Congratulations to Baltimore junior lightweight Durrell Martin who won his pro debut by four-round unanimous decision last night at Delaware Park in Stanton, DE.
Martin, who is trained by former IBF Junior Middleweight champ Vincent "The Ambassador" Pettway, defeated Elias Castillo of Brooklyn, NY (0-2). Martin registered a shutout (40-35) on one card while the other two judges saw the bout 39-36.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
Joppy To Fight in October!
Former two-time WBA Middleweight champion William Joppy will headline a card on Friday, October 5 at Elkins High School in Elkins, West Virginia.
Joppy (38-4-1, 29 KO's) is slated to face veteran Etienne "ET" Whitaker (32-26-2, 21 KO's). Joppy has not fought since his bout on April 27 at the DC Armory that he won by technical decision over Virgil McClendon.
Joppy (38-4-1, 29 KO's) is slated to face veteran Etienne "ET" Whitaker (32-26-2, 21 KO's). Joppy has not fought since his bout on April 27 at the DC Armory that he won by technical decision over Virgil McClendon.
Thompson Makes Short Work of Couser in California!
Tony Thompson was looking to stay busy and go some rounds, but apparently he couldn't.
The WBO's number one ranked heavyweight contender stayed on that path with a second round TKO over Cliff Couser last night in Lemoore, CA. According to Fightnews.com, Thompson, the mandatory challenger for the winner of the October 13 Ibragimov-Holyfield heavyweight title clash, connected with a series of hard right hands that finally brought Couser down to the canvas at 1:49 of the second.
Thompson is now 31-1 with 19 KO's and has won 27 bouts in a row.
The WBO's number one ranked heavyweight contender stayed on that path with a second round TKO over Cliff Couser last night in Lemoore, CA. According to Fightnews.com, Thompson, the mandatory challenger for the winner of the October 13 Ibragimov-Holyfield heavyweight title clash, connected with a series of hard right hands that finally brought Couser down to the canvas at 1:49 of the second.
Thompson is now 31-1 with 19 KO's and has won 27 bouts in a row.
Results from Glen Burnie!
Here are the results from the 14th season opener of Ballroom Boxing at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD:
In the main event, Riverdale, MD heavyweight Horace "The Reason" Grant scored a devastating second-round knockout over "Lightning" Mike Sheppard of Palestine, WVA. The time was 2:55 of the second. Grant is now 8-1, six KO's while Sheppard is 10-8-1, six KO's.
The co-feature saw Willis "The Prophet" Lockett of Takoma Park, MD win a six-round majority decision over Baltimore's Willie "For Real" Williams. Lockett is now 9-4-4, three KO's while Williams falls to 6-2, two KO's.
DC heavyweight Ernest "Zeus" Mazyck was stopped in the fourth round by Cleveland, OH's Ryan Thompson. The time was 1:34 of the round. The loss is Mazyck's first as a pro and he is now 6-1, two KO's. Thompson's record rises to 3-1, three KO's.
Oxon Hill light heavy Alexander "The Great" Johnson remained undefeated in his young career with a fourth-round TKO over Brandon Singleton of Grand Prairie, TX. Johnson is 2-0, two KO's while Singleton is 1-2, one KO.
In the opening bout, Jason Douglas of Brooklyn, NY won his pro debut with a first-round TKO over Chris Edmunds of Cincinnati, OH. Edmunds is 2-4, two KO's.
Danny Kisner was scheduled to participate on the card but his opponent was unable to fight. Kisner's son Nick fought on the amateur card and was very impressive in victory.
Here is the Boxing Along the Beltway Post-Fight Wrap-up sponsored in part by Undisputedbrand.com:
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #85 - Post Fight From Michael's Eighth Avenue!
"The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears and I recap a knockout night of bouts from the latest Ballroom Boxing Card in Glen Burnie, MD.
In the main event, Riverdale, MD heavyweight Horace "The Reason" Grant scored a devastating second-round knockout over "Lightning" Mike Sheppard of Palestine, WVA. The time was 2:55 of the second. Grant is now 8-1, six KO's while Sheppard is 10-8-1, six KO's.
The co-feature saw Willis "The Prophet" Lockett of Takoma Park, MD win a six-round majority decision over Baltimore's Willie "For Real" Williams. Lockett is now 9-4-4, three KO's while Williams falls to 6-2, two KO's.
DC heavyweight Ernest "Zeus" Mazyck was stopped in the fourth round by Cleveland, OH's Ryan Thompson. The time was 1:34 of the round. The loss is Mazyck's first as a pro and he is now 6-1, two KO's. Thompson's record rises to 3-1, three KO's.
