Month: December 2013

Boyd Melson dominates King in Gotham City

  NEW YORK – Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson defeated Alabaman Gundrick “Sho Gun” King during their eight rounder in the main event  on Wednesday evening at BB King Blues Club in New York City. Melson, who had the support of a standing room only crowd at a place he’s accustomed to helping sell out, was in total control from the opening bell. The beloved 2003 West Point grad found a home early and often for right hooks, straight left hands and hard body punches, making King visibly uncomfortable. The 5’5 King, a former D1 college football player, was wobbled on a few occasions but displayed excellent toughness and made it obvious he wasn’t going away. Ultimately, Melson’s consistent offensive attack and his ability to step outside of the pocket after firing shots at King powered Read more [...]

Beibut Shumenov Set to Make Golden Boy Promotions Debut

NEW YORK (Dec. 5, 2013) - Beibut Shumenov is a former amateur standout in Europe and represented Kazakhstan in the 2004 Olympic Games. The WBA Super Light Heavyweight World Champion, he became the fighter with the fewest professional fights to win a 175-pound world title when he captured the crown in his tenth start. On Saturday, Dec. 14, Shumenov (13-1, 8 KO's) will make his Golden Boy Promotions debut and his fifth title defense when he faces unbeaten Tamas Kovacs (23-0, 14 KO's) of Slovakia, in the opening bout of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING quadrupleheader live on SHOWTIME® (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT) from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. It is the second of back-to-back four-fight telecasts on SHOWTIME. This Saturday, Dec. 7, friends-turned-foes and former World Champions Zab Judah Read more [...]

Quotes from Final Press Conference Held For “World Championship Boxing”

The final press conference for "World Championship Boxing: Wlodarczyk vs. Fragomeni 3" was held on Wednesday (December 4), night at Output Lounge Sports Bar in Chicago and all the combatants were respectful and confident ahead of their respective showdowns this Friday night at UIC Pavilion in Chicago.  WBC World Cruiserweight Champion Krzysztof "Diablo" Wlodarczyk and challenger Giacobbe Fragomeni, plus "Chicago's Polish Prince" Andrzej Fonfara and his opponent, Colombian KO artist Samuel Miller were joined on the dais by promoters and undercard fighters in a well-attended final word from all involved. "World Championship Boxing: Wlodarczyk vs. Fragomeni 3" is being presented by promoters Andrew Wasilewski and Piotr Werner of Ulrich Knockout Promotions, Leon Margules of Warriors Read more [...]

Soukhamthath Hopes to Silence Critics Friday

LINCOLN, R.I. (Dec. 4th, 2013) -- Long before he made his professional debut in mixed martial arts, Andre Soukhamthath was already a polarizing figure on the local circuit.  At first, critics said he didn't have the ground game necessary to succeed in such a competitive region. Now that he's 6-1 with six consecutive wins on his resume -- some of them against top-flight wrestlers or jiu-jitsu black belts -- now the knock on Soukhamthath is he's taking the "easy route" to the top.  What will it take for the Woonsocket, R.I., featherweight to silence the critics?"I don't care what they say," said Soukhamthath, who is looking to close out the year with another win Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 on the undercard of Classic Entertainment & Sports' 20th mixed martial arts show at Twin River Casino."I'm Read more [...]

Murphy-Nakamoto Invicta FC title fight Saturday night on PPV

HOBOKEN, NJ (December 3, 2013) - Undefeated knockout artist Lauren Murphy (7-0) and unbeaten rising star Miriam Nakamoto (2-0, 1 NC) will battle this Saturday night (Dec. 7) for the inaugural Invicta FC bantamweight (135 pounds) title, in one of three world championship fights featured on Invicta Fighting Championships 7, airing live on pay-per-view from Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. The loaded, eight-bout event is headlined by Inficta FC flyweight champion Barb Honchak  (8-2) defending her belt against three-time "Fight of the Night" winner Leslie "The Peacemaker" Smith (6-3-1). Invicta FC strawweight (115 lbs.) champion Carla "Cookie Monster" Esparza (9-2) defends her crown against undefeated Brazilian superstar Claudia Gadelha (11-0) in the other world Read more [...]

Beibut Shumenov Honorary Team Challenge Captain, Southwest Chapter

LAS VEGAS (December 3, 2013) - Team Challenge has World Boxing Association (WBA) Super and International Boxing Association (IBA) Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov (13-1, 8 KO's) in its corner to help KO Crohn's & Colitis.  Shumenov, who makes his fifth world title defense Saturday, December 14 on SHOWTIME, airing live from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, has been named Honorary Captain of Team Challenge, Southwest Chapter. "I'm proud to be involved with such a worthy group like Team Challenge," Shumenov said.  "I hope that it will help increase awareness of this terrible disease and raise funds for Crohn's and Colitis research and education.  I hope other fighters will join me to KO Crohn's and Colitis." Shumenov takes on undefeated, WBA No. 14-ranked Slovakian Read more [...]

Open Public Workouts for “World Championship Boxing” Wlodarczyk vs. Fragomeni 3

Today beginning at noon, the professional boxers appearing on the sensational "World Championship Boxing: Wlodarczyk vs. Fragomeni 3" WBC World Cruiserweight Championship fight will hold public workouts at Oakley Fight Club in Chicago (410 N. Oakley, 2nd Floor).   Fans and media alike will finally get a closer look at the man known as "Diablo", WBC World Cruiserweight Champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk, as well as his arch rival and opponent Giacobbe Fragomeni. Plus "Chicago's Polish Prince" Andrzej Fonfara will be working out and meeting fans in advance of his showdown with Colombian KO artist Samuel Miller. Local favorites appearing on the undercard, Adrian "El Tigre" Granados and Paul Littleton, will also be on hand. Boxing fans are encouraged to attend and watch their favorites train Read more [...]

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 [...]