Here is the scale watch for the Top Flight Promotions card at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 15:
Ty Barnett 138 vs. Stephan Alexander 137
Kevin Rivers, Jr. 127 vs. Rasool Shakoor 128
Mike Reed 144 vs. DeMarcus Rogers 143
Renaldo Gaines 133 vs. Anthony Smith 133
David Grayton 154 vs. Jamaal Davis 157
Danny Kelly 234 vs. Rayshawn Myers 206
Antonio Magruder 138 vs. Alan Beeman 143
Monreco Goldston 162 vs. Darryl Fields 161
We'll be blogging live from the Convention Center at 6:45 PM.
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So, you got any history, stats on these guys?
LMAO you know the routine. You call-We Fall*
Anthony Smith Vegas trained by Jeff Mayweather
DeMarcus Rogers over 110 amateur fights, trained by the legendary Bernard " Swift Kick " Robinson
Check out my past updates on the card or my preview on Fightnews.
Arriving in Las Vegas during Floyd Mayweather/Robert Guerrero fight week was an eye opening experience for Anthony “Lights Out” Smith who moved from Fresno, CA to train with Jeff Mayweather, before his pro debut on May 25. “I met Jeff the Sunday I got here, then Monday we were in the gym.,” Anthony said, “Because of Floyd’s fight with Guerrero, it was hectic, hot, overly packed, every day, with over a hundred people.” Part of that crowd was Mayweather family, who Anthony described as friendly, warm and welcoming. But Jeff and Roger welcomed Anthony to the gym in their own way- with hard work.
“Jeff is calm, and soft spoken, and I feel really confident with him. Roger works really hard and fast and pushes you and will yell at you,” Anthony said. “ But working with both of them is great.”
In the days following Floyd’s victory over Guerrero, the press and onlookers emptied out of Mayweather Boxing Club and the gym resumed its daily routine. Jeff Mayweather, intent on guiding Anthony toward his first professional bout, is pleased with their progress. “Anthony is an extremely hard puncher, has lots of heart, and a good work ethic,” Jeff said. “ Most of all he is thirsty for knowledge, and works hard,” he said. “This is the right environment for Anthony. Everyone here pushes each other.”
The contrast between Las Vegas during Mayweather fight week and after the fight are dramatically different, but no less exciting for Anthony. “It was crazy before the fight with people everywhere. Seeing and meeting fighters like Bernard Hopkins and Miguel Cotto- boxing heroes, it was good. But to be here, working with Jeff, pursuing what has been my passion, that’s why I’m here,” Anthony said. “To work hard, and when it’s time, be the fighter people are coming to see.”
Anthony Smith meets Benito Salazar Saturday, May 25 at the Citizen’s Business Bank Arena in Ontario, CA on a card promoted by All Star Boxing, in a pro debut bout scheduled for four rounds. Fans can also follow Anthony on Twitter, @Ant_LightsOut
DeMarcus Rogers is a very good boxer with an exceptional amatuer and mma background. Why would our local Michael Reed take on such a fight in the beginning of his career? Pro-debuts are extremely dangerous and want to win at all cost. One loss will not ruin Reeds career, but why even fight another fighter that they too are trying to build. This is not how its done.
I'm sure we all can remember the Hawkins deal. In fact, he never laced on gloves again. As it looks, Gaines and Reed are the only fighters on the card that are taking any chance at all. Very Couragous!
you people have a complaint when DMV fighters fight bums and when they fight decent competition. I've come to the conclusion that DMV fans just suck period. All of you can't wait to see the DMV fighters lose so you can say "I told ya so".
don't be surprised if Barnett loses; Stephon was a very good amateur. As a pro he's not babied at all. Look at who he's fought and their records.
not taking away from kevins well-placed body shot....but,anybody who truly knows boxing and the guidelines for SCORING punches could see,prior to the knockout,that 90% of kevs punches were blocked and slipped...Rasool shakoor's punches were clean,scoring blows.He was well ahead on the proper scoring end of the business at hand and VERY much in the fight.From the nickle seats, punches that are deflected and/or effectivly blocked may sound dramatic and loud, but they are NOT SCORING strikes.it's the result of correct,old school blocking and slipping.wether homeies want to acknowledge it or not,rasool shakoor was ahead on points prior to the stoppage and just getting stronger.
don't rape the sanctity of the sport or the true scoring guidelines by wanting the hometown fav to win so bad that you are willing to imagine that which is not really happening! give props to the honor of the real rules of scoring and to the participant who's DOING the scoring.
Butch Bertram,trainer and manager of rasool.........
Hi Gary, my name is Sarah McLeod, Editor-in-Chief of http://snsnightlifemagazine.com. I interviewed Ty two days before the fight and me and my camera guy also covered the fight. We are looking for more professional footage to use alongside our own before publication but can't fine any. Can you help?
Hi, Sarah,
If you are looking for photo footage, check with Juan Marshall from ProAm Fight Talk.blogspot.com. His link is in my boxing website section.
For video footage, I would check with Cyprian Khumarlo of the DMV Sports Zone.
Email me at beltwayboxing@hotmail.com and I can give you numbers for both men.
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