GARY SHAW SUPPORTS AUSTRALIAN BOXING COMMISSION

October 24, 2013 - Boxing promoter Gary Shaw who represents Australian fighters Daniel Geale and top contender Joel Brunker to name a few, is an avid supporter of promoting fights internationally, especially in Australia. 

After a fight between Australian Anthony Mundine and American Shane Mosley was recently cancelled due to some controversy, Shaw had this to say about his dealings with the Australian boxing commission.  

"Daniel Geale and Joel Brunker are two great fighters that I'm proud to say are part of our stable here at GSP. In all my dealings with the Australian boxing commission, I found them to be very honest and upright in every aspect of business.  I know Shane Mosley had some harsh words toward the Australian boxing scene and commission and he's entitled to his opinion, but I've always had a great deal of respect for everyone I've dealt with in Australia, including Bill Treacy, Garrie Francisco and Angelo DiCarlo to name a few."

Shaw went on to say, "Shane Mosley is a future Hall of Famer and I admire and respect him for all his accomplishments and dedication to our sport.  I don't know if Shane was dealing with the Australian commission directly or if it was the promoter that he had a problem with, but every time I did business in Australia, everyone got paid.  I'm proud to say I'll continue doing business in Australia and I find their commission to be straightforward, honest and truthful."

DANIEL GEALE & ANTHONY MUNDINE BATTLE IN HIGHLY ANTICIPATED REMATCH

 GEALE'S IBF MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE

October 16, 2012 - Gary Shaw Productions has been granted an "Exception to Regulations" by the IBF on behalf of unified IBF/WBA middleweight champion, Daniel "Real Deal" Geale (28-1, 15 KOs), to participate in an optional IBF world title fight against Anthony Mundine (44-4, 26 KOs) prior to his mandatory defense.

"Now that we got the green light from the IBF to make this fight, I'm going to work hard to get everything completed," said promoter Gary Shaw. "This might be the biggest fight in Australian boxing history as both fighters consider this a grudge match."

Geale tasted defeat for the first and only time when these two fighters faced each other back in May of 2009.  Geale lost a controversialsplit decision and he's looking to set the record straight once and for all.

"When Mundine and I first fought, I thought my hands were going to be raised after the fight," said Daniel Geale. "It was close but I thought I was the better man that night.  I've always wanted revenge against Anthony, and now  I have the opportunity thanks to my promotional teams Grange Old School Boxing and Gary Shaw Productions."

"Bill Treacy and Garrie Francisco have done an outstanding job of leading my team to where I am today, and the addition of international promoter Gary Shaw, was brilliant as you can see by my two wins in Germany.  Team Geale defines the word team."

Geale's managers comment on this highly anticipated rematch.

"Anthony should go in to hiding, Daniel will embarrass him" said co-manager Garrie Francisco.

"It's time for Daniel to put an end to the circus" stated Bill Treacy.

Mundine is a three time world champion and has gone (19-1) in his last twenty bouts and is currently riding a 4-fight winning streak. He captured the vacant WBA World super middleweight title against Sam Soliman in March of 2007 when he knocked him out in the 9th round.  A year later, Mundine was victorious in the rematch winning a 12-round unanimous decision in May of 2008.  Mundine is the only fighter in the history of boxing to have every fight on pay-per-view.

 "This is a fight that all of Australia has wanted to see and I'm glad it has finally come together."  Mundine said. "I always said Daniel would be a world champion if he didn't have to fight me and that has proven to be the case.  People are saying he is the best middleweight in the world, but he is not even the best middleweight in Australia.  I beat him once and I'll do it again."

Daniel Geale is unbeaten in his last seven bouts and is coming off an incredible triumph victory over, Felix Sturm (37-3-2, 16 KOs), a fight that took place in Sturm's native land of Germany. This was the second time Geale defeated a German fighter on their home soil, having previously dethronedSebastian Sylvester in May of 2011.

Geale's trainer, Graham Shaw of Grange Old School Boxing, is confident that Daniel will be successful in their rematch with Mundine.

"Daniel is fighting at an incredible level these days.  We never look past the next fight and for this bout we will be extremely focused.  In the first fight with Mundine our preparation was solid and I thought we won." said Graham Shaw.  "Since that decision went against us we have moved on and successfully campaigned against the best fighters in the business and I expect Daniel to win the rematch as he has improved 200% and Anthony has not.  Daniel now has two world titles and we will not leave this fight in the hands of the judges."

