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Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter Press Conference Quotes & Photos

My friend is about to become my enemy….
Pipiri 25 I’m doing my best to put you to sleep.” – Keith Thurman
He thinks he’s going to knock me out, I say he’s notI’m going to do everything it takes to beat him and make it look easy.” – Shawn Porter
This is the best that boxing has to offer.” – Lou DiBella

Pāwhiritia HERE No te Photos Mai Amanda Westcott / SHOWTIME
Pāwhiritia HERE No te Photos i Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment
NEW YORK (April 26, 2016) – Welterweight world champion Keith Thurman me te toa o mua Shawn Porter went face-to-faceTuesday afternoon in Manhattan as they hosted a press conference to discuss their highly anticipated Rāhoroi, Pipiri 25 showdown on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING i runga i CBS, te aroaro e Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions ora i Center Barclays i Brooklyn.
Haamata kapinga teata i 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT with featherweight world champion Ihu Cuellar defending his title against former three-division world champion Apanere Merehe.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, whakatairangatia ana e te e DiBella Entertainment, tīmata i $42, e kore e tae utu e hāngai ana, a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. Ka taea te hokona Tickets ipurangi mā te toro www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com ranei na roto i te te karanga 1-800-745-3000. E wātea ana hoki ngā tīkiti i te American Express Pouaka Office i Center Barclays. E wātea ana pä Group i karanga 844-BKLYN-GP.
Thurman and Porter went eye-to-eye and talked about their eagerly awaited 147-pound world title clash that takes place in primetime on Pipiri 25.
Tenei ko te aha te whai wāhi i ki te mea Rātū:
KEITH Thurman
I made you wait. But it’s worth it. This is a tremendous fight. Arguably the best matchup of the year. We’re going to work our butts off to make it the Fight of the Year.
Our two teams go way back. This is the most beautiful moment of my professional career and I’m about to compete with somebody I grew up with. I’m happy for my success and I’m happy for Shawn’s success. We come from the same boat. When you’re a young kid in the gym training and then you’re here today, that takes a special kind of person. Shawn and I are both that kind of person.
We took six weeks off after my accident, with three days a week of physical therapy. I was relaxing at home. I didn’t like it. Ka rite ki te toa, I wanted this fight as bad as the fans wanted this fight.
This isn’t just the biggest fight of my career. But it’s the most anticipated fight of my career. Sometimes it pays to add some drama to the game. It wasn’t our intention, but I think it worked out.
Barclays Center makes this a big fight. We get to promote here in New York City. New York is a fight town. My favorite fighter of all time, Mike Tyson, is from Brooklyn. This just happened to work out for the best.
I anticipate most of the welterweight division being in attendance on Pipiri 25. The situation that division is in right now is that we’re all in a frenzy. Everyone wants the spotlight and everyone wants to be the top dog. We all have that opportunity.
I want to have two titles by the end of this year. People talk about replacing Floyd Mayweather, but you can’t become the man without beating all the people in front of you. One fight at a time. I want to stay at the top by grabbing another belt. I’m going to show that I’m the big dog at 147 pauna.
Pipiri 25, my friend is about to become my enemy. I’m going to treat him like any other enemy.
Get your tickets. Get your seats. Get your popcorn. Whatever you need to do. This is going to be a fight you don’t want to miss. This is going to be a knockout you don’t want to miss. I love you Shawn, but I’m doing my best to put you to sleep.
Shawn Porter
“Ahau te tino oaoa e pā ana ki tenei whawhai. I’m blessed to have this opportunity. Not only to go for this title but to be a part of a record-breaking show at Barclays Center. This night is going to be memorable.
Keith Thurman is bringing out the competitiveness in me to a level I’ve always wanted. It’s a level I expect. I have a guy next to me who is challenging me more than ever. Me and Keith Thurman are going to put on a show. Everything you talked about, you’re going to get it.
It is amazing to be a part of something great like this. I’ve always considered myself to be a very good fighter and a very good athlete, but I’ve always wanted something like this and to have it is very humbling.
