Washington, DC will host its first boxing card of 2009 on Saturday, June 6 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and three legendary names will be involved in the card.
One legendary name is the name of the promotional company handling the card. This card will mark the return of Madness Connection to the boxing scene. In the 1990's, Madness, led by Tyrone Johnson, was the preeminent promotions group in the Nation's Capitol, putting on cards that featured a who's who of Beltway talent.
The second name is the boxer in the main event -- former two-time WBC Middleweight champion Keith Holmes, who returns to ring after an almost two-year absence to face former WBA Junior Middleweight champ Carl "The Squirrel" Daniels. Holmes (40-5, 25 KO's) has not fought since losing an eight-round unanimous decision to Tito Mendoza on August 16, 2007 for the WBA Fedalatin Light Heavyweight title in Panama. Daniels (50-17-1, 32 KO's), meanwhile, just fought on May 15, losing a six-round unanimous decision to undefeated Chuck Mussachio in Atlantic City, NJ.
The third legendary name seeks to carry on a family tradition. He is known as "The Next Generation," Louis "Li'l Heidi" Curtis who is the namesake of 1976 Olympian Louis "Heidi" Curtis. The younger Curtis started his pro career in March 1998, winning by second-round TKO over Gregory Bryant in DC, but he hasn't fought since.
Also slated to be on the card will be 2000 Olympic Bronze medalist Clarence "Untouchable" Vinson (16-2, seven KO's) who will take on super featherweight Terrence "T-Brick" Roy of Covington, TN (9-29, one KO). Three local boxers are also slated to make their pro debuts on this card -- John "Nature Boy" Chavis, Tim "Brass Knuckles" Bolding and Jamal "Hit Man" Chalo. Three amateur bouts are also slated for the event.
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23 comments:
not one comment about these people.
Where is all the support for these fighters.I will be at ringside
to see some of these fights.
The Gripster
Hey Grip,
Give it to me:
They put the lotion on the skin ANNNNNNNDDDDD...............
oHow about the young Boxer those older boxer done there day
6 tickets have sold thus far...
come out & enjoy the fights. For all you haters, hate on! MADNESS BOXING RETURNS !!!
That's Washingtonian problem now they don't support each other. Stop hating & hiding behind Anonymous!!! MADNESS BOXING RETURNS!!!
Put your fighters up against MADNESS BOXING FIGHTERS & we'll see who will win! MADNESS BOXING RETURNS!!!
maybe none of the fighters generate any excitement.
where do I buy tickets in advance
for this show?
Tickets are on sale @ UNIVERSAL MADNESS or call (202)829-3850. THANK YOU & HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Tickets are on sale @ CEASE FIRE DON'T SMOKE THE BROTHERS & SISTERS, INC. @ (202) 882-1901
Tickets also can be purchase by calling (202) 580-5284. THANK YOU & HAVE A GREAT DAY!
clarence vinson is an olympian. he his fighting a 9-29 guy. wow. a 9-29 fighter. i like clarence. good to see him back.
How much are the tickets?
Its funny how just because no one is on here blogging you automatically think that this event is not being supported. Rest assure that these fighters are getting so much love and support from family and friends and we WILL be out FULL FORCE in VIP and Ringside so sit back and enjoy the show!!Keith and Heidi do yall thing!
I heard the commercial for this event on WPGC an hour ago. Apparently, Chuck Brown is going to be honored and there will be an after party with him later.
Tickets for the June 6, 2009 boxing event @ the Walter E. Washington convention center are $40 general admission,$60 ringside & $100 VIP for more info call Madness @ (202)829-3850 Thank You & see you'll at the fights.
i heard there is bging to be an "old timer" who is makin his debut, walter tyler. i wonder what happened to him, he boxed a long time at palmer park and just disappeared. he was one helluva puncher.. look forward to seeing him..
Yeah it's something small compared to when the city had it's champ Mark To Sharp Johnson, but im going to be front and center to see and support my hommie John Nature Boy Chavis !
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My boy Gabriel Cruz of Portland Oregon is fighting on this card against Louis Curtis. You all may remember Gabe from his victory in DC over Derrik Mcfadden. Good luck and safety to all fighters on the card.
T
The house packed. It was exciting to see boxing in DC again. The promoters and staff did a spectacular job! Can't wait til the next one! I hope Chavis get a chance to show his stuff next around. Due to his opponent punked out! Nevertheless, Chavis was in great shape! Love ya Nature Boy!
Keith Holmes did a good job. Kudos to the promoters for bring boxing back to DC. For those haters, grow up!
hi. i was a ring girl along with 4 other ladies for an even at the convention center and never recieved our photos. if u have them PLEASE send to acdavis84@yahoo.com
thanks
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