TICKET ALERT: Jennings vs. Perez, Geale vs. Macklin, May 24 in Corpus Christi and LIVE on HBO

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Corpus Christ, Texas (April 25, 2014) - Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming World Boxing Council ('WBC') Heavyweight Title Eliminator clash featuring undefeated and top rated heavyweights BRYANT "By By" JENNINGS of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and MIKE "The Rebel" PEREZ, fighting out of Cork, Ireland.  The bout will take place on SATURDAY, MAY 24, at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texasand televised LIVE on HBO Boxing After Dark® beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.  K2 Promotions, Gary Shaw Productions in association with Antonio Leonard Promotions, DiBella Entertainment, Grange Old School Boxing and Frankel Sports will bring you the action.

Tickets priced $25, $40, $60, $100 and $150 are on sale now and can be purchased at the American Bank Center Box Office, all TicketMaster Outlets & ticketmaster.com.

The winner of the 12-round bout will become the mandatory challenger for the WBC Heavyweight Title, which was vacated by longtime champion Vitali Klitschko earlier this year. Jennings and Perez are currently ranked #4 and #5, respectively by the sanctioning body.

Opening the telecast is a 10-round middleweight battle between two-time former world championDANIEL "The Real Deal" GEALE and perennial contender MATTHEW "Mack The Knife" MACKLIN.

The American Bank Center is located 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. in Corpus Christi, Texas. For further information please visit their website at

www.AmericanBankCenter.com

For fight updates on JENNINGS VS. PEREZ via Social Media, follow HBO Boxing on Twitter at @HBOBoxing and Facebook at /HBOBoxing, Bryant Jennings on Twitter at @BYJennings, Tom Loeffler/K2 Promotions at @TomLoeffler1 and Gary Shaw Productions at @GaryShawBoxing. Use the hashtag #JenningsPerez to join the conversation on Twitter.

For additional Social Media updates for GEALE vs. MACKLIN using Twitter follow Daniel Geale at@RealDanielGeale and Matthew Macklin at @MattMacklinas well as DiBella Entertainmentat@DiBellaEnt using the hashtag #GealeMacklin

GARY SHAW FIGHTERS MARCH UP WBC RANKINGS

NEW JERSEY (April 19, 2014) - Gary Shaw Productions is happy to announce the ranking updates of six GSP fighters, who have worked their way up the WBC ratings.  Fighting in a heavyweight elimination bout, is # 4 ranked contender Bryant Jennings (18-0, 11 KOs).  Former two-time Australian Middleweight world champion, Daniel Geale (30-2, 16 KOs), is ranked # 2.  At Lightweight (135 lbs), Rustam Nugaev (27-6-1, 17 KOs) is rated # 4, while the undefeated Alejandro Luna (17-0, 13 KOs) is # 10.  Thomas Dulorme (21-1, 14 KOs) is rated # 4 at Super-Lightweight, and Jose Pedraza (16-0, 10 KOs) is now # 5 at Super-Featherweight (130 lbs), putting Puerto Rico on the map. 

Daniel Geale is right back into title contention with his recent victory over world rated Garth Wood, and will now be fighting Matthew Macklin in a meaningful bout.  Geale is knocking on the doorstep of a world title bout.  Look for him to go all out against Macklin. 

Jennings possesses the athletic ability that hasn't been seen in the heavyweight division is some time.  His style some would say emulates Evander Hollyfield, because of his slippery defense and deceptive punching power.  As a late bloomer, Jennings is now coming into his own, getting better with each bout.  A world title bout against Wladimir Klitschko (61-3, 51 KOs) is on the horizon, should he beat Mike Perez (20-0-1, 12 KOs) in his upcoming title elimination bout.

Thomas Dulorme is on a roll, winning five fights in a row since his move to Super-Lightweight.  His recent win against former undefeated contender, Karim Mayfield (18-1, 11 KOs), has placed him in position to fight for a world title.  He's hoping to get in the ring with any of the champions at 140 lbs. 

Known as a pressure fighter, Rustam Nugaev has been unstoppable of late, destroying everyone in his path, winning his last five bouts by knockout.  He's on the cusp of a world title opportunity and would like to face any of the champions at 135 lbs.

