SALEM, W.Va. – This past Saturday, March 30^th the Salem University Athletic Department and No Holds Barr Promotions held the Route 50 Rumble in T. Edward Davis Gymnasium.
 
"First and foremost, I have never had so much help putting on a show. The staff at Salem was amazing at pitching in and getting this show put on and making it such a success," stated promoter and fighter Keith "No Holds" Barr.
 
In front of a crowd of over 800 Barr and Samantha "Leggz" Pill each claimed state titles and four Salem athletes stepped in the ring to face off against each other.
 
In the first fight of the night, Salem University swimmers Joshua Weatherley and Gregory Smith faced off against each other as Weatherley won by unanimous decision.
 
Two fights later, Barr squared-off against Aaron Chavers for the West Virginia Cruiserweight State Title. The fight lasted just three rounds as the official called it for a technical knockout (TKO) as Barr hoisted the cruiserweight belt.
 
"I've been a professional boxer for 10 years and from day one, I have wanted to be West Virginia's champion. It means so much to me and my kids, it is my legacy," stated Barr. "I am in the record books for my own state and it feels amazing. I'm grateful for the opportunity to get to do what I love."
 
In the next fight, men's water polo Uros Jevtic and swimming's Sean Rhode squared-up as the match lasted just two rounds after the official called for a TKO with Jevtic earning the win.
 
The main event was Pill, as she matched up with Crystal Byers for the West Virginia Middleweight State Tittle. Pill did not waste any time as she won on a first-round TKO to hold her first women's state title.
 
Salem University would like to thank everyone who helped and attended to make this such a successful event.