DC middleweight Purcell "Hard Rock" Miller has been added to the Friday, July 24 card at Dover Downs in Dover, DE. Miller (23-5-1, 18 KO's) will face veteran Clarence "Sonny Bono" Taylor of Wilmington, DE (13-22-4, six KO's) in a six-round contest.
This is the same card that features Smithsburg, MD junior welterweight Dean "Pit Bull" White (14-10-1, seven KO's) taking on Ryan Belasco of New Castle, DE in an eight-round main event for the WBF USA title.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Update on July 25 card at Du Burns!
Here is an update on the Baltimore Pro Boxing card on Saturday, July 25 at Du Burns Arena in Baltimore.
The two main bouts remain the same -- undefeated Baltimore welterweight James "Keep 'Em Sleepin'" Stevenson (9-0, eight KO's) will face Ken Dunham of Charlotte, NC in an eight-round rematch that is slated to be for the NABC and WBF Americas Welterweight titles.
Also, Baltimore welter Tim "Pit Bull" Coleman (15-1-1, four KO's) will take on Wilson, NC's "Magnificent" Martinus Clay (13-20-4, five KO's) in another eight-round rematch.
DC heavyweight Maurice "Freight Train" Byarm (2-0, two KO's) will try to remain undefeated as he faces tough Maurice Winslow of Wilson, NC (3-9-1, three KO's) in a four-round encounter.
Baltimore cruiserweight Steve "Show Stealer" Wheeler (2-0, one KO) looks to maintain his undefeated string against North Carolina's Octavius Davis (2-2-1, one KO) in another four-rounder.
Also on the card will be undefeated Czech Republic cruiserweight Daniel Kooji (3-0, one KO). Kooji will fight in a six-round contest against Rodricka Ray of Jackson, TN (2-2, one KO). Also, Georgetown, Guyana super middleweight Orin George (1-0) will battle Portsmouth, VA veteran John "The Baptist Terry (2-14-3, one KO) in a four-round encounter.
There are also three amateur bouts scheduled for the card. Two of the bouts may include Beltway 201-pounders Nick Kisner and Hasim Rahman, Jr. Also, there will be a special 10-count ceremony to honor the memory of former Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair.
The two main bouts remain the same -- undefeated Baltimore welterweight James "Keep 'Em Sleepin'" Stevenson (9-0, eight KO's) will face Ken Dunham of Charlotte, NC in an eight-round rematch that is slated to be for the NABC and WBF Americas Welterweight titles.
Also, Baltimore welter Tim "Pit Bull" Coleman (15-1-1, four KO's) will take on Wilson, NC's "Magnificent" Martinus Clay (13-20-4, five KO's) in another eight-round rematch.
DC heavyweight Maurice "Freight Train" Byarm (2-0, two KO's) will try to remain undefeated as he faces tough Maurice Winslow of Wilson, NC (3-9-1, three KO's) in a four-round encounter.
Baltimore cruiserweight Steve "Show Stealer" Wheeler (2-0, one KO) looks to maintain his undefeated string against North Carolina's Octavius Davis (2-2-1, one KO) in another four-rounder.
Also on the card will be undefeated Czech Republic cruiserweight Daniel Kooji (3-0, one KO). Kooji will fight in a six-round contest against Rodricka Ray of Jackson, TN (2-2, one KO). Also, Georgetown, Guyana super middleweight Orin George (1-0) will battle Portsmouth, VA veteran John "The Baptist Terry (2-14-3, one KO) in a four-round encounter.
There are also three amateur bouts scheduled for the card. Two of the bouts may include Beltway 201-pounders Nick Kisner and Hasim Rahman, Jr. Also, there will be a special 10-count ceremony to honor the memory of former Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Tucker Wins Unanimous Decision; Samuel, McRae Fall in Westminister!
Eldersburg, MD light heavyweight Mark "TNT" Tucker remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Rubin "Mr. Hollywood" Williams in front of a raucous crowd at the Shipley Arena in Westminister, MD.