Oxon Hill light heavy Alexander "The Great" Johnson remained undefeated in his young career with a fourth-round TKO over Brandon Singleton of Grand Prairie, TX. Johnson is 2-0, two KO's while Singleton is 1-2, one KO.
In the opening bout, Jason Douglas of Brooklyn, NY won his pro debut with a first-round TKO over Chris Edmunds of Cincinnati, OH. Edmunds is 2-4, two KO's.
Danny Kisner was scheduled to participate on the card but his opponent was unable to fight. Kisner's son Nick fought on the amateur card and was very impressive in victory.
Here is the Boxing Along the Beltway Post-Fight Wrap-up sponsored in part by Undisputedbrand.com:
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #85 - Post Fight From Michael's Eighth Avenue!
"The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears and I recap a knockout night of bouts from the latest Ballroom Boxing Card in Glen Burnie, MD.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thompson at 246 Tonight at Tachi Palace!
Tony "The Tiger" Thompson weighed in at 246 for his bout against Cliff "Twin Tyson" Couser tonight at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, CA. Couser checked in at 242 pounds for the contest.
Baltimore Examiner Profiles The Kisners!
The Baltimore Examiner's Ron Snyder has written a good profile on the father-son tandem of Danny and Nick Kisner. Both will be in action tonight at Michael's Eighth Avenue. Danny will work on the pro side, while Nick has an amateur bout.
Here is the link to the article:
"http://www.examiner.com/a-957897~Father__son_to_share_spotlight_of_the_ring.html"
Here is the link to the article:
"http://www.examiner.com/a-957897~Father__son_to_share_spotlight_of_the_ring.html"
Scale Watch for Glen Burnie!
Here are some of the weights for tomorrow's Ballroom Boxing card at Michael's Eighth Avenue:
Ernest Mazyck 329 vs. Ryan Thompson 254 1/2
Willis Lockett 174 1/4 vs. Willie Williams 174 3/4
Danny Kisner 234 1/2 vs. Kevin Thompson (will weigh in tomorrow)
Jason Douglas 173 vs. Chris Edmonds 177
Horace Grant 246 1/4 vs. Mike Sheppard (will weigh in tomorrow)
Alexander Johnson vs. Brandon Singleton (both will weigh in tomorrow)
Ernest Mazyck 329 vs. Ryan Thompson 254 1/2
Willis Lockett 174 1/4 vs. Willie Williams 174 3/4
Danny Kisner 234 1/2 vs. Kevin Thompson (will weigh in tomorrow)
Jason Douglas 173 vs. Chris Edmonds 177
Horace Grant 246 1/4 vs. Mike Sheppard (will weigh in tomorrow)
Alexander Johnson vs. Brandon Singleton (both will weigh in tomorrow)
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Changes in October 6 Card!
More changes to the Saturday, October 6 benefit card at the Hilton Tyson's Corner in McLean, VA. Two bouts have been dropped from the card and one has been added. The bout between Angelo Ward and James Franks and the matchup between John Mackey and James North have both been dropped. Mackey is still slated to be on the card.
The contest that will be added should be an interesting one as Arlington, VA's Bayan Jargal (2-0-1, two KO's) will take on Edward "Nuckie" Anderson of Richmond, VA (4-9, three KO's) in a four-round junior welterweight matchup.
The contest that will be added should be an interesting one as Arlington, VA's Bayan Jargal (2-0-1, two KO's) will take on Edward "Nuckie" Anderson of Richmond, VA (4-9, three KO's) in a four-round junior welterweight matchup.
Baltimore Sun Profiles 'Zeus' Mazyck!
Baltimore Sun Columnist Rick Maese has a nice profile of seven-foot, DC-based Ernest "Zeus" Mazyck in today's editions.
Mazyck will be a part of tomorrow's Ballroom Boxing card at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD.
Check out the column "Tall Order for the Heavyweight Class" by going to this link:
"http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/boxing/bal-sp.maese26sep26,0,6223759.column"
Mazyck will be a part of tomorrow's Ballroom Boxing card at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD.
Check out the column "Tall Order for the Heavyweight Class" by going to this link:
"http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/boxing/bal-sp.maese26sep26,0,6223759.column"
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
October Pro Schedule Taking Shape!
There will be three pro boxing cards along the Beltway in October. In fact, there will be one card in each of the first three weeks of the month.
We've talked about the Saturday, October 6 benefit card at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner in McLean, VA. There has been a notable change to that card.
The main event will now feature DC junior middleweight Luther "Sugarman" Smith, making his second ring appearance after a two-year absence. Smith (22-5-2, 12 KO's) will try to bounce back from a fourth-round stoppage against David Estrada in July by taking on Youngstown, OH's Jesse Williams (3-4-1, one KO) in a six-round contest. Williams will also be trying to break a two-bout losing streak.
