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Campeão do Mundo de Gary Russell Jr., Antonio Russell & o ex-campeão Vincent Pettway para assistir "Road to the Worlds!”

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Baltimore, MD (Julho 14, 2015) - WBC pluma campeão Gary "Sr." Russell Jr., invicto perspectiva Antonio Russell e ex-campeão meio-médio Vincent Pettway serão todos no comparecimento para Baltimore Boxe do "Road to the Worlds" Quinta-feira noite na Eighth Avenue de Michael em Glen Burnie, MD.

Os bilhetes individuais a partir de $25, tabelas de reserva de 10 para $350 e mesas VIP de 10 para $500 estão à venda através da web em Baltimoreboxing.com ou pelo telefone 410-375-9175. As portas abrem às 6:30 ea primeira luta acontece em 8.

Mais de oito lutas estilo Olímpicos estão agendadas para "Road to the Worlds", incluindo lutadores de várias classes de peso. Competindo Quinta-feira à noite vai ser popular rei nocaute Sam Cruzados, 2009 Ringside campeão Mundial Joey Veazey, rápida ascensão Donald Wallace, Ernie Salão, Rick Foxwell e Sean Veazey entre outros.

With the Ringside World Championships scheduled Agosto 5-8 em Missouri, Baltimore Boxe está doando 100% dos rendimentos da "Road to the Worlds" para ajudar os combatentes pagar as despesas do torneio e vários que vêm com freqüentando. Isto inclui, mas não está limitado a voos, transporte terrestre, alojamento e alimentação. Para ajudar ainda mais os esforços de angariação de fundos com, um 50/50 sorteio terá lugar durante a noite.

Um talento elite que muitos consideram ter as mãos mais rápidas no boxe, Russell Jr. conquistou o título WBC pena na sequência de um melhor desempenho da carreira, onde ele nocauteou Jhonny Gonzalez na quarta rodada. O Washington, DC nativo ganhou inúmeros campeonatos nacionais amadores antes de se tornar profissional e foi um favorito para capturar ouro durante o 2008 Jogos Olímpicos. Infelizmente, ele desmaiou tentando fazer peso e nunca chegou a competir. Em 26-1 com 15 nocautes, Russell Jr. parece ser uma força para os próximos anos e é um cara que os fãs vão se acostumado a ver na TV.

Tal como o seu irmão mais velho, Antonio Russell foi para as fileiras pró sequência de uma impressionante carreira amadora. O vencedor do 2013 Luvas de Ouro nacionais, Russell ganhou medalhas de três dos cinco anos em que competiu nos nacionais, captura de prata em 2010 e 2014. Como profissional, Russell luta na divisão galo e é 3-0 com 2 vitórias por nocaute.

O orgulho de combate de Charm City, Pettway parou de Gianfranco Rossi em 1994 para se tornar o IBF júnior campeão dos médios. Sua próxima partida entretanto ganhou fama Pettway permanente na comunidade de boxe. Em abril 29, 1995, Pettway teve uma dinâmica nocaute um soco de Simon Brown. Quando Brown caiu para a tela, a força do soco de Pettway discombobulated-lo até o ponto que ele, literalmente, jogou socos no ar. O nocaute foi visto milhões de vezes na Internet e continua a ser um dos melhores da história do boxe.

"Estou realmente ansioso para ter as Russell Irmãos e Vincent no meu show,"Disse Smith. "Gary lutou no meu show, quando ele era um amador e eu literalmente tive arrepios vê-lo lutar. Ele foi o amador mais talentoso que eu já vi e seu irmão era um pedaço de um lutador muito. Seu pai foi um amigo meu há anos e é incrível como muitos lutadores talentosos que veio do agregado familiar. Vincent tem sido um grande apoiante do Baltimore Boxe e da cidade desde que eu poderia lembrar. Tê-lo na noite da luta é sempre um prazer e os fãs mostrar-lhe muito amor. Entre os lutadores na mão, boxers programados para competir e fazer com que esta carta é apoiar, Quinta-feira será um grande toda em torno à noite. "

Os Irmãos e Russell Pettway estará disponível para se encontrar com todos os ticketholders.

Baltimore Boxe pedimos que aqueles que não podem comparecer para doar, indo para http://www.gofundme.com/x4cyjqc.

