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2 Times World Grappling Champion Kelly Anundson will headline a spectacular MMA/Boxing card at the swank Medallion Center in Columbia SC. Anundson will be making his first appearance since winning two gold medals at the World Grappling Championships in December. Anundson is fast becoming one of the hottest MMA fighters in the US. His second round annihilation..Full Story
Worlds Collide Commemorative DVD’s are on sale now! Call 803-708-4745 to order your copy of the first ever MMA/Boxing Event ever held in the state of South Carolina. Here is your chance to experience on of the most spectacular Combat Sporting Events to ever take place in the Palmetto State.
W Burke Watson recently passed away. He is an
icon in South
Carolina
W Burke Watson recently
passed away. He is an icon in South Carolina boxing
and boxing in Sumter, SC. There were a number of
boxing champions who came out of his gym including
the recently noted Jeremy Bryant who is a 2 time
National Golden Gloves champion. Burke's full
obituary can be found for a few more days on
www.theitem.com,
and condolences can be sent to
www.sumterfunerals.com.
We all miss him.
Kelly Anundson (Columbia, S.C./Black Knight WC) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Dec. 8-14. Each week, TheMat.com will select an Athlete of the Week, based upon performance within wrestling for that week. The selection committee will consider any level of wrestling, from youth programs through the..Full Story
We hope all amateur boxers in the
state will attend. Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at 7:30
pm, at the W. Burke Watson Youth Center on the corner of Pine
St. and Rowland Ave., in Sumter, SC. Adult admission is
$10.00 and student admission is $5.00. Weigh ins will be from
4:00-6:30pm. If you are interest contact: Brent
Elmore at 803-468-5804 or
(DEC 4) Tonight at the HP Pavillion, in San Jose, California, Ana Julaton, will fight for a new title against Donna Biggers. The two will be fighting a 10-rounder for a WBO super bantamweight title. At the weigh-in yesterday, in front of a very excited crowd, with a group of Filipino contigents to support Julaton, squared off with Biggers. Julaton weighed in at 122, and Biggers, 120 lbs. Full Story
(NOV
26) Check out the huge photo gallery of the MMA/Boxing
event that took place on the November 21, 2009, at the
Radisson Hotel.
Promoter Andrew Stokes (Palmetto Boxing/Strife MMA) did what no other promoter in history has done. He hosted the first ever sanctioned MMA show in South Carolina. The show titled “Worlds Collide” combined professional boxing and MMA in a spectacular event that sold out days before the doors opened. A crowd of 1500 enthusiastic fans were witnessed in the history of the state. Full Story
MMA standout Kelly Anundson (5-0 Newberry, SC) put on a dazzling display of MMA skills as he dominated Tyrone Jackson (3-1 Bristol, TN) until winning in the second round by a rear naked choke submission. Anundson was the MMA main event on the first ever sanctioned MMA show in South Carolina. Worlds ..Full Story
A standing room only crowd was treated to a great night of professional boxing and MMA at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina. “Worlds Collide” promoted by Andrew Stokes (Palmetto Boxing/Strife MMA) was highlighted by middleweight prospect Chris “The Irish Ghost” Fitzpatrick (8-0) winning by decision against Richard Gibson (4-2). An awkward Gibson kept Fitzpatrick on his toes throughout the fight with his unorthodox style. Fitzpatrick was able to maintain his composure throughout, without taking any unnecessary risks against the game. Gibson scores were 59-55, 57-57, 59-55.
Angel “Non Stop” Gladney put on a spectacular performance this past Saturday when she moved to 5-0-1 against the tough and durable Lucritia Meachum 1-1. For the first time in her six bouts Gladney was able to display all of her skills in one awesome performance that had fans on their feet from the opening bell to the final punch was thrown. Gladney is ready to take on any female fighter from 125-130 lbs.
