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PRE-FIGHT HEADLINES FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH ARTICLES FIGHT WEEK ARTICLES GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS IS EXCLUSIVE U.S. PROMOTER FOR ARENA BOX-PROMOTION
It was a great year for boxing, and picking the best-of-the-best was delightfully difficult. The year was packed with excitement from start to brilliant finish. Here is one opinion on the cream of this year's bumper crop. -Nat Gottlieb, HBO.com BEST KNOCKOUT: Nonito Donaire Read more on BEST OF 2007 on HBO.com and see where Marquez vs Vazquez rank.
GSP FINISHES THE YEAR WITH A BANG! TARVER, FORREST and DONAIRE TKO FOES Tarver thrashes Santiago at Foxwoods (northjersey.com 12.2.07) Santiago struggled to do anything offensively against the taller, more talented Tarver, before Tarver hurt him with a left to the body late in the fourth round. (full story) Filipino Flash hopes future holds bigger fights (espngo.com 12.2.07) IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire made the first defense of his title an impressive one by dominating and badly bloodying Luis Maldonado before their bout was finally stopped at 1:16 of the eighth round. Official Bout Sheet complete with official weights, and photos of the Tarver (175 lbs) - Santiago (174 lbs) / Forrest (153 lbs) - Piccirillo (152 lbs) / Donaire (111 lbs) - Maldonado (111 lbs) title fights weigh-in.
PRE-FIGHT COVERAGE: "Forrest, Tarver Still Fighting for the Future" (newsday.com 11.28.07) WATCH THE VIDEO Antonio Tarver Knows They Are Out to Get Him (boxingscene.com 11.28.07) There’s a scene in last year’s movie ‘Rocky Balboa’ in which Antonio Tarver’s character, Mason “The Line” Dixon, complains that he isn’t getting the respect he deserves. Despite being the famous and undefeated champion of the world, with all of the trappings of fame that accompany stardom, the public pays him no attention nor takes him seriously. As a result, he’s forced into facing the old champ in Balboa with the idea that it will make people sit up and take notice. (full story) Filipino star Donaire, Forrest risk crowns in title fights (google.com7.29.07) US veteran Vernon Forrest will risk his World Boxing Council light middleweight crown against Italy's Michele Piccirillo in the feature of three major 12-round fights here Saturday. (full story) No one's bullying Donaire any longer (espn.com 7.29.07) Believe it or not, people used to pick on Nonito Donaire. It would be wise not to try that any more. (full story)
Marquez has Vazquez worked out (setantsports.com 1.24.08) Rafael Marquez believes that he has learned from the mistakes he made in his second bout with Israel Vazquez and, consequently, believes he will triumph when the pair meet again in California It's On! Israel Vazquez -Rafael Marquez III (thesweetscience.com 1.24.08) If you’ve never seen refined violence to the 10th degree, then this is your big chance. Both Mexico City prizefighters are the best at their craft and you won’t find two other boxers with their fighting skills and passion for knockouts. (full story) Will third time be charm for Vazquez-Marquez? (yahoosports.com 1.24.08) "We gave the people two good shows," Vazquez, the WBC super bantamweight champion, said of his pair of 2007 fights with Marquez....And they're not done yet, despite the fact that their first bout was the best of the first half of 2007 and their rematch was the best of the second half of the year.... Vazquez - Marquez III, which headlines an exciting night of world-class boxing action, is presented by Gary Shaw Productions in association with Sycuan Ringside Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and Romanza Promotions, Inc. The bout will be televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). PRE FIGHT COVERAGE
SHOWTIME DEFEATS "YANKEES”, 2-1 (15rounds.com 8.07.07) In fairness, it should be said that Showtime World Championship Boxing had every advantage over Top Rank PPV in the battle for viewing supremacy this past weekend. First and foremost, Showtime’s main event of Rafael Marquez- Israel Vazquez II for the WBC super bantamweight title was a continuation of a Fight of the Year candidate and there was every expectation, which ultimately came to pass, that this rematch of Marquez’ victory in March might equal or exceed the excitement and drama of their first encounter. Also the Showtime card was free to subscribers and broadcast in high definition TV. (full story) The Eighth Round Begins This Saturday on SHOWTIME (maxboxing.com 7.30.07)
