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America’s Top Featherweight Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard
MANCHESTER, Conn. (June 10, 2010) – Undefeated, 23-year-old NABF and NABO champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard arguably rates as America’s leading contemporary featherweight and the old-school fighter can’t wait to prove his worth to the boxing world.
Remillard, now rated No. 7 by the World Boxing Council, may not have a true signature fight, yet, but he improved his pro record to 23-0 (17 KOs) last month with a fourth-round TKO of Carlos Rivera (16-4-2), retaining his NABF belt and capturing the vacant NABO strap. The Manchester, Connecticut fighter had to overcome his first taste of adversity in the ring, a cut over his eye that required eight stitches.
“It was the first time I was ever cut in a fight,” Remillard said. “I didn’t paw at it but realized that I could lose on a cut, so I picked-up the pace. It was a wake-up call for me. The cut was clean and there’s no scar tissue.
“With each fight I’m getting more confident, utilizing my boxing skills more but, at first, it was a little more difficult against a southpaw like Rivera. The first round was like a chess match. I may have lost the round but, I had to establish my left foot outside of his left, and I did.”
Remillard has shown some signs being like a young Micky Ward, another New Englander known for his vicious body attacks. Lately, “Sharp Shooter” has been zeroing in on his opponents’ livers with tremendous results, including a few breath-taking shots unloaded on Rivera.
“I was known for throwing good body shots in the amateurs and I brought it to the pros,” Matt explained. “Today, not a lot of fighters do that well. Some guys are so tough, especially Mexicans, that they can take good head shots and walk through them. Good liver punches effect a fighter later on, slowly suffocating ‘em, and that’s something I’ve been working hard on in the gym. I’m trying to use pin-point accuracy, not rush, to find the right spots. Years ago, maybe in my third or fourth fight, Micky Ward told me to tap upstairs and then bring that left hook to the body. We still talk about that whenever we meet at fights. A good head-shot immediately affects a fighter. They may not give-up from one good body shot, so I remain patient, knowing it may take two or three rounds to take its toll.”
The top two American featherweight prospects are Remillard and unbeaten, 22-year-old USBA champion Mikey Garcia (22-0, 18 KOs), while two others in the best American featherweight debate are veterans Steven Luevano (37-2-1, 15 KOs), former WBO titlist, and Cornelius Lock (19-5-3, 12 KOs).
Already savvy enough to realize that, in the business of boxing, Remillard knows all of the stars need to be aligned properly, in terms of risk and reward, for two undefeated prospects to face-off in a showdown. “I understand it takes money and television to make something like that happen,” Matt spoke about rumors of a fight against Garcia. “I’m willing to fight anybody but I leave that to my promoter (TKO Boxing) and manager (Bret Hallenbeck). Garcia stopped Rivera in the seventh round (Aug. 29, 2009) in his 18th fight, I stopped him in the fourth of my 22nd fight. Hey, nobody is calling me out, and I’m not the type to call-out fighters. So, I’ll continue working in the gym and wait for my big opportunity.
“There’s so much talent in our division, just like in the welterweight and super middleweight divisions. Maybe somebody will start a tournament like the Super Six (super middleweights) that will guarantee money, television and exposure. And the double-elimination is cool, too.”
For now, though, Remillard will bide his time. Time, of course, is on the side of the tattooed-fighter called “Sharp Shooter.” The throwback, fan-friendly prize fighter from Connecticut is made for television. A self-proclaimed gym rat, Matt continues to sharpen his skills, preparing for a future fight against a top 10-ranked foe, in order to prove to all that he belongs among the 126-pound elite.
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WORLD CHAMPION BEIBUT SHUMENOV SIGNS WITH GOOSSEN TUTOR WON WBA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN IN RECORD FASHION
Los Angeles, CA (May 8, 2010) – In its nearly 30 years in the boxing industry Promoter Dan Goossen has grown accustomed to developing many young boxers from the amateur ranks into World Champions. Now, Goossen Tutor Promotions has entered into a promotional agreement with a boxer who holds a World Championship title belt with the goal of developing him into a Marquee World Champion.
