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Junior middleweight contender Jimmy Lange (33-4-2, 23 KOs) won last night in Greensboro with a convincing six-round decision (60-50, 60-50, 59-52) over Mike McFail (12-40-2, 4 KOs) highlighted by a pair of knockdowns (3rd and 6th rounds) both courtesy of an effective right. Lange came out dominating in the first round at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex’s War Memorial Auditorium utilizing his trademark stiff jab causing enough damage where McFail was issued a standing eight count. The former Contender star fighting out of Great Falls, VA pressed the action throughout the contest and finished strongly by battering a game, but wobbly Baltimore-based McFail in the final stanza.
Lange immediately heads back to Gleason’s Gym in New York with trainer Jimmy Glenn to prepare for a co-main event bout (opponent TBD) on a September 18 show in Monroe, MI. He is scheduled to return home to the Patriot Center on November 6 to headline another Ice Promotions card presented by Valcourt Building Services.
Middleweight Contender Travels to Michigan Sept. 18 Before Returning Home to Headline Nov. 6 Show at Patriot Center
Fairfax, VA (August 17, 2010) – Junior middleweight contender Jimmy Lange (33-4-2, 22 KOs) is back in action this Friday night, hoping to continue his winning streak after scoring a second-round knockout over Jimmy LeBlanc in his last bout on July 10. Lange, a lifetime resident of Northern Virginia, returns to the ring on Friday in Greensboro, NC, beginning a busy three-fight schedule leading him to Monroe, MI in September and back home to the Patriot Center in November.
Lange will face Baltimore veteran Mike McFail in a six-round special attraction bout as part of Walter Johnson Promotion’s “Friday Night KO Fights” this Friday, August 20 at the Greensboro (NC) Coliseum Complex’s War Memorial Auditorium. It will be Lange’s first fight outside of his hometown since May 2005, when he defeated Tarick Salmaci in a “Fan Favorite” contest as part of The Contender series at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. Tickets, starting at $15 for general admission, are available in advance at the Greensboro Coliseum box office or at the door on fight night. Seven bouts are scheduled for the card.
After the stop down south, Lange will travel to the Midwest on Saturday, September 18 to be part of a Monroe, MI show headlined by former WBO Light Middleweight world champion and Michigan native Bronco McKart. His opponent in the co-main event has not been named yet. For more event details, fans can call (734) 240-4820.
Concluding a busy schedule, Lange will return to his home turf on Saturday, November 6 as the Main Event (opponent to be determined) on another dynamic and electrifying Jimmy Lange Boxing card presented by Valcourt Building Services at the Patriot Center. First bout will start at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm). Tickets cost $35, $50, $75, $125, $200, $300 and $500 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com, calling phone charge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, including the Patriot Center box office (703-993-3000).
Contact:
Brian Bishop – Brotman Winter Fried Communications
703-534-4600 ext. 210
brian@bwfcom.com
Follow Jimmy Lange at twitter.com/boxerjimmylange and become a Facebook fan at http://bit.ly/b74ddT
Jimmy Lange wins by knockout in the second round. After numerous shots to the body Jimmy Leblanc went down at the 1:30 mark of the second round. Jimmy Lange is 32-4-2, 23 KO’s.
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).
All boxers, boxing team members, boxing fans and supporters are invited to a pre-fight party / promotion at Primetime Sports Bar (11250 James Swart Circle Fairfax, VA 22030-5023 - (703) 352-0260) on Wednesday, June 30 starting at 8pm. Help build buzz for the big July 10 show at the Patriot Center, so please spread the word. Primetime is also the site of the official after party event. More details to come.
