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ROBERTUS “UMBRA” GUERRERO cladibus Aron, Martínez VIA split ARBITRIUM IN MAIN EVENT PRAECIPUA POSTMERIDIANUS EDITIO SUMMUS CAESTUS inde pugiles NBC from Stubhub CENTER in Carson, CALIF.

FERREUS OBFENSATIO HEAVYWEIGHT DOMINIC BREAZEALE LINQUITUR INVICTUS CUM tertia circuitu KO OVER YASMANY Consuegra

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Carson, Ill. (June 6) – Australium California boxing fans Habiti sunt in meridie sopori pugnis et ex duris et celeritate ut SUMMUS Boxing Propugnatores (Norma) NBC regeret anuli StubHub Center in Carson, Ill. In sabbati meridianus pugna card, ludis pars diei jam actione NBC facis, showcased a heavyweight rixaretur inter Dominici Breazeale et Yasmany Consuegra et velox et procellosa welterweight bout inter abbatem et Aron Guerrero Martinez.

 

In PBC, NBC main eventum, Guerrero et Martinez eorum pugnis fugiat foramen campana ad operti campana in de showdown qui vidit super 1,000 vapulet mittitur inter duos welterweights super 10 rounds. Nam quidam, a principio pugnae perterritum quod non Martinez Guerrero artes vel resume sicut dominavit primum plures circumeunt, etiam dropping Guerrero in quarto. Sed Guerrero vertere potuit dominari super mensam favore medium certamen progressa 10 per rixam se. Iudices laceratum IRCA 97-95 atque 95-94 et pro Guerrero 95-94 qui propter victoriam iudicium turbam Martinez pedibus scissura.

 

BREAZEALE, a 2012 U.S. Olympium and Southern California-indigena, opus minus quam tres rounds vincere prius seriis heavyweight Conguegra. Proelii revocandi referendarius 1:49 tertii nisi post hit Consuegra carbasus triplo triplum Breazeale professionalem suam extendit ad record 15-0 apud 14 KOs.

 

The featured pugna in tenui labor NBC SportsNet vidit pugnas semel-ductili Argentinean Jesus Cuellar mundo priori quod et Vic fortissimus Darchinyan quod factum est ad semissem Cuellar effodisset at Darchinyan 1:04 septimi circuitu.

 

NBCSN etiam featured reditum Alfredo Angulo, qui notatos a quinto-knockout circuitu victoria super Delray Raines in a middleweight certaminis vidit “Canis” primum post victoriam in manum suam 2012.

 

Hinc est quod de sabbato erat pugnantium pugnat pomeridianae:

 

Pellentesque

 

“Verum perrexit ut dimicaret Martinez Aron fortes et duos obtinuit eam fans.

“Quare autem non tantum ad pugnam. Miscere, et ego diligam eum capias.

“Carbasus quando surrexit, Ego autem dixi plane…surgam, et vincere hac pugna tibi.

“Semel started boxing carebamus started pugna dominatus,.

“Venimus iam tempus adgredi ad victoriam dare aliquod grande fans pugnat merentur bellator pugnat type. Et ego pergam pugnator esse actionem.

 

“Est aliquid, quod de hac palaestra negotiamini vis stare.

 

“Consobrino meo modo detrimentum. Hanc vero pugnam, et ad ultima septimana obiret.”

 

 

Aron, Martínez

 

“Curabitur sit amet ipsum facere cum. Putabam pugna vicit.

 

“Putavi: tertia scorecard eram via ex linea.

 

“Esse ingens experientia primis pugnantes NBC. Fans in magnum certamen volui imponere Robertus fecit mihi.

 

“Iterum cum proeliarentur Exspecto quamprimum acrior.”

 

DOMINIC BREAZEALE

 

“Post meridiem semper pugnare paulo aliter. Egressa nisl suffulciatur. Vincere magnum spectaculum reddam pósui vestiméntum.

 

“Et imponentem sibi manus eius dextra erat hitting cut superius eum.

 

“Neque me postulare aliquid melius.

 

“Suspendi itaque anulum in vellem quamprimum amant velint esse meritatem. Everybody did magnum officium putting haec propediem. Mox iterum in tres circumeunt mittit duos menses hic.”

 

JESUS ​​Cuellar

 

“Non dolui. Plus lapsu. Et est valde gratum mihi Darchinyan extitit fortissimus.

 

“Volo quamprimum certaminis. Mares Abner vidi sedere contra eum in primo versu sequenti volo.”

 

Alfredo angulos

 

“Volo tot fans gratias habeo. They are here laudantium me – atque laudantium canis. Semper enim est, et in fans volo ago propter alimoniam.

 

“Vetus certamen redit hic sermo meus primus lanista [Clemente Medina] et illud erat magnus.

 

“Multi dicunt quod canem mortuum,’ sin quaeris perficientur vidit populus, canis est et vivit erit omnibus vobis.”

 

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC MEDIA WORKOUT & FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS

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Los Angeles (June 4, 2015) – Fight week continued today for the Premier Boxing Propugnatores on NBC event taking place Saturday, June 6 at StubHub Center as fighters held a final press conference for media and fans at historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles.

 

Heri, fight week activities kicked off with media workouts at Wild Card West Boxing Gym in Santa Monica.

 

The Saturday afternoon telecast starts at 3 p.m. ATQUE/12 p.m. PT on NBC featuring the heavyweight showdown between Dominico “Tribulatio” BREAZEALE (14-0, 13 KOs) atqueConsuegra Yasmany (17-0, 14 KOs). Following that bout is the headlining event that pits former four-division world champion Robertus “De sancto” Bellator (32-3-1, 18 KOs) adversum Aron Martinez (19-3-1, 4 KOs).

 

Nullam enim vivunt eventus,, promotus est per quod TGB Promotions, at sunt precii $200, $150, $100, $50 atque $25, plus valet taxes, ministerium feodis et sumptus,, nunc autem venalium et prompta ad AXS.com online.

 

Here is what the fighters had to say yesterday and today:

 

Pellentesque

 

I’m excited to get back in the ring. I’ve trained very hard and my focus is fully on this fight.Saturday afternoon you’re going to see a great fight.

 

It’s a unique event starting so early. I’ll get up, eat and go fight but I’m ready for it.

 

I want to fight often, inactivity is the worst thing for a fighter. I want to fight three-four times per year, every year.

 

I never take another fighter lightly. This is a huge opportunity for Aron Martinez and I’m sure he’ll be ready for a real fight.

 

Fighting on NBC puts all the eyes on me. I know how big of a platform this is.

 

StubHub Center is a terrific venue, fans are right on top of you. I love fighting there and I’m not going to leave the fans disappointed.

