THOMAS DULORME CAPTURES NABF TITLE WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION AGAINST KARIM MAYFIELD

NEW JERSEY (March 29, 2014) - Tonight in Atlantic City NJ, Gary Shaw Productions Jr. Welterweight sensation, Thomas Dulorme (21-1, 14 KOs, captured vacant the NABF title with a 10-round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten contender Karim Mayfield (18-1-1, 10 KOs). Scorecards read 98-92, 97-94 and 96-93 all in favor for Dulorme. 

From the opening round, Dulorme controlled the action with his length and kept his distance as Mayfield tried his best to take the fight inside. As the fight went into the later rounds, Dulorme continued to mount a convincing lead as he boxed his way to victory. 

 Dulorme proved he has the talent to compete at the top level in the Jr. welterweight division and will now look to fight for a world title by the end of the year. He feels he can beat any champion in the division. 

 "Tonight I wanted to show the world that I'm a force in the Jr. Welterweight division," said Dulorme. "Mayfield was an undefeated fighter who punches with a lot of power but he never hurt me. Robert Garcia and Alex Ariza are taking me to another level and I believe I'm the best Jr. Welterweight in the world." 

"My promoter Gary Shaw said he wants to see me in a big fight with a world champion in the near future. I'm ready to fight the best. Shaw and I are ready to take on all comers. I dedicate this fight to my people back home in Puerto Rico." Dulorme concluded. 

 "Dulorme showed great poise tonight against a power puncher who likes to brawl," said Gary Shaw. "He's now in position to challenge any of the champions at 140lbs and I'll talk with his team to see what we can put together. This is a great win for Dulorme and I'm proud of his accomplishments thus far. Garcia and Ariza are doing a great job with him and happy they've united. He's on his way to big time fights."

KARIM MAYFIELD ARRIVES IN ATLANTIC CITY FOR DULORME SHOWDOWN

  

 

Mayfield vs. Dulorme, 10-round bout for the NABF Super Lightweight title, will take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey Saturday, March 29 on the undercard of Sergey Kovalev (23-0-1, 21 KOs) vs. Cedric Agnew (26-0, 13 KOs). Both fights will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark® beginning at10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

THOMAS DULORME CAMP NOTES FROM ONXNARD, CALIF.

  

OXNARD, CA (March 17, 2014) - Gary Shaw Productions rising star, Puerto Rican sensation, Thomas Dulorme (20-1, 14 KOs), who's highly ranked in all sanctioning organizations, gives his thoughts on his recent training camp with new trainer, Robert Garcia.  Dulorme will battle Karim Mayfield (18-0-1, 11 KOs) in Atlantic City, New Jersey, March 29 in a 10-round bout for the NABF Super Lightweight title on the undercard of Sergey Kovalev (23-0-1, 21 KOs) vs. Cedric Agnew (26-0, 13 KOs). Both fights will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark® beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Dulorme on working with promoter Gary Shaw and fighting on HBO...

"Gary Shaw is a fantastic promoter and I'm thrilled to be fighting back on HBO. I told Shaw that I was hungry to get back into world title contention and that is exactly what I'm doing going up against a tough fighter like Mayfield. Gary Shaw has always been straight forward with me when it comes to my career and I appreciate him standing behind me. I want to thank Shaw and everyone at HBO for giving me another opportunity to fight on the big stage. I promise to put on a great show."

Dulorme comments on his recent training camp with Robert Garcia....

"I've been here training with Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Californian for the last eight weeks.  He's a tremendous coach and I'm learning a lot about myself and what I need to improve on.  There is always room for growth and Garcia is bringing the best out of me.  I've been getting great sparring and I'll be 100% ready for Mayfield's awkward style."

Dulorme discusses strength and conditioning methods with Alex Ariza...

"Alex Ariza is great at what he does and I'm happy that he is helping me with my strength and conditioning. We are doing a lot of explosive drills that are helping me with my overall speed and stamina. I feel very strong at 140lbs and with the type of training Ariza has me doing, I feel more confident in my ability to punch with power at this weight."

Dulorme on sparring with top level opposition...

"I don't want to give up the names of my sparring partners but everyone that Garcia has me sparring have excellent professional records and all of them are giving me great work.  There are a couple of Russian fighters along with a few Olympians in camp with me.  During this camp there is no room to make mistakes or else you will pay for them.  These are the best sparring partners I've had for any camp in my pro career."