Pedraza is a technical fighter with immense boxing skills.  His ability to adapt to any style makes him a problem for any challenger.  If need be, Pedraza who is a conventional right handed fighter, can switch his stance to southpaw and not lose any momentum during a fight.  He's seeking a fight with champion, Takashi Miura or any of the top contenders in his division.  Should Pedraza capture the WBC title at Super Featherweight, he could then move up to Lightweight and have a possible Puerto Rican showdown with Felix Verdejo.

A true Mexican Cowboy, Alejandro "El Charro" Luna is a young hungry 22-year old fighter who has power in both hands.  He also has the skill to switch stances and be extremely effective. His steady march up the rankings is gaining him the notoriety he needs to make a run for a world title shot.  With a massive fan base in Southern California, Luna's ready to challenge any top fighter in the Lightweight division.

"My guys are great men with the character to become stars in this sport," said Gary Shaw. "Geale is one fight away from a world title as is Jennings.  My goal is to get Dulorme, Nugaev and Pedraza in a mega TV fight against any of the current champions in their division by the end of the year.  With Luna, I want him to stay busy and keep him marching up the rankings.  I want to thank the WBC ratings committee for recognizing these future WBC Champions."

ALEJANDRO LUNA REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH TKO VICTORY

GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS

Press Release For Immediate Release

WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA (October 19, 2013) - Tonight at the Pico Rivera Arena in Whittier California, Gary Shaw Productions in association with La Noria Entertainment presented a fun, exciting night of boxing.  In the 10-round main event, fan favorite Alejandro Luna (16-0, 12 KOs) won by way of TKO after his opponent Daniel Attah (28-17-1, 11 KOs)could not continue after round six.  Luna switching back and forth from southpaw to orthodox used a vicious body attack to control the action.  Attah never landed any hard punches that could keep Luna off of him as Alejandro applied pressure throughout the fight.   The fans were thrilled to see the referee stop the bout and raise the hand of their local hero. "This was a good test to see how I could fair against a crafty veteran," said Luna. "I applied a tremendous amount of pressure and eventually got him out of there.  I knew my body shots were slowing him down so I continued to go to the body.  I want to thank all my fans who came to see me fight tonight and especially my promoter Gary Shaw for giving me this opportunity."   6-Round Super Bantamweight Bout In an all action bout, Roy Tapia and Sergio Najera gave the fans in attendance a crowd pleasing fight.  Tapia was loading up with power shots as Najera was countering with combinations.  Both fighters were letting their hand go but it was Tapia that was landing the cleaner shots.  Najera stood his ground and forced Tapia to go hard for the entire fight.  Scorecards read 60-54 for Tapia.   4-Round Welterweight Bout Using superior boxing skills while applying pressure, Arnold Barboza Jr. dominated Douglas Rosales over four rounds.  Barboza was landing one two combos throughout the fight.  Rosales showed grit going the distance but never landed and hard punches to keep Barboza from honest.  Scorecards read 40-36 across the board for Barboza.  Arnold Barboza Jr. (3-0) defeats Douglas Rosales (0-2)   4-Round Lightweight Bout Making their pro debuts, Myra Manzo and Edelma Jeffrey entered the ring with winning on their mind.  Jeffery was doing her best to box from the outside as Manzo was walking her down.  Once Manzo got Jeffery on the ropes she landed a flurry of hard punches and the referee stopped the bout at the 1:00mark of round one.   It was a good stoppage as Jeffery wasn't throwing and punches after feeling the power of Manzo.  Myra Manzo (1-0, 1 KO) defeats Edelma Jeffrey (0-1)   4-Round Lightweight Bout In an all out slugfest, lightweights Jose Garcia and Alejandro Ochoa let their hands go for four hard rounds.  Both fighters were throwing wild hooks but it was Garcia who landed the money shots, dropping Ochoa in rounds one and three.  Ochoa showed heart getting up off the canvas and never seemed seriously hurt.  The fight went the distance and the scorecards read 38-36 twice 39-35 all in favor for Garcia.  Jose Garcia (3-6, 2 KOs) defeats Alejandro Ochoa (3-5-1, 1 KO)

FIGHTERS SPEAK FROM WHITTIER CALIFORNIA

Alejandro Luna Talks About Fighting In His Hometown Against Daniel Attah

Daniel Attah Talks About His Fight With Undefeated Prospect Alejandro Luna

  

Roy Tapia Talks About Fighting Close To Home

Arnold Barboza Jr. Talks About Fighting In His Hometown In 3rd Pro Fight

The Pico Rivera Sports Arena is located at 11003 Rooks Rd, Whittier, CA 90601. For more information please visit www.lanoria.tv or www.garyshawproductions.com. 

