JAVIER FLORES MAKES GARY SHAW DEBUT

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OCTOBER 27, 2012 AT THE TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO

October 25, 2012 - The new acquisition of "Gary Shaw Productions", power puncher, Javier "el Chino" Flores (7-0, 7 KOs), will be in action this Saturday, October 27th on the undercard at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York.  Flores will face off against California's Alberto Herrera (8-7-1, 5 KOs) in a non-televised bout scheduled for 8 rounds in the welterweight division.

"I have sacrificed myself like never before for this fight," said Flores, born and raised in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and trains in New Haven, Connecticut.  "To beat Herrera I will need to be well prepared."

As an amateur boxer, Flores had a record of 65 victories with 38 coming by way of knockout, and only 3 defeats.

Flores, who is a southpaw, is confident in the results he has obtained with his new trainer John Scully.

"We have seen great improvement in my speed and punching power.  I have felt more electric and confident in sparring, and we believe that after this great victory, the fans and Gary Shaw will be very pleased with my performance," commented Flores.

Herrera has gone the distance with various undefeated prospects, and recently (June) lost in the seventh round against Thomas Dulorme (16-0, 12 KOs) when he was unwilling to come out of his corner (RTD).

Three featured bouts will be televised live on HBO BOXING AFTER DARK®beginning at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT. 

In the 10-round main-event, undefeated Puerto Rican standout, Thomas Dulorme(16-0, 12 KOs) takes on heavy-handed Argentine, Luis Carlos Abregu (33-1, 27KO's).  

The co-feature will showcase San Francisco's undefeated WBO/NABO Jr. Welterweight champion, Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield (16-0-1, 10 KOs) vs. Southern California's, Mauricio Herrera (18-2, 7 KOs).  

A 12-round IBF lightweight championship bout between champion, Miguel Vazquez(31-3, 13 KOs) and No. 1 contender, Marvin Quintero (25-3, 21 KOs) will open up the broadcast. 

Tickets for the October 27, HBO Boxing After Dark event range from $25 to $75 and are on sale at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Box Office.  Call (315) 361-7469 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com.  Doors open up at 6:30 p.m. and the undercard begins at 7:30 p.m EST with the HBO live national broadcast starting at 10:15 p.m. EST.

A Stacked Undercard Announced for Oct 27 at The Turning Stone Resort Casino

HBO BOXING AFTER DARK TRIPLE-HEADER

OCTOBER 27, 2012 AT THE TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO

STACKED UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED

October 22, 2012 - A stacked undercard is expected to entertain those in attendance at the Turning Stone Resort Casino on October 27, when Gary Shaw Productions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions, DiBella Entertainment, Thompson Boxing Promotions, Universal Promotions, Prize Fight, Joe Deguardia's Star Boxing, and Zanfer Promotions present an exciting night of boxing. HBO BOXING AFTER DARK® will televise a special triple-header beginning at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT. 

Undefeated featherweight Joel Brunker (23-0, 13 KOs) ranked No. 3 by the WBO, who hails from South Wales, Australia, will put his undefeated record on the line against Carlos Fulgencio (19-8-1, 12 KOs) in an 8-round bout.  Brunker competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and looks to showcase his exciting style in his USA debut.

"I'm really excited to be fighting for Gary Shaw here in the U.S.," said Brunker. "I've been training in Las Vegas for the last eight weeks, getting prepared for this fight.  I'm coming to make an impressive first impression for all the fans that'll see me fight for the first time."

Power punching Puerto Rican prospect, Javier Flores (7-0, 7 KOs) will face Riverside, California's Alberto Herrera (8-7-1, 5 KOs) in an 8-round slugfest in the welterweight division.  Flores is known for having power in both hands and he plans to use them in this fight.

"My power is evident as you can see in my record," Flores said. "I always go for the knockout and nothing will be different in this fight.  I've stopped all my opponents but people will see that I can box if I need to.  I'm ready to go."

Newark, New Jersey's unbeaten light middleweight prospect, John Thompson (9-0, 3 KOs), squares off against Chicago, Illinois' Christopher Chatman (10-2-1, 5 KOs).  This bout is scheduled for six rounds and Thompson promises to bring an explosive fight.

"Chatman is a good fighter, but I'm going to take him out," stated Thompson. "I'm fully prepared to go the distance, but I don't see this fight lasting more than three rounds."

Light heavyweight Ryan McKenzie of Nassau, Bahamas (10-0, 10 KOs) goes toe to toe with Morgantown, West Virginia's Eric Watkins (7-2, 4 KOs) in a 6-rounder.  McKenzie has lighting in both hands and he's looking to extend on his knockout streak.

"I can't wait to get back in the ring and showcase my power," says McKenzie. "If I get Watkins hurt, I'm going for the kill."

Once beaten cruiserweight, Eric Fields of Ardmore, Oklahoma (20-1, 15 KOs) and Charleston, West Virginia's Kevin Franklin (4-4, 1 KO) will battle in an 8-round bout.  Fields looks to use his experience to win this fight."

