A potentially very exciting contest headlines "An Evening Ringside," the charity boxing event to benefit the Jonathan Ogden Foundation on Thursday, November 3 at Martin's Valley Mansion in Cockeysville, MD. The boxing portion is being promoted by United Boxers.
Baltimore, MD super middleweight Maxell "The General" Taylor will drop down to middleweight to face the "Berlin Bomber" Joshua Snyder of Berlin, MD in the eight-round main event. Taylor (17-3-1, eight KO's) has won two straight and four of his last five since his return to boxing after a four-year absence. Since his win over then-undefeated Aaron Pryor, Jr. in December of 2008, Snyder (8-6-1, three KO's) has lost three in a row.
Also slated to be on the card are undefeated Baltimore welterweight James "Keep Em' Sleepin'" Stevenson (15-0, 10 KO's), undefeated Forestville, MD welterweight Alantez "Tez" Fox (5-0, three KO's) and Frederick, MD junior middleweight Mischa "The Assassin" Christensen (3-1, one KO).
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tony's Gym Has 'Halloween Bash' Amateur Event!
There will be a "Halloween Bash" amateur card at Tony's Gym located at 2201 Shannon Place in Southeast DC starting at 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 29. Tony's Gym is located at 2201 Shannon Place, SE.
The weigh-in will be from noon to 2 PM. The doors open at 7 PM.
The weigh-in will be from noon to 2 PM. The doors open at 7 PM.
Kelly Loses at Pan Am Games!
In a close battle, DC super heavyweight Danny Kelly lost his quarterfinal match at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Kelly lost a 13-11 decision to Isaias Mena of Colombia. All the US boxers have been eliminated from competition. In an interview with USABoxing.org, Kelly said he thought he might have pulled it out.
“I pretty much wanted to stay behind my jab. He threw the straight right hand a couple times. I followed behind instead of cutting the ring off,” Kelly said of Mena. “I think I won it because in the last round he didn’t hit me with any punches. I started off slow. I beat myself.”
Kelly lost a 13-11 decision to Isaias Mena of Colombia. All the US boxers have been eliminated from competition. In an interview with USABoxing.org, Kelly said he thought he might have pulled it out.
“I pretty much wanted to stay behind my jab. He threw the straight right hand a couple times. I followed behind instead of cutting the ring off,” Kelly said of Mena. “I think I won it because in the last round he didn’t hit me with any punches. I started off slow. I beat myself.”
Monday, October 24, 2011
Mark Johnson Hall of Fame Update!
A number of boxing writers -- including Dan Rafael and Kieran Mulvaney of ESPN.com -- have publicly said that they have voted for former three-time world champion Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson for the International Boxing Hall of Fame. For those who don't know, the voting is done primarily by members of the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). That site put a nice capsule profile together for Johnson that looks like this:
Mark Johnson
Career: 1990-2006
World Championships: IBF Flyweight title (May 4, 1996-September 4, 1998); IBF Super Flyweight title (April 24, 1999-November 19, 1999); WBO Junior Bantamweight title (August 16, 2003-September 25, 2004)
Hailed From: Washington, DC
Record: 44-5 (28 KO) Boxrec record
Record against champions and Hall of Famers: 6-4 (3 KO)
Champions faced: Alberto Jimenez, Jose Quirino, Josue Camacho, Francisco Tejedor, Ratanachai Singwancha, Rafael Marquez, Fernando Montiel, Ivan Hernandez, Jhonny Gonzalez
Champions defeated: Jimenez (SD12), Quirino (KO3), Camacho (TKO8), Tejedor (KO1), Singwancha (UD12), Montiel (MD12)
History’s first African-American world flyweight and super flyweight champion was a top pound-for-pound fighter for years. Known as “Too Sharp,” he was a savvy boxer blessed with power and speed. He knew how to punch through his opponents and 21 knockouts before the fourth round attest to both his athleticism and his well-developed skill set. Johnson had more than execution; he had an array of those intangibles that set fighters apart from the rest. In pursuit of fame and fortune, he left his natural division to take a super flyweight title and then challenged bantamweights after a year-long layoff. A two-point deduction cost him a decision against Rafael Marquez and he was stopped in the rematch. This signaled the beginning of the end of his career, though he managed to take one more title –as if to remind us of just how great he was.
Looking at the list of eligible boxers to be in this year's IBHOF class, I personally think Johnson is in good shape. However, there are some notable names that could pose a challenge.
I definitely believe that Thomas Hearns will be inducted this year. So, if you take away that almost certainty, the other possible names in my opinion are the following:
Donald Curry -- The "Cobra" was a four-time world champion in the welterweight and super welterweight divisions. The native of Fort Worth, TX (34-6, 25 KO's) fought nine world champions including Michael Nunn, Marlon Starling, Lloyd Honeyghan and Mike McCallum.
Naseem Hamed -- Another multi-time world champ in the featherweight division, the "Prince" from Sheffield, England brought a new brand of showmanship to boxing. Hamed (36-1, 31 KO's) fought 11 world titleholders.
Wilfredo Vasquez -- One of Puerto Rico's finest, this three-time world champion (56-9-2, 41 KO's) was a major battler who fought 14 world champions.
Yoko Gushiken -- The "Kanmuriwashi" (Fierce Eagle) from Okinawa, Japan was one of the country's finest boxers ever. Gushiken (23-1, 15 KO's) was the WBA Junior Flyweight champ from 1976-1981.
This is not the entire list of eligible boxers, but these are the ones I think could pose a challenge to Johnson's induction. I don't think it will be a huge challenge, however.
Mark Johnson
Career: 1990-2006
World Championships: IBF Flyweight title (May 4, 1996-September 4, 1998); IBF Super Flyweight title (April 24, 1999-November 19, 1999); WBO Junior Bantamweight title (August 16, 2003-September 25, 2004)
Hailed From: Washington, DC
Record: 44-5 (28 KO) Boxrec record
Record against champions and Hall of Famers: 6-4 (3 KO)
Champions faced: Alberto Jimenez, Jose Quirino, Josue Camacho, Francisco Tejedor, Ratanachai Singwancha, Rafael Marquez, Fernando Montiel, Ivan Hernandez, Jhonny Gonzalez
Champions defeated: Jimenez (SD12), Quirino (KO3), Camacho (TKO8), Tejedor (KO1), Singwancha (UD12), Montiel (MD12)
History’s first African-American world flyweight and super flyweight champion was a top pound-for-pound fighter for years. Known as “Too Sharp,” he was a savvy boxer blessed with power and speed. He knew how to punch through his opponents and 21 knockouts before the fourth round attest to both his athleticism and his well-developed skill set. Johnson had more than execution; he had an array of those intangibles that set fighters apart from the rest. In pursuit of fame and fortune, he left his natural division to take a super flyweight title and then challenged bantamweights after a year-long layoff. A two-point deduction cost him a decision against Rafael Marquez and he was stopped in the rematch. This signaled the beginning of the end of his career, though he managed to take one more title –as if to remind us of just how great he was.
Looking at the list of eligible boxers to be in this year's IBHOF class, I personally think Johnson is in good shape. However, there are some notable names that could pose a challenge.
I definitely believe that Thomas Hearns will be inducted this year. So, if you take away that almost certainty, the other possible names in my opinion are the following:
Donald Curry -- The "Cobra" was a four-time world champion in the welterweight and super welterweight divisions. The native of Fort Worth, TX (34-6, 25 KO's) fought nine world champions including Michael Nunn, Marlon Starling, Lloyd Honeyghan and Mike McCallum.
Naseem Hamed -- Another multi-time world champ in the featherweight division, the "Prince" from Sheffield, England brought a new brand of showmanship to boxing. Hamed (36-1, 31 KO's) fought 11 world titleholders.
Wilfredo Vasquez -- One of Puerto Rico's finest, this three-time world champion (56-9-2, 41 KO's) was a major battler who fought 14 world champions.
Yoko Gushiken -- The "Kanmuriwashi" (Fierce Eagle) from Okinawa, Japan was one of the country's finest boxers ever. Gushiken (23-1, 15 KO's) was the WBA Junior Flyweight champ from 1976-1981.
This is not the entire list of eligible boxers, but these are the ones I think could pose a challenge to Johnson's induction. I don't think it will be a huge challenge, however.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Beltway Boxers Head Into Busy November!
November will be an EXTREMELY busy month for Boxing in the Beltway region. If you are a fan of amateur boxing, November will be a great month for you. There will be four all-amateur cards in the area and two pro-am cards. Also there are four pro cards scheduled next month (including two charity events) and two Beltway stars will be in high-profile bouts out of town.
Without complete details on each event, here is the schedule as of right now:
Thursday, November 3 -- Martin's Valley Mansion, Cockeysville, MD. This is the annual "Evening Ringside" to benefit the Jonathan Ogden Foundation. United Boxers is promoting the boxing portion of the event.
Friday, November 4 -- Coliseo Antonio R. Barcelo, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. Charlottsville, VA middleweight George "Wartime" Rivera (13-6, four KO's) will be taking on former WBA Super Middleweight champion Manny Siaca (23-7, 20 KO's) in a 10-round bout.
Saturday, November 5 -- Smith Gymnasium, Fort Myer/Henderson Hall joint military base, Arlington, VA. This is a pro-am bout promoted by RBA Promotions, headed by a new promoter to the area, Richard Ashby. Local pros slated to appear on this card include WBC Female Middleweight champion Tori Nelson
, the returning welterweight Juan "The Savior" Rodriguez and heavyweight Antonio Robertson. The main event features former WBC/IBF Cruiserweight champion O'Neil "Supernova" Bell of Atlanta, GA (26-4-1, 24 KO's) taking on Rico Cason of Hermitage, TN (17-20, five KO's).
Saturday, November 5 -- Main Street Gym, Salisbury, MD. The first of November's nights of amateur boxing.
Thursday, November 10 -- Washington Hilton and Towers, Washington, DC. The annual "Fight Night" Fight for Children card. Undefeated Baltimore welterweight Emmanuel "Tranzformer" Taylor (14-0, 10 KO's) is slated to appear on the card possibly against Cleveland, OH's Prenice Brewer (15-1-1, six KO's) Also locals Jerren Cochran and Jayce Thompson will be on the card.
Friday, November 11 -- Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, MD. This will be a special charity amateur card to raise funds to battle breast cancer. The card is called, yes, "Boxing for Boobs." A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.
Saturday, November 12 -- Upton Boxing Gym, Baltimore, MD. Another strong night of amateur boxing.
Saturday, November 12 -- Howard University's Crampton Auditorium, Washington, DC. Babie Girl Promotions with a pro card in the newly refurbished auditorium.
Saturday, November 19 -- Maryland Sportsplex, Millersville, MD. (Mike) Paschall promoting an amateur card.
Saturday, November 19 -- Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD. Keystone Boxing is promoting a pro-am card.
Saturday, November 19 -- Bally's, Atlantic City, NJ. Cambridge, MD welterweight Dontre King (5-9-2, two KO's) takes his two-fight winning streak into Atlantic City to face Julio DeJesus of Millville, NJ (5-2-1, three KO's) in a four-round contest.
