M. Fox Competes For Interim WBA Welterweight Title Saturday In Minneapolis!

Upper Marlboro, MD welterweight Mykal "The Professor" Fox will vie for his first world title when he takes on Gabriel Maestre of Barcelona, Venezuela on Saturday, August 7th at the Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, MN.  The co-feature bout will be part of a tripleheader shown on Fox beginning at 8 PM ET.

Fox (22-2, five KO's) takes this bout on relatively short notice as he is replacing Cody Crowley who had to withdraw from the contest due to a positive COVID-19 test.  Fox last fought almost one year to the day from this contest, losing a 10-round unanimous decision to Lucas Santamaria on August 8th, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA.

Maestre (3-0, three KO's) competed for Venezuela in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.  He has fought all three of his bouts in Colombia, including a first-round knockout of Daniel Vega Cota on December 17th in Puerto Colombia.  Maestre won a minor title (WBA Fedebol Super Welterweight title) in his pro debut, knocking out an opponent who was 20-0 and the three opponents he has knocked out had a combined won-loss record of 63-9-2.

Davis Advances To Olympic Quarterfinals With Second-Round Stoppage!

Alexandria, VA lightweight Keyshawn Davis has advanced to the Quarterfinal Round at the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Davis scored a second-round TKO over Sofiane Oumiha of France on Friday.  Davis was leading on three of the five judges's cards after the first round but in round two, he landed a powerful right hand that hurt Oumiha and forced the referee to give an eight-count.  The referee would stop the contest with a minute left in the round.

This was the second time Davis had defeated Oumiha.  Davis won a unanimous decision at the 2019 World Championships.  Oumiha was the silver medalist at the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and was the top seed in this year's bracket.

Davis returns for his quarterfinal contest on Tuesday, August 3rd against Gabil Mamedov of the Russian Olympic Committee.  If Davis wins, it will secure the first Olympic medal for a Beltway Boxer since Clarence Vinson won a bronze medal in Sydney, Australia in 2000.

Isley Olympic Run Ends With Split Decision Loss!

The Olympic dream is over for Alexandria, VA middleweight Troy Isley.  Isley lost a close 3-2 decision to Gleb Bakshi of the Russian Olympic Committee today in Tokyo.

Isley now returns to the pro ranks.  Alexandria, VA lightweight Keyshawn Davis returns to action later this week.

Davis, Isley Win Olympic Debuts In Tokyo!

Alexandria, VA boxers Keyshawn Davis and Troy Isley won their opening contests at the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Davis, competing at lightweight, won a unanimous decision over Enrico Lacruz of the Netherlands.

Isley, a middleweight, took a 5-0 decision over Vitali Bandarenka of Belarus.

United States boxers are 5-1 after the first three days of competition.

Here Is The August Schedule!

The August Beltway Boxing Schedule continues to feature some young talent but also has one boxer competing for an interim world title.  Here is the schedule as of today:

Saturday, August 7th -- 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, PA -- Jeter Promotions will have another card at the 2300 Arena.  A number of Beltway Boxers are slated to appear on this card, including Gwynn Oak, MD lightweight Brandon "The Hitter" Chambers (4-0-1, two KO's).  Chambers comes off a third-round TKO win over Jonathan Gray on April 24th at the 2300 Arena.  Also, Cockeysville, MD super middleweight AJ Williams (3-1, two KO's) returns to action for the first time since February of 2020.  Williams won by third-round knockout over Michael Brock Willis in Hanover, MD.

Forestville, MD super flyweight Jaqeem Hutcherson is also slated for this card.  Hutcherson won his pro debut with a four-round unanimous decision over Jeffery Williams on April 24th at the 2300 Arena.  Also, Baltimore, MD super lightweight Evan Harker will look to win his first bout on this card.  Harker lost his pro debut on April 24th at the 2300 Arena by four-round unanimous decision to Joshua Clark.   All of the locals are looking for opponents on this card.

The main event on the card will be a six-round contest between Michael Lee of Orange, NJ (8-1, six KO's) against Romain Tomas of Brooklyn, NY by way of France (8-3, one KO).

