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TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION ANDRE WARD KICKS OFF TRAINING CAMP AHEAD OFNOVEMBER 19 SHOWDOWN VS SERGEY KOVALEV

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OAKLAND, Kama vile (Oktoba 3, 2016) - Two-Time World Champion Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (30-0, 15 Kos) officially kicks off training camp in Hayward, CA with trainer Virgil Hunter ahead of his Novemba 19showdown at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas against WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 Kos). Ward’s training camp, which will serve as a base for Ward over the next several weeks as he continues his quest to dominate the light heavyweight division, is sponsored by a resounding collection of American-based companies including Jordan Brand, Kiatu Palace, JetLux, and ProSupps.

 

Below is what Team Ward had to say about the start of training camp:

 

ANDRE WARD, Barua ya Muda World Champion na juu-rated pound-kwa-pound mpiganaji:

 

“I’ve been in pre-camp mode for weeks now following my last fight, and have been mentally preparing for the work ahead of me. It’s an exciting feeling to be in full camp mode, where I can dedicate 100% of my mind, body and soul to the battle I am about to face. This is a fight that we have been working up to since last spring. The game plan hasn’t changed. I am here and I am ready.”

VIRGIL HUNTER, Andre Ward’s Trainer:

 

“No one beats Andre Ward when it comes to training camp. We’re going into camp with the mentality of another day, another fight, another win. His strive for perfection, work ethic and consistency is what makes him a champion.”

JAMES PRINCE, Andre Ward’s Manager:

“With everything set for the biggest fight of the year on Novemba 19, we are excited to open training camp. What is done here for the next few weeks will play a major part in the final outcome. We thank God for the opportunity and look forward to giving the boxing community and all of our fans, the fight that they have been anticipating.”

 

Tickets for the most anticipated fight of the year are on sale now and start at $55 juu ya axs.com and at the T-Mobile Arena box office.

 

 

Kovalev vs. Ward “Pound For Pound”, a 12-round mega-fight for the WBO/IBF/WBA light heavyweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, is presented by Main Events, Roc Taifa Michezo, Krusher Promotions and Andre Ward Promotions and is sponsored by the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Rosneft and Corona Extra. The championship event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at9:00 p.m. NA/6:00 p.m. PT.

 

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Three Roc Nation promoted fighters in action this Saturday in Milwaukee Local favorite, Luis “Cuba” Arias gunning for first title Sonny Fredrickson and Tyler McCreary also in action

Milwaukee, Wisc. (Agosti 17, 2016)–LUIS “CUBAARIAS will take on battle tested Darryl Cunningham (33-8, 13 KO ya) for the USBA Middleweight title this Jumamosi usiku katika Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
Also on the bill will be two more Roc Nation fighters that are managed by Victory Sports & Entertainment in undefeated prospects, super nyepesi SONNY FREDRICKSON na featherweight TYLER MCCREARY.

Arias (15-0, 7 KO ya) ya Milwaukee, was a highly touted amateur who was a 2008 na 2010 national champion, and he will be will be looking for his first professional title and a ranking in the IBF.

In Cunningham, Arias is fighting a 14 year veteran who has wins over former world title challengers Antwun Echols and Rubin Williams.

This will be the 2nd consecutive fight for the 26 year-old Arias in his hometown where he has proven to be a bona fide attraction and ticket seller.

On Juni 4, Arias stopped Jorge Silva in three rounds at the same venue and had Milwaukee fight fans eager for him to return.

Fredrickson of Toledo has a record of 13-0 na knockouts tisa, will make his third start of 2016.

The 22 year-old power puncher, recently identified by Ring Magazine as one of the new faces to keep an eye on in the sport, continues to develop as he will take on the tough veteran Ramesis Gil.

Gil has wins over previously undefeated Carney Bowman & Luis Joel Gonzales.

The speedy and highly skilled McCreary, Pia la Toledo, Ohio ana rekodi ya 10-0 with six knockouts and like Fredrickson, will be making his third appearance of 2016.

McCreary’s opponent will be veteran gatekeeper Dwayne Wisdom.

This is a big night for our three fighters,” said Rick Torres of Victory Sports and Entertainment.

These are three of the brightest prospects in boxing, na katika “Cuba’scase, it is time for him to make a move to the next level. We feel he is getting better everyday under John David Jackson, and with a win he becomes a legitimate contender in the middleweight division. The fights will only get bigger from here for “Cuba”, his time is now and we’re confident that he will become a force in the middleweight division for years to come. Sonny and Tyler are coming along very nicely. They are getting the right fights and getting much needed experience as they continue in their development. Gil is a capable opponent, who should provide Sonny a good test, while Wisdom should be a good learning experience for Tyler, after that, we will look to step them up with each fight.

Ushindi Michezo & Entertainment is an athlete management company with offices in New York and Las Vegas. Founded by noted sports attorney Rick Torres and boxing trainer Michael Leanardi, Victory has steadily built an impressive stable of young prospects that it is grooming for future stardom. Ushindi Michezo’ tovutiiswww.victorysportsent.com.

TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION ANDRE WARD AND POWER-PUNCHING COLOMBIAN ALEXANDER BRAND SET FOR SATURDAY, Agosti 6 SHOWDOWN AT ORACLE ARENA IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA TELEVISED LIVE ON HBO®

NEW YORK, NY (Juni 28, 2016) - Roc Taifa Sports ni furaha kutangaza kwamba Barua Muda World Champion na juu-rated pound-kwa-pound mpiganaji Andre Ward (29-0, 15 Kos) atarudi pete juu yaJumamosi, Agosti 6, to continue his conquest of the light heavyweight division when he takes on power-punching Colombian Alexander Brand (25-1, 19 Kos) at Oracle Arena in Ward’s hometown of Oakland, California. The event will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing® kuanzia saa 10:30 p.m. NA/PT.

 

Ward and Brand were slated to face each other last November on the pay-per-view undercard of Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Alvarez, but a leg injury forced Ward to withdraw from participation in the event.

 

Tiketi bei saa $300, $120, $90, $60 na $30, si ikiwa ni pamoja na gharama za huduma husika na kodi, go on sale Tuesday, Juni 28 katika 5:00 p.m. PT and will be available at all Ticketmaster locations, online saa Ticketmaster.com na malipo kwa njia ya simu katika (800) 745-3000.

 

Ward vs. Brand is a 12-round fight presented by Roc Nation Sports and sponsored by Corona Extra, the motion picture HANDS OF STONE: The True Story of Roberto Duran, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (CTMS) and The Clorox Company, supporting the Bay Area Community for over 100 miaka.

 

“We can get it on, sasa hivi,"Alisema Ward. “August 6th, I will be ready, so come out to Oracle Arena or tune in live on HBO. Don’t miss it.”

 

“It will be a great honor to face Andre Ward on August 6 and better yet in his own backyard,” said Brand. “Fighting somebody with such an illustrious career, facing a guy that perhaps hasn’t lost a round in his entire life, is even more thrilling. We were set to face each other last November, but he was forced to pull out of the fight with an injury. Now the time has come to fight him and I can’t wait to derail his future plans. I’ll work hard to spoil them.”

 

“Andre Ward’s quest to become the best light heavyweight on the planet and boxing’s number one pound-for-pound fighter continues on Agosti 6,"Alisema David Itskowitch, COO of Boxing Roc Nation Sports. “Alexander Brand has been waiting for this fight since last year and we have no doubt he is going to enter the ring hungry for a huge victory. There’s a lot on the line in this fight for Andre who knows he can’t look past Brand towards a much discussed clash with Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey Kovalev.”

 

“Undefeated for the last two decades, technically brilliant and the last American man to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing, Andre Ward is one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world,” said Peter Nelson, Makamu wa Rais Mtendaji, HBO Sports. “On August 6th, Andre continues his move up in weight to campaign in the 175-pound division against challenger Alexander Brand in front a hometown crowd at the Oracle.”

 

Maalumu kwa ajili ya tabia yake imara na uadilifu nje pete na silika shujaa wake ndani yake, 32 year-old Andre Ward’s skill and talent were apparent early in his outstanding amateur career. He racked up every title in the books, culminating in a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 2004 Michezo ya Olimpiki mjini Athens, Ugiriki. As the only male American boxer to claim Olympic gold in the past

decade, Ward alijiunga anapenda wa Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard na Oscar De La Hoya. Yeye akageuka mtaalamu Desemba 18, 2004, scoring a second round technical knockout victory over Chris Molina at Staples Center in a fight that was televised live on HBO. He has gone on to rack up 27 more victories since then, building an ever-growing legion of fans in the process. Baada ya kuwa na Gonga Gazeti na WBA Super Middleweight World Champion, rising to the number two spot on the pound-for-pound list and winning the 2011 Mpiganaji wa Tuzo ya Mwaka (ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Pete Gazeti na Boxing Association ya Marekani Waandishi), ilitangazwa kuwa Ward saini kipekee uendelezaji makubaliano na Roc Taifa Sports mwezi Januari 2015, kufungua sura mpya katika ndondi kazi yake storied. Bidhaa Bay Area akarudi pete Juni 20, 2015 katika Oracle uwanja mbele ya mashabiki wake mji katika Oakland, California na alifunga mtoano tisa mzima juu ya Paul Smith, continuing his unbeaten streak which dates back to when he was a 12-year-old amateur. In his most recent fight on March 26, 2016, Ward made his highly publicized 175-pound debut against Cuba’s undefeated and IBF number one rated light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera in front of frenzied crowd at Oracle Arena that including luminaries such as Michael B. Jordan, Stephen Curry, Marshawn Lynch and Draymond Green. Ward expertly managed the fight and began to unravel his opponent in the third round when he caught Barrera with a counter left hook, dropping him to the canvas. The rest was a routine victory for Ward, who scored a dominating dispatch of Barrera by way of unanimous decision after 12 raundi. Ward looks forward to a formidable challenge in Brand who is now the only obstacle in the way of his anticipated showdown against Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey Kovalev in the fall.

