BATB has learned that Beltway ring announcer and DC Boxing Hall of Famer Henry "Discombobulating" Jones will be traveling to the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa as the announcer for a ShoBox card that will take place in June.
The card will be promoted by Gary Shaw Promotions -- the same group that co-promoted the Lamont Peterson-Kendall Holt card at the DC Armory on February 22 in which Jones worked the undercard. Jones tells BATB that representatives for Shaw were very pleased with his work and did not understand why ESPN2 would not allow Jones to work the televised portion of the card.
The ShoBox telecast will air on Showtime and will add to Jones's appearances on HBO, ESPN and USA Networks over his long career.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Kennedy To Face Yorgey March 15 In Valley Forge, PA!
Windsor Mill, MD middleweight "Relentless" Julius Kennedy returns to action on Friday, March 15 when he faces veteran Harry Joe Yorgey of Bridgeport, PA in an eight-round contest at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in Valley Forge, PA.
Kennedy (7-3-1, three KO's, one NC) will be trying to break a four-bout winless streak -- all against Beltway Boxers. Kennedy's last outing was a six-round unanimous decision to Alantez Fox on January 12 in Fort Washington, MD. The loss followed a no contest with Zain Shah, a 10-round unanimous decision loss to Scott Sigmon and a 10-round draw with Jessie Nicklow.
Yorgey (25-2-1, 12 KO's) will be trying to bounce back from his eight-round knockout loss to Jermell Charlo for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Junior Middleweight title on January 26 in Las Vegas. Yorgey was knocked down twice in the loss.
Interesting stat: All seven of Kennedy's wins have come against out of town boxers while Yorgey is 7-0 against Beltway Boxers.
Kennedy (7-3-1, three KO's, one NC) will be trying to break a four-bout winless streak -- all against Beltway Boxers. Kennedy's last outing was a six-round unanimous decision to Alantez Fox on January 12 in Fort Washington, MD. The loss followed a no contest with Zain Shah, a 10-round unanimous decision loss to Scott Sigmon and a 10-round draw with Jessie Nicklow.
Yorgey (25-2-1, 12 KO's) will be trying to bounce back from his eight-round knockout loss to Jermell Charlo for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Junior Middleweight title on January 26 in Las Vegas. Yorgey was knocked down twice in the loss.
Interesting stat: All seven of Kennedy's wins have come against out of town boxers while Yorgey is 7-0 against Beltway Boxers.
Pro Boxing Comes To Frederick, MD March 23!
Yet another Beltway Boxer has thrown his hat into the promotional ring. This time, it's Venroy July who, under the banner of Hardwork Promotions, will have his first boxing card on Saturday, March 23 at the Frederick Fight Club in Frederick, MD.
No matchups have been signed yet but scheduled to appear on the card are two Frederick boxers -- welterweight Dillon "The Stalker" Heyman, (3-0, two KO's) and light heavyweight Devar "The Warrior" Ferhadi (1-0, one KO) -- along with Bowie, MD junior welterweight DeAndre Davis (1-0, one KO), Baltimore, MD lightweight Ramondo Elliott (3-1, three KO's) Bladensburg, MD light heavyweight Phillip Jackson-Benson (10-1, nine KO's) and debuting boxers Gerome Quigley, Eric Govan and Jeremy Trussell.
We'll have more about this card as the information comes to us.
No matchups have been signed yet but scheduled to appear on the card are two Frederick boxers -- welterweight Dillon "The Stalker" Heyman, (3-0, two KO's) and light heavyweight Devar "The Warrior" Ferhadi (1-0, one KO) -- along with Bowie, MD junior welterweight DeAndre Davis (1-0, one KO), Baltimore, MD lightweight Ramondo Elliott (3-1, three KO's) Bladensburg, MD light heavyweight Phillip Jackson-Benson (10-1, nine KO's) and debuting boxers Gerome Quigley, Eric Govan and Jeremy Trussell.
We'll have more about this card as the information comes to us.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Gaines Off March 2 Card, Replaced By Joshua Davis!
District Heights, MD lightweight Renaldo "Misunderstood" Gaines has suffered an injury in training and will miss the Keystone Boxing card on Saturday, March 2 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD.
Replacing Gaines will be DC's Joshua Davis (2-0, one KO) who returns after almost 15 months of inactivity. Davis last fought in December of 2011 and won a four-round unanimous decision over Christopher Russell at the Washington Convention Center. Davis is now being trained by George Peterson, who once trained Paul Williams. Davis will face Benjamin Burgos of Mount Pocono, PA (1-3).
