When people mention names of the great boxers that have come through the Beltway area, the name Louis "Heidi" Curtis doesn't come up as often as it should.
A member of the famed 1976 United States Olympic team that featured fellow Beltway Boxers Sugar Ray Leonard and SGT. Charles Mooney (as well as Michael and Leon Spinks, Howard Davis, Davey Armstrong and Leo Randolph among others), Curtis was a very talented flyweight boxer who fell just short of winning a world title.
Ken Hissner of Boxingtribune.com has been doing nice interviews with all the surviving members of the 1976 US team, regarded by many as the greatest Olympic boxing team ever assembled. Mr. Hissner has given me permission to post a link to his interview with Curtis.
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Friday, November 30, 2007
Recap From the Ballroom!
Here are the quick results from the Ballroom Boxing card at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD:
"The Persecutor" Mike Paschall remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Randy Pogue of Atlanta, GA. Judges scores were 60-54 (twice) and 59-55. Paschall is now 14-0-1, two KO's. Pogue falls to 8-8-2, two KO's.
Akron, OH's Robert Wilder scored a first-round TKO over Carson "Skippy" McCourry. Time of the knockout was 1:05. McCourry falls to 9-4, six KO's. Wilder scores the first knockout of his career and is now 2-2, one KO.
Alexander "The Great" Johnson won a four-round unanimous decision over Zefferino Albino of Philadelphia. Johnson scored one knockdown in the first round but went the four-round distance for the first time in his pro career. Scores were 40-35, 39-36 and 40-36. Johnson is now 4-0, three KO's while Albino is 2-3, one KO.
Horace "The Reason" Grant registered a first-round knockout over Harvey Jolly of Detroit, MI. The bout was stopped at 2:10 of the first. Grant has won nine bouts in a row and is now 10-1, seven KO's. Jolly is now 6-7-1, three KO's.
Scott "Duke" Buchanan remained undefeated with a four-round majority decision over Mike Miller of Akron, OH. Buchanan went past the first round for the first time in his pro career and also went the full four-round distance for the first time as a pro. Judge Kenny Chevalier saw the bout a draw at 38-38 while judges Gary Camponeshi and Malik Waleed scored the bout in Buchanan's favor, 39-37. Buchanan is now 4-0, three KO's. Miller is 2-8-1, two KO's.
Carlos "The Headbanger" Jones got off the canvas after the first round to score a stunning second-round TKO over Gary "The Hitman" Lavender of Wilson, NC. The bout was stopped at 2:52 of the second after Jones landed a thunderous right hook. Jones's record is now 6-12, four KO's while Gary Lavender is 4-10, four KO's.
Here is the latest BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up Show:
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #93 - Post Fight from the Ballroom!
"The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears and I discuss a very interesting Ballroom Boxing card from Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD!
"The Persecutor" Mike Paschall remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Randy Pogue of Atlanta, GA. Judges scores were 60-54 (twice) and 59-55. Paschall is now 14-0-1, two KO's. Pogue falls to 8-8-2, two KO's.
Akron, OH's Robert Wilder scored a first-round TKO over Carson "Skippy" McCourry. Time of the knockout was 1:05. McCourry falls to 9-4, six KO's. Wilder scores the first knockout of his career and is now 2-2, one KO.
Alexander "The Great" Johnson won a four-round unanimous decision over Zefferino Albino of Philadelphia. Johnson scored one knockdown in the first round but went the four-round distance for the first time in his pro career. Scores were 40-35, 39-36 and 40-36. Johnson is now 4-0, three KO's while Albino is 2-3, one KO.
Horace "The Reason" Grant registered a first-round knockout over Harvey Jolly of Detroit, MI. The bout was stopped at 2:10 of the first. Grant has won nine bouts in a row and is now 10-1, seven KO's. Jolly is now 6-7-1, three KO's.
Scott "Duke" Buchanan remained undefeated with a four-round majority decision over Mike Miller of Akron, OH. Buchanan went past the first round for the first time in his pro career and also went the full four-round distance for the first time as a pro. Judge Kenny Chevalier saw the bout a draw at 38-38 while judges Gary Camponeshi and Malik Waleed scored the bout in Buchanan's favor, 39-37. Buchanan is now 4-0, three KO's. Miller is 2-8-1, two KO's.
Carlos "The Headbanger" Jones got off the canvas after the first round to score a stunning second-round TKO over Gary "The Hitman" Lavender of Wilson, NC. The bout was stopped at 2:52 of the second after Jones landed a thunderous right hook. Jones's record is now 6-12, four KO's while Gary Lavender is 4-10, four KO's.
Here is the latest BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up Show:
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #93 - Post Fight from the Ballroom!
"The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears and I discuss a very interesting Ballroom Boxing card from Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Ballroom Scale Watch!
Here are the weights for tomorrow night's Ballroom Boxing card at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD. Note there are some notable changes to the card.
Horace Grant 245 vs. Harvey Jolly 195 3/4
Mike Paschall 174 1/4 vs. Randy Pogue 175 3/4
Carson McCourry 178 vs. Bob Wilder 177 1/2
Alexander Johnson 170 1/2 vs. Zeferino Albino 174 1/2
Scott Buchanan 221 1/2 vs. Mike Miller 255
Carlos Jones 180 1/2 vs. Gary Lavender 185 1/2
Harvey "Candy Man" Jolly (6-6-1, three KO's) is from Adrian, MI and has lost his last four bouts to relatively decent competition (Joey Abell, Zuri Lawrence, Alfredo Escalera, Jr. and Bowie Tupou)
Undefeated DC heavyweight Scott "Duke" Buchanan (3-0, three KO's) and Landover, MD cruiserweight Carlos "The Headbanger" Jones (5-12, three KO's) were late additions to the card when bouts for Thomas "KO" Snow and Earl "Mighty Mouse" Cole fell through.
Buchanan's opponent, Mike Miller of Cleveland, OH (2-7-1, two KO's), is winless in his last seven bouts. Jones will try to snap a five-bout losing streak against Gary Lavender of Pine Level, NC (4-9, four KO's) who stopped Kishawn Davis in the first round in his last outing on November 17 in Wilson, NC.
Danny Kisner is also off this card because he suffered a rib injury in training a few days ago. Emily Klinefelter, the amateur champion from Iowa, is also apparently off this card.
Horace Grant 245 vs. Harvey Jolly 195 3/4
Mike Paschall 174 1/4 vs. Randy Pogue 175 3/4
Carson McCourry 178 vs. Bob Wilder 177 1/2
Alexander Johnson 170 1/2 vs. Zeferino Albino 174 1/2
Scott Buchanan 221 1/2 vs. Mike Miller 255
Carlos Jones 180 1/2 vs. Gary Lavender 185 1/2
Harvey "Candy Man" Jolly (6-6-1, three KO's) is from Adrian, MI and has lost his last four bouts to relatively decent competition (Joey Abell, Zuri Lawrence, Alfredo Escalera, Jr. and Bowie Tupou)
Undefeated DC heavyweight Scott "Duke" Buchanan (3-0, three KO's) and Landover, MD cruiserweight Carlos "The Headbanger" Jones (5-12, three KO's) were late additions to the card when bouts for Thomas "KO" Snow and Earl "Mighty Mouse" Cole fell through.
