Davis Boxing Promotions Returns To Washington, D.C.

On August 12th Davis Eric of Davis Boxing Promotions are returning to the Mary Virginia Merrick Recreation Center in SE, Washington, DC. 

Here are some of the match-ups that have been made so far.

Brandon Quarles of Alexandria, VA vs. Jimmy Williams of New Haven, Connecticut

DWayne Holmes Jr. vs. of Upper Marlboro, Maryland vs. James Lester of Detroit, Michigan

Ervin Fuller, III of Fort Washington, Maryland vs. Rodric Cherry of Durant, Oklahoma

Andrew Collins of Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Leonidas Fowlkes of Winchester, Virginia

Both fighters making their pro debut 

Tyrone Russ vs. Anthony Jerez 

Pro Debut 

Nicholas Isaac vs. TBA 

Pro Debut 

Tremaine Fuller vs. TBA 

Shakell Daly of Hyattsville, Maryland vs. TBA

☆All bouts are subject to change at any time☆

ERROL SPENCE JR. LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

Photos from Alex Sanchez/SHOWTIME

Spence vs. Crawford SHOWTIME PPV Takes Place Saturday, July 29 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas.

Undefeated WBC, WBA and IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. showed off his skills at a media workout in Las Vegas on Thursday as he nears his much anticipated showdown against WBO Welterweight World Champion Terence “Bud” Crawford which headlines a SHOWTIME PPV on Saturday, July 29 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The four-fight pay-per-view telecast begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will see Spence look to complete his conquest of the welterweight division after first becoming world champion in 2017, before adding 147-pound world titles in 2019 and 2022. The winner between Spence and Crawford will hold the distinction as the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era and likely emerge as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Man Down Promotions, TBC Promotions and TGB Promotions, are available through AXS.com.

Here is what Spence, along with his esteemed trainer Derrick James, had to say Thursday:

ERROL SPENCE JR.

“This is what I’ve worked for my whole career. I want to be that undisputed welterweight champion of the world and I’m excited to go up against a great opponent like Terence Crawford to accomplish that.

“I’ve been fighting the best for a long time. When you see all the legends of the sport, they fought each other and made historic fights. That’s what I want to do. Terence is one of the best fighters in the world and I’m one of the best fighters in the world, so we had to make this happen.

“It’s definitely business as usual, but we’ve still amped up the training because of the opponent I’m facing. Terence can really fight and I believe that we’re gonna put on a great show and a great performance.

“I’m not worried about being the underdog. People can say what they say and have their opinions. I just have to go prove them wrong.

“I’ve been feeling the buzz for this fight. Anywhere I go they’ve been asking me about this fight. I knew I had to make it happen. This is what everyone wanted. We have to prove who the man is in the welterweight division and in boxing. The winner of this fight is the best fighter in boxing period.

“Every belt I’ve gotten I’ve taken from somebody. I beat champion after champion. I’m going through the ringer fighting the best guys in my division. There’s a big difference between facing a champion and someone without a belt. The guys with the belts have a lot more to fight for.

“I don’t know how much the size will factor into the fight until we get into the ring. They say he’s a strong guy and we’ll see next week.

“Everybody make sure you tune into this fight. It’s gonna be an amazing fight. This fight is gonna be a war of attrition. It’s a guts and glory type of fight.

“I don’t think there’s anyone I fought who’s similar to Terence Crawford. His style is different from anybody else. I don’t think Sugar Ray Leonard fought anyone like Tommy Hearns until he fought Tommy, and vice versa. That’s what happens in these historic fights.”

DERRICK JAMES, Spence’s Trainer

“This means everything. From the moment Errol turned pro, he said what he wanted to do. There were so many steps he had to take to get to this point, and now there’s just one more step to take. Being undisputed champion is everything he wanted.

“Our goal is to be able to push like we push in every fight. We’re going to use everything we’ve used to be successful throughout Errol’s career. It’s up to Terence if he can step to that.

“We’ve been training and sparring a lot since Errol last fought, so it’s not like he hasn’t been in the ring. He’ll just have to adjust to Terence’s timing in the fight. It might take a couple of rounds, but once he figures it out, he can do everything he has to do.

“I’m my greatest competition. I’m not worried about who’s in the other corner. It could be anybody. My focus on being who I am every day leading up to the fight and continuing to compete with myself.