“It is with great pleasure and honor that WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion, Beibut Shumenov, has agreed to provide Goossen Tutor with the privilege of being his promoter,” Goossen revealed at a press conference held at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA just hours before his company’s “THE WEIGHT IS OVER” promotion featuring Paul “The Punisher” Williams against Kermit Cintron in a scheduled 12-round super welterweight bout.
“This is just another facet we’ve worked for so many years, World Champions having the trust and confidence in our organization to bring them to another level,” Goossen expounded, “we will not disappoint Beibut nor his very astute advisor, Cary Lynn Redlin.”
Shumenov carries the distinction of winning the Light Heavyweight World Championship with the fewest number of professional fights under his belt, having won the title in just his 10th professional bout in a January 2010 rematch of a controversial loss against Spain’s Gabriel Campillo.
An amazing accomplishment for a young man who is still developing in his own right!
A 26-year old native of Chimkent, Kazakhstan, currently living and training in Las Vegas, NV with renowned trainer Kevin Barry, the 6-2, 175 lb. Shumenov (9-1, 6 KOs) is among the most unique figures to explode on the boxing scene in recent memory.
Following an outstanding amateur career in which he represented his native country as a Silver medalist in the first-ever Afro-Asian Games in India in 2003; as a Gold medal winner in the 2004 Asian Championships in the Philippines; and as a member of its Olympic Boxing Team in Athens, Greece the same year, Shumenov and his brother, Chingis, moved to Las Vegas and formed KZ Event Productions, Inc. in 2007.
Shumenov then turned pro under his own promotional umbrella and debuted with a first-round stoppage of Walter Edwards in Wilson, NC. In his next seven fights, this remarkable warrior would go on to face – and defeat -- a pair of former world champions in Montell Griffin and Byron Mitchell, as well as Epifanio Mendoza, who had an unsuccessful world title challenge against WBC champion Chad Dawson.
Then, in August of last year, came the disputed loss to Campillo by majority decision in Shumenov’s first attempt at a World Championship -- in Beibut’s home country of Kazakhstan. A rematch was ordered by the WBA and Shumenov captured the title by split-decision in Las Vegas earlier this year.
In becoming the WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion in just his 10th bout, Shumenov shattered the previous record of 15 bouts by Jeff Harding back in 1989. He also became the fourth boxer from Kazakhstan to win a professional world title. The others were Anatoly Alexandrov (WBC Super Featherweight, in 1990), Oleg Maskaev (WBC Heavyweight, 2000) and Vassily Jirov (IBF Cruiserweight, 2001).
And now Shumenov – who, along with his brother, Chingis, will continue to sign and develop talent for KZ Event Productions, Inc. – has decided to have Goossen Tutor promote his boxing matches so he can give one-hundred percent focus on training and becoming the undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion of the World.
“I'm excited about this arrangement with Dan (Goossen), one of the leading promoters in boxing today,” Shumenov declared. “They get a lot of television dates and have a strong stable of boxers and they always seem to maximize the opportunity for their boxers. That is all I can ask for… I will do the rest.”
“Being a world champion and promoter and all the work that goes into that, especially when I'm in training for a fight, makes it very difficult for me. I need to concentrate on training, which I'll now be able to do and let Dan and his great team at Goossen Tutor handle the business outside the ring. KZ Event Productions will still be promoting shows and my brother and I will still be involved with our KZ fighters and signing new talent. I look forward to even bigger and better things working with Goossen Tutor.”
Shumenov’s first fight under the Goossen Tutor banner is expected to take place in July in the United States against the very tough and undefeated Ukrainian Vyacheslav Uzelkov (22-0, 14 KOs), the mandatory challenger for the WBA Light Heavyweight Championship.
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Hot Brazilian middleweight prospect Michael Oliveira puts undefeated record on line Apr. 30 at Miccosukee
MIAMI (Apr. 23, 2009) – 2009 Brazilian Athlete of the Year, unbeaten middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira, returns to the ring April 30 to fight for the first time this year in a 6-round bout against 28-fight veteran Jessie Davis at Miccosukee Resort in Miami.
