Category: News Story

Team Skipp Scott Files Protest over Controversial ‘Knockout’ Loss to Gerald Washington

Hall of Fame Trainer Jessie Reid and promoter Kerry Daigle of Keeppunching Entertainment say the California Boxing Commission has a clear duty to correct the mistake made by referee Lou Moret in the Skipp "Strictly Business" Scott vs. Gerald Washington fight, held on Thursday, April 3, at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. With the FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes cameras rolling, Reid, who served as co-trainer for Scott, watched as his fighter was dropped to a knee by a legitimate right hand and then knocked out by a hard body shot a full second after his fighter had clearly taken a knee. The "knockout" victory for Washington came at 1:40 of round two, but according to Reid, the result is clearly in need of fixing. "It was definitely a foul," said Reid. "Skipp went down, Read more [...]

Jose Sniper Pedraza Captures IBO World Title. Paredes and Rivera Win Pro Debuts

PONCE, PUERTO RICO (March 23, 2014) - Last night at the auditorium Juan Pachin Vicens in Ponce, Puerto, undefeated super featherweight contender, Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (16-0, 10 KOs) captured the vacant International Boxing Organization super featherweight world title, with a dominating unanimous decision victory against Mexico's Alberto "Kichis" Garza (26-7-1, 21 KOs).  Scorecards read 119-109, 118-110 and 117-111. "This was another fight where I went the distance and learned a lot." said Pedraza. "I'm working on everything each time I step in the ring.  I'm feeling more comfortable while I'm honing in on my skills to get better.  I feel I'm ready to fight any of the other world champions in my division, but 'm going to leave that up to my promoters, Gary Shaw, Lou DiBella and Javier Read more [...]

Gary Shaw Productions newly signed amateur stars, Luis Paredes and Jean “Chapito” Rivera will be making their pro debuts

PUERTO RICAN AMATEUR STARS PAREDES & RIVERA READY TO MAKE PRO DEBUT'S MARCH 22 IN PONCE, PUERTO RICO  PUERTO RICO- Gary Shaw Productions newly signed amateur stars, Luis Paredes and Jean "Chapito" Rivera will be making their pro debuts this Saturday, March 22 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on the undercard of Jose Pedraza (15-0, 10 KOs) vs. Alberto Garza (26-6-1, 21 KOs). Both fighters speak on their upcoming bouts and fighting in their native land of Puerto Rico.  Both fighters stand 5'7 with Paredes fighting at featherweight and Rivera campaigning at bantamweight. The 20-year old Luis Paredes will be facing Josue Class who will also be making his pro debut. Amateur Championships:  Title Open Tournament, PR Caguas Read more [...]

Houston Heavyweight Skipp Scott Prepares to Upset the Apple Cart: Don’t Believe the Hype About Washington. I’m the Next ‘Big’ Thing!

Houston Heavyweight Skipp Scott Prepares to Upset the Apple Cart: Don't Believe the Hype About Washington. I'm the Next 'Big' Thing! Towering heavyweight giant Skipp "Strictly Business" Scott (16-1, 10 KOs), the 6' 8" native of Houston, Texas, would like to set the record straight about his upcoming fight with heavily hyped, but untested Gerald "El Gallo Negro" Washington (11-0, 8 KOs). The two mammoth heavyweights (Washington stands 6' 5") will collide in the 10-round co-main event on Thursday, April 3, when Golden Boy Live! presents "Night Of The Heavyweights," a tripleheader of heavyweight action on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes, from the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. In the 10-round main event, unbeaten Cuban Luis Read more [...]

Iron Mike Productions Teams With Gleason’s Gym for Newest Location

  (L-R) -- Assistant trainer Martine Gonzalez,, unbeaten light heavyweight Lenin Castillo, Iron Mike Productions CEO Garry Jonas and trainer Don Saxby. BROOKLYN, NY (March 21, 2014) - Iron Mike Productions (IMP) and Gleason's Gym are joining forces in efforts to revitalize the New York boxing scene. The world famous gym - located on 77 Front Street in Brooklyn, NY - that once housed a young man who would go on to become the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history will now serve as headquarters for IMP to recruit local amateur fighters aspiring to enter the pro ranks.  IMP plans to officially open its office doors at its new location in April. "The combination of Gleason's Gym and Mike Tyson is sure to make an impact in the boxing community," stated Bruce Read more [...]