Buchanan's opponent, Mike Miller of Cleveland, OH (2-7-1, two KO's), is winless in his last seven bouts. Jones will try to snap a five-bout losing streak against Gary Lavender of Pine Level, NC (4-9, four KO's) who stopped Kishawn Davis in the first round in his last outing on November 17 in Wilson, NC.
Danny Kisner is also off this card because he suffered a rib injury in training a few days ago. Emily Klinefelter, the amateur champion from Iowa, is also apparently off this card.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Change in December 7 Baltimore Card!
There will be a slight change to the "Bombs Away on Pearl Harbor Day" card on Friday, December 7 at the Pikesville National Guard Armory.
Baltimore light heavyweight Henry "Hurricane" Mayes now has a new opponent. Mayes was scheduled to face New Castle, DE's Richard Stewart in a six-round contest. However, according to Fightnews.com's Rick Scharmberg, Stewart has decided to fight on a Hockessin, DE card on Saturday, December 8. I've just learned that Mayes will take on John "The Baptist" Terry of Portsmouth, VA. Terry (2-7-1, one KO). Terry is coming off a six-round draw against undefeated Sergey Kravchenko on November 17 in Wilson, NC.
Stewart's change is somewhat noteworthy because he was originally scheduled to fight a rematch against Philadelphia's Jameel Wilson. That has now changed and Stewart will now take on another Beltway Boxer, Andre "Da Heat" Hemphill of Woodbridge, VA (6-6-2, three KO's). Hemphill last fought in August when he had a four-round draw against Simon Carr in Philadelphia. This contest is scheduled for eight rounds. This is Hemphill's second scheduled eight-round bout, but Hemphill has never gone past six rounds in his career. In his first scheduled eight-round contest, Hemphill was knocked out in the first round.
Baltimore light heavyweight Henry "Hurricane" Mayes now has a new opponent. Mayes was scheduled to face New Castle, DE's Richard Stewart in a six-round contest. However, according to Fightnews.com's Rick Scharmberg, Stewart has decided to fight on a Hockessin, DE card on Saturday, December 8. I've just learned that Mayes will take on John "The Baptist" Terry of Portsmouth, VA. Terry (2-7-1, one KO). Terry is coming off a six-round draw against undefeated Sergey Kravchenko on November 17 in Wilson, NC.
Stewart's change is somewhat noteworthy because he was originally scheduled to fight a rematch against Philadelphia's Jameel Wilson. That has now changed and Stewart will now take on another Beltway Boxer, Andre "Da Heat" Hemphill of Woodbridge, VA (6-6-2, three KO's). Hemphill last fought in August when he had a four-round draw against Simon Carr in Philadelphia. This contest is scheduled for eight rounds. This is Hemphill's second scheduled eight-round bout, but Hemphill has never gone past six rounds in his career. In his first scheduled eight-round contest, Hemphill was knocked out in the first round.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Opponent Named for Corley on November 30!
Former WBO Junior Welterweight champion DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley has an opponent for his bout on Friday, November 30 in Tampa, FL. Corley (31-6-1, 17 KO's) will take on veteran Dairo Jose Esalas of Brea, CA by way of Colombia (29-10, 24 KO's) in an eight-round bout.
Corley has lost his last two bouts -- a WBC Junior Welterweight title bout against Junior Witter in September of 2006 and his last outing, an eight-round TKO loss to Jose Alfaro on May 12 in Managua, Nicaragua.
Esalas has lost five in a row, including a fifth-round technical decision to Jesus Rodriguez on Sept. 13 in San Jose, CA.
Corley has lost his last two bouts -- a WBC Junior Welterweight title bout against Junior Witter in September of 2006 and his last outing, an eight-round TKO loss to Jose Alfaro on May 12 in Managua, Nicaragua.
Esalas has lost five in a row, including a fifth-round technical decision to Jesus Rodriguez on Sept. 13 in San Jose, CA.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Truman Tuttle Passes Away at 81!
One of the true legendary and important names of Beltway Boxing passed away yesterday.
Truman E. Tuttle died in Lanham, MD at the age of 81. Anyone who came through the amateur ranks in this area over the past 40 years definitely should know the name. At the time of his passing, Mr. Tuttle served as president of the Washington, DC region chapter of Golden Gloves. During his career, Mr. Tuttle also served as president of Golden Gloves of America for a total of six years. According to the Gazette newspaper, Mr. Tuttle was the head coach of Hillcrest Boxing during the 1970's and 1980's.
Mr. Tuttle's involvement with boxing took him to every state in the union and to 17 foreign countries. Three of his sons -- Fred, Billy and Charlie -- were amateur champions and boxed professionally.
My condolences to the Tuttle family. I met Mr. Tuttle about 15 years ago covering one of Fred's pro bouts. He was truly dedicated to the sport and its growth of boxing in this area. He will truly be missed.
The viewing for Mr. Tuttle will be on Wednesday, November 28 from 2-4 PM and from 7-9 PM at the Beall Funeral Home, 6512 Crain Highway (Route 301) in Bowie, MD. The funeral service will also be at Beall Funeral Home on Thursday, November 29 at noon with the internment to follow at Cheltenham Veterans National Cemetery at 2 PM.
Truman E. Tuttle died in Lanham, MD at the age of 81. Anyone who came through the amateur ranks in this area over the past 40 years definitely should know the name. At the time of his passing, Mr. Tuttle served as president of the Washington, DC region chapter of Golden Gloves. During his career, Mr. Tuttle also served as president of Golden Gloves of America for a total of six years. According to the Gazette newspaper, Mr. Tuttle was the head coach of Hillcrest Boxing during the 1970's and 1980's.
Mr. Tuttle's involvement with boxing took him to every state in the union and to 17 foreign countries. Three of his sons -- Fred, Billy and Charlie -- were amateur champions and boxed professionally.
My condolences to the Tuttle family. I met Mr. Tuttle about 15 years ago covering one of Fred's pro bouts. He was truly dedicated to the sport and its growth of boxing in this area. He will truly be missed.
The viewing for Mr. Tuttle will be on Wednesday, November 28 from 2-4 PM and from 7-9 PM at the Beall Funeral Home, 6512 Crain Highway (Route 301) in Bowie, MD. The funeral service will also be at Beall Funeral Home on Thursday, November 29 at noon with the internment to follow at Cheltenham Veterans National Cemetery at 2 PM.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Amateur Shows in Virginia and Maryland!
There will be two amateur shows along the Beltway in December. The Annandale Boxing Club will have a show on Saturday, December 15 at the ABC Sports Arena in Springfield, VA.
Also, Julius "Juice" Gatling is hosting a two-day event on Friday and Saturday, December 14 and 15 at the Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center in Palmer Park, MD. For more information on this show, call (240) 353-0564.
More information on these shows as they become available.
Also, Julius "Juice" Gatling is hosting a two-day event on Friday and Saturday, December 14 and 15 at the Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center in Palmer Park, MD. For more information on this show, call (240) 353-0564.
More information on these shows as they become available.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Info on Final Three Beltway Cards of 2007!
