Los Angeles, CA (March 4, 2022)–Shapiro Sports and Entertainment has announced the signing of undefeated super featherweight Ramiro Cesena.

Cesena, 22 years-old from Baja, California, has a record of 14-0-1 with 11 knockouts.

Cesena is managed by Legacy Sports Management.

“I couldn’t be more excited about signing with Shapiro Sports & Legacy,” said Ramiro Cesena. “They have a great team that will get me the bigger fights that I have been missing. I am grateful for the opportunity to represent my country of Mexico, climb the rankings and prove I am here to stay. Hopefully I can fight Robson Conceicao, Jamel Herring or any of the top names in my weight class”

“I am excited to bring Ramiro Cesena into the family. At only 22 years of age, Ramiro has some great wins on his resume and he always shows the hallmarks of the classic Mexican fighters that we all love to watch – grit, determination, heart and the appetite for a war. I am ready to deliver him the life changing opportunities here in the USA that all Mexican fighters seem to be built for,” said promoter Shane Shapiro, President of Shapiro Sports & Entertainment

Cesena is a four-year professional and turned professional on February 9, 2018 with a first-round knockout over Benjamin Urias He has since racked up wins over Carlos Alberto Gonzalez Urena (4-1-2), Jesus Amparan (16-2), Jesus Arvelo (27-5-1) and his last bout when he won a decision over previously undefeated and top-10 ranked Bekman Soylybaev (12-0) on August 13, 2021 in Dubai.

“I am delighted to welcome Ramiro to the team. We’ve had the pleasure of having Ramiro on one of our previous shows in Dubai and he showed me he has the potential to become World Champion with our guidance. We look forward to his journey continuing in 2022 and beyond, and Ramiro rising to all challenges we put in front of him,” said Karim Akkar, CEO of Legacy Sports Management

Cesena will be back fighting in Dubai on March 26th when he takes on Adam Kipenga in an eight-round bout.

Los Angeles, CA (March 3, 2022)–This past Thursday junior welterweight Fradimil Macayo won a tough eight-round unanimous decision over Armando Ramirez Almanza in Ciudad, Mexico.

The scores were 79-73 and 78-74 twice. The fight was streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.

The 29 year-old Macayo is from Carupano, Venezuela, who is promoted by Shapiro Sports and Entertainment.

With the win, Macayo improved to 16-1 with 13 knockouts, and will look to enter the top-15 in the major sanctioning body.

“Macayo showed why so many people were high on him after the Olympic games. This was the perfect fight for him to showcase his abilities to over 3 million of his countrymen who were watching the fight in Venezuela. He showed heart, grit, and the will to win at all costs. I am very excited about his future, and the plans we have for him should result in even more success.” – Shane Shapiro, President, Shapiro Sports & Entertainment

“First I want to thank God for this victory. He has seen first hand all the suffering I have been through with the poverty in my country. Going from sleeping on the streets in Venezuela to fighting on television for my entire country, I am so thankful. Thank you to my promoter Shane Shapiro, who has believed in me, and given me the opportunities to change my life. I am forever grateful. Also a big thank you to my Coach James Gogue, who has been helping me endlessly to transition my craft to the next level. I am ready for whatever comes next.” said an elated Fradimil Macayo

Los Angeles, CA (January 3, 2022) – One of boxing’s newest promotional outfits, Shapiro Sports had a breakout month as a handful of it’s world-class boxer’s put on dynamic performances.

On December 11th, Marlon Tapales (35-3, 18 KOs) won the IBF Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California .

Tapales scored an explosive 2nd round stoppage of tough Japanese title challenger Hiroaki Teshigawara (22-2). With the win, Tapales of the Philippines is now in position to become the mandatory challenger for IBF/WBA world champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev.

On Christmas day, highly touted Cuban prospect Yoelvis “La Joya” Gomez (5-0 5 KO’s) made an emphatic American debut with an emphatic 1st round stoppage over former Top Rank Bubble darling, Clay Collard. The bout was seen on a telecast that was viewed by 2.3 million viewers on FOX.

Gomez, the son of former Cuban Olympic Gold Medalist Jose Gomez, destroyed Clay Collard (9-5-3) in 1 round. Collard is known to many boxing fans for upsetting three previous undefeated prospects. Collard had never been stopped before at 154 lbs, and was expected to give the undefeated Gomez a tough test, the impressive Gomez landed thudding power shots that hurt Collard repeatedly and forced the fight to be stopped in the opening frame.

This past Saturday night in Hollywood, Florida, Shapiro Sports undefeated heavyweight prospects faced off as Cuban’s, Lenier Pero & Geovany Bruzon, matched up in an entertaining slugfest that saw Pero pound out a very competitive eight-round unanimous decision against his countryman Bruzon.
The fight was televised live on the FOX Prelims to the Luis Ortiz – Charles Martin Pay-Per-View Card.

“This is by far the best group of fighters that I have worked with in my eight years in boxing. All of these fighters had statement performances that will position themselves to capitalize on great opportunities in 2022 and the future. Marlon Tapales came off of a two-year layoff to make a world class Japanese fighter look very ordinary, and position himself for the world title in early 2022. Yoelvis Gomez stole the Christmas Day show like the Grinch, and he became a name to watch for many boxing fans. Llastly, Lenier Pero and Geovany Bruzon both showed that they will be major players in the heavyweight division for years to come. 2022 will be a great year for all of my fighters,” said Shane Shapiro, CEO of Shapiro Sports.

