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 [...]]]> 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

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 [...]]]> 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 10^th 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).

“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 [...]]]> 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 – 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 [...]]]> “Lights-Out” Controversy Stops 9^th 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 9^th 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 10^th and 11^th rounds.  Lange attempted a final push in the 12^th 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.”

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 [...]]]> “Weight” Watchers Invited to Tysons Corner Center March 5^th

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