I wasn’t surprised that Keith said he would knock me out. He has to pump himself up and be confident. When he looked at me I think he was trying to convince me that he was being real and I was looking at him to find out if he was convinced. He thinks he’s going to knock me out, I say he’s not. I’m going to do everything it takes to beat him and make it look easy.
This is forming to be a big fight, one of those fights that we’ve looked forward to since we were kids.
This is my second time fighting at Barclays Center. Ahau 1-0 with a championship so now I’m looking for another one. I’ve been to some of the other fights at Barclays too and it is really an electric atmosphere. People are coming out to see something great and that’s what I’m going to give them.
I’m not changing anything in camp because of how familiar Keith and I are with each other. I have to do it at the right time in the ring. We’re going to do everything we do to prepare for a world championship fight.
Thurman is a little unorthodox at times so we’re prepared for that. It’s about going 12 rounds or less and looking good doing it. We’ve done a little sparring as pros but nothing as competitive as I’m expecting on Pipiri 25.
I have a feeling Keith is going to say he’s knocking me out a lot. I want to know if he believes that. He’s a cutthroat kind of fighter. E mohio ana ahau e. The hands will be up, the defense will be taken care of, and we’re taking care of business.
DAN BIRMINGHAM, Thurman’s Trainer
We’re looking forward to this fight. Me, Keith and the Porters go way back, but sometimes you have to fight your friends.
These two guys are both at the top of their games and the best man is going to win.
Ken Porter, A Porter Matua & Trainer
Dan Birmingham is actually one of my mentors and I’ve been watching Keith since he was 14-years-old. We’re all friends but to have the opportunity on this stage, I don’t think we can have better competitors as fighter and trainer. I don’t think it can reach a higher level.
I fully expect the immovable object versus the irresistible force meeting in the ring for an explosion on Pipiri 25.”
Lou DIBELLA, Peresideni o DiBella Entertainment
This is the best that boxing has to offer.
Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter could very well be the Fight of the Year. It’s a fan fight that everybody has anticipated for many years. These are the two most established welterweights in the world battling to see who the successor to Floyd Mayweather’s domination of the division is.
This is so far the fastest-selling boxing event at Barclays Center and the biggest presale we’ve ever had for a fight at Barclays Center. This is one to start buying your tickets early.
Aside from being two of the very best at their weight class, these are two of the more interesting guys in boxing. These are two of the smartest and most cerebral fighters.
This is why I’m in boxing. This is why we’re all in boxing. This is on national, free, over-the-air television and I think it’s great. WE want as many people as possible to watch this fight. We want to expose people to the best our sport has to offer.
STEPHEN Espinoza, Executive Vice te peresideni & Kaiwhakahaere General, SHOWTIME Sports
We’re in the midst of perhaps the strongest run of boxing this network has ever had. While other networks cut back on programming, we are reinvesting in the sport and giving it as big of a platform as there ever has been.
We have the strongest lineup of any network this year. These are two of the strongest fighters in the most popular division in the sport.
The last primetime boxing match on CBS was 1987, Ali-Spinks 1. Those are big shoes to fill. When I pitched a fight for CBS I knew I had to bring something that was incredibly strong. That is what we have on Pipiri 25. This card has come together as perfectly as anyone could have imagined.
Two of the top five welterweights of their career battling for the top of the division. This is an event that speaks for itself. I’m proud to be involved with this event.
Brett YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
It’s been a special time at Barclays Center the last couple of weeks. I think Barclays Center is defined by dramatic moments. When I think of this particular event, it’s going to be a dramatic moment in Brooklyn and I’m thrilled about it.
I’m a huge boxing fan and this is one of those nights that you circle on the calendar. You need to be there. We’re off to the best pre-sale and on sale since we opened Barclays Center. We have a bit of a history already and this will be the biggest one yet.
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Chris Van Heerden brings “Ko te Heat” & slaysThe DragonTo win 10-round majority decision over Steve Claggett