By the way, Smith is now managed by "Money" Mike Sawyer.
Also recently added to the card will be undefeated Montgomery, AL middleweight John "No Mercy" Mackey. Mackey, originally from DC, is coming off a four-round unanimous decision over Damon Antoine on August 25 at Lee High School. Mackey (6-0, three KO's) is scheduled to take on veteran James North of Weston, WVA (8-19-2, three KO's) in a four-round encounter.
In other four-round contests on the card, Charlottsville, VA middleweight George "War Time" Rivera (4-1, two KO's) will take on Portsmouth, VA's John "JT" Terry (2-6, one KO). Baltimore middleweight Ron Reaves (2-0, one KO) battles "The Freak of Nature" Charles Norwood of Roanoke, VA (by way of DC,2-1, one KO). Also, Baltimore featherweight Angelo Ward makes his pro debut against Norfolk, VA's James Franks (2-3, two KO's).
We also now have our first look at the Baltimore Pro Boxing card scheduled for Friday, October 12 at DuBurns Arena in Baltimore.
Undefeated Baltimore welterweight Tim Coleman is slated to headline the show in a scheduled eight-round contest against Doel Carrasquillo of Lancaster, PA.
Coleman (12-0, two KO's) is coming off a win in his first eight-round encounter, a unanimous decision over Richard "Tiger" Lee Hall. The Puerto-Rican born Carrasquillo (10-5-1) is coming off a third-round stoppage loss to Mike Jones on July 20 in Philadelphia. However, one of Carrasquillo's notable wins came against Contender: Season 2 participant Aaron Torres. Carrasquillo stopped Torres in the third round.
One of the six-round co-feature bouts should be very interesting. We have a battle of "weather phenomenons" as Baltimore super middleweight Henry "Hurricane" Mayes takes on the returning Tony "Cyclone" Cygan of Middle River, MD.
Mayes (6-3, four KO's) will try to build on a solid four-round unanimous decision victory over Jacob Rodriguez on June 22 at DuBurns. The loss broke a four-bout winless streak for Mayes.
Cygan (11-1, six KO's) has not fought since August 12, 2006 when he won a fifth-round technical decision over David "Weezil" Estrada in Ocean City, MD.
Former WBO Cruiserweight champ Boone Pultz is slated to continue his comeback on this card. Pultz (25-1, 15 KO's) is scheduled to battle Darryl Holley of Brigantine, NJ (5-5, one KO) in a six-round contest.
And it looks like the rematch between "The Golden Greek" Elias Bouloubassis of Reisterstown, MD (1-0-3, one KO) and Rakeem Carter of Albany, NY (0-1-2) will finally take place. The first contest on May 11 at DuBurns was stopped in the first round because of cuts.
And don't forget, there will be a Keystone Boxing card on Friday, October 19 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. No word yet on who will be on that card.
We've talked about the Saturday, October 6 benefit card at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner in McLean, VA. There has been a notable change to that card.
The main event will now feature DC junior middleweight Luther "Sugarman" Smith, making his second ring appearance after a two-year absence. Smith (22-5-2, 12 KO's) will try to bounce back from a fourth-round stoppage against David Estrada in July by taking on Youngstown, OH's Jesse Williams (3-4-1, one KO) in a six-round contest. Williams will also be trying to break a two-bout losing streak.
By the way, Smith is now managed by "Money" Mike Sawyer.
Also recently added to the card will be undefeated Montgomery, AL middleweight John "No Mercy" Mackey. Mackey, originally from DC, is coming off a four-round unanimous decision over Damon Antoine on August 25 at Lee High School. Mackey (6-0, three KO's) is scheduled to take on veteran James North of Weston, WVA (8-19-2, three KO's) in a four-round encounter.
In other four-round contests on the card, Charlottsville, VA middleweight George "War Time" Rivera (4-1, two KO's) will take on Portsmouth, VA's John "JT" Terry (2-6, one KO). Baltimore middleweight Ron Reaves (2-0, one KO) battles "The Freak of Nature" Charles Norwood of Roanoke, VA (by way of DC,2-1, one KO). Also, Baltimore featherweight Angelo Ward makes his pro debut against Norfolk, VA's James Franks (2-3, two KO's).
We also now have our first look at the Baltimore Pro Boxing card scheduled for Friday, October 12 at DuBurns Arena in Baltimore.
Undefeated Baltimore welterweight Tim Coleman is slated to headline the show in a scheduled eight-round contest against Doel Carrasquillo of Lancaster, PA.
