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Bethlehem's Ronald Cruz scores a technical knockout in main event.

Ronald Cruz, a welterweight from Bethlehem, scored a technical knockout in the sixth round of his fight with Doel Carrasquillo, pleasing the hometown fans who packed the tent at the Sands Casino Bethlehem for the first ever Fight Night at the Sands on Friday night. With a knockout over his rival from Lancaster, Cruz remains an undefeated 13-0 with 10 knockouts. Meanwhile, heavyweight William Miranda of Allentown defeated Zeferino Albino of Philadelphia in a four-round decision, improving his record to 3-3-1. Another, Allentown fighter, lightweight Eliud Torres fought to a draw with Bryne Green of Vineland, N.J. after six rounds. Eric Newell, another heavyweight from Bethlehem, had his scheduled bout with John Mercurio of Philadelphia …

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Friday Night Fights are Coming to Bethlehem

Organizers hope 8-fight card at the Sands this week will be the first of many to come

Professional boxing comes to the Sands Casino Bethlehem on Friday night and both the promoter and the casino’s president are hoping that it will be the first of many fight cards to come in the Christmas City. Headlining the Friday night fights will be Bethlehem’s own Ronald Cruz, a promising, undefeated 24-year-old welterweight who has knocked out nine of his 12 opponents. Stepping into the ring with him will be Doel Carrasquillo, a 38-year-old veteran fighter from Lancaster who is described by the fight promoter as having an “iron chin and heavy hands.” The seven-fight undercard features three other Lehigh Valley boxers: Lightweight Eliud Torres of Allentown will face Bryne Green of Vineland, N.J.; heavyweight Eric Newell of Bethlehem, a …

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