Post Fight Press: Thank God for the Little Guys (boxingtalk.com 3.6.07) If all fistic opponents could thrill their audiences the way Marquez and Vazquez did Saturday nightin Los Angeles, the sport of boxing would never have to answer to its critics who blame the scores of underinteresting and mismatched fights on its decline. (full story) Broken Nose Hands Marquez WBC Title (The Las Vegas Sun 3.4.07) Rafael Marquez took the WBC super bantamweight crown from Israel Vazquez on Saturday night when Vazquez had to quit after seven rounds because of a broken nose. (full story) Vazquez is stopped by Marquez (The LA Times 3.4.07) "I proved I'm the best champion," Marquez said after moving up in weight from his position as International Boxing Federation bantamweight champion. "He's a great champion. He's the only one to have ever really knocked me down." (full story) Marquez stymies Vazquez (The Daily News.com 3.4.07) After the seventh round of Saturday's World Boxing Council super bantamweight title fight at The Home Depot Center, Israel Vazquez told his trainer, Freddie Roach, that he could not continue because he could not breathe thanks to a broken nose he suffered in the first round. (full story) Broken nose forces Vazquez to quit in the 7th (Orange County Register 3.4.07) Marquez, who was battered early, battled back and earned a title with the victory.(full story) Vazquez beaten by a nose, yields title after 7th round (signonsandiego.com 3.4.07) Vazquez quite literally surrendered his WBC super bantamweight championship to Rafael Marquez here last night, retiring after the seventh round of what had been a close, active encounter at the Home Depot Center. (full story) Marquez Forces Vazquez to Concede 122-pound Title on Stool, Darchinyan Batters Burgos Winner by a Broken Nose (15rounds.com 3.4.07) Rafael Marquez defeated Israel Vasquez by TKO to win the WBC Super Bantamweight championship. The referee stopped the all-action battle after the seventh round at the request of Vasquez’s corner. The corner stopped the fight due to Vasquez having trouble breathing after an injured nose. Marquez lifts his record to 37-3 (33 Kos) while Vasquez drops to 41-4 (30 Kos). (full story) Pre Fight Press: It's almost a double-hitter (LA Times 3.2.07) In the next couple of weeks, Marquez brothers will try to gain WBC titles(full story) 'Fight of the Year' Feeling (maxboxing.com 2.26.07) This Saturday night at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, Israel Vazquez (the recognized champion at 122 pounds) takes on the challenge of the world’s best bantamweight, Rafael Marquez (Showtime, 9 pm, ET/PT). The last time I had a similar pre-fight feeling about a bout was in May of 2005. Remember that one?That's when Diego Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo would put on a fierce battle that is the early contender for 'Fight of the Millennium'. Like those two, both Vazquez and Marquez have a history of putting on entertaining battles with their offensively inclined styles - and both have hit the canvas more than once. (full story) Big fights will highlight this year's boxing slate (El Paso Times 2.21.07) Vazquez vs. Marquez is simply too close to call (The Star Ledger NJ.COM 2.18.07) Each man could have gone the usual route: speak of the opponent in respectful terms then guarantee victory. But neither Israel Vazquez nor Rafael Marquez traveled that road. Warrior Rafael Marquez Will Go Against Best Fight Plan to Produce Sparks (boxing confidential 2.21.07) Boxer First, Puncher Last, Not the Warrior Way, Marquez to Go for Broke on March 3 Against Israel Vazquez on Showtime! (full story) WOO-HOO!!! Vazquez-Marquez Headed to Home Depot Center(maxboxing.com 2.4.07) The highly anticipated matchup between the world’s best bantamweight, Rafael Marquez and the world’s best jr. featherweight, Israel Vazquez on March 3rd (to be televised by Showtime) has finally found a home. As it will be taking place at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California according to Gary Shaw. (full story) March 3rd; a fight fan's twinbill (15rounds.com 2.15.07) Thanks to Shaw and Espinoza, as well as a few others in the mix, we are going to be witness to a fight between Vazquez and Rafael Marquez. They will get it on March 3 at Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Marquez will be moving up in weight to challenge Vazquez for his World Boxing Council super bantamweight belt. Showtime will televise. (full story)
Castillo misses weight again (yahoosports.com 3.7.08) "... after the events of this week, whenever Castillo brings up the notion, someone needs to tell him, “No weigh, so no way, Jose.” (full story) Jose Luis Castillo’s bout canceled after another weighty problem (Greg Beacham-AP Sports 3.7.08) “It hurts the sport bad, and something needs to be done to Castillo,” Bradley said. “He needs to be suspended. He needs to vanish from boxing. We don’t need to see his name in the ratings.” (full story) Castillo fails to make weight, fight with Bradley Jr. cancelled (ESPN.com 3.7.08) And once again, it forced the cancellation of a significant fight. This time the former two-time lightweight champion's well-documented battles with the scale resulted in his