In his first 10-round distance bout, Tucker showed great condition and a solid right jab to keep Williams at bay throughout the contest. Williams showed very little offense throughout the bout although Williams tried to win the later rounds with brief offensive spurts. Judges John Gradowski and Malik Waleed scored the bout 97-93 while Judge Don Risher saw the bout 96-94. BATB saw the bout 99-91 for Tucker who is now 11-0, seven KO's while Williams falls to 29-8-1, 16 KO's.
There is talk that Tucker will receive a United States Boxing Organization (USBO) title opportunity on the next Westminister card in September.
In what can be qualified as an upset, Baltimore super featherweight and Maryland Super Featherweight champion Tyrell "Da Show Shock'A" Samuel lost a six-round split decision to Philadelphia, PA's Gustavo Dailey.
Dailey simply outworked Samuel through the majority of the bout, beating Samuel to the punch and landing quality shots. Both men suffered swelling under the eyes, but Dailey's workrate proved to be the difference. Judges Gradowski and Kenny Chevalier scored the contest 58-56 and 58-57 for Dailey. Judge Risher saw the contest 59-55 for Samuel. BATB saw the bout 58-57 for Dailey.
Samuel falls to 12-3, six KO's while Dailey is 4-5, one KO.
Also, Laurel, MD heavyweight "The Big Ticket" Dwayne McRae lost a four-round majority decision to undefeated Jason "Firebird" Freeman of Dover, OH. Freeman was more active throughout the contest and landed strong right hands. McRae had a 38-pound weight advantage (257 1/2 to 218) and a height advantage but did not use either advantage effectively. Both men were fatigued by the final round, but Freeman, who also has experience in mixed martial arts, had just enough stamina to win the contest.
Judge Chevalier saw the draw at 38-38 while Judges Waleed and Risher scored the bout for Freeman 39-38 and 39-36 respectively. BATB scored the bout 39-37 for Freeman, who raises his record to 4-0-1, one KO. McRae is 4-1, three KO's.
In a battle of debuting Beltway middleweights, Allen "Pitbull" Perkins of Frederick, MD won a four-round unanimous decision over Germantown, MD's Christian Davila. Perkins landed some strong left hands early in the contest and coasted to a relatively easy victory over a somewhat uninspired Davila.
In the opening contest, late sub Omar Sims of Baltimore won a four-round unanimous decision over DC super middleweight Calvin "Shotgun" Aughtry. Sims won with good flurries early. Aughtry, as is his pattern, showed good defense at times but did not generate nearly enough offense. Sims is now 2-1-2, one KO while Aughtry falls to 0-7.
The Maryland Boxing Club/TNT Promotions served as promters of the card. The matchmaker was Rick Glaser.
Here is the BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up show . There is one correction I have to make. I said on the show that the USBO was the regional arm of the WBO. That is incorrect. The USBO is the regional arm of the International Boxing Organization (IBO). The WBO's regional arm is the North American Boxing Organization (NABO).
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #182 - Boxing in Westminister!
"The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears and I discuss Mark "TNT" Tucker's performance at the Shipley Arena in Westminister as well as the defeats of two other Beltway prospects. We also discuss the passing of Dr. Karl Hammonds and boxing legends Alexis Arguello and Arturo Gatti.
In his first 10-round distance bout, Tucker showed great condition and a solid right jab to keep Williams at bay throughout the contest. Williams showed very little offense throughout the bout although Williams tried to win the later rounds with brief offensive spurts. Judges John Gradowski and Malik Waleed scored the bout 97-93 while Judge Don Risher saw the bout 96-94. BATB saw the bout 99-91 for Tucker who is now 11-0, seven KO's while Williams falls to 29-8-1, 16 KO's.
There is talk that Tucker will receive a United States Boxing Organization (USBO) title opportunity on the next Westminister card in September.
