Saturday, November 09, 2013

Quarles Stops Shah in One to Win Virginia State Middleweight Title!

The bout looked good on paper but that's why the bout isn't held there.  "The Pride of Alexandria" Brandon Quarles has won the Virginia State Middleweight title with a first-round TKO over Zain "Tiger" Shah.






(Photos by Juan Marshall)

Shah tried to use his height and long reach to keep the shorter Quarles at bay.  However, Quarles was able to figure a way inside and landed some solid overhand right hands that sent Shah to the corner.  To his credit, Shah never went down and didn't seem hurt.  However, Shah did not return back anything during the flurry and referee Joe Cooper stopped the contest at 2:41 of the round.

With the win, Quarles is now 11-2-1, four KO's.  Shah is now 5-3, three KO's.

As we said, no post-fight wrap-up tonight.  So here is a brief look at the upcoming Beltway Boxing schedule:

Monday, November 11 -- Cowboys Dance Hall in San Antonio, TX. Fernando Guerrero is the co-feature on a card televised by Fox Sports 1 and Fox Espanol.

Thursday, November 14 -- Fight Night at the Washington Hilton and Towers.  Tyrieshia Douglas is scheduled on that card.  We will not be attending the card due to logistical issues.

Friday, November 15 -- The Carroll County AG Center in Westminster, MD.  The return of Mark "TNT" Tucker headlines this card.  This will be our next stop.

Saturday, November 16 -- Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.  "The Bolivan Queen" Jennifer Salinas battles for the vacant WBF (World Boxing Federation) Super Bantamweight championship against Yolis Marrugo Franco.  We'll preview this bout later this week.

32 comments:

Anonymous said...

Come on man. Quick stoppage by Cooper. That was absurd

Anonymous said...

You know Joe!
Who was in Shah's corner.

Anonymous said...

Man Brandon quarles sucks. I've watched this kid fight a few times. He doesn't impress me at all. He fought a kid today that can't fight and they didn't give him a chance to fight. I've seen this kid fight . I rather watch street brawls then this kid. E

Anonymous said...

Man what silly belt was that they gave Brandon Quarles. I've seen kids at local shows get better belts. I guess a ugly belt for a no name fighter. Suites him. This kid better learn how to fight. I don't think he can fight. Dumbest Most Vulnerable fighter. Is that the belt he got.

Anonymous said...

I can accept that u think the belt is bogus but why hate on brandon. Hes a good fighter just trying to make a living. And u guys saying he sucks, compared to who? U bums talking crap on the internet? Get a life and stop hating on others accomplishments

Anonymous said...

Brandons good. But that stoppage by Joe was bogus.

Anonymous said...

Never seen a fight stopped bc someone was getting there arms and gloves slapped

Anonymous said...

Dusty,Demond,Altanez fox,David Drayton are a list of fighters Brandon can't beat. Why is it hate if you see the truth. Stopped a fight with slaps. Get out of here. Its a group of fighters in the DMV he can't beat. Kids a joke.

Anonymous said...

First of all had Zain gotten that belt last night i wouldnt have meant anything. . . . . highly doubt any of yall actual boxers let alone been in the pro game its a cut throat sport. Brandon Quarles doesnt get the props he deserves and after a clear TKO victory over the towering Zain all yall can do is find reasons as to why it was BS. . . . . yall sound like some haters too me. . . . . . kinda like the assholes who think Pacquiao really a better boxer than Mayweather . . . . . like really? C'MON SON!!!!!

Anonymous said...

yall aint not ish! BQ DMV's biggest under rated fighter hands down!

Anonymous said...

BQ's only issue is that he in the past hasnt been able to delevier Ws with KOs. . . . two in a row now? think dude catchin a little groove! Grat fights last night!

Anonymous said...

Lol. Tko assisted by Joe Coop

Anonymous said...

stoppage was fair and clear no need to put either fighter into harms way like Magomed Abdusalamov was put in last week. The overhand had Shah confused

Anonymous said...

yeah fight was stopped too soon! I wouldve loved to see shah get dropped by those over hands!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Look at the pic right before coop stopped it. Nothing open to get hit.

Anonymous said...

Gary...you think it was early?

Gary Digital Williams said...

I didn't have a major issue with the stoppage. Yes, Shah looked clear eyed. However, when he went to the ropes, he wasn't throwing anything back. That gave Cooper no real alternative but to stop the bout.

Anonymous said...

Styles make fights and Brandon aggressive style gave shah a hard time

Anonymous said...

Me being a local fan of boxing I have seen Quarles in a few though fights. He definitely gets my respect

Ps. Good stoppage Joe

Anonymous said...

Quarles deserves respect...the ref does not. 45 bucks for a bs stoppage???

Anonymous said...

Question what would of happened if the fight wasn't stopped ? How was the 1st two minutes going?

Anonymous said...

Reading the comments and seeing the video on Facebook. Good stoppage to me shah was getting bullied. Are you guys trying to get the man killed?

Much respect

Gary Digital Williams said...

The way I describe the fight in the original post was the first two minutes of the contest.

Anonymous said...

Gary who are ur 5 fav dmv fighters pro

Gary Digital Williams said...

That changes from year to year. But for all time it's Mark Johnson, Darryll Tyson, Sharmba Mitchell, Derrell Foley and William Joppy.

Gary Digital Williams said...

Coley that is.

Anonymous said...

Gary you forgot to include somebody in your list.

Gary Digital Williams said...

A lot of them deserve to be on that list -- Keith Holmes, Vincent Pettway, Andrew Council. I can't really limit to five.

Anonymous said...

That kid that fought Yuri actually put up a good fight. He was outclassed but he fought hard. Anybody know why he was escorted out by police?

Anonymous said...

Is there a site with a video for this fight?

Anonymous said...

Is ray leonard considered a beltway boxer? If so maybe we ought to slide him in that list somewhere.

Gary Digital Williams said...

My list is limited to those I have covered over the last 30 years.