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Saturday, March 29, 2008 FIGHT NIGHT
The Millennium Center @ 8pm
101 W 5th St
Winston-Salem, NC
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Fight Night Showcases Local Champion Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards
Edwards to continue his march to the top. Pre-fight weigh-in and after party at Dr. J's Soul Food Restaurant.
Winston-Salem's next Ring of Dreams Fight Night is Saturday, March 29, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. at Millennium Center. Come see Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards, who is garnering an increasing amount of national attention with his undefeated status rising to 21 wins. To prepare for this fight, he has been in intensive training for weeks in Jacksonville, FL. Derek is at the threshold of a huge breakthrough, so come out and see him while you can. His opponent will be the tough William Gill of New Jersey.
Also on the card is a heavyweight title fight between the undefeated Roberto White (3-0) and David Saulsberry (5-2), seen at previous Fight Nights. Both men will be taking a first shot at the UBC International belt. North Carolina female heavyweights Yolanda Fagan (2-0) of Wilson and Tiffany Woodard of Wilson will be battling it out in Woodard's debut. Several additional local favorites will be on the card, including Rodney Wallace (3-0). There will be at least 7 bouts on the card.
The official pre-event weigh-in will be at Dr. J's House of Soul Food, located at 1527 Martin Luther King Blvd., on March 28, between 5:30 and 8:00. All the fighters will be there.
A victory party will take place immediately following the fight, also at Dr. J's, with admittance at half price with your ticket stub. Get up close and personal with the boxers, and get their autographs. Live entertainment will be provided by well known jazz vocalist Cle Thompson.
Ticket prices are $40 in advance for general admission ($45 at the door), and Ringside Reserve seats are $50 in advance ($60 at the door). VIP tables are also available. Tickets can be purchased at RingofDreams.com or by calling Kerry Smith at 336 201 0089.
Previous Ring of Dreams Events
Saturday, November 17, 2007 FIGHT NIGHT
The Millennium Center @ 8pm
101 W 5th St
Winston-Salem, NC
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Battle of the Heavyweights Comes to Downtown Winston Salem
Live weigh in and press conference November 16h at 6 p.m. at Dr. J's Restaurant, 1527 Martin Luther King Drive, Winston Salem.
Fight Night is back and better than ever. Ring of Dreams will be presenting the Battle of the Heavyweights on Saturday, November 17th at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Millennium Center at Liberty and Trade Streets in Winston Salem. This exciting new venue will put fans up close to the action. In addition to witnessing an impressive slate of heavyweights going toe to toe, fight fans will be treated to a mixed martial arts (MMA) showcase of talent.
Scheduled bouts include Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards (21-0) in the toughest fight of his career, as he takes on Antonio Baker (5-7) of North Carolina. Baker boasts a career as an Olympic amateur and the confidence of recently taking Jermain Taylor, holder of championships in three different divisions, to a decision after going the full distance. This challenging fight will bring Derek one step closer to a fight for the NABO championship belt in February.
Also on the card, local favorite Earl "Chocolate Drop" Ladson will take on Matt Green, and heavyweights Rodney Wallace (3-0) and Roberto White (2-0) will make their Ring of Dreams debut. Wallace will face off against Cory Whitfield, while White takes on Chris Vendola (3-0) of Florida. Local boxer Brian Harriston will go toe to toe with Joe Tony of Georgia.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), the fastest growing sport in North America, will also be showcased at this Fight Night in an eagerly awaited return.
This exciting card full of great action promises to bring fans one of the best Ring of Dreams events ever. Ticket prices are: General Admission $30 in advance, $35 at the door; Ringside Reserve seats are $45 in advance, $50 at the door. For VIP Sponsorship and VIP Tables, contact Kerry Smith at 336-201-0089 or 336-575-8189.
Tickets are on sale now at http://RingofDreams.com
Bouts and boxers are subject to change. This event is sanctioned by the North Carolina Boxing Commission.
Saturday, June 23, 2007 FIGHT NIGHT
LJVM Coliseum Annex @ 8pm
Winston-Salem, NC
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Knockout Card of Pro Boxers to Square Off in Winston Salem
World ranked female fighters to face off in Winston Salem, and local Corey Whitfield will continue his quest for top bragging rights in the male heavyweight division.
Fight fans get ready! Ring of Dreams has another night of great professional boxing lined up for Fight Night on Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the LJVM Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 8:00 p.m.
This exciting night of boxing features three female bouts along with an impressive male lineup. In the headline event, local boxer and two time champion Carlette "The Truth" Ewell will take on the tough, undefeated heavyweight Yolanda Fagan in a quest for her third world title, this time in the super middleweight division. Ewell, who says she is at her prime fighting weight, now has her sights set on the UBC World Heavyweight title, which will be on the line for one of these fighters to claim.