Pre-Fight Party
Wednesday, June 30, 8pm
Primetime Sports Bar & Grille
11250 James Swart Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030-5023
(703) 352-0260
Jonathan Reid, Todd “White Lightning” Wilson, Zain “The Tiger” Shan Added to Card;
“The Bolivian Queen” Jennifer Salinas to Battle Nathalie Forget
FAIRFAX, VA (June 16, 2010) – On July 10 at the Patriot Center, popular junior middleweight contender, Jimmy Lange (31-4-2, 22 KOs) of Great Falls, VA looks to get back on the winning track when he goes head-to-head against ring veteran Jimmy LeBlanc (12-16-4, 4 KOs) of Weymouth, MA in the Main Event. The show will take place at the George Mason University campus facility which will be Lange’s tenth straight bout on his home turf. The 10-round headliner is part of “No Excuses,” an Ice Promotions event (www.jimmylangeboxing.com) presented by Valcourt Building Services (www.valcourt.net) featuring top professional boxing. Tickets start at only $35 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office.
Lange, a former star on the first season of The Contender reality TV boxing show, has held two World Boxing Championship (WBC) regional belts (Continental Americas and USNBC). After losing a 12-round decision to Chase Shields back in March, he is seeking a victory over LeBlanc, who has consistently faced tough opponents during his 12-year career; including former World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight champion Yuri Foreman. In fact, the combined record of LeBlanc’s opponents over the past five years is 91-21-6. Two years ago, LeBlanc stunned the Patriot Center crowd by knocking out former local contender Luther Smith in the first round. The Boston-based boxer lost his last fight to undefeated Irish prospect Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan via a fourth-round disqualification in March 2009.
Middleweight Jonathan Reid (34-12, 19 KOs), Lange’s teammate from The Contender, and undefeated welterweight prospect Todd “White Lighting” Wilson (7-0, 1 KO) of Falls Church, VA have been added to the already action-packed lineup. Opponents for both fighters are to be determined.
Reid and Lange waged a war when they faced off last September at the Patriot Center. Both fighters earned praise and respect for the exciting fight with Lange emerging victorious by way of a nine-round TKO. Fighting out of Nashville, TN, Reid has faced world-class talents such as Pawel Wolak, Maxim Vlasov, Paul Smith and former D.C. world champion William Joppy during his career.
Fighting out of Annandale (VA) Boxing Club, Wilson has developed a strong local following since turning pro in 2007. He pulled out a tough win over Dontre King in his last bout held four months ago in Baltimore. As an amateur competing for Virginia Military Institute, the tough southpaw captured the 139-pound national championship in 2004.
Hard-punching Zain “The Tiger” Shah (2-0, 2 KOs) of Chantilly, VA will take on Washington, DC’s Antonio Walls (2-3, 1 KO) in a four-round middleweight contest. Shah cut his teeth at Finley’s Gym in DC, but now calls Annandale Boys Club home. He earned 25 wins as an amateur and was the Potomac Valley, MD, VA & DC open class and novice Golden Glove Champion. Standing in his way will be Walls, who trains out of Tony Bell’s gym in the District, looking to end a three-fight losing streak.
In other action, “The Bolivian Queen” Jennifer Salinas (11-1, 4 KOs) of Manassas, VA is set to face Montreal, Quebec’s Nathalie Forget (2-1) in a six-round featherweight contest. The popular Salinas, who serves as an instructor and trains out of LA Boxing, won her last two fights in 2009, both staged at the Patriot Center. She looks to continue working her way up the ranks towards title contention against Forget, a former top amateur competitor.
The eight-round co-main event features a welterweight showdown between Baltimore’s Tim “The Pitbull” Coleman (17-1-1, 4 KOs) and tough Detroit southpaw Damian Fuller (30-7-1, 14 KOs). Other bouts previously announced are Juan “The Savior” Rodriguez (4-0, 4 KOs) of Haymarket, VA vs. Dontre King (2-7-1, 1 KOs) of Cambridge, MD (six-round welterweight); Tony “Mo Better” Jeter (9-2, 8 KOs) of Columbia, MD vs. Lawrence Jones (3-2-1, 1 KO) of Reston, VA (six-round middleweight); Brandon Quarles (pro debut) of Alexandria, VA vs. Vince “The Beast” Batteast (1-2-1) of Annapolis, MD (four-round middleweight). Bouts are subject to change.
Doors open at 6:30 pm with the first fight set for 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $35, $50, $75, $125, $200, $300 and $500 (plus applicable service charge) and can be purchased through Ticketmaster by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com, calling phone charge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, including the Patriot Center box office (703-993-3000).
