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A Closer Look at Jane Doe vs. Syracuse University

Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images We obtained copies of the complaint and pre-answer motion to dismiss filed in Jane Doe vs. Syracuse University, John Wildhack, & John Desko. This is the first in a series of posts & podcasts on what we’ve found out about the case so far.  Over the course of the last few days numerous reports appeared that a federal lawsuit was filed on August 30th by Jane Doe against Defendants Syracuse University, Director of Athletics for SU John ...

From College Crosse | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

September Schedule Features In-Home Beltway Action!

The September Beltway Boxing Schedule features interesting bouts plus the first two cards that will be housed within the Beltway since February of 2020.  These cards will be held on the same evening.  Here is the schedule: Friday, September 10th -- 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, PA -- Two Beltway Boxers will face off in a six-round super lightweight contest.  Bowie, MD's Greg "The Sharpshooter" Outlaw will battle Edgar "The Tiger" Torres of Woodbridge, VA.  Both men suffered tou...

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

The Jersey Crosse Report Episode 2: Mainland Regional High School Assistant Coach Tim Hanna 

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The Jersey Crosse Report heads down to South Jersey for Episode 2 as Safe interviews Mainland Regional High School Assistant Coach Tim Hanna. Hello! Welcome back to another episode of The Jersey Crosse Report. In this show we travel down to South Jersey to talk to Mainland Regional High School Assistant Coach Tim Hanna. Mainland Regional High School is a regional public high school in Linwood, NJ that serves students in Linwood, Northfield and Somers Point...

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Simpson Scores Third-Round Stoppage in Georgia!

Baltimore, MD middleweight Lorenzo "Truck" Simpson remained undefeated with a third-round stoppage of Manny "Shake Em' Up" Woods of St. Petersburg, FL on Saturday, August 14th at the Cosmopolitan Lounge in Decatur, GA. The bout was stopped at the three-minute mark of the third round.  Simpson is now 10-0 six KO's while Woods falls to 17-13-1, six KO's.

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Weekend Beltway Roundup!

A number of Beltway Boxers were in action on Saturday, August 14th in many locations around the nation and the world.  Here's a recap: Four locals were on a card at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.  Returning Washington, DC super lightweight Anthony Peterson defeated Jairo "Doberman" Lopez of Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, Mexico by six-round unanimous decision.  All three judges scored a shutout for Peterson, 60-54.  This was Peterson's first bout since March of 2019 and hi...

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Russell Interim Title Bout Ends In No-Contest!

The WBA Interim Bantamweight Title bout between Antonio "Another" Russell of Capitol Heights, MD and Emmanuel Rodriguez of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico on Saturday, August 14th at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA ended in a no-contest.  The bout was shown on Showtime. After just 16 seconds, the two men clashed heads and Rodriguez suffered an injury. Referee Sharon Sands ruled that Rodriguez could not continue. Russell's record remains at 18-0, 12 KO's while Rodriguez is 19-2, 12 KO's.

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Maestre Stripped of Interim WBA Welterweight Title!

More fallout from the controversial result of the August 7th bout between Upper Marlboro, MD welterweight Mykal "The Professor" Fox and Gabriel Maestre of Venezuela. According to Dan Rafael , the World Boxing Association (WBA) has stripped Maestre of the interim welterweight title. The WBA also said that it will "respectfully request the Minnesota commission to declare the bout a no contest." Also, the WBA has moved their suspension of judge Gloria Martinez Rizzo from six months to an indefini...

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

WBA Orders Immediate Fox-Maestre Rematch; Judge Martinez Rizzo Under Suspension!

The fallout from the Saturday, August 7th bout between Upper Marlboro, MD welterweight Mykal "The Professor" Fox and Venezuelan Gabriel Maestre is coming fast and furious. The World Boxing Association (WBA) has called for an immediate rematch of the bout that was held in Minneapolis, MN.  Fox lost a widely-disputed 12-round unanimous decision despite knocking down Maestre in the second round.  The bout was televised by Fox TV.   Judges David Singh (114-113), John Mariano (1...

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Beltway Boxers Gain Victories In Philadelphia!