Saturday, August 7th -- Rock Hill, SC -- Frederick, MD cruiserweight Larry "Hitman" Pryor will be in a six-round contest against Craig Parker of Las Vegas, NV.  Pryor (14-24, eight KO's) looks to bounce back from a third-round knockout loss to Atif Oberlton on May 29th in Carson, CA.  It might be a tough order because Parker has a perfect record --10-0, 10 KO's. Parker's most recent knockout came on February 6th when he knocked out Alexis Eduardo Olmos in the second round in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Saturday, August 14th -- Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA -- Washington, DC bantamweight Antonio "Another" Russell will try for his first title as he battles Emmanuel Rodriguez of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico for the Interim WBA Bantamweight title.  Russell (18-0, 12 KO's) is ranked number two by the WBA and is coming off a seventh-round technical decision win over Juan Carlos Payano on December 19th in Uncasville, CT. Rodriguez (19-2, 12 KO's) is ranked 7th by the WBA and lost a 12th round split decision to Reymart Gaballo for the Interim WBA title on the same December 19th card.  This bout is slated to be televised on Showtime.

Saturday, August 14th -- World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA -- The Rahman Brothers of Baltimore, MD are slated to be on this card in six-round bouts.  Heavyweight Hasim "Goldblooded" Rahman, Jr. will take on Nathan Bedwell of Jackson, TN.  Rahman, Jr. (11-0, five KO's) last fought on June 4th and won a six-round majority decision over Mario Rodriguez Juarez in Matamoros, Mexico.  Bedwell (5-17-1, four KO's) has not fought since June of 2019 when he lost a six-round unanimous decision to Codie Shuffield in Tunica, MS.

Super welterweight Sharif "C3" Rahman battles Donnis Reed of Lemon Grove, CA.  Rahman (4-0, three KO's) comes off a third-round TKO over Gladimir Jacinto on February 6th in Philadelphia, PA.  This is the first scheduled six-round bout for Rahman.  Reed (3-8-1, two KO's) battled to a four-round draw with Adan Gamboa on June 4th in Tijuana, Mexico. 

This card also marks the return of Oxon Hill, MD super lightweight Anthony Peterson who will be in a six-round bout against an opponent to be named.  Peterson (37-1-1, 24 KO's) has not fought since March of 2019 when he fought to a 10-round split decision draw with Algenis Mendez in Oxon Hill.

District Heights, MD super featherweight Renaldo "Misunderstood" Gaines also returns to action on this card in a six-round bout against Nathan Benichou of Puebla, Mexico by way of France.  Gaines (10-2, three KO's) last fought in May of 2019 when he won a four-round unanimous decision over Eduardo Melendez in Washington, DC.  Benichou (2-5, two KO's) is looking to break a five-bout losing streak.

Saturday, August 14th -- Cosmopolitan Lounge, Decatur, GA -- Baltimore, MD middleweight Lorenzo "Truck" Simpson is slated for an eight-round encounter with Manny "Shake 'Em Up" Woods of Saint Petersburg, FL.  Simpson (9-0, five KO's) comes off an eight-round unanimous decision win over Sanny Duversonne on October 9th in Las Vegas, NV.  Woods (17-12-1, six KO's) will face a Beltway Boxer for the second straight bout.  Woods lost by seventh-round TKO to Alantez Fox on June 27th in Minneapolis, MN.

Also on this card will be Upper Marlboro, MD super lightweight Stacey Selby who is looking for an opponent.  Selby (3-0, three KO's) last fought on June 26th in Atlanta, GA and scored a third-round TKO over William Parra Smith.

Saturday, August 21st -- Columbus, OH -- Baltimore, MD cruiserweight "Slick" Nick Kisner is scheduled for a 10-round bout against undefeated Alante "Bam Bam" Green of Cleveland, OH. The bout is for Green's USBC Cruiserweight title and the vacant USBA Cruiserweight championship. Kisner (22-5-1, six KO's) comes off a 10-round unanimous decision win over Sam Crossed in February 2020 in Hanover, MD for the Maryland State Cruiserweight title.  Green (8-0-1, five KO's) won the vacant USBC title with an eight-round unanimous decision over Stivens Bujaj on June 4th in Newark, DE.

Cason Wins By Third-Round KO In Philadelphia!

Baltimore, MD cruiserweight Muhsin Cason scored a third-round knockout over Tristan James of Des Moines, IA on Friday, July 23rd at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

Cason got the stoppage at 2:43 of the round to remain undefeated at 8-0, five KO's.  James's record evens at 4-4-2, one KO.

Weekend Recap: Cokley Scores First-Round TKO In South Carolina!

