SANTANA & NUGAEV MARCH FORWARD WITH VICTORIES

December 6, 2013 - Tonight Gary Shaw Productions presented another edition of the popular series titled "Central Coast Championships" at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California.

In the main event, local fan favorite Francisco Santana scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Joachim Alcine.  Santana dominated the bout from the opening round,  throwing hard punches to the head and body that kept Alcine on the retreat.  Scorecards read 99-90 twice and 100-89, all in favor for Santana who retained his "Central Coast Championship."

"I wanted to come out here tonight and prove once again that I'm ready to step up in competition," said Santana. "I felt great and I'm hoping I can work my way up the rankings in 2014, with the possibility to fight for a world title in the near future.  I'm looking forward to what my promoter Gary Shaw has lined up for me next."

In the co-feature, Russian born lightweight contender Rustam Nugaev (26-6-1,  16 KOs) destroyed late sub, Mario Hermosillo with a first round knockout. A vicious body blow ended the contest at the 2:02 mark. Rated # 6 by the WBC, Nugaev is seeking a big fight in 2014.

"I'm ready to fight for a world title," stated Nugaev. "Next year I'm going to work hard and put myself in position to fight for a championship. I know Gary Shaw is working hard to get me my shot. I won't let him down of I get my opportunity."

Undercard results

4-round Heavyweight bout
Henry Calles Jr. (1-1) def. Zlatko Ledic (0-2) via unanimous decision.

6-round Flyweight bout
Maggie Suarez    (7-0-1) def. Jolene Blackshear (8-4, 3 KOs) via unanimous decision.

4-round Welterweight bout    
Eric Prado (3-4-1) def. Adriel Pebenito (2-8-1) 

6-round Heavyweight bout
Lateef Kayode (19-0, 15 KOs) def. Travis Jon Fulton (21-34-1, 20 KOs) via first round KO. 

"CENTRAL COAST CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT" SANTANA vs. ALCINE FRIDAY DECEMBER 6, 2013 FROM THE CHUMASH RESORT CASINO

SANTA YNEZ, CA (December 2, 2013) - On Friday December 6, 2013 Gary Shaw Productions will present another addition of the boxing series titled "Central Coast Championship Night" at the Chumash Resort Casino in Santa Ynez, Calif.

In the 10-round main event, hometown hero Francisco Santana (17-3-1, 8 KOs) will put his "Central Coast Championship" on the line against Joachim Alcine (33-4-1, 19 KOs).  Santana, who is currently riding a 5-fight winning streak, feels confident he'll prevail in front of his hometown fans. 

"Alcine has a lot of experience and I'm not looking past him," said Santana. "I know he's coming to fight but I won't be denied.  I've worked really hard during the past year and I believe I will come out on top come December 6th.  I want to thank Gary Shaw for keeping me busy and the Chumash Casino for hosting my fights.  The Chumash is my house and I'm going to give my hometown fans an exciting night of boxing,"

The co-main event will showcase Rustam Nugaev (25-6-1, 15 KOs) and Ira Terry (26-11, 16 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight bout.  Nugaev who's rated No. 6 by the WBC will look to extend on his 4-fight knockout streak, three of which came in 2013.

"Every time I step into the ring I'm looking to knockout my opponent," Nugaev said. "Against Terry it will be no different.  I want to end 2013 with a bang and knocking out Terry will complete my mission.  I know Gary Shaw is working hard to get me in position to fight for a title.  I feel I can beat anyone in my division."

"The Chumash Casio is a great venue and their fans are always enthusiastic about the fights we bring to them," said Gary Shaw. "This show will again be very crowd pleasing." 

