2008 Mayor's Cup Mykal Fox vs. John Harris

12 year old 85lbs. final between Mykal Fox (Dream Team) and John Harris (Elmcor) from the 2008 Mayor's Cup Boxing Tournament in Washington, DC. Harris is in the blue corner.

2008 Mayor's Cup Zimmie Dickinson vs. Caleb Newmann

11 year old 70lbs. final between Zimmie Dickinson (Dream Team) and Caleb Newmann (Benning Park) from the 2008 Mayor's Cup Boxing Tournament in Washington, DC. Dickinson is in the red corner. Newmann is in the blue corner.

2008 Mayor's Cup Dee Young vs. Caleb Newmann

11 year old 70lbs. semifinal between Dee Young (Sugar Ray Leonard) and Caleb Newmann (Benning Park) from the 2008 Mayor's Cup Boxing Tournament in Washington, DC. Young is in the blue corner.

2008 Mayor's Cup Vernon Spriggs vs. Tyrus Hall

12 year old 100lbs. semifinal between Vernon Spriggs (Benning Park) and Tyrus Hall (Midtown) from the 2008 Mayor's Cup Boxing Tournament in Washington, DC. Spriggs is in the blue corner. Spriggs was the 2008 Silver Gloves National Champion in the 10-11 year old 95lbs. division. He is ranked #1 in the United States.

2008 Mayor's Cup Jordan White vs. Gregory Burton

10 year old 60lbs. division semifinal between Jordan White (Keystone) vs. Gregory Burton (Langdon Rec) from the 2008 Mayor's Cup Boxing Tournament in Washington, Dc. White is in the blue corner.

Gabino Saenz vs. Jeremy Durgin

2008 Ringside World Championship Final in the Men's Open (17-34 year old) 119lbs between Gabino Saenz (Indio, CA) and Jeremy Durgin (Beaumont, TX). Recorded with camera video because of another bout being recorded with main camera.

2004 Olympics Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. Bahodirjon Sultanov 1

Semifinals of the 2004 Olympics 54kg Bantamweight Division between Rigondeaux (Cuba) vs. Sultanov (Uzbeikstan).

Tony Magruder vs. Jose Ramirez

15-16 year old 119lbs. Championship from 2008 Ringside World Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Magruder is in the blue corner.

Kareem Martin vs. Alberto Fundora

11-12 year old 132lbs. Championship from 2008 Ringside World Championships from Kansas City, Missouri. Martin is in the red corner.

Miguel Flores vs. Angel Hernandez

15-16 year old 119lbs. Championship from 2008 Ringside World Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Flores is in the red corner.

Dusty Harrison vs. Martin Morales Jr.

13-14 year old 112lbs. Championship from 2008 Ringside World Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Harrison is in the red corner

Julian Rodriquez vs. Kenneth Sims

13-14 year old 106lbs. Championship bout from 2008 Ringside World Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Rodriquez is in the blue corner.

Julian Rodriquez vs. Kenneth Sims

13-14 year old 106lbs. Championship bout from 2008 Ringside World Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Rodriquez is in the blue corner.

Nick Kisner vs. Hasim Rahman Jr.

201lbs. Under 19 Championship from Kansas City, Missouri. Kisner is in the red corner.

Pedro Duran's 2nd Bout 2008 Ringside World Championship

Day 2 bout in the 13 -14 year 100lbs. Open Division from the 2008 Ringside World Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Duran is in the blue corn

Kevin Rivers vs. Ronny Rios

125lbs. Championship from the 2008 Under-19 Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Rios is in the blue corner.

Alantez Fox vs. George Rincon (Championship)

15-16 year old 141lbs. Open Division Final from the 2008 Ringside World Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Fox is in the red corner.

Zimmie Dickinson vs. Gonzalo Rodriguez (Championship)

11-12 year old 70lbs. Open Division Final from the 2008 Ringside World Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Zimmie is in the blue corner and was the winner.

Carlton Gray vs. Dajon Smith

11-12 year old 80lbs. Novice Division Semifinal from Day 3 of the 2008 Ringside World Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Gray is in the blue corner.

