Friday, November 27, 2015

Gary Antuanne Russell Seeks Out 2016 Olympic Boxing Team Spot!



Capitol Heights, MD's Gary Antuanne is the younger brother to WBC World Featherweight boxing champion Gary Russell, Jr. 26-1-0, (15KO's) and professional Bantamweight boxer Gary Antonio Russell 5-0-0, (4KO's). Gary Antuanne Russell, who fights at 141 lbs clinched a spot in the USA Boxing Olympic Trials by winning a semifinal contest at the Qualifier earlier this year in Colorado Springs, CO in June. He will be heading out on December fifth for his quest to make the 2016 USA Olympic Team.

This will mark the third straight Olympic Trials that will feature a Gary Russell.  Gary Russell, Jr. won a birth on the Olympic team in 2008 and Antonio Russell competed in the 2012 Olympic Trials.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Myke “The Professor” Fox Makes His First Appearance As A Kings Promotion Fighter!


Undefeated Forestville, Maryland super lightweight Myke “The Professor” Fox (7-0, two KOs) will face his toughest challenge to date when he faces Adam “Bad Boy” Maté (18-6, 11 KOs) of Sopron, Hungary on Friday December 4 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Maryland. The six-round bout will headline a stacked 8-fight lineup that will not have a single boxer with a losing record on the card.

Fox will be making his first appearance under the Kings promotional banner after inking a deal with them on October 8, 2015. The 19-year-old undefeated prospect turned pro in April of 2014 after participating in more than 100 amateur bouts. The 6'4" Fox is the younger brother of undefeated junior middleweight Alantez, who is a DiBella Entertainment signee. The Fox Brothers are trained by their father, Troy, at the Lloyd Irvin Academy in Temple Hills, MD.

Maté, 24-years-old, is the former Hungarian Lightweight Champion and enters the bout with wins in 3 of his last 4 bouts. His only appearance fighting in the United States, earlier this year, Maté fought valiantly in a nationally televised bout against undefeated Top Rank prospect William Silva before being stopped in the fifth round by a body shot.

The card is promoted by Kings Promotions, the matchmaker is Ross Molovinsky. Tickets are currently on sale ($40/$60/$75) at www.beltwayboxing.com or by calling 301-899-2430. Tickets purchased at the box office on fight night are subject to a $5 surcharge. This will be Kings Promotions first professional boxing event in the state of Maryland.

For more detailed information about this upcoming card go to the Boxing Along The Beltway site below.
http://boxingalongthebeltway.blogspot.com/2015/11/pro-boxing-returns-to-rosecroft-raceway.html

(Photo credit & edit by Ross Molovinsky)

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Beltway Boxers Go Coast To Coast For Their Next Bouts!

 Kareem Martin goes to the west coast while Dusty Hernandez-Harrison stays on the east coast!

Undefeated DC welterweight Kareem "Reemo" Martin will be in a six round contest with Tevin Watts 4-0-3 of Lancaster, CA. This bout will take place in  Costa Mesa, CA on Thursday, December 3 at the Hangar. Martin is coming off a six-round unanimous decision win over Anthony Prescott on August 28 at the Washington Convention Center. Kareem Martin's record is (6-0-1, 3 KO's).

(Kareem Martin Photo by Wallace Barron)

Dusty Hernandez-Harrison gets back into action in a ten round contest against Steve "The Dragon" Claggett of Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Saturday, December 5 at the Osceola Heritage Center in Kissimmee, FL. Harrison, 28-0, (15 KO's).  In Harrison's last bout he dominated James Wayka by getting a first round TKO on September 26 in Norfolk, VA. Harrison's next opponent Claggett 23-3-1, (16 KO's) is coming off of a third-round TKO over Stuart McLellan on September 18 at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 


Harrison's bout will be the co-feature shown on the HBO Latino network. The bout will telecast at 9:45 ET/PT. 



