Congratulations to Temple Hills, MD middleweight D'Mitrius Ballard who has made the USA team that will compete in the 2009 AIBA World Junior Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia May 23-30.
The event, formerly known as the Cadet World Championships, features the top 15 and 16-year old in the world in what is often a showcase for future Olympians. The team will convene in Chula Vista, CA from May 13-21 before heading to Armenia. There will be more than 285 boxers from 39 countries.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Weights From Woodlawn!
Here is the scale watch for tomorrow's Baltimore Pro Boxing card at Martin's West in Woodlawn, MD:
Cecil McCalla 158 1/2 vs. John Mackey 158
James Stevenson 152 vs. Dwayne Shelton 153
Emmanuel Taylor 144 vs. Moussa Zakou 143 3/4
Robert McConnell 200 3/4 vs. Kevin Johnson 210 1/2
Steve Wheeler 196 3/4 vs. Kareem Wilson 196 1/2
Maurice Byarm 265 vs. Hannibal Otey 226 1/2
Cecil McCalla 158 1/2 vs. John Mackey 158
James Stevenson 152 vs. Dwayne Shelton 153
Emmanuel Taylor 144 vs. Moussa Zakou 143 3/4
Robert McConnell 200 3/4 vs. Kevin Johnson 210 1/2
Steve Wheeler 196 3/4 vs. Kareem Wilson 196 1/2
Maurice Byarm 265 vs. Hannibal Otey 226 1/2
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
May 2 Amateur-Pro Boxing Doubleheader Update!
Saturday, May 2 will be a big day of boxing in the Beltway region. There is amateur boxing in the morning and pro boxing in the evening. We have updates on both shows.
May 2 will be day two of the Junior Olympic East Central Regionals that will take place at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. The tournament will begin on Friday, May 1 at 5 pm. Because Saturday is also the running of the Kentucky Derby, the action on May 2 will start at 10 AM. The championship day on Sunday, May 3 also begins at 10 AM. For information on tickets, call Lisa Watts at 301-567-4000.
Here is the Potomac Valley team that will participate in this weekend's regionals.
101 Pounds: Patrick Harris (Headbangers)
106 Pounds: Darryl Little (Headbangers)
114 Pounds: Gary Antonio Russell (Headbangers)
119 Pounds: Elijah Mack (Dream Team)
125 Pounds: Shadeed Floyd (Langdon)
132 Pounds: Parris Chisolm (Headbangers)
138 Pounds: Michael Reed (Dream Team)
We also have a couple of updates on the Saturday evening card at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. Once again, Great Falls, VA junior middleweight Jimmy Lange will have a star-studded corner as he challenges Frank Houghtaling of New York for the vacant WBC USNBC Junior Middleweight title. Hall of fame trainer Angelo Dundee will make his fourth appearance in Lange's corner and Jimmy Glenn, who has worked with the likes of Floyd Patterson and Michael Spinks plus many others in his 50-plus year career, will once again serve as cutman.
Dundee and Glenn will be joined by new head trainer Don Turner who has worked with champions like Evander Holyfield and Larry Holmes. Lange just returned from a four-week training camp under Turner in Arapahoe, NC. Turner replaces Buddy McGirt in what was termed an amicable change.
One minor change on the card: Haymarket, VA rookie welterweight Juan "The Savior" Rodriguez (2-0, two KO's) will have a new opponent: Dwartney Wortham of Atlanta, GA (0-1) replaces Spencer Harsley.
Also, hope you had a chance to catch the "Express Night Out" feature in the Washington Post Express today on Manassas, VA's Jennifer "The Bolivian" Salinas (9-1, three KO's), who will face Philadelphia, PA's Christina Leadbeater (2-2). If not, here it is.
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/04/mama_said_knock_you_out_jennifer_salinas.php">
The weigh-in will be held on Friday, May 1 at the Alpine Restaurant, 4770 Lee Highway (near corner of N. Glebe Road) in Arlington, VA at 11:30 AM and it is free and open to the public.
May 2 will be day two of the Junior Olympic East Central Regionals that will take place at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. The tournament will begin on Friday, May 1 at 5 pm. Because Saturday is also the running of the Kentucky Derby, the action on May 2 will start at 10 AM. The championship day on Sunday, May 3 also begins at 10 AM. For information on tickets, call Lisa Watts at 301-567-4000.
Here is the Potomac Valley team that will participate in this weekend's regionals.
101 Pounds: Patrick Harris (Headbangers)
106 Pounds: Darryl Little (Headbangers)
114 Pounds: Gary Antonio Russell (Headbangers)
119 Pounds: Elijah Mack (Dream Team)
125 Pounds: Shadeed Floyd (Langdon)
132 Pounds: Parris Chisolm (Headbangers)
138 Pounds: Michael Reed (Dream Team)
We also have a couple of updates on the Saturday evening card at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. Once again, Great Falls, VA junior middleweight Jimmy Lange will have a star-studded corner as he challenges Frank Houghtaling of New York for the vacant WBC USNBC Junior Middleweight title. Hall of fame trainer Angelo Dundee will make his fourth appearance in Lange's corner and Jimmy Glenn, who has worked with the likes of Floyd Patterson and Michael Spinks plus many others in his 50-plus year career, will once again serve as cutman.
Dundee and Glenn will be joined by new head trainer Don Turner who has worked with champions like Evander Holyfield and Larry Holmes. Lange just returned from a four-week training camp under Turner in Arapahoe, NC. Turner replaces Buddy McGirt in what was termed an amicable change.
One minor change on the card: Haymarket, VA rookie welterweight Juan "The Savior" Rodriguez (2-0, two KO's) will have a new opponent: Dwartney Wortham of Atlanta, GA (0-1) replaces Spencer Harsley.
Also, hope you had a chance to catch the "Express Night Out" feature in the Washington Post Express today on Manassas, VA's Jennifer "The Bolivian" Salinas (9-1, three KO's), who will face Philadelphia, PA's Christina Leadbeater (2-2). If not, here it is.
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/04/mama_said_knock_you_out_jennifer_salinas.php">
The weigh-in will be held on Friday, May 1 at the Alpine Restaurant, 4770 Lee Highway (near corner of N. Glebe Road) in Arlington, VA at 11:30 AM and it is free and open to the public.
Kennedy Wins Majority Decision in Columbus!