Coleman (12-0, two KO's) is coming off a win in his first eight-round encounter, a unanimous decision over Richard "Tiger" Lee Hall. The Puerto-Rican born Carrasquillo (10-5-1) is coming off a third-round stoppage loss to Mike Jones on July 20 in Philadelphia. However, one of Carrasquillo's notable wins came against Contender: Season 2 participant Aaron Torres. Carrasquillo stopped Torres in the third round.
One of the six-round co-feature bouts should be very interesting. We have a battle of "weather phenomenons" as Baltimore super middleweight Henry "Hurricane" Mayes takes on the returning Tony "Cyclone" Cygan of Middle River, MD.
Mayes (6-3, four KO's) will try to build on a solid four-round unanimous decision victory over Jacob Rodriguez on June 22 at DuBurns. The loss broke a four-bout winless streak for Mayes.
Cygan (11-1, six KO's) has not fought since August 12, 2006 when he won a fifth-round technical decision over David "Weezil" Estrada in Ocean City, MD.
Former WBO Cruiserweight champ Boone Pultz is slated to continue his comeback on this card. Pultz (25-1, 15 KO's) is scheduled to battle Darryl Holley of Brigantine, NJ (5-5, one KO) in a six-round contest.
And it looks like the rematch between "The Golden Greek" Elias Bouloubassis of Reisterstown, MD (1-0-3, one KO) and Rakeem Carter of Albany, NY (0-1-2) will finally take place. The first contest on May 11 at DuBurns was stopped in the first round because of cuts.
And don't forget, there will be a Keystone Boxing card on Friday, October 19 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. No word yet on who will be on that card.
Ballroom Boxing Update!
Here's an update on the lineup for Thursday's Ballroom Boxing card at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD:
The bout between Horace "The Reason" Grant and "The People's Champion" Jonathan Felton will not take place. Apparently, Felton was incorrectly listed as suspended on Fight Fax by the Pennsylvania State Commission. Grant is still scheduled to be on the card.
UPDATE: Horace Grant will now face Mike Sheppard of Palestine, WVA (10-7-1, six KO's) in a six-round bout. You may remember Sheppard won a six-round majority decision over Phill Brown on May 31 at Michael's.
In another heavyweight bout, seven-footer Ernest "Zeus" Mazyck, now fighting out of DC (6-0, two KO's) will battle Ryan Thompson of East Cleveland, OH (2-1, two KO's).
Glen Burnie's Danny Kisner (1-0, one KO) returns to take on debuting Roy Furlow.
Oxon Hill, MD light heavyweight Alexander Johnson (1-0, one KO) will take on James Jenkins, who makes his pro debut.
Also, Miami, FL heavyweight Henry Fuentes (2-0, one KO) will go up against Anthony Harris.
Thomas "KO" Snow is still slated for the card and there will be four amateur bouts for the evening.
The bout between Horace "The Reason" Grant and "The People's Champion" Jonathan Felton will not take place. Apparently, Felton was incorrectly listed as suspended on Fight Fax by the Pennsylvania State Commission. Grant is still scheduled to be on the card.
UPDATE: Horace Grant will now face Mike Sheppard of Palestine, WVA (10-7-1, six KO's) in a six-round bout. You may remember Sheppard won a six-round majority decision over Phill Brown on May 31 at Michael's.
In another heavyweight bout, seven-footer Ernest "Zeus" Mazyck, now fighting out of DC (6-0, two KO's) will battle Ryan Thompson of East Cleveland, OH (2-1, two KO's).
Glen Burnie's Danny Kisner (1-0, one KO) returns to take on debuting Roy Furlow.
Oxon Hill, MD light heavyweight Alexander Johnson (1-0, one KO) will take on James Jenkins, who makes his pro debut.
Also, Miami, FL heavyweight Henry Fuentes (2-0, one KO) will go up against Anthony Harris.
Thomas "KO" Snow is still slated for the card and there will be four amateur bouts for the evening.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Petersons Head to Caribbean in November!
The undefeated Peterson Brothers are slated to fight their next bouts on Saturday, November 17 on the Caribbean island of Turks and Caicos.
The Petersons's promotional company -- Prize Fight Boxing of Memphis, TN -- recently announced a multi-fight series of cards at the Casablanca Casino and Resort. The November 17 card will also feature former world champion Zab Judah, who is also promoted by Prize Fight Boxing.
The card is slated to be televised by Comcast in the US.
The Petersons's promotional company -- Prize Fight Boxing of Memphis, TN -- recently announced a multi-fight series of cards at the Casablanca Casino and Resort. The November 17 card will also feature former world champion Zab Judah, who is also promoted by Prize Fight Boxing.
The card is slated to be televised by Comcast in the US.
A Week For Boxing Historians!
The Library of Congress is offering a week of classic boxing footage and boxing movies starting this coming Monday at the Library's Mary Pickford Theater.
