Fall Fists Packs a Punch as Mohegan Pennsylvania Comes Alive for a Night of Boxing
By: Justin Bradley | SportzWire | October 11, 2026 | Photo courtesy Justin Focus
WILKES-BARRE, PA — The buildup was big, the crowd brought the energy, and by the time Saturday night’s main event arrived, the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Pennsylvania was buzzing.
Mohegan Fall Fists brought 1,100+ spectators together for an evening of professional and amateur boxing, drawing everyone from dedicated regional fight fans to curious casino visitors looking to get a glimpse of the action.
In the weeks leading up to the event, Sportzwire joined forces with promoter Chris Coyne, Northeast Boxing and PA Championship Boxing to help build excitement across the region, introducing fighters, sharing their stories and bringing a new audience into the local boxing scene.
Through promotional coverage, fighter features and media day content, the collaboration helped bring additional visibility to the event and the athletes preparing to step inside the ring.
And when fight night finally arrived, the atmosphere delivered.
Although a few scheduled bouts were removed from the card due to weigh-in issues and other circumstances, the remaining matchups provided plenty of action, competitive exchanges and a few memorable finishes.
Scoby Delivers the Main Event Moment
Old Forge resident Kurt Scoby gave the crowd the finish it came to see.
Returning to the 140-pound division, Scoby made quick work of Edward Ceballos, dropping his opponent with a powerful left hook in the opening round. The bout was stopped at 2:12, sending the ballroom into a frenzy.
In the co-main event, Brooklyn’s Khalid Twaiti captured the USBA Bantamweight Championship with a split-decision victory over Gerardo Zapata after eight rounds of action.
Another major highlight came from Lake Ariel native and Western Wayne native Olivia Ford, who returned to compete in front of a hometown crowd.
Ranked fifth nationally in the elite women’s 165-pound division, Ford earned a points victory over third-ranked Trinity Burke of Pittsburgh, continuing her impressive journey toward a potential opportunity at the 2028 Olympic Games.
The professional undercard also featured stoppage victories from Bill Hughes, who defeated Brandon Watkins in the second round, and Jesse Oltmanns, who stopped Mohamed Mahmoud in the third.
On the amateur side, Alan Williams earned a points victory over Onyx Rodriguez, while Kaliq McCalman defeated Cardone Deleon.
More Than Just a Fight Card
What stood out Saturday night wasn’t simply the results inside the ring.
It was the atmosphere surrounding them.
As the evening progressed, the Keystone Grand Ballroom grew louder. Boxing enthusiasts followed every exchange, groups gathered around the action, and curious visitors from the casino found themselves drawn into the excitement.
By the time Scoby stepped into the ring for the main event, the ballroom was alive.
For Sportzwire, the event represented another opportunity to help connect the region’s sporting audience with athletes, events and experiences that deserve more attention.
The collaboration with Chris Coyne, Northeast Boxing and PA Championship Boxing helped extend the event’s reach beyond traditional boxing circles, bringing fight-night promotion to a broader audience of local sports fans.
Despite changes to the original lineup, the event delivered where it mattered most: inside the ring and throughout the venue.
With a strong turnout, championship boxing, local talent and a crowd that responded to the action, Mohegan Fall Fists demonstrated the potential for events like this to continue growing in Northeast Pennsylvania.
The card may have changed, but the energy never missed a beat.
And for one Saturday night in Wilkes-Barre, the Keystone Grand Ballroom was definitely wired.
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