http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/zou_shiming/76042 Recent articles about Zou Shiming en-us Two-time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming will return to Macao on Saturday, July 27, to fight in his second professional bout where he will headline a card featuring two accompanying world championship fights. Shiming's bout will be scheduled for six rounds, an increase from his recent four-round professional debut, and perhaps an indication that his handlers are looking to accelerate his development in order to get him in more high-profile fights. "I was very pleased with how quickly Shiming learned what I was teaching during our first training camp and he is the hardest worker in the gym," said Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. "This time our main focus will be on getting him to punch harder. Shiming will need to learn how to sit down on his punches to maximize their power. I cannot wait to start working with him again." Zou (1-0), from Guizhou, China, won his April 6 debut via a dominant four-round unanimous decision over gritty Eleazar Valenzu... Wed, 15 May 2013 14:17:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/zou_shiming_to_fight_6_round_bout_in_macao_july_27/13623806 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/zou_shiming_to_fight_6_round_bout_in_macao_july_27/13623806 Zou Shiming to fight 6-round bout in Macao July 27 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/zou_shiming_to_fight_6_round_bout_in_macao_july_27/13623806 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Chapter two of the Zou Shiming era will begin when the two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time Amateur World Champion returns to the ring and headlines an exciting card featuring two world championship fights – WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Estrada vs. Milan Melindo and IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich vs. Mauricio Muñoz – Saturday, July 27, at The Venetian® Macao’s CotaiArena™. "The exciting matches taking place at The Venetian Macao’s CotaiArena on July 27 highlight the fact that boxing is a major global sport," said Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum. “Deciding to host Zou Shiming’s professional debut in April was a great move – for Sands China and for Macao,” said Edward Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sands China Ltd. “We hosted a very successful event, and we remain committed to bringing the world’s best entertainment to Macao, helping to increase the diversity of attractions available. We’re extremely pleased to welcome Shiming back a s Tue, 14 May 2013 13:09:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/zou_shiming_returns_to_macau_venetian_on_july_27_juan_francisco_estrada_vs_milan_melindo_evgeny_gradovich_on_card/13615400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/zou_shiming_returns_to_macau_venetian_on_july_27_juan_francisco_estrada_vs_milan_melindo_evgeny_gradovich_on_card/13615400 Zou Shiming returns to Macau Venetian on July 27, Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Milan Melindo, Evgeny Gradovich on card http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/zou_shiming_returns_to_macau_venetian_on_july_27_juan_francisco_estrada_vs_milan_melindo_evgeny_gradovich_on_card/13615400 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Fists of Gold card in Macau was reportedly seen by up to 200 million people in China. Here in the United States, fight fans could have checked out the card live on Saturday afternoon on HBO2. But if you missed it, then you can check out our recap of the event right here, including all three televised fights -- Roman Martinez defended his title, Brian Viloria suffered another let down, and Shiming Zou made a successful debut to the crowd's and his country's delight. In the first televised fight of the evening, Roman Martinez took home a split decision over Diego Magdaleno. Magdaleno oddly received one widely divergent card in his favor - 116-111 - while Martinez took the others, 115-112 and 114-113. It was a close bout, but Martinez seemed to do enough to earn the decision, punctuated by a 4th round knockdown on a stiff right hand. Magdaleno was a tough challenger, and displayed solid boxing skills, however he didn't have enough pop to do any damage or deter Mart... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:50:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/macau_results_photos_roman_martinez_wins_brian_viloria_upset_shiming_zou_debuts_successfully/13344277 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/macau_results_photos_roman_martinez_wins_brian_viloria_upset_shiming_zou_debuts_successfully/13344277 Macau results & photos: Roman Martinez wins, Brian Viloria upset, Shiming Zou debuts successfully http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/macau_results_photos_roman_martinez_wins_brian_viloria_upset_shiming_zou_debuts_successfully/13344277 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/e/6edd0bf2e8e59601d90a9e27a7cec1024bf0c25a/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f496677.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF19348AC5E006D648E3A2F871B97BF2B66F3.jpg (Zou Shiming; photo credit: Chris Farina, Top Rank) What might have been the biggest viewing audience for a live boxing match in human history got itself a good show Saturday, then it watched a win for its national hero. From the standpoint of action in the ring, the most significant outcome on the Macau, China card that aired Saturday on HBO2 was flyweight Brian Viloria dropping a decision to hungry young Juan Francisco Estrada. It was a fan-friendly slugfest with an upset winner, given how Viloria has climbed into consensus pound-for-pound top-10 status in the past couple years. The "event" was significant in a whole other way: As with most pro debuts, Chinese Olympian gold medalist Zou Shiming's pro debut had only ceremonial importance and was non-competitive. But that event was pure Top Rank genius. For years, Top Rank's Bob Arum has talked of bringing a card to Macau so frequently that it became a running joke, not because the idea was unsound but ... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:21:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/brian_viloria_upset_by_juan_francisco_estrada_zou_shiming_wins_pro_debut_on_historic_china_show/13333666 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/brian_viloria_upset_by_juan_francisco_estrada_zou_shiming_wins_pro_debut_on_historic_china_show/13333666 Brian Viloria Upset By Juan Francisco Estrada, Zou Shiming Wins Pro Debut On Historic China Show http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/brian_viloria_upset_by_juan_francisco_estrada_zou_shiming_wins_pro_debut_on_historic_china_show/13333666 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Zou Shiming won a unanimous decision in his professional boxing debut, dominating all four rounds against Mexico's Eleazar Valenzuela in Macau on Saturday. Zou's high-profile debut was the centerpiece of a show at the Cotai Arena at the Venetian Macau casino. The two-time Olympic gold medalist didn't disappoint the crowd, which waved flags and cheered for the most successful amateur boxer in Chinese history. Zou won China's first Olympic boxing medal in 2004 and its first gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games, adding a second gold last year in London. The 31-year-old flyweight then signed with Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, who teamed him with veteran trainer Freddie Roach. Zou's pro debut was broadcast to nearly every home in China. He plans to fight for a world title within a year. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:06:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chinas_zou_wins_decision_in_pro_boxing_debut/13333498 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chinas_zou_wins_decision_in_pro_boxing_debut/13333498 China's Zou wins decision in pro boxing debut http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chinas_zou_wins_decision_in_pro_boxing_debut/13333498 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It is T-Minus one day and counting until world championship boxing premieres in Macau and the Shiming Dynasty begins! Olympic athletic hero Zou Shiming, will make his professional debut headlining Zou Shiming: “Fists of Gold” – an eight-bout card featuring two world championship rumbles. Right here, check out the weigh-in results and photos for the card, which also features Roman Martinez defending his title against Diego Magdaleno, and Brian Viloria defending his title against Juan Francisco Estrada. Shiming, the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time World Amateur Champion hailing from the Peoples Republic of China and trained by Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, will dive into the professional waters against Eleazar Valenzuela (2-1-2, 1 KO) of Gusave, Sinaloa, México, in a four-round flyweight bout. RYUSEI YOSHIDA - 129.2 / 58.60 Kumamoto, JAPAN (22-5, 10 KOs) TRUNKS: Black w/White, 29, 5’8, 69” CORNER: Kenya Honda, Hsuda Satosi vs. PAUL FLEMING - 129.4 / 58.6 Sydne... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:53:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/weights_from_macau_martinez_magdaleno_viloria_estrada_shiming/13322263 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/weights_from_macau_martinez_magdaleno_viloria_estrada_shiming/13322263 Weights from Macau: Martinez-Magdaleno, Viloria-Estrada, Shiming http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/weights_from_macau_martinez_magdaleno_viloria_estrada_shiming/13322263 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Zou Shiming works the speed bag at the Wild Card Gym with the skill of a veteran pro fighter, popping it back and forth with dozens of precise punches. Watching from a near corner, Freddie Roach chuckles. ''When he came to the U.S., he didn't even know what a speed bag was,'' Roach says. ''Now it's his favorite thing to do.'' Zou isn't a product of the Western boxing world, but he's aiming to conquer it. The greatest amateur boxer in Chinese history is making his pro debut this weekend in Macau, and the 112-pound dynamo intends to fight for a world title in the next year. After winning China's first Olympic boxing gold medal in Beijing and adding another in London last year, Zou has moved into the pro ranks with the backing of Top Rank promoter Bob Arum. ''I'm just a man who wants to make my dream come true, and that's why I'm here,'' Zou said through a translator. Roach, the mastermind behind Manny Pacquiao and many more wor Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:55:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/star_chinese_boxer_to_make_pro_debut/13321798 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/star_chinese_boxer_to_make_pro_debut/13321798 Star Chinese boxer to make pro debut http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/star_chinese_boxer_to_make_pro_debut/13321798 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Zou Shiming works the speed bag at the Wild Card Gym with the skill of a veteran pro fighter, popping it back and forth with dozens of precise punches. Watching from a near corner, Freddie Roach chuckles. ''When he came to the U.S., he didn't even know what a speed bag was,'' Roach says. ''Now it's his favorite thing to do.'' Zou isn't a product of the