Undercard Bouts:

6-round heavyweight bout

Lateef Kayode (18-0, 12 KOs) vs. Travis Jon Fulton (21-33-1, 20 KOs) 

4-round light heavyweight bout

Henry Calles Jr (0-1) vs. Zlatko Ledic (0-1)

6-round flyweight bout

Maggie Suarez (6-0) vs. Jolene Blackshear (8-3, 3 KOs)

4-round welterweight bout

Eric Prado (2-3-1) vs. Adriel Pebenito (2-7-1)

4-round super bantamweight bout

Mario Barrios (1-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA 

Tickets priced $35, $45, $55, $65, and $75 are on sale now and can be purchased at the Chumash Casino Box office or online at www.startickets.com.  Doors open at 5:00 P.M, first fight starts at5:30 P.M.  

JOHNATHON BANKS VS. SETH "MAYHEM" MITCHELL QUOTES & PHOTOS FROM THEIR MEDIA WORKOUTS IN DETROIT, MICH. & CLINTON, MD. RESPECTIVELY

Banks vs. Mitchell II is the Co-Main Event of the WBA Welterweight World Championship Between Paulie Malignaggi and Adrien Broner Taking Place on Saturday, June 22 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York Live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Click HERE To Download Photos Seth Mitchell Photos Credit: Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions Johnathon Banks Photos Credit: Team Banks JOHNATHON BANKS, NABO & WBC International Heavyweight Champion "I'm very excited to get back in the ring against Seth on June 22.  Boxing is my life and you can see by my smile how I feel. "The thumb is fine.  No problems at all with it for this camp. "It's been an easy transition back to boxing from my role as a trainer of Wladimir Klitschko. "I expect a smarter and very well prepared Seth Mitchell for this rematch. "[On his birthday falling on June 22] I can't think of a better way to celebrate my birthday than in the ring on June 22. "[On the fan turnout at his open workout at Ecorse High School in Detroit] I'm very active here in a mentoring role at the school and they've been very supportive of me.  It's great to see so many members of the community, family and friends turn out." SETH MITCHELL, Former NABO Heavyweight Champion "I'm excited.  It's the first time I'm going up to Barclays Center.  It's a rematch.  It's a good fight for me.  It's pressure, but I've got to channel it and I'm not letting it overwhelm me.  I'm excited to put the loss against Banks behind me and get this chapter of my life over with. "I'm not even looking at it like revenge.  I look at it as I took a hit and I learned from it.  I came to the gym, I worked extremely hard to try to get my prep, to work on my things and to learn from my mistakes. "I want to win, so if you want to call that revenge, then that's revenge. "I'm still going to bring some heat.  I tell people I don't see myself in a boring fight, I'm just going to be smarter and have a smarter approach. "God blessed me with size, speed and power, so I just have to go out there and be more defensively responsible.  That's my motto. "When I watch the first fight, I realize that I made so many mistakes, but they aren't things I'm going to repeat. "I've been fighting for only six and a half years.  It's not long, but I consider myself a quick learner. "If Johnathon Banks would've out-boxed me for six or seven rounds or out-classed me, of course the fighter in me would've wanted a rematch, but I wouldn't have taken the rematch right away.  I believe that I'm a better fighter than him and I didn't show everything that I'm capable of.  That's why I want a rematch. "I went to my team and I said I wanted a rematch.  I've got a smart group of people around me and if they've felt that I couldn't beat him, they'd have talked among themselves and come out with a different game plan.  "I truly believe I'm better than Johnathon Banks and I will show it on the 22nd." ### Malignaggi vs. Broner, a 12-round fight for Malignaggi's WBA Welterweight World Championship, will take place Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.  The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and R & R Promotions, supported by Golden Boy Promotions' sponsors Corona and AT&T and will be televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.  In the co-featured bouts, Johnathon Banks will look to repeat his 2012 upset win over Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell as he defends his NABO and WBC International Heavyweight titles in a 12-round fight presented in association with K2 Promotions and number one rated WBC super middleweight contender Sakio Bika faces number four rated WBC super middleweight contender Marco Antonio Periban in a 12-round fight for the vacant WBC Super Middle weight World Championship.  SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® is available in Spanish on secondary audio programming (SAP).  Preliminary fights will air on SHOWTIME EXTREME at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