Dulorme on his fight against undefeated contender Karim Mayfield...

"Mayfield is a great fighter but he's never faced the type of punches that I'll be throwing at him.  I posses speed and power unlike any of Mayfield's past opponents.  His awkward style will not be a problem.  He also has physical disadvantages that I will exploit.  I know he thinks he's unbeatable but I will prove him wrong."

Thomas Dulorme training under the tutelage of Robert Garcia

Junior welterweight Thomas Dulorme (20-1, 14 KO's) from Puerto Rico has just started his training camp in Oxnard , California, under the command of quoted trainer Robert Garcia.

"I needed to see a change in my workouts, learn new things, but I want to make clear that my former trainer José Bonilla, will always be a part of my team because I am very grateful for what he has done for me in my career, as a trainer and currently as a manager", said Dulorme , who is also managed by Enrique Román .

About his new trainer Dulorme commented, "Garcia has a extensive world class experience. I'll be grabing like a sponge all of his knowleadge, and let me not forget about the great quality sparring partners that are here".

Robert García trains world-class fighters such as: Marcos Maidana, Nonito Donaire , Mikey Garcia, Brandon Rios , among others.

Dulorme may add Strength and Conditioning Coach, Alex Ariza.

"Ariza and Garcia are together a great compliment, a great team, and I am in the process of choosing Strength and Conditioning Coach to fill my expectations", said 24 years old Dulorme.

Dulorme is expected to return to the ring for the month of April.

"My promoter Gary Shaw told me that more likely I'm fighting in April, and I just want the bell to ring so I can bring another victory to my people of Puerto Rico that are in my heart even though I'm here in California ," concluded Dulorme, who in 2011 was chosen by ESPN as the second best prospect in the world.

At the junior welterweight division, Dulorme is ranked #3 at the WBA, #5 at the IBF, #7 at the WBC and #14 at the WBO.

VIDEO/INTERVIEW García and Dulorme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h_sER8A64c

Sonsona Training in Oxnard with Pablo Sarmiento

Former WBO Super Flyweight Champion "Marvelous" Marvin Sonsona is in Oxnard, California, preparing for his fight against Orlando Cruz with budding superstar trainer Pablo Sarmiento of Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez fame. Sonsona (16-1-1, 13 KOs) will face Orlando "El Fenómeno" Cruz (18-2-1, 9 KOs) in the 10-round main event of Sampson Boxing and Greg Cohen Boxing's "The Moment of Truth", at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, and televised live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. In the televised co-feature that night, Russian heavyweight power puncher Magomed "Mago" Abdusalamov (14-0, 14 KOs) will defend his WBC United States (USNBC) Silver Heavyweight Championship in a 10-round battle against fellow up-and-coming heavyweight Maurice "Freight Train" Byarm (13-1-1, 9 KOs). "Working with Pablo, I give Marvin an excellent chance in his quest to once again be world champion," said his promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. "He was the youngest Filipino world champion in history and now that he has matured, with his talent, I have no doubt that he will regain the crown at 126 pounds." Lewkowicz says Sonsona has reason to want to look good: his countrymen back home will be watching. "I am very happy with my partner Sammy Gello-Ani in the Philippines who has secured TV-5 so that all Filipinos will have the opportunity to watch Marvin's performance." 21-year-old Sonsona is a native of General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines. His only career loss was to Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. for the vacant WBO super bantamweight Championship in February 2010. In Cruz, he will be facing a fellow southpaw, who represented his homeland of Puerto Rico at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. "Pablo is a master strategist and by fight time Marvin will be fully prepared to put on an amazing show. He is headed straight back to the top, working with a super trainer with Pablo Sarmiento."   ### Headlining the undercard, popular heavyweight and current interim PABA Heavyweight Champion "Bronco" Billy Wright (37-4, 28 KOs) will continue his successful comeback in a six-round bout. Also scheduled to fight six-round bouts are Las Vegas, via Puerto Rico, super middleweight Carlos De Leon Jr (21-3-2, 14 KOs); Las Vegas via Accra, Ghana, middleweight KO artist Bastie Samir (10-0-1, 10 KOs); and undefeated Las Vegas featherweight Rocco Santomauro (8-0). Scheduled for a four-rounder is Jackson, Michigan, cruiserweight William "Lil' Tyson" Williams (5-2-1, 4 KOs). Orlando Cruz appears courtesy of Tuto Zavala's All Star Boxing. Marvin Sonsona is co-promoted by Sammy Gello-ani of SGG Sports Promotions of the Philippines. All undercard opponents are TBA. Tickets for "Hard Rock Boxing" are priced at $29 general admission, $60 reserved, $100 ringside and $200 VIP and are available at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino box office daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and through Ticketmaster, either by calling 702-474-4000 or 800-745-3000, or by going online atticketmaster.com. On fight night, doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the event starts at 5:30 p.m. All bouts are subject to change. For updates, visit www.sampsonboxing.com or www.gcpboxing.com.

