D. Speed Captures Outstanding Boxer Trophy at Millersville Amateur Card!

Drayvontay Speed of No Xcuse Gym in Capitol Heights, MD was named the outstanding boxer at the Jeter Promotions amateur card Saturday night at Club One Fitness in Millersville, MD.

Speed defeated Cornell Hines of NOMIS Gym in DC in an open contest fought at 141 pounds.  Speed's cousin, India, was also on the card competing in a 132 pound female novice contest.  However, India Speed fought and lost to a very precise-jabbing Amelia Moore of Club One in that contest.

In the only open contest of the evening, Shaundre Kellum-Gee of the Blue Star program at the Mobtown Gym in Baltimore won a bout at 201 pounds over Chauncey Fields of The Hurt Factory in Lynchburg, VA.

Many of the fans in attendance came to see eight-year-old Thomas Coe of Club One.  Coe previously entertained fans at Club One amateur shows during intermissions with his incredible work on the mitts.  On Saturday, Coe competed in his first amateur bout at 70 pounds and he won it, defeating Abdul Ali of Diamonds N Da Ruff.   

There was one title bout on the card -- Alex Gonzales of Club One won the Maryland State 108 Pound Novice title by defeating Vincent Goedecke of Legends Boxing.

Here are the results of the other bouts on the card:

123 Novice -- Andres Garibay (Laurel Boxing) over Nico Woods (Diamonds N Da Ruff)

114 Novice -- Joseph Budrou (Panhandle Boxing) over Cole Crumpler (The Hurt Factory)

132 Novice -- Donte Dunaville (Roanoke, VA) over Angelo Roces (Club One)

70 Novice -- Demarco Ross (Diamonds N Da Ruff) over Ricardo Romauldo (Club One)

131 Novice -- Tyler Kelly (Club One) TKO-3 over Charles Russell (Legends Boxing)

Heavyweight -- Davon Sullivan (No Xcuse) over Mason Grim (Club One)

152 Novice -- Chance Blizzard (Laurel) TKO-2 over Rodolfo Romauldo (Club One)

141 Novice -- Anthony Russo (Legends) over Gary Jones, Jr. (Enigma)

95 Novice -- Juan Jenkins (Blue Star at Mobtown) over Keith Cooke (No Xcuse)

Russell-Cole Rematch Scratched from Millersville Amateur Card Because of Rule Changes!

We are at the Jeter Promotions amateur card at Club One Fitness in Millersville, MD tonight.  We will provide a full written recap after the card is over -- no live blogging tonight.

The early news coming out of this card involves the feature bout for the card -- the rematch between Gary Antonio Russell of Enigma Boxing and No Xcuse's Jalonte Cole -- that bout has been scratched because of new rules enacted by USA Boxing.  One of those changes is a new age rule that prohibits a 19-year-old boxer from competing against an 18-year old boxer.  That is the rule that directly affected the Russell-Cole contest slated for tonight.

Again, we will have a full recap later tonight or early tomorrow.  We did, however, get an opportunity to talk with Russell about his outstanding year thus far.

(Photo by Juan Marshall of ProAmFightTalk)

Harrison Wins Unanimous Decision at Foxwoods!

(Photo courtesy of Cyprian Khumalo of DMV Sports Zone)

Dusty Hernandez Harrison remained undefeated tonight as he won a six-round unanimous decision over Ben Ankrah of Ghana at the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT.

No details yet on how the fight played out but Harrison won by a shutout on the cards of judges Glen Feldman and Julie Lederman, 60-54.  Clark Sammartino scored the bout 59-55.

With the win, Harrison raises his record to 16-0, nine KO's.  Ankrah falls to 17-16, eight KO's.

Kenney Wins Title at Junior Olympic Nationals!

Iesha Kenney of Alexandria, VA has captured the 132-Pound female title at the Junior Olympic National Championships in Mobile, AL.