"Franklin is taking a big step up fighting me," said Fields. "I'm going to make sure he knows that it was a mistake to take this fight.  It's doomsday for Franklin."

"This entire undercard is loaded with talent," said promoter Gary Shaw. "Joel Brunker is on the verge of fighting for a world title and the U.S. fans are sure to enjoy his aggressive style. Javier Flores packs a mean punch and he could emerge as the top prospect to come out of Puerto Rico. From top to bottom, this card is incredible and the fans are guaranteed a great night of boxing."

The three featured bouts will be televised live on HBO BOXING AFTER DARK®beginning at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT. 

In the 10-round main-event, undefeated Puerto Rican standout, Thomas Dulorme(16-0, 12 KOs) takes on heavy-handed Argentine, Luis Carlos Abregu (33-1, 27KO's).  The co-feature will showcase San Francisco's undefeated WBO/NABO Jr. Welterweight champion, Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield (16-0-1, 10 KOs) vs. Southern California's, Mauricio Herrera (18-2, 7 KOs).  A 12-round IBF lightweight championship bout between champion, Miguel Vazquez (31-3, 13 KOs) and No. 1 contender, Marvin Quintero (25-3, 21 KOs) will open up the broadcast. 

Tickets for the October 27, HBO Boxing After Dark event range from $25 to $75 and are on sale at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Box Office.  Call (315) 361-7469 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. Doors open up at 6:30 p.m. and the undercard begins at 7:30 p.m EST with the HBO live national broadcast starting at 10:15 p.m. EST.

Night of Champions featuring Thomas Dulorme and José Pedraza

"NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS" FEATURING

THOMAS DULORME AND JOSE PEDRAZA

August 1, 2012 - During a press conference at Embassy Suites, San Juan Hotel & Casino, Universal Promotions announced the upcoming pro boxing event "Night of Champions", to be held on Friday, August 31st, 2012, at the Guillermo Angulo Coliseum in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

"We feel very proud about holding this great event in Carolina, and that we will have the opportunity to see these new and developing prospects in action.  On August 31st, we will see 12 very exciting fights", said Javier Bustillo, President of Universal Promotions.

Hometown favorite Thomas Dulorme (15-0, 12 KOs), will be headlining the event against Colombian Iván Hernández (29-3, 23 KOs), in a bout set for 10 rounds at 147 lbs.

"I've always wanted to fight in my hometown of Carolina and it's an honor to be able to accomplish that dream. On that day, expect a great show, I will be doing what i do best, what I love, what runs through my veins, and I know the other boxers will do the same", said the 22 year old Dulorme.  

He is currently ranked #3 by the World Boxing Council (WBC) and the World Boxing Association (WBA), and #13 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO).  His already accomplished boxing career includes victories over former world champion DeMarcus Corley, former world championship contender Charlie Navarro, and recently (June) over the experienced Alberto Herrera in New York.

Co-featuring the event will be Cidra native José 'Sniper' Pedraza (9-0, 6 KO), who will be facing José Valderrama (4-1, 2 KO) from Arecibo, in a 130 lbs. fight set for 8 rounds.

Valderrama's only defeat was against Kelvin Galarza in an exciting and close match.

"I already want the 31st of August to arrive.  I'm still a bit used to amateur boxing, where one would fight more frequently. I'm exited that we're fighting in Carolina.  Our preparation has gone very well, and we're glad to be advancing in the sport of boxing", said Pedraza.

Pedraza's amateur career is considered one of the greatest in Puerto Rico's history. He had 160 wins and 16 defeats. He won gold medals in the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, in the Copa Romana Tournament in Dominican Republic, and in the qualification tournaments held in Guatemala for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He also won a silver medal in Italy's "World Championship" in 2010.

Dulorme and Pedraza are part of "Team Puerto Rico", a collaboration between Gary Shaw Productions, DiBella Entertainment and Universal Promotions with the purpose of gathering the best talent in Puerto Rico.

Also very anticipated is the fight between Fernando Torres (17-3, 10 KOs) and Samuel 'Sammito' Santana (5-6-2), which is set 6 rounds at 140 lbs.

"This fight is set for 6 rounds, but for Fernando it will seem like 12. It's gonna be a long night. I already defeated one of Universal's prospects, and I'm looking for the second one. And this one, I don't like very much" said Santana, who is just coming off a win over Joshua 'El Macho' Santiago (7-1, 6 KOs) by split decision.  Torres, on the other hand, is coming off a defeat against Abner Cotto in a very exciting fight in October 2011.

"I'm not here to be liked by anyone. I know Santana is a touch fighter, but I know I have the potentiol to win this fight. I'm giving it 100%, and we're definitely going to light up that ring", said Torres.

Other boxers participating will be Miguel "El Gallo" Marrero (5-0, 2 KOs), a young 130 lbs. prospect that has been part of Puerto Rico's nation team; Carlos 'Kid' Nárvaez (4-0, 4 KOs - 115lbs), who was 118-18 during his amateur career at the 106, 112 and 119 lbs. divisions; Héctor Omar Cervantes (10-0, 7 KO - 168lbs);Emanuel 'Manny' Rodríguez (2-0, 2 KOs); Luis 'Yeyé' Rodríguez (1-0, 1 KO - 140lbs); debuting will be Emmanuel 'Pirata' De Jesús (154lbs) Víctor 'Picu' Pérez(140 lbs); also, Dibella Entertainment's Steven Martinez (12-1, 10 KOs), among others.

