Cassius Chaney Victorious In Philly!

 (Photos by Daniel Cork)

Heavyweight Cassius Chaney of Baltimore, MD defeated Christian Mariscal of Tijuana, Baha California, Mexico by knockout on the Top Rank Promotions card at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

Chaney had no problem handling Mariscal in this scheduled sixth-round bout. Chaney sent Mariscal to the canvas early. Mariscal beat the eight-count, but Chaney continued the pressure to send him down for the final time. The bout was stopped at 2:16 of the first-round.

Chaney remains perfect at (15-0, 9 KO's) while Mariscal falls to (12-3, 5KO's).

Colby Madison Makes It A Short Night In Philadelphia!

(Photos by Daniel Cork)

Tonight on a Kings Promotions card, Owings Mills, MD heavyweight Colby Madison defeated Emilio Salas of Yonkers, NY by way of Coamo, Puerto Rico fby second round knockout at the Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia, PA.

Madison used good movement throughout round one to avoid the offense of Salas. Madison's jab set up some good looping right hands that connected to the head of Salas, causing him to hold on to Madison as the bell sounded to end round one. Madison opened up the next round with some good jabs and a solid right to the head of Salas to drop him to the canvas. Salas tried to get up but was too stunned to continue. The referee put a stop to the contest at 23 seconds into the second round. 

Madison improves to (8-0-2, 5 KO's) while Salas falls to (5-3-1, 3 KO's).

2019 Washington Golden Gloves Championships Bout Sheet!

The 2019 Washington Golden Gloves Championships will take place on Saturday, April 6th at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD.


Here are Saturday's matchups:

Novice Division:

114 Pounds:  Emanuel Burroughs (Old School) vs. Ra'Shawn Jones (Sugar Ray Leonard)

123 Pounds:  DeMarco Kennedy (Champions) vs. Anthony Kareem (Cherry Lane)

132 Pounds:  Saquan Epps (NOMIS) vs. Elonte Kemp (Limelite)

141 Pounds:  Tre'von Wells (Knowledge Boxing) vs. Devante Alexander (Knowledge Boxing)

152 Pounds:  Eric Middleton (NOMIS) vs. Stefon Jordan (Champions)

165 Pounds:  Stephan Burden (American Muay Thai) vs. Michael Hines (#11 Overcomers)

178 Pounds:  Walter Sanders (Sweet Science) vs. Sunday Akin (Laurel)

201 Pounds:  Damin Pringle (NOMIS) vs. Tyrone Russ (Woodland)

201+ Pounds:  Ricardo Volcin (Old School) vs. Steven Sparks (Mad House Boxing)

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Unopposed Champions:

108 Pounds:  Hafiz Khan (MVJ Athletics)

201 Pounds (Female):  Andrea Browne (Time 2 Grind)
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Open Division:

114 Pounds:  Demitrius Lewis (Diamonds N The Ruff) vs. Kameron Rick-Holmes (Dream Team)

123 Pounds:  Shakeel Daly (Diamonds N The Ruff) vs. Dwayne Holmes, Jr. (Sugar Ray Leonard)

132 Pounds:  Isaiah Harris (Dog Pound) vs. Tommy Avelar (Sugar Ray Leonard)

141 Pounds:  Malik Warren (Upton) vs. Jalen Jones (Limelite)

152 Pounds:  Deont'e Washington (Diamonds N The Ruff) vs. Deshawn Chase (Baltimore Boxing)

165 Pounds:  Jeff Bozier, Jr. (Upton) vs. Yohannes Rezene (Sugar Ray Leonard)

178 Pounds:  Joel Tchantchuninj (Champions) vs. Nasheed Smith (Headbangers)

201 Pounds:  Shaka Williams (NOMIS) vs. Ezri Turner (Headbangers)
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Unopposed Champions:

201+ Pounds:  Malik Titus (Time 2 Grind)

123 Pounds (Female):  Nyah Smith (Dog Pound)

132 Pounds (Female): Nerissa Turner (Elite Boxing)

142 Pounds (Female):  Ladasia Lewis (Diamonds N The Ruff)

17, 141 Pounds: Joshua Hill (Woodland)

17, 152 Pounds:  Edwin Angel (No Xcuse)
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The bouts are scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET.  You can come enjoy the show live at Rosecroft but if you can't, make sure to turn-in to the Boxing Along The Beltway Podcast Network will provide live audio blow-by-blow coverage of the card beginning at 7:25 PM ET.  Subscribe to the BATB Podcast Network by clicking on one of the links below ⬇️
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Hurd VS. Williams Fight Announcement Press Conference Quotes!

