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Pedraza Promises To Put on a Show With Martinez

•Aug 7, 2014

Unbeaten super featherweight Jose Pedraza will now face Juan Carlos Martinez in a 10 round bout on August 15. The bout will take place at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez and will precede the main event bout between lightweights Rustam Nugaev and Danis Shafikov. In his last bout on June 7 in New York City, Pedraza (17-0, 11 KOs) stopped Arturo Uruzquieta in the first round. Pedraza also has impressive victories over Gabriel Tolmajyan and Alberto Garza.

Gary Shaw on Dulorme, Golovkin-Geale, Jennings, More

Ben Jacobs

•Jun 24, 2014

Gary Shaw may have had some setbacks over the years but he is working as hard as ever and he currently has a number of fighters who are in significant bouts over the next couple of months. In addition, Shaw promotes some young talent who may not be far off challenging for big honours themselves. The New Jersey based promoter took some time to speak to BoxingScene about the likes of Bryant Jennings and Daniel Geale who face Mike Pérez and Gennady Golovin respectively on July 26. He also discusses future plans for Thomas Dulorme and José Pedraza, among others.

Verdejo, Pedraza, Ortiz, Lopez, Nelson Win at MSG

David P. Greisman

•Jun 7, 2014

- In the show’s opener, Jantony Ortiz (113.5 pounds) won his pro debut, quickly knocking out Elio David Ruiz (112.2 pounds). The end came at 1:50 of the first round. Ortiz, 19, of Humacao, Puerto Rico, is now 1-0 with 1 KO. Ruiz, 21, of Plainview, Texas, is now 1-5 with no knockouts.

Weights From NYC: Martinez 158.75 Lb., Cotto 155 Lb.

Jake Donovan

•Jun 6, 2014

A sold-out crowd is expected at Madison Square Garden for the highly anticipated showdown between World middleweight king Sergio Martinez and former three-division champ Miguel Cotto. The bout headlines Saturday evening on HBO Pay-Per-View. Martinez (51-2-2, 28KO) took more than a year off from the ring to repair and rehabilitate nagging knee and shoulder injuries. Cotto (38-4, 31KO) attempts to become the first fighter in the history of Puerto Rico to win titles in four weight classes. A former champ at 140, 147 and 154, the 33-year old is coming off of a 3rd round knockout of Delvin Rodriguez last October.

Pedraza Cleared For Non-Title Fight On Cotto-Martinez Bill

Jake Donovan

•Jun 4, 2014

A massive weekend in New York City dedicated in and out of the ring to Puerto Rico will now also include one of the island’s fastest rising young stars. Hours before Argentina’s Sergio Martinez defends his World middleweight championship versus Miguel Cotto this weekend, unbeaten super featherweight Jose Pedraza will ply his trade in front of a packed house at Madison Square Garden. Pedraza’s status on the card was tentatively set for a six-round bout versus Arturo Uruzquieta, which will air live on WAPA-TV. "Miguel Cotto is one of the best fighters to come out of Puerto Rico and I want to become a household name in my country just like he did," said Pedraza (16-0, 10KO), who shares Cotto's hometown of Caguas, Puerto Rico. "I know with hard work, and the guidance of my promoters, Gary Shaw, Lou DiBella and Javier Bustillo, I can go far in boxing. My ambition is to be the next great champion from Puerto Rico."

Team Verdejo Open To Valdez Clash, But Not Pedraza

Rey Colon

•May 27, 2014

Ricky Marquez, trainer and manager of undefeated lightweight Felix 'Diamante' Verdejo (12-0, 9 KO's), did not rule out a future brawl with Mexic's Oscar Valdez (11-0, 11 KO's), who competes in the super featherweight division and holds the NABF championship. "That's a possibility. All fighters who are at or near our weight can be [possibilities] and especially if they are with the same company, Top Rank. That would make things easier. We know he's a good fighter and he is also being developed. Someday we would like to have the opportunity to fight with him," he said.

Jose Pedraza Working Hard For Cotto-Martinez Card

Rey Colon

•May 20, 2014

Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (16-0 10 KO's) continues full steam ahead as he prepares for his engagement on June 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York, as part of the event which is headlined by Miguel Cotto and WBC middleweight champion Sergio 'Maravilla' Martinez. Pedraza's father, Luis Espada, indicates that he still has not decided who will be his opponent.

Jose Pedraza Delighted With Cotto-Martinez Exposure

Giancarlo Oquendo

•Mar 30, 2014

IBO super featherweight champion Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (16-0, 10KOs) is very happy with the opportunity to be in action on June 7th at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of the undercard where Miguel Cotto will face WBC middleweight champion, Sergio Martinez. Pedraza’s opponent is unknown but he’s willing to face the big names at 130 pounds including former world champion Juan Manuel "Juanma" Lopez.

Jose Pedraza To Defend IBO Crown on Cotto-Martinez

Rey Colon

•Mar 25, 2014

The president of Universal Promotions, Javier Bustillo, has revealed that undefeated Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (16-0, 10KOs) will defend his IBO 130-pound championship on June 7th, as part of the Sergio 'Maravilla' Martinez-Miguel Cotto undercard at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Also on the same card is another undefeated prospect from Puerto Rico, Felix 'El Diamante' Verdejo, who happens to fight in the same division as Pedraza, who captured the IBO title last weekend with a dominating decision over Alberto Garza.

Jose Pedraza, Rey Ojeda, Kenny Galarza Win Bouts

Elisinio Castillo

•Mar 23, 2014

San Juan, Puerto Rico - Junior lightweight contender Jose "Sniper" Pedraza won a dominating twelve round unanimous decision to capture the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) championship with a solid win over Alberto Garza at the Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns. Pedraza, 24, got scores of 119-109, 118-110 and 117-111. Pedraza suffered a cut on his forehead in the second round from an accidental headbutt. He raises his record to 16-0 and 10 knockouts.