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Lossis Archives: Maryland
Baltimore Boxing to host Olympic Qualifiers September 8-11!
Baltimore, MD (Lub yim hli ntuj 20, 2015) – Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions in association with USA Boxing and Under Armor will host the Eastern Regional Olympic Trials Women’s Qualifiers September 8-11 at the beautiful Baltimore Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, MD.
Dubbed as “Pathway to Glory”, the event will feature hundreds of women from various states vying to get one step closer to their dream of representing the United States during the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. Local notables include Baltimore’s very own Franchon Crews and Red Lion PA’s Brittany Inkrote.
The opening rounds of “Pathway to Glory” take place on 8th thiab 9th, with the semi finals and finals slated for the Thursday the 10th thiab Hnub vas Xuv the 11th respectively. Qhov rooj qhib thaum 6:30 and the first fight begins at 8:15 PM sharp all four days. Complementary tickets for the opening rounds are available on Baltimoreboxing.com. Individual tickets for the semi finals starting at $15 and finals from $25 can also be purchased at Baltimoreboxing.com or by calling 410-375-9175. VIP tables, including complementary hors dourves and the best seats in the house, are available for the finals from $350. The Baltimore Harbor Hotel is located at 101 W Fayette St.
As part of this special multi-day event, Baltimore Boxing is proudly teaming up to help multiple organizations raise funds and awareness for their cause.
On Tuesday thiab Hnub peb, The House of Ruth will be recognized by Baltimore Boxing in association with the Olympic Qualifiers. One of the nation’s leading intimate partner violence centers, The House of Ruth helps thousands of battered women and children find safety and security. Thursday’s organization of honor is the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Established in 1997, the American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF) provides financial assistance for breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests for uninsured or underprivileged individuals. In October 2011, Baltimore Boxing donated a percentage of their proceeds from a fight card to the ABCF. Hnub vas Xuv evening’s group will be the South Atlantic Amateur Boxing Association, which oversees all amateur boxing in the state of Maryland.
“This is the most excited I’ve ever been for a boxing event and I’ve been around the sport most of my life,” said Smith, a former prizefighter who has promoted hundreds of shows in addition to training boxers at the Baltimore Boxing Club. “These four days will be memorable for the State of Maryland and City of Baltimore. Fans will not only have the opportunity to see four straight days of action but they may very well be watching the next Olympic gold medalist. If you’re in or near Baltimore, make sure to come out and see history!”
Xav paub ntau ntxiv, go to Baltimoreboxing.com or USABoxing.com.
Baltimore Boxing to bring Excitement this weekend to Ocean City!
Baltimore, MD (Tej zaum 6, 2015) – On Hnub vas xaum, Tej zaum 9, Baltimore Boxing Promotions will provide a complete evening of entertainment to Ocean City, MD.
Tickets from $25 are available on Ticketmaster.com and at the Convention Center Box Office.
At 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. tsis tas li ntawd, 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’sHnub vas Xuv 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, located at 126th st in Ocean City.
“Beatdown at the Beach is not just a fight card, it’s a complete event,” said 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. Hnub vas xaum evening is guaranteed to be a great time for everybody in OceanCity.”
Xav paub ntau ntxiv, mus tom Baltimoreboxing.com
Baltimore Boxing issues Statement on Baltimore Riots
Baltimore, MD (Tim 28, 2015) – As the rioters tear through the streets of Baltimore, MD, boxing promoter and gym owner Jake “The Snake” Smith remains extremely concerned for his friends, family and community. Like many other locals, Smith not only calls the Baltimore area his home but a place where he makes a living.
Having spent his entire life in and around Baltimore, Smith’s two children attend nearby schools and his Baltimore Boxing Gym is located on S. Broadway. For the safety of those that attend, Smith closed his gym yesterday and is keeping the doors shut today as well. Due the violent protests of Freddie Gray’s death, Smith isn’t positive when he will be able to continue training his boxers, many of whom use the Baltimore Boxing Gym as a resource to escape the preexisting dangers of the streets.
“In my forty-plus years in Baltimore, this is the worst thing I’ve ever seen,” said Smith, whose promotional efforts have helped many local organizations through raffles and donations. “We are all aware that there are issues with police brutality throughout the country and while I am extremely disappointed with the lack of prosecution following specific incidents, rioting only makes everything worse. I truly understand that emotions are at all-time highs in Baltimore and people want their voices to be heard but this is not the way to do it. Having worked with people from all walks of life, I wholeheartedly respect everybody’s point of view but I am pleading with the community as a whole to schedule peaceful and civilized meetings with city officials. This is the only way for everybody to get their thoughts and opinions out while hearing what the other side has to say. Riots are only going to tear apart and create further distance between police and citizens in this great city. I pray that everything calms down quickly and a resolution is met.”
Baltimore Boxing pib Snap, Crackle thiab Pop March 27!