Unified and undefeated IBF and WBA Jr. Middleweight Champion "Swift'' Jarrett Hurd and top contender Julian "J-Rock'' Williams recently when face to face to announced their showdown at a press conference Sunday before they meet in primetime in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes action on Saturday, May 11 at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.

Tickets will be available for purchase this Thursday, March 28 at 12 noon ET through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com).


Here is what the fighters had to say Sunday from inside MGM National Harbor in Maryland:

JARRETT HURD

 "It was very important to fight at home because that's what everyone has been asking for. I'm excited to have the opportunity and I can't wait to step in the ring.

 "All of my fights are classics. I know that 'J-Rock' has been watching me and that makes him dangerous. He's coming in with a good game plan and we'll see what it is on fight night.

 "Jermall Charlo is a big puncher and he landed some shots that got Julian out of there, but Julian was right in that fight. It was kind of back and forth action until Charlo landed those shots, but Charlo was hurt in that fight too.

 "The fighter that I am, I wanted to go out there and close the show against Erislandy Lara. I thought I was up, but it's not in me to just go out and survive. I'm glad I did because it got me the win.

 "I'm going to be victorious on May 11. I'm looking for a decisive win. I'm not saying I'm going to to get the stoppage, but it will be convincing that it went my way.

 "Tony Harrison beating Jermell Charlo definitely threw a monkey wrench into the plan coming off of surgery. I'm going to go after the WBC belt regardless of who has it, but first I have to take care of Julian."



JULIAN WILLIAMS

 "I'm not Erislandy Lara, I'm going to fight a completely different fight than he did. I'm going to do whatever I have to do to win. That's the kind of fighter Hurd is, so that's the kind of fighter I have to be.

 "I think I'm going to win in a classic. We're probably going to have to do it a second time it'll be so good.

 "My motivation are those two belts on the line. Any kind of fight with Harrison or Charlo and Hurd has nothing to do with me. I'm focused on what I have to do.

 "I had to get over the loss quick. You can't dwell on that. Am I going to mope? No, it's who's up next? I can't even put it into words how hungry I am.

 "Hurd is definitely a really exciting fighter. He gives that extra each fight, but I've seen some things. I have a way of wearing guys down myself. I wore Nathaniel Gallimore down fighting off my front foot and I think I'll do the same to Hurd.

 "I don't know if there will be extra pressure on him fighting at home. You have to ask him. I know when I fight at home I don't feel any extra pressure. When the bell rings, a fight is a fight."

Results From Late Bouts That Followed The Peterson vs. Lipinets Main-Event!

(Photos by Daniel Cork)
Three fighters from the Headbanger gym closed out the card following the main event at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD on Sunday.


Super lightweight Patrick "Y.G. Pat" Harris out of Hyattsville, MD won a six-round unanimous decision over Bergman “The Snake” Aguilar of San Jose, Costa Rica.  Harris didn't get the knockout, but he looked sharp during the entire bout. He showed his effectiveness to win every round by landing shots to the head and body of Aguilar. During the contest Aguilar looked to be hurt on many occasions but never went down. Harris's consistent  pressure in all six rounds gave him the shutout (60-54) on all three judges’s scorecards. 

Harris remains undefeated at 15-0, eight KO’s while Aguilar falls to 14-5-1, four KO’s.


A newer face in the Headbanger gym, featherweight Ramon Cardenas, from San Antonio, TX, won an six-round split decision over Ryan Lee “Stone” Allen of Jackson, MI.  It was a tough, close battle throughout the six-round contest, but it was Cardenas who dug deep to close the late rounds strong. Cardenas went on to get the win by scores of 58-56 on two judges cards.  One judge saw it for Allen with the same score 58-56. 

Cardenas is now 17-1, nine KO’s while Allen falls to 8-3-1, four KO’s.