In what can be qualified as an upset, Baltimore super featherweight and Maryland Super Featherweight champion Tyrell "Da Show Shock'A" Samuel lost a six-round split decision to Philadelphia, PA's Gustavo Dailey.
Dailey simply outworked Samuel through the majority of the bout, beating Samuel to the punch and landing quality shots. Both men suffered swelling under the eyes, but Dailey's workrate proved to be the difference. Judges Gradowski and Kenny Chevalier scored the contest 58-56 and 58-57 for Dailey. Judge Risher saw the contest 59-55 for Samuel. BATB saw the bout 58-57 for Dailey.
Samuel falls to 12-3, six KO's while Dailey is 4-5, one KO.
Also, Laurel, MD heavyweight "The Big Ticket" Dwayne McRae lost a four-round majority decision to undefeated Jason "Firebird" Freeman of Dover, OH. Freeman was more active throughout the contest and landed strong right hands. McRae had a 38-pound weight advantage (257 1/2 to 218) and a height advantage but did not use either advantage effectively. Both men were fatigued by the final round, but Freeman, who also has experience in mixed martial arts, had just enough stamina to win the contest.
Judge Chevalier saw the draw at 38-38 while Judges Waleed and Risher scored the bout for Freeman 39-38 and 39-36 respectively. BATB scored the bout 39-37 for Freeman, who raises his record to 4-0-1, one KO. McRae is 4-1, three KO's.
In a battle of debuting Beltway middleweights, Allen "Pitbull" Perkins of Frederick, MD won a four-round unanimous decision over Germantown, MD's Christian Davila. Perkins landed some strong left hands early in the contest and coasted to a relatively easy victory over a somewhat uninspired Davila.
In the opening contest, late sub Omar Sims of Baltimore won a four-round unanimous decision over DC super middleweight Calvin "Shotgun" Aughtry. Sims won with good flurries early. Aughtry, as is his pattern, showed good defense at times but did not generate nearly enough offense. Sims is now 2-1-2, one KO while Aughtry falls to 0-7.
The Maryland Boxing Club/TNT Promotions served as promters of the card. The matchmaker was Rick Glaser.
Here is the BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up show . There is one correction I have to make. I said on the show that the USBO was the regional arm of the WBO. That is incorrect. The USBO is the regional arm of the International Boxing Organization (IBO). The WBO's regional arm is the North American Boxing Organization (NABO).
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #182 - Boxing in Westminister!
"The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears and I discuss Mark "TNT" Tucker's performance at the Shipley Arena in Westminister as well as the defeats of two other Beltway prospects. We also discuss the passing of Dr. Karl Hammonds and boxing legends Alexis Arguello and Arturo Gatti.
Weights From Westminister!
Here is the scale watch for tonight's TNT Promotions/Maryland Boxing Club card at the Shipley Arena in Westminster, MD:
Mark Tucker 176 vs Rubin Williams 177 1/2
Tyrell Samuel 131 1/2 vs. Gustavo Dailey 133
Dwayne McRae 257 1/2 vs Jason Freeman 218
Allen Perkins 160 1/2 vs Christian Davila 160
Vincent Batteast vs Calvin Aughtrey (both will weigh-in later today)
Mark Tucker 176 vs Rubin Williams 177 1/2
Tyrell Samuel 131 1/2 vs. Gustavo Dailey 133
Dwayne McRae 257 1/2 vs Jason Freeman 218
Allen Perkins 160 1/2 vs Christian Davila 160
Vincent Batteast vs Calvin Aughtrey (both will weigh-in later today)
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Funeral Arrangements for Dr. Hammonds!
The funeral arrangements for Dr. Karl Hammonds are complete. They are as follows:
Wake- Sunday, July 19th
Takoma Park 7th Day Adventist Church
6951 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
6-9 PM
Funeral- Monday, July 20th
10 - 11 AM viewing
11 AM Funeral
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Paschall Loses Unanimous Decision in Reno!