 

Bogota, Colombia native Alexander Brand (25-1, 19 Kos) turned professional at the relatively late age of 32 following a long and accomplished amateur career that saw him tally over 400 mafanikio. He burst on to the professional scene in 2009, scoring knockout wins in his first 12 fights and winning 15 wa kwanza wake 17 bouts inside the distance. His first and only professional setback came via an eight-round split decision loss to current WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Badou Jack in a 2012 fight that many ringside observers thought Brand had won. Tangu kupambana na kwamba, Bidhaa amepita kila mtihani pete kwa rangi flying, notching eight consecutive victories. Katika bout yake ya mwisho, Brand faced the sternest test of his career since the Jack fight when he fought a favored, undefeated and highly touted light heavyweight Medzhid Bektemirov on December 5, 2015 at Osceola Heritage Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Brand weathered an early Bektemirov blitz, including recovering from a first round knockdown, and notched a 10-round split decision victory by the scores of 98-91, 98-91 na 94-95. The 39 year-old Brand, who has held several regional title including the WBC Latino Super Middleweight and the WBC Silver Interim Super Middleweight Championships, will be looking to pull off another upset on Agosti 6 and thrust himself into light heavyweight title contention.

 

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Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle Decisions Thomas “KO” Snow; Targets Bigger Opportunities

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Washington, DC (Mei 14, 2016) - 122 pound contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle (22-2, 16 KO ya) Bayamon ya, Puerto Rico scored a clear-cut, eight-round unanimous decision over local southpaw Thomas “KO” Snow (18-3, 12 KO ya) Ijumaa, Mei 13 katika DC Armory katika Washington, D.C.
Fighting on Roc Nation SportsThrone Boxing on BET, Del Valle looked to set the tone by pressuring the DC-based Snow in the opening round. Katika pili, the former NABA featherweight champion landed a number of straight right hands, including one that sent Snow down hard. Sensing that a knockout may be imminent, Del Valle swarmed Snow but he made it out of the round.
The third saw Del Valle land a picture perfect left hook that dropped Snow again, who effectively tied up after tasting the canvas. Del Valle continued to press the action in the fourth and fifth stanzas, while Snow began moving his hands but still held frequently. Snow found moments of success in the sixth and had his best round in the seventh, during which he connected with a hard shot that got an off balance Del Valle’s attention. Still gunning for a knockout, Del Valle pushed the action in the eighth however, Snow tied him up on multiple occasions and finished on his feet.
While most fans and ringsiders had Del Valle winning at least six rounds, the scores were surprisingly 76-74 juu ya scorecards zote tatu.
"Thomas Snow was a very game fighter and I tip my hat off to him for being a tough competitor,” Del Valle said shortly after the victory. “I would’ve liked to have finished him, but he was constantly tying me up. I thought the referee would’ve warned him or taken a point, but that didn’t happen. This fight was a good learning experience and like JAY Z says ‘it’s onto the next one.’”
With Snow out of his way, Del Valle’s sights are set on bigger opportunities.
"I want to get my hands on one of the champions or top contenders at 122 paundi. Ever since I started boxing, my goal was to become a world champion. I’m hoping to have the chance to fight for one of the belts soon because there’s nothing I want more than to bring a world title belt back to Puerto Rico.”
Fans can interact with Del Valle on Twitter @Orlanditoboxing and facebook.com/Orlandito-Del-Valle-111406195543360.

King’s Promotions Thomas “KO” Snow ready for statement win over Del Valle Friday night in Washington, DC

Washington, DC (Mei 12, 2016)– Ijumaa hii night in Washington, DC, Thomas Snow will meet Luis Orlando Del Valle (21-2, 16 KO ya) in the co-feature bout of nationally televised show live on BET.

The show is promoted by Roc Nation Sports.

Snow of Washington, DC has a record of 18-2 na 12 knockouts and this is a big opportunity fighting on a big platform.
“Kambi ya mafunzo akaenda kubwa. It was a perfect camp and now it is time to do something, and I am going out there to get the win.
Asked what he knew about Del Valle, Snow did know much other than some basic information.
Del Valle is a conventional fighter from Puerto Rico. He has a similar record, but hasn’t fought many good guys. I saw his fight with (bingwa wa zamani wa dunia) Vic Darchinyan. (A fight that Del Valle lost via unanimous decision in 2012).
This is a fight that most boxing experts believe is a crossroads fight, with the winner leaping into contention, but Snow does not feel the pressure of the fight.

I think he has more to lose then me. I am moving up two weight classes. I would prefer to be fighting at 115 paundi, but the opportunities have been coming at higher weights. Pamoja na kwamba kuwa alisema, I don’t think he is on my level. So I am confident in this fight and the win will be an awesome breakthrough.
Despite fighting in his hometown, Snow does not think that plays any part in who will win the fight.
There is no advantage to that. In boxing, it just takes one punch and that crowd I not help that.
I know what I did in training camp and I am prepared. I am not fearful of any man. God blessed me with skills and I am going to do the work. I just know by keeping God in your life, everything will go great for you.
Said Snow’s promoter, Marshall Kauffman of King’s Promotions, “This is a great opportunity for Thomas. He has shown throughout his career that he has talent. His only losses have been to undefeated guys, but he has had a tremendous camp, na Ijumaa night he will show that he should be one of the top contenders in the super bantamweight division

throne boxing PRESENTED BY ROC NATION SPORTS AND CORONA EXTRA WASHINGTON, D.C.’S UNDEFEATED DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON VS. MIKE DALLAS JR. TUKIO MAIN & UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

 

FIGHTS SET FOR Ijumaa, MAY 13

AT THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

TELEVISED LIVE ON BET AND

STREAMED LIVE GLOBALLY ON TIDAL.COM

 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mei 11, 2016) - Jumatano, Mei 11, Washington, D.C.’s undefeated Vumbi Hernandez-Harrison (29-0, 16 Kos) and Bakersfield, California ya Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (21-3-1, 10 Kos) participated in the final press conference at The Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. in advance of their May 13 fight at the DC Armory. Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr. will headline a kiti ndondi event in a 10-round welterweight bout that will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. NA/PT and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. Co-featured fighters including Dorado, Pwetoriko ya Orlando “Orlandito” Del Valle (20-2, 15 Kos) ambaye anakabiliwa na Thomas “KO” Snow (18-2, 12 Kos) ya Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia heavyweight prospect Darmani “Rock Solid” Rock (Pro Albamu) who takes on the beltway’s ownCarlos “DC Diamond Cutter” Black (1-3) were also in attendance at the press conference Jumatano.

 

Chini ni nini wapiganaji, promoter and other dais guests had to say at the press conference:

DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON:

“I want to thank Mike Dallas Jr. for coming into D.C. He has my respect for coming into my hometown and fighting. I’m really ready for this fight. I may have gotten in the best sparring that any fighter has ever gotten [for a fight]. I went from [sparring with] Canelo and came home to spar with Demetrius Hopkins, Austin Trout and Lamont Peterson. I don’t know if there’s better sparring than that. Camp has been great. I’m definitely ready for the fight. I want to thank FILA and Geico for supporting me. I hope everyone comes out on Friday, Mei 13 at the DC Armory. I know we will put on a good show.”

 

 

MIKE “THE SILENT ASSASSIN” DALLAS JR.:

“I want to thank God for giving me this opportunity and keeping me strong through hard times. I had a good camp. I want to thank BET for having me on. Kama vile Ijumaa, it’s going to be a good fight. I’m mentally and physically there. I dug deep in camp and I’m ready to bring it in this fight. Napenda mpinzani yangu bora. Ni kwenda kuwa mapambano mgumu. I’m ready to go in there, give it my all and give you guys a great show. Come and watch the fight on Mei 13."

 

ORLANDO “ORLANDITO” DEL VALLE:

“I would like to thank God, Roc Nation Sports and their entire staff for believing in me and giving me a second shot at my career. I won’t let you guys down. Becoming a world champion will be my only way to thank you guys so after this fight I’m ready for that.

 

“Thank you BET and TIDAL for allowing us to showcase our skills on national TV and over the internet so that boxing fans around the world can have a glimpse of what the near future holds.

 

“This fight means a lot to me. Ni vita kubwa ya kazi yangu. I need to win this fight if I really want to get closer to a title shot. I’m in the greatest condition and shape of my life. Siku ya Ijumaa usiku, expect nothing but fireworks from Orlando Del Valle. I guarantee you that a title shot for Orlando Del Valle will be coming. A champion for Roc Nation Sports is very, karibu sana. So once again, thank you all and don’t miss the action Ijumaa usiku. "

 

 

DARMANI “ROCK SOLID” ROCK:

“I’m just looking forward to seeing everyone come out on May 13 at the DC Armory when I make my pro debut.”