TOP YOUNG TALENT ROUNDS OUT JUNE 22 FIGHT CARD AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

UNDEFEATED JULIAN WILLIAMS VS. FORMER WORLD CHAMPION JOACHIM ALCINE & 2012 U.S. OLYMPIAN MARCUS BROWNE VS. MEXICO'S RICARDO CAMPILLO TO BE FEATURED ON SHOWTIME EXTREME®

BROOKLYN'S JUAN DOMINGUEZ AND FRANK GALARZA

SET FOR ACTION IN SEPARATE BOUTS

               BROOKLYN, N.Y. (June 12, 2013) - Unbeaten junior middleweight prospect Julian Williams is the latest in the line of Philadelphia fighters to make an impact in the boxing world beyond the City of Brotherly Love.  On Saturday, June 22Williams will headline a star-studded undercard at Brooklyn's Barclays Center against former World Champion Joachim Alcine in the featured eight-round fight on SHOWTIME EXTREME^®.  Also on the SHOWTIME EXTREME telecast will be a six-round light heavyweight clash between 2012 United States Olympian Marcus Browne of Staten Island and Mexico's Ricardo Campillo.  Both bouts will lead up to the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® tripleheader headlined by the world championship showdown between Brooklyn hero and WBA Welterweight World Champion Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi and current WBC Lightweight and Two-Time World Champion Adrien "The Problem" Broner, live on SHOWTIME^® at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT

 

               Also featured on the undercard will be Browne's Olympic teammates 

Rau'Shee Warren and Jamel Herring, undefeated prospect Robert Easter Jr. and Brooklyn's Juan Dominguez and Frank Galarza.

               Julian Williams (12-0-1, 7 KO's) has shown the talent and savvy of those with much more experience.  In just 13 professional bouts, the 23-year-old has proven that he is on his way to joining the long line of Philadelphia fighters to win a world title.  He will face by far his toughest challenge to date when he faces former World Champion Alcine on June 22.

 

               Gonaive, Haiti native Alcine (33-4-1, 19 KO's) is unlike any fighter Williams has seen in his professional his career.  The former WBA Super Welterweight World Champion who now resides in the boxing hotbed of Montreal holds wins over Travis Simms, Carl Daniels and David Lemieux and is looking to bounce back from a gritty 12-round loss to Brian Rose in April.

               Living just over the Verrazano Bridge in Staten Island, New York, "Sir" Marcus Browne (4-0, 4 KO's) will have a short commute to work on June 22.  The 2012 United States Olympian has been making short work of his opponents, too, showing off his punching power by finishing all four of his foes by knockout.  Obregon, Mexico's Ricardo Campillo (7-6-1, 5 KO's) will be aiming to end that streak and score the upset.  Having faced four undefeated opponents in his last four bouts, he's no stranger to taking on up-and-coming prospects.

               Three-time United States Olympian Rau'Shee Warren (12-0, 2 KO's) and 2012 United States Olympian Jamel Herring (3-0, 2 KO's) have both compiled impressive pro records and will look to keep the momentum going in their Brooklyn debuts.  Cincinnati's Warren meets Pueblo, Colorado's Ernest Marquez (9-12, 3 KO's) in a four/six round bantamweight match which will be included on SHOWTIME EXTREME (time permitting) and Coram, New York's Herring takes on Prichard, Alabama's Calvin Smith (2-3) in a four-round lightweight fight. 

               Brooklyn will be well represented at Barclays Center on June 22 by undefeated junior featherweight Juan Dominguez (14-0, 10 KO's) who squares off against St. Paul, Minnesota's Bradley Patraw (9-5, 5 KO's) in an eight-round bout.  Brooklyn's popular junior middleweight Frank Galarza (9-0-2, 5 KO's) will also look to once again wow the hometown fans when he takes on Arecibo, Puerto Rico's Edgar Perez (5-5, 3 KO's) in a six-round junior middleweight fight.

               A lightweight bout scheduled for six rounds completes the card, as Toledo, Ohio's Robert Easter Jr. (4-0, 4 KO's) searches for his fifth pro win against Merrillville, Indiana's Antoine Knight (2-3, 1 KO).

