Gerardo Zapata signs promotional deal with All Star Boxing

All Star Boxing, Inc has announced the signing of undefeated light flyweight contender Gerardo Zapata (14-0-5 KO's) to a multi-year agreement this morning. Zapata, also nicknamed "El Cascabel de Masaya" a fighting town which he represents is managed by Cesar Garcia of Blackhouse Boxing.

"We are happy to bring undefeated prospect Gerardo Zapata to the All Star Boxing family," stated President & CEO Felix "Tuto" Zabala "The light flyweight division is getting interesting and we feel Zapata has the tools to join the mix and become a future world champion."

Zapata has piled up wins over veterans like Bryan Castellon & former title challenger Julio Mendoza to earn him the #13 ranked spot in the WBO rankings were All Star Boxing currently has the champion Jonathan "Bomba" Gonzalez.

"I'm happy to be one step closer of fighting in the United States and showcase my talents," notes Zapata "I feel in the right place and trust in my team (All Star Boxing & Cesar Garcia) to get me a world title shot"

Nicaragua, a country that has produced many great world champions in the smaller weight classes including Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez, Alexis Arguello, and Rosendo Alvarez will aim to add another champion to its rich history in boxing.

Zapata is slated to fight this fall when All Star Boxing resumes their Seneca Fight Night Series on Oct.14th in Niagara Falls, NY.