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Keith Θέρμαν & Shawn Porter Take New York

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Welterweight Stars Discuss Σάββατο, Ιούνιος 25 Showdown Live on CBS
From Barclays Center During Whirlwind Two Days in NYC

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ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Απρίλιος 28, 2016) – The best the sport has to offer, two of the most talented fighters in the world, elite athletes in their prime and set to fight each other at the world-class Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on broadcast TV in primetime, Keith Θέρμαν και Shawn Porter,took over New York this week as they made the rounds to officially announce their welterweight blockbuster on Σάββατο, Ιούνιος 25 on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions (PBC).
Thurman and Porter, who are confident and hard-working boxers inside the ring and classy gentlemen outside, have the spotlight to themselves on the world’s biggest stage on June 25. And what an extraordinary moment it will be for the two 147-pound prizefighters, competing at Barclays Center and on CBS, America’s most-watched network.
“This is the very best that boxing has to offer,” δήλωσε ο Lou DiBella, Πρόεδρος του DiBella ψυχαγωγία, στο Τρίτη press conference at the Edison Ballroom in midtown.
From the press conference, Thurman and Porter where whisked throughout the city, από το Sports Illustrated offices in the Financial District, to the offices of Complex Magazine, CBS Sports Radio και SiriusXM in Midtown and across the bridge to Barclays Center and the PIX 11 studios.
“Barclays Center makes this a big fight,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “We get to promote here in New York City. This is a fight town.”
Την Τρίτη, Porter visited with “The Breakfast Club” επί POWER 105 while Thurman paid a visit to CBS This Morning to promote their highly anticipated showdown and stake their claim as the present and future of the welterweight division.
“This is going to be a memorable night,” Είπε Porter. “It’s going to be a record-breaking night at Barclays Center and we’re going to put on a show.”
Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ for photos from Thurman and Porter’s media tour. If you’re interested in visiting Thurman or Porter in their respective camps or speaking to them over the phone, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the PR contacts below.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, η οποία προωθείται από DiBella ψυχαγωγία, ξεκινούν από $42, δεν περιλαμβάνονται τα ισχύοντα τέλη, και είναι στην πώληση τώρα. Τα εισιτήρια μπορούν να αγοραστούν σε απευθείας σύνδεση από την επίσκεψη www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com ή με την κλήση 1-800-745-3000. Τα εισιτήρια είναι επίσης διαθέσιμα στο American Express Box Office της Barclays Κέντρο. Ομάδα εκπτώσεις είναι διαθέσιμες με την κλήση 844-bklyn-GP.
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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION DEONTAY WILDER MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES FROM NORTHPORT, ALABAMA

