of development, "Sugarsheen" embodies the technical prowess and fighting spirit that has made Philadelphia a legendary boxing city.

Brown likes to eat medium-well steak plus lamb. Brown, when not boxing, plays basketball. Rush Hour is Brown’s favorite movie. Prior to the fight, Brown would watch comedy videos on social media.

Slick defensive trickery defines the masterclass ring generalship of lightweight contender Nahir Albright. The 30-year-old Philadelphia resident, known widely as "The Flash," features vast traditional professional experience against world-caliber contenders on televised platforms. Albright seamlessly blends shoulder-roll techniques with pinpoint right-hand accuracy, allowing him to neutralize aggressive pressure and out-think division adversaries without exerting unnecessary physical energy.

Right-handed welterweight Francisco Rodriguez injects the mid-tier roster with tremendous physical energy and a fan-pleasing combat style. The active competitor specializes in triggering explosive pocket exchanges, relying on excellent natural balance to pivot away from dangerous return fire. Rodriguez's ability to seamlessly transition from calculated distance boxing to heavy trading gives Philadelphia an adaptable, high-upside option in the welterweight frames.

"The Natural" Stacia Suttles commands premium real estate within the super lightweight ranks through sheer textbook poise. The 31-year-old Philadelphia native boasts a stellar international foundation, highlighted by prominent campaigns representing Team USA on major global stages. Leveraging an elegant 5'9" frame, the orthodox strategist employs a stinging jab and masterful spatial perception to pick apart incoming trajectories while preventing rivals from establishing an offensive rhythm.

Suttles is from The Bronx, NY, with Puerto Rican and African American heritage. She currently lives and trains in Philadelphia under Eric Harding. With over 25 years of martial arts experience, she holds a black belt in Taekwondo and has more than a decade of boxing experience. Her decorated amateur career includes being a 4x Team USA boxer, a 9x National and International medalist, and a 2x US Olympic Trialist, finishing in 2nd place at the 2024 US Olympic Trials. As a professional, she holds a record of 2-0 with 1 knockout.

She believes her talents are God-given and that her path is divinely planned. Boxing is her passion, and she feels a deep responsibility to honor her family’s legacy by giving her best effort in everything she does. Ultimately, her goal is to make her younger self proud. In the future, she aspires to own a martial arts school. Currently, she teaches boxing in schools, summer camps, martial arts academies, and through private coaching. When her competitive career comes to an end, she plans to establish her own brick-and-mortar training facility.

Suttles’ loves to eat her mom’s Puerto Rican food. Other than that, Suttles likes to eat plain cheese pizza. When not boxing, Suttles likes to watch YouTube along with edit videos and create content. The Social Network is Suttles’ favorite movie. Uniqlo is Suttles favorite clothing brand.

Hometown heritage takes center stage whenever middleweight prospect Steve Cunningham Jr. steps between the ropes. Inheriting a legendary championship lineage, the right-handed fighter combines disciplined fundamental mechanics with an exceptionally focused work ethic to carve his own professional path. Cunningham Jr. utilizes a high, tight guard and measured straight combinations to systematically dismantle guards, preserving a steadying influence in the middle tiers.

Reading, Pennsylvania’s undefeated super lightweight force Hendri Cedeno Martinez brings a pristine flawless record into the lineup. The 27-year-old Dominican-born technician, nicknamed "La Bazuca," compiled an astronomical amateur history before translating that power into an unblemished professional career. Standing 5'10" with an orthodox stance, Cedeno couples thudding natural leverage with patient ring generalship to remain an absolute nightmare for division contenders.

Willing to test his mettle in absolute grueling firefights, welterweight Jason Morneo provides the roster with exceptional physical resilience. This rugged right-handed boxer strips away overly complex strategy in favor of relentless forward march, using sustained pressure to compromise the comfort zone of flashy pure stylists. Morneo's iron willpower and durable posture guarantee the Smoke a tough, blue-collar depth piece built for deep-water warfare.

Premium tactical composure guides the calculated approach of super welterweight technician Paul Kroll. The 31-year-old Philadelphia native, appropriately dubbed "The Mechanic," leverages an elite national amateur background to masterfully diagnose an opponent's flaws in real-time. Fighting from a strictly traditional stance, Kroll utilizes precise counter-punching and subtle trunk movement to control the overall flow of combat with minimal wasted motion.

A lethal puzzle awaits the middleweight division whenever La Romana, Dominican Republic’s Euri Cedeno Martinez enters the square. The 26-year-old Olympic standout operates from a highly explosive southpaw stance, using deceptive linear movement to camouflage heavy incoming straight lefts. Cedeno’s international pedigree and concussive finishing power supply Philadelphia with a certified division equalizer capable of ending a matchup instantly.

Championship pedigree defines Jesse "Hardwork" Hart as he represents Philadelphia Smoke in the light heavyweight division. Born on June 26, 1989, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised on 28th and Berks Street, Hart brings world-class experience and a boxer-puncher

Hart's amateur career showcases his elite talent, having captured the National Golden Gloves Championship, US National Championship, and Olympic Trials. His international experience includes a fourth-place finish at the World Championships, establishing him as one of America's premier amateur boxers before turning professional.

Standing 6'3" with an impressive jab he considers his best attribute, Hart has collected multiple professional titles including the USBA, NABO, and NABF championships. His championship pedigree culminated in a world title challenge that resulted in a narrow split decision loss, demonstrating his ability to compete at boxing's highest level.

Training at Kaoz Boxing Gym, Hart's relentless work ethic earned him the appropriate nickname "Hardwork." His motivation runs deep and personal, driven by the memory of his oldest brother who was murdered in 2010. Among his career goals is earning induction into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame—a place his father told him houses all the best fighters from the legendary boxing city of Philadelphia.

Hart enjoys to eat crab fried rice. When not boxing, he tries to keep up with his two kids — daughter and son — through TikTok dances and Power Rangers. Ali is Hart’s favorite movie. Before the fight, during warmups, Hart — a big Swiftie — listens to Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift.

Steve “USS” Cunningham is a legendary presence in the ring, Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1976, Cunningham is a former 2x Cruiserweight World Champion and USBA Heavyweight Champion. He trains out of the James Shuler Memorial Gym and brings a boxer-puncher style forged through years of elite competition.

His decorated career includes winning both world titles overseas, famously stopping the undefeated Marco Huck in Germany, and knocking down Tyson Fury in a memorable heavyweight clash. Cunningham began his boxing journey while serving in the U.S. Navy, and has since become a symbol of discipline, resilience, and greatness.

Yonkers, New York, the heavy-hitting heavyweight known inside the ropes as "DONTBLINK" holds down the definitive anchor slot for Philadelphia. Standing 6'0" out of a highly explosive orthodox foundation, he owns the kind of raw, single-punch power that can completely turn a scorecard on its head in an instant. He masterfully triggers reckless rushes from his opponents, pulling them out of position only to shatter their rhythm with short, compact hooks that slice right through standard defensive high blocks. Pairing a rock-solid chin with lightning-quick short-arc artillery, his presence gives the squad a devastating closing weapon built to shut down the card with total authority.

Crushing physical dominance defines the heavy-hitting presence of cruiserweight anchor Eric Ross. The imposing powerhouse features an incredibly versatile athletic skill set, combining fluid linear steps with shocking closing acceleration to overwhelm standard guards. Ross excels at trapping opponents against the ropes and unleashing short, devastating combinations, allowing him to physically bully division contenders out of their preferred strategy.