Friday, September 19, 2014

Alantez Fox Back In Action Saturday Night!

 6'5"
Alantez Fox
The Junior MiddleWeight Giant
(12-0-1, 4 KO's) 




Forestville, MD's Alantex Fox traveled to New York this week.
Fox hit the scale weighing in at 157 lbs. He will be taking on Jonathan Garcia in a six round contest. Garcia weighed in at 156.4 lbs. The bout will take place at Resorts World Casino, in Jamaica, NY.

Fox: "I'm really looking forward to getting back in the ring. It's been over a year now and I'm determined to show everyone what I can do and hopefully impress the fans and everyone at Resorts on Saturday," said Fox. "I never stopped training, even though I've been out of the ring for so long, but come fight night, I'll be 110 percent ready. I never sleep on my opponents, and I know he's a tough guy. I'm just ready to get back on track and fight on a steady schedule to build myself into a contender and title contention."







Weights From Washington, D.C.!


Fighters hit the scale for GFS Entertainment Promotions card at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC:


Henry Buchanan 173 vs Alexander Johnson 174 

DeMarcus Corley 133 vs. Daniel Attah 135

Demond Nicholson 161 vs. Dennis Sharpe 163

Jarrett Hurd 154 vs. Damon Antoine ?

Jeff Lacy 178 vs. Rayco Saunders 174

*Hector Camacho, Jr.'s bout with Ryan Davis has been cancelled*.

The amateurs card will begin at 5 PM and the pros scheduled to start at 7 PM.

Lange vs Jeter II Coming Soon!


The 2012 Beltway Boxing Card of the Year took place on October 27 at George Mason University Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA – Jimmy Lange vs. Tony Jeter. The bout was considered to be the largest local fight of 2012. Jeter (17-4-1, 12 KO's) defeated Lange by 10-round split decision despite losing four points on the scorecards. 

Jeter received the 2012 Beltway Boxer of the Year award from both boxingalongthebeltway.blogspot.com and proamfighttalk.blogspot.com.
Jeter, who won his last bout by first-round TKO on April 26 in Annandale, VA, still is ranked in the World Boxing Council rankings at #19


Tony Jeter:  “It’s Tony Jeter versus Jimmy Lange again in what we're calling ‘The Rematch. I’m a little surprised that Jimmy wants to get back in the ring with me after the beating he suffered in our first fight. I’m very respectful of Jimmy and what he’s done in the past, and I even have to say I like Jimmy.  However, on November 15th we are not friends, he will be my enemy, and my intention is to win even more convincingly than I did in 2012.  I am training hard and will be ready to put on a great show for all the fans.  I am looking to pick up in the first round of this fight right where I left off in the 10th round of our first fight. ”

Lange (38-5-2, 25 KO's) has not fought since his loss against Jeter.  Jimmy Lange has been recovering from injuries that stopped is activity inside the ring. Lange had two surgeries in 2013 to repair badly torn ligaments in his left elbow. This will be the 16th card that Lange has headlined at the Patriot Center.

The Patriot Center is the location where Lange has packed out for 15 consecutive cards. November15th will be the 16th card that Lange will headline. 

Jimmy Lange: “I'm looking forward to this fight more than any in my career. I’m offering no excuses for losing last time because excuses are not my style.  I’m training very hard for the rematch and I’m doing it my way. I’m excited to return to the ring and thankful that Tony has offered me this opportunity for a rematch."






Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson Puts WIBA Title On The Line Against Arlene Blencowe!



Tori “Sho Nuff” Nelson will look for her fourth successful title defense when she puts her WIBA welterweight crown on the line against Arlene Blencowe Saturday, September 27 at the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA.

A three-time world champion, the pound-for-pound ranked Nelson’s professional record is 10-0 with 3 draws and 1 win by knockout. In 2011, she traveled to Trinidad to outpoint Lorissa Rivas for the WBC middleweight title and she’s held the WIBA welterweight crown since September of 2013. The Virginia native most recently outpointed tough Nicole Woods over ten rounds on June 28.

Most in boxing recognize that records can be deceiving. In today’s era, many fighters pile up 20-plus wins against weak opposition. While this looks good on paper, questions definitely arise about how they’d fare against serious opponents. On the contrary, there are some good fighters that face quality foes off the bat but don't have great records; fighters like Arlene Blencowe.

In her professional debut, Blencowe defeated unbeaten Nadine Browne (2-0-1) in a six round match. Two bouts later, she dominated Daniella Smith (12-3) over ten rounds to capture two world titles. In her most recent fight, Blencowe dropped a controversial decision against undefeated Sabrina Ostowari (7-0), who also missed weight for their match. To meet Nelson, she’s traveling more than 10,000 miles from her native Australia and plans to return home with a world title around her waist.

“I believe this will be Tori’s most challenging fight to date,” said James Hogan, CEO of Ponytail Promotions. “Regardless of her pro record, Blencowe is a serious fighter and is tougher than a two dollar steak. A lot of fighters would’ve avoided her because she doesn't have a glossy record, but Tori Nelson is an elite fighter and in order to be the best you've got to take on all challengers.”

Highly-touted Tyriesha “Lady Tiga” Douglas of Baltimore  faces Whitney Gunter in the semi-main event of the evening. Douglas, 5-0 (1 KO), is considered an elite prospect and is tentatively scheduled to fight for a world title in November.