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“When we step in that ring, nothing is acceptable but a knockout. And I’m looking to knock him out.” – Deontay Γουάιλντερ
Γουάιλντερ (36-0, 35 KOs) Defends Against Mandatory Challenger
Αλέξανδρος Povetkin (30-1, 22 KOs) One Month From Today
επί Μάιος 21 στη Μόσχα, Ρωσία
NORTHPORT, ALA. (Απρίλιος 21, 2016) -Αήττητη WBC Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής βαρέων βαρών Deontay Γουάιλντερ φιλοξένησε μια προπόνηση πολυμέσων Τρίτη at the Skyy Gym in Northport, Ala. as he prepares to become the first reigning American heavyweight champion to travel to Russia to defend his title.
In exactly one month, επί Σάββατο, Μάιος 21, Γουάιλντερ (36-0, 35 KOs), της Tuscaloosa, Ala., will put his world title on the line against mandatory challenger and native Russian,Αλέξανδρος Povetkin (30-1, 22 KOs), στη Μόσχα.
Here’s what Wilder said at his Media Workout day την Τρίτη:
Deontay Γουάιλντερ
(On his expectations going to Russia…)
“My expectation is, φυσικά, να κερδίσει. To come back with that victory for America. Αυτό είναι ένα μεγάλο αγώνα, not just for myself, for America. It’s like Russia vs. Αμερική. I’ve been getting nothing but positive feedback from fans all over. Even if they weren’t a fan of Deontay Wilder they are now for this very fight. Hopefully I can win them over to stay a fan of Deontay Wilder after this fight. I think it’s a great fight. I think it’s a great thing that we’re going over to Russia defending my title in somebody else’s backyard.
“Like I said before, it’s easier for me to fight here in American but that’s not what it’s all about to me. When I have a title that says the heavyweight champion of the world, I want to travel all over the world to defend my title. I’m living my dream, I’m getting an opportunity to do that with this fight. I’m looking forward to Russia and I want to tell Russia,’Here I come.’ “
(What it means to be the first heavyweight champion to fight in Russia…)
“It means a lot. It makes me even closer to my faith. God doesn’t make mistakes in lives. He doesn’t make a mistake in my life, your life or anybody else. Things happen for a reason and they happen at the right time in your life. Things may not come when you want it, but when they come it’s right on time. The things that have been accumulating throughout my career, it’s been amazing. How I’ve been able to make history, beat other records, and continue to make history. It’s amazing. I just want to know what else he has in store for my life. If it’s continuously history being made, what’s next? Είμαι ενθουσιασμένος.
“I can’t wait to see how my life unfolds at the end of my career. What happens at the end of Deontay Wilder when it’s time for him to say I’ve done all I’ve done in this sport and I don’t want to do it anymore. I want to see how much ground I can cover for those that have come before me.”
(How you predict the fight going…)
“I predict the fight as being a punishment in the first round and then knocking him out. All heavyweights want to knock somebody out so we have to say we’re going to knock them out. This is the cream of the crop division. The heavyweights. The hard-hitters. The heavy hitters, όπως λένε. When we step in that ring, nothing is acceptable but a knockout. And I’m looking to knock him out.”
(On if he’s reached his peak…)
“Not at all and that’s the scary part about it. I haven’t even reached my peak yet and I’m still learning on the way up. I want to always learn. Each and every fight brings experience to me. It brings something that I’ve taken away from that fight and that I’ve added to the next fight. Looking forward to being very crisp and very good in this fight and showing people a little bit more of what Deontay Wilder is capable of. Especially those who haven’t seen anything thus far yet, stay tuned to this fight. This is one you don’t want to miss.”
(On unifying the titles in the future…)
“Most definitely. I really feel when I say that I will be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, I don’t just say it to say it, but I also feel it inside me, deep inside me that I will be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and add my name to the few undisputed champions that have come before me. My name will be placed in history on that. Why wouldn’t it? All the things I’ve done up to now, that will be the icing on my cake to be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. I won’t stop, no matter how many hours I have to put in. No matter how many fights that I have to take. No matter how many countries I have to visit to defend my title. I will be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.”
(On concerns about going to Russia…)
“I don’t have any concerns. I don’t let my brain sit back and think about if I don’t knock him out or are they going to rob me, or anything like that. I just don’t want my mind to be on that when I’m in a fight. I want to have a clear mind. I want to go in there and do what Deontay is capable of doing. Όπως είπα, all things are in God’s hands and if it’s in his will for me to win, it’s going to happen. If not then, I don’t stop there. My legacy is not going to stop there. But I’m very confident in what I’m about to do and what I’m going to do, and we all know that if we knock him out then we don’t have to worry about that. So of course that’s going to be my priority on my list – to knock him out.”

 

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AUSTIN TROUT: ‘I’M GOING TO TAKE THAT BELT’

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Former World Champion Heads to Las Vegas
For 154-Pound Title Showdown May 21
Against Jermall Charlo Live on SHOWTIME®

At The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

‘I don’t see this being a boring fight; he’s going to bring it, I’m going to bring it’ – Austin Trout

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ΟΥΑΣΙΝΓΚΤΟΝ, D.C. (Απρίλιος 20, 2016) - Ώστιν Πέστροφα (30-2, 17 KOs), the former super welterweight world champion, is ready to collect his second world title on Σάββατο, Μάιος 21 when he meets IBF Junior Middleweight world champion Jermall Charlo in a 12-round match live on SHOWTIME (10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/7 μ.μ. PT) από Η Τσέλσι, a one-of-a-kind 40,000-square-foot venue inside Το Cosmopolitan του Λας Βέγκας.

 

“It’s my time,” said Trout. “My focus is amplified 10-fold. I’m the confident, happy Austin that fans know, but trust me, when it’s fight time I’m ready for any dogfight that comes. You’ll see Austin bring out and defeat the ‘Lion’ in him because at the end of the day I’m taking that belt.”

 

Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, η οποία προωθείται από Mayweather προωθήσεις και TGB Προσφορές, είναι στην πώληση τώρα. Οι τιμές των εισιτηρίων ξεκινούν από $39, και είναι διαθέσιμο στην ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνση www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000και www.ticketmaster.com.