Keeshawn Williams better known as “The Next Big Thing” of Washington, DC won a six-round unanimous decision over Evincii “Prize Fighter” Dixon of Lancaster, PA.  Williams was very successful using his jab to take control of the contest. Dixon tried to get command of some rounds, but Williams kept his jab going to get the win by shutout (60-54) from all three judges.  

Williams is now 5-0-1, one KO while Dixon falls to 7-22-2, two KO’s.

Sergey Lipinets Gets Technical Knockout Over Lamont Peterson!

(Photos by Daniel Cork)

Sergey "Samurai" Lipinets of Beverly Hills, CA defeated former three time world champion Lamont Peterson in front of Peterson's home crowd by tenth round TKO at 2:59 in the main event of the card at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD. After twenty five years of boxing Peterson made the announcement to retire from the sport. 


It was a battle in the early rounds with Peterson seeming to have a slight edge. Peterson did a good job of landing shots to the body of Lipinets. Lipinets came on strong in the middle rounds and looked to get control of the fight.  Lipinets started to land hard shots to the head of Peterson and in the 10th round, he landed a solid right hand that wobbled Peterson.  

Lipinets saw that Peterson was hurt and pressed forward and landed a shot that dropped Peterson to the canvas. After Peterson hit the canvas Barry Hunter threw in the towel to signal referee Harvey Dock to stop the bout at 2:59 of the 10th.

Peterson retires with a record of 34-5-1, 17 KO's.  Lipinets, improves to 15-1, 11 KO's. 

Peterson and Lipinets Quotes:

LAMONT PETERSON

“It’s been a long career but today is the day. I’m thankful for the support. I love everyone here and I’m always going to support this area, but I’m sure it’s time for me to hang it up. I couldn’t go out in a better way here at home. This will be the last time you see me in the ring.

 “It was back and forth and we were hitting each other with some good shots. It kind of just came out of nowhere at the end. That’s been happening to me more now and that let me know that it’s time for this to be the last time in the ring.”


SERGEY LIPINETS

“I feel great about the statement I made to the welterweight division. I just fought an excellent fighter. This let me know where I’m at in the 147-pound weight class. You can see that I have no problem with the size. Peterson is an excellent fighter with unbelievable skills and he’s showed me what I can really do.

 “You’ve seen what I did at 140-pounds and now what I can do here. I made a big jump in competition from my last fight to this one. My new trainer Joe Goossen gets all the credit. We’ve had an excellent camp with perfect sparring that taught me a lot and got me ready for tonight.”

Jamontay Clark Win Close Decision Over Vernon Brown!

(Photo by Daniel Cork)

The co-feature of the FS1 telecast resulted in "The Quiet Assassin" Jamontay Clark of Cincinnati,  Oh winning a 10-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Vernon "Subzero" Brown of Chicago, IL.

Vernon Brown landed a powerful right hand that sent Clark stumbling against the ropes in round three, causing referee Kenny Chevalier to give him a standing eight count. Clark came back to land some good shots of his own on Brown to work his way back into the fight. Judges saw it unanimous for Clark with the scores of 96-93 (twice) and 95-94 to improve his record to 14-1, seven KO's.  Brown loses for the first time and he is 10-1-1, seven KO's.

Clark vs. Brown Quotes:

JAMONTAY CLARK

"I've been down before and I've seen the worst of the worst. This was nothing. I just kept grinding. I got the win and now I'm going to sit down and see what's next for me. 

"I boxed a little bit better the last few rounds and used my height. I made him miss and made him over reach. That was the game plan."

VERNON BROWN

"He had the reach and I was trying to catch him. I was throwing my hook but I was a little off. I still think I won the fight. I caught him with the better shots. He was just slapping me with the hook and trying to catch up that way. 


"If they want to do it again, let's do it again. Let's make it a 12 rounder. I don't think he can survive 12 rounds with me. My coach knew that I needed the knockout but it's still on to the next. I'm just going to go into the gym and work even harder."

Anthony Peterson VS. Argenis Mendez Ends With Draw!