World ranked boxer super middleweight Laura "Lady Ram" Ramsey is coming to town to put her talent on display as she takes on the undefeated Angela Simpson, and proven fan favorite Ijeoma Egbunine, who is returning to Winston Salem to take on undefeated heavyweight Akima Stocks of New York in a fight sure to bring fans to their feet.
The men will be rocking the house as well, with local favorite Corey Whitfield planning to continue to box his way to the top of the heavyweight division. Fans will also get to see two fighters make their professional debuts as newly signed Ring of Dreams boxer Robert White faces off with newcomer Ikeland Hill of Ohio in the heavyweight division, and welterweight Brian Hairston notches his first pro match against Ricky Landon.
Tickets are on sale now at the LJVM Coliseum Box office, Ticketmaster, and the Dummit Law Firm. Prices for general admission are $20 in advance or $25 at the door; for ringside reserve seats, $30 in advance and $35 at the door. VIP floor seats in the silver section are $50,and in the gold section $75. VIP and sponsorship tables are also available - call 336 2010081 or 336 391 6678 for full details.
Bouts and boxers are subject to change. This event is sanctioned by the North Carolina Boxing Commission.
Saturday, April 14, 2007 FIGHT NIGHT
LJVM Coliseum Annex @ 8pm
Winston-Salem, NC
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The Fight is On in Winston Salem!
Undefeated Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards seeks to notch his 21st win. UBC Cruiserweight World Title on the line for Ewell.
Fight fans get ready! Ring of Dreams presents Fight Night Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the LJVM Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 8:00 p.m. Undefeated Super Middleweight Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards (20 0 0) will square off against the also undefeated Joe Green (14 0 0) in a showdown that is sure to rock the house. Which man will walk away with a perfect record, and which will face his first loss?
In another match sure to ignite the room, Carlette "The Truth" Ewell will return to the ring on a mission to reclaim her title and #1 status in the world. Carlette will face off against Alexandra "Sweet and Sour" Maloy in a showdown for the vacant Universal Boxing Council (UBC) Cruiser weight world title. Previously, Carlette fought as a Super Middleweight, but she's added muscle and size and now seeks to dominate at the Cruiserweight level. This could be her breakout bout in this new weight class.
Fans will get to see all of their Ring of Dreams favorites, plus a pair of newcomers in their debut professional fight. Fan favorite Ijeoma "The Praise" Egbunine (12 2 0) of Marietta GA will take on Veronica Rucker (4 6 1) of Cleveland, OH, and new heavyweight Ryan McClure will challenge Corey Whittfield to see who will earn the first win of his professional career. Earl "Chocolate Drop" Ladson will be donning the gloves as well. Fans will be treated to a minimum of six fights on the Saturday night card.
Tickets go on sale March 1st, 2007, and are available the LJVM Coliseum Box office, Ticketmaster, and the Dummit Law Firm. Prices for general admission are $15 in advance or $20 at the door; for ringside reserve seats, $25 in advance and $30 at the door; and for floor seats $50. VIP tables are also available - contact Kerry Smith to make reservations.
Bouts and boxers are subject to change. This event is sanctioned by the North Carolina Boxing Commission.
Saturday June 17, 2006 FIGHT NIGHT
LJVM Coliseum Annex @ 8pm
Winston-Salem, NC
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Featured Bout:
Ijeoma "The Praise" Egbunine vs. Åsa "The Swedish Sensation" Sandell
Asa Sandell
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Ring-of-Dreams continues to set up the most exciting matches in history. Ijeoma Egbunine, the WBE World Super Middleweight Title Holder and the WIBF Light Heavyweight World Title Holder, will be taking on the well known Åsa Sandell of Sweden, right here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina! Ms. Sandell fought and lost to Laila Ali in Dec 2005, and now "The Swedish Sensation" wants a rematch. To do that, she will have to eliminate the others who also want a shot at Ali, including the talented Ms. Egbunine. This eagerly awaited bout will pit a power puncher (Egbunine) against a boxer (Sandell), always an exciting match to watch. But has the tall blonde taken on more than she can handle? We'll see on June 17th!
General Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Reserved Ringside Seats: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
VIP floor seats $50
For VIP floor tables call (336) 201-0089 or (336) 391-6678
Bouts and boxers are subject to change. This event is sanctioned by the North Carolina Boxing Commission.