I'm late on this one because I couldn't get details on how the bout went but Windsor Mill, MD middleweight Julius Kennedy scored a nice victory this past weekend with a six-round majority decision over Aaron Pryor, Jr. last Saturday in Columbus, OH.
No word on the judge's scores, but Kennedy won the bout in his first scheduled six-round contest. Kennedy is now 5-1, two KO's while Pryor falls to 12-2, nine KO's. Both of Pryor's losses have come against Beltway Boxers. Joshua Snyder won an eight-round split decision over Pryor on December 27 in Pryor's hometown of Cincinnati, OH.
No word on the judge's scores, but Kennedy won the bout in his first scheduled six-round contest. Kennedy is now 5-1, two KO's while Pryor falls to 12-2, nine KO's. Both of Pryor's losses have come against Beltway Boxers. Joshua Snyder won an eight-round split decision over Pryor on December 27 in Pryor's hometown of Cincinnati, OH.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Former Heavyweight Champ Greg Page Passes at 50!
I'm straying a bit from the Beltway scene with this post, but I felt I had to say something about former WBA Heavyweight champion Greg Page, who passed away today in his hometown of Louisville, KY at the age of 50.
Mr. Page was a part of two pivotal moments in my boxing journalism career. The first took place almost exactly 14 years ago -- April 29, 1995 -- the night of the "Beltway Brawl" card featuring the IBF Junior Middleweight championship bout between titleholder Vincent Pettway and challenger and former champion Simon Brown at the old USAir Arena in Largo, MD. I was working with our TV show "Boxing Spotlight" and we were interviewing boxers and celebrities in the locker room area. I was honored to be able to interview Page, who at that time was training Oliver McCall.
Mr. Page was a gracious interview, especially when he talked about his joy after winning the WBA heavyweight title in South Africa on December 1, 1984 during the height of that country's apartheid regime. I also remember asking him about the state of the heavyweight division at the time of our interview. He said that McCall was at the top (he was the WBC Heavyweight champion at the time), but the division was wide open. Little did I realize what would happen a year later.
On June 12, 1996, Boxing Spotlight taped a card in Raleigh, NC. Participating on that card -- as an active boxer -- was Greg Page, who was boxing for the second time in three years. Page scored a first-round knockout on that card. Once again, I interviewed the former world champion and I reminded him about our previous interview in Maryland.
"That's just it," Page said. "I was training boxers to fight guys I could beat myself." The victory that night in Raleigh was the second of 14 straight wins Page registered during that stretch, 12 of those wins came in the first round (including nine straight.) The streak stopped in a draw against the late Jerry Ballard in January of 1998 in Tampa, FL.
Then came the fateful night -- March 9, 2001 -- when Mr. Page faced Dale Crowe in Erlanger, KY. Page lost to Crowe by 10th-round knockout. Page never recovered from the injuries suffered in that bout and died from them today. Greg Page fought those injuries as honorably as he battled in the ring and he will be missed.
Update to April 30 Card in Woodlawn!
Here is the update on the Baltimore Pro Boxing card coming to Martin's West in Woodlawn, MD this Thursday, April 30.
The main event remains the eight-round matchup between undefeated Baltimore middleweight Cecil "AK-47" McCalla (6-0, two KO's) and John "No Mercy" Mackey of Montgomery, AL by way of DC (11-2-1, five KO's).
In the co-feature, Undefeated Baltimore welterweight James "Keep 'em Sleepin" Stevenson (7-0, seven KO's) will battle Dwayne "Diesel" Shelton of Louisa, VA (2-0) in a six-round contest.
Edgewood, MD rookie welterweight Emmanuel "Transformer" Taylor (1-0, one KO) will take on the debuting Moussa Zakou of Nigeria in a four-round contest.
Ellicott City, MD cruiserweight Robert "Mack Attack" McConnell (4-2, two KO's) will go up against Edgewood's Kevin Johnson (2-1, one KO) in a four-round heavyweight battle.
In another heavyweight bout, Baltimore's Maurice Byarm makes his pro debut against fellow Baltimore boxer Hannibal Otey (1-1).
And in a long-awaited pro debut, Baltimore's Steve Wheeler will take on DC's Kareem Wilson (0-2) in a heavyweight contest.
Baltimore welterweight Tim "Pitbull" Coleman (15-1-1, four KO's) is also scheduled to participate on the card in a bout scheduled for either six or eight rounds.
The main event remains the eight-round matchup between undefeated Baltimore middleweight Cecil "AK-47" McCalla (6-0, two KO's) and John "No Mercy" Mackey of Montgomery, AL by way of DC (11-2-1, five KO's).
In the co-feature, Undefeated Baltimore welterweight James "Keep 'em Sleepin" Stevenson (7-0, seven KO's) will battle Dwayne "Diesel" Shelton of Louisa, VA (2-0) in a six-round contest.
Edgewood, MD rookie welterweight Emmanuel "Transformer" Taylor (1-0, one KO) will take on the debuting Moussa Zakou of Nigeria in a four-round contest.
Ellicott City, MD cruiserweight Robert "Mack Attack" McConnell (4-2, two KO's) will go up against Edgewood's Kevin Johnson (2-1, one KO) in a four-round heavyweight battle.
In another heavyweight bout, Baltimore's Maurice Byarm makes his pro debut against fellow Baltimore boxer Hannibal Otey (1-1).
And in a long-awaited pro debut, Baltimore's Steve Wheeler will take on DC's Kareem Wilson (0-2) in a heavyweight contest.
Baltimore welterweight Tim "Pitbull" Coleman (15-1-1, four KO's) is also scheduled to participate on the card in a bout scheduled for either six or eight rounds.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
L. Peterson Wins Interim WBO Junior Welterweight Title!
DC's Lamont Peterson captured the interim WBO Junior Welterweight championship with a seventh-round TKO over Willy Blain at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico tonight.
There were no official knockdowns in the bout, but Blain hurt his right thumb during the contest and he was unable to continue. The bout was stopped at 1:49 of the seventh.
Peterson was able to land most of his power shots throughout the match. Blain landed shots but lacked the power of his opponent. Peterson remains undefeated at 27-0, 13 KO's while Blain falls for the first time in his career and he is 20-1, three KO's.
There were no official knockdowns in the bout, but Blain hurt his right thumb during the contest and he was unable to continue. The bout was stopped at 1:49 of the seventh.