Para obter mais informações, ir para Baltimoreboxing.com

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Knockout Fitness to provide full day of entertainment with fight card!

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Baltimore, MD (Junho 1, 2015) – Knockout Fitness and Nissley Promotions will give ticket holders a full day of entertainment with an Olympic style boxing card Sábado, Junho 6 at the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore.

Dubbed as “Fighting the Odds,” this is the first fight card at a Baltimore Casino and a limited numbers tickets starting at $20 are still available by going to www.missiontix.com/events/product/30693/fighting-the-odds ou chamando 443-848-6059. All VIP ticketholders can enjoy complementary food and drinks. As portas abrem às 1 pm ea primeira luta acontece em 2.

 

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Show Your Soft Side campaign, which supports animal rights and features many marketing campaigns with Baltimore area professional athletes.

 

The fight is taking place outside in the plaza and will feature a red carpet style theme. Upon entering on the red carpet, professional photos will be taken with props. O primeiro 100 attendees will also receive a free gift and Knockout Fitness will give away healthy meals and gym memberships throughout the event.

 

“Giving fans their money’s worth is extremely important to us,” said Chris Nissley of Knockout Fitness. “This is the first ever fight card at a Baltimore casino and instead of just celebrating that as is, I wanted this event to provide even more. Between the photos, giveaways and fights, everybody is going to have a great time.”

 

Headlining the card is Knockout Fitness’ very own Jason Nissley. A widely respected trainer, Nissley was named Baltimore’s Best Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor by Baltimore’s Best Magazine. He has participated in various charity events and is an ambassador for LuluLemon and Under Armor. Making the jump from trainer to boxer, Nissley hasn’t been matched soft.

 

Opposing Nissley is unbeaten knockout artist Omar Serrano. Fighting out of the Ocean City Fight Club, Serrano’s won all of his bouts by knockout and will enter the squared circle with a ton of confidence.

 

Jerome Featherstone of Knockout Fitness seeks revenge against Tavon Body of the Headbangers Gym in the semi-main event of the evening. Featherstone captured the Golden Gloves title a few years back, but Body took the title following the last two tournaments. In April, Body earned a hotly contested split decision over Featherstone in an action packed fight. This heated rivalry features the two top middleweight prospects in the Maryland/DC area. In addition to bragging rights, the winner of this highly-anticipated bout will claim the Maryland State Middleweight title.

 

“Jerome and Tavon had a great fight that a lot of people are still talking about,” said Nissley. “Jerome feels that he deserved the last fight and wants revenge while Tavon is poised to show that there should be no controversy as to who the better fighter is. This is turning into a great local rivalry for sure.”

 

Em outros ataques, Steve Layer of Knockout Fitness meets Adam Gabriel and Stephon Morris will compete in his final amateur match.

 

Following this exciting evening of action, Knockout Fitness and Nissley Promotions will host an after party at the 14Forty, which is located inside the casino.

 

Para obter mais informações, visita Knockoutfitness.com

 

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Baltimore Boxing meets with Baltimore Police Officials!

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L-R: Mindi Smith, Ally Smith, Jake Smith, Ganesha Martin (Chief of Staff Baltimore Police Department), Debbie Ramsey (Former Baltimore Police Detective and Founder of Unified Efforts) and Anthony Batts (Baltimore Police Commissioner)

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Baltimore, MD (Maio 27, 2015) – Jake Smith, CEO of Baltimore Boxing Promotions, and his family recently met with Baltimore City Police officials.

Ferreiro, a longtime promoter in the Charm City and former professional boxer, was personally impacted by the riots as his gym was temporarily shut down. Having spent his entire life in and around Baltimore, Smith called the riots the worst thing he’s ever seen and feared for the safety of those that had neighboring businesses. Within a few days, order was restored due to an outstanding effort by the Baltimore PD.

During the visit, which included time with Chief of Staff Ganesha Martin and Commissioner Anthony Batts, Smith personally thanked them for their heroic efforts. He also donated tickets for his Maio 29 “Blood, Sweat & Tears” fight card at Michael’s Eighth Avenue to the department and will honor them during the evening.

