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Boxing Doubleheader Features Two Blockbuster Shows on Separate Networks from Both Coasts & Showcases Five World Championship Matches on Saturday, Octobre 14 Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe

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Action Kicks Off With Leo Santa Cruz & Abner Mares Defending Their Titles in Separate Matches In Primetime On FOX & FOX Deportes from StubHub Center in Carson, Californie. À 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. ET
Nightcap Features a Thrilling Tripleheader of
World Championship Matches in the 154-pound Division
Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn at
10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
LAS VEGAS (Septembre 6, 2017) – Let’s play two! Boxing fans will have the rare opportunity to enjoy a boxing doubleheader with two separate live shows on different networks that will showcase five world championship matches from coast to coast on Samedi, Octobre 14 présenté par Premier Boxing Champions.
In the first show, sensational featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz (33-1-1, 18 KOs) will defend his world title against Chris Avalos (27-5, 20 KOs), while three-division world champion Abner Mares (30-2-1, 15 KOs) defends his 126-pound belt against once-beaten Andrés Gutiérrez (35-1-1, 25 KOs) au Centre StubHub à Carson, California in primetime on FOX & FOX Deportes at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.
Following that will be a scintillating 154-pound world championship tripleheader on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Erislandy Lara (24-2-2, 14 KOs), arguably the most-skilled boxer in the division and the longest reigning world champion, will headline and defend his title against undefeated 2012 U.S.. Olympien Terrell Gausha (20-0, 9 KOs). Hard-hitting undefeated champion Jermell Charlo (29-0, 14 KOs) will take on top contender Erickson Lubin (18-0, 13 KOs) tandis que Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 KOs) will make his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin Trout (30-3, 17 KOs).
“It’s a common occurrence in Major League Baseball, the NFL and the NBA to be able to watch two or three games back-to-back on the same day, but it is rare in boxing to watch back-to-back live shows from two locations on the same day,” dit Tim Smith, VP of Communications for Haymon Boxing. “This is a unique opportunity for boxing fans to watch two separate live cards on two different networks from both U.S. coasts, featuring five world championship matches in the 126-pound and 154-pound division – two of the hottest divisions in boxing. If you’re a boxing fan you’re going to want to get your popcorn ready for October 14.”
All five of the featured championship matches hold major significance in the future for the winners.
If Santa Cruz and Mares win their respective matches, they have both agreed to terms to meet in a highly anticipated rematch and featherweight title consolidation bout in early 2018. Santa Cruz won a hard-fought, narrow decision against Mares in 2015.
The 154-pound title tripleheader features four undefeated boxers and the very best the division has to offer. The winners in each match will face each other in the future to determine which one will eventually be the undisputed 154-pound world champion.
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Caleb Plant Wraps Up Final Days of Training Camp, Talks New Opponent

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Septembre 5, 2017) – Unbeaten middleweight contender, Caleb “Sweethands” Usine (15-0, 10 KOs) is just a few days away from making his SHOWTIME debut ce vendredi à l'Hôtel Hard Rock & Casino à Las Vegas. Plant will face late opponent, Andrew Hernandez (19-6-1, 9 KOs) in a ten-round bout. Accorderce vendredi sur Showtime (10 p.m. ET/PT).
With just a few days away from the fight, Plant gives is thoughts on facing Hernandez, formation, et de plus, as he wraps up the final days of camp.
On his matchup with late opponent Andrew Hernandez…
“Pour être honnête, it doesn’t matter who they put in front of me, I’ll fight anyone. I was originally supposed to fight Alan Campa, but he pulled out, like most of my opponents. Hernandez recently fought so I know he’s in good shape. I’m happy that he stepped up, but I’m going to put tips on him. There’s no two ways about it, Je viens en tête.”
Sur son récent camp d'entraînement…
“Training camp has been unbelievable. It’s no doubt, one of my best training camps ever. My weight is perfect and I couldn’t be happier with the way I’ve been looking in the gym. My trainer Justin Gamber is doing a phenomenal job, as well as my dad Richie. Larry Wade, my strength and conditioning coach, has got me in tip top shape. We are going to dictate our game plan on Hernandez, and try to get him out of there before the final bell. If it goes the distance, Je serai prêt.”
On making his Showtime debut…
“I’m very excited to be making my debut on Showtime. This is the first of many as I believe I can become a household name on their network. Showtime is looking for their next star and I believe it’s me. I’m going to put on a spectacular performance. Everyone watching can expect to see a very skilled and determined fighter when they see me fight ce vendredinuit.”
On fighting in his new hometown of Las Vegas…
“This will be my third time fighting in Las Vegas, the mecca of boxing, and I want to stamp my legacy here. Since moving here from Nashville about a year ago, I’ve been getting some great work with some top-level fighters. Nashville will always be home, but Vegas is where I’m at right now. I have a lot of new fans out here and I can’t wait to put on a great show for them.”
On what a victory will do for his career…
“Une victoire ce vendredi will get me one step closer to a world title shot. I’m currently ranked WBA #7 et #11 par l'IBF. I’m right there knocking on the door. David Benavidez is fighting for the WBC title in the main event, and he’s definitely someone I want to fight. J'Leon Amour, who’s world ranked, is also on the card. Both are on my radar. I’m want all the champions in my division. I’m going to be a world champion when I get my opportunity.”
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SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TRAINING CAMP NOTES

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Unbeaten Rising Contender David Benavidez & Former European Amateur Star Ronald Gavril Battle for Vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Title

in Main Event of SHOWTIME BOXING: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE® Vendredi, Sept. 8En direct sur Showtime à 10:05 p.m. ET/PT

LAS VEGAS (Sept. 5, 2017) – Fight Week is here for the six boxers competing in de ce vendredi BOXE SHOWTIME: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE émission de télévision, headlined by unbeaten rising star David Benavidez et prétendante Ronald Gavril qui will battle for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship live on SHOWTIME (10:05 p.m. ET/PT) de l'articulation au Hard Rock Hôtel & Casino, Las Vegas.

 

L'événement, présenté par Premier Boxing Champions, will feature two additional showdowns in the super middleweight division. Once-beaten J'Leon Amour (23-1, 13 KOs) will battle Texas-native Abraham Han (26-3, 16 KOs) in a 10-round bout while unbeaten prospect Caleb usine (15-0, 10 KOs) takes on 31-year-old Phoenix, Arizona, switch-hitter Andrew Hernandez (19-6-1, 9 KOs), who steps in for Alan Campa for the 10-round attraction.

 

Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Sampson Boxing, sont au prix de $100, $50 et $25, and are on sale Tuesday, Août. 22. To purchase tickets visit AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Box Office.

 

The following is a training camp update from each of the fighters on de ce vendredi tripleheader.

 

David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez

  • He trains out of The Summit Gym in Big Bear, Californie.
  • His trainer is his father, Jose Benavidez Sr.
  • Avec une victoire, Benavidez (âge 20) would become the youngest Super Middleweight to ever win a world title and the youngest current world champion.
  • He’s very familiar with the gym because his brother Jose Benavidez Jr. (former WBA interim super lightweight champion) used to train there when he was active.

 

Benavidez on training camp:

“My training camps are always fairly long. I only take a week off after every fight and go back into training. For the first couple weeks, it’s just moving around, then we slowly work into the hard training. For this one, I probably had like a month and a half, two months.”

 

Sur son adversaire:

“I feel like he [Ronald Gavril] has a really good style for me to showcase my skills, like how I did against Rogelio Medina. With our sparring partners, we have brawlers and we have boxers, aussi. Whatever style he fights on that night, I’m going to be prepared for it.”

