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November 19, 2009, New York, NY- Star Boxing has announced the premiere December 3rd, 2009 installment of its new series, "Hustler Boxing", and will feature the “The Real Million Dollar Baby”, Maureen Shea, on its opening night. Hustler Boxing is a new series of star-studded boxing events being presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing & Larry Flynt's Hustler Club-NYC throughout the New York City area and will be shown live on the nationally televised Versus Network.
The premiere installment will take place at the Grand Ballroom at New York's famous Manhattan Center, and will feature a World Championship match-up between "The Real Million Dollar Baby" Maureen Shea (13-2, 7KO) and Jenna "Cowgirl" Shivers (9-4-1, 2KO). Shea vs. Shivers is for the Interim WBA Female Super Bantamweight Championship of the World and is scheduled for ten rounds. This is the first time ever Versus will be airing a female bout.
That night will also feature Star Boxing's light welterweight contender, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (22-3-2, 10KO) taking on Tim "Pit Bull" Coleman (16-1-1, 4KO) for the vacant USBA light welterweight championship. The card will also feature a battle between undefeated, sensational welterweight prospects, Star Boxing's "The New" Ray Robinson (11-0, 4KO) and three-time national golden gloves champion, Brad Solomon (8-0, 3KO). Robinson vs. Solomon is scheduled for six rounds.
Hustler Boxing is being presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing & Larry Flynt's Hustler Club in association with Stonecutter Event Promotions, Inc. A complete list of the undercard will be announced shortly. The Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center is located at 311 W. 34th St., New York, NY (Bet. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.). Tickets are priced at $202, $152, $102, $52 with VIP tables of ten also available. Tickets can be purchased by CLICKING HERE: (http://www.ticketmaster.com) or calling the Star Boxing office at 718.823.2000 or visiting www.starboxing.com.
ABOUT MAUREEEN SHEA
Maureen Shea was born in the Bronx, NY to an Irish father, and mother of Mexican heritage. Shea can attribute her tenacity and focus to a strict upbringing at the hand of her father, a now retired NYPD Detective. Looking for an outlet from the difficulties of teenage life, Maureen turned to boxing. Finding a constructive way to channel her aggression, Maureen credits the sport with saving her life. Upon becoming an amateur boxer, Maureen was well noted and respected for her fighting skills. Initially training out of NY Boxing Gym with Luigi Olcese, eventually her path brought her to the door of Brooklyn’s famous Gleason’s to work with the legendary Hector Roca whom has trained the likes of Arturo Gatti and Hector Camacho. As a professional, Maureen is 13-2 with 7 KO, and well ranked in the top sanctioning bodies in women's boxing. Currently, Maureen is being trained by the well respected Tommy Brooks, a Trainer who was recently seen on the Contender Show and has worked with 17 World Champions.
Outside the ring too, Maureen Shea is a rising star. MTV’s “MADE” called upon Shea to lend her skill and expertise to the show, asking her to coach and mentor a young ballerina on how to become a boxer.
In 2008, the pretty pugilist was also nominated by PETA for Sexiest Vegetarian, and most famously Shea is recognized for her work training with Hillary Swank for her award-winning portrayal of Maggie Fitzgerald in Million Dollar Baby. Always looking to hone her skills Maureen is training as well as actively working as a motivational and spiritual speaker.