Earlier today, Kenney won a 3-0 decision over Cynthia Arellano of Phoenix, AZ.  This is the second major title that Kenney has won this year after winning a World Junior Team Open in Finland.

Update on July 20 Card at Coppin State!

Keystone Boxing will be a very busy promotional company in July.  We've already talked about their Saturday, July 13 card at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD.  One week later on Saturday, July 20, Keystone will join with Rize Promotions of Baltimore, MD for a card at the Coppin State University Physical Education Complex in Baltimore.

In the main event, Baltimore's own undefeated featherweight prospect Gervonta "Rambo" Davis will compete in his first scheduled six-round contest when he faces Rafael Casias of Arlington, TX.  Davis (3-0, three KO's) is coming off a first-round TKO over Jonathan Gears on June 8 at EchoStage Lounge in Washington, DC.  Casias (4-7) has lost four in a row and battles for the first time outside of the Lone Star State.

There are two other scheduled six-round contests on this card.  Baltimore light heavyweight Willie "For Real" Williams makes his return after more than two years when he takes on Kentrell Claiborne of Fort Worth, TX. Williams (12-6-2, three KO's) will be trying to break a three-bout losing streak that included a six-round unanimous decision loss to Frankie Filippone in August of 2010 in Virginia Beach, VA.  Claiborne (4-6, three KO's) has won two straight after losing six in a row.

Also on the card will be the youngest of the fighting Judah Brothers of Brooklyn, NY, Joseph Judah who will be in a welterweight contest against George "El Terrible" Sosa of New Jersey.  Judah (6-2, one KO) has not fought since dropping an eight-round majority decision loss to Stephen Scott in July 2011 in Albany, NY.  Sosa (7-4, seven KO's) is coming off a six-round unanimous decision loss to Javontae Starks on June 15 in Valley Forge, PA.  Sosa has lost three of his last four.  In October of 2012, Sosa dropped a six-round majority decision to Emmanuel Taylor in Philadelphia, PA.

In four-round contests, flyweight Tyrieshia "Lady Tyga" Douglas of Baltimore, MD will battle Marisol "La Chihuahua" Miranda of Hollywood, FL.  Douglas (2-0, one KO) has not fought since winning a four-round unanimous decision over Sherine Thomas on November 8 in Cockeysville, MD.  Miranda (5-5, one KO) has fought only twice since 2007.  However, in her last contest, she challenged Yesica Bopp for the WBO Light Flyweight title on September 27 in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico.  Bopp stopped Miranda in the seventh round.

Also, Alexandria, VA welterweight "The Baby-Faced Assassin" Yurii Polischuk (1-0, one KO) will be on the card against an opponent to be determined.  Polischuk made his pro debut on April 20 in Upper Marlboro, MD and scored a first-round TKO over fellow Alexandria boxer Demetrius Winbush.

Three locals will make pro debuts on this card.  Fort Washington, MD cruiserweight Albi Sadikaj will take on Lamont Capers of Hawley, PA (1-2)  Sadikaj was a novice Golden Gloves champ in the Beltway region.  Capers fought Mario Murphy in Murphy's pro debut on January 12 in Fort Washington and lost a four-round unanimous decision.

Baltimore junior welterweight William Cason will step into the pro ranks against the equally debuting Alfred Leisure of Ohio while Baltimore welterweight Glen Dezurn is still looking for an opponent for his pro debut.

Harrison Weighs 146 For Fight at Foxwoods!

(Photo courtesy of All-In Entertainment)

Dusty Hernandez Harrison and Ben Ankrah both weighed 146 pounds for their six-round encounter Saturday night at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT.

The bout is on the Gennady Golovkin-Matthew Macklin undercard,  The main event and co-feature are on the HBO telecast. I'm hearing the network may show highlights of Harrison's contest depending on how Harrison performs.  The telecast begins at 9:45 ET.

Reeves Wins Unanimous Decision in St. Petersburg, FL!