Here is some information on the final three Beltway-area pro cards of 2007:
Ballroom Boxing returns to Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD on Thursday, November 29. Scheduled to appear on the show will be Riverdale, MD heavyweight Horace "The Reason" Grant (9-1, six KO's), undefeated Capitol Heights, MD featherweight Thomas "KO" Snow (9-0, seven KO's) and undefeated Pasadena, MD light heavyweight "The Persecutor" Mike Paschall (13-0-1, two KO's).
UPDATE: Grant will face Darrell Madison of Islip, NY (7-1, three KO's) in a six-round bout. Grant is coming off a six-round split decision victory over Michael Rhodes on November 9 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. Madison won a four-round unanimous decision over Ryan Thompson on November 17 in Atlantic City. Madison last fought in the area on May 18 at Rosecroft when he knocked out Kevin Thompson in the first round.
Paschall will battle Randy Pogue of Norristown, PA (8-7-2, two KO's) in a six-round bout. Paschall is coming off his East Coast championship victory over Richard Stewart on August 25 in Ocean City, MD. Pogue is winless in his last six bouts including a four-round draw against Rafael Jastrzbeski on June 27 in New York City.
Two bouts are in place for this card. Glen Burnie heavyweight Danny Kisner (1-0, one KO) is slated to take on the debuting Kevin Johnson from Baltimore. Also, undefeated light heavy Alexander "The Great" Johnson of Oxon Hill, MD will battle Zeferino Albino of Philadelphia (2-2, one KO) in a four-round contest. Johnson is coming off a crushing first-round knockout over Kevin Sutton on November 9 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. Albino lost a six-round unanimous decision to Manuel Lopes on October 12 in Lincoln, RI.
Also slated to fight on this card are Baltimore super middleweight Carson McCourry (9-3, six KO's) and Baltimore welterweight Earl "Mighty Mouse" Cole (2-1, one KO). UPDATE: McCourry faces Bob Wilder of Akron, OH (1-2). McCourry will be trying to bounce back from an April 19 first-round TKO loss to John Owens at Michael's. Wilder will be trying to break a two-bout losing streak.
Also just added to this card will be the debut of 126-pound national and world amateur champion Emily Klinefelter. A native of Iowa City, IA, Klinefelter won a gold medal at the 2006 Pan American Games, the Golden Gloves in 2005 and is a two-time US champion. Klinefelter was also the valedictorian of her class at the University of Iowa and is currently studying for her masters in accounting here. Her younger sister, Katy, is also a promising amateur boxer.
The final Maryland card of 2007 will take place on Friday, December 7 at the Pikesville National Guard Armory. It is the third annual Baltimore Pro Boxing "Bombs Away on Pearl Harbor Day" card. Barring last-minute injuries, the entire card is set.
The main event will be a scheduled 10-round contest for the East Coast Welterweight championship. Undefeated Tim "The Pit Bull" Coleman of Baltimore will battle veteran "Magnificent" Martinus Clay of Wilson, NC.
Coleman (14-0, three KO's) is coming off a devastating first-round knockout victory over Scott Ball at the Jonathan Ogden Foundation benefit card in Cockeysville, MD on November 1. This contest will be the first scheduled 10-round bout of Coleman's career and his ninth bout of 2007.
Clay (12-18-2, four KO's) has lost his last five bouts and is winless in his last seven. However, all seven of those bouts came against boxers who were undefeated at the time Clay faced them, including the likes of Andre Berto, Jason LeHoullier and in his last outing, Harry Joe Yorgey, who won a 10-round unanimous decision over Clay in Clay's last outing on October 12 in Philadelphia, PA. Clay drew with Yorgey in their first meeting in November of 2006. Coleman will be the eighth straight undefeated fighter Clay has faced. Clay is still capable of pulling off an upset, as he did against Matt Vanda, defeating him by majority decision in May of 2006.
Another undefeated boxer Clay faced in that seven-bout stretch will also be on this card -- Severn, MD junior middleweight Jessie "The Beast" Nicklow (Nicklow won a six-round unanimous decision over Clay at Du Burns Arena on June 22). Nicklow (13-0-1, five KO's) will battle Anthony Little of Akron, OH in a rematch of an August 25th battle in Ocean City, MD. Nicklow won an eight-round unanimous decision over Little in the first contest. This bout is slated for six-rounds. Nicklow has not fought since August 25, but Little (7-9, one KO) has, losing a six-round unanimous decision to Ed Parades on September 28 in Miami, FL.
There will be another rematch on the card as Takoma Park, MD cruiserweight Willis "The Prophet" Lockett will battle Baltimore's Willie "For Real" Williams in a six-round encounter. Last time these two met, Lockett won a six-round majority decision on September 27 at Michael's Eighth Avenue. Since that contest, both men have fashioned winning streaks. Lockett (10-4-4, four KO's) is currently in a four-bout winning streak. Lockett stopped Calvin Riley on October 6 in McLean, VA at the Diego Corrales benefit show. Williams (8-2, two KO's) has won his last two bouts, beating Ray Ruiz in both of those outings in Baltimore and Cockeysville, MD.
In what will be an interesting light heavyweight matchup, "Hurricane" Henry Mayes of Baltimore will match up against New Castle, DE's Richard Stewart in a six-round contest. Mayes (6-4, four KO's, 2 NC) will try to bounce back from a six-round technical knockout loss to Tony "Cyclone" Cygan on October 12 at Du Burns Arena. Stewart (14-4-2, eight KO's) is coming off an eight-round draw against Jameel Wilson on October 19 in Philadelphia. Last time Stewart faced a Beltway Boxer it was on the August 25 Ocean City card where he lost an eight-round decision to Mike Paschall for the East Coast Light Heavyweight title.
Speaking of Cygan, the resident of Middle River, MD will also be on the December 7 card as he takes on undefeated John "No Mercy" Mackey of Montgomery, AL (by way of DC) in a six-round contest. Cygan (12-1, seven KO's) has not fought since the win over Mayes. Mackey (7-0, three KO's) is coming off a four-round unanimous decision victory over Charles Norwood on November 17 at the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA. This will be Mackey's first scheduled six-round battle.
Also on this card, two of the Beltway's top rookie prospects go head-to-head in a four-round contest as "The Golden Greek" Elias Bouloubassis of Reisterstown, MD takes on DC's Lawrence "Bad to the Bone" Jones. Bouloubassis (3-0-3, three KO's) will try to remain undefeated and build on his last outing, a second-round knockout over Jessie Horton on October 6 in Cockeysville, MD. Jones (2-1, one KO) will be looking to come back after suffering his first pro loss -- a four-round unanimous decision to George Rivera -- on August 25 at Lee High School in Springfield, VA.
Horton (0-2) will also be looking to bounce back from his knockout loss to Bouloubassis as the DC native faces the returning Tony "Mo Better" Jeter (4-2-1, four KO's) of Columbia, MD. Jeter (pronounced JET-er) has not fought since December of 2005.
The final Beltway card of 2007 will be on Saturday, December 15 at the All-Star Legacy Gym in Ashburn, VA. This will be the "Dogs of War" card, the maiden voyage promotion for AfterShock Events Promotions.
