Here are the next three categories in our awards:
CATEGORY NUMBER FIVE:PROMOTER/MATCHMAKER OF THE YEAR
The people who have given the Beltway Boxing Community the best action this year.
Top Candidates:
Scott Farmer
Joe Hensley/Nick Tiberi (Major League Boxing)
Han Kim (Sugar Han Promotions)
Gene Molovinsky/Chris Middenddorf (Keystone Boxing)
Jake Smith/Josh Hall (Baltimore Pro Boxing)
Scott Wagner/Chris Middendorf (Ballroom Boxing)
Cassandra White/Jack Crider (Babie Girl Productions)
CATEGORY NUMBER SIX: RISING CONTENDER OF THE YEAR
The Beltway Boxers listed here have been ranked highly by the major governing bodies at some point during the year. This award decides who you think has the best chance of receiving a world title opportunity.
Top Contenders:
Corey “Black Ice” Cummings
Emmanuel “Chukwu” Nwodo
Jimmy Lange
Anthony Peterson
Lamont Peterson
Tony “The Tiger” Thompson
Darnell “The Ding-A-Ling” Wilson
CATEGORY NUMBER SEVEN: KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR
The most explosive punches seen along the Beltway are listed here.
TOP CONTENDERS:
Jed Phipps KO 1 over David Cleage – January 20, Pikesville Armory
Nick Collins KO 1 over Eddie Otts – January 20, Pikesville Armory
Mike Sawyer KO 1 over LaGene Richardson – February 4, ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, VA
Nick Collins KO 3 over Charles Mack-Horne – February 23, Martin’s West
Henry Buchanan TKO 1 over Lloyd Bryan – March 3, Lincoln Theatre
Henry Mayes KO 2 over Nick Collins – March 24, Pikesville Armory
Andre Hemphill TKO 1 over Alan Snyder – April 29, ABC Sports Complex
Tyrell Samuel KO 1 over Fred Fleming – May 4, Michael’s Eighth Avenue
Tyrell Samuel KO 2 over Margarito Lopez – June 15, Michael’s Eighth Avenue
Emmanuel Nwodo TKO 3 over Chris Thomas – July 1, ABC Sports Complex
Derek Amos KO 1 over Jason Waller – July 1, ABC Sports Complex
Andrew Farmer KO 1 over Grant Messer – August 19, ABC Sports Complex
Jimmy Lange TKO 10 over Thomas Wilt – October 7, GMU Patriot Center
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- BATB is "The place to go if you want to know about any upcoming show or results, from amateur to the pros, in Virginia, Maryland and the District." -- Thom Loverro, The Washington Times. I've covered the Boxing scene in the Washington, DC/Baltimore area for 36 years. I was inducted into the Washington, DC Boxing Hall of Fame in November, 2009. I am also a feature writer for Fightnews.com. I was the play-by-play announcer on the TV series "Boxing Spotlight" which highlighted pro boxing along the Beltway. I have also appeared on numerous radio stations across the country talking about the sport. You can hear my audio commentaries, interviews and play-by-play calls by downloading the free Boxing Along The Beltway Podcast Network on Spreaker.com, IHeartradio.com, Stitcher.com,Tunein.com, Podcast Addict, Google Podcasts and Spotify! I'm also proud to say that I am in my 26th year serving as the public address announcer for Coppin State University Eagles Men's and Women's Basketball! I also cover boxing and the Washington pro football team for the Washington Informer Newspaper!