The Saturday, May 31 Top Flight Promotions card at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is starting to come together.
Top Flight Promotions's head man -- DC lightweight Ty Barnett -- will take on former world title contender Cosme "Chino" Rivera of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico in the 10-round main event.
Barnett (22-3-1, 14 KO's) comes off a 10-round unanimous decision win over Carlos Winston Velasquez on October 26 at the Convention Center. Rivera (36-18-3, 24 KO's) broke a four-bout losing streak with an eight-round unanimous decision win over Ricardo Martinez on February 28 in Queretaro, Mexico.
Rivera's career started in 1993 and he challenged Zab Judah for the WBC and IBF Junior Welterweight titles in 2005, losing by third-round TKO. Rivera has also fought the likes of Felix Flores, Joel Julio, Andre Berto and Alfredo Angulo during his career.
In other bouts on the card, undefeated Landover, MD junior middleweight "The Cuban Assassin" Larry Recio will take on Coy Lanbert of Summerville, SC in a four-round encounter. Recio (5-0, four KO's) will go for his fifth straight knockout victory. Recio stopped Jose Felix in the first round on April 12 in Baltimore, MD. Lanbert (2-11, one KO) will try to break a four-bout losing streak and makes his third trip to the Beltway region. In previous bouts, Lanbert was stopped by Jarrett Hurd and DeAndre Davis.
Manassas, VA junior middleweight Robert Sweeney faces off with DC's Issa Coulibaly in a four-round bout. Sweeney (2-0), originally from Sicklerville, NJ, fights in the Beltway area for the first time while Coulibaly (1-5) will try to bounce back from a third-round knockout loss to Hurd on August 10 at the Convention Center.
Also returning to action will be DC heavyweight Scott "Duke" Buchanan as he faces Dennis Benson of Norfolk, VA in a four-round contest. The undefeated Buchanan (4-0, three KO's) has not fought since November of 2007 when he won a majority decision over Mike Miller in Glen Burnie, MD. Benson (1-6, one KO, one NC) was in a no contest with Dwayne McRae on May 11 of 2013 in Millersville, MD.
Brooklyn, NY junior middleweight Renan Ruiz (3-1, two KO's) will be in a four-round bout against Anthony Royal (0-1-1) of Hampton, VA. Also slated to be on the card will be locals Antonio "Teflon" Magruder (3-0, two KO's), Chris "The Dentist" Alexander (4-1, four KO's) and "The Lion of Sri Lanka" Nuwan Jayakody (2-4-1, two KO's).
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Nelson, St. John To Hold Public Press Conference May 15 in Ashburn, VA!
There will be an open press conference for the WIBA Welterweight title bout between undefeated champion Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson and challenger and former world champion Mia "The Knockout" St. John on Thursday, May 15 at the All-American Steakhouse located in the Broadlands Shopping Center in Ashburn, VA.
The event will begin at 4:30 PM and is open to the public.
Amateur Action Aplenty On May 17!
There is lots of amateur boxing action being held on Saturday, May 17 in the Beltway region. Club One Fitness and Jeter Promotions are putting on a card at Club One Fitness in Millersville, MD beginning at 7:30 PM.
Scheduled to appear on the card are Club One boxers Amelia Moore, Jimmy McGavin and Tommy Coe, Jr. along with Level Up Boxing club boxers Luther Smith, Will Anderson and Darnell Murphy.
Tickets are $35. Call 410-729-3900. Club One Fitness is located at 1131 Benfield Boulevard, Suite M-Q in Millersville.
Also, May 17 is the night for the annual Belfast-Beltway Boxing Classic to be held at the Marriott Wardman Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road in Northwest, DC. This is the event where boxers from the DC area take on boxers from Belfast, Ireland. No word yet on who will represent the local team.
This is a charity event and tickets are pricey. Tickets start at $250 for individual seats and tables for $2,500 and $5,000. The event begins at 7 PM.
