Shawn Estrada: record, next fight and profile →
Eric Raskin has almost no fond memories of the 2008 Olympics, and particularly of the US team. But Sadam Ali’s return is as good an excuse as any to give these guys another look.
Sherman Oaks, CA - Undefeated light heavyweight prospect SHAWN "Manos de Oro" ESTRADA will return to the ring on Friday, November 20th in an eight round clash against battle tested Mexican veteran ALFREDO "Galan" CONTRERAS at Goossen Promotions' "LIVE AT THE LODGE" at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, California. Sporting a record of 15-0-0 with thirteen knockouts, the hard hitting, 2008 U.S. Olympian Estrada of East Los Angeles, will be looking to kick-start his career seeing his first action since 2012. Fighting out of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, the 29-year-old Contreras is a veteran of 32 fights and well known as a gatekeeper in the division. Among the world ranked contenders and highly regarded prospects on his ledger are, George Groves, Sakio Bika, David Lemiuex, Anthony Dirrell, Cedric Agnew, Marco Antonio Periban and Enrique Ornelas.
Although unbeaten, Shawn Estrada has underachieved as a pro boxer. After almost two years of inactivity and criticism regarding his weight, Estrada has enlisted the help of a well-known trainer. Estrada is now working with Henry Ramirez, the well-known Southern California-based trainer told Boxingscene.com last week. Estrada has reportedly been working at the Riverside (CA) gym Ramirez owns for the last three weeks.
Sportsmans Lodge, Studio City, California - Light heavyweight contender Shawn Estrada (15-0, 13 KOs) stopped previously undefeated Felix Piedra (8-0-1, 5 KOs) in two rounds. The match was fought at a catch-weight of 185-pounds. Estrada, a 2008 U.S. Olympian, has stuggled with weight for his last few bouts. For last January's fight with Jon Schmidt, Estrada weighed 167-pounds. He came in at 192-pounds for this past February's fight with Terrance Woods.
The weights are in for tomorrow's battle of unbeatens at the Sportsmans Lodge in Studio City, California. In the main event, a battle of unbeatens with Shawn Estrada (14-0, 12KOs) taking on Felix Piedra (8-0-1, 5KOs). The weight is set for 185-pounds.