First fight is set to start at 7:00pm.  Tickets priced $20, $38, $53 are available through Ticket Center (www.tcpr.com), or by calling 787.792.5000.

Team Puerto Rico..........the new wave, once again making a splash.....

Thomas Dulorme Makes Weight

TEAM PUERTO RICO

THE NEW WAVE, ONCE AGAIN MAKING A SPLASH

 

Thomas Dulorme Makes Weight

New York, United States - Today, Puerto Rico's undefeated rising star, Thomas Dulorme (14-0, 11KO's), made weight for his fight tomorrow on the acclaimed Boxing Series "Broadway Boxing" at the Roseland Ballroom theater, in New York.

Thomas Dulorme weighed in at a slim and ready 146 pounds. His opponent, Alberto Herrera (8-6-1, 5KO's), weighed 144.5 pounds.

"I feel good and very comfortable making weight and I just want the bell to ring so I can prove my value.  I am very grateful for this opportunity provided by my three promoters.  Puerto Rico!...I will not fail you," said Dulorme, represented promotionally by Gary Shaw Productions, Universal Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.

Dulorme is a member of Team Puerto Rico, a prominent boxing promotional group featuring Gary Shaw Productions, DiBella Entertainment and Universal Promotions. Their goal is to sign the finest group of young Puerto Rican fighters and build on the honor of the Island.

Dulorme, along with four other Team Puerto Rico members, were recently selected by ESPN as part of "Super 25" prospect list, a talented group of the top promising up-and-comers in the world.

Meanwhile, Dulorme's trainer, Jose Bonilla said, "We worked hard in the gym and you will see the result on fight night.  We are in great condition and we are coming to give the fans an incredible show."

Broadway Boxing is developed by DiBella Entertainment.  The tickets range from $125, $85, $65and $45, with a limited number of VIP tables.  The VIP booths are priced at $ 150, and each table has four chairs.  The tickets can be purchased by calling DiBella Entertainment at (212) 947-2577.

After the fight, Dulorme will fly to Puerto Rico and witness the first great challenge of his fellow Team Puerto Rico member, Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (8-0, 6KO's) when he faces the experienced Carlos Claudio (13 -7- 3, 6KO's).  Pedraza battles Claudio in the main event of the "Guaynabo Boxing Series" card this Friday, June 15, at the Coliseo Mario Quijote Morales in Guaynabo, P.R.

For more information on Dulorme visit www.teampuertoricoboxing.com or connect with him on twitter at @thomasdulorme.

Watch Dulorme's First Round Knockout of Ambriz 

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THOMAS DULORME READY TO FACE HERRERA IN NEW YORK

TEAM PUERTO RICO

THE NEW WAVE, ONCE AGAIN MAKING A SPLASH

 

  

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June 6, 2012 - San Juan, Puerto Rico - Undefeated Puerto Rican super prospectThomas Dulorme (14-0, 11 KOs) will face battle-tested Alberto Herrera (8-6-1, 5 KOs) in the co-main event of DiBella's Entertainment Broadway Boxing card on June 14, 2012 in the Roseland Ballroom Theater in New York, N.Y.

Herrera, who's fought as high as 154 pounds, has faced top competition such as Anthony Lenk (14-1, 7 KOs) and Olympian Demetrius Andrade (17-0, 12 KOs).  The Dulorme-Herrara 10-round fight will be contested at 147 pounds.

"This is a good fight," said Dulorme, who was born and raised in Carolina, Puerto Rico. "I have seen Herrera in action, specifically in the Andrade fight, and he is a strong fighter who has a lot of determination.  I know what he is capable of and that is one of the reasons why I have prepared so thoroughly for this fight.

"I will continue to train hard, to give all my fellow Puerto Ricans great glory."

Since his inception in boxing, Dulorme has been trained by the experienced Jose Bonilla, who in the past worked with world-class fighters like Edison "Pantera" Miranda and former world champion Carlos "El Indio" Quintana.

"This is a great fight and another opportunity for Thomas to further showcase his superiority," Bonilla said. "Herrera has good boxing skills and has fought in higher weights, so you have to be very careful with him."

Broadway Boxing is developed by DiBella Entertainment, who promotes Dulorme in conjunction with Gary Shaw Productions and Universal Promotions. Tickets are priced at $125, $85, $65 and $45, with a limited number of VIP tables also available for purchase.  VIP Tickets are $150 (four seats to a table).

Tickets can be purchased by calling DiBella Entertainment at (212) 947-2577.  Call soon as tickets are already going fast and a third consecutive sellout for the Broadway Boxing series is expected.

For more information on Thomas Dulorme visit www.teampuertoricoboxing.com or you can connect with him, on twitter @thomasdulorme.

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