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Baltimore Pro Boxing Returns January 13

Baltimore, MD (December 15, 2016) – Jake “The Snake” Smith’s Baltimore Pro Boxing makes their long awaited return to Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD for “A Scary Night at the Fights” Friday, Januari 13.
Tickets to “A Scary Night at the Fights” are on sale now by going to Baltimoreboxing.com/events or calling 410-375-9175. Insläpp på 6:30 and the opening bell will sound at 8:15.
Headlining the event is Baltimore super middleweight Jessie “The Beast” Nicklow. Known as one of the physically toughest fighters in the 160 och 168 pound weight classes, Nicklow has a solid 25-8-3 rekord med 8 segrar genom knockout. The 29-year-old fought many top fighters including former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor, Olympic Gold Medalist Ryota Murata, top contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko and Fernando Guerrero among others.
Nicklow, who is unbeaten in 26 fights in his home state, faces an opponent to be named in an eight round contest.
"I’m excited to be back running pro shows in the Baltimore area,"Sade Smith, a former boxer who has been a successful promoter for more than 20 år. “We’ve had incredible support from the crowd and our sponsors for amateur shows but people were always asking when we’d run another pro card. It’s my pleasure to present “A Scary Night at the Fights” and the plan is to continue providing quality entertainment for our ticketholders.”
I co-main event, 18-year-old boxing prodigy Joey “Bazooka Joe” Veazey of Baltimore meets an opponent to be named in a four round junior middleweight contest. Veazey, a multi-time champion in the amateurs, turned pro in October with a unanimous decision victory and has a large fan base.
"Dangerous” Donald Wallace, 1-0 (1 KO), is slated to return in a four round middleweight bout. A newcomer to the sport, the Baltimore resident made a name for himself as an amateur, going from novice to Olympic Trials participant in a short period of time. Wallace, who scored a first round knockout in his pro debut, faces a foe to be named.
Rugged 46 fight veteran Michael “The Amazing” Gbenga of Baltimore by way of Accra, Ghana will appear on the card in a light heavyweight contest.
Ytterligare slagsmål kommer att meddelas inom kort.
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Veazey to Conor McGregor: I’ll fight you now

Baltimore, MD (December 6, 2016) – There was much talk throughout the boxing world last week when UFC superstar Conor McGregor received a boxing license from the California State Athletic Commission.

McGregor, widely considered the best mixed martial artist in the world, has been clamoring for a superfight with Floyd Mayweather. The bout would be a traditional boxing match. Talk surrounding Mayweather-McGregor received heavy criticism and it’s highly unlikely an athletic commission would sanction a five division world champion with a 49-0 record against an opponent making his debut.

Typiskt, debuting boxers face opponents that only have a few professional bouts.

Enter Joey “Bazooka Joe” Veazey.

Living and fighting out of Maryland, the 18-year-old had a successful amateur career and turned pro with a four round decision victory in October. A big ticket seller in his home state, Veazey is an honor student focused on being a star in and out of the ring. While many other young professional boxers would wait for a high profile fight, Veazey is ready to show McGregor he should stick to his own sport.

“The whole boxing world already knows Conor McGregor doesn’t belong in the same ring as Mayweather. I just had my pro debut and he recently got licensed so on paper, that’s an approvable fight by the athletic commission. If he does face me however, I’d prove to the world that he’s not a boxer and end the hype he’s started. He thinks he can just walk into this sport and face the best? That’s not how it works. If you really want to get in the boxing ring, I’d gladly expose you right now because boxing is no joke!"

Veazey’s next fight is scheduled for Januari 13 in Maryland and his promoter Jake Smith of Baltimore Boxing has already discussed licensing McGregor with Maryland State Athletic Commission executives.

