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Nelson decisions Turunen to retain UBF Middleweight Title

Martin wins unanimous decision in co-feature
Crossed & Smith fight to spirited draw
Irving and Sheppard remain undefeated
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Decembris 3, 2018)–This past Saturday night, Tori Nelsonpounded out a 10-round unanimous decision over Sanna Turnunen to retain the UBF Middleweight title in the main event of the first ever fight card at The Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.
The eight-bout card was promoted by Tricky Entertainment and DCFightNight.

Nelson controlled the action against Turunen by out working her. Turunen was gritty in defeat, but Nelson took the fight in shutout fashion to the tune of 100-90 par visām kartēm.

Nelson of Ashburn, Virginia ir 19-2-3. Turunen of Finland is 4-2-1.
Tori Nelson talks about win over Sanna Turunen
Tori Nelson talks about win over Sanna Turunen
Sam Crossed was fortunate to gain a split decision over Twon Smith in a cruiserweight bout.

At the end of round two, Smith dropped Crossed with a hard right hand. Crossed came back to land some solid shots, but was rocked again in round four. The fight was a close fight, but some in the crowd showed their disapproval when the scores were read 57-56 twice for Crossed and 57-56 for Smith.

Crossed, 189.6 lbs of Greenbelt, MD is 8-0. Stiprs sitiens, 187.6 lbs of Oklahoma City is 3-2.

Kareem Martin won a six-round unanimous decision over Andrew Rodgers in a welterweight bout.

Vērtējums bija 59-55 on all cards for Martin, 148 lbs of Washington, DC, kurš tagad 11-2. Rodgers, 149 lbs of Elkhart, IN is 4-5-1.

Jordan White stopped Ndira Spearman in round one of their scheduled four-round featherweight bout.

White landed a body punch that was followed by a left to the shoulder area, and Spearman went down for the count at 2:02.

balts, 128 lbs of Washington, DC ir 7-1 ar pieciem knockouts. Spearman, 128.2 lbs of Lavergne, TN is 1-4.

In a surprising result, Matt Murphy and undefeated Antonio Magruder battled to an entertaining draw in a welterweight bout.

Murphy rocked Magruder several times in round’s two and three, but Magruder came back to salvage the draw with a strong 4th frame.

Vērtējums bija 39-37 Magruder, un 38-38 divreiz.

Magruder, 147 lbs of Washington, DC ir 5-0-1. Murphy 144.8 lbs of St. Louis is 3-30-4.

Alexander Johnson won a six-round unanimous decision over Mengistu Zarzar in a light heavyweight bout.

Johnson, 177.8 lbs of Washington, D.C. uzvarēja rādītājiem 59-55 divreiz un 58-56 un tagad 17-4-1. Zarzar, 182.2 lbs of Palmer Park, MD is 6-6-1.

Good looking prospect Kiante Irving stopped George Sheppard in round two of their scheduled four-round super middleweight fight.

Divos kārtā, Irving dropped Sheppard with a long right hand. Sheppard staggered to his feet, but the fight was called off at 1:06.

Irving, 163.4 lbs of Beaver Falls, PA is 3-0 ar trim knockouts. Sheppard, 163.8 lbs of Virginia is 1-5-1.

George Harris remained undefeated by stopping Lamar Lewis in round three of their scheduled four-round heavyweight bout.

In kārtā trīs, Harris dropped Lewis with a hard combination. Harris finished Lewis off by rocking him several more times, un cīkstēšanās apstādināja 2:00.

Harris, 218 lbs of Silver Spring, MD is 2-0 ar divām knockouts. Vilka ķetna, 235.2 lbs of Arkansas is 0-4.
Tricky Entertainment has been promoting music, entertainment and lifestyle events in D.C. for the past ten years, and is run by Erwin Pendergrast.
DCFightNight is run by Sean Magruder, and this will be his second boxing show in DC.
The Matchmaker was Chris Middendorf.

Tori Nelson to defend UBF Middleweight title against Sanna Turunen in Saturday, December 1st at The Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.

Dusty Harrison returns against James Winchester in main event
Beltway favorites Kareem Martin, Alexander Johnson, Sam Crossed, Antonio Magrīders & Jordan White to appear
Undefeated Kiante Irving to see action

Vašingtona, D.C. (Novembris 19, 2018)Tori Nelson will defend her UBF Middleweight world championship against Sanna Turunen in the ten-round co-main event on Sestdienas nakts, December 1st pie The Entertainment and Sports Arena uz Vašingtona, D.C.

 

 

 

That title bout will be the chief support fight to the previously announced main event between the returning Dusty Harrison uzņemoties James Winchester in a ten-round super welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Nelson of Ashburn, Virginia ir ieraksts 18-2-3 ar trim knockouts.

 

 

 

The 42 year-old Nelson is an eight-year professional who won the WBC Super Welterweight title with a 10-round split decision over Lorissa Rivers on July 29, 2011. Februārī 11, 2012 Nelson won the WIBA Middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Vashon Living.

 

 

 

Septembrī 13, 2013, Nelson won the WIBA Welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Aleksandra Magdziak Lopez (10-1). Nelson made four defenses of the title over the likes of Kali Reis (5-1) and Mia St. John.

 

 

 

Nelson also captured the UBF Welterweight, Super papildsvars, Middleweight and Super Middleweight world titles, which included a win over undefeated and current world champion Alicia Napoleon.