Peterson was able to land most of his power shots throughout the match. Blain landed shots but lacked the power of his opponent. Peterson remains undefeated at 27-0, 13 KO's while Blain falls for the first time in his career and he is 20-1, three KO's.
Lockett Stops Marks; Peterson Weighs in; Kennedy Battles Pryor in Ohio!
Takoma Park light heavyweight Willis "The Prophet" Lockett scored the biggest victory of his career, stopping former world title contender Larry "The Laser" Marks in the fourth round last night at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, DE.
According to reports, Lockett dropped Marks in the first round and went on to victory when Marks could not come off his stool to begin the fifth round. With the victory, Lockett raises his record to 11-7-5, five KO's while Marks falls to 29-11-1, 16 KO's.
In Bayamon, Puerto Rico, DC's Lamont Peterson weighed in at the junior welterweight limit of 140 pounds for tonight's interim WBO Junior Welterweight title bout against Willy Blain, who weighed in at 138. The bout will be the opening contest on HBO's Boxing After Dark tonight at 10 PM ET.
And in Cincinnati, OH, Windsor Mill, MD middleweight Julius Kennedy takes on Aaron Pryor, Jr. in a scheduled six-round contest. Kennedy (4-1, two KO's) is coming off a fourth-round TKO victory over James Denson on April 2 in Glen Burnie, MD. Pryor (12-1, nine KO's) will try to avoid his second straight loss to a Beltway Boxer. Pryor lost an eight-round split decision to Joshua Snyder on December 27 in his hometown of Cincinnati.
Today, Kennedy weighed in at the middleweight limit of 160 while Pryor came in at 161.
By the way, this card is being promoted by DC's own "Fight Lady" Wanda Bruce and is a benefit card to raise money and awareness to fight diabetes.
According to reports, Lockett dropped Marks in the first round and went on to victory when Marks could not come off his stool to begin the fifth round. With the victory, Lockett raises his record to 11-7-5, five KO's while Marks falls to 29-11-1, 16 KO's.
In Bayamon, Puerto Rico, DC's Lamont Peterson weighed in at the junior welterweight limit of 140 pounds for tonight's interim WBO Junior Welterweight title bout against Willy Blain, who weighed in at 138. The bout will be the opening contest on HBO's Boxing After Dark tonight at 10 PM ET.
And in Cincinnati, OH, Windsor Mill, MD middleweight Julius Kennedy takes on Aaron Pryor, Jr. in a scheduled six-round contest. Kennedy (4-1, two KO's) is coming off a fourth-round TKO victory over James Denson on April 2 in Glen Burnie, MD. Pryor (12-1, nine KO's) will try to avoid his second straight loss to a Beltway Boxer. Pryor lost an eight-round split decision to Joshua Snyder on December 27 in his hometown of Cincinnati.
Today, Kennedy weighed in at the middleweight limit of 160 while Pryor came in at 161.
By the way, this card is being promoted by DC's own "Fight Lady" Wanda Bruce and is a benefit card to raise money and awareness to fight diabetes.
Tucker Wins Split Decision in Westminster!
Eldersburg, MD light heavyweight Mark "TNT" Tucker remained undefeated with an eight-round split decision over Ross "The Boss" Thompson of Buffalo, NY tonight at the Shipley Arena in Westminster, MD.
Tucker also gained a learning experience along the way as he was taken through the eight-round distance for the first time in his young career. Tucker, who gave up nine pounds to his opponent (180 1/4 to 189 1/4), had a tough time dealing with the awkward style of Thompson, who used solid defense and countering shots to gain advantages.
Thompson might have lost his advantage on the scorecards near the end of the fight, where he slowed his offensive assault and seemed to look only to counter Tucker. However, judge Malik Waleed thought Thompson did enough to win and scored the contest 77-75. The other two judges -- Gary Camponeschi and Kenny Chevalier -- saw the bout differently at 78-74 and 77-75 for Tucker. BATB scored the bout 78-74 for Thompson.
With the win, Tucker is now 9-0, seven KO's while Thompson is 27-12-2, eight KO's.
In the co-feature, Laurel, MD super featherweight Ikem "The Warrior" Orji won a six-round unanimous decision over DC's Ron "Teflon" Boyd.
Boyd's gameplan employed more side-to-side movement, staying outside Orji's forward attack. Boyd, however, did not use a lot of offense in combination with the movement, so he was not given a lot of credit for ring generalship. The judges preferred Orji's forward movement, even though he didn't land a lot of punches either. Orji pitched a shutout on judge Don Risher's card (60-54) while judges Chevalier and John Gradowski scored the bout 59-55.
Orji bounces back from his loss to Anthony Flores in New Jersey in February and raises his record to 5-1, one KO. Boyd is now even at 6-6, two KO's.
Also on the card, Baltimore junior middleweight Omar Sims fought to a spirited four-round split decision draw with Jamar Freeman of Wilson, NC. Both men gave and took extremely well but neither man turned out to gain a clear advantage. If there was any advantage at all, it would have gone to Freeman if a knockdown had been judged in his favor. Late in the third round, Freeman seemed to drop Sims with a right hand. However, as Sims fell, Freeman tripped over him and also fell. Referee Camponeschi ruled there was no knockdown and the bout continued.
Sims has his second straight tough draw and is now 1-0-2, one KO while Freeman remains undefeated at 2-0-1.
In the opening bout, DC middleweight Robert "Rated X" Reed made an impressive pro debut as he stopped Zaid Malik of Cleveland, OH with a short right hand at 1:24 of the first round. Malik is 0-2.
Two other bouts were scratched because boxers in those bouts did not meet the medical guidelines of the Maryland State Athletic Commission.
Here is the BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up for this card:
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #163 - Full Report From The Shipley Arena!
"The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears and I talk about the TNT Promotions card at the Shipley Arena in Westminster, MD, including the valuable lesson Mark Tucker received to stay undefeated in the main event.
Tucker also gained a learning experience along the way as he was taken through the eight-round distance for the first time in his young career. Tucker, who gave up nine pounds to his opponent (180 1/4 to 189 1/4), had a tough time dealing with the awkward style of Thompson, who used solid defense and countering shots to gain advantages.