Thomas Dulorme Camp Notes From Oxnard, California

   OXNARD, CA (March 17, 2014) - Gary Shaw Productions rising star, Puerto Rican sensation, Thomas Dulorme (20-1, 14 KOs), who's highly ranked in all sanctioning organizations, gives his thoughts on his recent training camp with new trainer, Robert Garcia.  Dulorme will battle Karim Mayfield (18-0-1, 11 KOs) in Atlantic City, New Jersey, March 29 in a 10-round bout for the NABF Super Lightweight title on the undercard of Sergey Kovalev (23-0-1, 21 KOs) vs. Cedric Agnew (26-0, 13 KOs). Both fights will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark® beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.  Dulorme on working with promoter Gary Shaw and fighting on HBO... "Gary Shaw is a fantastic promoter and I'm thrilled to be fighting back on HBO. I told Read more [...]

Bernard Hopkins, Beibut Shumenov and Peter Quillin New York City Press Conference Quotes for April 19 – Light Heavyweight World Championship Unification

IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Bernard Hopkins and WBA Super World Champion Beibut Shumenov continued their media tour on Wednesday at Lucille's Bar & Grill inside B.B. King's Blues Club in New York to formally announce their world championship unification on Saturday, April 19, live on SHOWTIME®from the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. At 49-years-old, "The Alien" Hopkins (54-6-2, 32 KOs), of Philadelphia, is looking to become the oldest fighter in boxing history to unify world titles, while Shumenov (14-1, 9 KOs), of Shymkent, Kazakhstan, is aiming to become the fastest fighter to unify the light heavyweight division with only 15 professional fights under his belt.  In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® co-main event, undefeated WBO Middleweight World Champion Peter "Kid Read more [...]

Kenneth Sims Jr, & Eduardo Martinez Speak on Making Their Pro Debuts

CHICAGO (March 10, 2014) - After making an impressive showing in their pro debuts, Chicago phenom's Kenneth Sims Jr. (1-0) and Eduardo Martinez (1-0) speak on their performances.  Promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Antonio Leonard Promotions, Sims and Martinez will look to get back in the ring very soon.  Photos by Paul Gallegos / Gary Shaw Productions  "I felt very comfortable fighting as a professional for the first time," said Sims Jr. "My plan was to relax and let my hands go at the right time.  I realize that going to the body is very important in the pros because it slows down your opponent.  The punch that sent my opponent to the canvas was a nice left hook to the liver.  I'm going to take this experience and grow with each fight.  Gary Shaw and Antonio Leonard Read more [...]

Team Wilkey were triumphant once again on their last outing on Miranda Carter’s ‘Stand and Deliver’ show at York Hall in London

Team Wilkey Have a Super Sunday By David Wilkey February 26, 2014 Team Wilkey were triumphant once again on their last outing on Miranda Carter’s ‘Stand and Deliver’ show at York Hall in London on Sunday 23rd February. All five boxers trained by Alec Wilkey picked up wins to add to their record, notably Francis Maina capturing the Bronze British Masters Title and Brett Saggs winning his debut professional bout. Trainer Alec Wilkey and Francis Maina Francis Maina (2-3-1) and Ideh Ochuko (6-11) provided chief support in a thrilling Bronze British Masters Title bout over 8 rounds at Lightweight. Former European kickboxing champion Maina used his jab well throughout the bout and caught Ochuko with numerous straight right hands, yet the champion Ochuko was not fazed Read more [...]

The New British Invasion Amateur boxing star Steed Woodall Moves to USA to pursue pro career

MIAMI (February 24, 2014) -- British amateur boxing star Steed "Stallion" Woodall, in a bold trend reversal, has moved from England to pursue his professional career in the United States. Fighters from the UK such as Joe Calzaghe, Ricky Hatton, Amir Khan, Carl Froch, Nigel Benn and Prince Naseem Hamed, to name some of the more recent notables, built themselves up at home long before establishing themselves in the US market. The 19-year-old Woodall, however, moved to Miami earlier this month from Birmingham in order to launch his professional career in the US. Miffed at what he describes as being overlooked by coaches selecting the Great Britain National Team (England, Scotland and Wales), Woodall decided to pass on a potential opportunity to box in the 2016 Olympics, crossing the Atlantic Read more [...]

