Pittsburgh’s own Johnny “The Magic Man” Spell returns to the spotlight next Saturday, July 19, topping an Integrity Pro Boxing bill at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington, PA. The 29-year-old lightweight, 10-2 (4 KOs), looks to build on April’s breakthrough win over once-beaten Eric Hernandez when he meets Texas puncher Chancellor Battenberg, 4-5 (4 KOs), in an eight-round main event televised live on Sportsnet Pittsburgh.
Spell has quietly assembled a résumé filled with upset spoilers—victories over prospects Phillip Ryan Carroll and Osvaldo Morales paved the way to his recent unanimous decision over Hernandez. Another triumph on home turf would edge the six-year pro toward regional title contention. Battenberg, meanwhile, may sport a sub-.500 record, but all four of his wins have ended early; the Kingwood native’s 100 percent knockout ratio makes him a live underdog who relishes hostile environments.
Kazakh heavyweight giant Ivan Dychko headlines the co-features, hunting knockout number 14 in an eight-rounder against a to-be-named foe, while Olympic gold medallist Daniyar Yeleussinov (12-0, 7 KOs) faces seasoned Filipino welterweight (26-5, 17 KOs). Rising featherweight Danny Bodish (4-0, 2 KOs) tackles Louisiana’s Joshua Draughter over six, and unbeaten prospects Christopher Clark and Darius “Mo Buckets” Hanshaw anchor a quartet of four-rounders showcasing local talent and eager debutants.
Fight card:
▪️Johnny Spell vs. Chancellor Battenberg, 8 rounds, lightweight
▪️Daniyar Yeleussinov vs. James Bacon, 8 rounds, super welterweight
▪️Ivan Dychko vs. Samuel Crossed, 8 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Danny Bodish vs. Joshua Draughter, 6 rounds, featherweight
▪️Christopher Clark vs. Latiss Norman, 4 rounds, middleweight
▪️Khalil Sanders vs. Richie Loew, 4 rounds, lightweight
▪️Liubomir Ozhovych vs. Jarell Sanders, 4 rounds, super middleweight
