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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT

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Lou DiBella

Dank, everybody for joining us for Premier Boxing Champions on NBC press call. The card is Saturday, Mei 23rd. That’s the Zaterdag of Memorial Day weekend at Boston’s Agganis Arena. The start time on NBC is 4:30 p.m. EN/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is being promoted in associated with Murphys Boxing are priced at $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 en $35, and they’re available at ticketmaster.com. Voor het opladen via de telefoon, bel Ticketmaster op 800-745-3000. Opnieuw, the NBC broadcast goes on at 4:30 p.m. EN/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

We’re going to start the call by talking to our co-main event fighters, the guys are going to open the telecast. That’s light-heavyweight contender Edwin Rodriguez taking on undefeated light-heavyweight contender Craig Baker. Craig is 10-0 met 12 KO. He’s coming off a KO of highly regarded Umberto Savigne in his last fight and he’s looking to upset the apple cart and derail the career of Edwin Rodriguez who’s looking for another shot at a world title; this time at 175 pond.

 

Craig is promoted by Sampson Boxing. Craig, if you’d like to say a few words.

 

Craig Baker

Goed, I’m just grateful to have the opportunity to fight on such a grand field again. It clearly is what I dream about. It’s one of those things I’ve always looked forward to since I was little bity kid.

 

L. DiBella

Dankjewel. Edwin Rodriguez, the pride of Worchester, Massachusetts and is fighting in his home state. This is his second fight at light heavyweight. His only loss is to Andre Ward, one of the pound-for-pound fighters in the world and Edwin believes at light heavyweight he’s stronger, better and that he can win the title. Zo, Edwin, zou u graag een paar woorden te zeggen?

 

Edwin Rodriguez

Ja. Eerst en vooral, I’d like to thank you, Lou, for bringing me back on NBC and giving me such a great opportunity and also to Al Haymon and the NBC crew. I’m ready to show the world that I’m one of the best or the best 175 pound fighter in the world. I just got to prove it and this is one of the steps to do it, fighting an undefeated fighter, Craig Baker, who’s hungry and I’m excited because I know that he’s hungry; I’m hungry to get at that elite level. It’s going to be a great fight for the fans.

 

Q

Ja, I have a question for each of you if you don’t mind. Craig, how do you feel about fighting Edwin so close to his hometown?

 

C. Bakker

At the end of the day that doesn’t really matter to me because everyone is out to pretty much beat the crap out of you. Zo, it doesn’t matter where you fight. It’s the competition, and that’s how I take it.

 

Q

Edwin, what will it mean to you to fight so close to Worcester?

 

En. Rodriguez

It means a lot because I haven’t fought at home for about four years now. Zo, I’m excited to come back and fight close to home with family and friends supporting me. It’s something that helps me and pushes me to take it to the next level.

 

Q

Edwin, first question; how do you feel at light-heavyweight? Are you more comfortable now than you were at super middleweight? Do you feel stronger, and is your stamina a little better?

 

En. Rodriguez

I feel great now. I feel like 175 is the weight that I belong at. I feel like I’m strong and I’m fast and I feel like I’m the best light heavyweight. I just need the opportunity to prove it, and this is one of them and I’m excited.

 

Q

You’re with Al Haymon. Adonis Stevenson is with Al Haymon. Is that what boxing and fans can assume, that this is all building towards a fight with Adonis Stevenson for the title?

 

En. Rodriguez

Op dit moment, I’m focused on Baker. He’s an undefeated hungry fighter, but that’s the goal. I want to fight the best guy so I can prove that I’m the best. Adonis Stevenson is a good fighter. He has proved he’s the world champion and that’s who I want in the future. Zo, I’m just setting myself up and I’m working hard to look impressive against Baker and to get my opportunity to show the world that I’m on the best.

 

Q

Craig, just what is it about Edwin that impresses you and what will you have to do to beat him?

 

C. Bakker

Goed, I’m really impressed with the improvements that he’s made. I see him pushing forward, pushing issues and always in your face. Dat is goed. Dat vind ik leuk. Aan het einde van de dag, I just have to show up and fight. That’s the way I take the game. I have to bring my A game at all times and that’s what I do.

 

Q

I was looking at the records of a lot of your opponents. You fought a lot of guys with pretty poor records. Why is that and why did you make the step up a couple of fights ago?

 

C. Bakker

I just felt like it was time, één.

 

Q

Edwin, what impresses you about Craig Baker?

 

En. Rodriguez

He’s a hungry fighter and it doesn’t matter who he’s fought. He’s undefeated and you can’t take an undefeated fighter lightly, especially one that defeated a guy that had over 400 amateur fights and was a big prospect in the pros, like Savigne. You can’t take a guy like Craig Baker lightly.

 

Q

You’ve defeated undefeated fighters in the past. Zo, how is your confidence level going in when you fight somebody who hasn’t lost?

 

En. Rodriguez

I believe a lot of my skills and I’m very confident, but I’m not stupid. I know that a fighter who’s undefeated comes in with a very strong mentality and I’m ready. I’ve been working hard for this fight knowing that this guy is undefeated and I have to take that away from him. But at the same time, we’ve got to respect everyone because we’re all competitors and it’s all about looking good and winning and he’s just in my way right now.

 

L. DiBella

Dankjewel. The main event of the evening is a super middleweight world title fight and it features two guys that have been engrained into boxing since they were amateurs. James DeGale is an Olympic gold medalist. He’ll be facing Andre Dirrell. James is from England; Andre from the US. Andre was a bronze medalist in the Olympics. This is a match of two of the very best super middleweights in the world and figures to be a terrific fight.

 

James is promoted by Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn is on the call. When you go to Q&Een, if anyone has a question for Eddie, Eddie is available. We’re going to start with James DeGale. James, zou u graag een paar woorden te zeggen? James is 21-1, met 14 KO.

 

James DeGale

Ja, my time is here. My time is here, next Saturday. I’ve trained extremely hard and you’re in for a treat because you’re going to watch two very talented hungry fighters next Saturday fight it out for a world title. I honestly think it’s going to be a hell of a fight, one I’m confident of winning. Zo, fasten your seatbelts, één. It should be good.

 

L. DiBella

Dankjewel, James. Andre Dirrell, please say a few words.

 

Andre Dirrell

I agree with James. This is going to be a very good fight. I’ve trained my butt off as well. Everything went very smoothly this camp. He’s a hungry fighter. I’m a hungry fighter. We are both in desperate need or desperate want of a world title and I myself feel very confident and I’m excited about this match, één. He feels like he’s an undefeated fighter. I feel like I’m an undefeated fighter, but we both have a lot to prove, één. Zo, we’re going to come to the full effect and I believe it’s going to be a great show.

 

L. DiBella

Dankjewel, Ander. We’re going to open it up to questions now. One more time, it’s PBC on NBC broadcast. It will be on May 23rd, Zaterdag afternoon of Memorial Day Weekend, 4:30 p.m. EN/1:30 p.m. PT. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 and we’re going to open it up for questions now.

 

Q

This is for James. This is your first fight in the United States and also, this is the first time a lot of people are going to get to see you because you’re going to be on national television. What are you expecting in terms of the energy and what it’s going to be like performing in a completely new audience?

 

J. DeGale

Ja. Ik kijk er naar uit. I’m used to it as well because obviously back in England I’m promoted by Matchroom, a well-known commercial company. Zo, I box on big shows in front of 10,000-20,000 mensen. It should be good. They have a lot of Irish and English over there. Zo, I should have some good support and I’m looking forward to it.

 

Q

Let me follow-up with another question. There was a time that you considered retiring from the sport and becoming a personal trainer. Can you talk about that a little bit and looking back, are you glad you made the right decision to continue to do boxing?