 

Ronald “The Thrill” Gavril

  • He trains at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas.
  • He is a former European amateur standout.
  • His trainer is Eddie Mustafa Muhammad (65 ans; former WBA light heavyweight world champion, retired in 1988 avec un record de 50-8-1, 39 KOs).

Gavril on training camp:

“I feel really sharp and I’m really happy with how everything has gone during training. This is the opportunity that I’ve worked so hard to get to and I’m definitely not letting it slip by. I know that everything needs to be 100 percent on fight night so I’m pushing myself to be ready to do whatever it takes to leave with the belt.”

 

Sur son adversaire:

“Benavidez is a strong guy who’s coming in with a lot of support behind him, but I’m not going to let any of that distract me from my preparation. Me and my trainer are going to have a great game plan for him. I know he wants to be active and smother me and we’re going to show him all of the parts of my game.”

Eddie Mustafa Muhammad:

“I got Ronald sparring with the IBF’s number-one super middleweight contender, Jose Uzcategui. He’s giving us good work, too—he can fight. We also sparred Badou Jack for a couple rounds. We’ve got an abundance of guys that we’re working with.

 

“The way they’re talking about Benavidez, it’s like he’s King Kong. But it’s good—perfect! Ronald is a boxer-puncher, he can adapt. That’s the whole key. He has a wealth of amateur experience. This is our opportunity. We’ve talked about this for a while now, and Ronald is at a point where he’s ready right now…It’s going to be a great fight.”

 

J'Leon Amour

  • He trains at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas.
  • His trainer is Theo Chambers.
  • He’s been in training camp for about five months

 

Love on training camp:

“My training camp—it’s been months! I started training in April. Being that we had fights fall out, I always stayed in the gym. That’s the hardest part, because I feel like I’ve had bad luck with fights falling out. But one thing I can say—we train our ass off! I just want to go on vacation after this.”

 

“We’ve had a lot of good sparring—Lionell Thompson and Denis Douglin have been in here working. We’ve had so many sparring partners throughout this camp, and we’ve just been working, working, working.

 

Sur son adversaire:

“I remember Abie Han from the amateurs. He’s always been a tough fighter. You can’t look past anybody. Everybody comes in that ring to fight. Everybody comes in with a different mode or a different drive, so this may be the drive he has to really come out and explode on the scene and beat me. Si, I’m taking him absolutely, positively serious, like he’s a world championship fighter and we’re fighting for the world title.”

 

Abraham “The Sun City Warrior” Han

  • Trains out of his father’s martial arts studio in El Paso, Texas (Han’s Martial Arts).
  • He is trained by Louie Burke — 56 ans; former pro junior lightweight, retired in 1985 avec un record de 19-3, 12 KOs; won the “ESPN Junior Lightweight Title” on Apr. 14, 1983, with a 12-round unanimous decision against Freddie Roach; also won a 10-round decision against Roach in the rematch on Nov. 10, 1983.
  • He has sparred with former world champion Austin Trout.

 

Han on training camp:

“I train at my dad’s martial arts studio in El Paso – Han’s Martial Arts. I’m sparring mostly with local people from El Paso, and I also sparred with Austin Trout.

 

“I’ve been working hard and working with Austin (Truite) and that makes a big difference. Austin makes me so much better. He’s been a world champion and he will be a world champion again. His expertise and his knowledge is amazing. He’s been in those situations and he tells me little things along the way and I think that will make all the difference in this fight.”

 

Caleb “Sweet Hands” Plant

  • Moved to Las Vegas from Nashville about a year ago to train
  • He is trained by Justin Gamber and his father Richie Plant.

 

Plant on training camp:

“I’ve been living in Las Vegas for more than a year now – since August 24th, 2016. I’ve been in the gym consistently this whole time since my last fight, but my ‘official’ training camp will be seven or eight weeks. We bounce around to a couple of different gyms for sparring. I’ve had good work this camp – great sparring, good strength and conditioning, good gym work, and I’ve had good rest. I have a good diet.

 

“I know every boxer says, 'Oh, this is my best camp,’ and a lot of times they don’t mean it. But this has literally been my best camp. Things are very smooth.”

 

Andrew Hernandez

  • He is managed by his wife Jacquie Hernandez and trained by Alan Beirs.
  • Alfred Quintana serves as his cut man and strength and conditioning coach.
  • A late replacement, Hernandez got the call on Aug. 29 and accepted the fight; contract signed the next day.
  • Trains at Gents Gym in Arrowhead, Ariz.

 

What Hernandez has to say:

“I’ve known my trainer, Alan Beirs, for a while. He actually helped me with my last couple of fights – we’ve only been together maybe six months or so. He worked my corner in February, but we weren’t working completely together. Then when I got back in the gym in March, that’s when we really started working together.

 

“I train at a place called Gents Gym in Arrowhead, Ariz. I trained there with the Busted Knuckles Boxing crew – that’s Alan Beirs’ crew. We’re all pushing each other to get better and I know they’ll have me ready for fight night.”

 

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TROIS CHAMPIONS DU MONDE DE 154 LIVRES DÉFENDENT DANS LE CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TRIPLEHEADERS À ENJEUX ÉLEVÉS, Octobre 14 EN DIRECT SUR SHOWTIME®DE BARCLAYS CENTER À BROOKLYN