Oliveira (11-0, 8 KOs), who only turns 20 next Monday, is the heir apparent to retired Brazilian boxing star Acelino “Popo” Freitas. Michael hasn’t fought since December but he has been working out at Normandy Gym in North Miami.
“I’ve been training very, very hard,” he said. “I’ve had amazing sparring, too. We’ve been training twice a day for 1 ½ months. I’m ready for whoever they put in the ring with me. The time is right for me to fight again. You can’t rush or things won’t come out good.”
Now living and fighting out of Miami, the charismatic boxer is unique among contemporary fighters having had only two amateur matches, coupled with being a student at Miami Dade Community College, and coming from an affluent family.
Oliveira has a homecoming fight tentatively scheduled August 7 in Sao Paulo, where he was born, but first he has to get past Davis. “I use the August 7th fight as motivation for this fight,” Oliveira explained. “I know that I can’t lose April 30th for the August 7th fight to happen in Brazil. I’ve dreamed of fighting back home. I want to show everybody in Brazil that, every time I step in the ring, I represent our country.”
Go to www.MichaelOliveira.com for more information about Michael. Oliveira’s valued sponsors include The Confianca Moving, The Beira – Mar and Pro 1 from Sao Paulo, Dumonde Travel (Michael’s official travel agency) and the multi-national fuel company, Shell.
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Jason Cintron Aims
to Make a Statement on 2/27
Photo credit: Jeff Julian
Reading, PA -
Jason Cintron may have a familiar last name
but boxing fans are still getting to know
the Reading, PA junior welterweight. The
28-year-old Cintron aims to take another
step towards asserting himself as a world
class prospect when he faces Maurice Chalmer
on February 27 at the Rodeway Inn &
Conference Center in Allentown, PA.
  The eight-round bout will be the co-featured attraction of a ten-fight professional/amateur boxing event promoted by King's Promotions. Travis Kauffman of Reading, PA will face Bernard Brown in the main event. Most fans know Cintron's older brother, former welterweight champion and current junior middleweight contender Kermit Cintron. While boxing runs in his blood, it wasn't Jason's first love. Cintron picked up the sweet science to stay in shape while playing football at Thadeus Stevens College of Technology in 2000. After graduating with a degree in masonry, Cintron continued to hone his craft as an amateur. He turned pro after 24 bouts and won his first ten fights before losing to unbeaten Hank Lundy of Philadelphia. He says he learned more in his sole defeat than in all of his previous combined wins. "I learned from my mistakes," Cintron, 11-1 (3 knockouts), says. "I was overconfident and made unnecessary mistakes. It was a good experience and now I'm back." Cintron rebounded with a dominant points win over durable veteran Martinus Clay this past December and will face another experienced veteran in Chalmers. The 33-year-old Chalmers has faced mostly unbeaten opposition in his 17-fight career, including world champion Andre Berto and contenders James Kirkland and Miguel Espino. Cintron will try to measure himself up against that level of competition with an impressive win. "I just love competition. I want to compete against the best fighters in the world because I feel I have that capability." Far from being overshadowed by his more famous older brother, Jason feels inspired by his brother's success and hopes to one day reach that same plateau. "I look up to my brother. I always see how he got up there and I know I can get up there with him. Hopefully someday we can both call ourselves world champions." Bragging rights will be at stake in the amateur portion of the night when fighters from the Allentown Boxing Club challenge their counterparts from Reading’s King’s Gym. Tickets are priced at $25.00, 50.00 and 65.00 and are now available at the Rodeway Inn (610-395-3731), Kingsboxing.com and the Allentown Boxing Club (Luis Melendez: 484-860-5162). A special student discount of $5.00 off any ticket price will be available at the door only along with student ID. A portion of ticket sales will be donated by King's Promotions to the Allentown Boxing Club. Doors open at 6:00 pm; first bout starts at 6:30.
DC Area’s Top Prospects Showcased on March 6 Boxing Card Bayan Jargal, Andrew Farmer, Juan Rodriquez, Dwayne McRae Among Beltway Boxing’s Best to Fight at Patriot Center . . .
