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World Champion Gary Russell Jr., Antonio Russell & kanhi champion Vincent Pettway sa pagtambong sa "Road sa mga kalibutan!”

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Baltimore, MD (Hulyo 14, 2015) - WBC featherweight champion Gary "Mr." Russell Jr., undefeated nga palaaboton Antonio Russell ug kanhi welterweight champion Vincent Pettway ang tanan sa pagtambong alang sa Baltimore Boxing sa "Dalan sa mga kalibutan" Huwebes gabii sa ni Michael Ikawalo Avenue sa Glen Burnie, MD.

Tagsa-tagsa nga mga tiket sugod sa $25, reserve papan sa 10 alang sa $350 ug VIP papan sa 10 alang sa $500 anaa sa pagbaligya pinaagi sa web sa Baltimoreboxing.com o pinaagi sa pagtawag sa 410-375-9175. Pultahan sa 6:30 ug ang unang away mahitabo sa 8.

Kapin sa walo ka Olympic estilo bouts gikatakda alang sa "Dalan sa mga kalibutan" lakip na ang mga manggugubat gikan sa nagkalain-laing mga gibug-aton sa mga klase. Kig-indig Huwebes gabii mahimong popular knockout nga hari Sam-abut, 2009 Ringside World champion Joey Veazey, pagpuasa sa pagbangon Donald Wallace, Ernie Hall, Rick Foxwell ug Sean Veazey taliwala sa uban.

With the Ringside World Championships scheduled August 5-8 sa Missouri, Baltimore Boxing ang pagdonar 100% ang halin gikan sa "Dalan sa mga kalibutan" sa pagtabang sa mga manggugubat sa pagbayad alang sa tournament ug sa mga nagkalain-laing mga galastohan nga moabut uban sa pagtambong sa. Kini naglakip sa, apan dili limitado ngadto sa flights, yuta transportasyon, lodging ug pagkaon. Aron sa dugang pagtabang sa fundraising paningkamot, sa usa ka 50/50 raffle ang pagkuha sa dapit sa panahon sa gabii.

Usa ka elite talento nga giisip sa daghan ang mga labing paspas nga mga kamot diha sa boxing, Russell Jr. nadakpan sa WBC featherweight title human sa usa ka career labing maayo nga performance diin siya nanuktok sa Jhonny Gonzalez sa ikaupat nga hugna. Ang Washington, DC lumad nga nakadaog sa dili maihap nga mga national amateur championships sa wala pa milingi pro ug mao ang usa ka paborito sa pagdakop sa bulawan sa panahon sa 2008 Olympics. Subo nga, miagi siya sa pagsulay sa paghimo sa gibug-aton ug dili na sa makigkompetensiya. Sa 26-1 uban sa 15 knockouts, Russell Jr. tan-awon nga usa ka pwersa alang sa mga tuig nga moabut, ug mao ang usa ka nawong nga fans mahimong naanad sa pagtan-aw sa TV.

Sama sa iyang magulang nga igsoon nga lalaki, Antonio Russell miadto sa pro han-ay sa mosunod nga usa ka impresibo amateur career. Ang modaog sa 2013 National Golden Gloves, Russell midaog medalya sa tulo sa lima ka mga tuig siya sa kompetisyon sa nationals, pagdakop sa salapi sa 2010 ug 2014. Ingon sa usa ka propesyonal nga, Russell away sa bantamweight division ug 3-0 uban sa 2 daog pinaagi sa knockout.

Ang nakig-away garbo sa pagkamadanihon City, Pettway mihunong Gianfranco Rossi sa 1994 nga mahimong ang IBF junior middleweight champion. Ang iyang sunod nga duwa Apan nakaangkon Pettway permanente nga kabantug diha sa boxing komunidad. Niadtong Abril 29, 1995, Pettway mi-iskor og usa ka dinamikong usa ka punch knockout ni Simon Brown. Sa diha nga Brown nahagsa sa canvas, sa puwersa sa Pettway sa punch discombobulated kaniya ngadto sa punto nga siya sa literal gilabay kumo sa hangin. Ang knockout nga giisip minilyon sa mga panahon sa internet ug nagpabilin nga usa sa mga labing maayo nga sa kasaysayan sa boxing.