Replacing Gaines will be DC's Joshua Davis (2-0, one KO) who returns after almost 15 months of inactivity. Davis last fought in December of 2011 and won a four-round unanimous decision over Christopher Russell at the Washington Convention Center. Davis is now being trained by George Peterson, who once trained Paul Williams. Davis will face Benjamin Burgos of Mount Pocono, PA (1-3).
Russell Showtime Bout Moves to Las Vegas; Williams Added to Card!
The Saturday, March 2 bout for undefeated Capitol Heights, MD featherweight "Mr." Gary Russell, Jr. has been moved from the Apollo in Harlem, NY to the Hard Rock Cafe and Casino, The Joint in Las Vegas, NV. Russell (21-0, 13 KO's) will battle Vyacheslav Gusev of Prokopyevsk, Russia in a 10-round contest that will be the co-feature on the Showtime telecast that will begin at 10 PM ET that evening.
Another Beltway Boxer will be on the card. Undefeated Fort Washington, MD light heavyweight Thomas "Top Dog" Williams, Jr. will take on Kevin "Hitman" Engel of St. Louis, MO in an eight-round contest on the non-televised undercard. Williams (12-0, nine KO's) scored a third-round TKO over Jason Smith in his last outing on January 12 in Sunrise, FL. Williams has knocked out his last five opponents. Engel (20-7, 16 KO's) is coming off a 10-round unanimous decision loss to Frankie Filippone on February 8 in Wilmington, DE.
Another Beltway Boxer will be on the card. Undefeated Fort Washington, MD light heavyweight Thomas "Top Dog" Williams, Jr. will take on Kevin "Hitman" Engel of St. Louis, MO in an eight-round contest on the non-televised undercard. Williams (12-0, nine KO's) scored a third-round TKO over Jason Smith in his last outing on January 12 in Sunrise, FL. Williams has knocked out his last five opponents. Engel (20-7, 16 KO's) is coming off a 10-round unanimous decision loss to Frankie Filippone on February 8 in Wilmington, DE.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Bout Sheet For Second Night of Washington Golden Gloves!
Before I post this week's Washington Golden Gloves Bout Sheet, let me say the following:
I usually get the info on the bout sheet for the upcoming week's competition in the early part of the week. As soon as I get it, I try to put it up.
There will be times during the competition -- including this coming Saturday -- where I will not be able to attend. Therefore, I will not have the results for the week immediately following the event on those days. I will get those results early the next week along with the bout sheet. So we are keeping up with the event however, we will not always get the info immediately.
With that in mind, here is the bout sheet for Saturday, March 2 at the Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center in Palmer Park, MD:
Junior Division:
9-10, 65 Pounds: Eric Acosta (Main Street) vs. Ricardo Romualdo (Club One)
11-12, 80 Pounds (CHAMPIONSHIP): Chamar Flowers (Headbangers) vs. Salvador Escamilla (Langdon)
11, 86 Pounds: Kobe Moore (Main Street) vs. Richard Pearson (No Xcuse)
11, 86 Pounds: Adam Calixto (Main Street) vs. Kyron Curry (UMAR)
12-13, 85 Pounds: Rudy Calixto (Main Street) vs. Mekhi Payne-Dey (Keystone)
12-13, 85 Pounds: Cornell Gray (Kenilworth) vs. Juan Jenkins (Mobtown Gym)
12-13, 100 Pounds: Siete Shuler (Langdon) vs. Cory Matthews (Enigma)
13-14, 115 Pounds: Charlie Tuckson (Young Titans) vs. Andres Garibay (Laurel Boxing)
16, 125 Pounds: Daron Williams (Benning Park) vs. Michael Cate (LA Boxing)
14-15, 112 Pounds (CHAMPIONSHIP): Hakeem Middleton (Woodland) vs. Deron Whitley (Laurel Boxing)
There are three more unopposed champions in the Junior Division. Congratulations to:
Gregory Burton (Langdon), 13 years, 105 Pounds
Favion David (unattached), 14 years, 127 Pounds
Richard Foxwell (Loch Raven), 15 years, 154 Pounds
Novice Division:
123 Pounds: Delonte Rawlings (Black Belt Academy) vs. Anjelo Roces (Club One)
132 Pounds: James Early (NOMIS) vs. Andrew Barrett (Laurel Gym)
132 Pounds: Gorur Karyah (Tony's Gym) vs. Nathan Jackson (NOMIS)
141 Pounds: Jalil Hunter (Headbangers) vs. Dionte Burts (Woodland)
141 Pounds: Alejandro Zen (Champions Gym) vs. Terrance Smith (Loch Raven)
152 Pounds: Lamont Jackson (Cherry Lane) vs. Ignacio Marion-Suartz (Laurel Boxing)
152 Pounds: Dale Goldson (Laurel Boxing) vs. Ruben Martinez (Legends)
165 Pounds: Bryan Mata (Ground Control) vs. Tyrell Johnson (Sugar Ray Leonard)
165 Pounds: Francisco Bustos (Champions Gym) vs. Zach Steel (LA Boxing)
178 Pounds: Jordan Payne (NOMIS) vs. Lamar Pierce (Club One)
201 Pounds: Donnell Douglas (RHP) vs. Samual Crossed (Baltimore Boxing)
201 Pounds: Daniel Steel (LA Boxing) vs. Jordan Scott (Sugar Ray Leonard)
Once again, action gets underway at 7:30 PM.