Mike "The Persecutor" Paschall lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Jesse Brinkley last night at the Reno Events Center in Reno, NV. Two judges scored the bout 97-93 while one judge had it 96-94.
It was the first time that Paschall has gone a full 10-round distance. Paschall said this to Jim Krajewski of the Reno Gazette-Journal:
"I just wanted to stay in there and show him I could fight him. I just could have been more busy (with my punches)," he said. "I think there was a lot of things I didn't do because I was really thinking, 'Could I go 10 rounds with this guy?' And there were a lot of opportunities I didn't take. But it's a learning experience and next time I know, either do or don't.
"He's a veteran. He knew what he was doing. I'll take it as a learning experience. I feel like I did OK. I definitely could have done better, but I can't doing anything about it now."
"I think I definitely won a few more fans."
Paschall is now 19-2-1, four KO's. Brinkley is now 34-5, 22 KO's.
Paschall sent this in a text message to BATB: "I fought him like a dog. I've never been hit that hard in my life, but it was close."
It was the first time that Paschall has gone a full 10-round distance. Paschall said this to Jim Krajewski of the Reno Gazette-Journal:
"I just wanted to stay in there and show him I could fight him. I just could have been more busy (with my punches)," he said. "I think there was a lot of things I didn't do because I was really thinking, 'Could I go 10 rounds with this guy?' And there were a lot of opportunities I didn't take. But it's a learning experience and next time I know, either do or don't.
"He's a veteran. He knew what he was doing. I'll take it as a learning experience. I feel like I did OK. I definitely could have done better, but I can't doing anything about it now."
"I think I definitely won a few more fans."
Paschall is now 19-2-1, four KO's. Brinkley is now 34-5, 22 KO's.
Paschall sent this in a text message to BATB: "I fought him like a dog. I've never been hit that hard in my life, but it was close."
Friday, July 10, 2009
July 25 Baltimore Card Adds Title Bout; Lange Bout off Greensboro Card!
Interesting changes to two July 25th cards. At Du Burns Arena in Baltimore, undefeated welterweight James "Keep 'Em Sleepin'" Stevenson (9-0, eight KO's) will fight an eight-round rematch against Ken Dunham of Charlotte, NC (6-8, four KO's that will be for the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Americas and the North American Boxing Council (NABC) Welterweight titles.
Back on March 19 at Martin's West in Woodlawn, MD, Stevenson dropped Dunham four times en route to a second-round TKO. Dunham bounced back from the loss and scored a third-round TKO over Lenwood Dozier on June 5 at Shipley Arena in Westminister, MD. That was also a rematch bout.
Also added to the card will be a four-round heavyweight bout between undefeated DC prospect Maurice "Freight Train" Byarm (2-0, two KO's and Maurice Winslow of Wilson, NC (3-9-1, three KO's). Byarm is coming off a second-round TKO over Darius Whitson on May 29 at Du Burns. Winslow has lost two straight but he scored knockout victories the last two times he was in Maryland against Boone Pultz and Joe Gardner.
Baltimore cruiserweight Steve "Show Stealer" Wheeler (2-0, one KO_ will try to remain undefeated against Silver Spring, MD's Abloyt Abashi (0-1). Brandywine, MD heavy Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell is also scheduled to appear on the card.
Meanwhile in Greensboro, NC, the main event bout between Jimmy Lange and Jimmy LeBlanc has been pulled from the card. A representative from Walter Johnson Promotions told BATB that the North Carolina Boxing Commission would not approve the eight-round matchup between Lange (30-3-2, 21 KO's) and LeBlanc (12-16-4, four KO's). Bayan Jargal's bout against Alex Perez -- as of now -- is still on the card.
Back on March 19 at Martin's West in Woodlawn, MD, Stevenson dropped Dunham four times en route to a second-round TKO. Dunham bounced back from the loss and scored a third-round TKO over Lenwood Dozier on June 5 at Shipley Arena in Westminister, MD. That was also a rematch bout.