“The police are unsung heroes in almost every community,"Disse Smith. “It’s unfortunate that certain isolated incidents have many people feeling like law enforcement is bad. We all must remember the good that they’ve done in keeping us safe. They risk their lives to keep crime, drugs and guns off the streets. It’s also important for people in Baltimore to remember how scary it was living here during the riots. The men and women of the police department literally had to face violent protesters while significantly outnumbered. For all that they did to restore the city I love, the absolute least I can do is donate tickets and honor them on fight night. I believe that we all owe them a big thank you for protecting us.”

Tickets for “Blood, Sweat & Tears” can be purchased by calling 410-375-9175 ou vai Baltimoreboxing.com. Os bilhetes individuais começam em $25 e mesas VIP de 10 estão disponíveis para $500. Todos os ticketholders VIP podem desfrutar gratuitamente hors d'oeurves de 7-8 pm, the best seats in the house and a special meet and greet with five time world champion Vinny Paz.

In addition to honoring the policemen and women, Baltimore Boxing is proudly teaming up with Unified Efforts. Since their founding in 2012 by former Baltimore detective Debbie Ramsey, Unified Efforts is a full-service bullying prevention organization that has helped raise awareness throughout theCharm City. To assist with the program,

Baltimore Boxing will donate tickets and proceeds from a 50/50 raffle on fight night.

For more information on Baltimore Boxing Promotions, visite Baltimoreboxing.com

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Knockout Fitness Presents “Fighting The Odds” June 6!

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Baltimore, MD (Maio 14, 2015) – Knockout Fitness will host the first ever fight card at a Baltimore casino when they bring “Fighting The Odds” to the Horseshoe Casino Sábado, Junho 6.

 

Tickets to “Fighting The Odds” are $20 para a admissão geral, $40 for premium seats and individual VIP tickets are on sale for $75 em http://www.missiontix.com/events/product/30693/fighting-the-odds. All VIP ticketholders will have the best seating plus special access to a tent that includes food and drinks.

 

The card will have more than 10 Olympic style bouts sanctioned by the South Atlantic Boxing Association. As portas abrem às 1 pm e a primeira luta está marcada para 2. To assist with animal rights efforts, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Show Your Soft Side campaign. Based out of the Baltimore area, Show Your Soft Side is a nonprofit campaign that helps combat animal cruelty.

 

Headlining the card will be Jason Nissley of Baltimore. The co-owner of Knockout Fitness and winner of Baltimore Magazine’s best Personal trainer and best group fitness instructor, Nissley is making the jump from trainer to fighter. Nissley meets an opponent to be announced.

 

No semi-evento principal, well regarded middleweight Jerome Featherstone makes his return to the squared circle. An exceptional athlete with an outstanding track record, Featherstone was a top local wrestler at BoysLatin High School and went on to standout at theUniversity of Oklahoma. Only one year after first putting on a pair of gloves, Featherstone won the Maryland/DC Golden Gloves and competed in nationals. He will meet an opponent TBA for the Maryland State Middleweight title.

 

The undercard will also feature locals Steven Layer, Stephon Morris and Adam Gabriel in separate bouts. More fights will be announced shortly.

 

"Junho 6 th will be a great day for the sport of boxing in the City of Baltimore,” said Chris Nissley of Knockout Fitness. “I’m very thankful that the Horseshoe Casino is providing Knockout Fitness the opportunity to do the first ever casino show in Baltimore and hope that many more will follow. We have very affordable tickets so the entire family can enjoy. The Show Your Soft Side campaign also has a special place in my heart and we love working with them. Please make sure to come out June 6 th to support the fighters and this great cause.”

 

Leading up to and during the event, fans can interact on Twitter using the hashtag #maythebesthandswin.

 

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Baltimore Boxing to bring Excitement this weekend to Ocean City!

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Baltimore, MD (Maio 6, 2015) - Em Sábado, Maio 9, Baltimore Boxing Promotions will provide a complete evening of entertainment to Ocean City, MD.

 

Bilhetes a partir de $25 are available on Ticketmaster.com and at the Convention Center Box Office.

 

Em 8 PM, an Olympic style boxing card titled “Beatdown at the Beach” takes place at the Ocean City Convention Center. The card is headlined by a heavyweight title match including Baltimore Boxing Gym’s record holding knockout king Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed vsSalisbury’s KGC for the East Coast crown. Renowned Joey “Bazooka Joe” Veazy of the Baltimore Boxing Gym squares off against Down Under Boxing’s Nigel Fennell. Além, Donald Wallace of the Baltimore Boxing Gym meets Ryan Watson of Salisbury, MD, while young phenom Tommy Coe Jr., Ed Park and Omar Serrano will appear in separate bouts.