               Malignaggi vs. Broner, a 12-round fight for Malignaggi's WBA Welterweight World Championship, will take place Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.  The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and R & R Promotions, supported by Golden Boy Promotions' sponsors Corona and AT&T and will be televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.  In the co-featured bouts, Johnathon Banks will look to repeat his 2012 upset win over Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell as he defends his NABO and WBC International Heavyweight titles in a 12-round fight presented in association with K2 Promotions and number one rated WBC super middleweight contender Sakio Bika faces number four rated WBC super middleweight contender Marco Antonio Periban in a 12-round fight for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship.  SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is available in Spanish on secondary audio programming (SAP).  Preliminary fights will air on SHOWTIME EXTREME^® at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

            

               Tickets priced at $250, $125, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes and service charges, are on sale now and are available for purchase at www.barclayscenter.com,www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-745-3000 and at the American Express Box Office.  For group tickets, please call 800-GROUP-BK.

BIZIER VS. CAMPBELL NABA & IBF INT. WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS PLUS THE RETURN OF JOACHIM ALCINE

FEB 8TH ESPN2 FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS AT BELL CENTRE MONTREAL (February 6, 2013) - The stage is set for the third installment of Fast & Furious 3.0, co-presented by Mise-O-Jeu and Videotron, this Friday night (Feb. 8) at Bell Centre. Unbeaten in 19 professional fights, hot Quebec prospect and WBA #5 rated welterweight Kevin Bizier (19-0-0, 13 KO) takes on wily former unified world champion and IBF # 9 ranked contender, Nate "The Galaxy Warrior" Campbell (36-9-1, 26 KO), for Bizier's NABA title and the vacant IBF Inter-Continental belt. This main event battle, airing live in the United States and Canada, respectively, on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights and TVA Sports, could be the turning point in the popular French-Canadian boxer's career. In the co-feature, Montreal super featherweight Baha Laham (10-0-1, 4 KO), who was scheduled to fight next week, jumped at the opportunity offered to be showcased on American television, fighting 26-year-old lefty Tyler Asselstine (12-0-0, 7 KO), of Ottawa, in a fight that promises to be explosive and entertaining. The spectators present at Bell Centre will also have the chance to witness the return of former WBA super welterweight champion Joachim "Ti Joa" Alcine (33-3-1, 19 KO), who is looking to reload his career with a victory over veteran David Toribio (19-14-0, 12 KO), of Miami. Alcine has enjoyed a lot of success in Montreal, the last time winning by majority decision over David Lemieux in December of 2011. "I am very excited of the boxing event that we're promoting this Friday at the Bell Centre, which will allow some young fighters to prove themselves," GYM president Yvon Michel said. "Kevin Bizier can burst onto the world stage, while former world champion Joachim Alcine can revive his career. During the making of this event we faced some particularly difficult challenges but we never gave up and found solutions. Our key associates -- especially Marc Ramsay, Adam Harris and Camille Estephan -- all have my respect and admiration for the jobs they've done. I also wish to express my gratitude to Doug Loughrey Director of ESPN Programming, for his continued trust and support." Of the 14 boxers who are scheduled to compete in the seven planned fights, nine are unbeaten, which promises competitive fights from beginning to end. Of special interest to watch is ex-Canadian amateur champion, heavyweight Didier "Big Daddy" Bence (6-0-0, 2 KOs), as he meets 22-year-old Philadelphia boxer Joey "Polish Thunder" Dawejko (7-1-2, 3 KO). Bence had an excellent amateur career, highlighted by him winning the 2008 World Junior Championships in Mexico. Also fighting on the undercard is the proud representative of the St-Hacinthe Boxing Club, Michael Gadbois (8-0-0, 3KO), who wants to impress in his GYM fight card debut against undefeated Polish opponent Krzysztof Rogowski (5-0-0, 2 KO). In the opening bouts, Marc Pagcaliwangan (2-0-0, 2KO) will try to keep his knockout streak alive versus tough Hungarian Laszlo Feteke (6-0-0, 5 KO); Steve Rolls (2-0-0, 1 KO), of Ontario, squares-off with Ahmad Selemani (0-7-0, 0 KO), of Quebec. Tickets, starting at $30.00, are available to purchase at Bell Centre, online atwww.evenko.ca, or by calling GYM at (514) 383.0666. About Groupe Yvon Michel Inc.: Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) was founded in 2004. The organization's mission is the development of high-level boxers by a support coaching and management, especially in competition. To achieve its objectives, GYM is active in recruiting talent and organization of events. Since its inception eight years ago GYM presented 105 events and  some made history in ticket sales and PPV, likePascal vs. Hopkins I and II. GYM has produced over 300 hours of TV Canal Indigo, Bell TV, Shaw TV, TVA Sports, VOX, TVA, CBC, RDS and V, in Canada, as well as HBO, Showtime and ESPN in the US. A total of six different GYM boxers participated in 16 world championship fights. Under the tutelage of GYM, Joachim Alcine captured the WBA super welterweight title in 2007, and Jean Pascal the WBC Light Heavyweight championship in 2009.

