The rest of the Jeter Promotions card that will take place on Saturday, August 18th at Live! Casino in Hanover, MD has been announced.
Before we get to the undercard, the main event between Laurel, MD's Demond "D'Best At It" Nicholson and Issac Rodrigues of Belem, Para, Brazil will be for the vacant WBC USNBC Super Middleweight title.
An interesting bout on the card will be a four-round lightweight contest between "The Red Comet" Dante Cox of Elkridge, MD and Latorie Woodberry of Roanoke, VA. For Cox, this will be truly competing in front of his home crowd as he works at Live! Casino as a bartender in the Prime Rib Restaurant. Cox (2-0, one KO) is coming off a first-round TKO over Tyshae Ferguson on June 16th at the Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD. Woodberry (2-6-2) last fought on June 8th and won a four-round majority decision over Mike Conway in Pittsburgh, PA.
There will be a six-round, all-Maryland middleweight bout between Columbia's Ashton "The Goon" Sykes and Baltimore's "Dangerous" Donald Wallace. Sykes (2-1) bounced back from his first pro loss by winning a four-round unanimous decision over Alberto Delgado on June 29th at Martin's West in Woodlawn, MD. Wallace (2-1-1, one KO) looks to bounce back from a four-round unanimous decision to Zarifbek Nishanbaev in July of 2017 at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD.
Speaking of Nishanbaev, "The Uzbek Warrior" of Arlington, VA by way of Kyrgyzstan will be on this card in a four-round super welterweight bout against veteran Kevin "The Scarecrow" Womack, Jr. of Baltimore. Nishanbaev (4-1, three KO's) won his last outing by first-round TKO over Cordell Powell on April 28th in Phoenix, AZ. Womack (8-16-4, six KO's) lost a tough four-round majority decision to Kareem Martin on June 30th in Washington, DC.
In a six-round middleweight rematch, undefeated Francisco "The Cisco Kid" Bustos of Rockville, MD will battle Jauvan John of Brooklyn, NY. The two boxers fought their last contest against one another on June 16th in Laurel, MD with Bustos (7-0, four KO's) winning a close, four-round unanimous decision over John (2-6-1).
A four-round cruiserweight contest will have Charles Johnson of Washington, DC (0-1) taking on the debuting Chester Stewart of Bowie, MD. Johnson lost his pro debut against Mushin Cason by four-round unanimous decision in Woodlawn, MD. Stewart is a former quarterback who played his college ball at Temple University and professionally with the Baltimore Ravens.
The card is scheduled to begin at 7 PM ET with the main event broadcast live on the CBS Sports Network at 9 PM ET. Tickets can be purchased by going to www.livecasinohotel.com.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Featured Bouts Announced For August 18th Card At Maryland Live Casino!
Two interesting 10-round contests have been announced for the nationally-televised Jeter Promotions card held Saturday, August 18th at Maryland Live Casino in Hanover, MD.
The main event pits Laurel, MD super middleweight Demond "D'Best At It" Nicholson against Issac Rodrigues of Belem, Para, Brazil. Nicholson (18-3-1, 17 KO's) will look to bounce back from suffering a seventh-round TKO loss to Jesse Hart on April 28th in Philadelphia, PA. Nicholson has lost two of his last three contests. Rodrigues (25-2, 20 KO's) is on an eight-bout winning streak including a fourth-round TKO win over Frankie Filippone on June 8th in Verona, NY. The bout was Rodrigues's first in almost two years.
Many local fans are already talking about the co-feature contest, a bout the defines the phrase "crossroads bout." Undefeated Forestville, MD super lightweight Mykal "The Professor" Fox will battle former WBO Super Lightweight champion DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley of Washington, DC. There is a 22-year difference between the two boxers (Fox is 22, Corley is 44) and Fox was seven months old when Corley began his pro career in May of 1996.
Fox (17-0, four KO's) last fought on May 11th and won an eight-round unanimous decision over Anthony Mercado in Philadelphia, PA. Recently, Fox moved into the number one position in the USBA's Super Lightweight rankings. This will be the second 10-round contest for Fox, who went that distance with Manuel Alejandro Reyes on November 11th in Bethlehem, PA. Defeating Reyes earned Fox his first regional title, the UBF All-Americas Welterweight championship.
Corley (51-31-1, 28 KO's) is looking to break a two-bout losing streak that includes a 12-round unanimous decision loss to former WBA Super Lightweight titleholder Vivian Harris on July 21st in Memphis, TN. This will be Corley's fifth bout in 2018 and will be the first local bout for Corley since he defeated Daniel Attah by 10-round unanimous decision at the Washington Convention Center in September of 2014.
Both bouts are scheduled to be televised by the CBS Sports Network.
