KENNETH SIMS JR. & EDUARDO MARTINEZ WIN BY KNOCKOUT AND IMPROVE TO 2-0

MILWAUKEE (April 25, 2014) - Gary Shaw Productions undefeated sensations, Jr. Welterweight Kenneth "Bossman" Sims Jr. (2-0, 1 KO) and Super-Bantamweight Eduardo Martinez (2-0, 1 KO) were victorious tonight at the Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Both men competed in separate 4-round bouts.

Martinez mounted a vicious body attack that forced his opponent, Mateo Soto (0-5), to quit on his stool after the first round.  The body blows were heard throughout the arena and Martinez was elated with joy, winning is second professional bout by knockout, the first of his bright career.

"My goal was to come out here tonight and get the knockout," said Martinez. "I felt my punches were doing a lot of damage because I could hear my opponent grunting every time I landed a shot to his body. Gary Shaw, Antonio Leonard and James Prince are doing a great job with my career and I can't wait to return to action.  I'm very happy with my performance and I want to get back in the ring as soon as possible."

Sims Jr. won by 2nd round knockout by using superior boxing skills while landing hard shots to his opponent Jose Araguz (0-2). After a series of nice combinations that had Arqauz hurt in round one, a right hook ended the bout in the second round. Sims records his first knockout of his career.

"I brought the heat like I said I was going to do, and I got the KO," said Sims Jr. "There is nothing more exciting than winning a professional fight by knockout. Man I was juiced.  All my people came out to see me tonight and I delivered, which makes me very happy.  I want to thank my team for all their support especially my promoters Gary Shaw and Antonio Leonard, along with my manager James Prince.  I'm hoping to make a quick return to the ring."

"We knew we had the goods when we signed Sims Jr. and Martinez," said Gary Shaw. "These kids are very special and tonight they dazzled the crowed with their performances.  I'm very proud of them.  Antonio Leonard, James Prince and I will be looking to get them both back in the ring very soon."

This fight card is presented by Ibom Stars Promotions LLC, FedEx Smart Post Inc of New Berlin Wisconsin, Dameon Okposio promotions of Canada and Bryan Drake Inc of Teutonia Wine and Liquor, in association with Gary Shaw Productions.

GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS & ANTONIO LEONARD PROMOTIONS SIGN TOP AMATEUR STANDOUTS KENNETH SIMS JR. & EDUARDO MARTINEZ

CHICAGO (January 26, 2014) - Gary Shaw Productions and Antonio Leonard Promotions have just signed two of the top U.S. amateur boxers in Kenneth Sims Jr. and Eduardo Martinez.  Both fighters who hail from Chicago, IL, were brought to the professional ranks by manager James Prince and are trained by Kenneth Sims Sr.

Kenneth Sims Jr. (198-21) is a highly decorated amateur standout with over 200 amateur fights.  Having become a 2-time National Pal Champion, Sims Jr. was also the 2013 USA National Champion, a Silver Gloves Champion, a Junior Olympic Bronze Medalist, a 3-time Ringside World Champion and a 2012 Olympic Trials Semifinalist.  At age 20 and Standing 5'10, while competing in the lightweight division, Sims Jr. has all tools to become something special in the sport.

"I started boxing at age 9 and I fell in love with the sport after winning my first trophy," said Kenneth Sims Jr. "My dad forced me to start boxing because I was the smallest kid in my class and the rest is history.  I feel I made the right decision signing with Gary Shaw and Antonio Leonard, along with my manager James Prince. Together they know the game and boxing is a business and I believe they can lead me in the right direction.  With Gary Shaw, Antonio Leonard and James Prince guiding my career, I truly believe I can become the best."

After winning numerous amateur tournaments, Eduardo Martinez (85-10) won the 2013 USA Boxing National Championship.  At age 21, Martinez stands 5'6 and fights in the bantamweight division.  With power in both hands, Martinez is tailor made for professional boxing.

