March
8, 2007 -The boxing event pegged ‘Law and DisOrder’ held at the All Star Legacy Training Facility in Dulles, VA was over before it even got started.
Promoted
by Asim Hanif, Director of the
East-West Gym & Fitness Inc. in Ashburn, VA, the event
was canceled due to inability to obtain an emergency medical team (EMT).
DC UrbanSports asked boxers if they’d ever experienced a fight being canceled because of no available EMT.
All who were asked said, “No.”
Sympathetic
towards Asim, ‘Dangerous’ Dana Dunston talked about the cancellation.
“I
feel bad for the promoter. He went out and tried his best to get the fight going for the crowd, and I feel bad for the fans
having to come all the way out here, but what can you do? That’s the name
of the game sometimes.”
On what’s next for Dana Dunston: “Back
in the gym, back to sparring. Getting my body in shape for the next fight.”
Darnell Wilson,
22-6-3, 19 KOs, who said he was well prepared for his match had this to say:
“I’m
obviously a little upset about it. I had people come down to watch me and I wanted
to show my stuff. I wanted to show my speed.”
“You
know, it happens – I think a little honest mistake was made, and it’s a bit disheartening, I tell you. I feel it right now.”
On what’s next for Darnell Wilson: “Expect
a really big announcement. I can’t really talk about it, but there will
be a really big announcement in the next couple of weeks.”
Wilson
hinted about the possibility of a national bout being televised. It is not yet
known which network will televise the event.
Jonathan Felton , residing in Stafford,
VA says the cancellation was a minor setback.
“We
need something in the Virginia area. I’m a fighter myself,
I came to support Darnell. I work out with him, Derrick Amos, and I came out
to support the local fighters, as well as the fighters from DC. Tonight was a
minor setback, but knowing Asim, he’ll bounce back. He always has nice
cards.”
When
asked if he’d ever seen a fight canceled for lack of medical staff, he said, “Never.” “I’m glad I wasn’t on the card. It shows
me anything can happen.”
On what’s
next for Jonathan Felton:
Has plans
to fight on the mid- August Michaels Eighth Avenue card.
“I’m
a free agent right now. So if anyone has any shows coming up, I’m available.”
Worth
mentioning.
An
upcoming bout features cruiserweight, Adam Harris (10-0), originally from Massachusetts. He has a bout April
4th in Penn, PA, and an April 12 fight in Richmond, VA.
Says Harris, "I’m getting a title fight coming up on June 6th in Miami on
ESPN against former heavy weight (now cruiser weight), Castille."
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Asim was
not immediately available to comment on last evening's cancellation. We look forward to speaking with him soon to hear his comments, and wish him success with future cards.
As the sinage on the wall of All Star Legacy Training facility says, "Never Underestimate The Power of A Dream".
We thank Asim for allowing DC UrbanSports to cover the
event.
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Update! Promoter Asim Hanif offers statement regarding the March 8th fight cancellation.