 

In association with this exciting night of fights, Baltimore Boxing is proudly teaming up with the Worcester County Humane Society’s efforts to find new homes for shelter animals. During the fights, there will be a 50/50 raffle with the proceeds going to the society and Baltimore Boxing is also donating tickets. The Humane Society will also be on hand to answer any questions and distribute information on their organization.

 

Throughout the evening, fans will have the opportunity to meet and greet a number of local notables. World rated cruiserweight Alex Guerrero of Salisbury and undefeated Steve “Show Stealer” Wheeler of Baltimore will be on hand along with legendary trainer Frank Gilbert and Virginia’s Andrew “Doo Man” Farmer. Following his nationally televised match on ESPN 2’sSexta-feira Night Fights the evening prior to “Beatdown at the Beach”, middleweight warrior Jessie “The Beast Nicklow” of Baltimore will be on hand as will Ocean City’s very own Brian Ziegler.

 

Following the fights, all ticketholders are invited to the exclusive after party at Abbey Burger, localizado em 126th st in Ocean City.

 

“Beatdown at the Beach is not just a fight card, it’s a complete event,"Disse Smith. “I want every ticketholder to have a blast from the time they enter the Convention Center until their evening is complete. This is why it was important for Baltimore Boxing not only to have an entertaining fight card, but also have special guests and an after party at a popular place. Sábado evening is guaranteed to be a great time for everybody in OceanCity.”

Para obter mais informações, ir a Baltimoreboxing.com

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Hall of Famer Mark Johnson, estrela em ascensão Dusty Harrison e ex-campeão Vincent Pettway para assistir "Pressão, Crackle e Pop "!

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Baltimore, MD (Março 18, 2015) - Lenda do boxe Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson, invicto Dusty Harrison e ex-campeão dos médios Vincent Pettway vai assistir "Pressão de Baltimore Boxing, Crackle e Pop " Sábado, Março 27.

 

O cartão tem lugar a Oitava Avenida de Michael em Glen Burnie com portas de abertura em 6:30 pm e o primeiro sino programado para 8. Os ingressos já estão à venda pelo telefone 410-375-9175 ou vai Baltimoreboxing.com. Os bilhetes individuais começam em $25 e mesas VIP de 10 estão disponíveis para $500. Todos os ticketholders VIP podem desfrutar gratuitamente hors d'oeurves de 7-8 pm e os melhores lugares da casa.

 

Um dos maiores homens pouco da história do boxe, Johnson conquistou o título peso-mosca IBF em 1996 nocauteando Francisco Trejedor na primeira rodada. O Washington, DC nativa passou a defender o seu título sete vezes antes de mover-se e ganhar a coroa super flyweight IBF. After a pair of setbacks to future hall of famer Rafael Marquez, Johnson se tornou o primeiro homem a bater futura estrela Fernando Montiel em 2003 antes de se aposentar, três anos depois, com uma excelente 44-5 registro. Com uma carreira lendária nos livros, Johnson foi empossado para o Hall da Fama do Boxe Internacional em 2012.

 

Uma estrela em ascensão conhecido, Harrison se tornou profissional na idade madura de 16. Tendo sido o centro das atenções desde o primeiro dia,Sucesso no ringue de Harrison tem apoiado o hype e ele continua a melhorar a cada vez que ele entra no ringue. Em sua luta mais recente, Harrison base DC melhorada para 25-0 e conquistou a coroa WBC Continental Americas Welterweight por superando Tommy Rainone mais de dez rodadas no Madison Square Garden.

 

Lutando fora do Baltimore, Pettway tornou-se um campeão do mundo em 1994, stopping underrated Gianfranco Rossi to win the IBF super welterweight belt. In his next match, Pettway marcou um dos nocautes mais memoráveis ​​da história do boxe, cruelmente guardando Simon Brown na sexta rodada para manter o seu título. Após Brown bateu a tela, ele literalmente jogou socos no ar. A reprise foi mostrado inúmeras vezes e é um favorito dos fãs de boxe.

