Tag Archives: Baltimore

feerka

World Champion Gary Russell Jr, Antonio Russell & Kooxda heysata horyaalka hore Vincent Pettway inay ka qayb galaan "Road in Caalamka!”

Leave a comment

 

Baltimore, MD (July 14, 2015) - WBC horyaalka featherweight Gary "Mr." Russell Jr., rajada laga badinin Antonio Russell iyo titlist hore welterweight Vincent Pettway oo dhan u noqon doonaa in imaanshaha ee Baltimore Boxing ee "Road in Caalamka" Thursday fiidka ee Michael ee Sideedaad Avenue ee Glen Burnie, MD.

Tigidhada Qofka laga bilaabo $25, miisaska kaydka ah 10 ee $350 miisaska iyo VIP ah 10 ee $500 waa on sale via web ee Baltimoreboxing.com ama adiga oo waca 410-375-9175. Albaabada furan 6:30 iyo la dagaalanka ugu horeysay ka dhici 8.

Sideed ka badan roonaadaan style Olympic ayaa la qorsheeyey "Road in Caalamka" oo ay ku jiraan dagaalyahano ka miisaan kala duwan ee fasalada. Tartanka Thursday fiidkii noqon doonaa knockout boqorkii caan Sam gudbay, 2009 Kooxda heysata horyaalka Ringside World Joey Veazey, si degdeg ah u kacaya Donald Wallace, Ernie Hall, Rick Foxwell iyo Sean Veazey kuwo kale.

With the Ringside World Championships scheduled August 5-8 ee Missouri, Baltimore Boxing la Deeqda 100% waxa ka soo baxa ka "Road in Caalamka" si ay u caawiyaan dagaalyahanada bixiyo kharashyada tartanka oo kala duwan oo la imanaysa marka la dhigto ah. Tani waxaa ka mid ah, laakiin aan ku xaddidnayn duulimaad, gaadiidka dhulka, hoydaan oo cunto. Si ay u sii caawiyo dadaallada ururinta, a 50/50 raffle dhici doona inta lagu jiro fiidkii.

Tayo koob weyn oo badan oo tixgelin u leedahay in ay gacmaha ugu dhaqsiyaha badan ee feerka, Russell Jr. horyaalka featherweight WBC soo socda qaab xirfadiisa wanaagsan ee ah halkaas oo uu ku reebtay Jhonny Gonzalez wareega afaraad ee la qabtay. Washington ayaa, Hooyo DC ku guuleystay horyaalka hiwaayadda xad-dhaaf ah qaranka ka hor inta aan soo jeestay pro oo ahaa jecel in lagu soo qabto oo dahab ah inta lagu guda jiro 2008 Olympics. Nasiib darro, wuxuu soo maray isku dayaya inuu sameeyo miisaanka oo marnaba si ay u tartamaan. Ugu 26-1 la 15 group, Russell Jr. u muuqataa in ay ciidan muddo sannado ah inay yimaadaan oo waa wajiga in taageerayaasha noqon doonaa bartayba aragno TV.

Like walaalkiis ka weyn, Antonio Russell wuxuu galay Saf pro soo socda ah mustaqbalkiisa ciyaareed cajiib ah hiwaayadda. Guuleystaha waxaa ka mid ah 2013 Gacmo Golden Qaranka, Russell ku guuleystay biladaha seddex ka mid ah shantii sano ee uu u tartamay in muwaadiniinta ah, qabsaday oo lacag ah 2010 iyo 2014. Sida xirfadle, Russell dagaalama ee horyaalka bantamweight iyo waa 3-0 la 2 guul ay knockout.

Kibirka dagaal ee Suuradwacnaantu City, Pettway joojiyay Gianfranco Rossi in 1994 si ay u noqdaan IBF horyaalka dhexe hoose. Uu kulanka soo socda si kastaba ha ahaatee kasbadeen Pettway warkiisii ​​joogtada ah ee bulshada ku feerka ah. On April 29, 1995, Pettway dhaliyay firfircoon knockout mid feer Simoon Brown ah. Marka Brown burburtay in shiraac ah, Ciidankii reer Pettway ayaa feer isaga discombobulated si heer ah in uu macno ahaan tuuray qaad ee hawada. Knockout ayaa la aqriyay malaayiin jeer internet-ka oo mid ka mid ah ayaa weli ugu fiican ee taariikhda feerka.

