Newby Wins in South Carolina; Amateur Boxing Continues In Region!

First, some catchup info.  DC light heavyweight Greg Newby won his first six-round contest this past Saturday earning a six-round unanimous decision over Mark Anderson of South Carolina at the Civic Center in Bamberg, SC.

Newby scored a shutout on all three judges's scorecards (60-54) to remain undefeated at 7-0, four KO's.  Anderson falls to 3-12-1, two KO's.

There are two amateur boxing cards coming up in the next two weeks.  This Saturday, May 4 is the PVA (Potomac Valley Association) Junior Olympic Boxing Championships at the Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center in Palmer Park, MD.  The event begins at 2 PM.

Then on Saturday, May 11, there will be an amateur boxing card that will honor the legacy of Calvin Woodland, a former coach and mentor in the DC Department of Recreation.  The first annual Calvin R. Woodland Memorial Boxing Event will be held at the Academies at Anacostia (formerly Anacostia High School). The time is 5 PM.

Dozier Scores First-Round TKO in North Carolina!

Glen Burnie, MD junior welterweight Lenwood "Mr. Composure" Dozier scored a first-round TKO over Markel Muhammad of Columbus, OH tonight at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Dozier tells BATB that he knocked down Muhammad four times en route to the victory.  The win breaks Dozier's two-bout losing streak and raises his record to 8-5-1, four KO's.  Muhammad falls to 2-12.

Guerrero Falls in Seven to WBO Champion Quillin!

Salisbury, MD middleweight Fernando Guerrero lost his bid for the WBO Middleweight title tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin knocked Guerrero down four times en route to the seventh-round TKO victory. Two of the knockdowns took place in the second round where Guerrero looked almost completely out.  Guerrero did fight back and did have an impressive sixth round.  However, he could not avoid Quillin's right hand.  After two more knockdowns, the bout was stopped at 1:30 of the seventh.

Guerrero falls to 25-2, 19 KO's while Quillin remains undefeated at 29-0, 21 KO's.  Barry Hunter, who once trained Guerrero, was in the corner.  Guerrero's regular trainer, Virgil Hunter (no relation), was in England working Amir Khan's corner against Julio Diaz.

Ballard Scores Second-Round TKO in Brooklyn!

Temple Hills, MD super middleweight D'Mitrius Ballard opened the card at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY with a second-round TKO over Marcus Clay of Baton Rouge, LA.

Ballard dropped Clay twice with right hands.  After the second knockdown, the bout was halted at 2:21 of the second.

Ballard is now 2-0, two KO's.  Clay is 2-6.

Dozier Weighs 145 For Bout in Winston-Salem!

Lenwood Dozier weighed in at 145 pounds for his six-round encounter with Markel Muhammad of Columbus, OH.  Muhammad (2-11) was a late addition to the card at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC and will weigh in sometime today.

Here Is The 2013 DC Region Golden Gloves Team!

Here is the team that will represent the DC Region at the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Salt Lake City, UT May 12-19:

114 Pounds:  Malik Jackson, Washington, DC

123 Pounds: Gary Antonio Russell, Capitol Heights, MD

132 Pounds: Lamont Roach, Jr. Upper Marlboro, MD

141 Pounds: Patrick Harris, Hyattsville, MD

152 Pounds: Kareem Martin, Clinton, MD

165 Pounds: Jerome Featherstone, Jr., Joppa, MD

178 Pounds: Joe Jones, III, Temple Hills, MD


The Novice Golden Gloves champions for 2013 are:

114 Pounds: Noah Crespo, Alexandria, VA

123 Pounds: Marquise Pryor, Baltimore, MD

132 Pounds: Christian Bratton, Greenbelt, MD

141 Pounds: Diego Abregu, Sterling, VA

152 Pounds: Matthew Abregu, Sterling, VA

165 Pounds: Lamonte Ridley, Emporia, VA

178 Pounds: Jerrod Bowling, Washington, DC

201 Pounds: Shaundre Kellum-Gee, Aberdeen, MD

201+ Pounds: Chris Laws, Newport News, VA



Here is the Post-Fight Wrap-Up Show from Waldorf:



We also have an interview with the Outstanding Boxer of the Tournament, Patrick Harris who is joined by former Beltway Boxer Robert McConnell, Sr. in this Juan Marshall photo:

We also talk with Malik Jackson who has already punched his ticket to Salt Lake City:

Jones Wins By RSC; Completes DC/MD Sweep!

Joe Jones III puts an exclamation point on the night with an RSC-3 over Richard Diggs.  Jones chopped his way to the victory with downwards punches throughout the bout. 

Patrick Harris was named the Outstanding Boxer of the Tournament.

Post-Fight Wrap coming up.  For now, good night from Waldorf!

Featherstone Wins 165 Pound Title!

Jerome Featherstone, Jr. wins the 165 Pound championship defeating Robert Sweeney.  Featherstone landed some good body shots and was able to keep Sweeney off balance throughout.