We would like to let all of our boxing fans in and around the area know that The State newspaper has an excellent article about Kelly Anundson who is fighting in Worlds Collide this weekend. This show features boxing and MMA for the first time in Columbia, SC. Kelly has been training at the White Rock boxing gym with our trainer, Dominic Robinson Neal. Dominic runs the White Rock boxing gym and is doing a great job getting everyone ready for the shows presented by Palmetto Boxing Promotions this weekend. Kelly Anundson is being sponsored by Ryan King and Billy Stanick. We look forward to an exciting night with boxing and MMA! It looks like this show will be a sellout. All ringside seats and all tables are sold out. From the Desk of Billy Stanick
(NOV 17) At first glance, Kelly Anundson looks like a back-alley brawler's worst nightmare. He climbs out of the boxing ring at White Rock Gym near Ballentine, where he has been training for South Carolina's first sanctioned mixed martial arts (MMA) fight card - a rock-solid 5-foot-11, 205 pounds of bulging biceps, shaved head.....Full Story
(NOV 6) Former Newberry College wrestler, Kelly Anundson, in an interview with Jake at Ringside says he expects to TKO Jackson in the 1st round. Anundson, who is 4 – 0 as an amateur MMA fighter, with all victories by referee stoppage or by submission says he will do the same thing in his upcoming bout. His last opponent succumbed within two minutes of the first round as he lay on the mat unconscious as Anundson rained blows upon his skull. Full Story
Palmetto/Whiterock boxing coach Dominic Robinson-Neal will go head to head with Hall of Fame Trainer Freddie Roach. The two will meet Friday December 4th in San Jose at the HP Pavilion on a Roy Englebrecht Promoted card. The card will feature Donna “Nature Girl” Biggers (19-8-1, 16 KO’s) taking on Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton (5-1-1, 1 KO’s) for the WBO Super Bantamweight World Title. Full Story
Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer has
confirmed that he will attend the upcoming Boxing/MMA show being
billed as “Worlds Collide”. Worlds Collide will take place
November 21st at The Award Winning Radisson Hotel located at
2100 Bush River Road in Columbia, SC.
Palmetto Boxing’s Female Phenom, Angel “Non-Stop” Gladney, will once again showcase her skills on the upcoming “Worlds Collide” Boxing/MMA Event, Worlds Collide will take place on November 21st at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia, SC. Gladney has yet to experience the bitter taste of defeat and she vows to keep it that way. Gladney has been performing double duty, as she is preparing for her upcoming fight and helping Donna “Nature Girl” Biggers prepare for her upcoming World Title Fight on December 4th in San Jose, at the HP Pavilion.
(OCT 23) White Rock Boxing attended the Irmo Okra Strut Parade on September 26, 2009. We had a beautiful float in the parade. The attendance was excellent. Check out our photo gallery on White Rock. Everyone had a great time! Photo Gallery
(OCT 22) White Rock /Palmetto Boxing pitched a shutout this past Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Camden, South Carolina. The Trio of Daniel “DP” Powell, De’Andre Robinson-Neal and Jeffrey Steen put on spectacular crowed pleasing performances. We would like to congratulate our amateurs on a job well done. Pictured from left to right are Jeffrey Steen, Daniel Powell, Coach Dominic Robinson-Neal and De’Andre Robinson-Neal.
(OCT 2) Palmetto Boxing is Proud to announce their 5th “Fight Night at the Radisson” and first ever Mixed Martial Arts and Professional Boxing Show in South Carolina. Featuring Undefeated Middleweight Sensation Chris “The Irish Ghost” Fitzpatrick, Female Knock Out Artist Angel “Non Stop” Gladney still undefeated at (4-0-1) and Mix Martial Arts/Wrestling Champion Undefeated Kelley Anundson (4-0). Full Story
(SEPT 17) In talking to Chris, the “Irish Ghost” Fitzpatrick in our recent interview, the clear impression is of Chris’ total commitment to becoming a great fighter. When I think back on this interview, these words have crystallized in my memory, “My job is to fight”. Chris said these words with a tone of seriousness, reflecting a strong, single-minded sense of purpose. He elaborated, “I don’t smoke. I don’t drink. I don’t chase women. I don’t go to bars. I just train, work, and fight”. Full Story
(SEPT 11) Check out the latest huge photo gallery and Flash photo slideshow that we took at the Chapin Labor Day Parade that was held on September 7, 2009. In attendance included Billy Stanick, Kenny, DP Powell, and Chris Fitzpatrick. There was a tremendous turnout for the parade, and was a beautiful day.