Scheduled to appear on the card are Club One boxers Amelia Moore, Jimmy McGavin and Tommy Coe, Jr. along with Level Up Boxing club boxers Luther Smith, Will Anderson and Darnell Murphy.
Tickets are $35. Call 410-729-3900. Club One Fitness is located at 1131 Benfield Boulevard, Suite M-Q in Millersville.
Also, May 17 is the night for the annual Belfast-Beltway Boxing Classic to be held at the Marriott Wardman Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road in Northwest, DC. This is the event where boxers from the DC area take on boxers from Belfast, Ireland. No word yet on who will represent the local team.
This is a charity event and tickets are pricey. Tickets start at $250 for individual seats and tables for $2,500 and $5,000. The event begins at 7 PM.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Billups, Marin, Phipps Added to Nelson-St.John Undercard May 17 in Annandale!
A few bouts have been added to the Saturday, May 17 Ponytail Promotions card at The Ernst Center on the campus of Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, VA.
Of course, the main event is the 10-round WIBA Welterweight title bout between champion Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson of Ashburn, VA and challenger and former WBC Junior Middleweight titleholder Mia "The Knockout" St. John of Oxnard, CA. However, this card looks to be packed with local talent.
By the way, here is the announcement on that championship bout: http://boxingalongthebeltway.blogspot.com/2014/03/tori-nelson-to-defend-wiba-welterweight.html
There are three more bouts we can now announce. Rookie Ashburn, VA junior welterweight Seth Billups participates in his second pro bout when he takes on Anthony Dave of Canton, OH in a four-round encounter. Billups (1-0, one KO) scored a second-round TKO over Darrell "Bad Azz" Martin on March 15 at the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA. Dave (0-2) will take on a Beltway Boxer for the third time in as many fights. Dave lost his pro debut to Antonio Magruder on August 10 in DC by first-round TKO and then lost by second-round stoppage to Jerrell "Hell-Rell" Harris on March 28 in Weirton, WVA.
Martin (4-17, one KO), of Baltimore, MD will look to bounce back from his loss to Billups on this card. However, it won't be easy because he will face undefeated Alexandru Marin of Silver Spring, MD in a four-round super featherweight encounter. Marin (3-0, two KO's) is coming off a four-round unanimous decision win over Alex Hipolito on April 12 in Baltimore.
DC welterweight Harris (4-0, four KO's) will also be on this card as he returns to the Beltway for the first time since his pro debut in June of 2013. No official word on who his opponent will be for this card.
The third bout we can officially announce will mark the return of popular Baltimore heavyweight Jed "The Punisher" Phipps. Phipps (18-8, 11 KO's) was one of the more-talked about boxers on BATB in the early days. Phipps was the first winner of the BATB Knockout of the Year when he brutally stopped David Cleage in January of 2006 in Pikesville, MD. However, Phipps was the victim of some devastating knockouts as well against the likes of Horace Greeley and Ralph West.
Phipps returns for the first time since September of 2010 when he faces Ariel "Iron" Espinal of Brooklyn, NY (8-23-3, four KO's). No word yet on how many rounds this bout is scheduled for.
Espinal will face a Beltway Boxer for the 12th time in his career, going through six weight classes. Espinal has battled with Ishmail Arvin, Larry Brothers, Alexander Johnson, Julius Kennedy, Scott Sigmon, Steve Wheeler, Mike Paschall, Maxell Taylor, Dale Robeson-El, Russ Shiflett and Thomas Williams, Jr., going 1-10 against them.
Other locals slated to be on this card are,"The King's Son" Jerry Odom, Antoine "Action" Douglas, "The Big Ticket" Dwayne McRae and Gerome Quiqley
The Ernst Center at Northern Virginia Community College is located at 8333 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, VA.