Thompson might have lost his advantage on the scorecards near the end of the fight, where he slowed his offensive assault and seemed to look only to counter Tucker. However, judge Malik Waleed thought Thompson did enough to win and scored the contest 77-75. The other two judges -- Gary Camponeschi and Kenny Chevalier -- saw the bout differently at 78-74 and 77-75 for Tucker. BATB scored the bout 78-74 for Thompson.
With the win, Tucker is now 9-0, seven KO's while Thompson is 27-12-2, eight KO's.
In the co-feature, Laurel, MD super featherweight Ikem "The Warrior" Orji won a six-round unanimous decision over DC's Ron "Teflon" Boyd.
Boyd's gameplan employed more side-to-side movement, staying outside Orji's forward attack. Boyd, however, did not use a lot of offense in combination with the movement, so he was not given a lot of credit for ring generalship. The judges preferred Orji's forward movement, even though he didn't land a lot of punches either. Orji pitched a shutout on judge Don Risher's card (60-54) while judges Chevalier and John Gradowski scored the bout 59-55.
Orji bounces back from his loss to Anthony Flores in New Jersey in February and raises his record to 5-1, one KO. Boyd is now even at 6-6, two KO's.
Also on the card, Baltimore junior middleweight Omar Sims fought to a spirited four-round split decision draw with Jamar Freeman of Wilson, NC. Both men gave and took extremely well but neither man turned out to gain a clear advantage. If there was any advantage at all, it would have gone to Freeman if a knockdown had been judged in his favor. Late in the third round, Freeman seemed to drop Sims with a right hand. However, as Sims fell, Freeman tripped over him and also fell. Referee Camponeschi ruled there was no knockdown and the bout continued.
Sims has his second straight tough draw and is now 1-0-2, one KO while Freeman remains undefeated at 2-0-1.
In the opening bout, DC middleweight Robert "Rated X" Reed made an impressive pro debut as he stopped Zaid Malik of Cleveland, OH with a short right hand at 1:24 of the first round. Malik is 0-2.
Two other bouts were scratched because boxers in those bouts did not meet the medical guidelines of the Maryland State Athletic Commission.
Here is the BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up for this card:
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #163 - Full Report From The Shipley Arena!
"The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears and I talk about the TNT Promotions card at the Shipley Arena in Westminster, MD, including the valuable lesson Mark Tucker received to stay undefeated in the main event.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Thorpe Honored by Ring 101 Sunday at Martin's East!
Many of you who have followed amateur boxing in the Baltimore area know the name Tracy Thorpe. She has served as a referee for amateur bouts throughout the state and serves as the registration chair for the South Atlantic Association of USA Boxing, the committee that regulates boxing for Maryland (except Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
On Sunday, April 26, Thorpe will become the first female and the first African-American to receive the Harry Jaffra Award from the SAA. The award was named after the Baltimore-born former world featherweight champion. Thorpe will receive the award during the association's deluxe bull and oyster roast at Martin's East, 9000 Pulaski Highway in Baltimore, MD. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by calling 410-661-8722.
Also, belated congratulations to Marvin McDowell, the new president of the South Atlantic Association.
On Sunday, April 26, Thorpe will become the first female and the first African-American to receive the Harry Jaffra Award from the SAA. The award was named after the Baltimore-born former world featherweight champion. Thorpe will receive the award during the association's deluxe bull and oyster roast at Martin's East, 9000 Pulaski Highway in Baltimore, MD. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by calling 410-661-8722.
Also, belated congratulations to Marvin McDowell, the new president of the South Atlantic Association.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Friday Westminster Card Rounds Out!
Here is the rest of the TNT Promotions card for Friday, April 24 at the Shipley Arena in Westminster, MD:
Undefeated Baltimore welterweight Lenwood "Mr. Composure" Dozier (5-0-1, two KO's) will take on Damon Antoine of Akron, OH (9-28-2, four KO's) in a four or six-round contest.
Baltimore junior middleweight Omar Sims (1-0-1, one KO) battles Jamar Freeman of Westminster (2-0) in a four-round contest. Sims is coming off one of the best bouts of 2009 on March 19 in Woodlawn, MD when he survived two knockdowns to battle Marcus Williams to a four-round draw.
DC super middleweight Robert Reed will make his pro debut against Ohio's Zaid Malik (0-1) and Geneva, NY super middleweight Nick Brinson (2-0, two KO's) will take on veteran Micky Stackhouse of Spartansburg, SC (6-18-1, five KO's).
The main event remains the same: Eldersburg, MD light heavy Mark "TNT" Tucker battles veteran Ross "The Boss" Thompson of Albany, NY in an eight-round contest. The co-feature matches Beltway featherweights Ikem "The Warrior" Orji and Ron "Teflon" Boyd in a six-round bout.
Undefeated Baltimore welterweight Lenwood "Mr. Composure" Dozier (5-0-1, two KO's) will take on Damon Antoine of Akron, OH (9-28-2, four KO's) in a four or six-round contest.
Baltimore junior middleweight Omar Sims (1-0-1, one KO) battles Jamar Freeman of Westminster (2-0) in a four-round contest. Sims is coming off one of the best bouts of 2009 on March 19 in Woodlawn, MD when he survived two knockdowns to battle Marcus Williams to a four-round draw.
DC super middleweight Robert Reed will make his pro debut against Ohio's Zaid Malik (0-1) and Geneva, NY super middleweight Nick Brinson (2-0, two KO's) will take on veteran Micky Stackhouse of Spartansburg, SC (6-18-1, five KO's).
The main event remains the same: Eldersburg, MD light heavy Mark "TNT" Tucker battles veteran Ross "The Boss" Thompson of Albany, NY in an eight-round contest. The co-feature matches Beltway featherweights Ikem "The Warrior" Orji and Ron "Teflon" Boyd in a six-round bout.
Beltway Boxers in Action This Weekend!
A couple of big bouts for Beltway Boxers outside the area this weekend.
On Friday, April 24, Takoma Park, MD light heavyweight Willis "The Prophet" Lockett (10-7-5, four KO's) will be battling New Castle, DE's Larry "The Laser" Marks (29-10-1, 16 KO's) in a six-round contest at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, DE.
Then on Saturday, April 25 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Lamont Peterson (26-0, 12 KO's) of DC goes after the interim WBO Junior Welterweight title when he faces undefeated Willy Blain of France (20-0, three KO's) in a scheduled 12-round contest. The bout will be shown on HBO as the co-feature contest starting at 10 PM ET.