 

Born in El Paso, Texas and raised in Las Cruces, Νέο Μεξικό, Trout is trained by Barry Hunter and Louie Burke of Headbangers Gym in Washington D.C. Having started boxing at the age of 10, his natural talent and the ability to grow into the sport took Austin across the United States and Latin America in the amateur divisions and then into the pros. Known as one of the fiercest gentlemen competitors in the sport, he beat the likes of Miguel Cotto, Rigoberto Alvarez and Delvin Rodriguez, before losing his title to Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Trout comes into Μάιος 21 looking to claim a title in a division he’s been a true threat within for his career.

 

You’ve said you’ve been led to this fight, why is it important?

“Coming off of four consecutive wins, I’m not just on a comeback streak but I’m taking a full step forward. Charlo is the champ, this fight is about no more half stepping. It’s about taking on the best. Isn’t that what it’s about, being the best?"

 

How is camp going?

“I physically feel great. I’m really comfortable with Barry, it’s my fourth camp with the Headbangers team; Luis is there as well. Luis helps me with pre-camp and then I shift to D.C.

 

“I was already in D.C. getting camp started when the rumors about this fight came true. I had been at the gym at home for pre-camp for a month and a half before hitting D.C. I was working out five times a week, running every day just getting the program going. Οπως ειπα, no half-stepping. I’m already sparring, doing the work, getting right. I’m not walking through it but running and trotting through it. Είμαι 30, I’m at my physical peak, my talent couldn’t be any better.”

 

Talk about the fight and what to expect?

“Neither one of us is going out without a fight, so I don’t see this being a boring fight. It’s time for people to remember me. I’ve earned this championship shot against an undefeated bull like Jermall Charlo but I will take his belt. "

 

Your first professional loss was against ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in San Antonio in 2013. What are your thoughts on that fight?

“I had a good, competitive fight with Saul – it felt like a unification bout – I was WBA champion and he was WBC champion. The open scoring was more detrimental to my game plan thea the judges! During the fight when I was told that I wasn’t winning on anyone’s cards I had to change my game plan. It was a dogfight. Canelo never had to box and move that much before in a fight.

"Αλλά, live and learn. Instead of walking into a fight like that I listened to those around me. No more surprises. This Charlo fight is a fight I want, a fight my team wants and we’re ready. I’m a more mature, focused champion who’s coming back. I’m dangerous – I have experience, talent and God on my side.”

 

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες επισκεφθείτε την ιστοσελίδα www.sports.sho.com καιwww.mayweatherpromotions.com, ακολουθήσετε στο TwitterSHOSports, LaraBoxing, @VanesBoxing, FutureOfBoxing, NoDoubtTrout, TwinCharlo, @MayweatherPromo and @Swanson_Comm, να γίνει ένας ανεμιστήρας στο Facebook στο www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxingκαι www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions

 

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Mayweather Προωθήσεις Αστέρια Chris Pearson & Σαρίφ Μπόγκρερ Headline Undercard Action σε ξεχωριστούς αγώνες το Σάββατο, Απρίλιος 30 Από το οπλοστάσιο DC στην Ουάσιγκτον, D.C.