"Ako tinuod nga nagtan-aw sa unahan sa pagbaton sa Russell igsoon ug Vincent sa akong show,"Miingon Smith. "Gary, nakig-away sa akong show sa diha nga siya usa ka amateur ug ako literal nga goose bumps sa pagtan-aw kaniya nga away. Siya mao ang labing talento nga amateur nga akong nakita ug ang iyang igsoon nga lalake mao ang usa ka heck sa usa ka manggugubat usab. Ang ilang amahan nga usa ka higala sa akong sulod sa mga katuigan ug kini talagsaon nga sa unsa nga paagi sa daghang mga talento nga manggugubat nga miabut gikan niana nga panimalay. Vincent na sa usa ka nga nagasapnay sa Baltimore Boxing ug ang siyudad samtang ako makahinumdom. Pagbaton kaniya sa away sa gabii mao ang kanunay nga ang usa ka kahimut-an, ug ang mga fans sa pagpakita kaniya sa usa ka daghan sa gugma. Sa tunga-tunga sa mga manggugubat sa kamot, boxers gikatakda sa makigkompetensiya ug kining card sa pagsuporta sa, Huwebes mahimong usa ka dakung nga nagalibut sa gabii. "

Ang Russell igsoon ug Pettway mahimong anaa sa pagsugat sa tanan nga mga ticketholders.

Baltimore Boxing malulotong mangutana sa mga tawo nga dili motambong sa sa pagdonar pinaagi sa pag-adto sa http://www.gofundme.com/x4cyjqc.

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

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Baltimore, MD (Hunyo 1, 2015) – Knockout Fitness and Nissley Promotions will give ticket holders a full day of entertainment with an Olympic style boxing card Sabado, Hunyo 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 o pagtawag 443-848-6059. All VIP ticketholders can enjoy complementary food and drinks. Pultahan sa 1 pm ug ang unang away mahitabo sa 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. Ang unang 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.”

 

Sa ubang bouts, 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.

 

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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 (Mayo 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 Mayo 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,"Miingon 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 o adto sa Baltimoreboxing.com. Tagsa-tagsa nga tiket magsugod sa $25 ug VIP papan sa 10 anaa alang sa $500. Ang tanan nga mga VIP ticketholders makatagamtam sa libre nga hors d'oeurves gikan sa 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.

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Knockout Fitness Presents “Fighting The Odds” June 6!

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Baltimore, MD (Mayo 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 Sabado, Hunyo 6.

 

Tickets to “Fighting The Odds” are $20 alang sa general admission, $40 for premium seats and individual VIP tickets are on sale for $75 sa 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. Pultahan sa 1 pm ug ang una nga away gitakda alang sa 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.

 

"Hunyo 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 (Mayo 6, 2015) - Sa Sabado, Mayo 9, Baltimore Boxing Promotions will provide a complete evening of entertainment to Ocean City, MD.

 

Tiket gikan sa $25 are available on Ticketmaster.com and at the Convention Center Box Office.

 

Sa 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. Dugang pa, 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’sBiyernes 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, nga nahimutang sa 126th st in Ocean City.

 

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

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Hall of Famer Mark Johnson, sa pagbangon star Dusty Harrison ug kanhi champion Vincent Pettway sa pagtambong "Snap, Crackle ug Pop "!

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Baltimore, MD (Marso 18, 2015) - Boxing legend Mark "ra Panasonic" Johnson, undefeated Dusty Harrison ug kanhi welterweight champion Vincent Pettway motambong Baltimore Boxing sa "Snap, Crackle ug Pop " Sabado, Marso 27.

 

Ang card mahitabo sa ni Michael Ikawalo Avenue sa Glen Burnie mga pultahan sa pag-abli sa 6:30 pm ug ang unang campanilla gikatakda alang sa 8. Ang mga tiket anaa sa sale karon pinaagi sa pagtawag sa 410-375-9175 o adto sa Baltimoreboxing.com. Tagsa-tagsa nga tiket magsugod sa $25 ug VIP papan sa 10 anaa alang sa $500. Ang tanan nga mga VIP ticketholders makatagamtam sa libre nga hors d'oeurves gikan sa 7-8 pm ug ang labing maayong mga lingkoranan sulod sa balay.

 

Usa sa labing dako nga gagmay nga mga tawo nga sa kasaysayan sa boxing, Johnson nadakpan sa IBF flyweight title sa 1996 pinaagi sa pagpanuktok sa Francisco Trejedor sa unang round. Ang Washington, DC lumad miadto sa sa pagpanalipod sa iyang championship sa pito ka mga panahon sa wala pa mobalhin ug pagkab-ot sa IBF super flyweight nga korona. After a pair of setbacks to future hall of famer Rafael Marquez, Johnson nahimong unang tawo sa pagpamospos sa umaabot nga star Fernando Montiel sa 2003 sa dili pa matulog sa tulo ka tuig sa ulahi uban sa usa ka talagsaong 44-5 nga rekord. Uban sa usa ka legendary karera sa sa mga libro, Johnson ang dawaton sa International Boxing Hall of Fame sa 2012.