 

Aron, Martínez

 

“Talis sicut Saturday, expect a great fight. Suus 'iens esse bellum. I want to go in there and show everybody who I am.

 

I know how tough of a fighter Robert is, he’s fought at the top level for a long time.

 

I’m a brawler and I’m ready to test whatever skills he has. I need to close the distance, stay on top of him and get to him early. My power will surprise him.

 

I love StubHub Center. I’ve been there many times to watch fights and can’t wait to fight there myself.

 

“Hoc est magnum locum mihi, fighting on such a big card. We know Robert is a former world champion but I’m focused and ready. I’ve trained extra hard for this fight.

 

DOMINIC BREAZEALE

 

Everything starts off the jab, I need to put pressure on him early. I’ve seen a couple of YouTube clips of him fighting but the key is to focus on what I do best.

 

This is a huge opportunity for me to fight on NBC at StubHub Center and I plan to take full advantage of it.

 

This camp has been great, my whole team has done a phenomenal job getting me ready for this fight.

 

I have to thank my opponent for coming out and putting his record on the line. When I’m done with him, he’ll be 17-1. I’m looking for an early round knockout and I want to keep the fans on the edge of their seats.

 

YASMANY CONSUEGRA

 

I’m very prepared for this fight. I’m thankful to Dominic for taking this fight and I can’t wait to put on a show hoc Saturday post meridiem,.

 

I feel strong and ready for this challenge. My team has done everything they need to help me come out victorious.

 

I was part of the national team in Cuba which is very difficult to do. I’m not worried about any hype leading into this fight.

 

JESUS ​​Cuellar

 

First Darchinyan, Then Leo Santa Cruz or Abner Mares, those are the fighters

I’m targeting.

 

He can talk as much as he wants but we’re going to fight and find out who is better on Saturday.

 

I’m very prepared and ready to represent Argentina. I trained hard and I’m ready to get in the ring. I’ve put in the hard work and I’m going to step inside the ring and showcase my talent for all of Argentina.

 

VIC DARCHINYAN

 

I will demolish this kid on Saturday, I have much more experience.

 

He has no idea what’s going to happen.

 

I was a champion for many years and want to win another title. I will show everyone that I’m still capable on Saturday.

 

We’re going to see great fights and great action on Saturday. I’m ready to go and I hope everyone enjoys the fights.

 

Alfredo angulos

 

I’m so happy to be here in Los Angeles and fighting so close to home. 'Canis’ is coming back and you’ll see that on Saturday.

 

“Suspendi itaque anulum in me ipsum dolor sit. It’s been a bit of a layoff but I want to be as active and busy as possible.

 

I’m back now with Clemente Medina. I work best with him and I’m happy to be back training in Los Angeles again.

 

I recently got married. I’m much more settled and much more focused on my career. I look forward to becoming a champion again.

 

OSCAR MOLINA

 

My left shoulder is completely healed, the recovery took a while which was frustrating but now all systems are go.

 

I’ve prepared well for this fight and I’m excited to go out and perform. It’s an honor for me to be on the same card as all these great fighters. I’m going to give a great show on Saturday.

 

I don’t know much about my opponent but I’ve been very busy in the gym learning everyday and I look forward to setting the pace and fighting my fight on Saturday.

 

I’ve been going to fights at StubHub Center for years and it’s great to be fighting there for the first time.

 

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CINCINNATI’S ADRIEN BRONER & AKRON’S SHAWN PORTER DISCUSS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN OHIO CHAMPION

Broner & Porter Square Off On Saturday, June 20 On Premier Boxing Champions on NBC Live From MGM Grand Garden Arena

At 8:30 P.m. ATQUE/5:30 P.m. PT

Las Vegas (June 4, 2015) – While the eyes of the sports world are fixated on game 1 of the NBA Finals between LeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors hac nocte,, two other great Ohio athletes will look to bring the glory of victory home with them when Adrien “Forsit” Broner atque “Showtime” Shawn Porter meet in the ring on Premier Boxing Propugnatores on NBC on Saturday, June 20 (8:30 p.m. ATQUE/5:30 p.m. PT).

 

Both of these fighters have joined the list of Ohio-born world champions that include boxing greats such as Ray “BUTIO BUTIO” Mancini, Aaron Pryor, Buster Douglas and Kelly Pavlik.

 

The all-Ohio battle comes in the midst of an exciting time for Ohio sports. In addition to the Ohio State University football team’s national championship winning performance in January, Akron’s own LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers are attempting bring the city of Cleveland its first professional sports championship since 1964.

 

Here is what Broner and Porter had to say about Ohio sports, LeBron and more:

 

Did you root for Ohio-sports teams growing up? Which ones were your favorite and who were your favorite players? What’s your favorite memory of watching Ohio sports teams?

Adrien Broner:I grew up watching the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Cavaliers. I didn’t start watching basketball until I was playing more of it in elementary and high school. That’s when LeBron first came into the league. I remember LeBron’s very first game in Cleveland. It was huge. Most players freeze under that kind of hype, but not him.

Shawn Porter: “I’ve always been a huge Browns fan. I’ve tried to watch every draft and every preseason and regular season game. I got into the Cavaliers a little more when I was in high school. I’m an all around Ohio sports fan though.

How would you describe Ohio-sports fans? How badly do you want to win for them?

AB:Ohio fans are very supportive. Some other states don’t like us because we come out strong. I would love to win for the fans in Ohio because bringing a championship back there means a lot to me. I’ve done it three times already and I’m looking for a fourth. You always want that rush again.

SP: We’re crazy! Cleveland fans root for their teams with a love and respect that’s admirable. Whether it’s good days or bad days we’re faithful and trying to stay positive. It would be huge for me to win for the fans here and represent Ohio. I’m doing this for everyone in Northeast Ohio. This is a statement about a great kid from Ohio representing the people there and winning another big fight.

How important was LeBron James returning to Cleveland for the psyche of Ohio sports?

AB: “LeBron coming home was very important because he’s made the Cavs so much better. With him in Cleveland we’re back in the championship series.

SP: “LeBron coming home was huge. If he didn’t return I don’t know what we’d have done. There probably would have been more riots. But him coming back brought joy to all of us in Ohio. That’s part of our job as professional athletes to bring joy and positivity to family, friends and the fans. That’s exactly what he did by returning to Cleveland.

 

Will you be watching the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals? Do you have a prediction for the series?

AB: “I’ll definitely be watching the games. No training until after the game hac nocte,. I think Cleveland wins it all in six games.

SP: “Non vaticinaris. I’m praying for the Cavs to do this for the city and for themselves. Hopefully they can pull it together and get what they deserve. It would be a great to get a win for the team and for NE Ohio. I’ll be watching every game on my projection screen.

