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World Ngwazi Gary Russell Jr, Antonio Russell & kale ngwazi Vincent Pettway kupezeka "Road kwa zolengedwa!”

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Baltimore, MD (July 14, 2015) - WBC featherweight ngwazi Gary "Bambo" Russell Jr., undefeated chiyembekezo Antonio Russell ndi kale welterweight titlist Vincent Pettway onse pa mwambowu chifukwa Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya za "Road kwa zolengedwa" Thursday Usiku Michael wa Eighth Avenue ku Glen Burnie, MD.

Munthu matikiti kuyambira pa $25, malo matebulo 10 chifukwa $350 ndipo VIP matebulo 10 chifukwa $500 ali pa malonda kudzera pa intaneti pa Baltimoreboxing.com kapena kuitana 410-375-9175. Zitseko pa 6:30 ndipo woyamba nkhondo kukuchitika pakubweranso 8.

Zoposa zisanu Olympic kalembedwe mwauchidakwa ndi unafika kwa "Road kwa zolengedwa" kuphatikizapo omenyana osiyanasiyana kulemera makalasi. Kupikisana Thursday madzulo adzakhala otchuka knockout mfumu Sam anawoloka, 2009 Ringside World ngwazi Joey Veazey, kudya kukwera Donald Wallace, Ernie Hall, Rick Foxwell ndi Sean Veazey pakati ena.

With the Ringside World Championships scheduled August 5-8 mu Missouri, Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya ndi kupereka 100% a chimaposa "Road kwa zolengedwa" kuthandiza ozimitsa kulipira mpikisanowu zosiyanasiyana ndalama kuti abwere ndi kupezeka. Izi zikuphatikizapo koma si ndege, nthaka kayendedwe, malo ogona komanso chakudya. Kuti tipitirize kuthandiza ndi ntchito zotolera ndalama khama, ndi 50/50 raffle zidzachitika madzulo.

Osankhika luso amene ambiri amati ndi yachangu manja masewerawa, Russell Jr. analanda WBC featherweight udindo kutsatira ntchito bwino kwambiri kumene kugonja Jhonny Gonzalez wachinayi kuzungulira. The Washington, DC mbadwa anapambana ambiri mitundu ankachita masewera akatswiri a masewerawa lisanafike kutembenukira ovomereza ndi ankakonda kwambiri kugwila golide pa 2008 Olympic. Mwatsoka, iye kukomoka kuyesera kuti kulemera ndi konse kupikisana. Pa 26-1 ndi 15 knockouts, Russell Jr. zikuwoneka kuti mphamvu kwa zaka zambiri ndipo nkhope mafani adzakhala amakonda kuona pa TV.

Mofanana ndi mchimwene, Antonio Russell analowa ovomereza mabungwe otsatirawa, n'zochititsa chidwi kuti ankachita masewera ntchito. Wopambana wa 2013 National Golden Magolovesi, Russell anapambana medals atatu a zaka zisanu iye mpikisano mu Nationals, wogonjetsa siliva 2010 ndipo 2014. Monga katswiri, Russell pomenyana ndi bantamweight magawano ndipo 3-0 ndi 2 yapambana ndi knockout.

The kumenyana kunyada kwa Chikoka City, Pettway anasiya Gianfranco Rossi mu 1994 kukhala IBF wamng'ono middleweight ngwazi. Wake lotsatira machesi Komabe ankapeza Pettway mpaka kalekale kutchuka nkhonya dera. Pa April 29, 1995, Pettway yagoletsa wochitachita wina nkhonya knockout wa Simon Brown. Pamene Brown anagundidwa ndi chinsalu, mphamvu ya Pettway a nkhonya discombobulated iye mpaka kuti kwenikweni anaponya nkhonya pa mlengalenga. The knockout wakhala ankaona mamiliyoni ambiri pa intaneti ndipo akhala imodzi yabwino masewerawa mbiri.

