Tag: Press Release

Final 10 Bells for DeGuardia Family Patriarch

New York, March 10, 2016 -The DeGuardia family and Star Boxing would like to thank the boxing world and everyone else for their tremendous outpouring of support and kind words for a man who was truly special.   Joseph DeGuardia SR., (AKA DioGuardi) a lifelong resident of the Bronx and resident of Morris Park for over 50 years, died on March 8, 2016. He was 86.  Mr. DeGuardia was born on February 27, 1930 in New York City to the late Dominick and Emilia (Leone) DioGuardi. He was a professional boxer who founded the Morris Park Boxing Club and BATOY (Better America Through Our Youth). Through these organizations he trained and mentored an entire generation of boxers. He was active in the Morris Park community and owned and operated 'Clowntown' on Morris Park Avenue. Mr. DeGuardia, a Read more [...]

Julian Williams Media Workout Quotes March 5th event

Philadelphia, Pa. (March 2, 2016) - Julian "J-Rock" Williams (21-0-1, 13 KOs) held a media workout on Tuesday in Philadelphia at James Shuler Boxing Gym as he prepares to put his undefeated record on the line in a 154-pound world title eliminator this Saturday, March 5, live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). The SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® main event pits Williams against Italy's Marcello Matano (16-1, 5 KOs) as part of a tripleheader live from Sands Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Also featured on the telecast will be middleweight contender Antoine Douglas (19-0-1, 13 KOs) facing off against Avtandil Khurtsidze (31-2, 20 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight bout and exciting Detroit prospect Tony Harrison (22-1, 18 KOs) battling former title Read more [...]

Pay-Per-View Rights Secured for Adamek-Molina in US and Canada for Apr. 2 Showdown in Poland

Kraków, Poland (April 2, 2016) -- The upcoming heavyweight showdown between former light heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion Tomasz "Goral" Adamek (50-4, 30 KOs) of Poland and Eric "Drummer Boy" Molina (24-3, 18 KOs) Raymondville, Texas in Kraków on Apr. 2 at the Kraków Arena for the IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title will be distributed in North America by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 2 pm ET/11 am PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view. In addition to the live pay-per-view telecast in Poland as part of Polsat's Boxing Night series, North American residents will be able to purchase the fight for pay-per-view on via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network, and Vubiquity in the United States, as well as Rogers TV and SaskTel in Canada, for a suggested retail Read more [...]

Dawejko looking to put on a show this Saturday night at Sands Bethlehem Event Center

Philadelphia, PA (March 2, 2016)-- This Saturday night at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center, rising heavyweight contender Joey "The Tank" Dawejko (16-4-2, 9 KO's) will be back in action when he takes on Ytalo Perea in a scheduled 8-round bout that will be part of the non-televised card before a stacked SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® event.  Dawejko vs Perea will be streamed Live on GFL.TV beginning at 6:45 ET. Dawejko is happy to be fighting near his Philadelphia, PA but the 25 year-old and his Club 1957 Management of Mark Cipparone believe that Dawejko will soon have another opportunity in front of the television cameras. In his last bout, which was televised on ShoBox, on August 28th 2015, Dawejko annihilated Natu Visinia in just 75 seconds . In fact Dawejko, in his last 7outings Read more [...]

New York: Hank Lundy, Terence Crawford make weight

NEW YORK (Feb. 26th, 2016) -- Junior welterweights Hank Lundy and Terence Crawford each made weight Friday at the Theater Lobby at the Madison Square Garden in advance of their 12-round World Boxing Organization (WBO) world title bout Saturday in the main event of HBO's World Championship Boxing doubleheader, promoted by Top Rank and CES Boxing.    Philadelphia's Lundy (26-5-1, 13 KOs) weighed 138.2 pounds, well below the 140-pond weight limit, while the undefeated, reigning champion Crawford (27-0, 19 KOs) tipped the scales at 139.2.    Friday's weigh-in was rare in that the main event fighters did not share the stage or pose for a face-off following a near altercation between the two at Thursday's final press conference at Chase Square.    After speaking to the press 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 [...]

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 [...]

Rudd, Petrov, Gonzalez and Carcamo advance in Boxcino opening round

LAUGHLIN, NV (FEBRUARY 21, 2014)--The much anticipated Boxcino 2014 kicked off at the Edgewater Casino with a rousing beginning as Chris Rudd, Petr Petrov, Miguel Gonzalez and Fernando Carcamo all advanced to the semi-final round in the lightweight division on March 28th at the 4 Bears Casino in Newtown, North Dakota. Chris Rudd opened the tournament with a "Drawbreaker" decision over Yakubu Amidu. Both guys landed tremendous power shots with Amidu getting better in the second but Rudd came back the next round.  In round four it became a war of attrition with Amidu landing with Rudd on the ropes.  It was a nip and tuck fight down the stretch and when the scores were announced it was ruled a draw on the scorecards. The fighters went to the overtime round it was the activity level Read more [...]