Oxon Hill, MD middleweight Ian "Dancer" Cokley scored a first-round technical knockout over Tony Gaines, Jr. of Wilson, NC on Saturday, July 17th at the Greenville Marriott in Greenville, SC.

Cokley pummeled Gaines from the opening bell and never let up.  Gaines offered no resistance whatsoever.  Gaines took a knee, then rose and turned his back to Cokley.  Referee Wayne Spinola mercifully stopped the bout at 2:13 of the round. Cokley remains undefeated at 4-0, two KO's.  Gaines is 0-2.

Aleem Loses Tough Majority Decision In San Antonio!

Richmond, VA middleweight "The Chosen One" Immanuwel Aleem lost a tough 10-round majority decision to undefeated Amilcar Vidal of Montevideo, Uruguay on Saturday, July 17th at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX.  The bout was shown on Showtime.

Aleem fought a great bout showing physical power and tremendous heart.  He went toe-to-toe with the knockout artist Vidal, often landing more shots.  Vidal had a solid body attack and hurt Aleem in the sixth round.  However, Aleem stayed upright and gave a solid performance.

One judge saw a draw at 95-95.  However, the other two judges scored the bout 97-93 for Vidal.  Aleem's record falls to 18-3-2, 11 KO's.  Vidal is now 13-0, 11 KO's.

Beltway Week In Review: Roach, Jr. Scores Impressive Knockout; Madison Suffers KO In California; Veazey, Boyd Win By First-Round KO In West Virginia; Flowers Wins Pro Debut!

Beltway Boxers were, for the most part, very successful on the weekend of July 10th scoring wins in a number of locations.

Let's start on Friday, July 9th at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, CA where a leaner and stronger super featherweight Lamont Roach, Jr. of Upper Marlboro, MD scored an impressive second-round knockout over Daniel "Bad Boy" Rosas of Mexico City, Mexico.  Roach was able to show great power by landing body shots that would eventually stop Rosas at 2:14 of the second.  The win is Roach's second straight knockout victory since losing his title opportunity against Jamel Herring in November of 2019.  Roach is now 21-1-1, nine KO's.  Rosas falls to 22-5-1, 14 KO's.

On the same card, Baltimore, MD heavyweight Colby Madison lost by second-round knockout to Mihai Nistor of Bucharest, Romania in a very strange bout.  Madison actually knocked down Nistor in both the first and second round.  However, Madison also suffered knockdowns in both rounds.  Nistor landed a body shot in the second round that Madison couldn't recover from.  The bout was stopped at 2:16 of the second.  Madison is now 9-3-2, six KO's while Nistor is 3-0, three KO's.

Two locals scored first-round knockouts on a card at 1500 Grand Central Avenue in Vienna, WVA on Saturday, July 10th.  Baltimore, MD super welterweight "Bazooka" Joe Veazey stopped Leonidas Fowlkes of Winchester, VA at 2:59.  Veazey remains undefeated at 4-0, three KO's while Fowlkes falls to 2-3.

Also, Baltimore super middleweight Tyrell Boyd knocked out Tyrell Fry of Houma, LA at 2:56 of the first round.  Boyd is now 2-0, two KO's.  Fry is 0-2.

On Saturday, July 10th at the Trec Recreation Center in Newark, NJ, featherweight Chamar Flowers of Accokeek, MD made a successful pro debut winning a four-round unanimous decision over the equally debuting Elie Charles of Brooklyn, NY by way of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.  No word on the scores.  Flowers had a long and distinguished amateur career in the Beltway.

Baysmore Update: Found Safe And Sound!!

BATB is happy to report that Beltway Boxing Legend Kenny "The Technician" Baysmore has been found safe and sound in Baltimore, MD. 

 Baysmore is suffering from early onset dementia and wandered from his home earlier this week. However, according to his wife, Zuliekia, a relative saw Baysmore and he was found healthy.  Thanks to all!

Beltway Boxing Legend Baysmore Reported Missing!

Former USBA and IBC Continental Americas Super Featherweight champion Kenny "The Technician" Baysmore has been reported missing by his family.

According to his wife and former boxing trainer, Zulieka, Baysmore was diagnosed with early onset dementia in January of 2009.  He may have wandered off from his home in Baltimore City.  Baysmore was last seen at his home around 6:15 PM ET on Wednesday, July 7th.  His wife reported him missing at 7:45 PM the same evening.  He was wearing White Dockers, a blue belt, a light blue dress shirt and brown shoes.

