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Бруклин (Апреля 15, 2015) – Суперзвезда бокса Эмир “Король” Хан (30-3, 19 КО) returns to the ring to take on former world champion (20-1, 8 КО) на Пятница, Мая 29, в Barclays Center в Бруклине, New York as the Main Event in an exciting Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) карточка на Spike TV.

The televised action begins live on Spike TV at 9 PM ET/6 p.m. PT. Двери в Barclays Center откроется в 6 p.m. И.

“I have happy memories of New York having made my successful U.S. debut there against Paulie Malignaggi in 2010,” said Khan. “I’m delighted to now be fighting there once again against another champion in Chris Algieri. Algieri has shared the ring with some tremendous fighters and shown great skills in those fights so I know I will need to be at my very best when we meet. In all my fights I bring excitement, speed and skill and can guarantee more fireworks on Мая 29 at Barclays Center.”

“I am very excited to get back into the ring and to be fighting here in New York,” Саид Algieri. “Fighting at Barclays Center, where I won my world title just under a year ago, is an added bonus. Amir Khan is a tested champion and is the matchup that I wanted. I believe this is a fight that will bring the best out of me.”

“I am thrilled to be returning to Barclays Center for another terrific PBC event,” stated Lou DiBella, Президент ДиБелла Entertainment. “Amir Khan is hands down one of the biggest names in the sport. Coming off a huge win over Devon Alexander, Khan is on the short list to participate in a future mega fight. He must first get by the hometown fan favorite, Algieri. This is a fight that Chris wanted. He is looking to show the world that he belongs, at the arena where he shocked the world and upset Ruslan Provodnikov for a world title. We expect an electric atmosphere come May 29^й.”

“We are excited to bring two outstanding fighters in Amir Kahn and Chris Algieri to Brooklyn,” сказал генеральный директор Barclays Center Бретт Yormark. “Khan is among the most talked about and dynamic fighters in the sport, and Long Island’s own Algieri had his career defining win at Barclays Center last June. Our first PBC event in Brooklyn on April 11 was a huge success and we expect another big night on Мая 29. After less than three years in existence, Barclays Center is cementing itself as the premier boxing venue in the country.”

“We are thrilled to present this must-see matchup between of one of the sport’s true superstars, Амир Хан, and the tough-as-nails New Yorker, Крис Algieri, fighting in front of his hometown fans,” сказал Джон Slusser, Старший вице-президент, Спортивный, Spike TV.

Билеты на турнире, который способствует ДиБелла Развлечения и звезда бокса, по цене $250, $150, $75 и $45, не включая применимые плата за обслуживание и налоги, и на продажу завтра, Четверг, Апреля 16^й на 2 p.m. И. Билеты можно приобрести вwww.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com и в кассах American Express в Barclays Center, начиная Пятница, Апреля 17 в полдень ET. Для зарядки по телефону, звоните Ticketmaster на (800) 745-3000. Для групповых билетов, пожалуйста, позвоните 800-GROUP-BK.

A 28-year-old star who first burst onto the scene with his silver medal-winning performance at the 2004 Олимпийские игры, Khan is an exciting fighter who has shown incredible offensive skills and improved defensive technique since moving up to the welterweight division. His last two fights have come against former welterweight world champions Devon Alexander and Luis Collazo. He cruised to victory in those two contests and now looks to defeat another former champion when he battles the tough Algieri on Мая 29. Fighting out of Bolton, Великобритания, the former super lightweight world champion is eager to make an impression in his first start at Barclays Center.

Algieri поднялся к славе в июне 2014 в Barclays Center, когда он расстроен Проводников для супер легкого титул чемпиона мира. The 31-year-old returns to the scene of his greatest triumph on Мая 29 to take on the British superstar Khan. Бывший чемпион по кикбоксингу из Хантингтон, Нью-Йорк, built his undefeated boxing record on the strength of his excellent movement and skill with the jab. Его победа над Проводников принесла ему выстрел в Мэнни Пакьяо в ноябре. 2014, a bout that Algieri ultimately lost. Ранее он победил сильных соперников Майк Arnaoutis и Эмануэль Тейлор на пути к его титул чемпиона мира.

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