Malik “Iceman” Hawkins Returns to The Ring on Dec.12th in Baltimore, Maryland!

Malik looks to keep his undefeated record and continue his knockout streak on the undercard of former heavyweight champion Hasim “The Rock” Rahman.


Undefeated welterweight prospect, Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (4-0-4kos) will be returning to his hometown of Baltimore, MD looking to extend his record again as a professional fighter.

Hawkins had a much decorated amateur career where he won multiple national championships along with a pair of golden gloves championships. In the professional ranks he remains undefeated; he has yet to enter the second round of his fights due to scoring all first round knockouts in his contests so far. 

Malik continues to show a great power and excitement every time he steps through the ropes. His last fight which was held in North Carolina against Theophulius Newkirk was stopped at the 1:53 of the first round after the referee decided Newkirk was not able to withstand any more punishment.  Malik is eager to fight back at home where, he has a big following of fans who have followed his career since his amateur days.



Malik explained how Baltimore has been through its share of tough times, but now he hopes for better days. “I want to bring life back to the city, cause we been through a lot with all the Freddie Gray stuff. I want kids to know that as long as you grind for something you believe in, you can do it”, said Malik. Malik continues to be positive role model for the inner city youth of Baltimore because he too was once in their shoes trying to find a way to make it. Boxing has been his answer and plans to make the best of it. Malik’s opponent is TBA for this event but he assured fans that he will be ready for whoever is across the ring from him on that day.

The Boxing Renaissance event which will be held on December 12, 2015 at Du Burns Arena in Baltimore, MD will be promoted by SHABAZZ BROTHERS + SHAWSTYLEZ PRODUCTIONS. The card will feature great local up and coming talent along with the return of former heavyweight champion Hasim “The Rock” Rahman in an exhibition match. This event will be hosted by former four time world champion Zab “Super” Judah. Tickets for this event are priced at $35.00, $60.00, and $150.00. Tickets can be purchased through any Ticketmaster outlet or online at Ticketmaster.com.

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For any inquiries or interview requests please contact Brandi Miller of Team Hawkins via email at Brandi.Miller10@yahoo.com or cell at (240)-264-7096.



HEADBANGERS FEED THE HOMELESS AND THE HUNGRY OF WASHINGTON, DC!




PROFESSIONAL BOXERS LAMONT AND ANTHONY PETERSON ALONG WITH TRAINER/MANAGER BARRY HUNTER AND SEVERAL OTHER HEADBANGERS FIGHTERS WILL VOLUNTEER AT THE SOME DINING ROOM THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING ASSISTING AND SERVING IN THE EFFORT TO FEED THE HOMELESS AND THE HUNGRY OF WASHINGTON, DC THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Peterson brothers and the Headbangers family will help prepare meals and serve the homeless at the SOME (So Others May Eat) dining room.


Wednesday, NOVEMBER 25th AT 10:30 A.M.-1:15 PM ET

WHO:             LAMONT PETERSON, Former IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion
ANTHONY PETERSON, Top Rank Lightweight Contender
BARRY HUNTER, Trainer/Manager

WHAT:           Former IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Lamont Peterson and his brother Anthony Peterson Top Rank Lightweight Contender, joined by Trainer/Manager Barry Hunter and a host of other Headbangers fighters will serve lunch and work the dining room at SOME(So Others May Eat) this Wednesday from 10:30 AM until 1:15 PM.  
SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation’s capital. They meet the immediate daily needs of the people they serve with food, clothing, and health care. They help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services, such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling, to the poor, the elderly and individuals with mental illness. Each day, SOME is restoring hope and dignity one person at a time. We invite you to join us.

WHERE:        SOME (So Others May Eat)
                        71 O Street NW
                        Washington, DC 20023

WHEN:          Wednesday, November 25th
                        10:30 AM-1:15 PM ET

CONTACT:   Andre M. Johnson, I.
                        Headbangers Promotions
                        202.486.8072

                        202.345.0901