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World kampeon Gary Russell Jr, Antonio Russell & dating kampeon Vincent Pettway na dumalo sa "Road sa daigdig!”

 

Baltimore, MD (Hulyo 14, 2015) - WBC featherweight kampeon Gary "Mr." Russell Jr., undefeated asam Antonio Russell at dating welterweight titlist Vincent Pettway ay maging lahat sa pagdalo para sa Baltimore Boxing ng "Road sa daigdig" Huwebes gabi sa Michael ikawalong Avenue sa Glen Burnie, MD.

Indibidwal na mga tiket simula sa $25, reserve talahanayan ng mga 10 para $350 at VIP mga talahanayan ng 10 para $500 ay sa pagbebenta sa pamamagitan ng web sa Baltimoreboxing.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa 410-375-9175. Mga Pintuan bukas sa 6:30 at ang unang labanan tumatagal ng lugar sa 8.

Higit sa walong Olympic style bouts ang nakatakda para sa "Road sa daigdig" kabilang ang mga mandirigma mula sa iba't ibang klase ng timbang. Pakikipagkumpitensya Huwebes gabi ay popular king knockout Sam Crossed, 2009 Ringside World kampeon Joey Veazey, mabilis na lumalago Donald Wallace, Ernie Hall, Rick Foxwell at Sean Veazey gitna ng iba.

With the Ringside World Championships scheduled Agosto 5-8 sa Missouri, Baltimore Boxing ay ang pagbibigay ng donasyon 100% ng mga nalikom mula sa "Road sa daigdig" upang matulungan ang mga mandirigma magbayad para sa mga tournament at iba't-ibang mga gastos na nanggaling sa mga nag-aaral. Kabilang dito ang ngunit hindi limitado sa mga flight, lupa transportasyon, tuluyan at pagkain. Upang higit pang makatulong sa pagsisikap fundraising, isang 50/50 raffle ay magdadala sa lugar sa panahon ng gabi.

An pili talento na maraming isaalang-alang na magkaroon ng pinakamabilis na mga kamay sa boxing, Russell JR. nakunan ang pamagat WBC featherweight sumusunod sa isang karera sa pinakamahusay na pagganap kung saan siya knocked out Jhonny Gonzalez sa fourth round. Ang Washington, DC native nanalo ng hindi mabilang national amateur championship bago i-pro at ay isang paborito sa pagkuha ng ginto sa panahon ng 2008 Olympics. Sa kasamaang-palad, siya lumipas out sinusubukan upang gumawa ng timbang at hindi kailanman nakuha upang makipagkumpetensya. Sa 26-1 may 15 knockouts, Russell JR. Mukhang na maging isang puwersa para sa taon na dumating at ito ay isang mukha na tagahanga ay naging bihasa sa nakikita sa TV.

Tulad ng kanyang kuya, Antonio Russell ay pumasok sa pro ranks sumusunod na isang kamangha-amateur career. Ang nagwagi ng 2013 Pambansang Golden guwantes, Russell won medals tatlo sa limang taon siya competed sa nationals, pagkuha ng pilak sa 2010 at 2014. Bilang isang propesyonal na, Russell fights sa bantamweight division at ito ay 3-0 may 2 panalo sa pamamagitan ng knockout.

Ang labanan ng pagmamataas ng alindog City, Pettway tumigil Gianfranco Rossi in 1994 na maging ang IBF junior middleweight kampeon. Ang kanyang susunod na tugma subalit nakakuha Pettway permanent katanyagan sa komunidad boxing. Sa Abril 29, 1995, Pettway ang nakakuha ng isang dynamic na isang suntok knockout ni Simon Brown. Kapag bumagsak Brown sa canvas, ang lakas ng suntok Pettway ni discombobulated kanya sa point na siya literal itinapon suntok sa hangin. Knockout Ang ay tiningnan ng milyon-milyong beses sa internet at nananatiling isa sa mga pinakamahusay sa kasaysayan ng boxing.

