(APR 29) On Saturday, May 7th at St John’s Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York, Maureen Shea, a familiar Bronx-born face will make her ring walk in New York City for the first time in over a decade. Shea (29-2-1, 13KOs) returns to the ring against Calista Silgado (19-13-3, 14 KOs). Maureen was born in the Bronx in 1981 and raised by her Irish father, who was an NYPD Detective, and her Mexican mother, who was in the airline industry. Her ring moniker, “The Real Million Dollar Baby” originates from her work as the main sparring partner for Hilary Swank leading up to the 2004 release of the award-winning film, “Million Dollar Baby.”

Maureen found great success when she became a professional boxer. Over her career she secured the IFBA 122-pound and WBC interim 126-pound titles. In 2009, she challenged for the WBA 130-pound world title against Kina Malpartida at Madison Square Garden, falling short in the ten-round bout. Over the last 12 years, Shea has not lost a bout. Shea-Silgado will be an eight-round 122-pound fight.

"My boxing roots are in NYC," said Shea. "It has always been a goal of mine to come back to New York and fight. I have been away for 12 years, sharpening, growing and learning as a boxer and a woman. I am excited to come back to my hometown and show where my sacrifices and hard work has gotten me!"

Silgado who is coming off two separate world title challenges which include a decision loss to South Korea’s undefeated Hyun Mi Choi for the WBA 130-pound title and a decision loss to undefeated Melissa Oddessa Parker for the IBF 118-pound title. Over her 35-fight career, the 34 year-old Silgado has challenged for a world title eight times. With 14 of her 19 victories coming by way of KO, Silgado poses a threat for Shea with every punch.

 The official "Borough Boxing" press conference will be held on Tuesday May 3, at Carnesecca Arena ahead of the first ever fight card at St. John's University on Saturday, May 7. The fighter's will gather for the first time to discuss the upcoming inaugural "Borough Boxing" event. This event is open to the public.

Official Press Conference:

WHO:

DANNY "EL GALLO" GONZALEZ (Queens, NY, 20-3-1 7KO's)

MAUREEN "REAL MILLION DOLLAR BABY" SHEA (Bronx, NY, 29-2-1 13KO's)
*Joining virtually from Florida
MAT "THE FUTURE" CASTRO (Queens, NY, 2-0 2KO's)
RONNY REYES (New York, NY, pro debut)
ANGELO THOMPSON (Newark, NJ, 0-2)
JOE DEGUARDIA (Star Boxing CEO/President)

WHEN:
Tuesday May 3, 2022
1:00 PM ET

WHERE:
Carnesecca Arena Lobby
80-00 Utopia Pkwy
Queens, NY 11432

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