"Waxaan run ahaantii ku heynaa isagoo Brothers Russell iyo Vincent ee i tus,"Ayuu yiri Smith. "Gary Jahaaday on i tus aan markii uu ahaa hiwaayadda ah waxaana ay macno ahaan lahaa kuuskuus goose fiirinayeen dagaalka. Waxa uu ahaa hiwaayadda ugu tayo leh ee aan abid arkay iyo walaalkiis ahaa heck ka mid ah dagaal aad u. Markaasaa aabbahood ayaa saaxiib la ah anigaa muddo sanado ah oo la yaab leh sida badan oo ka tirsan tayo leh ka yimid guriga. Vincent ahaa taageere weyn oo Baltimore Boxing iyo magaalada inta aan xusuusan karin. Lahaanshaha isaga dagaalka habeenkii had iyo jeer waa farxad iyo taageerayaasha waxaan tusi badan oo jacayl. Inta u dhaxaysa dagaalyahanada on gacanta, biireen waxaana la qorsheeyey in ay la tartamaan oo keeni kaadhkan ayaa taageereysa, Thursday waxay noqon doontaa mid weyn agagaarka fiidkii oo dhan. "

Brothers Russell iyo Pettway la heli karo in uu la kulmo oo dhan ticketholders doonaa.

Baltimore Boxing si naxariis leh weydii kuwa aan imaan karin inay ku deeqaan by aadayo http://www.gofundme.com/x4cyjqc.

Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, tagtaa Baltimoreboxing.com

feerka

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

Leave a comment

 

Baltimore, MD (June 1, 2015) – Knockout Fitness and Nissley Promotions will give ticket holders a full day of entertainment with an Olympic style boxing card Saturday, June 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 ama wacaya 443-848-6059. All VIP ticketholders can enjoy complementary food and drinks. Albaabada furan 1 pm iyo la dagaalanka ugu horeysay ka dhici 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. Midkii kowaad wuxuu u 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.”

 

In roonaadaan kale, 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.

 

Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, booqasho Knockoutfitness.com

 

feerka

Baltimore Boxing meets with Baltimore Police Officials!

Leave a comment

 

Jake95Family95Humble95the95Bee95Debbie95Ramsey95and95Ganesha95Martin951.jpg

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)

For Immediate Release

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

Smith, 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 May 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,"Ayuu yiri 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 ama u socotey Baltimoreboxing.com. Tikidhada Individual bilaaban doono $25 miisaska iyo VIP ah 10 ayaa diyaar u ah $500. All ticketholders VIP raaxaysan karaan lacag la'aan ah oeurves hors d'ka 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, booqo Baltimoreboxing.com

feerka

Knockout Fitness Presents “Fighting The Odds” June 6!

Leave a comment

Baltimore, MD (May 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 Saturday, June 6.

 

Tickets to “Fighting The Odds” are $20 waxbarasho oo guud,, $40 for premium seats and individual VIP tickets are on sale for $75 at 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. Albaabada furan 1 pm and the first fight is scheduled for 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.

 

In the semi-main event, 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.

 

"June 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.

 

feerka

Baltimore Boxing to bring Excitement this weekend to Ocean City!

Leave a comment

 

Baltimore, MD (May 6, 2015) - On Saturday, May 9, Baltimore Boxing Promotions will provide a complete evening of entertainment to Ocean City, MD.

 

Tigidhada ka $25 are available on Ticketmaster.com and at the Convention Center Box Office.

 

Ugu 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. Waxaa intaa dheer, 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’sFriday 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, ku yaal 126th st in Ocean City.

 

“Beatdown at the Beach is not just a fight card, it’s a complete event,"Ayuu yiri 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. Saturday evening is guaranteed to be a great time for everybody in OceanCity.”

Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, tagtaa Baltimoreboxing.com

feerka

Hall of ritiga Mark Johnson, Xiddiga kacaya Dusty Harrison iyo champion hore Vincent Pettway inay ka qayb galaan "SNAP, Crackle iyo Pop "!

Leave a comment

Baltimore, MD (March 18, 2015) - Boxing Halyeeyga Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson, badinin Dusty Harrison iyo champion hore welterweight Vincent Pettway ka qeyb gali doona Baltimore Boxing ee "SNAP, Crackle iyo Pop " Saturday, March 27.

 

Kaarku wuxuu ka dhici Michael ee Sideedaad Avenue ee Glen Burnie la albaabada furan yihiin 6:30 pm oo dawan ugu horeysay ee loo qorsheeyey 8. Tikidhada waxaa lagu iibiyo hadda adiga oo wacaya 410-375-9175 ama u socotey Baltimoreboxing.com. Tikidhada Individual bilaaban doono $25 miisaska iyo VIP ah 10 ayaa diyaar u ah $500. All ticketholders VIP raaxaysan karaan lacag la'aan ah oeurves hors d'ka 7-8 pm iyo kursiyada hore ee guriga.

