Undefeated Arlington, VA lightweight "The Mongolian Mongoose" Bayan Jargal remained undefeated with a fifth-round TKO over previously undefeated Josh Durden of Aiken, SC last night in Hilton Head, SC. According to reports, Jargal eventually broke down Durden and stopped him in the fifth.
With the win, Jargal is now 13-0-1, nine KO's while Durden is now 6-1, four KO's.
In Mesquite, NV, amateur standout Dusty Harrison won his third straight National Junior Golden Gloves championship. Harrison boxed at 138 pounds.
As announced on the BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up, Baltimore Pro Boxing promoter Jake Smith announced that Maryland State Light Heavyweight champion Henry "Hurricane" Mayes will defend his title against Mike "The Persecutor" Paschall on Friday, September 11 at Du Burns Arena in Baltimore. Also slated to appear on the card are the returning "Golden Greek" Elias Boulabassis and "The American Dream" Mike Dietrich.
By now you probably know that former world champion Vernon "The Viper" Forrest was killed during an attempted carjacking. There is a Beltway connection with Forrest because in 2002, Forrest lent his name and finances to the Platinum Gloves Amateur tournament. Being from Atlanta, GA, Forrest did not have to do this. He had no ties to this area. I talked to him about that and he said he wanted young people to get a chance to be seen like he was. Vernon Forrest will be missed.
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Congrats Bayan & Willie. Keep it goin'!
Willie Taylor might be the best kept secret among trainers in boxing today. My amateurs faced his recently and his kids were dominant. hats off to him and his program. He is excellent for the sport.
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