Fairfax, VA (February 1, 2010) - Highly-regarded lightweight prospect, Bayan “The Mongolian Mongoose” Jargal (14-0-2, 9 KOs) of Arlington, VA, will face ring veteran Louie Leija (21-14-1, 15 KOs) of San Antonio, TX as the eight-round Co-Main event on the March 6 boxing card at the Patriot Center Ice Promotions officials announced today. The fight card presented by Valcourt Building Services features World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. National Boxing Championship (USNBC) 154-pound title holder Jimmy Lange (31-3-2, 21 KOs) of Great Falls, VA battling Chase “The White Tiger” Shields (29-3-1, 14 KOs) of Houston, TX in the 12-round Main Event. Tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets. Possessing a quiet demeanor but devastating knockout power, the 27-year old Jargal, fighting out of Arlington Boxing Club, amassed a 65-5 amateur record and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2004 World Championships for Mongolia in the 132-pound division. He impressed fans and gained his first national television exposure on Versus Network last year scoring a second-round knockout of Francisco Rios Gil on the undercard of world champion Paul “The Punisher” Williams’ fight. In his last bout, Jargal earned a six-round decision against Guadalupe Diaz in Reno, NV and is looking for a victory in his return to the Patriot Center. He earned a draw against Richard Hall last September at the George Mason University campus venue. Standing in Jargal’s path is a tough competitor with a considerable pedigree. Leija, the cousin of former two-time world champion Jessie James Leija, brings with him veteran skills and an impressive resume of opponents including Floyd Mayweather Jr., Jesus Chavez and Michael Stewart. Top local welterweight prospect Andrew “The Doo Man” Farmer (13-1, 7 KOs) of Fort Valley, VA is set to face Ikem Orji (5-2, 1 KO) of Laurel, MD in an eight-round special attraction. The Shenandoah Valley-based Farmer is coming off arguably his best win to date, a unanimous eight-round decision over Ryan Belasco last October in Baltimore. The 24-year old fighter returns to Northern Virginia seeking some redemption as the Patriot Center was the site of his lone pro setback suffered at the hands of Ken Humphrey on December 9, 2006. Fighting out of Laurel Boxing Club, Orji is coming off a split decision loss to Isaac Suarez in Philadelphia last May. Promising young Latin sensation Juan “The Savior” Rodriquez (3-0, 3 KOs) of Haymarket, VA is set to make his return after recovering from an injury suffered in 2009. Training out of Olympia Boxing Gym in Falls Church, VA and representing his parent’s native El Salvador, the 19-year old junior middleweight looks to get back on track after displaying strong skills and much promise in his first three fights. Rodriguez’s opponent in the four-round contest is former Golden Gloves champion Damien Butler (0-2) of Glenarden, MD and Keystone Boxing. Butler is seeking his first professional win after a promising amateur career. Fists will fly in a sure-to-be-exciting, six-round heavyweight showdown when “The Big Ticket” Dwayne McRae (5-2, 3 KOs) of Laurel, MD and Laurel Boxing Club goes toe-to-toe with tough Chicago fighter Theron Johnson (3-2). In his last fight at Rosecroft Raceway in Ft. Washington, MD, McRae, a former Golden Gloves champion, lost a decision to Bernell Stewart. Meanwhile, Johnson, a Chicago Golden Gloves winner with a 30-6 amateur record who has sparred with former NBA star-turned boxer Kendall Gill, is looking to rebound from a loss to undefeated Tor Hammer last August in New York, NY. In a regional rivalry, two fighters representing Northern Virginia-based LA Boxing will take on their Maryland counterparts from Old School Boxing in four-round bouts to round out the card. Cruiserweight Patrick Budd (2-1, 1 KOs) of Dumfries, VA is set to fight Robert “Big Mac Attack” McConnell (4-3, 2 KOs) of Ellicott City, MD while junior middleweight Lawrence Jones (2-2-1, 1 KO) of Reston, VA will face Vincent “The Beast” Batteast (1-1-1) of Severn, MD. Tickets, priced at $30, $60, $85, $100, $125, $200, $300 and $500 (plus applicable service charge), can be purchased through Ticketmaster by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com, calling 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, including the Patriot Center box office (703-993-3030).
