2008 U.S. Olympian Shawn
Estrada Looks to Knock all Challengers "Out Cold" in 2009
January 8, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Recently signed Goossen
Tutor Promotions fighter Shawn “El Chamuko” Estrada (2-0, 2 KOs) is set
to continue his knockout path in 2009 when he challenges Jeffrey Osborne
Jr. of Davenport, Iowa, and a veteran of 21 professional bouts on
Saturday, January 24 in Minnesota’s Grand Casino Mille Lacs Hinckley.
Estrada, the 2008 U.S. Olympian from East Los Angeles has come a long
way in the past few months since his return from Beijing, China where he
experienced two of three of the most difficult losses in the 23 young
years of his life; the loss of his father to kidney and liver ailments;
and his loss by decision to eventual Olympic Gold medallist, Great
Britain’s James Degale. His third loss took place years before when his
older brother succumbed to gang violence.
“So much has changed in the past few years, but it’s all inspirational
to me. My life continues to flourish through my 2-year old daughter
Alyssa and now my professional career. I’m looking forward to making
2009 memorable for my family, my fans and me. It’s all about moving
ahead and growing from my life’s experiences.”
“I have control over my destiny. I know to be a world champion I need to
dedicate myself to achieving that goal. I will do the work it takes to
make it there no matter how difficult the task,” continued Estrada.
Dan Goossen of Goossen Tutor Promotions understood the mission Shawn and
his managers laid-out prior to sealing their professional relationship.
“Having to endure what he did in China, his dad unable to travel with
him and ultimately succumbing almost simultaneously as his son was
eliminated from the Olympics inspires Shawn daily knowing how his dad
battled every second of every day to be there for him.” “These are
significant challenges that most people do not have to encounter for
many, many years later in life. Shawn lived it, mourned it and now is
inspired by it.”
On being informed that this born and bred Californian was scheduled to
fight in hockey country on January 24th, the always affable Estrada
pointed out, “I know enough about hockey that their fans always love a
good fight, and I promise I won’t disappoint them.”
When told that the Los Angeles Times named him one of the “Faces To
Watch in 2009” describing him as “…a tough, furious-punching prospect
who offers unmistakable similarities to the probably retiring “Golden
Boy” Oscar De La Hoya,” Estrada said “I’m more Pit-Bull than a Golden
Boy.”
Inside the ring opponents are finding Estrada a “Hot Prospect” looking
to leave his opponents “Out Cold” as he continues his rise to world
prominence.
The “Out Cold” boxing extravaganza is being presented in association
with Seconds Out Promotions. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the first
bout beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for “Out Cold” are $55, $35 and $20. To purchase tickets, visit
the Grand Casino Mille Lacs or Grand Casino Hinckley box offices or call
Ticketmaster at 651/989-5151 or contact or visit any Ticketmaster
outlet. Source/PR