I usually get the info on the bout sheet for the upcoming week's competition in the early part of the week. As soon as I get it, I try to put it up.
There will be times during the competition -- including this coming Saturday -- where I will not be able to attend. Therefore, I will not have the results for the week immediately following the event on those days. I will get those results early the next week along with the bout sheet. So we are keeping up with the event however, we will not always get the info immediately.
With that in mind, here is the bout sheet for Saturday, March 2 at the Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center in Palmer Park, MD:
Junior Division:
9-10, 65 Pounds: Eric Acosta (Main Street) vs. Ricardo Romualdo (Club One)
11-12, 80 Pounds (CHAMPIONSHIP): Chamar Flowers (Headbangers) vs. Salvador Escamilla (Langdon)
11, 86 Pounds: Kobe Moore (Main Street) vs. Richard Pearson (No Xcuse)
11, 86 Pounds: Adam Calixto (Main Street) vs. Kyron Curry (UMAR)
12-13, 85 Pounds: Rudy Calixto (Main Street) vs. Mekhi Payne-Dey (Keystone)
12-13, 85 Pounds: Cornell Gray (Kenilworth) vs. Juan Jenkins (Mobtown Gym)
12-13, 100 Pounds: Siete Shuler (Langdon) vs. Cory Matthews (Enigma)
13-14, 115 Pounds: Charlie Tuckson (Young Titans) vs. Andres Garibay (Laurel Boxing)
16, 125 Pounds: Daron Williams (Benning Park) vs. Michael Cate (LA Boxing)
14-15, 112 Pounds (CHAMPIONSHIP): Hakeem Middleton (Woodland) vs. Deron Whitley (Laurel Boxing)
There are three more unopposed champions in the Junior Division. Congratulations to:
Gregory Burton (Langdon), 13 years, 105 Pounds
Favion David (unattached), 14 years, 127 Pounds
Richard Foxwell (Loch Raven), 15 years, 154 Pounds
Novice Division:
123 Pounds: Delonte Rawlings (Black Belt Academy) vs. Anjelo Roces (Club One)
132 Pounds: James Early (NOMIS) vs. Andrew Barrett (Laurel Gym)
132 Pounds: Gorur Karyah (Tony's Gym) vs. Nathan Jackson (NOMIS)
141 Pounds: Jalil Hunter (Headbangers) vs. Dionte Burts (Woodland)
141 Pounds: Alejandro Zen (Champions Gym) vs. Terrance Smith (Loch Raven)
152 Pounds: Lamont Jackson (Cherry Lane) vs. Ignacio Marion-Suartz (Laurel Boxing)
152 Pounds: Dale Goldson (Laurel Boxing) vs. Ruben Martinez (Legends)
165 Pounds: Bryan Mata (Ground Control) vs. Tyrell Johnson (Sugar Ray Leonard)
165 Pounds: Francisco Bustos (Champions Gym) vs. Zach Steel (LA Boxing)
178 Pounds: Jordan Payne (NOMIS) vs. Lamar Pierce (Club One)
201 Pounds: Donnell Douglas (RHP) vs. Samual Crossed (Baltimore Boxing)
201 Pounds: Daniel Steel (LA Boxing) vs. Jordan Scott (Sugar Ray Leonard)
Once again, action gets underway at 7:30 PM.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
March 2 Rosecroft Card Coming Together!
The Keystone Boxing card coming to Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD on Saturday, March 2 is coming together. As of now, there are seven bouts on the card with three six-rounders and four bouts scheduled for four rounds.
Undefeated Forestville, MD junior middleweight Alantez "Slyaza" Fox returns to action in a six-round contest versus Greg Hackett of Philadelphia, PA. Fox (9-0-1, four KO's) is coming off a six-round unanimous decision victory over Julius Kennedy on the last Rosecroft card on January 12. Hackett (2-9) has only been stopped once in his 11-bout career and has gone six rounds in his last three bouts.
