(SEP 20) Fairfax, VA ---- It’s
on. Jimmy Lange vs. Tony “Mo Better” Jeter -- Part Two. Two of
the DMV’s most popular boxers will square off again in a highly
anticipated, 10-round rematch on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at
Patriot Center, Jimmy Lange Boxing officials announced today.
Tickets, starting at $50, are now on sale for “Lange-Jeter 2:
The Rematch” presented by Jeff Valcourt and Valcourt Building
Services, through all Ticketmaster outlets and the Patriot
Center Box Office. The North America Boxing Association’s (NABA)
vacant USA Middleweight belt, as well as the possibility of
moving up in the World Boxing Association’s (WBA) ratings, will
be on the line as well.
The middleweights faced off on October 27, 2012 in Fairfax with
Jeter pulling off the upset of the former Contender TV series
star by way of split decision (91-94, 94-91, 93-92). The
controversial back-and-forth battle sparked immediate debate and
conversation throughout the region, setting the scene for an
epic return engagement.
In the first fight, Jeter’s unrelenting attack and
rough-and-tumble style seemed to confuse Lange taking him out of
his normal style. Although some thought it was controversial, it
was still a crushing loss in Lange’s career, while helping
propel Jeter in the boxing world and rankings -- he’s currently
rated #19 in the world by the World Boxing Council (WBC).
Both boxers know what’s at stake in the rematch.
“I'm looking forward to this fight more than any in my career.
I’m offering no excuses for losing last time because excuses are
not my style. I’m training very hard for the rematch and I’m
doing it my way. I’m excited to return to the ring and thankful
that Tony has offered me this opportunity for a rematch,” said
Lange (38-5-2, 25 KO) of Great Falls, VA who underwent surgery
twice since the fight – first in April 2013 and again in August
2013 to repair badly torn ligaments in his left elbow. He
completed his rehabilitation, is fully recovered and is back in
gym preparing for the rivalry showdown.
“It’s Tony Jeter versus Jimmy Lange again in what we’re calling
‘The Rematch. I’m a little surprised that Jimmy wants to get
back in the ring with me after the beating he suffered in our
first fight,” said Jeter (17-4-1, 12 KO), the current World
Boxing Council (WBC) Fecarbox Middleweight titlist, who has gone
2-1 since the win, including a loss to Patrick Nielson for the
WBC Silver Medal Championship on February 15, 2014 in Denmark.
“I’m very respectful of Jimmy and what he’s done in the past,
and I even have to say I like Jimmy. However, on November 15th
we are not friends, he will be my enemy, and my intention is to
win even more convincingly than I did in 2012. I am training
hard and will be ready to put on a great show for all the fans.
I am looking to pick up in the first round of this fight right
where I left off in the 10th round of our first fight. ”
Prior to appearing on the first season of the NBC reality show,
The Contender, Lange drew notice for his attractive fighting
style headlining Ballroom Boxing shows at Michael’s Eighth
Avenue. Over the past decade, he has been region’s driving force
with his Patriot Center shows. Along the way he has captured the
World Boxing Union (WBU) Junior Middleweight and the WBA-NABA
USA Light Middleweight belts.
Training out of his own gym, Club One Fitness, Jeter also serves
as a local promoter with his next Jeter Promotions show (in
association with RBA Promotions) scheduled for October 11, 2014
in Springfield, VA. He currently holds the WBC Fecarbox
Middleweight belt and earned Boxing Along the Beltway’s “2012
Boxer of the Year” for his stunning upset win over Lange. The
Maryland native has also won the Universal Boxing Organization (UBO)
All-America and United States Boxing Union (USBU) Middleweight
belts.
The rematch will headline another exciting card from matchmaker
JD Brown, and will feature six more bouts including a return
appearance from popular, undefeated world champion Tori “Sho
Nuff” Nelson (10-0, 1 KO) of Ashburn who will defend her WIBA
World welterweight championship on the Ponytail Promotions card
on September 27 in Springfield, VA. Lange-headlined shows – this
will be the 16th held on the George Mason University campus –
have always produced highly entertaining events showcasing both
up-and-coming talents and accomplished veterans.
Doors will open at 6:00 pm, with the first fight scheduled to
begin at 7:00 pm.
Tickets, priced at $50, $75, $125, $250 and $500 (plus
applicable service charges), can be purchased through all
Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office,
online at ticketmaster.com/ and via Phonecharge at
1-800-745-3000.