Julio Cesar Chavez Jr said “….I am going to prove on Saturday night that I belong in big fights” at a Top Rank press conference in Los Angeles.

He added “…I never chase after any fighter, even De La Hoya. I fight for the people. In Mexico the people want to see De La Hoya and myself in the ring.”

Chavez Jr., the Son of the Legend, of Culiacan, Mexico takes on undefeated Luciano Cuello of Argentina on Top Rank’s “Latin Fury 8 - Tijuana Thunder’ on Saturday night.
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New York super featherweight Maureen Shea will be a commentator on Top Rank’s “Tijuana Thunder” PPV which features Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. against unbeaten Luciano Cuello of Argentina this Saturday, March 28. Shea, who is fluent in Spanish will be ring side commentator along side the broadcast team of Rich Marotta and Al Bernstein.
Latin Fury 8 “Tijuana Thunder” airs live on PPV Saturday March 28 at 9 PM Eastern and 6 PM Pacific Time.

February 21st 2009 By Irish Paddy Cronan

“The first time I met Bob Arum three years ago, I went up to him and I said that I would really like the opportunity to fight on one of his under cards. He told me that he was not into female boxing.”
After hearing that Maureen could have given up and resigned herself to the fact that she would never appear on a Top Rank undercard. Instead, she decided she was going to change his mind.

Last month Maureen had another meeting with Bob, and again he told her he was not interested in female boxing. She decided to chance her luck, “They may not be into women’s boxing, but they will be into Maureen Shea. Just give me the opportunity, watch my DVD put me on your show and people will enjoy my performance.”
Here she is now, fighting for a WBA title on Top Rank three years after being told she would never fight on a Top Rank show.
When asked about how her team have played a part in her continued success she responds, “Its about loyalty. Seven years I’ve been with Hector Roca (trainer). Lugi Olcese (manager) was my amateur coach, he brought me to Hector. I’d been with Vinny Sullivan (conditioning), and then Robert Ferguson came in. I never said ‘okay Vinny you got to go, Roberts here now.’ Everybody unites together, and everyone works well together because everyone contributes something different thank makes me a better fighter.”
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February 20th 2009
by Irish Paddy Cronan

When one thinks of Irish-American boxers the names Dempsey, Ward and Sullivan immediately spring to mind.
Maureen Shea is the latest in a long line of Irish-American title challengers. She was first thrust into the spotlight while acting as a sparring partner for Hillary Swank in the movie Million Dollar Baby. When Hillary would attend her amateur fights, the media followed.

I was curious to find out how this early publicity shaped her career.
“I feel I rise to the occasion. If it was about her, it was about her. I was there to do one thing and that was to work with her. Then the media was coming down to see me and to talk to me. I went with it and I did interviews when ever it was ok and we always got my training in. To me it didn’t make a big deal. I felt it was good for the sport for men and women’s boxing,” recalled Maureen.

“People have been calling me out my whole career, I will fight who ever gets put in front of me. I feel that if I wasn’t able to box a lick the media wouldn’t have cared about me. The media came because of Hillary but they saw that I was a good fighter and the story became me.”
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DANNY O’CONNOR OnThEGRinD

OnTheGrind Boxing Radio- Call in Number (347)843-4293- is back LIVE Thursday February 5th at 8pm est/5pm pst (1am gmt) with our weekend preview edition, and it’s another packed show. Strength and conditioning coach to boxing’s stars Robert Ferguson, will be discussing the importance of fitness and nutrition as it relates to the sport. Some of his clients have included; Fernando Vargas, Sergio Mora, Samuel Peter, Lucia Rijker, Maureen Shea, and Stevie Forbes. Also, OnTheGrind’s Ireland Correspondent Irish Paddy Cronan joins us with his guest, upcoming prospect in the welterweight division Danny O’Connor. Danny was 2008’s National Golden Gloves Light welterweight champion..
Ran Nakash & Elad Shmouel also plan on talking to the guys tonight.
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On The Grind Radio is LIVE Thursday January 29th at 8pm est/5pm pst (1am GMT Friday). Joining us will be 28 (22)-1 heavyweight contender from Atlanta, Georgia…Cedric “The Bos” Boswell. Boswell is going to tell to his fans and the boxing world what he’s been up to, and OTG Radio is looking forward to finding out what lays ahead for the recently crowned IBF North American Champion. On The Grind’s Ireland Correspondent Paddy Cronan joins the team, bringing with him his first of many Irish, and U.K boxing guests…tonight it’s 10-0 light welterweight prospect, “Irish Lightning” Dean Byrne. Female fighter and friend of OTG Radio Maureen Shea, is back with an update on her title quest for all of her fans listening. Of course, Tim Kudgis and Suge Green will also be commenting on the breaking news of Antonio Margarito’s suspension as they bring you the commentary, updates, analysis, and predictions you’ve come to expect…On The Grind. It’s On The Grind in ‘09, worldwide. Call-in Number: (347) 843-4293

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On The Grind Radio is LIVE Thursday January 15th at 8pm est/ 5pm pst (1am Friday UK), and we are very excited to welcome our 1st female boxer to the show, top 10 ranked Lightweight Maureen Shea. With a record of 13(7)-0 the fighter known as “The Real Million Dollar” baby, is rapidly climbing the women’s professional ranks. Listen to OTG to get the scoop on what makes this warrior tick, and her take on the state of women’s professional boxing. As always “On The Grind,” BigTime Tim Kudgis and Suge Green (Iceman John Scully returns Sunday) will be bringing you your regular dose of boxing news, commentary, analysis, and predictions as we preview this weekend’s upcoming fights.