We've been told that the next bout -- the 178 Pound title bout between Joe Jones III of Temple Hills, MD and Richard Diggs II of Suffolk, VA -- will be the final bout of the night.

Martin Captures 152 Pound Title!

Kareem Martin wins a solid decision over Eric Hernandez at 152 pounds.Martin showed a lot of power getting three standing eight counts in the contest.

Next:  the 165 Pound championship -- Jerome Featherstone of Joppa, MD taking on Robert Sweeney of Hampton, VA.

Harris Wins 141 Pound Title Bout!

Patrick Harris is on his way to Salt Lake City with a victory over Seth Billups at 141 pounds. Harris knocked Billups down with a nice counter right in the second round.

Next, Kareem Martin of Clinton, MD battles Eric Hernandez of Leesburg, VA for the Open crown at 152 Pounds.

Roach Dominant In 132 Pound Title Bout!

Lamont Roach, Jr. puts on a dominant performance in winning the 132 Pound title over Everett Sawin.  Roach got four standing eight counts throughout the contest, forcing the bout to be stopped in the third round.

Next, what should be a real good contest in the 141 Pound championship -- Patrick Harris of Hyattsville, MD vs. Seth Billups from Ashburn, VA.

Roach Battles Sawin For 132 Pound Open Championship!

We are getting ready to resume the Open Division competition in the 132 Pound class.  Lamont Roach, Jr. of Upper Marlboro, MD taking on Everett Sawin of Blacksburg, VA.

Russell Wins Open 123 Pound Title!

Gary Antonio Russell wins the Open Division 123 Pound championship with the victory over a very game Karin Steven Zaiden.  Russell stepped up the pace just enough to get the win and will now look to become the third family member (after Gary, Jr. and Allen) to win a National Golden Gloves title.

We now head to intermission.

Laws Captures Super Heavyweight Title!

Chris Laws wins the 201+ Title with a win over Jeffrey Knight, Jr.  Laws was pretty dominant in the contest. 

Counting the one walkover championship on each side, Virginia narrowly won the Novice Division 5-4.

We now move to the Open Division where the winners will head to Salt Lake City, UT for the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions May 12-19.

First, the 123 Pound championship -- Gary Antonio Russell of Capitol Heights, MD vs. Karin Steven Zaiden of Roanoke, VA.

Kellum-Gee Wins 201 Pound Title!

Shaudre Kellum-Gee wins the 201 Pound Championship over Charles Bright.  Real close bout but Kellum-Gee did nice work in the trenches to win the bout.

The final Novice title bout. -- 201+ Pounds -- is next.  Jeffrey Knight, Jr. of Glen Burnie, MD takes on Chris Laws of Newport News, VA.

Bowling Gains First RSC in 178 Pound Title Bout!

Jerrod Bowling has gained the first Referee Stops Contest of the evening, winning over O'Bryan Mapp in the 178 Pound title bout.

Bowling was dominant throughout the round, getting two standing eight counts in the first round before the bout was stopped.

Now, the 201 Pound championship -- Shaudre Kellum-Gee of Aberdeen, MD vs. Charles Bright from Leesburg, VA.

Ridley Wins 165 Pound Title!

Three straight wins for Virginia in the Novice Division as Lamonte Ridley defeats Gregory Clark.  Ridley gained a standing eight count early in the bout and went on to the victory.
The 178-pound title bout is next:  Jerrod Bowling of DC vs. O'Bryan Mapp of South Chesterfield, VA.

M. Abregu Makes It A Family Affair!

Matthew Abregu joins his younger brother, Diego in the winner's circle by capturing the 152 Pound title with a victory over Lamonte Jackson.  Abregu had a really nice third round with jabs and hooks after a solid second round from Jackson where body shots were prominent.

Next, the 165 Pound Novice championship -- Gregory Clark of DC vs. Lamonte Ridley of Emporia, VA.

Abregu Wins 141 Title!

Diego Abregu wins the 141 Pound title with a tough win over Dionte Burts.  Abregu was successful coming forward.  Burts had his moments in what looked like a close bout but Abregu might have sealed the deal by getting a standing eight right at the end of the third round.

Next up, Abregu's older brother, Matthew, will try to win the 152 Pound Novice title when he faces Lamonte Jackson of Largo, MD.

Pryor Wins Over Mekok!

Marquise Pryor wins the 123 Pound Novice title over Henri Mekok.   Solid performance by Pryor who used his height well against the shorter and well-built Mekok.  Pryor had a nice job working.

Up next: the 141-pound novice title bout: Dionte Burts of DC facing Diego Abregu of Sterling, VA.

By the way, we have an exclusive interview with 114 Pound Open champ Malik Jackson of DC on the BATB Spreaker page. Jackson is a walkover champ and will be heading to the National Golden Gloves in May.