junior welterweight elimination fight against Timothy Bradley Jr. to be canceled Friday, one day before they were to meet for the right to challenge titlist Junior Witter of England. (full story) Timothy Bradley-Jose Luis Castillo Showdown (thesweetscience.com 3.6.08) More than 10 years of boxing both amateur and professionally have led to this weekend when Bradley faces Mexico’s Jose Luis Castillo (56-8-1, 48 KOs) on Saturday March 8 in Cancun Mexico, for the number one spot in the WBC junior welterweight rankings. (full story) Castillo Fails to make weight again? (eastsideboxing.com 3.6.08) It appears that the scales of justice may be unbalanced for the upcoming World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight title elimination bout between undefeated No. 1 contender TIMOTHY "Desert Storm" BRADLEY and No. 2 rated JOSE LUIS CASTILLO, the former two-time WBC lightweight champion. (full story) "I hear he might trouble making the weight. He is not even here today, but that does not matter to me. I don't care what he does and how he does it, all I want is to be a world champion and Castillo is not going to stop me from achieving my dream!" -Timothy Bradley at press conference in Mexicali, Mexico. Prospects Kirkland, Bradley win on SHOBOX (sadoboxing.com 6.2.07) Two of boxing's most talented prospects, James Kirkland and Timothy Bradley, kept their undefeated records in tact and took the next step toward world title shots with impressive victories Friday on "SHOBOX: The Next Generations (full story) Bradley Ready For Another Southpaw (thesweetscience.com 5.29.07) Slowly but surely Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley has built up his credentials as one of the premier junior welterweights in the country. (full story) Bradley Stops Athumani! (fightnews.com 4.13.07) Nasser Athumani wanted to take out Timothy Bradley in their Junior Welterweight showdown on Friday night. However, "The Silencer" was no match for the "Desert Storm" who brought thunder and lighting with him into the ring that Athumani was never able to weather. (full story) UNBEATEN KIRKLAND BATTERS LYELL IN 8TH-ROUND TKO, UNDEFEATED BRADLEY IMPRESSIVELY OUTPOINTS GARNICA FEB 2 SHOBOX RESULTS Bradley wins bout (The Desert Sun 2.3.07) Palm Springs fighter Timothy Bradley won an eight-round unanimous decision over Manuel Garnica in their junior welterweight bout Friday night at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez. (full story) Perfect Bradley to fight veteran (The Desert Sun 2.1.07) Ranked 10th in the super lightweight division by the WBC, undefeated Palm Springs fighter Timothy Bradley marches on in pursuit of a world title. "It's something I've been dreaming about since I was a kid," Bradley said. "There's something about boxing the best in the world." (full story) Bradley Returns on ShoBox, Dec. 1 (boxingscene.com 11.11.06)
SHANE CAMERON KO'S BOB MIROVIC (fightnews.com 3.7.07) ..."heavyweight Shane Cameron knocked out Bob Mirovic in round eight to claim the Pan-African heavyweight belt." (read more on the Mountain Warrior) Shane Cameron puts his body on the line (Sports Tonight 3.6.07) New Zealander Shane “The Mountain Warrior” Cameron, is putting his undefeated record and his WBA belt on the line against an Australian veteran. (watch video story)
For junior welterweight Casal, it's Showtime (buffalonews.com 1.4.07) Casal focused, determined and moving forward (NiagraGazette 1.13.07)
By Dennis Principe, Fightnews.com, at ringside Darchinyan doubts Wonjongkam's sincerity (theage.com 5.30.07) Australia's dual world boxing champion Vic Darchinyan doubts whether Thailand's Pongsaklek Wonjongkam is sincere in wanting to fight him, but says his promoter can arrange a big money bout in America later this year. (full story) Gary Shaw challenges Wonjongkam to keep his word on Darchinyan fight (secondsout.com 5.27.07) “Tell Wonjongkam to have his manager or promoter call me,” Shaw told SecondsOut on Sunday. “I’m ready to make the deal now for a fight with Darchinyan. Money is not the object. Getting Wonjongkam to fight out of Thailand is the object. We can fight in September or October on Showtime." (full story)
Darchinyan Ready to Fill the Breach Against Taylor (eastsideboxing.com 3.16.07) "That's old hat. The only way I can prove that I'm boxing's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter is to move up pound-by-pound..." (Full Story) Like this article? Be sure and check out the comments posted! Here's a sample: Daze - oh man... I would love to see darchiniyan fight marquez.. or even vazquez... thatd be a helluva battle! I know most folks in here hate on vic for some reason, but I love the guy... his akwardness and amazing power are so much fun to watch, hed be a problem for anyone because of that style. He has to move up though... he;s causing brain damage at flywieght.. its a major insurance problem im sure!