FAIRFAX, VA (June 1, 2010) — Celebrate summer with the ‘sweet science’ as popular junior middleweight contender Jimmy Lange (31-4-2, 22 KOs) of Great Falls, VA headlines another exciting Ice Promotions boxing event on Saturday, July 10 at the Patriot Center. Dubbed “No Excuses” and presented by Valcourt Building Services , the event will showcase seven professional bouts featuring many of the region’s best fighters. Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office, with prices starting at $35.
Lange looks to get back on the winning track after losing his World Boxing Council (WBC) USNBC Championship title to Chase Shields in a 12-round decision last March. The opponent for Lange, who also held the WBC’s Continental Americas 154-pound belt, has not yet been named. One of the region’s top draws based on his attractive fighting style, tremendous heart and overall positive character, Lange has gone 6-2-1 in front of large crowds as the Patriot Center headliner over the past six years. The Bishop O’Connell graduate was showcased on the first season of the NBC reality boxing TV series The Contender. His bout will be a 10-round contest.
The eight-round co-main event promises to be an exciting welterweight (non-title) showdown between Baltimore’s Tim “Pitt Bull” Coleman (17-1-1, 4 KOs) and tough southpaw Damian Fuller (30-7-1, 14 KOs) of Detroit. Coleman is coming off a win against Mike Arnaoutis for the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) 140-pound belt last December. Meanwhile, veteran southpaw Fuller lost to world contender Lamont Peterson in his most recent fight held April 10, 2010. Both have fought previously at the Patriot Center – Coleman won his third pro fight impressively against Spencer Harsley on September 17, 2005, while Fuller successfully beat another “Pitt Bull”, Dean White, on the May 12, 2007 card.
Fighting out of LA Boxing (Chantilly, Reston/Herndon and Woodbridge), Jennifer Salinas (11-1, 4 KOs) of Manassas, VA will fight in a six-round contest against an undetermined opponent. Tough and talented with beauty to match, “The Bolivian Queen” has developed a strong following in the region when she returned to the ring in 2009 after giving birth to her second child in 2008.
In his first four pro fights, Juan “The Savior” Rodriguez (4-0, 4 KOs) of Haymarket, VA has rarely been tested, scoring knock outs of each opponent — three before the end of round one. Training out of Olympic Boxing Center in Falls Church, VA, the 20-year old fighter’s reputation as one of the best welterweight prospects continues to grow, drawing notice from around the boxing world. His nickname pays homage to his parents who are natives of El Salvador. Dontre King (2-7-1, 1 KOs) of Cambridge, MD, a tough competitor with deceptive ring record, will face Rodriguez in a six-round welterweight contest.
After recording what many believe was the beltway’s top knockout of 2009, Tony “Mo Better” Jeter (9-2, 8 KOs) of Columbia, MD is poised to bring his punching prowess back to the Patriot Center to face Reston, VA’s Lawrence Jones (3-2-1, 1 KO) in a six-round middleweight bout. Training out of Severna Park, MD’s Club One Fitness, Jeter dropped Keith Gross with one punch on the September 26, 2009 Patriot Center card, instantly becoming the talk of the Beltway boxing community. Since returning to the pro ranks after a three-year layoff from 2005 to 2008, Jeter has gone undefeated in five bouts. In his last contest, Jones, representing LA Boxing, earned a split decision win over Vincent Batteast in a heavily-contested affair last March in Fairfax.
Promising middleweight prospect Brandon Quarles from Alexandria Boxing Club, who boasts 40 amateur wins and Golden Gloves experience, will make his professional debut against Vince “The Beast” Batteast (1-2-1) of Annapolis, MD in a four-round middleweight contest.
Doors open at 6:30 pm with the first fight set for 7:30 pm. Tickets, priced at $35, $50, $75, $100, $125, $200, $300 and $500 (plus applicable service charge), can be purchased through Ticketmaster by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com, calling phone charge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, including the Patriot Center box office (703-993-3000).