(Photo by Daniel Cork)

Super lightweight Anthony Peterson out of Washinton, DC battled Argenis "La Tormenta" Mendez to a 10-round draw. Peterson used the ring to do a lot of moving throughout the contest. Both Peterson and Mendez took turns trading shots during the round. Neither fighter looked to take control of the fight.  Even during the close inside work both fighters were doing, no one gained a clear advantage in the exchanges.

Judge John Gradowski saw the bout for Mendez, 96-94 while judge Larry Hazzard,  Jr. scored it for Peterson by the same score.  Judge Paul Wallace saw it a draw at 95-95.

Peterson is now 37-1-1, 24 KO's.  Mendez is 25-5-2, 12 KO's.

Peterson vs. Mendez Post Fight Quotes:

ANTHONY PETERSON

“I can’t be that disappointed because I didn’t lose, but I was just happy to fight in front of my fans. I’ve been out of the ring for a long time and I think I did okay, but if the judges saw a draw they saw a draw. I’m not mad about it.

"Of course I thought I won the fight. I boxed, and because I felt my timing wasn't quite there, I used my feet. Normally I'd be more aggressive and walk guys down. If I can stay active, you'll see the difference in my performances.

"It's not a step forward or a step back, it's a standstill. I want to fight for the world championship and I think tonight was ultimately a step in the right direction. 

 “Last night was actually the first night I really studied Mendez’s fights and I knew he was good and slick. There were times I didn’t engage because of his countering. I took my time and used my jab and moved. Congratulations to him on a great fight. I’m happy to be back in the ring”


ARGENIS MENDEZ

"I didn’t think it was a draw. I know every round was close, but I think I won the fight. I don’t want to say it was easy but I think I won comfortably. He was running the whole fight and I was trying to throw counter punches and catch him.

"I could have thrown more punches in the first half of the fight. I think that was the difference, but I don't think you can win the fight on the run.

"I knew that I was on his home turf and it was in my mind to do a little bit extra. Peterson is a great fighter and he's good for the sport so I knew that I had to push the fight. 

“People know that I won this fight and I’m going to keep going forward taking on the best. I give Anthony a lot of of credit. He came to fight and he tried to control the distance. I respect what he did.”

PBC Undercard And Preliminary Results From MGM National Harbor!

(Photos by Daniel Cork)

In the opening bout Adrian "Playtime " Benton of Cincinnati, Ohio won a four-round unanimous decision over veteran Archie Weah of Monrovia, Liberia.  Benton was in complete control of the bout and won by the scores of 40-36 from all three judges. 


In a six-round contest Clarksburg, MD middleweight Mark "Sayless" Duncan lost by split decision to Arturo Izquierdo of Las Vegas, NV by way of Costa Rica. Izquierdo dropped Duncan with a left hand early in the second round.  Duncan was looked to keep the bout close after the knockdown, but wasn't able to get the win. This is how the judges scored it. Larry Hazzard, Jr. had it 57-56 for Duncan, while judges John Gradowski and Paul Wallace saw the bout at 57-56 for Izquierdo.  Duncan loses for the first time as a pro and is now 3-1, three KO's.  Izquierdo's record rises to 6-2, two KO's.


Welterweight Kareem "Reemo" Martin out of Washington, DC won a six-round split decision over Joaquin "Chico" Chavez of Commerce, CA. 

Martin showed lots of offense throughout the bout but Chavez stood in to battle back.  Both fighters landed some clean shots but Martin got the did a little more to get the nod from two judges.  Judges Dave Braslow and John Gradowski both scored the bout for Martin, 60-54 and 59-55, respectively while Larry Hazzard, Jr. saw the fight for Chavez, 59-55.  Martin is now 12-2-1, three KO's while Chavez falls to 9-19-3, two KO's.

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Hyattsville, MD super featherweight Cobia "The Soldier" Breedy opened up the  first televised contest (FS1) from MGM National Harbor Casino with a six-round technical unanimous decision over Francisco Fuentes of Hemet, CA.

The bout was action packed with Breedy gaining a slight advantage with his power shots.  Both men battled hardin the center of the ring until a clash of heads came 38 seconds into the sixth round and opened a gash on the eye and over the nose of Fuentes.  The cut was considered to be to damaging so the ringside doctors said Fuentes could not continue.

