The winner of the sweepstakes: Gary Shaw, who will become his co-promoter, Shaw and Arena owner Ahmet Oner announced this week. And for good measure, Shaw will also become the co-promoter of Odlanier Solis (7-0, 5 KOs), Gamboa's Olympic teammate and fellow gold medalist. Both fighters will appear on Shaw's May 17 card, with Gamboa appearing on the televised portion of the HBO "Boxing After Dark" tripleheader in a major step up against Marcos Ramirez (25-0, 16 KOs). Junior middleweight prospects James Kirkland and Alfredo Angulo will appear in the other two bouts on a card dubbed as "Night of the Rising Stars." Kirkland will face Eromosele Albert and Angulo is expected to meet Richard Gutierrez. -------------------------- Kirkland vs. Albert Angulo vs. Gutierrez Gamboa vs. Ramirez Damn. I like this card...a lot. :bbb
Gamboa seems to be taking yet another step up. Kirkland and Albert is a very promising match. I really like Angulo and Guitierez. RG usually fights at welter but that fight should be explosive. Really nice looking fights.
Gutierrez is a nice step up for Angulo... even though he fights at 147. I think Angulo sees past the 6th round for the first time in his career. He's being KO'ing his recent competition. Very nice card. Good fight for all 3.
gutierrez is the guy that fought clottey about a year and a half ago....he's a monster at 147 and he's already fought at 154 and went the distance....so it should be a nice step up for el perro...... actually, nice step ups for all....i wonder if there will be any upsets...
Kirkland and Gamboa have the easier fights in my eyes. I don't see a REAL big threat in Albert, and Ramirez. They are nice step ups in competition, but Kirkland and Gamboa should take care of business. The only fight that I think an upset is possible is the Angulo vs. Gutierrez fight. Gutierrez is a seasoned fighter, and Angulo is going to need his A game to beat him.