Saturday, November 26 -- Cincinnati, OH. Mr. Gary Russell, Jr. (18-0, 10 KO's) scheduled to open an HBO telecast against an opponent TBA.
We'll give details on these events as soon as we get them.
Without complete details on each event, here is the schedule as of right now:
Thursday, November 3 -- Martin's Valley Mansion, Cockeysville, MD. This is the annual "Evening Ringside" to benefit the Jonathan Ogden Foundation. United Boxers is promoting the boxing portion of the event.
Friday, November 4 -- Coliseo Antonio R. Barcelo, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. Charlottsville, VA middleweight George "Wartime" Rivera (13-6, four KO's) will be taking on former WBA Super Middleweight champion Manny Siaca (23-7, 20 KO's) in a 10-round bout.
Saturday, November 5 -- Smith Gymnasium, Fort Myer/Henderson Hall joint military base, Arlington, VA. This is a pro-am bout promoted by RBA Promotions, headed by a new promoter to the area, Richard Ashby. Local pros slated to appear on this card include WBC Female Middleweight champion Tori Nelson
, the returning welterweight Juan "The Savior" Rodriguez and heavyweight Antonio Robertson. The main event features former WBC/IBF Cruiserweight champion O'Neil "Supernova" Bell of Atlanta, GA (26-4-1, 24 KO's) taking on Rico Cason of Hermitage, TN (17-20, five KO's).
Saturday, November 5 -- Main Street Gym, Salisbury, MD. The first of November's nights of amateur boxing.
Thursday, November 10 -- Washington Hilton and Towers, Washington, DC. The annual "Fight Night" Fight for Children card. Undefeated Baltimore welterweight Emmanuel "Tranzformer" Taylor (14-0, 10 KO's) is slated to appear on the card possibly against Cleveland, OH's Prenice Brewer (15-1-1, six KO's) Also locals Jerren Cochran and Jayce Thompson will be on the card.
Friday, November 11 -- Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, MD. This will be a special charity amateur card to raise funds to battle breast cancer. The card is called, yes, "Boxing for Boobs." A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.
Saturday, November 12 -- Upton Boxing Gym, Baltimore, MD. Another strong night of amateur boxing.
Saturday, November 12 -- Howard University's Crampton Auditorium, Washington, DC. Babie Girl Promotions with a pro card in the newly refurbished auditorium.
Saturday, November 19 -- Maryland Sportsplex, Millersville, MD. (Mike) Paschall promoting an amateur card.
Saturday, November 19 -- Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD. Keystone Boxing is promoting a pro-am card.
Saturday, November 19 -- Bally's, Atlantic City, NJ. Cambridge, MD welterweight Dontre King (5-9-2, two KO's) takes his two-fight winning streak into Atlantic City to face Julio DeJesus of Millville, NJ (5-2-1, three KO's) in a four-round contest.
Saturday, November 26 -- Cincinnati, OH. Mr. Gary Russell, Jr. (18-0, 10 KO's) scheduled to open an HBO telecast against an opponent TBA.
We'll give details on these events as soon as we get them.
Farmer, Sigmon Headline Card in Winchester October 29!
Two popular Virginia Boxers are slated to headline the Left Hook Boxing card on Saturday, October 29 at the New Winchester Armory located at 181 Pendleton Drive in Winchester, VA.
Front Royal, VA junior welterweight Andrew "The Doo Man" Farmer will headline the card in an eight-round rematch against Andre "Shake and Bake" Baker of Lumberton, NC. The last time they met was on June 25 in Virginia Beach, VA. Farmer (14-2, seven KO's) won by technical decision when Baker (8-32-2, two KO's) suffered a shoulder injury. Farmer was pitching a shutout through six rounds.
Bedford, VA super middleweight Scott "Cujo" Sigmon is slated to be in the co-feature bout against an opponent to be determined. Sigmon has been one of the busiest boxers along the Beltway as this is the seventh bout he has participated in this year. Sigmon (18-3, nine KO's) is coming off an eighth-round TKO over Joe Park on October 1 in Greensboro, NC.
Also on the card will be Richie "The Rocket" Andrews of Staunton and the debuting Ronnie "Braveheart" Carrigan of Vienna.
There will also be two pro Mixed Martial Arts bouts on this card.
Front Royal, VA junior welterweight Andrew "The Doo Man" Farmer will headline the card in an eight-round rematch against Andre "Shake and Bake" Baker of Lumberton, NC. The last time they met was on June 25 in Virginia Beach, VA. Farmer (14-2, seven KO's) won by technical decision when Baker (8-32-2, two KO's) suffered a shoulder injury. Farmer was pitching a shutout through six rounds.
Bedford, VA super middleweight Scott "Cujo" Sigmon is slated to be in the co-feature bout against an opponent to be determined. Sigmon has been one of the busiest boxers along the Beltway as this is the seventh bout he has participated in this year. Sigmon (18-3, nine KO's) is coming off an eighth-round TKO over Joe Park on October 1 in Greensboro, NC.
Also on the card will be Richie "The Rocket" Andrews of Staunton and the debuting Ronnie "Braveheart" Carrigan of Vienna.
There will also be two pro Mixed Martial Arts bouts on this card.
Crews Falls At Pan Am Games!
Baltimore's Franchon Crews lost her quarterfinal bout at the Pan American Games to three-time world champion Mary Spencer of Canada tonight in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Crews lost a 17-7 decision to Spencer. Crews, by virtue of making it to the Pan Am Games, will still be heading to the Olympic Trials in February.
"I didn't do what I wanted to do, but I did my best. I didn't put it all together like I trained to do,” Crews told USABoxing.org. "I wanted to use my jab and set everything up, but I got caught up in her fight. Once I found out I was down, I was just going to go for it, just give all I had. She basically moved around and I had to hunt her, but I tried."
DC superheavyweight Danny Kelly will begin his Pan Am quest on Monday.
Crews lost a 17-7 decision to Spencer. Crews, by virtue of making it to the Pan Am Games, will still be heading to the Olympic Trials in February.
"I didn't do what I wanted to do, but I did my best. I didn't put it all together like I trained to do,” Crews told USABoxing.org. "I wanted to use my jab and set everything up, but I got caught up in her fight. Once I found out I was down, I was just going to go for it, just give all I had. She basically moved around and I had to hunt her, but I tried."
DC superheavyweight Danny Kelly will begin his Pan Am quest on Monday.
Sensibaugh, Buberman,, Sterling, Reed Win Belts At Amateur Card in Millersville!
Four Beltway amateurs captured belts during a solid night of amateur boxing at Club One Fitness in Millersville, MD. Jeter Promotions put together four championship bouts -- two Metro titles and two Maryland State championships.
In the feature bout, Club One's Brady Sensibaugh won the Maryland state 119-pound open title with a decision victory over Omar Soto of the Down Under Boxing Club in Salisbury.
The co-feature saw heavyweight Marat Buberman win the Maryland title by RSC-3 over Club One's Charles Wallace.
Down Under's Maynard Sterling won the Metro 150-pound title over Zarifbeck Nishanbaev of LA Boxing. Also, 2011 National Golden Gloves champion Michael Reed of Dream Team won the Metro 141-pound title after Emmanuel Rodriguez of Down Under retired after the second round. Rodriguez angrily left the ring after the second round. To his credit, Rodriguez gave a very heartfelt apology to Reed and the crowd.
The Outstanding Boxer of the night was Club One's Nolan Arnold who earned an RSC in the third round over Tremain Wilson of LA Boxing.
The results of other bouts on the card:
Amelia Moore (Club One) RSC-3 over Shane Crisostono (LA Boxing)
Ivan Callixto (Main Street) over Alexander Gonzalez (Club One)
Benjamin Marshall (Club One) over Juan Melnar (Frederick Fight Club)
Yurii Polishewk (LA Boxing) over Champ Moultrie (Club One)
Jose Trujillo (Club One) over Austin Dennison (Abingdon)
Antwan Robinson (UMAR) over Omar Barnes (Club One)
Darius Vann (unattached) over Carl Suarez (Abingdon)
Irving Delgado (Main Street) over Jeffery Glossing (unattached)
Cole Crumpler (The Hurt Factory) over Nehron Ashrow (D-Block)
In the feature bout, Club One's Brady Sensibaugh won the Maryland state 119-pound open title with a decision victory over Omar Soto of the Down Under Boxing Club in Salisbury.
The co-feature saw heavyweight Marat Buberman win the Maryland title by RSC-3 over Club One's Charles Wallace.
Down Under's Maynard Sterling won the Metro 150-pound title over Zarifbeck Nishanbaev of LA Boxing. Also, 2011 National Golden Gloves champion Michael Reed of Dream Team won the Metro 141-pound title after Emmanuel Rodriguez of Down Under retired after the second round. Rodriguez angrily left the ring after the second round. To his credit, Rodriguez gave a very heartfelt apology to Reed and the crowd.
The Outstanding Boxer of the night was Club One's Nolan Arnold who earned an RSC in the third round over Tremain Wilson of LA Boxing.
The results of other bouts on the card:
Amelia Moore (Club One) RSC-3 over Shane Crisostono (LA Boxing)
Ivan Callixto (Main Street) over Alexander Gonzalez (Club One)
Benjamin Marshall (Club One) over Juan Melnar (Frederick Fight Club)
Yurii Polishewk (LA Boxing) over Champ Moultrie (Club One)
Jose Trujillo (Club One) over Austin Dennison (Abingdon)
Antwan Robinson (UMAR) over Omar Barnes (Club One)
Darius Vann (unattached) over Carl Suarez (Abingdon)
Irving Delgado (Main Street) over Jeffery Glossing (unattached)
Cole Crumpler (The Hurt Factory) over Nehron Ashrow (D-Block)
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Kelly, Crews Represent US at Pan Am Games; Three Beltway Females Heading to Olympic Trials!
The Beltway has two amateurs who will be competing early next week at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
DC Super Heavyweight Danny Kelly will face Isaias Mena of Colombia in his first round contest on Monday, October 24.
Baltimore middleweight and multi-time national champion Franchon Crews will take on Canada's Mary Spencer in her first bout in the quarterfinals on Sunday, October 23.
Crews is one of three Beltway ladies that will be participating in the first-ever Women's Olympic Trials in February. Crews will be joined by flyweight Tyrieshia Douglas of Baltimore and DC lightweight Asia Stevenson. No word yet on when or where the trials will be held.
The three winners from each division then head to Qinhuangdao, China for the only international Olympic qualifier -- The Women's World Championships -- from May 21 to June 3. Twelve boxers in each of the three Olympic weight classes will compete in the Olympic Games with the top eight finishers at the Women’s World Championships and four boxers per weight class selected by a tripartite commission earning berths in London.
DC Super Heavyweight Danny Kelly will face Isaias Mena of Colombia in his first round contest on Monday, October 24.
Baltimore middleweight and multi-time national champion Franchon Crews will take on Canada's Mary Spencer in her first bout in the quarterfinals on Sunday, October 23.