"It's been my dream to become a professional boxer since I started boxing at age 13," Eduardo Martinez said. "My motivation comes from my family as my parents always pushed me to be the best.  To sign with big time promoters like Gary Shaw and Antonio Leonard is incredible because I know they've guided the careers of many world champions.  I want to thank my manager James Prince for turning me pro with Shaw and Leonard.  I know they will do a great job taking me to the top.  I believe I'll do well in the pros because I'm a big puncher and I feel this move will get my career off to a tremendous start."

"These two kids have remarkable talent," said Gary Shaw. "I want to thank my good friend James Prince for bringing me these two top fighters from the amateurs.  Antonio Leonard, James and I will once again start another journey together as we did in the past with the late Diego Corrales and many others.  We will go far with these two young men."

"With Gary Shaw, Antonio Leonard and I coming together once again it's a very powerful unification," stated James Prince. "I know together we can take Sims Jr. and Martinez to the top.  Both these fighters have tremendous character and I'm happy to bring them to the professional ranks with the best promoters in the business."

"Sims Jr. and Martinez are close friends and they both have big dreams to become world champions," said Antonio Leonard. "Gary, James and I are becoming a powerful force in boxing once again and the future looks bright for everyone involved.  I can't wait to see these two kids ascend to the top of the boxing world."

BRYANT "BY-BY" JENNINGS WINS HBO DEBUT WITH TKO VICTORY OVER SZPILKA

Photo by Rob Epstein - Gary Shaw Productions

NEW YORK (January 25, 2014) - Tonight Gary Shaw Productions and Antonio Leonard Promotions Bryant "By-By" Jennings (18-0, 10 KOs) remained undefeated in his HBO debut with a 10-round TKO victory over Poland's Artur Szpilka (16-1, 12 KOs).

From the opening round Jennings controlled the action with his superior boxing skills and eventually landed a body shot in round six to take a convincing lead in the fight.  As the fight moved on, Jennings kept the pressure on Szpilka and ultimately closed the show with a combination that sent the Polish fighter to the canvas in the final round.  The referee seen enough and the bout was halted at the 2:20mark of round ten. 

"I came out here to put on a show and I think I accomplished that goal," said Jennings. "Szplika is a very tough fighter and I give him credit for lasting as long as he did.  After the first knockdown I didn't think he would last much longer but he showed great heart and almost went the distance."

"I'm ready to step up and challenge for a world title," Jennings continued. "I'm going to take it one day at a time and see what my team presents me.  I want to thank Gary Shaw, Antonio Leonard, James Prince and HBO for giving me this opportunity."

"Jennings showed he's a very talented fighter," said Gary Shaw. "Boxing needs heavyweights that can close the show and Jennings proved that tonight on his HBO debut.  I will talk with James Prince and Antonio Leonard to see what is next for Jennings.  He's the first American heavyweight in many years that has a legitimate shot to be the World Champion. The Polish Prince put up a great fight, but tonight it was all about the USA.  Right now I'm very happy with Jennings performance."

 "Bryant Jennings is no joke," stated co-promoter Antonio Leonard. "He's going to take the heavyweight division by storm and I see him becoming a world champion very soon."

"I know Jennings has the talent to take over the heavyweight division," manager James Prince said. "Tonight he took a giant step toward a world title shot.  Boxing fans here in the U.S have a heavyweight in Jennings they can rally behind.  We are gunning for the best out there."

BRYANT "BYE-BYE" JENNINGS TOP 5 IN THREE RANKING ORGANIZATIONS

November 5, 2013 - With the hard work of international promoter Gary Shaw, highly touted heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings (18-0, 11 KOs) is now currently ranked top 5 by three of the major sanctioning organizations. 

The undefeated Philadelphia standout Jennings, who's promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, Antonio Leonard Promotions and managed by James Prince is rated WBC #4, IBF #4, and WBA #5, respectively. 

With a world title shot looming, Jennings sees the light at the end of the 
tunnel.

"I'm extremely thankful to Gary Shaw, Antonio Leonard and James Prince for all their hard work. Gary Shaw is tremendous at what he does and to be ranked top five in three of the sanctioning bodies is testament that I have an excellent team behind me."

