Shumenov vs. Santiago

LAS VEGAS (August 10, 2011) – Unification remains the goal for World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) light heavyweight king, Beibut Shumenov. If, however, none of the other 175-pound world champions – Bernard Hopkins, Tavoris Cloud and Nathan Cleverly – are willing or available to put their title belts on the line [...]

By Dan Ambrose: After beating bottom ranked challenger Danny Santiago last night in a 9th round stoppage, World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight champion Beibut Shumenov (12-1, 8 KO’s) could be facing former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (26-2-1, 16 KO’s) in his next fight.

Las Vegas, Nev. (July 29, 2011) – Las Vegas fight fans were treated to a night of explosive boxing action with a seven-fight card Golden Boy Promotions, KZ Event Productions and Don Chargin Promotions from the South Point Hotel and Casino. If you missed the live action or TeleFutura “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” broadcast, below is [...]

LAS VEGAS (July 29, 2011) – World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov unloaded a 23-punche explosion on three-time world title challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiago in the ninth round, when the fight was stopped by referee Tony Weeks, in tonight’s mainevent that aired live on [...]

By Jim Dower: Opting to choose the No.15 ranked contender Danny Santiago (31-5-1, 19 KO’s) rather than a serious test, WBA light heavyweight champion Beibut Shumenov (12-1, 8 KO’s) scored a 9th round TKO on Friday night in his third title defense at the South Point Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.

By John F. McKenna (McJack): Beibut Shumenov (11-1, 7 KO’s) won the World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight title in just his tenth professional fight, quite a remarkable feat. He may have won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) title also if titleholder Juergen Braehmer had not pulled out of their scheduled fight in January.

12 Rounds – World Boxing Association (WBA)/IBA World Light Heavyweight Championship Beibut Shumenov (11-1, 7 KOs), Champion, Las Vegas, NV175 LBS. Danny Santiago (31-4, 19 KOs), Challenger, Ocala, FL173 LBS.

LAS VEGAS (July 12 2011) – A solid undercard has been announced for the “Fire & Fury” pro boxing card, featuring World Boxing Association/International Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov in his third title defense, July 29 against two-time world title challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiago, on TeleFutura’s“Sólo Boxeo Tecate” broadcast live [...]

LAS VEGAS (June 30, 2011) – Two-time world title challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiago is hoping the third time’s the charm for him when he challenges World Boxing Association/International Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov, headlining the “Fire and Fury” pro boxing card, July 29 on the TeleFutura’s Solo Boxeo Tecate show, [...]