On Friday, April 24, Takoma Park, MD light heavyweight Willis "The Prophet" Lockett (10-7-5, four KO's) will be battling New Castle, DE's Larry "The Laser" Marks (29-10-1, 16 KO's) in a six-round contest at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, DE.
Then on Saturday, April 25 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Lamont Peterson (26-0, 12 KO's) of DC goes after the interim WBO Junior Welterweight title when he faces undefeated Willy Blain of France (20-0, three KO's) in a scheduled 12-round contest. The bout will be shown on HBO as the co-feature contest starting at 10 PM ET.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Amateur Boxing Returns To Michael's Wednesday Night!
(Mike) Paschall Promotions is bringing an amateur boxing card to Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie on Wednesday, April 22. There are 12 bouts scheduled. Some of the better talent from the region are slated to participate.
This is the rescheduled card from earlier this month.
This is the rescheduled card from earlier this month.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Results From Junior Olympics!
Congratulations to all the DC Junior Olympic Champions. All 13/14 and 15/16 year old boxers will be moving on to the East Central Junior Olympic Regionals, which will be held the first weekend of May here in the DC area. The event was held at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD and the results come courtesy of DC Amateur Boxing:
8-year-old division
Unopposed Champions
55lbs Chamar Flowers (Headbangers)
60lbs Malcolm Lowery (Headbanger)
65lbs Quinten Johnson (Hillcrest)
9/10-year-old division
65lbs. Anwar Henson (Headbangers) def. Gregory Burton (Langdon)
Unopposed Champions
70lbs. Jabar Henson (Headbangers)
75lbs. Mansabury Conde (Cherry Lane)
80lbs DaNardo Johnson (No Xcuses)
11/12-year-olds division
70lbs. Jordan White def. Demetrius Young (SRL)
75lbs. Zimmie Dickinson (Dream Team) def. Keyshawn Williams (Headbangers)
80bs. Gregory Ross Jr. (No Xcuse) def. Deonte Washington (DNR)
13/14-year-olds division
85lbs. Marcus Wright (Dream Team ) def. Tarryl Robinson (Headbangers)
106lbs. Jonathan Parker (Tony's Gym) def. Andrew Sharrod (SRL)
Unopposed Champions
90lbs. Aujee Tyler (Headbagers)
101lbs. Malik Jackson
110lbs Juwon Ennus (Cherry Lane)
114lbs Lamont Roach (NoXcuses)
132lbs Kareem Martin (Headbangers)
145lbs DaQuan Johnson (NoXcuses)
15/16-year-old division
106lbs. Darryl Little (Headbangers) def. Brandon Patterson (Cherry Lane)
132lbs. Parris Chisholm (Headbangers) def. Rashard Board (Keystone)
145lbs. Antoine Douglas (Headbangers) def. Tavon Body (Cherry Lane)
Unopposed Champions
95lbs. Lawrence Singh
101lbs Patrick Harris (Headbangers)
114lbs. Gary Antonio Russell (Keystone)
119lbs. Elijah Mack (Dream Team)
125lbs Eric Hernandez (Old School)
138lbs Michael Reed (Dream Team)
154lbs Demond Nicholson (Cherry Lane)
165lbs D'mitrius Ballard (NoXcuse)
176lbs Jerry Odom (NoXcuse)
The Junior Olympic Regionals will be held on May 1, 2 and 3 also at Rosecroft. By the way, the action on Saturday, May 2 will begin at 10 AM because that is also the same day as the Kentucky Derby and many people in the afternoon and evening will come to watch the event on the screens.
8-year-old division
Unopposed Champions
55lbs Chamar Flowers (Headbangers)
60lbs Malcolm Lowery (Headbanger)
65lbs Quinten Johnson (Hillcrest)
9/10-year-old division
65lbs. Anwar Henson (Headbangers) def. Gregory Burton (Langdon)
Unopposed Champions
70lbs. Jabar Henson (Headbangers)
75lbs. Mansabury Conde (Cherry Lane)
80lbs DaNardo Johnson (No Xcuses)
11/12-year-olds division
70lbs. Jordan White def. Demetrius Young (SRL)
75lbs. Zimmie Dickinson (Dream Team) def. Keyshawn Williams (Headbangers)
80bs. Gregory Ross Jr. (No Xcuse) def. Deonte Washington (DNR)
13/14-year-olds division
85lbs. Marcus Wright (Dream Team ) def. Tarryl Robinson (Headbangers)
106lbs. Jonathan Parker (Tony's Gym) def. Andrew Sharrod (SRL)
Unopposed Champions
90lbs. Aujee Tyler (Headbagers)
101lbs. Malik Jackson
110lbs Juwon Ennus (Cherry Lane)
114lbs Lamont Roach (NoXcuses)
132lbs Kareem Martin (Headbangers)
145lbs DaQuan Johnson (NoXcuses)
15/16-year-old division
106lbs. Darryl Little (Headbangers) def. Brandon Patterson (Cherry Lane)
132lbs. Parris Chisholm (Headbangers) def. Rashard Board (Keystone)
145lbs. Antoine Douglas (Headbangers) def. Tavon Body (Cherry Lane)
Unopposed Champions
95lbs. Lawrence Singh
101lbs Patrick Harris (Headbangers)
114lbs. Gary Antonio Russell (Keystone)
119lbs. Elijah Mack (Dream Team)
125lbs Eric Hernandez (Old School)
138lbs Michael Reed (Dream Team)
154lbs Demond Nicholson (Cherry Lane)
165lbs D'mitrius Ballard (NoXcuse)
176lbs Jerry Odom (NoXcuse)
The Junior Olympic Regionals will be held on May 1, 2 and 3 also at Rosecroft. By the way, the action on Saturday, May 2 will begin at 10 AM because that is also the same day as the Kentucky Derby and many people in the afternoon and evening will come to watch the event on the screens.
Updates to Westminister, Woodlawn and Fairfax Cards!
We are entering a stretch in which there are three pro cards in an eight-day stretch. Here is an update on all three of the cards.
Undefeated Glen Burnie, MD junior middleweight Lenwood "Mr. Composure" Dozier (5-0-1, two KO's) has been added to the Friday, April 24 card at the Shipley Arena in Westminster, MD. Dozier won a four-round unanimous decision over Ken Dunham on the last Westminister card on February 20. No word yet on who Dozier's opponent will be.
