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Peterson Brothers Make Boxing Return March 24 At MGM National Harbor

WASHINGTON INFORMER — Washington, D.C.’s legendary Peterson Brothers will make a long-awaited return to professional boxing when they compete in two feature bouts.

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March 18, 2019

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By Gary Williams

Washington, D.C.’s legendary Peterson Brothers will make a long-awaited return to professional boxing when they compete in two feature bouts on a Premier Boxing Champions card Sunday, March 24 at MGM National Harbor Casino in Oxon Hill. Both bouts will be televised live on FS1.

Lamont Peterson will compete in the main event in a 12-round contest against former world champion Sergey “Samurai” Lipinets of Beverly Hills by way of Kazakhstan. Anthony Peterson will be in a 10-round co-feature against veteran Argenis Mendez of Brooklyn by way of the Dominican Republic.

It’s the first boxing action for the Petersons since January 2018 when they competed on a card at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Lamont Peterson (35-4, 17 KOs) lost by a seventh-round TKO to IBF Welterweight champion Errol Spence, Jr. while Anthony Peterson (37-1, 24 KOs) won a 10-round unanimous decision over Luis Antonio Florez.

After the Spence contest, Lamont Peterson, a three-time former world super lightweight champion, took time away from boxing, mulling over whether he should continue competing. He told reporters during a recent workout session that he took the time to be with family and to learn his body again.

“I had to learn my body and by learning [it], I’m able to get more out of my workouts and it helps me be a better fighter,” said Peterson, 35.

For Anthony Peterson, who turns 34 on March 16, inactivity has been a prominent part of his career – the bout against Mendez will only be his second since April 2016. He says the long wait between bouts has not been frustrating for him or his brother.

“People don’t understand,” Peterson said. “We had to wait to get on the list to go to the shelter. We had to wait to get on the list to get into foster care. Those are bad things. Why can’t I wait for something this good that I love?”

The brothers spent a good portion of their younger days either in foster care or homeless on the DC streets before being adopted by their long-time trainer Barry Hunter. Both have sparred with quality boxers such as Beltway-based world champions Jarrett Hurd and Gervonta Davis, as well as WBC Welterweight champion Shawn Porter of Akron who recently defended the title in a 12-round split decision win over Yordenis Ugas on March 9 in Carson.

They’ll face quality opposition on the upcoming card as well. Lamont’s opponent, Sergey Lipinets (14-1, 10 KOs) is, like Peterson, a former IBF Super Lightweight champion who won his title in November 2017 with a 12-round unanimous decision over Akihiro Kondo in Brooklyn. Lipinets lost his title in his next contest when he dropped a unanimous decision to Mikey Garcia in March 2018 in San Antonio. Lipinets later rebounded to win a 10-round majority decision over Erick Bone on August 4 in Uniondale, Long Island.

The opponent for Anthony Peterson, Argenis Mendez (25-5-1, 12 KOs), once held the IBF Super Featherweight title, capturing the title in March 2013 with a fourth-round TKO over Juan Carlos Salgado in Costa Mesa. Mendez lost the title to Rances Barthelemy by unanimous decision in July 2014 in Miami.

Both Peterson and Mendez appeared on the same card in April 2016 at the DC Armory in the District. Peterson would win a 10-round unanimous decision over Samuel Neequaye while Mendez was knocked out in the fifth round by Robert Easter, Jr.

Also scheduled to appear on the card, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions, are: undefeated Clinton, MD lightweight Cobia “The Soldier” Breedy (12-0, four KOs); DC welterweight Kareem “Reemo” Martin (11-2-1, three KOs); and Hyattsville super lightweight Patrick “YG Pat” Harris (14-0, eight KOs) – a nephew of the Petersons. It marks the first time all three family members have appeared on the same card and will be the first time the Petersons have competed in the state of Maryland.

This article originally appeared in the Washington Informer.

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Love Life Organization Shows Love

As part of Love Life Week, the Love Life Foundation was honored to produce the 1974-75 World Champion Golden State Warrior Day. It’s a shame that our first Bay Area World Championship team’s unique accolades had been lost in the pre social media era and the cultural revolution of the 1970s.

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City of Oakland Celebrates 1975 NBA World Championship Team

By Donald Lacy

Special to The Post

As part of Love Life Week, the Love Life Foundation was honored to produce the 1974-75 World Champion Golden State Warrior Day.

It’s a shame that our first Bay Area World Championship team’s unique accolades had been lost in the pre social media era and the cultural revolution of the 1970s.

The 1975 NBA World Championship team were invited back to the City of Oakland last Friday, to be properly celebrated for their ground-breaking performance in 1975.

The heartwarming ceremony highlighted the recent passing of the legendary coach of that team, Al Attlles, and his former players Clifford Ray and Charles Dudley were on hand to represent the “Cardiac Kids” as they were called back then for their ability to make great comeback victories during their run for the title.

Warriors great Chris Mullin and former spiritual advisor Gary Reeves gave heartfelt testimonies of their experiences under Attles’ leadership and their relationship with the inspiration they received from the NBA 1975 World Champion Golden State Warriors.

The City of Oakland provided proclamations to all parties with speeches made by city leadership including Mayor Sheng Thao and Deputy Mayor Dr. Kimberly Mayfield and activity host Love Life non-profit founder and Executive Director Donald E. Lacy Jr..

There will be a celebration of life event Nov. 9 honoring Attles’ legacy at Alameda College.

