Undefeated Frank Galarza signs with Elite Boxing Enterprises‏

Professional boxing manager A.J. Galante, founder and President of Elite Boxing Enterprises, is excited to announce the signing of fast rising Junior Middleweight prospect Frank ‘Notorious’ Galarza. With very little amateur experience, Galarza captured the 2010 New York Golden Gloves in the 165 pound novice division. Six months after the Golden Gloves, Galarza turned pro and since then has compiled a record of 9(5)-0-1.

“I have had my eye on Frank for some time now” stated Galante. “He has it all. An exciting fan friendly boxing style, toughness, the looks, an inspiring life story, a great personality and most of all, he is a winner. I am honored that he has put his faith in me to help guide his career to the next level. I’m excited to watching him grow as a professional, and I believe we haven’t even scratched the surface of his boxing abilities and he surely will become a force to be reckoned with. My philosophy as a boxing manager is to stay active, and take on the toughest available competition, and Frank fits that mold, he has done it his whole career on his own thus far.”

Galarza, 27, will join forces with Galante, 26, to form one of the younger Boxer-Manager duos in the sport, but the energy between the two will surely make the up and coming management group Elite Boxing Enterprises team even stronger. “To be elite is to be the best or most skilled member of a group, so it only makes sense to sign with Elite Boxing Enterprises” stated Galarza. ”Elite Boxing is a true team and we are establishing a group of elite boxers with a chip on their shoulder. This upcoming year and into the future, fans will continue to hear my name, and I want to spread my reputation further as a fighter who will work harder than anybody and accomplish what many think is impossible”

‘Notorious’ last saw action on March 9, 2013 at the Barclays Center in his hometown of Brooklyn, NY. He dominated tough Mexican Guillermo Ibarra, stopping him in the second round. Galarza is promoted by New Legend Boxing along with Old World Boxing and W.O.N. Promotions.

Elite Boxing Enterprises is a professional boxing management group founded by A.J. Galante in 2011. Also signed to Elite Boxing Enterprises is popular, Top-10 World Ranked Junior Middleweight Delvin Rodriguez.

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Dmitriy Salita Talks About Paulie Malignaggi and His WBA Title‏

RING ZONE: Your fight with Paulie Malignaggi has been talked about for a long time. You both won the Golden Gloves the same year and turned pro the same year. What do you think about the potential of a fight between you and Paulie happening in The Barclays Center in Brooklyn?

A: A fight between Paulie Malignaggi, 31-4 (7 KOs), and myself is a natural for NYC and Brooklyn and has been in the works for a long time. It will be a special electric night of boxing. Everywhere I go people stop and talk to me about the fight. There is a great energy in the city surrounding this event.

RING ZONE: Paulie has speed & skills but lacks a big punch, what do you expect from him?



A: Paulie is a very good boxer. He has better power then people give him credit for. He uses his legs to get in and out and his jab is his main weapon. Paulie just won the title, his confidence is high so I expect him to be aggressive and engage in a fight with me. I am hungry to win my first world title. It will be a very exciting fight. Paulie and I sparred as amateurs and when we first turned pro, so I am familiar with his style. It will be guns blazing.

RING ZONE: While you are 33-1-1 (17 KOs), and was ranked number one in the WBA some of your critics say you do not have that many big names on your record, what do you say?

A: I feel it is unjust that my critics try to diminish my accomplishments and my struggle in the sport. Throughout my career a lot of big fights that I signed for never came to fruition. This was completely outside of my control! I remember spending ten weeks in training camp and finding out about two weeks before my fight with Andrea Kotelnik for the WBA Jr Welterweight title that he pulled out. Unfortunately this has happened too many times in my career. People that follow my career either love me or hate me. People say, ‘Who have you fought?’ My answer to that is, I have faced a lot of tough men but when I try to step up and fight someone of note and the fight falls through I get criticized; that does not make sense! I have never gotten opportunities like most other top fighters. I am definitely a victim of an undeserved bad rap. Because of what I look like and the way I present myself people think that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. That could not be further from the truth. In my life and career it has been blood, sweat and tears ever since I started boxing at the age of thirteen. I gave my life to boxing and worked hard to build my career.

