Final bout of the evening: 152 pounds novice: Kevin Ottley (Down Under) over Christopher Disney (Charm City). We blog from the Patriot Center next Saturday!
In the 201+ pound novice division: Jamar Johnson (Sugar Ray Leonard) defeats Brenis Perez (Round One).
Another 141 pound bout: Alexander Olesker (Georgetown University) defeats Richard DePhillip (Old School).
Another stoppage, this time in the 141 pound novice -- Cortland Perkins (Upton) RSC-3 Mohamad Ashraf (Old School).
More past and present Beltway Boxing stars here including Lamont Pearson, Tony Jeter, Antonio Reese, Cory Cummings, Darryll Tyson and Brian Crumb.
First stoppage of the night comes in 132 pound novice: Roger Williams (Keystone) RSC-1 Kenneth Oates (Round One).
In the 125 pound novice division: Omar Barnes (Club One) defeats Alex Ramos (Down Under).
By the way, another nice crowd on hand including Beltway Boxing stars Henry Buchanan and Gary Russell, Jr. Also, DC Boxing hall of famer Andrew Council is here.
Darren Brown (Benning Park) defeats Keith Samuels (Old School). Just four bouts remaining tonight -- all in the Novice Division.
Our last junior bout is in the ring -- the 15-16 years, 165 pound championship. Keith Samuels (Old School) vs. Darren Brown (Benning Park).
In the 16 years, 152 pound contest, Brian Rodriguez-Lopez (Down Under, Salisbury, MD) defeats. Quaron Love (Charm City). Best bout of the night so far.
In the 14-15 years, 152 pound class, Da'Quan Johnson (Kentland) over Dillon Hayman (Frederick Fight Club).
In the 14-15, 125 pound class, Daquan Love (Charm City Boxing) over Jarrell Harris (Langdon).
In the 15 years, 112 pounds championship, Jonathan Rodriguez (Upton) defeats Jonathan Parker (Tony's Gym) in a great back and forth contest!
In the 12 years, 106 pound championship, James Tyler (Old School) defeats Shyquan Barnes (BAA)
Mack was actually in the wrong age backet. Mack's scheduled opponent, Gregory Burton (Langdon) will compete next Saturday.
Cornell Gray wins 70 pound championship for 10 year olds over Siete Shuler. Good bout! Also Jaharee Mack (Old School) is the 8 year old 75 pound champ.
Chamar Flowers defeats Kali Edwards. Next bout is 10 years, 70 pounds (championship): Siete Shuler (Round One) vs. Cornell Gray (Kenilworth).
First bout is underway. Kali Edwards (Kenilworth) vs. Chamar Flowers (Headbangers) 9 years, 60 pounds.
As of now, 11 bouts are scheduled for tonight. The bout between Keegan Grove and Antuanne Russell is not slated to come off.
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