Dusty Harrison: record, next fight and profile →
Undefeated welterweight Dusty Hernandez-Harrison is now a promotional free agent after being granted his release from promoter Roc Nation Sports. The former USBA, WBC Continental Americas and WBC Youth Champion is eager to get back in the ring after a 22-month hiatus from the sport.
Welterweight hopeful Dusty Harrison last fought in September when he decisioned Thomas "Cornflake" Lamanna at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. So what's next for the native of Washington, D.C.? "I don't have a fight scheduled but I'm looking around," he said on Friday afternoon, while at the weigh-in for the Vasyl Lomachenko-Jason Sosa bout which took place at the MGM National Harbor in Oxen Hill, Maryland.
Unbeaten welterweight Dusty Hernandez-Harrison will face Matthew Strode Saturday night, promoter Gerome Quigley, Jr. told BoxingScene.com in a recent interview. The 10 round bout will take place at the UDC Physical Activities Center in Washington, D.C.
According to ABC 7 in Washington, undefeated Dusty Harrison was arrested Wednesday night in Southeast, D.C. on gun charges. According to a police report, the arrest happened in front of 2404 Elvans Road, Southeast at around 9:30 p.m.
2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - In a battle for the USBA welterweight championship, Dusty Harrison (30-0-1, 16KOs) won a ten round unanimous decision over Thomas 'Cornflake' Lamanna (21-2, 9KOs). The scores were 98-92, 97-93, 97-93.
Philadelphia, PA - Welterweights Thomas LaManna and Dusty Hernandez-Harrison will collide in a scheduled 10-round bout for the vacant USBA Welterweight title on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the 2300 Arena. The card is promoted by Final Forum Boxing, Peltz Boxing Promotions & GH3 Promotions and will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network, beginning at 10pm.
As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Spanish super lightweight Ruben Nieto (18-1) has relinquished the EBU title he won by beating Lenny Daws in December of last year. A rematch was ordered but never got off the ground and Nieto defended the title in July against Nicolas Gonzales in an all Spanish matchup. Next up for Nieto is a fight against Venezuelan Ernesto Espana October 15 at a site to be announced in Spain with the IBF International title at stake.
Philadelphia, PA - Welterweight prospect Thomas " Cornflake" LaManna took time out from training to discuss his much-anticipated Sept. 15 showdown with Dusty Hernandez-Harrison at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and live on CBS Sports Network
Originally the welterweight contest between Thomas 'Cornflake' Lamanna and Dusty Harrison was scheduled for September 16th at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, but an employees strike at the venue caused a cancellation of that show putting this match-up in jeopardy.
Welterweights Dusty Hernandez-Harrison and Thomas 'Cornflake' Lamanna will square off on September 16, promoter Debra Lamanna told Boxingscene.com Wednesday evening.