This late result from this past Saturday:  Baltimore cruiserweight Travis Reeves won a four-round unanimous decision at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel in St. Petersburg, FL.  Reeves defeated Michael "Concrete" Bissett of Tampa, FL.

According to Latinboxsports.com, Reeves won by scores of 40-35, however, they do not say whether Reeves knocked down Bissett at anytime.  Boxrec.com has this listed as a loss for Reeves, however, BATB  has learned that the boxers switched corners at the last minute and the report from Latinboxsports.com is accurate.

Therefore, Reeves is now 2-1 and wins his second straight bout in Florida.  Bissett is now 3-3, three KO's.

By the way, tonight's bout for Landover, MD's Cornelius Whitlock in Jacksonville, FL may air on ESPN2 this evening.  It is a swing contest.

Iesha Kinney to Represent the Beltway In Finals of Junior Olympic National Championships!

(photo from The Alexandria News)

Alexandria, VA 132-pound female boxer Iesha Kenney has advanced to the finals of the Junior Olympic National Championships in Mobile, AL.  Kenney defeated Siane Moore of St. Louis, MO by a 2-1 decision in today's semifinals.  Kenney will face Cynthia Arellano of Phoenix, AZ in Saturday's championship bout.

Kenney will be the lone Beltway representative competing in Saturday's championship round.  Keeshawn Williams of DC lost his semifinal bout in the 110-pound division by a 3-0 decision to Vergil Ortiz of Grand Prairie, TX while Baltimore's Malik Titus dropped a 2-1 decision to Taifer Rigaud of Arlington, MA in the semis of the 176+ division.

Rough Day For Locals In Quarterfinals of National Junior Olympic Championships!

It was not a good day for Beltway amateurs at the quarterfinal round of the Junior Olympic National Championships in Mobile, AL.  Only two locals made it to the semifinals after Thursday's action.

We already told you about Keeshawn Williams of DC advancing to the semi finals at 110 pounds.  The only local to join Williams in the semis will be Baltimore's Malik Titus, who won his quarterfinal contest at 176+ pounds.  Titus won a 3-0 decision over Lorenzo Benavidez of Albuquerque, NM.

Six locals fell in the quarters on Thursday. We've already told you about the losses for Jordan White and Mack Allison earlier today.  There are reports from those in Alabama that those losses may have been questionable decisions.  Also, Kashif Muhammad Brown, Jr. lost his bout at 165 pounds by a 2-1 decision to Manjaro Hills, Jr. of Baker, LA.  Sergio Bolonos of Silver Spring, MD dropped a 3-0 decision to Caleb Chesternut of East Pointe, MI at 114 pounds.  At 125 pounds, Troy Isley of Alexandria, VA fell to Isidro Ochoa of Fresno, CA via a 3-0 decision.  Also, Michael Wilbar of Boonsboro, MD lost by TKO to Sergio Flores of Overland Park, KS.

Whitlock Weighs 143 For Contest in Jacksonville!

(photo courtesy of Malcolm Lowery)

Cornelius Whitlock (left) weighed in at 143 pounds for his four-round contest against the debuting Adriano Capio Friday night at the Veterans Coliseum in Jacksonville, FL.  Capio tipped the scales at 138.

Update on July 13 Card at Rosecroft Raceway!

The Keystone Boxing card slated for Saturday, July 13 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD  is starting to come together.  The card is slated to have three six-round contests.

Highlighting the card will be the return of Oxon Hill, MD light heavyweight Alexander "The Great" Johnson in a six-round contest.  Johnson makes his first appearance in competition since suffering his first pro loss -- an eight-round unanimous decision to Luis Garcia in December of 2011 in Cabazon, CA.

Johnson (12-1, five KO's) was originally scheduled to battle Philadelphia, PA's Taneal Goyco but Goyco has suffered an injury.  Another Philly boxer may step in, however.  Greg Hackett is slated to make his third straight trip to the Beltway region.  Hackett (2-11) fought Jarrett Hurd and Alantez Fox in his last two outings and lost six-round unanimous decisions.

