Young boxer Gervonta Davis brims with confidence after undefeated pro start. (UPDATED 7/6/2014) With the dog days of summer upon us, I want to touch on and showcase some of the up and coming talent in Baltimore-D.C./Metro area boxing scene. With the blessings of the editor I have decided to start my “Boxing Spotlight Series” […]
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Maryland’s Seth Mitchell Ready for Heavyweight Title Rematch
Brandywine, Md. native and heavyweight boxing prospect Seth Mitchell (25-1-1 record, 19 knockouts) hosted a closed media workout session June 11 at the Dream Team boxing gym in Clinton in preparation for his re-match against Jonathon Banks (29-1-1 record, 19 knockouts) for the NABO and WBC international heavyweight championships. Mitchell, a 30-year-old fighter with Oscar […]
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Dusty’s TKO Performance Headlines Big Night for Boxing in D.C.
It was a sold out affair May 18 at UDC sports complex as the “Champion Class” fight card finally arrived, with undefeated welterweight boxer Dusty Hernandez Harrison (15-0 record, 8 KOs) headlining the event. Crowds of boxing fans came out to support the local D.C. talent and got their money worth on a night where […]
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Undefeated Pro Boxer Dusty Hernandez Harrison to Fight in D.C. on May 18
Founding Farmers Restaurant in Washington, D.C. was the setting for local welterweight sensation Dusty Hernandez Harrison’s news conference ahead of an upcoming fight scheduled for May 18 at the University of the District of Columbia. The event, billed as a “Champion Class” bout, is presented by All-In Entertainment, a D.C. based boxing and entertainment promotional […]