On Monday, Sept. 24, The Library will show the 1956 movie "The Harder They Fall," based on the novel by noted author Budd Schulberg and featuring Humphrey Bogart in his final movie role. Also, there will be two classic boxing matches -- Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera for the heavyweight championship from June 14, 1934 as well as Jack Dempsey versus Luis Firpo from the Polo Grounds in New York on Sept. 14, 1923.
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, it's an all-movie night featuring the 1949 feature "The Set-Up" starring Robert Ryan and a 16-minute documentary from 1951 called "Day Of The Fight," which takes you behind the scenes as two boxers prepare for a contest. The documentary was one of the first directorial projects for Stanley Kubrick and was narrated by longtime CBS newsman Douglas Edwards. There will also be a boxing-themed episode of the tv series "Casey, Crime Photographer," starring Darrin McGavin.
Wednesday, September 26 focuses on the great Sugar Ray Robinson and shows a documentary and two of his classic battles. The documentary is called "Sugar Ray Robinson -- Pound For Pound" One of the fights that will be shown will be the sixth and final matchup between Robinson and the "Raging Bull" Jake LaMotta. This is a championship matchup from February 14, 1951 and is forever known as "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre." The other bout is from 1951 when Robinson faced Englishman Randy Turpin. The information on this week doesn't specify which bout this is because the two men fought twice in 1951.
On Thursday, September 27, the focus will be on Muhammad Ali as the library shows the documentary "A.K.A. Cassius Clay" as well as footage from Ali's Olympic victory over Zigzy Pietrzykowski in Rome, Italy in 1960.
The week ends in grand style on Friday, September 28 with footage from many of the great heavyweight championship bouts of the 20th Century. How about this for a lineup:
Gene Tunney vs. Jack Dempsey from September 22, 1927. This is the second of the two bouts, famous for "The Long Count." This week marks the 80th anniversary of this legendary bout. This classic fight film footage was restored by the Library of Congress from original nitrate elements..
Joe Louis versus "Two-Ton" Tony Galento , New York City, June 28, 1939
Joe Louis versus Buddy Baer, May 23, 1941, Washington, D.C. This bout took place at Griffith Stadium in DC and is still one of the most important contests to ever take place in the Nation's Capital.
(Quick DC history lesson: Howard University Hospital stands where Griffith Stadium once stood.)
Joe Louis vs Billy Conn, June 18, 1941, New York City
In 1941, Light Heavyweight champion Billy Conn stepped up in weight and class to challenge Joe Louis for the heavyweight crown. The result was one of the greatest matches of all time.
Rocky Marciano versus Joe Louis, October 26, 1951, New York City
Rocky Marciano vs. Jersey Joe Walcott, September 23, 1952, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rocky Marciano versus Archie Moore, September 21, 1955, New York City
Joe Frazier versus George Foreman, Kingston, Jamaica, January 22, 1973 (this is where "Down Goes Frazier! Down Goes Frazier!" comes from.)
Muhammad Ali versus Henry Cooper, London, England, May 21, 1966
Muhammad Ali versus Cleveland Williams, Astrodome, Houston, Texas, November 14, 1966
This is a free event but you must have reservations. Normally, the Library asks that you make reservations a week in advance, but I just received the info myself so hopefully you can still get tickets for this. Starting Monday at 9 AM, call 202-707-5677 to reserve your tickets.
On Monday, Sept. 24, The Library will show the 1956 movie "The Harder They Fall," based on the novel by noted author Budd Schulberg and featuring Humphrey Bogart in his final movie role. Also, there will be two classic boxing matches -- Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera for the heavyweight championship from June 14, 1934 as well as Jack Dempsey versus Luis Firpo from the Polo Grounds in New York on Sept. 14, 1923.
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, it's an all-movie night featuring the 1949 feature "The Set-Up" starring Robert Ryan and a 16-minute documentary from 1951 called "Day Of The Fight," which takes you behind the scenes as two boxers prepare for a contest. The documentary was one of the first directorial projects for Stanley Kubrick and was narrated by longtime CBS newsman Douglas Edwards. There will also be a boxing-themed episode of the tv series "Casey, Crime Photographer," starring Darrin McGavin.
Wednesday, September 26 focuses on the great Sugar Ray Robinson and shows a documentary and two of his classic battles. The documentary is called "Sugar Ray Robinson -- Pound For Pound" One of the fights that will be shown will be the sixth and final matchup between Robinson and the "Raging Bull" Jake LaMotta. This is a championship matchup from February 14, 1951 and is forever known as "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre." The other bout is from 1951 when Robinson faced Englishman Randy Turpin. The information on this week doesn't specify which bout this is because the two men fought twice in 1951.
