WBU World Lightweight Champion Noah Zuhdi (18-1, 14 KOs) from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is a throw back to an era of the blood and guts days of Rocky Marciano. A tough heavy hitting lightweight, Zuhdi turned pro in November 2007, and won the Oklahoma Lightweight Title November of 2008. Noah was named in 2008 by The Oklahoman as Oklahoma's Boxing Prospect of the Year. Zuhdi won the WBU World Lightweight Title on September 20, 2012, defeating German Jurado (12-2) of Panama. On August 24, 2013, Zuhdi successfully defended his title by knocking out Gyula Vajda (12-3, 8 KOs), Hungary in an exciting second round knockout. On June 6, 2014, Zuhdi successfully defended his title for a second time by knocking out Eduardo Reis (13-1, 8 KOs), Brazil, in the fourth round.
Zuhdi has concussive punching power in either hand and the dynamic boxer-puncher boasts an exciting fighting style that always has the fans on their feet.
Bo "Hands of War" Gibbs, Jr., with a professional record (10-0, 6 KOs), with six of his wins coming by knockout, has an impressive history in boxing and has a large fan base in Oklahoma. As an amateur, Gibbs had over 70 bouts, with only 7 losses. He’s racked up numerous noteworthy accomplishments in the sport, including winning the 2008 NABC National Golden Gloves Championship, Regional Golden Gloves Championship, Oklahoma State Jr. Olympic Championship, was two time Silver Gloves Champion and the 2010 USA Heartland Champion. Gibbs was also ranked top three in the world as an amateur in the 165 lb bracket at the Ringside World open tournament. Gibb’s trainer and manager is his father, Bo Gibbs, Sr., who is also a Pastor of First Assembly of God in Carney, Oklahoma. Gibbs and his father operate Xtreme Fitness and Nutrition gym out of Noble, Oklahoma.
Fighter Joe Blurton
catBOX Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent signing of Joe Blurton to the catBOX roster of elite boxers. Joe Blurton is ready to begin his pro boxing career after being an MMA fighter since 2004. The MMA star has signed a multiyear deal with catBOX. The 5'11" Blurton will campaign as a welterweight (147 lbs).
"Joe is the type boxer we want at catBOX," said Bill Zuhdi, CEO of catBOX. "He is a man of integrity, tough, skilled, disciplined and an exciting fighter who will go a long way in the welterweight division."
Joe also coaches striking at Conquest Martial Arts and Fitness in Yukon, Oklahoma. When not training for a fight, Joe works at Lucky Star Casino, in Concho, Oklahoma, as a security officer and works at Cowboys in Oklahoma City as a bouncer. Joe lives in El Reno, Oklahoma.
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