"Talagang Naghahanap ako inaabangan ang panahon na nagkakaroon ng Russell Brothers at Vincent sa aking show,"Sinabi Smith. "Gary lumaban sa aking show noong siya ay isang amateur at literal ko ay goose bumps nanonood siya fight. Siya ay ang pinaka-matalino amateur kailanman nakita ko na at ang kanyang kapatid ay masyadong isang ano ba ng isang eruplano. Ang kanilang ama ay isang kaibigan ko para sa taon at ito ay amazing kung gaano karaming mga mahuhusay na mandirigma ay dumating mula sa bahay na. Vincent ay naging malaking tagataguyod ng Baltimore Boxing at ang lungsod hangga't maaari kong tandaan. Ang pagkakaroon ng kanya on fight night ay palaging isang kasiyahan at ipakita sa kanya ang mga tagahanga ng isang pulutong ng pag-ibig. Sa pagitan ng mga mandirigma sa kamay, boxers nakatakdang makipagkumpetensya at maging sanhi ng ang card na ito ay sumusuporta sa, Huwebes ay isang mahusay na lahat sa paligid ng gabi. "

Ang Russell Brothers at Pettway ay magagamit upang matugunan sa lahat ticketholders.

Mabait Baltimore Boxing magtanong sa mga taong hindi dumalo sa abuloy pamamagitan ng pagpunta sa http://www.gofundme.com/x4cyjqc.

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

 

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. Mga Pintuan bukas sa 1 pm at ang unang labanan tumatagal ng lugar 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 ibang 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.

Magpanday, 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,"Sinabi 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 pagpunta sa Baltimoreboxing.com. Indibidwal na mga tiket magsisimula sa $25 at VIP mga talahanayan ng 10 Available para sa $500. Lahat ng VIP ticketholders mga bisita ang libreng hors d'oeurves mula 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!

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 para sa mga pangkalahatang pag-amin, $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. Mga Pintuan bukas sa 1 pm 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.

 

"Hunyo 6 ika 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 ika to support the fighters and this great cause.”

 

Leading up to and during the event, fans can interact on Twitter using the hashtag #maythebesthandswin.

 

Baltimore Boxing to bring Excitement this weekend to Ocean City!

 

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

 

Tiket mula 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. At saka, 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, matatagpuan sa 126ika st in Ocean City.

 

“Beatdown at the Beach is not just a fight card, it’s a complete event,"Sinabi 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 ng Famer Mark Johnson, tumataas na mga bituin Dusty Harrison at dating kampeon Vincent Pettway na dumalo sa "Naku, Kaluskos at Pop "!

Baltimore, MD (Marso 18, 2015) - Boxing legend Mark "Masyadong Biglang" Johnson, undefeated Dusty Harrison at dating welterweyt mananalo Vincent Pettway ay dumalo sa Baltimore Boxing ng "Naku, Kaluskos at Pop " Sabado, Marso 27.

 

Ang card ay tumatagal ng lugar sa Michael ng ikawalo Avenue sa Glen Burnie sa pinto ng pagbubukas sa 6:30 pm at ang unang bell na naka-iskedyul para sa 8. Ticket sa pagbebenta ngayon sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag 410-375-9175 o pagpunta sa Baltimoreboxing.com. Indibidwal na mga tiket magsisimula sa $25 at VIP mga talahanayan ng 10 Available para sa $500. Lahat ng VIP ticketholders mga bisita ang libreng hors d'oeurves mula sa 7-8 pm at ang pinakamahusay na upuan sa bahay.

 

Isa sa pinakamahusay na maliit na mga lalaki sa kasaysayan ng boxing, Johnson nakunan ang pamagat flyweight IBF sa 1996 sa pamamagitan ng katok out Francisco Trejedor sa unang round. Ang Washington, DC katutubong nagpunta sa upang ipagtanggol ang kanyang championship pitong beses bago lumipat pataas at winning ang IBF super flyweight korona. After a pair of setbacks to future hall of famer Rafael Marquez, Johnson ang naging unang tao upang talunin ang star hinaharap Fernando Montiel sa 2003 bago Ihihinto na tatlong taon na ang lumipas na may isang natitirang 44-5 talaan. Sa isang maalamat karera sa aklat, Johnson ay inducted sa International Boxing Hall of Fame sa 2012.