USBU cruiserweight kingpin Travis Reeves, Seth Billups, Alexandru Marin, Larry Pryor, Edgar Torres and Henry Goss will all appear in separate undercard bouts.

“Ponytail Promotions is pleased with the talent we have on the undercard,” stated Hogan. “Billups and Marin have looked great. Alexandru Marin continues to improve and Travis Reeves is on a roll. The fans will not only get to see a world title fight and a future champion in Tyriesha, but a quality card from top to bottom.”

Tickets to “World Championship Boxing” start at $50 and are available by going to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ponytail-promotions-wiba-welterweight-world-championship-boxing-tickets-12716538509 or calling 410-499-5361. Doors open at 7 pm and the opening bell will sound an hour later.


Contact: Matt Yanofsky (Publicist) - (551)-206-0568 or @kopublicity


Injury Postpones Hernandez-Harrison Bout!

(Photo courtesy of Ross Molovinsky)


Injury to Hernandez-Harrison Causes Postponement of September 27 “Hometown Takeover” Championship Boxing Event

All In Entertainment: Rescheduling of Washington, D.C. Event to be Determined After Undefeated WBC Youth Welterweight Champion Resumes Training

Washington, D.C. (September 17, 2014) – All In Entertainment, Promoter for undefeated welterweight prospect, Dusty Hernandez-Harrison, announced that the September 27 Hometown Takeover Championship Boxing Event scheduled to take place at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. will be postponed following an ankle injury sustained by Hernandez-Harrison.

Jeff Fried of All In Entertainment expressed that the “top priority is always Dusty's health and well-being.  We will know more this week after we receive further medical guidance and see how Dusty is feeling after his first couple of days of training, including sparring."

Hernandez-Harrison’s main event bout with Hector Munoz was to be for the WBC Continental Americas Championship.  Other fighters on the card represented the best of the Washington, D.C. region, including undefeated welterweight Larry Recio, Baltimore's cruiserweight contender, Venroy July, rising heavyweight, Dwayne McRae and lightweight undefeated sensation, Mykal Fox, among many other exciting boxers from the DMV.

“I am really excited about fighting in front of my hometown fans in D.C. The ankle is healing well and I look forward to getting back in the ring." said Hernandez-Harrison.

“It is not so much the ankle injury as it is getting the work in before a championship fight against a guy like Munoz that will keep coming at Dusty for every second of every round," said Hernandez-Harrison’s trainer and father, Buddy Harrison.


“Nothing will be done to compromise Dusty's health. Once we receive medical clearance and Buddy is comfortable with the pre-fight preparation schedule, we can focus on Dusty's next bout," added Fried.

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For Additional Information:

Sherry Francis: sherry@allinentertainment.com or (202) 331-3902
Mike Walters: mike@allinentertainment.com or (703) 863-4358



Platinum Image Ent Group Press Release!

BEN'S CHILI BOWL PRESENTS 'DC PROUD' 'MAYOR FOR LIFE' BOOK SIGNING & DMV HONORS



Washington, DC - On Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:00pm, a press conference will be hosted by the Ali family honoring a few of DC's heroes. The press conference will present a Mayor For Life book signing with former DC Mayor and current Ward 8 City Councilman Marion Barry plus DC's Boxing Heroes launching the DMV Honors Celebrity Weekend of Champions presented by GFS Entertainment Group.


'MAYOR FOR LIFE'

Ben's will host a discussion and book signing for Former DC Mayor and current Ward 8 City Councilman, Marion S. Barry, Jr.'s book Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr' which was released by Strebor Books|Simon & Schuster on June 18, 2014. Mr. Barry and the Ali family are longtime friends, as his 
friendship began years ago with the late 
Ben Ali, Founder of Ben's Chili Bowl.

"My friendship with the Ali Family extends to almost 50 years. The restaurant's founder, Ben Ali, was a visionary who, because of his business acumen, successfully extended the Ben Chili Bowl brand nationally.  Ben was someone who truly loved this City.  I remember vividly that he was one of few business owners who allowed his establishment to remain open after the 1968 disorder; and who decided to remain open during the Metro construction, despite the toll the construction took on his business."  He continues, "My longtime friend and his lovely wife, Virginia Ali and her children, have continued to run the business. They have done an exceptional job in preserving the brand; by remaining a mainstay in our community; and have successfully expanded their business beyond the 'U' Street corridor.  I am honored by their support," says Mr. Barry.

DMV HONORS              

GFS Entertainment Group and DMV Honors are elated to be part of such an historic event. DC PROUD is precisely equivalent to what DMV Honors represents. DMV Honors Celebrity Weekend of Champions will take place September 18 - 20 in Washington, DC and will be making history by honoring DC's boxing heroes from the 1990's until early 2000 era. World Champions such as Sharmba 'Little Big Man' Mitchell, Keith Holmes, Mark 'Too Sharp' Johnson, William Joppy, Winky Wright and Demarcus 'Chop Chop' Corley will receive the Sugar Ray Leonard Award given by DC's boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard; there will also include a host of Honorable Mentions. Visit www.GFSent.com for more information.
 
        
WHAT:               

DC Proud Press Conference & 'Mayor for Life' Book Signing

WHEN:               

Thursday | September 18, 2014

TIME:                  

7:00pm

WHERE:            

Ben's Chili Bowl | 1213 U St NW | Washington, DC