Results From The Davis Boxing Promotions In Washington, D.C.

Here are the official results for the Davis Boxing Promotions Boxing card at the Mary Virginia Merrick Recreation Center in SE, Washington. DC. Saturday night, August 12th.

Photos by Daniel Cork 

In the main event D'Wayne Holmes Jr. defeated James Lester by second round knockout. Holmes put on a more than solid performance. Holmes landed some hard punches to send Lester to the canvas and not beat the ten count from referee Malik Waleed. The bout ended at 30 seconds of round two. 

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Ervin Fuller, III of Ft. Washington, Maryland won by four-round unanimous decision over Jenn Gonzalez with all three judges scoring the bout the same at 40-36.

Fuller improves to (4-0, 2 KO's). 

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Shakell Daly get a fourth round TKO over Christopher Nelson. Daly landed multiple shots to force the referee to stop the contest at 2:05.

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Andrew Collins defeated Leonidas Fowlkes by TKO at 1:13 of the third-round. Collins was dropped to the canvas but came back to put Fowlkes down to get the stoppage.

GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL RECORD REMAINS PERFECT 17 FIGHTS 17 KO'S

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On Saturday night, August 12th inside The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, super lightweight Gary Antuanne Russell of Capitol Heights, Maryland defeated Kent Cruz by knockout in the first-round of a scheduled 10-round contest. 

Russell made every punch count when he landed hard shots to the head and body of Cruz. Cruz attempted to get the attention of the referee to acknowledge an apparent headbutt, but Russell landed a left to the head and a right hand to the body that sent Cruz to the canvas. Cruz received an eight count and continued to fight. Russell scored a second knockdown when he landed a left uppercut to the body and Cruz couldn't beat the ten count at 2:39 of the first-round. 

Russell improves to (17-0, 17 KO's) while Cruz falls to (16-1-3, 10 KO's). 

Travon Marshall Suffered First Defeat In Front Of Hometown Crowd

Gabriel Maestre scored a second-round TKO over Travon Marshall of Capitol Heights, Maryland inside The Theater at MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, August 12. The welterweight contest was the opening bout of a three-fight telecast, topped by Emmanuel Rodriguez vs Melvin Lopez live on Showtime.

The 36-year-old two-time Olympian Gabriel Maestre of Barcelona, Venezuela landed a right hand to send Marshall to the canvas midway into the second-round. Marshall made it to his feet for an eight count to continue the round. Maestre went back at Marshall with a flurry of punches to get the fight stopped at 2:06 into the second round.

Gabriel Maestre improves to (6-0-1, 5 KO's) while Travon Marshall falls to (8-1, 7 KO's). 

18 Year Old Washington, D.C Native David Whitmire Gets Third Win

Washington, D.C. super welterweight prospect, David "Body Snatcher" Whitmire finished off Jordy Tientcheu of Monroe, Michigan in the first-round at 2:41 for the TKO victory. 

Whitmire improve to (3-0, 2 KO's) while his opponent Jordy Tientcheu c

ontinues to look for his first win at (0-2).

Photos by David Algranati

Weights from Washington, DC

Here are the official weights in preparation for the Davis Eric Boxing card at the Mary Virginia Merrick Recreation Center in SE, Washington. DC. Saturday night August 12th.

Photos by Daniel Cork 

Brandon Quarles 170.4 lbs. vs. Jimmy Williams 157.4 lbs.

DWayne Holmes Jr. 121.6 lbs. vs. James Lester 120.2 lbs.

Ervin Fuller, III 123.2 lbs. vs. Yens Gonzalez 122.4 lbs.

Shakell Daly 123.2 lbs. vs. Christopher Nelson 121.2 lbs.

Andrew Collins 146 lbs. vs. Leonidas Fowlkes 147.8 lbs.

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM MGM NATIONAL HARBOR

Here Are The Weights In Preparation Heading Into The Showdown Between Former Champion Emmanuel Rodriguez and Rising Contender Melvin Lopez Battle for The Vacant IBF Bantamweight Title Headlining Live on SHOWTIME In A Premier Boxing Champions Event from MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Photos from Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME

IBF WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE 

Emmanuel Rodriguez 118 lbs. vs. Melvin Lopez 117 lbs. 

Super Lightweight 

Gary Antuanne Russell 138.4 lbs. vs. Kent Cruz 142 lbs.

Welterweight 

Travon Marshall 146.8 lbs vs. Gabriel Maestre 146.6 lbs

Bantamweight 

Michael Angeletti 117.8 lbs. vs. Jonathan Lopez 118 lbs.

Middleweight 

Jose Benavidez Jr 158. vs. Sladan Janjanin 160.6 lbs.

Bantamweight 

Damien Vazquez 120 lbs. vs. Jeronil Borres 121.6 lbs

Super Middleweight 

Daniel Blancas 166.6 lbs. vs. Devaun Lee 166 lbs.

Super Welterweight

David A. Whitmire 149.4 lbs vs. Jordy Tientcheu 145.6 lbs.