"Ndimakopeka poyang'ana kukhala Russell Abale ndi Vincent anga amasonyeza,"Anati Smith. "Gary nkhondo anga kusonyeza pamene iye anali ankachita masewera ndi ine kwenikweni anali tsekwe zipsepse kumuyang'ana iye nkhondo. Iye anali ndi luso ankachita masewera ine munaonapo ndi m'bale wake anali chani a womenya kwambiri. Bambo awo wakhala mnzanga kwa zaka ndipo chidwi angati luso omenyana anachokera kuti banja. Vincent wakhala lalikulu kutsatira za Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya ndi mzinda pamene ine kukumbukira. Kukhala naye pa nkhondo usiku nthaŵi zonse ndimasangalala ndi mafani amuonetse kwambiri chikondi. Pakati omenyana pa dzanja, boxers uchitike kupikisana ndi utsogolere khadi wamugwira, Thursday adzakhala wamkulu pozungulira usiku. "

The Russell Abale ndi Pettway lidzakhala lilipo kukumana ndi ticketholders.

Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya n'kukufunsa amene sangakwanitse kupezeka kuti aperekepo pozama http://www.gofundme.com/x4cyjqc.

Kuti mudziwe zambiri, kupita Baltimoreboxing.com

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

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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 Loweruka, 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 kapena kuitana 443-848-6059. All VIP ticketholders can enjoy complementary food and drinks. Zitseko pa 1 madzulo ndipo woyamba nkhondo kukuchitika pakubweranso 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. Choyamba 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.”

 

Ena mwauchidakwa, 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.

 

Kuti mudziwe zambiri, Ulendo Knockoutfitness.com

 

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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 (Mulole 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 Mulole 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,"Anati 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 kapena kupita ku Baltimoreboxing.com. Munthu matikiti kuyamba pa $25 ndipo VIP matebulo 10 ziti zomwe $500. Onse VIP ticketholders asangalale ufulu hors d'oeurves kuchokera 7-8 madzulo, 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, kukaona Baltimoreboxing.com

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Knockout Fitness Presents “Fighting The Odds” June 6!

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Baltimore, MD (Mulole 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 Loweruka, June 6.

 

Tickets to “Fighting The Odds” are $20 mwawamba chikuonetseratu, $40 for premium seats and individual VIP tickets are on sale for $75 pa 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. Zitseko pa 1 madzulo 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.

 

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Baltimore Boxing to bring Excitement this weekend to Ocean City!

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

 

Matikiti kuchokera $25 are available on Ticketmaster.com and at the Convention Center Box Office.

 

Pa 8 Madzulo, 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. Kuphatikiza apo, 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, ili pa 126TH st in Ocean City.

 

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

Kuti mudziwe zambiri, kupita Baltimoreboxing.com

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Hall ya Famer Mark Johnson, kukwera nyenyezi yafumbi Harrison ndi kale ngwazi Vincent Pettway kupezeka "chithunzithunzi, Crackle ndi Pop "!

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Baltimore, MD (March 18, 2015) - Maseŵera a nkhonya nthano Mark "Kalanga akuthwa" Johnson, undefeated yafumbi Harrison ndi kale welterweight ngwazi Vincent Pettway Muitana Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya za "chithunzithunzi, Crackle ndi Pop " Loweruka, March 27.

 

Khadi zikuchitika pa Michael wa Eighth Avenue ku Glen Burnie ndi zitseko kutsegula pa 6:30 madzulo ndipo woyamba belu abalewo anakonza zoti 8. Matikiti ali pa malonda tsopano powatchula 410-375-9175 kapena kupita ku Baltimoreboxing.com. Munthu matikiti kuyamba pa $25 ndipo VIP matebulo 10 ziti zomwe $500. Onse VIP ticketholders asangalale ufulu hors d'oeurves kuchokera 7-8 madzulo ndi bwino mipando m'nyumba.

 

Chimodzi mwa zinthu pang'ono anthu masewerawa mbiri, Johnson analanda IBF flyweight udindo mu 1996 ndi kugogoda kunja Francisco Trejedor mu woyamba wozungulira. The Washington, DC mbadwa anapitiriza kuteteza ake Championship kasanu pamaso kusunthira mmwamba ndi kupambana IBF wapamwamba flyweight korona. After a pair of setbacks to future hall of famer Rafael Marquez, Johnson anakhala munthu woyamba kumenya m'tsogolo nyenyezi Fernando Montiel mu 2003 pamaso retiring patatha zaka zitatu ndi katswiri 44-5 mbiri. Ndi lodziwika bwino ntchito m'mabuku, Johnson yemwe amatengedwa lina Maseŵera a nkhonya Hall Omveka mu 2012.