I want my chance to prove myself. America is a great country; the land of opportunity and I am waiting for my opportunity in a world title fight. The fight with Paulie," The Battle of Brooklyn" is it. I guarantee that I will prove my world class stature.

RING ZONE: How big do you think this fight will be in a Brooklyn venue, the Barclay CTR?

A: The buzz has begun, it will be huge! I do well at the gate fighting anyone. A fight with Paulie for the world title in Brooklyn will sell out in only days.

RING ZONE: You said that you want a tune up. Are you arranging that?

A: Yes I am working on getting a tune up fight.

RING ZONE: He is with Golden Boy; do you see that as a problem?

It’s no problem at all. I want to make the fight. Golden Boy knows that. I reached out to them and told them of my interest.
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" Anything in Life is POSSIBLE " Marcus Browne

" Anything in life is possible ". That is the attitude of a young 21 year old, 2012 Light Heavyweight ( 178 Lbs. ) Olympian runner up, Marcus Browne from Park Hill gym located in Staten Island, N.Y.

This homey is a member of the Cops N Kids program that is runned and supported of Pat Russo and the legendary trainer Teddy Atlas. Trained under the tuteledge of the the Stark family. The premier boxing family of Gary Stark Sr and his son Gary Stark Jr. Both respected boxers in thier own right. Can't go wrong there!!

This kid is a two time PAL boxing winner, two time Golden Gloves and now an Olympian contender. He's been boxing since age 8 , fundamentals taught by his father, also Golden Gloves Champ himself.

This young man has the looks , a beautiful smile, he's articulate, bright,. The whole Olympic deal for success!

But, most impressive of all to the viewers that were invited to Park Hill gym; located in the projects in Clinton area of Staten Island, where Marcus grew up. He showed us a spectacular

performance. With his trainer Gary Stark Sr. taking him through the paces, for , four rounds. He displayed he's a thinking boxer, focused on his trainers instructions; good leg movement and body movement , slips faints, rolls, and blocking, etc. Then the respected trainer Teddy Atlas stepped into the ring and took him another few rounds . The kid exhibited head movement, spinning and ducking. The whole package. Terrific!!

Upon completion of this exhibition his breathing was light, which showed his fine conditioning. He's top seed!!

This young man, Marcus Browne is someone to keep an eye on during the London games 2012.

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WILFORD SCYPION, JR in Boxing News‏

Wilford Scypion Jr James Slater on another exciting young gun who is trying to step out of his father’s big boxing boots. AS is the case with Ronald Hearns, another son of a boxing legend attempting to follow in his father’s shoes, Wilford Scypion Jr of Lafayette, Louisiana has a lot to live up to whenever he fights.

His father was a crowd-pleasing middleweight contender back in the 1980s, and though he was unable to win a world title, his reputation is a difficult one for his 28-year-old son to follow.

“It can be hard, and it can be distracting at times,” Wilford Jr said when asked about following his dad.

“People have a tendency to always compare us both. But I try to tell them we are two
different people. My dad had punch power, I have it too. But I’m more of a boxer/puncher type. People expect a lot from me when I fight, and I try to make all my fights exciting and action-packed.”

As an amateur Wilford Jr claims a record of 32-2 (28). Softly-spoken and extremely polite (Wilford called me “sir” a number of times) he said: “I boxed at 156 [11st 2lbs] to begin with, and at the end of my amateur career I was up to 165 [11st 11lbs]. I had my first amateur fight in 1991. I was a Golden Gloves and a two-time Silver Gloves champ.”

It seemed natural he’d follow in his dad’s footsteps, but Wilford Jr explains: “He told me it was really up to my mom. At first my mom didn’t want me to box, but she saw how good I was at a young age and changed her mind. As for my dad, he motivates me. It motivates me when I watch his fights. I have a lot of his fights on tape.

“I always bragged about him when he was fighting. I was proud of him and always told everyone he was my dad.

“I don’t like watching his fight with Willie Classen [who subsequently died after getting knocked out in the 10th round in November 1979].”

Wilford seems saddened about the unfortunate turn of events. His dad fought on, of course, and challenged Marvin Hagler for the world middleweight title in 1983, having outpointed Frank “The Animal” Fletcher the same year for his shot.

