Down But Not Out

Dusty Hernandez Harrison got his 8th victory this past weekend over Marqus Jackson of Atlanta Georgia August 25, 2012. Dusty is a fighter that keeps the opponent at a good distance to avoid getting hit. The last fight Harrison stayed with his normal game plan by being the aggressive fighter in the first five rounds. He slacked off and let Jackson get close enough to land a solid right hand to the head. The hard punch stunned Harrison and caused him to grab and hold Jackson until he could get himself together. Even with the knock down it wasn't enough to give Jackson the fight. Harrison out scored Jackson 59-55, 58-55 and 58-55. 

Click on link to see Harrison interview 2 days after the fight: http://www.youtube.com/watchv=

5gAc8jF2p24&feature=plcp

Dusty Harrison 8-0 (4 KO's) will be on the next Keystone Boxing Promotions card September 29, 2012 at the Washington Convention Center, in Washington, DC. Tickets will be on sale soon. General Admission $35.00 and Ringside $60.00.

For more information on the upcoming Keystone events go to keystone-boxing.com

GET DOWN OR LAY DOWN September 22, 2012

Article by Gary Digital Williams of Boxing Along The Beltway

More bouts have been added to the Saturday, September 22 Jeter Promotions card at Club One Fitness in Millersville, MD.

There will be a six-round contest for the vacant USBU (United States Boxing Union) heavyweight title.  Undefeated "Slick" Nick Kisner of Ferndale, MD will take on Norfolk, VA's Dennis Benson.  Kisner (10-0-1, five KO's) makes his first appearance in 2012 with this bout.  Kisner last fought on August 19 of last year and won a four-round unanimous decision over Rayshawn Myers in Baltimore, MD.  Benson (1-3, one KO) has lost three straight since winning his pro debut.

In a six-round middleweight rematch, Baltimore, MD's "The Golden Greek" Elias Bouloubassis battles Stephen Franklin of Martinsburg, WVA.  The undefeated Bouloubassis (7-0-5, five KO's) is coming off a first-round TKO of William Armstead on July 14 in Washington, DC.  Franklin (0-7) last fought on February 25 at Club One and lost a four-round unanimous decision to Lee Snow.  The last time Bouloubassis and Franklin met was in June of 2011 in Baltimore and Bouloubassis won a four-round unanimous decision.

Also on the card, Upper Marlboro, MD heavyweight Duane Mobley will take on Dave Fleming of Lynchburg, VA in a six-round contest.  Mobley (4-0, three KO's) scored a first-round TKO over Ryan Shay on the July 14th card in DC.  Fleming (2-1, one KO) will be trying to bounce back after suffering his first pro loss -- a four-round unanimous decision to Franklin Edmondson on August 18 in Greensboro, NC.

Baltimore, MD middleweight Dan Cannaday returns to face DC'sIssa Coulibaly in a four-round contest.  Cannaday (1-0) has not fought since making his pro debut and winning a four-round unanimous decision over Stephen Franklin in March of 2011 in Ranson, WVA.  By contrast, Coulibaly (0-2) was in the ring this past Saturday in DC and lost a four-round unanimous decision toFarrad Price.

As BATB mentioned earlier, the main event features Tony "Mo Better" Jeter (13-3-1, nine KO's) battling Tyrel Brown (7-2, seven KO's) for the WBC Fecarbox Middleweight title.  Undefeated Beltway Boxers Venroy "Hard Work" July andJames "Keep Em' Sleepin'" Stevenson are also slated to appear on the card.

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Fight Night at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center August 25, 21012

Doors should open between 6:30pm-7pm. 

Live Blogs will be posted by Gary Digital Williams on Boxing Along The Beltway also on ProAmFightTalk with Juan Marshall.

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Weigh-In Results for Keystone Boxing Card August 25, 2012

Dusty Harrison 145 lb v Marqus Jackson 146 lb 6rds

Phillip Benson Jackson 172 lb v Anthony Pietrantonio 173 lb 6rds

Harold Parker 145 lb v Rich Andrews 144 lb 4rds

Joshua Parker 134 lb  v Joseph Dixon 130 lb 4rds

 Josh Rupard 151 lb v Jimmy LeBlanc 157 4rds

Robert Farad Price 155 lb  v Issa Coulibaly 159 lb 4rds

Reinaldo Gaines 131 lb v David Warren Huffman 127 lb 4rds

Greg Newby 174 lb v Gavin Hume 172 lb 4rds

The Person Behind A Great fighter

Great coaching is the key behind a great fighter. Even the best skilled fighters need great coaching. 

The most important factor behind improving a fighters boxing ability is a great trainer. Having the knowledge and experience is the key, but it takes more than just knowing everything. The great coach knows when it's time to step outside the box and create a team that will bring out the best in a fighter. Different coaching styles make a team. 

The Friend. This person is often the fighter's first coach, father, or older brother. This is the person that knows the fighter the most. They know exactly how the fighter feels, the habits, when the fighter needs water, and how the fighter likes their hands wrapped. This is the coach that believes in the fighter till the very end. 

The Strategist. This is the coach that has trained many fighters and world champions. 

This coach knows how to give his fighter the best fight plan. He is inside the ring with the fighter during workouts. He works the mitts and make the adjustments the fighter needs. He is very technical, He teaches counter-styles for every boxing style. This is the corner man that the fighter listens to during each fight.

The Strength and Conditioning Coach. This is the person that brings out the hard work ethics in the fighter. The person with the stop watch. He takes no excuses from the fighter. He tells the fighter when to run, what to eat, and watches every minute of the fighters workout.

All the great fighters who became world champions had a team that brought out the best in them. It's up to the fighter to make the wise decision of creating the team that will push him or her to the top. 

Bout Sheet For August 25, 2012 Keystone Promotions Professional Fight Card

Dusty Harrison v Marqus Jackson 6rds 147
Phillip Benson Jackson v Anthony Pietrantonio 175 6rds
Harold Parker v Rich Andrews 147 4rds
Joshua Parker v Joseph Dixon 135 4rds
Jimmy  LeBlanc v Josh Rupard 4rds 157
Robert Farad Price v Issa Coulibaly 4rds 160
Reinaldo Gaines v David WarrenHuffman 4rds 126
Greg Newby v Gavin Hume 4rds 175

Matchmaker Brian Dillon has the bout sheet set for this weekends fights at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This card on the night of August 25, 2012 will be the forth bout sheet the Brian Dillon has put together for Keystone Boxing Promotions. Dillon says that the task of matching up fighters isn't a easy job but he gets it done and the shows are very well appreciated by the fans. 

For more information on Keystone Boxing Promotions go to keystone-boxing.com