UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHTS BRYANT JENNINGS & MIKE PEREZ COLLIDE IN A WBC HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATOR

"G4"

  

SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2014

FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

LIVE ON HBO®

New York City (June 9, 2014) - Undefeated heavyweight's BRYANT "By By"  JENNINGS  and  MIKE "The Rebel" PEREZ will clash in a World Boxing Council ("WBC") Heavyweight Title Eliminator on SATURDAY, JULY 26 at The Mecca of Boxing, Madison Square Garden. The fight will betelevised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, it was announced today by K2 Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions in association with Antonio Leonard Promotions.

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.

The Jennings/Perez bout will serve as the co-feature to the WBA/IBO World Middleweight Championship defense by GENNADY "GGG" GOLOVKIN against two-time world champion DANIEL "The Real Deal" GEALE.

Jennings and Perez are both headed to New York City this weekend for a Press Conference to announce the fight as well as attending the Miguel Cotto/Sergio Martinez world title bout on Saturdaynight at Madison Square Garden.

"I commend HBO for sticking to their guns on making Jennings vs. Perez happen after the fight was called off." said Gary Shaw. "I know Bryant is thrilled to be returning to the Madison Square Garden where he made his HBO debut and defeated Artur Szpilka who was undefeated at the time.  Jennings is eager to show everyone he's the best heavyweight contender out there. This will be a fight the fans will not want to miss.  The next great American heavyweight will be on display, and I'm talking about Bryant Jennings."

Said Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions; "We're very excited to add this outstanding heavyweight matchup to the action packed "G4" boxing event featuring the return of Gennady Golovkin to Madison Square Garden.  There is a lot at stake in this heavyweight fight and it's fitting that it take place at "The Mecca of Boxing" where so many legendary heavyweight bouts have been held. There is nothing like heavyweight boxing at Madison Square Garden."

"We feel that Mike is among the best heavyweights in the world and expect him to show that on July 26 against Bryant Jennings."

"The fight is on again and I'm ready to make a statement against Perez," said Jennings. "My fans can expect another great performance on July 26 as I return to the Madison Square Garden.  HBO shows it's serious about bringing the heavyweight division back to its glory days by making this fight happen and I'm here to make a name for myself.  I want to thank Mauricio Sulaiman for including me in the Heavyweight tournament, giving me an opportunity to fight the winner of Wilder vs. Stiverne for the WBC world title."

"I'm very happy this bout has been rescheduled," said Perez. "My dream is to fight for the WBC heavyweight championship and a win over Jennings will bring me that much closer. I look forward to fighting on HBO again and I will prove that I deserve a shot at the heavyweight championship when I am victorious on July 26."

"The WBC is proud to sanction the fight between Perez vs. Jennings as a final elimination fight as part of the WBC tournament in the Heavyweight division," stated Mauricio Sulaiman, President of the World Boxing Council.

"Vitali Klitschko was honored with the Emeritus Champion distinction after he decided to dedicate his career to the politics of his country Ukraine and he is being regarded as a hero by many."

"The WBC ordered a tournament between all the top rated fighters to fight and Perez vs. Jennings will prove to be a formidable match to find the second mandatory contender of the WBC Heavyweight division. "

The 29-year-old Jennings, 18-0-0 (10KO's) is coming off his career best victory, a sensational, HBO televised tenth round knockout of Poland's Artur Szpilka on JANUARY 25 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Dominating the action from the outset, Jennings dropped the crafty southpaw in the sixth before finishing him off in the final round.

A highly successful amateur in his native Cuba, the 28-year-old Perez has compiled a record of 20-0-1 (12KO's), since moving to Ireland and turning professional in 2008.

Perez has recently made two previous appearances on HBO and is looking forward to showcasing his skills against another undefeated fighter on July 26th.

GOLOVKIN VS. GEALE is presented by K2 Promotions, GGG Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions and Grange Old School Boxing. 