'Fast & Furious' Live on FIGHT NOW TV

Alvarez-Hawk headlines June 8 show live from Montreal

HOBOKEN, New Jersey (May 30, 2012) - American boxing fans will once again have an opportunity to watch some of the most promising prospects from North of the border as FIGHT NOW! TV TM - America's only 24-hour combat sports and entertainment channel - airs the fifth and final edition of the popular "Fast & Furious Boxing Series" on June 8 live from the famed Bell Centre in Montreal. Viewers may also watch on Ustream - ordering information is available at ustream.tv andfightnow.com. Unbeaten World Boxing Organization ("WBO") North American Boxing Organization ("NABO") light heavyweight champion Eleider "Storm" Alvarez (8-0, 5 KO) makes his first title defense against Native American challenger Shawn "The Sioux Warrior" Hawk (23-1, 19 KO) in the 12-round main event. "Promoter Yvon Michel (GYM Boxing) always delivers top fighters in entertaining, competitive fights," says Mike Garrow, Co-Founder and General Manager of FIGHT NOW! TV. "Our FIGHT NOW! TV viewers always enjoy GYM (Groupe Yvon Michel) events. We're very happy to be working again with this quality promotion to bring the best of Canadian boxing to the United States. "The 28-year-old Alvarez, who lives in Montreal, was a 2008 Colombian Olympian who captured the NABO title last December, stopping Emiliano Cayetano in the opening round.  Rated No. 15 by the WBO, Alvarez won all eight rounds in his most recent fight this past April against Rayco Saunders. Hawk, who fights out of Atlantic City, New Jersey, is riding a five-fight win streak, four of which have come at light heavyweight after campaigning most of his professional career as a cruiserweight.  Hawk, 27, has defeated top light heavyweights Henry Buchanan (20-2), Otis Griffin (23-8-2) and Rubin Williams (29-10-1) for the Sovereign Nations title. In the co-feature, Montreal middleweight David Lemieux (25-2, 24 KO) makes his long-awaited comeback to the ring, after being sidelined since December from a right hand injury against Joachim Alcine (33-2-1, 19 KO).  The wildly popular Lemieux, who is ranked No. 23 by the World Boxing Council ("WBC"), takes on tough Mexican-American Jaudiel "Negro" Zepeda (12-5-1, 9 KO) in an eight-round match. Also fighting on a power-packed undercard is a trio of undefeated heavyweights in eight-round bouts: Oscar "Kaboom" Rivas (10-0, 6 KO) vs. Sylvera Louis (4-1, 1 KO), Eric Barrack (7-0, 6 KO) vs. Sheldon Hinton (11-8-1, 4 KO), and Didier Bence (4-0, 2 KO) vs. Stéphane "Brutus" Tessier.  Gutsy middleweight Ahmad Cheikho (6-4-2, 5 KO) is also scheduled to be in action.  All fights and fighters are subject to change. For more information visit www.fightnow.com or www.groupeyvonmichel.ca.

