Here are the quick results from the Ballroom Boxing card at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD:
"The Persecutor" Mike Paschall remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Randy Pogue of Atlanta, GA. Judges scores were 60-54 (twice) and 59-55. Paschall is now 14-0-1, two KO's. Pogue falls to 8-8-2, two KO's.
Akron, OH's Robert Wilder scored a first-round TKO over Carson "Skippy" McCourry. Time of the knockout was 1:05. McCourry falls to 9-4, six KO's. Wilder scores the first knockout of his career and is now 2-2, one KO.
Alexander "The Great" Johnson won a four-round unanimous decision over Zefferino Albino of Philadelphia. Johnson scored one knockdown in the first round but went the four-round distance for the first time in his pro career. Scores were 40-35, 39-36 and 40-36. Johnson is now 4-0, three KO's while Albino is 2-3, one KO.
Horace "The Reason" Grant registered a first-round knockout over Harvey Jolly of Detroit, MI. The bout was stopped at 2:10 of the first. Grant has won nine bouts in a row and is now 10-1, seven KO's. Jolly is now 6-7-1, three KO's.
Scott "Duke" Buchanan remained undefeated with a four-round majority decision over Mike Miller of Akron, OH. Buchanan went past the first round for the first time in his pro career and also went the full four-round distance for the first time as a pro. Judge Kenny Chevalier saw the bout a draw at 38-38 while judges Gary Camponeshi and Malik Waleed scored the bout in Buchanan's favor, 39-37. Buchanan is now 4-0, three KO's. Miller is 2-8-1, two KO's.
Carlos "The Headbanger" Jones got off the canvas after the first round to score a stunning second-round TKO over Gary "The Hitman" Lavender of Wilson, NC. The bout was stopped at 2:52 of the second after Jones landed a thunderous right hook. Jones's record is now 6-12, four KO's while Gary Lavender is 4-10, four KO's.
Here is the latest BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up Show:
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #93 - Post Fight from the Ballroom!
"The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears and I discuss a very interesting Ballroom Boxing card from Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD!
Good night for the Beltway guys! Man, I won't lie, I'd LOVE to see Duke vs. Grant. Any chance of that happening?
ReplyDeletethe first fight was great! the rest Yawn
ReplyDeleteYOU LOOK GREAT MIKE, I TRUE PRO AND SAMMY WHO WAS ONE OF THE AMATURE FIGHTERS LOOKED REAL GOOD ALSO. CLUB ONE FITTNESS DID WELL WITH TWO OF THE BETTER FIGHTERS ON THE CARD. PRETTY NICE CARD.
ReplyDeleteMO BETTER
I thought the show was a lot of fun. 3 KO's, McCrourey gets KO'd Paschall looked good against a real game kid. The place had a huge crowd, probably the biggest I've seen there. Hands down the class of the Beltway for a long time!
ReplyDeleteSo, who wants to give me a blow by blow on Skippy's fight? Did he just get caught cold or ... ?
ReplyDeleteFrom what I recall, he used to be considered a pretty durable, rugged guy in the chin department. Of course, that's going back to his early career before the long layoff.
What's the story on that anyhow? Did he just hang 'em up for a few years, then decide that he had a few more fights left in his system or were there other circumstances involved?
Speaking of retirements, can anyone out there fill me in on whatever happened to Les Johnson?
ReplyDeleteBack in the day, he was a real nice kid that seemed to be headed for a couple-few decent TV fights anyhow. His mom & the rest of his family were pretty cool to me as well.
I know he dropped a couple of close ones to Kevin Tillman & Demetrius Davis ( no shame in that ), then rebounded with a string of wins. Then, retirement.
What happened, the usual, marriage, kids etc.? I hope that's the case anyhow.
Hey Jim!
ReplyDeleteFirst, thanks for the recollections on the other post. Very solid reading, indeed.
Carson just got caught. He got hit with some blistering shots and was knocked out. I think there were some family issues and that was why he left the scene earlier. In April of this year, McCourry hurt his arm and was out of action for awhile.
As far as Les Johnson, I saw him earlier this year. He is doing quite well and looks good. I know Johnson did hurt his shoulder near the end of his career, but I think he did decide he want to get out of the sport. He is good friends with the guy who was the owner of the ABA's Maryland Nighthawks. When I talked to him, he was talking about possibly promoting some boxing in Montgomery County.
Congratulations Carlos, Duke, and Ray! Solid wins. It looked like it was a hell of a card Chris. Well Done.
ReplyDeleteMike Sawyer
Great Job Duke Ray and Carlos glad to see ya winning, great stoppage Los
ReplyDeleteHey Mike Sawyer Looks like mike Carrigan called you out ! Whats your response?
ReplyDeleteMike Carrigan was over at my place was over at my place with his dad to see the Mosley/Cotto fight. We've talked about a fight next year. Hea wants to make it at super-middle and I want to make it at super-heavy. Ha! We'll see what happens. I'll have to get back in the gym and see how I feel. Right now I am concentrating my energies on Luther's comeback fight in January. I have three dates for him next year. I am also managing another veteran fighter on the trail back. More info to come in 08'.
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Mike Sawyer
money Sawyer, you should concentrate on your boxing career. Get your ass back in the gym and lose that weight. You have ok boxing ability but you have very good punching power in both hands. I know I can do something for you, I am sure other promoters in the area would like to help you too. Especially you have all those people coming to the show for you. You are a goldmine! Take care.
ReplyDeleteHAN KIM-
This girl would love to see you back in the ring!
ReplyDeleteI don't know much, but I know that Mike Sawyer can box. I know that he has more talent in his pinky than most boxers have in their entire fist.
ReplyDeleteIf Mike got serious about his career and didn't have the unfortunate string of distractions that he has been forced to deal with (did any one know that his sister died? I thought so.) he would be on top of the boxing world right now. If you know anything about Mike "the person" you know that he gives too much of his time to too many people, which makes it hard for him to commit to himself. It is time for MIKE to be selfish and spend time on MIKE! That means time for him to focus and TRAIN and take on the WORLD!
I got three opponents lined up for Mike already...
ReplyDeleteBrian Dead
Justin A. Coma
Tim Burr
Let's go Mike!
MIKE IS ONE OF THE UP AND COMING GUYS IN THE AREA, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE IS ABOUT TO STEP OUT OF THAT AND INTO A REAL CONTENDER.
ReplyDeleteMO BETTER
Mike need to focus and train he seem like his mine is on other things he was a hard puncher when he was amature but he don't train like he need to.
ReplyDeleteAllen Hayes
I thought he wasn't gonna box anymore ayway.
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