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“Knockout Night at the D” Hua
(L-R) — Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by MannyMittsMurillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
Las Vegas (April 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “Ko te Heat” Van Heerden put himself back into title contention position, winning a 10-round majority decision over Steve “The Dragon” Claggett in this evening’s main event, under the neon lights at the Rō Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
Te “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa, which airs live on CBS Sports Whatunga, is presented by te D Las Vegas and DLVEC), whakatairangatia ana e te Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Rāhoroi ahiahi, Kia 21.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Koó), fighting out of Santa Monica, California by way of South Africa, used his 3-inch height advantage against Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Koó), the Canadian champion from Calgary, Alberta.
Neither fighter was hurt during the fight, in which there were continual back-and-forth exchanges of stinging combinations. Claggett battled to apply pressure in order to fight on the inside, while Van Heerden fought effectively from the outside.
The two evenly-matched welterweights patiently waited for the official announcement: 95-95 a 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
I knew I won this fight, 120-ōrau, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners te po nei because of it was so close and we entertained the crowd. Me and Claggett entertained the crowd…..we delivered. I’ve been through so much and the lord helped me get this win. I look forward to a rematch, but I want to move forward.
Undefeated California junior middleweight NeecoThe RoosterMacias (12-0, 6 Koó) had a lot to crow about in the 8-round co-feature against LimberthEl GallitoPonce, JR.(10-3, 8 Koó). Macias thoroughly dominated the action, firing non-stop shots from every conceivable angle. His unrelenting pressure enabled Macias, whose come-forward approach made him an instant fan favorite, to control the fight from start to finish for a unanimous decision.
I knew he was going to be the toughest fighter I’ve fought,” Macias said. “I give Ponce much respect. We wanted to give fans a good show.
Baltimore welterweight Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (7-0, 6 Koó) i hoatu Errol “Spyda” Sidney (6-2-2, 2 Koó) a beating, fully displaying his arsenal of punches, hurting his gutsy opponent on several occasions. Hawkinsaggressive style early in the fight broke-down Sidney, who was nearly finished at the end of the fourth and fifth rounds. Hawkins trapped Sidney a neutral corner at the start of the sixth round and a powerful uppercut sent Sidney down to a knee. Sidney beat referee Jay Nady‘s count but the veteran official had seen enough and he halted the bout 1:02 into the sixth.
We’re back,” Hawkins proclaimed after the bout. I’d give myself an 8 ½ this fight.
Las Vegas’ promising prospect Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) outclassed Oregon junior lightweight Derek Barthemay (0-3) from the opening bell for a 4-round unanimous decision.
Flashy Las Vegas welterweight prospect JeremyJ-FlashNichols (3-0, 2 Koó) constantly pounded the body of his tough Mexican opponent, Jason “GibborGavino (3-2, 2 Koó), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Matt “The KO KidMurphy (0-2), a junior lightweight from St. Louis, in the opening round on his way to an impressive one-sided win by way of a unanimous 4-round decision.
Complete results and more pictures of main event below:
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 Koó), Palm Desert, California.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, JR. (10-3, 8 Koó), Rock Island, Illinois
WELTERWEIGHTS
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 Koó), Santa Monica, California
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve Claggett (23-4, 16 Koó), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 Koó), Baltimore, Maryland
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, JR. (6-2-2, 2 Koó), New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 Koó), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 Koó), Tijuana, Mexico
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Derek Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oregon
Sal Lopez (3-0, 0 Koó), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Derick Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oreon
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve Claggett
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve Claggett
Te “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, ataata me ngā ratonga telco me mā amiorangi i runga i DirecTV Channel 221 a te rihi Channel Whatunga 158. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, tae atu ki te rärangi hötaka tonu, me te ki te tiki CBS Sports Whatunga, haere ki te www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa.
KŌRERO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
For More Information:
“Knockout Night at the D”: Bob Trieger, (978) 590-0470, bobtfcp@hotmail.com, @FightPublicist
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and the D Las Vegas: Kara Rutkin / Alaina Curry, Kirvin Doak Communications, (702) 737-3100, krutkin@kirvindoak.com /acurry@kirvindoak.com
Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions: Lisa Veltre, (702) 522-1636,lisa@royjonesjrboxing.com