Advance tickets priced at $500, $300, $200, $100, $50 and $25 can be purchased starting at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 5 at the Madison Square Garden Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster charge by phone (866-858-0008) and online at www.ticketmaster.com andwww.thegarden.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 fight updates on GOLOVKIN VS. GEALE via Social Media, follow HBO Boxing on Twitter at@HBOBoxing and Facebook at /HBOBoxing, in addition to on Twitter at Gennady Golovkin/@GGGBoxing, Daniel Geale/@RealDealGeale, Tom Loeffler - K2 Promotions/@TomLoeffler1 and Gary Shaw Productions/@GaryShawBoxing. Use the hashtag #GolovkinGeale to join the conversation on Twitter.

"G4" FIGHTERS HIS MSG

Golovkin, Geale, Jennings, Perez

Photos by Will Hart 

 

New York City (June 8, 2014) - On Friday evening in front of a huge crowd of fans, all four fighters from the upcoming "G4" boxing extravaganza hit New York City's Madison Square Garden.

 

With the sensational artwork of their Saturday, July 26th event looking down from the "Mecca of Boxing's" world famous marquee, GENNADY "GGG" GOLOVKIN, DANIEL "The Real Deale" GEALE, BRYANT "By By" JENNINGS and MIKE "The Rebel" PEREZ posed for photos.

 

"G4" is headlined by the World Middleweight Championship between World Boxing Association "Super Champion" and International Boxing Organization Champion Golovkin and Two-Time World Champion Geale.

 

Co-featured at "G4" is the highly anticipated 12-round World Boxing Council Heavyweight Title Eliminator between Jennings and Bryant

 

Both fights will betelevised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. 

 

GOLOVKIN VS. GEALE is presented by K2 Promotions, GGG Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions and Grange Old School Boxing. JENNINGS VS. PEREZ is presented by K2 Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions along with Antonio Leonard Promotions.

Advance tickets priced at $500, $300, $200, $100, $50 and $25 can be purchased starting at 12:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, June 10 at the Madison Square Garden Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster charge by phone (866-858-0008) and online at www.ticketmaster.com andwww.thegarden.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 fight updates on GOLOVKIN VS. GEALE via Social Media, follow HBO Boxing on Twitter at@HBOBoxing and Facebook at /HBOBoxing, in addition to on Twitter at Gennady Golovkin/@GGGBoxing, Daniel Geale/@RealDealGeale, Tom Loeffler - K2 Promotions/@TomLoeffler1 and Gary Shaw Productions/@GaryShawBoxing. Use the hashtag #GolovkinGeale to join the conversation on Twitter.

"G4" NEW YORK CITY PRESS CONFERENCE PHOTOS AND QUOTES

 

Golovkin, Geale, Jennings & Perez

 

SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2014

FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

LIVE ON HBO®

New York City (June 9, 2014) - Saturday afternoon in New York City, a Press Conference was held for "G4", the boxing extravaganza set for SATURDAY, JULY 26 at 'The Mecca of Boxing", Madison Square Garden and Live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

 

In attendance were WBA/IBO Middleweight World Champion GENNADY "GGG" GOLOVKIN, Two-Time World Champion DANIEL 'The Real Deal" GEALE along with undefeated heavyweight contenders BRYANT "By By" JENNINGS and MIKE "The Rebel" PEREZ in addition to undefeated welterweight prospect DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON. Hosting the press conference were Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions and Gary Shaw of Gary Shaw Productions.

 

The Press Conference was hosted by the internationally recognized voice of boxing, Hall of Famer,MICHAEL BUFFER. (All photos/courtesy Will Hart.)

 

GENNADY GOLOVKIN -"Thank you to HBO and Madison Square Garden for welcoming me back. I'm very happy to be fighting Daniel Geale, I've known him for many years and this will be a terrific fight for the fans. Saturday, July 26 will be a great night at Madison Square Garden."