The main event pits Laurel, MD super middleweight Demond "D'Best At It" Nicholson against Issac Rodrigues of Belem, Para, Brazil. Nicholson (18-3-1, 17 KO's) will look to bounce back from suffering a seventh-round TKO loss to Jesse Hart on April 28th in Philadelphia, PA. Nicholson has lost two of his last three contests. Rodrigues (25-2, 20 KO's) is on an eight-bout winning streak including a fourth-round TKO win over Frankie Filippone on June 8th in Verona, NY. The bout was Rodrigues's first in almost two years.
Many local fans are already talking about the co-feature contest, a bout the defines the phrase "crossroads bout." Undefeated Forestville, MD super lightweight Mykal "The Professor" Fox will battle former WBO Super Lightweight champion DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley of Washington, DC. There is a 22-year difference between the two boxers (Fox is 22, Corley is 44) and Fox was seven months old when Corley began his pro career in May of 1996.
Fox (17-0, four KO's) last fought on May 11th and won an eight-round unanimous decision over Anthony Mercado in Philadelphia, PA. Recently, Fox moved into the number one position in the USBA's Super Lightweight rankings. This will be the second 10-round contest for Fox, who went that distance with Manuel Alejandro Reyes on November 11th in Bethlehem, PA. Defeating Reyes earned Fox his first regional title, the UBF All-Americas Welterweight championship.
Corley (51-31-1, 28 KO's) is looking to break a two-bout losing streak that includes a 12-round unanimous decision loss to former WBA Super Lightweight titleholder Vivian Harris on July 21st in Memphis, TN. This will be Corley's fifth bout in 2018 and will be the first local bout for Corley since he defeated Daniel Attah by 10-round unanimous decision at the Washington Convention Center in September of 2014.
Both bouts are scheduled to be televised by the CBS Sports Network.
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Kisner Wins Majority Decision Over Sigmon In Columbus, OH!
Baltimore, MD cruiserweight "Slick" Nick Kisner won a 10-round majority decision over Bedford, VA's Scott "Cujo" Sigmon Saturday at the Hollywood Casino in Columbus, OH.
Kisner used quick hands to land shots from distance at times throughout the bout. Sigmon had his moments inside but Kisner was able to land good uppercuts and right hands in the contest.
Judge Brian Kennedy gave Sigmon credit for his work inside and scored the bout a draw at 95-95. However, Kennedy was overruled by Scott Maddox who scored the bout 99-91 and Jamie Garula who saw the bout 96-94 for Kisner, whose record is now 21-4-1, six KO's. Sigmon's record falls to 32-13-1, 16 KO's.
Kisner used quick hands to land shots from distance at times throughout the bout. Sigmon had his moments inside but Kisner was able to land good uppercuts and right hands in the contest.
Judge Brian Kennedy gave Sigmon credit for his work inside and scored the bout a draw at 95-95. However, Kennedy was overruled by Scott Maddox who scored the bout 99-91 and Jamie Garula who saw the bout 96-94 for Kisner, whose record is now 21-4-1, six KO's. Sigmon's record falls to 32-13-1, 16 KO's.
Friday, July 27, 2018
Kisner, Sigmon Hit Scales in Columbus, OH!
Nick Kisner and Scott Sigmon weighed in for their 10-round contest on Saturday at the Hollywood Live Casino in Columbus, OH. Kisner came in at 194 1/2 pounds while Sigmon tipped the scales at 191 1/2.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Bouts Announced For August 4th Card In Sterling, VA!
Bouts have been announced for the Ponytail Promotions card at the Michael and Son Sportsplex at Dulles in Sterling, VA on Saturday, August 4th. Here is the card so far.
The main event has multi-time world champion Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson in a 10-round bout against Tiffany Woodard of Wilson, NC. Nelson (17-2-3, two KO's) will look to bounce back from suffering two straight losses against quality opposition. In her last outing, Nelson lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Christina Hammer for the WBC and WBO Middleweight championships on June 22nd in Detroit, MI. Prior to that, Nelson dropped a 10-round unanimous decision to Claressa Shields for the IBF and WBC Super Middleweight championships on January 12th in Verona, NY.
Woodard (4-11-3, three KO's) is winless in her last 10 bouts, including her last five contests. One of those losses came to Beltway Boxer Franchon Crews-Dezurn on that same January 12th card in Verona. Woodard lost a six-round unanimous decision.
Also on the card, undefeated Ashburn lightweight Seth "Killer B" Billups will face veteran Matt Murphy of East St. Louis, Illinois in a six-round bout. Billups (10-0, six KO's) last fought on November 4th and won a six-round unanimous decision to Lamont White in Ashburn, VA. Murphy (3-25-3, two KO's) has lost nine in a row, including his last outing, a fourth-round TKO loss to Drayvontay Speed-Rawls on June 16th in Laurel, MD.
Baltimore, MD super featherweight Mack "Papi" Allison IV returns to action in a six-round contest against Rynell Griffin of Las Vegas, NV. Allison (7-1-1, seven KO's) looks to bounce back from his first pro loss, a six-round unanimous decision defeat to Reggie Barnett on December 9th in Norfolk, VA. Allison fought to a four-round draw against Murphy in June of 2017 in Baltimore. Griffin (8-38-2, two KO's) will look to break a nine-bout losing streak. Included in that streak are losses to locals Patrick Harris and Seth Billups. Griffin has also lost his last three bouts (including the loss to Harris) by TKO.