KEITH THURMAN TO DEFEND WELTERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST SHAWN PORTER ON SATURDAY, JUNE 25 AT Barclays CENTER i Brooklyn

FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION JESUS CUELLAR BATTLES FORMER THREE-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION
ABNER MARES IN CO-MAIN EVENT
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS
Presented By Premier Boxing Champions Live At 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT
Tīkiti I Sale Rāpare, April 21 i 10 a.m.!
Brooklyn (April 16, 2016) – An action-packed primetime doubleheader of world title fights, headlined by the explosive, eagerly-awaited clash between welterweight champion Keith “Kotahi te Time” Thurman me te toa o mua “Showtime” Shawn Porter,will come to Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, Pipiri 25.
Te SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING i runga i CBS te aroaro e Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions (PBC) broadcast will begin with a co-main event featherweight battle between current champion Ihu Cuellar me te toa o mua toru-wehenga te ao Apanere Merehe.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, whakatairangatia ana e te e DiBella Entertainment, tīmata i $25, e kore e tae utu e hāngai ana, a kei runga i te hoko Rāpare, April 21 i 10 a.m. Ka taea te hokona Tickets ipurangi mā te toro www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com ranei na roto i te te karanga 1-800-745-3000. E wātea ana hoki ngā tīkiti i te American Express Pouaka Office i Center Barclays. E wātea ana pä Group i karanga 844-BKLYN-GP.
Thurman (26-0, 22 Koó), of Clearwater, Fla., and Porter (26-1-1, 16 Koó), of Las Vegas by way of Akron, Ohio, are both coming off superb 2015 campaigns that solidified the fresh faces among the elite of arguably boxing’s most exciting division. With perennial pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather now retired, the 27-year-old Thurman and the 28-year-old Porter are hungry to stake their claim as the future of boxing.
Cuellar (28-1, 21 Koó), o Buenos Aires, Argentina, will make the second defense of his WBA 126-pound title against Mares (29-2-1, 15 Koó), a popular brawler from Southern California who has compiled a staggering resume over the past five years while earning titles at 118, 122 a 126 pauna. Cuellar vs. Mares joins a stacked lineup of featherweight bouts that showcases many of the world’s best 126-pounders aiming to unifying one of boxing’s deepest divisions.
Keith Thurman against Shawn Porter is one of the best matchups that can be made in the welterweight division right now,” Na ka mea a Lou DiBella, Peresideni o DiBella Entertainment. “Fans in attendance at Barclays Center and those watching on CBS will witness a passing of the torch as the hard-punching world titleholder Thurman and the highly skilled former champion Porter vie to prove who will be the next heir to the throne in the post-Mayweather era of the 147-pound division. The explosive co-main event between Jesus Cuellar and Abner Mares will give fans a fight to remember.
Barclays Center has featured many memorable welterweight fights and the long-awaited Thurman vs. Porter matchup promises to become the best one yet,” Na ka mea a Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment.
Kawea tüäpapa hōtaka Brooklyn BOXING ™ Center o Barclays e te AARP. PBC is sponsored by Corona, pai rawa Beer.
Mō ētahi atu pārongo'a'ahi www.SHO.com/Sports a www.premierboxingchampions.com,te whai i runga i TwitterSHOSports, @PremierBoxing @KeithFThurmanJr, ShowtimeShawnP, @AbnerMares, LouDiBella, BarclaysCenter KoSwanson_Comm ranei riro i te tahi i runga i Facebook i www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment awww.facebook.com/BarclaysCenter.

“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced

Tenei Rāhoroi night live on
CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (April 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for tenei Rāhoroi po o “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa, te aroaro e te D Las Vegas a Rō Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), Kei te whakatairangatia ana e te Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Koó) and former IBO champion Chris “Ko te Heat” Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Koó),, fighting out of his native South Africa by way of Santa Monica, California, square off in 12-round main event.
Rāhoroi o “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AND) ora i runga i CBS Sports Whatunga from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Undefeated California welterweight NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 Koó) faces former Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “Uira” Ponce, JR. (10-2, 8 Koó), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, tūturu Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Koó), is in the first televised bout in a six-rounder versus New OrleansErrol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Koó). Jones signed Hawkins to a promotional contract after watching the youngster spar impressively, displaying tremendous power.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round fights are flashy Las Vegas welterweight JeremyJ-FlashNichols (2-0, 2 Koó) vs. Mexican invaderJason Gavino (3-1, 2 Koó), slick Las Vegas featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) vs. TBA, dangerous Las Vegas junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Derek Barthemay (0-2), of Eugene, Oregon, and Los Angeles heavyweight Honatana “JohnnieRice (3-1-1, 3 Koó) vs. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 Koó), of Alexandria, Virginia.
He whawhai me whawhai katoa raro ki te huringa.
Tickets, utu i $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com raneiwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors tuwhera i 5:00 p.m. PT ki te a'ee tuwhera whakaritea i 6:00 p.m. PT.
Te “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, ataata me ngā ratonga telco me mā amiorangi i runga i DirecTV Channel 221 a te rihi Channel Whatunga 158. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, tae atu ki te rärangi hötaka tonu, me te ki te tiki CBS Sports Whatunga, haere ki tewww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Rāmere, April 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, Ka tango i te wahi tenei Rāmere po (Apr. 15), outdoors at the Rō Las Vegas Events Center.
Te “Battle Born Boxing” series will present amateur boxing events the night before each of the “Knockout Night at the D” series professional events.
Created to support amateur boxing in Nevada, “Battle Born Boxing” also provides a platform for amateur boxers from other states to compete against local clubs and boxers.
KŌRERO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)

“BATTLE BORN BOXING” New amateur series coming to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