The opponent for undefeated Baltimore welterweight James "Keep 'Em Sleepin' Stevenson (7-0, seven KO's) on Thursday, April 30 at Martin's West in Woodlawn, MD has changed. Doel Carrasquillo is out and Parkersburg, WVA's Chad "Taz" Greenleaf is in for the eight-round co-feature. Greenleaf (11-11-1, five KO's) is coming off a six-round TKO victory over Jesse Williams on March 27 in Parkersburg.
And the Saturday, May 2 card at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA is starting to round out. Undefeated Haymarket, VA welterweight Juan "The Savior" Rodriguez (2-0, two KO's) will take on DC's "The Capitol Punisher" Spencer Harsley (1-10) in a four-round encounter.
In a four-round light heavyweight rematch, Fairfax, VA's Otganbayer Daivii will battle "The African Warrior" Francois Ambang of Richmond, VA. Ambang (2-2) won the first contest by four-round unanimous decision on February 20 in Westminster and since then, looked impressive in a four-round unanimous decision victory over Darryl Johnson on April 11 in Lynchburg, VA. Daivii (2-2-1, one KO) has not fought since the February 20th bout.
A couple of four-round all-DC matchups will also be a part of the undercard. There will be a lightweight tussle between Kendrick "Holy Hands" Walker (1-2, one KO) and Taurean Edwards (0-1) and a heavyweight battle between Delonte Marshall (0-2) and the debuting Andrew Jackson.
The top of the card remains the same with the main event being the 12-round contest for the WBC USNBC Junior Middleweight title between Jimmy Lange and Frank Houghtaling; the eight-round middleweight co-feature between Purcell "Hard Rock" Miller and Thomas Wilt; the four-round female featherweight contest between Jennifer Salinas and Christina Leadbeater and the featherweight rematch between "Tattoo" Tom Mitchell and Yieta Johnson.
Undefeated Glen Burnie, MD junior middleweight Lenwood "Mr. Composure" Dozier (5-0-1, two KO's) has been added to the Friday, April 24 card at the Shipley Arena in Westminster, MD. Dozier won a four-round unanimous decision over Ken Dunham on the last Westminister card on February 20. No word yet on who Dozier's opponent will be.
The opponent for undefeated Baltimore welterweight James "Keep 'Em Sleepin' Stevenson (7-0, seven KO's) on Thursday, April 30 at Martin's West in Woodlawn, MD has changed. Doel Carrasquillo is out and Parkersburg, WVA's Chad "Taz" Greenleaf is in for the eight-round co-feature. Greenleaf (11-11-1, five KO's) is coming off a six-round TKO victory over Jesse Williams on March 27 in Parkersburg.
And the Saturday, May 2 card at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA is starting to round out. Undefeated Haymarket, VA welterweight Juan "The Savior" Rodriguez (2-0, two KO's) will take on DC's "The Capitol Punisher" Spencer Harsley (1-10) in a four-round encounter.
In a four-round light heavyweight rematch, Fairfax, VA's Otganbayer Daivii will battle "The African Warrior" Francois Ambang of Richmond, VA. Ambang (2-2) won the first contest by four-round unanimous decision on February 20 in Westminster and since then, looked impressive in a four-round unanimous decision victory over Darryl Johnson on April 11 in Lynchburg, VA. Daivii (2-2-1, one KO) has not fought since the February 20th bout.
A couple of four-round all-DC matchups will also be a part of the undercard. There will be a lightweight tussle between Kendrick "Holy Hands" Walker (1-2, one KO) and Taurean Edwards (0-1) and a heavyweight battle between Delonte Marshall (0-2) and the debuting Andrew Jackson.
The top of the card remains the same with the main event being the 12-round contest for the WBC USNBC Junior Middleweight title between Jimmy Lange and Frank Houghtaling; the eight-round middleweight co-feature between Purcell "Hard Rock" Miller and Thomas Wilt; the four-round female featherweight contest between Jennifer Salinas and Christina Leadbeater and the featherweight rematch between "Tattoo" Tom Mitchell and Yieta Johnson.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
History Lesson: Beltway National Golden Glove Champions!
The seven Beltway amateurs heading to the National Golden Gloves in Salt Lake City, UT will attempt to join an incredible list of 16 Beltway-area boxers who have won national titles. The names represent a who's who of area legends.
1973 and 1974: Sugar Ray Leonard
1976: Louis "Heidi" Curtis
1978: William "Flip" Johnson
1979: Kenny "The Technician" Baysmore
1982: Warren "Chico" Thompson
1985: Eugene "Sonny" Speed
1986: Anthony Wilson
1988: Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson
1991: Melvin "Top Gun" Foster
1992: James Harris
1995: DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley
1995 and 1997: "Dangerous" Dana Rucker
1998: Lamont "Bay" Pearson
2001: Lamont Peterson
2003: Anthony Peterson
2005: Gary Russell, Jr.
This star-studded list went on to accomplish much later in the amateurs and in the pros. There are three Olympians on this list (Leonard and Curtis, 1976 and Russell, Jr., 2005) three pro world champions (Leonard, Johnson and Corley) and numerous regional titlists.
One other name is added to this list because although he is from Philadelphia, Steve "USS" Cunningham boxed for the US Navy when he was an amateur so he fought out of the DC Region. Cunningham went on to win the IBF Cruiserweight title.
1973 and 1974: Sugar Ray Leonard
1976: Louis "Heidi" Curtis
1978: William "Flip" Johnson
1979: Kenny "The Technician" Baysmore
1982: Warren "Chico" Thompson
1985: Eugene "Sonny" Speed
1986: Anthony Wilson
1988: Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson
1991: Melvin "Top Gun" Foster
1992: James Harris
1995: DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley
1995 and 1997: "Dangerous" Dana Rucker
1998: Lamont "Bay" Pearson
2001: Lamont Peterson
2003: Anthony Peterson
2005: Gary Russell, Jr.
This star-studded list went on to accomplish much later in the amateurs and in the pros. There are three Olympians on this list (Leonard and Curtis, 1976 and Russell, Jr., 2005) three pro world champions (Leonard, Johnson and Corley) and numerous regional titlists.
One other name is added to this list because although he is from Philadelphia, Steve "USS" Cunningham boxed for the US Navy when he was an amateur so he fought out of the DC Region. Cunningham went on to win the IBF Cruiserweight title.