 

A odziwika bwino kukwera nyenyezi, Harrison anatembenuka ovomereza pa kucha zaka 16. Popeza zoonekera tsiku limodzi,Harrison a mu-mphete bwino anathandiza pa kukomeza ndipo akupitiriza bwino nthawi iliyonse akulowa lofanana mbali bwalo. Mu kwambiri posachedwapa bout, ndi DC zochokera Harrison bwino kuti 25-0 ndi kulanda WBC Continental America Welterweight korona ndi besting Tommy Rainone khumi zipolopolo pa Madison lalikulu Garden.

 

Kulimbana kuchokera Baltimore, Pettway anakhala dziko ngwazi mu 1994, stopping underrated Gianfranco Rossi to win the IBF super welterweight belt. In his next match, Pettway yagoletsa kwambiri wosaiwalika knockouts masewerawa mbiri, mwankhanza kuchotsa Simon Brown wa chisanu ndi kuzungulira kukumbukira ake udindo. Pambuyo Brown anagunda lona, iye kwenikweni anaponya nkhonya pa mlengalenga. The kumangokumbukira taphunzira kale m'mabanja ambiri ndipo amakonda nkhonya kwa mafani.

 

Pettway anapuma mu 2001 nkhani za 43-7-1 ndi 32 yapambana ndi knockout. Last August, iye analandira Murray Smith "Sukulu ya Wobvuta agogoda" mphoto yake moyo kudzipereka kwa City wa Baltimore.

 

"Nthawi iliyonse mungathe awiri nkhonya greats ndi imodzi yabwino ana omenyana mu malo amodzi nthawi imodzi chinthu china chapadera,"Anati Jake Smith wa Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya Zokwezedwa. "Vincent yathandiza kwambiri bwenzi ndi kutsatira za Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya monga Mark. Ine ndamudziwa yafumbi popeza iye ndi mwana ndipo ine mosakayikira kuti iye adzakhala dziko ngwazi posachedwapa. "

 

Johnson, Harrison, ndipo Pettway lidzakhala lilipo kucheza ndi VIP ticketholders, kusaina autographs ndi kutenga zithunzi. Asanu nthawi ngwazi Vinny Paz amadziwikanso kupezeka ndipo adzakhala akukambirana ake wotsatira kuti filimu, vinyo kampani ndi kukhala nayo nthawi ndi VIP ticketholders.

 

Izi zosangalatsa madzulo a nkhonya adzakhala ndi anayi udindo ndewu kuphatikizapo juniyo middleweight Joey "Bazooka Joe" Veazey ndi heavyweight Sam "vanila nyani" anawoloka mu mpikisano chifukwa kugawikana wa East Coast korona. The undercard adzakhala zimaonetseratu Allen "The Hampton Hammer" Burris, Courtney Hartlove, 2015 Golden Magolovesi Ngwazi Tommy Coe Jr. ndi kale koleji mpira nyenyezi Stefon McCray mu osiyana mwauchidakwa.

 

Mwa kugwirizana ndi olimba madzulo ndewu, Baltimore Maseŵera a nkhonya ikuchita wapadera 50/50 raffle kwa Brooke ndi Nathan Fenush Akatswiri Fund. The thumba analengedwa kuthandiza Baltimore County Moto Dipatimenti Lieutenant Paul Fenush, amene mkazi posachedwapa zapita.

 

Kuti mudziwe zambiri, kupita Baltimoreboxing.com

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Record Knockout Holder Crossed Replaces Injured Veazey January 23

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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 pa Michael wa Eighth Avenue ku 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 ndipo VIP matebulo 10 chifukwa $500 are also available. All VIP ticketholders get free hors d’oeuvres from 7-8 madzulo. Zitseko pa 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,"Anati 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 Zaka.

 

Kuti mudziwe zambiri, kupita Baltimoreboxing.com