In a four-round contest, Ashburn middleweight Carlos "Refuse To Lose" Cruz will take on the debuting Ian "The Dancer" Cokley of Fort Washington, MD. Cruz (1-3, one KO) won his pro debut in June of 2016 by first-round TKO. However, he has lost three straight, including a first-round knockout loss to Richard Williams, Jr. on December 9th in Norfolk. Cokley participated and advanced to the finals of the 178-pound Novice Division of the Washington Golden Gloves.
The co-feature will be a 10-round heavyweight rematch between Jerry "Slug" Forrest of Newport News, VA and Miree "Pink Panther" Coleman of Fayetteville, NC. Forrest (19-2, 15 KO's) won the first bout by second-round TKO on April 4th in Norfolk, VA. The Coleman camp protested the bout's outcome claiming Forrest committed fouls during the bout. The initial ruling on the bout was allowed to stand. Neither Forrest nor Coleman (6-4, four KO's) have competed since the first contest.
More bouts may be added to this card, which is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 PM ET.
The main event has multi-time world champion Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson in a 10-round bout against Tiffany Woodard of Wilson, NC. Nelson (17-2-3, two KO's) will look to bounce back from suffering two straight losses against quality opposition. In her last outing, Nelson lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Christina Hammer for the WBC and WBO Middleweight championships on June 22nd in Detroit, MI. Prior to that, Nelson dropped a 10-round unanimous decision to Claressa Shields for the IBF and WBC Super Middleweight championships on January 12th in Verona, NY.
Woodard (4-11-3, three KO's) is winless in her last 10 bouts, including her last five contests. One of those losses came to Beltway Boxer Franchon Crews-Dezurn on that same January 12th card in Verona. Woodard lost a six-round unanimous decision.
Also on the card, undefeated Ashburn lightweight Seth "Killer B" Billups will face veteran Matt Murphy of East St. Louis, Illinois in a six-round bout. Billups (10-0, six KO's) last fought on November 4th and won a six-round unanimous decision to Lamont White in Ashburn, VA. Murphy (3-25-3, two KO's) has lost nine in a row, including his last outing, a fourth-round TKO loss to Drayvontay Speed-Rawls on June 16th in Laurel, MD.
Baltimore, MD super featherweight Mack "Papi" Allison IV returns to action in a six-round contest against Rynell Griffin of Las Vegas, NV. Allison (7-1-1, seven KO's) looks to bounce back from his first pro loss, a six-round unanimous decision defeat to Reggie Barnett on December 9th in Norfolk, VA. Allison fought to a four-round draw against Murphy in June of 2017 in Baltimore. Griffin (8-38-2, two KO's) will look to break a nine-bout losing streak. Included in that streak are losses to locals Patrick Harris and Seth Billups. Griffin has also lost his last three bouts (including the loss to Harris) by TKO.
In a four-round contest, Ashburn middleweight Carlos "Refuse To Lose" Cruz will take on the debuting Ian "The Dancer" Cokley of Fort Washington, MD. Cruz (1-3, one KO) won his pro debut in June of 2016 by first-round TKO. However, he has lost three straight, including a first-round knockout loss to Richard Williams, Jr. on December 9th in Norfolk. Cokley participated and advanced to the finals of the 178-pound Novice Division of the Washington Golden Gloves.
The co-feature will be a 10-round heavyweight rematch between Jerry "Slug" Forrest of Newport News, VA and Miree "Pink Panther" Coleman of Fayetteville, NC. Forrest (19-2, 15 KO's) won the first bout by second-round TKO on April 4th in Norfolk, VA. The Coleman camp protested the bout's outcome claiming Forrest committed fouls during the bout. The initial ruling on the bout was allowed to stand. Neither Forrest nor Coleman (6-4, four KO's) have competed since the first contest.
More bouts may be added to this card, which is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 PM ET.
Monday, July 23, 2018
Beltway Judge Wallace To Work WBO Lightweight Title Bout July 28th in Florida!
Congratulations to Beltway-based judge Paul Wallace who will be one of the three judges for the bout for the vacant WBO Lightweight championship between number one ranked Christopher "Pitufo" Diaz of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico (23-0, 15 KO's) and number two ranked Masayuki Ito of Tokyo, Japan (23-1-1, 12 KO's). The bout will be held on Saturday, July 28th at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, FL and will be shown on ESPN+.
Wallace has judged a number of world title bouts since his career began in 2008, including the IBF Super Middleweight bout between Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui in May of 2017 at the MGM National Harbor Casino in Oxon Hill, MD, the WBO Super Featherweight championship between Vasyl Lomachenko and Jason Sosa in April of 2017 at the MGM Casino and the WBO Super Welterweight championship between Jessie Vargas and Sadam Ali at the DC Armory in Washington, DC in March of 2016. Wallace has judged contests around the world including in Canada, Argentina and China, but the Diaz-Ito bout will be his first world title bout outside the Beltway region.