Light heavyweight Phillip Jackson Benson, now fighting out of Bladensburg, MD, will take on Portsmouth,VA veteran John "The Baptist" Terry in a six-round contest. Benson (10-1, nine KO's) is looking for his sixth straight knockout win. Terry (4-26-3, one KO) will try to break a four-bout losing streak including a four-round unanimous decision loss to Greg Newby on the January 12 card.
District Heights, MD lightweight Renaldo "Misunderstood" Gaines moves into the six-round contests for the first time in his young career as he faces Benjamin Burgos of Mount Pocono, PA. Gaines (4-1, one KO) registered his first career knockout in his last outing with a third-round stoppage of Darrell Martin on the January 12 Rosecroft card. Burgos (1-3) dropped a four-round unanimous decision to Tyrone Crawley, Jr. in his last outing on January 26 in Chester, PA.
In four-round contests, Accokeek, MD super middleweight "Swift" Jarrett Hurd returns to action against fellow undefeated boxer Thomas Baldwin of Newark, NJ.. Hurd (4-0, three KO's) is coming off a four-round unanimous decision over Trenton Titsworth on the January 12th Rosecroft card. Baldwin (2-0-2,one KO) has not fought since battling Dominique Foster to a four-round draw in December of 2011 in North Bergen, NJ.
Palmer Park, MD super featherweight Kevin "K-Smoov" Rivers, Jr. also returns to action when he faces Antonio Sanchez of South Carolina. Rivers (4-0, three KO's) is coming off a second-round stoppage of Giovanni Vasquez on January 12 at Rosecroft. Sanchez (1-0-1, one KO) scored a first-round TKO over Devirous Sanders on December 15 in Columbia, SC.
Bowie, MD super middleweight "The King's Son" Jerry Odom returns to face Craig Boykin of South Carolina. Odom (2-0, two KO's, one NC) Odom (2-0, two KO's, one NC) has yet to be pushed past the first round. Boykin lost his pro debut to Beltway Boxer Greg Newby on December 15 in Columbia, SC.
The card will also mark the pro debut of Waldorf, MD junior welterweight Michael Reed who will face Kareem McFarland of Philadelphia, PA. Reed had a decorated amateur career as he attended the 2012 Olympic Trials and won the National Golden Gloves in 2011. McFarland (1-1, one KO) won his pro debut with a first-round TKO and also lost via first-round TKO.
Undefeated Forestville, MD junior middleweight Alantez "Slyaza" Fox returns to action in a six-round contest versus Greg Hackett of Philadelphia, PA. Fox (9-0-1, four KO's) is coming off a six-round unanimous decision victory over Julius Kennedy on the last Rosecroft card on January 12. Hackett (2-9) has only been stopped once in his 11-bout career and has gone six rounds in his last three bouts.
Light heavyweight Phillip Jackson Benson, now fighting out of Bladensburg, MD, will take on Portsmouth,VA veteran John "The Baptist" Terry in a six-round contest. Benson (10-1, nine KO's) is looking for his sixth straight knockout win. Terry (4-26-3, one KO) will try to break a four-bout losing streak including a four-round unanimous decision loss to Greg Newby on the January 12 card.
District Heights, MD lightweight Renaldo "Misunderstood" Gaines moves into the six-round contests for the first time in his young career as he faces Benjamin Burgos of Mount Pocono, PA. Gaines (4-1, one KO) registered his first career knockout in his last outing with a third-round stoppage of Darrell Martin on the January 12 Rosecroft card. Burgos (1-3) dropped a four-round unanimous decision to Tyrone Crawley, Jr. in his last outing on January 26 in Chester, PA.
In four-round contests, Accokeek, MD super middleweight "Swift" Jarrett Hurd returns to action against fellow undefeated boxer Thomas Baldwin of Newark, NJ.. Hurd (4-0, three KO's) is coming off a four-round unanimous decision over Trenton Titsworth on the January 12th Rosecroft card. Baldwin (2-0-2,one KO) has not fought since battling Dominique Foster to a four-round draw in December of 2011 in North Bergen, NJ.
Palmer Park, MD super featherweight Kevin "K-Smoov" Rivers, Jr. also returns to action when he faces Antonio Sanchez of South Carolina. Rivers (4-0, three KO's) is coming off a second-round stoppage of Giovanni Vasquez on January 12 at Rosecroft. Sanchez (1-0-1, one KO) scored a first-round TKO over Devirous Sanders on December 15 in Columbia, SC.