Baltimore Boxing Presents “Rumble Young Man Rumble” August 4

Baltimore, MD (Juli 13, 2016) – Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions will pay tribute to legendary Muhammad Ali with “Rumble Young Man Rumble” Thursday, Augusti 4 vid Michael åttonde avenyn i Glen Burnie, MD.
During Baltimore Boxing’s June 16 kort, Smith, who had his first amateur fight as part of a charity event hosted by Ali, honored “The Greatest” with a speech and honorary ten count. He also announced that his next card would be named after Ali.
Tickets are on sale now by going to Baltimoreboxing.com or calling 410-375-9175. Insläpp på 6:30 pm and the first fight starts at 8.
Headlining is a heavyweight slugfest between Dallas Butts and Drew Ryan. In their first meeting, Butts won a controversial decision that upset the pro-Ryan crowd and immediately set the tone for a rematch. Ryan is confident he’ll leave no doubt as to whom the better fighter is and Butts believes he’ll win without question this time around.
Baltimore Boxing standout Joey “Bazooka Joe” Veazey returns for his final amateur fight against Rashad Kirkpatrick. He was scheduled to finish his amateur career by competing in the Ringside Tournament but instead opted to fight locally. Veazey, who is turning pro later this year, won various titles during his decorated amateur career and has a large fan base.
Wildly popular Clayton Frazier will face an opponent to be named. A multi-sport star, Frazier is amongst the hungriest local fighters and is coming off a victory June 16.
Justin “Psycho” Sykes and Ashton “The Goon” Sykes will appear in separate bouts and other fighters will be added shortly.
“Michael’s Eighth has been a great home for Baltimore Boxing and we’re expecting another solid crowd,"Sade Smith. “This will be our second consecutive card paying homage to the great Muhammad Ali. “Rumble Young Man Rumble” will feature all competitive fights and boxers giving everything they have to entertain the crowd. We’ve got a great local following and the exposure the fighters are getting is only growing. If you’re in the area, please make sure to
come out and support not just the fighters but local boxing.”
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Straight Rights and Straight A’s: The Joey Veazey Story

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Baltimore, MD (Maj 3, 2016) – In the movie Coach Carter, Samuel L. Jackson famously quipped to his team of academically struggling players “you are student athletes, student comes first.”
Olyckligtvis, some standout athletes believe their talents supersede performing in the classroom. This has led to high schools and colleges warning or suspending players if their grades didn’t improve.
On the contrary, there are those who take great pride in starring as an athlete and student; such as 17-year-old Joey Veazey.
Known by his moniker of “Bazooka Joe” Veazey is multi-time amateur champion and was ranked internationally. På torsdagkväll, Veazey fights Chris Perkins for the East Coast junior middleweight championship at Michael’s Eighth Ave in Glen Burnie, MD as a featured fighter on a card promoted by Baltimore Boxing.
The card serves as a tribute to Murray “Bushwacker” Smith Sr., father of Baltimore Boxing’s Jake Smith. Tickets purchased in advance start at $25, reserverade platser är $35, reserved tables for ten are $350, $50 VIP seats and $500 VIP tables of 10 can be purchased by calling 410-375-9175. Insläpp på 6:30 pm and the fights begin at 8.
Slated to compete in his 100th match, Veazy is a big ticket seller in the Baltimore area and regularly draws large crowds when he enters the squared circle. To Veazey however, he is most proud of his accomplishments outside of the ring, where he’s an honor student finishing up his senior year at Northeast High School.
I augusti, Veazey will enroll in college locally and major in either mechanical engineering or computer science. Samtidigt, he’ll prepare for his professional debut while still working as a trainer at the Baltimore Boxing Club. Most see being a fighter or student as a full time responsibility, but Veazey believes his work ethic and focus will help him continue to excel in and out of the ring.
"You have to be disciplined in the ring and classroom,” said Veazey. “I know there’s a lot on my plate but I thrive on excelling as a boxer, student and a trainer at the Baltimore Boxing Club. Focusing and paying attention to the task at hand helps keep me dialed in with whatever it is I’m doing at that time. Ytterst, my goal is to continue excelling with my academics and win a world title. I believe both are reachable and can become a reality with continued hard work.”
Smith, who has literally watched Veazey grow as a person and fighter during the last decade, has trained hundreds of fighters and considers Bazooka Joe one of his most special.
"Joey could’ve told himself boxing will be his everything because of how successful he’s been but he’s extremely humble and intelligent far beyond his years,"Sade Smith. “He literally goes from one task to another and excels at each of them. Whether he’s a world champion boxer, engineer, computer scientist or all of the above, Joey Veazey epitomizes what it means to be a well-rounded person and I’m very proud of him.”
I co-funktionen, Upton Boxing’s Tyrell Boyd and 2016 Golden Gloves champion Aston Sykes will do battle for the Maryland State Middleweight title. Boyd is a former East Coast Middleweight titlist and looks for his second belt while Sykes is riding a wave of confidence having won the Golden Gloves in one of America’s toughest regions.
Popular Clayton Frazier faces Elvin Rodriguez in a battle between boxers from the Baltimore Boxing Gym. Frazier, who has only two fights, is a crowd favorite and hopes to claim local bragging rights in what Smith calls the “Battle of Baltimore Boxing.”
Former basketball star Stefon “Showtime” McRay and future pro standout Donald Wallace will also appear on the card in separae bouts.
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Baltimore Boxing Returns May 5

