GBP have formed an alliance with Universum Box Promotions of Germany. GBP will co-promote some Universum fighters and help them get exposure in the States. http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=20643&more=1
If they spent 3 years building Dz up for when Kirkland finally emerges from the booty house, Id say it's a job well done by GBP.
Finally, we'll be able to know who Dzinzurik is here in the States! Said it before, will say it again, dudes got one of the best jabs in boxing right now... Can't wait to see him pick apart Kirkland,if the fight ever comes thru..
This is great and that WBO Champ DZ is 6 feet tall with a strong jab. We will see better fights. Ortiz - MAidana was a barnburner.
Universum lost their TV contract with ZDF -- a large boardcaster. Starting 2010 they might be without a TV broadcaster. That's why they're probably looking for a plan B so at least their fighters can stay busy in the US.
This is very good news for all parties involved. Those 3 deserve some US exposure and the backing to land the bigger fights, Golden Boy immediately adds some world class depth to its stables, and US fans will get to see some pretty good fighters who weren't on our boxing radar in action.
I think this is good. Will be easier to make moe interesting match-ups. I wonder if this was a result of the recent promoters conference. I would like to see more promoters team up like this.