Darchinyan encouraged by Arce! (fightnews.com 3.9.07) Edward Goumachian, manager of IBF flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan, says he's happy that Jorge Arce is mentioning Darchinyan as his dream matchup. "If Arce defeats Cristian Mijares for the WBC super flyweight title, Vic Darchinyan would be ready to face him any time or anywhere," (full story) Flyweight champion Darchinyan drops junior featherweight bombshell (secondsout.com 2.19.07) IBF/IBO flyweight world chamion, Vic Darchinyan is heading to the USA for his next world title defence on March 3 with a plan. But it is not just about beating Mexican challenger Victor Burgos in his next fight. The 31 year-old “Raging Bull” wants to challenge the winner of Rafael Marquez-Israel Vazquez in the junior featherweight main event of the Showtime Championship Boxing card. It is the first step in his grand long-term plan of knocking off Manny Pacquiao. (full story)
Dawson will sink or swim on own merits (yahoo!sports.com 9.28.07) "I predict that a year from now, Chad Dawson is going to be the best fighter in the world," Muhammad said. "It's scary how good he can be. He punches so hard and he has so many tools. There aren't many things in there he can't do." (full story) Dawson Figures To Pack More Punch (courant.com 9.26.07) Dawson, a lefthander not known for knockout power, said Tuesday he has improved his balance and strength under new trainer Eddie Mustafa, who replaced Floyd Mayweather Sr. A Showtime Showcase for Dawson (maxboxing.com 9.27.07) "...bout on Showtime takes place on their free preview weekend (where over 50 million homes will have access to the network) it's a chance for Dawson to further expose himself to the general public." (full story) Boxing Beat: Challenger says he's more than a fill-in on Arco card (sacramentobee.com 9.26.07) "I was training for a (super-middleweight) fight in Australia that was canceled when they contacted me (about replacing Diaconu)," said Mendoza, who arrived in town Tuesday with the champion. "I don't think Dawson knows what he's in for. He's a very good boxer, but let's see what he can do with my punching power." (full story) "Bad" Chad to "Awesome" Dawson (ringsidereport.com 5.15.07) For many years, young southpaw Chad Dawson was known as “Bad” Chad. On Feb. 3, 2007, “Bad” Chad became “Awesome” Dawson. On that night, Dawson captured his first world title, the World Boxing Council (WBC) light heavyweight crown, with a brilliant and decisive 12-round decision over fellow unbeaten defending champion Tomasz Adamek of Poland on SHOWTIME. (full story) Dawson Could Be Awesome (courant.com 5.15.07) The light heavyweight of the past," Criscio said, nodding toward Dixon, a.k.a. Antonio Tarver. "... And the light heavyweight of the future," he said, nodding toward his fighter, the WBC champion from New Haven. (full story) Tarver, Muriqi, Dawson presser! (fightnews.com 5.16.07) Tarver and Muriqi square off for the vacant IBO light heavyweight title, while Chad Dawson defends his WBC light heavyweight title in his hometown against Jesus Ruiz. (full story) Tarver not interested in fight with Dawson quite yet(New Haven Register 5.16.07) So it was Dawson (23-0, 15 knockouts) who asked Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs) for a bout. (full story)
WBC No. 1-Ranked Mandatory Challenger Adrian 'The Shark' Diaconu Suffers Serious Hand Injury; Epifanio 'Diamante' Mendoza Named as Replacement To Fight WBC Light Heavyweight Champion 'Bad' Chad Dawson at Sacramento's ARCO Arena on Sept. 29 (read the release) Chad Dawson And Tarver On Collison Course (thesweetscience 6.5.07) “It feels good to be back home,” answered Dawson. “But like I told everyone else life is alright, but it could definitely be a lot better. I am just waiting for the big fights. When it happens then I will be truly content.” Tarver vs. Dawson on the cards? (secondsout.com 5.17.07) “I have a lot of options. I could drop down to 168 pounds and challenge Joe Calzaghe. But, obviously, the fight with Tarver is the one I want and the fans want.” - Dawson (full story) Read Pre-Fight CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES Dawson vs Adamek Headlines Post Fight Press: Dawson withstands knockdown and gains title (espn.com 2.3.07) "...Dawson was hurt and wobbly when he got up. But facing the first crisis of his career, the New Haven, Conn., resident responded like fighters are supposed to..." (full story) “Fighting Words” – "Bad" Chad Dawson: Glove, American Style (boxingscene.com 2.4.07) On his grandest stage yet, Chad Dawson voted himself into power by punching hole after hole through the defense of Tomasz Adamek. It was a two-party boxing match, but the outcome was a unanimous landslide. (full story) Dawson dominates Adamek to Win Title (secondsout.com 2.3.07) If you haven't heard of Chad Dawson, you will now. The young light heavyweight from South Carolina put on a superb display of speed, skill and calculated aggression against the tough WBC champion Tomas Adamek, beating the Pole in every single department. (full story) “BAD” CHAD HITS THE LOTTO (15rounds.com 2.5.07) Adamek is by no means a tomato can, but he fought most of the fight as if he was stuck in mud. (full story) Dawson dominates to take crown Orlando Sentinel 2.4.07 THIS APPLE DIDN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE (15rounds.com 8.23.06) Exclusive Interview: Chad Dawson (boxingtalk.net 5.18.06) EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CHAD DAWSON (boxingtalk.net 7.31.06) Chad Dawson grows up fast (secondsout.com 7.18.06)
VIDEO INTERVIEW: NONITO DONAIRE (boxingconfidential.com 10.20.07) (watch video) Ask newly-crowned IBF/IBO flyweight champion NONITO DONAIRE if he has a lucky number and he may respond with 07-07-07...the date he pulled off the "upset of the year" by starching the previously undefeated and invincible defending champion Vic Darchinyan with the "knockout of the year." Donaire (18-1, 11 KOs), known as "The Filipino Flash," is a native of General Santos City in The Philippines, now living in San Leandro, Calif. Moving down from his familiar stomping grounds as a super flyweight, Donaire extended his six-year winning streak to 17 fights landing a left hook to the jaw of Darchinyan (28-1, 22 KOs), ending the fight, and Darchinyan's 2 1/2 year (including six successful defenses) title reign at :28 of round five. Donaire is promoted by Gary Shaw and managed by Cameron Dunkin. "For all my people in The Philippines who didn't believe in me before, I hope you are believers in me now," exclaimed a joyous Donaire. "I worked so hard for this fight and I always knew if I were given the opportunity to fight Darchinyan I would beat him, even if it meant me going down to a weight I hadn't fought at in many years. I am proud to be a Filipino and I hope my people are just as proud of me as their new world champion. We will move forward together defending this title."
DONAIRE vs DARCHINYAN Sharkie's Machine: Donaire KO's Darchinyan in Five (eastsideboxing.com 7.7.07) 7-7-7 didn’t turn out to be lucky numbers for Vic Darchinyan (28-1,22 KO’s) Saturday night in Connecticut, where he defended his Title against Nonito Donaire, the brother of a former beaten Darchinyan opponent, Glenn Donaire. (full story) Smashing the Jinx (philboxing.com 7.9.07) When Manny Pacquiao gave up the linear world featherweight title bestowed upon him by Ring magazine in 2005 Filipino boxers went into a very worrisome losing streak in world title fights. (full story) From Zero to Two (Sun Star 7.9.07) "... and the stunning knockout victory of Nonito Donaire for the IBF and IBO flyweight belts, gave the Philippines its first two world champions, since Manny Pacuqiao relinquished his IBF super-bantamweight belt in 2003." (full story)
Forrest defeats Baldomir for the WBC belt! Flashbacks for Forrest in win over Baldomir (Yahoo Sports 7.28.07)
Hanshaw slugs out berth in semifinals (Las Vegas Review Journal 8.5.06) Unbeaten super middleweight Anthony Hanshaw (19-0, 13 KOs) was back in action after a nearly two year layoff, taking a one-sided six round decision over James North (8-11-2, 3 KOs). Hanshaw was credited with a knockdown after buckling North's knees in the third. From that point on, North was in survival mode, losing a shutout 60-53 decision on all cards. (Fightnews.com 6.18.06) Hanshaw finally moving forward after father's death (Las Vegas Review Journal 8.4.06)