White Rock Boxing would like to
thank the photographers who sent in photos to White Rock Boxing.
We have three photo galleries and Flash Photo Slideshows
included. To check them out go here! Scott Matthews
COLUMBIA – Chris Fitzpatrick’s
seventh professional opponent brought his mouth and plenty of
taunts into the ring, but it was “The Irish Ghost” who brought
the heat. Headlining his first professional fight card for
Palmetto Boxing Promotions in Columbia on Saturday night at the
Radisson, Fitzpatrick put on a boxing clinic for six dominating
rounds in earning a unanimous decision victory over former ..
(AUG 31) Palmetto Boxing
Promotions continues to establish itself as a leader in
boxing promotions in the southeast United States by
putting on an exciting 11 card show at the Radisson last
night before an enthusiastic crowd. Local favorite Chris
Fitzpatrick, a young 165 pounder, convincingly pounded
Torrance King of Ohio to win a unanimous six round
decision. Fitzpatrick displayed a powerful and well
rounded offensive arsenal with no obvious weaknesses.
King utilized a defensive style but Fitzpatrick was able
to persuasively penetrate to...
Palmetto Boxing is proud to announce the Pro Debut of Jonathan “2gunz” Hernandez. Jonathan will make his Pro Debut on August 29th, 2009 at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina. For more information please contact 803-413-7129 or 803-798-2266.
(AUG 12) On August 76, 2009, Billy Stanick, and some folks went to the Pelion Peanut Festival to support our Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer by participating in the parade. Check out the huge photo gallery and slideshow!
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(JUNE 22) A standing room
only crowd was treated to a great night of professional
boxing at The Radisson Hotel in Columbia, South
Carolina. ‘Tremendous” Travis Simms and “The Peoples
Champ” Luis Collazo both stopped their opponents in a
display of talent and skills that mesmerized the 1,500
plus loyal fans of Palmetto Boxing..
I would like to send out
a special thanks to all the people that help make Fight
Night at the Radisson a success. I am truly humbled by
the outpouring of support I continue to receive even
after the event. I am so blessed to have all of you as
part of our boxing family. Production of these events
can be quite stressful at times. Your gracious attitudes
during these stressful periods help me to maintain my
sanity. I only wish people on the outside could see what
goes on behind ...
(JUNE 16) We had a great time at the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction of Carolina's Champions on June 5th, 2009 at the Sheraton in Charlotte, NC. Pictures of board members and inductees. We want to say thank you to all of our sponsors who bought pages in the program book for helping make this a success!
Former 2 Times WBA Super
Welterweight World Champion “Tremendous” Travis Simms
will co-headline a spectacular boxing card at the
Radisson Hotel in Columbia SC. Simms will be making his
second appearance since losing his first fight via a
controversial decision against unbeaten Joachime Alcine
live on Showtime Boxing. It's a big step up for the
local promotional company, Palmetto boxing, and the
local boxing scene, which arguably has not played host
to a boxing event of this magnitude ever .
Palmetto Boxing
Promotions LLC is proud to announce their third, “Fight
Night at the Radisson” Boxing Show on Saturday, June
20th, 2009 at The Radisson Hotel and Conference Center
in Columbia, South Carolina. Palmetto Boxing Promotions
LLC has raised the bar for all boxing promoters seeking
to promote boxing in midlands. On Saturday June 20, 2009
Palmetto Boxing Promotions LLC will play host to three
of the most recognized professional boxers
Palmetto Boxing
Promotions LLC and Don King Productions Inc. have joined
forces to bring one of the best boxing events ever
promoted in the Midlands. Fight Night III at the
Radisson will be held at the lovely Radisson Hotel and
Conference Center located at 2100 Bush River Road,
Columbia SC 29229. The show will feature two of
the best boxers to have ever stepped inside the squared
circle. Former WBA World Champion Luis Collazo, Promoted
by Don King and...
Former WBA Welterweight
Champion Luis Collazo is training hard at the
Whiterock Boxing Gym in preparation for his upcoming
fight. Collazo will be fighting next Saturday, June
20th at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia SC, on the
Palmetto Boxing promoted card dubbed Fight Night III
at the Radisson. Collazo also took time out of his
busy schedule to
visit and
workout with the troops on Fort Jackson.