Hosted by: The Dummit Law Firm
Tickets available at:
The Dummit Law Firm
213 W. 6th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Saturday February 18, 2006 FIGHT NIGHT
LJVM Coliseum Annex @ 8pm
Winston-Salem, NC
Fight fans get ready! Ring of Dreams presents Fight Night Saturday, February 18, 2006, at the LJVM Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 8:00 p.m. Headlining the night will be Ijeoma "The Nigerian Nightmare" Egbunine versus Valerie "The Wolfe" Mahfood for the WIBF Light Heavyweight Title currently held by Mahfood. Mahfood is currently ranked 5th in the Light Heavyweight Division and is a veteran boxer with 31 total fights. She has fought Laila Ali, Kathy Rivers and Carlette Ewell, among others and gave Anne Wolfe (ranked #1 Super Middleweight) the only loss of her career. Egbunine is currently ranked 2nd in the Light Heavyweight Division although she has never fought Mahfood. She currently holds the WBE Super Middleweight and the WBE Light Heavyweight Title. Egbunine decisively TKO'd Carlette Ewell (ranked 7th) in the second round in Winston-Salem last November 5th, but does not have the experience of the veteran Mahfood. This promises to be Egbunine's toughest test and most exciting Main Event for Ring of Dreams yet!
Also on the card, two more female bouts featuring Alexandra Maloy vs. Brenda Drexel and Darnella Barnes vs. Donna Biggers in a rematch. Undefeated Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards (18-0) will be on the card looking for another win in the Light Heavyweight Division. Earl "Chocolate Drop" Ladson will fight in the Heavyweight Division. Robert "The Tank" Rommell, who is the top-ranked amateur in the Cruiserweight Class, will be making his professional debut.
Contact Promoter Kerry Smith at Ring of Dreams by calling (336) 201-0081 for sponsorships, VIP Tables or tickets. Bouts and Boxers are subject to change. This event is sanctioned by the North Carolina Boxing Commission.
Saturday November 5, 2005 FIGHT NIGHT
LJVM Coliseum Annex @ 8pm
Winston-Salem, NC
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MAIN EVENT:
Carlette, The Truth, Ewell vs. Ijeoma, The Nigerian Nightmare, Egbunine for the WBE World Super Middleweight Title. This fight promises to be the toughest of Ewell's career!
Also on the card, Undefeated Derek, The Black Lion, Edwards and Heavyweight, Earl, Chocolate Drop, Ladson
Hosted by: The Dummit Law Firm
Tickets available at:
The Dummit Law Firm
213 W. 6th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Bouts and Boxers are subject to change.
This event is sanctioned by the NC Boxing Commission.
Saturday August 13, 2005 FIGHT NIGHT
LJVM Coliseum Annex @ 8pm
Winston-Salem, NC
Main Event--Undefeated Heavyweight Moultrie Witherspoon (10-0) of South Carolina vs. Ron Bellamy (14-2) of North Carolina to fight for the vacant WBE World Title. Also, former Heavyweight World Champion Mitch Green will fight on the card. In addition, we plan to have an action-packed Bout Card that will include two female fights. One bout will feature Carlette "The Truth" Ewell. The second female bout will be Ijeoma Egbunine of South Africa and more recently, Atlanta, Georgia, fighting for the vacant WBE Middleweight Title against Alexandria Malloy of Florida. Our well-known local male fighters will be thrilling us again. Earl "Chocolate Drop" Ladson will be up against Eric Starr of North Carolina. Undefeated Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards (16-0) will also fight on the card against Robert Marsh of South Carolina. Bouts and Boxers are subject to change.
We have had a great demand from individuals who wish to purchase tables for the upcoming fight. Therefore, we are opening up limited table purchases for the August 13th fight. Normally, these tables are open only to businesses for sponsorship opportunities. However, we will begin to pre-sell tables to individuals on July 15. These VIP Tables are $500.00 and seat 8 people. As you know, table seating is in the VIP Area and admission to that area is not allowed without a VIP Pass. The tables will include complimentary food trays and all tables offer personal cocktail staff. If you are interested in purchasing a table for a group of 8, we ask that you contact Ring of Dreams at (336) 201-0081. You may pay with cash, Certified Check, Money Order or Credit Card (Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express). We are not able to accept payments by personal check at this time.
Saturday April 16, 2005 FIGHT NIGHT
Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem NC
Read the Results...
In the Main Event, former world heavyweight champion Oliver "The Atomic Bull" McCall (42-8-0, 31KO) faced Cornelius Ellis as McCall continued his bid for another shot at the heavyweight world title.
Also on the card, Carlette "The Truth" Ewell (8-3-0, 6KO) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, faced Ramona Crim, of Covington, Kentucky, in a bid for the WBE light heavyweight world title.
The WBE middleweight world title was also on the line, with Bonnie Mann (8-7-0, 3KOs) of Raleigh, North Carolina, squaring off against Carrie Flock (5-2-0, 3KOs), of Charlotte, North Carolina. With such close records, this was an exciting match up.
With a total of eight fights on the card, set for 4 to 8 rounds each, this was a thrilling event.
Bouts and boxers are subject to change. This event is sanctioned by the North Carolina Boxing Commission.
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