Cruiserweight 

Marcus Browne 198.6 lbs. vs. Adrian Taylor 204 lbs.

Light Heavyweight 

Jesse Hart 172.2 lbs. vs. Elio Trosch 174.6 lbs.

Press Conference Quotes Featuring Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Kent Cruz, Travon Marshall vs. Gabriel Maestre

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The press conference featured fighters competing on the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that 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 dueling unbeaten two-time Olympian Gabriel Maestre in the 10-round welterweight telecast opener at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT live on SHOWTIME from The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL

“People are gonna see a Grade-A performance from me on Saturday. It feels really good to be back. Cruz is gonna bring his physical best and I’m gonna bring everything I need to put the fire out.

“My knockout streak is a good thing, but the object of this sport is to continue to win. A knockout would be a notch on my belt and I plan to get it, but it’s not a weight on my shoulders.

“It’s up to me to just perform at my highest peak. We have to execute everything at the highest level. That’s what will leave me victorious.

“He can expect pain. It’s the hurt business. Someone’s ‘0’ has got to go. At the end of the day, I’m gonna take my hat off to him and be respectful, but I’m gonna show everyone that I do it for the art. I love this sport.

“I’m back in my hometown and representing my area. If I get good grades, I make the family look good right? That’s the objective. People are gonna be saying that I’m a beast.

“Pressure busts pipes and makes diamonds. If anything, I’m at ease fighting at home.”

 KENT CRUZ

“Beating Russell will mean everything for my career. This is the fight that we’ve been waiting on. This is gonna bring the best out of me and it’s gonna make me up my level and up my ability.

“People are gonna be surprised. We had a terrific camp and brought out the old Kent Cruz. I’m gonna shock the world come Saturday night. For sure.

“This is my third southpaw in a row, so we’ve been training for southpaws for a long time. It’s been easier for me because we just maintained what we were doing. I love fighting southpaws because it makes it easier for me to set up what I want to do.

“I feel like he has more pressure on him than me, because he’s fighting in his hometown. I just have to do my part and come out victorious Saturday night. We’re gonna do whatever it takes.

“I’m gonna shock the world. People are looking past me, but I’m gonna wake them up for sure.”

 

TRAVON MARSHALL

“The 147-pound division is about to be wide open and there are a lot of good prospects coming up. It’s time to get a gauge on who’s gonna be next to take over.

“A victory over Maestre will give me standing in the division. With me being this young and going up against a two-time Olympian, that’s an amazing thing.

“Me and my team are prepared for anything. Make sure you tune in on time Saturday night, because I’m gonna snipe him out of there.

 “He’s never faced anyone like me as a pro. It’s a whole different caliber over here. People are gonna say that this young guy is the one after this fight.

“You’re gonna see a dominant performance by a young up-and-coming prospect that came out of nowhere. They’re gonna know my name after Saturday night.”

 GABRIEL MAESTRE

“He’s gonna have to be ready each and every round, because I’m coming to win. I know that he’s young and hungry and that he’s fighting at home, but I’ve prepared myself for all of that.

“The fans are going to be the true winners, because this is gonna be a true spectacle and a memorable fight for everyone watching.

“I’m beyond motivated for this fight. The American fans like to see a brawl and I’m gonna go punch for punch with Travon. It’s gonna be fun.

“I respect what Marshall says, but the real talking is done inside of the ring. He hasn’t fought anyone like me and he has no idea what he’s in store for.”

 

MEXICAN SUPERSTAR CANELO ÁLVAREZ PUTS UNDISPUTED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLES ON THE LINE AGAINST HARD-HITTING UNDISPUTED JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION JERMELL CHARLO

Mexican superstar and pound-for-pound great Canelo Álvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight world titles in a blockbuster showdown against hard-hitting undisputed junior middleweight world champion Jermell Charlo headlining a SHOWTIME PPV (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT) Saturday, September 30 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Canelo, who’s amassed one of the best resumes of his generation at only 33-years-old, will make the third consecutive defense of his WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO super middleweight world titles against the junior middleweight king Charlo in the first matchup of the four-belt era pitting two reigning undisputed champions against each other. With a win, Charlo would add his name alongside legendary champions such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roy Jones Jr. by successfully jumping two weight classes to win a world title.     

“Canelo Álvarez and Jermell Charlo are fighters who dare to be great every time they enter the ring and have shown that once again by going headfirst into this dream matchup between the two best fighters in their divisions,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “Canelo is already a surefire Hall of Famer but continues to seek the biggest and best fights for his devoted fans. Charlo has also established himself as one of the sport’s top pound-for-pound fighters and would leave no doubt about his place in boxing’s hierarchy with a win on September 30. This is a night you won’t want to miss on SHOWTIME PPV and at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.”

“We are very excited about this historic matchup under the PBC banner,” said Eddy Reynoso, Canelo’s Manager and Trainer. “Our team is very focused on this fight and we have decided to hold a high-altitude training camp to prepare. We have a great champion in Charlo in front of us and this will be an exciting fight because of the styles both fighters bring to the ring.”

