Weights from Norfolk, VA

14 Aug 2010

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Hasim Rahman vs Damon Reed © fightnews.com

The following weights were recorded at the official weigh-in for the Aug. 14 International Championship Boxing “The Showdown Downtown” event at the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. The weigh-in was held at the Waterside Festival Marketplace in downtown Norfolk.

Hasim Rahman 254 vs. Damon Reed 228
Henry Buchanan 175* vs. Bobby Jordan, Jr. 168
Eric Newell 255 vs. TBA
Joey Cusumano 219 vs. Marcus Patterson TBA
Dorsett Barnwell 237 vs. Wayne Gwynn TBA
Mardoette Oliver TBA vs. Philip Bernette 153
Frankie Filippone 167 vs. Brandon McGowan TBA
Cecil McCulla 149 vs. TBA
Stephan Alexanders 132 vs. TBA

Note* WBF All Americas Super Middleweight Champion Henry Buchanan weighed in over the weight limit at 175. He will be given a chance to weigh-in again tomorrow morning. If still overweight, the bout will go on as scheduled. If Jordan wins, he will win the title. If Buchanan wins, he cannot retain the title and the championship may be declared vacant.

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