DAVID ITSKOWITCH, COO Boxing - Roc Nation Sports:

 

“An action packed undercard of emerging and established talent and exciting entertainment from the boxing hotbed of Washington, D.C. telecast live on BET and streamed live on TIDAL.com…May 13 is an event that no one should miss.

 

“This event would not have been possible without the support of a number of people and organizations and I would like to take a moment to thank the following…our sponsors: Crown, FILA, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (CTMS), glad, Shoe City, Pepsi, RCN and The DC Lottery. I’d also like to thank Stephen Hill, Connie Orlando and their team at BET as well as Greg O’Dell and the staff of Events DC for helping us bring a throne boxing event to Washington, D.C.

 

“BET’s vision and commitment for putting together innovative live entertainment is a big reason why we are here today. We are thrilled to be partnered with BET to bring another kiti ndondi event to fans across the country. We’re also excited about the fact that as a non-traditional boxing network, they have thrown their hat into the ring which we believe has, and will continue to, attract new fans to the sport.

 

“Events DC works tirelessly to bring high profile events to Washington, D.C. and of late, they have helped to turn the District into a boxing hotbed.

 

 

STEPHEN HILL, President of Programming – BET:

“BET Networks is excited to partner with Roc Nation Sports to broadcast the second live kiti ndondievent on BET. Ijumaa, Mei 13 will be lucky for us as we get to bring to the world this top-notch sporting event showcase including live entertainment from Roc Nation’s own Justine Skye, DJ Cipha Sounds and BET personality Big Tigger, who will be welcomed back to BET with open arms.

 

“At BET Networks we’re committed to delivering more variety and original programming and like kiti ndondi, our content is engaging, emotional and entertaining. We are thrilled to welcome kiti ndondiback to BET. We know audiences love live sporting events like boxing, so this partnership fits like a glove.

 

“Last but not least, thank you to Washington D.C., the birthplace of BET Networks, na mimi mwenyewe, for hosting us in this great city. We look forward to a great fight Ijumaa usiku. "

ERIK MOSES, Senior Vice President and Managing Director – Events DC Sports and Entertainment Division:

“Boxing is back in Washington in a very big way. We have had the pleasure of hosting three championship bouts in the last three months at the DC Armory, which is a great place to watch a fight if you have not been there.

 

“This fight card in particular has a very special place in my heart, as it should for others from Washington, because it’s about as local as it can be. We’ve got a hometown hero, ambao, if you have not seen him fight, see him now before you can’t afford to see him. Dusty Hernandez-Harrison is going to be a big star and he represents Washington, D.C. in a way that few do. Check him out now before you’re paying big money in Vegas to see him fight.

 

“The fight is also being broadcasted by another home-grown institution, and that is BET. It’s great to see sports back on BET, and boxing in particular, coming from the DC Armory as the host venue. Tiketi bado zinapatikana. We look forward to hosting everyone who wants to come out and cheer on all these fighters, but Dusty in particular so we can have another championship fighter in D.C.”

 

 

ANDREW HUFF, DC Boxing Commission:

 

“Roc Nation Sports and Events DC are helping to ensure that the legacy of the District’s boxing history continues. On behalf of Mayor Muriel Bowser, Adam Weers, who is the chairman of the District’s Boxing and Wrestling Commission, Miss Kimberly Lockett, who is another commissioner and myself, welcome to Washington, D.C.”

 

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Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr., a 10-round welterweight fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports takes place Friday, Mei 13, 2016 katika DC Armory katika Washington, D.C. This fight headlines a throne boxing event presented by Corona Extra and will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. NA and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. The event is also sponsored by FILA, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (CTMS), glad, Shoe City, Pepsi, RCN and The DC Lottery. Mbali na hatua kubwa ndani ya pete, the May 13 edition of throne boxing on BET will feature several notable Roc Nation Sports touches that offer a unique fan experience including a live musical performance by Justine Skye as well as DJ Cipha Sounds and event host Big Tigger who will keep the energy at a high level throughout the event. Doors open on fight night at 6:30 PM na mapambano ya kwanza huanza saa 6:45 PM. Kufuata mazungumzo kwa kutumia #throneboxing.

 

Tiketi bei saa $75, $50 na $35, si ikiwa ni pamoja na husika mashtaka huduma na kodi zinapatikana katika maeneo yote Ticketmaster, online saa Ticketmaster.com (http://bit.ly/may13throneboxing) na malipo kwa njia ya simu katika (800) 745-3000.

 

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WASHINGTON, D.C.’S UNDEFEATED DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON VS. MIKE DALLAS JR. TUKIO MAIN & UNDERCARD MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

 

throne boxing PRESENTED BY ROC NATION SPORTS AND CORONA EXTRA

FIGHTS SET FOR Ijumaa, MAY 13

AT THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

TELEVISED LIVE ON BET AND

STREAMED LIVE GLOBALLY ON TIDAL.COM

 

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Picha ya Mikopo: Roc Nation Sports/Tom Hogan Photography

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mei 11, 2016) - Jumanne, Mei 10, Washington, D.C.’s undefeated Vumbi Hernandez-Harrison (29-0, 16 Kos) and Bakersfield, California ya Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (21-3-1, 10 Kos) participated in a media workout at Urban Boxing DC in Washington, D.C. in advance of their May 13 fight at the DC Armory. Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr. will headline a kiti ndondi event in a 10-round welterweight bout that will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. NA/PT and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. Co-featured fighter Thomas “KO” Snow (18-2, 12 Kos) ya Washington, DC, who faces Dorado, Pwetoriko yaOrlando “Orlandito” Del Valle (20-2, 15 Kos), and undercard fighters Mike Balogun (5-0, 4 Kos) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, who will fight Capitol Heights, Maryland ya Devon Mosley (0-4-1), and Greenbelt, Maryland ya Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed (2-0, 1 KO) of who takes on Damion Reed (2-13, 1 KO) of Danville Virginia were also in attendance during the media workout Jumanne.

 

After shadow boxing around the ring and a few rounds working the bags, all five fighters participated in interviews with invited media members.

 

Below is what the fighters had to say during the workout:

 

DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON:

“I think a lot of people are underestimating Mike Dallas Jr. I think they’re counting him out too early. A lot of times when people come back from a tough loss they train harder, they take it more seriously and erase all the mistakes they made in previous training camps, so that’s what I’m expecting him to do. Luckily Barry Hunter [Hernandez-Harrison’s trainer] knows him well as a fighter, so I’ve been going off of what he says.

“I’ve been getting great sparring in. I came home from sparring Canelo Alvarez and went right into to sparring with Lamont Peterson, Austin Trout, Demetrius Hopkins and other fighters on the card. Just really good sparring.

 

“I’m excited to fight on BET. It’s pretty cool. I think it’s good to bring boxing to a new audience. Hopefully, I put on a good fight to get them entertained. And we have Justine Skye performing before our bout. She’s got a completely different fan base than I do and I think it’s another good way to add a new audience to our event.

 

“I took a lot of things out of training with Canelo at his training camp. It was good to get a different perspective of a training camp. Usually it’s all about me, everything is catered to me and everyone is concerned about me, so it was good to take a step back and see how someone like him at the top level prepares for a world title fight. Luckily, I walked away knowing I’ve been doing everything right.

 

“Fighting in my hometown of Washington, D.C. is better for me. I feel like I have more to fight for. I have more to lose, which for me helps. You’ll never hear me say “no mas” in D.C.

 

“At my age, my preparation changes with every fight. I remember fighting in Connecticut in April then Miami in August, which seems really close, but Billy Briscoe [Hernandez-Harrison’s assistant trainer] was there and said ‘you’ve gotten so much stronger.’ That’s just the age that I am right now. I’m really maturing and getting that man strength. Every fight I feel a lot stronger.”

 

 

MIKE “THE SILENT ASSASSIN” DALLAS JR.:

“I feel very good ahead of this fight…confident and strong. I’m just ready to go out there and perform. There’s more pressure on him than me fighting in his hometown.

 

“I’ve gotten good training in for this fight. The Bay Area has a lot of good sparring out there right now. I had good training with Ben Bautista [Dallas Jr.’s trainer] and we’ve been pushing it. I had to dig deep in training to get through it and I’m ready to dig deep in the fight.

 

“I took some time off to let my body rest and heal and to let my mind get together. Now I feel great. I’m ready to come back and get back on top of things. I’m going to go out there and do my thing.

 

“I know Dusty is a pretty good fighter. I know he can box. I’m just ready to go out there, be smart and execute the game plan. I’m ready for people to know I’m back and there mentally. I’m ready to get back in the game and take care of these people in these bigger fights.”

 

 

THOMAS “KO” SNOW:

“I know my opponent [Orlando Del Valle] is a conventional fighter from Puerto Rico. He’s a basic fighter…a basic one-two puncher. He’s the best opponent I’ve faced to date. Both of us have two losses, so I know it’s a crossroads fight for us. We’re going to go in there and do what we came to do.

“I’ve fought in D.C. a lot of times. It’s my home.

 

“It’s awesome because I’ve known Dusty since he was six years old. We used to run together. We were just talking about that over in the corner. If you watch at any of his amateur fights, you’ll hear me in the background cheering him on. I’ve been in his life for a long time and it’s awesome seeing a young guy get his opportunity and make the sport of boxing grow.