Wallace has judged a number of world title bouts since his career began in 2008, including the IBF Super Middleweight bout between Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui in May of 2017 at the MGM National Harbor Casino in Oxon Hill, MD, the WBO Super Featherweight championship between Vasyl Lomachenko and Jason Sosa in April of 2017 at the MGM Casino and the WBO Super Welterweight championship between Jessie Vargas and Sadam Ali at the DC Armory in Washington, DC in March of 2016. Wallace has judged contests around the world including in Canada, Argentina and China, but the Diaz-Ito bout will be his first world title bout outside the Beltway region.
First Look At August Schedule!
August will be a relatively busy month for the Beltway Boxing scene. We have two cards scheduled for the area and a number of boxers will be competing around the country. Here's your first look with the reminder that all bouts are subject to change at any time.
Saturday, August 4th, Sterling, VA -- Ponytail Promotions will have a card at the Dulles Sportsplex. Scheduled to appear on this card are Ashburn, VA middleweight Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson (17-2-3, two KO's), undefeated Ashburn welterweight Seth "Killer B" Billups (10-0, six KO's), Baltimore, MD lightweight Mack "Papi" Allison IV (7-1-1, seven KO's) and Ashburn middleweight Carlos "Refuse To Lose" Cruz (1-3, one KO).
Saturday, August 4th, NYCB Live at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, Long Island, NY -- Two of the Russell Brothers of Capitol Heights, MD -- Antuanne and Antonio -- will be on this card. Antuanne (6-0, six KO's) will be in a scheduled eight-round super lightweight bout against Jose Arturo Esquivel (10-7, two KO's) of Ciudad Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico. Russell last fought on May 19th and scored a first-round KO over Wilmer Rodriguez at the MGM National Harbor Casino in Oxon Hill, MD. Esquivel has lost two straight and six of his last seven bouts. One of those losses came to Lamont Roach, Jr. by eight-round unanimous decision in May of 2016 in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Antonio (11-0, nine KO's) will be in an eight-round bantamweight bout against an opponent to be determined. Russell's last bout was also on that May 19th card in Oxon Hill and he registered a fifth-round TKO over Jonathan Lecona Ramos. Antuanne Russell's bout is slated to be televised on FS2 and Fox Deportes. Antonio's bout may make that telecast if time permits.
Saturday, August 4th, Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, PA -- Washington, DC cruiserweight Dameron Kirby will be in a four-round bout against debuting John Jaquay of Pittsburgh, PA. Kirby (0-2) has suffered first-round knockouts in both of his bouts. Jaquay comes over from Mixed Martial Arts.
Friday, August 10th, Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, CA -- Landover, MD featherweight Kevin Rivers, Jr. will be in an eight-round contest against Emilio Sanchez of North Hollywood, CA. Both boxers are coming off losses. Rivers, Jr. (14-2, 10 KO's) lost by six-round split decision to Diuhl Olguin on May 12th in Verona, NY. This will be the first eight-round contest for Rivers, Jr. Sanchez (15-1, 10 KO's) was knocked out in the second round by Eugene Lagos on March 22nd in Indio, CA. This card is slated to be televised by Estrella TV.
Friday, August 10th, Sugar House Casino, Philadelphia, PA -- Super welterweight Jonathan Burrs of Hagerstown, MD will make his pro debut in a four-round bout against James Martin (1-0) of Pennsylvania. Burrs fought in the Washington Golden Gloves for more than five years.
Saturday, August 11th, PAL Center, Hockessin, DE -- Baltimore light heavyweight Travis "Seveer" Reeves returns to action in a six-round bout against an opponent to be determined. Reeves (15-3-2, seven KO's) last fought on March 24th and suffered a 12th-round TKO at the hands of Karo Murat in Wilhelmsburg, Germany.
Friday, August 17, Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN -- Baltimore heavyweight Hasim "Gold Blooded" Rahman, Jr. (5-0, four KO's) is scheduled to be on the card against an opponent to be determined. Rahman last fought on June 29th in Woodlawn, MD and stopped Steven Tyner in the first round.
Saturday, August 18th, Maryland Live Casino, Hanover, MD -- Jeter Promotions hosts this card that is scheduled to be televised by CBS Sports Network. We told you about this card, however, there are some changes. Local boxers Dusty Hernandez Harrison and Sam Crossed are off the card replaced by fellow Beltway Boxers Myke "The Professor" Fox (17-0, four KO's) and D'Mitrius "Big Meech" Ballard (18-0, 12 KO's). No boxer on the card has an opponent yet.