"God willing everything keeps moving in a positive direction, I'll be in the ring in the very near future against a top ten contender. Now it's my job to continue to work hard and bring home the heavyweight championship of the world."

BRYANT JENNINGS SIGNS WITH GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS AND ANTONIO LEONARD PROMOTIONS

GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS

Press Release For Immediate Release

October 9, 2013 - Philadelphia's undefeated heavyweight contender, Bryant Jennings (17-0, 9 KOs) has signed a co-promotional contract with Gary Shaw Productions and Antonio Leonard Promotions.  Advised by manager James Prince, Jennings on the verge of fighting for a world title, is ranked IBF No. 3, WBO No. 14 and WBC No. 21. Having fought stiff competition thus far in his career, Jennings is the type of battle tested warrior America is seeking to represent the heavyweight division on a global stage.  With a powerful team behind him, Jennings feels he's ready to take his career to the next level. "I'm glad I'm finally moving forward in my career with a great team," said Bryant Jennings.  "Gary Shaw and Antonio Leonard are two great promoters who have been in this sport for many years and have promoted some of the biggest fights in boxing history.  I'm ecstatic to be managed by James Prince because he's guided the careers of many world champions and his knowledge as a boxing manager is impeccable.  It's truly a blessing to have these experienced gentlemen working on my behalf.  I'm ready to take my career to the next level." Having promoted some of boxing's greatest fighters, which include Mike Tyson, Diego Corrales,Shane Mosley, Winky Wright, Vernon Forrest and Lennox Lewis to name a few , Gary Shaw sees Bryant Jennings as the next heavyweight contender to conquer boxing most glorified division. "First off I want to say I'm very thrilled to be working side by side with my good friends Antonio Leonard and James Prince," Shaw said. "We've worked harmoniously together in the past when we had Corrales and it was an astonishing journey.  Now we've come together again with an outstanding heavyweight in Bryant Jennings.  From what I've seen, Jennings has the personality and talent to become a star in this sport.  He's a very kind young man who brings an exciting style to the heavyweight division.  I'm very pleased to add Jennings to our rich history of great fighters here at GSP and I'm working hard with Antonio and James to get him in a big fight.  He'll be in the ring very soon." James Prince, Gary Shaw and Antonio Leonard made history when they worked together with Diego Corrales.  Prince, who currently manages some of boxings best fighters, is eager to unite with Shaw and Leonard with the hopes of taking Jennings to the peak of the heavyweight division. "I'm just excited to be working with Gary Shaw Productions and Antonio Leonard Promotions once again," said James Prince.  "It was beautiful ride we all had with the late Diego Corrales and once again I feel like I'm bringing them an outstanding fighter in American Bryant Jennings, who I believe is the best heavyweight in the world." Antonio Leonard has the same feelings as Prince when it comes to working with Gary Shaw.  "When Gary Shaw and I team up its like dynamite," stated Antonio Leonard. "Whoever we work with is going to be the next superstar in boxing.  With Diego Corrales we did amazing things together.  I have great respect for Gary Shaw who I started out with, not just as a boxing promoter, but as a loyal friend.  I know Bryant Jennings is in the hands of a great promoter with Shaw who cares about his fighters just like I do.  Antonio Leonard continued saying, "Jennings' work ethic is unbelievable and he reminds me lot ofAndre Ward.  Bryant carries himself with great respect inside and outside of the ring.  James Prince along with Gary and me will take this man to the top.  I can promise you Jennings will leap to the top of the heavyweight division and will whip the Klitschko brothers.  Bryant who hails from Philadelphia will make America proud!"

BERNARD HOPKINS VS. TAVORIS CLOUD PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

BERNARD HOPKINS, Three-Time And Two-Division World Champion & Oldest Fighter In History To Win A World Championship

"Age is not an enemy to me.  The clock is not something to try to stop.  The man upstairs can't even do that.  You can get the daylight to be earlier or the darkness to be later, but the clock has to move forward.

