Cruiserweight undefeated sensation Muhsin Cason is gearing up to electrify the Philadelphia boxing scene at the Liacouras Center on a thrilling Saturday night. “Let’s Settle,” a fight card boasting ten of Philly’s most talked-about pugilists, promises an evening where fists will fly and talent will shine under the city lights.
Dominic Walton’s Teflon Promotions is throwing its hat into the ring with its inaugural fight promotion, dangling tickets that range from the accessible $50 to the premium $325 seats, all up for grabs on TicketMaster.
Baltimore-born but Philly-bred, Cason (11-0, 6 KOs) is itching to throw down in his adopted home for the first time since 2022, surrounded by his fellow Philly warriors. The camaraderie and collective grit of the city’s fighters fuel his anticipation for a night where the leather will speak louder than words.
With a sprawling family tree that includes heavyweight titan Hasim “The Rock” Rahman as his brother, Cason’s roots in the sport run deep. Despite geographical distances, the bond of blood and gloves keeps the siblings connected, sharing wisdom and resilience to weather the storms of the boxing world.
Juggling his commitments to the Philadelphia Police Academy with rigorous training sessions, Cason is zeroing in on his cruiserweight clash against DeShon Webster (12-7, 6 KOs). Adapting on the fly is his game plan, ready to pivot his strategy to secure victory, God willing.
Mentored by Philly’s own Rashiem Jefferson, Cason’s growth into a formidable ring tactician is evident. The privilege of trading blows and strategies with the city’s elite, including Boots Ennis and Jesse Hart, is not lost on him, each spar a step closer to contender status and lucrative paydays.
As for the fight card, Jefferson envisions it as the dawn of a new era in Philadelphia boxing, providing a vibrant platform for local talents to showcase their prowess and ascend the ranks.
The BLK Prime card also features a slew of compelling bouts, with Jesse “Hard Work” Hart and Andrew “Beast” Tabiti headlining in their respective divisions. Nikitia “White Chocolate” Ababy and Dylan Price are among the undefeated fighters stepping into the ring, aiming to extend their winning streaks against seasoned opponents.
The evening’s undercard, unstreamed but equally charged with anticipation, includes Philly’s Joey “Tank” Dawejko and “Hank” Lundy, among others, each ready to affirm their dominance and thrill the hometown crowd.
Here is what Muhsin Cason had to say about his recent training camp, his upcoming fight with DeShawn Webster, goals for 2024 and more:
On his recent training camp:
“My recent training camp was amazing. Most of my camp during Ramadan was a new accomplishment for me. I think my mindset has reached a new level.”
On his upcoming matchup with DeShawn Webster:
“DeShawn Webster is a formidable opponent. I think he’s going to come in tough and I think the world is going to see what I’ve been working on for the last year and a half with my coach Rasheem Jefferson. I plan to show skills in this fight so far and continue my journey to become a world champion.”
On what a win will do for his career:
“I think a win for me will solidify my standings in the prospect rankings of becoming the world champion”
On what his goals are for 2024:
“To keep winning and to keep persevering, no matter what the obstacle”
Date: Saturday, April 27
Start Time: 7 pm ET (USA) / 12 am BST (UK)
Streaming Details: Live on BLK Prime
Venue: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia
Updated Fight Card:
- Main Event: Andrew Tabiti vs. Junior Wright (10-round heavyweight)
- Co-Main Event: Nikitia Ababy vs. Cleotis Pendarvis (8-round middleweight)
- Feature Bout: Jesse Hart vs. TBA (8-round light heavyweight)
- Undercard Highlights:
- Dylan Price vs. Ernesto Franzolini (8-round bantamweight)
- Joey Dawejko vs. Walter Burns (8-round heavyweight)
- “Hank” Lundy vs. Juan De La Cruz (6-round super lightweight)
- Tariq Green vs. Rancy Slanger (4-round middleweight)
- Seifullah Jihad Wise vs. Aaron Newsome (4-round super lightweight)
- Shamsuddeen Justice vs. Kelvin Diaz (4-round super lightweight)
- Frankie Lynn vs. TBA (4-round welterweight)