Crews is one of three Beltway ladies that will be participating in the first-ever Women's Olympic Trials in February. Crews will be joined by flyweight Tyrieshia Douglas of Baltimore and DC lightweight Asia Stevenson. No word yet on when or where the trials will be held.
The three winners from each division then head to Qinhuangdao, China for the only international Olympic qualifier -- The Women's World Championships -- from May 21 to June 3. Twelve boxers in each of the three Olympic weight classes will compete in the Olympic Games with the top eight finishers at the Women’s World Championships and four boxers per weight class selected by a tripartite commission earning berths in London.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Mitchell Opponent Almost Set For December 10 DC Bout; Russell Still Looking For November Opponent in Cincy!
ESPN.com boxing writer Dan Rafael has two interesting bits of Beltway info in his weekly notebook.
It looks like undefeated Brandywine, MD heavyweight Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell has an opponent for his HBO debut on Saturday, December 10 at the Washington Convention Center on the Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson card. Pending HBO approval, Mitchell (23-0-1, 17 KO's) will battle Timur Ibragimov of Uzbekistan (30-3-1, 16 KO's) in a 10-round co-feature bout.
Ibragimov is coming off a 12-round split decision loss to former cruiserweight champion Jean-Marc Mormeck on December 2, 2010 in Paris, France. Ibragimov holds wins over former world champions Al Cole and Oliver McCall. One of Ibragimov's three losses was to DC heavyweight and top contender Tony Thompson who won a 10-round unanimous decision over Ibragimov at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills in February of 2007.
Meanwhile, Rafael reports that undefeated Capitol Heights, MD featherweight "Mr." Gary Russell, Jr. is still looking for an opponent for his November 26 bout in Cincinnati, OH. Undefeated 2004 Cuban Olympian Luis Franco turned down the bout and the six-figure payday that came with it. A name that is being bandied around is Philadelphia's Teon Kennedy (17-1-1, seven KO's) even though Kennedy had a tough time in his first pro loss against Alejandro Lopez. Russell (18-0, 10 KO's) will open the HBO telecast of this card. The telecast will originate in two cities, Cincinnati and Mexico City.
It looks like undefeated Brandywine, MD heavyweight Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell has an opponent for his HBO debut on Saturday, December 10 at the Washington Convention Center on the Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson card. Pending HBO approval, Mitchell (23-0-1, 17 KO's) will battle Timur Ibragimov of Uzbekistan (30-3-1, 16 KO's) in a 10-round co-feature bout.
Ibragimov is coming off a 12-round split decision loss to former cruiserweight champion Jean-Marc Mormeck on December 2, 2010 in Paris, France. Ibragimov holds wins over former world champions Al Cole and Oliver McCall. One of Ibragimov's three losses was to DC heavyweight and top contender Tony Thompson who won a 10-round unanimous decision over Ibragimov at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills in February of 2007.
Meanwhile, Rafael reports that undefeated Capitol Heights, MD featherweight "Mr." Gary Russell, Jr. is still looking for an opponent for his November 26 bout in Cincinnati, OH. Undefeated 2004 Cuban Olympian Luis Franco turned down the bout and the six-figure payday that came with it. A name that is being bandied around is Philadelphia's Teon Kennedy (17-1-1, seven KO's) even though Kennedy had a tough time in his first pro loss against Alejandro Lopez. Russell (18-0, 10 KO's) will open the HBO telecast of this card. The telecast will originate in two cities, Cincinnati and Mexico City.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Injury Causes Thompson-Chambers Cancellation!
A back injury has forced Eddie Chambers to pull out of his October 28 IBF Heavyweight Elimination bout against DC's Tony "The Tiger" Thompson that was slated for Atlantic City, NJ.
“It is a big disappointment when you have a fight postponed that is going to determine the mandatory challenger to the heavyweight champion of the world,” promoter Dan Goossen told Fightnews.com. “I am disappointed but it is devastating to both Tony Thompson and Eddie Chambers. I just hope that Eddie recovers quickly.”
Goossen stated that the IBF has not determined if they will allow the Thompson vs. Chambers eliminator to be postponed or if the organization will have Thompson fight the next available contender. Goossen hopes that the IBF will allow Thompson to become the mandatory to Wladimir Klitschko.
“It is a big disappointment when you have a fight postponed that is going to determine the mandatory challenger to the heavyweight champion of the world,” promoter Dan Goossen told Fightnews.com. “I am disappointed but it is devastating to both Tony Thompson and Eddie Chambers. I just hope that Eddie recovers quickly.”
Goossen stated that the IBF has not determined if they will allow the Thompson vs. Chambers eliminator to be postponed or if the organization will have Thompson fight the next available contender. Goossen hopes that the IBF will allow Thompson to become the mandatory to Wladimir Klitschko.
Boxing Comes to Howard University's Crampton Auditorium November 12!
Boxing returns to the campus of Howard University on Saturday, November 12. After previous cards in the Burr Gymnasium, this Babie Girl Productions card will come up Sixth Street on campus and will take place at the newly-renovated Crampton Auditorium for what is believed to be the first boxing card held at the legendary building.
There are scheduled to be four pro bouts and there are also scheduled to be some Howard University students participating in exhibition bouts. Many years ago, boxing was a big part of Howard's athletic history.
There are scheduled to be four pro bouts and there are also scheduled to be some Howard University students participating in exhibition bouts. Many years ago, boxing was a big part of Howard's athletic history.
Tickets For Khan-Peterson Championship Card Slated To Go On Sale Next Week!
There are reports that tickets for the Saturday, Dec. 10 championship bout between WBA Junior Welterweight titleholder Amir Khan and challenger Lamont Peterson at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center are slated to go on sale either on Wednesday, Oct. 26 or Thursday, October 27.
The prices will begin at $300 for ringside all the way down to $25. In between, there are $50, $75, and $150 tickets available.
The prices will begin at $300 for ringside all the way down to $25. In between, there are $50, $75, and $150 tickets available.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Jeter Promotions Hosts Amateur Card in Millersville October 22!
Jeter Promotions will be hosting an amateur boxing card on Saturday, October 22 at Club One Fitness in Millersville, MD. This card will have two notable matchups.
The third bout in the trilogy between Brady Sensibaugh of Club One taking on Down Under's Omar Soto is the feature bout on the card. Each young man has won a bout in the trilogy. This bout is for the Maryland State Open 119-pound title.
The co-feature bout will involve 2011 National Golden Glove champion and Olympic Trial participant Mike Reed of Dream Team in a rematch of the 2011 Washington Golden Gloves final against Emmanuel Rodriguez of Down Under.
There will also be a bout for the Maryland State Heavyweight title as Charles Wallace of Club One battles Marat Buberman of Reisterstown Fight Club.
Nineteen bouts are slated for the event and yours truly will serve as the announcer. For ticket information, call 443-802-6101.
The third bout in the trilogy between Brady Sensibaugh of Club One taking on Down Under's Omar Soto is the feature bout on the card. Each young man has won a bout in the trilogy. This bout is for the Maryland State Open 119-pound title.
The co-feature bout will involve 2011 National Golden Glove champion and Olympic Trial participant Mike Reed of Dream Team in a rematch of the 2011 Washington Golden Gloves final against Emmanuel Rodriguez of Down Under.
There will also be a bout for the Maryland State Heavyweight title as Charles Wallace of Club One battles Marat Buberman of Reisterstown Fight Club.
Nineteen bouts are slated for the event and yours truly will serve as the announcer. For ticket information, call 443-802-6101.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Beltway Amateurs Performed Well In National PAL's!
Sorry for the tardiness of this information. We are having computer problems in the BATB Compound and have not been able to work as efficiently as usual.
In the first week of October, a number of Beltway amateurs did extremely well at the National PAL Championships in Toledo, OH.
Gary Antonio Russell and D'Mitrius Ballard won open titles on the Men's side while Tyrieshia Douglas won an open title on the Women's side.
In the 15-16 division, Jalonte Cole captured the 119-pound division title in an all-DC final against Roemello Webster. Also in the 15-16 division, Lamont Roach, Jr. won the 132-pound championship capping off an incredible year. Roach has won the National Junior Golden Gloves, the Ringside World Championships and a silver medal at the National Junior Olympics.
Also, Troy Isley of Alexandria, VA won the 95-pound division for the 13-14 division, stopping his opponent in the second round and Iesha Kenney of Alexandria won the 13-14 female division at 132 pounds.
One other winner -- Juan Jenkins of Baltimore captured the 75-pound division at 11-12 years old.
In the first week of October, a number of Beltway amateurs did extremely well at the National PAL Championships in Toledo, OH.
Gary Antonio Russell and D'Mitrius Ballard won open titles on the Men's side while Tyrieshia Douglas won an open title on the Women's side.
In the 15-16 division, Jalonte Cole captured the 119-pound division title in an all-DC final against Roemello Webster. Also in the 15-16 division, Lamont Roach, Jr. won the 132-pound championship capping off an incredible year. Roach has won the National Junior Golden Gloves, the Ringside World Championships and a silver medal at the National Junior Olympics.
Also, Troy Isley of Alexandria, VA won the 95-pound division for the 13-14 division, stopping his opponent in the second round and Iesha Kenney of Alexandria won the 13-14 female division at 132 pounds.
One other winner -- Juan Jenkins of Baltimore captured the 75-pound division at 11-12 years old.
'Freight Train' Byarm Remains Undefeated With First-Round Knockout in Nebraska!!
DC heavyweight Maurice "Freight Train" Byarm remained undefeated with a first-round knockout over Clinton Boldridge on October 15 at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, NB.
Byarm took just one minute and 14 seconds to knockout Boldridge and win his 13th pro bout. Byarm is now 13-0-1, nine KO's. Boldridge falls to 9-17-1, seven KO's.
By the way, Boldridge has lost his last two bouts to Beltway heavyweights in the first round. Hasim Rahman stopped Boldridge in March of 2010.
Byarm took just one minute and 14 seconds to knockout Boldridge and win his 13th pro bout. Byarm is now 13-0-1, nine KO's. Boldridge falls to 9-17-1, seven KO's.
By the way, Boldridge has lost his last two bouts to Beltway heavyweights in the first round. Hasim Rahman stopped Boldridge in March of 2010.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Updates on Cancelled Cards!
Here are some updates on boxing cards that have been recently cancelled. One of the cards was actually scheduled for Saturday night at the Ransom Civic Center in Ransom, WVA. The card was scheduled to feature several Beltway Boxers.
The card that was scheduled for October 8 at DC Star before the Metropolitan Police Department shut DC Star down. There have been rumors abounding about what happened after the event. One rumor I can truly shoot down is what promoter Renee Aiken did with the money. She did NOT run off with the money. Sources tell BATB "The Boxing Diva" did indeed follow proper procedure as defined by the DC Boxing and Wrestling Commission.
I hope to get an update on what the exact procedure is.
The card that was scheduled for October 8 at DC Star before the Metropolitan Police Department shut DC Star down. There have been rumors abounding about what happened after the event. One rumor I can truly shoot down is what promoter Renee Aiken did with the money. She did NOT run off with the money. Sources tell BATB "The Boxing Diva" did indeed follow proper procedure as defined by the DC Boxing and Wrestling Commission.
