STACKED CARD SET FOR TOMORROW NIGHT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AT THE AMERICAN BANK CENTER

ELEVEN BOUTS SCHEDULED FOR EVENT HEADLINED BY JERRY BELMONTES VS. ABNER COTTO SHOWDOWN ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES' GOLDEN BOY LIVE! CORPUS CHRISTI (August 6) - The homecoming of the sensational contender Jerry "The Corpus Christi Kid" Belmontes against Puerto Rico's Abner Cotto headlines this week's edition of FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes' Golden Boy Live! on Thursday, August 7 and the rest of the card at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi is just as stacked, with several national and local stars ready to prove that things are bigger and better in Texas. In the co-main event, unbeaten KeAndre Gibson (10-0-1, 3 KOs) of Austin faces off against Fort Worth's Jose "Loco" Hernandez (14-7-1, 6 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight bout and opening the televised portion of the card will be a six-round bantamweight matchup between Kingsville's Oscar Cantu (7-0, 1 KO) and San Antonio's Joseph Rios (13-9-2, 4 KOs). In a swing bout scheduled for six rounds in the junior lightweight division, Robstown's Robert "Boom Boom" Vela (9-0-1, 5 KOs) meets San Antonio's Jesse Anguiano (2-3-2, 1 KO). Vela has scored four knockouts in two rounds or less thus far in his professional career, but two-time Texas Games Champion Anguiano is coming off of a big win over Martin Solis and he is prepared to keep the momentum going this Thursday. Also representing the great city of Corpus Christi will be a pair of junior lightweights in separate four round fights, Julian Gilden (6-0, 5 KOs) battles Nuevo Laredo's Manuel Rubalcava (1-9) and Jeremy Longoria (5-4, 1 KO) who collides with Kingsville's Alberto Navarro (3-7-1, 1 KO). Plus, the brother of headliner Jerry Belmontes, junior welterweight Steve Belmontes, will make his professional debut in a four-round fight against Fort Worth's James Burns (1-3-1, 1 KO). But that's not all, San Antonio welterweight Jairo Castaneda (5-0, 2 KOs) meets El Paso's Josue Garcia (1-1) and Round Rock lightweight Cesar Martinez (0-1) faces Alice's Roy Garcia (2-11, 1 KO) in four-round contests. Highly-touted middleweight Justin DeLoach (8-0, 4 KOs) of Houston returns to the ring for his third consecutive fight in his home state, as he takes on the Bronx, New York's Thomas Allen (2-5, 2 KOs) in a four-round matchup. It will be the third bout of 2014 for the 20-year-old DeLoach. Already 2-0 with two knockouts in a professional career that began in May, former amateur standout Ryan "Cowboy" Karl of Houston looks for three straight wins when he takes on Monroe, La. veteran David Green(2-20-1, 1 KO) in a four-round welterweight bout. Individual tickets priced at $25, $17 and $12 as well as group table packages priced at $1,000, $800 and $600, plus applicable fees and service charges are available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased by calling Leija*Battah Promotions at (210) 979-3302, the American Bank Center at(361) 826-4100, Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Belmontes vs. Cotto, a 10-round junior lightweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Leija*Battah Promotions and is sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly AutoParts. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT and the first bell rings at 6:00 p.m. CT. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 10:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. PT.