Shapiro Sports co-promotes Gomez, Pero and Bruzon with Warriors Boxing and Boxing Major League.

Tapales is co-promoted with Viva Promotions and MP Promotions.

In addition to Tapales, Gomez, Pero and Bruzon, Shapiro Sports promotes or co-promotes: featherweight Jhack Tepora (23-1, 17 KOs), super lightweight Abram Martinez (9-0-1, 7 KOs), middleweight Landry Kore (11-1-1, 6 KOs), lightweight Fradimil Macayo (15-1, 13 KOs), super lightweight Joniker Tovar (20-0-1, 15 KOs), and bantamweight Dervin Rodriguez (8-0-1, 8 KOs).

Los Angeles, CA (August 9)–Two Members of the Shapiro Sports and Entertainment promotional banner scored big wins in the last week.

Last Tuesday night at the Hulu Theater a Madison Square Garden, junior middleweight Guido Emmanuel Schramm remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Nikoloz Sekhniashvili.

The bout was part of the TrillerVerz card in front of a sold-out crowd in New York.

The 25 year-old Schramm of Los Angles via Buenos Aries, Argentina controlled the action and won by scores of 59-55 and 58-56 twice to raise his mark to 12-0-1.

“It showed a lot about him that he was able to win as an opponent. The fight was an upset in the minds of many, but I know Guido is a terrific fighter. I will look for big fight for him at 147 or 154 pounds,” Shapiro Sports CEO, Shane Shapiro

Saturday night in Barranquilla, Colombia, junior lightweight Joniker Tovar remained undefeated with a decision win over 32-fight veteran Jose Miguel Payares.

He showed me a lot as he was able to come from some adversity. he fought a tough opponent who only lost to top guys. he will be back on August 19th against Onali Sierra. Sierra is coming a loss to former world champion Jezreel Corrales, so this will be another good test for Joniker,” Said Shapiro.

“This is a good opportunity for the 21 year-old Tovar. We expect him to have a great performance, and we hope to have showcase in the United States later this year”

Los Angeles, CA (June 11, 2021)–Nicknamed “Banana”, Super Bantamweight Dervin Rodriguez is one of the most underrated and unheard-of prospects in boxing. That will change starting today, as the unbeaten hard hitting Venezuelan has inked a promotional contract with Shapiro Sports & Entertainment, the first step to making the 24-year-old a household name in the United States.

The powerful Rodriguez (7-0, 7 knockouts), who is from Venezuela, last fought on December 19th, 2019 knocking out veteran Colombian Argel Berrio in the second round in Barranquilla, Colombia.

“I’ve enjoyed fighting for the fans, in Venezuela and Colombia, but I’m ready to fight all the top names in the sport and since they’re fighting in the United States, I need to fight there too,” said Rodriguez. “Shapiro Sports & Entertainment has promised to help me get the big fights and I can’t wait to perform against the top 15 in the world.”

“Dervin is an extraordinarily gifted young fighter, who fits right into the mix at 122 pounds,” said Shapiro Sports & Entertainment President Shane Shapiro. “At 24 years of age, the best is yet to come and like all great fighters, Dervin wants to make his mark in America. Rodriguez is by far one of the best fighters to come out of the country since Jorge Linares and Jose Uzcategui. He carries the responsibility of showing how good he is, and opening the door for other up and coming prospects from Venezuela.”

A date and opponent for Rodriguez’s Shapiro Sports & Entertainment debut will be announced shortly.

Los Angeles, CA (June 7, 2021)–Landry Kore has signed a promotional deal with Shapiro Sports & Entertainment, and will make his debut as the co-main event on the Felix Sturm-James Kraft card in Hamburg, Germany, June 19.

Regarded as one of the hottest prospects in European Boxing, Kore (11-0-1 6 KOs) landed the IBO Mediterranean middleweight title with a knockout win over former undefeated Armen Ypremyan at the Versluys Dome in Belgium back in May 2018.

Kore, born in Ivory Coast, recently relocated to Germany to train under the guidance of Dominik Junge, who has trained 2 world champions; Ewa Brodnicka and Raja Amasheh…

“This is a new chapter signing with Shapiro Sports, the 160 pound division is very hot right now in the United States and I know there are going to be opportunities for me,” said Kore. “I want to keep moving up the rankings and improving, I’ve got the capabilities to go all the way. I believe in my own ability and it’s a pleasure to have such a professional team around me.

“I wouldn’t waste anyone’s time if I didn’t believe I could win a world title, this is why I’m here – to win a World Title. There’s no one in my weight category that I fear, I’m ready to fight anyone with the right preparation and notice.

“Landry is a really great prospect with a lot of room to grow. He is now working with an excellent trainer in Dominik Junge, who has produced several world champions, and is really going to be instrumental in his growth. I look forward to moving him fairly quickly up the rankings as he puts everybody on notice at 160 pounds.” – said Shane Shapiro CEO of Shapiro Sports & Entertainment.