Shaun George Video Diary Preview For July 8 Friday Night Fights

Posted on | July 2, 2009 | No Comments

BROOKLYN – The initial installment of Shaun George’s Video Diary is now available on Youtube (see below). Shaun George will face Chris Henry on July 10 at The Arena in Philadelphia, PA in a ten round light-heavyweight bout that will be aired on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights.

Brooklyn’s George, 18-2-2 (9 KO), opened eyes with a punishing ninth round TKO of former heavyweight champion Chris Byrd last May. As an amateur George had a record of 51-7, which was highlighted by two New York Golden Gloves titles and on National Golden Gloves championship.

Henry of Houston, TX is 23-2 (18 KO) and has held the NABF and NABA light-heavyweight titles. His only two losses have come in highly-competitive bouts with Yusaf Mack and Adrian Diaconu by decision. Henry has never been knocked down as a professional.

The fight will be the co-featured bout alongside Matt Godfrey vs. Shawn Hawk. The show will be promoted by Blaine Garner’s Shalyte Entertainment in association with Dibella Entertainment and CES Boxing.

The Arena is located on the corner of Swanson and Ritner Streets in South Philadelphia. Tickets, priced at $45 for advanced; $60 for Ringside; $65 for VIP can be purchased through The Arena at 267-687-7560, Shalyte Promotions at 215-287-7949 or Le Crown Barbershop at 215-927-5027.