DC welterweight Dusty Harrison remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Aron Anderson of Knoxville, TN Saturday night at Resorts Casino in Tunica, MS.
Harrison scored a shutout (60-54) on all three judges's cards to raise his record to 13-0, eight KO's. Anderson is now 2-20, one KO.
WOW this was so unexpected.
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Congrats Harrison team. Be patient, stay active, stay focused, learn your craft.
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ReplyDeleteThank you from a true boxing fan for you dedication to getting local boxing news out. Newspapers won't cover it, local promoters, fans and fighters are lucky to have your reports. Keep it up!
Yes, I agree w/ last post. Digital is our Washington Post. Big Thank you Digital your very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteJOB WELL DONE!KEEP IT UP!
ReplyDeleteDusty couldn't even knock that bum out!?! Don't step up the comp he won't impress anyone yet!
ReplyDeleteHe is a kid, developing in a man's sport. Just a year out of high school , how good we're you at your ultimate profession? Team Harrison is doing the right thing, getting fights, bringing him along slowly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the support! Most appreciated!
ReplyDeleteJust viewed the video of Harrison vs Anderson. It was an excellent performance by Harrison. He seems to have learned a lot after the Jackson fight that was held in Washington DC. I actually thought ref should have stopped the bout in the last round, but luckly for Harrison the fight carried on. He most likely needed the rounds. Very smart decision to involve Harrison in out-of-town fights. I have read and seen where they wish to remain in Washinton DC, but I believe that a fighter should be well known all over and not just in his back-yard. One can still be careful fighting no matter where the fight is held. If the rumors are true,Harrison will be fighting in the state of Nevada in late April against a 140 pound former world champion that has aged quite a bit. I would advise to be careful, because the veterans never lose their punching power. Congrats to Demetrious Ballard on his pro-debut. I think he has what it takes to make some loud noise in the professional world of boxing. Ballard not only can fight, but he is a handsome young man who carries himself well. Furthermore, I'd like to say great job to all of your local winners this weekend: Peterson, Thompson, Harrison, Ballard, Wade, Kelly, Crayton, and Erwin. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeletedusty needs to put up or shut up. he needs to fight another undefeated fighter. at least a guy who is 10-0, scared money dont make no money.
ReplyDeleteSeen this in Sport of boxing 15 minutes ago:Top Welterweight Prospect, Dusty Hernandez-Harrison of Washington, D.C., kept his undefeated record intact scoring a six-round unanimous decision win over cagey veteran Aaron “Showtime” Anderson in the co-main event Saturday at Resorts Casino in Tunica, Mississippi.
ReplyDeleteHernandez-Harrison is a fan favorite in the Tunica region since making his pro debut in 2011 at the age of 17. The crowd was cheering wildly throughout the bout as the 18-year old fighter controlled the action with his superior hand speed, boxing ability and defense. In the sixth and final round, the sold out crowd was on their feet when Hernandez-Harrison appeared on the verge of stopping the wily 21-fight veteran. With the dominating 60-54 shutout victory, Hernandez-Harrison improves his record to 13-0, with 8 KOs.
“I couldn’t be happier with his performance,” said Dusty’s father and trainer, Buddy Harrison. “This guy likes to clown around and throw fighters off their game, but Dusty handled it great and didn’t get frustrated by his antics.” One of those antics included Anderson storming Dusty’s corner following round three resulting in a brief melee, but those tactics didn’t work and Dusty maintained his composure and controlled the rest of the bout.
Hernandez-Harrison is off to what promises to be a busy 2013 under the guidance of attorney and sports agent Jeff Fried who will have the young boxer back in action on April 12 in Dover, Delaware as part of the Dover Downs Casino Friday Night Fight Series.
“I love fighting in Mississippi,” Hernandez-Harrison said. “I have a lot of fans down here and appreciate that I started my pro career in Tunica.” After the fight ended, and before heading to the dressing room, Hernandez-Harrison spent the next 45 minutes shaking hands, taking pictures and signing autographs with fans and thanking them for attending the bout and supporting his boxing career. “Some things just come naturally, such as Dusty’s genuine appreciation for the fans that support his career,” said Fried.
In addition to his boxing career, Hernandez-Harrison is also a full time student at the College of Southern Maryland. After his classes and homework ended Thursday evening, the first year student hopped on a plane to Mississippi early Friday morning for the weigh-in.
“I really enjoy going to school and can see myself eventually pursuing a Masters one day,” Hernandez-Harrison said. “I know when I get to the next level I may need to cut my class load down so it doesn’t affect my education or my boxing career.”
“The boxing events at Dover Downs are major promotions and that is a terrific venue. I will be preparing for the challenge on April 12 and it’s great that hundreds of my fans from the DC area will be there supporting me,” Dusty added.
Nice job Dusty! Keep up the good work!
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