Featuring WBA/NABA Gold Champion Greg “Sharp Shooter” Outlaw Jr., Fellow Super Lightweight and District Native Anthony Peterson, Along with Top Prospects from Around the Region
Washington, D.C. (April 4, 2022) – WBA/NABA Gold Jr. Welterweight Champion Greg “Sharp Shooter” Outlaw, Jr. (10-1, 5 KOs) of Glenarden, Md. will headline the return of championship pro boxing to the Nation’s Capital at Beltway Battles: Round Two on Saturday, May 28, at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. Tickets, priced at $51, $78, $132 and $200 plus taxes and applicable fees, are now on sale and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations including Ticketmaster.com and at the Entertainment & Sports Arena Box Office. Event promoters are New Jersey-based Rising Star Promotions led by middleweight contender and World Title challenger Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna, DHH Promotions headed by undefeated DC super middleweight contender Dusty Hernández Harrison and TCMFB Boxing in association with Events DC.
Outlaw, a Bowie State University graduate, captured his championship title with an impressive first round TKO victory over previously undefeated Jonathan Montrel on March 26, in Atlantic City, N.J. The Maryland boxer who trains with DreamTeam Boxing in Clinton and competed in the Olympics trials as an amateur will make his District debut against an opponent to be announced.
The card will also feature the return of super lightweight contender Anthony Peterson (38-1-1, 24 KOs), a District native returning to fight in his hometown for the first time in six years. Anthony is now being trained by his older brother, retired professional DC boxer Lamont Peterson, who held world championship titles in two weight classes during his career.
Beltway Battles: Round Two is the second in a series of professional boxing shows. The Entertainment & Sports Arena saw a crowd of nearly 2,000 fans enjoy the debut at Beltway Battles: Round One on October 29, 2021, at the Entertainment & Sports Arena.
The rest of the impressive card for May 28 is filled with top prospects from the Mid-Atlantic region:
- Super Bantamweight Domnique Crowder (12-0, 8 KOs) of Baltimore, Md.
- Heavyweight Ricardo “Ric” Volcin (2-0, 2 KOs) originally from Miami, Fla. – an MPD Officer assigned to the Sixth District and former high school football star
- Welterweight “Bazooka” Joe Veazey (6-0, 4 KOs) of Baltimore, Md.
- Welterweight Crisanto “El Chingon” Lucio (5-0, 3 KOs) of San Antonio, Tex.
- Heavyweight Chris “The Machine” Arnold (4-1, 4 KOs) of Fredericksburg, Va.
- Super Featherweight Donnell “Blood Stripe” Poe (1-0, 1 KO) of Washington, D.C. – a former Corporal in the US Marines
- Super Bantamweight Jay Stancil III (2-0, 1KO) of Clinton, Md.
- Featherweight La'Vay Lawrence (pro debut) of Washington, D.C.
All bouts are subject to change.
Media organizations interested in covering the event can submit an online application.
Media Contacts:
Brian Bishop – Brotman Winter Fried
bbishop@aboutbwf.com / 202.468.8400
Kerry Lynn Bohen – Brotman Winter Fried
kbohen@aboutbwf.com / 202.468.8300
About Rising Star Promotions
Since 2015, it has been Rising Star Promotions' mission to give fight fans the best value for their ticket dollars by presenting exciting, quality boxing events that showcase local and regional talent. With the launch of numerous series such as Atlantic City Fight Night, Boardwalk Boxing and Beltway Battles, the New Jersey-based promoter seeks to deliver the glamour and buzz that boxing boasted in years past, while honoring the rich history of the sport and reaffirming its commitment to producing the best matchups the area market has to offer.
Stay connected with Rising Star Promotions online, on Facebook and on Instagram.
About DHH Promotions
Since 2021, it is DHH Promotions mission to give local, national and international fighters the ability to showcase their talents and potentially launch the careers of future champions. CEO, Dusty Hernández Harrison (34-0-1, 20KOs) came from the local DC boxing scene and has gone on to fight on some of the biggest cards in boxing . DHH Promotions is committed to providing the same opportunities to the fighters they promote.
About TCMFB Boxing
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About Events DC
Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible venues across the nation’s capital. Leveraging the power of a world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities. Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District’s hospitality and tourism economy that hosts more than 1.7 million visitors and generates more than $400 million annually in total economic impact, and the historic Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Events DC manages the RFK Stadium-Armory Campus (RFK Campus), including Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Festival Grounds at RFK Campus, The Fields at RFK Campus, the non-military functions of the DC Armory and the Skate Park at RFK Stadium. Stay current on the 190-acre RFK Campus Redevelopment Project at www.RFKFields.com. Events DC also built and serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States. Events DC manages Gateway DC, R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena, all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. Find us on social media – Facebook (Events DC), Twitter (@TheEventsDC and @TheEventsDC_SED for the Sports Entertainment and Special Events Division), and Instagram (@EventsDC).