RISING JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT STARS KEANDRE GIBSON AND JOSE HERNANDEZ FEATURED AS THE CO-MAIN EVENT ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES' GOLDEN BOY LIVE! SERIES ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 AT THE AMERICAN BANK CENTER IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Plus Special Appearances By Two Time Grammy Award Winner A.B. Quintanilla & Kumbia Kings' Lead Vocalist J.R. Gomez To Sing The National Anthem! Corpus Christi, TX (July 17) - Rising junior welterweight star KeAndre Gibson, fighting out of Austin, Texas, will take a trip to Corpus Christi on Thursday, August 7, when he squares off with Fort Worth's Jose Hernandez in the eight-round co-main event of FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes' Golden Boy Live! at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. In the previously announced main event, Jerry "The Corpus Christi Kid" Belmontes will return to his hometown to face Puerto Rico's Abner "Pin" Cotto in a 10-round junior lightweight bout. Plus, several Texas standouts, including Oscar Cantu, Joseph Rios, Jairo Castaneda, Marty Gutierrez, Robert Vela, Ernesto Reyna, Julian Gilden and Jeremy Longoria will be in action on this stacked card. Coming fresh off of a spectacular fourth round knockout over John Nater in May, 24-year-oldKeAndre Gibson (10-0-1, 3 KOs) will be fighting in front of his Texas fans once again when he battles Jose Hernandez. A versatile prospect that many believe will be ruling the junior welterweight division one day, Gibson has won three of his last five fights by knockout and he'll be bringing the thunder again in Corpus Christi. A former WBC Youth Champion, 27-year-old Jose "Loco" Hernandez (14-7-1, 6 KOs) is on a mission to deliver a memorable fight on August 7 and get back in the win column after a 2013 loss to highly-regarded Rustam Nugaev. Winner of four of his last six bouts, the popular Hernandez has never shied away from a challenge, and he's not about to start now. Plus, two-time Grammy Award winning producer, A.B. Quintanilla to make a special guest appearance and Kumbia Kings' lead vocalist J.R. Gomez will sing the national anthem. In addition, A.B. Quintanilla will donate tickets to the following cities/organizations on behalf of Leija*Battah Promotions: Kingsville Police Department, CC Police Department, Alice Fire Department, CC Coast Guard, Robstown Fire Department, Mathis Police Department, Rockport Police Department, Kingsville Fire Department, Halo Flight, Beeville Police Department and City of Alice. Belmontes vs. Cotto, a 10-round junior lightweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Leija Battah Promotions and is sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly Auto Parts. Doors open at 5:00p.m. CT and the first bell rings at 5:30p.m. CT. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 10:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. PT. Tickets, priced at $1000 (first row table on the floor), $800 (table rows 2-3 on the floor), $600 (table rows 4 and up on the floor), $25 and $17, and $12 (General admission), are on sale now and may be purchased by calling Leija Battah Promotions at 210-979-3302. Tickets are also available online at www.ticketmaster.com For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com,www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1, www.FOXDeportes.com, follow on Twitter at@GoldenBoyBoxing, @LeijaBattahPR, @Jerry_Belmontes, @pincotto, and @FOXSports and @FOXDeportes and follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and Leija Battah New & Official and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing.

JERRY BELMONTES TAKES ON ABNER COTTO IN A HOMECOMING FIGHT FEATURED ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 GOLDEN BOY LIVE! EVENT AT THE AMERICAN BANK CENTER IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS LIVE ON FOX SPORTS 1 & FOX DEPORTES