Friday, August 24th, Avenue Club, Cincinnati, OH -- Three Beltway Boxers are slated to be on this card against opponents to be determined. Hyattsville, MD super lightweight Patrick "YG Pat" Harris is slated to be in the six-round main event. Harris (13-0, eight KO's) comes off a solid third-round stoppage of Rynell Griffin on May 12th in Sterling, VA. Also, DC welterweight Shynggyskhan Tazhibay will be in a four-round contest. Tazhibay (6-0, two KO's) last fought on April 21st and won a four-round unanimous decision over Isaac Freeman in Brooklyn, NY. Another DC welter, Keeshawn Williams (2-0-1, one KO) won a four-round majority decision over Adrian Martinez on May 25th at the Music Hall Arena in Cincinnati.
Saturday, August 25th, Upshur Recreation Center, Washington, DC -- The annual Cease Fire -- Don't Smoke The Brothers and Sisters Cookout and Amateur Boxing card. Free boxing, free food and, most importantly, an advancement on the six-month moratorium to stop the killings in the Nation's Capitol.
More updates on the schedule as they become available. Some updates may first be announced on the Boxing Along The Beltway Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast by going to Spreaker, IHeartRadio, Stitcher or the Google Podcasts app.
Saturday, August 4th, Sterling, VA -- Ponytail Promotions will have a card at the Dulles Sportsplex. Scheduled to appear on this card are Ashburn, VA middleweight Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson (17-2-3, two KO's), undefeated Ashburn welterweight Seth "Killer B" Billups (10-0, six KO's), Baltimore, MD lightweight Mack "Papi" Allison IV (7-1-1, seven KO's) and Ashburn middleweight Carlos "Refuse To Lose" Cruz (1-3, one KO).
Saturday, August 4th, NYCB Live at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, Long Island, NY -- Two of the Russell Brothers of Capitol Heights, MD -- Antuanne and Antonio -- will be on this card. Antuanne (6-0, six KO's) will be in a scheduled eight-round super lightweight bout against Jose Arturo Esquivel (10-7, two KO's) of Ciudad Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico. Russell last fought on May 19th and scored a first-round KO over Wilmer Rodriguez at the MGM National Harbor Casino in Oxon Hill, MD. Esquivel has lost two straight and six of his last seven bouts. One of those losses came to Lamont Roach, Jr. by eight-round unanimous decision in May of 2016 in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Antonio (11-0, nine KO's) will be in an eight-round bantamweight bout against an opponent to be determined. Russell's last bout was also on that May 19th card in Oxon Hill and he registered a fifth-round TKO over Jonathan Lecona Ramos. Antuanne Russell's bout is slated to be televised on FS2 and Fox Deportes. Antonio's bout may make that telecast if time permits.
Saturday, August 4th, Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, PA -- Washington, DC cruiserweight Dameron Kirby will be in a four-round bout against debuting John Jaquay of Pittsburgh, PA. Kirby (0-2) has suffered first-round knockouts in both of his bouts. Jaquay comes over from Mixed Martial Arts.
Friday, August 10th, Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, CA -- Landover, MD featherweight Kevin Rivers, Jr. will be in an eight-round contest against Emilio Sanchez of North Hollywood, CA. Both boxers are coming off losses. Rivers, Jr. (14-2, 10 KO's) lost by six-round split decision to Diuhl Olguin on May 12th in Verona, NY. This will be the first eight-round contest for Rivers, Jr. Sanchez (15-1, 10 KO's) was knocked out in the second round by Eugene Lagos on March 22nd in Indio, CA. This card is slated to be televised by Estrella TV.
Friday, August 10th, Sugar House Casino, Philadelphia, PA -- Super welterweight Jonathan Burrs of Hagerstown, MD will make his pro debut in a four-round bout against James Martin (1-0) of Pennsylvania. Burrs fought in the Washington Golden Gloves for more than five years.
Saturday, August 11th, PAL Center, Hockessin, DE -- Baltimore light heavyweight Travis "Seveer" Reeves returns to action in a six-round bout against an opponent to be determined. Reeves (15-3-2, seven KO's) last fought on March 24th and suffered a 12th-round TKO at the hands of Karo Murat in Wilhelmsburg, Germany.
Friday, August 17, Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN -- Baltimore heavyweight Hasim "Gold Blooded" Rahman, Jr. (5-0, four KO's) is scheduled to be on the card against an opponent to be determined. Rahman last fought on June 29th in Woodlawn, MD and stopped Steven Tyner in the first round.
Saturday, August 18th, Maryland Live Casino, Hanover, MD -- Jeter Promotions hosts this card that is scheduled to be televised by CBS Sports Network. We told you about this card, however, there are some changes. Local boxers Dusty Hernandez Harrison and Sam Crossed are off the card replaced by fellow Beltway Boxers Myke "The Professor" Fox (17-0, four KO's) and D'Mitrius "Big Meech" Ballard (18-0, 12 KO's). No boxer on the card has an opponent yet.