Tickets priced $125, $100, $75, $35 are on sale now and can be purchased at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (562) 695-0747. Doors open at 5 P.M, first fight starts at 5:30 P.M. 

 

LUNA vs. ATTAH UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED FOR THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 19TH AT THE PICO RIVERA SPORTS ARENA

GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS

Press Release For Immediate Release

WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA (October 18, 2013) - Gary Shaw Productions in association with La Noria Entertainment is thrilled to be giving fans an action packed night of boxing this Saturday October 19, 2013 at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena in Whittier, CA.  The 10-round main-event of the evening is between lightweight prospect Alejandro Luna (14-0, 11 KOs) and the hardnosed veteran Daniel Attah (28-16-1, 11 KOs).  Luna is coming into the fight with 5 KO/TKO wins in his last 7 outings, while Attah is trying to get back into the win column following some recently tough matchmaking. Luna is quite the draw and he will enjoy a favorable crowd when he steps into the ring on Saturday.  As a fast rising prospect, the undefeated Luna hopes to benefit from a win over the most notable opponent on his resume, but it won't be an easy task as Attah has been in the ring with some of boxing's best. The co-main event on the card features another undefeated fighter in Roy Tapia (7-0-1, 3KOs), also from California.  The junior featherweight Tapia takes on Sergio Najera of Tijuana, Mexico in a 6-round bout.  Tapia promises to bring a crowd pleasing fight to Najera. "Everyone knows I like to let my hands go," said Tapia. "I will have a lot of fans coming out to see me fight so I'm coming extra hard to put on a great performance.  I'll be gunning for a knockout." The top of the card contains yet another undefeated fighter in local up and comer Arnold Barboza Jr.(2-0), another California-based fighter in his 3rd professional fight.  Barboza will square off against Douglas Rosales in a 4-round affair set at the welterweight limit.  Barboza prides himself on maintaining the ability to both box and slug.  He is looking forward to showcasing his well-versed abilities The card also features a bout between two female fighters, Edelma Jeffrey and Myra Manzo, making their pro-debuts, as well as a battle between Mexican fighters Jose Garcia and Alejandro Ochoa squaring off in a 4-round lightweight bout.  Johathen Hayes and Robert Hill will open up the card in a 4-round junior middleweight bout.  The Pico Rivera Sports Arena is located at 11003 Rooks Rd, Whittier, CA 90601. For more information please visit www.lanoria.tv or www.garyshawproductions.com.  Tickets priced $125, $100, $75, $35 are on sale now and can be purchased at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (562) 695-0747.  Doors open at 5 P.M, first fight starts at 6 P.M.

ALEJANDRO LUNA HEADLINES AT THE PICO RIVERA SPORTS ARENA SATURDAY OCT, 19

October 3, 2013 - Gary Shaw Productions in association with La Noria Entertainment present a special night of boxing on October 19, 2013 at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena, in Whittier, CA.  Hometown hero and undefeated lightweight sensation, Alejandro "El Charrito" Luna (14-0, 11 KOs), will challenge crafty veteran Daniel Attah (28-16-1, 11 KOs) in the 10-round main event attraction.  The bout will in the lightweight division.  A live concert will take place after the fight where fans can enjoy the festive music of Los Canelos and Rebeldes.  A portion of the proceeds will go to the Mexican flood victims. 

Luna, a popular figure in his community, is excited to be fighting at home where his fans are expected to come out in masses. This marks the first time Luna will be fighting in his hometown and he's promising to deliver a great night of boxing.  