Tickets Starting At $12 Go On Sale Friday, June 20 Corpus Christi, TX (June 18) - "The Corpus Christi Kid" Jerry Belmontes will return to his Texas hometown to face Puerto Rico's Abner "Pin" Cotto in the 10-round junior lightweight main event of FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes' Golden Boy Live! on Thursday, August 7 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Also featured on the card will be a stacked lineup of Texas' finest that will be looking to put on a show for their local fans including Austin's KeAndre Gibson who will face an opponent to be named in the eight-round junior welterweight co-main event. Also taking to the ring will be Kingsville's unbeaten Oscar Cantu who meets San Antonio's Joseph Rios in an eight-round bantamweight bout that will open the televised portion of the card. Also featured at the American Bank Center will be San Antonio's Jairo Castaneda (5-0, 2 KOs) and Robstown's Greg Gutierrez (9-2, 2 KOs) and Robert Vela (8-0-1, 5 KOs). The evening will also showcase some of Corpus Christi's finest with Ernest Reyna (4-1), Julian Gilden (4-0, 4 KOs) and Jeremy Longoria (4-3, 1 KO) looking to shine in front of their hometown fans. Unbeaten in four fights in his hometown of Corpus Christi, Jerry Belmontes (19-4, 5 KOs) will fight in front of his home fans for the first time since April of 2013 when he steps into the ring onAugust 7. The bout against Cotto will also be the 25-year-old's first since his April 26 showdown with amateur rival and WBC Lightweight World Champion Omar Figueroa Jr. where Belmontes gave a supreme effort, only to lose a disputed 12-round split decision. Vowing to get back into the title hunt and earn a shot at a rematch w Figueroa Jr., "The Corpus Christi Kid" wants to make a statement against Cotto. Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico's Abner Cotto (17-2, 8 KOs) has the style to trouble any fighter at 130 pounds, including Belmontes. Cotto is looking to get back in the win column after a hard-fought loss to highly touted Francisco Vargas in March but he knows he is coming into enemy territory to prove he has what it takes. The cousin of recently crowned WBC Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto, 26-year-old Abner is determined to one day bring another title to the family and his first step is defeating Belmontes on August 7. Fresh from a spectacular fourth round knockout over John Nater in May, 24-year-old KeAndre Gibson (10-0-1, 5 KOs) will be fighting in front of his Texas fans once again when he battles an opponent to be named. A versatile prospect that many believe will be ruling the junior welterweight division one day, Gibson has won three of his last five fights by knockout and he'll be bringing the thunder again in Corpus Christi. A multi-talented boxer who is making a name for himself on the Texas scene, 23-year-old Oscar Cantu (7-0, 1 KO) will seek his eighth straight win when he meets 32-year-old Joseph Rios(13-9-2, 4 KOs) on August 7. The current WBC USNBC Super Flyweight Champion, Cantu is coming off of an eight-round win over Felipe Castaneda in March. Rios is no stranger to fighting unbeaten opposition, as five of his last six foes were undefeated and he put losses on three of those five opponents' records, making him a dangerous test for Cantu. Belmontes vs. Cotto, a 10-round junior lightweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Leija Battah Promotions and is sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly AutoParts. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. CT and the first bell rings at 5:30 p.m. CT. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 10:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. PT. Individual tickets priced at $12, $17 and $25 as well as group table packages priced at $600, $800 and $1000, plus applicable fees and service charges will go on sale Friday, June 20 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Tickets will be available for purchase by calling Leija Battah Promotions at (210) 979-3302, the American Bank Center at (361) 826-3000 by Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com,www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1, www.FOXDeportes.com, follow on Twitter at@GoldenBoyBoxing, @LeijaBattahPR, @Swanson_Comm, @Jerry_Belmontes, @pincotto, and @FOXSports1 and @FOXDeportes and follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing.

FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES TO TELEVISE A SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY BOXING EVENT ON MONDAY, MAY 26 FEATURING RENE ALVARADO VS. ROCKY JUAREZ FROM FORT BLISS IN EL PASO, TEXAS