Baysmore fought from 1981-2001 and had a record of 28-13-2 with 24 KO's.  He fought some legendary Beltway Boxers including Eugene "Sonny" Speed, Reggie Green, Sharmba Mitchell, Floyd Favors, Robert "Boo Boo" Sawyer and Anthony Suggs.

If you see Kenny Baysmore or have any information on his whereabouts. call the Baltimore Missing Persons Unit at 443-984-7385.

July Schedule Showcases Young Talent!

The July Beltway Boxing schedule is relatively short.  However, the schedule will showcase a lot of the area's young talent, including two that will be competing in the Olympic Boxing Tournament.  Here is the schedule:

Saturday, July 10th -- 1500 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna, WVA -- Three locals are slated to appear on this card.  Baltimore, MD super welterweight "Bazooka" Joe Veazey will be in a four-round contest against Leonidas Fowlkes of Winchester, VA.  Veazey (3-0, two KO's) will be making his second trip to 1500 Grand Central Avenue. Veazey scored a second-round TKO victory over Nelson Lopez on April 24th.  Fowlkes, a native of Baltimore (2-2), will try to bounce back from a first-round TKO loss to Victor Williams on April 24th in Philadelphia, PA.

The card will also mark the pro debut of Baltimore heavyweight Malik Titus, who will take on an opponent to be determined.  Titus was a multi-time regional Golden Gloves champion.

Also on the card will be Baltimore super middleweight Tyrell Boyd who is also looking for an opponent.  Boyd made his pro debut at 1500 Grand Central Avenue, scoring a first-round TKO over Jonathan Cooper on April 24th.

Friday, July 16th -- Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, GA -- The Rahman Brothers of Baltimore are looking for adversaries on this card.  Heavyweight Hasim "Gold Blooded" Rahman, Jr. (11-0, five KO's) just fought on June 4th and won a six-round majority decision over Mario Rodriguez Juarez in Matamoros, Mexico. 

Super welterweight Sharif "C3" Rahman (4-0, three KO's) last fought on February 6th in Philadelphia, PA, and scored a third-round TKO over Gladimir Jacinto.  Both Rahman bouts are scheduled for six rounds.

Saturday, July 17th -- KO Addiction Boxing And Fitness Center, Plant City, FL -- Belcamp, MD middleweight Lenwood "Mr. Composure" Dozier will be in a six-round contest against Fabian A Lopez-Nieves of Caguas, Puerto Rico.  Dozier (10-26-3, five KO's) will be trying to break a 15-bout winless streak.  Dozier lost by second-round TKO to Kiante Irving on April 24th in Vienna, WVA. Lopez-Nieves (3-0, three KO's) comes off a first-round TKO over Christopher Lavant on May 14th in Biloxi, MS.

Saturday, July 17th -- South Carolina -- Two locals are slated for this card.  Undefeated Dundalk, MD lightweight "The Educated Boxer" Dorian Bostic will be in a six-round contest against an opponent to be determined.  Bostic (7-0, seven KO's) knocked out Wegnar Ortega in the second round on May 1st in San Antonio De Palmito, Colombia.

Also looking for an opponent for this card will be Oxon Hill, MD middleweight Ian "Dancer" Cokley, who is scheduled for a four-round encounter.  Cokley (3-0, one KO) last fought on June 12th and knocked out Isaac Jonatan Coronado Galvan in Agua Prieta, Mexico.

Saturday, July 17th -- AT&T Stadium, San Antonio, TX -- Richmond, VA middleweight "The Chosen One" Immanuwel Aleem returns to action in a bout against undefeated Amilcar "Pety" Vidal of Coachella, CA by way of Uruguay.  Aleem (18-2-2, 11 KO's) has not fought since December of 2019 when he lost a 10-round majority decision to Ronald Ellis in Brooklyn, NY.  Vidal (12-0, 11 KO's) last fought on November 14th and won by second-round TKO over Edward Jeramie Ortiz in Los Angeles, California.

Friday, July 23rd -- 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, PA -- Baltimore, MD cruiserweight Muhsin Cason is scheduled for a four-round bout against an opponent to be determined.  Cason, the younger brother of former world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, Sr. (7-0, four KO's) last competed on December 12th, winning by second-round TKO over Curtis Head in Jonesboro, GA.

