Beltway Super Welterweight 'Mighty' Marlon Haynes Passes Away!

 A tough loss for long-time Beltway Boxing Fans.  Hyattsville, MD super welterweight "Mighty" Marlon Haynes passed away because of cancer.  

Haynes was born in Guyana and had a five-year career as a pro boxer.  He debuted on August 30th, 1998 and won a four-round split decision to Chad Greenleaf in Chester, WVA.  Haynes fought for the first time in DC on February 2, 1999 and fought to a third-round technical decision draw with Jerry Booker.

Haynes fought a number of Beltway Boxers during his career including Mike McFail, Lawrence Brooks, Vincent White, Melvin Jones, Luther (Sugarman) Smith, and Charles Clark.  Two of his biggest bouts came against former world champion Vince Phillips and contender Chris Smith.  Haynes lost both contests by technical knockout.  Haynes concluded his career with a third-round TKO win over Richard "Tiger" Lee Hall at the DC Armory on June 28th, 2003. His final record was 14-5-3, four KO's. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Haynes was one of the tough boxers we had in the area during the late 90's.  He would give anyone a tough battle.  He will definitely be missed.  BATB sends its condolences to all family and friends.