Coming off that victory over Hackett on April 20 at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD Hurd (6-0, three KO's) returns to action on this card in a six-round bout against veteran Joshua Burns of Garland, TX.  Garland (4-15-7, two KO's) will be looking to bounce back after suffering a first-round knockout loss to Kenton Sippio-Cook on April 27 in Austin, TX.

In another six-round contest, Palmer Park, MD super featherweight Kevin "K-Smoov" Rivers, Jr. is slated to take on Cesar Cisneros of Bradenton, FL.  Last time out, Rivers (8-0, six KO's) scored a second-round TKO over Rasool Shakoor on June 15 at the Washington Convention Center in DC.  This will be Rivers's sixth bout of 2013.  Cisneros (3-5-2, one KO) will be trying to break a four-bout winning streak.  The last four opponents for Cisneros had a combined won-loss record of 20-2-2.

In four-round contests,  Waldorf, MD junior welterweight Mike "Yes, Indeed" Reed returns to action as he faces Roberto Lopez of Kissimmee, FL.  Reed (3-0, two KO's) is coming off a four-round unanimous decision win over DeMarcus Rogers on June 15 in DC.  After winning four of his first six contests, Lopez (4-5-2, one KO) has lost five in a row, all to undefeated boxers by decision.

DC light heavyweight Greg Newby returns to action in a four-round bout against PJ Cajagas of Franklin Park, IL.  Newby (7-0, four KO's) last fought on April 27 and won a six-round unanimous decision over Mark Anderson in Bamberg, SC.  Cajagas (0-1-1) will look to bounce back from a four-round unanimous decision loss to Devar Ferhadi on April 20 in Upper Marlboro, MD.

In two debut bouts, Largo, MD's Jerrell "Supa" Scott will take on the equally debuting David Rohn of Chicago, IL in a middleweight contest. Also, Devin Mosley, a cruiserweight from Capitol Heights, MD , will make his boxing debut taking on Santos Martinez of Adrian, MI (2-3, two KO's).  Mosley is no stranger to combat competition, sporting a 1-1 record in mixed martial arts.  Martinez has not fought since December of 2011.

Also, East Stroudsburg, PA heavyweight Glenn Thomas will battle with Deverine Miner in a four-round contest.  Thomas is 0-1.  Miner is making his pro debut.

Williams Heads to Semis of Junior Olympic Championships!

Keeshawn Williams of Washington, DC has advanced to the semifinals of the 110-pound division of the National Junior Olympic Championships in Mobile, AL.

During today's morning session, Williams won a 3-0 division over Jacob Flores of Selma, CA.

Beltway amateurs lost their first two bouts of the competition today.  Jordan White of Waldorf, MD dropped a 2-1 decision to Kawelo Alcos of Wapahu, HI at 101 pounds.  Also, Mack Allison of Baltimore, MD lost a 2-1 decision to another Hawaiian boxer -- Logan Yoon of Honolulu.

Keely Thompson Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud!

Telling the court, "I did wrong," former Beltway Boxer Keely Thompson pleaded guilty to a federal charge of wire fraud in US District Court on Wednesday.

The former IBC Lightweight champ was the former executive director of Keely's District Boxing and Youth Center but diverted thousands of dollars in government and private grants meant for the center for personal use including concerts, speeding tickets and cruise ship gambling.  Thompson faces up to 33 months in prison.

The 47-year-old Thompson's guilty plea was part of an agreement that drops similar charges against Thompson's wife, Bianca, who was the deputy director of the center.  The Washington Post is reporting that Thompson has also agreed to provide "substantial" cooperation to the government in a separate investigation that was not detailed in court.

Thompson fought from 1983-1998 and had a record of 17-9-2, 12 KO's.  Thompson won the IBC title with a 12-round split decision over Kent Hardee on September 8, 1990 in DC.  Thompson also fought locals Sharmba Mitchell, Willie Taylor, Chuck Sturm and Donnie Parker during his career.