Beltway Sends Seven to National Golden Gloves!
There will be seven Beltway amateurs that will make the trip to Salt Lake City, UT and next month's National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by virtue of their victories tonight during the Regional Golden Gloves Championships at the Waldorf Jaycees Community Center in Waldorf, MD.
In the 152-pound championship, David Grayton of DC won a tough decision over Moshea Aleem of Richmond, VA in what many considered the bout of the night. Both young men traded very well and often during this bout. Grayton won the Truman E. Tuttle Memorial Award as the Outstanding Boxer of the tournament.
Suitland, MD's Antonio Magruder captured the 119-pound title by RSC-1 over Keenan Williams of Virginia Beach, VA. Magruder was extremely sharp with his shots during this contest.
White Marsh, MD's Travis Peterkin won the 165-pound championship by decision over Lamar Russ of Fayetteville, NC. Peterkin got off to a slow start but picked up the pace in the second and third rounds to win the title. Former WBO Heavyweight champion and 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist "Merciless" Ray Mercer worked Russ's corner.
Delmar, MD's Alexis Guerrero won the 201-pound title by decision over Bryant Tune of the United States Marine Corps (USMC)/Camp Lejeune, NC. Guerrero was extremely sharp in this bout, repeatedly beating Tune to the punch.
Three other Beltway Boxers won championships by walkover: Erick Cruz of DC (112 pounds), Landover, MD's Kevin Rivers (125 pounds) and Thomas Williams of Fort Washington, MD (178 pounds).
Three boxers from the Virginia/North Carolina region will head to the Nationals. Willie Jones of Burlington, NC provided the highlight of the night in the 141-pound championship using one devastating left hook to stop Marlon Bolen of Bowie, MD in the first round. Jones's punch sent Bolen crashing to the canvas in the first minute of the round.
In the 132-pound title bout, Todd Dekinderen of the USMC survived the loss of two points to defeat Elvis Medrano of DC by decision. Dekinderen had two points taken away for hitting behind the head. Medrano lost a point for holding.
In the 201+-pound contest Jerry Forrest of Newport News, VA won by decision over Ron Gamble of Laurel, MD in a really spirited bout.
The National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions will take place May 3-10 in Salt Lake City, UT.
In the Novice Division Championships, Beltway Boxers took eight of the nine championships. Here are the results:
119 pounds: Edgar Llivichuzhca (Dundalk, MD) defeated Frazier Hunter (Richmond, VA)
125 pounds: Paul Jerry (Hillcrest Heights, MD) defeated Magdiel Matias (USMC/Camp Lejeune). This was a highly controversial decision.
132 pounds: Seth Billups (Washington, DC) defeated Elias Sanchez (USMC/Camp Lejeune)
141 pounds: Chris Hernandez (Largo, MD) defeated Kirabel Tegbaru (Springfield, VA) This was the best bout of the novice division.
152 pounds: Marques Taylor (Temple Hills, MD) won by walkover versus Ricky Blake (Norfolk, VA)
165 pounds: Reginald Lucas (Baltimore, MD) defeated Jorge Valencia (USMC/Camp Lejeune)
178 pounds: Manuel Ramos (Leesburg, VA) won by walkover versus Antwan Ward (Newport News, VA)
201 pounds: Ben July (Suitland, MD) won by walkover versus Anthony Aguilar (Norfolk, VA)
201+ pounds: Dennis Benson (Norfolk, VA) RSC-2 over Antonio Williams (Washington, DC)
In the 152-pound championship, David Grayton of DC won a tough decision over Moshea Aleem of Richmond, VA in what many considered the bout of the night. Both young men traded very well and often during this bout. Grayton won the Truman E. Tuttle Memorial Award as the Outstanding Boxer of the tournament.
Suitland, MD's Antonio Magruder captured the 119-pound title by RSC-1 over Keenan Williams of Virginia Beach, VA. Magruder was extremely sharp with his shots during this contest.
White Marsh, MD's Travis Peterkin won the 165-pound championship by decision over Lamar Russ of Fayetteville, NC. Peterkin got off to a slow start but picked up the pace in the second and third rounds to win the title. Former WBO Heavyweight champion and 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist "Merciless" Ray Mercer worked Russ's corner.
Delmar, MD's Alexis Guerrero won the 201-pound title by decision over Bryant Tune of the United States Marine Corps (USMC)/Camp Lejeune, NC. Guerrero was extremely sharp in this bout, repeatedly beating Tune to the punch.
Three other Beltway Boxers won championships by walkover: Erick Cruz of DC (112 pounds), Landover, MD's Kevin Rivers (125 pounds) and Thomas Williams of Fort Washington, MD (178 pounds).
Three boxers from the Virginia/North Carolina region will head to the Nationals. Willie Jones of Burlington, NC provided the highlight of the night in the 141-pound championship using one devastating left hook to stop Marlon Bolen of Bowie, MD in the first round. Jones's punch sent Bolen crashing to the canvas in the first minute of the round.
In the 132-pound title bout, Todd Dekinderen of the USMC survived the loss of two points to defeat Elvis Medrano of DC by decision. Dekinderen had two points taken away for hitting behind the head. Medrano lost a point for holding.
In the 201+-pound contest Jerry Forrest of Newport News, VA won by decision over Ron Gamble of Laurel, MD in a really spirited bout.
The National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions will take place May 3-10 in Salt Lake City, UT.
In the Novice Division Championships, Beltway Boxers took eight of the nine championships. Here are the results:
119 pounds: Edgar Llivichuzhca (Dundalk, MD) defeated Frazier Hunter (Richmond, VA)
125 pounds: Paul Jerry (Hillcrest Heights, MD) defeated Magdiel Matias (USMC/Camp Lejeune). This was a highly controversial decision.
132 pounds: Seth Billups (Washington, DC) defeated Elias Sanchez (USMC/Camp Lejeune)
141 pounds: Chris Hernandez (Largo, MD) defeated Kirabel Tegbaru (Springfield, VA) This was the best bout of the novice division.
