All he’s looking for is a chance to prove that he can mix it up with the big boys in the light heavyweight division. But the big boys won’t pay him any attention because they feel he hasn’t done enough to warrant them taking the risk. What happen to the good ole days when a boxer was challenged and they immediately stepped up to the plate to prove that they were the best. TV Networks have dictated to us which fights THEY want us to see instead of which fights WE want to see. Well there is a young man that’s moving up the ranks quickly and sooner or later the guys at the top will have to face him or come down off the throne. I think he has what it takes and I wanted you learn more about this light heavyweight star on the rise that goes by the name of Shaun George.

Shaun, thank you for taking the time to speak with us. How did you get started in boxing?

SG - I started when I was 12. My dad wanted to keep me out of trouble and off the streets so after school he took me to the Bed-Stuy Boxing Club...the love started there.

I understand that you had a very successful amateur career. What was your record and what tournaments did you participate in?

SG - My record was 51-7. I competed in and won the Jr. Olympics, the NY Golden Gloves in 1997 and 1998 and the U.S. Under 19 National Championships. I also competed in the Jr. World Championships, was ranked as high as #3 in the country in the Jr. Olympics and #6 as an open class fighter nationally.

Do you have a nickname? If so, please explain its origin.

SG - Technically, no, I do not have a nickname. However, my trainer and stablemates call me “The Mongoose” because of my boxing style.

Was it tough for you growing up in Brooklyn, New York?

SG - No, not at all.

I have to ask you how you feel about the Yankees basically letting Joe Torre go?

SG - He did a lot of good for the Yankees and I would have liked to see him stay.



Back to boxing, who is your current trainer and how did you hook up with him?

SG - Tommy Brooks is my trainer. My manager, Lou Duva, introduced us in and we’ve been working together ever since.

Who is your promoter and are you happy with the direction they are steering your career?

SG - My promoter is Donna Brooks, of Hall of Fame Boxing, and I’m satisfied with the direction my career is taking. Every relationship has its ups and downs, but I’m happy with our current relationship.

It seems that you have fought most of your career at Cruiserweight but now you are campaigning at Light Heavyweight. How has the transition been for you?

SG - Actually, my natural weight class is light heavyweight, so the transition has been effortless. I was campaigning at Cruiserweight because I had the opportunity to fight for a few national titles, which I won.

Was it more of a money move…because there are bigger names at Light Heavyweight (i.e. Roy Jones Jr., Chad Dawson, Glen Johnson and Antonio Tarver) than at Cruiserweight?

SG - No, this is my natural weight class.

Now to the meat and potatoes, why are all of the big names in the Light Heavyweight division ducking you?

SG - You’ll have the ask them, but I think it’s because they’d rather rest on their laurels than take challenging fights.

Is your dislike for Antonio Tarver fact or fiction?

SG - I don’t dislike Tarver, it’s more that I think he’s perpetrating a fraud. He’d rather play a boxer than BE a boxer.



Which one of the guys I mentioned before is at the top of Shaun Georges hit list and why?

SG - Chad Dawson, simply because he’s world champion. He has something that I want.

You are 28 years old and only have had 19 fights to date. Do you feel your career is on track or is it time to be more active?

SG - That is a good question. My career has suffered a few set backs but I feel that I’m on track now to fight for, and win, a world title by next fall.

Out of those 19 fights, who would you say gave you the toughest battle?

SG - Matt Godfrey.

You only have two losses out of those fights. What would you attribute to the losses and have you taken motivation from them?

SG - If I were to answer the first part of your question I would be making excuses, and I don’t make excuses. As far as motivation, adversity builds character. I experienced a lot of criticism after the Godfrey loss and that motivated me even more.



Where do you see boxing taking you in the next 5 years?

SG - That’s a loaded question. It could take me in many directions, but I truly feel that boxing is going to lead me down the road of becoming world champion and opening many other doors of opportunities.

What do you enjoy most about your boxing career?

SG - I love to fight; it’s a great stress reliever. Either you get your aggression out or someone’s going to beat it out of you. LOL.

And what do you dislike most about it?

SG - The politics.

What are some areas you feel that you need more work on (if any)?

SG - None.

Are there any hobbies that you enjoy in your spare time?

SG - Bowling, spending time with my wife and family, playing with my three dogs, movies, working out....the normal things in life are what I appreciate.

What type of music do you vibe to?

SG - Hip hop, R&B and Reggae.

I’m curious to know your Top 5 fighters of all time.

SG - 1. Sugar Ray Leonard 2. Roy Jones Jr. 3. Muhammad Ali 4. Ray Robinson 5. Mike McCallum

What advice do you have for young fighters out there that will read this?

SG - Stay focused. This is not an easy sport, so know that it’s not going to be easy. There are many ups and downs before you get to where you want to be.

Before you go, tell the readers about your big fight coming up on December 6th.

SG - My fight with Eric Harding is going to be a great, competitive fight. If you have the opportunity, watch it on MSG via DirecTV or satellite. It will take place at the Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange, NJ and promoted by Hall of Fame Productions and Murad Muhammad’s M&M Sports.

And what is your prediction for the fight?
SG – I’m gonna wreck him.

How can the readers become fans and contact or support Shaun George? Do you have an e-mail address or Myspace page?

SG – My space page is www.myspace.com/shaungeorge so hit me up on it. I answer all the e-mails myself so don’t be offended if I don’t answer right away. I will respond.

We here at Nine5Four The Magazine wish you much success in your upcoming fight and career. Any final words for our readers?

SG – I want to thank Nine5Four The Magazine and all of the fans for showing your love and support. Tune in to my December 6th fight and get a peek at the future of the lightweight heavyweight division.

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