Mundine is trained by his father, Tony, and he believes his son is prime and ready to take on Geale.

"Anthony has been working away at junior middleweight but this is a fight that can't be ignored," Anthony's father and trainer Tony Mundine said. "He loves the big fights and I know that when the bell rings for round one, my boy will be ready to go."

Both fighters hail from Australia and this long awaited rematch is sure to draw a huge attendance, as the last fight was staged at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Boondall, Queensland, Australia, and drew over 10,000 fans.

The bout between both indigenous Australian fighters, Geale and Mundine, will be available on Pay Per View.  Gary Shaw will be having discussions with Anthony Mundine and Team Geale as to the official host site of this event.

A formal press conference featuring both fighters will be held in Sydney, Australia, on Thursday, October 18 AEDT.  Both fighters will be available for interview and photo opportunities.  Details of this press conference will be announced in the coming days.

This event will be a promotion between by Grange Old School Boxing, Gary Shaw Productions and Black Venom Promotions.

DANIEL GEALE & FELIX STURM IN UNIFICATION WORLD TITLE BOUT

 IBF & WBA MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS ON THE LINE

May 31, 2012 - Gary Shaw Productions, Sturm Box Promotion, Grange Old School Boxingand UFA Sports are happy to announce a world title unification bout featuring IBF middleweight champion Daniel "The Real Deal" Geale (27-1, 15 KOs) and WBA Super World champ, Felix Sturm (37-2-2, 16 KOs).  The 12-round 160-pound main event will take place in Germany on Sept. 1, 2012, at a location to be announced, with television network SAT1 broadcasting the event to millions around the world.

 

Said Promoter Gary Shaw, "This event is what boxing is all about. When you get two world champions agreeing to fight each other with no hesitation, you know the fans are going to be witnessing an unbelievable bout.  Both guys are hungry to keep their titles and they're going to leave everything in the ring.  Words can't describe how excited I am about this event. Geale and Sturm are true warriors who are going to "Bring It" come fight night.  It's going to be an incredible night of boxing.  The true winners will be the fans.

 

"In Daniel's last fight a new Australian superstar emerged," Shaw continued. "Daniel's superiority is confirmation that he is on the verge of pound-for-pound status. With the expert guidance of Garrie Fransisco and Bill Treacy managing Daniel's career, along with Graham Shaw steering his corner, Geale has the right team to take him to middleweight supremacy.  It's an honor to be promoting such a great fighter with a great team."

 

After a dominating performance against mandatory challenger, Osumanu Adama (20-3, 15 KOs), Geale will look to extend on a six-fight winning streak.  He has fought all but one of his bouts in his native Australia.  In his lone start outside his homeland, Geale traveled to Germany and captured the IBF middleweight title against Sebastian Sylvester (34-5-1, 16 KOs).  Geale wants to make a statement in this bout as he fights in Germany for a second time.

 

"I'm truly thankful to be fighting in this unification bout with Felix Sturm," Geale said. "My promoter Gary Shaw has promised me the biggest fights and he's kept his word.  Fighting in Germany is a very difficult task, but I was successful there once before when I captured my first world title against Sebastian Sylvester.  My goal will be to beat Sturm in his homeland, and bring his title back to Australia once again.  I'm fighting for my country and all the kids I train at the Grange Old School Boxing gym.

 

"I also want to thank my managers Garrie Fransisco and Billy Treacy who, in conjunction with my trainer Graham Shaw, have all worked hard to get me to the top.  Right now I'm in the best shape of my life and Graham has seen the improvements in my ability to make adjustments in the ring.  I'm fully prepared to give the fans an exciting fight when I step in the ring with Sturm."

 

Sturm, who is coming off an impressive ninth-round knockout victory against then-once- beaten challenger Sebastian Zbik (30-2, 10 KOs), is undefeated in his last 14 bouts. He's best known in America for his fight with Oscar De La Hoya, in which many fans believe he won clearly, but instead lost on a close unanimous decision.  With 14 title defenses, Sturm is considered one of the best pure boxers in the sport, and will seek to add another world title belt to his collection. 

 

"Fighting in my native land of Germany is incredible and I can't wait to show the German fans, once again, what I'm made of," stated Sturm. "Daniel Geale is a worthy opponent, but he's never been in the ring with a fighter like me.  I fight for the people of Germany and I'm not going to let them down! I will be victorious on Sept. 1."