A host of Beltway Boxers earned victories on a Jeter Promotions card at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, August 7th. In the main event, Gwynn Oak, MD lightweight Brandon "The Hitter" Chambers  scored a second-round TKO over Donald Stewart of St. Charles, MO.  According to reports, Chambers battered Stewart all over the ring.  Stewart did not come out for round three.  Chambers remains undefeated at 5-0-1, three KO's while Stewart falls to 2-5, two KO's. Cocke...

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Davis Earns Silver Medal In Tokyo Olympics!

Congratulations to Norfolk, VA born and Alexandria, VA trained lightweight Keyshawn Davis  who earned a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.  Davis lost the championship bout to Andy Cruz of Cuba by a 4-1 judges decision on Saturday.  It was the fourth time Davis had lost to Cruz.  Davis had a remarkable run at the Tokyo games. The last Beltway Boxer to win an Olympic silver medal was Sgt. Charles Mooney  in 1976.

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Fox Robbed In Interim WBA Title Bout In Minneapolis!

In one of the worst decisions in recent boxing history, Upper Marlboro, MD welterweight Mykal "The Professor" Fox has lost a unanimous decision to Gabriel Maestre of Barranquilla, Colombia by way of Venezuela for the vacant Interim WBA Welterweight title at the Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, MN. The bout was shown nationally on Fox. Fox put on a career-defining performance during the bout, outshining Maestre at every turn.  He kept Maestre off-balance and used his height and reach alm...

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Fox Hits Scales For Interim WBA Title Bout In Minneapolis!

Mykal Fox tipped the scales at 146.4 pounds for his Interim WBA Welterweight title bout against Gabriel Maestre at the Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, MN.  Maestre weighed in at 146 pounds. This bout has been moved to the main event position on this card that will be televised by Fox beginning at 8 PM ET.

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Preview And Weights From Philadelphia!

Here is the entire lineup for the Jeter Promotions card that will take place Saturday, August 7th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.  This will be a night of four-round bouts: The main event has Gwynn Oak, MD lightweight Brandon "The Hitter" Chambers battling Don Stewart of Saint Charles, MO.  Chambers (4-0-1, two KO's) comes off a third-round TKO over Jonathan Gray on April 24th at the 2300 Arena.  Stewart (2-4, two KO's) last fought on July 17th and scored a second-ro...

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From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Davis Advances To Gold Medal Bout In Tokyo!

Alexandria, VA lightweight Keyshawn Davis has advanced to the Gold Medal bout at the Tokyo Olympics! Davis won a 5-0 victory against Hovhannes Bachov of Armenia this morning despite being deducted a point in the second round.  This was Davis's second victory over Bachov.  Davis defeated Bachov at the 2019 World Championships. Davis will face Andy Cruz of Cuba in the championship on Sunday morning.  Cruz has beaten Davis in their three previous meetings.  If Davis wins, he w...

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Beltway Super Welterweight 'Mighty' Marlon Haynes Passes Away!

 A tough loss for long-time Beltway Boxing Fans.  Hyattsville, MD super welterweight "Mighty" Marlon Haynes passed away because of cancer.   Haynes was born in Guyana and had a five-year career as a pro boxer.  He debuted on August 30th, 1998 and won a four-round split decision to Chad Greenleaf in Chester, WVA.  Haynes fought for the first time in DC on February 2, 1999 and fought to a third-round technical decision draw with Jerry Booker. Haynes fought a number ...

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

The Jersey Crosse Report Episode 1: Delbarton Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Matt Kovachik

Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com New Jersey Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee & Delbarton Lacrosse Varsity Head Coach Matt Kovachik joins Safe in the inaugural episode of The Jersey Crosse Report.  HELLO!! Welcome to the first episode of our newest podcast, The Jersey Crosse Report, a New Jersey-focused lacrosse podcast. This will be a regular podcast that delves into the world of lacrosse in the Garden State. I was honored to get to speak with Delbarton Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Mat...

From College Crosse | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Davis Moves Into Olympic Medal Round!

Lightweight Keyshawn Davis of Alexandria, VA has moved into the medal round of the Tokyo Olympics. Davis won a 4-1 decision over Gabil Mamedov of the Russian Olympic Committee.  Davis scored a standing-eight count on Mamedov in the third round to seal the victory. Davis is assured of at least a bronze medal.  He is the first Beltway Boxer to earn a medal since Clarence Vinson in 2000 in Sydney, Australia.  Davis now looks to become the first local to win a gold medal since Andre...