“Lights-Out” Controversy Stops 9th Round Lange Charge, Shields Storms to Victory
Fairfax, VA – Houston’s Chase “The White Tiger” Shields captured the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) U.S. National Boxing Championship (USNBC) 154-lb. title in a controversial, but unanimous 12-round decision (115-111, 115-111, 115-111) over Jimmy Lange of Great Falls, VA Saturday night at the Patriot Center in hard-fought, action-packed bout before 5,123 fans.
After both fighters had gone toe-to-toe up to this point, Shields (30-3-1, 14 KOs) seemed to be in trouble in the 9th round when the lights above the ring suddenly went out, halting the action for nearly six minutes. After the lights were restored, Lange (31-4-2, 21 KOs), seemingly lost his momentum and was not able to pick up where he left off. Meanwhile, Shields regained his composure during the break in action and came back to score knockdowns in the 10th and 11th rounds. Lange attempted a final push in the 12th round but the hometown favorite was unable to close down the tough Texan.
“Jimmy came out flat tonight and, frankly, stunk up the place,” said manager/father Johnny Lange. “It’s early in the process, but we would like a rematch, even if it means traveling to Houston and fighting in front of Shields’ fans.”
“Weight” Watchers Invited to Tysons Corner Center March 5th
To Experience Official Weigh-in with Elite Athletes
Jimmy Lange Championship Boxing Returns March 6 to Patriot Center
FAIRFAX, VA (February 24, 2010) — Some of the area’s best-built and chiseled professional boxers will strut their stuff down the red carpet (and remove all but their underwear before being weighed) as part of the Official Weigh-In Event to be held at Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22102 www.shoptysons.com) on Friday, March 5 at Noon, Ice promotion officials announced. Free and open to the public, the event is being staged at one of the east coast’s largest shopping malls one day before the Jimmy Lange Championship Boxing Event presented by Valcourt Building Service returns to the Patriot Center on Saturday, March 6. Tickets will be available for purchase at the weigh-in.
The event will have an unconventional twist and feel as the boxers will walk down a red carpet path to the beat of a DJ prior to stepping on the scales where the Virginia Boxing Commission will record their official weight. Official underwear will be provided by lululemon athletica.
“Professional boxers are some of the world’s best-conditioned athletes who train extremely hard to sculpt their bodies into powerful, fighting-machines,” said Jackie Kallen, aka “The First Lady of Boxing” who heads Ice Promotions. “The public weigh-in is a great place to check these guys out and visually appreciate all of the hard work that goes into their strenuous training regimen. Instead of thin, high-heeled super models, fans can expect to see elite athletes in great shape. And, yes the question of ‘boxers’ or ‘briefs’ will be unveiled.”
Kallen understands the role that show business plays in the sport as her life inspired the major motion picture, Against the Ropes, with Megan Ryan portraying the boxing manager/promoter/journalist. She also starred alongside Main Event fighter Jimmy Lange on the first season of the hit boxing reality TV show The Contender
Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the weigh-in which will be staged outside of the Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant inside Tysons Corner Center. Fans are invited to purchase lunch on Gordon Biersch’s patio with a direct view of all the action.
Highlighting the eight-bout March 6 card will be the 12-Round Main Event featuring world contender Jimmy Lange (31-3-2, 21 KOs) of Great Falls, VA defending his World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. National Boxing Championship (USNBC) 154-pound title against Chase “The White Tiger” Shields (29-3-1, 14 KOs) of Houston, TX. The rest of the “all-star nickname” lineup include: heavyweights Dwayne “The Big Ticket” McRae and Theron Johnson; cruiserweights Patrick “Cold Blood” Budd and Robert “Big Mac Attack” McConnell; light heavyweights Sergey Kovalev and Francois “The African Warrior” Ambang, super welterweights Vincent “The Beast” Batteast and Lawrence Jones; welterweights Bayan “The Mongolian Mongoose” Jargal, Louie Leija, Andrew “The Doo Man” Farmer, Ikem “The Warrior” Orji, Juan “The Savior” Rodriquez and Damien Butler.