Bowie, MD super middleweight "The King's Son" Jerry Odom returns to face Craig Boykin of South Carolina. Odom (2-0, two KO's, one NC) Odom (2-0, two KO's, one NC) has yet to be pushed past the first round. Boykin lost his pro debut to Beltway Boxer Greg Newby on December 15 in Columbia, SC.
The card will also mark the pro debut of Waldorf, MD junior welterweight Michael Reed who will face Kareem McFarland of Philadelphia, PA. Reed had a decorated amateur career as he attended the 2012 Olympic Trials and won the National Golden Gloves in 2011. McFarland (1-1, one KO) won his pro debut with a first-round TKO and also lost via first-round TKO.
Harrison Wins Unanimous Decision In Mississippi!
DC welterweight Dusty Harrison remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Aron Anderson of Knoxville, TN Saturday night at Resorts Casino in Tunica, MS.
Harrison scored a shutout (60-54) on all three judges's cards to raise his record to 13-0, eight KO's. Anderson is now 2-20, one KO.
Harrison scored a shutout (60-54) on all three judges's cards to raise his record to 13-0, eight KO's. Anderson is now 2-20, one KO.
Five Junior Champions Crowned On First Day of Golden Gloves!
Five champions were crowned in the Junior Division as the 2013 Washington Golden Gloves got underway Saturday night at the Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center in Palmer Park, MD.
Donald Ford of Kenilworth won over Daylnn Jones of Headbangers to capture the 10 years, 75 Pounds title. Ford's gymmate Lamont Tate won the 9-10, 80 Pounds over Jalil Hackett of Enigma.
In the 10-11, 100 Pounds division, Edwin Angel of Keystone captured the title with a win over Keith Bagwell, Jr. of Charm City.
One champion was crowned via walkover. Ervin Canlas of Keystone is the champ at 11 years, 70 pounds. Also, Stacey Selby of Langdon won the title at 11 years, 75 pounds by injury walkover when his opponent, Khalil Phillips of Keystone, broke his thumb two days before the competition.
Here are the other Junior Division results:
9-10, 60 Pounds: Ragahleak Bartee (Tony's Gym) over Mehki Phillips (Keystone)
9-10, 65 Pounds: Muhammad Robinson (UMAR) over Jamaree Harper (Hillcrest)
9, 70 Pounds: Quincy Williams (Tony's Gym) over Damon Burnette, Jr. (Keystone)
10, 70 Pounds: Jordan Jones (Headbangers) over Deric Davis (Old School)
10, 70 Pounds: Kesean Bagwell (Charm City) over Maximas Garland (Headbangers)
9, 75 Pounds: Lawrence Malcolm (Enigma) over Santino Saunders (Hillcrest)
11-12, 80 Pounds: Chamar Flowers (Headbangers) wins by walkover.
In the Novice Division:
132 Pounds: Jefri Gutierez (Laurel) over Quanell Robinson (Hillcrest)
141 Pounds: Jalil Hunter (Headbangers) RSC-1 over Daniel Scanlan (Black Belt Academy)
141 Pounds: Mikhail Kozlov (LA Boxing) over Jose Santos (First Class)
152 Pounds: Evqueny Metchenov (Laurel) over Alonzo Thompson (Cherry Lane)
Action continues at the Golden Gloves on Saturday, March 2 at the Sugar Ray Leonard Center beginning at 7:30 PM.
One other note: Less than 24 hours after his big win over Kendall Holt, IBF Junior Welterweight champion Lamont Peterson was on hand to give out awards during tonight's proceedings and cheer on the boxers.
Donald Ford of Kenilworth won over Daylnn Jones of Headbangers to capture the 10 years, 75 Pounds title. Ford's gymmate Lamont Tate won the 9-10, 80 Pounds over Jalil Hackett of Enigma.
In the 10-11, 100 Pounds division, Edwin Angel of Keystone captured the title with a win over Keith Bagwell, Jr. of Charm City.
One champion was crowned via walkover. Ervin Canlas of Keystone is the champ at 11 years, 70 pounds. Also, Stacey Selby of Langdon won the title at 11 years, 75 pounds by injury walkover when his opponent, Khalil Phillips of Keystone, broke his thumb two days before the competition.
Here are the other Junior Division results:
9-10, 60 Pounds: Ragahleak Bartee (Tony's Gym) over Mehki Phillips (Keystone)
9-10, 65 Pounds: Muhammad Robinson (UMAR) over Jamaree Harper (Hillcrest)
9, 70 Pounds: Quincy Williams (Tony's Gym) over Damon Burnette, Jr. (Keystone)
10, 70 Pounds: Jordan Jones (Headbangers) over Deric Davis (Old School)
10, 70 Pounds: Kesean Bagwell (Charm City) over Maximas Garland (Headbangers)
9, 75 Pounds: Lawrence Malcolm (Enigma) over Santino Saunders (Hillcrest)
11-12, 80 Pounds: Chamar Flowers (Headbangers) wins by walkover.