Friday, August 24th, Avenue Club, Cincinnati, OH -- Three Beltway Boxers are slated to be on this card against opponents to be determined. Hyattsville, MD super lightweight Patrick "YG Pat" Harris is slated to be in the six-round main event. Harris (13-0, eight KO's) comes off a solid third-round stoppage of Rynell Griffin on May 12th in Sterling, VA. Also, DC welterweight Shynggyskhan Tazhibay will be in a four-round contest. Tazhibay (6-0, two KO's) last fought on April 21st and won a four-round unanimous decision over Isaac Freeman in Brooklyn, NY. Another DC welter, Keeshawn Williams (2-0-1, one KO) won a four-round majority decision over Adrian Martinez on May 25th at the Music Hall Arena in Cincinnati.
Saturday, August 25th, Upshur Recreation Center, Washington, DC -- The annual Cease Fire -- Don't Smoke The Brothers and Sisters Cookout and Amateur Boxing card. Free boxing, free food and, most importantly, an advancement on the six-month moratorium to stop the killings in the Nation's Capitol.
More updates on the schedule as they become available. Some updates may first be announced on the Boxing Along The Beltway Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast by going to Spreaker, IHeartRadio, Stitcher or the Google Podcasts app.
Weekend Results: Corley Loses Rematch With Harris; Lockett Stopped In Third!
Here are a couple of results from this past Saturday, July 21st. Former WBO Super Lightweight champion DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley of Washington, DC lost a 12-round unanimous decision to former WBA Super Lightweight champion "Vicious" Vivian Harris of Brooklyn, NY at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN.
No details on this bout but Corley lost by scores of 116-112 (twice) and 118-110. Corley has now lost two straight contests and his record is now 51-31-1, 28 KO's. Harris avenges his 10-round loss to Corley in May of 2017 and is now 33-12-2, 19 KO's.
Also, Takoma Park, MD light heavyweight Willis "The Prophet" Lockett lost by third-round TKO to undefeated Lennox "2 Sharpe" Allen of New York City at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, CT. According to reports, the southpaw Allen began the contest prodding with his jab. A right hook upstairs found the mark and dropped Lockett in the first. Allen then targeted the midsection to break down his foe. A visibly weary Lockett ate a left hook to the body in round three and hit the floor. Discerning that Lockett was unable to continue, the referee immediately waved off the contest without a count, ending matters at the round’s 3:00 mark. Lockett's record is now 16-24-6, five KO's while Allen, who was returning after a three-year absence, remains undefeated at 21-0-1, 14 KO's.
No details on this bout but Corley lost by scores of 116-112 (twice) and 118-110. Corley has now lost two straight contests and his record is now 51-31-1, 28 KO's. Harris avenges his 10-round loss to Corley in May of 2017 and is now 33-12-2, 19 KO's.
Also, Takoma Park, MD light heavyweight Willis "The Prophet" Lockett lost by third-round TKO to undefeated Lennox "2 Sharpe" Allen of New York City at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, CT. According to reports, the southpaw Allen began the contest prodding with his jab. A right hook upstairs found the mark and dropped Lockett in the first. Allen then targeted the midsection to break down his foe. A visibly weary Lockett ate a left hook to the body in round three and hit the floor. Discerning that Lockett was unable to continue, the referee immediately waved off the contest without a count, ending matters at the round’s 3:00 mark. Lockett's record is now 16-24-6, five KO's while Allen, who was returning after a three-year absence, remains undefeated at 21-0-1, 14 KO's.
Friday, July 20, 2018
Lamont Roach Jr. Captures WBO International Super Featherweight Title With 7th Round TKO!
Congratulations to Upper Marlboro, MD super featherweight Lamont Roach, Jr. who scored a seventh-round TKO over Deivis Julio Bassa of Colombia tonight to win the WBO International Super Featherweight title at the Oasis Garden Hotel in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The bout was the main event on the Golden Boy on ESPN telecast.
Roach, Jr. took control of the contest in the third round when he used two right hands to Bassa's head to drop him to the canvas seat-first. From there, Roach, Jr. used a large array of power punches (especially to the body) to wear Bassa down. Bassa could not answer the bell for the seventh round.
This is the second regional title for Roach, Jr., who won the WBC Youth Silver Super Featherweight crown in 2017. Roach, Jr. remains undefeated at 17-0-1, seven KO's. Bassa falls to 20-5, 12 KO's.
Roach, Jr. took control of the contest in the third round when he used two right hands to Bassa's head to drop him to the canvas seat-first. From there, Roach, Jr. used a large array of power punches (especially to the body) to wear Bassa down. Bassa could not answer the bell for the seventh round.
This is the second regional title for Roach, Jr., who won the WBC Youth Silver Super Featherweight crown in 2017. Roach, Jr. remains undefeated at 17-0-1, seven KO's. Bassa falls to 20-5, 12 KO's.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Roach, Jr. Weighs 128.8 For Televised Title Showdown in Cancun!