CHRIS ALGIERI 14-0, 7 KOs RETURNS TO OXNARD TO TRAIN WITH ROBERT GARCIA

   

June 6, 2012 - New York's undefeated Junior Welterweight sensation, Chris Algieri (14-0, 7 KOs), has returned to Oxnard, Calif., where he will resume training with Robert Garcia at his academy.  After a successful outing in his last fight where he scored a third-round knockout against Winston Mathis, Algieri feels working with Garcia prepares him for the elite level of competition.

"Today was my first day back in the gym and it was nice to see everyone," said Algieri. "Brandon Rios, Kelly Pavlik, Cecilio Flores and Robert Garcia welcomed me with open arms.  The gym atmosphere alone is worth the trip." 

"The sparring I got last time I was here was second to none.   Everyone is on a different level out here and it makes for great training.  I want to be the best and this is where I need to be if I want to become a world champion.  I'm excited to keep improving and show progress in my next fight.  It feels good to be back."

Humberto Romero, who co-manages Algieri with Damian Ramirez, said, "When you have a fighter willing to travel across the country to train with the best, it's obvious that you have something special on your hands.  Damian and I knew when Chris said he wanted to go out to California and train with Garcia that he was serious about taking his career to the next level.  I can't wait to see how he develops out there."

Chris Algieri is anticipating a big announcement from his promoter Joe DeGuardia ofStar Boxing regarding his next bout. A possible TV date could be in the works.  For more information please visit www.chrisalgieri.com.

CHRIS ALGIERI 13-0, 6 KOs SPEAKS ON TRAINING WITH ROBERT GARCIA

March 28, 2012 - After spending four weeks in a training camp with Robert Garcia, at his academy in Oxnard, Calif., Huntington, New York's undefeated junior welterweight sensation Chris Algieri (13-0, 6 KOs) feels the experience was extremely beneficial and well worth the travel from the east coast.

Said Algieri about training in Oxnard with Garcia, "It was great. The atmosphere there is like nowhere I've been before. The gym is packed with talented guys who are in shape and everyone welcomed me with open arms. Although everyone is very serious about their training, at the same time they are very loose. As much as it is a serious place and everyone is getting their job done, it's a fun place to be."

"I sparred Brandon Rios a couple of times. It was great, the kid is a beast. One of the days we were there he sparred 15 rounds and I did about five with him that day. He's definitely strong and a real bull. He's a really cool guy."

Robert Garcia stated, "Chris is a good kid. He had a good camp and got good sparring. He's one of those fighters that works hard and wants to get better. I see the potential in him and we want him back."

Algieri is scheduled to fight Winston Mathis (7-4-1, 2 KOs) in the main event this Saturday at the Paramount Theatre in Huntington, New York, on a card titled "ROCKIN BOUTS 3" presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, his promoter.

Keith Trimble and Tim Lane will continue to work Algieri's corner against Mathis as Robert Garcia had prior engagements to work with Kelly Pavlik in San Antonio, Texas on the same night.

When asked about returning to Oxnard for another training camp Chris stated, "Yes absolutely. Robert asked me when I was going to come back. I said I was going to stay home for a couple of weeks after my fight and try to head right back."

Advance tickets for ROCKIN' FIGHTS 3, priced at $40, $50, and $100, are available through Ticketmaster, (http://www.ticketmaster.com/ , 800-745-3000). Tickets are also available by calling Star Boxing at 718-823-2000 or on their website http://www.starboxing.com/  and through The Paramount Box Office, phone 631-673-7300. Doors will open at 6pm with the first bell scheduled for 7pm.

The Paramount is located at 370 New York Avenue, Huntington, New York, 11743. For directions and more information, please visit their website at http://www.paramountny.com/ .