Shawn Porter Tops “Boxing’s Future Champions III” PPV This Saturday! For Immediate Release
Tunica, MS – Prize Fight
Boxing showcases a slew of young talent on “Boxing’s Future
Champions III” Saturday Night at Fitzgeralds Casino in
Tunica, MS.
The main event of the evening
features highly touted junior middleweight Shawn “Showtime”
Porter against Jerome “Boomer” Ellis and can be viewed by
fans from all four corners of the globe for just $4.99 on
Prizefighttv.com and Gofightlive.tv.
A 2008 United States Olympic
Alternate, Porter, 10-0 (8 KO’s), served as Manny Pacquiao’s
primary sparring partner leading up to his fight with Miguel
Cotto. The Akron, OH native also appeared on HBO’s famed
24-7 series and received kudos from three time Trainer of
the Year Freddie Roach for pushing the pound for pound king
to the max.
Ellis, 12-9-2 (10 KO’s), is
tougher than advertised and has one of the most deceptive
records in boxing. Hailing from Coconut Creek, FL by way of
Nassau, Bahamas, Ellis fought to a draw with well regarded
Richard Gutierrez, while a dropping close decisions to title
challengers Miki Rodriguez, Irving Garcia and rising star
Antwone Smith among others. The gritty Ellis holds victories
over three unbeaten fighters and was stopped just once.
Porter and Ellis meet over 8
rounds.
The co-main event features an
eight round lightweight contest between Tyrese “Head Honcho”
Hendrix, 17-0-1 (7 KO’s), of Gainesville, GA and 67 fight
veteran Marteze “Too Sweet” Logan of Covington, TN. Hendrix
has put together a string of impressive performances, most
recently stopping 12-3 Robbie Cannon inside of two rounds.
Philadelphia, PA super
middleweight Farah Ennis makes his much anticipated return
to the ring over six rounds against Tuscaloosa, AL’s Anthony
Doughty 5-1 (4 KO’s). Ennis, 11-0 (5 KO’s), outpointed
unbeaten Bobby Jordan in June.
Also appearing on the
undercard in separate bouts are amateur sensation turned
knockout artist Dominic “The Blade” Wade, two time US
Amateur Champion Mike Wilson and Star Boxing’s Raymond
“Tito” Serrano.
“The card will be nothing
short of sensational”, said promoter Russ Young. “You have
Shawn Porter in his first main event supported by four very
talented fighters below him. Saturday will be a special
night of boxing, I can’t wait to watch some of the best
young fighters in the sport display their talent!”
Tickets starting $35 can be
purchased at Tickermaster.com or in Fitzgerald Casino’s gift
shop.
Doors open at 6:30, the pay
per view telecast starts at 7 and the opening bell is slated
for 7:30 Central Time.
A primer promotional company
during the last ten years, Prize Fight Boxing promoted Mike
Tyson vs Lennox Lewis, the highest grossing pay per view in
Heavyweight history, Roy Jones-Antonio Tarver, Antonio
Tarver-Glen Johnson and Jermain Taylor-Winky Wright among
others. Prize Fight also sold out more than 60 consecutive
shows at the Tunica Casino during their successful “Fights
at the Fitz” series and was named 2007 NABO Promoter of the
Year.
Prize Fight Boxing’s current
stable of pugilists includes Fernando Guerrero, Olympic
alternate Shawn Porter, Dominic Wade, WBO Interim Junior
Welterweight champion Lamont Peterson, Anthony Peterson,
Farah Ennis, Mark Davis, Adam “Swamp Donkey” Richards,
Tyrese Hendrix, Ty Barnett, two time US Amateur Champion
Mike Wilson, and Daniel Sackey.
For more
information, go to
www.prizefightpromoters.com.
