Boxing has lost a very dear person today. Gary Shaw has passed away. Our condolences go to Judy and the kids . I will always remember Gary with his unique smile, fun character and passion for boxing
Rest in peace my dear Gary — Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) April 11, 2024
Boxing-turned-MMA promoter Gary Shaw, co-founder of EliteXC, has died at the age of 79.
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced the news on Thursday, and an outpouring of support and memorials has come forth from former fighters and colleagues. Shaw ran the boxing organization Gary Shaw Productions for over a decade, setting up boxing events starting in 2002 involving several big names including Miguel Cotto, Tim Bradley and Shane Mosely.