I hope to get an update on what the exact procedure is.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Beltway Boxers Travel To Ransom, West Virginia Saturday!
A number of Beltway Boxers will be on the Squared Circle Promotions card on Saturday, October 15 at the Ransom Civic Center in Ransom, WVA.
Headlining the card will be Bedford, VA's Scott "Cujo" Sigmon who will be in a 10-round light heavyweight contest against "The British Assassin" Jimmy Campbell of Indianapolis, IN by way of London, England.
Sigmon (18-3, nine KO's) returns to action quickly after scoring an eight-round TKO against Joe Park on October 1 in Greensboro, NC. Sigmon is on a two-bout winning streak after suffering a loss in July. This will be Sigmon's seventh bout in 2011.
Campbell (11-5, eight KO's) will try to reverse a three-bout losing streak in this contest. Campbell faced three straight undefeated boxers in his last three outings -- Daniel Jacobs, Travis Loveless and Anthony Dirrell -- and was knocked out in all three bouts.
The co-feature has undefeated Baltimore, MD cruiserweight "Slick" Nick Kisner in a six-round bout that will be for a regional title. Kisner (10-0-1, five KO's) will take on Jason "The Mason" Pauley of Cabin Creek, WVA (5-5, one KO).
Kisner last fought on August 19 at Du Burns Arena in Baltimore and won a four-round unanimous decision over Rayshawn Myers. Pauley has lost five bouts in a row after winning his first five.
In another six-round contest, Columbia, MD middleweight Tony "Mo Better" Jeter will face Joey "Mundo" Ortega of Lowell, MA. Jeter (11-2-1, nine KO's) won a six-round unanimous decision over Mike McFail on March 12 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. Ortega (3-21, one KO) has lost five in a row including knockout losses to Beltway Boxers Cecil McCalla and Emmanuel Taylor.
In four-round bouts, Baltimore junior welterweight Kevin Womack makes his pro debut against Shawn Pyles of Raleigh, NC (0-3). Junior middleweight Mischa "The Assassin" Christensen of Frederick, MD (3-1, one KO) battles Duane King of Reidsville, NC (3-2, one KO). Also, "Money" Mike Sawyer of Falls Church, VA (4-2, two KO's) will be in a light heavyweight contest against Danville, VA's Terrence Watson (0-8) and Baltimore middleweight Justin Blackwell (0-1) looks for his first win against Stephen Franklin of Martinsburg, WVA (0-6).
There may also be a heavyweight bout involving Baltimore's Riley Brooks (1-2-1).
Headlining the card will be Bedford, VA's Scott "Cujo" Sigmon who will be in a 10-round light heavyweight contest against "The British Assassin" Jimmy Campbell of Indianapolis, IN by way of London, England.
Sigmon (18-3, nine KO's) returns to action quickly after scoring an eight-round TKO against Joe Park on October 1 in Greensboro, NC. Sigmon is on a two-bout winning streak after suffering a loss in July. This will be Sigmon's seventh bout in 2011.
Campbell (11-5, eight KO's) will try to reverse a three-bout losing streak in this contest. Campbell faced three straight undefeated boxers in his last three outings -- Daniel Jacobs, Travis Loveless and Anthony Dirrell -- and was knocked out in all three bouts.
The co-feature has undefeated Baltimore, MD cruiserweight "Slick" Nick Kisner in a six-round bout that will be for a regional title. Kisner (10-0-1, five KO's) will take on Jason "The Mason" Pauley of Cabin Creek, WVA (5-5, one KO).
Kisner last fought on August 19 at Du Burns Arena in Baltimore and won a four-round unanimous decision over Rayshawn Myers. Pauley has lost five bouts in a row after winning his first five.
In another six-round contest, Columbia, MD middleweight Tony "Mo Better" Jeter will face Joey "Mundo" Ortega of Lowell, MA. Jeter (11-2-1, nine KO's) won a six-round unanimous decision over Mike McFail on March 12 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. Ortega (3-21, one KO) has lost five in a row including knockout losses to Beltway Boxers Cecil McCalla and Emmanuel Taylor.
In four-round bouts, Baltimore junior welterweight Kevin Womack makes his pro debut against Shawn Pyles of Raleigh, NC (0-3). Junior middleweight Mischa "The Assassin" Christensen of Frederick, MD (3-1, one KO) battles Duane King of Reidsville, NC (3-2, one KO). Also, "Money" Mike Sawyer of Falls Church, VA (4-2, two KO's) will be in a light heavyweight contest against Danville, VA's Terrence Watson (0-8) and Baltimore middleweight Justin Blackwell (0-1) looks for his first win against Stephen Franklin of Martinsburg, WVA (0-6).
There may also be a heavyweight bout involving Baltimore's Riley Brooks (1-2-1).
Saturday, October 08, 2011
DC Star Shut Down By DC Police; Card Cancelled!
Due to incidents that took place last night at the DC Star Nightclub in Washington, DC, the Diva Rize-N Promotions card tonight was cancelled because the Metropolitan Police Department shut down the club.
According to MPD Captain Jeff Brown, there has been a series of incidents at the club in recent weeks that escalated into a stabbing that happened at DC Star Friday night. "Because of those types of incidents, the club has to be shut down for a period of 96 hours while the club's operations are reviewed," Brown said.
Brown also told BATB that the police were unaware the card was taking place at DC Star. "We apologize for the inconvenience," Brown said. "If we had known earlier, we would have gotten the word out a lot sooner."
This is the second time this card has been cancelled. This card was originally scheduled for August but Hurricane Irene forced the postponment.
According to MPD Captain Jeff Brown, there has been a series of incidents at the club in recent weeks that escalated into a stabbing that happened at DC Star Friday night. "Because of those types of incidents, the club has to be shut down for a period of 96 hours while the club's operations are reviewed," Brown said.
Brown also told BATB that the police were unaware the card was taking place at DC Star. "We apologize for the inconvenience," Brown said. "If we had known earlier, we would have gotten the word out a lot sooner."
This is the second time this card has been cancelled. This card was originally scheduled for August but Hurricane Irene forced the postponment.
Weights from DC Star!
Here is the scale watch for the Diva-Rize-N Promotions card tonight at DC Star:
Thomas Snow 125 vs Rasool Shakoor 125
O’Neil Bell 198 vs Harvey Jolly 201
Jessie Nicklow 167 vs Frank Armstrong 172
Henry Buchanan 179 vs Ariel Espinal TBA
Emmanuel Nwodo 200 vs Gary Lavender 191
Michael Torres 145 vs Darrett Crockett 145
John Thompson 158 vs Corey Preston 160
The doors open at 5:30 and the bouts begin at 6:30 PM.
Arron Kinch 256 vs. Judidas Williams 252
Alantez Fox 154 vs. Arron Williams 155
Fitzgerald Johnson 167 vs. Bennie Meeks 181
Jerren Cochran 130 vs. Corey White 130
Kevin Womack Jr. 148 vs. Michael Taylor 155
Thomas Snow 125 vs Rasool Shakoor 125
O’Neil Bell 198 vs Harvey Jolly 201
Jessie Nicklow 167 vs Frank Armstrong 172
Henry Buchanan 179 vs Ariel Espinal TBA
Emmanuel Nwodo 200 vs Gary Lavender 191
Michael Torres 145 vs Darrett Crockett 145
John Thompson 158 vs Corey Preston 160
The doors open at 5:30 and the bouts begin at 6:30 PM.
Arron Kinch 256 vs. Judidas Williams 252
Alantez Fox 154 vs. Arron Williams 155
Fitzgerald Johnson 167 vs. Bennie Meeks 181
Jerren Cochran 130 vs. Corey White 130
Kevin Womack Jr. 148 vs. Michael Taylor 155
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Dusty Harrison Signs With Golden Boy Promotions; Will Fight on December 10 Card in DC!
Apparently one of the bigger moments from today's Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson press conference was the announcement of the newest signee for Golden Boy Promotions -- the youngest pro fighter in America, DC's own Dusty Harrison.
GBP CEO Richard Schaefer announced that the 17-year-old welterweight will be participating on the Saturday, December 10 card, which will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Sources tell BATB that the DC Boxing and Wrestling Commission has waived the age limit and that will allow Harrison to fight on the card.
GBP CEO Richard Schaefer announced that the 17-year-old welterweight will be participating on the Saturday, December 10 card, which will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Sources tell BATB that the DC Boxing and Wrestling Commission has waived the age limit and that will allow Harrison to fight on the card.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Emmanuel Nwodo Added to October 8 DC Star Card!
Former USBA Cruiserweight champion Emmanuel "Chukwu" Nwodo will make his return to action on Saturday, October 8 on the Diva-Rize-N promotions card at the DC Star Nightclub in DC.
Nwodo, a native of Nigeria who has lived in the Beltway region for a number of years, has not fought since winning by first-round TKO in Lynchburg, VA over Lenzie Morgan in August of 2009.
Nwodo (23-5, 19 KO's) will battle veteran Gary Lavender of Pine Level, NC (8-15, seven KO's) in a six-round contest.
Promoter "The Boxing Diva" Renee Aiken says the card will also promote Breast Cancer Awareness. Boxers Thomas "KO" Snow and former world champion O'Neil Bell will wear special pink gloves during their bouts which will be autographed and raffled off after the card. Proceeds from the raffle will go to both The Breast Cancer Foundation and The Susan G. Komen Global Race For the Cure.
Nwodo, a native of Nigeria who has lived in the Beltway region for a number of years, has not fought since winning by first-round TKO in Lynchburg, VA over Lenzie Morgan in August of 2009.
Nwodo (23-5, 19 KO's) will battle veteran Gary Lavender of Pine Level, NC (8-15, seven KO's) in a six-round contest.
Promoter "The Boxing Diva" Renee Aiken says the card will also promote Breast Cancer Awareness. Boxers Thomas "KO" Snow and former world champion O'Neil Bell will wear special pink gloves during their bouts which will be autographed and raffled off after the card. Proceeds from the raffle will go to both The Breast Cancer Foundation and The Susan G. Komen Global Race For the Cure.
Amateur Boxing Comes to LA Boxing in Columbia October 8!
There will be an amateur boxing card called Battle For The Beltway 5 coming to the LA Boxing gym located at 6476 Dobbin Center Way in Columbia, MD on Saturday, October 8 at 5:30 PM.
There will be special appearances by DC Boxing Hall of Fame ring announcer Henry "Discombobulating" Jones and IBF number two ranked heavyweight in the world, Tony "The Tiger" Thompson.
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Khan-Peterson Presser in London!
Photo by: Chris Hutty – Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions
Lamont Peterson and Amir Khan pose at the first press conference to formally announce their IBF Super Lightweight title bout that will take place on Saturday, December 10 in Washington, DC. The second press conference is slated to take place on Thursday in DC. Not saying where until I find out whether the press conference is open to the public.
Monday, October 03, 2011
'Too Sharp' Johnson Makes First Appearance on International Boxing Hall of Fame Ballot!