 

Mid ka mid ah ragga yar ugu waaweynaa ee taariikhda feerka, Johnson qabtay flyweight horyaalka IBF ee 1996 by reebtay Francisco Trejedor wareega hore. Washington ayaa, Hooyo DC on tageen in uu iska difaaco horyaalka toddoba jeer ka hor inta uusan u dhaqaaqin ilaa iyo guusha IBF taajkii flyweight super. After a pair of setbacks to future hall of famer Rafael Marquez, Johnson ayaa noqday ninkii ugu horeeyay ku garaacday xiddiga mustaqbalka Fernando Montiel in 2003 ka hor inta uusan ciyaaraha ka fariisan saddex sano ka dib la isku haysaan ah 44-5 record. Iyada oo mustaqbalkiisa halyay ku ah buugaagta, Johnson ayaa waxaa ugu dhawaaqayay in Boxing Caalamiga ah Hall of Fame in 2012.

 

Si fiican u yaqaan xiddiga A baxna, Harrison jeestay pro jir ah dalkooda oo 16. Iyagoo ku jiray masraxa ka maalin ka mid ah,Harrison ee-giraan guusha ayaa taageeray mataalada iyo uu sii wanaajiyo mar walba oo uu soo galo goobo ka labajibbaaray. In uu xumad ugu dambeeyey, Harrison ka DC salaysan hagaagtey 25-0 iyo qabsaday taaj WBC Continental Ameerika Welterweight by besting Tommy Rainone ka badan toban wareeg ee Madison Square Garden.

 

Dagaalka ka baxay Baltimore ee, Pettway noqday horyaalka adduunka ah ee 1994, stopping underrated Gianfranco Rossi to win the IBF super welterweight belt. In his next match, Pettway dhaliyay mid ka mid ah group ugu xusuusta badnaa ee taariikhda feerka, viciously fogaynta Simon Brown wareega lixaad ee CECAFA horyaalka. Ka dib markii Brown ku dhuftay shiraac ah, uu macno ahaan tuuray qaad at hawada. Celiska ah ayaa lagu muujiyay jeer xad-dhaaf ah oo ugu cadcad ka mid ah taageerayaasha feerka.

 

Pettway fariistay 2001 iyadoo qoraal ah 43-7-1 la 32 guul ay knockout. Last August, uu helay Murray Smith "School of Hard jug" abaal marinta ah ee uu uga go'an dhifaaca ee magaalada Baltimore.

 

"Mar walba waxaad heli kartaa laba Halyeeygii feerka iyo mid ka mid ah ugu wanaagsan ee dagaalyahannada dhallinta yar hal meel hal mar waa wax special ah,"Ayuu yiri Jake Smith of dalacaad Baltimore Boxing. "Vincent waxa uu ahaa saaxiib weyn iyo taageerihii Baltimore Boxing sida uu yahay Mark. Waxaan aqaanay Dusty tan iyo markii uu orgi yar oo aan shaki ku jirin in uu noqon doono horyaalka adduunka ah ee mustaqbalka dhow. "

 

Johnson, Harrison, iyo Pettway heli noqon doonaa wax kastoo ticketholders VIP, saxiixa dhiraan iyo sawiro qaadan. Shan waqti horyaalka Vinny Paz ayaa waxaa sidoo kale ka qeyb oo lagu doodi doona mid uu movie socda, Shirkadda khamri iyo waqti la ticketholders VIP.

 

Waxa xiiso leh ee feerka yeelan doonaa afar dagaallan horyaalka oo ay ku jiraan dhexe yar Joey "baasuukaha Joe" Veazey iyo feerka Sam "Vanilla Gorilla" tallaabay in kulan taaj East Coast ay kala qeybinta ee. Undercard ayaa ciyaari doona Allen "Hammer Hampton The" horreeyay ayaynu rajaynaynaa, Courtney Hartlove, 2015 Gacmo Golden Champion Tommy Coe Jr. iyo xiddigii hore ee kubadda koleyga college Stefon McCray casilin gaar ah.

 

In ururka la caawa adag ee dagaallan, Baltimore Boxing waxaa gaar ah martigalin 50/50 jaas u Fund Scholarship Brooke iyo Nathan Fenush ah. Fund waxaa loo abuuray si ay u caawiyaan Department Fire Baltimore County Lieutenant Paul Fenush, kee bay naagtiisii ​​dhawaan mudaynasaan.

 

Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, tagtaa Baltimoreboxing.com

feerka, feerka haweenka

Record Knockout Holder Crossed Replaces Injured Veazey January 23

Leave a comment

Baltimore, MD (January 11, 2015) – World record knockout holder Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed is replacing Joey Veazey in the main event of “Slugfest”January 23 ee Michael ee Sideedaad Avenue ee 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 miisaska iyo VIP ah 10 ee $500 are also available. All VIP ticketholders get free hors d’oeuvres from 7-8 pm. Albaabada furan 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,"Ayuu yiri 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 sano.

 

Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, tagtaa Baltimoreboxing.com