Press Release: DiBella Entertainment has added undefeated heavyweight Stephan Shaw of St. Louis, Missouri to its roster. Shaw will fight on the February 7 edition of Broadway Boxing at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, in Times Square, Manhattan. The 25-year-old Shaw (9-0 with 6 KOs) will be fighting in New York City for the first time in a scheduled six-round clash against North Carolina's Joel Caudle (7-1-1, 5 KOs).

 

Following a stellar amateur career that included 2013 PAL and USA National Championships titles, Shaw turned professional in December 2013. 

A graduate of Hazelwood Central High School in nearby Florissant, Missouri, Shaw gravitated to the sport at a young age coming from a family of boxers. He trains with four-time Olympic Boxing coach Basheer Abdullah out of Arena Gym in San Diego, California. Abdullah was a family friend and has known Stephan for his entire life, having grown up with his parents. Stephan's grandfather, Buddy Shaw, was a renowned trainer in Missouri and acted as a mentor to Abdullah. 

 

"I am very happy to sign a promotional agreement with DiBella Entertainment," said Shaw. "The fans in New York City will get an up-close look at me next Wednesday. I am thrilled to be fighting there and will not disappoint."

 

"I've watched Stephan fight and, just as important, I've seen him spar with Deontay Wilder, so I know what he's capable of," said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. "Boxing fans in attendance are in for a real treat to see both Stephan and Sasha Teslenko (another heavyweight just signed by DBE) fighting in separate bouts on our February 7 Broadway Boxing show."

"I am very excited to have another boxer managed by Split-T working with Lou," said David McWater of Split-T Management. "He is a friend and a brilliant promoter. Shaw is going to handle his business inside the ring and Lou and I will do the same outside of it. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City is the perfect venue to make his DiBella Entertainment debut. It's an intimate atmosphere that will allow for a great introduction to the fans and media."