 

J. DeGale

Ja. It’s pretty simple. I was going through a hard time with my promoter at the time and I was a bit depressed because I wasn’t getting my chances and I wasn’t getting the right fights and I boxed on small shows. I basically was a bit depressed and I couldn’t motivate myself properly. Zo, ja, that was the way it was and then I made the change to Matchroom and things have just gone from pretty bad to really great.

 

Duidelijk, my last two performances speak for themself. I boxed Brandon Gonzales, an undefeated American, a confident American. He come over to America and I boxed him front of 80,000 people and knocked him out in four rounds.

 

Then four months later, I boxed Periban. If you don’t know Marco Antonio Periban, he boxed Sakio Bika for the world title and lost on a split decision and I knocked him out in three rounds. Zo, I’m confident. I’m feeling good, and I’m motivated very well at the minute.

 

Q

Ander, when you brother lost, he lost a close decision .What was your conversation with Anthony like because you lost a close fight you thought you’d won. Zo, how have you been able to converse with him about getting through that loss?

 

Een. Dirrell

Goed, I didn’t have to say much because he was confident after the fight, but I pretty much had him realize that you’ve had a bad night after he had a terrific camp, but I believe that’s where he left it. He left it in that. When it came to fight time, he had a few setbacks leading up to the fight and unfortunately, he lost, but we saw a lot of things that he needs to correct. I told him to watch the fight over and over again because that’s what I used to do in my fight, any fight that I feel bad about. Zo, I just told him keep his confidence up, man and stay on that run, één. Don’t lay off at all. That’s all we can do, één. I’ve learned a lot from past experience and one thing’s for certain; you can’t take anything from the past and bring it to the future. Only confidence.

 

Zo, I’m feeling good, één. He’s excited for me and I’m going to keep that name alive and keep the Dirrell name going.

 

Q

Everybody talks about the super middleweights, they talk about Andre Ward. But it seems like some people forget how good of a boxer that you are because you had to take this time off. With this being on NBC and getting in front of a large audience, are you looking at this as an opportunity to put your name back in that conversation for people who may have forgotten how good Andre Dirrell is?

 

Een. Dirrell

People know and in the end, it’s my job to keep my name lean. I haven’t had the opportunity to do that as well. I had a major setback as well, but with that I stayed in the game, stayed sharp. I was sharp in my last couple of performances. I’m looking forward to the future and this is the breakout fight like I said. James is one hell of a fighter. He has a lot of heart, a lot of spunk, a lot of energy, één, and he wants to win.

 

If you want to put me in front of a fighter for a world championship fight, then James DeGale is bar none one of the best to do it in front of. Zo, I’m excited about this fight. I think this is probably one of the biggest fights from Premier Boxing Champion that they’ve had and I’m excited to be on that big stage. Zo, I want a breakout performance and I did everything in camp to make sure I can do so.

 

Q

How does it feel to be the first Brit on the verge of making some boxing history?

 

J. DeGale

Het voelt geweldig, but I need to stay focused and keep my eye out on the prize. That’s what I have to do. Maar, weet je wat? A lot of people say I’m obsessed about making history, about becoming the first Olympic gold medalist from Great Britain to win a genuine world title. Maar weet je wat? Ik ben. I am because that’s what drives me and that’s what makes me train hard every day. Zo, ja, Ik kijk er naar uit.

 

Q

Oke, and you touched on a little bit there. I mean not so long ago you were boxing in front of a couple of hundred people at the shopping center in Blue Water and now you’re making noise on TV in America. How does that feel, the difference?

 

J. DeGale

Goed, it’s fantastic. Sure a lot of credit has to go to Eddie Hearn. I’m a buzz fire. I like the big audience. I like the big lights. I’m just feeling real relaxed, chilled and ready to perform next Saturday. I’m buzzing. I really can’t wait; just being in America and knowing that I’m going to make my debut next Saturday in front of millions of Americans and back in the UK as well. It’s going to be fantastic.

 

Q

Ander, this fight seems to be your highest profile fight since five years ago when you had the Abraham fight, when he got DQ’ed. You were leading at that time. Can you tell us at this point, where are you physically and mentally compared to where you were when you were obviously at the top of the division five years ago?

 

Een. Dirrell

Goed, I look at it all from a mental aspect. Vanaf nu, één, I’m grown tremendously in my mind. I’ve realized how important boxing is to me and what it takes to become world champion, the work you have to put in and I just follow those guidelines every day. I’m a very motivated fighter, very self-motivated. A lot of fighters run with music, have to listen to music.

 

If I can hear my punches while I’m hitting the bag, I’m motivated. Zo, nothing motivates me more than hard work and that’s all I look for. The fight is won in the gym, not on fight night. It’s what you do in the gym, not how hard you put up a fight.

 

I’ve done all of that and more. I feel very relaxed. I’m very energetic and I’m feeling the vibe already and I really can’t wait to make Zaterdag mijzelf. I feel I have a lot to prove and I have a different Andre Dirrell to show, one that’s just as sharp, just as fast, just as brave, but just has a bigger mental capacity. I’m excited about next week.

 

Q

What do you think your advantages are over James DeGale in this fight?

 

Een. Dirrell

We’re pretty much evenly matched and I actually like that scenario because I know I’m faster. I know I’m smarter and I know I’m a better boxer. It’s just as simple as that. Maar, none of that can come into play without hard work, and I know he’s worked his ass off, één. He has to come over to America just like I went over there to England to try to fight for a world championship.

 

I know what kind of guy I’m going to face come the 23rd. I’ve worked my butt off like I said, , and with those advantages, I’ve put the hard work in so I can display that. I just feel like I’ll be the better man that night.

 

Q

James, tell us why you think you’re confident that you’re going to be able to win this fight?

 

J. DeGale

Momentum is a big thing. Look at my last two performances against good, quality opponents and look his last three. Luisteren, I come from good pedigree and so does Andre. We’re good, quality, young fighters. But I just think overall, I’m better. I think he struggles. He doesn’t like it when it gets hard in there. He’s a competent fighter, but he likes it when he’s dictating the pace and he’s on the front foot.

 

Well listen, I’m not going to let him rest. He thinks this is going to be a boxing match. Goed, this ain’t. I’m telling him now. This ain’t going to be a boxing match. I’m going in there and I’m taking the title. Ik ben het nemen van het. I’m ripping it away from him.

 

Q

Do you think you’re a really improved fighter? I know that the loss that you had to Groves was very controversial, but how much do you think you’ve improved since that fight with Groves?

 

J. DeGale

It’s like night and day. Luisteren, and another thing, I was in this for two years as well. I had two operations on my groin. Zo, I couldn’t throw my shots with any power. I couldn’t run the ring properly. Even in the fight at Wembley in front of 80,000 Ik was niet 100% rechts. Even against Periban I wasn’t 100% rechts. Now I’m 100% rechts, fully healthy, fully focused and mentally right. Zo, you’re going to see me step up again next Saturday.

 

Q

James, you mentioned about being a buzz fighter and this is the biggest stage, the biggest pressure you’ve ever been under. Zo, does this mean we’re going to see your best ever performance?

 

J. DeGale

I honestly do. The way I’ve been in the gym training, sparring, rennen, I honestly think you’re going to see the performance of my career so far. My last couple of fights after my injuries have been sorted and I just got better and better and I think this one is going to top it and winning my world title as well and making history.

 

Q

Maar, do you deal with the pressure and does that inspire you more?

JamesI thrive on it. Je kent mij. I thrive in it. I’m just looking forward to it. As I say, it’s my debut as a professional in America. Zo, I’m buzzing right now. You don’t understand. I’m just really looking forward to it.

