2008 Keystone Boxing Show Gary Antonio Russell vs. Andy Chavez

14/15 year old 106lbs. division between Gary Antonio Russell and Andy Chavez from the OCC Sports Arena in Clinton, MD. Russell is in the red corner.

DC Amateurs Win at 2008 National PALs

Congratulations to all the DC boxers that won this week at the 2008 National PAL Tournament in Oxnard, CA. After a full week of boxing, the following boxers are the newest DC area National Champions:

Antonio Russell defeated Edwin Sandoval from Bakersfield, CA 5-0 in the 106lbs. 15/16 year old Senior Division

Demond Nicholson defeated Ivan Zubieta from Dallas, Texas 4-1 in the 154lbs. 15/16 years old Senior Division

Tavon Sol defeated Dann Calhoun from Cincinnati, Ohio 4-1 in the 201+ Open Division

Nick Kisner defeated Lenroy Thompson from Lenexa, Kansas 5-0 in the 201lbs. Open Division

Nick will be part of the US Under-19 Team traveling to Guadalajara, Mexico later this month to compete in the 2008 Under 19 World Championships. Good luck to Nick Kisner, Kevin Rivers and Traon Bynum in that tournament.

DC Area Boxers Win Ringside World Championship

The 2008 Ringside World Tournament concluded today with several DC-area boxers winning titles and coveted spinner belts. The winners (in order of weight class) are:

Dwayne Holmes 9-10 year old 55lbs. Novice
Zimmie Dickinson  11-12 year old  70lbs. Open
Aujee Tylee 13-14 year old 80lbs. Open
Marquel Tyler 13-14 year old 85lbs. Open
Gervonta Davis 13-14 year old 90lbs. Open
Lamont Roach 11-12 year old 100lbs. Open
Dusty Harrison 13-14 year old 112lbs. Open
Kareem Martin 11-12 year old 132lbs. Open
Dimitrius Ballard 15-16 year old 152lbs. Open
Jerry Odom 15-16 year old 165lbs. Novice
Thomas Williams 17-34 year old 178lbs. Open
Antonio Russell 15-16 year old 106lbs. Open
Traon Bynum 132lbs. (Under 19 Tournament held in same venue)
Nick Kisner 201lbs. (Under 19 Tournament held in same venue)
Calvin Ford Master's 34-45 year old 152lbs.
Joel Young 17-34 year old 141lbs Open

Beltway Amateurs Win Gold at Arnold Invitational Boxing Championshiops

17 boxers from the DC area brought back championship titles at this year's Arnold Sports Festival's Boxing Invitational in Columbus, Ohio. The boxing tournament was part of the festival which has become the world's largest multi-sport weekend event since it's began 20 years ago. There were over 17,000 athletes competing in 38 events (12 Olympic sports) and the total attendence for this year's event was over 130,000 people!

The boxing event featured boxers from as far away Iowa and Washington state. Full results can be accessed through this link. Congratulations to all the champions: Jordan White, Antwan Russell, Kareem Martin, Richard Simon, Romello Webster, Preston Homes, Antonio Russell, Antonio Magruder, Kristian Harris, Kevin Ecke, Marquis Moore, Jerome Williams, Devonte Jefferson, Lawrence Singh, Marquell Tyler, Patrick Harris and Russell Gaskins.

Gary Antonio vs. Roman East Coast Silver Gloves Finals

January/2008.Gary Antonio Russell (Nomis) vs. Roman Pulley (Georgia) in Championship Bout at 2008 East Coast Silver Gloves Regional finals. Antonio is in the red corner.