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Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe & Headlined by
Erislandy Lara Defending Title Against Unbeaten Terrell Gausha; Also Features Unbeaten Champion Jermell Charlo Against Top Challenger Erickson Lubin, and Jarrett Hurd in First Defense Against Former World Champion Austin Trout
Les billets sont mis en vente Demain, Août 31 à 10 a.m. ET
BROOKLYN (Août. 30, 2017) – A trio of 154-pound world champions will defend their titles as part of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader headlined by Erislandy Lara defending against undefeated Terrell Gausha, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Samedi, Octobre 14 en direct sur Showtime (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) à partir de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE®.
La carte, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions, will feature four undefeated 154-pound boxers and will pave the way for an undisputed king of the 154-pound division.
Erislandy “Le rêve américain” Lara (24-2-2, 14 KOs), generally recognized as the best boxer in the super welterweight division and its longest reigning champion, will defend his title against undefeated 2012 U.S.. Olympien Terrell Gausha (20-0, 9 KOs).
En cas de co-principal, hard-hitting unbeaten champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo (29-0, 14 KOs) takes on top contender Erickson “Marteau” Lubin (18-0, 13 KOs), tandis que “Rapide” Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 KOs) will make his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin “Sans Doute” Truite (30-3, 17 KOs).
“Sur Octobre 14 au Barclays Center, three world champions will be defending their belts, sur Showtime, in a night of tremendous super welterweight action,” a déclaré Lou DiBella, Président de DiBella Entertainment. “Long reigning Cuban Erislandy Lara takes on undefeated Olympian Terrell Gausha and newly crowned Jarrett Hurd faces respected former world champion Austin Trout. This card also features one of the best matchups that can be made between two undefeated fighters, champion Jermell Charlo and young sensation Erickson Lubin.”
“This is a blockbuster card for boxing fans,” a déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. “The 154-pound division is full of talent and this card is loaded with the best champions and top-ranked contenders in the division. The guy who will be the eventual king of the division is fighting on this show and the fans will be treated to matches that will determine who that unified champion will be.”
Tickets to the event will go on sale on demain, Août 31 à 10 a.m. ET and start at $50 (non compris les frais applicables). Les billets peuvent être achetés à ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com ou en appelant 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Vendredi, Septembre 1 à midi HE. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP.
“We are thrilled to continue our best year yet of BROOKLYN BOXING with our fifth major boxing event of 2017,” dit Brett Yormark, PDG de Brooklyn Sports & Divertissement. “We always aim to deliver fight fans an evening packed with top-notch matchups from start to finish, and this card certainly does that.”
Lara, a 34-year-old Cuban southpaw, owns victories over Trout, Alfredo Angulo and a slew of former champions and top contenders in addition to a controversial split decision loss to Canelo Alvarez on the way to cementing his credentials as the top boxer in the division. Lara will make the seventh defense of his world title as he continues to train with renowned trainer Ronnie Shields.
“I’m very excited to be making another title defense back on SHOWTIME headlining a great tripleheader,” a déclaré Lara. “This is an interesting fight versus an undefeated U.S. Olympian in Terrell Gausha. I know he will be ready because it’s his opportunity to beat the best fighter in the division and become a champion. But come fight night, he will quickly realize and know why I’m the consensus No. 1 super welterweight in the world. After this performance, I look forward to, one-by-one, adding a WBC and IBF title to my collection.”
The 29-year-old Gausha, de Cleveland, Ohio, earned a shot at the world title with solid victories in his last two matches. He won a hard-fought decision over Steven Martinez last August and followed it up with another impressive victory over Luis Hernandez on Février. 10. Lara figures to be his toughest battle in his pro career that dates back to 2012.
“I’ve been talking about this since I was a three-year-old watching Muhammad Ali on television,” said Gausha. “I’m here now and blessed for this opportunity. Lara’s a tough fighter, champion and the best opponent I’ll fight on paper. He’s been in with the bigger names. But the better the opponent, the better I am, and I’m coming to dethrone him. He’s crafty, but the world hasn’t seen all that I can bring to the table. I’ll make adjustments on the fly and do things that I’ve never shown before. Seeing other Olympic team members win titles gives me motivation to earn the victory and the notoriety I’ve been looking for.”
Charlo of Houston, Texas will be making the second defense of his title, which he won by knockout victory over John Jackson on May 21, 2016. The 27-year-old Charlo successfully defended the title with a highlight reel knockout victory over fellow Texan Charles Hatley onAvril 22 au Barclays Center. Lui et son frère jumeau, Jermall, both held world titles at 154-pounds, before Jermall relinquished his title to move up to 160 livres. Charlo now trains in Dallas with Derrick James, trainer of world champion Errol Spence Jr.
“Lubin is young and hungry and I know he always comes to fight, but there’s a reason why I’m where I am in the sport,” Saïd Charlo. “I’ve been through the trenches and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon. This is what boxing always needs — two young, undefeated fighters willing to risk their ‘0'. But I think it’s a little early for Lubin to step in the ring with me, and I plan on keeping my title. Octobre 14 I’ll show everyone why I’m a world champion.”
Lubin, 21, is nicknamed “Le Marteau” because of his power in both hands and his ability to bring a quick conclusion to every match. Lubin of Orlando, Floride, has picked up 10 victories since the beginning of 2015 including seven knockouts on his way to contender status. Lubin most recently scored a sensational knockout of Jorge Cota in a title eliminator in March at Barclays Center.
“This is a fight for the fans,” said Lubin. “You have an undefeated champion against an undefeated Prospect of the Year. I’m very excited to be fighting for the belt and it’s truly been a dream of mine ever since I first got into boxing. Come fight night, Charlo will either give it to me or I’m going to rip the belt out of his hands. Many fans and reporters have said that he’s one of the best, and that will make it even sweeter. My mentality will be to seek and destroy, so everyone tune-in to SHOWTIME on Octobre 14, you will witness boxing’s new superstar!”
Hurd, 26, will be making the first defense of the title that he won with a KO victory over Tony Harrison on Février. 25. Combats de Accokeek, Maryland, Hurd soared up the rankings with stoppage victories over previously unbeaten fighters Frank Galarza and Oscar Molina at Barclays Center plus veteran Jo Jo Dan.
“I got a Trout to catch,” Saïd Hurd. “His losses have all been to top champions Canelo Alvarez, Erislandy Lara and Jermall Charlo. But I’m on a streak of six straight knockouts and Trout has never been stopped, so I’m looking for the stoppage to make a statement that the other fighters couldn’t make. This is definitely my toughest fight, and I didn’t have to take it since it’s a voluntary defense. But I wanted this fight to stop Austin Trout, proving to the fans and people in general I’m the real deal and a true champion.”
Truite, a 31-year-old southpaw from Las Cruces, New Mexico, has faced some of the top 154-pound boxers in the division. He defeated Miguel Cotto in New York to win a title in 2012 and has close losses to Canelo Alvarez and Lara on his resume. In his most recent attempt at winning the title, Trout gave Jermall Charlo perhaps the toughest test of his career after looking impressive in four straight victories leading up to the challenge.
‘What a blessing it is to have this opportunity at a world title shot,” dit Trout. “I want to thank everyone who has been in my corner to help get me career defining fights. It’s refreshing to see young champions showing heart and testing their skill with the best in the game. With thatsaid, salute to Hurd for allowing this fight to go through.”
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER REMPORTE LA 10ème RONDE KO TECHNIQUE SUR LA STAR DE L'UFC CONOR McGREGOR SUR LE SHOWTIME PPV® DE T-MOBILE ARENA À LAS VEGAS

