Story And Photos By David Algranati
Former world champions, rising local prospects, and a heated rematch highlighted “Declaration of War” on Friday night at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, as Hard Hitting Promotions and LH2 Promotions presented a five-bout professional boxing card.
The evening’s main event featured former IBF junior lightweight champion Tevin Farmer against former bantamweight titleholder Yonfrez Parejo in an eight-round super lightweight contest.
Farmer wasted little time taking control. The Philadelphia southpaw established his rhythm in the opening round before bringing the fight to an abrupt conclusion in the second. A sharp straight left hand sent Parejo crashing to the canvas, where he appeared to consider rising at the count of eight before deciding against it as referee Shawn Clark completed the ten-count…