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Baltimore, MD (April 6, 2016) – Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions will once again take over Michael’s Eighth AvenueTorsdag, Maj 5 in Glen Burnie, MD.
The card will serve as a tribute to Murray “Bushwacker” Smith Sr., the father of Baltimore Boxing’s Jake Smith. Smith Sr., a well-known figure in the Baltimore area for decades, was a longtime event promoter who lost his battle with Melanoma in 2013.
Tickets purchased in advance start at $25, reserverade platser är $35, reserved tables for ten are $350, $50 VIP seats and $500 VIP tables of 10 can be purchased by calling 410-375-9175. Insläpp på 6:30 pm and the fights begin at 8.
Topping the card will be a showdown between local star Joey “Bazooka Joe” Veazey and Andre Harris of Pasadena, MD. Fighting out of the Baltimore Boxing Club, Veazy won numerous titles since his earliest days in the sport and is one of the top prospects in the talent-rich DC-Maryland-Virginia area. A big ticket seller, a legion of “Bazooka Joe” supporters come out every time he fights.
Veazy and Harris meet for the East Coast 154 pound championship in what will be Veazy’s final amateur bout.
Tyrell Boyd of the Upton Boxing Club meets Genc Pllana for the East Coast middleweight title. Boyd is a former champion and looks to recapture the crown while Pllana is fresh off an upset win over well regarded Donald Wallace.
Popular Clayton Frazier and former Stevenson University basketball standout Stefon McCray are slated to appear on the card against opponents to be announced. Additional bouts will be added shortly.
"Joey’s been representing the Baltimore Boxing Club and training there for a while now,"Sade Smith, who is also the owner and head trainer at Baltimore Boxing Gym. “We’ve had great success during his amateur career but I’m looking forward to turning him pro in the immediate future. On the 5th, fans will not only get to see Veazy fight for a title in his last amateur match but also a middleweight championship fight between Tyrell Boy and Genc Pllana. Pllana surprised all of us by beating Donald Wallace last time out and Boyd wants his title back. We’ve also got Clayton Frazier and Stefon McCray competing plus additional fan friendly bouts to be added.”
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Baltimore Boxing Presents “Madness at Michael’s” March 10!

 

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Baltimore, MD (Februari 24, 2016) – Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions returns to Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD for “Madness at Michaels” Torsdag, Mars 10.

The card is topped by two title bouts and features some of the area’s notable rising fighters.

Tickets purchased in advance start at $25, reserverade platser är $35, reserved tables for ten are $350, $50 VIP seats and $500 VIP tables of 10 can be purchased by calling 410-375-9175. Insläpp på 6:30 pm and the fights begin at 8.

I main event, fans will be treated to a heavyweight title bout when “Dangerous” Dallas Butts challenges Drew Ryan for the East Coast Super Heavyweight crown. Butts is making a quick return to the ring, having fought January 28.

Renowned Joey “Bazooka Joe” Veazey of the Baltimore Boxing Club will do battle with Travis Roberts for the East Coast Junior Middleweight belt. The wildly popular Veazey, who has been ranked both nationally and internationally, has his sights set on turning pro in the near future.

Fast rising light heavyweight Donald Wallace meets Genc Pllana. Wallace, who fights out of the Baltimore Boxing Club, was amongst the biggest surprises during the 2016 Olympic Trials and went from being virtually unknown to one of the most discussed fighters on the local scene.

I andra åtgärder, Clayton Frazier challenges Joe Nolan while former basketball star Stefon McCray, Tyrell Boyd and Ernest Hall all face opponents to be announced.

“Michael’s Eighth Avenue has been great for Baltimore Boxing,"Sade Jake Smith. “The crowd loves coming out to Michael’s and we’re going to reward them with two title fights and a special attraction bout featuring a future star in Donald Wallace. The community’s interest in Baltimore Boxing’s events has been strong and it’s important to me that we give them a great event.”

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World Champion Gary Russell Jr, Antonio Russell & tidigare mästare Vincent Pettway att delta "Road to the Worlds!”

 

Baltimore, MD (Juli 14, 2015) - WBC fjäderlätta mästaren Gary "Mr" Russell Jr., obesegrad utsikter Antonio Russell och tidigare weltervikt titlist Vincent Pettway kommer alla att vara närvarande för Baltimore Boxing "Road to the Worlds" Torsdag kväll på Michaels åttonde avenyn i Glen Burnie, MD.

Enskilda biljetter börjar på $25, reservtabeller 10 för $350 och VIP tabeller 10 för $500 finns det erbjudanden via webben på Baltimoreboxing.com eller genom att ringa 410-375-9175. Insläpp på 6:30 och den första kampen sker vid 8.

