Freddy Hernandez Signs With Gary Shaw
Welterweight Will Make His GSP Debut On July 31

Gary Shaw announced today the exclusive signing of Mexican welterweight contender FREDDY HERNANDEZ. Hernandez will make his Gary Shaw Productions (GSP) debut on July 31 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif., on the undercard of SHOWTIME'S "SHOBox: The New Generation" event headlined by junior lightweight Marvin Quintero and bantamweight Chris Avalos fighting in 10-round and eight-round bouts, respectively.

"Freddy is a good fit for Gary Shaw Productions. An excellent fighter with a lot of power who gives the fans their money's worth with his all-action style," said Shaw. "I really am looking forward to seeing him on July 31 at Pechanga."

Herandez (24-1, 18 KOs), from Mexico City, is riding a four-year eight-bout unbeaten streak dating back to his lone loss, a disputed one-point split decision loss to Golden Johnson on February 25, 2005. He boasts an impressive amateur pedigree. His graduating honors include being Olympic Festival Champion, Mexican National Champion and Mexican National Juvenile Champion.

"Freddy is fundamentally sound with solid skills. I think he can be a real force in the welterweight division given the opportunities Gary Shaw can offer," said GSP matchmaker John Beninati. "He's been a staple on Telefutura where I have been watching his progress since he went 10 rounds in winning a unanimous decision against Soto Karass (11-1-1) in 2004. Freddy will be fighting veteran Hicklet Lau (20-19-2) on July 31."