Tag Luther “Lights Out” Smith

USBO Welterweight Championship Fight

On Saturday July 15, 2017, GQ Promotions presented another professional boxing event located at The Sphinx on K, 1315 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. The event started at 7pm. The Ring Announcer was Henry “Discombobulating” Jones. 

I provided Media Coverage on the ringside at the Media Table.  I sat between two other media representatives from other outlets who I knew from the last event or met for the first time.  It was a pleasure interacting with the media reps. At times, during the rounds we were hit with a lot of sweat that flew off the boxers, but thankfully no blood splatters. Being that this was my second boxing event that I provided coverage, I started to learn more about boxing.  During this event I learned the difference between a TKO (Technical Knock Out) and a KO (Knock Out).  A technical knockout is when the referrer calls it a rap with the match because the opponent is no longer able to continue due to injuries and the winning boxer is then announced.  A knock out is when the boxer is knocked down to the ground by their opponent and unable to get up on their feet within a specific time frame.

I could get great visuals of the boxing matches through photography and videography on behalf of Celestial Caring Enterprise, LLC and DC Life Magazine.  There’s so much visual content that all boxing matches (Boxer vs. Boxer) will be presented separately so the boxers can have their own features in our Blog.  We’ll feature the winning boxers on DC Life Magazine.  This is also a great opportunity for their exposure, awareness, visibility, and credibility with their boxing career.  The feature placements will either consist of an interview, biography, or article. 

This was not just an event that they participated in, but an opportunity to open doors in other market areas for endless possibilities from others that have read their features.  Each boxer will be given the credit they deserve with their participation and the major part they played in making this event a success.

Luther “Lights Out” Smith Boxing Recap

Video Credit: Tishawn Marie, Celestial Caring Enterprise, LLC

The hype during the matches from the spectators that packed around the ring from VIP on the first level all the way up to the public being able to view leading through to the second level was filled with excitement.  The ten (10) boxing matches had the crowd so pumped during each round that it set the right tone for the boxers in the ring.  Some of the boxers came onto the ring ready to fight their opponent with the confidence that showed in their face and body language, but on the other hand, a few lacked the confidence that was needed to drive them towards a successful fight.

There were several long intermissions, such as the “Feather Lady,” Cat Taylor whom came on the ring before Gerome “GQ” Quigley, the Undefeated IBA World Champion boxer came out to fight his opponent, Luis “La Roca” Hernandez, whom no boxer could stop him on the USBO Welterweight Champion card.  She gave two glass trophy awards to the Ring Announcer, Henry “Discombobulating” Jones and Gerome “GQ” Quigley’s Manager/Father Jeff Gatling and his mother.

In between the fights, the music was played by DJ Young Music.  I found myself bumping my head at times, but for the most part stayed focus during the breaks for note-taking.  As I looked around, many people were grooving to the sounds of music while waiting for the next fight. 

Video Credit: Tishawn Marie, Celestial Caring Enterprise, LLC

There were many special moments, such as when a little boy named Noah approximately at the age of 3 ½ entered in the ring and put on a show by his talented dancing.  He truly was entertaining to the crowd.  Noah rocked all around the ring in precise movements to the beat.

We also stood in silence when we heard the beautiful voice of the Star Spangled Banner.

I didn’t do any interviews at the event which was fine with me because I had no intentions on missing any fights. I pride myself on keeping events alive throughout the months after the event. 

I want you to enjoy taking this boxing event journey with me as we go down memory lane on the event held a few months ago.  This event will take months to prepare as there’s several boxers being featured in various formats, so please bear with me as the placements occur.  Please be advised that the placements will be in the order of the boxing matches.  No boxer will be left behind. I have 20 boxers to feature and the placement formats depends on whether they won or lost. 

Sneak Peak of Gerome “GQ” Quigley Giving Luis “La Roca” Hernandez Many Shots to the Body & Head

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The boxers along with their opponents were as follows:

1. Dante Cox, Debut from Laurel MD vs. Archie Weah, 1-7-0 from Norcross, GA

2. Rashad Kilpatrick, Debut from Oxon Hill, MD vs. Martegus Martin, Debut from Columbus OH.

3. Leo Alcanera, 1-0-0 from Fort Washington, MD vs. George Sheppard, 0-1-0 from Newport News, VA

4. Justin Bell, 1-0-0 from Destrict Heights, MD vs. Erik Plumeri, 0-4-1 from Lockport, NY

5. Francisco Bustos 5-0-0 (KO 3) from Rockville, MD vs. Latrail Purdue, Debut from Huntington, TN 

6. Jahmal Dyer, 2-0-0 from Baltimore, MD vs. Lawrence Martin, 2-2-0 from Akron, OH

7. Jason Bell, 1-0-0 from District Heights, MD vs. Dameron Kirby, Debut

8. Luther “Lights Out” Smith, 8-1-0 (KO 7) from Bowie, MD vs. Martez Williamson, 3-19-1 from Akron, OH

9. Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed, 5-0-0 (KO 3) from Greenbelt, MD vs. James Jones, 4-10-o (KO 3) from Nashville, TN

10. Gerome “GQ” Quigley Jr. 16-0-0 (KO 15) from Germantown, MD vs. Luis “La Roca” Hernandez,

    16-4-0 (KO 9) from Puerto Rico.

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On July 14, 2017, I had the opportunity to attend the exclusive press conference and weigh in prior to the boxing event, “The Quest for Another Title,” that was held the following night.

“The Return of Gerome (GQ) Quigley,” Boxing Championship Part Two” event was presented by GQ Promotions.

The press conference and weigh in was held at, “The Sphinx on K,” 1315 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 on the lower level at 12 pm.

Upon my arrival, the third set of boxers were done with the weigh in.  I started taking photographs and recording the boxer’s weight beginning with the fourth set of boxers.

I’m going to list each boxer from when they started the weigh in because Mr. Henry “Discombobulating” Jones came to me at the end to ask, if I need any information that I missed.  I said, “Yes, I need the beginning sets of boxers names and weights.”  We headed to the row of chairs to sit down and go through the details I needed.  It was such a blessing for his assistance.

1. Dante Cox from Laurel MD weight was 133.8 vs. Archie Weah from Norcross, GA weight was 135.
2. Rashad Kilpatrick from Oxon Hill, MD weight was 145.2 vs. Martegus Martin from Columbus OH weight was 142.2.
3. Leo Alcanera from Fort Washington, MD weight was 165.8 vs. George Sheppard from Newport News, VA weight was 166.5.
4. Justin Bell from District Heights, MD weight was 175 vs. Erik Plumeri from Lockport, NY weight was 170.4.
5. Francisco Bustos from Rockville, MD weight was 159.6 vs. Latrail Purdue from Huntington, TN weight was 160.
6. Jahmal Dyer from Baltimore, MD weight was 135.6 vs. Lawrence Martin from Akron, OH weight was 160.
7. Jason Bell from District Heights, MD weight was 176.6 vs. Dameron Kirby weight was 168.
8. Luther “Lights Out” Smith from Bowie, MD weight was 199.4 vs. Martez Williamson from Akron, OH weight was 191.
9. Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed from Greenbelt, MD weight was 196.8 vs. James Jones from Nashville, TN weight was 198.8.
10. Gerome “GQ” Quigley Jr. from Germantown, MD weight was 149 vs. Luis “La Roca” Hernandez from Puerto Rico weight was 149.2.

Here are some of the photos from the Weigh In: Boxers and the Boxer Opponents:

Photo Credit: Celestial Caring Enterprise, LLC

 

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