 

"I would also like to give express special thanks to our partner - EXPO-2017, an International Exposition dedicated to green energy scheduled to take place in 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan."

DANIEL GEALE -"This is a tremendous opportunity for me. I want thank HBO, Gary Shaw, Grange Old School Boxing and Madison Square Garden. This is a perfect fight for me and I look forward to the challenge of facing Gennady."

 

BRYANT JENNINGS -"I want to thank Gary Shaw in addition to Antonio Leonard and James Prince. I also want to thank HBO. I'm very happy to be back on their network and back at Madison Square Garden."

 

"Mike doesn't like to talk much but I'm here to tell you that I will be the next heavyweight champion from the United States and I can't wait for July 26."

 

MIKE PEREZ -"I don't have much to say but I look forward to facing Bryant Jennings on July 26 and fighting on HBO."

 

Golovkin will be defending his WBA "Super Champion" Middleweight Title and IBO Middleweight World Title against Geale in the 12-round main event.

 

With the highest knockout ratio (89%) among all active champions, in addition to his extraordinary growth in viewership on HBO, Golovkin, 29-0-0 (26KO's), has become a must-see attraction in the international sporting world.

 

In 2013, Golovkin scored four knockouts, three of which were telecast on HBO to outstanding viewership earning him plaudits for both Fighter of the Year and Knockout of the Year among many media members.

 

Previously holder of the ('IBF') International Boxing Federation Middleweight and WBA "Super" Middleweight Title, Geale brings a distinguished record of 30-2-0 (16KO's) into the world title challenge with Golovkin. Geale is currently ranked #3 by the World Boxing Association.

 

GOLOVKIN VS. GEALE is presented by K2 Promotions, GGG Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions and Grange Old School Boxing.

 

The Jennings/Perez bout will serve as the co-feature at "G4"with the winner of the 12-round bout becoming the mandatory challenger for the WBC Heavyweight Title, which was vacated by longtime champion Vitali Klitschko earlier this year.

 

The 29-year-old Jennings, 18-0-0 (10KO's) is coming off his career best victory, a sensational, HBO televised tenth round knockout of Poland's Artur Szpilka on JANUARY 25 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Dominating the action from the outset, Jennings dropped the crafty southpaw in the sixth before finishing him off in the final round.

 

A highly successful amateur in his native Cuba, the 28-year-old Perez has compiled a record of 20-0-1 (12KO's), since moving to Ireland and turning professional in 2008.

 

Perez has recently made two previous appearances on HBO and is looking forward to showcasing his skills against another undefeated fighter on July 26th.

 

JENNINGS VS. PEREZ is presented by K2 Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions in association with Antonio Leonard Promotions.

 

With a record of 22-0-0 (12KO's), Hernandez-Harrison will be fighting for the third time on the undercard of a Gennady Golovkin world title defense. 

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

Advance tickets for "G4" priced at $500, $300, $200, $100, $50 and $25 can be purchased starting at12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 10, at the Madison Square Garden Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster charge by phone (866-858-0008) and online at www.ticketmaster.com andwww.thegarden.com

 

For fight updates on GOLOVKIN VS. GEALE via Social Media, follow HBO Boxing on Twitter at@HBOBoxing and Facebook at /HBOBoxing, in addition to on Twitter at Gennady Golovkin/@GGGBoxing, Daniel Geale/@RealDealGeale, Tom Loeffler - K2 Promotions/@TomLoeffler1 and Gary Shaw Productions/@GaryShawBoxing. Use the hashtag #GolovkinGeale to join the conversation on Twitter.

 

 

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.

"G4" WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP "GGG" VS. GEALE SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2014 FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN LIVE ON HBO®

  

NEW YORK CITY (June 1, 2014) - Boxing's fastest rising star, Middleweight World Champion, GENNADY "GGG" GOLOVKIN will battle two-time world champion DANIEL "The Real Deal" GEALE in his triumphant return to "The Mecca of Boxing", Madison Square Garden SATURDAY, JULY 26 and televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT., it was announced today by K2 Promotions and GGG Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions and Grange Old School Boxing. 