Wilford Jr is smaller, though. He boxes at light-middle, but is considering dropping to welter. His record stands at 6-0 (6), having turned pro in May 2007.

“Benji Singleton, a veteran of well over a 100 fights, made me think a lot,” he admitted. “Also, Williams Ganes [who Wilford fought last time out on April 23, winning inside four], was very strong.

“I’ve never been hurt in the ring as a pro. I have been knocked down as an amateur, when I fought for the Golden Gloves. But I got straight back up and won.”

Interestingly, he has a female trainer, former Irish pro Deirdre Gogarty. “She’s a very smart trainer,” says Wilford Jnr. “She gave me a B+ for my last fight. I do a lot of good, high class sparring, too. I learn a lot from working with fighters like Reggie Johnson and Marcus Johnson. I try to spar as much as I can. I’m with good people being promoted by Kerry Daigle [of Keep Punching promotions].”

It helps that Wilford Jr loves training. He’s in the gym as often as he can be, sometimes six days a week. As much as he clearly loves boxing, Wilford has a second love – music.

“My grandfather, the late, great L.C Donatto [legendary Louisiana Zydeco musician] got me into it at age four.

“I play in a Zydeco band. I’d have to say, boxing is my first love. I have it in my heart, but I love my music, too. I admire boxers because of what they have to go through.”

He looked up to Sugar Ray Leonard, Pernell Whitaker, Evander Holyfield and Hagler (despite Marvin beating his dad). Another favourite was heavyweight Gerry Cooney, his father’s best friend.

Looking ahead, though, Scypion Jr dreams of fighting either Miguel Cotto or Floyd Mayweather.

“They are two fighters who are the best at or around my weight class,” he said.

“I don’t want to fight anybody like that before I’m ready, though.”

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OSCAR RETURNS! DE LA HOYA VS. FORBES, SATURDAY MAY 3RD

The Golden Boy is coming home to HBO. For the first time in years, Oscar De La Hoya will fight live on HBO against former champ Steve Forbes. Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT.

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Headlining the inaugural boxing event at The Home Depot Center's 27,000-seat soccer stadium, Los Angeles native Oscar De La Hoya (38-5, 30 KOs) will fight live on HBO's flagship boxing series for the first time since 2001. Coming off the highest-grossing fight in history - his showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in May 2007 - the former six-division world champion will be making his 31st appearance on HBO, hoping to thrill the fans who have supported him since his amateur days in East Los Angeles. The fight also marks the return of Floyd Mayweather Sr. to the De La Hoya corner as head trainer.



Steve Forbes (33-5, 9 KOs), from Las Vegas by way of Portland, Ore., is coming off a split-decision victory over the highly touted Francisco Bojado last October. A former super featherweight champion and finalist on "The Contender," who has never been knocked down in 11 years as a professional, Forbes will be making his HBO debut under the tutelage of Mayweather Sr.'s brother, Jeff Mayweather.



Steve Forbes

Steve Forbes was born with a fighter's heart. Born several months early and tipping the scales at a mere two pounds, the doctors told Steve's family that their baby would probably never survive. But for the first of many times, Steve Forbes beat the odds, and proved that "heart is everything".

Using his childhood as motivation, Steve entered the physically demanding and often dangerous sport of boxing. As an amateur, he compiled a record of 57-10 and was a five-time Washington and Oregon Golden Gloves Champion. By 1997, Forbes knew it was time to turn pro, so he moved to Las Vegas to further pursue his Championship dreams. Steve ran off fifteen consecutive wins to begin his career, before challenging and losing his first title shot for the IBA Lightweight Title.

On September 17, 2000, Forbes fought his way into the IBF's No.2 spot by capturing the United States Boxing Association (USBA) 130-pound title on a 12-round decision over David Santos. In his first title defense, Steve beat the then 22-7-0 John Brown; however, his inability to make the 130 pound weight limit caused the IBF to strip him of his title.

Considered by many to be the most talented boxer ever to enter the Contender Tournament, Steve Forbes was the fighter nobody wanted to face. In the opening round of the tournament, Steve showed everyone why he was the man to beat by earning a unanimous decision against Freddy Curiel ultimately becoming the first fighter to advance to the "fabulous four".