 

Q

Ander. You’ve obviously fought Carl Froch and you’ve watched video of James I imagine. How do they compare as fighters and who do you rate as a better fighter?

 

Een. Dirrell

As far as skill, I can give it to James DeGale, but as far as toughness, mental toughness, physical toughness, that’s Carl Froch. We all know how mentally strong he is. Zo, I have to give the edge to Carl Froch in that aspect, but as I said before, I know DeGale is coming to fight and no one gets in that ring and fights me as they want to fight. Je weet wat ik bedoel? Just like he thinks it’s going to be an easy fight. I feel like I have a lot more to prove as well.

 

Zo, I’m looking to bring the fight as well and I’m working hard in the gym. I made it tough on myself. The more pressure you actually put on me, the more dangerous I become.

 

I’m really excited as well, één. I have a lot to prove. He has a lot to prove. This is going to be the best fight yet on Premier Boxing Champions.

 

Q

Basically for Andre, there was a chance obviously this fight could end up going to Britain. You’ve been to Britain before and you were very unlucky against Carl Froch. Was that something you were against, to face another title fight in Britain?

 

Een. Dirrell

I’m not going to say that because I enjoyed my time over there. I believe I won the fight like I said and it just didn’t go my way unfortunately. I don’t like to judge my future fights based on past. I look forward to fighting in Britain again, in England again, the UK again whenever that day may come. I had a lot of fans over there; I have a lot of fans over there and I enjoy my time over there. I’ve been going over there since the amateurs. I enjoy it very much and I’m a world-class fighter. Zo, I want to be displayed on a world-class level.

 

I’m definitely looking forward to it. If it was over there, if it had to be over there, zo zal het zijn. I would have came over there to fight James. We are world competitors, world-class. We fight for world titles. Why should it be in America all the time? This is a world-class sport and we should treat it like one.

 

Q

Arthur Abraham kind of robbed you of your great win when he hit you on the floor. That was looking like such a great performance that night. In the sort of layup after that, how close did you come to actually having to retire? Was there ever a time you thought you might not box again?

 

Een. Dirrell

I was going through some stuff with my family. I actually wanted to. I knew in my heart that I’d get my time again. I knew my time would come. I knew I had a chance of getting out of my contract. Zo, I kept training. Natuurlijk, there were times that I would hit slumps and feel like I’m doing it for nothing, but it was quite a stressful time for me. I think I always knew that I would be able to get back in that ring. Zo, I stayed busy and it didn’t really totally veer me away from the sport, but I do know the feeling.

 

I did feel like any moment could come up to where that it could be over just like that and I had to deal with it and I could easily retire. If it happened again, I just might. I knew that my time was coming again. There’s always hope there. I just kept pushing forward and here I am now.

 

Q

One for you, James, quickly. You’re in Florida now. Can you tell us where you are and how’s it going?

 

J. DeGale

Ja, niet doen, I’m in Miami. I’ve been training here for the past week. Zo, we climatized and we adjusted and we’re ready to go.

 

L. DiBella

Just a couple of final words. Dankjewel, Edwin, Craig, Andre and James. This is a great undercard that features a lot of New England talent and I want to acknowledge Murphys Boxing, our friend Ken Casey who’s with the legendary Irish band, the Dropkick Murphys, and is helping us with local promotion. We’re going to have a lot of announcements coming about some great fight week activities.

 

Premier Boxing Champions on NBC, PBC on NBC Saturday, Mei 23rd at Boston’s Agganis Area,4:30 p.m. EN/1:30 p.m. PT for the beginning of the broadcast. Tickets for the live event are available at Ticketmaster.com. Voor het opladen via de telefoon, bel Ticketmaster op 1-800-745-3000. Tune into NBC on Saturday, Mei 23rd, but if you can be with us in Boston, join us at the Agganis Arena. Dankjewel, iedereen, om bij ons te komen.

 

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SUPERSTARS ADRIEN BRONER AND SHAWN PORTER MEET IN ACTION-PACKED SHOWDOWN AS PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS RETURNS TO NBC PRIMETIME SATURDAY, Juni 20 UIT het MGM Grand Garden Arena

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Also featuring 2012 U.S. Olympian and rising star Errol Spence Jr.

Taking On Roberto Garcia

PBC on NBC Coverage Starts at 8:30 P.m. EN/5:30 P.m. PT

LAS VEGAS (Mei 15, 2015) – A highly anticipated showdown between former world champions Adrien “Het Probleem” Broner (30-1, 22 KO) en “Show Time” Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KO) headlines the Premier Boxing Champions on NBC primetime event Zaterdag, Juni 20 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

Ook op de kaart, de ongeslagen Errol Spence Jr. (16-0, 13 KO) zet zijn record op de lijn tegen de hard-hitting veteraan Roberto “The Threat” Garcia (37-3, 23 KO) in de grootste uitdaging van zijn jonge carrière. De PBC op NBC actie begint op 8:30 p.m. EN/5:30 p.m. PT

 

“It’s time for AB on NBC and I can’t wait for the opportunity,” Said Broner. “This is a great fight that the fans wanted and I wanted. I’m going to come prepared and I’m going to put on a show. I’ve never lost at MGM Grand and I don’t plan on starting now. Porter is a strong guy but he’s never been in the ring with someone like me.”

 

“I feel like this fight is what the PBC is all about – bringing big fights to network TV and this is one of the biggest so far,” Said Porter. “I am excited to be the headliner against Adrien Broner. I’m always ready for a fight and facing Adrien is definitely going to be a challenge, but I’ve watched his career, even in the amateurs and I know he can be beat. I’m also looking forward to fighting at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. We moved to Las Vegas for opportunities like this and I would love to make MGM Grand my home.”

 

“I’m excited to have the chance to fight Roberto Garcia,” zei Spence Jr. “He is a great fighter and I’m happy to have an opportunity to fight on this huge card. It is definitely the biggest opportunity of my career so far and I won’t disappoint.”

 

“I can’t wait to get back in the ring and showcase my skills on the biggest stage,” Said Garcia. “Spence Jr. is a strong up and coming fighter but I have experience on my side and I’m going to show it on June 20th.”

 

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Mayweather Promotions in samenwerking met TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $400, $300, $100 en $50, not including applicable service charges and taxes go on sale Maandag, Mei 18. Voor het opladen via de telefoon met een creditcard, bel Ticketmaster op (800) 745-3000. Tickets zijn ook verkrijgbaar bijwww.mgmgrand.com of www.ticketmaster.com.

 

“Mayweather Promotions is looking forward to promoting this major event on NBC, and taking part in furthering the effort to bring boxing back to larger mainstream audiences” aldus Leonard Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions. “The fights set for the June 20th card showcase some of the best talent in the sport and we expect nothing less than an entertaining night of boxing that you won’t want to miss.”

 

“We are looking forward to presenting another exciting primetime PBC show on NBC,” said Jon Miller, President of Programming for NBC and NBCSN. “With Adrien Broner returning to the big stage against Shawn Porter plus Errol Spence facing Roberto Garcia, we are expecting some pre-Fourth of July fireworks.”

 

One of boxing’s biggest stars, Broner, de 25-jarige phenom die wereldtitels heeft verzameld op 130, 135 en 147 pond, is looking to add another win to his impressive resume. The Cincinnati-born star scored a dominant victory over John Molina Jr. op Maart 7 at MGM Grand and will look to return to the same big stage and take down his fellow Ohio-native Porter. Broner heeft over de wil van Paulie Malignaggi heerste, Daniel Ponce de Leon en Antonio DeMarco op de weg om een ​​drie-divisie kampioen.

