{"id":8608,"date":"2011-03-13T16:57:07","date_gmt":"2011-03-13T21:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=8608"},"modified":"2011-03-13T16:57:07","modified_gmt":"2011-03-13T21:57:07","slug":"jimmy-lange-wins-again-at-the-patriot-center-on-george-mason-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=8608","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Lange Wins Again at the Patriot Center on George Mason University"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Jimmy Lange scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Jimmy \u201cThe Fighting School Teacher\u201d Holmes last night at the Patriot Center, utilizing an effective jab especially in the middle-through-late rounds to help earn his 35th career victory. Lange, headlining his 12th show at the George Mason University venue, improved to 35-4-2, 24 KOs, while Holmes dropped to 19-2, 10 KOs.<\/p>\n

Former three-time world champion William Joppy boxed his way to his 40th career win with a technically sound, ten-round decision over Cory \u201cBlack Ice\u201d Cummings in a rematch serving as the Co-Main Event. Immediately after the decision was read, the Rockville, MD-native now fighting out of Woodbridge, VA, announced to the appreciative crowd that he was hanging up his gloves for good after reaching the milestone win.<\/p>\n

In the surprise bout of the evening, Larry \u201cHitman\u201d Pryor handed Mark \u201cTNT\u201d Tucker his first pro loss with a dominating performance spread over eight rounds. A Washington, D.C. native now living in Frederick, MD, Pryor quickly established his presence, controlling the action en route to pulling off the upset over Tucker who never seemingly got on track.<\/p>\n

Lange and Holmes fought a back-and-forth slugfest through the early part of their bout with each attempting to establish control in the ring. The two traded plenty of punches with Lange taking the lead in the 6th using a string of strong combinations and a consistent jab that penetrated Holmes\u2019 defense.<\/p>\n

Lange continued to press in the 7th, only to have Holmes respond and maintain his poise in front of the partisan crowd and Holmes\u2019 first fight outside of the Midwest. Late in the round both fighters had some blood coming from cuts above the left eyes. The 9th and 10th rounds belonged to Lange as he had Holmes on the ropes numerous times, although was unable to capitalize and finish his opponent. The rhythm of the 10th round was disrupted twice as repairs to loose tape on Holmes\u2019 glove caused extended delays, preventing Lange from attempting his traditional, last-minute knockout win.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought the quality of my jabs tonight was very good, I just did not have enough quantity,\u201d commented Lange.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was a little disappointed in the fight tonight because I thought we could get Jimmy (Holmes) out of there a little earlier,\u201d remarked manager\/father Johnny Lange at the post-fight press conference. \u201cBut other fighters really get up to fight Jimmy and come into the Patriot Center with nothing to lose.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought I got in some good work tonight. He is a very long fighter and I usually fight shorter guys so I had to make some adjustments,\u201d said Lange who plans to fight out of town once or twice before returning to Fairfax later this fall. \u201cI did not see any tape on him so I did not know what to expect until the bell rung. I played it by ear a little bit early on.\u201d<\/p>\n

George \u201cWartime\u201d Rivera got off to a fast start against Shakir Ashanti eventually earning a unanimous decision. Rivera cut Ashanti under the left eye in the third round but Ashanti rebounded as both fighters picked up the pace, finishing strongly in the last three rounds.<\/p>\n

In a showdown between Maryland heavyweights, Abodurin \u201cBo\u201d Akinyanju rocked Ron \u201cHeavy Duty\u201d Gamble in the opening round forcing a standing count. Akinyanju had Gamble, a former University of Connecticut football player, in trouble again early in the 2nd round before Gamble began to get his legs. Gamble, in just his second pro fight, battled back in the last two rounds but fell short losing in a split decision.<\/p>\n

In his Patriot Center debut, Scott \u201cCujo\u201d Sigmon took control of the fight early from John \u201cThe Baptist\u201d Terry, and continued at a relentless pace, before finishing Terry for good via a 4th round TKO at 1:16.<\/p>\n

In the bloodiest bout of the night Tony \u201cMo Better\u201d Jeter won a hard-fought unanimous decision over a game Mike McFail with all three judges giving the nod to the Stevensville, MD middleweight by scores of 60-53. (Due to a scorecard mix up the initial decision was announced in favor of McFail). Both fighters took turns delivering punishment, but it was Jeter who ultimately came out on top, flooring McFail several times and opening up numerous facial cuts in the bruising affair.<\/p>\n

Todd \u201cWhite Lighting\u201d Wilson raised his record to 10-0 in a sloppy affair which saw Dean \u201cPitbull\u201d White get disqualified for excessive holding and hitting after the bell. After a close first round, White was penalized for a late hit at the end of the second round. Much to the dismay of both corners and the crowd, referee Billy Johnson called an end the contest at the conclusion of the 3rd round citing White for hitting after the bell again.<\/p>\n

Ring Notes: Among those in attendance were former world champions with D.C. ties including Paul \u201cThe Punisher\u201d Williams, DeMarcus \u201cChop Chop\u201d Corley and Keith Holmes\u2026 Jimmy Lange Boxing officials announced a limited time 2-for-1 ticket offer for its next Patriot Center show set for September 10. The special deal, valid at the Patriot Center Box Office only, expires Monday, March 14\u2026 \u2026 A strong military contingent consisting of personnel from nearby Fort Myers, Fort Belvoir, and Fort Meade, as well as Wounded Warriors from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, were given a standing ovation by the crowd.<\/p>\n

OFFICIAL RESULTS<\/p>\n

10 Rounds, Middleweight (Main Event)<\/p>\n

Jimmy Lange (35-4-2, 24 KOs) wins by UD (97-92, 97-92, 97-92) over Jimmy Holmes (19-2, 10 KOs)<\/p>\n

10 Rounds, Light Heavyweight (Co-Main Event)<\/p>\n

William Joppy (40-7-2, 30 KOs) wins by UD (96-94, 98-92, 97-93) over Cory Cummings (17-5-1, 13 KOs)<\/p>\n

8 Rounds, Light Heavyweight<\/p>\n

Larry Pryor (7-8, 4 KOs) wins a UD (79-73, 79-73, 78-74) over Mark Tucker (15-1, 7 KOs)<\/p>\n

6 Rounds, Jr. Welterweight<\/p>\n

Todd Wilson (10-0, 3 KOs) wins by disqualification over Dean White (15-11-7 KOs)<\/p>\n

6 Rounds, Middleweight<\/p>\n

Tony Jeter (11-2-1, 9 KOs) wins by UD (60-53, 60-53, 60-53) over Mike McFail (12-42-2, 4 KOs)<\/p>\n

6 Rounds, Middleweight<\/p>\n

Scott Sigmon (15-2, 6 KOs) wins by 4th Round TKO (1:16) over John Terry (3-19-3, 1 KO)<\/p>\n

4 Rounds, Heavyweight<\/p>\n

Abodurin Akinyanju (4-1, 3 Kos) win by split decision (39-36, 38-37, 37-38) over Ron Gamble (1-1, 1 KO)<\/p>\n

6 Rounds, Middleweight<\/p>\n

George Rivera (12-6, 4 Kos) wins by UD (59-55, 59-55, 49-46) over Shakir Ashanti (16-10, 4 Kos)<\/p>\n

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