The battling Haggler Brothers, now fighting out of Woodbridge, VA, will be involved in this card. Heavyweight Jonathan Haggler (18-1, 13 KO's) faces the returning Orion Sistrunk of Philadelphia in a six-round encounter. Haggler scored a first-round TKO over Alonzo Cutchins in his last outing on September 25 in Springfield, VA. Sistrunk (5-22-1, one KO) has not fought since April of 2003 and is winless in his last six.
Cruiserweight Joseph Haggler will try to bounce back from losing his pro debut to Terry Roy on July 14 in Winchester, VA by facing Robert Irizarry of Stamford, CT. Irizarry (1-4) lost a four-round unanimous decision to Phillip Miller on July 18 in Boston, MA.
Virginia cruiserweight prospect "Cold Blood" Patrick Budd returns to action as he faces veteran Johnny Walker of Winston-Salem, NC in a four-round contest. Budd (1-0) hasn't fought since winning his pro debut by unanimous decision against Drew Wion on April 28 in Fisherville, VA. Walker (3-18-2, two KO's) will be trying to break a 10-bout losing streak over a six-year period.
Woodbridge featherweight Andre "Clockwork" Nichols will also be on the card as he faces DC's Yieta Johnson Nichols (2-2, one KO) lost his last outing to Travis Mallin by four-round unanimous decision on September 15 in Springfield, VA. Johnson (0-1) has not fought since losing his pro debut to Eric Hunter in June of 2005 in Philadelphia.
Two Beltway Boxers will make their return to action on this card. Manassas, VA middleweight Orazio "The Razor" Robinson will return to action after an almost two-year absence. Robinson (5-3-2, four KO's) hasn't fought since losing a six-round majority decision to Jose Angel Rodriguez on March 9, 2006 in Glen Burnie, MD. Robinson will try to break a two-bout losing streak against John Scalzi of Altoona, PA. Scalzi (14-37, two KO's) hasn't fought in more than two years, losing his last outing to Eric Aiken by first-round TKO in Wheeling, WVA. Scalzi will look to snap an 11-bout losing streak.
Also returning will be Woodbridge heavyweight "Dangerous" Dana Dunston who will step back in the ring for the first time in more than seven years. Dunston (3-1, two KO's, two NC's) last fought in September of 2000 when he was stopped by Tony Thompson in the third round in Glen Burnie, MD. Dunston will take on Robert Monroe of Front Royal, VA
(0-3). Monroe will try to get his first win of his career and his first win against a fellow Beltway Boxer, losing twice to Terry Roy and once to Adam Bloom.
The main event will be an eight-round matchup of two out-of-town heavyweights. "The Italian Hitman" Paul Marinaccio of Cary, NC will take on Paris, AR's Stacy "Goodnight" Goodson.
Marinaccio (23-3-2, 10 KO's) is coming off a first-round TKO over Ron Johnson on November 3. Ironically, the knockout took place in Goodson's hometown of Paris, AK. Two of Marinaccio's losses have come to former world champion Chris Byrd and contender Timor Ibragimov.
Goodson (37-37-2, 20 KO's) has a career that stretches back to 1994. Goodson fought in every year of that period except 2006. Goodson has fought at numerous weights against the likes of former world champions Glen Johnson and Donny Lalonde as well as contenders like Larry Marks, Julian Letterlough and Rob Calloway. Goodson is looking to break a five-bout losing streak.
Ballroom Boxing returns to Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD on Thursday, November 29. Scheduled to appear on the show will be Riverdale, MD heavyweight Horace "The Reason" Grant (9-1, six KO's), undefeated Capitol Heights, MD featherweight Thomas "KO" Snow (9-0, seven KO's) and undefeated Pasadena, MD light heavyweight "The Persecutor" Mike Paschall (13-0-1, two KO's).
UPDATE: Grant will face Darrell Madison of Islip, NY (7-1, three KO's) in a six-round bout. Grant is coming off a six-round split decision victory over Michael Rhodes on November 9 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. Madison won a four-round unanimous decision over Ryan Thompson on November 17 in Atlantic City. Madison last fought in the area on May 18 at Rosecroft when he knocked out Kevin Thompson in the first round.
Paschall will battle Randy Pogue of Norristown, PA (8-7-2, two KO's) in a six-round bout. Paschall is coming off his East Coast championship victory over Richard Stewart on August 25 in Ocean City, MD. Pogue is winless in his last six bouts including a four-round draw against Rafael Jastrzbeski on June 27 in New York City.
Two bouts are in place for this card. Glen Burnie heavyweight Danny Kisner (1-0, one KO) is slated to take on the debuting Kevin Johnson from Baltimore. Also, undefeated light heavy Alexander "The Great" Johnson of Oxon Hill, MD will battle Zeferino Albino of Philadelphia (2-2, one KO) in a four-round contest. Johnson is coming off a crushing first-round knockout over Kevin Sutton on November 9 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. Albino lost a six-round unanimous decision to Manuel Lopes on October 12 in Lincoln, RI.
Also slated to fight on this card are Baltimore super middleweight Carson McCourry (9-3, six KO's) and Baltimore welterweight Earl "Mighty Mouse" Cole (2-1, one KO). UPDATE: McCourry faces Bob Wilder of Akron, OH (1-2). McCourry will be trying to bounce back from an April 19 first-round TKO loss to John Owens at Michael's. Wilder will be trying to break a two-bout losing streak.
Also just added to this card will be the debut of 126-pound national and world amateur champion Emily Klinefelter. A native of Iowa City, IA, Klinefelter won a gold medal at the 2006 Pan American Games, the Golden Gloves in 2005 and is a two-time US champion. Klinefelter was also the valedictorian of her class at the University of Iowa and is currently studying for her masters in accounting here. Her younger sister, Katy, is also a promising amateur boxer.
The final Maryland card of 2007 will take place on Friday, December 7 at the Pikesville National Guard Armory. It is the third annual Baltimore Pro Boxing "Bombs Away on Pearl Harbor Day" card. Barring last-minute injuries, the entire card is set.
The main event will be a scheduled 10-round contest for the East Coast Welterweight championship. Undefeated Tim "The Pit Bull" Coleman of Baltimore will battle veteran "Magnificent" Martinus Clay of Wilson, NC.
Coleman (14-0, three KO's) is coming off a devastating first-round knockout victory over Scott Ball at the Jonathan Ogden Foundation benefit card in Cockeysville, MD on November 1. This contest will be the first scheduled 10-round bout of Coleman's career and his ninth bout of 2007.
Clay (12-18-2, four KO's) has lost his last five bouts and is winless in his last seven. However, all seven of those bouts came against boxers who were undefeated at the time Clay faced them, including the likes of Andre Berto, Jason LeHoullier and in his last outing, Harry Joe Yorgey, who won a 10-round unanimous decision over Clay in Clay's last outing on October 12 in Philadelphia, PA. Clay drew with Yorgey in their first meeting in November of 2006. Coleman will be the eighth straight undefeated fighter Clay has faced. Clay is still capable of pulling off an upset, as he did against Matt Vanda, defeating him by majority decision in May of 2006.