(2004 photo by H. Darr Beiser, USA Today)
Former three-time world champion and DC's own Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson has made his first appearance on the ballot for the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Johnson (44-5, 28 KO's) was a truly dominant figure in the flyweight division in the 1990's. Johnson won his first title on May 4, 1996 with a first-round knockout over Francisco Tejedor to capture the vacant IBF Flyweight title. The win made Johnson the first African-American (and second American) to win the flyweight crown. Johnson would make seven defenses of the IBF title including a classic first-round knockout over Arthur Johnson at the DC Armory on February 22, 1998. Johnson would make numerous pound-for-pound lists as he tried desperately to get bouts with the likes of former world champions Danny Romero and Johnny Tapia but they moved up in weight to avoid him.
Ring Magazine would later select Johnson as the best flyweight of the 1990's over the likes of Romero, Tapia, Yuri Arbachkov and Alberto Jimenez, who Johnson beat in a classic matchup in May of 1993.
On April 24, 1999, Johnson captured his second title -- the vacant IBF Super Flyweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Ratanachai Singwancha (nee Sor Vorapin) at the MCI (now Verizon) Center.
Four years later, Johnson won his third title -- the WBO Super Flyweight title -- with a 12-round majority decision over Fernando Montiel on August 16, 2003.
Other first-time names on the IBHOF ballot include former multi-time, multi-division champion Thomas "Hitman" Hearns and former lineal light heavyweight champ Darius Michalczewski. The deadline for the voting is October 31, 2011. Results should come by the end of this year. The induction weekend is June 7-10 in Canastota, NY.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
'Fast Hands' Jones Wins in Tunica!
Veteran DC super middleweight Gary "Fast Hands" Jones won a six-round unanimous decision over Chad "Taz" Greenleaf tonight at Fitzgerald's Hotel and Casino in Tunica, MS.
The win brings Jones's record up to 22-2, eight KO's. The bout was Jones's second in eight years. Greenleaf is 13-20-1, six KO's.
The win brings Jones's record up to 22-2, eight KO's. The bout was Jones's second in eight years. Greenleaf is 13-20-1, six KO's.
Attah Loses By Sixth-Round Knockout in Puerto Rico!
DC's Daniel "The Prophet" Attah lost his bid for the WBO Inter-Continental Super Featherweight title after being knocked out in the sixth round by former world champion Ramon "Rocky" Martinez tonight in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Martinez dropped Attah in the third round and twice in the sixth before the bout was stopped at 1:50 of the sixth. Attah is now 26-8-1, nine KO's. Martinez's record rises to 25-1, 16 KO's.
Martinez dropped Attah in the third round and twice in the sixth before the bout was stopped at 1:50 of the sixth. Attah is now 26-8-1, nine KO's. Martinez's record rises to 25-1, 16 KO's.
Armenta Wins Split Decision in Philadelphia!
Silver Spring, MD light heavyweight George "El Gallo" Armenta won a six-round split decision over Philadelphia, PA's Charles Hayward last night at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia.
Armenta won two of the judges's scorecards 58-56. Hayward took one card by the same score. Armenta breaks a three-bout losing streak with the win and raises his record to 14-7, 11 KO's. Hayward falls to 7-3, three KO's.
Armenta won two of the judges's scorecards 58-56. Hayward took one card by the same score. Armenta breaks a three-bout losing streak with the win and raises his record to 14-7, 11 KO's. Hayward falls to 7-3, three KO's.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Williams Loses in Houston; Rivera, Attah Hit The Scales!
Catonsville, MD's "Irish" Glenn Williams lost by third-round TKO to undefeated Justin Jones of Houston, TX last night at the Houston Club in Houston.
Williams's corner threw in the towel during the third to stop the contest. Jones is now 13-0, nine KO's while Williams falls to 7-6-1, five KO's.
George "El Gallo" Armenta of Silver Spring, MD weighed in at 168 1/2 pounds for his matchup tonight at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, PA. Armenta's opponent, Charles Hayward, weighed in at 170 pounds.
Both Daniel "The Prophet" Attah and Ramon "Rocky" Martinez tipped the scales at 129 pounds for their WBO Inter-Continental Super Featherweight title bout Saturday in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Williams's corner threw in the towel during the third to stop the contest. Jones is now 13-0, nine KO's while Williams falls to 7-6-1, five KO's.
George "El Gallo" Armenta of Silver Spring, MD weighed in at 168 1/2 pounds for his matchup tonight at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, PA. Armenta's opponent, Charles Hayward, weighed in at 170 pounds.
Both Daniel "The Prophet" Attah and Ramon "Rocky" Martinez tipped the scales at 129 pounds for their WBO Inter-Continental Super Featherweight title bout Saturday in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Khan-Peterson to 'Definitely Take Place' In DC December 10!
According to a tweet by ESPN.com Boxing Writer Dan Rafael, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says the December 10th championship bout between WBA Junior Welterweight titleholder Amir Khan and mandatory challenger Lamont Peterson will "definitely take place in Washington, DC."
No official word on where the bout will be held in the city, although Constitution Hall has been mentioned previously. There can also be a possibility that Golden Boy may be watching what might happen with the NBA labor situation, because having no season could free up dates at the Verizon Center.
Lem Satterfield of Ringtv.com is also reporting Schaefer as saying that undefeated Brandywine, MD heavyweight and Golden Boy prospect Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell will "definitely be on the card."
To all who contacted Golden Boy Promotions -- thanks so much for your efforts! Next step: getting our very own ring announcer Discombobulating Jones to be the ring announcer for this event!!
By the way, the bout is slated to be televised by HBO which is very significant. The bout would be the first time that HBO has televised a boxing card in the Beltway region in 18 years!! The last time was the Riddick Bowe-Jesse Ferguson card at RFK Stadium on May 22, 1993.
No official word on where the bout will be held in the city, although Constitution Hall has been mentioned previously. There can also be a possibility that Golden Boy may be watching what might happen with the NBA labor situation, because having no season could free up dates at the Verizon Center.
Lem Satterfield of Ringtv.com is also reporting Schaefer as saying that undefeated Brandywine, MD heavyweight and Golden Boy prospect Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell will "definitely be on the card."
To all who contacted Golden Boy Promotions -- thanks so much for your efforts! Next step: getting our very own ring announcer Discombobulating Jones to be the ring announcer for this event!!
By the way, the bout is slated to be televised by HBO which is very significant. The bout would be the first time that HBO has televised a boxing card in the Beltway region in 18 years!! The last time was the Riddick Bowe-Jesse Ferguson card at RFK Stadium on May 22, 1993.
Williams Battles Tonight in Houston; Attah Fights On Pay-Per-View Saturday in Puerto Rico!
A couple of veteran names from the Beltway will be in action this week. Catonsville, MD cruiserweight "Irish" Glen Williams is a last-minute substitute tonight against undefeated hometown boxer Justin Jones of Houston, TX at the Houston Club.
Williams (7-4-1, five KO's) will be fighting for the second straight time at the Houston Club. Williams won a four-round unanimous decision over Tyrone Jackson on May 19. Jones (12-0, eight KO's) is coming off a second-round TKO over Dustin Nichols on February 12 in Oberlin, LA.
On Saturday, October 1, former world super featherweight contender Daniel "The Prophet" Attah heads to Bayamon, Puerto Rico to challenge former WBO Super Featherweight champion Roman "Rocky" Martinez of Vega Baja, PR for the WBO Inter-Continental Super Featherweight title.
Attah (26-7-1, nine KO's) is a native of Kaleba, Nigeria whose training base has been in Northern Virginia for a number of years. Attah is a former NABO Super Featherweight champion who unsuccessfully challenged Acelino Freitas for the WBA and WBO Super Featherweight titles. Attah is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision win over John Trigg on June 4 in Hollywood, FL.
Martinez (24-1-1, 15 KO's) suffered his only loss in dropping the WBO title to Ricky Burns on September 4, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. The bout against Attah will be Martinez's first bout since the loss of the the title he won in March of 2009 from Nicky Cook.
Some Beltway trivia regarding Martinez: He once fought at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD in January of 2005 and won by fifth-round TKO over Mario Lacey.
The bout will be shown on DirectTV Mas and the Dish Network as part of the "Triple Crown III" pay-per-view card headlined by the matchup between Juan Manuel "Juanma" Lopez and Mike Oliver.
Williams (7-4-1, five KO's) will be fighting for the second straight time at the Houston Club. Williams won a four-round unanimous decision over Tyrone Jackson on May 19. Jones (12-0, eight KO's) is coming off a second-round TKO over Dustin Nichols on February 12 in Oberlin, LA.
On Saturday, October 1, former world super featherweight contender Daniel "The Prophet" Attah heads to Bayamon, Puerto Rico to challenge former WBO Super Featherweight champion Roman "Rocky" Martinez of Vega Baja, PR for the WBO Inter-Continental Super Featherweight title.
Attah (26-7-1, nine KO's) is a native of Kaleba, Nigeria whose training base has been in Northern Virginia for a number of years. Attah is a former NABO Super Featherweight champion who unsuccessfully challenged Acelino Freitas for the WBA and WBO Super Featherweight titles. Attah is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision win over John Trigg on June 4 in Hollywood, FL.
Martinez (24-1-1, 15 KO's) suffered his only loss in dropping the WBO title to Ricky Burns on September 4, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. The bout against Attah will be Martinez's first bout since the loss of the the title he won in March of 2009 from Nicky Cook.
Some Beltway trivia regarding Martinez: He once fought at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD in January of 2005 and won by fifth-round TKO over Mario Lacey.
The bout will be shown on DirectTV Mas and the Dish Network as part of the "Triple Crown III" pay-per-view card headlined by the matchup between Juan Manuel "Juanma" Lopez and Mike Oliver.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
'El Gallo' Armenta Travels to Philadelphia Friday Night!
Silver Spring, MD light heavyweight George "El Gallo" Armenta returns to action in a scheduled six-round contest against Charles Hayward of Philadelphia, PA on Friday, September 30 at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia.
Armenta (13-7, 11 KO's) has lost his last three contests against solid competition including Mark Tucker, Edwin Rodriguez and Elvin Ayala. Hayward (7-2, three KO's) is coming off back-to-back second round TKO's in Hamilton Township, NJ earlier this year.
Armenta (13-7, 11 KO's) has lost his last three contests against solid competition including Mark Tucker, Edwin Rodriguez and Elvin Ayala. Hayward (7-2, three KO's) is coming off back-to-back second round TKO's in Hamilton Township, NJ earlier this year.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Wilson Wins Majority Decision Over Former WBC Cruiser Champ!
Big win over the weekend for Takoma Park, MD's Darnell "The Ding-A-Ling Man" Wilson as he won a 10-round majority decision over former WBC Cruiserweight champion Juan Carlos Gomez. The bout took place in Hamburg, Germany this past Saturday.
Two judges scored the bout 96-94 in favor of Wilson, who broke a six-bout losing streak which included his time on the final season of "The Contender." Wilson is now 24-12-3, 20 KO's. Gomez is now 49-3, 37 KO's.
