Anthony "Showtime" Shuler
Record: 20-6-1, 14 KOs
Weight Class: Light Middleweight
Born, Raised and Residing in Indianapolis, Indiana
Date of Birth: March 13th, 1977
Height: 5’8 ½”
Stance: Orthodox
Trainer:
Manager: Octavius James

Anthony “Showtime” Shuler has shown bone-crunching power in his 27 career bouts, as he has 14 knockouts. The Indianapolis native has been on some of the biggest stages in boxing and has had numerous title fights turning him into the tough and hardnosed veteran known as “Showtime”.

“Anthony Shuler is someone that is truly battle tested and the type of fighter that you want to have on your side,” said Shuler’s manager and C.E.O. of O.I.A.M. Octavius James. “Anyone that steps into the ring with Anthony will have their hands full.”

One of Shuler’s biggest victories to date came on December 3rd, 2002 when he defeated Victorio Belcher for the Indiana State Light Middleweight title by 8th round TKO. Shuler would successfully defend this title against Harold Brazier on April 9th, 2004.

“That was such a huge point in his career because that was something he had dreamed of becoming since he was a child and that’s to be a champion,” said James.

On November 14th, 2003, Shuler stepped into the ring to square off against Alex Bunema for the WBC Continental Americas Light Middleweight title at Seahawks Stadium. Shuler battled for 12 hard fought rounds barely losing a unanimous decision.

In his biggest test to date, Shuler stepped into the ring with highly touted Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. “We knew it was going to be a tough fight, but Anthony (Shuler) is always prepared and ready to fight anyone that crosses his path,” said James of Shuler.

Before the bout, Chavez Jr. was quoted as saying “Anthony Shuler didn't say much at the podium and it's those kind of guys I worry about.”

“I worked a long time to get ready for Chavez. He is in for a rude awakening about what real boxing is all about,” said Shuler. Chavez Jr. would get the better of Shuler, as he defeated him by knockout in the 2nd round.

 

Career in review
June 20th, 2000--  Shuler made his professional debut at the Farm Bureau Building in his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, when he won by 1st round TKO (2:37) over Jerry Strickland.

October 3rd, 2000--  Shuler made quick work of Nelson Hernandez at the Farm Bureau Building in Indianapolis, Indiana as he won by 2nd TKO (2:40).

February 27th, 2001--  In a rematch, Shuler disposed of Nelson Hernandez for a second time in the 2nd round by TKO (2:10) at the Pepsi Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana.

April 5th, 2001--  Shuler would suffer his first loss to Lou Bizzarro at the Mountaineer Race Track in Chester, West Virginia, when he lost a six-round decision.

June 19th, 2001--  Shuler returned to the Farm Bureau Building in Indianapolis, Indiana and defeated Jordan Adams by 1st round TKO (1:33).

September 29th, 2001--  Shuler won by 2nd round TKO (0:50) over Jerome Davis at the Caesars Indiana in Elizabeth, Indiana.

November 20th, 2001--  Shuler earned a four-round unanimous decision over Paul Reyes at the Pepsi Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana.

February 9th, 2002--  Shuler won by 2nd round TKO over Trent Goodman at Greensburg Junior High in Greensburg, Indiana.

March 7th, 2002--  Shuler would receive his first draw against Mark Hale at the Farm Bureau Building in Indianapolis, Indiana after four hard fought rounds.

May 21st, 2002--  At the 8 Second Saloon in Indianapolis, Indiana, Shuler won by 3rd round TKO (3:00) over James Rice.

September 5th, 2002--  For the third time, Shuler stepped into the ring with Nelson Hernandez at the Farm Bureau Building in Indianapolis, Indiana, but this time Shuler would win by knockout in the 1st round (1:04).

December 3rd, 2002--  For the Indiana State Light Middleweight title, Shuler defeated Victorio Belcher by an 8th round TKO (0:51) at the 8 Second Saloon in Indianapolis, Indiana.

March 6th, 2003--  At the Farm Bureau Building in Indianapolis, Indiana, Shuler defeated Reggie Strickland by six-round unanimous decision with all three scorecards reading 60-54.

April 1st, 2003--  At the 8 Second Saloon in Indianapolis, Indiana, Shuler won by 5th round TKO (1:23) in a rematch over James Rice.

August 5th, 2003--  At the 8 Second Saloon in Indianapolis, Indiana, Shuler dropped Tony Ault by 3rd round TKO (1:28).

October 7th, 2003--  At the 8 Second Saloon in Indianapolis, Indiana, Shuler would earn an eight-round unanimous decision over Verdell Smith with the scorecards reading 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.

November 14th, 2003--  For the WBC Continental Americas Light Middleweight title, Shuler dropped a  12-round decision to Alex Bunema at the Seahawks Stadium West Club in Seattle, Washington with the scorecards reading 112-114, 111-115 and 111-115.

April 9th, 2004--  For the Indiana State Light Middleweight title, Shuler won a 10-round unanimous decision over Harold Brazier at the Johanning Civic Center in Kokomo, Indiana with the scorecards reading 99-91, 99-91 and 97-93.

May 8th, 2004--  For the vacant International Boxing Association Light Middleweight title, Shuler would be knocked down twice in the 1st round by Luis Ramon Campos and eventually lost by 1st round TKO (1:16) at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona.

September 18th, 2004--  Shuler won a six-round decision over Reggie Strickland in a rematch at the Riehle Brothers Pavilion in Lafayette, Indiana with the scorecards reading 60-54, 59-55 and 58-56.

February 19th, 2005--  At the Grand Victoria Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana, Shuler won a four-round decision over Vidal Middlebrook with the scorecards reading 38-37, 40-35 and 40-35. Middlebrook had a point deducted due to elbows in the 6th round.

March 10th, 2005--  Shuler knocked out Dean Nichols in the 5th round (0:35) at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis, Indiana after knocking Nichols down in the 1st and 5th round.

September 30th, 2005--  At the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana, Shuler lost by 4th round TKO to Michael Walker.

July 22nd, 2006--  At the Farm Bureau Building in Indianapolis, Indiana, Shuler defeated David Hicks by 1st round TKO (1:50).

November 18th, 2006--  At the Tyndall Armory in Indianapolis, Indiana, Shuler knocked out Marvin Greathouse in the 1st round (2:07).

April 14th, 2007--  At the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Shuler was knocked out by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the 2nd round (1:32).

June 18th, 2009-- At the Grandma’s Sports Garden in Duluth, Minnesota, Shuler lost by 3rd round TKO (2:05) to Andy Kolle.

 

Background
Anthony “Showtime” Shuler was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 13th, 1977. Shuler was raised there and continues to reside in his childhood hometown he loves so much. “This city has been so supportive of me and my career every single step of the way.”

“I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else other than this great city,” added Shuler. “Everytime I step into a ring, I always want to make sure that I represent not only for my family but also this city and I never want to make any of them look bad.”

Shuler is the ultimate quiet good guy outside of the ring, but once he gets inside that ring a switch is hit and he becomes a powerhouse and dominates his opponents.

“Anthony is just this really nice guy and he carries himself in a very humble manner, he is always a gentleman and totally genuine and he carries may of the personal chracteristics you would hope a fighter would have,” said Octavius James.

Shuler had a stellar amateur career including being part of the 1999 Indiana Golden Gloves team after winning his weight class. “Always a big step in someone’s career to see some of the best amateur fighters the world has to offer,” said Shuler.

“I really enjoyed those times in Golden Gloves,” added Shuler. “Looking back, those days really do stand out to me and they mean a lot to me even now.”