On Thursday, September 27, the focus will be on Muhammad Ali as the library shows the documentary "A.K.A. Cassius Clay" as well as footage from Ali's Olympic victory over Zigzy Pietrzykowski in Rome, Italy in 1960.
The week ends in grand style on Friday, September 28 with footage from many of the great heavyweight championship bouts of the 20th Century. How about this for a lineup:
Gene Tunney vs. Jack Dempsey from September 22, 1927. This is the second of the two bouts, famous for "The Long Count." This week marks the 80th anniversary of this legendary bout. This classic fight film footage was restored by the Library of Congress from original nitrate elements..
Joe Louis versus "Two-Ton" Tony Galento , New York City, June 28, 1939
Joe Louis versus Buddy Baer, May 23, 1941, Washington, D.C. This bout took place at Griffith Stadium in DC and is still one of the most important contests to ever take place in the Nation's Capital.
(Quick DC history lesson: Howard University Hospital stands where Griffith Stadium once stood.)
Joe Louis vs Billy Conn, June 18, 1941, New York City
In 1941, Light Heavyweight champion Billy Conn stepped up in weight and class to challenge Joe Louis for the heavyweight crown. The result was one of the greatest matches of all time.
Rocky Marciano versus Joe Louis, October 26, 1951, New York City
Rocky Marciano vs. Jersey Joe Walcott, September 23, 1952, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rocky Marciano versus Archie Moore, September 21, 1955, New York City
Joe Frazier versus George Foreman, Kingston, Jamaica, January 22, 1973 (this is where "Down Goes Frazier! Down Goes Frazier!" comes from.)
Muhammad Ali versus Henry Cooper, London, England, May 21, 1966
Muhammad Ali versus Cleveland Williams, Astrodome, Houston, Texas, November 14, 1966
This is a free event but you must have reservations. Normally, the Library asks that you make reservations a week in advance, but I just received the info myself so hopefully you can still get tickets for this. Starting Monday at 9 AM, call 202-707-5677 to reserve your tickets.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Pepe Correa on 'Black Eye on Sports' Friday Night!
Noted trainer Jose "Pepe" Correa will be the special guest on the popular internet radio show "Black Eye on Sports" this Friday night at 8 PM Eastern Time.
"Black Eye on Sports" is co-hosted by my good friend Quentin Coles and can be heard by going to "http://www.im4radio.com
You may remember Quentin did a post-fight wrap-up show for me from the Lincoln Theatre last year.
You can call into the show by dialing (301) 772-6220 or toll free at 1.877.iM4.Radio (464-7234).
"Black Eye on Sports" is co-hosted by my good friend Quentin Coles and can be heard by going to "http://www.im4radio.com
You may remember Quentin did a post-fight wrap-up show for me from the Lincoln Theatre last year.
You can call into the show by dialing (301) 772-6220 or toll free at 1.877.iM4.Radio (464-7234).
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Ballroom Boxing Begins 14th Season on Sept. 27!
The 14th season of Ballroom Boxing at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD begins on Thursday, Sept. 27.
One bout has already been signed for this contest. Riverdale, MD heavyweight Horace "The Reason" Grant will battle "The People's Champion" Jonathan Felton of Stafford, VA in a six-round contest.
Grant (7-1, five KO's) has won six in a row since his October 2006 loss to Phill Brown. Grant scored a second-round over George Jacobs on August 25 at Lee High School in Springfield, VA.
Felton (5-9, five KO's) is coming off a four-round unanimous decision loss to Kevin Hood on July 13 in Hockessin, DE. The loss broke a two-fight winning streak for Felton.
Another bout slated for this card is a six-round light heavyweight contest between Baltimore's Willie "For Real" Williams and Takoma Park's Willis Lockett.
Williams (6-1, two KO's) is riding a five-bout winning streak but has not fought since his six-round majority decision victory over Deandre McCole in Erie, PA last November.
Lockett (8-4-4, three KO's) is coming off a third-round TKO over Calvin Riley on the August 25 Springfield show. The bout was Lockett's first since February of 2006.
Other Beltway Boxers scheduled to appear on the Ballroom Boxing card are Ernest "Zeus" Mazyck, Danny Kisner, Alexander Johnson and Thomas "KO" Snow.
I hope to have the complete card very soon.
One bout has already been signed for this contest. Riverdale, MD heavyweight Horace "The Reason" Grant will battle "The People's Champion" Jonathan Felton of Stafford, VA in a six-round contest.
Grant (7-1, five KO's) has won six in a row since his October 2006 loss to Phill Brown. Grant scored a second-round over George Jacobs on August 25 at Lee High School in Springfield, VA.