Two judges scored the bout 96-94 in favor of Wilson, who broke a six-bout losing streak which included his time on the final season of "The Contender." Wilson is now 24-12-3, 20 KO's. Gomez is now 49-3, 37 KO's.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Update On October 8 Card at DC Star!
Here is an update on the Diva-Rize-N Promotions card that will take place on Saturday, October 8 at the DC Star in DC.
Capitol Heights, MD super bantamweight Thomas "KO" Snow will be in the main event -- a six-round contest against Rasool Shakoor of Jackson, MI.
Snow (15-1, nine KO's) is making his fourth straight appearance at DC Star. In his last outing, Snow won a six-round unanimous decision over Robert DaLuz on July 16. Shakoor (3-9-1, one KO) has faced opponents in his last four bouts with a combined record of 23-1-1. Shakoor scored a victory against previously undefeated Kieyon Bussey in January of 2010.
The co-feature brings in former WBC and IBF Cruiserweight champion O'Neil "Supernova" Bell of Atlanta, GA to face tough veteran Harvey "Candyman" Jolly of Adrian, MI in a 10-round bout.
The Jamaican-born Bell (26-4-1, 24 KO's) has lost his last three bouts since winning the WBC and IBF titles from Jean-Marc Mormeck in January of 2006. The losses came in a rematch with Mormeck, Tomasz Adamek and fellow Jamaican Richard Hall. Jolly (12-17-1, eight KO's) is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision victory over Joshua Harris on june 18 in Hartford, CT.
In another co-feature bout, Capitol Heights light heavyweight Henry "Sugar Poo" Buchanan will battle Ariel "Iron" Espinal of The Bronx, NY in a six-round contest.
Also on the card, Baltimore, MD middleweight Jessie "The Beast" Nicklow will take on Frank Armstrong of Winston-Salem, NC. Nicklow (22-2-3, eight KO's) last fought on May 21 and won a six-round unanimous decision over James Freeman in Millersville, MD. Armstrong (4-18-3, three KO's) lost a six-round unanimous decision to Frankie Filipone on June 25 in Virginia Beach, VA.
Columbia, MD middleweight Tony "Mo Better" Jeter will also be on the card in a six-round rematch against Darrett Crockett of Rock Hill, SC. Jeter (11-2-1, nine KO's) defeated Mike McFail by six-round unanimous decision in his last outing on March 12 in Fairfax, VA. Crockett (6-24, four KO's) has lost his last four bouts.
Undefeated Forestville, MD junior middleweight Alantez "Tez" Fox (5-0, three KO's) will battle over four rounds with Kinston, NC’s Aaron Williams (0-2).
Alexandria, VA featherweight Jerren Cochran (3-0, three KO’s) will take on Ohio native Corey White (1-3, 1KO) in a four round contest.
DC’s Jacey Thompson (1-0, one KO) looks to remain perfect when he tangles with winless North Carolina native Michael Taylor (0-4) in a four round middleweight contest.
Undefeated Newark, NJ super middleweight prospect John Thompson (2-0, one KO) will swap punches over four rounds with North Carolina’s own Corey Preston (1-6).
Rounding out the card is a competitive four round contest between middleweights John Watson of Irvington, NJ (1-0) and Wilson, NC's Bennie Meeks (0-3).
The New Jersey state light welterweight champion Michael Torres (14-2, 7KO’s) is also is slated for action in a six rounder against an opponent soon to be determined.
Capitol Heights, MD super bantamweight Thomas "KO" Snow will be in the main event -- a six-round contest against Rasool Shakoor of Jackson, MI.
Snow (15-1, nine KO's) is making his fourth straight appearance at DC Star. In his last outing, Snow won a six-round unanimous decision over Robert DaLuz on July 16. Shakoor (3-9-1, one KO) has faced opponents in his last four bouts with a combined record of 23-1-1. Shakoor scored a victory against previously undefeated Kieyon Bussey in January of 2010.
The co-feature brings in former WBC and IBF Cruiserweight champion O'Neil "Supernova" Bell of Atlanta, GA to face tough veteran Harvey "Candyman" Jolly of Adrian, MI in a 10-round bout.
The Jamaican-born Bell (26-4-1, 24 KO's) has lost his last three bouts since winning the WBC and IBF titles from Jean-Marc Mormeck in January of 2006. The losses came in a rematch with Mormeck, Tomasz Adamek and fellow Jamaican Richard Hall. Jolly (12-17-1, eight KO's) is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision victory over Joshua Harris on june 18 in Hartford, CT.
In another co-feature bout, Capitol Heights light heavyweight Henry "Sugar Poo" Buchanan will battle Ariel "Iron" Espinal of The Bronx, NY in a six-round contest.
Also on the card, Baltimore, MD middleweight Jessie "The Beast" Nicklow will take on Frank Armstrong of Winston-Salem, NC. Nicklow (22-2-3, eight KO's) last fought on May 21 and won a six-round unanimous decision over James Freeman in Millersville, MD. Armstrong (4-18-3, three KO's) lost a six-round unanimous decision to Frankie Filipone on June 25 in Virginia Beach, VA.
Columbia, MD middleweight Tony "Mo Better" Jeter will also be on the card in a six-round rematch against Darrett Crockett of Rock Hill, SC. Jeter (11-2-1, nine KO's) defeated Mike McFail by six-round unanimous decision in his last outing on March 12 in Fairfax, VA. Crockett (6-24, four KO's) has lost his last four bouts.
Undefeated Forestville, MD junior middleweight Alantez "Tez" Fox (5-0, three KO's) will battle over four rounds with Kinston, NC’s Aaron Williams (0-2).
Alexandria, VA featherweight Jerren Cochran (3-0, three KO’s) will take on Ohio native Corey White (1-3, 1KO) in a four round contest.
DC’s Jacey Thompson (1-0, one KO) looks to remain perfect when he tangles with winless North Carolina native Michael Taylor (0-4) in a four round middleweight contest.
Undefeated Newark, NJ super middleweight prospect John Thompson (2-0, one KO) will swap punches over four rounds with North Carolina’s own Corey Preston (1-6).
Rounding out the card is a competitive four round contest between middleweights John Watson of Irvington, NJ (1-0) and Wilson, NC's Bennie Meeks (0-3).
The New Jersey state light welterweight champion Michael Torres (14-2, 7KO’s) is also is slated for action in a six rounder against an opponent soon to be determined.
Aiken-Cherry Ends in No Contest!
BATB hears word that the bout between former IBF Featherweight champion Eric "Mighty Mouse" Aiken and Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry has ended in a no-contest after the first round. The bout took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL.
According to an eyewitness at the bout, Cherry landed a shot after the bell and that caused the no contest.
According to an eyewitness at the bout, Cherry landed a shot after the bell and that caused the no contest.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Random News and Notes!
Congratulations to the folks involved with the recent "Fight For Life" amateur boxing card on September 17 at the Ellen Linson Pool/Herbert Wells Ice Rink in College Park, MD. Very nice card put together by promoter Tamara McKinney and matchmaker Julius "Juice" Gatling.
There will be an amateur boxing card slated for Saturday, October 1 at Tony's Gym in Southeast DC. More info on that one later on.
And the pro card put together by "The Boxing Diva" Renee Aiken slated for August has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 8 at DC Star. We'll have more on that one as well.
There will be an amateur boxing card slated for Saturday, October 1 at Tony's Gym in Southeast DC. More info on that one later on.
And the pro card put together by "The Boxing Diva" Renee Aiken slated for August has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 8 at DC Star. We'll have more on that one as well.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Aiken Replaces Attah On Friday Card in Florida!
Former IBF Featherweight champion Eric "Mighty Mouse" Aiken returns to action quickly as he is a late substitute for fellow Beltway Boxer Daniel "The Prophet" Attah on Friday, September 23 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL.
Aiken (16-8-1, 12 KO's) will take on veteran Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry of Wauchula, FL (28-6-2, 16 KO's) in a 10-round main event just 13 days after losing a six-round unanimous decision to Todd Wilson at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. Since winning the IBF title in May of 2006, Aiken has been winless in his last five bouts. This will be Aiken's second bout since taking a three-year hiatus from the sport. Aiken replaces Attah, who suffered lower back pains in training camp. Attah lives in Northern Virginia.
Cherry, a native of The Bahamas, has won four straight bouts since losing a WBC Junior Welterweight title bid against Timothy Bradley in September of 2008.
Aiken (16-8-1, 12 KO's) will take on veteran Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry of Wauchula, FL (28-6-2, 16 KO's) in a 10-round main event just 13 days after losing a six-round unanimous decision to Todd Wilson at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. Since winning the IBF title in May of 2006, Aiken has been winless in his last five bouts. This will be Aiken's second bout since taking a three-year hiatus from the sport. Aiken replaces Attah, who suffered lower back pains in training camp. Attah lives in Northern Virginia.
Cherry, a native of The Bahamas, has won four straight bouts since losing a WBC Junior Welterweight title bid against Timothy Bradley in September of 2008.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Beltway Boxing Fans -- Time to Step Up to the Plate!
One of the top men in the promotion wants it here. Both the boxers want to see the bout here. There is only one part of the equation needed to get the Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson bout in DC -- YOU, the Beltway Boxing Fan!
So the following is for all the Beltway Boxing Fans, especially those who always complain that we don't get quality bouts here. We now have a VERY GOOD opportunity to get a quality card in DC. But to seal this deal, the fans have to step up and want the bout!!
Unlike most situations, we are not fighting against areas with casino money. As of yesterday (according to published reports), DC was competing with Detroit, MI and Montreal, CA for the rights to hold this card. So casino money isn't the big issue here.
Also, the DC Boxing and Wrestling Commission is not completely the same as it was back in 2005 when they sanctioned Kevin McBride-Mike Tyson. There is a good mixture of experienced and new folks on the commission that I believe is capable of handling a card of this magnitude.
Most importantly, everyone principally involved in the bout WANTS the bout to be here. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has publicly said he would like the bout to be in DC. Khan has said he would not mind fighting in DC since he enjoyed his recent visit to the Nation's Capitol. Obviously, Peterson wants it here.
Schaefer has also said that one, maybe two other Beltway Boxers would be added to the card. Friday night's win by Seth Mitchell would free him up to be on this card. There is also a possibility that Gary Russell, Jr. would be on the card as well.
Those are three guys that many Beltway Boxing Fans would want to see perform in the hometown area. For Russell, it would be his FIRST pro bout at home!
So everything seems to be in place for this card to take place in Washington, DC. The rest is up to us--The Beltway Boxing community. Now is not the time to be a naysayer. Let your voice be heard! Golden Boy can be found on Facebook and Twitter at Golden Boy Boxing. Please post (as I have done) saying you want to see Khan-Peterson here in DC!
If you REALLY love Beltway Boxing, now's the time to prove it!
So the following is for all the Beltway Boxing Fans, especially those who always complain that we don't get quality bouts here. We now have a VERY GOOD opportunity to get a quality card in DC. But to seal this deal, the fans have to step up and want the bout!!
Unlike most situations, we are not fighting against areas with casino money. As of yesterday (according to published reports), DC was competing with Detroit, MI and Montreal, CA for the rights to hold this card. So casino money isn't the big issue here.