 

“I know our amateur program in D.C. is awesome so you have to give a shout out to all the amateurs. D.C. is about to be the mecca of boxing once again. We will have six, seven or eight champions in the District of Columbia. It’s rich with boxing.

 

“I think fighting on BET is a great thing. I think it’s great that boxing is on free TV now and people don’t have to pay for it. For those people who can’t afford those things, I think it’s awesome for them and I think it will make the sport of boxing better.

 

“I’ve changed a lot over the years. I’m supposed to be dead, locked up or in jail. Having God in your life, your perspective of life and everything changes. I’m calm and comfortable in my situation. I thank God for the opportunity. I thank Roc Nation Sports for the opportunity and I thank everybody who is supporting Thomas “KO” Snow. We’re ready to do it.”

 

 

MIKE BALOGUN:

“During my career, when I was playing football, I used boxing as another form of training for cardio. After my career was over, it was natural for me to keep training and now we’re here. Football is a business. I got released and had another opportunity to play in the Canadian Football League as well as the Arena Football League, but football takes a toll on your body and I played the game for a long time. It was just natural for me to transition. I still needed something to stay active, because without activity, I didn’t feel like myself.

 

"Mimi sijui mengi kuhusu mpinzani wangu [Devon Mosley]. I know he’s a southpaw just like me That’s pretty much all I know and all I need to know.

 

“I’ve prepared for this fight just like any other fight…hard work and dedicating myself to my craft. At the end of the day I’ll reap the fruits of my labor.”

 

 

SAM “VANILLA GORILLA” CROSSED:

"Mimi sijui mengi kuhusu mpinzani wangu [Damion Reed]. I know he is a tall left-handed guy. I only watched a little video of him. I’ve been sparring a lot of left handers and then we just happened to get a left-handed guy, so it worked out pretty well.

 

“I’m still a little disappointed about my last performance in D.C., so I am going to come out and put on a show on Ijumaa, Mei 13.

 

“Anyone you get in the ring with poses a threat, lakini wakati huo huo, I am confident in what I have done to prepare. I’ve been sparring guys with 20 mapambano pro, hivyo, I think I’m good.

 

“I played football and baseball growing up. Kimsingi, what got me into boxing was that I got picked on when I was younger and smacked around on the basketball court. I always said when I grow up I want to be able to beat up the dudes that picked on me. What’s funny is that a lot of guys that bullied me are now begging me for tickets to my fights.”

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Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr., a 10-round welterweight fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports takes place Friday, Mei 13, 2016 katika DC Armory katika Washington, D.C. This fight headlines a throne boxing event presented by Corona Extra and will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. NA and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. The event is also sponsored by FILA, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (CTMS), glad, Shoe City, Pepsi, RCN and The DC Lottery. Mbali na hatua kubwa ndani ya pete, the May 13 edition of throne boxing on BET will feature several notable Roc Nation Sports touches that offer a unique fan experience including a live musical performance by Justine Skye as well as DJ Cipha Sounds and event host Big Tigger who will keep the energy at a high level throughout the event. Doors open on fight night at 6:30 PM na mapambano ya kwanza huanza saa 6:45 PM. Kufuata mazungumzo kwa kutumia #throneboxing.

 

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ROC NATION SPORTS ANNOUNCES CO-FEATURE & NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD FOR DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON AND MIKE DALLAS JR. WELTERWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ON FRIDAY, MAY 13 AT THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

throne boxing PRESENTED BY ROC NATION SPORTS AND CORONA EXTRA FEATURES HERNANDEZ-HARRISON VS. DALLAS JR., ORLANDO DEL VALLE VS. THOMAS SNOW AND DARMANI ROCK VS. CARLOS BLACK TELEVISED LIVE ON BET BEGINNING AT 10:00 P.M. NA/PT

EVENT ALSO TO BE STREAMED LIVE GLOBALLY ON TIDAL.COM

JUSTINE SKYE, DJ CIPHA SOUNDS & HOST BIG TIGGER TO PROVIDE IN-ARENA ENTERTAINMENT BETWEEN BOUTS

NEW YORK, NY (Mei 5, 2016) – Two televised bouts and four non-televised undercard bouts will round out the card when Dusty Hernandez-Harrison (29-0, 16 Kos) ya Washington, D.C. anarudi pete Ijumaa, Mei 13 to take on Bakersfield, California’s Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (21-3-1, 10 Kos) in a 10-round welterweight bout at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. The fight will headline a kiti ndondi event that will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. NA and will also be streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com.

 

Opening the telecast will be an eight-round featherweight showdown between Orlando “Orlandito” Del Valle(20-2, 15 Kos) na Thomas “KO” Snow (18-2, 5 Kos). The second televised fight will see the professional debut of highly touted Philadelphia heavyweight prospect Darmani “Rock Solid” Rock against the beltway’s own Carlos “DC Diamond Cutter” Black (1-3).

 

The non-televised undercard will feature Caguas, Pwetoriko ya Abner “Pin” Cotto (19-3, 9 Kos) dhidi mkongwe Juan Jose “Pinocho” Beltran (29-25-3, 18 Kos) ya Los Mochis, Mexico in an eight-round junior welterweight matchup; Brooklyn’s undefeated Junior “The Young God” Younan (8-0, 6 Kos) facing Breedon, West Virginia’s Austin “Speedy” Marcum (10-6-1, 5 Kos) in a six-round light heavyweight fight; former NFL linebacker Mike Balogun (5-0, Kos) of Upper Marlborough, Maryland and Devon Mosley (0-4-1) ya Capitol Heights, Maryland squaring off in a four-round heavyweight bout; and Greenbelt, Maryland ya Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed (2-0, 1 KO) dhidi ya Damion Reed (2-13, 1 KO) ya Danville, Virginia in a four-round cruiserweight fight. 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist Zhang “Big Bang” Zhilei (8-0, 6 Kos) Zhengzhou ya, China will also see action in a six-round heavyweight bout against an opponent to be determined.

 

Roc Nation Sports will bring names from the entertainment world to the event, which will showcase a special performance by Roc Nation’s own breakout artist singer/songwriter Justine Skye. The Brooklyn songstress and social media maven who garnered attention, and over two million YouTube views, with her cover of Drake’s “Headlines” and current single, “I’m Yours” featuring Vic Mensa, is currently taking over radio airwaves nationwide. The evening will also feature a DJ set from Roc Nation’s multi-talented Cipha Sounds who will keep the energy up between bouts. Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan, afternoon host on Atlanta’s V-103, former host of BET’s Rap City and 106 & Park, and currently featured on Oxygen’s “Like A Boss”, will serve as the event’s host.

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Orlando Del Valle made his professional debut on April 11, 2008 at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey where he knocked out Rey Rivera in the third round. By October 2009, he had compiled a record of 7-0, including a third-round knockout victory over Christopher Rivera at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Juni 6, 2011, at Roseland Ballroom in New York City, he notched an impressive ten-round unanimous decision victory over Dat Nguyen in a fight telecast on Showtime’s ShoBox. Septemba 29, 2012, Valley, na rekodi ya 16-0, made is HBO debut at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut against Three-Time World Champion Vic “The Raging Bull” Darchinyan. Darchinyan controlled a majority of the bout, relying on his experience to pressure the young contender. In the ninth round Del Valle’s perseverance almost carried the day when he staggered Darchinyan with a tremendous left hook, badly hurting the former world champion. Darchinyan, Hata hivyo, was able to survive the round and hold on for a ten-round unanimous decision victory. After the defeat, Del Valle moved to Mexico City to train with Hall of Fame trainer Nacho Beristain. He rebounded in 2013 with two technical knockout victories over Andre Wilson and Juan Jose Beltran. Mei 31, 2014, in a bout televised by HBO Latino from the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Del Valle faced another tough opponent in undefeated fellow Puerto Rican Luis Rosa. The ten-round, evenly matched fight went the distance producing a memorable, crowd-pleasing battle. Katika raundi ya tano, Del Valle sent Rosa to the canvas with a left hook and in the seventh round Rosa was deducted a point for a late punch, but in the end Rosa was awarded a unanimous decision victory. Since the Rosa setback, Del Valle has won all three of his fights, with none of them going the distance, including his last fight on April 9, in which he scored a second round technical knockout win over Josh Crespo at Rockingham Park in Salem, New Hampshire. Del Valle will look to keep that streak going on May 13 against Snow.

 

Deeply rooted in D.C. and the capital community, Thomas Snow is an experienced fighter with an impressive record of 18-2 (10 Kos). Snow, who supplements his boxing earnings by working as a floor technician at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland, began boxing at the age of ten at Round One Gym in Capitol Heights, Maryland, compiling a stellar amateur record of 129-10, which included three Washington D.C. Metro Golden Gloves championships. Katika 2004, he took home the national PAL amateur tournament title in the 119-pound weight class. Novemba 5, 2005, he made his professional debut with authority, knocking out Ronald Viera in the first round at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He would go on to win his next nine fights, with seven of those wins coming by way of knockout, before he ran into fellow undefeated prospect and future world title challenger Teon Kennedy who dealt Snow his first professional loss in July of 2008. A streak of six consecutive wins would follow before he suffered another setback, again against an undefeated prospect in Nate Green. Following the defeat, Snow took nearly two and a half years off from boxing. The southpaw returned to the ring on March 6, 2015 and continued to live up to his “KO” moniker with a first round technical knockout win over Christopher Sanchez at the Omar Shrine in Charleston, South Carolina. Snow followed that win with a second round knockout of Tibor Nadori on December 4, 2015 at the Rosecroft Raceway close to home in Fort Washington, Maryland. He now faces a crossroads fight when he takes on Del Valle on May 13.