Felton (5-9, five KO's) is coming off a four-round unanimous decision loss to Kevin Hood on July 13 in Hockessin, DE. The loss broke a two-fight winning streak for Felton.
Another bout slated for this card is a six-round light heavyweight contest between Baltimore's Willie "For Real" Williams and Takoma Park's Willis Lockett.
Williams (6-1, two KO's) is riding a five-bout winning streak but has not fought since his six-round majority decision victory over Deandre McCole in Erie, PA last November.
Lockett (8-4-4, three KO's) is coming off a third-round TKO over Calvin Riley on the August 25 Springfield show. The bout was Lockett's first since February of 2006.
Other Beltway Boxers scheduled to appear on the Ballroom Boxing card are Ernest "Zeus" Mazyck, Danny Kisner, Alexander Johnson and Thomas "KO" Snow.
I hope to have the complete card very soon.
BATB Legends Interview -- Andrew Maynard!
This is the first of an occasional series of interviews I plan to do (time permitting) with some of the legendary Beltway Boxers of the last 20 years.
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #84 - BATB Legends Interview -- Andrew "Smilin' Drew" Maynard!
From Harlingen, TX, Beltway Boxing Legend and 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist Andrew Maynard talks frankly about his amateur and pro career and how the "Sugar Ray Leonard Survival Kit" didn't help his pro career.
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #84 - BATB Legends Interview -- Andrew "Smilin' Drew" Maynard!
From Harlingen, TX, Beltway Boxing Legend and 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist Andrew Maynard talks frankly about his amateur and pro career and how the "Sugar Ray Leonard Survival Kit" didn't help his pro career.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Additions to Amateur Schedule!
First of all, don't forget about the two amateur boxing cards this month.
Saturday, September 22 -- Benning Park (51st and Fitch Sts, SE) in DC. The card begins at 7 PM.
Saturday, September 29 -- Pikesville National Guard Armory, Pikesville, MD. The card is put on by Jake Smith and Mike Paschall. Scheduled to appear on the show are Steve Wheeler, Jeremy Miller and Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell. The card begins at 8 PM.
Now, add these cards to the amateur schedule:
Friday and Saturday, October 12-13 -- Joe Cole Fitness Center (1200 Morse Street, NE) in DC. Card begins at 7 PM.
Saturday, October 20 -- Old School Boxing card at Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center (7707 Barlowe Road in Palmer Park, MD) Card starts at 7 PM.
Saturday, October 27 -- Nomis Youth Boxing card at Number 14 Boys and Girls Club (4103 Benning Road, NE) in DC.
Friday, November 3 -- Kentland Boxing First Time Boxers card at Sugar Ray Leonard Gym at 7 PM.
There are also cards at Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center slated for Friday, November 10 and Friday, November 24, beginning at 7 PM.
Saturday, September 22 -- Benning Park (51st and Fitch Sts, SE) in DC. The card begins at 7 PM.
Saturday, September 29 -- Pikesville National Guard Armory, Pikesville, MD. The card is put on by Jake Smith and Mike Paschall. Scheduled to appear on the show are Steve Wheeler, Jeremy Miller and Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell. The card begins at 8 PM.
Now, add these cards to the amateur schedule:
Friday and Saturday, October 12-13 -- Joe Cole Fitness Center (1200 Morse Street, NE) in DC. Card begins at 7 PM.
Saturday, October 20 -- Old School Boxing card at Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center (7707 Barlowe Road in Palmer Park, MD) Card starts at 7 PM.
Saturday, October 27 -- Nomis Youth Boxing card at Number 14 Boys and Girls Club (4103 Benning Road, NE) in DC.
Friday, November 3 -- Kentland Boxing First Time Boxers card at Sugar Ray Leonard Gym at 7 PM.
There are also cards at Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center slated for Friday, November 10 and Friday, November 24, beginning at 7 PM.
US Olympic Team Arrives in Colorado for 11-Month Residence Period!
The US Olympic Boxing Team -- featuring Capitol Heights, MD's own Gary Russell, Jr. -- arrived in Colorado Springs, CO earlier this week to begin an 11-month training period to prepare for next month's world championships and the 2008 Olympic Games.
The 11-member team will be the first participants in boxing’s first resident program at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center in 20 years.
Here's part of an official USABoxing press release that mentions Russell:
Bantamweight Gary Russell, Jr. took the hard road to the U.S. Olympic team. After winning two national titles and World Championships bronze, Russell dropped a one-point decision in his first bout at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Yet Russell quickly bounced back, winning six straight bouts in Houston to earn the bantamweight berth. He joins Olympic bronze medalists Evander Holyfield and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in boxing his way out of the challengers bracket to claim an Olympic berth.
