World Champion Beibut Shumenov’s Time to shine has finally arrived

LAS VEGAS- Reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) Super and International Boxing Association (IBA) Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov (14-1, 9 KO's) celebrates his fourth anniversary as world champion next  month but he really didn't arrive on the worldwide boxing scene until this past December 14th in his SHOWTIME debut. The 30-year-old Shumenov set a light heavyweight record for capturing a world title in the fewest career fights, 10, when he won (Jan. 10, 2010) a 12-round decision over Gabriel Campillo in Las Vegas. Shumenov's fifth successful world title defense was an impressive performance over previously undefeated challenger Tomas "Tomi Kid" Kovacs (23-1, 14 KOs) on "Danger Zone," headlined by Marcus Maidana's upset of Adrian Broner, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Read more [...]

GH3 Promotions signs undefeated boxer Wanzell Ellison

Ellison, 24 years old of Newark, New Jersey had 90 amateur fights and he appeared in the National Golden Gloves tournament on two occasions. He turned professional on July 31st, 2009 with a 2nd round stoppage over Alex Cooper in Saratoga, New York.  Ellison has a record of 9-0-1 with 5 knockouts. "I am very excited that GH3 Promotions will get me moving," said Ellison.  "Now I have a promoter that believes in me.  I know I will be fighting more than once or twice a year." With GH3 Promotions behind him, Ellison believes that he can be a player in the 130 pound division. "I envision I will be a new star on the rise.  A prospect at 130.  I am looking forward to popping up on the scene and surprise a lot of people and after that, people will remember who I am." Ellison will be Read more [...]

Luis’ Boxing Day on Hold until January 17

Cornwall, Ontario (December 26, 2013) – Every year, rising star Tony “Lightning” Luis celebrated one of his nation’s biggest holidays on December 26. This time around, the 25-year-old Canadian’s holding off on Boxing Day celebrations for an additional three weeks and will bring the holiday spirit south of the border. On Friday, January 17, Luis challenges unbeaten Ivan Redkach in the main event of “Showdown on Showtime” live on ShoBox: The New Generation from the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, TN. The World Boxing Association’s tenth ranked contender, Luis has an excellent 17-1 professional record with seven wins by knockout and is one of Canada’s top young stars. The Cornwall native is known for his excellent hand speed, conditioning and body punching ability. Read more [...]