The Road Looks Green for Light Heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr!

The Road Looks Green for Light Heavyweight Joe "The Irish Bomber" Smith Jr! Story by Jason Sardelis Photos by Bill Doutney February 21, 2014 In the history of boxing there is a long list of Irish / American greats, including Mickey Walker, Gene Tunney, Jimmy McLarnin, Tommy Loughran and Billy Conn to name a few. As of recent and the retirement of John Duddy of New York has several contenders in the light heavyweight division and one hot prospect is Shirley, New York's "Irish Bomber" Joe Smith Jr. The 24 year old Irishman coming from a impressive amateur career including two New York Golden Gloves and Metro titles can be described as a boxing reincarnation combination of Philadelphia’s Jack O'Brien and “Irish” Bob Murphy. Smith carrying a good stiff jab moves Read more [...]

Fantasy Boxing Camp Is Fast Approaching-Please Make Your Plans Now!

I am very happy to announce the 12th Anniversary of our Boxing Camp.  Learn to box with some of the Sports best trainers, boxers, Champions and Hall of Fame boxers. You will have individual training with each of them and will have plenty of sparring if you want it. This years Fantasy Boxing Camp will return to Honors Haven Resort and Spa. The stylish 4-season resort, can be found tucked away between the picturesque Catskill & Shawangunk Mountains on 250 pristine acres. Honor's Haven is the embodiment of the classic resort. Attendees of the Fantasy Boxing Camp will have access to all the facilities that Honor's Haven offers, including Yoga Classes, indoor and outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, hiking trails, fishing and paddleboats Read more [...]

North America’s top cruiserweight NABA champion ‘Dangerous’ Denton Daley

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada (February 19, 2014) - The No. 1 cruiserweight in North America, undefeated NABA champion "Dangerous" Denton Daley (12-0, 6 KOs), pitched a complete shutout last Saturday night against veteran Andres Taylor (21-6-2, 8 KOs), winning all 12 rounds on each of the three judges' scorecards, at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.  Photo: Denton Daley (L) assaults Andres Taylor    (pictures by Blair Diamond Photography) The 31-year-old Denton, who is rated No. 6 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), controlled the action from the opening bell despite aggravating a hand injury. Denton vs. Taylor headlined "Doomsday," promoted by United Boxing Promotions (UBP) in association with Title Fight Promotions. Denton, a former basketball standout at Canadian Read more [...]

Nielsen and Jeter come face-to-face at final press conference in Copenhagen

Nielsen and Jeter come face-to-face at final press conference in Copenhagen Photos/story: Team Saulerland February 12, 2014 Patrick Nielsen (21-0, 10 KOs) and Tony Jeter (16-3-1, 11 KOs) came face-to-face for the first time at today’s final press conference at the Hard Rock Café in Copenhagen ahead of their clash for the WBC Silver Middleweight World Championship on Saturday night at the Albertslund MusikTeatret. ‘’This is a massive opportunity for me,’’ said Nielsen. ‘’I have had my toughest sparring partners to prepare for this fight and I honestly feel that I am in the shape of my life. Everything in training has gone perfectly and on Saturday night I will be ready to win the WBC Silver title in front of my home fans.’’ Said Tony Jeter: "The Read more [...]

Rejuvenated Roberto Garcia Dropping Down to Welterweight, Gunning for Thurman, Porter

Rejuvenated Roberto Garcia Dropping Down to Welterweight, Gunning for Thurman, Porter February 26, 2014 Source/PR Texas-based slugger Roberto "La Amenaza" Garcia (34-3, 22 KOs), fresh off an exciting and impressive ESPN-televised victory over Mexico's Norberto "Demonio" Gonzalez on February 7, says he's dropping down to his natural weight of 147 lbs to begin campaigning as a welterweight.   33-year-old Garcia, who came into the fight against Gonzalez as a late substitute opponent, revived his career with his controlled, pressuring performance. He has now set his sights on obtaining a title shot against one of the current champions including IBF Champion Shawn Porter and especially interim WBA World Champion Keith Thurman. Since losing a decision to multiple Read more [...]