Quarterfinal Action For Beltway Boxers at Junior Olympic National Championships!

Competition continues in earnest for Beltway amateurs at the Junior Olympic National Championships in Mobile, AL as they move into the quarterfinals.  Many locals are slated to compete today.

During the afternoon session, Mack Allison of Baltimore, MD will have his second match at 119 pounds when he faces off against Logan Yoon of Honolulu, HI.  Also, Kashif Muhammad Brown, Jr. of Upper Marlboro, MD begins his campaign at 165 pounds when he battles Manjaro Hills, Jr. of Baker, LA.

Over in the second ring this afternoon, Waldorf, MD's Jordan White starts action at 101 pounds when he meets Kawelo Alcos of Wapahu, HI.  Keeshawn Williams of DC battles for the second time at 110 pounds when he takes on Jacob Flores of Selma, CA and Malik Titus of Baltimore debuts at 176+ pounds when he goes up against Lorenzo Benavidez of Albuquerque, NM.

In the evening session, Sergio Bolonos of Silver Spring, MD returns at 114 pounds taking on Caleb Chesternut of Eastpointe, MI.  Alexandria, VA's Troy Isley competes at 125 pounds facing Isidro Ochoa of Fresno, CA.  Also, Michael Wilbar of Boonsboro, MD faces Sergio Flores of Overland Park, KS at 176 pounds.

Beltway Amateurs Open Junior Olympics Championships With Victories!

Beltway amateurs have begun competition at the Junior Olympic National Championships in Mobile, AL on a good note with victories in the first sessions of competition.

Keeshawn Williams of DC won his first-round contest in the 110-Pound division by a 3-0 margin over DeChaun Blount of Baton Rouge, LA while Baltimore, MD's Mack Allison won a 2-1 decision over Kennan Glaude of Lafayette, LA at 119 Pounds.

In the evening session today, Sergio Bolonos of Silver Spring, MD notched the third win for the locals by a tiebreaker over Alejandro Jimenez of Smyrna, TN in the 114-Pound division.

Mayweather-Alvarez Press Stop Is Successful In DC!

Fans lined up around the block at the historic Howard Theatre in DC for the press tour of the Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez matchup that will take place on September 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.  This was the second stop on the tour.

In the interest of full disclosure, both boxers met with the media before they met the fans.  We were unable to get one on one interviews with them at that time.

We did, however, get some time with Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer who gave us his thoughts about Seth Mitchell's performance in his win over Johnathon Banks and what may be next for Gary Russell, Jr. since his scheduled July 13 bout was cancelled because of the visa issues involving Bernard Hopkins's slated opponent, Karo Murat.  Schaefer also gave a good idea of a way to build and expose a fighter to a new audience.

Prior to recording this interview, we asked Schaefer about what is next for IBF Junior Welterweight champ Lamont Peterson.  Schaefer informed us of two things:

1.  There will not be a card at Verizon Center on September 7.  You may remember that there was talk of Golden Boy putting on a card on that date that would be a doubleheader with Lucas Matthysee vs. Danny Garcia and Peterson defending his title against Zab Judah.   Schaefer said the time just wasn't right.

2.  Peterson has a mandatory title defense against the number one IBF challenger -- undefeated Dierry "Dougy Style" Jean (25-0, 17 KO's) of Montreal, Canada.  Schaefer said he is looking to try and make that fight in October and he is looking to have it in DC.

Here is the interview.  Lem Satterfield of Ring Magazine joins me.  I had to be quiet in some spots because other interviews were going on around us.

Update on June 29 Amateur Card in Millersville, MD!

We've already mentioned some bouts that are slated to take place on the Jeter Promotions amateur card on Saturday, June 29 at Club One Fitness in Millersville, MD.  However, there are more scheduled and if half of these bouts take place, this could be a very nice card.