Another undefeated boxer Clay faced in that seven-bout stretch will also be on this card -- Severn, MD junior middleweight Jessie "The Beast" Nicklow (Nicklow won a six-round unanimous decision over Clay at Du Burns Arena on June 22). Nicklow (13-0-1, five KO's) will battle Anthony Little of Akron, OH in a rematch of an August 25th battle in Ocean City, MD. Nicklow won an eight-round unanimous decision over Little in the first contest. This bout is slated for six-rounds. Nicklow has not fought since August 25, but Little (7-9, one KO) has, losing a six-round unanimous decision to Ed Parades on September 28 in Miami, FL.
There will be another rematch on the card as Takoma Park, MD cruiserweight Willis "The Prophet" Lockett will battle Baltimore's Willie "For Real" Williams in a six-round encounter. Last time these two met, Lockett won a six-round majority decision on September 27 at Michael's Eighth Avenue. Since that contest, both men have fashioned winning streaks. Lockett (10-4-4, four KO's) is currently in a four-bout winning streak. Lockett stopped Calvin Riley on October 6 in McLean, VA at the Diego Corrales benefit show. Williams (8-2, two KO's) has won his last two bouts, beating Ray Ruiz in both of those outings in Baltimore and Cockeysville, MD.
In what will be an interesting light heavyweight matchup, "Hurricane" Henry Mayes of Baltimore will match up against New Castle, DE's Richard Stewart in a six-round contest. Mayes (6-4, four KO's, 2 NC) will try to bounce back from a six-round technical knockout loss to Tony "Cyclone" Cygan on October 12 at Du Burns Arena. Stewart (14-4-2, eight KO's) is coming off an eight-round draw against Jameel Wilson on October 19 in Philadelphia. Last time Stewart faced a Beltway Boxer it was on the August 25 Ocean City card where he lost an eight-round decision to Mike Paschall for the East Coast Light Heavyweight title.
Speaking of Cygan, the resident of Middle River, MD will also be on the December 7 card as he takes on undefeated John "No Mercy" Mackey of Montgomery, AL (by way of DC) in a six-round contest. Cygan (12-1, seven KO's) has not fought since the win over Mayes. Mackey (7-0, three KO's) is coming off a four-round unanimous decision victory over Charles Norwood on November 17 at the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA. This will be Mackey's first scheduled six-round battle.
Also on this card, two of the Beltway's top rookie prospects go head-to-head in a four-round contest as "The Golden Greek" Elias Bouloubassis of Reisterstown, MD takes on DC's Lawrence "Bad to the Bone" Jones. Bouloubassis (3-0-3, three KO's) will try to remain undefeated and build on his last outing, a second-round knockout over Jessie Horton on October 6 in Cockeysville, MD. Jones (2-1, one KO) will be looking to come back after suffering his first pro loss -- a four-round unanimous decision to George Rivera -- on August 25 at Lee High School in Springfield, VA.
Horton (0-2) will also be looking to bounce back from his knockout loss to Bouloubassis as the DC native faces the returning Tony "Mo Better" Jeter (4-2-1, four KO's) of Columbia, MD. Jeter (pronounced JET-er) has not fought since December of 2005.
The final Beltway card of 2007 will be on Saturday, December 15 at the All-Star Legacy Gym in Ashburn, VA. This will be the "Dogs of War" card, the maiden voyage promotion for AfterShock Events Promotions.
The battling Haggler Brothers, now fighting out of Woodbridge, VA, will be involved in this card. Heavyweight Jonathan Haggler (18-1, 13 KO's) faces the returning Orion Sistrunk of Philadelphia in a six-round encounter. Haggler scored a first-round TKO over Alonzo Cutchins in his last outing on September 25 in Springfield, VA. Sistrunk (5-22-1, one KO) has not fought since April of 2003 and is winless in his last six.
Cruiserweight Joseph Haggler will try to bounce back from losing his pro debut to Terry Roy on July 14 in Winchester, VA by facing Robert Irizarry of Stamford, CT. Irizarry (1-4) lost a four-round unanimous decision to Phillip Miller on July 18 in Boston, MA.
Virginia cruiserweight prospect "Cold Blood" Patrick Budd returns to action as he faces veteran Johnny Walker of Winston-Salem, NC in a four-round contest. Budd (1-0) hasn't fought since winning his pro debut by unanimous decision against Drew Wion on April 28 in Fisherville, VA. Walker (3-18-2, two KO's) will be trying to break a 10-bout losing streak over a six-year period.
Woodbridge featherweight Andre "Clockwork" Nichols will also be on the card as he faces DC's Yieta Johnson Nichols (2-2, one KO) lost his last outing to Travis Mallin by four-round unanimous decision on September 15 in Springfield, VA. Johnson (0-1) has not fought since losing his pro debut to Eric Hunter in June of 2005 in Philadelphia.
Two Beltway Boxers will make their return to action on this card. Manassas, VA middleweight Orazio "The Razor" Robinson will return to action after an almost two-year absence. Robinson (5-3-2, four KO's) hasn't fought since losing a six-round majority decision to Jose Angel Rodriguez on March 9, 2006 in Glen Burnie, MD. Robinson will try to break a two-bout losing streak against John Scalzi of Altoona, PA. Scalzi (14-37, two KO's) hasn't fought in more than two years, losing his last outing to Eric Aiken by first-round TKO in Wheeling, WVA. Scalzi will look to snap an 11-bout losing streak.
Also returning will be Woodbridge heavyweight "Dangerous" Dana Dunston who will step back in the ring for the first time in more than seven years. Dunston (3-1, two KO's, two NC's) last fought in September of 2000 when he was stopped by Tony Thompson in the third round in Glen Burnie, MD. Dunston will take on Robert Monroe of Front Royal, VA
(0-3). Monroe will try to get his first win of his career and his first win against a fellow Beltway Boxer, losing twice to Terry Roy and once to Adam Bloom.
The main event will be an eight-round matchup of two out-of-town heavyweights. "The Italian Hitman" Paul Marinaccio of Cary, NC will take on Paris, AR's Stacy "Goodnight" Goodson.
Marinaccio (23-3-2, 10 KO's) is coming off a first-round TKO over Ron Johnson on November 3. Ironically, the knockout took place in Goodson's hometown of Paris, AK. Two of Marinaccio's losses have come to former world champion Chris Byrd and contender Timor Ibragimov.
Goodson (37-37-2, 20 KO's) has a career that stretches back to 1994. Goodson fought in every year of that period except 2006. Goodson has fought at numerous weights against the likes of former world champions Glen Johnson and Donny Lalonde as well as contenders like Larry Marks, Julian Letterlough and Rob Calloway. Goodson is looking to break a five-bout losing streak.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Petersons Win By Knockouts on Turks and Caicos!
The undefeated Peterson Brothers scored knockout victories on the island of Turks and Caicos on November 17.
Lamont Peterson registed a second round KO over Humberto Toledo to raise his record to 23-0, 11 KO's while Anthony Peterson stopped Oscar Leon by TKO in the fifth round to lift his won-loss mark to 25-0, 18 KO's.
Also, belated congratulations to Anthony Peterson, who was recently named the NABO (North American Boxing Organization) Fighter of the Year. Peterson is the current NABO Lightweight champion and the number one rated lightweight in the world by the NABO's parent governing body, the WBO. By the way, Lamont Peterson is the NABO Junior Welterweight titleholder.