 

At the age of nineteen, Darmani Rock is already drawing comparisons to former heavyweight greats of the past. Rock has received high praise for his powerful jab and ambidexterity. Standing at 6’4”, he moves with an unparalleled lightness and speed for a fighter his size. Rock earned nation-wide accolades following a banner year in 2014 when he took home the USA Boxing Junior and Youth Open, Youth Continental and Youth World super heavyweight titles. During the 2014 Junior and Youth Open in Reno, Nevada, Rock shut out the 2013 National Youth Champion, John Luna, 3-0. This impressive performance was followed by another super heavyweight title at the Youth Continental Championships in March 2014 in Quito, Ecuador where he defeated Argentina’s Kervin Espinola, 3-0. Rock then took home the gold medal at the prestigious World Youth Championships in Bulgaria in April 2014 by a 2-1 decision over Germany’s Peter Kadiru. Rock also took home the 2014 World Junior Amateur Championship and capped off 2014 by being named Philadelphia’s Amateur Boxer of the Year at the annual Briscoe Awards. His most noteworthy win, Hata hivyo, came in May 2015 when he beat Cam Awesome, a career amateur who has been called the next Chris Byrd, in Las Vegas for the National Golden Gloves title. Rock also captured the 2015 U.S. National Amateur super heavyweight championship. He ended his amateur career as the number one rated super heavyweight in the United States (and the number five rated super heavyweight in the world) kwenda 19-5 in national tournaments. His assault on the heavyweight division begins Mei 13 against Black.

 

Rockville, Maryland resident Carlos Black is better known to capitol region boxing as the “DC Diamond Cutter.” Turning professional late in life at the age of thirty, making his professional debut on April 23, 2015 at Tall Cedar’s Hall in Baltimore, Maryland scoring a four-round unanimous decision over the more experienced Lonnie Kornegay. Black, Hata hivyo, would fall short of victory in his next three bouts to George Arias on May 8, 2015 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, to Dennis Benson by a hard-fought four-round split decision in his return to Tall Cedar’s Hall on July 9, 2015 and to Jerry Forrest on September 26, 2015 at the Masonic Temple in Norfolk, Virginia. Tough like his nickname and propelled by his steadfast will, he believes he can one day fulfill his dream of becoming heavyweight champion of the world. That dream will come a step closer to reality should he defeat the highly touted Rock.

Abner Cotto is part of the famous Cotto boxing family of Puerto Rico. Legendary Miguel Cotto is a second cousin, while uncles Miguel Cotto Sr. and Evangelista Cotto were pro boxers themselves. Cotto is looking for his second straight win following a loss in a world-title elimination bout against current WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Javier Fortuna. On Mei 13 he faces the vastly experienced Juan Jose Beltran who has faced current World Champion Leo Santa Cruz and former World Champions Eric Morel and Rico Ramos.

 

Brooklyn’s unbeaten Junior Younan faces his stiffest test to date on Mei 13 wakati yeye anakabiliwa Austin Marcum. Younan returned following a nine-month injury induced layoff on Machi 26 on the Andre Ward vs. Sullivan Barrera undercard by pounding out a four-round unanimous decision over Carlos Lozano. Marcum is riding a four-fight winning streak and plans to take his 20-year-old opponent into unfamiliar territory, as Younan has yet to fight past four rounds.

 

Former Washington Redskin Mike Balogun looks to make it six straight wins since turning professional as a boxer in October of 2014. Balogun was a standout inside linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and spent a year on the Redskins’ roster in 2010. He also played briefly for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers before retiring and becoming a full time boxer. Looking to stop Balogun’s rise as a pugilist on Mei 13 will be fellow local fighter Devon Mosley who is seeking his first professional win.

 

Local favorite Sam Walivuka, has limited amateur experience, which his opponent Damion Reed, a 16-fight veteran hopes to exploit. Crossed, who works as bar tender, is expected to have hundreds of supporters behind him as he attempts to go to 3-0. Reed recently lost two hard-fought majority decisions to two cruiserweights and has a draw with Ken Moody.

 

Standing 6’6” and weighing 250 paundi, Kichina Heavyweight hisia Zhang Zhilei has shown boxing skills rarely seen in a big man since turning pro in August 2014. Undefeated in eight fights as a professional, Zhilei was a highly-decorated amateur, winning a silver medal in the super-heavyweight division at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, as well as bronze medals at the 2007 world amateur championships and 2009 AIBA world championships. He faces an opponent to be determined on Mei 13.

Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr., a 10-round welterweight fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports takes place Friday, Mei 13, 2016 katika DC Armory katika Washington, D.C. This fight headlines a throne boxing event presented by Corona Extra and will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. NA and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. The event is also sponsored by FILA, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (CTMS), glad, Shoe City, Pepsi, RCN and The DC Lottery. Mbali na hatua kubwa ndani ya pete, akaonekana Mei 13 edition of throne boxing on BET will feature several notable Roc Nation Sports touches that offer a unique fan experience including a live musical performance by Justine Skye as well as DJ Cipha Sounds and event host Big Tigger who will keep the energy at a high level throughout the event. Kufuata mazungumzo kwa kutumia #throneboxing.

 

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WASHINGTON, D.C.’S UNDEFEATED DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON AND MIKE DALLAS JR. SET FOR SHOWDOWN ON FRIDAY, MAY 13 AT THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

 

throne boxing PRESENTED BY ROC NATION SPORTS AND CORONA EXTRA TELEVISED LIVE ON BET

HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECT DARMANI ROCK TO MAKE HIS PROFESSIONAL DEBUT

NEW YORK, NY (Machi 30, 2016) - Roc Nation Sports is pleased to announce that undefeated Dusty Hernandez-Harrison (29-0, 16 Kos) ya Washington, D.C. atarudi pete juu ya Ijumaa, Mei 13 when he takes on Bakersfield, California’s Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (21-3-1, 10 Kos) in a 10-round welterweight bout at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. The fight will headline a throne boxing event that will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. NA/PT.

Tiketi bei saa $75, $50 na $35, si ikiwa ni pamoja na gharama za huduma husika na kodi, go on sale Wednesday, Machi 30 katika 3:00 p.m. ET and will be available at all Ticketmaster locations, online saa Ticketmaster.com (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15005069CFC435E1) na malipo kwa njia ya simu katika (800) 745-3000.

 

“I am really excited that my 30th fight will take place in Southeast D.C., where I was born and raised,"Alisema Hernandez-Harrison. “It will be great to be back in D.C. where I haven’t fought since 2014, and I can’t wait to put on a show for all the fans in attendance and watching across the nation on BET. Dallas presents an interesting challenge that I am ready to face. I will be getting world class sparring for this bout and will be more than ready for anything he brings to the table on May 13.”

 

“I’ve heard Dusty is pretty good, but I will be the biggest step up for him by far,” said Dallas Jr. “At 147 paundi, Najisikia kubwa sana. I’m more mature and more focused. I’m back.”

 

“All of us at Roc Nation Sports look forward to bringing Dusty Hernandez-Harrison back to fight in front of his hometown fans against Mike Dallas Jr. in the midst of the professional boxing resurgence that is taking place in Washington, D.C.,” said David Itskowitch COO of Boxing for Roc Nation Sports. “Fans in attendance at the DC Armory and those watching across the country on BET have a great night of boxing and entertainment in store for them.”

 

“BET is excited to once again partner with Roc Nation Sports on our second throne boxing event, positioning BET Networks as a go-to destination for premier live boxing events,” said Stephen G. Hill, President of Programming, BET mitandao. “Roc Nation Sports has proven to be an innovator in the entertainment space and as we continue to grow and expand our partnership, BET is thrilled to offer content as diverse as our audience.”

 

“We are thrilled to welcome Roc Nation Sports and BET to the historic DC Armory” said Erik A. Moses, Senior Vice President and Managing Director at Events DC. “It is certainly another capital moment in D.C., considering the rich history of professional boxing. The nation’s capital is still a fight town and to have the opportunity to showcase that again in the DC Armory is a prodigious honor.”

 

Mei 13 will also feature the professional debut of highly touted Philadelphia heavyweight prospect Darmani “Rock Solid” Rock against an opponent to be determined.

 

“I’m thrilled to be making my pro debut on Mei 13 at the DC Armory,” said Rock. “My team and I have worked hard and it has all been building up to this moment. I’m looking forward to my rise to the top of the heavyweight division which begins on Mei 13."