Describe what it’s like to fight in front of a hometown crowd in Ohio?

AB: It’s always fun fighting at home in front of a lot of people who know you. Even when your back is against the wall they cheer and help push me on.

 

SP: “Honeste, all the crowds are the same when I’m in the ring. I’m actually looking forward to fighting in the big arena at MGM Grand though. I kind of like having a mix of people in the crowd with some for and some against me.

Is there more pressure and emphasis on performing well on June 20 to walk away with bragging rights in Ohio?

AB:I think I already have the bragging rights in Ohio.

SP: There’s no added pressure, it honestly doesn’t matter to me like that. This is first and foremost about my team. We’re successful as a team and as a family.

If you could meet one athlete from or who played in the state of Ohio who would it be?

AB: “I’d have to say myself.

SP: I met my all-time favorite Cris Carter already. Cris is from Ohio and went to Ohio State. I haven’t met Charles Woodson or LeBron though. Charles is from here, but he went to Michigan for college. But I’d really love to meet LeBron because he’s still doing his thing and he has that burning desire to win. I need to have that same desire and I’m learning that from watching him play.

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT & MP3 WITH ROBERT GUERRERO, Aron, Martínez, DOMINIC BREAZEALE & YASMANY CONSUEGRA

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Lisa Milner

Gratias tibi ago, omnes, for joining us today. We have a very exciting call. All four of the fighters participating on the televised portion of hoc Diei Premier Boxing Champions on NBC telecast will be with us. We are going to start with the heavyweights, and before we head to those fighters, I’m going to turn it over to Tom Brown, head of TGB Promotions to tell you a little more about the event and introduce our first set of fighters.

 

Cornelius Brown

Bene, thank you and thank you very much to the media for joining us on this call. TGB Promotions is very happy working again with PBC on this excellent card to be telecast on NBC hoc Saturday afternoon from the famed StubHub Center in Carson. The doors openon Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at cum primum bell 11:15 a.m. We go on live TV starting at12:00 p.m. PT. It’s a huge sports day for NBC. They’re also telecasting the French Open, the Belmont Stakes, and game two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

 

The main event is former world champion, Robertus Guerrero (32-3-1 18 KOs) de Gilroy, California. Robert’s no stranger to the southern California boxing fans, having posted two huge wins in recent years: the sensational 12-round decision over Andre Berto in November 2012 down in Ontario, and his epic fight-of-the-year win over Yoshihiro Kamegai on June 21, 2014 at the StubHub Center.

 

Aaron Martinez, West Covina, A record of California habet (19-3-1, 4 KOs). He made his bones on the southern California boxing circuit, and knows how valuable this opportunity to face Guerrero is on such a big platform. Martinez never takes a backward step, never tires, and that’s his primary weapon: incredible stamina. With the styles of Guerrero-Martinez, this main event has all the makings of another action-packed StubHub Center war to add to the venue’s history.

 

In the televised co-main, the opening fight, we’ve got two outstanding, undefeated young heavyweight prospects: U.S. Olympian Dominic Breazeale (14-0, 13 KOs). He competed in the 2012 London games, and Yasmany Consuegra (17-0, 14 KOs) outstanding Cuban amateur with a perfect pro record.

 

Apud eundem,, aperiam ostia ad 11:00 a.m. Tesseras satus procul $25 and we’re looking forward to seeing the great boxing fans of southern California attend this great event.

 

L. Milner

We’re going to do the heavyweights now. Dominico, could you make an opening statement before we turn it over to the media?

Dominicus Breazeale

This is Dominic Breazeale. Good afternoon, dominarum et iudices. I’m excited to be part of this fantastic card this Saturday, June 6th. Can’t wait to get in the ring and show off my skills.

 

L. Milner

Magna. Gratias tibi ago. And Luis DeCubas Jr. is on the line to translate for Yasmany. Luis, could you ask him to make just a quick opening statement and then translate that for us?

 

Consuegra Yasmany

I want to thank everybody on the call. I want to thank NBC, the PBC, Al Haymon for this opportunity and all the people involved. I look forward to a great fight. On Tuesday, I want to show everyone who I am.

Q

Hey, Dominico, it seems to me it’s safe to say that this is going to be your toughest opponent to date. Would you agree with that, and if so, how excited are you to get this opportunity to move up in competition and show what you’ve been able to learn?

 

D. BREAZEALE

Definitely toughest competition to date thus far. Certus, Yasmany is 17-0, 14 KOs. One of those guys that steps in the ring with a ton of confidence. We’re both undefeated fighters and I was extremely excited when I got the call. Thanks to Al and the team. Thanks to NBC, we’ll be able to perform in front of the whole world, nationwide, and I couldn’t ask for more. It’s a great setting, a great way to have a stepping-stone to the next level. I want to be considered the top heavyweight and I guess you’ve got to fight top guys to get there.

 

Q

What do you know about Consuegra?

 

D. BREAZEALE

I know he’s got a great amateur record. I know he did real well in Cuba, the Cuba National team. He had some great fights here in the States. He fought a lot in Florida.I know he’s got a boxing style. I know he’s going to come out tough. Cuban fighters always do.

 

Q

Dominico, you’ve had a lot of knockouts in your early career in the pros, but this is going to be your biggest fight yet with another undefeated fighter. Can you talk about your transition from the amateur style, which obviously you had to do in the Olympics, to the professional style?

 

D. BREAZEALE:

Like you said, it’s going to be a big fight with a guy that’s undefeated. I’m sure he’s coming in looking to knock me out. I’m coming in to knock him out, pro certus. Autem, amateur transition into the pros, I would say was a little bit easier for myself than it was for most amateurs. The amateurs, a lot of my wins came by way of knockouts, so I’ve been knocking guys out since day one.

 

It’s one of those things that I transitioned from putting punches in bunches to putting punches in bunches with power. I’m throwing a lot more punches now. I’m putting a lot more punches together with power. Every punch I throw has got devastating power. I not only punch with the right hand, but I can punch with the left. So long as I make contact, somebody’s going down for sure.

 

Q

Can you talk about the experience factor? You both fought a number of guys who have a lot of fights under their belt. Ultima pugna, he defeated Taurus Sykes, who’s been around for a long time, a guy with a winning record. Tell us where you think you’re at. Because eventually, everybody wants to become a world champion, but what level do you think you’re at and how does that compare to Yasmany?

D. BREAZEALE

I think I’m right up there, si non, definitely above him. I’ve fought some very experienced guys and guys that have been former Olympians, as well. Guys like Matt Galer, who have been in heavyweight ranks and considered top contenders at one point. Me and Matt put on a great fight.