Inaugural event, Rāmere po, Apr. 15
Las Vegas (April 8, 2016) -Neon Star Media, on behalf of its client, te D Las Vegas, today announced the formation of a new amateur boxing series, “Battle Born Boxing.”
Te “Battle Born Boxing” series will present amateur boxing events the night before each of the “Knockout Night at the D” series professional events, airing live on CBS Sports Network from the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC).
Created to support amateur boxing in Nevada, “Battle Born Boxing” also provides a platform for amateur boxers from other states to compete against local clubs and boxers.
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, Ka tango i te wahi Rāmere po, April 15 (tīmata i 7 p.m. PT), outdoors at the Rō Las Vegas Events Center.
“We are thrilled to add this new component to our ‘Knockout Night at the D’ raupapa,” mea Derek Stevens, CEO of the D and DLVEC. “We are always seeking new ways to support Las Vegas businesses, and this event will truly give local boxing amateurs, programs and gyms a moment in the spotlight.”
“On behalf of Neon Star Media,” kōrero John Andersen, SVP Integrated Sales, “Tuatahi Tuatahi me, I would like to thank Derek Stevens, who is working very hard to help instill boxing in downtown Las Vegas. I think that by supporting ‘Battle Born Boxing,’ clubs and the gyms in LasVegas, he is willing to do whatever it takes to not only support professional boxing, but also support kids in local amateur programs. We at Neon Star Media simply thought this was a vision that we had to do and who better to make it happen than the DLVEC and Derek?”
“This is blowing up big,” added event coordinator Dawn Berry. “Derek Stevens is one of the nicest, most honest people I’ve met in this business. He loves boxing and really wants to do this series. I’ve worked with Derek before and he’s so easy to deal with. Derek has always supported amateur boxing and we’re so grateful because it really helps the community. We’ve had a huge turnout of so many people who want to be involved that I’ve had to cutback the number of matches to 15 ranei 20. We have some boxers coming from New Mexico and California. The next date is May 20th and we have boxers coming here from Arizona for that show. It’s a great venue for boxing, rawa.”
“Battle Born Boxing: Uprising” tīkiti, utu i $15.00 for ringside (rarangi 1 a 2) a $10.00 no te whakauru whānui, are on sale at www.DLVEC.com. All tickets purchased for “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising” will entitle ticketholders to receive $10.00 off any tickets purchased for the following evening’s (Apr. 16) “Knockout Night at the D” pro event. Those tickets, utu i $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ranei www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
“Battle Born Boxing: Uprising” will be streamed live atwww.knockoutnightboxing.com.
KŌRERO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas

“Ko te Heat” is on! Chris Van Heeden vs. Steve Claggett Apr. 16 live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (April 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “Ko te Heat” Van Heerden is on a mission to torch his Canadian opponent Steve “The Dragon” Claggett, in their 12-round main event, headlining “Knockout Night at the D”.
Te “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa, te aroaro e te D Las Vegas a Rō Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), Kei te whakatairangatia ana e te Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
te Apr. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Rāhoroipo, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AND), ora i runga i CBS Sports Whatunga from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Koó), fighting out of Santa Monica (Pērā i), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) ko International Mekemeke Federation (IBF) toa Welterweight.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Price, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, a Sebastian Andres Lujan.
A win over Claggett will put my career right back to where we need it to be,” Van Heerden said. “Winning this fight is my only option! I’m predicting a win, nothing less. Fans watching me fight for the first time can expect to watch a fighter with speed and footwork. I’m a winner who is going to win this fight no matter what.
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Koó) is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. “Claggett’s strength is his cominforward aggression and that’s how he’s got most of his opponents to give up,” Van Heerden noted. “I know I’ve faced guys with more power. I’m expecting a hard fight, nothing easy, and it will be entertaining.
The 28-year-old Van Heerden moved to Santa Monica two years ago after he wiped out the top South African fighters in his weight class. He has the strong support of actor Frank Grillo, who has appeared in numerous movies, whai wāhiWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier a The Purge: Anarchy.
Frank Grillo is like a father/brother figure to me and he has been since I met him,” Van Heerden explained their relationship. He motivates me on a daily basis. I’m blessed to be around him.
Unbeaten California welterweight prospect NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 Koó), fighting out of Lancaster, Pērā i, e i runga i Limberth “Uira” Ponce, JR. (10-2, 8 Koó), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Tūturu amanaki Welterweight Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Koó), o Baltimore, tutaki Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Koó), o New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: Welterweight JeremyJ-FlashNichols (2-0, 2 Koó), tekau mā Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
He whawhai me whawhai katoa raro ki te huringa.
Tickets, utu i $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com raneiwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors tuwhera i 5:00 p.m. PT ki te a'ee tuwhera whakaritea i 6:00 p.m. PT.
Te “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, ataata me ngā ratonga telco me mā amiorangi i runga i DirecTV Channel 221 a te rihi Channel Whatunga 158. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, tae atu ki te rärangi hötaka tonu, me te ki te tiki CBS Sports Whatunga, haere ki tewww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa.
KŌRERO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)