Lamont Peterson registed a second round KO over Humberto Toledo to raise his record to 23-0, 11 KO's while Anthony Peterson stopped Oscar Leon by TKO in the fifth round to lift his won-loss mark to 25-0, 18 KO's.
Also, belated congratulations to Anthony Peterson, who was recently named the NABO (North American Boxing Organization) Fighter of the Year. Peterson is the current NABO Lightweight champion and the number one rated lightweight in the world by the NABO's parent governing body, the WBO. By the way, Lamont Peterson is the NABO Junior Welterweight titleholder.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Rivera Wins By First-Round KO in Harrisonburg, VA!
Charlottsville, VA junior middleweight George "War Time" Rivera scored a first-round technical knockout over Nathan Ward of West Portsmouth, OH at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, VA.
The win is Rivera's fifth straight and raises his record to 6-1, three KO's. Ward's record evens to 1-1.
Prior to Rivera's victory, his trainer Bruce "The Hammer" Frank, made his pro debut on the card. The 47-year-old Frank fought to a four-round draw against Kenneth Carey of Wildwood, NJ. Carey's record is now 0-8-2. After his bout, Frank worked Rivera's corner.
Frank now joins Scott "Duke" Buchanan and Danny Kisner as top Beltway-area trainers who have decided to put on the gloves themselves.
The win is Rivera's fifth straight and raises his record to 6-1, three KO's. Ward's record evens to 1-1.
Prior to Rivera's victory, his trainer Bruce "The Hammer" Frank, made his pro debut on the card. The 47-year-old Frank fought to a four-round draw against Kenneth Carey of Wildwood, NJ. Carey's record is now 0-8-2. After his bout, Frank worked Rivera's corner.
Frank now joins Scott "Duke" Buchanan and Danny Kisner as top Beltway-area trainers who have decided to put on the gloves themselves.
Results from the ABC Sports Arena!
Here are the results from the ABC Sports Arena in Springfield, VA:
Junior welterweight Andrew "The Doo Man" Farmer of Front Royal, VA won a tough, six-round split decision over Curtis "KO" Smith of Atlanta, GA. Farmer got the win despite being knocked down in the sixth round. The win was Farmer's fifth straight and raises his record to 9-1, six KO's while Smith falls to 5-3, three KO's.
In the co-feature, undefeated Montgomery, AL middleweight John "No Mercy" Mackey won a relatively easy four-round unanimous decision over Charles "Murdock" Norwood. Mackey boxed beautifully throughout the contest and made what many (including myself) thought would be a difficult bout very simple. Mackey is now 7-0, three KO's while Norwood is 3-2, one KO.
Front Royal junior middleweight Warren "The Mack" Clatterbuck remained undefeated with a third-round stoppage over Kendrick Archer of Wilson, NC. Clatterbuck is 6-0, three KO's while Archer is 0-3.
Bristow, VA light heavyweight Stennis "Hard Banging" Floyd made his pro debut not only successful but explosive as he scored a wicked first-round knockout over Ed Edwards of Wilson, NC. The knockout came courtesy of two solid right hands that dropped Edwards for the count at 59 seconds of the round.
Undefeated Front Royal cruiserweight Terry "T-Brick" Roy had perhaps his finest performance to date, scoring a third-round knockout over Fort Washington, MD's "King" George Holder (now fighting out of Alexandria, VA. Roy used a solid jab to set up the knockout and finished Holder off with a blistering left hook to the body. Holder couldn't beat the count and the bout ended at 2:29 of the third. Roy's record rises to 7-0-1, six KO's while Holder, who was fighting for the first time since August 2001, falls to 8-8, seven KO's.
In the opening contest, Fairfax, VA's Travis "O.T.T" Mallin scored a solid first-round knockout over Elm City, NC's Elijah Harris. Mallin scored with a vicious right hand that had Harris looking for a place to fall. Harris did not get back up and the bout was stopped at 47 seconds of the first.
Here is the BATB Post Fight Wrap-Up Show from Springfield, VA:
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #92 - Post-Fight from ABC Sports Arena!
I wrap-up the knockout Left Hook Boxing card from the ABC Sports Arena in Springfield, VA
Junior welterweight Andrew "The Doo Man" Farmer of Front Royal, VA won a tough, six-round split decision over Curtis "KO" Smith of Atlanta, GA. Farmer got the win despite being knocked down in the sixth round. The win was Farmer's fifth straight and raises his record to 9-1, six KO's while Smith falls to 5-3, three KO's.
In the co-feature, undefeated Montgomery, AL middleweight John "No Mercy" Mackey won a relatively easy four-round unanimous decision over Charles "Murdock" Norwood. Mackey boxed beautifully throughout the contest and made what many (including myself) thought would be a difficult bout very simple. Mackey is now 7-0, three KO's while Norwood is 3-2, one KO.
Front Royal junior middleweight Warren "The Mack" Clatterbuck remained undefeated with a third-round stoppage over Kendrick Archer of Wilson, NC. Clatterbuck is 6-0, three KO's while Archer is 0-3.
Bristow, VA light heavyweight Stennis "Hard Banging" Floyd made his pro debut not only successful but explosive as he scored a wicked first-round knockout over Ed Edwards of Wilson, NC. The knockout came courtesy of two solid right hands that dropped Edwards for the count at 59 seconds of the round.
Undefeated Front Royal cruiserweight Terry "T-Brick" Roy had perhaps his finest performance to date, scoring a third-round knockout over Fort Washington, MD's "King" George Holder (now fighting out of Alexandria, VA. Roy used a solid jab to set up the knockout and finished Holder off with a blistering left hook to the body. Holder couldn't beat the count and the bout ended at 2:29 of the third. Roy's record rises to 7-0-1, six KO's while Holder, who was fighting for the first time since August 2001, falls to 8-8, seven KO's.
In the opening contest, Fairfax, VA's Travis "O.T.T" Mallin scored a solid first-round knockout over Elm City, NC's Elijah Harris. Mallin scored with a vicious right hand that had Harris looking for a place to fall. Harris did not get back up and the bout was stopped at 47 seconds of the first.
Here is the BATB Post Fight Wrap-Up Show from Springfield, VA:
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #92 - Post-Fight from ABC Sports Arena!
I wrap-up the knockout Left Hook Boxing card from the ABC Sports Arena in Springfield, VA
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Scale Watch for Tonight in Springfield!
Here are the weights for tonight's Left Hook Boxing card at the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA:
Andrew Farmer 142 1/2 vs. Curtis Smith 142
John Mackey 158 vs. Charles Norwood 156
Warren Clatterbuck 153 vs. Kendrick Archer 139
Terry Roy 197 vs. George Holder 196 1/2
Travis Mallin 121 1/2 vs. Elijah Harris 128
Stennis Floyd 189 1/2 vs. Ed Edwards 165
Ladies and gentlemen..boxing fans of the Beltway...This post marks a milestone for me! This is post number 1,000 that I have made to this blog!! Thank you all for your continued support!!