Mer än åtta OS-stil anfall planeras för "Road to the Worlds" inklusive fighters från olika viktklasser. Konkurrerande Torsdag kväll kommer att bli populär knockout kung Sam Korsade, 2009 Ringside Världsmästaren Joey Veazey, snabbt stigande Donald Wallace, Ernie Hall, Rick Foxwell och Sean Veazey bl.a..

With the Ringside World Championships scheduled Augusti 5-8 i Missouri, Baltimore Boxning donerar 100% av intäkterna från "Road to the Worlds" för att hjälpa de stridande betala för turneringen och diverse utgifter som kommer med att delta. Detta inkluderar men är inte begränsad till flyg, marktransport, logi och mat. För att ytterligare hjälpa till med fundraisingförsök, en 50/50 lotteri sker under kvällen.

En elit talang som många anser har de snabbaste händerna i boxning, Russell Jr. fångade WBC fjäderlätt titel efter en karriär bäst prestanda där han slog ut Jhonny Gonzalez i den fjärde omgången. The Washington, DC infödda vann otaliga nationella amatörmästerskap innan du startar proffs och var en favorit för att fånga guld under 2008 OS. Olyckligtvis, Han svimmade försöker göra vikt och fick aldrig att konkurrera. Vid 26-1 med 15 knockouts, Russell Jr. ser ut att vara en kraft för många år framöver och är ett ansikte som fans kommer att vänja sig vid att se på TV.

Liksom sin äldre bror, Antonio Russell kom in i pro leden efter en imponerande amatör karriär. Vinnaren av 2013 Nationella Golden Gloves, Russell vann medaljer tre av de fem år som han tävlade i medborgare, fånga silver i 2010 och 2014. Som professionell, Russell kämpar i bantamvikt division och är 3-0 med 2 segrar genom knockout.

Striderna stolthet Charm stad, Pettway stoppade Gianfranco Rossi 1994 att bli mästare i mellanvikt IBF junior. Hans nästa match tjänade dock Pettway permanent berömmelse i boxning samfundet. På April 29, 1995, Pettway gjorde en dynamisk punch knockout av Simon Brown. När Brown kraschade till duken, kraft Pettway punch discombobulated honom till den grad att han bokstavligen kastade slag i luften. Den knockout har visats miljontals gånger på internet och är fortfarande en av de bästa i boxning historia.

"Jag ser verkligen fram emot att ha Russell Brothers och Vincent på min show,"Sade Smith. "Gary kämpade på min show när han var en amatör och jag hade bokstavligen gåshud tittar på honom kamp. Han var den mest begåvade amatör som jag någonsin sett och hans bror var en heck av en kämpe för. Deras far har varit en vän till mig i flera år och det är fantastiskt hur många duktiga fighters kom från att hushållens. Vincent har varit en stor anhängare av Baltimore boxning och staden så länge jag kan minnas. Med honom på Fight Night är alltid ett nöje och fansen visa honom en hel del kärlek. Mellan de stridande till hands, boxare planerad att konkurrera och orsaka detta kort stödjer, Torsdag kommer att bli en stor runt kväll. "

Russell Brothers och Pettway kommer att finnas tillgänglig för att träffa alla ticketholders.

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Baltimore Boxing "Road to the Worlds" som för juli 16!

 

Baltimore, MD (Juni 21, 2015) - Jake Smiths Baltimore Boxning presenterar "Road to the Worlds"Torsdag, Juli 16 vid Michael åttonde avenyn i Glen Burnie, MD.

 

With the Ringside World Championships scheduled Augusti 5-8 i Missouri, "Road to the Worlds" kommer att vara en fundraiser för att hjälpa lokala boxare betala för de olika kostnaderna för att delta i turneringen.

 

Advance biljetter börjar på $25, reservtabeller 10 för $350 och VIP tabeller 10 för $500 finns genom att gå till Baltimoreboxing.com eller ringa 410-375-9175. Insläpp på 6:30 och de åtgärder som börjar på 8.

 

De soldater planeras att tävla inkluderar tunga knockout konstnären Sam Korsade, 2009 Ringside Världsmästaren Joey Veazey, Donald Wallace, Ernie Hall, Rick Foxwell och Sean Veazey. Med ett antal duktiga boxare tänkt att byta skinn på 16th, ticketholders kommer att ha möjlighet att titta på dessa stigande stjärnor på deras väg till mästerskap.

