Here are the rest of the Boxing Along the Beltway Year-End Excellence Awards!
The Choice for Promoter/Matchmaker of the year is…
Joe Hensley/Nick Tiberi [Major League Boxing] (49 votes)
This Richmond, VA based company has planted roots along the Beltway and has become one of the major reasons why boxing has taken off in Northern Virginia. Promoter Joe Hensley put on two big shows on October 7 and December 9 which combined brought close to 10,000 fans to the Patriot Center. Hensley, along with Delaware-based matchmaker Nick Tiberi have put quality shows featuring the boxers the fans want to see.
Runners-up: Scott Farmer (19 votes); Jake Smith/Josh Hall [Baltimore Pro Boxing] (six votes)
The choice for Rising Contender of the Year is…
Jimmy Lange (39 votes)
The native of Great Falls, VA had an interesting year with a tough win on December 7 over Thomas Wilt and an even tougher draw on December 9 against Fontaine Cabell. This will probably be the most controversial selection this year because Beltway Boxing Fans seem to be split over how Lange is progressing. Despite the fact that Lange has failed to win two major regional belts, many fans still believe that he is a future contender for a world title.
Runners-up: Andrew Farmer (17 votes); Tony Thompson (10 votes)
The choice for Knockout of the Year is…
Jimmy Lange TKO 10 over Thomas Wilt – October 7 (27 votes)
This was not the classic one-punch knockout that normally wins a vote like this. This was a knockout of attrition. Lange was in a tough bout with the game Wilt. There were many fans that even thought Wilt may have been slightly ahead on points going into this bout. But Lange was able to eventually wear down Wilt and drop him twice in the 10th, the second knockdown coming from solid left hands by the popular Lange.
Runners-up: Derek Amos KO 1 over Jason Waller (19 votes); Andrew Farmer KO 1 over Grant Messer (18 votes)
The choice for Bout of the Year is…
Juan Carlos Robles vs. Derek Amos October 7, the Patriot Center
It wasn’t supposed to be a major bout. It was just supposed to be a four-round bout to open a card. However, the heavyweight matchup between rookie Robles and the veteran Amos turned out to be a tremendous back and forth matchup that tested both men’s mettle. Despite only having one round of action in four years, Amos did not lay down to the powerful Robles. He fought as well as ever during this bout. Robles made some adjustments that belied his lack of experience and enabled him to win the match. The bout brought fans at the Patriot Center to their feet early on the card.
Runners up: Dean White vs. Dorin Spivey, December 9, the Patriot Center/Jimmy Lange vs. Thomas Wilt, October 7 (five votes each)
The Choice for Beltway Boxer of the Year is…
Tony Thompson (46 years)
“The Tiger” had a remarkable year in 2006 winning three titles. Thompson won the Maryland State Heavyweight title in February with a second-round TKO over Brandon Cabell. But it will be his June 28 performance against Dominic Guinn that everybody will remember. Thompson has put himself in a position to make a move in 2007, if anyone wants to take a chance on facing him.
Tomorrow: Your "Unofficial Official" Awards, followed by my personal selections in the year-end categories.
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To all the readers of Boxing Along The Beltway and all the boxing fans from our region who have supported Major League Boxing's shows, we just want to say THANK YOU! This is truly and honor and something that is very, very important to us! We do this for the love of the sport and we sincerely appreciate the recognition from each and every one of you! THANK YOU!
THANK YOU Mr. Hensley for keeping the boxing flame not only alive but dang near ablaze last year!!! Looking forward to more trips to the Patriot Center in 2007. Keep this up and maybe SHO and HBO will wake up and focus those lights along the beltway!
Linda
Linda
That sounds like a great idea , especially since Dean White is the most exciting fighter in the area at this time, and is due for a Title Fight since beating a very game Dorin Spivey.
Doug
Mr. Hensley-Thank YOU for the shows. I assume there'll be more Patriot Center shows in '07?
I am happy to see the awards that were announced this year on BOTB. Congrats to all nominated and to those that were awarded and to Digital for a great job. Here's to many great boxing events in the future.
Scott Wagner
Ballroom Boxing
Its funny how you had to announce that Andrew Farmer was leading all the votes half way through the voting and now the votes are in and look who didnt win any of them. I guess some people are so jealous of his popularity that they cant stand to see him win something that he so much derserves. Andrew Farmer has more heart in boxing then any other boxer i have seen.
lol! Ok! Farmer has talent, but his stock fell like Black Monday 1987.
Just the way it goes!
Send him up to Scott Wagners for a couple of fights and lets see how many he wins he gets in a row!
Man don't take these awards so serious! lol!
Slam / DC
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