“Canelo vs. Charlo is a legitimate mega-fight and yet another testament that SHOWTIME® continues to deliver the biggest and best matchups in the sport." said Stephen Espinoza, President, SHOWTIME SPORTS®. "In a banner year that has already featured some of the most anticipated fights in recent memory, Canelo vs. Charlo stands out as a historically unique showdown between two undisputed champions. September 30 will be another can’t-miss event for boxing fans around the world.”

Having captured world titles at 154, 160, 168 and 175-pounds, Canelo (59-2-2, 39 KOs) will enter the ring for yet another super fight as he looks to become the first man during the four-belt era to defend all four titles successfully three consecutive times. The fighting pride of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Canelo became undisputed at super middleweight in November 2021 by taking the IBF belt from then unbeaten Caleb Plant via an 11th-round TKO headlining a SHOWTIME PPV. After dropping a light heavyweight title fight against Dmitriy Bivol in May 2022, Canelo rebounded to defeat Gennadiy Golovkin in their September 2022 trilogy fight before most recently defeating John Ryder in May.

Under the guidance of his renowned coach Reynoso, Canelo has triumphed over a long list of elite fighters since turning pro at just 15-years-old in 2005, including Golovkin twice, plus Shane Mosley, Erislandy Lara, Miguel Cotto and Sergey Kovalev to name a few. Outside of the Bivol fight, Canelo’s only other defeat came against undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather in September 2013.

“I’m very happy that we got to make a fight of this magnitude between two undisputed champions,” said Canelo. “Jermell Charlo has also faced the best in his division, and I’m glad that the fans are going to enjoy a world class fight between us on September 30.”

Houston’s Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KOs) unified the junior middleweight titles in emphatic fashion his last time out, knocking out Brian Castaño in round 10 of their May 2022 rematch, after they fought to a draw in a July 2021 slugfest. The 33-year-old became a unified champion in September 2020, dropping Jeison Rosario three times on his way to an eighth-round knockout that earned him the WBA and IBF titles. Before that fight, Charlo had avenged the only loss of his career as he reclaimed his WBC belt via an 11th-round knockout of Tony Harrison in one of 2019’s best fights.

Charlo is trained by 2022 BWAA “Trainer of the Year” Derrick James in Dallas and won his first world title in his debut fight with James by scoring an eighth-round knockout of John Jackson in 2016. He followed up that victory with three successful defenses, knocking out Erickson Lubin and Charles Hatley, and winning a decision over former world champion Austin Trout. Charlo and his twin brother and two-division champion Jermall, who fight under their Lions Only banner, made history in 2016, becoming the first twins in boxing history to simultaneously hold world championships in the same weight class.

“I’m really excited to make history once again on September 30,” said Charlo. “This is the biggest fight in boxing and I’m coming to leave it all in the ring like I do every time. I manifested this fight into existence and earned it with everything I’ve done in this sport so far. Canelo is a great fighter, but he’s gonna see what Lions Only is all about. When the fight’s over, people are gon

Pre-sale tickets are available tomorrow, Thursday, August 10 from 10 a.m. PT until 10 p.m. PT through AXS.com by using the code: PBC

Public on-sale begins Friday, August 11 at 10 a.m. PT with tickets available through AXS.com. The event is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions.

 

Results From Professional Boxing Card At Coppin State University

(Photos by Josh Nass) 

Here are the results from Saturday night's, August 5th GTD Promotions professional boxing card from Coppin State University in Baltimore,  Maryland. 

Super bantamweight Domnique Crowder of Baltimore, Maryland defeated Kenny Demecillo of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines by unanimous decision to capture the WBA International title. Here are the judges scorecards Don Risher 99-91, Bill Clancy 100-89 and Paul Wallace 99-91. Crowder improves his record to 16-0, 10 KO's.

Welterweight Jalil "Major" Hackett of Washington, DC scored a second-round TKO over Jorge Rodrigo Sosa of Asuncion, Paraguay. Jalil Hackett records goes to an impressive 7-0, 6 KO's.

Sean Hemphill of New Orleans, Louisiana scored a six-round TKO stoppage over Christian Thomas in a scheduled eight-round super middleweight contest. Hemphill improves to 16-1 10 KO's.

Super bantamweight Mia Ellis of Baltimore, Maryland scored a second-round knockout over Jessica Emerick of Columbus, Ohio. Ellis improves to 7-1, 6 KO's.

Damari Philson start his professional debut off right with a first-round TKO over John Hale  of Carrollton, Kentucky. This bout was scheduled for four rounds in the lightweight division. 

In a scheduled 4-round super welterweight contest Rafiullah Yari scored a second-round TKO over Christopher Wright of Tifton, Georgia. Yari scored is now 1-1, 1 KO.

Middleweight Monyae Gregory  of Owings Mill, Maryland defeated Jemorean Smith by first-round TKO stoppage. Gregory starts his professional career off at 1-0, 1 KO.