"It's been a dream of mine to fight in my hometown ever since I started boxing at age nine." said Luna. "The Pico Arena is walking distance from my house so I want to perform at my very best for all the fans that are coming to see me fight.  Gary Shaw is doing a fantastic job and I want to thank him for bringing this fight to Whittier.  I'll be gunning for the knockout."

Alejandro has stopped three of his last four opponents and looks to continue his winning ways as he stated, "I like to throw hard punches to the body and wear my opponent down.  If I see that my opponent is hurt, then everyone who's seen me fight knows I'm going for the KO.  I'll be happy if the knockout comes early, but will be ready to go the distance if need be."

Gary Shaw understands the significance of promoting Luna in his hometown.  He feels Luna can be a star within the Mexican community.

"Luna has deep rooted ties to his local community." Shaw said. "In addition to being a great boxer, Alejandro has also followed his family's life long tradition of competing in Mexican rodeo's which is very popular in Mexican culture.  Most of the males in his family have competed in the sport of rodeos, "Charreadas" in Spanish and Alejandro has kept that tradition alive on top of his great boxing career.  I see Luna becoming a big star in the near future."

The Pico Rivera Sports Arena is located at 11003 Rooks Rd, Whittier, CA 90601. For more information please visit www.lanoria.tv or www.garyshawproductions.com. 

Tickets priced $125, $100, $75, $35 are on sale now and can be purchased at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (562) 695-0747.  Doors open at 5 P.M, first fight starts at 6 P.M.

LUNA VICTORIOUS AT CHUMASH CASINO

Photo by Mario Serrano - Gary Shaw Productions

Results from Santa Ynez, California 

SANTA YNEZ, CA (June 14, 2013) - Tonight Gary Shaw Productions and the Chumash Resort Casino in Santa Ynez, Calif., put on another great night of boxing.  The show titled "Central Coast Championship Night" had the fans in attendance on their feet with a plethora of action packed bouts.

In the main event, popular undefeated lightweight prospect Alejandro Luna and Sergio Riverafought for the vacant "WBC Youth" interim and "Central Coast" lightweight titles.  

Luna, for the first time in his career fought the entire fight from the southpaw stance.  It proved to be a good strategy for Luna in the early rounds as he avoided punches from a distance.  In the middle rounds both fighters were exchanging blows, going toe to toe for portions of those rounds.  In the final round a hard right hook sent Rivera to the canvass.  Rivera got up only to take more punishment before the referee stopped the bout at 1:53 of round eight.  Alejandro Luna improves to (14-0, 10 KOs) while Sergio Rivera's record goes to (14-12, 10 KOs). 

"This was different for me as I was fighting from the southpaw stance, but I felt comfortable," said Luna. "I was able to land my hooks that I know were wearing down my opponent.  As it turned out I caught him with a nice right hook and put him down in the final round.  I'm happy with my performance and I want to thank Gary Shaw for this opportunity.  I also want to thank my fans who came out to support me."   

In the co-main event local fan favorite, Francisco Santana (15-3-1, 8 KOs) successfully defended his "Central Coast Championship" title with a 6-round unanimous decision victory over and a gameLeshon Sims (5-14, 3 KOs).  Santana applied continuous pressure from the opening bell backing Sims up throughout the fight.  Sims hung in there and had some moments where he landed some hard shots late in the bout, but couldn't get in a grove.  Scorecards read 60-54, 59-55 twice all in favor for Santana.

"Sims was tough and put up a great fight," said Santana. "I'm always looking to improve on my boxing skills and I think I did that tonight.  I want to thank Gary Shaw for bringing me back to my hometown.  After a few more wins I feel I'll be ready to fight for another regional title."