We've already talked about the matchup between 2013 National Golden Gloves champion and the Golden Boy of that tournament Gary Antonio Russell of Enigma and No Xcuse's Jalonte Cole.  That is a rematch from the Washington Golden Gloves championship match from this year.

Russell will have two relatives on the card -- his brother Gary Antuanne Russell will battle Darius Someari of Roanoke, VA.  Russell's nephew, Gary Jones, Jr. is also slated for the card as he will battle Tony Russo.  Jones is the son of former pro Gary "Fast Hands" Jones, the oldest brother in the family.

The Russells won't be the only family in action on this card.  The Bell Brothers -- Jason and Justin -- are also slated for action.  Jason will battle Maurice Burrell of Mobtown in Baltimore while Justin takes on Maiwak Dagoot of Down Under gym in Salisbury, MD.  Both Bells are from No Xcuse Gym.

Then, there are the Speed Cousins.  In a ladies contest, India Speed of No Xcuse will take on Club One's Amelia Moore while Drayvontay Speed-Rawls will face Monte Dunaville of Roanoke, VA.  The Speed cousins are relatives of legendary Beltway Boxer Eugene "Sonny" Speed.

In other bouts slated for the card, No Xcuse's Joe Jones III, who was a member of the DC Golden Gloves team that traveled to Salt Lake City this year, will battle 201-pound Novice champion Shaundre Kellum-Gee of Mobtown.  Jones fought at 178, so we're not sure where this bout will be weight-wise.

Also, Cornell Hines of NOMIS is slated to take on Jahmil Dyer of HeadBangers.  Both young men fought at 141 pounds during the Golden Gloves but not against each other.

There are other bouts slated for the card as well.  Tickets are $35 for General Admission and 50 for VIP Seating.  Call 410-729-3900 for details.  Club One Fitness is located at 1131 Benfield Boulevard, Buildings M-Q in Millersville, MD.

Beltway Amateurs Head to Alabama for Junior Olympic National Championships June 26-29!

A contingent of Beltway amateurs are heading to Mobile, AL for the 2013 Junior Olympic National Championships.  Competition begins on Wednesday, June 26 and concludes on Saturday, June 29 at the Arthur Outlaw Convention Center.

According to USABoxing.org, here is the list of locals that are slated to participate:

101 Pounds -- Jordan White, Waldorf, MD

106 Pounds -- Demetrius Young, Bowie, MD

110 Pounds -- Keeshawn Williams, Washington, DC

114 Pounds -- Sergio Bolonos, Silver Spring, MD

119 Pounds -- Mack Allison, Baltimore, MD

125 Pounds -- Troy Isley, Alexandria, VA

132 Pounds (Female) -- Iesha Kenney, Alexandria, VA

165 Pounds -- Kashif Muhammad Brown, Jr., Upper Marlboro, MD

176 Pounds -- Michael Wilbar, Boonsboro, MD

176+ Pounds -- Malik Titus, Baltimore, MD

Best wishes to our competitors and we'll keep track of your progress!

Alexandria Times Profiles 'Action' Douglas!

The Alexandria (VA) Times has a nice profile on undefeated Burke, VA middleweight Antoine "Action" Douglas.  Writer Jim McElhatton talks about Douglas's last outing -- a third-round TKO victory over Ibrahim King on June 14 in West Orange, NJ -- that raised his record to 8-0, six KO's.  The bout aired on ESPN2.

Here is the article:

http://alextimes.com/2013/06/warrior-poet/

Kareem Martin Wins Gold In the Ukraine!

Congratulations to DC's Kareem Martin who won a gold medal at the Klitschko Brothers Tournament in the Ukraine!

We are still getting details on the victory but it is Martin's first win in international competition.  Martin fought in the welterweight division.

Beltway amateurs brought home two medals from this tournament as Lamont Roach, Jr. earned a bronze medal at lightweight.

By the way, the National Junior Olympic Championships begin this week in Mobile, AL.  Later today, we will list who is slated to represent the Beltway at the event.