GOLDEN BOY LIVE! SALUTES THE TROOPS EL PASO, TEXAS (May 7) - It will be a Memorial Day to remember on Monday, May 26when Golden Boy Promotions, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes salute the men and women of the Armed Forces with a special edition of Golden Boy Live! at Fort Bliss' Stout Fitness Center in El Paso, Texas. In the televised main event, Nicaragua's Rene "Gemelo" Alvarado defends his WBC Silver Featherweight Title against perennial contender and Texas native Rocky Juarez. Plus, top junior welterweight prospect KeAndre Gibson makes his debut in the Lone Star state against an opponent to be announced and in the televised opener, Texas' young star Ryan "Cowboy" Karl makes his professional debut in a four-round welterweight bout. This night of appreciation for the troops will feature U.S. Army World Class Soldier Athletes competing in undercard bouts and will be free to members of the military, with no tickets being sold for the event. These Soldier athletes are members of the Army's World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), the Army's program that trains and promotes nationally and internationally ranked Soldiers who are vying to represent the Army and the United States at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Led by Staff Sgt. Charles Leverette, WCAP head boxing coach, the Army's boxing team is widely viewed as the forerunner for the entire World Class Athlete Program. The Soldiers of WCAP's boxing team - and the program's nine other sports teams - are part of an elite group of athletes who are offered the privilege of attempting to reach the pinnacle of sports. These Soldiers are not only elite level athletes but are also exemplary Soldiers, exhibiting the qualities and values instilled by our "Ready and Resilient" Army. Many of these Soldiers go on to serve as Recruiters, Drill Sergeants, Rangers and Special Forces supporting the Total Army Force - at home and abroad. A native of Managua, Nicaragua, 25-year-old Rene "Gemelo" Alvarado (20-2, 14 KOs) is a six-year professional starting to make waves in the featherweight division. Winner of six of his last seven bouts, the former Nicaraguan champion added a new title to his resume with an impressive ninth-round technical knockout win over Robinson Castellanos in February. All eyes will be on him this Memorial Day when he fights in the United States for the first time. One of Houston's most beloved fighters, 34-year-old Rocky Juarez (29-10-1, 21 KOs) has been exciting the fans for years and he's not about to stop now. A 2000 U.S. Olympic Silver medalist, Juarez has faced the best in the world including Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez and Chris John and after his stirring eighth-round technical knockout win over Antonio Escalante in his most recent bout, Juarez has momentum on his side heading into his bout with Alvarado. A 2006 National Golden Gloves champion and Junior Olympics Bronze medalist, 24-year-oldKeAndre Gibson (9-0-1, 4 KOs) has put together an impressive series of wins since turning pro in 2010. Possessing the ability to box or slug it out on fight night, St. Louis' Gibson is coming off of a fourth-round stoppage over Antonio Wong on March 8 and he's hoping to add another knockout to his record at Fort Bliss. One of Texas' top young boxers, Ryan "Cowboy" Karl won several championships during his amateur days, but now he's ready to test the professional waters. On May 26, the Houston native will make his debut in his home state in a four-round welterweight bout against Wilbert Mitchell(1-10) of Dallas, TX. Alvarado vs. Juarez is a 12-round bout for Alvarado's WBC Silver Featherweight Title that is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly Auto Parts. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com or www.FOXSports.com follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing and follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing. For more information on FOX Sports 1 visit www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1 and become a follower on Twitter at @FOXSports @FOXSports1 and @FOXSportsPR.  About U.S. Army Installation Fort Bliss: One of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command's (IMCOM) flag ship installations, Fort Bliss is comprised ofstate-of-the-art training areas, ranges, and facilities; led by adaptive,innovative, and warrior focused professionals concentrated on individual andunit readiness, leaders development, deployment, security, and thewell-being of Team Bliss. Team Bliss trains, sustains, mobilizes, anddeploys members of the joint team to conduct global, full spectrumoperations in support of the national military strategy, while providing forthe well-being of the regional military community. The Fort Bliss Family and MWR program is a values-based organization, which focuses on preparing for war while providing high quality service and programming to a growing and increasingly diverse population of Soldiers, families and civilians. About 1st Armored Division: The 1st Armored Division- nicknamed "Old Ironsides"-is the only standing armored division of the U.S. Army, with its base of operations in Fort Bliss, Texas. It was the first armored division of the U.S. Army to see battle in World War II. The Division again answered the Nation's call to duty March 4, 2003 when it received orders to deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of the global war on terrorism. "Old Ironsides" began moving out April 15 in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The division and task force marked some major "firsts"during the 15-month long mission. For Soldiers of the 1st Armored Division, this was longest deployment of any division in Iraq. Task Force 1st Armored Division was the largest division-based task force in U.S. Army history.The task force secured some of Baghdad's roughest neighborhoods and brought stability to the city and its surrounding countryside. The Task Force's accomplishments included planning and executing Operations Iron Hammer, Iron Justice, Iron Grip, Longstreet, Iron Bullet, Iron Promise and Iron Sabre.

FULL UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED FOR "TOE TO TOE: CANELO VS. ANGULO"