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Gervonta Davis, Badou Jack et Andrew Tabiti enregistrent tous Victoires dans un événement PPV SHOWTIME à quatre combats
Diffusion retardée de Ce soir Le Main Event sera diffusé exclusivement sur SHOWTIME® Samedi, Septembre 2
à 9 p.m. ET/PT
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LAS VEGAS (Août. 27, 2017) – Temple de la renommée de la boxe du futur Floyd “Argent” Mayweather a terminé sa carrière historique en beauté Samedi nuit avec une victoire technique convaincante au 10e tour contre la méga-star de l'UFC Conor McGregor dans l'événement principal d'un événement PPV SHOWTIME de quatre combats depuis la T-Mobile Arena de Las Vegas.
Mayweather, 40 ans, se battre pour la première fois en 714 journées, a annoncé après le combat qu'il ne se battra plus jamais, mettant fin à sa carrière de 21 ans avec style en contrôlant un combat d'action qui a ravi le 14,623 fans présents et regardant dans le monde entier. Avec Mayweather s'avançant comme il l'avait promis, l'arbitre Robert Byrd a arrêté le combat des super poids welters à 1:05 du 10e ronde alors que Mayweather a puni McGregor avec une série de coups qui ont étonné son adversaire fatigué.
Avec la victoire, le champion du monde en cinq divisions de Las Vegas devient le premier boxeur à terminer sa carrière à 50-0, éclipsant le record qu'il avait précédemment partagé avec le légendaire Rocky Marciano.
“Je pense que nous avons donné aux fans ce qu'ils voulaient voir,” Mayweather a déclaré au journaliste de SHOWTIME Jim Gray après le combat. “Je leur devais pour le combat de Pacquiao. Je devais aller droit devant et donner un spectacle aux fans. C’est ce que je leur ai donné.”
Les trois juges – Dave Moretti (87-83), Burt Clements (89-82) et Guido Cavalleri (89-81) – avait Mayweather en tête sur les tableaux de bord au moment de l'arrêt. Le buteur non officiel de SHOWTIME, Steve Farhood, avait Mayweather devant par le score de 86-85.
Le premier champion en deux divisions de l'histoire de l'UFC, McGregor, de Dublin, Irlande, a dit qu'il était fatigué alors que le combat entrait dans les dernières étapes. “Il est composé, il n'est pas si rapide, he’s not that powerful, but boy is he composed in there,” the 29-year-old McGregor said. “I thought it was close though and I thought it was a bit of an early stoppage. He was just a lot more composed with his shots. I have to give it to him, that’s what 50 pro fights will do for you.”
Both fighters had their moments in the early rounds. Dans le quatrième tour, Mayweather forced McGregor to back-pedal and continued to force the action.
Au milieu du combat, Farhood had given the first three rounds to the more aggressive McGregor, but then rounds four, five and six to the more accurate Mayweather.
“Our game plan was to take our time, go to him, let him shoot his shots early and then take him out down the stretch,” Mayweather said. “We know in MMA he fights for 25 procès-verbal. Après 25 procès-verbal, he started to slow down. I guaranteed to everybody that this wouldn’t go the distance.
“Our game plan was to go straight ahead. I said numerous times that I wouldn’t back down and that’s what I did.”
McGregor said he would consider boxing again, and would also return to fight in the UFC. “I’ve been strangled on live TV and came back,” il dit. “When you’re in here in the squared circle, everything is different. Let the man put me down, that’s fatigue, that’s not damage.
“Where was the final two rounds? Let me walk back to my corner and compose myself.”
Mayweather was lethally accurate in the final round, atterrissage 20 de 26 power punches before the referee stopped the fight. McGregor had a 51-40 advantage in punches landed over the first five rounds but was out-landed 130 à 60 in rounds six through 10 as Mayweather put an exclamation point on the final fight of his career.
“Rocky Marciano is a legend and I look forward to going into the Hall of Fame one day,” Saïd Mayweather. “This was my last fight ce soir. Pour sûr. Ce soir was my last fight. Ce soir I chose the right dance partner to dance with. Conor, you are a hell of a champion.”
En cas de co-principal, invaincu étoile montante Gervonta “Réservoir” Davis defeated unbeaten challenger Francisco Fonseca par l'intermédiaire d'une controverse KO huitième ronde 39 secondes dans la ronde.
Les 22 ans Davis (19-0, 18 KOs) a atterri une série de coups propres avant un coup apparent à l'arrière de la tête vers le bas envoyé Fonseca. Arbitre Russell Mora a donné le 10 comte permettant Davis de gagner son 18e victoire en arrêt 19 combats professionnels. Le combat était initialement prévu pour être Davis’ deuxième défense de son titre de Champion poids léger junior du monde IBF, mais Davis n'a pas réussi à faire le poids vendredi, provenant de deux livres de plus que la limite de 130 livres qui Fonseca (19-1-1, 13 KOs) pesé dans au.
“J'ai jeté le coup comme il a mis sa tête vers le bas,” a déclaré Davis. “Je vais certainement l'arrêter finalement. Il était en difficulté avant le dernier coup.”
Davis a continué, “Je vais rester à 130 livres et essayer d'obtenir mon dos de titre. Je veux encore unifier la division des poids légers juniors.”
Fonseca a dit qu'il a été envoyé à la toile avec un coup illégal.
“vu Tout le monde que quand je descendais, il m'a frappé deux fois derrière,” Fonseca a déclaré. “C'est un coup qui est pas légal. Il était ici à Las Vegas, Il avait donc la foule va lui, et je veux juste un match revanche. Il ne m'a jamais fait mal à cet échange. Même si il est entré au 160 livres aujourd'hui, il n'a pas frappé aussi fort qu'ils disent qu'il frappe.”
Ancien champion des super-moyens Badou Jack est devenu un champion du monde de la division avec une victoire sur TKO Nathan astucieuse pour capturer la lumière WBA World Heavyweight Championship.
Le basée à Las Vegas, D'origine suédoise Jack (21-1-3, 13 KOs) surclassée Astucieusement (30-4, 16 KOs) dans un combat à sens unique qui a été arrêté par l'arbitre Tony Weeks avec 12 secondes restantes dans le cinquième tour. Il a été le premier combat pour Jack depuis son contre 168 livres à 175 livres.
Jack had recorded majority draws in each of his past two fights against James DeGale of England and Canada’s Lucian Bute.
“Il est un rêve devenu réalité,” said the 33-year-old Jack. “I’ve learned that you can’t leave it in the hands of the judges.”
“Jack was very strong,” Saïd Astucieusement. “He caught me and broke my nose in the third round. It was a downward spiral from there. I was wounded and protecting myself. It’s horrible but part of the sport.”
Jim Gray asked Jack who he would like to fight next, Andre Ward or Adonis Stevenson? “I think Adonis Stevenson, passons à autre chose. I’ll go to Canada. I’ll go anywhere.”
“I got a little excited at times but I barely got hit,” Jack said. “My boxing IQ was the difference in this fight. Everybody doubting me motivated me. Mon entraîneur et mon équipe a fait un excellent travail pour me rendre à ce point.”
L'émission de télévision à la carte a commencé avec invaincue Andrew Tabiti et ancien champion du monde Steve Cunningham réunion dans un cruiserweight 10 rounds bataille. Tabiti (16-0, 13 KOs) contrôle l'action contre le Cunningham âgé de 41 ans (29-9-1, 13 KOs) sur son chemin à une décision unanime marqué 97-93 deux fois et 100-90.
Avec Floyd Mayweather Sr. travaillant dans son coin, les 27 ans Tabiti mis tôt le tempo et le rythme pour régler toute la lutte. “Je ne faisais que lui donnant des coups et faire en sorte que je suis resté intelligent,” Tabiti dit. “Il est un vétéran si je devais rester composé. Je voulais montrer que je pouvais boîte. Ce fut une étape pour moi et je me sentais à l'aise là-dedans.”
Originaire de Chicago qui vit et trains à Las Vegas, Tabiti débarqué 31 pour cent de ses jabs (70 de 229) et 49 pour cent de ses coups de puissance comparativement à seulement 27 pour cent pour Cunningham. Avec la victoire, Tabiti conserve le titre NABF cruiserweight et a remporté le championnat Cruiserweight USBA.
“He had a decent jab but he wasn’t busy enough,” Tabiti added. “I just didn’t want to make mistakes. If you start too fast against a veteran you’re liable to get caught by him.”
Cunningham wasn’t impressed with Tabiti. “I don’t think Andrew Tabiti is a championship level fighter,” il dit. “Je pensais que je gagné le combat. I didn’t think I saw anything special from him.”
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Yordenis Ugas Earns Decision Over Thomas Dulorme in Action-Packed Welterweight Bout Featured on Mayweather vs. McGregor Prelims on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday Night from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (Août 26, 2017) – Welterweight Yordenis Ugas (20-3, 9 KOs) took home a unanimous decision victory over Thomas Dulorme (24-3, 16 KOs) despite being knocked down in Mayweather vs. McGregor preliminary action presented by Mayweather Promotions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday night from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Both men looked to establish their jab in round one but in round two Ugas landed a big uppercut that stunned Dulorme and forced him to take a knee. Dulorme rose to his feet and tried to fire back but was hit with a right hand that put him down for the second time in the round.
“Ce était un grand combat,” said Ugas. “I knew that Dulorme had a great camp preparing for Shawn Porter so when I knocked him down I figured he would get up. I only had nine days to prepare for this fight so I had to be smart and not waste anything.”
“Ce était un bon combat,” Saïd Dulorme. “Ce fut un combat très difficile. I came to fight and I took him seriously. I kept working. It was up and down but I kept working.
The bout was defined by good back and forth action with both men having their moments in control. Dulorme was committed to attacking the body to slow Ugas but was given a warning for low blows in the fifth round. Dulorme continued to test the body however and strayed too low early in the seventh round, forçant arbitre Vic Drakulich de déduire un point.
La déduction semblait allumer le feu d'un sous Dulorme qui a poussé en avant et a commencé à percer la défense de Ugas. Un uppercut abasourdi temporairement à mi-chemin Ugas à travers le cycle et Dulorme suivi peu après avec un crochet gauche qui a mis Ugas sur la toile.
“Quand je me suis renversé, je savais que je devais me lever et le cœur du spectacle et les tripes,” said Ugas. “C'était la seule façon de le faire.”
L'élan de la lutte a continué à balancer la position dans le dernier tour quand Dulorme livré à nouveau un coup bas qui a forcé l'arbitre à déduire un point tôt dans le cadre. Les deux hommes se pressaient pour les dernières minutes de la lutte qui cherchent à marquer un coup décisif, mais après 10 arrondit le combat a été laissé aux juges.
“Je pensais que l'arbitre a perdu le combat pour moi,” Saïd Dulorme. “Je ne suis pas d'accord avec lui. Je ne pensais pas que je jetais des coups bas. Je pensais que c'était propre. Je pensais qu'il était fatigué en fin de combat alors j'ai essayé d'augmenter la pression. Mais il était difficile parce que l'arbitre ne m'a pas laissé travailler à l'intérieur comme je voulais.”
“Je me suis un peu fatigué à la fin et aurait dû fermer le spectacle,” said Ugas. “Mais cela se produit avec des combats à court préavis. Je dois simplement continuer de se améliorer.”
Les trois juges ont vu le combat en faveur des Ugas par des dizaines de 94-91 et 93-92 deux fois.
“Je vais retourner dans le camp et continuer à apprendre,” Saïd Dulorme. “Je ne suis pas heureux, mais je vais continuer à apprendre. Je suis descendu de la parole aujourd'hui et continué à me battre et je vais continuer à le faire dans ma carrière.”
Le combat d'ouverture de la scie à télédiffusion Juan Heraldez (13-0, 8 KOs) boîte de son chemin à une décision unanime Image de balise Jose Miguel Borrego (12-1, 11 KOs) dans leur combat welters 10 rounds.
“Je suis très préparé et je profitais de cette occasion,” Ledit Heraldez. “J'ai exécuté mon plan et je suis sorti avec une nette victoire. Autre que le knockdown, Je pensais que je lui outboxed tous les tour. “La Commission paritaire de recours était vraiment la clé ce soir. Je dictait tout hors de la Commission paritaire de recours et a essayé d'utiliser mes angles, mon jeu de jambes et mon mouvement. Je l'ai fait ce que je voulais faire.”
Heraldez contrôle l'anneau pour une grande partie de la lutte avec son jab et de mouvement à l'extérieur, tandis que Borrego semblait concentré sur la prestation des coups de puissance et un knock-out. Heraldez contrôlé le rythme dans les premiers tours, atterrissage des combinaisons de notation avant dardant de la route et d'éviter le feu de retour de Borrego.
“Heraldez a couru toute la lutte,” Ledit Borrego. “I’m happy that the fans booed the decision because they know he ran. I came to entertain the fans and that’s what I did.”
The 19-year-old Borrego was content to cover up and duck low while trying to navigate through Heraldez’s jab, but was unable to land enough left hooks to win early rounds in the fight. He had his first moment at the very end of the sixth when a looping left hook connected clean with Heraldez and appeared to stun him right before the bell ended the round.
Borrego continued to attack aggressively as he chased Heraldez with big power punches. In round nine Borrego connected cleanly with a left hook that put Heraldez on the mat midway through the round.
“I let myself get distracted and that’s why I got knocked down,” Ledit Heraldez. I got a little ahead of myself. I’m the only person who can stop myself.
Despite Borrego’s continued aggression, Heraldez was able to hold on and survive the round without much further damage.
“I have to cut the ring off better,” Ledit Borrego. “I also need to let my hands go more and throw three or four punch combinations instead of just one or two at a time.”
The final round saw Heraldez return to using his movement as he was able to avoid the charging Borrego for the last three minutes. Après 10 tours, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Heraldez by scores of 96-93 et 97-92 deux fois.
“It feels great to be on this stage and it’s moments like these where I can go out and compete and I can prove everyone right who gave me this chance,” Ledit Heraldez. “This was a prospect fight and now I’m on to bigger and better things. I’m ready to take the next step.”
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Comment Mayweather vs. McGregor façonne l'avenir des combats croisés?