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Περισσότερο! Εντυπωσιακή σύνθεση κορυφαίου ταλέντου & Τοπικές προοπτικές
ΟΥΑΣΙΝΓΚΤΟΝ, D.C. (Απρίλιος 20, 2016) – Αστέρια Mayweather Promotions Chris “Νέοι βασιλιά” Pearson (16-1, 11 KOs) και Σαρίφ “το ΛΙΟΝΤΑΡΙ” Μπογκερέ (27-1, 19 KOs) διαγωνιστείτε σε ξεχωριστές περιόδους που επισημαίνουν δράση undercard το Σάββατο, Απρίλιος 30 από το DC Armory στην Ουάσιγκτον D.C.
Η εκδήλωση γίνεται επικεφαλής από ένα δίκυκλο SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING που ξεκινά ζωντανά στις SHOWTIME στις 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/7 μ.μ. Το PT διαθέτει ένα ζευγάρι σούπερ αγώνων παγκόσμιου τίτλου μεσαίου βάρους, ως πρωταθλητής WBC Μπάντου “Το Ripper” Γρύλος παίρνει πρώην πρωταθλητής Lucian Bute, και πρωταθλητής IBF James “Chunky” Ντε Γκάλε μάχεται κορυφαίος υποψήφιος Rogelio “Χοιροειδής” Medina.
Ο Πίρσον θα αναλάβει Joshua Okine (22-5, 15 KOs) σε ένα διαγωνισμό μεσαίου βάρους 10 γύρων, ενώ ο Μπόγκερ αντιμετωπίζει πρώην αφρικανικό πρωταθλητή Samuel Amoako (21-9, 15 KOs) σε μια 10-στρογγυλή σούπερ ελαφρύ διαγωνισμό.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, το οποίο προωθείται από το Mayweather Promotions και το Interbox σε συνεργασία με το Matchroom Boxing, Οι τιμές στο $200, $100, $50 και $25, σε πώληση τώρα. Για να αγοράσετε εισιτήρια επίσκεψηwww.ticketmaster.com, θέσεις Ticketmaster, ή κλήση (800) 745-3000.
Πρόσθετη δράση μέσα στην αρένα θα περιλαμβάνει την αήττητη Ουάσιγκτον, Γεννημένος στο D.C. Latondria Jones (2-0, 1 KO) σε μια περίοδο τεσσάρων γύρων σούπερ welterweight εναντίον της Βιρτζίνια Kamika Slade, αήττητη Εκουαδόρ Carlos Γκονκόρα (6-0, 3 KOs)σε έναν ελαφρύ αγώνα βαρέων βαρών και το ντεμπούτο του D.C. προϊόν Keegan Grove σε ένα τετράτροχο ελαφρύ απόρριμμα.
Ολοκληρώνονται οι μη τηλεοπτικοί αγώνες undercard Ρίτσμοντ, Βιργινία'S Moshea Aleem(4-0, 2 KOs) που θα αντιμετωπίσει τον αήττητο ντόπιο της Γεωργίας Μάρτεζ Τζάκσον (2-0-1, 1 KO) σε μια τέσσερις-στρογγυλή έξοχη περίοδο welterweight, Τέλος, είναι ένα τετρακύκλινο welterweight αξιοθέατο με το Μπρούκλιν Chordale Booker (1-0, 1 KO).
Ο 25χρονος Πίρσον θα προσπαθήσει να επιστρέψει από την πρώτη του απώλεια καριέρας στον αξεπέραστο Eric Walker τον Δεκέμβριο με μια έντονη νίκη τον Απρίλιο 30. Ο Ντέιτον, Το προϊόν που γεννήθηκε στο Οχάιο κέρδισε στο παρελθόν νίκες έναντι του Lanardo Tyner, Janks Trotter, Ο Steve Martinez και ο Said El Harrak τα τελευταία δύο χρόνια μετά από μια εξαιρετική ερασιτεχνική καριέρα στην οποία κατέλαβε ένα εθνικό πρωτάθλημα 2011. Παίρνει τον έμπειρο Okine, που είναι αρχικά από τη Γκάνα αλλά τώρα πολεμά από την κοντινή ανοιξιάτικη άνοιξη, Μέριλαντ.
Πρόσφατη προσθήκη στο στάβλο προωθήσεων Mayweather, Ο Μπόγκερε παλεύει έξω από το Λας Βέγκας, ενώ εκπροσωπεί περήφανα την πατρίδα του την Ουγκάντα. Ο 27χρονος κέρδισε το πρώτο του 23 επαγγελματίες αγώνες παίρνοντας νίκες πάνω από τον Raymundo Beltran, Φρανσίσκο Κοντρέρας, και ο Manuel Levya. Μπήκε σε αυτόν τον αγώνα σε μια νίκη σε τέσσερις αγώνες και θα αμφισβητηθεί από τον πρώην αφρικανικό ελαφρύ πρωταθλητή Amoako, που εκπροσωπεί τη Γκάνα ενώ αγωνίζεται από το Silver Spring, Μέριλαντ.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες επισκεφθείτε την ιστοσελίδα www.mayweatherpromotions.com και σεww.SHO.com/Sports και ακολουθήστε στο Twitter στο: BadouJack, @ButeLucian, @ JamesDeGale1, @PorkyMedina @MayweatherPromo, SHOSports ΚαιSwanson_Comm ή να γίνει ένας ανεμιστήρας στο Facebook στοwww.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions και www.facebook.com/SHOsports.
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Badou Τζακ & Lucian Bute Media Workout Quotes & Photos Ahead Of World Title Showdown On Saturday, Απρίλιος 30 Live on SHOWTIME® From the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.