The Dragonto be unleashed April 16th Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (April 5, 2016) – te April 16th10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “Ko te Heat” Van Heerden embodies the “Knockout Night at the D” philosophy in terms of featuring action fighters in evenly matched, entertaining bouts.
Te “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa, te aroaro e te D Las Vegas aRō Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC), Kei te whakatairangatia ana e te Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
te Apr. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Rāhoroi po, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AND), ora i runga i CBS Sports Whatunga from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock me te toa o mua ao Kevin “The Flushing FlashKelley. Joe Martinez is the ring announcer.
Claggett vs. Van Heerden is a crossroads fight for both boxers with critical consequences, especially for the winner who will use it as an invaluable springboard for his boxing career.
The 26-year-old Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Koó), who is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion, is thrilled to be fighting in Las Vegas for the first time. “Te tae mai i te moe te reira parau mau,” he explained. “I’ve trained in Las Vegas often but now it’s time to show what I can do there in a fight. A win will open many doors for me and could potentially lead to a path that will set up the rest of my boxing life. Needless to say, I am focused and prepared for the opportunity.
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Claggett, as well as Van Heerden, are known as high-action fighters, throwing punches in bunches, and something eventually has to give. Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Koó), fighting out of Santa Monica (Pērā i), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) ko International Mekemeke Federation (IBF) toa Welterweight.
Van Heerden is a rangy, quick and active fighter,” Claggett said. “I have an action style but, for many years, I was strictly a pressure fighter with a good body shot. I tčnei wā, ahakoa, I have a couple of more tricks up my sleeve. His heart and durability have been shown and is to be respected. This match-up is sure to produce some good exchanges. I expect this to be a high-action fight between two hungry fighters with him coming off a loss (to unbeaten rising star Errol Spence Jr. last September) and me coming off more than one fight falling through. This is a great match up. He is similar to the style of (Konstantin)Ponomarev (who Claggett lost an 8-round decision to last year) with range and movement. And that motivates me!”
Undefeated Lancaster, California welterweight NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 Koó) tutaki Limberth “Uira” Ponce, JR. (10-2, 8 Koó), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Iceman” Hawkins(6-0, 5 Koó) kanohi Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Koó), o New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: Welterweight JeremyJ FlashNichols (2-0, 2 Koó), tekau mā Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
He whawhai me whawhai katoa raro ki te huringa.
Tickets, utu i $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ranei www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors tuwhera i 5:00 p.m. PT ki te a'ee tuwhera whakaritea i 6:00 p.m. PT.
Te “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, ataata me ngā ratonga telco me mā amiorangi i runga i DirecTV Channel 221 a te rihi Channel Whatunga 158. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, tae atu ki te rärangi hötaka tonu, me te ki te tiki CBS Sports Whatunga, haere ki te www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa.
KŌRERO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins)

Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions BringsThe Dragon” & “Ko te Heat” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” takahanga

Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (March 28, 2016) – te D Las Vegas a Rō Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, announced today that Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is the licensed promoter of record for the 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series to be held at the DLVEC.
te Apr. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Rāhoroi po, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AND), ora i runga i CBS Sports Whatunga from the DLVEC outdoor venue in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas.
RJJ promises fans in attendance and those watching live on CBS Sports Network will feel the heat of the 10-round main event as The Dragon,” Steve Claggett, whawhai “Ko te Heat,” Chris Van Heerden, in a fan-friendly welterweight showdown.
We are truly passionate about bringing outdoor boxing back to Las Vegas and are excited to work with Roy Jones Jr. to showcase local fighters and give them an amazing platform at ,” mea Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC. “We feel this fight series will become a major event in the city’s boxing scene, as it will bring together world-class athletes, local businesses and fans from near and far.
Anytime I have the opportunity to showcase my fighters in Las Vegas and put on a show is a win-win for me and Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions,” commented Roy Jones Jr., Co-Founder of RJJ. “Las Vegas has helped make my career what it is today; it feels like home to me. ‘Knockout Night at the Dis going to be a spectacular night for boxing and the fans. Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is an outstanding venue for boxing fansthere isn’t a bad seat in the house!”
I’m honored to work with such a reputable venue such as the Downtown Las Vegas Center,” remarked Keith Veltre, Tumu / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Whakatairanga. “This venue is exactly what the boxing community needs to spark the excitement of boxing that ‘Knockout Night at the Dwill deliver. The team has been very accommodating to RJJ and it is a pleasure to work with a class act. We are happy to call the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center home to RJJ.
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Koó), 26, is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. As an amateur in Calgary, he captured four Alberta Championships and three Golden Gloves titles, all prior to his 18th rā whānau.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Koó), fighting out of Santa Monica (Pērā i), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) ko International Mekemeke Federation (IBF) toa Welterweight. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 Koó) ki Limberth Ponce, JR. (10-2, 8 Koó), of Rock Island, Illinois. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik Hawkins (6-0, 5 Koó) is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined in a 4-round bout.
The remainder of the undercard features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: Welterweight JeremyJ FlashNichols (2-0, 2 Koó), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) me te whā Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (fakatātaa'i ki te maui) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, JR. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
He whawhai me whawhai katoa raro ki te huringa.
Tickets, utu i $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com raneiwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors tuwhera i 5:00 p.m. PT ki te a'ee tuwhera whakaritea i 6:30 p.m. PT.
Te “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, ataata me ngā ratonga telco me mā amiorangi i runga i DirecTV Channel 221 a te rihi Channel Whatunga 158. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, tae atu ki te rärangi hötaka tonu, me te ki te tiki CBS Sports Whatunga, haere ki tewww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa.
KŌRERO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce)

Claggett vs. Bryan tops “Knockout Night at the D” Undercard

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Judah vs. Torres headlines tenei Rāhoroi po
Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas
Las Vegas (March 7, 2016) – Canadian welterweight champion Steve “The Dragon” Claggett takes on veteran Jeremy “Hollywood” Bryan in an 8-round Special Attraction, providing chief undercard support tenei Rāhoroi for the inaugural event kicking-off “Knockout Night at the D”, aureretanga (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AND) ora i runga i CBS Sports Whatunga from the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC).
Vauvauhia e te D Las Vegas and promoted Englebrecht Promotions, te “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa’ inaugural event Moana. 12 will take place inside the DLVEC’s tent, located in the heart of the downtown Las Vegas casino district, one block away from the world famous Fremont Street (200 S. 3rd St.).
Rima-wā, toa e rua wehenga te ao Zab “Super” Hura (42-9, 29 Koó) mata inoino-whakaaro Josh “Pitbull” Torres (15-4-2, 7 Koó) in the 10-round main event of theKnockout Night at Dnew monthly pro boxing series,
Rising star lightweight star ChuyEl Huracan” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 Koó) kanohi Leon “The Third GenerationSpinks III (11-3-1, 7 Koó) in the 8-round co-feature.
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Koó), 26, is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight titles. As an amateur in Calgary, he captured four Alberta Championships and three Golden Gloves titles, all prior to his 18th rā whānau.
At the famous Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles, Claggett gained invaluable experience working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. He also benefitted from working out at Mayweather Gym in Las Vegas, where he learned from trainer Roger Mayweather, and sparred there with two-division world champion Hehe Vargas. During his 7 ½ year career, Claggett has also sparred with great fighters such as Judah and Alfonso Gomez, me te Urbano Antillon during training camp in preparation for his world title fight against Humberto Soto.
An outstanding U.S. kaimekemeke runaruna, Bryan (17-6, 7 Koó), of Patterson, Nj, has been a gatekeeper of the welterweight division the past few years. Ko ia he 2004 a 2005 National Golden Gloves light welterweight champion, me te 2004 Under-19 and 2005 National PAL 139-pound class gold medalist. I te 2008 US Olympic Trials, he was eliminated by future professional world champion Danny Garcia, who Bryan had defeated in the opening round.
During his pro career, Bryan has pulled off several upsets, including an eighth-round decisions in 2013 ki Yuri Ramananau (22-2) in Miami and Kinda issouf (16-1) i roto i te New York City. Bryan has also taken top contenders and promising prospects the full distance, albeit in losing efforts, such as Amir ahau, Sadam Ali, Mikael Zewski a Raymond Serrano.
The remainder of the undercard showcases promising prospects in four-round bouts: Las Vegas junior featherweight Salvador Perez (2-0) vs. Fabian Naranjo (3-2-1, 1 KO), o Mexico, Las Vegas welterweight JeremyJ FlashNichols (2-0, 2 Koó) vs. Jason Gavino (3-1, 2 Koó), o Mexico, and New Jersey heavyweight Dakota Walker (1-0, 1 KO) vs.Cashton Young (1-0, 1 KO), o Los Angeles. Nichols (fakatātaa'i ki te maui) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, JR. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
He whawhai me whawhai katoa raro ki te huringa.
Tīkiti Limited, utu i $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, remain on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ranei www.DLVEC.com. Suites are $1000.00, ki runga ki te 10 manuhiri, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors tuwhera i 5:00 p.m. PT ki te a'ee tuwhera whakaritea i 6:30 p.m. PT.
Te “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, ataata me ngā ratonga telco me mā amiorangi i runga i DirecTV Channel 221 a te rihi Channel Whatunga 158. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, tae atu ki te rärangi hötaka tonu, me te ki te tiki CBS Sports Whatunga, haere ki te www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D”
raupapa.
KŌRERO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SuperJudah, @PitbullTorres, @ElHuracan88, @LeonSpinksIII, @SDragonClaggett, @RealTeamBryan