Of course, the main event is the 10-round WIBA Welterweight title bout between champion Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson of Ashburn, VA and challenger and former WBC Junior Middleweight titleholder Mia "The Knockout" St. John of Oxnard, CA. However, this card looks to be packed with local talent.
By the way, here is the announcement on that championship bout: http://boxingalongthebeltway.blogspot.com/2014/03/tori-nelson-to-defend-wiba-welterweight.html
There are three more bouts we can now announce. Rookie Ashburn, VA junior welterweight Seth Billups participates in his second pro bout when he takes on Anthony Dave of Canton, OH in a four-round encounter. Billups (1-0, one KO) scored a second-round TKO over Darrell "Bad Azz" Martin on March 15 at the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA. Dave (0-2) will take on a Beltway Boxer for the third time in as many fights. Dave lost his pro debut to Antonio Magruder on August 10 in DC by first-round TKO and then lost by second-round stoppage to Jerrell "Hell-Rell" Harris on March 28 in Weirton, WVA.
Martin (4-17, one KO), of Baltimore, MD will look to bounce back from his loss to Billups on this card. However, it won't be easy because he will face undefeated Alexandru Marin of Silver Spring, MD in a four-round super featherweight encounter. Marin (3-0, two KO's) is coming off a four-round unanimous decision win over Alex Hipolito on April 12 in Baltimore.
DC welterweight Harris (4-0, four KO's) will also be on this card as he returns to the Beltway for the first time since his pro debut in June of 2013. No official word on who his opponent will be for this card.
The third bout we can officially announce will mark the return of popular Baltimore heavyweight Jed "The Punisher" Phipps. Phipps (18-8, 11 KO's) was one of the more-talked about boxers on BATB in the early days. Phipps was the first winner of the BATB Knockout of the Year when he brutally stopped David Cleage in January of 2006 in Pikesville, MD. However, Phipps was the victim of some devastating knockouts as well against the likes of Horace Greeley and Ralph West.
Phipps returns for the first time since September of 2010 when he faces Ariel "Iron" Espinal of Brooklyn, NY (8-23-3, four KO's). No word yet on how many rounds this bout is scheduled for.
Espinal will face a Beltway Boxer for the 12th time in his career, going through six weight classes. Espinal has battled with Ishmail Arvin, Larry Brothers, Alexander Johnson, Julius Kennedy, Scott Sigmon, Steve Wheeler, Mike Paschall, Maxell Taylor, Dale Robeson-El, Russ Shiflett and Thomas Williams, Jr., going 1-10 against them.
Other locals slated to be on this card are,"The King's Son" Jerry Odom, Antoine "Action" Douglas, "The Big Ticket" Dwayne McRae and Gerome Quiqley
The Ernst Center at Northern Virginia Community College is located at 8333 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, VA.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Results From PVA Junior Olympic Tournament!
Here are the results from the first Saturday of action from the Potomac Valley Association (PVA) Junior Olympic Tournament:
9-10, 65 Pounds: Lonzo Malcolm (Keystone Boxing) over Demari Philson (Langdon Rec)
11-12, 65 Pounds: Raghaleek Bartee (Kenilworth Boxing) over Demarco Ross (Diamonds N Da Ruff)
11-12, 70 Pounds: Tyreek Williams (The Answer) over Mehki Phillips (Keystone Boxing)
11-12, 75 Pounds: Quincy Williams (Kenilworth) over Deric Davis (Old School)
11-12, 85 Pounds (Semi Finals):
Maximus Garland (Headbangers) over Dennis Zeigler (Langdon)
Lawrence Malcolm (Keystone) over Donald Ford (Kenilworth)
11-12, 90 Pounds: Stacey Selby (No Xcuse) over Jordan Jones (#11 Overcomers)
13-14, 80 Pounds: Kevon Cooke (NoXcuse) over Khalil Phillips (Keystone)
13-14, 106 Pounds (Semi Finals):
Mekhi Payne (Keystone) over Philbert Griffin (Sugar Ray Leonard)
Keith Cooke (NoXcuse) over Edwin Anget (The Answer)
13-14, 132 Pounds: Wilfredo Avelar (Sugar Ray Leonard) over Michael Tymas (Langdon Rec)
15-16, 106 Pounds: Kevin Pendergrass (NOMIS) over Marcus Willis (Diamonds N Da Ruff)
15-16, 125 Pounds: Gregory Burton (Langdon) over Hakeem Middleton (Lime Lite)
The tournament resumes on Saturday, May 10 at Tony's Gym located at 1216 Mount Olivet Road in Northeast DC. The event will start at 3 PM. Tickets are $10.