Headlining the sensational "G4" boxing extravaganza, Golovkin will defend his World Boxing Association ('WBA') and International Boxing Organization ('IBO') titles against Geale in the scheduled 12-round main event.

"Since his HBO debut less than two years ago, Gennady has become the hottest international star in boxing and we're thrilled to promote his return to Madison Square Garden, the premier venue for boxing," said Tom Loeffler, Managing Director of K2 Promotions. "This will be Gennady's first fight in the main arena at Madison Square Garden something that only a select few could headline today."

"Daniel Geale is a throwback fighter who has never backed down from a tough challenge and his mindset is no different going into the Golovkin fight," said Gary Shaw. "GGG" is considered the top dog in the middleweight division by those in the business, but I believe Geale is the best.  We will see how Golovkin fares against someone on his level.  I have confidence Geale will come out on top."

"I'm happy to be fighting at Madison Square Garden once again. Fighting in front of the great fans in New York City for the third time is an honor for me and I will train hard to defend my titles in style by giving the fans an exciting show," said Golovkin. "Daniel Geale has a lot of world championship experience, is a big international name and I look forward to this challenge."

"I'm pleased to be making my way back to HBO against Gennady Golovkin, a fighter who everyone thinks is invincible," said Geale. "A victory will get me back to where I want to be. The people of Australia believe in me and that's what drives me, my countrymen.  I want to show them they have a great champion.  On July 26th the world will see me back on top."

"Gennady Golovkin became a breakout phenomenon in 2013, a year both he and Daniel Geale gave fans exhilarating performances on HBO," said Peter Nelson, Vice President of Programming, HBO Sports. "Golovkin-Geale looks to exceed the high expectation these fighters have set for their fans. This match almost happened before, including what became the night Golovkin made his HBO debut in 2012, while a half a world away Geale won the middleweight title that Golovkin now possesses. There is an intriguing storyline to the fight, to which both fighters seek to write a emphatic ending in the ring at Madison Square Garden on July 26."

Said Bill Treacy of Grange Old School Boxing, Geale's co-promoter, "Of all the potential fights this is the one he wants the most. I firmly believe Daniel is the most talented middleweight in the world. The opportunity to return stateside in the main event on a HBO show at Madison Square Garden for two world titles is the ultimate motivation for him to put it beyond doubt."

With the highest knockout ratio (89%) among all active champions, in addition to his extraordinary growth in viewership on HBO, Golovkin, 29-0-0 (26KO's), has become a must-see attraction in the international sporting world.

In 2013, Golovkin scored four knockouts, three of which were telecast on HBO to outstanding viewership earning him plaudits for both Fighter of the Year and Knockout of the Year among many media members.

Previously holder of the ('IBF') International Boxing Federation Middleweight and WBA "Super" Middleweight Title, Geale brings a distinguished record of 30-2-0 (16KO's) into the world title challenge with Golovkin. Geale is currently ranked #3 by the World Boxing Association. 

Advance tickets priced at $500, $300, $200, $100, $50 and $25 can be purchased starting at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 5 at the Madison Square Garden Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster charge by phone (866-858-0008) and online at www.ticketmaster.com andwww.thegarden.com

For fight updates on GOLOVKIN VS. GEALE via Social Media, follow HBO Boxing on Twitter at@HBOBoxing and Facebook at /HBOBoxing, in addition to on Twitter at Gennady Golovkin/@GGGBoxing, Daniel Geale/@RealDealGeale, Tom Loeffler - K2 Promotions/@TomLoeffler1 and Gary Shaw Productions/@GaryShawBoxing. Use the hashtag #GolovkinGeale to join the conversation on Twitter.

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.