Andrew Farmer 142 1/2 vs. Curtis Smith 142
John Mackey 158 vs. Charles Norwood 156
Warren Clatterbuck 153 vs. Kendrick Archer 139
Terry Roy 197 vs. George Holder 196 1/2
Travis Mallin 121 1/2 vs. Elijah Harris 128
Stennis Floyd 189 1/2 vs. Ed Edwards 165
Ladies and gentlemen..boxing fans of the Beltway...This post marks a milestone for me! This is post number 1,000 that I have made to this blog!! Thank you all for your continued support!!
Joppy Scores First-Round Stoppage on St. Lucia!
Former WBA Middleweight champion William Joppy stopped Etienne "ET" Whitaker with a crushing right hand at 1:58 of the first round on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia last night. With the win, Joppy raised his record to 39-4-1, 30 KO's. Whitaker's record falls to 32-28-2, 21 KO's.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Joppy Weighs in at 173 in St. Lucia; Petersons Tip Scales at 135 1/4 and 140 1/4 in Turks And Caicos!
Former WBA Middleweight champion William Joppy weighed in at 173 pounds for his bout against Etienne Whitaker tonight on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. Whitaker also tipped the scales at 173. This bout will be an off-TV contest for the ShoBox card featuring Andre Ward.
Meanwhile, on the Caribbean island of Turks and Caicos, the undefeated Peterson Brothers have weighed in for their bouts on Saturday. Anthony Peterson weighed in at 135 1/4 for his eight-round bout against Oscar Leon (138 pounds) while Lamont Peterson came in at 140 1/4 for his eight-round contest against Umberto Toledo (141). Reginald Taylor, who is also scheduled for this card, will weigh-in later today.
Meanwhile, on the Caribbean island of Turks and Caicos, the undefeated Peterson Brothers have weighed in for their bouts on Saturday. Anthony Peterson weighed in at 135 1/4 for his eight-round bout against Oscar Leon (138 pounds) while Lamont Peterson came in at 140 1/4 for his eight-round contest against Umberto Toledo (141). Reginald Taylor, who is also scheduled for this card, will weigh-in later today.
Rahman Stops Lawrence in 10th!
It wasn't easy under ANY circumstances but Hasim "The Rock" Rahman stopped a game Zuri Lawrence in the 10th round tonight in Reading, PA.
Rahman knocked Lawrence down and out of the ring in the sixth round, only to have Lawrence storm back and take a semblance of control.
However, in the 10th and final round, Lawrence ran completely out of gas and Rahman was able to stop his foe at 2:20 of the round. According to the Versus telecast, Rahman was leading on two of the scorecards going into the last round.
With the win, Rahman hangs on to his NABF Heavyweight title and raises his record to 45-6-2, 36 KO's. Lawrence, who took the bout on two days notice, falls to 23-13-4.
UPDATE: Fightnews.com is reporting that on Friday, hours after his bout with Lawrence, Rahman appeared and spoke at a Reading, PA children's home for troubled and abused boys. Rahman shared life experiences, signed autographs and posed with the teenagers for photos. Undefeated super middleweight Tarvis Simms also participated in the engagement.
Rahman knocked Lawrence down and out of the ring in the sixth round, only to have Lawrence storm back and take a semblance of control.
However, in the 10th and final round, Lawrence ran completely out of gas and Rahman was able to stop his foe at 2:20 of the round. According to the Versus telecast, Rahman was leading on two of the scorecards going into the last round.
With the win, Rahman hangs on to his NABF Heavyweight title and raises his record to 45-6-2, 36 KO's. Lawrence, who took the bout on two days notice, falls to 23-13-4.
UPDATE: Fightnews.com is reporting that on Friday, hours after his bout with Lawrence, Rahman appeared and spoke at a Reading, PA children's home for troubled and abused boys. Rahman shared life experiences, signed autographs and posed with the teenagers for photos. Undefeated super middleweight Tarvis Simms also participated in the engagement.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
'Chop Chop' Back in Action November 30!
Former WBO Junior Welterweight champion DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley will be back in action on Friday, November 30 as he headlines the "Ballroom Brawl" at the Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel in Tampa, FL. The DC native Corley (31-6-1, 17 KO's) will be fighting for the first time since being stopped in the 8th round against Jose Alfaro on May 12 in Managua, Nicaragua.
Corley, who unsuccessfully challenged Junior Witter for the IBF Junior Welterweight title in September of 2006, is still awaiting word on his opponent for the November 30th bout.
Corley, who unsuccessfully challenged Junior Witter for the IBF Junior Welterweight title in September of 2006, is still awaiting word on his opponent for the November 30th bout.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Rahman to Battle Lawrence instead of Williams Tomorrow Night!
Former world champion Hasim "The Rock" Rahman will have to face a new opponent for his nationally televised bout tomorrow night in Reading, PA. Rahman (44-6-2, 35 KO's) will now take on veteran Zuri Lawrence in a 10-round bout.
Lawrence (23-12-4) replaces Sherman Williams who came down with a bad sore throat and flu-like symptoms earlier this week. Lawrence, who fights out of Wappinger Falls, New York, has won his last three bouts, including an eight-round unanimous decision over Jermaine Woods on October 26 in Monticello, NY.
By the way, Lawrence's record is written correctly. If he stops Rahman in this bout, it will be his first career professional knockout.
Rahman weighed in at 243 pounds and Lawrence tipped the scales at 239 pounds.
Lawrence (23-12-4) replaces Sherman Williams who came down with a bad sore throat and flu-like symptoms earlier this week. Lawrence, who fights out of Wappinger Falls, New York, has won his last three bouts, including an eight-round unanimous decision over Jermaine Woods on October 26 in Monticello, NY.
By the way, Lawrence's record is written correctly. If he stops Rahman in this bout, it will be his first career professional knockout.
Rahman weighed in at 243 pounds and Lawrence tipped the scales at 239 pounds.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Corrales Benefit Card Raises $5,170!
The October 6 benefit card at the Hilton McLean Tyson's Corner in McLean, VA that was co-promoted by Jimmy Lange Enterprises and Jackie Kallen's Ice Promotions raised $5,170 for the family of the late world champion Diego "Chico" Corrales.
I’m truly proud that we raised more than $5,000 to help Diego Corrales’ family,” said Lange of the program that combined entertainment and philanthropy with a live boxing card. “My fans have been extremely loyal and generous in support of everything I do. I’m extremely grateful for everyone that helped organize and participate in the event. I want to personally thank Gary Shaw, Chico’s promoter, who was instrumental in putting us in touch with Michelle (Diego’s wife) and her children. We hope our small token of appreciation helps the family during the holiday season.”
Lange is slated to defend his WBC Continental Americas Junior Middleweight title on Saturday, March 29 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA against an opponent to be determined.
I’m truly proud that we raised more than $5,000 to help Diego Corrales’ family,” said Lange of the program that combined entertainment and philanthropy with a live boxing card. “My fans have been extremely loyal and generous in support of everything I do. I’m extremely grateful for everyone that helped organize and participate in the event. I want to personally thank Gary Shaw, Chico’s promoter, who was instrumental in putting us in touch with Michelle (Diego’s wife) and her children. We hope our small token of appreciation helps the family during the holiday season.”