 

My last fight with Victor Bisbal, that was March 7th huius anni. He’s a Puerto Rican Olympian. He came out with a great amateur background, very good professional background. When I finally beat him he had fought some experienced guys as well, so I definitely have the experience there. Not only as an amateur, but definitely as a pro, quoque.

Q

And a similar question for Yasmany. Ad me, it looks like this is going to be your biggest fight as a pro. Where do you think you are as a professional at this point? Where do you think you rank overall in the professional ranks?

 

Y. Consuegra

It’s definitely my toughest fight. Breazeale’s a real good fighter out of the pros, but I’ve also had a great amateur background. I fought the best of the best, obviously. The Cuban heavyweight program is much more difficult than the American heavyweight program, and he was an Olympian, but I won a lot of world amateur tournaments. I look forward to just getting in the ring with Breazeale and showing what I’ve got, because I think I could beat Breazeale, and I think I’m ready for Breazeale. The top guys in the division, I’m going to show them.

 

Q

Yasmany, how influenced are you by some of the great Cuban fighters and heavyweights of the past year: Teofilo Flaccus, Felix gladium abstraxit, and many others? How much of a role have they played in influencing your style?

 

Y. Consuegra

Obviously, Cuba has a great history of Cuban amateur heavyweights. I like to put my style more toward Savon, who is a power puncher, as looking for the knockout at all times. And Stevenson’s a great fighter, but he’s more of a boxer, so was Roberto Balado, but that’s definitely a great point.

Q

How does it feel to be fighting on NBC in front of such a big network audience, especially on a day when you’re going to be right in between French Open final and Stanley Cup game. Dominico, could you answer that first?

 

D. BREAZEALE

I am definitely excited. I’ve got to thank NBC for giving me the opportunity to fight on this card. It’s a wonderful date. Can’t ask for anything better: southern California, meridies. Sun’s going to be out. The weather is going to be great. Great venue at the StubHub Center there. It’s definitely exciting. Whenever I get a chance to perform in front of a hometown crowd, family and friends, and things like that, it brings out the best in me, so I’m definitely looking forward to it and, like I said, I’ve got to thank NBC, Al dum expositionem Haymonis, Goossen Promotions for putting this all together. My team, all of you guys, I definitely, truly appreciate it.

 

Q

And Louis, could you ask Yasmany the same question?

 

Y. Consuegra

Yeah, it’s definitely the biggest fight of my life, the biggest fight of my career. At this moment, I’d also like to thank Dominic Breazeale for taking this type of risk. Not too many guys are willing to take these risks to fight an undefeated heavyweight and fight the best. So, it’s a big day for both of us, and come Saturday, I’m going to show everybody that I’m one of the top guys in the division.

 

L. Milner

Okay, magna. Gratias tibi ago, both, so much. We will see you this week for a great event. We have the main event on the line now, so I’m going to turn it back over to Tom Brown to introduce Robert Guerrero and Aaron Martinez. Tom, auferant eam.
T. Brown

Okay, magna. Gratias tibi ago. Primo, I’d like to introduce former world champion, Robertus “De sancto” Bellator, iterum, cum recordum 32-3-1 atque 18 KOs, making a quick return to the PBC on NBC.

 

Robertus Guerrero

I just want to thank everybody for being on and I’m ready to go.

 

T. Brown

Okay, we’ve got Aron Martinez here also, cum recordum 19-3-1, and he understands how valuable this opportunity is to face Guerrero on such a big platform.

Aron Martinez

Yeah, utique, Hic sum. Praesent magna occasionem me; I’m ready for battle. We’re at weight and everything went pretty good at this camp, and what can I say, unum? Just excited to fight Saturday.

Q

Robertus, you’re a guy that has fought a lot of big name fighters over a really nice career, an illustrious career. Does it become a little more difficult to get up for a fighter like Aron Martinez who is, kind of unknown, at least as compared to the other guys that you’ve fought?

 

R. Bellator

Do Not, not at all. Coming off the last fight with a loss at the short end of the stick, it drives you to be hungry. So, that’s why I wanted to get right back into the ring, stay active. That’s one of the biggest problems with being inactive and not having enough action throughout the year. The year layoffs, a nine-, eight-month layoff, it really kills you, especially at that championship elite level. It’s hard to come back and be 100 percent sharp, so the plan is to just stay sharp all year and get back on it.

 

Q

Quid scis de illo? Do you watch any tapes of your opponents or anything like that?

 

R. Bellator

Yeah, I’ve watched some tape on him. I watched a few of his fights that I found on YouTube and he’s a crafty little guy. He’s in there and he can fight on the inside. He’s got some good counter shots and he mixes it up. So, you’ve just got to be ready for everything all around, because you never know what’s going to come your way, especially when this is such a big opportunity for him, fighting on NBC. You know he’s going to come 100 percent ready and that seems to happen all the time when I fight somebody. They come 10 percent better than they were in their last couple of fights, so it’s about being prepared and being ready for whatever comes.

 

Q

Is there any concern about coming back to the ring so soon after a brutal fight like you just had three months ago?

 

R. Bellator

Oh, facere non, not at all. Ad me, the fight wasn’t even that brutal. It may have been brutal for Thurman, but I was just getting started toward the end. It actually feels good to get right back in. I got right back into the gym three weeks after that and stayed on it. So, after I left that ring, I still felt good. My body felt good. I just had that cut, got that taken care of, but other than that, Sentio magnus. That’s why I’m jumping right back in the ring so quick.

 

Q

I know you’re a well-known fighter throughout your career, but was there any difference after fighting on that show. That was the most viewed fight in quite a long time, being that it was on free TV on a primetime Saturday nox. So, I just want to know if anything changed on your end, like more notoriety.

 

R. Bellator

Certus. When you have a 96-year-old woman come up to you in the parking lot and say, “Homo, what a great fight; that reminds me of the olden days of boxing,” it’s nice to see that. And you see all the fans coming around and just the average person that’s at the grocery store recognizing you, it’s huge. It’s not just huge for my career, but it’s huge for boxing.

 

Q

Did that factor into your wanting to come back so soon? I know you said you want to stay sharp, autem, obviously, staying in the public eye helps as well.

 

Robertus Guerrero: Oh, certus. Out of sight, out of mind. So you want to stay active, you want to stay busy; you want to stay sharp. You want to stay in the public eye to make that big run before time passes.

 

Q

Aron, I just have one question for you. You’ve been out of the ring for over a year since your fight with Josesito. Was there any reason for that delay? Could you just not get fights or did you just want to take the time off to clear your head?
A. Martinez

It was just with my promoter, little here and there, they were not giving me the right fights. Anybody that knows me, I stayed in the gym, because that’s what makes it easy for me, making weight. I never have trouble making weight and that goes to show that I stay active. I stay active in the gym and that’s what it is.