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Par: Rich Bergeron

Fight News Unlimited connaît bien le terme “MMA vs. Débat de boxe.” Nous avons eu toute une série d'émissions de radio sur le sujet, culminant avec une dispute à part entière entre l'homme de glace John Scully (Un ancien boxeur professionnel et entraîneur de boxe actuel) et Ken Shamrock (Un lutteur professionnel, UFC Fighter et entraîneur MMA). Le point de basculement était alors les femmes en boxe et en MMA. Shamrock a soutenu leurs efforts tandis que Scully a soutenu l'argument selon lequel il ne voulait pas voir une femme se faire frapper au visage.

Ce soir, nous sommes sur le point de vivre le plus grand combat de corssover de l'histoire des sports de combat. Un jeune, faim, Un walk-on enragé contre le MMA dans les rues méchantes d'Irlande fait face à un Américain impétueux qui sort de sa retraite après une carrière de boxe professionnelle depuis des lustres. L'expérience favorise l'expert dans son métier, le combattant défensif le plus talentueux de l'ère moderne de la boxe. Floyd devrait naviguer vers la victoire, et le KO qu'il prédit est quelque chose que de nombreux fans et spéculateurs placent dans la gamme 6e à 7e ronde.

McGregor peut gagner dans n'importe quel scénario où il voit la cloche finale, si la décision le favorise ou non. Tout ce qu'il a à faire est de divertir, pousser Floyd à des points qu'il n'a jamais été poussé auparavant, et entre sous la peau de Floyd. Même si c'est dans un effort perdant, Conor doit être un personnage qui peut vendre un autre combat. Floyd a déclaré à plusieurs reprises lors de tournées de presse qu'il se battrait ensuite contre Conor dans l'Octogone. C'est clairement Mayweather qui essaie juste de penser à la grande image, mais un battement unilatéral de McGregor n'amènera pas les fans à trop parler d'une confrontation Octagon. Certains spéculateurs insistent sur le fait que Floyd lâchera délibérément le gaz et laissera McGregor avoir son 12 tours d'action. Plus Floyd fait ressembler Conor à un clown, bien que, cette approche ne pouvait faire aucun bien à aucun des combattants à long terme.

Conor pourrait certainement réussir son propre KO de Floyd Mayweather dans les quatre premiers tours, comme il l'avait prédit. C'est dans le domaine du possible. Pourtant, dans tous les cas, le combat sera la façon dont Conor gère ses affaires après ce combat.

 

McGregor Sports and Entertainment est devenu une marque que même Dana White a représentée avec une chemise de marque l'autre soir lors de la conférence de presse finale. Au départ, je me suis senti déçu que White n'ait placé aucun autre combattant de l'UFC sur la sous-carte de ce méga événement de boxe. Plus je pensais à l'approche, bien que, plus j'imaginais que White cherchait à en faire plus sur la route, mais seulement si McGregor peut choquer le monde ou au moins bouleverser le panier de pommes de la boxe d'une manière ou d'une autre.

