HANOVER, MD — Jeter Promotions is set to deliver its most electrifying event to date with “The Beltway Boxing Battle of the Century,” headlined by a long-awaited rematch between Demond Nicholson (27-6) of Laurel, Maryland and Immanuwel Aleem (21-3-3) of Richmond, Virginia. The bout takes place Saturday, July 26 at The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, with regional pride and legacy on the line.
Titles at Stake
The fight will crown a commemorative DMV Light Heavyweight Champion, sanctioned by the WBC FECARBOX and UBO Intercontinental, adding prestige to a rivalry nearly a decade in the making.
A Rivalry Reignited
Their first clash in 2016 ended in a razor-close draw. Now, both fighters return to settle unfinished business in what Jeter Promotions calls the most significant regional pairing since Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Johnny Gant in 1979.
Nicholson’s Mission
Fresh off a sixth-round TKO of Daniel Aduku, Nicholson is laser-focused:
“This fight is spiritual for me. It’s about proving who I really am. Immanuwel is a respected fighter, but I’ve been through more. I’m fresher, hungrier, and ready to show I’m the better man.”
Aleem’s Response
Aleem, unbeaten in his last four bouts, including a draw with Winfred Harris, is equally determined:
“We’ve known each other since we were kids. I believe I won the first fight, and now we settle it. A win here puts me closer to a world title. I’ve trained with the best—Charlo, Spence—and I’m ready to be the risk no one wants to take at 168.”
Legacy on the Line
The DMV has produced legends like Joe Gans, Sugar Ray Leonard, Pernell Whitaker, and Gervonta “Tank” Davis. Nicholson and Aleem aim to join that pantheon with a career-defining performance.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Location: The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
- Main Event: Demond Nicholson vs. Immanuwel Aleem II
- Titles: WBC FECARBOX, UBO Intercontinental, DMV Light Heavyweight Championship
- Tickets: Available now via AXS
Stay Tuned
The full undercard will be announced soon, featuring rising talent from the DMV and beyond. This is more than a fight—it’s a celebration of boxing as it ought to be.