'Storm' brewing June 8 in Montreal; Alvarez defends NABO light heavyweight title against Hawk; Lemieux returns to action

MONTREAL (May 18, 2012) - Undefeated North American Boxing Organization ("NABO") Light Heavyweight Champion Eleider "Storm" Alvarez (8-0, 5 KOs) makes his first title defense on Friday, June 8 against Native American challenger Shawn "The Sioux Warrior" Hawk (23-1, 19 KOs), headlining the fifth and final edition of this year's popular GYM Fast & Furious Boxing Series, at the famed Bell Centre in Montreal. Alvarez, a 28-year-old Colombian native who lives in Montreal, is on the fast track to stardom in the 175-pound division.  The 2008 Colombian Olympian captured the NABO title belt last December, stopping Emiliano Cayetano (21-3) in the opening round.  Alvarez, who is rated No. 15 by the World Boxing Organization ("WBO"), won all eight rounds in his most recent fight against Rayco Saunders (22-15-2) this past April. "On June 8," Alvarez said about his 10-round main event, "it will be my first fight as the main event of the GYM series and I'm very proud. In the ring, I intend to justify the confidence they have placed in me, and put on a good show for the Quebec public. Shawn Hawk is a fiery young boxer who has determined to win, but I am sure that I have what it takes to keep my belt in my adopted country."   The 27-year-old Hawk, fighting out of Atlantic City (NJ), is riding a five-fight win streak, his last four coming since he dropped down in weight to compete in the light heavyweight division.  Hawk's victims at 175 pounds have included Henry Buchanan (20-2), Otis Griffin (23-8-2) and Rubin Williams (29-10-1) for the Sovereign Nations title. ExcitingMontreal middleweight David Lemieux (25-2, 24 KOs) is a caged lion after being sidelined with a right hand injury he sufferedlast December in his fight against Joachim Alcine (33-2-1, 19 KOs).  The 23-year-old Lemieux, ranked No. 23 by the World Boxing Council ("WBC"), takes on tough Mexican-American Jaudiel "Negro" Zepeda (12-5-1, 9 KOs), who gave Renan St-Juste (23-3-1, 15 KOs) all he could handle in his last fight. "With this fight," Lemieux predicted, "I restart my career. I know I have disappointed many of my supporters but I recently learned a lot and have matured. I cannot wait to reconnect with the action. Without looking too far ahead, of course, I dream of fighting rematches against (Marco Antonio) Rubio and Alcine in the near future." Fighting on a stacked undercard are a trio of talented, unbeaten heavyweights --Oscar "Kaboom" Rivas (10-0, 6 KOs), Eric Barrack (7-0, 6 KOs) and Didier Bence (4-0, 2 KOs).  Rivas's opponent will be announced shortly.   Barrack was spectacular on April 20 in his victory by second-round knockout of rugged Sandy Pembroke, fighting out of British Columbia. This time around Barrack faces another former Canadian Olympic boxing champion, Sheldon Hinton (11-8-1, 4 KO), of Alberta, in a six-round bout. Barrack intends to make a powerful statement as one of the best, young heavyweight Canadian boxers with another spectacular knockout. Bence, who has been out of the ring since last December due to a facial injury, is rapidly developing. His battle-tested opponent, Stéphane "Brutus" Tessier (3-28-1, 1KO), of Longueuil, promises to push young Bence in their six-round match. Also scheduled to fight on the undercard is exciting middleweight Ahmad Cheikho(6-4-2, 5K), also fighting out of Montreal, who is a protégé of Camille Estephan (Eye of the Tiger Management). One additional fight will soon be announced. The GYM Fast and Furious Boxing Series is an innovative and unique event at the Bell Centre, featuring seats and close to the action. These events are also available to watch on PPV in Canada via Canal Indigo, Bell TV and Shaw TV. TICKETS ON SALE: Please note that tickets will be available at the Bell Centre box office, evenko.ca or at GYM (383.0666), starting at $60.00.