 

Plusieurs boxeurs réclament une chance d'affronter un combattant MMA dans des combats croisés dans chaque division majeure maintenant que May / Mac a mis la table. David Haye et Anthony Joshua ne sont que deux poids lourds exprimant leur intérêt pour les combattants de boxe MMA. Joshua entrerait même dans la cage si aucune soumission n'était autorisée. Tony Bellew veut un combat avec Michael Bisping. Roy Jones Jr. veut combattre Anderson Silva et cherche cette opportunité depuis des années maintenant.

 

Le vrai crossover que Conor pourrait exploiter est celui sur lequel je crains qu'il ne parvienne pas à capitaliser, bien que. Il y a un énorme potentiel à obtenir le genre d'argent que les boxeurs professionnels gagnent pour passer aux contrats de chasseurs MMA. Il y a eu beaucoup de spéculations sur la façon dont les Blancs peuvent s'en tirer en demandant à l'UFC de co-promouvoir un match de boxe lorsque les tactiques de gestion de l'UFC ne répondent pas aux normes énoncées dans la loi Ali., qui oblige certaines protections cruciales à accorder aux boxeurs professionnels.

 

Plutôt que de revenir au sport du MMA après ce combat et de réclamer tout l'argent et les prix pour lui-même, Conor devrait être la marée montante qui vit tous les bateaux. Un vrai héros de son sport veillerait à ce qu’il ne soit pas le seul à gagner de l’argent, car il a contribué à mettre le MMA sur la scène du monde réel avec sa performance ce soir. Il pourrait être un porte-parole incroyable pour changer la façon dont tous les combattants font des affaires. L'UFC et Dana White sont notoirement avides lorsqu'il s'agit de contrôler les intérêts de leurs employés fistfight. C'est ce qui rend le procès anti-trust en cours contre l'entreprise si compliqué.

 

Alors que certains combattants qui n'aiment pas le contrat de l'UFC proposent un navire de secours pour Bellator, White et l'UFC ont répondu avec le concept Instant Ultimate Fighter: La série Contender. Chaque semaine, un nouveau combattant obtient un contrat. L'armée ne cesse de croître est leur approche évidente ici. McGregor pourrait mener la charge de combattants plus grands que nature qui disent non à l'UFC et se battent contre l'envie de l'entreprise de donner si peu aux combattants en échange de si grands efforts.

 

Le combat de ce soir peut déterminer si les Blancs et l'UFC font la promotion d'un autre combat croisé. Chaque fois qu'ils le font, bien que, il sera probablement titré par un seul combattant MMA vs. un boxeur et non une carte empilée. De cette façon, ils peuvent faire de chaque événement un événement majeur, même si cela s'avère être une blague, comme beaucoup le prédisent ce soir,.

 

Tout dépend de la façon dont McGregor gère les conséquences à mes yeux. Va-t-il intensifier et parler pour les autres combattants qui se font baiser sur leurs contrats UFC? Sera-t-il en mesure de mettre cet argent de boxe sur la table pour lui-même et ses camarades combattants de l'UFC et du paysage du MMA?? Ses options augmenteront sûrement même en cas de perte concurrentielle, ce qui fait descendre par KO, DQ ou battre déséquilibré les seules façons dont il ne sort pas en sentant les roses. Peu importe ce qu'il arrive, il doit utiliser l'attention de manière constructive pour améliorer les deux sports.

 

Le débat peut être résolu, mais je crois que l'avenir a une chance pour un nouveau format de tournoi. Il y a d'abord un match de boxe, puis un combat de MMA. Six semaines d'intervalle, les deux combattants ont six mois pour s'entraîner avant le premier combat. C’est la prochaine étape logique, et il y aura un boxeur qui relève le défi.

 

Mayweather peut impressionner les puristes avec une démolition 12 rounds ou un KO dans la distance. McGregor n'a qu'à survivre vaillamment pour faire tourner plus de têtes et gagner en popularité. S'il gagne, il choisit son propre destin et oblige une tonne d'experts et de critiques à manger leurs mots. La question est ce qui se passe ensuite? Le débat sera-t-il résolu quoi qu'il arrive à la fin de la nuit?

 

GRANDE CHANCE….

 

McGregor peut jouer un rôle important dans tout ce qui se passera prochainement sur le marché des multisegments. Sera-ce attractif et lucratif dans les mois et années à venir, ou ce combat sera-t-il une mode qui a laissé la plupart des fans amèrement déçus? Si cela rend McGregor plus célèbre qu'il ne l'est déjà, c'est une victoire, Alors j'aimerais le voir faire en sorte que cette victoire ait un sens. S'il peut trouver un moyen d'aider tous les combattants de la liste de l'UFC à obtenir plus d'argent sur la table, Je suis dans son coin.

 

 

 