In front of more than 12,000 enthusiastic fans at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Steve Forbes entered the Contender Championship with redemption on his mind. Forbes and Grady Brewer went head to head for 10 rounds. After the final round, featuring a flurry of punches that brought the crowd to their feet, Brewer went onto be crowned the Contender Season 2 Champion by way of split decision.

Since the Contender Finale, Steve has returned to his ideal fighting weight of 140lbs. to re-establish his place in the junior welterweight division. On March 17th 2007, Steve took on USBA Champion Demetrius Hopkins in a 12 round battle. In the end, the judges gave Demetrius the win by unanimous decision which was met by both the crowd and press with much disbelief. Never detoured, Forbes handled the situation with pure professionalism and turned it into inspiration in his quest to become the best.

In October 2007, Forbes was matched against the younger Francisco Bojado for a bout set to go ten rounds. Each round would feature Bojado attacking Forbes from the start only to tire a short time later. On the other hand, Forbes remained consistent and was able to land many uppercuts eventually taking the fight by split decision.

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A Message From the Desk of; Keisher "Fire" McLeod- Wells, Support Team Free Form

Hello to all my supporters and fans,

This letter is to inform you that my team (Team Free Form) and I are putting together a fundraiser in June. This is to help us attend and compete in this year's upcoming nationals.

Keisher "Fire" McLeod- Wells


Unfortunately, women are not treated as an equal when it comes up to expenses for competitions and awards the way men are. We have to solely provide for ourselves when the men are 100% taken care of for the same competition events. So Team Free Form is holding it's 1st annual fundraiser to help with the cost of travel, food, lodging, etc. Part of the fundraiser will include a 50/50 raffle. For those who are not familiar with what a 50/50 raffle is, it go like this; all proceeds earned from the raffles sold, we'll give 1/2 of the profit to the winner. The more tickets you buy, the higher your odds will be in winning. Most 50/50 raffles do not offer a 2nd or 3rd place winner. But we are!, they will include great prizes as well. 20% of all proceeds will at the same time also goes to The Give A Kid A Dream (GAK) Charity. This is a program funded by Gleason's to provide free training to under-privilege kids. You can purchase these tickets when you see me with cash or send a money order or check by mail payable to: Gleason's Gym c/o Fire Wells 77 Front St.Bklyn, NY 11201

Please make all personal checks payable to Gleason's Gym (Not in my name please). Then I can either mail you the raffle tickets or hold them for you when we do the drawing at the event. Also keep in mind that you do not have to be present at the event to accept award. Just make sure I have your phone number and mailing address. We will also post a video on youtube of the fair drawing.

Thanks in advance for your support!

Sincerely, Keisher "Fire" McLeod- Wells Team Free Form

Here is an article posted on WBAN on Team Free Form and the Golden Gloves

Last Thursday and Friday at the 81st New York Golden Gloves, Team Free form walked away with 3 impressive performances and three Golden Gloves titles. The team was also awarded three Golden Gloves in 2005 and 2006.



This year they produced two new Champions in 138 lb., Rena Anawke and 145 lb. Dariana Casado.

Rena Anawke (Team Free Form)


This year's Golden Gloves tournament marks the team's 10th year anniversary and in the process they have produced 7 Female Golden Gloves Champions and between those Champs have amassed 15 New York Golden Gloves Championships.

Of course the Team has won their share of National Championships but it's the New York Golden Gloves that they are most fond of. Head Coach Lee Shabaka states: "The New York Golden Gloves is our baby.

Lee Shabaka


We have toured the country and have fought in many tournaments but it's the New York Golden Gloves and that trip to Madison Square Garden that we are most passionate about. Though I've trained many women to participant in this tournament I will never get use to the grandeur and excitement that this event presents. It's always a great and gratifying thing to take your fighters to the Garden."

Cara Castronuova (Team Free Form) and MC Goddess


Team Co-Captain and 4-time Golden Gloves Champion Fire Mcleod Wells says: "I'm so impressed by our team's accomplishments this year. We excelled as a team and as individuals. I'm also grateful of the expansion of the team in the past few years. With the addition of the new girls the team has produced more great talent and a diversity in styles which in turn will help in my own development.