 

Q

My question is for Robert Guerrero. I was a little disappointed to see that it took you quite a while to get into the fight with Keith Thurman. Do you feel like that’s going to be something you’re going to change for this fight with Aron, is taking off right off the bat, primum circum?

 

R. Bellator

Yeah, it goes back to being active in the ring. Everybody says, bene, Sentio magnus, there’s no ring rust, and this and that, but you truly don’t know until you get into that ring. Ergo, those long layoffs really kill me. You develop bad habits. You lay back a little bit too much, and you end up getting started a little bit late like I did in the Thurman fight. But when I did get started, there was no stopping me.

 

So, that’s why I want to stay active and stay in the ring. Sicut ante dixi, it’s being inactive, not being in the ring fighting. You develop habits where you do start off slowly and I felt like after the fight, when I looked back on it, it felt like I was starting off like I was sparring and just working into it, warming up, and then getting started. Glad to get that fight out of the way and shake off that ring rust, and it’s time to make that push.

 

Q

First question for Robert. Can you talk about getting up for this fight, because you fought such top level opponents and championship fights, Thurman and Mayweather and higher profile fights, and I think in this fight, you’re going to come in as a favorite. Can you talk about making sure that you don’t overlook Aron Martinez and staying sharp and getting up mentally.

 

R. Bellator

You never want to overlook anybody. Nolo quis. You’ve got two hands, you can throw a punch. Quicquam potest accidere in anulo. So, you never want to overlook anybody. I found that out earlier in my career with a loss against Gamaliel Diaz. I was overlooking him, thought I was going to take him out and he ended up out-boxing me. He beat me by one point.

 

So, it’s one of those things where you live and learn. You learn your lesson throughout the years and at this level of boxing and competition, you’ve got to just be able to get up and do your job and be prepared for everything. So, it’s not a problem. It’s like second nature to me. I wake up every day. I run. I do my gym work. If I don’t do it, it feels like I’m cheating, because I’ve been doing it since I was a kid. So, it’s just being well-prepared and I’m always well-prepared for every fight, as you’ve seen through my previous fights. I come to fight no matter what.

 

Q

What do you think your advantages are over him coming into this fight?
R. Bellator

Maybe the arm reach, the hand speed, the height. It’s a matter of not just having the advantages, but putting them to work and using them, and sticking to your game plan and being well prepared and being able to execute. So, it’s time to react when you get in that ring and what you’re going to do with everything to make it happen.

 

Q

Aron, I think Robert’s going to be the one coming in as the favorite in this fight, but I just noticed on a lot of the PBC cards, there have been a lot of upsets and unexpected outcomes coming in. Tell us why you’re going in expecting to win and what the effect is being on the PBC card on NBC. Does that add something special to this?
A. Martinez

Yes of course. It’s on national TV at StubHub Center, this is where I grew up. It’s my home base. I’ve got 23 pugnat. Out of these 23 pugnat, I’ve never been the favorite; I’ve always been the underdog. I’m not even supposed to be at this stage. That’s what I’m looking forward to. I’ve never been the favorite in any of my fights, so I come out for every fight. I know Rob, he’s an excellent champion; he’s been in with the best. He knows I train hard for this fight because I really want it and it and I’m going to lay it all on the line. This is what I’m talking about. I’m on to show everybody.

 

Q

You’re coming off a little over a year layoff as you explained earlier, and he’s coming off just a three-month layoff after a 12-round fight. Do you think that’s going to factor into this fight, especially if it goes the distance?

 

A. Martinez

Do Not. It’s like what Robert said. You don’t really know until you get in the ring. We could say a bunch of things now, but you never know until you get in the ring and you actually feel it, because once you’re in the ring, it’s a whole different story, how it’s going to be. We train really, really hard for this fight, et parati sumus. It’s whatever I’ve got to do, I’ve got to do. We fight inside we box, whatever. We’re ready for whatever comes our way.
Q

Aron obviously, I know you’re up for this fight, and Robert’s already expressed that he’s trained for this fight and he’s expecting the very best from you, it’s been asked twice on this call if Robert is overlooking you. Do you find that disrespectful that nobody is giving you a shot in this fight? Or do you just use it as extra motivation?

 

A. Martinez

Do Not. I don’t find it that way. It’s what it is. Robert has been up there with the best. And I don’t find it disrespectful; it’s just what it is, and it makes me train harder and just to make a point that who I am and they’re going to see Aron Martinez in there on Saturday and they’re going to see who I am.

 

L. Milner

Okay, that was our last question. Robertus, do you want to make a closing comment?

 

R. Bellator

Yes. I just want to thank everybody. Thank Al Haymon and thank my team and thank everybody who’s been putting in the work to get this together, and I’m coming to fightSaturday nox. Paratus sum ire. I’m excited and going on right before the Belmont Stakes and it’s a big event leading into another big event. So, I’m excited and I just can’t wait to fight.

 

The thing is staying active all year and doing my job and giving the fans what they love to see and giving them a great fight. So, thank all the fans and thank everybody that’s on the conference call. I really appreciate it and God bless everybody.

 

L. Milner

Okay, thanks. Aaron, do you want to make a closing comment?

 

A. Martinez

Yes, I want to thank NBC, PBC and all. Goossen for giving me this chance to show what I’ve got on Saturday, and I thank Robert, and just give a good show to everybody on Saturday, and I’m ready to push off and I’m ready to go. Gratias, omnes.
Lisa Milner: Gratias tibi ago. Fight week events start cras at 11:00 a.m. at the Wild Card West Boxing Gym with a media workout and I hope to see everybody there. Thank you. Thanks to the fighters. Gratias, Cornelius Brown, and thanks to the media.

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DOMINIC “NEGOTIUM” BREAZEALE OPENS UP PBC ON NBC LIVE TELECAST & FACES UNDEFEATED CUBAN HEAVYWEIGHT YASMANY CONSUEGRA

Upland, California (June 3, 2015) – Top U.S. heavyweight prospectu Dominic “Tribulatio” BREAZEALE (14-0, 13 KO scriptor) makes his return to the ring hoc Saturday post meridiem,, 6th Iunii at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. BREAZEALE, takes another step up in competition and faces Cuban heavyweight Yasmany Consuegra (17-0, 14 KO scriptor) in a battle of undefeated heavyweights. The televised bout will support the Robert Guerrero-Arron Martinez main-event and will open up the Premier Boxing Champions (Norma) live telecast on NBC.

 

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The 2012 U.S. Olympian is coming off of a solid win against heavyweight veteran Victor Bisbal this past March during the inaugural PBC on NBC series. Breazeale showed true heart and resilience after experiencing the first knockdown of his career early in the first round of the bout. Breazeale recovered quickly and dominated Bisbal until the bout was stopped in the fourth round, resulting in Breazeale’s 14th win and 13th by knockout.