Is Vivian Harris the best junior-welterweight in the world? (doghouseboxing.com.2.11.07) As Emmanuel Steward stated Saturday night on HBO, Vivian Harris doesn't want to move up in weight. And for a while, that decision seemed stubborn based on the number of threats "Vicious Vivian" would be facing if he continued to fight in the 140-pound weight class. But after the sudden retirement of Kostya Tyszu, and the division's best talents such as Floyd Mayweather Jr, and Miguel Cotto moving up to fight at the now more lucrative welterweight division, that decision might as well suggest that Vivian Harris is the best 140-pound fighter in the world. (full story) Q&A: Vivian Harris! (fightnews.com 2.14.06) Fightnews.com recently spoke with former WBA junior welterweight champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris (26-2-1, 17 KO’s). Harris is fresh off a rebound victory over Marteze Logan on January 20, 2006 at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. (full story) Don't forget about Vivian Harris (secondsout.com 9.21.06)
UNDEFEATED KIRKLAND AND ANGULO RECORD FIRST-ROUND TKOs
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"... I just love watching him fight!" -Gary Shaw CONGRATULATIONS! Rafael is the recipient of the IBF's Jersey Joe Walcott Award. And still the IBF and IBO Bantamweight Champion! |
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Shaw Inks Mihtar! (fightnews.com 3.3.08) Mihtar a native of Yemen now resides and trains in Detroit, Michigan. Mihtar will have his first fight under GSP against an opponent to be announced April 12 on the undercard of Chad Dawson vs. Glen Johnson and Antonio Tarver vs. Clinton Woods. (more)
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Oganov brings 26-knockout record to U.S. (espn.go.com 8.16.07) Fight fans are always on the lookout for that next great KO artiste, the one-punch power hitter who viciously steamrolls opponents with animalistic fervor, without conscience and with brutal efficiency. (full story)
GSP SIGNS UNDEFEATED BANTAMWEIGHT CONTENDER YONNHY PEREZ
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TOTOWA, NJ (August 7, 2007) -- Gary Shaw announced the signing of undefeated WBC Continental Americas bantamweight champion YONNHY PEREZ to an exclusive promotional contract. Perez (12-0, 9 KOs), will be co-promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Thompson Boxing Promotions.
A native of Cartagena, Colombia, Perez , with 240 amateur fights to his credit, was a Colombian national amateur champion for four consecutive years before turning pro in 2005. He fought most of his amateur bouts while serving a seven-year hitch in the Colombian Army, from age 17 to 24. Now based in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Perez is trained by Danny Zamora.
"Yonnhy has a lot of talent and a lot of power at 118 pounds and 115 pounds," said Shaw. "He knocked out a very experienced fighter in Samuel Lopez in the first round and that told me a lot. I think the 115 and 118 pound divisions are in for a rude awakening with Yohnny Perez on the prowl."
Perez, who is already 4-0 (3 KOs) this year, returns to the ring on September 7 at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, Calif., where he will open up the broadcast of "ShoBox: The New Generation" on SHOWTIME.
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Gary Shaw adds to a roster that already boasts up and coming Mario Santiago. (boxingconfidential.com 4.29.07) No salsa sounds from Frenseca, Gonzalez, Cruz and Torres. Just pure boxing upside. (full story)
Shaw Taps Into Puerto Rico's Hotbed (boxingconfidential.com 5.09.07
"These kids are outstanding prospects and I expect them to have excellent careers", said Shaw. "Javier and I have been talking and are very excited about promoting their careers in the United States." (full story)
The thermometer might have been showing it was a record low in Springfield, MO Saturday night, but it was a hot night for boxing fans inside The Shrine Mosque!