Undercard Results

(8-round Lightweight bout) - Russian native Rustam Nugaev used his pressure style to wear down Nigerian Daniel Attah.   A short left hand to the head put Attah down in round two, followed by another straight left in round four that sent Daniel down for the second time.  After Attah's corner seen him take too much punishment they threw in the towel and the bout was halted at the 2:29 mark of round four.  Nugaev wins by KO.  Rustam Nugaev (24-6-1, 14 KOs) vs. Daniel Attah (28-15-1, 11 KOs)

(4-round Super-Welterweight bout) - Making their pro debuts, Arnold Barboza Jr. and Gustavo Lopez fought four hard rounds.  Barboza Jr. was the more polished fighter landing the cleaner shots throughout the fight.  Lopez made a great effort in the fourth to close out an entertaining final round.  At the end Barboza Jr. was victorious winning a unanimous decision on all scorecards which read 40-36.  Arnold Barboza Jr. (1-0) - Gustavo Lopez (0-1)

(6-round Flyweight bout) - Defending her "Central Coast Championship" title Maria Suarez dominated a game Elizabeth Cervantes winning by way of a unanimous decision.  Suarez outclassed Cervantes in every round, landing numerous punches to head and body.  All judges scored the bout 60-54 for Suarez.  Maria Suarez (5-0-1) - Elizabeth Cervantes (3-11, 1 KO)

(4-round Jr. Welterweight bout) - Luis Olivares looked spectacular against an overmatch Juan Zuniga winning by way of a TKO.  After a series of hook to the body and head a hard right cross landed flush on the face of Zuniga and the referee stopped the bout at the 1:38 mark of round one.  Luis Olivares (4-0, 3 KOs) - Juan Zuniga (1-12-1

(4-round Jr. Welterweight bout) - In an entertaining bout, Kevin Watts used hard power shots to counter the boxing skills of Donte Watts.  Both fighters had their moments but it was Watts who landed the harder blows wining a majority decision in his pro debut.  Scorecards read 38-38, 39-37 for Watts. Donte Strayhorn (1-1) - Kevin Watts (1-0) 

FIGHTERS SPEAK FROM THE CHUMASH CASINO

Alejandro Luna Talks About His Main Event Fight At The Chumash Casino June 15, 2013

Francisco Santana Talks About Defending The Central Coast Title At The Chumash Casino June, 15, 2013

Rustam Nugaev Talks About His fight Against Daniel Attah At The Chumash Casino June 15, 2013

Arnold Barboza Jr. Talks About Making His Pro Debut At The Chumash Casino June 15, 2013

Luis Olivares Talks About Making His Pro Debut At The Chumash Casino June 15, 2013

Donte Strayhorn Talks About Making His Pro Debut At The Chumash Casino June 15, 2013

Kevin Watts Talks About Making His Pro Debut At The Chumash Casino June 15, 2013

Gustavo Lopez Talks About Making His Pro Debut At The Chumash Casino June 15, 2013

Tickets for the Gary Shaw Productions event, priced at $35, $45, $55, $65 and $75, are on sale and can be purchased at Chumash Resort Casino Box office or online atwww.startickets.com.  Doors open at 5:00  P.M. first fight starts at 6:00 P.M.

Weights from Santa Ynez, California

CHUMASH CASINO

  

Alejandro Luna 135 vs. Sergio Rivera 136

Francisco Santana 156 vs. Leshon Sims 157

Rustam Nugaev 136 vs. Daniel Attah 134.5

Arnold Barboza Jr. 147 vs. Gustavo Lopez 146

Maria Suarez 111.5 vs. Elizabeth Cervantes 112

Luis Olivares 136 vs. Juan Zuniga 141

Donte Strayhorn 140 vs. Kevin Watts 140

Tickets for the Gary Shaw Productions event, priced at $35, $45, $55, $65 and $75, are on sale and can be purchased at Chumash Resort Casino Box office or online at www.startickets.com.  Doors open at 5:00  P.M. first fight starts at6:00 P.M.  

Francisco Santana 156

Daniel Attah 134.5 vs. Rustam Nugaev 136

Arnold Barboza Jr. 147 vs. Gustavo Lopez 146

Maria Suarez 111.5 vs. Elizabeth Cervantes 112

Luis Olivares 136 vs. Juan Zuniga 141

 

Donte Strayhorn 140 vs. Kevin Watts 140 

Tickets for the Gary Shaw Productions event, priced at $35, $45, $55, $65 and $75, are on sale and can be purchased at Chumash Resort Casino Box office or online at www.startickets.com.  Doors open at 5:00  P.M. first fight starts at 6:00 P.M.