Lange is slated to defend his WBC Continental Americas Junior Middleweight title on Saturday, March 29 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA against an opponent to be determined.
November 17 Springfield Card Coming Together!
The Left Hook Boxing card coming to the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA on Saturday, November 17 is pretty much complete.
Front Royal, VA lightweight Andrew "The Doo Man" Farmer will headline the show participating in a six-round contest against Curtis Smith of Columbia, SC. Farmer (8-1, six KO's) has won his last four bouts, including his last outing, a four-round unanimous decision over Jason Jordan on September 15 at the ABC Sports Complex. Smith (5-2, three KO's) is also on a winning streak as he has won three in a row. Smith won his last outing by disqualification over William Armstead on February 23 in Atlanta, GA. Some may remember that Smith appeared at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD on January 28, 1999 when he lost a four-round unanimous decision to Ernesto Rodriguez.
The co-feature bout should be an exciting one as undefeated John "No Mercy" Mackey of Montgomery, AL takes on Charles "Murdock" Norwood of Roanoke, VA in a four-round contest. Both men have two things in common: They are hard hitters and both were born in DC. Mackey (6-0, three KO's) is coming off a four-round unanimous decision over Damon Antoine on August 25 at Lee High School in Springfield. Norwood (3-1, one KO) won his last outing by four-round unanimous decision over Ron Reaves on October 6 in McLean, VA.
Also on the card, undefeated Front Royal cruiserweight Terry "T-Brick" Roy returns as he faces Fort Washington, MD's George Holder in a four-round bout. Roy (6-0-1, five KO's) has won his last four bouts, including his last three by knockout. Roy stopped Levi Jackson in the first round on September 15 at ABC Sports Complex. For Holder (8-7, seven KO's), this will be his first bout since August 31, 2001 when he was stopped by Russ Shifflett in the third round at Du Burns Arena in Baltimore.
Undefeated Front Royal junior middleweight Warren "The Mack" Clatterbuck will be back in action in a four-round contest against Kendrick Archer of Wilson, NC. Clatterbuck (5-0, two KO's) last fought on February 17 when he won a four-round unanimous decision over Billy Mitchem in Winchester, VA. Archer (0-2) hasn't fought since being stopped in the first round by Tommy Neal on the September 15 ABC show.
Fairfax, Virginia bantamweight Travis "O.T.T" Mallin is also on the card taking on Portsmouth, VA's Ernest Scott in a four-rounder. Mallin (1-0) made a successful pro debut on September 15 in Springfield, winning a four-round unanimous decision over Andre Nichols. Scott (0-6) is still looking for his first pro win. Last time out, Scott lost by second-round TKO to Jules Blackwell on February 9 in Philadelphia. Every bout Scott has had has been against an undefeated fighter.
This card will also mark the pro debut of Front Royal light heavyweight Stennis Floyd who will take on Ed Edwards of Wilson, NC. Edwards (0-2) last fought in the area on August 3 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. Edwards was stopped in the first round by Alexander Johnson.
UPDATE: Travis Mallin will now be going up against Elijah Harris of Elm City, NC. Harris (0-3) has not fought since being stopped by Kiel Shuler on May 4, 2006 at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD.
Front Royal, VA lightweight Andrew "The Doo Man" Farmer will headline the show participating in a six-round contest against Curtis Smith of Columbia, SC. Farmer (8-1, six KO's) has won his last four bouts, including his last outing, a four-round unanimous decision over Jason Jordan on September 15 at the ABC Sports Complex. Smith (5-2, three KO's) is also on a winning streak as he has won three in a row. Smith won his last outing by disqualification over William Armstead on February 23 in Atlanta, GA. Some may remember that Smith appeared at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD on January 28, 1999 when he lost a four-round unanimous decision to Ernesto Rodriguez.
The co-feature bout should be an exciting one as undefeated John "No Mercy" Mackey of Montgomery, AL takes on Charles "Murdock" Norwood of Roanoke, VA in a four-round contest. Both men have two things in common: They are hard hitters and both were born in DC. Mackey (6-0, three KO's) is coming off a four-round unanimous decision over Damon Antoine on August 25 at Lee High School in Springfield. Norwood (3-1, one KO) won his last outing by four-round unanimous decision over Ron Reaves on October 6 in McLean, VA.
Also on the card, undefeated Front Royal cruiserweight Terry "T-Brick" Roy returns as he faces Fort Washington, MD's George Holder in a four-round bout. Roy (6-0-1, five KO's) has won his last four bouts, including his last three by knockout. Roy stopped Levi Jackson in the first round on September 15 at ABC Sports Complex. For Holder (8-7, seven KO's), this will be his first bout since August 31, 2001 when he was stopped by Russ Shifflett in the third round at Du Burns Arena in Baltimore.
Undefeated Front Royal junior middleweight Warren "The Mack" Clatterbuck will be back in action in a four-round contest against Kendrick Archer of Wilson, NC. Clatterbuck (5-0, two KO's) last fought on February 17 when he won a four-round unanimous decision over Billy Mitchem in Winchester, VA. Archer (0-2) hasn't fought since being stopped in the first round by Tommy Neal on the September 15 ABC show.
Fairfax, Virginia bantamweight Travis "O.T.T" Mallin is also on the card taking on Portsmouth, VA's Ernest Scott in a four-rounder. Mallin (1-0) made a successful pro debut on September 15 in Springfield, winning a four-round unanimous decision over Andre Nichols. Scott (0-6) is still looking for his first pro win. Last time out, Scott lost by second-round TKO to Jules Blackwell on February 9 in Philadelphia. Every bout Scott has had has been against an undefeated fighter.
This card will also mark the pro debut of Front Royal light heavyweight Stennis Floyd who will take on Ed Edwards of Wilson, NC. Edwards (0-2) last fought in the area on August 3 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. Edwards was stopped in the first round by Alexander Johnson.
UPDATE: Travis Mallin will now be going up against Elijah Harris of Elm City, NC. Harris (0-3) has not fought since being stopped by Kiel Shuler on May 4, 2006 at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Aiken Stopped in IBO Title Bout!
Former IBF Featherweight champion Eric "Mighty Mouse" Aiken was unsuccessful in his bid to win the IBO Featherweight crown. Aiken was stopped in the ninth round against Thomas Mashaba today in Gauteng, SA.
According to Ron Jackson of Fightnews.com, the South African Mashaba was in severe trouble early on and was down for a count in the sixth round but hammered away at the American in the eighth round before sending him to the canvas with a copy-book left hook at 1 minute 51 seconds in the next round. Referee Terry O'Connor did not even take up the count as Aiken's assistants rushed to his side.
Aiken's record falls to 16-6-1, 12 KO's. Mashaba improved to 20-2-4, 12 KO's in making the fourth defense of his belt.
According to Ron Jackson of Fightnews.com, the South African Mashaba was in severe trouble early on and was down for a count in the sixth round but hammered away at the American in the eighth round before sending him to the canvas with a copy-book left hook at 1 minute 51 seconds in the next round. Referee Terry O'Connor did not even take up the count as Aiken's assistants rushed to his side.
Aiken's record falls to 16-6-1, 12 KO's. Mashaba improved to 20-2-4, 12 KO's in making the fourth defense of his belt.
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