In the Novice Division:
132 Pounds: Jefri Gutierez (Laurel) over Quanell Robinson (Hillcrest)
141 Pounds: Jalil Hunter (Headbangers) RSC-1 over Daniel Scanlan (Black Belt Academy)
141 Pounds: Mikhail Kozlov (LA Boxing) over Jose Santos (First Class)
152 Pounds: Evqueny Metchenov (Laurel) over Alonzo Thompson (Cherry Lane)
Action continues at the Golden Gloves on Saturday, March 2 at the Sugar Ray Leonard Center beginning at 7:30 PM.
One other note: Less than 24 hours after his big win over Kendall Holt, IBF Junior Welterweight champion Lamont Peterson was on hand to give out awards during tonight's proceedings and cheer on the boxers.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Ballard Wins Pro Debut With First-Round TKO in Detroit!
Temple Hills, MD super middleweight D'Mitrius Ballard made his pro debut a quick and successful one scoring a first-round TKO over Kelly Henderson of Bluefield, West Virginia at the Masonic Temple Theater in Detroit, MI tonight. The bout was on the undercard of the Cornelius Bundrage-Ishe Smith bout that will air later tonight on Showtime.
Ballard dropped Henderson three times forcing stoppage of the bout at 1:06 of the round. Henderson is now 0-2.
Ballard dropped Henderson three times forcing stoppage of the bout at 1:06 of the round. Henderson is now 0-2.
Thompson Shocks England With Second-Round TKO of Price in Liverpool!
Do you want an early candidate for Upset of the Year? Look no further than DC's own Tony Thompson who silenced the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England and an entire boxing nation with a stunning second-round TKO of previously undefeated David Price today.
After a slow first round, Thompson was able to lash out and land a hard right hand right on the left ear of Price who crumpled in a heap. When Price got up, he was on wobbly legs and the referee stopped the contest at 2:17 of the second. The arena got so quiet, you could audibly hear Thompson's wife, Sydnee, yell her approval at what happened.
With the stunning victory, the 41-year-old Thompson is now 37-3, 25 KO's. Price, who was looked at a future Klitschko opponent, is now 15-1, 13 KO's!
After a slow first round, Thompson was able to lash out and land a hard right hand right on the left ear of Price who crumpled in a heap. When Price got up, he was on wobbly legs and the referee stopped the contest at 2:17 of the second. The arena got so quiet, you could audibly hear Thompson's wife, Sydnee, yell her approval at what happened.
With the stunning victory, the 41-year-old Thompson is now 37-3, 25 KO's. Price, who was looked at a future Klitschko opponent, is now 15-1, 13 KO's!
Harrison, Ballard Make Weight in Tunica and Detroit!
Beltway Boxers Dusty Harrison and D'Mitrius Ballard weighed in for their respective bouts that take place on Saturday night.
Harrison hit the scales at 150 pounds for his six-round contest against Aron Anderson at Resorts Casino in Tunica, MS. Anderson came in at 152. Ballard weighed 164 pounds for his pro debut against Kelly Henderson at the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit, MI. Henderson tipped the scales at 169 pounds. Henderson was a late change in opponents.
Harrison hit the scales at 150 pounds for his six-round contest against Aron Anderson at Resorts Casino in Tunica, MS. Anderson came in at 152. Ballard weighed 164 pounds for his pro debut against Kelly Henderson at the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit, MI. Henderson tipped the scales at 169 pounds. Henderson was a late change in opponents.
Peterson May Return With Big Bout In May In DC, Says ESPN.com!
Lamont Peterson's successful title defense Friday night may pay big financial dividends for himself and the city.
ESPN.com's Dan Rafael is reporting that Peterson's first bout under the Golden Boy Promotions banner (as a Golden Boy boxer) may be a unification bout against WBC Interim champ Lucas Matthysse of Argentina that would take place on May 18 right back in DC. Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer told Lem Satterfield of RingTV.com that Verizon Center would be the place to have the bout.
The bout would be on Showtime with a co-feature that would match IBF Welterweight champ Devon Alexander of St. Louis, MO defending against undefeated Kell Brook of England.
We'll keep you posted on this one.
ESPN.com's Dan Rafael is reporting that Peterson's first bout under the Golden Boy Promotions banner (as a Golden Boy boxer) may be a unification bout against WBC Interim champ Lucas Matthysse of Argentina that would take place on May 18 right back in DC. Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer told Lem Satterfield of RingTV.com that Verizon Center would be the place to have the bout.