 

Pettway aposentou em 2001 com um recorde de 43-7-1 com 32 vitórias por nocaute. Em agosto passado, ele recebeu o Murray Smith "School of Hard Knocks" prêmio por seu compromisso com a vida da cidade de Baltimore.

 

"Toda vez que você pode ter dois grandes nomes do boxe e um dos melhores lutadores jovens em um lugar ao mesmo tempo é algo especial,", Disse Jake Smith de Promoções Baltimore Boxe. "Vincent tem sido um grande amigo e apoiante de Baltimore Boxing como é Mark. Conheço Dusty já que ele é uma criança e eu não tenho nenhuma dúvida de que ele vai ser campeão do mundo no futuro próximo. "

 

Johnson, Harrison, Pettway e estará disponível para conversar com ticketholders VIP, dar autógrafos e tirar fotos. Cinco vezes campeão Vinny Paz também está participando e estará discutindo seu próximo filme, empresa de vinhos e passar tempo com ticketholders VIP.

 

Esta noite emocionante de boxe terá quatro lutas pelo título, incluindo júnior médios Joey "Bazooka Joe" Veazey e pesado Sam "Vanilla Gorilla" Cruzados em partidas do East Coast coroa de sua divisão. A eliminatória contará com Allen "The Hampton Hammer" Burris, Courtney Hartlove, 2015 Luvas de Ouro Campeão Tommy Coe Jr. e ex-astro do basquete universitário Stefon McCray em ataques separados.

 

Em associação com esta noite sólida de lutas, Baltimore Boxe está hospedando um especial 50/50 rifa para o Fundo de Bolsas Brooke e Nathan Fenush. O fundo foi criado para ajudar Baltimore County Fire Department tenente Paul Fenush, cuja esposa faleceu recentemente.

 

Para obter mais informações, ir para Baltimoreboxing.com

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Record Knockout Holder Crossed Replaces Injured Veazey January 23

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Baltimore, MD (Janeiro 11, 2015) – World record knockout holder Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed is replacing Joey Veazey in the main event of “Slugfest”Janeiro 23 na Oitava Avenida de Michael em Glen Burnie, MD.

 

Veazey was forced to withdraw due to an injury suffered in training.

 

An exciting heavyweight and former college football player, Crossed set a record by knocking out Adrien Bean in an astonishing four seconds in August 2013. Crossed, a former college football player who continues to improve inside the squared circle, meetsGlen Burnie native Jeff Knight for the East Coast Super Heavyweight Championship.

 

“Slugfest” is promoted by Baltimore Boxing Promotions and tickets starting at $25 are available at Baltimoreboxing.com or by calling 410-375-9175. VIP seats for $50 e mesas VIP de 10 para $500 are also available. All VIP ticketholders get free hors d’oeuvres from 7-8 pm. As portas abrem às 6:30 and the first bell will sound at 8:15.

 

Baltimore native Allan Burris of Baltimore faces Lamont White in the co-feature. The two fought in December, with Burris taking home the victory. Like Crossed, Burris trains out of the Baltimore Boxing Gym.

 

Young phenom Tommy Koe Jr. will appear on the card in a special attraction bout. Koe Jr. is slated to appear in this year’s nationals. Fans will also be treated to a special showdown between Courtney Hartlove and Melissa “Million Dollar Baby” Wilson. Hartlove and Wilson, who both work in the Federal Hill section ofBaltimore, will do battle for local bragging rights.

 

“While I’m disappointed that Joey Veazey is no longer on the card, I’m very pleased with our new main event,"Disse Jake Smith, CEO of Baltimore Boxing Promotions and President of the South Atlantic Boxing Amateur Boxing Program. “Fans love heavyweights and Sam Crossed has been creating a buzz around the area since his record-setting knockout. Ticketholders also get to see a future champion in Tommy Koe Jr., a guaranteed slugfest between two popular young ladies, the Burris-White rematch and other locals. Ticket sales have been great and we’re expecting a sellout on the 23rd."

 

To help with their continued community efforts throughout the Charm City, Baltimore Boxing is hosting a 50/50 raffle. 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards Baltimore Boxing’s amateur program, which has helped keep kids off the street and in the gym for more than 20 anos.

 

Para obter mais informações, ir para Baltimoreboxing.com