The latest editions to the GSP fighter stable certainly gave fans their money's worth. Mickey and Cortez Bey, Kofi Janatuah, Orlando Cruz, Emmanuel Gonzalez and Alfredo Angulo all walked away with another win in their pockets! Results from Saturday, April 7th (read the release or see results)
Pre-Fight Coverage:
Corrales' move carries weight (NY Daily News 4.06.07)
Weight has kept Diego Corrales from stepping into the ring more than once over the past two years. He had one lightweight title match against Jose Luis Castillo nearly canceled because Castillo didn't make weight and another was scrapped because he couldn't make weight. (full story)
Corrales says moving up to welterweight more 'natural' (usa today 3.28.07)
"... Moving up to 147 is a much more natural weight for me. This change is going to be for the best." (full story)
(3.21.07) Corrales and Clottey met the media on a conference call to discuss the upcoming match-up on April 7th. Read the transcript
Diego Corrales vs Joshua Clottey (saddoboxing.com 3.19.07) Three time world Champion Diego Corrales will move up two weight classes when he returns to SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP Boxing on Saturday, April 7th to take on world ranked challenger, Joshua Clottey... Gary Shaw Productions will promote the event from The Shrine Mosque in Springfield, Missouri. (full story)
Corrales-Clottey April 7 on SHOWTIME (eastsideboxing.com 3.19.07)"... Corrales’ hopes of earning another title belt may lie in the hands of his new trainer. The former world champion claims that he had some of the best fights with Wood, and hopes the change will get him back to that elite form..." (full story)
Who is Joshua Clottey? Watch the video
Why it’s Great To Be A Boxing Fan (boxingscene.com 1.31.07) "...can hardly contain my jubilation for the upcoming spring fight season. I know jubilation isn’t a manly term normally used in the context of boxing, but I am down right giddy over the spectacular match-ups in the next few months. Seriously, think about it for a bit, this Saturday we will have a possible fight-of-the-year candidate when Tomasz Adamek and Chad Dawson square off for the WBC light heavyweight title..." (full story)
Another Cuban Bursts Onto Professional Scene: Izquierdo Looking to Follow Legendary Steps of Mantequilla Napoles (boxingconfidential.com 12.03.07)
"Cuba's amateur boxing program is one of the best, if not the best.... In recent times, the only Cubans to command the respect of the professional boxing world have been Joel Casamayor and to a lesser degree Juan Carlos Gomez.... Jose Antonio Izquierdo now enters the stage...." (full story)
Gary Shaw sat down with fans to answer questions and give his thoughts on the busy summer schedule. "Diego is Diego and the most important thing to him is to make sure the fans get their money's worth so I don't think this fight is going to be much different than the first two." (Read the transcript)
Shaw wary of federal commission (Las Vegas Review Journal 2.18.07) The Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill Tuesday that would create a federal commission to regulate boxing in the United States. Promoter Gary Shaw is a former regulator, having served on the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, and said he has a difficult time understanding the reasoning behind a federal commission. (full story)
One-on-one with EliteXC President Gary Shaw (Baltimore Sun 2.9.07) "...EliteXC President Gary Shaw was interviewed by phone Feb. 1. New to the world of MMA, Shaw served as a boxing regulator on the New Jersey State Athletic Commission for 28 years (1971-1999) before working as a boxing promoter, according to a company news release..." (full story)
Promoter to diversify with mixed martial arts (StPeteTimes.com 1.17.07)
Boxing promoter Gary Shaw wishes his beloved sport matched the best fighters against each other, marketed itself to a younger audience, could find a regular spot on cable television, didn't rely so heavily on pay-per-views and didn't strike out so many times when it did and introduced its fighters to the world outside boxing fandom so guys such as Rafael Marquez or Vic Darchinyan would be recognized when walking through a mall. (full story)
Gary Shaw Plunges into the MMA waters with EliteXC (boxingconfidential 1/17/07)
Well known for his promotional wizardry in boxing, on Feb 10th, Shaw rolls the dice and presents his first EliteXC MMA card on Showtime (full story)
Success Is Getting Up One More Time Than You Fall (15rounds.com 12.3.06)
While most of us are waiting for that pot of gold over the rainbow, Shaw has methodically and strategically retooled his operation into a formidable promotional machine once again. (full story)
Mario Santiago
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Sólido triunfo del 'Príncipe' Santana (Primera Hora Jueves 11 Marzo 2007) Los pesos pluma Mario “Príncipe” Santiago y Orlando “Fenómeno” Cruz se impusieron el sábado por nocaut en la cartelera de boxeo que se presentó en el coliseo ponceño Juan “Pachín” Vicens para mantenerse invictos.
Solid victory for the "Prince" Santiago (full story in Spanish)
Santiago noquea (El Nuevo Dia Jueves 11 Marzo 2007) En Daniel Attah, el ponceño Mario Santiago encontró a un aguerrido oponente anoche.