"People will always tell me, 'You can't do this.  You can't do that.'  When I hear that, it gives me motivation.  I know there are some things in life that are out of reach.  Some people are not capable of doing certain things.  I have been doing this half of my life.  I know what I am capable of.    

"Some people are trying to write my destiny, but when you see a guy that has a track record that has proven to be more right than wrong over 28 years, Cloud has to say that he has a challenge.  In reality, he is going to have to train harder than he ever has before.

"[To Cloud] If you ain't ready now, seven or eight weeks out, then you're in trouble.

"I'm letting you all know that the smart money goes on me.  The other money goes somewhere else.  If you want to bet against me, that's your prerogative.

"[To Cloud] You're 20 years younger than me, but you are looking at the number, not looking at the man. 

"If you've never thrown punch and you're making a judgment about me, then you're a fool.  You are making a decision based on what you think, not what you know.

"I am not underestimating Cloud.  He isn't beating a Yusuf Mack here.  He is trying to beat a legacy.  He is trying to beat a legend. 

"Don and I are alumni of the sport.  He helped build my career.  At the end of the day, everyone he threw in front of me helped secure my legacy in the middleweight division.  I am at least 15-0 against him.  He really helped me without even knowing it.

"I understand that I have a blessing to not only make history once but two, three and four times.  I understand you will miss me when I'm not here.

"Who is going to run from a 48 year old man?  Cloud isn't going to run.  He's going to fight.  I'm going to be the professor and teach him his ABC's.

"I have never been the favorite in anything in my life.  No matter what I've done.  I would rather be the underdog than the favorite.

"After I beat Cloud, Don King will have to pawn his jacket [to make money], and that jacket is just as old as me. 

"[To Cloud] Don King is going to make sure you do your business.  His empire is on your shoulders.  You're the last horse.  There's no one left in the stable.

"[To Don King] Enjoy your day because after March 9, there will be a big celebration of your long lasting promotional legacy as I send you into retirement."

TAVORIS CLOUD, Undefeated IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion

"I want to thank Bernard Hopkins for calling me out for this fight.  It's weird when a champion gets called out, but like he [Hopkins] says, he's different.

"I am willing to accept the challenge.  I don't duck.  I don't run.

"On March 9, I'll be in great shape.  I'll be here to put on the fight on my life.

"People ask me if I'm worried about Bernard's experience, his tricks and this and that.  He might have more tricks than me, but I'm going to throw punches.  You have to throw punches to win fights.  I'm definitely going to win the fight by throwing punches. 

"Training camp is going well.  I'm going to be in the best shape of my life.  I'm going to bring my A plus game. 

"Hopkins doesn't faze me.  He's up there banging on the podium and yelling.  It just goes in one ear and out the other.

"My opinion is that he's talking to convince himself and motivate himself.  It isn't directed at me.

"I'm game for his experience.  I'm not inexperienced myself.  If he's going to be dirty with me, I can be dirty right back. 

"I think Don won the war of words against Bernard.  Don got into Bernard's head.  Don got Bernard thinking about what he was saying, not the other way around."

DON KING, Renowned Boxing Promoter & President, Don King Productions

"Hello Brooklyn!  Bernard is in foreign territory.  I'm at home here in Brooklyn.  He doesn't know the half of what it's going to mean fighting here.  Brooklynites know what time it is.  It's time to put you [Hopkins] out to rest and reside.

"I'm delighted to be here at the new Barclays Center.  It's spiritually redeeming.  It's alive.  It's a family affair here.  I'm looking forward to a sold-out crowd at Barclays Center on March 9.  We're looking to make history here in Brooklyn.  History in this new beautiful building, 

"Bernard Hopkins is one of the greatest fighters of our time.  He has shown the tenacity and perseverance.  It's evident that he is different. 

"When the hands of time are moving, the old moves on and the young moves forward.  Bernard is stubborn.  He is resistant.  Something has got to give and give it will on March 9.

"When you see the new face of glory, the excitement of what youth can do, you believe in God and that is deeply imbedded in the heart and mind of Tavoris Cloud.