 

"Uppbyggnaden av de nationella och internationella turneringar är alltid spännande,"Sade Smith, som utbildar många av boxarna på hans Baltimore Boxing Gym. "Det finns så många soldater som vann stora turneringar från detta område som det är nästan en förväntan någon tar hem ett mästerskap varje gång vi skickar en representant. Olyckligtvis, kostnaden för flyg, logi, transport, mat och andra kostnader kan vara överväldigande. Mitt mål med denna händelse är att samla in tillräckligt med pengar för att hjälpa skicka alla berättigade fighter på Missouri. "

 

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Hall of fame Mark Johnson, stigande stjärna Dusty Harrison och tidigare mästare Vincent Pettway att delta "Snap, Spraka och pop "!

Baltimore, MD (Mars 18, 2015) - Boxning legenden Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson, obesegrat Dusty Harrison och tidigare weltervikt mästare Vincent Pettway deltar Baltimore Boxing "Snap, Spraka och pop " Lördag, Mars 27.

 

Kortet sker vid Michaels åttonde avenyn i Glen Burnie med dörrar som öppnas på 6:30 pm och den första klockan planerad till 8. Biljetter finns till försäljning nu genom att ringa 410-375-9175 eller gå till Baltimoreboxing.com. Enskilda biljetter börjar på $25 och VIP tabeller 10 är tillgängliga för $500. Alla VIP ticketholders kan njuta av gratis hors d'oeurves från 7-8 pm och de bästa platserna i parlamentet.

 

En av de största små män i boxning historia, Johnson fångade IBF Mellanvikt titel i 1996 genom att slå ut Francisco Trejedor i första omgången. The Washington, DC infödda fortsatte med att försvara sin mästerskaps sju gånger innan man går upp och vinna IBF super Mellanvikt krona. After a pair of setbacks to future hall of famer Rafael Marquez, Johnson blev den första människan att slå framtida stjärna Fernando Montiel i 2003 före pensioneringen tre år senare med en enastående 44-5 post. Med en legendarisk karriär i böckerna, Johnson installerades till International Boxing Hall of Fame 2012.

 

En välkänd stigande stjärna, Harrison blev proffs vid mogen ålder 16. Efter att ha varit i rampljuset från dag ett,Harrisons in-ringen framgång har stött hype och han fortsätter att förbättra varje gång han kommer in i ringen. I sin senaste match, DC baserade Harrison förbättrades till 25-0 och fångade WBC Continental Americas weltervikt krona genom besting Tommy Rainone över tio rundor på Madison Square Garden.

 

Bekämpning av Baltimore, Pettway blev champion i världen 1994, stopping underrated Gianfranco Rossi to win the IBF super welterweight belt. In his next match, Pettway gjorde en av de mest minnesvärda knockouts i boxning historia, illvilligt sätta undan Simon Brown i den sjätte omgången för att behålla sin titel. Efter Brown slog duken, Han bokstavligen kastade slag vid luft. Reprisen har visats otaliga gånger och är en favorit för boxning fans.

 

Pettway avgick i 2001 med ett rekord av 43-7-1 med 32 segrar genom knockout. I augusti förra året, Han fick Murray Smith "School of Hard Knocks" utmärkelse för sin livslånga engagemang för staden Baltimore.

 

"Varje gång du kan ha två boxnings storheter och en av de bästa unga fighters på ett ställe på en gång är något speciellt,"Sade Jake Smith i Baltimore Boxning Promotions. "Vincent har varit en stor vän och anhängare av Baltimore Boxning som är Mark. Jag har känt Dusty eftersom han är liten och jag tvivlar inte på att han kommer att vara en mästare inom en snar framtid världen. "

 

Johnson, Harrison, och Pettway kommer att finnas tillgängliga för att chatta med VIP ticketholders, skriva autografer och ta bilder. Fem mästaren Vinny Paz är också närvarande och kommer att diskutera hans kommande film, vin företaget och umgås med VIP ticketholders.

 

Denna spännande kväll med boxning kommer att ha fyra titel slagsmål inklusive junior mellanvikt Joey "Bazooka Joe" Veazey och tungvikt Sam "Vanilla Gorilla" Crossed i matcher för sin division östkust krona. Den undercard kommer innehålla Allen "The Hampton Hammer" Burris, Courtney Hartlove, 2015 Golden Gloves Champion Tommy Coe Jr. och tidigare college basketstjärnan Stefon McCray i separata anfall.

 

I samband med detta fasta kväll slagsmål, Baltimore Boxning är värd en speciell 50/50 utlottning för Brooke och Nathan Fenush Stipendiefond. Fonden skapades för att hjälpa Baltimore County Fire Department löjtnant Paul Fenush, vars fru nyligen gått bort.

 

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