Western boxing world, but he's aiming to conquer it. The greatest amateur boxer in Chinese history is making his pro debut this weekend in Macau, and the 112-pound dynamo intends to fight for a world title in the next year. After winning China's first Olympic boxing gold medal in Beijing and adding another in London last year, Zou has moved into the pro ranks with the backing of Top Rank promoter Bob Arum. ''I'm just a man who wants to make my dream come true, and that's why I'm here,'' Zou said through a translator. Roach, the mastermind behind Manny Pacquiao and many more wor Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:35:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/star_chinese_boxer_zou_to_make_pro_debut_in_macau/13321498 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/star_chinese_boxer_zou_to_make_pro_debut_in_macau/13321498 Star Chinese boxer Zou to make pro debut in Macau http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/star_chinese_boxer_zou_to_make_pro_debut_in_macau/13321498 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It is T-Minus two days and counting until world championship boxing premieres in Macau and the Shiming Dynasty begins! P.T. Barnum, Florenz Ziegfeld and Cecil B. DeMille combined could not create the excitement and anticipation that is rocking this Asian region as it prepares for its Olympic athletic hero Zou Shimingto make his professional debut. Right here, you can find a huge collection of notes, quotes and photos as the fighters arrived in Macau, held public workouts, participated in the final pre-fight press conference and more. Take a look and dive in below. Headlining Zou Shiming: “Fists of Gold” – an eight-bout card featuring two world championship rumbles -- Shiming, the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time World Amateur Champion hailing from the Peoples Republic of China and trained by Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, will dive into the professional waters against Eleazar Valenzuela (2-1-2, 1 KO), of Gusave, Sinaloa, México, in a f... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:35:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/zou_shiming_brian_viloria_martinez_magdaleno_arrivals_in_macau_workouts_presser_photos_quotes_and_more/13312459 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/zou_shiming_brian_viloria_martinez_magdaleno_arrivals_in_macau_workouts_presser_photos_quotes_and_more/13312459 Zou Shiming, Brian Viloria, Martinez-Magdaleno: Arrivals in Macau, workouts & presser photos, quotes and more http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/zou_shiming_brian_viloria_martinez_magdaleno_arrivals_in_macau_workouts_presser_photos_quotes_and_more/13312459 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel is pulling out all stops for world championship boxing's first-ever appearance in Macau by producing a special theme song and music video for Zou Shiming. Performed by Stephanie Cheng (郑融), The "Fists of Gold" Theme Song Music Video ("皇金拳賽"主題曲MV) made its world premiere today and already it's climbing up the charts from Beijing to Bar Harbor! "Fists of Gold" Zou Shiming Theme Song & Music Video I have no clue what the song is saying, so all things considering, it's pretty catchy. It's an appropriate name too, with Shiming's double Olympic gold medals, and multiple world amateur gold medals. Although, it's actually for the entire event in Macau, also featuring Brian Viloria making a title defense, and a title fight between Rocky Martinez and Diego Magdaleno, and not solely for Zou Shiming. "It's a new era in boxing and Macau is the new frontier. Top Rank is proud to be a part of it wi... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:25:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_zou_shiming_gets_his_own_theme_song_fists_of_gold/13232200 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_zou_shiming_gets_his_own_theme_song_fists_of_gold/13232200 Video: Zou Shiming gets his own theme song “Fists of Gold” http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/video_zou_shiming_gets_his_own_theme_song_fists_of_gold/13232200 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png "COMING TO AMERICA" --- Zou Shiming, two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Amateur Champion, arrived in Los Angeles International Airport on Monday night after flying in from China. Take a look a few photos and notes on Zou Shiming right here, along with the details of his grand arrival in Las Vegas today, where he will begin getting to work training for his professional debut. Then, he arrives in Las Vegas today, Tuesday, February 5, at Noon PT to begin training for his professional boxing debut. Shiming's Grand Arrival will take place at The Venetian Las Vegas Porte Cochere (3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nev. 89109).  Shiming will be greeted by his promoters, Bob Arum and Todd duBoef of Top Rank; his new trainers, Freddie Roach and Miguel Diaz; and John Caparella, president and COO of The Venetian and The Palazzo. Interviews will take place after the Grand Arrival Ceremony. Shiming will begin his training on Tuesday, following his Grand Arr... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:32:34 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/zou_shiming_lands_in_la_arrives_in_vegas_today_to_begin_working_with_freddie_roach/12842515 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/zou_shiming_lands_in_la_arrives_in_vegas_today_to_begin_working_with_freddie_roach/12842515 Zou Shiming lands in LA, arrives in Vegas today to begin working with Freddie Roach http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/zou_shiming_lands_in_la_arrives_in_vegas_today_to_begin_working_with_freddie_roach/12842515 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Zou Shiming, two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Amateur Champion, will arrive in the United States on Monday, February 4, to begin training for his professional boxing debut. Shiming will land in Los Angeles at LAX on Monday, February 4, at 5:00 p.m. PT aboard Air China. Shiming's Grand Arrival at The Venetian Porte Cochere (3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nev. 89109), will take place the following day, Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Noon PT. Shiming will be greeted by his promoters, Bob Arum and Todd duBoef of Top Rank; his new trainers, Freddie Roach and Miguel Diaz; and John Caparella, president and COO of The Venetian and The Palazzo. Media opportunities will be available at LAX and at The Venetian. The itinerary is as follows: LOS ANGELES Monday, February 4 Air China 983 - Arrives at LAX at 5:00 P.M. PT LAS VEGAS Tuesday, February 5 Grand Arrival at The Venetian at Noon PT Shiming will begin his training the following day in a custom gym located inside the ... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 11:18:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/zou_shiming_arrives_in_us_this_weekend_la_on_monday_vegas_on_tuesday/12825850 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/zou_shiming_arrives_in_us_this_weekend_la_on_monday_vegas_on_tuesday/12825850 Zou Shiming arrives in US this weekend, LA on Monday, Vegas on Tuesday http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/zou_shiming_arrives_in_us_this_weekend_la_on_monday_vegas_on_tuesday/12825850 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png February 10 may mark the beginning of the Chinese New Year -- the Year of the Snake -- but January 23 will be known as the day the Era of Zou began.  Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum announced the signing of two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner and three-time World Amateur Champion Zou Shiming. Arum made the announcement today at a press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel Bejing. Credit: Top Rank "Zou is an incredible talent who is beloved in the People's Republic of China," said Arum. "We at Top Rank will make every effort to make certain that he has a spectacular career as a professional boxer." Shiming, 31, one of the most popular Olympic athletes in the People's Republic of China, is the world's greatest amateur light flyweight, capturing gold medals in the World Amateur Championships in 2005, 2007 and 2011 while capturing gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic Games.  He also owns an Olympic Bronze Medal from the 2004 games, making him h... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:05:16 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/zou_shiming_chinese_2_time_olympic_gold_medalist_signs_with_top_rank/12732076 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/zou_shiming_chinese_2_time_olympic_gold_medalist_signs_with_top_rank/12732076 Zou Shiming, Chinese 2-time Olympic gold medalist, signs with Top Rank http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/zou_shiming_chinese_2_time_olympic_gold_medalist_signs_with_top_rank/12732076 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Light flyweight Zou Shiming of China won his second straight Olympic boxing gold medal on Saturday night, beating Thailand's Kaeo Pongprayoon 13-10. Zou defended his gold medal from Beijing, the first light flyweight to accomplish the feat. He is a three-time Olympic medalist, also winning a bronze in Athens eight years ago. Zou is the only boxing gold medalist in China's history. Pongprayoon vehemently protested the result, flopping to the canvas in pain and anger. The Thai boxer was hit with a two-point penalty for an unclear offense with 9 seconds left in the bout, increasing Zou's margin of victory. Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:02:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chinas_zou_wins_2nd_straight_olympic_boxing_gold/11433337 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chinas_zou_wins_2nd_straight_olympic_boxing_gold/11433337 China's Zou wins 2nd straight Olympic boxing gold http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chinas_zou_wins_2nd_straight_olympic_boxing_gold/11433337 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Light flyweight Zou Shiming of China opened defense of his Beijing gold medal with a 14-11 victory over Yosbany Veitia of Cuba on Saturday in the Olympic boxing tournament. Cuba's Roniel Iglesias upset top-seeded Brazilian light welterweight Everton Dos Santos, while top-seeded light heavyweight Julio La Cruz of Cuba trounced Jordan's Ihab Almatbouli. Irish light flyweight Paddy Barnes easily advanced to to a quarterfinal bout with India's Devendro Laishram, who posted a sensational 16-11 upset of fourth-seeded Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia, the silver medalist in Beijing. India's veteran coach, Gurbankhsh Singh Sandhu, said his promising team must move on quickly from AIBA's decision to overturn the result of welterweight Krishan Vikas' foul-plagued fight against American Errol Spence on Friday night. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 12:32:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/zou_opens_boxing_gold_defense_with_olympic_win/11375572 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/zou_opens_boxing_gold_defense_with_olympic_win/11375572 Zou opens boxing gold defense with Olympic win http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/zou_opens_boxing_gold_defense_with_olympic_win/11375572 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png