In the ring: Boxing at the DC Armory
If you thought Washington politics was a bloodsport, check out shots from the lightweight boxing match at the DC Armory April 1, 2016, in this photo series worthy of a George Bellows painting.
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Ashley Theophane (L) and Adrien Broner exchange punches in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Ashley Theophane (L) and Adrien Broner exchange punches in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Ashley Theophane (L) and Adrien Broner exchange punches in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Ashley Theophane looks on after being defeated by TKO in the ninth round by Adrien Broner in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Anthony Peterson (L) exchanges punches with Samuel Neequaye in their lightweights bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: J’Leon Love (L) and Michael Gbenga exchange punches in their super middleweights bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Gervonta Davis waits back stage before fighting Guillermo Avila of Mexico (not pictured) in their super featherweights bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Gerald Tucker (R) and Antoney Napunyi exchange punches in their super featherweights bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Adrien Broner celebrates after defeating Ashley Theophane (not pictured) by TKO in ninth round in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Ashley Theophane looks on after being defeated by TKO in the ninth round by Adrien Broner in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Ashley Theophane (L) and Adrien Broner exchange punches in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Adrien Broner celebrates after defeating Ashley Theophane (not pictured) by TKO in ninth round in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Ashley Theophane (L) is consoled by Floyd Mayweather after being defeated by TKO in the ninth round by Adrien Broner (not pictured) in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Anthony Peterson (L) exchanges punches with Samuel Neequaye in their lightweights bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Gerald Tucker falls to the mat as he fights Antoney Napunyi exchange punches in their super featherweights bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Gerald Tucker (R) and Antoney Napunyi exchange punches in their super featherweights bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Floyd Mayweather looks on before a press conference at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: J’Leon Love (R) and Michael Gbenga exchange punches in their super middleweights bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Anthony Peterson (R) celebrates after defeating Samuel Neequaye (not pictured) in their lightweights bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Ashley Theophane (L) and Adrien Broner exchange punches in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Adrien Broner celebrates after defeating Ashley Theophane (not pictured) by TKO in ninth round in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Adrien Broner celebrates after defeating Ashley Theophane (not pictured) by TKO in ninth round in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Ashley Theophane (L) is consoled by Floyd Mayweather after being defeated by TKO in the ninth round by Adrien Broner (not pictured) in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Adrien Broner (L) talks to Ashley Theophane after defeating him by TKO in ninth round in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Adrien Broner has a moment to himself after defeating Ashley Theophane (not pictured) by TKO in ninth round in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Ashley Theophane (R) and Adrien Broner exchange punches in their super lightweight championship bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)