“The perfect performance is a victory. I don’t care how he gets it, it’s just that he gets it. That’s what we’re working for.”

Three Beltway Boxers Will Be Televised On Showtime

On August 4th another Beltway Boxer, Jordan White (14-1, 10 KO's) of Waldorf, Maryland will be battling Eridson Garcia (17-0, 11 KO's) of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in a 10-round super featherweight contest on SHOBOX THE NEW GENERATION. This contest will be the main-event on a Kings Promotions card that will take place inside the Wind Creek Events Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

On August 12th inside the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland undefeated rising star from Capitol Heights, Maryland, Gary Antuanne Russell will be taking on fellow unbeaten Kent Cruz in the 10-round super lightweight co-main event, and top undefeated prospect from Landover, Maryland, Travon Marshall will take on unbeaten two-time Olympian Gabriel Maestre in the 10-round welterweight telecast opener.

LIVE ON SHOWTIME SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT.

TERENCE CRAWFORD LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

Undefeated WBO Welterweight World Champion Terence “Bud” Crawford held his media workout in Las Vegas on Wednesday as the three-division champion prepares to take on unified WBC, WBA and IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. headlining a SHOWTIME PPV on Saturday, July 29 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The four-fight pay-per-view telecast begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will see Crawford look to become the first male boxer to become undisputed in two weight classes. The winner between Spence and Crawford will hold the distinction as the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era and likely emerge as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Man Down Promotions, TBC Promotions and TGB Promotions, are available through AXS.com.

Here is what Crawford had to say Wednesday prior to an extensive workout, along with comments from his trainer Brian “Bo Mac” McIntyre:

Photos from Alex Sanchez/SHOWTIME

TERENCE CRAWFORD:

 “This fight means everything. This puts the cherry on top of my career. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time and I can’t wait to get it on.

 “We’re here in Las Vegas early to get used to the atmosphere and the heat. Come fight night, we’re gonna be 110% prepared. We’re adjusting well.

 “The welterweight division has had a lot of great fights in the past and this will be another one next Saturday. There’s a bright future for the division as well with a lot of great talent coming up. It’s still a hotbed for the sport.

 “I’m just here to win the fight. We’re both prizefighters and I don’t worry about any plans he’s making for after this fight. I don’t think about a knockout, I just think about getting the victory and that’s what I’m gonna do next Saturday.

 “I think I could beat anybody at any sport. That’s just my nature. I play to win. If I’m gonna challenge you, I’m coming to win and I believe that wholeheartedly. That could be anybody. Even if I’m playing Michael Jordan in one-on-one.

 “He thinks he’s gonna bulldoze me and break me, but he’s gonna have to show me. All of that talk is fuel to the fire that’s already burning. He’s gonna have to prove everything that he’s saying come fight night.

 “This fight is happening at the right time. All the belts are on the line, so there’s even more to fight for. What better way to have this fight than to have it for the undisputed welterweight title?”

BRIAN “BO MAC” MCINTYRE, Crawford’s Trainer:

“This is the fight to shut the haters and non-believers up. It’s the icing on the cake for one hell of a career.

“You have to be dialed-in when you’re going up against a fighter like Errol Spence Jr., with a trainer like Derrick James. We want to keep the outcome in our hands by putting on a dominant performance.

“It’s not just another day at the office, but this is something that we live, eat, sleep, think. That’s how we got to this point. We know what it takes and we’re right back at it.

“This is one of the best fights to be made this century, with both guys being undefeated and with everything Terence accomplished. It means a lot and I’m expecting a lot of fireworks.

“Don’t miss this pay-per-view. As long as Errol Spence Jr. brings his ‘A-game’, you’re gonna see one of the best performances ever out of Terence Crawford. I pray that we get the best Errol Spence Jr., because there’s a better Terence Crawford to be seen.”

Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Rolando "Rolly" Romero Trainers Will Go Head To Head

On August 5th there will be a special featured bout taking place.

Coach Calvin Ford, Gervonta "Tank" Davis's trainer, vs. Coach Bullet, Rolando "Rolly" Romero's trainer will go head to head as part of the GTD Challenge on the BADGURL PROMOTIONS card inside the Physical Education Complex at Coppin State University. 

