Results From Maryland Sportsplex!

Here are the results from the maiden voyage Better Promotions Card in Millersville, MD:

In the main event, middleweight Shelly Seivert of Severna Park, MD survived a first-round knockdown to win a close, four-round split decision over Carinne "The Punisher" Hamlett of Mount Vernon, NY. Seivert won by scores of 38-37, 38-37, 37-38. Seivert is now 3-1, one KO while Hamlett is 0-3-1.

The co-feature saw Eldersburg, MD light heavyweight Mark "TNT" Tucker go into the fourth round for the first time in his pro career, but he was able to keep his perfect record intact with a fourth-round TKO over Carlos "The Headbanger" Jones of DC. Tucker dropped Jones in the first round, but Jones used his crafty maneuvers to hang in the bout. Finally, Tucker trapped Jones in his own corner, forcing referee Kenny Chevalier to stop the bout at 2:40 of the round. Tucker is now 5-0, five KO's while Jones falls to 6-13, four KO's.

Waynesboro, VA cruiserweight "El Guerro" Juan Carlos Robles broke a two-bout losing streak by stopping Tommy Washington, Jr. of Lansing, MI at the end of the third round. Robles improved round-by-round and pummeled Washington until Washington retired on his stool after the third round. Robles is now 10-2, five KO's while Washington is 3-6, two KO's.

Undefeated junior welterweight Todd "White Lightning" Wilson of Fairfax, VA put on a gutsy performance in winning his first six-round contest by unanimous decision over an equally tough "Strictly Business" Mike Denby of Felton, DE. After the first four rounds, it was Wilson who finished extremely strong, picking up the pace in the final two rounds to earn the decision. All three judges scored the bout, 59-55. Wilson is now 5-0, one KO while Denby is 2-2-2, two KO's.

Columbia, MD middleweight Tony "Mo Better" Jeter shook off the rigors of a dual role of promoter/fighter as well as a flu that landed him in a local emergency room two days before the card to win a four-round unanimous decision over Chris Cook of York, SC. Jeter was able to out-duel the very game Cook to win a shutout on two of the judges's cards. Jeter is now 6-2, five KO's. Cook falls to 3-18-1, one KO.

Bedford, VA light heavyweight Scott "Cujo" Sigmon spoiled the return of Glen Burnie, MD's Billy "The Kid" Johnson by winning a four-round majority decision. Sigmon's unorthodox style proved to be successful, especially in the middle of the bout. Sigmon is now 3-1, one KO. Johnson's record evens at 3-3, one KO.

In the opening bout, undefeated Laurel, MD lightweight Ikem "The Warrior" Orji won a tough, four-round unanimous decision over the debuting Raymondo Elliott of Baltimore. Although, Orji earned a shutout on all three judges's cards, Elliott made his presence known throughout the contest as both men traded blow-for-blow for four rounds. Orji is now 4-0, one KO.

A number of Beltway Boxers were in attendance, most of whom have bouts coming up in the near future. Both Tyrell Samuel and Ron Boyd -- who will face each other this coming Thursday night (September 25) at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie -- were at the card, as were Laurel heavyweight "The Big Ticket" Dwayne McRae, who is scheduled to be a part of Fight Night on Thursday, November 6 at the Washington Hilton and Towers in DC.

Also at the show were Baltimore welterweight Tim "Pit Bull" Coleman, who headlines the October 3 nationally televised show at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury, MD, DC heavyweight Scott "Duke" Buchanan, who is scheduled to be on both the October 18 card at the ABC Sports Arena in Springfield, VA and the November 7 card at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD, Mike "The Persecutor" Paschall, who not only is scheduled to be a part of the next Ballroom Boxing card on November 20, but also is promoting an amateur card at the Maryland Sportsplex on Saturday, October 11, and Baltimore light heavyweight Willie "For Real" Williams, who might take a bout in Chicago in the next month.

But the highlight of the intermission was the dual appearances of George "War Time" Rivera and Jessie "The Beast" Nicklow who used an in-ring staredown to publicize their November 1 rematch at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA.

A great maiden voyage for Better Promotions, who teamed with matchmaker Joe Hensley to put together a solid show that drew a good crowd.


Here is the full BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up on this card:


Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #129 - Results From Millersville, MD!

"The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears and I recap a competitive Better Promotions card from the Maryland Sportsplex in Millersville, MD!