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Plus Undercard Fighters Sharif Bogere & Latondria Jones
Quotes From Las Vegas Workout
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LAS VEGAS (Απρίλιος 18, 2016) – WBC έξοχο Middleweight Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Badou Τζακ και ο πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Lucian Bute hosted media workouts at their respective training camps last week to discuss their Σάββατο, Απρίλιος 30 world title showdown live on SHOWTIME από το DC Armory στην Ουάσιγκτον, D.C.
ΤΟ ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ SHOWTIME ΠΛΑΙΣΙΟ® doubleheader begins at 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/7 μ.μ. PT with IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James DeGale defending his title against top contender Ροτζέλιο Μεντίνα.
Γρύλος, who welcomed his first child, a daughter named Malaniyah, earlier in the day, held his workout at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas while Bute hosted media at the gym owned by the Grant brothers in the western part of Montreal. Joining Jack at the Las Vegas workout were lightweight contender Σαρίφ Μπογκέρε and Washington, D.C. born Latondria Jones, who compete in undercard action on Απρίλιος 30.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, το οποίο προωθείται από το Mayweather Promotions και το Interbox σε συνεργασία με το Matchroom Boxing, Οι τιμές στο $200, $100, $50 και $25, και είναι στην πώληση τώρα. Για να αγοράσετε εισιτήρια επίσκεψη www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations or call (800) 745-3000.
Εδώ είναι αυτό που οι συμμετέχοντες είχαν να πουν:
BADOU JACK
“I’m looking forward to another victory. Αυτό πρόκειται να είναι μια σκληρή μάχη, αλλά είμαι έτοιμος. I’ve been training really hard and I’m ready to get into the ring.
“I’m more focused and determined now than ever to secure what is mine. The fans will have an exciting show to look forward to on Απρίλιος 30. I can guarantee that!
“My daughter being born this morning is extra motivation for me and to continue working hard to provide for my family. I only slept for 2 ώρες, but I feel brand new.
“I still feel fresh! Κατάρτιση στρατόπεδο είναι καλό. Everything is right on schedule. I’m feeling really focused.”
Lucian Bute
“The most important thing for me is to have fun when I train. My confidence level is back at 100 τοις εκατό. There’s a great atmosphere here at the gym and I have great chemistry with my trainers. I’ve done quality sparring and starting next week we’ll be reducing the training volume so as to focus more on the level of intensity.
“The pressure won’t be on me because I’ll be on his turf, στην Ουάσιγκτον. He is the favorite because he’s the champion, but I’m confident and I’m able! We looked at some video of him with Howard (Grant). Είναι ένας καλός πυγμάχος, but he’s not exceptional and he makes mistakes. I have experience. This will be my 13th world championship fight. My experience and my speed will make the difference.
“My confidence level wasn’t at 100 percent before I fought James DeGale, but now it’s all back after performing the way I did against him. All the better for me if Badou Jack is already looking ahead to his next fight, is taking me for granted and is underestimating me. I know for my part that I can beat him. He did well in his last bout against George Groves, where he was able to come up with a good right blow that sent him to the canvas. But I’m going there to deliver.
“I’ve now been training for a year with Howard Grant, who already knows me well and pushes me to go beyond my limits. We’ve developed a trusting relationship and I feel very comfortable working alongside him. It’s hard to put into words! It’s true, Είμαι 36 ετών, but I still have some good years ahead of me in professional boxing. For Éric Lucas, who had this belt for several years, I will bring back the title to the province of Quebec.”
SHARIF BOGERE
“Training camp has been going tremendously well. I’m excited to get back in action on Απρίλιος 30. it’s going to be a good show. Two world titles on the line, that’s something big.
“I want people to know who το ΛΙΟΝΤΑΡΙ είναι. People will know that το ΛΙΟΝΤΑΡΙ is here to stay. I will put on a great show as I always do.
“I want to put on a good show so the fans will never forget about my presence in this division. Being born in Uganda, it’s important for me to make my homeland proud.”
LATONDRIA JONES
“Κατάρτιση στρατόπεδο έχει πάει καλά, I am looking forward to going into the fight real strong, dominating and come out with a win. It’s important that I continue to stay mentally focused and physically ready.
“I don’t really look too much into to my opponents, until I’m getting ready for that belt. As far as I know, this is her pro debut. I’m going to show her what this is all about, and give her that pro life.
“I was born in D.C. έτσι, I look forward to going back and fighting at the Armory to give my hometown fans what they want to see. They came to see a show, and I plan on delivering. I look forward to getting better and coming out on top. I’m working hard and taking it day-by-day. I thank God for being in this position that I’m in.”
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UNDEFEATED CRUISERWEIGHTS ANDREW TABITI, KEITH TAPIA TO DEFEND THEIR PERFECT RECORDS ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION LIVE ON SHOWTIME FRIDAY, ΜΑΪΟΣ 13 FROM SAM’S TOWN LIVE IN LAS VEGAS