Also, the DC Boxing and Wrestling Commission is not completely the same as it was back in 2005 when they sanctioned Kevin McBride-Mike Tyson. There is a good mixture of experienced and new folks on the commission that I believe is capable of handling a card of this magnitude.
Most importantly, everyone principally involved in the bout WANTS the bout to be here. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has publicly said he would like the bout to be in DC. Khan has said he would not mind fighting in DC since he enjoyed his recent visit to the Nation's Capitol. Obviously, Peterson wants it here.
Schaefer has also said that one, maybe two other Beltway Boxers would be added to the card. Friday night's win by Seth Mitchell would free him up to be on this card. There is also a possibility that Gary Russell, Jr. would be on the card as well.
Those are three guys that many Beltway Boxing Fans would want to see perform in the hometown area. For Russell, it would be his FIRST pro bout at home!
So everything seems to be in place for this card to take place in Washington, DC. The rest is up to us--The Beltway Boxing community. Now is not the time to be a naysayer. Let your voice be heard! Golden Boy can be found on Facebook and Twitter at Golden Boy Boxing. Please post (as I have done) saying you want to see Khan-Peterson here in DC!
If you REALLY love Beltway Boxing, now's the time to prove it!
Mitchell Dominates With Third-Round TKO!
Brandywine, MD heavyweight Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell scored a third-round TKO over Hector "Hurricane" Ferreryo tonight at Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
Mitchell mixed a stinging body attack with brutal head shots to score the victory. The bout was stopped at 2:17 of the third.
Mitchell remains undefeated at 23-0-1, 17 KO's. Ferreyo is now 21-11-2, 12 KO's.
Mitchell mixed a stinging body attack with brutal head shots to score the victory. The bout was stopped at 2:17 of the third.
Mitchell remains undefeated at 23-0-1, 17 KO's. Ferreyo is now 21-11-2, 12 KO's.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Could Khan-Peterson Land in DC?
There are a lot of rumblings going around about this one. Unified Junior Welterweight champion Amir Khan told ESPN.com's Dan Rafael that he would like one more bout at 140 pounds before moving up to welterweight, and that bout looks like it's going to be against DC's own Lamont Peterson. The bout would take place on Saturday, December 10 and would be televised by HBO.
There are a number of locations being discussed for the bout and DC is apparently very high on the list. Khan recently visited the Nation's Capital during a visit by American Muslim athletes. Even though Khan is from England, he trains regularly in the United States, primarily at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California. Khan said he enjoyed the city and is willing to fight here. Constitution Hall, which last hosted a boxing card in March of 2002, would possibly be the venue.
Peterson was offered a shot at Khan after his draw with Victor Ortiz (who fights Floyd Mayweather, Jr. this Saturday) back in December but turned it down because of the money and the terms of the rematch clause. Now, Peterson is one of Khan's mandatory challengers which means he can turn down the rematch clause if he desires.
In a related development, Washington Examiner Columnist Thom Loverro says that should the Khan-Peterson bout take place here, Brandywine, MD heavyweight Seth Mitchell would be added to the card, provided he wins tonight in Las Vegas.
There are a number of locations being discussed for the bout and DC is apparently very high on the list. Khan recently visited the Nation's Capital during a visit by American Muslim athletes. Even though Khan is from England, he trains regularly in the United States, primarily at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California. Khan said he enjoyed the city and is willing to fight here. Constitution Hall, which last hosted a boxing card in March of 2002, would possibly be the venue.
Peterson was offered a shot at Khan after his draw with Victor Ortiz (who fights Floyd Mayweather, Jr. this Saturday) back in December but turned it down because of the money and the terms of the rematch clause. Now, Peterson is one of Khan's mandatory challengers which means he can turn down the rematch clause if he desires.
In a related development, Washington Examiner Columnist Thom Loverro says that should the Khan-Peterson bout take place here, Brandywine, MD heavyweight Seth Mitchell would be added to the card, provided he wins tonight in Las Vegas.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Mitchell Weighs 242 For Texas Station Tussle!
Seth Mitchell weighed in at 242 pounds for his 10-round contest against Hector Ferreyro tomorrow night at the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas. Ferreyro tipped the scales at 221 1/2. The bout will be shown on both Fox Sports Net beginning at 10:30 ET and Telefutura starting at 11:30 PM ET.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Hasim Rahman To Be Inducted Into Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame!
Former Undisputed World Heavyweight champion Hasim "The Rock" Rahman will be inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame later this year.
Rahman, who is still an active boxer (50-7-2, 41 KO's), pulled off one of the great upsets in recent boxing history when he knocked out Lennox Lewis in the fifth round on April 22, 2001 in Gauteng, South Africa to win the undisputed title. The Baltimore-born boxer would later win a WBC title in August of 2005.
Rahman is part of an exceptional class of 2011 for the Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame. Joining Rahman will be:
Former NBA star and Dunbar of Baltimore high school legend Sam Cassell (who is currently an assistant coach with the Washington Wizards)
Baltimore native and former Towson State University, NFL and USFL punter Sean Landeta
Former major league pitcher and Baltimore native Geoff Zahn
Pro golfer and University of Maryland graduate Fred Funk
X Games gold medalist and Annapolis native Travis Pastrana
Former University of Maryland women's basketball point guard and US Olympian Tara Heiss, who is also an inductee in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremonies will take place on Thursday, November 10th at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD. For ticket information, call 443-956-0678.
Rahman, who is still an active boxer (50-7-2, 41 KO's), pulled off one of the great upsets in recent boxing history when he knocked out Lennox Lewis in the fifth round on April 22, 2001 in Gauteng, South Africa to win the undisputed title. The Baltimore-born boxer would later win a WBC title in August of 2005.
Rahman is part of an exceptional class of 2011 for the Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame. Joining Rahman will be:
Former NBA star and Dunbar of Baltimore high school legend Sam Cassell (who is currently an assistant coach with the Washington Wizards)
Baltimore native and former Towson State University, NFL and USFL punter Sean Landeta
Former major league pitcher and Baltimore native Geoff Zahn
Pro golfer and University of Maryland graduate Fred Funk
X Games gold medalist and Annapolis native Travis Pastrana
Former University of Maryland women's basketball point guard and US Olympian Tara Heiss, who is also an inductee in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremonies will take place on Thursday, November 10th at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD. For ticket information, call 443-956-0678.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Washington Post Conducts Video Interviews From Patriot Center!
Nice job by the Washington Post in conducting video interviews with some of the boxers after their bouts at the Patriot Center Saturday night. Here's what the footage looked like.
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Results From The Patriot Center!
Here is a recap of the ICE Promotions card at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA:
Great Falls, VA junior middleweight Jimmy Lange captured the WBU (World Boxing Union) Junior Middleweight championship with a sixth-round TKO over Raul "El Toro" Munoz of Topeka, KS. The bout was stopped at 2:44 of the sixth. Lange is now 37-4-2, 25 KO's. Munoz is 22-15-1, 12 KO's.
Charlottsville, VA junior middleweight George "Wartime" Rivera won an eight-round unanimous decision over Jonathan "Reid Dawg" Reid of Nashville, TN. Rivera scored a shutout on two of the judges cards 80-72. One judge saw the bout 79-73. Rivera is 13-6, four KO's while Reid is 35-13, 19 KO's.
Fairfax, VA junior welterweight Todd "White Lightning" Wilson wqn a six-round unanimous decision over former IBF Featherweight champion Eric "Mighty Mouse" Aiken of DC. Wilson (11-0, three KO's) survived a knockdown in the third round to gain the victory. Wilson won by scores of 59-54, 58-55, and 59-55. Aiken, who fought for the first time in three years, is now 16-8-1, 12 KO's.
Zain "Tiger" Shah of Chantilly, VA won by second round TKO over "Vicious" Julius Kennedy of Baltimore. The bout was stopped at 1:50 of the second round, but not without controversy. After what proved to be the final knockdown, Shah hit Kennedy as Kennedy was on his knees. No points were taken off and the outcome stood. Shah remains undefeated at 6-0, four KO's while Kennedy falls to 7-3-1, three KO's. The Kennedy camp told BATB that they are looking into a protest.
WBC Female Middleweight champ Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson of Ashburn, VA won a four-round unanimous decision over Philadelphia, PA's Michelle "Monster" Garland. All three judges scored the bout 39-37. Nelson is now 5-0-1, while Garland is 1-2-1.
Lynchburg, VA super middleweight Scott "Cujo" Sigmon won an eight-round unanimous decision over Bruce "The Rage" Rumbolz of Sterling, IL. Sigmon won on all three judge's cards, 79-73. Sigmon is now 17-3, eight KO's while Rumbolz is 22-23-2, 13 KO's.
Reston, VA junior middleweight Lawrence Jones won a six-round unanimous decision over Jose Felix of Richmond Hill, GA. Jones is now 4-5-2, one KO. Felix is 10-10-2, three KO's.
In a special attraction bout, New Castle, DE welterweight Michael "No Joke" Stewart won by second round TKO over Jimmy LeBlanc of Weymouth, MA. The bout was stopped at 1:47 of the round. Stewart's record rises to 48-6-3, 24 KO's. LeBlanc is now 12-21-4, four KO's.
Jackie Kallen leads ICE Promotions. The matchmaker was JD Brown.
Here is the BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up show with myself and "The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears.
Great Falls, VA junior middleweight Jimmy Lange captured the WBU (World Boxing Union) Junior Middleweight championship with a sixth-round TKO over Raul "El Toro" Munoz of Topeka, KS. The bout was stopped at 2:44 of the sixth. Lange is now 37-4-2, 25 KO's. Munoz is 22-15-1, 12 KO's.
Charlottsville, VA junior middleweight George "Wartime" Rivera won an eight-round unanimous decision over Jonathan "Reid Dawg" Reid of Nashville, TN. Rivera scored a shutout on two of the judges cards 80-72. One judge saw the bout 79-73. Rivera is 13-6, four KO's while Reid is 35-13, 19 KO's.
Fairfax, VA junior welterweight Todd "White Lightning" Wilson wqn a six-round unanimous decision over former IBF Featherweight champion Eric "Mighty Mouse" Aiken of DC. Wilson (11-0, three KO's) survived a knockdown in the third round to gain the victory. Wilson won by scores of 59-54, 58-55, and 59-55. Aiken, who fought for the first time in three years, is now 16-8-1, 12 KO's.
Zain "Tiger" Shah of Chantilly, VA won by second round TKO over "Vicious" Julius Kennedy of Baltimore. The bout was stopped at 1:50 of the second round, but not without controversy. After what proved to be the final knockdown, Shah hit Kennedy as Kennedy was on his knees. No points were taken off and the outcome stood. Shah remains undefeated at 6-0, four KO's while Kennedy falls to 7-3-1, three KO's. The Kennedy camp told BATB that they are looking into a protest.
WBC Female Middleweight champ Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson of Ashburn, VA won a four-round unanimous decision over Philadelphia, PA's Michelle "Monster" Garland. All three judges scored the bout 39-37. Nelson is now 5-0-1, while Garland is 1-2-1.