 

Een atletische wonder, de 27-jarige Slijtage is eager to keep his momentum going after scoring a fifth-round knockout over Erick Bone on the inaugural Maart 13 PBC on Spike fight. The Akron-native dominated Devon Alexander in December 2013 to win his previously held world title. Hij volgde dat op door overweldigende eerste twee-divisie kampioen Paulie Malignaggi met een vierde ronde onderbreking in april 2014.

 

Een 2012 U.S. Olympian die een hoog onderscheiden amateur-carrière gehad, de 25-jarigeSpence Jr. will look to remain undefeated when he steps into the ring for the biggest challenge of his career. De Desoto, Texas born fighter was dominant in his PBC debut onApril 11 als hij versloeg Samuel Vargas door de vijfde ronde knock-out.

 

Een veteraan van de sport voor bijna 15 jaar, the 35-year-old Garcia has racked up nine straight victories and will look to extend that streak to 10 when he faces Spence Jr. opJuni 20. De Weslaco, Texas native has most recently put together wins over Victor Manuel Cayo, Breidis Prescott and a unanimous decision victory over James Stevenson on the April 24 PBC-kaart.

 

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BOSTON MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTO'S

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Local Favorites Ryan Kielczweski, Javier Fortuna & Jonathan Guzman

Prepare For Undercard Bouts on Zaterdag, Mei 23 at Agganis Arena

Danny O’Connor Faces Paulie Malignaggi On Premier Boxing Champions

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BOSTON (Mei 14, 2015) – Some of Boston’s most popular local fighters participated in media workouts yesterday at Peter Welch’s Gym in South Boston as they prepare for respective Premier Boxing Champions fights taking place in the coming weeks.

 

Exciting local favorites Ryan Kielczweski (22-1, 6 KO), Javier Fortuna (27-0, 20 KO)en Jonathan Guzman (18-0, 18 KO) all worked out in anticipation of their bouts taking place Zaterdag, Mei 23 at Agganis Arena. Also in attendance was President and CEO of Murphys Boxing, Ken Casey.

 

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment in samenwerking met Murphys Boksen, zijn geprijsd op $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 en $35, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke diensten en belastingen, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets zullen beschikbaar zijn bijwww.ticketmaster.com. Voor het opladen via de telefoon, bel Ticketmaster op (800) 745-3000.

 

Also participating is local welterweight contender Danny O'Connor (25-2, 9 KO), who is preparing for his Mei 29 vechten tegen Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (33-6 7 KO) bij Barclays Center.

 

Here are what the participants had to say at yesterday’s workout:

 

Danny O'Connor, Framingham, MA:

“I think the show is big but, voor mij, it’s just another fight with Paul. I’m excited about the challenge in front of me, matching my skills against somebody like Paul with his resume. Ik ben zeer gefocust. All the work is done here (in gym).”

 

Ryan Kielczweski, Quincy, MA:

“It’s really cool fighting close to home on such a big card with double world title fights. Someday, hopelijk, I’ll be there. I’m focusing on my fight and when that’s over I’ll watch Edwin (Rodriguez) fight.”

 

Javier Fortuna, De Roemeense, Dominicaanse Republiek

“I feel super good and super confident. I’ve been training here (Boston) but haven’t seen much of the city. I expect a lot of fans there for me. I’ve been doing a lot of Spanish interviews. I await their approval of my performance.”

 

Jonathan Guzman, Santo Domingo, Dominicaanse Republiek

“I feel very, very good. Ik ben klaar om te vechten, 19 voor 19 (19 wins, 19 KO). I have a lot of family living in Lawrence (suburb) Boston) and I’ve been staying here (S. Boston).”

 

Ken Casey, President & CEO of Murphys Boxing

“Boston is a sports-crazed city with a lot of good local fighters. It’s a shame a show like this hasn’t happened here in a long time. Sometimes it just takes good fighters and the right promoter to help them. It’s the perfect combination now.”

 

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SUPERSTAR Robert Guerrero naar Battle LOS ANGELES’ EIGEN ARON MARTINEZ op zaterdagmiddag, Juni 6 AS PREMIER BOKSEN KAMPIOENEN OP NBC KOMT TOT StubHub Center in Carson, CALIF. VANAF 3 P.m. ET / NOON PT

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Meer! Chris Arreola & Alfredo Angulo

Om te concurreren in aparte wedstrijden

En een vedergewicht confrontatie tussen Jezus Cuellar & Vic Darchinyan

CARSON, CALIF (Mei 11, 2015) –Robert “The Ghost” Krijger (32-3-1, 18 KO) keert terug naar de ring als hij pleinen af ​​tegen Aron Martinez (19-3-1, 4 KO) op zaterdag middag, Juni 6 als premier Boxing Champions (PBC) op NBC gaat om StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. De uitzending begint om 3 p.m. EN/middags PT.

 

Ook op de kaart zijn eeuwige sterren Chris “De nachtmerrie” Arreola (36-4, 31 KO) en Alfred “Hond” Angulo (22-5, 18 KO) die zal concurreren in verschillende periodes. Afronding van actie is een zeker vol actie vedergewicht showdown als zijn Jezus Cuellar (26-1, 20 KO) veldslagen Vic Darchinyan (40-7-1, 29 KO).

 

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $200, $150, $100, $50 en $25, plus van toepassing zijnde belastingen, vergoedingen en servicekosten, zijn nu te koop en zijn beschikbaar voor aankoop online op AXS.com.

 

“Ik ben erg blij te maken van een snelle terugkeer naar de ring, vooral op NBC.” Said Guerrero. “Het is een eer bij StubHub Center om te vechten weer als de belangrijkste gebeurtenis. Ik ga het brengen altijd uit en geven de fans een spannende strijd. Ik kan niet wachten tot de bel te rinkelen!”

 

“Ik ben erg dankbaar voor de kans om Robert Guerrero vechten op het netwerk van televisie,” Said Martinez. “Sinds mijn laatste gevecht, Ik heb in de sportschool werkt zeer hard. Ik wil de wereld te schokken en beat 'The Ghost.’ Laat er geen misverstand over bestaan, Ik kom om te winnen.”

 

“Ik ben zo blij te zijn om weer in de ring zo snel na mijn laatste gevecht [Maart 13],” Said Arreola. “De mogelijkheid om bezig te blijven en vechten op StubHub Center is geweldig en ik ben van plan op de presentatie van mijn vaardigheden.”

 

“Ik ben dankbaar voor de kans om te vechten op zo'n grote kaart in Zuid-Californië, waar ik een paar keer eerder hebben gevochten,” Said Angulo. “Ik zie dit als een belangrijke strijd voor mij en ik weet dat de fans niet teleurgesteld worden.”

 

“We zijn erg enthousiast om terug te keren naar StubHub Center en werken met de

NBC team op een actievolle kaart” zegt Tom Brown van TGB Promotions. “Robert Guerrero en Aron Martinez zal vuurwerk geven van de opening bel in

de belangrijkste gebeurtenis en we zullen een volle kaart van geweldige undercard gevechten te voegen

voor een complete middag van entertainment voor Zuid-Californië fight fans.”

 

De 32-jarige Krijger uit Gilroy, Californië is eigenaar van overwinningen op Andre Berto, Selcuk Aydin en Michael Katsidis. Hij meest recent geëlektrificeerd fans met een spannende prestatie tegen Keith Thurman op de inaugurele PBC kaart op Maart 7 van dit jaar. Een voormalige wereldkampioen in vier gewichtsklassen, Guerrero ziet er op een andere uitstekende prestaties zetten Juni 6 bij StubHub Center.

 

Geboren in Uruapan, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico, maar uitvechten van East Los Angeles, Martinez maakt zijn StubHub Center debuut op juni 6. De 33-jarige werd professional in 2005 en won zijn eerste zeven starts alvorens een technisch tekenen in 2007 tegen Vito Gaspayran. Een taaie vechter Martinez aaneengeregen 10 rechte overwinningen tussen 2009 en 2012..