 

 

 

Nelson has shared the ring with world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer. Nelson is coming off a 6th round stoppage over Tiffany Woodward on August 4th in Sterling Virginia.

 

 

 

I have been lucky to travel the country, fighting for, and defending my world titles. I have fought everywhere, but surprisingly, living in Ashburn, VA, I have never fought in DC. Now to be a part of this groundbreaking show at the Arena of the Washington Mystics is very special to me. My opponent lost in her first chance at a world title, and I know she does not want to lose a second time. What she does not yet know is that she is traveling a long way to fight me, and I will do everything in my power to make sure that’s she does not leave with my belt,” said Nelson.

 

 

 

Turunen of Tuusula, Finland has a record of 4-1-1 ar vienu nokauts.

 

 

 

 

 

Turunen is coming off a loss to Hannah Rankin on June 16th in England.

 

 

 

 

 

Also on the will be 2018 National Golden Gloves čempions Kiante Irving (2-0, 2 Kos) of Beaver Falls Pa, in a four round super middleweight bout against George Sheppard (1-4-1) Virdžīnijas,

 

 

 

 

 

Irving, 24 gadus vecs, has had two consecutive 1st round stoppages, including his last bout when he took out Brandon Clark on October 20th in Pittsburgh.

 

 

 

 

 

In the amateurs, I traveled everywhere, but never fought in D.C. I know that the audience here is as knowledgeable about boxing as any city in the country. I am hoping to put on a good show for them, and earn some new fans from DC. I am extremely grateful to the promoters, Erwin Pendergrast and Sean Magruder to give me this opportunity.

 

 

 

Astoņu apaļu cīkstēšanās, Alexander Johnson (16-4-1, 7 Kos) will take on Mengistu Zarzar (6-5-1, 5 Kos) of Palmer Park, MD in a light heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Sešas apaļas bouts:

 

Kareem Martin (10-2, 3 Kos) Vašingtonas, DC takes on Juan Arturo Esquivel(10-8, 2 Kos) Chihuahua, Mexico in a welterweight bout.

 

Sam Crossed (7-0, 5 Kos) no Greenbelt, MD cīnīsies Twon Smith (3-1, 2 Kos) of Oklahoma City, OK in a cruiserweight contest

 

 

 

In četru apaļas bouts:

 

Antonio Magrīders (5-0, 4 Kos) Vašingtonas, DC cīnīsies Gabriels Gutjeress (7-5, 3 Kos) of El Paso, Teksasa.

 

George Harris Vašingtonas, DC will make his pro debut against Lamar Lewis (0-3) of Arkansas in a heavyweight bout.

 

Jordan White (5-1, 4 Kos) Vašingtonas, DC will take on an opponent to be named in a super welterweight fight.

 

Tyrell Boyd Baltimoras, MD will take on an opponent to be named in a middleweight contest.

 

 

 

Tricky Entertainment has been promoting music, entertainment and lifestyle events in D.C. for the past ten years, and is run by Erwin Pendergrast.

 

 

 

DCFightNight is run by Sean Magruder, and this will be his second boxing show in DC.

 

 

 

The Matchmaker is Chris Middendorf.

 

 

 

Ticket Prices begin at $45 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.

PHILLY STRONGPROSPECTS ENNIS AND FOLLY STEP UP FRIDAY AT 2300 ARENA

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Philadelphia – Gājiens 30, 2017Rīt nakts pie 2300 Arēna, two of Philadelphia’s most promising prospects topPhilly Strong,” a nine-bout card, and both are expecting their toughest fights to date.
Galvenajā pasākumā, Džerons “Zābaki” Eniss (9-0, 8KO) will seek his tenth victory when he faces veteran James “Shotgun” Winchester (20-12, 8KO) of Reidsville, North Carolina. The six round, welterweight matchup will be Ennistoughest to date. Winchester is coming off three consecutive wins, and steps into the ring having faced world class competition throughout his career. Winchester went the distance with Matt Korobov (27-1, 14KO), Glen Tapia (23-4, 15KO), Eddie Gomez (19-2, 11KO), and Terrell Gausha (20-0, 9KO) and others. Ennis was victorious in his last outing at 2300 Arēna, knocking out Elvin Perez in under a minute.
Jo vienlaikus galveno notikumu, Manny “Major Pain” Neprāts (9-0, 7KO) takes on Dominican Republic’s Luis Hinojosa (30-10, 17KO) in a six round bout at super bantamweight. Hinijosa enters the ring the more experienced fighter, and fought Claudio Marrero (21-1, 15KO) prior to his last two fights, which were both decision wins. Folly had an impressive showing in his last fight, knocking out Mexico’s Carlos Morgan (13-5, 6KO) in the first round in January.
Local Philadelphia fighters Keenan Smith (10-0, 4KO) un Joshua Jones (3-0-1, 2KO) will be featured in separate bouts piektdien, along with New Jersey’s Darren Gudalas (4-0, 3KO) and Coachella welterweight sensation Brandun Lee (1-0, 1KO), who made his debut at Victory Boxing’s January card in Philadelphia.
Tickets for Philly Strong start at $40, and are available at 2300Arena.com or by calling (267) 273-0945. Durvis at 2300 Arena open at 6:00 p.m. and first bell is at 7:00.