Also, Silver Spring, MD super lightweight Dieumerci "Elephant" Nzau will be in a four-round contest against Raekwon Butler of Brooklyn, NY.  Nzau, a native of the Democratic Republic Of The Congo (11-14-1, eight KO's) will be looking to break a 10-bout losing streak including a third-round TKO loss to Shinard Bunch on January 16th in Chester, PA.  Butler (2-0, two KO's) scored second-round TKO wins in both of his bouts.

Saturday, July 24th -- 2300 Arena, Philadephia, PA -- Norfolk, VA lightweight Nick Sullivan will be in a four-round bout against Nathan Benichou of Puebla, Mexico by way of France.  Sullivan (3-0, one KO) won a four-round unanimous decision over Gabriel Chacon on June 11th in Orlando, FL.  Benichou (2-5, two KO's) has lost five bouts in a row.

Saturday, July 24th -- Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan -- Two Beltway Boxers will be competing in the Olympic Boxing Tournament.  Alexandria, VA boxers Keyshawn Davis and Troy Isley will be trying to become the first Olympic medalists from the Beltway since Clarence Vinson won a bronze medal in 2000.

Beltway Weekend Recap: Selby Wins On Atlanta Undercard, Fox, Marshall Score Knockouts In Minneapolis; McCalla Drops Decision In Las Vegas!

A host of Beltway Boxers were in action this past weekend around the country.  Most of the locals were successful in their competitive endeavors.

On the Gervonta Davis-Mario Barrios undercard on Saturday, June 26th at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, super lightweight Stacey Selby of Upper Marlboro, MD scored a third-round TKO over Willam Parra Smith of Anchorage, AK.  Selby would knock down Smith in the third round.  Smith beat referee Jerry Cantu's count but he could not continue.  Selby is now 3-0, three KO's while Smith falls to 3-7-1, three KO's.

At the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, welterweight Cecil McCalla of Randallstown, MD lost an eight-round unanimous decision to undefeated contender Giovani "Gallo De Oro" Santillan of San Diego, CA.  As always, McCalla was very tough but Santillan was in control of the bout and won by scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 78-74.  McCalla falls to 23-5, 10 KO's while Santillan remains undefeated at 27-0, 15 KO's.

On Sunday, June 27th at the Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, MN, super middleweight Alantez "SlyAza" Fox stopped Manny "Shake 'Em Up" Woods of St. Petersburg, FL in the seventh round.  This was not an easy win for Fox as Woods made Fox miss frequently by ducking, bobbing, and weaving.  However, Fox stayed patient and finally landed a hard right hand in the seventh round that stunned Woods.  Referee Gary Miezwa stopped the contest at 1:11 of the seventh.  Fox is now 28-2-1, 13 KO's while Woods dropped to 17-12-1, six KO's.

On the same card, Capitol Heights, MD super welterweight Travon "Sniper" Marshall won a four-round unanimous decision over Ruben Torres of Sacramento, CA.  Both men threw hard shots throughout the contest.  However, late in the third round, Marshall dropped Torres who would beat the count.  Marshall would go on to win the bout by shutout, 40-35, on all three judges' cards.  Marshall raises his record to 2-0, one KO while Torres is now 4-2, one KO.

Gervonta Davis Scores 11th Round TKO To Win WBA Super Lightweight Title!

Baltimore, MD's Gervonta "Tank" Davis maintained his status as one of the premier boxers in the sport Saturday as he stopped previously undefeated Mario "El Azteca" Barrios of San Antonio, TX in the 11th round to win the WBA Super Lightweight title in front of a sellout crowd of 16,570 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA and a Showtime PPV audience.

Davis started very slowly, landing very few punches in the first four rounds.  However, in the fifth, Davis picked up the pace and Barrios couldn't keep up.

In the eighth round, Davis would drop Barrios twice, first with a sweeping right hook and then with a straight left hand.  It would be the first times Barrios would be knocked down in his career.

Davis would finish the job in the 11th round, dropping Barrios with a left uppercut to the body then following up with a barrage of punches that would force referee Thomas Taylor to stop the bout at 2:13.

Davis is now 25-0 with 24 KO's.  He moved up two weight classes to win his third world title. Barrios loses for the first time and is now 26-1, 17 KO's.

Locals Slated To Compete On Big Weekend Cards!