 

Hailing kutoka Washington, DC, Dusty Hernandez-Harrison has been touted as the city’s “best boxing prospect since Sugar Ray Leonard” by the Washingtonian Magazine. He began fighting at the age of six at the boxing exhibition at the Ritz Nightclub in Northwest D.C. and became a sanctioned amateur at the age of 8. Wakati wa kwanza wanaounga mkono bout yake akiwa na umri wa 17, Hernandez-Harrison compiled an amateur record of 167-30, kushinda kadhaa Ringside Mabingwa wa Dunia, Taifa Silver kinga Mabingwa na moja kwa moja tatu National Golden kinga Mabingwa kutoka 2007-09. Juni 11, 2011, as the youngest licensed professional fighter at the time, Hernandez-Harrison made his pro debut defeating Alphonso Alexander via a unanimous decision at the Desoto Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi. Six months later in his third pro fight, Hernandez-Harrison made his hometown debut on the undercard of the HBO World Championship Boxing broadcast of Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson and dazzled with a first round technical knockout of Terrell Davis. On his way to being crowned WBC Youth Welterweight World Champion in November 2013, Hernandez-Harrison stopped former National Golden Gloves Champion Kelly Wright in the fourth round in February of that year and two weeks later defeated Aaron Anderson via a six-round unanimous decision. In April 2013 at Dover Downs Casino and Resort in Dover, Delaware, he won a unanimous decision against Puerto Rico’s Jonathan Garcia and on Mei 18 in front of a raucous hometown crowd of 3,000 at the University of the District of Colombia, he knocked out Eddie Soto with a right hand in the fifth round. Hernandez-Harrison proceeded to earn the “2013 Knockout of the Year” for the Soto fight and the “2013 Fighter of the Year” from Go Fight Live (GFL.TV). Novemba 2, 2013 katika Madison Square Garden, Hernandez-Harrison became the WBC Youth World Champion, winning a ten-round, unanimous decision over Josh “Pit Bull” Torres. Miezi miwili baadaye, in his first nationally televised fight on ESPN’s Ijumaa Night mapambano, Hernandez-Harrison outlasted Tim Witherspoon Jr. via an eighth round unanimous decision victory, after which actor and director Mark Wahlberg tweeted that Hernandez-Harrison is “the truth.” Featured again on ESPN’s Ijumaa Night Fights on March 7, 2014, Hernandez-Harrison faced southpaw Mike Balasi and came back to drop Balasi to the canvas twice en route to a six-round unanimous decision victory. On Januari 9, 2015, soon after signing a promotional agreement with Roc Nation Sports, Hernandez-Harrison headlined the promoter’s inaugural event at The Theater at Madison Square in a fight televised by Fox Sports 1. In a battle for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Welterweight Championship against New Yorker Tommy “The Razor” Rainone, Hernandez-Harrison scored a dominant ten-round unanimous decision victory. In his most recent fight on January 29, 2016, Hernandez-Harrison scored a decisive win over Angel Hernandez via a third round technical knockout at The Belvedere in Elk Grove, Illinois. Hernandez-Harrison recently entered into agreements with FILA and GEICO to be a brand ambassador for both companies. He is the only professional boxer to represent each prestigious brand.

 

Mike Dallas Jr. was born into a boxing family and tabbed by experts during his teen years as a future professional star. At age 29, he’s in the midst of a comeback that lands him in Washington, D.C. against local unbeaten favorite Dusty Hernandez-Harrison that may be the most important fight of his life. Kama amateur, Dallas shared a ring with current world champions Terence Crawford (whom Dallas claims he beat three times) and Danny Garcia as well as three-time U.S. Olympian Rau’shee Warren. He won multiple national amateur titles and qualified for the 2004 na 2008 Majaribio ya Olimpiki. Dallas turned professional on March 20, 2008 against Alejandro Valladares in San Jose, California and won by unanimous decision. He would go unbeaten in his next 17 mapambano. When he faced Josesito Lopez for the vacant NABF super lightweight title on January 28, 2011 in his national television debut on ESPN at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, he was shockingly stopped in the seventh round.Five months later, Dallas met fellow rising contender Mauricio Herrera. In an excellent fight, again at Pechanga Resort and Casino, Dallas lost by a razor thin majority decision. Despite the setback, Dallas’ performance showed boxing experts he was back to contender status. In his next two fights, Dallas dominated former Miguel Angel Gonzales on February 17, 2012 and knocked out Javier Castro on June 22, 2012 to capture the WBO Latino light welterweight title. Those wins brought Dallas to his biggest opportunity to date, an WBC super lightweight interim world title fight against Lucas Matthysse, mnamo Januari 26, 2013 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Just after negotiations for the fight were finalized, Dallas learned that his father, Mike Dallas Sr., who introduced his son to boxing at age six, passed away suddenly at just 45 umri wa miaka. Dallas Jr., Hata hivyo, did not pull out of the Matthysee fight. On kupambana usiku, Dallas Jr. was all there physically, but mentally a fight of that magnitude was too much under the circumstances and Matthysee, probably the hardest puncher in boxing, imposed his will on Dallas, scoring a first round knockout. He then took the break he should have taken before the Matthysee fight, spending two years away from the ring. When Dallas felt the urge to fight again, he contacted his trainer Ben Bautista and the pair ventured to Tijuana, Mexico, where Dallas picked up two quick wins against Alejandro Alonso on November 20, 2015 and most recently on December 19 against Odillon Rivera. He now returns to fight in the spotlight again on Mei 13 in a true crossroads fight against Hernandez-Harrison.

 

At the age of nineteen, Darmani Rock is already drawing comparisons to former heavyweight greats of the past. Rock has received high praise for his powerful jab and ambidexterity. Standing at 6’4”, he moves with an unparalleled lightness and speed for a fighter his size. Rock earned nation-wide accolades following a banner year in 2014 when he took home the USA Boxing Junior and Youth Open, Youth Continental and Youth World super heavyweight titles. During the 2014 Junior and Youth Open in Reno, Nevada, Rock shut out the 2013 National Youth Champion, John Luna, 3-0. This impressive performance was followed by another super heavyweight title at the Youth Continental Championships in March 2014 in Quito, Ecuador where he defeated Argentina’s Kervin Espinola 3-0. Rock then took home the gold medal at the prestigious World Youth Championships in Bulgaria in April 2014 by a 2-1 decision over Germany’s Peter Kadiru. Rock also took home the 2014 World Junior Amateur Championship and capped off 2014 by being named Philadelphia’s Amateur Boxer of the Year at the annual Briscoe Awards. His most noteworthy win, Hata hivyo, came in May 2015 when he beat Cam Awesome, a career amateur who has been called the next Chris Byrd, in Las Vegas for the National Golden Gloves title. Rock also captured the 2015 U.S. National Amateur super heavyweight championship. He ended his amateur career as the number one rated super heavyweight in the United States (and the number five rated super heavyweight in the world) kwenda 19-5 in national tournaments. In February 2016, Rock signed an exclusive promotional agreement with Roc Nation Sports.

 

Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas, a 10-round welterweight fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports takes place Ijumaa, Mei 13, 2016 katika DC Armory katika Washington, D.C. This fight headlines a throne boxing event presented by Corona Extra and will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. NA/PT.

 

Mbali na hatua kubwa ndani ya pete, akaonekana Mei 13 edition of throne boxing on BET will feature several notable Roc Nation Sports touches that offer a unique fan experience, including a live musical performance as well as a host and a name DJ to keep the energy at a high level throughout the event.

 

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Ward vs. Barrera + Diaz Jr. vs. Velez Mwisho Press Conference Quotes na Picha

PILI wakati bingwa wa dunia ANDRE WARD VS. Undefeated SULLIVAN BARRERA

NABF featherweight CHAMPION JOSEPH DIAZ JR. VS. JAYSON VELEZ

FINAL DONDOO PRESS MKUTANO NA PHOTOS

Showdowns SET YA Jumamosi, MARCH 26

AT ORACLE ARENA KATIKA OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

Televisheni kuishi juu HBO®

Bonyeza HERE Picha kwa

Picha ya Mikopo: Roc Nation Sports / Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos

OAKLAND, Kama vile (Machi 23, 2015) - Jumatano, Machi 23, Roc Nation Sports mwenyeji mkutano wa mwisho wa waandishi wa habari kwa Barua Muda World Champion na juu-rated pound-kwa-pound mpiganaji Andre Ward(28-0, 15 Kos) na namba moja lilipimwa IBF mwanga mgombea Heavyweight Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Kos) katika Ziwa Merritt Amphitheater katika Oakland, California mapema kabla ya wao Machi 26 kupambana katika Oracle Arena katika Oakland. Ward na Barrera watakutana katika 12 mzima IBF idadi nafasi moja na lazima nafasi eliminator bout televisheni kuishi juu ya HBO michuano ya Dunia Boxing® kuanzia saa 9:45 p.m. NA/PT. NABF Featherweight Champion Joseph "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 Kos) na juu-rated featherweight mgombea Jayson "La Maravilla" Velez (23-1-1, 16 Kos) pia walihudhuria juu ya jukwaa na waandishi wa habari unaoelekea Ziwa Merritt mbele ya raundi 10 yao NABF Featherweight cheo kupambana ambayo kufungua HBO matangazo.

 

Ward vs. Barrera ni kuchagiza hadi kuwa vita na ushindani mkubwa kati ya wapiganaji wa wawili ambao wote wana safari za kwenda mechi-up dhidi ya Unified Mwanga Heavyweight World Champion Sergey Kovalev.