Also added to the card will be a four-round heavyweight bout between undefeated DC prospect Maurice "Freight Train" Byarm (2-0, two KO's and Maurice Winslow of Wilson, NC (3-9-1, three KO's). Byarm is coming off a second-round TKO over Darius Whitson on May 29 at Du Burns. Winslow has lost two straight but he scored knockout victories the last two times he was in Maryland against Boone Pultz and Joe Gardner.
Baltimore cruiserweight Steve "Show Stealer" Wheeler (2-0, one KO_ will try to remain undefeated against Silver Spring, MD's Abloyt Abashi (0-1). Brandywine, MD heavy Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell is also scheduled to appear on the card.
Meanwhile in Greensboro, NC, the main event bout between Jimmy Lange and Jimmy LeBlanc has been pulled from the card. A representative from Walter Johnson Promotions told BATB that the North Carolina Boxing Commission would not approve the eight-round matchup between Lange (30-3-2, 21 KO's) and LeBlanc (12-16-4, four KO's). Bayan Jargal's bout against Alex Perez -- as of now -- is still on the card.
Paschall Weighs 173 for Reno Rumble!
Mike "The Persecutor" Paschall weighed in at 173 pounds for his bout against Jesse Brinkley Friday night at the Reno Events Center in Reno, NV. Brinkley came in at 175 pounds.
Apparently, Bayan Jargal, who was originally supposed to be on this card, will not appear. Jargal is now slated to be on the Saturday, July 25th card in Greensboro, NC that features Jimmy Lange in the main event. Jargal (12-0-1, eight KO's) is scheduled to take on veteran Alex Perez of Miami, FL (23-34-4, 18 KO's) in a six-round contest on that card. The 37-year-old Perez started his career in November of 1989 (Perez did not box for four years from 2003-2007). Jargal will be the fourth Beltway Boxer Perez has faced and Perez is still looking for a win, having lost to Lange, Darryll Tyson and Jaime Palma.
Apparently, Bayan Jargal, who was originally supposed to be on this card, will not appear. Jargal is now slated to be on the Saturday, July 25th card in Greensboro, NC that features Jimmy Lange in the main event. Jargal (12-0-1, eight KO's) is scheduled to take on veteran Alex Perez of Miami, FL (23-34-4, 18 KO's) in a six-round contest on that card. The 37-year-old Perez started his career in November of 1989 (Perez did not box for four years from 2003-2007). Jargal will be the fourth Beltway Boxer Perez has faced and Perez is still looking for a win, having lost to Lange, Darryll Tyson and Jaime Palma.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Lange Subject of Washington City Paper Article!
Great Falls, VA junior middleweight and WBC USNBC champion Jimmy Lange is the subject of a nice piece by Dave McKenna of the Washington City Paper. The article comes as Lange prepares for his first bout outside of the George Mason University Patriot Center in five years. The bout against veteran Jimmy LeBlanc will be Friday, July 25 in Greensboro, NC.
Read the article and find out why McKenna calls Lange "The most successful nonchampion junior middleweight in the history of boxing." Also, check out the picture byLinda "Great Shot" Siadys.
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Read the article and find out why McKenna calls Lange "The most successful nonchampion junior middleweight in the history of boxing." Also, check out the picture byLinda "Great Shot" Siadys.
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Paschall Making Media Rounds For Friday Night!
If nothing else, tomorrow night's matchup against Jesse Brinkley in Reno, NV has garnered more press for Baltimore super middleweight Mike "The Persecutor" Paschall than any bout to date, including his national TV bout against Andre Dirrell.
The Reno media has done a solid job with this bout. An example is this interview conducted by the ABC affiliate in the city, KOLO.
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There is also a nice profile on Paschall by freelance writer Robert Perea that appeared on Fightnews.com.
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The Reno media has done a solid job with this bout. An example is this interview conducted by the ABC affiliate in the city, KOLO.
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There is also a nice profile on Paschall by freelance writer Robert Perea that appeared on Fightnews.com.
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