If anyone can tell me when Beltway Boxing has been THIS busy, I want to hear it!
Time to -- as someone told me today -- update the update! Before we even get into the cards taking place during the "Magnificent May Along The Beltway," we have to talk about the "Awesome April Across the Area!" There are two shows in the area and a third where a number Beltway Boxers will be featured.
We know already about the Ballroom Boxing show on Thursday, April 19 at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD. We also know about the Major League Boxing "Rising Stars" show on Saturday, April 28 at the Augusta Expoland in Fisherville, VA. That show features undefeated cruiserweight Juan Carlos Robles as well as veteran Derek "D-Mos" Amos.
Now comes word of a boxing card coming to the DC Armory on Friday, April 27. This is a separate card from the one we have been talking about for May 25 (memo to "Jake": We were BOTH right!) Scheduled to appear on this card will be former three-time WBA Middleweight champion William Joppy! I have been told that this will also be an ESPN2 card!
Speaking of the May 25 card, I've heard that the DC Armory is not a location etched in stone for this show. It may end up elsewhere in the city. The other information is locked in, however.
And you have to add yet ANOTHER card for May. Ballroom Boxing will make a quick return after the April 19 card with another show on Thursday, May 31.
That brings the total to eight boxing cards in a little more than six weeks! Two will be in DC, two in Virginia and four in Maryland!! Folks, this is just unbelievable! This is truly our time!!
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TOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!
Gary- Lets have some sort of contest that includes all the promotions. We need some way for fans to sign in at each bout. Then after all the shows we will tally who went to the most (professionals in the sport are not allowed to participate). Assuming that hopefully there will be more than one, we could have a drawing and the winner would get a pair of free ringside tickets that each promoter would donate to their next show. With eight fights and seven promoters, the prize would be ringside tickets to seven fights. Or maybe we make Scott give twice!We could call this the BATB Superfan contest. What do you think?
Anyone hear how Tim did last night in PA? I can't find info anywhere...:(
Chris, I think that is a GREAT IDEA! Let's you and I talk about this off blog and work out some details.
Linda Tim won by unanimous decision
Boul
Yeah!!!
Thanks Boul!Gary just told me...I am sure he will post the run down when he is close to the computer again...Were you there?
I think Chris Middendorf's idea is a very good one. Let's have a Superfan contest and give back to those who give us so much! I realize that my Fishersville, VA show is technically outside of the Beltway, but there are a large number of Beltway area boxing fans that make the trip and we certainly do appreciate the support! Gary, I am sure that your blog plays a large part in the support I receive from the Beltway area and I would be remiss if I didn't thank you for the coverage! If the promoters of the area work together, it can do nothing but help boxing in the area. That can be nothing but a good thing for the sport, for the promoters, for the fighters, and for boxing fans in the entire region!
I purpose all Major League Boxing gigs, especially Fisherville be officially "In" the Boxing Along the Beltway! All in favor say Aye!
Thanks Linda!
No I wasnt there Linda, I looked it up the first thing this morning on Boxrec. Congrats Tim on your win, another rising fighter from Baltimore, way 2 represent!
Boul
Maybe we can see Joppy and Keith finally. What about that. Or a hometown rival
Both of them is done. Joppy Can't even talk let the new kids on the block get some exsposure.
Great..more boxing..just what we needed......NOT!!!
Lets swell up their egos..
If you believe that more boxing is a problem and not something to be celebrated, then you are on the wrong site.
This is a time to be celebrated, anonymous. This has nothing to do with swelling egos.
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