Judges Gradowski and Wallace scored the bout 58-56 while Hazzard, Jr. saw the bout 59-55 for Breedy, keeping his record perfect at 12-0, three KO's.  Fuentes is now 15-8-1, four KO's.

Super middleweight Lorenzo "Truck" Simpson of Baltimore, Maryland won a easy but meaningful four-round unanimous decision over the debuting Jaime Meza of Compton, CA.

Simpson dropped Meza with a straight left hand early in the first round. Meza stood in strong for the remainder of the contest, but Simpson continued to dominated.  Two judges scored the bout 40-35 while one had it 40-36. Simpson is now 3-0, two KO's.


Super welterweight Brandon "Bulldog" Quarles lost a eight-round split decision to Aaron Coley of Hayward, CA.

Coley was the aggressor in this contest. He was able to be the first to land shots in most of the rounds.  Quarles was trying his best to stay in the fight and was able to win on John Gradowski's scorecard at 77-75. Judges David Braslow and Larry Hazzard, Jr. both saw the bout for Coley, 78-74 and 79-73. Quarles's record drops to 21-5-1, 10 KO's.  Coley is now 16-1-2, seven KO's.

2019 Washington Golden Gloves Tournament Semifinals Results!

Here are the results from the Semifinals of the 2019 Washington Golden Gloves from Saturday, March 23rd in at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD:


Novice Division:

106 Pounds (Female Championship): Phillis Almarez (Knowledge Boxing) over Katrina Simmons (American Muay Thai)

123 Pounds: Demarco Kennedy (Champions) wins by walkover

132 Pounds:  Jaquan Epps (NOMIS) over Terrance Smith (Sweet Science)

141 Pounds:  Tre'von Wells (Dream Team) over Kamell Washington (Dog Pound)

152 Pounds (Female Championship): Bria Miller (Dog Pound) over Meredith Bigelow (Kicked-Up Boxing)

152 Pounds:  Eric Middleton (NOMIS) over Markee Stokes (UMAR)

165 Pounds:  Stephan Burden (American Muay Thai) over Tremaine Fuller (Knowledge Boxing)

165 Pounds:  Michael Hinnes (#11 Overcomers) over Crisanto Lucio (Old School)

178 Pounds:  Walter Sanders (Sweet Science) over Nijay Brown (Charm City)

178 Pounds:  Sundag Akin (Laurel) over Antonio Hall (Uppercut)

201 Pounds:  Damian Pringle (NOMIS) wins by walkover

201 Pounds:  Tyrone Russ (Woodland Tigers) over Tyrhi Parker (Dog Pound)

201+ Pounds:  Ricardo Volcin (Old School) over Levi Dawson (Champions)

201+ Pounds:  Steven Sparks (Mad House) over Ismael Romero (#11 Overcomers)

Open Division:

114 Pounds:  Demitrius Lewis (Diamonds N The Ruff) over Oscar Morales (Laurel)

123 Pounds:  Dwayne Holmes, Jr. (Sugar Ray Leonard) over Brient Rodriguez (Champions)

123 Pounds:  Shakell Daly (Diamonds N The Ruff) over James Cranford (Hillcrest)

132 Pounds:  Isaiah Harris (Dog Pound) wins by walkover

132 Pounds:  Tommy Avelar (Sugar Ray Leonard) over Blaze Fidler (Hillcrest)

141 Pounds:  Malik Warren (Upton) over Wilfredo Avelar (Sugar Ray Leonard)

141 Pounds:  Jalen Jones (Limelite) wins by walkover

152 Pounds:  DeShawn Chase (Baltimore Boxing) over Steven Jackson (Hillcrest)

152 Pounds:  Deont'e Washington (Diamonds N The Ruff) over Markeese Hines (Main Street)

165 Pounds:  Jeff Bozier, Jr. (Upton) over Mansabory Conde (Unattached)

178 Pounds:  Joel Tchatchinj (Champions) over Stephan Jiggetts (Hillcrest)

201 Pounds:  Shaka Williams (NOMIS) over Jordon Scott (Hillcrest)

The Championships for the 2019 Washington Golden Gloves will take place on Saturday, April 6th at Rosecroft Raceway.  

The first bout will be at 7:30 p.m. ET.