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The Philadelphia boxing journey of J Russell Peltz

Delaware Valley native learned sport as a kid, became a top U.S. boxing promoter

J Russell Peltz
J Russell Peltz.
J Russell Peltz

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — J Russell Peltz is one of America's premier boxing promoters. A member of virtually every boxing hall of fame there is, the Lower Merion High and Temple graduate has been working the Philadelphia area fight scene for decades.

In the latest 1-on-1 with Matt Leon, Matt and Peltz talk about how he was introduced to the world of boxing as a kid.


He also discussed how he made the move to being a promoter after starting a career with a much different focus.

They also talk about some of the greatest Philadelphia fights and fighters that Peltz has worked with and seen.

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Delaware Valley native learned sport as a kid, became a top U.S. boxing promoter