 

De 34-jarige Arreola versloeg Curtis Harper in een spannende zwaargewicht showdown op maart 13 in Ontario, Calif. Geboren in Escondido, Calif. maar uitvechten van Los Angeles, Arreola is al lange tijd een van de meest gevreesde punchers in de zwaargewicht divisie. Na de beste in de divisie uitgedaagd, Arreola weet wat er nodig is om te slagen op dit niveau en kijkt naar zijn geboortestad fans te vermaken op juni 6.

 

Een harde vechten Mexicaanse krijger geboren in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico maar uitvechten van Coachella, Calif.,Angulo is op zoek naar een grote overwinning in de voorkant van zijn geadopteerde geboortestad fans. Altijd klaar om de beste in de sport uitdaging, de 32-jarige is teen-tot-teen gegaan met een aantal van de beste vechters in de wereld en heeft knock-out overwinningen op Gabriel Rosado, Joachim Alcine en Joel Julio.

 

Een snel stijgende ster van Buenos Aires, Argentinië, Cuellar lijkt te maken 10 overwinningen op rij, toen hij vecht Darchinyan op juni 6. Zijn macht in beide handen heeft hem geleid tot zes knockouts van zijn laatste negen overwinningen, waaronder een tweede ronde vernietiging van Puerto Ricaanse icoon Juan Manuel Lopez in september. 2014. De 28-jarige zal zijn eerste carrière te beginnen in Californië, toen hij de ring op StubHub Center binnenkomt.

 

Op zoek om zichzelf terug te zetten in de discussie van de top featherweights, de 39-jarige Darchinyan komt binnen met de aard van de ervaring om omver te werpen de explosieve Cuellar. Een voormalige wereldkampioen, de vechter uit Armenië, die uit Glendale vecht, California komt uit van een negende ronde TKO over Juan Jimenez in februari van dit jaar. Hebben gevochten tegen top kanshebbers zoals Abner Mares, Nonito Donaire en Nicholas Walters, Darchinyan is ook eigenaar van overwinningen op Yonnhy Perez, Jorge Arce en Cristian Mijares.

 

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EDWIN RODRIGUEZ AND CRAIG BAKER TO SQUARE OFF IN BOSTON AS PART OF PBC ON NBC CARD TAKING PLACE

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MEI 23

Plus Undefeated Javier Fortuna Battles Bryan Vazquez

In Undercard Action

Undercard Bouts To Support Andre Dirrell vs. James DeGale

Super Middleweight Showdown

BOSTON (Mei 8, 2015) – Spannende licht zwaargewichten Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KO)en Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KO) enter the ring on Zaterdag, Mei 23 in Boston as part of a special Memorial Day weekend edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC.

 

The live PBC on NBC event starts at 4:30 p.m. EN/1:30 p.m. PT and goes until 6:00 pm. EN / 3:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. EN/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. EN/4:00 p.m. PT.

 

Further undercard action pits a pair of dangerous junior lightweights as Javier Fortuna(27-0-1, 20 KO) en Bryan Vazquez (34-1, 18 KO)do battle at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. These undercard bouts will support the super middleweight contest between Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KO) en James DeGale (20-1, 14 KO).

 

“I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity to be on this great card,” Said Rodriguez. “I will show the world and all the top light heavyweights, especially Kovalev, Stevenson and Fonfara, that I am a force to be reckoned with by taking Craig Baker’s undefeated record in an entertaining fashion.”

 

“I’m well prepared to seize the opportunity that this fight presents,” said Baker. “Een overwinning op Mei 23 puts me closer to a world title fight and I’ve only dreamed of actually accomplishing something that big. I’ve seen Rodriguez in action before and he’s a good fighter, but I’m working to be in great condition so that I can put on a show for the fight fans in Boston. We’re having a great camp and making major accomplishments, things should be pretty interesting.”

 

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment in samenwerking met Murphys Boksen, zijn geprijsd op $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 en $35, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke diensten en belastingen, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets zullen beschikbaar zijn bijwww.ticketmaster.com. Voor het opladen via de telefoon, bel Ticketmaster op (800) 745-3000.

 

Een volleerd amateur die won 2006 Nationale Golden Gloves gouden medaille en een 2005 U.S. Nationaal Kampioenschap gouden medaille, de 29-jarige Rodriguez enters this fight as the winner of his last two bouts. Born in the Dominican Republic but fighting out of nearby Worcester, Massa., Rodriguez’s lone loss came to undefeated star Andre Ward in 2013 en hij bezit overwinningen op eerder ongeslagen strijders Will Rosinsky, Jason Escalera en Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna.

 

An undefeated fighter who turned pro in 2008, Bakker enters this fight having stopped his last four opponents inside the distance. The 31-year-old took home victories over Anthony Greeley and Sergio Cordoba in 2014 and kicked off 2015 by knocking out Umberto Savigne. Fighting out of his hometown of Baytown, Texas, Baker will look for a big victory as he takes a step up in competition.

 

Undefeated and owner of a 4-0 opnemen in 2014, de 25-jarige Fortuin is a prospect on the rise looking to make an impression on Mei 23. After a split draw decision against Luis Franco in 2013, he has bounced back to win five straight fights. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Fortuna owns victories over Abner Cotto, Miguel Roman and Patrick Hyland.

 

A former world title challenger whose only loss came to Takashi Uchiyama in 2012,Vazquez comes into this fight on an impressive five fight-winning streak. The 27-year-old began his career with 29 wins and has recently added victories over Sergio Thompson, Jose Feliz Jr. and Rene Gonzalez. Fighting out of Costa Rica, Vazquez has a big chance for a signature victory on May 23.

 

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DANNY GARCIA REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH MAJORITY DECISION OVER LAMONT PETERSON DURING SATURDAY’S EDITION OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

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ANDY LEE AND PETER QUILLIN BATTLE TO DRAW

IN EXPLOSIVE BOUT

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BROOKLYN (April 12, 2015) – Premier Boxing Champions op NBC returned with two exciting bouts Zaterdag night as Danny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia (30-0, 17 KO) verslagen Lamont Peterson (33-3-1, 17 KO) by majority decision and “Iers” Andy Lee (34-2-1, 24 KO) en Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0-1, 22 KO) fought to a split draw at Barclays Center.

 

The evening’s second main event saw the undefeated Garcia stalk the lightning quick Peterson around the ring while consistently attacking Peterson’s body. Peterson moved well in the first half of the fight, but did not begin engaging offensively until the later rounds.

 

The two exchanged blows throughout a raucous twelfth round that stirred the crowd of 12,300 at Barclays Center into a frenzy. The judges tallies ended at 115-113 for Garcia twice and one score of 114-114.

 

“Ik voel me geweldig. I prepared for a war. He was moving a lot. I thought it was close, not going to lie,” Said Garcia. “It was definitely close the whole way through. I did enough to win and I’m happy with my performance.

 

[On going up in weight] “I feel like I have to go up. It’s affecting my performance, but I feel like I did a great job.”

 

“I did my part. I’m not calling it a robbery but it was a good fight,” Said Peterson. “I don’t expect an easy journey for me to get where I’m going. Ik voel me geweldig. That’s probably the least contact I’ve ever had in a fight.”

 

In the first main event, Quillin scored a huge knockdown in the first round and followed it up by putting Lee on the canvas in round three. Lee made adjustments as the fight went on and began to box Quillin effectively, even putting him down in the seventh round.

