The CBZ Newswire

By Juan C. Ayllon

Photos by Efren Gutierrez

Rau’shee Warren, at right, tries to tap gloves with Javier Gallo after dumping him into the ropes in their short-lived bout.

CHICAGO, December 12, 2014 — There were thrills in supporting bouts, but what promised to be a barnburner at the UIC Pavilion ended in a whimper.

Last night’s main event at the UIC Pavilion had scarcely began when a right hook from the undefeated Rau’shee Warren (12-0, 3 knockouts, 117.5 lbs.) deposited the onrushing Javier Gallo (21-10-1, 12 KO’s, 118 lbs.) into the ropes. Righting himself, Gallo resumed the chase. The combatants circled. Unfortunately, before the bout got untracked, about a minute later, their heads slammed together and, blinking, Gallo collapsed. Writhing in pain, he rolled over on his back. Some booing ensued. (continue reading…)

Weights From Holiday Boxing Bash in Chicago

Rau’shee Warren 117.5 vs. Javier Gallo 118

Patryk Szymanski 156 vs. Gundrick King 155

Jose Felix Quezada 135.5 vs. Marlon Lewis 134.5

Eddie Ramirez 141 vs. Dedrick Bell 141

Ronald Hearns 164 vs. Roberto Ventura 162.5

Jordan Shimmell 195.5 vs. Philip Williams 194.5

Thomas Williams 170.5 vs. Michael Gbenga 171

Robert Easter 134 vs. Angel Hernandez 133.5

Juan Dominguez 123 vs. German Meraz 124.5

Sergiy Derevyanchenko 164 vs. Raul Munoz 161.5

Jamel Herring 134.5 vs. Jose Del Valle 131

Javontae Starks 149.5 vs. Jonathan Garcia 151

Promoter: Warriors Boxing

Venue: UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IL

Tickets: Start at $31 and are available at Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com or call: 1-800-745-3000, the Warriors Offices: 312-622-7668 or the UIC Pavilion Box Office: 312-413-5740, or visit the UIC Box Office (Thursday or Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM). They can also be purchased the night of the event.

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About Warriors Boxing

Launched in 2003, Warriors Boxing operates under a simple philosophy-bring the best boxers in the world to fight fans, match them in competitive bouts, and in doing so help re-establish the sport of boxing for a new generation.

With a series of successful Pay-Per-View shows and packed houses to its credit, the Warriors business model is working wonders in a sport that was sorely in need of the innovation and energy that the company brings to the table.

When it comes down to it though, a promotional company is only as good as the fighters and fights it promotes. Warriors Boxing has delivered on all fronts, with outstanding bouts such as Lara-Molina, Cayo-Peterson, Abraham-Miranda I and II, Miranda-Pavlik, Miranda-Green, Ibragimov-Briggs, Ibragimov-Klitschko, Urango-Hatton, Urango-Bailey, Cayo-Maidana and Ibragimov-Holyfield.

For more information on Warriors Boxing, visit their website at www.WarriorsBoxing.com.