Beltway Boxers will be competing on some big cards this coming weekend.  Of course, THE big card is the Gervonta Davis-Mario Barrios pay-per-view card on Saturday, June 26th at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.  However, other boxers are scheduled to be in action over the weekend.

One local will be on the Davis-Barrios undercard.  That will be Upper Marlboro, MD super lightweight Stacey Selby who will face William Parra Smith of Anchorage, AK in a scheduled four-round bout.  Selby (2-0, two KO's) comes off a first-round knockout victory over Xzaviar Ford on April 10th in Rock Hill, SC.  Smith (3-6-1, three KO's) looks to break a two-bout losing streak including a second-round TKO loss to Nahir Albright on March 6th in Feasterville, PA,

Two Beltway Boxers will be on a card that will take place on Sunday, June 27th at the Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, MN.  Upper Marlboro super middleweight Alantez "SlyAza" Fox will be in a 10-round contest against Manny "Shake 'Em Up" Woods of St. Petersburg, FL.  Fox (27-2-1, 12 KO's) looks to build on a 10-round unanimous decision win over Mark Anthony Hernandez on December 26th in Los Angeles, CA.  Woods (17-11-1, six KO's) broke a four-bout losing streak with a six-round unanimous decision win over Saul Almeida on April 17th in Derry, NH.

Also on the card will be Capitol Heights, MD super welterweight Travon "Sniper" Marshall who will be in a four-round bout against Ruben Torres of Sacramento, CA.  Marshall won his pro debut with a first-round knockout of Christian Marron on April 20th in Los Angeles.  Marshall is trained by DC Boxing Hall of Famer Andrew Council. Torres (4-1, one KO) has not fought since February of 2020 when he won a four-round unanimous decision over Donnis Reed in Sacramento.

Beltway Boxers Score Knockout Victories In South Carolina!

On Saturday, June 19th at the Jamil Shrine Temple in Columbia, SC, two Beltway Boxers scored first-round knockout victories.

Lanham, MD light heavyweight Aaron "The Wolf" Thorne III remained undefeated by stopping the debuting Jared Baines of Wilson, NC.  The time of the knockout was 2:36.  Thorne is now 4-0, three KO's.

Oxon Hill, MD welterweight Akeem "Action Action" Jackson needed just 21 seconds to knock out Jahterris Lewis of Wilson.  Jackson raised his record to 5-2, five KO's with his last four knockouts all coming in the first round.  Lewis is now 0-4 and has yet to get out of the first round.

Maryland Makes Moves To Restart Professional Combat Sports!

The Maryland State Athletic Commission seems to be preparing to sanction professional combat sports events again later this year.

In a recent release, The Maryland Commission says that, as of July 1st, spectators can attend Commission-sanctioned events (including Boxing, Professional Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing) at 100 percent capacity at an indoor or outdoor venue.  No masks are necessary.

Licensed contestants, licensed wrestlers, licensed referees, licensed judges, licensed managers, licensed matchmakers, licensed promoters and licensed seconds as well as promoter representatives and Commission representatives who have been fully vaccinated will not be required to undergo COVID19 testing prior to an event.  Proof of vaccination must be shown to the commission.  If proof is not shown, then a COVID-19 test must be performed on the day before, or the day of, the event.  Individuals who do not show proof of vaccination must wear a mask at the hotel where they are staying and at the venue.

Maryland is the first in the Beltway area to announce their plans for restarting boxing.  No word yet on DC or Virginia.  Virginia may be in flux because of the recent passing of Commission member Tracy Fagan. Reports are that Commission chair David Holland is on administrative leave.

Keyshawn Davis, Troy Isley Return To Amateurs; Will Compete In Tokyo Olympics!

The Beltway Boxing scene will be represented in the upcoming Summer Olympics after all.

Alexandria, VA-based boxers Keyshawn Davis and Troy Isley have qualified for the 2021 Games in Tokyo, Japan.  Both men are pros but their amateur achievements have made them eligible for Team USA.  Pros have been able to compete in the Olympics since the 2016 Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Davis, a native of Norfolk, VA, won silver medals at the 2019 Pan American Games and the World Championships.   Davis had originally qualified for Team USA prior to the Covid-19 pandemic but was taken off the team for unknown reasons. Davis went ahead and turned pro and is currently 3-0 with two KO's. Davis will compete as a lightweight and will try to be the first US Olympic medalist in that weight class since 1988.

