Champ Time

Newcastle Ringside Gym had a surprise visitor stop by on Tuesday evening. The UCA undefeated Jr Welterweight Champion Shant Sheklanian, (6-0) Madera Police Dept. is in Sacramento for Weaponless Defense Instructor School and could not pass up the opportunity to get in a few rounds. “Instructor School is kicking my butt, my whole body is sore but I had to do this. It’s been awhile and nothing makes you feel more alive than sparring” Shant said. The champ got some work with amateur fighters Erick Galindo and Juan Garcia as they prepare for their fights January 23rd in San Francisco.