The recent federal government shutdown has had a residual effect on the Beltway Boxing region. The Saturday, October 26 RBA Promotions card slated for the Smith Gymnasium at Fort Myer/Henderson Hall in Arlington, VA has been postponed until sometime next month. The building is a federal government facility and apparently, the gym could not be ready in time to have the event next Saturday.
There is actually some good news concerning this. One: This means there will be no conflict with the DC card that is taking place on the same night. Secondly, the postponement has allowed an interesting main event to come together. Brandon Quarles of Alexandria, VA will challenge Zain "Tiger" Shah of Centreville, VA for the vacant Virginia State Middleweight title.
Both guys could use a win. Quarles (10-2-1, three KO's) has lost two of his last three including an eight-round unanimous decision loss to John Thompson on September 13 in Newark, NJ. Shah (5-2, three KO's, one NC) is winless in his last three. Shah lost a six-round unanimous decision to Alantez Fox on September 7 in Fort Washington, MD.
Brandon wins this, it sure will be a good win for him. You can only give this guy respect for stepping out of home town and testing his self. Even though he didn't pull off the wins, I believe he's someone to watch for in the future.
ReplyDeleteMike D.
I like this fight for Quarles has lots more room to grow
ReplyDeleteWhat ever happened to yurii poliishcuk and what amateur shows do we have comng up in the beltway?
ReplyDeleteYuri Polischuk is still fighting and has a bout coming up soon.
ReplyDeleteThere are two amateur shows coming up on November 2. One is at Club One Fitness in Millersville, MD and the other is in DC at Merrick Recreation Center.
Also, there is the World Golden Gloves this Friday and Saturday at the Waldorf Jaycees in Waldorf, MD.
ReplyDeleteHopefully Yuri got a new team round him. A team that will be on his side n let him mature as a pro. He surrounds himself wit a bunch of amateur idiots dat dont kno chit bout boxin.
ReplyDeleteThis card is November 9th. Does anybody know what the rest of the card looks like?
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