152 pounds: Marques Taylor (Temple Hills, MD) won by walkover versus Ricky Blake (Norfolk, VA)
165 pounds: Reginald Lucas (Baltimore, MD) defeated Jorge Valencia (USMC/Camp Lejeune)
178 pounds: Manuel Ramos (Leesburg, VA) won by walkover versus Antwan Ward (Newport News, VA)
201 pounds: Ben July (Suitland, MD) won by walkover versus Anthony Aguilar (Norfolk, VA)
201+ pounds: Dennis Benson (Norfolk, VA) RSC-2 over Antonio Williams (Washington, DC)
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Orji-Boyd Featherweight Tussle Added to April 24 Card in Westminster!
An interesting featherweight matchup has been added to the TNT Promotions card on Friday, April 24 at the Shipley Arena in Westminster, MD.
Laurel, MD's Ikem "The Warrior" Orji will battle DC's Ron "Teflon" Boyd in a six-round contest. Orji (4-1, one KO) will try to bounce back from suffering his first pro loss -- a six-round unanimous decision to undefeated Anthony Flores on February 27 in East Rutherford, NJ. Boyd's last outing saw him break a four-bout losing streak by winning a six-round split decision over Dean White on the last card in Westminster on February 20.
Also slated to appear on the card will be undefeated Westminister-based junior middleweight Jamar Freeman and Newport News, VA middleweight Jeremiah Wiggins (both are 2-0) in separate bouts.
A special guest slated to attend is two-time world champion Paul "The Punisher" Williams, coming off his big win over Winky Wright.
Undefeated Eldersburg, MD light heavyweight Mark "TNT" Tucker, who will be in the eight-round main event against Ross "The Boss" Thompson, will appear on the 98 Rock Morning Show with Mickey, Amelia and Speigel on Monday, April 20.
Laurel, MD's Ikem "The Warrior" Orji will battle DC's Ron "Teflon" Boyd in a six-round contest. Orji (4-1, one KO) will try to bounce back from suffering his first pro loss -- a six-round unanimous decision to undefeated Anthony Flores on February 27 in East Rutherford, NJ. Boyd's last outing saw him break a four-bout losing streak by winning a six-round split decision over Dean White on the last card in Westminster on February 20.
Also slated to appear on the card will be undefeated Westminister-based junior middleweight Jamar Freeman and Newport News, VA middleweight Jeremiah Wiggins (both are 2-0) in separate bouts.
A special guest slated to attend is two-time world champion Paul "The Punisher" Williams, coming off his big win over Winky Wright.
Undefeated Eldersburg, MD light heavyweight Mark "TNT" Tucker, who will be in the eight-round main event against Ross "The Boss" Thompson, will appear on the 98 Rock Morning Show with Mickey, Amelia and Speigel on Monday, April 20.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
McCalla-Mackey Matchup Headlines April 30 Card in Woodlawn!
A nice eight-round middleweight matchup headlines the Baltimore Pro Boxing card on Thursday, April 30 at Martin's West in Woodlawn, MD. Undefeated Cecil "AK-47" McCalla of Randallstown, MD will take on his toughest foe to date -- John "No Mercy" Mackey from Montgomery, AL by way of Washington, DC.
McCalla (6-0, two KO's) is coming off a strong, six-round unanimous decision victory over Anthony Little on March 19 in Woodlawn. Mackey (11-2-1, five KO's) lost his last contest, a 10-round unanimous decision to Anthony Greenridge for the NABA US Middleweight title on December 13 in Atlanta, GA.
The co-feature is slated to be another eight-round bout as undefeated Baltimore, MD welterweight James "Keep 'em Sleepin'" Stevenson (7-0, seven KO's) faces perhaps his toughest foe to date as he battles veteran Doel Carrasquillo of Reading, PA (12-11-1, 10 KO's). Stevenson scored a second-round TKO over Ken Dunham on the March 19 card in Woodlawn. Carrasquillo's last five opponents (including Stevenson) have had a combined won-loss record of 50-4-1. Carrasquillo went to the distance with four of those five (only Bayan Jargal scored a knockout on Carrasquillo in the final round of a scheduled eight-round contest on November 6 in DC).
Also slated to appear on this card is Baltimore junior welterweight Tim "Pitbull" Coleman (15-1-1, four KO's) who will battle Joshua "Poison" Onyango of Trenton, NJ (14-17-1, 11 KO's) in a bout scheduled for either six or eight rounds.
Five other bouts are scheduled for this card.
McCalla (6-0, two KO's) is coming off a strong, six-round unanimous decision victory over Anthony Little on March 19 in Woodlawn. Mackey (11-2-1, five KO's) lost his last contest, a 10-round unanimous decision to Anthony Greenridge for the NABA US Middleweight title on December 13 in Atlanta, GA.
The co-feature is slated to be another eight-round bout as undefeated Baltimore, MD welterweight James "Keep 'em Sleepin'" Stevenson (7-0, seven KO's) faces perhaps his toughest foe to date as he battles veteran Doel Carrasquillo of Reading, PA (12-11-1, 10 KO's). Stevenson scored a second-round TKO over Ken Dunham on the March 19 card in Woodlawn. Carrasquillo's last five opponents (including Stevenson) have had a combined won-loss record of 50-4-1. Carrasquillo went to the distance with four of those five (only Bayan Jargal scored a knockout on Carrasquillo in the final round of a scheduled eight-round contest on November 6 in DC).
Also slated to appear on this card is Baltimore junior welterweight Tim "Pitbull" Coleman (15-1-1, four KO's) who will battle Joshua "Poison" Onyango of Trenton, NJ (14-17-1, 11 KO's) in a bout scheduled for either six or eight rounds.
Five other bouts are scheduled for this card.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Palma Added to May 9 Card in Winchester -- And Wants Fans to Join Him!
Alexandria, VA lightweight Jamie "The Punisher" Palma has been added to the Saturday, May 9 card at the Winchester Sportsplex in Winchester, VA. In a novel idea, Palma has cooked up a way for more fans to join him.
Palma has hired a 50-seat chartered bus to make the trip and fans have been invited to join him. All you have to do is buy a $40 ticket to the bout and the bus ride is free.
For more information, contact Palma at (703) 597-2398 or by email at japalma_76@hotmail.com.
By the way, Palma has a brand new trainer in Kay Koroma.
Palma has hired a 50-seat chartered bus to make the trip and fans have been invited to join him. All you have to do is buy a $40 ticket to the bout and the bus ride is free.
For more information, contact Palma at (703) 597-2398 or by email at japalma_76@hotmail.com.
By the way, Palma has a brand new trainer in Kay Koroma.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