Lamont Roach, Jr. weighed in at 128.8 pounds for his 10-round bout against Deivi Bassa Friday night at the Grand Oasis Cancun Hotel in Cancun, Mexico. Bassa tipped the scales at 129.4 pounds.
The bout is for the vacant WBO International Super Featherweight title and will be the main event on an ESPN telecast that will get underway at 7 PM ET.
Palmer Park Day Honors Dave Jacobs July 21st!
Saturday, July 21st will be Palmer Park Day in Palmer Park, MD and there will be a number of events throughout the neighborhood.
There will be one event, however, that will have special meaning. There will be an amateur boxing card that will take place at the Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Gym, located at 7707 Barlowe Road in Palmer Park that will begin at 3 PM ET. The event is free to the public and will honor the memory of a man who spent many quality moments there -- legendary trainer Dave Jacobs -- who passed away on March 23rd at the age of 84. Jacobs worked with numerous world champions, most notably hall of famer Sugar Ray Leonard.
For more information on this event, call 301-675-2003 or 240-353-0564.
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Dyer Makes Quick Work Of Barber; Sigmon Scores Knockout Of Long In Salem, VA!
Baltimore, MD lightweight Jahmal Dyer bounced back from his fourth-round TKO loss in February by scoring a first-round knockout over William Barber of Raleigh, NC at the Roanoke Moose Family Center in Salem, VA.
Dyer needed just 37 seconds to score the victory, his second career win in under a minute. Dyer is now 5-1, three KO's. Barber is 0-4 and has yet to get out of the first round.
In the main event of the card, Bedford, VA cruiserweight Scott "Cujo" Sigmon prepared for his July 28th bout with Nick Kisner by scoring a seventh-round knockout over Dustin Long of Johnson City, TN. Sigmon will carry a 32-12-1, 17 KO record into his bout with Kisner at the Hollywood Casino in Columbus, OH. Long loses for the first time and he is 0-1-2 with one no contest.
Dyer needed just 37 seconds to score the victory, his second career win in under a minute. Dyer is now 5-1, three KO's. Barber is 0-4 and has yet to get out of the first round.
In the main event of the card, Bedford, VA cruiserweight Scott "Cujo" Sigmon prepared for his July 28th bout with Nick Kisner by scoring a seventh-round knockout over Dustin Long of Johnson City, TN. Sigmon will carry a 32-12-1, 17 KO record into his bout with Kisner at the Hollywood Casino in Columbus, OH. Long loses for the first time and he is 0-1-2 with one no contest.
Saturday, July 07, 2018
Boxing Makes Nationally-Televised Debut At Maryland Live Casino August 18th!
Professional boxing will come to Maryland Live Casino in Hanover, MD for the very first time on Saturday, August 18th with a nationally-televised card promoted by Jeter Promotions.
Scheduled to appear on the card is returning undefeated Washington, DC welterweight Dusty Hernandez Harrison, who competes for the first time since winning the USBA Welterweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Thomas LaManna in September of 2016. Harrison (30-0-1, 16 KO's) recently became a free agent after being promoted by Roc Nation.
Also slated to compete is Laurel, MD super middleweight Demond "D'Best At It" Nicholson (18-3-1, 17 KO's) who will look to bounce back from his seventh-round TKO loss to Jesse Hart on April 28th in Philadelphia, PA.
More bouts will be announced for this card, which will be televised by the CBS Sports Network marking the first Jeter Promotions card to be shown on TV. For those who don't know, the Maryland Live Casino is located in the Arundel Mills Shopping Center. The address is 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777 in Hanover.
Scheduled to appear on the card is returning undefeated Washington, DC welterweight Dusty Hernandez Harrison, who competes for the first time since winning the USBA Welterweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Thomas LaManna in September of 2016. Harrison (30-0-1, 16 KO's) recently became a free agent after being promoted by Roc Nation.
Also slated to compete is Laurel, MD super middleweight Demond "D'Best At It" Nicholson (18-3-1, 17 KO's) who will look to bounce back from his seventh-round TKO loss to Jesse Hart on April 28th in Philadelphia, PA.
More bouts will be announced for this card, which will be televised by the CBS Sports Network marking the first Jeter Promotions card to be shown on TV. For those who don't know, the Maryland Live Casino is located in the Arundel Mills Shopping Center. The address is 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777 in Hanover.
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Ferhardi Returns; Corley Rematches Against Harris; Kisner Faces Sigmon In July!
As of now, there are no pro boxing cards slated for the Beltway area in July. However, a number of locals will be involved in bouts outside the area during the month.
We have already talked about one bout -- Lamont Roach, Jr. facing Deivi Julio "El Cabo" Bessa for the vacant WBO International Super Featherweight title in Cancun, Mexico on Friday, July 20th. That bout will be televised live on ESPN.