Kareem Martin vs. Junior Younan (3rd Round)

11-12 year old 132lbs. Open Division bout from Day 3 of the 2008 Ringside World Championship. Unfortunately, I only was able to tape the 3rd Round, but I heard the first two were even more intense than this last one. Martin is in the blue corner.Yes, these young men are ONLY 12 YEARS OLD!

Kevin Rivers vs. Daniel Guerrero

125lbs. Division Semifinal bout from the Under-19 Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Rivers is in the blue corner.

Tony Magruder Ringside World Championship (Day 3)

Day 3 bout from the 15-16 year old 119lbs. Open Division from the 2008 Ringside World Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Magruder is in the red corner

Dusty Harrison 2008 Ringside World Championships

Day 3 bout in the 13-14 year old 112lbs. Open Division from the 2008 Ringside World Championships from Kansas City, Missouri. Harrison is in the blue corner.

Pedro Duran vs. Ahmad Fradi

Day 3 bout in the 13 -14 year old 100lbs. Open Division at the 2008 Ringside World Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Duran is in the blue corner.

Gervonta "Tank Davis" 2008 Ringside World Championships

13-14 year old 90lbs. Open Division from the 2008 Ringside World Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Davis is in the red corner.

Alexis Santiago vs. Joshua Berrelleza (1st 2 rounds)

Semifinal bout in the 119lbs. division from the Under-19 Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Berrelleza wins 7-6. Berrelleza is in the blue corner.

Sugar Wayne Holmes 1st Fight

2008 Ringside World Championship in the 9-10 year old 55lbs division from Kansas City, Missouri. Holmes is in the red corner.

Zimmie Dickinson vs. Darren Cunningham

11-12 year old 70lbs. Open Division Semifinal from Day 3 at the 2008 Ringside World Championships from Kansas City, Missouri. Zimmie is in the red corner.

Pablo Ramirez vs. Gonzalo Rodriquez

11-12 year old 70lbs. Open Division Semifinal from Day 3 of the 2008 Ringside World Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Rodriquez is in the red corner.

Alantez Fox vs. Joe Almanza

15-16 year old 141lbs. Open Division from Day 2 at the 2008 Ringside World Championships from Kansas City, Missouri. Fox is in the red corner.

George Rincon vs. Toney Losey

15-16 year old 141lbs. Open Division Semifinal from Day 3 of the 2008 Ringside World Championships. Rincon, in the red corner, was the winner.

Alantez Fox vs. Juan Tello

15-16 year old 14l1bs. Open Division Semifinal from Day 3 of the 2008 Ringside World Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Fox is in the blue corner.

Tony Magruder 2008 Ringside World Championship

15-16 year old 119lbs. Open Division from Day 2 of the 2008 Ringside World Championships from Kansas City, Missouri. Magrduer is in the blue corner.

Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Darryl Little

13-14 year old 95lbs. Open Division from Day 2 of the 2008 Ringside World Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Davis is in the blue corner.

Zimmie Dickinson vs. Guillermo Ruiz Jr.

11-12 year old 70lbs. Open Divsion from Day 2 of the 2008 Ringside Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Zimmie is in the blue corner.

Gary Russell III vs. Manny Taylor (High Quality Option Available)

Fight of the evening (and maybe tournament) on the 2nd day of the Under-19 Championship from Kansas City, Missouri. GARY RUSSELL II IS IN THE RED CORNER. MANNY TAYLOR IS IN THE BLUE CORNER. This was one of the most entertaining amateur bouts that I've seen in a long time. It was great back and forth action from two future boxing stars.Click "Watch in High Quality" under the "Views" number under the movie window. Enjoy.

Team USA Sparring in Argentina featuring Raushee Warren II

Action from a June sparring session of Team USA from Argentina. Here Raushee Warren (51kg) works with Zarate Frente. Thanks to Frederico Quintana (http://www.youtube.com/federicoquintana ) for this video. Visit his page or www.revistaringdeideas.com.ar for more videos.

Team USA Sparring in Argentina featuring Raushee Warren II

Action from a June sparring session of Team USA from Argentina. Here Raushee Warren (51kg) works with Zarate Frente. Thanks to Frederico Quintana (http://www.youtube.com/federicoquintana ) for this video. Visit his page or www.revistaringdeideas.com.ar for more videos.

