Art Pelullo, president of Banner Promotions and promoter of undefeated Top-Five junior middleweight contender Harry Joe Yorgey, announced today that he has petitioned the WBO to sanction Yorgey’s upcoming fight against fellow Top-Five contender Alfredo Angulo for the WBO’s interim 154-pound world title.
Read More »Gary Shaw Boxing: Spotlight On Chad Dawson
Chad Dawson shared his thoughts on facing Glen Johnson again, the state of the light heavyweight division and his interests outside the ring answering six quick questions posed to him recently. Dawson (28-0, 17 KOs) of New Haven, Conn., meets Johnson (49-12-2, 33 KOs), from Miami, FL by way of …
Read More »Boxing Weights: Dawson, Johnson On Target For 30 Day WBC Check
Looking fit and ready to go, both Chad Dawson and Glen Johnson participated in their WBC 30-day mandatory weigh-in Wednesday. Dawson weighed in at 185 pounds in Las Vegas where he is training while Johnson tipped the scale at 181.6 pounds in Miami, FL. The WBC light heavyweight limit is …
Read More »Mexican Boxing Star Alfredo Angulo Added To Dawson vs. Johnson Rematch
Former Mexican Olympian Alfredo Angulo simply has to live up to his side of the bargain for what his promoter Gary Shaw has promised: A world title shot in 2010. “Gary Shaw has promised me that chance, but first I have to take care of some business in the ring,” …
Read More »Gary Shaw Boxing: Johnson Predicts Victory In Dawson Rematch
Former IBF light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson is in training camp for his rematch with IBO and Interim WBC titlist Chad Dawson and the Miami resident couldn’t be more confident. The pair face off at the XL Center in Hartford, CT on November 7 following Dawson’s hard fought unanimous decision …
Read More »Al Bernstein On Boxing: Loaded Schedule – Two Sleepers
The boxing schedule for the last quarter of the year is ridiculously good. Big matches abound, starting with next week’s Floyd Mayweather Jr’s comeback fight with Juan Manuel Marquez. There is another mega fight in Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, then three great matches in the Super Six World Boxing …
Read More »Gary Shaw Boxing: Dawson vs. Johnson II Tickets On Sale Sept 18
World Championship boxing returns to Hartford for the first time in 20 years as the long awaited rematch between undefeated two-time light heavyweight champion and Connecticut’s favorite son Chad Dawson and former world champion Glen Johnson is on. The world title rematch pits Dawson, the light heavyweight division’s kingpin, defending …
Read More »Gary Shaw Boxing: WBC Sanctions Dawson vs. Johnson Rematch
The WBC has sanctioned the long-awaited and eagerly anticipated rematch between undefeated two-time light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson and former world champion Glen Johnson for its interim light heavyweight title today. Promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, DiBella Entertainment and Seminole Warriors Boxing, Dawson vs. Johnson II will be broadcast live, …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Who Next For ‘The Cobra’?
Here we look at potential opponents for WBC Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch, assessing the box office potential and career enhancements that ‘The Cobra’ could gain from certain adversaries. Bernard Hopkins: Light Heavyweight (49-5-1-1) Possibly the biggest draw box office wise, also seems to be hardest to negotiate with money-wise …
Read More »Boxing Rematch: Contracts Signed For Dawson vs. Johnson 2
The long awaited and eagerly anticipated rematch between undefeated two-time light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson and former world champion Glen Johnson is on. Promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, DiBella Entertainment and Seminole Warriors Boxing, Dawson-Johnson II will be broadcast live on HBO World Championship Boxing in the fall. The site …
Read More »Boxing Update: Mack Demolishes Abron, Calls Out World Champs
Fresh off his demolition job of former NABO and WBO title challenger DeAndrey Abron, Yusef Mack now feels he is ready for anyone in the division. He has now chalked up 5 impressive wins which include 3 by stoppage and now is quickly becoming recognised as one of the top …
Read More »Gary Shaw Boxing: Chad Dawson Drops IBF Title Belt Voluntarily
Undefeated two-time light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson informed the International Boxing Federation (IBF) that he has vacated its title, effective immediately. Promoter Gary Shaw personally delivered the letter to the IBF at its annual convention which is being held in Panama City, Panama.
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