Isley won a bronze medal in the 2017 World Championships and then won another bronze at the 2019 Pan Am Games.  Isley is currently 2-0, one KO as a pro and just scored a fourth-round TKO on June 12th in Las Vegas, NV.  Isley will compete in the Olympics as a middleweight and will look for the first US Olympic medal in that division since 2004.

Beltway Boxing Roundup: Hurd Gets Upset, Hackett Wins Pro Debut In Miami; Locals Split In Philadelphia!

 It was an interesting weekend for Beltway Boxers as they suffered great wins and tough losses this past weekend in Miami, FL, and Philadelphia, PA.

At the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, former WBA/IBF/IBO Super Welterweight champion "Swift" Jarrett Hurd lost a 10-round split decision to journeyman Luis Arias of Boca Raton, FL.  The bout was part of the Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul Showtime Pay-Per-View.  The bout was fought during a rainstorm and was delayed a couple of times.

Arias, despite suffering a cut in the second round, outworked Hurd throughout the bout.  Hurd, who fought as a middleweight, did get credit for a knockdown in the ninth round but replays showed that Arias slipped on the wet canvas.  Arias won by scores of 97-93 and 96-93.  Hurd was able to get a 95-94 score on one card.  Hurd is now 1-2 in his last three bouts and his record falls to 24-2, 16 KO's.  Arias is now 19-2-1, nine KO's.

On the same card, Washington, DC welterweight Jalil "Major" Hackett made a successful pro debut as he stopped the equally debuting Angelo Diaz of Monahans, TX. Hackett scored the knockout at 1:01.

On Saturday, June 5th, Beltway Boxers went two for four during a day-night doubleheader at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.  Hagerstown, MD super middleweight Genc "G-Money" Pllana headlined the nightcap card and scored an eighth-round knockout over Brandon "Brob" Robinson of Upper Darby, PA.  Pllana controlled the first part of the bout with a strong jab.  Robinson would mount some offense in the middle rounds but as the eighth round approached, Pllana would wear Robinson down and would crack Robinson with a right hand that sent him to the canvas.  The bout would be stopped at 33 seconds of the eighth.  With the win, Pllana breaks a two-bout losing streak and is now 9-3-1, five KO's.  Robinson is now 15-3, 10 KO's.

The matinee session saw Frederick, MD super middleweight Dr. Devar "Jengawar" Ferhadi win an eight-round unanimous decision over Blake "KO King" Mansfield of Burlington, NC.  Ferhadi won the bout by scores of 80-72 and 79-73 twice.  Ferhadi remains undefeated at 9-0, seven KO's.

Bowie, MD super lightweight Greg "Sharpshooter" Outlaw suffered a tough loss dropping a six-round unanimous decision to Andrew Rodgers of Elkhart, IN.  According to reports, the bout was a hotly-contested one.  The difference was when Rodgers dropped Outlaw in the fifth round.  Rodgers would win by scores of 58-55 and 57-56 twice.  Outlaw loses for the first time and is now 8-1, three KO's.  Rodgers raises his record to 5-9-2, with two KO's.

Woodbridge, VA super welterweight Edgar "The Tiger" Torres returned to action for the first time since January of 2016.  The return lasted just 46 seconds and unfortunately, Torres was on the losing end.  Kashon Hutchinson of Reading, PA dropped Torres with a flurry of headshots. Hutchinson followed up with some flush power shots, and the fight was stopped after a perfect left to the head that rocked Torres at 46 seconds.  Torres suffers his first loss and is now 8-1-1, four KO's.  Hutchinson is now 8-5, two KO's.

Weights For Beltway Boxers in Philadelphia!

 Here is the scale watch for the Beltway Boxers that will be participating in the King's Promotions day-night doubleheader at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, June 5th:

(Photos by Daniel Cork)

                                             Genc Pllana 168 vs. Brandon Robinson 166.8

                                            Devar Ferhadi 167.8 vs. Blake Mansfield 167.8

                                            Greg Outlaw 141.2 vs. Andrew Rodgers 141.9

                                             Edgar Torres 147.4 vs. Kashon Hutchinson 149.6

The afternoon card that features Ferhadi, Outlaw and Torres begins at 3 PM ET and the nightcap event with Pllana headlining, gets underway at 8 PM ET.  The cards will be livestreamed on BXNG.TV for $9,99.