Immediately following the bout with Bisbal, Breazeale asked his advisor Al Haymon for another tough-quality opponent and Breazeale was granted his request.

My last bout with Bisbal was by far the toughest opponent I have ever shared the ring with. He caught me with a good shot and I recovered quickly. I shook it off and ended up stopping him a couple of rounds later. Post IRCA, I wasn’t happy that I was knocked down although many people told me that I showed resilience and that is what champions are made of. Tamen, I wanted another tough opponent and Al Haymon gave me the opportunity,” said Breazeale.

In addition to the quality opponent, Breazeale now has the chance to make an impression on many avid and casual boxing fans who will be watching the bout live on NBC Saturday post meridiem,, an opportunity Breazeale welcomes and is thankful for.

“Hoc est somnium adveho verus mihi. Some of my previous bouts have been televised in the past, but not on a prime-time network where millions of people will be tuning in and see an American heavyweight like me. The heavyweight division is the most popular division in boxing because of its excitement and this is a bout between two undefeated heavyweights.” 

If this bout turns out as well as Breazeale has worked so hard for, he is looking to transition from a top prospect to a contender. Since turning professional two and a half years ago, Breazeale has been on the fast track to the world heavyweight title and has been learning from every training camp and fight thereafter under the tutelage of trainer John Bray.

I know I still have some room to

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grow. I’ve been learning in the gym everyday and with every bout that I have had. In just 14 professional bouts so far, I feel that I have fought tougher opposition at this particular point of my career than the current American world heavyweight champion did in his first fourteen bouts. With the platform I have been provided hoc Saturday, I intend to make the best of it and will definitely give the fans watching at home an entertaining fight and hope to make a name for myself in the heavyweight division.” 

Nullam enim vivunt eventus,, promotus est per quod TGB Promotions, at sunt precii $200, $150, $100, $50 atque $25, plus valet taxes, ministerium feodis et sumptus,, nunc autem venalium et prompta ad AXS.com online.

“Hic venit tribulatio!

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ROBERT GUERRERO MEDIA WORKOUTS QUOTES & PHOTOS AHEAD OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FIGHT AGAINST ARON MARTINEZ JUNE 6 LIVE FROM STUBHUB CENTER

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Aromatum,, QUALIS(May 28, 2015)- Four-Division world champion, “Robertus “De sancto” Bellator (32-3-1, 18 KOs) hosted a media workout yesterday at the CrossFit Ranch to shed light on his upcoming fight with Aron Martinez. The 10-round main-event bout will take place at StubHub Center in Carson, Ill., June 6, 2015 et aeri salubriori exponendas live on NBC satus procul 3:00 p.m. ATQUE/12:00 p.m. PT.

 

Bellator, who won the hearts of America with his gut wrenching performance against Keith Thurman in his last fight, is looking forward to another main-event attraction where he can showcase his entertaining fighting style to the fans.

 

All the hard training is done and now it’s time to zone in,” dictus Robertus Guerrero. “Everyone should be watching the PBC on NBC 6th Iuniibecause I believe this is going to be a crowd-pleasing fight. Aron Martinez is not coming to lay down. He’s had plenty of time to prepare for this fight and I’m expecting him to come out guns blazing. Unum certum est certus, I’m going to be throwing some hard shots right from the opening bell. My goal is to bring an entertaining fight to the fans and let my hands go. Fight night can’t come soon enough.

 

Headlining his second PBC on NBC, Guerrero wants continue fighting on a regular basis. Known for being an all-out action fighter, Guerrero feels he can close out the rest of 2015 cum a CREPITUS.

 

I can’t emphasize how important it is for me to be fighting back to back in just a couple of months,” Guerrero continued. “Staying active is crucial to any fighter. The more you fight the better you perform and I can feel the improvement in my whole fighting style. If possible, I want to fight two more times before the year ends, but first I must get past Martinez.

 

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ROBERTUS “UMBRA” GUERRERO disciplina castra UPDATE ILLAE QUADRIDUANUS DIVISIONE MUNDO CHAMPION proeliis ARON MARTINEZ PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS SED IN SABBATO NBC, IUNIUS 6 At StubHub CENTER

Coverage in NBC At Starts 3 p.m. ATQUE/12 p.m. PT

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GILROY, QUALIS (May 26, 2015) – Dum ingressus ultima dies disciplina castra, quattuor-divisio mundi fortissimus, Robertus “De sancto” Bellator (32-3-1, 18 KOs), dat versatilis cogitatus illius super his proxime venturos PBC on-eventus NBC main attractio contra Aron Martinez. X, quod fiet in circuitu StubHub Kievman Center, Ill., June 6, 2015 et aeri salubriori exponendas live on NBC satus procul 3:00 p.m. ATQUE/12:00 p.m. PT.

 

Pugnare in PBC on NBC main eventus:

“Primum ego vere volo ad confitendum Al Haymon sollicitus intentusque caestu ad fans. Haec est alia mirabilia occasionem ubi nisl vitae enim videbit me homo ab omnibus pugnaturum edicit NBC gratis. PBC on NBC ceperit caestu retro ad pristinum suum gloriam dies et Im 'honorari ut headlining vobis carissimi secundam scribo show. Quisque scit et potest pugnare cum eadem postulentur pedem anulum Martinez.

 

On manentibus activa

“Cum a pugnatore perpetuo manendi occupatus, facit a mundo distinctus. Mea sincere descendit, corpus dicitur disciplina tetrica. Cum praesens sum in tere, Multo altior peragam. Hoc erit primum ad tergum habuisse temporibus pugnarum. Quicumque aspiciunt, et videbitis quid sit in hac pugna pugna stilo.

 

Pronum ad StubHub Center

“The StubHub Center est meus ventus forsit venue ad bellandum in Edrai. Fans sunt incredibilia. Quisque magna turba solio te sentiunt ardor pugnant. Est enim ius vertice. Horum autem omnium bellator spiritus educit StubHub Center. Praesent magna pugnaverim!”

 

In disciplina castra…

“Disciplina castra fuerit iens magna. Sicut supra memoravi, cum ante eritis vetulæ quam active, omne influit a sors Molliti. Ive 'præripueris sparring sessionibus ad a novus campester. Im 'etiam citius calefacit super pedes meos et mea sincere macula. Pater meus, qui docet manus Ruben me, est vere beatus profectus mei. Omnia conveniunt vere nice. Praesent tempus ad bella procedere!”