Lynchburg, VA super middleweight Scott "Cujo" Sigmon won an eight-round unanimous decision over Bruce "The Rage" Rumbolz of Sterling, IL. Sigmon won on all three judge's cards, 79-73. Sigmon is now 17-3, eight KO's while Rumbolz is 22-23-2, 13 KO's.
Reston, VA junior middleweight Lawrence Jones won a six-round unanimous decision over Jose Felix of Richmond Hill, GA. Jones is now 4-5-2, one KO. Felix is 10-10-2, three KO's.
In a special attraction bout, New Castle, DE welterweight Michael "No Joke" Stewart won by second round TKO over Jimmy LeBlanc of Weymouth, MA. The bout was stopped at 1:47 of the round. Stewart's record rises to 48-6-3, 24 KO's. LeBlanc is now 12-21-4, four KO's.
Jackie Kallen leads ICE Promotions. The matchmaker was JD Brown.
Here is the BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up show with myself and "The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
Weights for the Patriot Center!
Here is the scale watch for the ICE Promotions card at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA.
Jimmy Lange 153 vs. Raul Muñoz 154
George Rivera 157 vs. Jonathan Reid 157
Michael Stewart 150 vs. Jimmy LeBlanc 151
Todd Wilson 142 vs. Eric Aiken 142
Zain Shah 158 vs. Julius Kennedy 156
Tori Nelson 154 vs. Michelle Garland 147
Scott Sigmon 172 vs. Bruce Rumbolz 172
Lawrence Jones 157 vs. Jose Felix 155
The Lange-Munoz bout is still for the WBU Junior Middleweight title.
Here is a nice story on Tori Nelson by Darcy Spencer of NBC4.
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Jimmy Lange 153 vs. Raul Muñoz 154
George Rivera 157 vs. Jonathan Reid 157
Michael Stewart 150 vs. Jimmy LeBlanc 151
Todd Wilson 142 vs. Eric Aiken 142
Zain Shah 158 vs. Julius Kennedy 156
Tori Nelson 154 vs. Michelle Garland 147
Scott Sigmon 172 vs. Bruce Rumbolz 172
Lawrence Jones 157 vs. Jose Felix 155
The Lange-Munoz bout is still for the WBU Junior Middleweight title.
Here is a nice story on Tori Nelson by Darcy Spencer of NBC4.
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Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Mitchell Lands Sept. 16 Bout Against 'Hurricane" Ferreyro In Las Vegas!
According to California-based boxing writer Ryan Maquinana, undefeated heavyweight Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell has an opponent for his Friday, September 16 bout at Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
The opponent's name is Hector "Hurricane" Ferreyro of Laredo, TX. Ferreyro (21-10-2, 12 KO's) has held a number of regional titles but he has lost his last two bouts.
Mitchell (22-0-1, 16 KO's) was originally scheduled to fight on August 27 in San Jose, CA but his bout was cancelled because of an injury to the main event boxer on the card. This bout will be televised by Telefutura and will appear on the network's Solo Boxeo program.
The opponent's name is Hector "Hurricane" Ferreyro of Laredo, TX. Ferreyro (21-10-2, 12 KO's) has held a number of regional titles but he has lost his last two bouts.
Mitchell (22-0-1, 16 KO's) was originally scheduled to fight on August 27 in San Jose, CA but his bout was cancelled because of an injury to the main event boxer on the card. This bout will be televised by Telefutura and will appear on the network's Solo Boxeo program.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Travis Coley Wins Championship in Police and Fire Games!
Belated congratulations to local officer Travis Coley who recently won the 178 pound championship at the World Police and Fire Games held recently in New York City.
Coley trained at Old School Boxing in Fort Washington, MD and he was trained by legendary Beltway trainer Al Scott and seconded by Richard Jordan Bey (who, in the interest of full disclosure, is a cousin of mine).
Here is a video of the bout:
Coley trained at Old School Boxing in Fort Washington, MD and he was trained by legendary Beltway trainer Al Scott and seconded by Richard Jordan Bey (who, in the interest of full disclosure, is a cousin of mine).
Here is a video of the bout:
Saturday, September 03, 2011
Russell Wins Unanimous Decision in Mississippi!
"Mr." Gary Russell, Jr. has won an eight-round unanimous decision over Leonilo Miranda tonight at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, MS. The bout was the opening contest on HBO's Boxing After Dark.
Russell dominated the bout, scoring a shutout on two of the judge's scorecards, 80-72. The other judge saw the bout 79-73.
Russell remains undefeated with a record of 18-0, 10 KO's. Boxrec has Miranda's record at 32-4, 30 KO's.
Russell dominated the bout, scoring a shutout on two of the judge's scorecards, 80-72. The other judge saw the bout 79-73.
Russell remains undefeated with a record of 18-0, 10 KO's. Boxrec has Miranda's record at 32-4, 30 KO's.
Nice Interviews from MaxBoxing.com!
My good buddy Alec Kohut of MaxBoxing.com is doing some outstanding work for his Eastern Regional Report. He has two interviews featuring Beltway Boxers -- One is a video and one is audio.
The first is very timely considering Mr. Gary Russell, Jr. is in action this evening in Biloxi, MS tonight. This is a nice video conversation with both Gary Russell, Sr. and Jr.
Also, on Alec's MaxBoxing East Coast Regional Report (which you can hear every Tuesday night at 9 PM ET on BlogTalk Radio) Former USBA Junior Welterweight Tim "Pit Bull" Coleman was a recent guest and talked about his loss. That can be heard here:
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The first is very timely considering Mr. Gary Russell, Jr. is in action this evening in Biloxi, MS tonight. This is a nice video conversation with both Gary Russell, Sr. and Jr.
Also, on Alec's MaxBoxing East Coast Regional Report (which you can hear every Tuesday night at 9 PM ET on BlogTalk Radio) Former USBA Junior Welterweight Tim "Pit Bull" Coleman was a recent guest and talked about his loss. That can be heard here:
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Russell and Miranda Make Weight in Mississippi!
Gary Russell, Jr. and Leonilo Miranda both tipped the scales at 127 pounds for their eight-round HBO bout tonight in Biloxi, MS.
Friday, September 02, 2011
Updates on Russell, Mitchell and Thompson!
Three of our Beltway Boxers have scheduled high-profile bouts in the coming weeks.
Undefeated Capitol Heights, MD featherweight "Mr." Gary Russell, Jr. will be back in action this Saturday, September 3 when he takes on Leonilo "Veneno" Miranda of Mexico in an eight-round contest at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, MS. The bout is slated to appear on HBO.
Russell (17-0, 10 KO's) is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision win over Eric Estrada on July 23 in Las Vegas. Miranda (32-3, 30 KO's) lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Luis Franco on February 4 in Santa Ynez, CA.
It won't be HBO, but it looks like the next bout for undefeated Brandywine, MD heavyweight Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell will be carried by two TV networks.
ESPN.com Boxing Writer Dan Rafael is reporting that Mitchell (22-0-1, 16 KO's) has had his August 27 bout rescheduled for Friday, September 16 at Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas. The opponent will not be Mike Mollo in this one because the bout is cheaper since it will not be on HBO. Promoters are still looking for a new opponent.
The bout will be carried by both Fox Sports Net as well as Telefutura -- two unrelated TV networks.
Meanwhile, the IBF heavyweight title eliminator between Tony "The Tiger" Thompson and Eddie Chambers has been set for Friday, October 28 at Bally's Casino in Atlantic City, NJ and it has been added to a ShoBox telecast on the Showtime Network. The bout will open a tripleheader broadcast.
Undefeated Capitol Heights, MD featherweight "Mr." Gary Russell, Jr. will be back in action this Saturday, September 3 when he takes on Leonilo "Veneno" Miranda of Mexico in an eight-round contest at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, MS. The bout is slated to appear on HBO.
Russell (17-0, 10 KO's) is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision win over Eric Estrada on July 23 in Las Vegas. Miranda (32-3, 30 KO's) lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Luis Franco on February 4 in Santa Ynez, CA.
It won't be HBO, but it looks like the next bout for undefeated Brandywine, MD heavyweight Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell will be carried by two TV networks.
ESPN.com Boxing Writer Dan Rafael is reporting that Mitchell (22-0-1, 16 KO's) has had his August 27 bout rescheduled for Friday, September 16 at Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas. The opponent will not be Mike Mollo in this one because the bout is cheaper since it will not be on HBO. Promoters are still looking for a new opponent.
The bout will be carried by both Fox Sports Net as well as Telefutura -- two unrelated TV networks.
Meanwhile, the IBF heavyweight title eliminator between Tony "The Tiger" Thompson and Eddie Chambers has been set for Friday, October 28 at Bally's Casino in Atlantic City, NJ and it has been added to a ShoBox telecast on the Showtime Network. The bout will open a tripleheader broadcast.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Finally, Ringside Results!
My apologies for being late in bringing the results of the Beltway amateurs in the recent Ringside World Championships. Unlike most of the major amateur events, Ringside, quite frankly, does not do a good job in provide results. So I have been getting them piece mill and even at this stage, I don't know if I have everyone who won championships from this area. Here's who I do have (thanks to you).
Kavon Robertson of Staunton Boxing won 3 matches to capture the 10-11 year old 70# division.
Lamont Roach Jr.(NoXcuse) won the 15/16 132lb Championship
Drayvontay Rawls (NoXcuse) won the open 141lb Novice Championship
Jordan White won the 13-14 85lb Championship.
Kavon Robertson of Staunton Boxing won 3 matches to capture the 10-11 year old 70# division.
Lamont Roach Jr.(NoXcuse) won the 15/16 132lb Championship
Drayvontay Rawls (NoXcuse) won the open 141lb Novice Championship
Jordan White won the 13-14 85lb Championship.
Franchon Crews Profiled in Ring Magazine; Boxes on Amateur Card in Glen Burnie Sept. 15!
Multi-time national amateur champion and Baltimore resident Franchon Crews is the subject of a very revealing article in the amateur section of the current issue of Ring Magazine. Crews talks openly about her background and how she got into the sport.
By the way, Crews tells BATB that she will be boxing on the Baltimore Boxing amateur show which will be held on Thursday, September 15 at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD.
Also featured in a sidebar article is a story on the UMAR Gym in Baltimore, headed by Marvin McDowell. Recently, a number of boxers and dignitaries from Latin American countries have visited the gym to learn more about UMAR's "No Hooks Before Books" program. This included a recent visit by a group from Mexico. Crews, who trains at UMAR, spoke to the visitors in fluent Spanish and autographed a number of items for them.
By the way, Crews tells BATB that she will be boxing on the Baltimore Boxing amateur show which will be held on Thursday, September 15 at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD.
Also featured in a sidebar article is a story on the UMAR Gym in Baltimore, headed by Marvin McDowell. Recently, a number of boxers and dignitaries from Latin American countries have visited the gym to learn more about UMAR's "No Hooks Before Books" program. This included a recent visit by a group from Mexico. Crews, who trains at UMAR, spoke to the visitors in fluent Spanish and autographed a number of items for them.
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