 

Lee and Quillin landed almost the same percentage of punches with Lee connecting on 38 percent and Quillin on 39 procent. One judge scored the bout 113-112 for Lee with another scoring the bout 113-112 for Quillin and the final had a score of 113-113.

 

“There’s a reason why judges are judges. They see it their way. I respect the decision,” Said Quillin.

 

[On being knocked down] “There’s a first time for everything. I’m very thankful that I was able to get back up and keep fighting. I took a year off and I was able to go 12-rounds and I could have kept going.”

 

“Het was een zware strijd. He dropped me early because I was being lazy. I got my momentum late in the fight and I boxed consistently. I understand why with two knockdowns people felt he won the decision. I could have done better vanavond. If my next fight is Peter Quillin.”

 

Premier Boxing Champions on NBC was promoted by DiBella Entertainment and sponsored by Corona.

 

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PREMIER kampioenen boksen op NBC laatste persconferentie QUOTES & FOTO'S

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BROOKLYN (April 9, 2015) – Net zo Zaterdag vechtnacht nadert snel, strijders concurrerende op zaterdagen Premier Boxing Champions op NBC nacht van gevechten hield donderdag een laatste persconferentie in de Edison Ballroom in New York City.

 

PBC op NBC Main Event-aanvallen in Barclays Center bevatten ongeslagen superster Danny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia (29-0, 17 KO) geconfronteerd Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 KO) en het middengewicht kampioenschap tussen “Iers” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 KO) en ongeslagen Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0, 22 KO). De tweede tranche van PBC op NBC begint bij 8:30 p.m. EN.

 

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment, zijn geprijsd op $300, $200, $150, $100, $80 en $50, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke diensten en belastingen, en hebben nu een aanbieding now.Tickets zijn beschikbaar op www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.comen op de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Voor het opladen via de telefoon, bel Ticketmaster op (800) 745-3000. Voor groep tickets, kunt u bellen met 800-GROUP-BK.

 

Dit is wat de jagers te zeggen hadden tijdens de persconferentie van donderdag:

 

DANNY GARCIA

 

“Ik heb hard gewerkt om hard te vechten, maar ook slim. Ik ga daar naar binnen en dicteer het tempo en ik ben altijd op zoek naar de knock-out. Als ik hem niet knock-out kan slaan, ben ik klaar om te gaan 12 rondes.

 

“Het is altijd moeilijk om aan te komen, maar ik ben nu zwaarder. Op dit moment ben ik aan het groeien in mijn beste en mijn lichaam wordt groter en het zal snel tijd zijn om in gewicht te stijgen.

 

“Ik zie dit als een heel groot gevecht. Dus ik ga er mentaal en fysiek klaar voor. Hij komt om te vechten en ik kom om te vechten. Zaterdag gaat over wie de juiste aanpassingen kan maken.

 

“Ik hou van Brooklyn. Dit is mijn vierde gevecht hier en ik heb gehoord dat de kaartjes voor dit gevecht sneller verkopen dan elk ander gevecht dat ze hier hebben gehouden. Dus ik moet iets goed doen in Brooklyn. De sfeer is geweldig bij Barclays Center.

 

“Ik heb altijd het gevoel gehad dat ik een van de beste pond-voor-pond vechters ter wereld ben. Ik heb veel grote gevechten gewonnen met veel geweldige vechters, en mijn doel is gewoon doorgaan met het winnen van een gevecht tegelijk.”

 

Lamont Peterson

“Danny's gepraat maakt voor mij geen verschil. Ik denk dat ik zelfs meer zelfvertrouwen heb dan hij en ik zal de overwinning behalen Zaterdag nacht en dat zal dat zijn.

 

“De inzet is hoog. Dit kan me zeker naar het volgende niveau duwen in dit boksspel. Ik sta al een tijdje aan de top, maar er is een verschil tussen aan de top staan ​​en een elitevechter zijn. Ik denk dat dit me zal versterken als een elitevechter.

 

“Ik keek naar een paar gevechten van Danny, maar niets viel me echt op. Ik weet dat Danny een counterpuncher is, dat is wat hij doet. We hebben een plan bedacht om dat te stoppen.

 

“Ik ben een ander persoon dan de andere jongens die Danny heeft gevochten. Ik ben een ander persoon met een andere stijl. Ik vertrouw erop dat ik aanpassingen doe in de ring.

 

“Dit gevecht zal anders zijn dan onze beide gevechten met Matthysse. Het zijn twee verschillende gevechten en stijlen maken gevechten. Er zullen verschillende resultaten zijn. Ik moest me voorbereiden op Danny Garcia en Danny Garcia moest me voorbereiden.

 

“Er is geen druk op deze grote kaart, maar ik weet wat het oplevert. Dit zorgt voor meer belichting en ik wil die belichting op de juiste manier gebruiken. Ik weet dat er tegen mij op wordt opgekeken als rolmodel en ik wil deze blootstelling gewoon gebruiken.

 

“Dit zal het boksen in de schijnwerpers zetten en ik ben er blij om er deel van uit te maken.

 

“Ik ben klaar om te vechten, Ik heb me goed voorbereid en ben klaar om een ​​show op te zetten.”

 

Andy Lee

 

“Ik wil graag vechten en ben klaar om te gaan. Ik voel me nu erg gevaarlijk.

 

“Mijn ring-generaalschap is één ding, maar over het algemeen heb ik het gevoel dat ik een goed idee heb van wat ik in de ring wil doen. Peter heeft ook een idee, maar het is meer van moment tot moment voor hem, wat ook goed kan zijn, als je improviseert. Ik ben meer een man die je in de val lokt en volgens een plan werkt.

 

“Terugkomen en een gevecht winnen, versterkt je vastberadenheid echt. Dat weet je op elk moment in je hoofd, je maakt kans om te winnen. Ik ben nooit van plan achterop te raken, maar het gebeurt. Deze keer ben ik van plan om vanaf het front te leiden.

 

“Peter is beledigend, die openingen laat. Hij kan een tijdje voorzichtig zijn omdat we allebei weten dat we de prijs kunnen betalen om beledigend te zijn. Uiteindelijk zullen we wisselen en het zal op de ene manier explosief zijn.

 

“Ik ben een linkshandige puncher die kan boksen en ik heb nog nooit een saai gevecht gehad. Ik heb een ‘nooit te sterven’ houding en ik ben niet iemand die gewoon op veilig wil spelen. Ik zet alles op het spel om te winnen.

 

“Ik heb veel vertrouwen. Ik ben de kampioen van de wereld en er is geen hogere positie dan die in het boksen. Ik ben de kampioen en hij zal moeten komen om mijn titel te pakken.”

 

PETER Quillin

 

“Iedereen stemt erop af April 11 omdat we meer gaan doen dan alleen die riem proberen te pakken, we gaan die riem pakken, want dat is wat we doen.

 

“Andy is de wereldkampioen, maar dit is de tweede keer dat ik de uitdager van een wereldkampioen ben. Ik ben hier eerder geweest. Ik weet dat hij een pas gekroonde kampioen is, dus ik heb niets slechts over hem te zeggen.

 

“Andy's grootste kracht is dat hij twee keer verloor en in staat was terug te komen om er goed uit te zien.

 

“Dit is een gevecht van een totaal ander kaliber dan wij beiden hebben gehad. Ik ben niet een van die vechters waarmee hij te maken heeft. Ik kan daar niet naar binnen gaan en proberen te vechten als een Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

 

“Ik maak me alleen zorgen over hard werken, wat ik elke dag heb gedaan in de aanloop naar dit gevecht. Dus ik maak me helemaal geen zorgen.

 

“Ik ben een gemotiveerde periode. Mijn hart is in alle dingen gebouwd op motivatie. Praten met media, op NBC zijn, vechten voor de riem en een positief persoon zijn. Ik ben dankbaar dat ik elke dag een positief verhaal over mezelf kan vertellen.”