Collazo appreciates their service and told the
troops it is an honor to spend time with them.
(MAY 20) On May 9th, at the White Rock Gym, we had the pleasure of having Mike Raynor and Chris Fitzpatrick sparring to get ready for Fight Night at the Radisson 3. Check out the latest Photo Gallery and Flash Photo Slideshow!
(MAY 4) Columbia, South
Carolinas super middle weight prospect Chris "Fantasm"
Fitzpatrick, ko’d the cagey south paw Roger Locklear in
the first round of a scheduled 4 round bout this
Saturday at Club Ambis 1 in Raleigh NC. Fitzpatrick
moves to 4-0 (2 KO) and showed why he is being called
the future of the Columbia boxing scene as he
systematically picked apart Locklear, now 1-2 Using a
quick jab and excellent footwork, Fitzpatrick
continuously landed 3 & 4 punch combinations and would
move out of harms way before the frustrated ..
(MAY
4) Angel "Non-Stop" Gladney and Jackie Hernandez put on
an excellent display of skills and heart Saturday Night
at Club Ambis 1 in Raleigh NC. The two female pugilist
left the crowed breathless after four rounds of boxing
that ebbed and flowed in each fighters favor throughout
the four round slugfest. Gladney controlled the fight in
the early rounds by backing the national boxing champion
Hernandez against the ropes and unloading with
thunderous right hands and looping...
(APR 24) On May 2, 2009,
at 7:00 p.m., at the Prince of Orange Mall, in
Orangeburg, South Carolina, the 2009 USA State
Senior/Jo's Championship Men/Women Championship will
take place. Under five years old - Free, 5-12 years old
$5.00, 13 & above $10.00, Ringside Tickets 25.00.
(APR
20) On May 07-10, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at the Prince of
Orange Mall in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the 2009
Junior Olympic Regional Tournament will take place. The
admission for under five years old is free. 13 & above
$10.00, and Ringside tickets, $25.00.
(APR 13) Two of boxing’s most avoided
pugilist stepped into the squared circle to test their
skills against each other. Two-division world champion
Paul “The Punisher” Williams (37-1, 27 KOs) from Aiken
South Carolina put on a spectacular performance as he
punished former unified junior middleweight world
champion Winky Wright (51-5-1, 25 KOs) on Saturday night
at the Mandalay Bay Events Cente...
(APR 10) White Rock
Boxing has published the Carolina Boxing Hall of Fame
Board of Directors Meeting, that took place on
March 19, 2009 at the Belle Acres Country Club.
Palmetto Boxing is proud to announce
their third Fight Night at the Radisson in association
with the Radisson Hotel Columbia. This new and exciting
relationship has allowed us to continue bringing the
best in professional boxing to the Metro Area in a
Ballroom Style setting.
(APR 2) Dexter Ladson, (FML
Boxing Club), will host the upcoming State Senior and
Junior Championship on May 2, 2009 at the Prince of
Orangeburg Mall located at 2390 Chestnut St. Ne.
Orangeburg SC. Dexter will also host the Junior Olympic
Regional Championship on May 8-10, 2009. Check out the
flyer for more information.
(APR 1) I would like to
thank East Coast Truck and Trailer Repair for replacing
the trailer taken from the White Rock boxing gym. Our
trailer was stolen from the White Rock boxing gym a few
months ago. The trailer was used for storage of our
boxing ring and boxing equipment. At the gym we provide
a safe, constructive..
The 2009 Southern Golden Gloves are being held in Knoxville Tenn. at the Golden Gloves Arena. Daniel “DP” Powell (South Carolina) will compete in the second elimination round tonight against the very talented amateur Michael Finney (Georgia). We have four South Carolina fighters advancing to the semi-final round tonight, Jared Robinson, Andre Lusco, Mark Anderson, and again Daniel Powell. See the attached bout sheet. The Southern Golden Gloves is being hosted by Ace Miller. Ace is doing a great job as always. He has invited all boxing fans to attend this prestigious 3 day event at no charge. A special thanks to Ace for all his hard work and dedication over the many years. Winners of the Southern Golden Gloves in Knoxville Tenn. Will advance to the national Golden Gloves in Salt Lake City Utah.