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Undercard Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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Fighters Competing on SHOWTIME PPV
& FOX & FOX Deportes Prelims This Samedi, Août. 26
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LAS VEGAS (Août 24, 2017) – Fighters competing on the Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard spoke to media and went face-to-face Jeudi, one day before they weigh-in ahead of their Samedi, Août. 26 showdowns at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The four-fight SHOWTIME PPV event, beginning live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, will feature undefeated rising star Gervonta “Réservoir” Davis making the second defense of his 130-pound title against undefeated challenger Francisco Fonseca plus light heavyweight champion Nathan astucieuse defending his belt against former super middleweight champion Badou Jack. The telecast begins with unbeaten Andrew Tabiti et ancien champion du monde Steve Cunningham meeting in a 10-round battle.
Coverage begins on FOX and FOX Deportes with a one-hour Prefight Show at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. Prelims on FOX and FOX Deportes begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and will see a battle between welterweight contenders Thomas Dulorme et Yordenis Ugasplus a showdown of unbeaten prospects as Juan Heraldez répond Image de balise Jose Miguel Borrego dans un combat de 10 rounds.
Additional action inside the arena will see unbeaten Kevin Newman (7-0-1, 3 KOs) in super middleweight action and the pro debut of 2016 Savannah Marshall de Londres.
Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire Jeudi from the David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Samedi night is going to be a great performance from me. I’m ready to take over this sport after Floyd passes me the torch.
“J'ai eu un super camp. I hope Fonseca’s camp was great because we have to put on a great performance for the fans. I want the fans to say that there is a new star in this sport.
“I feel like my career is very similar to Floyd’s so far. We started out at the same weight and we each got our first belt at 130-pounds. I just want to live up to what he’s accomplished and accomplish even more. I believe that I have the skills and the ability to be the big star in this sport.
“I just try to stay grounded because I know what I want to do in this sport. Because I have the belief in myself it’s easy for me to stay focused. I also think I have the best team in this sport and they help me every step of the way.
“Fonseca is a very good fighter. He’s very fast and sharp. He’s got a long reach but I know that he hasn’t fought anyone that has the skills that I have. Je ne suis pas lui donnant. I’m training really hard for this.
“I was in the position he’s in now. I know how him and his team are feeling. I know what I have to do to be victorious. I’m going to come out sharp and hopefully pick up even more fans than I have now.
“I want to unify this division and then move up in weight and keep adding titles. If I can’t get a unification bout next, then I’m going to move up for new challenges.
“This is a very important night for me. It’s important to me that I put on a great show. I want everyone to say that ‘there’s a new star in town.'”
FRANCISCO FONSECA
“The huge audience won’t intimidate me. I’ve dreamt my whole life to be in an event of this magnitude.
“I take this fight as a big responsibility. My dream has always been to fight in an event of this magnitude. My goal is to be a champion and come out of this with a belt on my waist.
“The preparation has been long. I’ve had five months of training in intense conditions. I feel strong mentally. Sur Août 26, I aim to reach my goal as a champion for Costa Rica.
“This is an opportunity to start writing my legacy. Gervonta is tough because he is a champion, but I have the hunger and motivation to win and be a champion.
“All camps are different but in this one I had fivemonths to prepare. We were in Puerto Rico for the training and everything was smooth. I feel strong heading into this fight.
“We both have the pressure to win. I come to do my job. I’ve been keeping focused on the fight and the combat. He hasn’t experience an opponent with as much hunger as I have. It’s going to be a great fight and very competitive. He is the champion and I want to be the champion.”
Nathan astucieuse
“I’m enjoying the experience of being in Las Vegas. I love fighting in this city. I’m looking forward to the fight and I’m going to embrace this moment.
“En fin de compte, all that matters is the fight. I’m coming to win and that’s my sole focus. The fight is the pinnacle moment and I’m saving all my energy for that.
“I’ve persisted throughout my career. Any setbacks I just got right back to training and stayed consistent. If you keep working hard then the opportunities will arrive. I stayed patient and allowed the opportunities to come.
“I have no regrets in my career. I like taking risks in this sport. I fought Kovalev when I was 26, I fought Bellew at cruiserweight, I fought Fonfara in Chicago, Braehmer in Germany and now I’m fighting Badou Jack, who’s on the rise. I love the big fights.
“It’s a high-risk high reward fight. The winner of this is in line for Andre Ward and the super WBA title. This is a solid world title fight between two guys who want to be at the top of the division.”
BADOU JACK
“I’ve got great stamina in there. I’m never going to get tired. I train hard for this. Every punch in a fight is important. We have a great game plan and we’re going to execute it.
“Je veux me battre le meilleur. I have the skills to beat anyone. If they say I can’t beat someone, that’s the fight I want the most.
“I’m not overlooking Nathan Cleverly. I’m just getting comfortable at this weight and I’m going to be focused on performing on fight night. If all goes well though, I could see myself finishing my career at cruiserweight someday.
“I’ve been fighting big, strong guys since Cleverly was a teenager. Well see who is the stronger man when we’re in the ring Samedi.
“I feel better at this weight than at super middleweight. Je suis impatient de ce combat. There happens to be a lot of UK fighters at my weight and I’ve enjoyed experiencing a little bit of the UK fans.”
ANDREW Tabiti
“I began boxing because I was being bullied so my stepfather put me in the ring and I would get beat up every day. I learned a lot from those experiences. I just kept coming back every day and I never gave up. Now I’m here.
“This sport is about proving people wrong. People said Floyd wouldn’t beat a lot of guys in his career, I’m not saying I’m Floyd, but this is a sport where you have to prove yourself. Nous verrons Samedi.
“Being in the gym with Floyd gives me the drive to keep working. Seeing how hard he works, it shows me what I want to be.
“I have to use my legs and keep boxing. I need to use my speed in there. It’s different watching me on TV than actually being in there with me. I could see it going the distance but if I catch him, Je vais l'achever.
“One of my favorite fighters growing up was James Toney. That’s where I picked up some of my style. He used to hit combos off the shoulder roll and that’s what I like to do.
“This is a great undercard with Gervonta Davis and Badou Jack. I’m here trying to make a name for myself in the cruiserweight division and become a face of this weight class.”
Steve Cunningham
“I actually commentated on one of Tabiti’s fights about a year and a half ago. He’s a good up-and-coming fighter. He emulates Floyd and he’s trained by Floyd’s dad so that’s expected. I think I’m going to overwhelm him mentally and physically.
“I don’t think Tabiti is at the top level yet. He has flaws and strengths but at the end of the day, he has a fight Samedi. He’s in there with a two-time world champion so he’s going to have to fight Samedi.
“Every fight on this level is a huge fight. I’ve been in the ring with some monsters. Some of the best cruiserweights and heavyweights in the world. I don’t think that I look 41 but you’ll have to let me know Samedi.
“I think this is what Tabiti has been waiting for. I will be nice and calm and be right in his face and right in his chest.
“When these guys hang around Floyd they want to be like him and they’ve been around these events, so I don’t think the atmosphere will affect him. But once we’re in the ring, it’s just me and him.”
THOMAS DULORME
“I’m so happy to have this big fight Samedi nuit. My team has done a great job to get me to this position.
“Having an opponent change is part of boxing. I was already training very hard for Shawn Porter so when the opponent changed, nothing changed in camp. I continued to work hard and Samedi night I will show why I worked so hard.
“I want all of my Puerto Ricans to tune-in Samedi night because I’m going out there to steal the show and put on the fight of the night.
“I’m going to bring an exciting fight for the fans and prove that I am a world championship level fighter. I fight for the fans and I can’t wait to get in there and perform.”
YORDENIS UGAS
“Je me sens bien. Je suis prêt pour Samedi and I’m excited to put on a great fight. I feel very blessed to be here and be a part of such a historic event.
“To my Cuban fans, I’m so proud to be representing my country here in Las Vegas and Samedi night it’s going to be a great fight.
“It is an honor to step in to face Dulorme. Il est un combattant formidable. I’m here and I feel a blessed and happy to have been called. I won’t let my fans down.”
JUAN HERALDEZ
“My weight is great right now. I feel comfortable and hydrated. Everything has gone perfectly. I’m looking to make a mark in the junior welterweight division. Terrence Crawford is the dream fight and I just want to keep working up to that level.
“My career has progressed well and I think this fight is going to make me a contender. From here I just want to keep improving and getting in there with tougher opponents.
“I’ve been training out in Las Vegas since 1998 but the last two years in the Mayweather Boxing Club has been amazing. Everyone in the gym is so motivated right now. We all push each other by just working harder and trying to match each other.
“I didn’t watch much of Borrego in the beginning of camp, but I saw his record so I knew I had to train as hard as I ever have. But when I watched him I thought he was kind of limited. I think I have advantages and I think I’m the better all-around fighter.”
JOSE MIGUEL BORREGO
“I feel excited and motivated. Training has been tough but we’re sure we’re ready for Samedi.
“The motivation for this kind of card has been tremendous. I can’t wait to put on a show for all the Mexican fans who tune-in.
“I’m so proud to be the only Mexican on this card. We’re going to give it our all. We’re ready for this fight. I’m the new breed of Mexican fighters and I’m going to show it to the world.”
KEVIN NEWMAN