 

Usa ka pag-ayo-nga nailhan sa pagbangon star, Harrison mibalik pro sa mga hinog nga edad nga 16. Ingon nga diha sa sentro sa pagtagad gikan sa adlaw sa usa ka,Harrison ni sa-ring kalampusan gisuportahan sa dagpal ug siya nagpadayon sa pag-uswag sa matag higayon nga siya mosulod sa kuwadrado nga lingin. Sa iyang labing bag-o away, ang DC based Harrison milambo sa 25-0 ug gikuha ang WBC Continental Amerika welterweight purongpurong pinaagi sa gipilde Tommy Rainone ibabaw sa napulo ka rounds sa Madison Square Garden.

 

Nakig-away gikan sa Baltimore, Pettway nahimong usa ka world champion sa 1994, stopping underrated Gianfranco Rossi to win the IBF super welterweight belt. In his next match, Pettway mi-iskor og usa sa labing halandumon nga mga knockouts sa kasaysayan sa boxing, mapintasong pagbutang sa Simon Brown sa ikaunom nga round sa pagbaton sa iyang titulo. Human sa Brown-igo sa canvas, siya sa literal gilabay kumo sa hangin. Ang replay nga gipakita sa dili maihap nga mga panahon ug mao ang usa ka paborito nga sa boxing fans.

 

Pettway retirado sa 2001 uban sa usa ka talaan sa 43-7-1 uban sa 32 daog pinaagi sa knockout. Last August, siya nakadawat sa Murray Smith "School sa Tinuoray nga nagatoktok" award alang sa iyang tibuok kinabuhi nga pasalig sa Siyudad sa Baltimore.

 

"Bisan unsa nga panahon nga imong mahimo sa duha ka boxing greats ug usa sa mga labing maayo nga mga batan-ong manggugubat sa usa ka dapit sa usa ka panahon mao ang usa ka butang nga espesyal nga,"Miingon Jake Smith sa Baltimore Boxing Promotions. "Vincent nga usa ka dakung nga higala ug tigpaluyo sa Baltimore Boxing ingon nga mao ang Marcos. Ko sa nailhan Dusty sukad siya usa ka nating kanding ug ako walay pagduha-duha nga siya mahimong usa ka world champion sa umaabot. "

 

Johnson, Harrison, ug Pettway mahimong anaa sa pakig-chat uban sa VIP ticketholders, mopirma sa sinulat ug sa pagkuha sa mga litrato. Lima ka panahon champion Vinny Paz usab sa pagtambong ug ang paghisgot sa iyang umaabot nga movie, vino kompanya ug makig-uban sa VIP ticketholders.

 

Kini nga kulbahinam nga gabii sa boxing adunay upat ka title fights lakip na ang junior middleweight Joey "Bazooka Joe" Veazey ug heavyweight Sam "Vanilla Gorilya"-abut sa mga posporo sa ilang division sa East Coast purongpurong. Ang undercard naglatid Allen "Ang Hampton Hammer" Burris, Courtney Hartlove, 2015 Golden Gloves Champion Tommy Coe Jr.. ug kanhi college basketball star Stefon McCray sa managlahing bouts.

 

Sa pagpakig-uban sa niini nga lig-on nga gabii sa away, Baltimore Boxing ang host sa usa ka espesyal 50/50 raffle alang sa Brooke ug si Nathan Fenush Scholarship Fund. Ang pundo gibuhat aron sa pagtabang Baltimore County Fire Department Lieutenant si Pablo Fenush, kansang asawa bag-o lang milabay.

 

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Record Knockout Holder Crossed Replaces Injured Veazey January 23

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Baltimore, MD (Enero 11, 2015) – World record knockout holder Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed is replacing Joey Veazey in the main event of “Slugfest”Enero 23 sa ni Michael Ikawalo Avenue sa 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 ug VIP papan sa 10 alang sa $500 are also available. All VIP ticketholders get free hors d’oeuvres from 7-8 pm. Pultahan sa 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,"Miingon si 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 ka tuig.

 

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