 

Ang isang kilalang-kilalang tumataas na bituin, Naka-pro Harrison sa hinog na edad ng 16. Ang pagkakaroon naging sa matanghal mula sa araw ng isa,Tagumpay sa-ring Harrison Nag sinusuportahan ang hype at patuloy siya upang mapabuti tuwing nagpasok siya ang squared lupon. Sa kanyang pinaka-kamakailang labanan, ang DC batay Harrison pinabuting sa 25-0 at nakunan ang WBC Continental Americas welterweyt korona sa pamamagitan ng besting Tommy Rainone higit sa sampung round sa Madison Square Garden.

 

Labanan sa labas ng Baltimore, Pettway ay naging isang mundo kampeon sa 1994, stopping underrated Gianfranco Rossi to win the IBF super welterweight belt. In his next match, Pettway nakapuntos ng isa sa mga pinaka-hindi malilimot knockouts sa kasaysayan ng boxing, viciously paglalagay layo Simon Brown sa ika-anim na round upang panatilihin ang kanyang pamagat. Pagkatapos Brown pindutin ang canvas, Literal na siya threw Punches sa air. Pinakita replay ang hindi mabilang na mga oras at ay isang paborito ng boxing tagahanga.

 

Pettway nagretiro sa 2001 may isang talaan ng 43-7-1 may 32 panalo sa pamamagitan ng knockout. Huling Agosto, Natanggap niya ang Murray Smith "School of Hard Knocks" award para sa kanyang lifelong pangako sa Lunsod ng Baltimore.

 

"Anumang oras maaari kang magkaroon ng dalawang greats ng boxing at isa sa pinakamahusay na batang fighters sa isang lugar sa isang pagkakataon ay isang bagay na espesyal,"Sinabi Jake Smith ng Baltimore Boxing Promotion. "Vincent ay naging isang dakilang kaibigan at tagataguyod ng Baltimore Boxing as is Markahan. Kilala ko ang Dusty dahil siya ay isang kid at wala akong duda na makikita niya maging isang mundo kampeon sa malapit na hinaharap. "

 

Johnson, Harrison, at Pettway ay magagamit upang makipag-chat sa VIP ticketholders, -sign autographs at kumuha ng litrato. Limang beses na kampeon Vinny Paz ay nag-aaral sa din at ito ay tinatalakay ang kanyang mga paparating na pelikula, wine kumpanya at oras sa paggastos na may VIP ticketholders.

 

Ito kapana-panabik na gabi ng boxing ay magkakaroon ng apat na fights pamagat kabilang Joey "basuka Joe" Veazey junior middleweight at matimbang Sam "Vanilla gorilya" matang sa mga tugma para sa East Coast korona sa kanilang dibisyon ni. Undercard ang magtatampok ng Allen "Ang Hampton Hammer" Burris, Courtney Hartlove, 2015 Golden guwantes Champion Tommy Coe JR. at dating basketball star kolehiyo Stefon McCray sa hiwalay na mga bouts.

 

Sa kaugnayan sa matatag na gabi ng fights, Baltimore Boxing nagho-host ng isang espesyal na 50/50 paripa para sa Brooke at Nathan Fenush Scholarship Fund. Ang pondo ay nilikha upang tulungan Baltimore County Kagawaran ng Bumbero Tenyente Paul Fenush, na ang asawa kamakailan pumanaw.

 

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Record Knockout Holder Crossed Replaces Injured Veazey January 23

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 Michael Eighth 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 at VIP mga talahanayan ng 10 para $500 are also available. All VIP ticketholders get free hors d’oeuvres from 7-8 pm. Mga Pintuan bukas 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,"Sabi ni 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 taon.

 

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