Tickets for the March 6 event are priced at $30, $60, $85, $100, $125, $200, $300 and $500 (plus applicable service charge), and can be purchased through Ticketmaster by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com, calling 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, including the Patriot Center box office (703-993-3030).
Information:
Event – www.ipboxing.com
Facebook – Jimmy Lange Championship Boxing
Twitter – Follow Jimmy Lange at twitter.com/boxerjimmylange
Contacts:
Ice Promotions / Brotman Winter Fried Communications
Brian Bishop – 703-533-4830 / brian@bwfcom.com
Mike Schaffer – 703/533-4834 / mike@bwfcom.com
Tysons Corner Center
Allison Fischer – (703) 893-9401
Jimmy Lange to Face “White Tiger” March 6 at Patriot Center
Virginia Contender to Defend WBC USNBC Title against Chase Shields
on World-Class Boxing Card.
FAIRFAX, VA (January 8, 2010) — Ice Promotions officials announced that on Saturday, March 6, 2010, Junior Middleweight contender Jimmy Lange (31-3-2, 21 KOs) of Great Falls, VA will continue his climb towards a world title shot as he defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. National Boxing Championship (USNBC) 154-pound title against Chase “The White Tiger” Shields (29-3-1, 14 KOs) of Houston, TX at the Patriot Center. The 12-round title bout will headline a world-class professional boxing card showcasing top fighters from across the region and country. Tickets for the event, presented by Valcourt Building Services, start at $30 and can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets.
“I’m excited that JD Brown (matchmaker) and our promotional team were able to put this fight together. From what we I’ve learned and by looking at his record, Chase Shields is an extremely-talented boxer with good punching power. This could very well be the toughest fight thus far in my career,” said Lange. “However, I am completely confident that my trainers, Don Turner and Jimmy Glenn, will create the best strategy for me to defeat him. I can’t wait to go ‘tiger’ hunting.”
Voted “Fan Favorite” on the first season of The Contender television series, Lange has headlined all eight pro shows at the Patriot Center in front of large, enthusiastic crowds. On May 2, 2009, he captured his WBC title in a bout against Frank Houghtaling, who retired at the start of the 6th round after absorbing a tremendous amount of punishment including a first-round knockdown. In his most recent fight held last September against former Contender teammate Jonathan Reid, Lange displayed an effective jab and retained his title when Reid failed to show for the 10th round.
“From fighters, trainers, promoters and all others in the boxing community, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today without all of their tremendous support,” continued Lange, currently rated #10 by the North American Boxing Federation and #30 in the world by the WBC at 154-pounds. “As always, I tip my hat to all of them, many of whom have been by my side since the very beginning. Once again fighting in front of the greatest fans in the world is an honor and a privilege, and for this I thank them.”
Meanwhile Shields, a former strong safety on the Texas Southern University football team, has also drawn big crowds since turning pro in 2002. Shields stepped up in competition in his last fight held on December 3, 2009, where he faced former world title contender Juan Carlos Candelo. Shields initially dominated his former sparring partner, winning the first two rounds and knocking the cagey veteran down in the third, but ultimately fell short when Candelo came back to stop Shields with a 7th round TKO. A tough, powerful puncher with the ability to switch from an orthodox stance to south paw during a fight presents a real challenge for Lange.
“I’m very excited about fighting Jimmy Lange,” said Shield who trains at Houston’s Main Boxing Gym under veteran trainer Bobby Benton. “I’ve seen some footage of him and he’s a good fighter who reminds me of Jason Papillion. It’s definitely a step up in competition and will be a good test for me.”
Both fighters hold victories against their one common opponent, veteran Joshua Smith. Lange defeated Smith via 10-round decision in 2003, while Shields earned a pair of six-round decisions against him in 2006 and 2007, respectively.
Tickets, priced at $30, $60, $85, $100, $125, $200, $300 and $500 (plus applicable service charge), can be purchased through Ticketmaster by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com, calling 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, including the Patriot Center box office (703-993-3030).
Contact:
Brian Bishop – 703-533-4830 / brian@bwfcom.com
Brotman Winter Fried Communications
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