The card will feature:

Super Bantamweights 

Domnique Crowder of Baltimore, Maryland vs. Kenny Demecillo of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Welterweights 

Jalil Major Hackett of Washington, DC vs. TBA 

Super Featherweights 

Mia Ellis of Baltimore, Maryland vs. Jessica Emerick of Columbus, Ohio 

Super Middleweights

Cromwell Gordon of Los Angeles, California vs. TBA

Lightweights

Damari Philson, Pro Debut vs. John Hale of Carrollton, Kentucky

Welterweights 

Rafiullah Yari vs. Rahiem Cooke of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

Bantamweights 

Cuttino Oliver of Baltimore, Maryland vs. TBA 

Monyae Gregory of Owings Mill, Maryland vs. TBA 

Super Welterweights 

Duane Thompson, II of Glen Burnie, Maryland vs. Javonni Bennett of Chicago, Illinois

Tickets are available at  Eventbrite.com

☆All bouts are subject to change at any time☆

PROFESSIONAL BOXING RETURNS TO THE MGM NATIONAL HARBOR IN MARYLAND

Former world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez will take on streaking contender Melvin Lopez for the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Championship headlining action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, August 12 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland.  

Rising 140-Pound star Gary Antuanne Russell faces undefeated Kent Cruz in co-main event.

Also top prospect Travon Marshall will battle unbeaten contender Gabriel Maestre in telecast opener at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT.

Former world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez will take on streaking contender Melvin Lopez for the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Championship headlining action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, August 12 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland.  

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will see undefeated rising star and Capitol Heights, Maryland-native Gary Antuanne Russell taking on fellow unbeaten Kent Cruz in the 10-round super lightweight co-main event, plus sensational top prospect and Landover, Maryland-native Travon Marshall duels unbeaten two-time Olympian Gabriel Maestre in the 10-round welterweight telecast opener.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased through www.mgmnationalharbor.com/.

Shocking Results From Jeter Promotions Card in Hanover, Maryland

Here are the results from the Jeter Promotions card that took place inside The Hall at the Live Casino and Hotel in Hanover, Maryland. 

Ringside photos and results from Daniel Cork of Blue Corner Fight & Fighter Photography.

Here's the ending results from Daniel Cork.

Juan Angulo scores KO at 1:13 of the first-round against Greg Outlaw. Angulo landed a overhand right that sent Outlaw to the canvas. The punch looked to have Outlaw disoriented as the referee was giving the ten count. Outlaw tried to stand up but stumbled back down to get the count stopped and fight waived off. 

Francois Scarboro Jr adds another knockout to his record with a first-round stoppage at 1:52 against Darel Harris. Fight was listed as a 4-rounder, but declared to be 6-rounder at beginning of fight. Not that it mattered in the end… pretty much all Scarboro in the opening moments and then Harris went down to his knees after one shot; appeared to be complaining of something wrong with his eye. 

Jaqeem Hutcherson gets split decision over Vit Y, two judges scored it 58-56 for Hutcherson and one had it 58-56 for Y. Solid fight, Y starting fast but Hutcherson picking up the pace in the late rounds.

Vitalii Gubkin gets stoppage against Mansaborie Conde, 1:20 of round 5. Gubkin had been very aggressive throughout, and finally wobbled Conde in round 5; Conde down on his knees, and didn’t beat the count.

Ahmad Muhammad-Jones by stoppage 2:28 of round 5 over Marc Misiura. Misiura caught up in a Jones flurry against the ropes; Misiura certainly seemed to think it was an early stoppage, but Jones had been leading the action throughout.

Micah Terrill by stoppage over D’lang Williams, 2:48 of round 1.

Mekhi Phillips by stoppage against Kenneth Agnew, 0:57 of round 1, after the second knockdown of Agnew.

Jeffrey Glossner by majority decision over Joshua Delgadillo, one judge scored it 38-38 but overruled by the other two judges, who scored it 39-37 for Glossner. Really good fight and understandable either way.

Ronald Thomas by UD against Gerry Robinson in a very difficult one to follow; scorecards read as 38-36, 39-36, 40-34. There were two knockdowns in round 1 and another in round 2, and still another where Robinson’s glove touched the canvas but didn’t seem to initially be called a knockdown. Thomas was deducted a point for holding (they were both involved in a strange wrestling flip in the far corner).

In the opening bout, Nicholas Battaglia by stoppage at 1:06 of round two against Justin Benitez; no preceding knockdown, just accumulation of blows.