Yahoo Sports Profiles 'Hardwork' July!

One of the leading names in the boxing media -- Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports has put together a very nice profile of Suitland, MD cruiserweight Venroy "Hardwork" July.  Iole talks about July being a true "triple threat" as a corporate lawyer, pro boxer and promoter.

July (16-1-1, six KO's) will be headlining a self-promoted show for the third time (he's promoted other cards where he did not compete) on Saturday, April 12 at the Patapsco Arena in Baltimore, MD where he will take on undefeated Quantis Graves of Beaumont, TX (9-0-1, four KO's) in an eight-round bout.

Here is the link to the article.  Let me say that Iole told me and the world via Twitter that he was very impressed with July.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cruiserweight-boxer-is-a-legit-triple-threat-180033525-boxing.html

Lockett Stopped In Fifth Round in North Dakota!

Takoma Park, MD's Willis "The Prophet" Lockett was stopped in the fifth round by undefeated Michael Seals of Atlanta, GA Friday night at the 4 Bears Casino and Lodge in New Town, ND.

Seals stopped Lockett at 2:50 of the fifth round, scoring his eighth consecutive knockout despite being outweighed by 13 pounds.

Lockett's record evens at 13-13-5, five KO's while Seals is now 18-0, 14 KO's.

Brown, Crews Win Bouts During Dual Meet Vs. Canada!

Tiara Brown and Franchon Crews won their bouts during a dominant performance by Team USA in a dual competition against Canada Saturday at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.

Brown competed in international competition for the first time since the 2012 World Championships and won her bout against Sabrina Aubin at 125 pounds by unanimous decision.

Crews was in one of the marquee bouts of the competition as she faced off in the 165 Pound contest against three-time world champion Mary Spencer.  Crews was able to box well and win a four-round unanimous decision.

The third member of the Beltway contingent, Dara Shen, did not compete because no opponent was available at light heavyweight. Shen won by walkover.

US boxers took seven of the nine scheduled bouts in the competition.  The team also included Olympians Marlen Esparza and Queen Underwood.

The 2014 Open And Novice Washington Golden Gloves Teams!

To recap from Saturday's Washington Golden Gloves Championship Finals, here are the members of the 2014 Open and Novice DC/MD teams that will compete in the Regional Golden Gloves championships against Virginia/North Carolina on Saturday, April 26 at the Waldorf Jaycees in Waldorf, MD:

Open Division:

108 Pounds: Demetrius Young (Sugar Ray Leonard)

114 Pounds: Malik Jackson (Limelite)

123 Pounds:  Gary Antonio Russell (Enigma)

132 Pounds: Jalen Jones (Limelite)

141 Pounds:  Gary Antuanne Russell (Enigma)

152 Pounds: Malik Hawkins (Upton)

165 Pounds:  Tavon Body (Headbangers)

178 Pounds: Justin Bell (No Xcuse)

201 Pounds: Malik Titus (Upton)

201+ Pounds: Anthony Nembhard (Sugar Ray Leonard)


Novice Division:

114 Pounds: Kollin Shrewsbury (NOMIS)

123 Pounds: Cody Woodland (Woodland)

132 Pounds: Taylor Woodland (Woodland)

141 Pounds: Tyrek Irby (Headbangers)

152 Pounds: Shynggyskhan Tazhibay (Raw Assassin)

165 Pounds: Tyrell Boyd (Upton)

178 Pounds: Jordan Payne (Woodland)

201 Pounds: Jordan Davenport (Mack Lewis)

201+ Pounds: Carlos Black (Champions)

Nembhard Wins 201+ Pound Title!

Anthony Nembhard (Sugar Ray Leonard) wins the final title of the evening -- the 201+ Pound title -- with a victory over Calvin Countess (Charm City).

We'll have a brief Post-Fight Wrap-Up later today.  Until then, good night from the Waldorf Jaycees!

Titus Stops Morris To Win Heavyweight Crown!

Malik Titus (Upton) stops Stephon Morris (UMAR) in the first round to capture the 201 Pound championship. 

The final bout of the night is the 201+ Pound championship between Anthony Nembhard (Sugar Ray Leonard) and Calvin Countess (Charm City).

Bell Takes 178-Pound Championship!

Justin Bell (No Xcuse) has won the 178-Pound title bout with a tough victory over Genc Pllana (unattached).  Bell gutted out the victory over the last two rounds.

The 201-Pound title contest is next -- an all-Baltimore affair between Malik Titus (Upton) and Stephon Morris (UMAR).