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS


(A sinistro ad dextrum,: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Andre Dirrell, DiBella Entertainment’s Lou DiBella, James Degale, Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

(A sinistro ad dextrum,: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Chris Gilbert, Logan McGuinness, Gary O’Sullivan, Edwin Rodriguez, Andre Dirrell, James DeGale, Craig Baker, Danny O'Connor & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

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BOSTON (May 21, 2015) – Pugnatores participating on Tuesday scriptor Premier Boxing Propugnatores on NBC card took part in the final press conference today at historic Fenway Park in Boston before their respective fights at Agganis Arena, with televised coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. ATQUE/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Nullam enim vivunt eventus,, qua promotus est per DiBella Entertainment in consociatione cum Murphys Boxing, at sunt precii $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 atque $35, quos possidet locum muneris tutela quod taxes, et nunc in venditionem.

 

Hic sunt quae in torcular colloquium participes dicere debuimus:

 

ANDRE DIRRELL

 

A title means everything. It completes you as a fighter. That’s the top of the food chain in this sport, and that’s the pedestal we’re all trying to reach – mundi fortissimus. Everybody wants to be a world champion. The greats had it and now we want it. It would mean more for my city, familia mea meis et amicis, and it’s something I’ll always be able to look back it. It would put me in the record books for life.

 

DeGale is not quiet. Today he’s chilling, maybe because he’s a little out of his comfort zone. But there’s a lot of tension when you’re standing right there next to your opponent. He might just be a little cranky today.

 

I like to lighten the mood and stay comfortable. This is all a part of the game. Let’s have fun now. It’s ass-kicking time when we get in that ring, but outside it’s all love.

 

There was a time when I didn’t want to do interviews. I didn’t want to go to fights. I didn’t want to hear fans online and on social media. I closed all them down because I didn’t want to hear people ask, ‘When are you fighting again? Talking about talent wasted, or saying I’m glad he’s gone.It hurt because there was nothing I could do. I was powerless even with all the power in the world.

JACOBUS DEGALE

 

Andre says the belt doesn’t mean anything to him in the fight – bene, the belt means everything to me and more. I am here to make history and it doesn’t happen without that title.

 

I could win on Saturday night and retire a happy manthat’s how much I want to beat Andre Dirrell. But when I do win that title, I am going for the rest of the belts, creating a lasting legacy for my country, my fans and myself.

 

Andre is a classy fighter and he showed in the press conference that he is a classy guy toowhen two fighters who believe in their ability 100 percent and know they are going to win a fight, it is going to be explosive.

 

There’s nothing but respect between us, but ultimately, we’re going to take each other to dark territory on Saturday nox, it’s going to be a brutal battleand one that I am going to win.

 

EDWIN RODRIGUEZ

 

This is home for me and I’m thrilled. I know I have a good undefeated fighter in front me, so I’m looking forward to a competitive matchup. It’s going to be a great fight for the fans.

 

This is an exciting day for me. I saw Pedro Martinez pitch so many times here at Fenway and he’s going into the Hall of Fame. Also, my fellow countrymen Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz have made so much history here.

 

Being here today and then having the weigh-in at Faneuil Hall cras and fighting on Saturday, it’s just an amazing experience.

 

CRAIG PANIFICA

“Magna mihi copia. I’ve dreamed of fighting on a grand scale like this since I first started boxing.

 

The entire experience has been awesome. It’s going to be an interesting fight. I’m going to keep coming forward. I’m going to keep boxing all night.

 

Everyone should look forward to an action packed night, I know it’s going to be an interesting matchup.

 

DANNY O'CONNOR

 

A couple of years ago Ken Casey and I talked about bringing boxing back to the city of Boston. Fast-forward to today and we’re doing it.

 

I’m excited to be part of it and to see boxing in Boston blossom. It’s good for the city and all the young boxers in this area.

 

I know I have a tough opponent in front of me and I won’t take him lightly. I’m planning on putting on a show for the fans come Saturday nocte.”

 

CHRIS GILBERT

 

I’m an aggressive come forward, in your face boxer from the first bell to the last.

 

I was full steam ahead when I got the call for this fight. I train all the time, I don’t take breaks and I’m always looking for an opportunity. Non potui beatiores esse.

 

Danny O’Connor is one of the best in my weight division in New England. Everything he does, he does well.

 

I just need to keep my head and continue to come forward, I can’t get frustrated. I’m going 100 percent the full way through. If I’m busy and I fight smart I get good outcomes.

 

# # #

 

The Saturday, May 23 edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC featuresAndre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KOs) atque James DeGale (20-1, 14 KOs) in a 12-round super middleweight showdown and Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KOs) vs. Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KOs) in 10-round light heavyweight match up. . Live coverage of this special Memorial Day weekend afternoon edition of PBC on NBC starts at 4:30 p.m. ATQUE/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC and goes until 6:00 pm. AND / III:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. ATQUE/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. ATQUE/4:00 p.m. PT.

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FIGHTER MEDIA WORKOUTS QUOTES & PHOTOS

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BOSTON (May 20, 2015) – Fighters took part in a media workout at The Ring Boxing Club in Boston Wednesday to kick off fight week for hoc Diei Premier Boxing Propugnatores on NBC card at Agganis Arena that is headlined byAndre Dirrell vs. James DeGale with coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. ATQUE/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

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See here what the participants had to say Wednesday:

 

ANDRE DIRRELL

 

I always knew my day would come. I put in the work, I love this sport so I give it what I owe.

 

I’m happy to get a shot at another title. I’m not going to take it for granted. I’m going to put in my work and perform to the best of my ability and that will make me a world champion.

 

I’m glad to be getting in there with somebody who believes he can win. I want someone who will test me like I’ll test them. That’s a real championship fight.

 

I’m much hungrier than I was early in my career and I’m more focused mentally. With age comes wisdom. Everything I went through is all a blessing.

 

My goals are set and I’m going to accomplish every one.

 

JACOBUS DEGALE

 

Dirrell’s team is trying to get in my head. They must be scared. I’m wound up and I’m ready.

 

I’m obsessed with making history. It’s what drives me to work so hard in the gym and succeed in the ring.

 

It’s been a 16-week camp come fight night, so it’s been a long time. My body and mind feel ready to fight, I am so sharp and in a very good place.

 

He’s a tricky, talented, confident fighterhe believes in his ability. He said that he would not get beaten again in his career, and I am sure he believes that 100 percent. So you have two very confident fighters going into the ring on Saturday.

 

I’m going to show everybody who I am. I’m driven to become the first Olympic gold medalist from the U.K. to win a world title and I’m doing it for my country.

 

EDWIN RODRIGUEZ

 

It’s an extremely important fight because it’s so close to my home.

 

I’m excited to be fighting on NBC. This is a great opportunity for me to be back at the elite level.

