Jimmy Lange Boxing Ice Promotions – “No Excuses” Card July 10, 2010 – Patriot Center
Press Release
FIGHT WEEK NEWS & NOTES
Fans Invited To Noon Weigh-In Friday at La Sandia Restaurant in Tysons Corner Center
Fans are invited out to La Sandia, a Mexican restaurant located inside Tysons Corner Center shopping mall, on Friday, July 9 at Noon to watch all 16 fighters step on the scales at the official weigh-in. Weigh-in sponsors include: Ed Hardy (providing boxers to the boxers), The Art of Shaving store and CakeLove, the retail bakery founded by Warren Brown. La Sandia elevates classic Mexican dishes with innovative and culinary techniques and fresh ingredients from local farms and markets.
Jimmy Lange Headlines 10th Patriot Center Show
Since starring in the first season of the boxing reality show The Contender on NBC in 2005, ‘fan favorite’ Jimmy Lange has served as the main attraction in all ten (including Saturday’s event) boxing cards held at the Patriot Center. After building his career and developing a strong loyal fan bases at shows throughout the Washington/Baltimore region, the Bishop O’Connell graduate has become the area’s top attraction averaging 5,000 fans per show. He’s compiled a 6-2-1 record and won three regional titles during this time.
Jimmy Lange Media Interviews & Appearances
Wednesday at Nats Park; Thursday on ESPN 980, CSN’s Washington Post Live and NBC4
Lange will accompany Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman to deliver the starting line-ups for the 7pm game between the Nats and the San Diego Padres on Wednesday at Nationals Park. On Thursday, Lange will talk the ‘sweet science’ live in-studio at 3pm with Scott Linn and Thom Loverro before heading over to Comcast SportsNet’s studios to appear on Washington Post Live with host Ivan Carter at 5pm. NBC4 is scheduled to run a preview story by Dan Hellie on Thursday during the 6pm broadcast.
“Chop Chop” Returns to Ring
Northeast D.C. native and former World Boxing Organization (WBO) light welterweight champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley takes on Detroit Southpaw Damian Fuller in the evening’s co-main event set for eight rounds. Corley is a last-minute replacement for Tim Coleman, who suffered a cut during training camp. Both fighters are battle-tested warriors with plenty of firepower and ring experience to make this a strong ‘fight-of-the-night’ candidate.
Rising Latino Stars Return to Patriot Center
Two of the area’s top Latino fighters are returning for their third bouts at the Patriot Center. “The Bolivian Queen” Jennifer Salinas of Manassas, who trains at Balance Gym in Washington, D.C., has attracted a strong regional following. She was born in the area, spent much of her childhood in Bolivia before moving back stateside. Meanwhile Haymarket, VA’s Juan “The Savior” Rodriquez, whose parents are El Salvadorian, has exhibited strong knockout power. All four wins have ended with a knockout, with only one going past one round. Salinas is an instructor at LA Boxing, while Rodriquez trains at Olympia Boxing Center in Falls Church.
Bolivian Queen Profiled by Rick Snider in the Washington Examiner
Veteran sports columnist Rick Snider of the Washington Examiner profiled Jennifer Salinas in his Sunday, July 4th column: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/Bolivian-Queen-puts-up-her-dukes-97713754.html
Northern Virginia Trio’s Unbeaten Streaks on the Line
Three Northern Virginia fighters will look to remain unbeaten Saturday night. Virginia Military Institute (VMI) graduate and 2004 National Collegiate Boxing (139-lb) champion Todd “White Lightning” Wilson of Falls Church is seeking his eighth win against Calvin “Peco” Faggins of Marshall, VA in a six-round welterweight contest. Wilson, a senior director program delivery for Signature Government Solutions, fights out Annandale Boxing Club (ABC). Boasting punching prowess and a stellar amateur background, Wilson’s ABC teammate Zain “Tiger” Shah of Chantilly faces D.C.’s Antonio Walls in a four-round middleweight affair. Outside of boxing, Shah is a talented artist / photographer who works for a Washington advertising agency. Both fighters are making their Patriot Center debuts. Rodriquez is the third Virginia-based fighter with unblemished ring record.
Entertaining Ring Entrances Enhance Patriot Center Card
Fans will witness some exciting and flashy ring entrances on Saturday, highlighted by Jimmy Lange’s signature theatrical walk featuring Johnny Cash’s When the Man Comes Around and Metallica’s Enter Sandman. Showcasing each fighter’s heritage, Todd Wilson will be led to the ring by a single bagpipe performer while Juan Rodriquez will be accompanied by an entourage of supporters waving the El Salvadorian flag. Look for another flashy entrance from the always colorful and charismatic “Chop Chop” Corley, who was driven to the ring on the back of a motorcycle last fall in his Patriot Center debut. He promises another electrifying moment on Saturday.
Reid to Sing National Anthem
While Jonathan Reid, Lange’s former teammate from season one of The Contender, will not be fighting on the card as originally scheduled, the Nashville, TN fighter will still be participating by belting out the National Anthem prior to the Main Event. Fans may recall Reid displaying his vocal talents when he performed the song live at The Contender finale between Sergio Mora and Peter Manfredo Jr. in Las Vegas.
Henry “Dis-com-bob-u-lating” Jones Returns as Ring Announcer
Get ready to ‘clap your hands in the stands, stomp your feet in your seats and use your voice of choice’ as the one-and-only, veteran D.C. ring announcer, Henry “Dis-com-bob-u-lating” Jones brings his signature style back to Fairfax to announce all eight fights on Saturday night.
Primetime Hosts Official After Party
All fans are invited to attend the official After Party at Primetime Sports Bar & Grille located in Fairfax at 11250 James Swart Circle (off Main St in Fairfax Court Shopping Center).