9-10, 65 Pounds: Lonzo Malcolm (Keystone Boxing) over Demari Philson (Langdon Rec)
11-12, 65 Pounds: Raghaleek Bartee (Kenilworth Boxing) over Demarco Ross (Diamonds N Da Ruff)
11-12, 70 Pounds: Tyreek Williams (The Answer) over Mehki Phillips (Keystone Boxing)
11-12, 75 Pounds: Quincy Williams (Kenilworth) over Deric Davis (Old School)
11-12, 85 Pounds (Semi Finals):
Maximus Garland (Headbangers) over Dennis Zeigler (Langdon)
Lawrence Malcolm (Keystone) over Donald Ford (Kenilworth)
11-12, 90 Pounds: Stacey Selby (No Xcuse) over Jordan Jones (#11 Overcomers)
13-14, 80 Pounds: Kevon Cooke (NoXcuse) over Khalil Phillips (Keystone)
13-14, 106 Pounds (Semi Finals):
Mekhi Payne (Keystone) over Philbert Griffin (Sugar Ray Leonard)
Keith Cooke (NoXcuse) over Edwin Anget (The Answer)
13-14, 132 Pounds: Wilfredo Avelar (Sugar Ray Leonard) over Michael Tymas (Langdon Rec)
15-16, 106 Pounds: Kevin Pendergrass (NOMIS) over Marcus Willis (Diamonds N Da Ruff)
15-16, 125 Pounds: Gregory Burton (Langdon) over Hakeem Middleton (Lime Lite)
The tournament resumes on Saturday, May 10 at Tony's Gym located at 1216 Mount Olivet Road in Northeast DC. The event will start at 3 PM. Tickets are $10.
Friday, May 2, 2014
PVA Junior Olympic Tournament Begins Saturday in DC!
The Potomac Valley Association of USA Boxing will have its Junior Olympic Tournament starting on Saturday, May 3 at Tony's Boxing Gym located at 1216 Mount Olivet Road in Northeast Washington, DC.
The doors for the event open at 2 PM with the first bout scheduled to start at 3 PM.
The finals for the event will be one week later on Saturday, May 10 at the same location. Tickets are $10.
The doors for the event open at 2 PM with the first bout scheduled to start at 3 PM.
The finals for the event will be one week later on Saturday, May 10 at the same location. Tickets are $10.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
'Yes Indeed' Reed Heads To Atlantic City June 14!
For the first time in his young pro career, Undefeated Waldorf, MD junior welterweight Mike "Yes Indeed" Reed will hit the road.
Reed (9-0, six KO's) will participate on a Top Rank-promoted card on Saturday, June 14 in the Grand Ballroom of Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. There is no word on whether or not Reed has signed with Top Rank. Also, no word yet on who Reed's opponent will be.
If you would like to attend, tickets are on sale for $75 and $50 and are available through the Bally's box office or at Ticketmaster.com.
Reed (9-0, six KO's) will participate on a Top Rank-promoted card on Saturday, June 14 in the Grand Ballroom of Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. There is no word on whether or not Reed has signed with Top Rank. Also, no word yet on who Reed's opponent will be.
If you would like to attend, tickets are on sale for $75 and $50 and are available through the Bally's box office or at Ticketmaster.com.
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