The bout would be on Showtime with a co-feature that would match IBF Welterweight champ Devon Alexander of St. Louis, MO defending against undefeated Kell Brook of England.
We'll keep you posted on this one.
Recap From 'Redemption!'
Here is the recap from the "Redemption" card from the DC Armory in Washington, DC:
(photo by Mike Greenhill)
Lamont Peterson of DC successfully defended his IBF Junior Welterweight title with an eight-round TKO over former WBO champion Kendall "Rated R" Holt of Paterson, NJ. Peterson knocked down Holt twice en route to the win. The end came at 1:42 of the eighth. Peterson is now 31-1-1, 16 KO's. Holt falls to 28-6, 16 KO's.
The co-feature saw super bantamweight Roman Morales of San Ardo, CA stop Huntington Park, CA's Jesus Hernandez with a brutal body shot in the fifth round. The time of the stoppage was 2:59. Morales remains undefeated with a record of 15-0, eight KO's. Hernandez loses for the first time as a pro and he is now 10-1-3, two KO's.
Suitland, MD cruiserweight Venroy "Hardwork" July lost for the first time as a pro as he was stopped by Elvin "Koko" Sanchez of Paterson, NJ at 2:55 of the second round. July knocked down Sanchez in the second but Sanchez recovered and dropped July in the third. July beat the count but was ruled unfit to continue. July falls to 13-1-2, six KO's while Sanchez is 5-3-1, four KO's.
DC welterweight David "Day-Day" Grayton scored a second-round knockout over Greg Coverson, Jr. of Detroit, MI. Grayton battered Coverson all over the ring before the bout was stopped at 2:59 of the second. Grayton is 3-0, three KO's while Coverson is 3-5, one KO.
DC super middleweight Dominic Wade made a successful return after a more than two-year absence and scored a second-round knockout of Marcus Brooks of Atlanta, GA. Wade stopped his opponent at 2:46 of the second round. Wade remains undefeated at 12-0, seven KO's while Brooks falls to 7-12.
Baltimore, MD featherweight Gervonta "Rambo" Davis made a successful pro debut with a first-round TKO over Desi Williams of Wilson, NC. Davis scored the knockout at 1:29 of the first. Williams is 0-5.
DC heavyweight Danny "Smooth" Kelly scored a brutal first-round knockout over Schyuler Marshall of South Carolina. Kelly dropped Marshall for the count at 2:11 of the first. Kelly is 3-0, three KO's while Marshall is 1-3.
In the opening contest of the night, featherweight Raul Lopez of Bronx, NY won a six-round unanimous decision over DeWayne Wisdom of Indianapolis, IN. Scores were 59-55 (twice) and 58-56. Lopez is 9-1-1, four KO's while Wisdom falls to 2-10, one KO.
In amateur bouts on the card, Lorenzo Simpson of Upton Gym won over Amir Brown of Sugar Ray Leonard Center. Demetrius Martin of D-Block won over Malik Hawkins of Upton and, in what his handlers say will definitely was his final amateur bout, Yurii Polischuk of Raw Assassin Gym defeated Michael Peoples of Old School.
The card was a co-promotion of Gary Shaw Promotions and Headbangers Promotions. The attendance was 3,221.
Here is the BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up that includes an interview with Barry Hunter.
(photo by Mike Greenhill)
Lamont Peterson of DC successfully defended his IBF Junior Welterweight title with an eight-round TKO over former WBO champion Kendall "Rated R" Holt of Paterson, NJ. Peterson knocked down Holt twice en route to the win. The end came at 1:42 of the eighth. Peterson is now 31-1-1, 16 KO's. Holt falls to 28-6, 16 KO's.
The co-feature saw super bantamweight Roman Morales of San Ardo, CA stop Huntington Park, CA's Jesus Hernandez with a brutal body shot in the fifth round. The time of the stoppage was 2:59. Morales remains undefeated with a record of 15-0, eight KO's. Hernandez loses for the first time as a pro and he is now 10-1-3, two KO's.
Suitland, MD cruiserweight Venroy "Hardwork" July lost for the first time as a pro as he was stopped by Elvin "Koko" Sanchez of Paterson, NJ at 2:55 of the second round. July knocked down Sanchez in the second but Sanchez recovered and dropped July in the third. July beat the count but was ruled unfit to continue. July falls to 13-1-2, six KO's while Sanchez is 5-3-1, four KO's.