The U.S. Olympic Team will begin the process of international qualifying at the 2007 AIBA World Championships, October 23-November 3, in Chicago, Ill. The light flyweight through light heavyweight competitors must place in the top eight to qualify while the heavyweight and super heavyweight boxers must finish in the top four. The United States will be hosting the World Championships for the first time since the 1999 World Championships in Houston, Texas.
By the way, light flyweight Luis Yanez of Duncansville, TX and light heavyweight Christopher Downs of Fort Carson, CO, were selected as team captains.
The 11-member team will be the first participants in boxing’s first resident program at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center in 20 years.
Here's part of an official USABoxing press release that mentions Russell:
Bantamweight Gary Russell, Jr. took the hard road to the U.S. Olympic team. After winning two national titles and World Championships bronze, Russell dropped a one-point decision in his first bout at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Yet Russell quickly bounced back, winning six straight bouts in Houston to earn the bantamweight berth. He joins Olympic bronze medalists Evander Holyfield and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in boxing his way out of the challengers bracket to claim an Olympic berth.
The U.S. Olympic Team will begin the process of international qualifying at the 2007 AIBA World Championships, October 23-November 3, in Chicago, Ill. The light flyweight through light heavyweight competitors must place in the top eight to qualify while the heavyweight and super heavyweight boxers must finish in the top four. The United States will be hosting the World Championships for the first time since the 1999 World Championships in Houston, Texas.
By the way, light flyweight Luis Yanez of Duncansville, TX and light heavyweight Christopher Downs of Fort Carson, CO, were selected as team captains.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Thompson To Face 'Twin Tyson' On September 27!
It looks like Tony "The Tiger" Thompson's opponent for Thursday, Sept. 27 is just about set. Barring any last-minute changes, Thompson (30-1, 18 KO's) will face Cliff "Twin Tyson" Couser of St. Louis, MO at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, CA.
Couser (26-12-2, 14 KO's) is coming off one of the bigger wins of his career when he stopped Monte Barrett in the second round on July 7 in Bridgeport, CT. Couser has faced the likes of former world champion Michael Moorer and former contenders Lance "Mount" Whitaker, Jorge Luis Gonzalez and Clifford Etienne during his career.
Couser (26-12-2, 14 KO's) is coming off one of the bigger wins of his career when he stopped Monte Barrett in the second round on July 7 in Bridgeport, CT. Couser has faced the likes of former world champion Michael Moorer and former contenders Lance "Mount" Whitaker, Jorge Luis Gonzalez and Clifford Etienne during his career.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Results From Springfield!
Here are the results from last night's Left Hook Boxing Card at the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA:
Jamie "The Punisher" Palma won an eight-round unanimous decision over Dean "Pitbull" White. The win is Palma's sixth in a row.
Andrew "The Doo Man" Farmer won a four-round unanimous decision over Jason Jordan.
"Big" John Haggler scored a first-round TKO over Alonzo Cutchins.
Todd "White Lightning" Wilson remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Edward "Nuckie" Anderson.
Travis "O.T.T." Mallin won his pro debut with a four-round unanimous decision over Andre "Clockwork" Nichols.
Derek "D-Mos" Amos won a four-round majority decision over Willie "The Heat" Taylor.
Tommy "Spark Plug" Neal scored a first-round KO over Kendrick Archer.
Terry "T-Brick" Roy also remained undefeated with a first-round TKO over Levi Jackson.
Here is the complete Post-Fight Wrap-Up of the card.
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #83 - Post-Fight from ABC Sports Complex!
Major League Boxing's Joe Hensley and I recap a solid boxing card from the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA. This is the first wrap-up show sponsored in part by UndisputedBrand.com.
Jamie "The Punisher" Palma won an eight-round unanimous decision over Dean "Pitbull" White. The win is Palma's sixth in a row.
Andrew "The Doo Man" Farmer won a four-round unanimous decision over Jason Jordan.
"Big" John Haggler scored a first-round TKO over Alonzo Cutchins.
Todd "White Lightning" Wilson remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Edward "Nuckie" Anderson.
Travis "O.T.T." Mallin won his pro debut with a four-round unanimous decision over Andre "Clockwork" Nichols.
Derek "D-Mos" Amos won a four-round majority decision over Willie "The Heat" Taylor.
Tommy "Spark Plug" Neal scored a first-round KO over Kendrick Archer.
Terry "T-Brick" Roy also remained undefeated with a first-round TKO over Levi Jackson.
Here is the complete Post-Fight Wrap-Up of the card.
Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #83 - Post-Fight from ABC Sports Complex!
Major League Boxing's Joe Hensley and I recap a solid boxing card from the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA. This is the first wrap-up show sponsored in part by UndisputedBrand.com.
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