Team USA Sparring in Argentina featuring Raushee Warren II

Action from a June sparring session of Team USA from Argentina. Here Raushee Warren (51kg) works with Zarate Frente. Thanks to Frederico Quintana (http://www.youtube.com/federicoquintana ) for this video. Visit his page or www.revistaringdeideas.com.ar for more videos.

Team USA Sparring in Argentina featuring Raushee Warren II

Action from a June sparring session of Team USA from Argentina. Here Raushee Warren (51kg) works with Zarate Frente. Thanks to Frederico Quintana (http://www.youtube.com/federicoquintana ) for this video. Visit his page or www.revistaringdeideas.com.ar for more videos.

Team USA Sparring in Argentina featuring Raushee Warren II

Action from a June sparring session of Team USA from Argentina. Here Raushee Warren (51kg) works with Zarate Frente. Thanks to Frederico Quintana (http://www.youtube.com/federicoquintana ) for this video. Visit his page or www.revistaringdeideas.com.ar for more videos.

Team USA Sparring in Argentina featuring Sadam Ali

Action from a June sparrring session of Team USA from Argentina. Here Sadam Ali (60kg) works with Nicolas Cuella. Thanks to Frederico Quintana (http://www.youtube.com/federicoquintana ) for this video. Visit his page or www.revistaringdeideas.com.ar for more videos.

Team USA Sparring in Argentina featuring Sadam Ali

Action from a June sparrring session of Team USA from Argentina. Here Sadam Ali (60kg) works with Nicolas Cuella. Thanks to Frederico Quintana (http://www.youtube.com/federicoquintana ) for this video. Visit his page or www.revistaringdeideas.com.ar for more videos.

Team USA Sparring in Argentina featuring Raushee Warren II

Action from a June sparring session of Team USA from Argentina. Here Raushee Warren (51kg) works with Zarate Frente. Thanks to Frederico Quintana (http://www.youtube.com/federicoquintana) for this video. Visit his page or www.revistaringdeideas.com.ar for more videos.

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

DC Area Boxers Compete in 2008 Ringside World Championship Finals Today

Today, August 9th, some of our best young boxers in the DC area will be competing for the Championship at the 2008 Ringside World Tournament. Starting with over 1400 boxers, it has come down the to final day. Here's a list of those competing for the coveted "spinner belts":

Suga Wayne Holmes 9-10 year old 55lbs.
Zimmie Dickinson (Dream Team) 11-12 year old 70lbs. Open
Jalonte Cole (Headbangers) 11-12 year old 85lbs. Open
Kareem Martin (Heabangers) 11-12 year old 132lbs. Open
Lamont Roach (NoXcuse) 11-12 year old 100lbs. Open
Lawrence Singh (Headbangers) 13-14 year old 80lbs. Open
Aujee Tyler (Nomis) 13-14 year old 80lbs. Open
Marquell Tyler (Heabangers) 13-14 year old 85lbs. Open
Gervonta "Tank" Davis (Upton) 13-14 year old 90lbs. Open
Dusty Harrison (Old School) 13-14 year old 112lbs. Open
Tony Magruder (Headbangers) 15-16 year old 119lbs. Open
Marcus Robinson (NoXcuse) 15-16 year old 132lbs. Novice
Tavon Sol 15-16 year old 141lbs. Novice
Alantez Fox (Dream Team) 15-16 year old 141bs. Open
Dimitrius Ballard (NoXcuse) 15-16 year old 152lbs. Open
Jerry Odom (NoXcuse) 15-16 year old 165lbs. Novice
Andre Morgan (Headbangers) 17-34 year old 132lbs. Open
Thomas Williams (Charles Mooney) 17-34 year old 178lbs. Open
Travis Coley 17-34 year old 178lbs. Open

Washington Times Article on Gary Russell Jr. - DC's Own Gold Medal Hopeful

Here's a good article describing some of the hurdles that Gary Russell Jr. has had to overcome in getting to Beijing.

The Fight For His Life by Mike Jones

Gary Russell Jr. featured in the Washington Post

Les Carpenter with a great article on the D/M/V's Gary Russell as he is nearing the start of his Olympic Gold Medal journey. Click here for article.