Gabe Blackwell (Sumter, SC), Alonzo Lumpkin (Rock Hill, SC), Andre Lusoe (Summerville, SC), Maurice Anderson (Columbia, SC), Jared Robinson (Sumter, SC), Daniel Powell (Columbia, SC) will represent South Carolina in the 2009 Southern Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. The tournament will be held March 25-28, 2009 in Knoxville, TN. Winners from this regional tournament will advance to the National Golden Gloves held in Salt Lake City, Utah, May 4-10, 2009. We would like to congratulate all of our 2009 State Golden Gloves Champions! We wish them the best in their quest to become regional champions.
The Carolina's Boxing Hall of Fame
would like to present the Board of Directors and Advisory Board
Members. If you know of anyone who should be nominated to the
Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame, please feel free to contact any
of the Board of Directors.
A standing room only crowd was treated to a great night of amateur boxing at The White Rock Boxing Gym this past Saturday, March 14, 2009. Palmetto Boxing hosted the 2009 South Carolina Golden Gloves Tournament, which brought teams from as far away as North Carolina and Georgia to compete against some of the most talented boxers in the United States. Our home town boxers did not disappoint the many fans that came out to support them. Full Story
(MAR 9) WhiteRockBoxing.com has video-streamed the Bobby Gunn vs. Shelby Gross IBA Cruiserweight world title bout that took place on March 31, 2006 at the Municipal Auditorium, in Nashville, Tennessee. A special thanks to FightBeat for allowing WRB to have it video streamed on our site.
(MAR 3) Platinum Boxing Promotions
LLC is proud to announce the KING OF THE RING off the street
boxing contest. The show will feature off the street men and
women boxers from South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia
fighting in a 2 day elimination tournament in three different
weight classes for the chance to win thousands of dollars in
prizes and be crowned as the toughest Son–Of-A-Gun in the..
(FEB 22) Daniel Powell put on a
spectacular performance last night as he disposed of the
Citadels’ Daniel Potter in Two Rounds. Both men put there
undefeated records on the line in one of the most anticipated
fights of the night. After landing several stiff jabs and
thunderous right hands in the first round Powell went on to seal
the deal in round two with a perfectly placed left hook that sent..
(FEB 13) This past Saturday Kevin
Kibler and Kelley Anudson, Two Palmetto Boxing boxers, training
out of the White Rock Boxing Gym, participated in the Regional
Toughman Contest held in Asheville NC. Kevin Kibler ,(pictured
with the championship belt),out boxed and out foxed the
competition in the lightweight division to emerge as the 2009
Regional Lightweight Toughman Champion. Kevin had to fight a
total of 5 times over a two day period before ...
(FEB 9) Palmetto Boxing coach Dominic Robinson Neal showed again why he is considered one of the best boxing coaches in the Southeast. This past Saturday he took two novice fighters to the Regional Toughman Contest in Asheville, North Carolina. With only weeks to prepare for the event Dominic did what many would describe as..Full Story
(JAN 12) On Saturday
night, a standing room only crowd was treated to a night
of professional boxing at The Radisson Hotel as Shane
"The Irish Hitman" Benfield won a unanimous decision
over Mickey Stackhouse in a light heavy weight bout that
had the sell-out crowd on its feet from beginning to
end. Benfield, 18-2 (12 KO's) controlled the bout from
the onset but not without a few shaky moments as
Stackhouse, 16-6 (10 KO's) and always dangerous, would
find....
(JAN 8) Palmetto Boxing is proud to
announce their second, "Fight Night at the Radisson" Boxing Show on
Saturday, January 10th, 2009 at The Radisson Hotel and Conference
Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Headlining the fight card at the
prestigious 2008 President's Award Recipient Hotel will be former
two-time WBA Light Middleweight Champion "Tremendous" Travis Simms.
(JAN 2) Palmetto Boxing
is proud to announce their second, "Fight Night at the
Radisson" Boxing Show on Saturday, January 10th, 2009 at
The Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Columbia,
South Carolina. Headlining the fight card at the
prestigious 2008 President's Award Recipient Hotel will
be former two-time WBA Light Middleweight Champion
"Tremendous" Travis Simms. |
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