"I'm happy to be here at Barclays Center.  I am delighted to be associated with Golden Boy.  I want friend and foe alike to be a part of this history making night when we let Bernard Hopkins take this weight off of his shoulders.

"There was a lot of thunder and weather that happened here in New York when Hurricane Sandy came through and devastated so many homes.  With his [Tavoris] name being Cloud, we are going to work toward helping those affected by Sandy."

NAAZIM RICHARDSON, Hopkins' Trainer

"Anybody that knows anything about boxing on this level knows Bernard Hopkins.  You may not be familiar with Tavoris Cloud, but I'm familiar with him.  He's an exciting fighter.  He's focused and very dangerous.  I know what this kid is capable of doing.  He's going to be up for fighting a legend.

"I was on tour with Bernard and Don King and you are getting a small preview of what they can say.  I was with Don in Puerto Rico and he was Puerto Rican then and he's a Brooklynite now.  That is the magic of Don King.  He's one of the icons of our sport and you've got to respect that.

"You want to see this fight because our history has shown, the more dangerous the opponent, the higher his game rises and Tavoris Cloud is a dangerous opponent.

"When you come to Brooklyn to see this fight, be prepared to see a fight of the year candidate.  You want to be able to say you saw it live.  You want to be able to say you saw it here at the Barclays Center."

DAVID ITSKOWITCH, Chief Operating Officer, Golden Boy Promotions

"I would have let Bernard and Don keep talking, but we would have been here for days.

"If you weren't able to be here on October 20, Barclays Center is an unbelievable venue.  It's state of the art.  There is a great staff here with great customer service.

"Bernard Hopkins thrives off of people doubting him.

"For those of you who didn't see Bernard's record breaking fight with Pascal, before the seventh round, Bernard decided to drop to the canvas and do push ups.  It was amazing.

"It is always an honor to introduce a future first ballot Hall of Famer and legend in the sport...Bernard Hopkins."

JAMES PRINCE, Cloud's Manager

"We are very excited about this opportunity.  Out of all of the fights that are coming here [to Barclays Center] this year, this is the one you want to see.

"What can you say about Bernard Hopkins?  He holds his own very well, and Cloud is going to hold his own on March 9.  It's going to be a war."

SEAN SAADEH, Vice President of Programming, Barclays Center

"On behalf of Bruce Ratner and Brett Yormark, we're thrilled to host our third night of championship boxing.

"We're delighted to have a true champion here and the oldest fighter in history to win a title fighting at the newest venue. 

"We're pleased that Bernard wants to get in the ring once again and that it's going to be here.  Tavoris is a great champion and Brooklyn is going to love his style.

"There is so much potential for boxing here in Brooklyn and we want this arena to be a fighter's ultimate goal.

"We look forward to welcoming boxing back to Barclays Center on March 9."

KERY DAVIS, Senior Vice President of Programming, HBO Sports

"There is some world class trash talking between Don King and Bernard Hopkins on this stage.

"As a Bronx native, I have always had a love-hate relationship with the borough of Brooklyn, but as a New Yorker I love the excitement that Barclays Center has brought to the New York landscape.  It is a pleasure to have Barclays Center as an option for boxing events.

"This will be the twentieth time that Bernard Hopkins will be on HBO as he sets out again to make history against Light Heavyweight World Champion Tavoris Cloud.

"Bernard is one of the highest rated fighters we have on our network.  When he beat Jean Pascal to become the oldest fighter in history to win a world title in 2011, it was the highest rated fight of that year.

"Tavoris is a worthy, exciting, relentless, young light heavyweight champion.  It's going to be a great night."

# # #

Hopkins vs. Cloud, a 12-round fight for Cloud's IBF Light Heavyweight World Championship will take place Saturday, March 9 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.  The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Don King Productions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T.  The HBO World Championship Boxing telecast begins at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Tickets, priced at $200, $100, $80, $50 and $25, go on sale on Saturday, January 19 at 10:00 a.m. ET and will be available for purchase at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com, the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center, all Ticketmaster locations, or by calling 800-745-3000.