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Several Black Californians Are Playing Key Roles in LA 28 Olympics Planning

From politicians and businesspeople to athletes and community leaders, a number of Black Californians are contributing to the thought leadership that is shaping the planning of LA28, the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. At the forefront is Los Angeles’ first Black woman mayor, Karen Bass, who has, in many ways, become the face of the Games in the City of Angels.

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From left to right: IOC Member Hong Zhang, IOC Vice President Nicole Hoevertsz, Rex Richardson, Mayor of Long Beach, LA28 President Casey Wasserman, James T. Butts, Mayor of Inglewood, IOC President Thomas Bach, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, the President of the Los Angeles City Council (IOC/Greg Martin)

By Lila Brown, California Black Media

At the forefront is Los Angeles’ first Black woman mayor, Karen Bass, who has, in many ways, become the face of the Games in the City of Angels.

“The 2028 Games present an incredible opportunity to unite our city and lift up every corner of Los Angeles,” said Bass during a historic event at Los Angeles City Hall on Sept. 13, when the Olympic and Paralympic flags were unveiled and installed.

The event marked the return of the Olympic flag to L.A. since 1984, when the city hosted the Olympics for the second time. It was the first time the Paralympic flag was raised in California’s largest city.

“From creating jobs to supporting small businesses, we are committed to ensuring that these Games benefit all Angelenos — not just for the summer of 2028, but for decades to come,” Bass added.

Nearly two months after the Olympic flag handover from Paris to Los Angeles, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach visited Los Angeles.

Bach toured several of the city’s newest world-class sporting venues, including the SoFi Stadium and the recently opened Intuit Dome, both located in Inglewood. At the stadiums, he was joined by two other Los Angeles County Black mayors, whose cities will be key to hosting LA28 events: Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts and Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.

SoFi Stadium, known as the home of NFL teams the LA Rams and LA Chargers, will host swimming competitions during the LA28 Games, with a temporary pool set to make it the largest swimming venue in Olympic history, boasting 38,000 seats. Intuit Dome, Inglewood’s newest state-of-the-art venue and home to the LA Clippers, will host the Olympic basketball tournament in the 18,000-seat arena.

In an interview with California Black Media ( CBM), Butts highlighted Inglewood’s central role in the upcoming Games, stating, “Inglewood will host the Opening and Closing ceremonies, basketball, and swimming competitions of the 2028 Olympic Games. This will be our second hosting of Olympic Basketball, the first in 1984.”

Marqueece Harris-Dawson, President of the Los Angeles City Council, also attended the tour.

Harris-Dawson is one of the leading backers of PlayLA, a parks development program that promises to provide sports programming to “young Angelenos of all abilities.” The initiative is funded by a $160 million investment from the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the International Olympic Committee.

Black Californians serving on the LA28 Board include Businesswoman Mellody Hobson; decorated Paralympian Lex Gillette; former Netflix Executive Dana Smith; President of the LA County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO Yvonne Wheeler; and television host, retired sprinter and four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson.

Rosalyn Brant Clark, a 1976 Olympic silver medalist and mother of three-time Paralympian Breanna Clark, said while the “Games for All” theme is promising, she is looking for more concrete action that impacts the lives of ordinary people, including Black Californians.

“They are going to need to show me more on that one before it gets my stamp of approval,” she added, challenging organizers to ensure genuine inclusivity.

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Ohemaa Nyanin Named GM of Valkyries WNBA Team

The Bay Area is filled with excitement, and much of the conversation is about the Bay Area’s newest WNBA team — the VALKYRIES! The Golden State Warriors were awarded the 13th team in the WNBA last October, and just four months ago, the team’s General Manager was announced — Ohemaa Nyanin.

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Nyanin’s parents are from Ghana, and she was born in Maryland. Nyanin’s experience in this industry precedes her both as a former college player and on the business side. Nyanin is an American University alumna who played on the Eagles’ women’s basketball team. In 2019, Nyanain joined the WNBA team, The New York Liberty, initially serving as the director of basketball operations before she became assistant general manager.

“No excuses,” Nyanin said. “We are here, first and foremost, as humans, and secondly to win basketball games. So how do we do that, and how do we do that in the most inclusive way?”

From viewing interviews that Nyanin has done since her arrival in the Bay Area, a constant theme in her conversations is talking about taking a “people first” approach. Nyanin talks about how she will be focused on the players, staff, and fans as she navigates and executes her role as general manager. Health, both mentally and physically, is important to Nyanin, as I’ve seen in her many interviews.

Just days ago, The Golden State Warriors announced the head coach for the Valkyries — Natalie Nakase.

Nakase has been the assistant coach for the Las Vegas Aces for the past three seasons, where she was a part of the Aces’ back-to-back championship run in 2022 and 2023. Before joining the Aces’ coaching staff, Nakase spent ten seasons with her hometown team, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their G League.

The Valkyries will practice at downtown Oakland’s Golden State Warrior space and play games at Chase Center in San Francisco. This is an excellent opportunity to experience both sides of the water.

The Valkyries WNBA season opens May 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, and the Valkyries website shows over 18,000 season-ticket deposits. For clarity, if someone is ‘interested’ in purchasing season tickets, a $25 deposit is required. The Chase Center’s capacity is a little over 18,000, so you can imagine how electrifying the stadium will be during all home games.

Ohemaa, welcome to the Bay and The Town!