“I’ve had a great camp. Je suis en pleine forme. I was really pushed in sparring working with Chris Eubank Jr. and some other guys. I’ve been up running at 5 a.m. four to five miles every day. Je suis prêt.
“I’ve improved a lot mentally. I’ve focused in more. Listening is key for me. I feel like I’m at a stage where I’m listening to my corner and we’re bonding and meshing together great.
“I just have to continue to stay focus and work hard. If I’m dedicated and disciplined to my craft, then everything else will fall into place.
“Je suis heureux d'être ici. I’m in a very blessed position. I can’t wait to go out there and put on a dominant performance. I plan on starting out strong and taking advantage of everything that I can.
“I just take my time and relax in the ring. I’m going to make my opponent fight my pace. He usually starts pretty quick but then he starts to fade. I’m going to dictate the pace from round and not let him get comfortable.”
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Mayweather vs. McGREGOR
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is a 12-round super welterweight matchup that pits the legendary boxer Mayweather against the all-time MMA great McGregor in the main event of an unprecedented four-fight pay-per-view boxing event. Mayweather vs. McGregor will take place Samedi, Août. 26 à 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event is produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV, promoted by Mayweather Promotions and sponsored by Corona. Coverage of the Prelims will begin on FOX and FOX Deportes at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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Mayweather & McGregor Face Off Ahead of Blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV Event This Samedi, Août. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS (Août 23, 2017) – Fight week for the biggest event in combat sports history continued Wednesday as Floyd Mayweather et Conor McGregor squared off at the final press conference ahead of the SHOWTIME PPV matchup this Samedi, Août. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The fighters spoke to hundreds of media from all around the world as the anticipation continues to grow for this once-in-a-lifetime event that combines the worlds of boxing and MMA for one spectacular fight.
Here is what the participants had to say Wednesday from KA Theatre at MGM Grand:
Floyd Mayweather
“I’ve been here so many times. I know what it takes for a fight of this magnitude. I’m thankful to everyone who has covered this event. Everyone can talk about different storylines, but it comes down to two fighters. Just me and the guy I’m competing against.
“I had a tremendous training camp. We had a lot of different guys who gave me different looks. To compete in a combat sport, you have to be a fighter at the end of the day. To be in this sport for 21 ans, I had to take it extremely seriously, just like I did for this bout.
“Everyone knows I can fight. I can give it and I can take. But to get to 49-0, it’s obvious that I’m not receiving it, I’m giving it a lot more often.
“Conor McGregor is a hell of a fighter. He’s a tough competitor. It’s going to be blood sweat and tears Samedi nuit. That’s what we want to give people all around the world. Now it comes down to the two of us going out there and displaying our skills.
“Le meilleur combat le meilleur. He’s the best at what he does, I’m the best at what I do. We can both do a lot of talking, but it comes down to the skills. We’re going to compete and give you what you want to see.
“Après 21 years I’ve been hit with everything and I’m still right here. One thing you must know about combat sports, if you give it, you must be able to take it. Last time I checked, no one is walking me down. It’s all about my IQ and patience in the ring.
“We’re both real fighters. We’re two huge names in combat sports. He’s made a mark the last few years and I’ve made a mark for 21 ans. Now it’s time to go do what we do best and fight.
“I go out there and do what I do. I’ve been here before and fought many different fighters with different styles. There have been plenty of guys who talked a lot of trash, but when it’s all said and done, I came out victorious.
“We prepare for this every day at the Mayweather Boxing Club. We’re built for this stage. We have a lot of young fighters and guys with more experience going toe-to-toe every day. We’re always talking trash to each other and staying in each other’s ear.
“This is great for the city of Las Vegas. It’s all about giving back and I’m giving back to my home of Las Vegas. This city has welcomed me with open arms from day one. We’re doing great numbers. It’s the biggest fight in history. It’s not just a fight, it’s an event. It’s all about breaking my own records.
“I’ve said it’s not going the distance and you can mark my words. I know he’s going to come out and switch and go back and forth with stances. It’s my job to execute my game plan and adjust if I have to.”
CONOR MCGREGOR
“We’re here now. It’s a couple days out. We’ve had a lot of crazy events but this is nice and business-like. I’m very happy with how camp has gone. Everything has been absolutely amazing. I have to shout out my team and everyone who’s been involved with camp. We’re prepared for 12 rounds of nonstop pace. I will go forward and put the pressure on and break this old man.
“He made a big error agreeing to the eight ounce gloves. I don’t see him lasting two rounds. I think I could end him in one round if I want. He messed up. I’m very happy with these gloves. I don’t care where your hands are, I’m going to break through whatever is in front of me.
“I really appreciate the support from everyone back home and all over the world, it’s been very humbling and motivating. That’s why I’ve put in such hard work for this fight. I’m going to go out and perform. I’m going to out box this man at his own game. That’s how much of a different level I’m on.
“When it’s all said and done I’m going to feel a little bit sad. You should have kept your mouth shut and left me over where I was. This man is not on my level. He’s not a quarter of the man I am. Everyone is going to eat their words Samedi.
“He’s a beaten man. He will not be able to take the ferociousness that I come with. Je suis très confiant. I have more skills in many areas and as a true martial artist, I can adapt to any situation.
“I’ve never missed weight in my life and it won’t be happening this time. I’ve had my nutritionist practically living with me throughout camp. We are ready and feel great at the weight right now. The weight has been taken seriously and Floyd can keep wishing that I’ll miss weight.
“I’ve made it through shin bones that bounced off my cheekbone. That’s the game I come from. They can say what they want, but I’ve come through a lot tougher than what any of these fighters he’s faced have gone through.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, PDG de Promotions Mayweather
“Mayweather vs McGregor has captured the imagination of sports fans across the world. It’s a historic event demanded by the fans and put on for the fans.
“The fighters will put their talents on display in a fight that people did not think was possible. After it’s done, people will talk about this fight for years to come.
“We’re making our event available on every possible platform. Fans across the world will have access to this great fight from anywhere.
“Boxing is at an all-time high because of some of the great matchups that have been made, and SHOWTIME has been at the forefront of that. SHOWTIME is the face of boxing and we’re proud to be partnered with them.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Vice-président exécutif & Directeur Général, Sports Showtime
“SHOWTIME PPV is the home of big events and we’ve teamed up with MGM and Mayweather Promotions to bring fans the most exciting and memorable fights in sports history. We have brought record breaking event after record breaking event; These are events that the world watches and makes history. No event is bigger than this one. Two of the biggest personalities in sports meeting in a once in a lifetime event.
“This will be the most widely distributed event in PPV history. This event will be distributed in over 200 countries and might grow to 225 countries by the time we’re done. That’s a broader distribution than virtually any other event in combat sports history. We are well on our way to being a record-setting event in many categories.”
RICHARD STORM, Président des Sports et Loisirs, MGM Resorts International
“Fight week has finally arrived and we are thrilled that it will be held at T-Mobile Arena, home of the biggest events in the sports and entertainment industry. In a little over a year, T-Mobile Arena has become an industry leader and home to some of the world’s greatest athletes and entertainers.
“Las Vegas and T-Mobile Arena will be the center of the sports universe for this great spectacle. We look forward to once again showing the world that we are the leader in entertainment and we can’t wait to see you Samedi nuit.”
# # #
Mayweather vs. McGREGOR
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is a 12-round super welterweight matchup that pits the legendary boxer Mayweather against the all-time MMA great McGregor in the main event of an unprecedented four-fight pay-per-view boxing event. Mayweather vs. McGregor will take place Samedi, Août. 26 à 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event is produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV, promoted by Mayweather Promotions and sponsored by Corona.
ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a Fortune 500® company, is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexique, Canada, New Zealand and Italy. Constellation is the No. 3 beer company in the U.S. with high-end, iconic imported brands such as Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra and Pacifico. The company’s beer portfolio also includes Ballast Point, one of the most awarded craft brewers in the U.S. En outre, Constellation is the world’s leader in premium wine, selling great brands that people love, including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford, Meiomi, Mark West, Franciscan Estate, Ruffino and The Prisoner. The company’s premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey.
Based in Victor, N. Y., the company believes that industry leadership involves a commitment to brand building, our trade partners, the environment, our investors and to consumers around the world who choose our products when celebrating big moments or enjoying quiet ones. Fondé en 1945, Constellation has grown to become a significant player in the beverage alcohol industry with more than 100 brands in its portfolio, sur 40 facilities and approximately 8,000 talented employees. We express our company vision: to elevate life with every glass raised. Pour apprendre plus, visite www.cbrands.com.
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