WILL TOMLINSON VS. JERRY BELMONTES FRANCISCO VARGAS VS. ABNER COTTO JOSEPH DIAZ JR. VS. JIOVANY FUENTES KEANDRE GIBSON VS. ANTONIO WONG STEVE LOVETT VS. TBA THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 8 - MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA LAS VEGAS (March 4, 2014) - In addition to the recently announced lightweight battle between Ricardo "Dinamita" Alvarez (23-2-3, 13 KOs), older brother of Canelo and hard-hitting Sergio "Yeyo" Thompson (28-3, 26 KOs), of Cancun, Mexico, the March 8 undercard for"TOE TO TOE: Canelo vs. Angulo" will feature five more can't-miss bouts for those in attendance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In a junior lightweight fight scheduled for 10 rounds, unbeaten Australian star "Wild" Will Tomlinson makes his United States debut against Texas' Jerry "The Corpus Christi Kid" Belmontes. Plus, two more rising stars from the 130-pound weight class face off when Mexico City's Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas battles Puerto Rico's Abner Cotto.  2012 U.S. Olympian Joseph "Jo-Jo" Diaz Jr. takes on Jovany "El Cepillo" Fuentes in an eight-round super bantamweight bout preceded by a six-round junior welterweight bout starring unbeaten Keandre Gibson against Antonio "Tony" Wong. In the opening match on March 8, Australian prospect Steve Lovett faces an opponent to be announced in a six-round light heavyweight contest. In addition to the exciting main event on "TOE TO TOE: Canelo vs Angulo," there are three more fights on the SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View portion of the card: undefeated two-division world champion Leo "Terremoto" Santa Cruz (26-0-1, 15 KOs) will defend his WBC Super Bantamweight World Title against former three-time world champion Cristian "El Diamante" Mijares (48-7-2, 22 KOs); "King" Carlos Molina (22-5-2, 6 KOs) will risk his IBF Junior Middleweight Championship against undefeated Jermall Charlo (17-0, 13 KOs) and former two-time World Champion Jorge "Niño de Oro" Linares (35-3, 23 KOs) will take on  exciting Japanese contender Nihito Arakawa (24-3-1, 16 KOs). Tickets are on sale now and are priced at $600, $400, $200, $100, $50 and $25, not including applicable service charges and taxes, with a total ticket limit of 10 per person.  To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com  or www.ticketmaster.com. Movie theater tickets are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. A native of Sydney, "Wild" Will Tomlinson (21-0-1, 12 KOs) was an amateur standout who competed in the 2007 World Championships before becoming a professional boxer in July 2008. Winner of several pro titles, including the Australian, New South Wales State, WBO Asia Pacific, WBO Oriental and IBO Inter-Continental belts, the 27-year-old won the vacant IBO super featherweight crown in November  2011 by defeating Alan Herrera. Tomlinson has successfully defended his title three times, most recently against Malcolm Klassen on May 16, 2013. On a quest to get back to his winning ways after tough decision losses to fellow prospects Francisco Vargas and Andrew Cancio, Jerry "The Corpus Christi Kid" Belmontes (18-3, 5 KOs) has everything to gain this Saturday  when he tackles  Tomlinson. The exciting 25-year-old up-and-comer hopes he can get his year off to a rousing start with a victory in his first Las Vegas appearance since 2008. A representative of the 2008 Mexican Olympic team, Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (18-0-1, 13 KOs) stepped up in a big way in 2013, scoring victories over Ira Terry, Cristian Arrazola, Brandon Bennett and Jerry Belmontes that proved that he was ready to make his push for a world title in 2014. That push begins on March 8 against Abner Cotto. Owner of 235 wins as an amateur, Caguas, Puerto Rico's Abner Cotto (17-1, 8 KOs) has done the family name proud ever since he put the gloves on. The cousin of Miguel and Jose Cotto, 26-year-old Abner has won all but one of his professional bouts, most recently stopping Daniel Ruiz in four rounds in September 2013. On Saturday,  it's a pivotal meeting against Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas. Joseph "Jo-Jo" Diaz Jr. (9-1, 6 KOs), of South El Monte, Calif.,  continues to impress with each victory and despite being a pro for less than a year, the 2012 U.S. Olympic boxing team member has shown poise way beyond his years. Fresh off a seventh-round technical knockout over Carlos Rodriguez last December, the 21-year-old will look to show the continuing evolution of his fight game against Bayamon, Puerto Rico's Jovany Fuentes (5-3, 4 KOs), a potent puncher who has won three of his last five bouts. St. Louis' Keandre Gibson (8-0-1, 3 KOs) will look for his ninth win as a pro against Tijuana, Mexico's Antonio "Tony" Wong (12-6-1, 7 KOs). A 2006 National Golden Gloves champion and Junior Olympics Bronze medalist, the 23-year-old Gibson is seen as having world championship potential, but he will be put to the test by Wong. In the opening bout of the card, 28-year-old New South Wales native, undefeated Steve Lovett(7-0, 5 KOs) puts his unblemished record on the line as he makes his United States debut against an opponent to be announced. "TOE TO TOE: Canelo vs. Angulo," a 12-round super welterweight fight taking placeSaturday, March 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Canelo Promotions and sponsored by Corona, AT&T and Casamigos Tequila. In world title fights on the undercard, two-division World Champion Leo Santa Cruz will defend his WBC Super Bantamweight World title against former three-time World Champion Cristian Mijares and Carlos Molina will defend his IBF Junior Middleweight Championship against undefeated Jermall Charlo. Carlos Molina vs. Jermall Charlo is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Warriors Boxing.  The four-fight telecast, which opens with a 10-round lightweight bout between Jorge Linares and Nihito Arakawa, will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The event can be heard in Spanish using secondary audio programming (SAP).  "TOE TO TOE: Canelo vs. Angulo" will be broadcast on over 400 select movie theaters across the country.     For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.sports.sho.com and www.mgmgrand.com, follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @CaneloOficial, @ElPERRO82, @leosantacruz2, @diamantemijares, @DinamitaAB, @JorgeLinares, @FutureOfBoxing, @yeyothompson @MGMGrand, @SHOSports and @Swanson_Comm follow the conversation using #CaneloAngulo and become a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing and www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

