Here are the final two categories in the BATB Year-End Excellence Awards:
CATEGORY NUMBER EIGHT: BOUT OF THE YEAR
The most exciting and competitive bout seen along the Beltway in 2006.
TOP CONTENDERS
Dean White vs. Mike Ricasa (White wins eight-round decision in rematch) – February 23, Martin’s West
Maxell Taylor vs. Derek Ennis (six-round draw) -- March 9, Michael’s Eighth Avenue
Willie Williams vs. Bobby Jordan (Jordan wins four-round decision) – April 21, Pikesville Armory
Tim Coleman vs. Muhsin Corbbrey (Coleman wins six-round decision) –June 15, Michael’s Eighth Avenue
Corey Cummings vs. Barry Butler (Butler wins 10-round split decision) -- September 14, Martin’s West
Jimmy Lange vs. Thomas Wilt (Lange wins by 10th round TKO) – October 7, Patriot Center
Juan Robles vs. Derek Amos (Robles wins four-round unanimous decision) – October 7, Patriot Center
CATEGORY NUMBER NINE: BELTWAY BOXER OF THE YEAR
The boxer who made the biggest impact and progressed the furthest in 2006.
TOP CANDIDATES:
Eric “Mighty Mouse” Aiken
Henry “Sugar Poo” Buchanan
Emmanuel “Chukwu” Nwodo
Anthony Peterson
Lamont Peterson
Tony “The Tiger” Thompson
Dean “Pit Bull” White
That completes the awards. Once again, please send your ballot (which will include your "Unofficial Official" Award) to beltwayboxing@hotmail.com The deadline is December 29.
Here is your ballot. (You can copy and add your selections):
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
PROSPECT OF THE YEAR
PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
CARD OF THE YEAR
PROMOTER/MATCHMAKER OF THE YEAR
RISING CONTENDER OF THE YEAR
KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR
BOUT OF THE YEAR
BELTWAY BOXER OF THE YEAR
"UNOFFICIAL OFFICIAL" AWARD
Thanks in advance for your participation!
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