Vanessa Grecco (Team Free Form)


Overall it's been a good year for Team Free form, the team is being pitched for a possible reality show, the History Channel just finished filming a documentary including the team in it and the team just produced two new Golden Gloves Champions to add to their list of accomplished fighters. It's all been worth it says Lee Shabaka, we started out with a three girl team back in 98, we now have 25 active members with about 15 of those being competitors. And we're only going to get better as the team matures and the sport of Women's Boxing grows. It all starts here at the amateur level and we plan to do our part in helping to bring Women's Boxing to the forefront."

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German education for Matt Godfrey‏

German education for Matt Godfrey



PROVIDENCE– NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (16-1, 9 KOs) has been boxing professionally for four years, after a lengthy amateur career, but his ring education reached another level last month in Germany, albeit in defeat.

As the No. 1 rated contender in the World Boxing Council, Godfrey was matched against No. 2 ranked Rudy Kraj in a 12-round WBC Title Eliminator to determine the WBC’s mandatory challenger to title-holder David Haye. Kraj won a unanimous 12-round decision by scores of 117-111, 116-113, and 115-113.

Fighters react differently to adversity, especially a first loss; they generally come back stronger than ever because of the experience or fold-up and end-up nothing more than a club fighter. The 27-year-old Godfrey says he’s learned valuable lessons about himself and boxing that will help make him a world champion in the not too distant future.

“I went overseas to fight Kraj in his backyard,” Godfrey said. “I got through a difficult fight and learned a lot that I hadn’t experienced in my first 16 pro fights. I proved that I can dig down and go 12 hard rounds. I also learned that I have to become a lot meaner and more aggressive. I can’t just rely on my boxing ability, being ‘Too Smooth,’ and just looking good in the ring. I need to bite down, push forward and take the fight away from my opponent – like Vinny Paz did – instead of just boxing around in the ring.”

“The loss wasn’t devastating to his career,” Godfrey’s manager Bret Hallenback explained, “as long as he’s learned and that depends on how he comes back. It’s too early to say right now, but it’s no more than one loss, and I strongly believe he learned a lot. One thing he learned is that he’s not invincible, which will put pressure on him in future fights. It was a huge eye-opener for him. Matt has to be aggressive and use the skills and power he definitely has. It was an education. He took a loss, not a beating, and I have no doubt that he learned a valuable lesson. We need to get him into a big fight to prove his last fight wasn’t the norm, but more of a fluke, and an education for him.”

Godfrey was second heavyweight alternate on the 2004 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, compiling a 194-23 amateur record, including six national championships -- four open tournaments highlighted by the 2004 Everlast U.S. Championships, plus two in the Junior Olympics – as well as a Bronze medal at the 2001 Pan-American Games, Silver in all four of that year’s national major tournaments (National Golden Gloves, PAL (Police Athletic League), U.S. Championships and U.S. Challenge).

His most notable wins as a pro were devastating stoppages of highly-touted prospects Shaun George and Felix Cora, Jr. on national television of. Matt was riding high until he fought Czech Republic native Kraj in Germany.

“I was terribly disappointed with my first loss, but now I realize that all champions (not named Floyd Mayweather or Joe Calzaghe) lose at some point. It isn’t the end of the world, as long as you learn from a loss, and I’ve learned a lot. I know what I’m capable of and I just have to put it all together. I still believe I’m the best cruiserweight in the world. I can’t wait to fight again. I went back into the gym right away and I’ve been working as hard as if I was preparing for a fight. I want to fight the top guys, on television, and get back to where I belong.”

Once rated No. 1, Godfrey dropped to No. 7 after his loss, which surprised Godfrey’s promoter, Jimmy Burchfield (Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.). “I don’t understand why he’s rated any lower than No. 3,” Burchfield noted. “He lost a close 12-round decision to the No. 2 guy and dropped all of the way to No. 7? I don’t get it. Matt won the championship rounds. He took over the fight but started off too slow and ended-up finishing just a little short. There’s no question that this experience is going to make him an even better fighter.”

Bob Trieger: Full Court Press