Gibson and Robb sign with Boxing 360

April 18, 2013 - Boxing 360 has deepened its promotional roster with the signing of a couple young and exciting prospects, Keandre Gibson (8-0-1, 3KOs) and Guy Robb (10-1, 4KOs)

The junior welterweight prospect Keandre Gibson inks his deal as an undefeated 23yr old with a rare combination of athletic prowess and determined excitement. The Missouri born Gibson trains out of Southern California where he is quickly gaining the reputation for spirited bouts filled with his dynamic style of fighting.

Gibson will now get the opportunity to take a step up in every aspect of his career, although he has been matched tough thus far in his career and he has also competed in some big venues.

"I couldn't be happier because I know things are about to get really exciting. There are a lot of great promotional companies out there and they all have their pros and cons, with Boxing360 you get the highest form of loyalty that exists in the sport, a sport not known for loyalty. I've spoken with many fighters and the one thing that has been said to me on a constant basis is Boxing360 will always fight for you and they stick to their word. So far I can say that those rumors are absolutely true," Gibson said.

Boxing360's Mario Yagobi feels the signing of Gibson was the best possible pairing that could be made at this point.

"Sometimes signing a fighter or signing with a promotional company turns out better for either the promoter or fighter. You rarely see an absolute even split, but in this case I think that Gibson is in the right place and we are in the position to made the best possible moves for him. He's so mature, he's probably one of the most ready young fighters out there, with his experience and strong mental attitude," Yagobi said.

The other fighter signed is the always entertaining 24yr old featherweight Guy Robb. The once beaten fighter is on a 3 fight winning streak since his lone loss.

That loss came against fellow Boxing360 promoted fighter Joel Diaz Jr. in what was one of the most action filled contests of ShoBox: The New Generation history. The two fighters gained a cult following in the aftermath of their memorable 2012, even Robb in his loss walked away with adoring fans that have been clamoring for a rematch one day. With both fighters under the same promotional umbrella, a rematch is a possibility and assuming they both continue moving up the ranks it could be a much more meaningful fight with deeper implications associated to the bout.

"A lot of people want me to fight Joel again, they loved the first fight and hope we can duplicate the action. My fan base did grow after that fight and I love my fans because they are the kind of fans that really appreciate a fighter who leaves it all on the line. I guess with me and Joel on the roster it makes a rematch more likely, but I'm more concerned with my own future right now and if the road to success leads through a 2nd fight with Joel then I'll be happy to give him a 3rd when I beat him," Robb said.

Repo Rick who manages both Robb and Gibson feels he made the right choice signing his fighters with Boxing 360. 

"Mr. Yagobi is the perfect promoter to move Guy Robb and Keandre Gibson.  He's always moving his fighters the right way.  He's building a nice stable of fighters and I'm looking forward to a great working relationship."

Yagobi is thrilled with the possibilities that come with signing an action fighter like Robb and knows that Diaz Jr. is one of many fights that makes sense for Robb.

"I think that when you have a talent like Robb who can mix it up with anyone you don't worry about finding a fight, you worry about weeding all the others out. Robb has the kind of style that makes for exciting fights with many different styles. The old adage styles make fights should be amended to Rob's style makes fights. We'll explore all possibilities and make the best decision for Robb as a team," Yagobi said.  

 

For more information on Robb and Gibson please visit www.boxing360.com.