There are two bouts that will take place on Saturday, July 21st. Undefeated Frederick, MD super middleweight Devar "Jengawar" Ferhadi returns to action in a six-round contest against George Sheppard of Newport News, VA at the Caswell Civic Center in Yanceyville, NC. Ferhadi (7-0, six KO's) has not fought since August of 2016 when he scored a third-round TKO over Christopher Petty in Crystal City, VA. Ferhadi is in the last stages of medical school in his native Kurdistan -- he is slated to graduate next June.
Sheppard (1-3-1) comes off a four-round majority draw against Richard Williams, Jr. on April 14th in Norfolk, VA. Sheppard is 1-2 against Beltway Boxers, losing his first two contests against Jason Bell and Leo Alcanera before notching his only win against Carlos Cruz in August of 2017 in Norfolk.
Also on July 21st, there will be a rematch of former world super lightweight champions as former WBO champion DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley of Washington, DC takes on former WBA titleholder "Vicious" Vivian Harris of Brooklyn, NY at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN. The contest will be a scheduled 12-rounder for the vacant American Boxing Federation Continental Americas Super Lightweight title. The last time these two veterans met was in May of 2017 where Corley (51-29-1, 28 KO's) won a 10-round unanimous decision over Harris (32-12-2, 19 KO's) in Raleigh, NC. Both men were knocked down during the bout -- Corley in the first round and Harris in the seventh.
Since that bout, Corley has fought three times, winning two of the three. In his last outing, Corley won a 12-round unanimous decision over Patrick Lopez on April 7th in Lagos, Nigeria for the German version of the WBU Lightweight title. Harris has not fought since the last encounter with Corley.
On Saturday, July 28th, two Beltway veterans will face off at the Hollywood Casino in Columbus, OH. "Slick" Nick Kisner of Baltimore, MD will battle Scott "Cujo" Sigmon of Lynchburg, VA in a 10-round cruiserweight contest. Kisner (20-4-1, six KO's) makes his second straight (and third overall) trip to the Hollywood Casino where Kisner won a 10-round unanimous decision over Brian Holstein on March 3rd. This was the second win over Holstein.
Sigmon (31-12-1, 16 KO's) bounced back from his 10-round unanimous decision loss to Roy Jones, Jr. on February 8 by winning an eight-round unanimous decision over Alan Stephenson in Salem, VA.
Roach Battles Bassa For Vacant WBO International Title July 20th In Cancun!
Upper Marlboro, MD super featherweight Lamont Roach, Jr. will battle Deivi Julio "El Cabo" Bessa of Monteira, Colombia for the vacant WBO International Super Featherweight championship on Friday, July 20th at the Grand Oasis Arena in Cancun, Mexico. The bout will be the main event on a card televised by ESPN.
This will be the second straight opportunity for Roach (16-0-1, six KO's) to gain this title. On April 19th, Roach battled Orlando Cruz to a 10-round split decision draw in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Roach has also held the WBC Youth Silver Super Featherweight crown.
Bassa (20-4, 12 KO's) broke a two-bout losing streak in his last outing, scoring a fifth-round TKO over Yohangel Romero on February 24th in Puerto Colombia, Colombia. Romero was 0-26 when he fought Bassa.
This will be the second straight opportunity for Roach (16-0-1, six KO's) to gain this title. On April 19th, Roach battled Orlando Cruz to a 10-round split decision draw in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Roach has also held the WBC Youth Silver Super Featherweight crown.
Bassa (20-4, 12 KO's) broke a two-bout losing streak in his last outing, scoring a fifth-round TKO over Yohangel Romero on February 24th in Puerto Colombia, Colombia. Romero was 0-26 when he fought Bassa.
Sunday, July 01, 2018
Six Beltway Amateurs Win National Titles At Junior Olympics!
Beltway amateurs captured six national titles this past week at the Junior Olympics, Prep Nationals and Youth Open at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WVA.
Congratulations to these boxers:
Pee Wee 9-10 Male 90 Pounds -- Khalil Robinson, Largo, MD
Pee-Wee 9-10 Male 95 Pounds -- Durell Black, Washington, DC
Junior Male 95 Pounds -- Jordan Roach, Capitol Heights, MD
Junior Male 114 Pounds Jahmal Harvey, Oxon Hill, MD (Harvey wins for the second time in a different weight class)
Bantam Male 110 Pounds -- Travis Best, Oxon Hill, MD
Youth Male 178 Pounds -- Nasheed Smith, Washington, DC (second straight year defeating Alexis Espino of Las Vegas.)
Congratulations to these boxers:
Pee Wee 9-10 Male 90 Pounds -- Khalil Robinson, Largo, MD
Pee-Wee 9-10 Male 95 Pounds -- Durell Black, Washington, DC
Junior Male 95 Pounds -- Jordan Roach, Capitol Heights, MD
Junior Male 114 Pounds Jahmal Harvey, Oxon Hill, MD (Harvey wins for the second time in a different weight class)
Bantam Male 110 Pounds -- Travis Best, Oxon Hill, MD
Youth Male 178 Pounds -- Nasheed Smith, Washington, DC (second straight year defeating Alexis Espino of Las Vegas.)
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