DC welterweight David "Day-Day" Grayton scored a second-round knockout over Greg Coverson, Jr. of Detroit, MI. Grayton battered Coverson all over the ring before the bout was stopped at 2:59 of the second. Grayton is 3-0, three KO's while Coverson is 3-5, one KO.
DC super middleweight Dominic Wade made a successful return after a more than two-year absence and scored a second-round knockout of Marcus Brooks of Atlanta, GA. Wade stopped his opponent at 2:46 of the second round. Wade remains undefeated at 12-0, seven KO's while Brooks falls to 7-12.
Baltimore, MD featherweight Gervonta "Rambo" Davis made a successful pro debut with a first-round TKO over Desi Williams of Wilson, NC. Davis scored the knockout at 1:29 of the first. Williams is 0-5.
DC heavyweight Danny "Smooth" Kelly scored a brutal first-round knockout over Schyuler Marshall of South Carolina. Kelly dropped Marshall for the count at 2:11 of the first. Kelly is 3-0, three KO's while Marshall is 1-3.
In the opening contest of the night, featherweight Raul Lopez of Bronx, NY won a six-round unanimous decision over DeWayne Wisdom of Indianapolis, IN. Scores were 59-55 (twice) and 58-56. Lopez is 9-1-1, four KO's while Wisdom falls to 2-10, one KO.
In amateur bouts on the card, Lorenzo Simpson of Upton Gym won over Amir Brown of Sugar Ray Leonard Center. Demetrius Martin of D-Block won over Malik Hawkins of Upton and, in what his handlers say will definitely was his final amateur bout, Yurii Polischuk of Raw Assassin Gym defeated Michael Peoples of Old School.
The card was a co-promotion of Gary Shaw Promotions and Headbangers Promotions. The attendance was 3,221.
Here is the BATB Post-Fight Wrap-Up that includes an interview with Barry Hunter.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Grayton Ends Night With Second-Round Stoppage!
DC welterweight David "Day-Day" Grayton ends a solid night of boxing with a second-round battering of Greg Coverson, Jr. Grayton knocked Coverson all over the ring before officially notching his third win with three KO's.
I'll post a wrap up early Saturday morning. For now, Good night from the DC Armory!
Wade Returns With Second-Round Stoppage!
After a two-year and four day absence, DC super middleweight Dominic Wade battered Atlanta, GA's Marcus Brooks for two rounds before the bout was stopped at 2:46 of the second.
Wade is now 12-0, nine KO's. Brooks is 7-12.
Final bout in the ring -- David Grayton vs Greg Coverson, Jr.
Peterson Retains Title With Eighth-Round Stoppage!
Lamont Peterson has retained his IBF Junior Welterweight title with an eighth-round stoppage of former world champ Kendall Holt.
Peterson started slowly in the first three rounds as Holt landed some solid shots. Holt got brave in the fourth and came inside -- right into Peterson's wheelhouse. Peterson drops Holt with a big right-left-right combo.
Peterson knocks down Holt again in the sixth and stops him in the eighth at 1:42. Peterson is now 31-1-1, 16 KO's and Holt falls to 28-6, 16 KO's.
We're not done. Dominic Wade is next against Marcus Brooks.
Picture-Perfect Morales Body Shot Stops Hernandez in Fifth
Roman Morales of San Ardo, CA scores with a brutal body shot to stop Jesus Hernandez at 2:55 of the fifth round. Morales is now 15-0, eight KO's. Hernandez suffers his first pro loss and is 10-1-3, two KO's.
The main event is next and then David Grayton and Dominic Wade's bouts will follow.
July Stopped In Third!
Suitland, MD cruiserweight Venroy "Hardwork" July suffered a third-round stoppage at the hands of Elvin "Koko" Sanchez of Paterson, NJ.
July dropped Sanchez with a right hand in the second round. However, Sanchez came back to press the issue in the third round backing July up before dropping July with a solid right hand. July beat the 10-count but referee Malik Waleed ruled July couldn't continue.
July loses for the first time in his pro career and he is now 13-1-2, six KO's. Sanchez is now 6-2-1, five KO's.
We now wait for the TV broadcast. I won't post as much, but I will answer questions and read comments.
Kelly Crushes Marshall In First!
DC heavyweight Danny "Smooth" Kelly has scored a crushing first-round knockout over Schyuler Marshall of South Carolina.
Kelly went to Marshall's relatively soft belly before coming up with a straight right hand that sent Marshall backwards and down for the count at 2:11. This is our first Beltway Boxing Knockout of the Year candidate.
Kelly is 3-0, three KO's while Marshall is 1-3.
Venroy July is next, taking on Elvin Sanchez.
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