 

It’s important for me to get this win and get into a big fight against the best. I know I have to look impressive and that’s what I plan on.

 

DANNY O'CONNOR

I was disappointed in my fight with Paulie Malignaggi dropping out but there are always positives and one of them is that I’m now fighting in my hometown of Boston.

 

I do a lot of work in and out of the ring to prepare for a fight. I’m full focused now on fighting Chris Gilbert.

 

I want to thank all the people who helped get me onto this card, including Murphys Boxing, I promise I’m going to put on a show come Saturday.”

 

CHRIS GILBERT

 

This is a huge opportunity for me. I’ve known about Danny since I started boxing and I’ve even been on a few cards with him.

 

Danny has been the top New England fighter in my division and you always want to compare your skills with somebody like him.

 

I was in Vermont and I’m always in top shape prepared to get a call to fight and this here is that big opportunity.

 

GARY “CUSPIS” O'SULLIVAN

 

This is absolutely awesome fighting here and it’s a very important fight for me to go win.

 

When I knock out my opponent on Saturday, I want to be the number one contender in the division and fight all the big names.

 

RYAN KIELCZWESKI

It’s awesome fighting in Boston in front of my home crowd with all of my friends, family and friends in attendance.

 

Fighting on the undercard of this huge event with so many great fights makes the experience even better and one I’ll never forget.

 

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The Saturday, May 23 edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC features Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KOs) atqueJames DeGale (20-1, 14 KOs) in a 12-round super middleweight showdown and Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KOs) vs.Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KOs) in 10-round light heavyweight match up. Live coverage of this special Memorial Day weekend afternoon edition of PBC on NBC starts at 4:30 p.m. ATQUE/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC and goes until 6:00 pm. AND / III:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. ATQUE/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. ATQUE/4:00 p.m. PT.

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BIG-TIME BOXING RETURNS TO BOSTON ON SATURDAY, MAIUS 23 WITH PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC

TAKE A LOOK BACK AT BOSTON’S RICH BOXING HISTORY

BOSTON (May 20, 2015) – Boston is known for being home to some of the most passionate sports fans in the country, but many may not know that it is also a city that has had a long and rich history with the sweet science. On Saturday, May 23, world championship boxing is officially back in Beantown when Premier Boxing Propugnatores on NBC returns with a showdown between Andre Dirrell atque James DeGale at Boston University’s Agganis Arena with coverage on NBC beginning at 4:30 p.m. ATQUE/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

The last time Boston saw a world championship fight was May 23, 2006 when two world title fights took place at TD Bank Garden, formerly the Boston Garden. That night saw British superstar Ricky “Hitman” Hatton defeat Luis Collazo in a welterweight world title fight, dum Eric Aiken male antea invictos Valdemir Pereira for a featherweight world title.

Fighting in the Boston Garden was a great honor, never mind in a world title fight, but even a four rounder,” dixit Tony DeMarco, who won the welterweight world title in 1955 at the Boston Garden. “I had more fights there than anybody (28), including my pro debut. It’s always good fighting at home. You’re more comfortable at home. The fans know and honor you. Boston fans were real fight fans.

 

Boston has been deeply invested in boxing since the early 20th century. From 1902-1908 the small town of Chelsea that borders Boston became the mecca for boxing as the sport was banned throughout most of America. Autem, Chelsea had a special ordinance that legalized boxing. It was during this time that Jack Johnson was faced with what he admitted was the toughest fight of his career, when he defended his heavyweight title against Sam Langford on April 6, 1906. Johnson won by a 15-round unanimous decision and refused to fight Langford again.

 

In addition, Fenway Park, famed home of the Boston Red Sox, hosted 29 professional boxing cards between 1919 atque 1956. Beyond just hosting big fights, Boston has also produced a slew of Hall of Fame talent who were either born in Massachusetts or called the state home.

 

Noteworthy names include Roxbury heavyweight champions John L. Sullivan, Brockton heavyweight Rocky Marcianoand Brockton resident and middleweight champion Marvin mirabile Hagler. Boston’s own featherweight championsSandy BEVERLACENSE atque George Dixon plus Boston promoter Rip Valenti have all been enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

 

Fighting in Boston was a great experience,” dixit John Ruiz, a two-time heavyweight world champion from Chelsea. “Like any sport, Boston sports fans are true fans who follow your progress. I could feel their emotion wherever I fought. I will never forget them. I fought in Las Vegas a lot and there were always Boston fans there supporting me. I always appreciated them traveling all over the country to my fights.

 

A father-son duo from Arlington, Mass. both had an impact on the heavyweight landscape decades after each other. Tom McNeeley fought heavyweight world champion Floyd Patterson in 1961 and dropped the champion before eventually succumbing to a fourth round knockout. Over 30 years later, his son Peter was the first man to fight Mike Tyson after he was released from prison, with the fight ending in McNeeley being disqualified.

 

One of the more unique athletes to come out of Boston, Dr. WilbertSkeeterMcClure was an Olympic Gold medalist, a doctor of psychology and a Massachusetts boxing commissioner. While at the 1960 Olympia, McClure served as the co-captain for Team USA and was the roommate of fellow gold medalist Cassius Clay. While he never reached his potential as a professional, he received opportunities against world class opponents Luis Manuel Rodriguez et bisJose Torres, losing all three by decision. He also lost a decision and fought to a draw against Rubin “Procellae” Carter. After his professional boxing career, McClure served as a Massachusetts boxing commissioner before eventually retiring in the Boston area where he resides to this day.

 

Another greatly revered fighter to come out of the Boston-area is Lowell’s Micky Ward. Hugely popular for his exciting style, Ward compiled a 38-13 pro record with 27 knockouts. He was most known for the three epic fight of the year award-winning battles with the late Arturo Gatti. Ward’s life and career was portrayed in the award-winning filmThe Fighter”, which starred Mark Wahlberg as Ward.

 

It was great fighting in Boston. The fans were very supportive and knowledgeable about the game,” dixit Ward. “It was like I was fighting at homeit was home for me as a fighter. Fans traveled a lot to my fights, quoque. They were a little crazy, drank lot of beer and were more vocal than most places I ever fought. I loved it.

 

On Saturday, May 23 a new crop of young and hungry fighters will lay it all on the line, hoping to write the next exciting chapter of boxing history in the city of Boston. The action begins at 1:30 p.m. ATQUE inside of Agganis Arena.

 

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Tickets for the return of big-time boxing to Boston, qua promotus est per DiBella Entertainment in consociatione cum Murphys Boxing, at sunt precii $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 atque $35, quos possidet locum muneris tutela quod taxes, et nunc in venditionem. Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com. A phone ut visitet, vocare ad Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000.

 

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