Title Boxing The official apparel & glove partner for “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series

March 12th main event fighters Zab Judah (L) & Josh Torres (R)
Las Vegas (February 26, 2016) – the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media and Roy Englebrecht Promotions, have announced an agreement in which Title Boxing will be the official apparel and gloves partner of the “Knockout Night at the D” professional boxing series.
Eight “Knockout Night at the D” events are planned in 2016, tīmata March 12, will are live from the DLVEC open air venue located adjacent to the D Las Vegas. The inaugural event, Heoi, will take place inside the DLVEC’s 20,000-square-foot tent.
We’re excited to have Title Boxing in our corner for the ‘Knockout Night at the D’ raupapa,” said John Anderson, Neon Star Media, SVP of integrated sales. “Title Boxing is one of the top brands in combat sports in terms of apparel and equipment. Partnering with Title Boxing is a KO win for us.
It’s exciting to be associated and working with people who are interested in progressing the sport, not just profiting from it,” added Douglas Ward, Title Boxing Director of Marketing. “That’s a philosophy that ‘Knockout Night at The Dand TITLE Boxing both have in common and is part of what will set the stage for what will be a highly successful boxing series.
From EQUIPMENT design, to real INVOLVEMENT in the sport, to having INTEGRITY in business, TITLE continually delivers the best boxing gear in the industry. Mai 1998 TITLE Boxing has been dedicated to making everyone’s pursuit of the sweet science a positive experience by being the industry leader in safety, innovation and setting the standard of what great gear really means. Every piece of equipment that bears the TITLE logo, is a demonstration of their deeper passion for prizefighting and support of your journey towards greatness.
To celebrate this partnership, Title Boxing (www.titleboxing.,com) is offering any fighter, fan or follower to enter promo code KND20 to receive 20-percent off entire Title Boxing orders (some exclusions apply) i roto i Moana. 15, 2016.
Rima-wā, toa e rua-wehenga te ao Zab “Super” Hura (42-9, 29 Koó) takes on upset-minded junior welterweight Josh “Pitbull” Torres (15-4-2, 7 Koó) in the Mar. 12thinaugural event’s 10-round main event.
Popular Las Vegas Las Vegas light weight Chuy “El Huracan” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 Koó) tutaki Leon “The Third GenerationSpinks III (11-3-1, 7 Koó) in the 8-round co-feature
He whawhai me whawhai katoa raro ki te huringa.
Tickets, utu i $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or the D Las Vegas box office (702.288-2111). Suites are $1000.00, ki runga ki te 10 manuhiri, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors tuwhera i 5:00 p.m. PT ki te a'ee tuwhera whakaritea i 6:00 p.m. PT.
Te “Knockout at the Dseries was developed in partnership with the DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, ataata me ngā ratonga telco me mā amiorangi i runga i DirecTV Channel 221 a te rihi Channel Whatunga 158. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, tae atu ki te rärangi hötaka tonu, me te ki te tiki CBS Sports Whatunga, haere ki te www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
(L-R) – Main event fighter Josh Torres speaks at the recent “Knockout Night at the D” press conference in Las Vegas.
Co-feature fighters Chuy Gutierrez (L) and Leon Spinks III ®
KŌRERO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SuperJudah, @PitbullTorres, @ElHuracan88, @LeonSpinksIII