Lou DiBella, Voorzitter van DiBella Entertainment

 

“We hebben een geweldige avond boksen van begin tot eind, je zult nog veel meer van deze jonge vechters horen.

 

“Als je alles wilt zien, ga erheen naar Barclays Center op 5 p.m.

 

“We zijn erg blij dat dit in primetime op NBC wordt uitgezonden. PBC op NBC. Het klinkt mooi.

 

“Het eerste hoofdevenement van de avond is voorzien van Andy Lee, middengewicht kampioen en de vechttrots van Limerick. Hij is een krijger, hij is op het meest zelfverzekerde punt van zijn carrière en dat zal hij moeten zijn omdat hij vecht tegen een ongeslagen kampioen.

 

“Peter Quillin maakt Brooklyn zijn thuis. Het is zijn derde gevecht bij Barclays Center en hij heeft een perfecte staat van dienst 31-0. Hij gaat proberen Andy's riem te pakken, maar het zal niet gemakkelijk zijn.

 

“De wedstrijd die de show zal afsluiten, is een van de meest langverwachte wedstrijden in het boksen. Lamont Peterson staat bekend als een van de technisch meest gezonde boksers in de game en hij heeft een uitstekende staat van dienst als back-up..

 

“Danny Garcia belichaamt echt wat het betekent om een ​​Philadelphia-jager te zijn. Hij is een stoere vent met een ongeslagen record. Hij zal proberen dat record perfect te houden tegen Lamont Peterson.”

 

JON MILLER, President, Programmering, NBC Sports & NBCSN

 

“Namens NBC Sports vinden we het geweldig om hier deel van uit te maken en in onze eigen achtertuin te zijn. We konden geen betere locatie kiezen dan Barclays Center. De kaart in elkaar gezet is spectaculair. Er zijn weer geweldige gevechten en we zijn enthousiast over de vooruitgang die dit nieuwe pand voor ons heeft geboekt.

 

“Ik denk dat er een van de meest unieke dingen aan is deze zaterdag nacht is dat het geschiedenis gaat schrijven op televisie omdat drie van de meest eerbiedwaardige en uitmuntende sporttelevisie-persoonlijkheden voor het eerst zullen samenwerken, aangezien Al Michaels onze gastheer zal zijn, Marv Albert zal play-by-play spelen en voor de allereerste keer krijgen ze gezelschap van Bob Costas.

 

“Deze drie iconische figuren hebben gewerkt aan Olympische Spelen en Super Bowls, maar het is de eerste keer dat ze ooit hebben samengewerkt aan één evenement en dat is een eerbetoon aan wat het hele team heeft samengebracht om deze geweldige kaart af te leveren.”

 

BRETT YORMARK, CEO van Barclays Center

 

“Deze zaterdag markeert een historisch moment voor Barclays Center terwijl we ons hosten 11thprofessioneel boksevenement en ons eerste Premier Boxing Champions-evenement.

 

“Wanneer je het talent in de ring combineert, de productie van de show en het iconische uitzendteam van Al Michael, Bob Costas en Marv Albert plus bokslegende Sugar Ray Leonard dit wordt een van de beste vechtavonden die New York in decennia heeft georganiseerd.

 

“Geeft de omvang van de gebeurtenis aan, tickets zijn sneller verkocht dan bij welke andere boksshow dan ook die Barclays Center heeft georganiseerd.

 

“Bij Barclays Center, we hebben niet alleen gediend als lanceerplatform voor veel lokale boksers’ carrières, maar genoten van de rol om de thuisbasis voor kampioenen te worden.”
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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTO'S

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BROOKLYN (April 7, 2015) – Fighters concurrerende op zaterdagen Premier Boxing Champions op NBC night of fights participated in a media workout today at Barclays Center in anticipation of their upcoming bouts.

 

PBC op NBC Main Event-aanvallen in Barclays Center bevatten ongeslagen superster Danny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia (29-0, 17 KO) geconfronteerd Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 KO) en het middengewicht kampioenschap tussen “Iers” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 KO) en ongeslagen Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0, 22 KO). De tweede tranche van PBC op NBC begint bij 8:30 p.m. EN.

 

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment, zijn geprijsd op $300, $200, $150, $100, $80 en $50, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke diensten en belastingen, en hebben nu een aanbieding now.Tickets zijn beschikbaar op www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.comen op de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Voor het opladen via de telefoon, bel Ticketmaster op (800) 745-3000. Voor groep tickets, kunt u bellen met 800-GROUP-BK.

 

Here are what the fighters had to say at Tuesday’s work out:

 

DANNY GARCIA

 

“I just want to give the fans a great fight. I want them to see the best Danny Garcia. Aan het einde van de dag, this is the fight the fans want to see. My main focus is putting on a great show for the fans.

 

“I’ve faced a lot of skillful boxers in my career and I’m still undefeated. That should tell the fans around the world who has more skill. Zoals April 11 when he’s feeling these two bombs on his face he’s going to forget about his skill.

 

“I just want to give fans a great fight. I’m not too worried about the ‘0’ on my record. I fight hard to protect it but my main focus is to go in there and get the job done one fight at a time.

 

“Everything I’ve done in my career is for a reason. Now I’m here on NBC fighting on this big playing field. This is great for boxing and a breath of fresh air for the sport.

 

“I just want to be confident and humble at the same time. I want the fans to love me because I’m being myself. It’s very important for a young champion.

 

“I’m going to try to dictate the pace, be smart, move my head, use my feet and land good punches. I can’t try to chase him down.

 

“I used to love other great Puerto Rican boxers like Felix Trinidad, Miguel Cotto and Hector Camacho. I feel like I’m definitely working my way up into the ranks with them and following their footsteps.

 

“I have to be smart in the ring. I have to go in there and be Danny Garcia. I’m here because I’m a smart fighter. Everyone knows that. Ik heb macht. I’m going to find my opening and capitalize on his mistakes.”

 

 

Lamont Peterson

 

“This is just another fight for me. I’m not worried about being the main event. Ik hou gewoon van om te vechten. As long as I’m fighting I’m happy.

 

“A lot of people see us fight and see us take punches, but that’s just the easy part. The sacrifice in the gym and putting my body through punishment is the rough part.

 

“I’m not trying to prove anyone wrong, but this fight is important to me and I want to win it. I want to be the top guy and that means beating the top guy.

 

“People talk about him beating Matthysse and Matthysse beating me, but anyone who knows about boxing knows that doesn’t mean anything. Zoals Zaterdag night I will prove to everyone that I’m a better fighter than Danny Garcia.

 

“Angel Garcia has his opinion on this fight, and I respect it. He can go on record and say anything he wants, but if he says Danny Garcia is stronger than me, I’ll tell you that’s a lie.

 

“We’re not worried about Danny’s power. A lot of people have asked me about that but I’m not worried. Danny Garcia had a split decision with Kendall Holt, who I knocked out. No one seems to mention that.

 

“I’m comfortable with whatever way this fight goes. I’m almost guaranteeing the win.

 

“I don’t think they’re taking me lightly. Aan het einde van de dag, Garcia knows this is a fight and he knows he hasn’t fought anyone like me. I’m expecting a big victory Zaterdag nacht.

 

“You never know what you’re going to see with me. Whatever I feel like I need to do to win, that’s what I’ll do. Ik ben bereid 100 procent. I’m in shape for 30 rounds and I’ll be ready for anything. ”

 

Andy Lee

 

“We’ve made unbelievable progress in the last year on my skills and everything has really just clicked for me and my team and now we’re seeing the results in the ring.

