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Dusty Hernandez-Harrison: One of Boxing’s Brightest Young Stars

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Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

If you haven’t yet heard of Dusty Hernandez-Harrison, it’s time to familiarize yourself.

A native of Washington D.C., Hernandez-Harrison once held the title as the youngest professional fighter in America after making the transition from amateur status at the age of 16. The 20-year-old sensation currently holds the title of WBC Youth World Welterweight Champion, and is headed back to D.C. on November 1 to defend that title against challenger Michael Clark (44-11-1, 18 KOs) in the main event of the Hometown Takeover card.

Hernandez-Harrison currently owns a record of 23-0, including 12 knockouts. Boasting impressive power for his size and lightning fast hands, Dusty has made minced meat of his opponents up to this point in his professional career. Although he doesn’t possess the typical body of a Welterweight champ, he uses his quick jab, agile defense and fiery right hook to keep his opponents at bay.

Dubbed “Washington’s best boxing prospect since Sugar Ray Leonard,” Hernandez-Harrison has obviously had lofty expectations placed on his shoulders. To this point, though, he’s held his own while making the entire D.C. community proud. So much so that, on October 28, he was recognized with a “2014 Recognition Resolution” by the Council of the District of Columbia for his accomplishments as a boxer as well as his contributions to the D.C. community.

If you’re a fan of boxing and appreciate keeping tabs on the sport’s up-and-coming stars, then Hernandez-Harrison must be on your radar. Make sure to keep an eye out for his bout with Clark this Saturday at the DAR Constitutional Hall in Washington. Tickets to Hometown Takeover are available through TicketMaster and at the DAR Constitution Hall Box Office on November 1 starting at noon or by calling (202)331-3902.

Want to see exactly what Dusty brings to the ring? Take a look at his fight with Roberto Valenzuela back in May 2014, when he TKO’d the veteran in only four rounds.

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