Joe Smith “The Irish Bomber” Goes Pro!!! By: Coach“K” Long Islands Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith an accomplished amateur boxer with New York Metro and Gold Gloves Championships among his accolades will be making his long awaited pro debut next week. Smith a 6 foot 178lber pugilist who punched his way through the amateur’s early on turning boxer as his body filled out winning numerous tournaments. Smith, 20 years old is a handsome, sculptured Irishman who wears a smile like a shining shamrock. “The Irish Bomber” got his moniker way back when he began his boxing career at Long Islands Atlantic Boxing Gym in Shirley, New York where his natural boxing skills and punching power was obvious early on. “The Irish Bomber” will make his pro debut on Halloween Oct. 31st on Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc’s. “Fright Night at the Sun” card at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut as Smith will be fighting on the undercard of world-rated light heavyweight Joey “KO Kid” Spina versus former world champion Lou “Honey Boy” Del Valle 10 round main event.
Team Smith is managed by Phil Capobianco and trained by his brother Gerry. The Capobianco brothers both former fighters come from a boxing family as their father John was an accomplished light heavyweight fighting from 1973-1982 and should give Smith a solid base. The managerial guidance and training from brothers Capobianco together with Smith’s raw two handed punching power and developing boxing skills has had him compared to the likes of Kelly Pavlik and Mike Rossman. Having had the pleasure to watch his career advance I can guarantee he has what its takes and a must see. He will give the Irish boxing loyal something to be proud of and surely give John Duddy a run for his 'airgead'. For more information about “Fright Night at the Sun” www.CESboxing.com or the Mohegun Sun (www.mohegunsun.com).
DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS MIDDLEWEIGHT PROSPECT & RECORDING ARTIST WILLIE MONROE JR. ***Multi-Talented Undefeated 160 lbs. Prospect Willie Monroe Jr. from Famous Monroe Boxing Family Makes DBE Debut May 7*** New York (April 16, 2009) - The name Willie Monroe evokes memories of great success inside a boxing ring and now DiBella Entertainment has signed the man who carries on that tradition. However, Willie Monroe Jr. is creating his own legacy of fistic achievement and fame. Monroe Jr.'s next step comes on May 7 as the undefeated southpaw prospect makes his DiBella Entertainment debut in his hometown of Rochester, New York. “Willie has already started to display his famous boxing pedigree in just four professional fights and I’m excited to help him continue to develop that talent while also giving him the opportunity to showcase his own unique flare,” said DBE president Lou DiBella. Monroe Jr. (4-0, 1 KO) had a limited amateur career, but still managed to capture gold at the Empire Games and in regional Golden Gloves competitions. He finished off his career in the unpaid ranks by reaching the National Golden Gloves finals in May 2007. Monroe Jr. briefly put his boxing career on hold before turning professional to focus on his music, which he pursues to this day. “After the National Golden Gloves, I suggested to Willie that he take some time off to think about the whole music thing before concentrating on boxing. He’s incredibly talented with charisma and good looks. Willie has a chance to resurrect boxing and his music will help!” exclaimed trainer Danny Akers. The 22-year-old Monroe Jr. trains at Performance Fitness in Ithaca, New York. Team Monroe consists of Willie, Akers, strength & conditioning coach Patrick J. O’Connor and cutman Don “Doc” Hassan. “Willie’s grandfather did a great job training him early on, but by late in his amateur career, he needed better conditioning, and Patrick has really made a difference” said Akers. Monroe Jr’s father, Willie Monroe, was an outstanding middleweight from 1985 to 2000, who rose to # 6 in the world ratings in the early ‘90s. His great uncle, Willie “The Worm” Monroe, was a fantastic middleweight contender fighting out of Philadelphia in the ‘70s. “This kid has the tools to go all the way. His handspeed reminds me of a young Roy Jones Jr.,” said advisor Johnny Bos. Ironically, it’s Jones Jr., who Monroe Jr. patterns his style after in the ring. Monroe Jr. will be in six-round action on Thursday, May 7, at the Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York. In his most recent bout, he unanimously outpointed Chris Aucoin over four rounds in Syracuse, NY, on November 19. To date, in fifteen rounds fought as a professional, Monroe Jr. has yet to lose a single round DBE |
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