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PBC on Spike Begins At 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I
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Las Vegas (Lub peb hlis ntuj 18, 2016) – 140-pound contender Ashley “cov khoom muaj nqis” Theophane and super middleweight contender J'Leon Hlub hosted a Las Vegas media workout Thursday as they prepared for their respective showdowns on Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 1 los ntawm lub DC Armory nyob rau hauv Washington, D.C.
Theophane takes on super lightweight world champion Adrien “Qhov teeb meem” Broner nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau Ntsia hlau loj pib thaum 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I. Love will compete in a non-televised undercard attraction.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm Hais txog qas txhiab qas vam Promotions thiab Mayweather Promotions nyob rau hauv lub koom haum nrog HeadBangers Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $200, $100, $50 thiab $25, thiab yog muag tam sim no. Mus yuav daim pib mus xyuas www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations or call (800) 745-3000. Theophane and Love held court at the Mayweather Boxing Club as they went discussed their upcoming showdowns with media.
Ntawm no yog li cas rau neeg tua hluav taws yuav tsum tau hais Thursday:
ASHLEY THEOPHANE
“The focus is to go in there and outwork him on fight night. At the end of the day I have to set the pace. I can’t go out there and outbox him because he’s got tremendous skill and speed. So I have to be able to go out there and outwork him and make it a war.
“When he sees that I’m still there in round 5, he’s going to start to get worried. My whole thing on fight night is to work and bring a war.
“As a boxer, you want to fight the best, and you want these big nights. Rau kuv, it’s been a hard road to get to this point, and I’m actually looking forward to fight night because I know it’s going to be a very hard fight, and I know in order for me to win I have to be at my best, and that’s what I have prepared for.
“I’ve been sparring a lot of strong young men in camp; a lot of guys who many believe will be future stars of boxing, and I’ve been doing very well, so I’m more than ready. It’s just a matter of counting down the days now.
“My career shows that if you believe in yourself and never give up, you will get your opportunity. Nyob rau ntawm taw tes, it’s just up to you to take it.
“I feel I will be able to match him come fight night. I know I’m the big underdog, I know I’m not being given the chance to win, but I really believe we are going to prove the doubters wrong and be world champ come Plaub Hlis Ntuj 1.
“It just became real to be in the same place with him [Broner] at the press conference. It was more motivation to come back in the gym. Once we got back, the guys here at the gym saw me sparring the next day and said they can tell he had motivated me. Nws muaj peev xwm tham, but on fight night, peb yuav tsum sib ntaus sib tua. He said he’s going to stop me in 4 rounds, so I’ll be looking forward to seeing that because I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to be there for the whole 12 rounds.
“Mayweather Promotions believed in me from the very start and they flew with me in the deep end. I have improved from being around Floyd, and watching him. You have to improve with being around him-the best fighter of all time-you have to improve.”
J'LEON HLUB
“Kev kawm tau zoo; I’m healthy, I’m focused, my weight is not bad, I can’t complain. I actually took a week off in September of last year, and have been right back in the gym. We’ve been training ever since for 5 los yog 6 months now, so we were already ahead.
“Qhov no txiv leej tub [Gbenga], despite his record, has been in the ring more times than me, so he is a lot more experienced. He can survive, or do little things that can upset my game plan, tab sis nyob rau tib lub sij hawm, I’ve been there done that, and just ready to showcase my talent.
“Every fight is important, whether it’s the first couple of fights, or now. Rau kuv, this is a stay busy fight-stay busy, showcase my talent, look impressive, and show that we’re ready for a world title. Not just fight for a world title, but win a world title. Be a world champion. Continue to reach different levels in the game.
“Kuv tshaib plab, I feel like this is already written for me. I didn’t make it this far for nothing, or to be a contender. For a world championship fight, I’m going to definitely seize the moment so I’m going to go out there and do what I do best, and that is to fight.
“I’m a pretty slick fighter, very smart fighter, so I’ve dissected him already and he makes a lot of mistakes. I think he’ll fall into the trap, and I feel like I will get him out of there. I’m very confident in my training and my ability.”
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