Day: December 2, 2013

Agyei-Dua Aims to Make it Third Time Lucky

33 year old Kris Agyei-Dua hopes to make it third time lucky in his bid for title glory when he takes on tough Czech Jan Balog for the International Masters Light-Middleweight title at the Steve Goodwin promoted “Lionheart and Braveheart” show at York Hall, Bethnal Green. In 2012 Agyei-Dua had two unsuccessful attempts to win the Southern Area strap. In two televised Primetime bouts Agyei-Dua fought a draw with Nathan Graham in September before a shoulder injury forced Kris to retire in the fourth round of the December rematch. Agyei-Dua has since had a comeback win over Dee Mitchell which sets him up for this title shot. “I am determined to make it third time lucky and am so grateful to all the support I am bringing from Essex for this fight.” However Balog has other ideas “Agyei-Dua Read more [...]

Boxing Returns to the Chumash Casino

SANTA YNEZ, CA (December 2, 2013) - On Friday December 6, 2013 Gary Shaw Productions will present another addition of the boxing series titled "Central Coast Championship Night" at the Chumash Resort Casino in Santa Ynez, Calif. In the 10-round main event, hometown hero Francisco Santana (17-3-1, 8 KOs) will put his "Central Coast Championship" on the line against Joachim Alcine (33-4-1, 19 KOs).  Santana, who is currently riding a 5-fight winning streak, feels confident he'll prevail in front of his hometown fans. "Alcine has a lot of experience and I'm not looking past him," said Santana. "I know he's coming to fight but I won't be denied.  I've worked really hard during the past year and I believe I will come out on top come December 6th.  I want to thank Gary Shaw for keeping me Read more [...]

Thomas Dulorme Closer to a World Title Shot

  December 2, 2013 - This past Saturday light welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme (20-1, 14 KOs) inched closer to a world title shot with a 10-round unanimous decision against Hector Velazquez (55-20-3, 38 KOs), a fight that took place at the Coliseo Guillermo Angulo in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Dulorme who is promoted by Team Puerto Rico, a collaboration of Gary Shaw Productions, DiBella Entertainment and Universal Promotions, will likely be in a title elimination bout in his next fight.  Rated WBC No. 6 and WBA No. 5, Dulorme feels he's ready to step up. "I feel really strong at 140 pounds," said Dulorme. "I know my promoters are working hard to get me a title shot so I'm working hard to be prepared.  Velasquez gave me the rounds I needed to get me ready for the next level. Read more [...]