Santiago Knocks Out (El Nuevo Dia 3.11.07) In Daniel Attah, Mario Santiago found a battle-hardened opponent last night. (full story in Spanish)
Santiago no se dejo' meter las cabras (primerahora.com Jueves 08de Marzo de 2007) “Si se cree que porque peleó con Arcelino Freitas y Nate Campbell me va a intimidar, se equivoca. No entreno para perder ni para empatar, voy a ganar”, sentenció Santiago en entrevista con PRIMERA HORA
Mario was not intimidated (primerahora.com 3.8.07) "If he thinks that because he fought Arcelino Freitas and Nate Campbell he is going to intimidate me, he is mistaken. I don't train to loose nor draw, I train to win." (full story in Spanish)
Escalón al título (el nuevo di.com Jueves 08 Marzo 2007) Mario Santiago tendrá la oportunidad de probar que puede aspirar a una faja mundial cuando enfrente al ex aspirante Daniel Attah Step to the Title (el nuevo di.com 3.8.07) MArio Santiago will have the opportunity to prove he is ready for a title shot when he faces World Title Contender Daniel Attah (full story in Spanish)
Mario Santiago sits down with James Alden at Boxing Talk. Santiago answers questions about fighting in Puerto Rico and what he's working on in the gym. (Read it now)
SHOWTIME TO TELEVISE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS EVENTS
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Talking MMA and Boxing with GARY SHAW (fightbeat.com 1/16/07)
In the cold war between boxing and MMA, Gary Shaw has become the first major 
boxing promoter to cross the picket line into the latter. He will be making his debut as a MMA promoter on February 10 at the Desoto Civic center in South Haven, Mississippi, live on Showtime. In this FightBeat exclusive the president of Elite Extreme Combat (AKA, EliteXC) shares his vision of the future of MMA, and much more (full story)
RUMBLE AND SHAW TEAM FOR PRO ELITE ON SHOWTIME (thefightnetwork 11.13.06)
In an announcement released today by cable conglomerate SHOWTIME, Pro Elite, a debuting MMA organization founded by boxing promoter Gary Shaw and others, has inked a deal to begin airing live events on the premium channel in 2007. (full story)
Pro Elite, Inc. is headed by an impressive team of successful entertainment producers, event promoters and new media/internet visionaries. CEO and entertainment executive, Douglas DeLuca (Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Man Show), and the President of the live event division, Gary Shaw, will promote the televised events with Rumble World Entertainment’s President and CEO Jay Dee Penn , a black-belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a veteran promoter in the field of mixed martial arts. (view Showtime Release)
READ MORE HEADLINES ON SHOWTIME ANNOUNCEMENT
SHOBOX RESULTS
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RESULTS:
MAIN EVENT: Antonio DeMarco defeats Nick Casal by Unanimous Decsion
Angulo over Gonzales by KO in the 2nd Round
Perez over Cochero by KO in the 1st Round
Juarez defeats Smith by KO in 1st Round
Tupou by KO in 5th Round (Clark - broken ankle)
Dec 2006 Top Fighters Are Announced
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Dan Rafael (ESPN.COM) released his list of Top Fighters for December. You don't have to look far to find GSP fighers. CLICK HERE to view full list.
| Light Heavyweights | 9. Chad Dawson |
Junior Welterweights |
2. Vivian Harris |
| Lightweights | 2. Diego Corrales |
| Bantamweights | 1. Rafael Marquez |
| Flyweights | 3. Vic Darchinyan |
Corrales vs Castillo - 2005 Fight of the Year!!
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The Harry Markson Award for Fight of the Year was awarded to Corrales v Castillo I. If you missed this fight or have forgotten how incredible it really was, go back to the home page and click on the video to watch Round 10.
Dan Birmingham received "The Futch-Condon Award" for Trainer of the year at the annual award dinner held in Las Vegas on Friday, May 5th. Birmingham can been seen in the gym on any given day with Jeff Lacy, Chad Dawson and so many more great fighters. Dan is currently in Las Vegas heading up the training in the Winky Wright camp as Wright prepares to take on Taylor June 17th in Memphis, TN.
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First Corrales-Castillo fight best of year |
An array of the finest '05 fisticuff's offerings |
THE YEAR THAT WAS...The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly |
Every round was special; 10th was extraordinary |
Boxing columnist recognizes best of 2005 |
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Kevin on Boxing... get the insight of one of boxing's leading writers... every day!
Kevin Iole is blogging and GSP has the direct connection. Kevin Iole, a boxing reporter and columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and a featured columnist on MaxBoxing.com, comments on the major fights and issues in the sport. (Read today's blog)
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