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

M. Fox Competes For Interim WBA Welterweight Title Saturday In Minneapolis!

Upper Marlboro, MD welterweight Mykal "The Professor" Fox will vie for his first world title when he takes on Gabriel Maestre of Barcelona, Venezuela on Saturday, August 7th at the Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, MN.  The co-feature bout will be part of a tripleheader shown on Fox beginning at 8 PM ET. Fox (22-2, five KO's) takes this bout on relatively short notice as he is replacing Cody Crowley who had to withdraw from the contest due to a positive COVID-19 test.  Fox last foug...

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Davis Advances To Olympic Quarterfinals With Second-Round Stoppage!

Alexandria, VA lightweight Keyshawn Davis has advanced to the Quarterfinal Round at the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Davis scored a second-round TKO over Sofiane Oumiha of France on Friday.  Davis was leading on three of the five judges's cards after the first round but in round two, he landed a powerful right hand that hurt Oumiha and forced the referee to give an eight-count.  The referee would stop the contest with a minute left in the round. This was the second time Davis had defeat...

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

Isley Olympic Run Ends With Split Decision Loss!

The Olympic dream is over for Alexandria, VA middleweight Troy Isley.  Isley lost a close 3-2 decision to Gleb Bakshi of the Russian Olympic Committee today in Tokyo. Isley now returns to the pro ranks.  Alexandria, VA lightweight Keyshawn Davis  returns to action later this week.

From Boxing Along The Beltway | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

At the death! Orange County SC 2, Sacramento Republic 2

Courtesy of Republic FC Sac Republic grab their first result against OCSC courtesy of hometown rookie. Sacramento Republic FC looked like they were going to go 0-for-4 against Orange County SC in 2021, but a goal at the death by Nabi Kibunguchy gave Republic a share of the points in a 2-2 draw at Championship Soccer Stadium. Kibunguchy came off the bench in the 90th minute, and the Sac Republic academy product scored the equalizer in the 94th minute to lift the visitors’ spirits and giv...

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From Indomitable City Soccer | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

How to Watch Orange County SC vs. Sacramento Republic: Lineups, odds, game thread

Courtesy of Orange County SC Can Sacramento make it two wins in a row? Lineups: On-loan striker Jerome Kiesewetter gets his first minutes with Sacramento in this one: Our starting XI Jerome makes his first start for the Indomitable Club tonight in Orange County. #OCvSAC pic.twitter.com/njUsQiVScu — Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) July 25, 2021 Here’s OCSC’s XI for the night: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Orange County SC (@orange...

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From Indomitable City Soccer | over 4 years ago | 0 reads

College Crossecast Patreon Episode 1: Georgetown’s Jake Carraway

Rafael Suanes/Georgetown Athletics Safe and Jake sitdown for an immensely fun conversation with the Hoyas all time leading scorer Georgetown’s all-time leader in points & goals, and current member of the Premier Lacrosse League’s Atlas Lacrosse Club, Jake Carraway, joins College Crossecast for a very special episode as we interview him about his background growing up in Annapolis, his high school playing days at St. Mary’s, his incredible career with the Hoyas and his memories of helping...

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Announcement: The Crosse Commission Patreon!

Some news on some new content and features coming your way from us We have some exciting news to share with you all today that maybe you’ve already seen on your social media, but in case you haven’t....we’ve created a Patreon! You can find us on Patreon at The Crosse Commission , a new name, but same us, where we’ll be providing you guys with a lot of the same content that you’ve come to enjoy from us, but more and with some more features and diversified content, as well as hopefully in t...

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It’s a stalemate: Colorado Rapids 1, San Jose Earthquakes 1

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Another result, but not yet a win. The San Jose Earthquakes posted their second road draw on the trot, but their winless run now stretches to nine games, after tying the Colorado Rapids 1-1 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday. This was another credible performance on the road for the Earthquakes, but as they try to find traction in their season and come back, they really need wins at this point and are still lacking the cutting edge to hold onto a lead,...

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From Center Line Soccer | over 4 years ago | 0 reads