 

“I’m very proud to be an Irishman from Limerick defending his world championship in New York, it doesn’t get much better than that.

 

“There’s been a huge weight lifted off my shoulders since winning the world-title. It’s what I always wanted to do and I’ve been touted as a champion for years and if I never got it I would have been disappointed. Now the monkey is off my back and I can just box and show people who I am.

 

“We’ve made physical and tactical improvements in the gym since the last fight and hopefully they’ll show up in the ring op zaterdag.

 

“I think this could be a technical fight or it could be a bit of a fire fight. It’s going to be a little of both at times. There will be moments where we’re looking at each other, figuring each other out, but once we exchange it could be explosive.

 

“Quillin is sure of himself, but he has to be, I have the same mentality. You have to be to compete in this sport.

 

“Fighting at home like Quillin is op zaterdag, brings a different kind of pressure to the table, it’s the pressure of expectations and people you know coming to the fights. That’s also pressure and I know all about that.

 

“I haven’t needed to build up my confidence for this fight. It’s not time to think. It’s time to do what I’ve been doing every day in the gym.”

 

PETER Quillin

 

“I never trailed in a fight and came back and won like Lee. I’ve just won all the time right out of the gate. Those other guys aren’t ‘Kid Chocolate’ so I think that’s why this fight was made.

 

“It’s a big fight for him and a big fight for me. He’s a smart fighter when he’s in trouble so I have to watch out for that. Most importantly I just need to be true to myself.

 

“A lot of people had Lee as the underdog in his last fight but he came out and did great. That’s the thing about boxing; one punch can change the fight.

 

“I’m getting paid for 12 rounds so I’m preparing for 12 rounds but if I can get him out of there early I will.

 

“My whole life has been struggles and I’ve had to overcome every single one of those struggles. This is going to be no different from that.

 

“Being a father of course made me more inspired and watching my uncle pass has made me more motivated than ever to accomplish everything I want.

 

“When I gave up the belt I learned that I can be a bigger man and make tough decisions like that all of the time. People think losing is easy, but winning all the time is a different kind of pressure.”

 

ERROL SPENCE JR.

 

“I am the best young prospect in the game. I’m on the borderline of contender status and I believe I’m one fight away from being a contender.

 

“I’m a little bit of a mix style-wise. Ik ben een bokser, I can punch and I can fight if I have to.

 

“The fight I learned the most from was with Emanuel Lartey, he was undefeated along with me and it was my first real fight and first time going the distance.

 

“I see myself fighting all the top guys in the welterweight division. I see myself with Keith Thurman, Amir Khan and any top welterweight.

 

“I’m going to look good as always op zaterdag nacht, It’s going to be fantastic and I’m going to come out with the victory.”

 

MARCUS BROWNE

 

“I’m just blessed to have this opportunity to fight at Barclays Center for the eighth time in front of my hometown fans.

 

“I love performing in in Brooklyn. The fans here are fantastic and they know when I get in the ring they’re going to see something special.

 

“Ik heb een harde tegenstander voor me. Hij ervoer, very lanky fighter but we’ve trained very hard and I’m ready for anything he’s got.

 

“Zaterdag is going to be a great night for Team Browne, Staten Island and all of my fans. Don’t blink cause you might miss it!”

 

Luis Collazo

 

“I’ve spent some time with the family, regrouping and making sure I still have the same passion for this sport. I’m excited to be back and I jumped at the opportunity to be on this card.

 

“This is what I live for. Boksen is mijn leven.

 

“After the Khan fight I took about a month off and then I went straight to the gym. I couldn’t go out like I did against Khan. Geen excuses, but it was time to go back to the drawing board and stay motivated throughout the whole year.

 

“The fans can expect the same excitement I always bring. I’m more motivated now and hopefully after this fight I can get a big fight and give the fans what they want.”

 

HEIDE HARDY

 

“I have the same mindset going into every fight. I train to fight my fight and make adjustments when get in there.

 

“I feel strong and I feel capable of whatever needs to be done.

 

“I’ve only been boxing for four years so I’m still learning a lot of boxing technique in camp plus working three or four days a week with my strength and conditioning coach.

 

“Fans can expect a good show and a big win out me op zaterdag.”
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BROOKLYN (April 6, 2015) – Fighters Andy Lee, Peter Quillin, Marcus Browne en Heather Hardy, who are fighting op zaterdag night on the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) op NBC show in Barclays Center in Brooklyn, deelgenomen aan het luiden van de NYSE Closing Bell® vandaag. Fighters werden vergezeld door Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark, DiBella Entertainment president Lou DiBella, Swanson Communications Voorzitter Kelly Swanson, Barclays Center Chief Communications Officer Barry Baum, en Haymon Boxing vice-president van Communications Tim Smith voor de ceremonie.

 

Click to see photos and a replay from today’s ceremony at NYSE.

 

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DANNY GARCIA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTO'S

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PHILADELPHIA (April 1, 2015) – As fight week nears for the second installment of Premier Boxing Champions op NBC (8:30 pm ET/5:30 p.m. PT), ongeslagen superster Danny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia held a media workout in his hometown of Philadelphia in preparation for his showdown with fellow world champion Lamont Peterson op Zaterdag, April 11 bij Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

 

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment, zijn geprijsd op $300, $200, $150, $100, $80 en $50, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke diensten en belastingen, en hebben nu een aanbieding now.Tickets zijn beschikbaar op www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com en op de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Voor het opladen via de telefoon, bel Ticketmaster op (800) 745-3000. Voor groep tickets, kunt u bellen met 800-GROUP-BK.

 

Check out what Garcia and his father and trainer Angel had to say op woensdag.

 

DANNY GARCIA

 

“Training gaat goed, I’ve done everything I have to do and I’m still focused. It’s a week and a half until the fight and I’m ready to go. If the fight were morgen I’d be ready.

 

“It’s a big fight and it’s the fight that the fans wanted. We’re going to give the fans a great night of boxing on NBC and it’s time the show the world that Danny Garcia is the star of NBC.

 

“We have common opponents like Khan and Matthysse and we’ve had different results. They say styles make fights so those results don’t matter. Goed, my style is to kick his butt.

 

“I know that this second PBC on NBC show is going to be even bigger and I just feel blessed to be a part of it and I can’t wait to go out there and showcase my skills.

 

“I’m ready for whatever Peterson brings. If he tries to box then I’m going to go with that and if he wants to fight, Ik zal klaar zijn. I’m not going to go in and just try to knock his head off, I’m going to be Danny Garcia.

 

“I’d love to be fighting on the biggest stage in boxing against the Mayweather and Pacquiaos, but for now it’s just about taking it one fight at a time, this is history in the making.

 

“A lot of things have changed for me in the last few years, everybody knows me now. A lot of people look at you different now but it doesn’t make my head bigger, it just motivates me to work hard.

 

“Ik hou van Brooklyn, it’s my fourth fight at Barclays Center and I’m looking to make it 4-0 op April 11.

 

“This is a blessing for the sport of boxing. Millions of fans haven’t had the opportunity to watch boxing on primetime in years and this is great for the sport.”

 

ANGEL GARCIA

 

“I’ll give Peterson credit for putting the gloves on. He thinks it’s going to be an easy night for him. He sees himself already on top of the mountain. It’s not going to happen like that, we’re going to ruin his party.

 

“I want Peterson to act confident and come forward. They’re talking like Danny isn’t special but he lost to the guys we beat.

 

“It doesn’t matter what anyone says as long as Danny is in here putting in 100 percent every day. It’s all about April 11.

 

“We’re not going to train for eight weeks to go in there and worry about what Peterson is going to do, we’re going to do what we have to do. We train to go in there and win on April 11.”

 

 

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