 

Chini ni nini wapiganaji, promoters, wakufunzi, mameneja na jukwaa mwingine wageni alikuwa na kusema katika mkutano wa waandishi wa habari:

 

 

ANDRE WARD, Barua ya Muda World Champion na juu-rated pound-kwa-pound mpiganaji:

"Nataka kuwashukuru kila mtu kwa ajili ya kuja nje kama kawaida. Area Bay ni sehemu nzuri. Hatuna mara nyingi kupata mikopo ya kutosha kwa ajili ya vipaji kwamba hutoka nje ya hapa, lakini kwa msingi shabiki, ni kubwa. Mimi nina kushukuru tu kwa kuwa kutoka mahali kama hii na kushukuru kwa kuwa na upendo na msaada saa kila tukio kwamba sisi kuleta hapa. Mimi nina kushukuru kwamba mimi mwenyewe na guys kama Marshawn Lynch, Damian Lillard na Warriors kuweka mahali hapa kwenye ramani na watu ni kuchukua taarifa juu ya hatua ya kitaifa. Kwamba ni kweli muhimu kwangu.

 

"Kama mbali kama kupambana yenyewe, ni rahisi sana kwangu ... mtu yeyote ambaye anajua mimi, wanajua jinsi mimi kazi na wanajua jinsi mimi Jibu. Mimi wala kupata hawakupata juu katika nini ijayo. Sina unakamatwa katika kile watu wanachosema. Mimi nina ufahamu wa kile ni kuwa alisema. Mimi najua kile mpinzani wangu amekuwa akisema na mimi kumpeleka kwa neno lake. Mimi tumefanya kila kitu natakiwa kufanya, kama mimi daima kufanya na kama mimi tumefanya mwisho 10 Miaka ya kazi yangu. Nimekuwa kuchukuliwa juu ya bora ... kama siyo bingwa mwingine basi ni contender juu ... na hii ni hakuna tofauti. You guys tu kujua kwamba mimi nina umakini na imefungwa katika kama mimi daima ni. Mimi nina tayari na mimi niko tayari kwa vita kuja Machi 26."

SULLIVAN BARRERA, Namba moja lilipimwa IBF mwanga Heavyweight mgombea:

"Nilitaka kusema asante kwa kuja hapa. Nataka kusema asante HBO, asante kila mtu. Asante Andre Ward kwa kukubali mapambano yangu. Mimi ahadi kila mtu ambaye anakuja na uwanja kwamba mimi kuwa na maandalizi makubwa na hii ni ndoto kubwa. Usiku ule, Mimi itabidi show kubwa kwa kila mtu. "

DAVID ITSKOWITCH, COO Boxing - Roc Nation Sports:

"Mbili ya vigogo juu mwanga juu ya dunia itakuwa collide juu ya Machi 26. Wana rekodi ya pamoja ya 45-0 na 27 Kos na napenda kusema, wala ina kuonja kichapo kama mtaalamu. Ingawa kila mtu ana mpinzani formidable mbele yake, wao wote wana macho yao juu ya Sergey Kovalev na tatu ulimwengu wake mikanda kichwa, lakini kwanza wao kuwa na biashara kuhudhuria kwa Jumamosi usiku.

 

"Kila mara mimi kuja nje ya Oakland kwa ajili ya tukio na mimi nina na Andre katika hafla ambapo yeye akizungumza na vyombo vya habari, mgomo mimi kwamba ni wazi, yeye ni vipaji maalum athletically, lakini yeye pia ni mtu maalum na natumaini kila mtu hapa katika Oakland anaelewa na kushukuru kwamba. Yeye ni kanuni familia mtu ambaye siku zote anajaribu kufanya kitu sahihi na kwamba ni jambo ambalo ni nadra katika maisha siku hizi, lakini ni hasa nadra katika michezo. Natumaini guys kufahamu kwake. Boxing kazi si mara milele. Yeye si kwenda kuwa mapigano milele, hivyo kila mmoja anapaswa kufahamu nini una hapa katika Andre Ward.

 

"Andre alitekwa medali ya dhahabu katika michezo ya Olimpiki Athens na ni Mkondoni mwisho. Bondia kwa wamefanya hivyo. orodha yake ya maadui wameshindwa wasomaji kama nani ni nani katika super middleweight mgawanyiko. Yeye pia inaongozwa na yameng'olewa zamani mwanga Heavyweight bingwa wa dunia, Chad Dawson katika zao 2012 showdown. Katika mapambano yake ya mwisho, yeye inaongozwa mara mbili ubingwa wa dunia mpinzani Paul Smith juu ya Juni 20 katika Oracle Arena. Yeye akitumikia sura ya pili ya kazi yake juu ya Machi 26, kurudi Oracle Arena kwa mara nyingine tena, kama yeye hufanya hoja yake hadi mgawanyiko mwanga Heavyweight tayari kufanya aliyoyafanya katika mgawanyo super middleweight ... kusafisha nje na kuhodhi kila mtu kwamba anasimama katika njia yake. "

NICOLE DOVE, Makamu wa Rais wa Masoko na Wakili Mkuu - Matukio Kuu:

"Kwa kweli napenda kuwashukuru Andre Ward. Hakuwa na kuchukua mpiganaji undefeated katika mapambano yake ya kwanza katika mwanga Heavyweight, lakini alifanya hivyo na nadhani kwamba ni ya kupongezwa.

 

"Katika mapambano yake ya mwisho, Sullivan akawa mgombea lazima kwa ajili ya Sergey Kovalev ya IBF ukanda. Aliweza wamekaa nyuma na kusubiri kwa jina mapambano yake, lakini badala yake aliona vita hii dhidi ya Andre Ward kama fursa ya kweli kufikia kwa ajili ya ukuu na akafanya. Kama mjuavyo, Matukio Kuu na Roc Nation Sports kuwa na mipango kubwa kwa Andre Ward na Sergey Kovalev baadaye mwaka huu na Sullivan Barrera Unaweza kweli upset kwamba apple gari.

 

"Watu wote hawa, Sullivan na Andre, kuwa kila kitu amepanda matokeo ya Jumamosi kupambana. Katika hali ya hewa kwamba sisi katika ndondi sasa hivi, ni refreshing kuona wapiganaji halisi ambao hawana hofu ya kuchukua tahadhari. Wote wawili wanastahili heshima yetu na Pongezi kwa kuwa. Hii ni nini mchezo wetu lazima kuhusu.

 

"Sullivan Barrera ni undefeated na rekodi ya 17-0 na 12 mafanikio kuja kwa njia ya mtoano. Yeye tu akageuka 34, mwezi mmoja uliopita, ambayo unaweza kufikiri ni umri mdogo kwa hatua hii katika kazi yake. Nini unaweza kujua ni kwamba yeye alikuwa na mafanikio amateur kazi katika Cuba na kisha kupoteza miaka kadhaa ya mkuu wake wakati alipokuwa defecting na Umoja wa Mataifa. Yeye kuja njia kweli kwa muda mrefu kwa kuwa hapa leo kwa wakati huu na fursa hii. Yeye ni njaa, yeye ana imani na yeye yuko tayari. "

VIRGIL HUNTER, mkufunzi Andre Kata ya:

"Hii ni kadi ya ajabu na wanariadha ajabu ambao ni kujaribu kufanya njia yao katika dunia ya ndondi. Kama vita hii ilikuwa unafanyika katika mji nyingine yoyote, itakuwa ni tukio kubwa. Nini tunataka kufanya ni kuhakikisha kwamba Oakland anaelewa, na kwamba jirani Bay Area anaelewa, ukubwa wa tukio hili ili tuweze kuendelea kuleta darasa dunia ndondi kwa Oakland. Oakland ni chini ya kuzaliana kwa wapiganaji juu na sisi tayari kuwa nao. zaidi kwamba kutusaidia, zaidi kwamba mapambano haya itakuwa inayoonekana na utaona wakati kubwa la utafutaji juu.

 

"Wanasema mitandao mingine kufanya wapiganaji, lakini HBO hufanya stars, hivyo sisi ni njema kwa kuwa sehemu ya huu. Tunakuomba kuja nje na kuunga mkono vita hii. Njoo huku nje Jumamosi usiku na mjifurahishe usiku mzuri wa ndondi juu. "

BEN lire, Sullivan Barrera ya mkufunzi:

"Nataka kuwashukuru watu wote ambao kuweka pamoja tukio hili super Jumamosi. Sisi hapa kuweka kwenye show kubwa na Sullivan amefanya kila kitu kujiandaa mwenyewe kwa tukio hili. Yeye anajua changamoto mbele yake, lakini yeye anaamini katika nafsi yake na anaamini kuwa hii ni mara yake ya kuonyesha umma na watazamaji kuangalia kwamba hii ni ambapo yeye ni. Yeye ni pale kufanya kauli.