Baltimore, MD (Lub peb hlis ntuj 4, 2015) – Baltimore Boxing Promotions mam tuaj dua yav tsaus ntuj ntawm ntug-packed fights thaum "Snap, Crackle thiab Pop"yuav siv sij hawm li Michael tus thib yim Avenue hauv Glen Burnie, MD Hnub vas Xuv, Lub peb hlis ntuj 27.
Daim pib muaj rau ntawm kev muag khoom tam sim no los ntawm kev hu mus rau 410-375-9175 los yog yuav mus Baltimoreboxing.com. Ib tug neeg tus daim pib thaum pib $25 thiab VIP titles, tables of 10 rau cov $500. Tag nrho VIP ticketholders yuav txaus siab rau hors dawb d'oeurves los 7-8 PM thiab cov rooj zaum zoo tshaj nyob hauv lub tsev. VIP ticketholders tseem yuav tau mus koom ib qib los ntsib tshwj xeeb thiab kev sib hu uas muaj 5-lub sij hawm ntiaj teb tau zus ib Vinny Paz, leej twg yuav tau kos npe rau autographs, tawm tswv yim txog nws cov yeeb yam yavtom ntej thiab caw cov tuam txhab.
Qhov rooj qhib thaum 6:30 PM thiab tus thawj bout pib 8.
Rau Lub ib hlis ntuj 23, Baltimore Boxing Promotions entertained puv tsev nyob Michael tus thib yim, tsim kom siab rau ib tus xa ceev.
Nyob rau hauv cov kev tshwm sim lub ntsiab ntawm lub hmo, nrov neeg middleweight Joey "Bazooka Joe" Veazey ntawm tus Baltimore Boxing Gym ntsib lub Lamont dawb ntawm Washington, DC. Paub txog nws kev ntxuam loyal puag, Veazey muaj teem mus tua nyob rau lub 23lawm tiam sis yog yuam kom thim vim raug mob. Tsaib no, Veazey yuav nyiaj puav pheej nyob hauv lub teb chaws neeg Golden hnab looj tes. Muaj yeej ntau tournaments vim nws pib boxing li ib tug me nyuam, Veazey yog ib txoj kev mus stardom.
Veazey thiab dawb battle nws tawm mus rau sab hnub tuaj ib sab ntug tebchaw neeg Middleweight yas.
Heavyweight slugger thiab tus football standout Xaas "Vanilla liab twm hawj" Crossed mam cug nws cov ntug dej hiav txwv East title vs Jeff Knight hauv lub bout featured puag ntawm lub hmo. Nyob rau hauv 2013, Hla tau lub teb chaws headlines yog tw hauv knockout ceev tshaj plaws hauv keeb kwm, demolishing Adrian Bean hauv plaub lub vib nas this.
Allen "The Hampden rauj" Burris raws li Tyrone "Jitter tiam sis" Jones thiab Courtney Hartlove lub voos plaub tiv thaiv Somer "Nroo" Smith hauv attraction tshwj xeeb tej bout.
Qub college basketball standout Stefon McCray, Joe Nolan, Ed Park, Steve Layer, Melad Attashy thiab 2015 Golden hnab looj tes tau zus ib Tommy ❏ Jr ❏ Coe. yuav tshwm ntawm cov credit card.
Nyob hauv koom haum nrog no cov khoom uas yav tsaus ntuj ntawm fights, Baltimore Boxing hosting muaj kev tshwj xeeb 50/50 raffle rau cov Brooke thiab cov Nathan Fenush ntawv Fund. Cov nyiaj yog tsim los pab cov Baltimore hauv nroog tua hluav taws Lieutenant Paul Fenush, Cov poj niam uas lawv nyuam qhuav dhau deb.
"Kuv tab tom nrhiav rau pem hauv ntej rau lwm lub caij ntau tus 27th,"hais tias promoter Jake Smith. "Dhau lub sij hawm, peb muaj ib lub tsev packed thiab sawv daws xav paub tias thaum peb cov yeeb yam tom ntej yog. Kuv kuj zoo siab yuav ubno Paul Fenush tsev neeg. Cov neeg coj mus tso yooj yog real American heroes uas muaj rua countless cov yim neeg ntawm yus lub sijhawm. Nws yog ib qho uas kuv Library thiab yawm pab whichever txoj kev kuv tau. "
Record Knockout Holder Crossed Replaces Injured Veazey January 23
Baltimore, MD (Lub ib hlis ntuj 11, 2015) – World record knockout holder Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed is replacing Joey Veazey in the main event of “Slugfest”Lub ib hlis ntuj 23 at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in 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 thiab VIP titles, tables of 10 for $500 are also available. All VIP ticketholders get free hors d’oeuvres from 7-8 PM. Qhov rooj qhib thaum 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,” said 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 23lawm.”
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 xyoo.
Xav paub ntau ntxiv, go to Baltimoreboxing.com