 

"Zaidi ya yote, tunaheshimu Mr. Ward kwa mafanikio yake, uaminifu wake na yeye ni super guy katika michezo. Ni kubwa ya kuwa sehemu ya huu. Sisi kujiandaa vizuri na tumefanya kila kitu kwamba tuna kufanya kuja Jumamosi kutoa viewing watazamaji show super kubwa kwa sababu hii ni nini ndondi ni kuhusu. Ni kuhusu utendaji na wapiganaji wote kupata kufanya katika ngazi hii katika tukio hilo kubwa. Sisi ni fahari kwa kuwa sehemu ya tukio hili. Tumefanya kila kitu kinawezekana ili kuhakikisha kwamba sisi kuja nje na kuweka kwenye show fabulous. "

JAMES PRINCE, meneja Andre Kata ya:

"Huu ni wakati wa kihistoria kwa ajili yetu. Tunaingia 175 pound mgawanyiko mwanga Heavyweight. Huu ni wakati kwamba mji hataki miss. Huu ni wakati mwanzoni mwa harakati. Barrera hutokea tu kuwa mwathirika wa kwanza na tunakwenda kukabiliana na yeye ipasavyo. Tumekuwa kusikia mengi ya majadiliano na mazungumzo yanayofanyika huko aliko wasiwasi, na tunajua kwamba yeye anaamini kila kitu anachokisema. Kwa mara nyingine tena, sisi ni msisimko juu ya fursa hii na huna unataka miss wakati huu wa kihistoria Jumamosi usiku. "

JOSEPH DIAZ JR., NABF Featherweight Champion:

"Haya Machi 26, Mimi najua kuwa mapambano kweli ngumu mbele yangu. Najua Jayson Velez ni mkongwe mwenye uzoefu katika pete. Yeye ni shujaa. Ana sita-inch kufikia faida zaidi ya mimi hivyo ni kwenda kuwa mapambano kubwa kweli kweli. Najua yeye kuja mbali ya hasara, hivyo najua yeye kweli anataka Bounce nyuma na kuonyesha kila mtu kwamba yeye bado ni cheo dunia mgombea.

 

"Mimi nilikuwa kambi ya mafunzo kubwa kweli kweli. Nimekuwa mafunzo kwa muda wa wiki nane. Hii ni mara yangu ya kwanza mapigano kwenye HBO, hivyo mimi kwa kweli wanataka kuonyesha ambaye mimi kweli am. Mimi nina 110% tayari. Mimi niko tayari kutoa kupambana mashabiki vita kama Jayson Velez anataka kuwa na vita. Mimi niko tayari kuonyesha kwa kila mtu uwezo wote nina ndani ya pete. Mimi nina msisimko sana kuwa mapigano kwenye kadi Andre Ward na Sullivan Barrera. Wao ni wanariadha wawili wasomi na mimi nina fahari sana kuwa ushirikiano kuu tukio kwa ajili ya vita hii. Kama vile Machi 26, Mimi ahadi mimi nina kwenda kukupa show kubwa. "

JAYSON VELEZ, Juu-rated featherweight mgombea:

"Nataka kumshukuru Mungu kwanza, ni wazi yeye hufanya kila linalowezekana. Nataka kuwashukuru mapromota yangu, Miguel Cotto Promotions na Golden Boy Promotions na timu yangu nzima. Sina sana kusema licha ya kwamba hii ni vita kubwa. Joseph suala la kupambana na. Mimi kuja kupigana. Sisi wote wanataka kushinda. Sisi wote kuchukua changamoto. Watu kuendelea kuuliza kwa nini mimi alichukua vita hii hatari na jibu ni rahisi ... kama nataka kuwa bora, Mimi na kupambana bora. Joseph ni mojawapo ya bora.

 

"Nilipoteza mapambano yangu ya mwisho, hivyo mimi haja ya kushinda. Nataka kushinda. Siwezi kukuambia ambaye ni kwenda kushinda vita hii kwa sababu sisi wote ni wapiganaji kubwa na wapiganaji. Yeye ni Mexican, Mimi nina Puerto Rican, na wakati una Puerto Rican na Mexico katika pete huo, utaona vita. Utaona kasi, nguvu, kila kitu katika vita hii. Yeye ni mpiganaji mkubwa na Mimi hivyo msisimko. Asante kwa kila mtu na kukaa tuned Jumamosi hii na kuwashukuru kwa HBO bila shaka. "

 

ROBERT DIAZ, Mkuu Mshenga - Golden Boy Promotions:

"Ni wazi kwamba tukio kuu anaongea kwa yenyewe. Nimepata Andre Ward dhidi vijana undefeated guy kama Sullivan Barrera, lakini tukio ushirikiano kuu ni kwenda shimo vijana wawili, Wapiganaji njaa dhidi ya mtu mwingine katika Jayson Velez na Joseph Diaz. Wao uko wote vijana. Wao ni wote tayari kuchukua juu ya mapambano bora, mapambano toughest na ushahidi wa kuwa ni jinsi rahisi ilikuwa kufanya vita hii.

 

"Mimi nina msisimko sana kuhusu vita hii. Hutaki miss 10 raundi kwa jina NABF.

"Jayson Velez ni vijana, njaa simba ambaye anataka kupata nyuma juu ya hatua na anajua jinsi muhimu ushindi juu Joseph Diaz ni. Alielewa nafasi ya kupambana juu ya HBO na kwenye kadi hii kubwa. Nataka kuwakumbusha tabia ya Jayson Velez. Katika siku na umri ambapo mpiganaji kwamba hupoteza anataka kuchukua labda comeback au tune up, au mbili au tatu, kabla ya kuchukua kupambana hatarishi na Jayson Velez ni haki ya kufanya hivyo baada ya. Hiyo inaonyesha yeye anataka kupata nyuma juu na yeye anajua yeye ana kufanya ili kupata huko ... ina kuwa na kuacha ngazi za juu mpiganaji kama Joseph Diaz. "

RALPH Heredia, meneja Joseph Diaz ya:

 

"Ni heshima kuwa hapa, nafasi kubwa na fursa ya kupewa nafasi hii ya kuonyesha vipaji, 2012 Olympian. Yusufu, hii ni nini kuongelea, kuwashukuru kwa kuwa na subira, wewe ni tayari kwa ajili ya nafasi. Sisi kujua nini maalum kijana na mtu wenye vipaji wewe ni, lakini sasa dunia nzima kupata kuona juu ya hatua kubwa nini vipaji, nini muungwana kweli na nini mpiganaji lazima ... kama Joseph Diaz.

 

"Naweza kusema kuhusu Jayson Velez? Yeye ni muungwana ambaye anajua nini hatarini na ana uzoefu. Niamini, wewe hawataki miss hii. Jumamosi, lazima tune katika. Ni kwenda kuwa hatua-packed kupambana. "

 

 

JOSE "KWAMBA KWAMBA" SANCHEZ, mkufunzi Jayson Velez ya:

"Mimi naona Diaz kama mpiganaji kubwa, lakini nina Jayson katika hali nzuri sana na yeye ni tayari kwa mapambano. Najua ni kwenda kuwa vita vizuri kwa sababu wao ni tayari, na kitu kimoja ni kweli kwa mpiganaji wangu Jayson Velez. Yeye kazi ngumu sana kwa vita hii na najua yeye ni tayari kwa mapambano. "

 

 

TONY WALKER, Mkurugenzi, HBO Sports:

"Kwa niaba ya yetu Makamu wa Rais Mtendaji Peter Nelson, sisi ni furaha sana kuwa hapa katika Bay Area, na umati mkubwa na ndondi mashabiki kubwa, tunapotazama kuleta doubleheader hii Jumamosi usiku.

 

"Siyo rahisi kuunganisha pamoja big mechi ya ndondi na timu hizi vunjwa pamoja kadi kubwa kutoka juu hadi chini, hivyo hata kama mapambano yote haitakuwa juu ya HBO, kama unataka kuangalia baadhi ya ndondi kubwa, kwenda Oracle Arena na kama una kuwa nyumbani, kuangalia ni nje ya HBO.

 

"Katika wetu 43 Miaka ya programu juu ya HBO, ndondi daima imekuwa sehemu muhimu ya nini cha kufanya. Tumekuwa daima prided wenyewe juu ya kuwa na wapiganaji bora na mechi bora, na sisi kujisikia vizuri sana kwamba mila hii itafanya tena kama Andre Ward hufanya yake 2016 kwanza katika pete. Katika pete ya ndondi, ni kamwe ilipendekeza kwamba waache njaa, mpiganaji undefeated kama tuna katika Sullivan Barrera, hivyo mimi napenda kuwakaribisha Sullivan na mtandao na kumshukuru kwa kuchukua changamoto hii.

 

"Ufunguzi TV matangazo itakuwa Joseph Diaz dhidi Jayson Velez, mbili up-na-kuja vijana wadogo, mbili bunduki vijana, ambao wanadhani wao uko tayari kwa ajili ya hatua kubwa. Yote katika yote, ni kwenda kuwa matangazo kubwa, 9:45 ET sisi ahadi yenu taarifa na burudani usiku na matangazo timu yetu. "

Ward vs. Barrera, 12 mzima IBF namba moja nafasi na lazima nafasi eliminator ambayo ni yaliyowasilishwa na Roc Nation Sports kwa kushirikiana na Matukio Kuu, unafanyika Jumamosi, Machi 26, 2016 katika Oracle uwanja katika Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (CTMS), glad, kuondoa, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Lishe, Kiatu Palace, Waterfront Hotel na Ziara Oakland. tukio itakuwa televisheni kuishi juu ya HBO michuano ya Dunia Boxing mwanzo katika 9:45 p.m. NA/PT. Ufunguzi HBO matangazo itakuwa Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez katika raundi 10 kupambana kwa ajili ya cheo NABF Featherweight yaliyowasilishwa na Golden Boy Promotions kwa kushirikiana na Miguel Cotto Promotions.

 

Tiketi bei saa $300, $150, $100, $50 na $25, si ikiwa ni pamoja na husika mashtaka huduma na kodi zinapatikana katika maeneo yote Ticketmaster, online saa Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) na malipo kwa njia ya simu katika (800) 745-3000.

 

Kufuata mazungumzo juu ya Twitter kwa kutumia #WardBarrera.

 

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