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Περισσότερο! 2012 Η.Π.Α.. Olympian Michael Hunter,
Unbeaten Isiah Thomas Collide In Cruiserweight Action!
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LAS VEGAS (Απρίλιος 18, 2016) – Unbeaten Mayweather Promotions star Ανδρέας “Το Θηρίο” Tabiti (12-0, 11 KOs) and undefeated power-puncher Keith “Πολυβόλο” Tapia (16-0, 11 KOs) will go toe-to-toe and put their perfect records on the line in an 10 round cruiserweight bout on Friday, Μάιος 13 επί ShoBox: Η νέα γενιά από το Sam's Town Live στο Λας Βέγκας.
Televised coverage live on SHOWTIME begins at 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT and features another exciting matchup in the cruiserweight division as 2012 Η.Π.Α.. Ολυμπίου Michael Hunter (11-0, 8 KOs) battles fellow unbeaten Isiah Thomas (15-0, 6 KOs) in 10-round bout. Κυνηγός, who is coming off of a knockout victory in February, looks to keep his unblemished record in tact when he takes on Thomas, who is best known for winning the first ever Junior World Boxing Championship for the United States.
“I’m focused and I’m ready,” said Tabiti. “I’ve been in training camp for 10 weeks. My game plan is to go in and destroy. I want to thank my fans for supporting me and I am going to go in and give my fans a show.”
“I feel blessed by this opportunity to be boxing on ShoBox on May 13,” said Tapia. “I’m training hard and will put on a great fight. I will show the fans that I’m one of the best cruiserweights in the world.”
“Camp is going well and I’m ready for May 13,” είπε ο Χάντερ. “No matter who gets put in front of me, I’m going to keep taking care of business, and there’s nothing else to talk about.”
“I’m feeling good about this fight. Michael Hunter is a quality fighter with a good amateur background. Dominating him will prove to the boxing world that I’m ready for a title fight,” said Isiah Thomas. “I don’t think Hunter can handle the speed and agility that I have for a cruiserweight, that’s my advantage in this division and I plan to put it on display Μάιος 13.”

Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Οι τιμές στο $25 και $50, δεν περιλαμβάνονται τα ισχύοντα τέλη, and go on sale today, Απρίλιος 18. Τα εισιτήρια μπορούν να αγοραστούν online στη: www.samstownlv.com/entertain, καλώντας (702) 284-7777, or at any Boyd Gaming box office.
“We‘re looking forward to going back to Sam’s Town Live for a second time after a successful sellout show on Φεβρουάριος. 16,” δήλωσε ο Leonard Ellerbe, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος της Mayweather Προσφορές. “Mayweather Promotions aims to promote action-packed cards that get fans off their feet. I think the matchups on this card will do just that.”
The highly regarded 26-year-old Chicago native Tabiti, που παλεύει έξω από το Λας Βέγκας, κάνει του 2016 ντεμπούτο. Έχει κερδίσει 11 από του 12 fights inside the distance, including a second-round TKO over Tomas Lodi on September 29, 2015. Tabiti, a solid amateur with a record of 32-6, turned pro in July 2013. His unique style incorporates fast, explosive hand-speed in tandem with rapid body movement and exceptional footwork.
Tapia, originally from the Bronx, has been victorious in four of his last five fights by knockout. He made his professional debut on Nov. 18, 2011 by stopping Andrew Kuilan in the opening round. Fighting out of Carolina, Πουέρτο Ρίκο, the determined, steadily improving 25-year-old Tapia is coming off of a 10-round unanimous decision over Garrett Wilson in December. Like Tabiti, Tapia also had an outstanding amateur career.
Κυνηγός, son of former heavyweight contender Michael Hunter Sr., is a two-time national amateur champion who competed at the 2012 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες. Since making his pro debut in March 2013 by defeating Chad Davis, the up-and-coming 27-year-old hasn’t come close to losing. He’s won his last four fights by knockout, all inside four rounds. Στην πιο πρόσφατη έξοδό του, Hunter knocked out Phil Williams in the first round last Φεβρουάριος 27.
A top-notch amateur, Thomas turned pro in 2008 and won his initial three starts by first-round knockout. A natural southpaw, discovered after the Junior Olympics by the late, great Emanuel Steward, the promising Thomas registered a clear, unanimous 10-round decision over previously unbeaten Jordan Shimmell last Ιούλιος 25.
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WITH HIGHLIGHT-REEL KNOCKOUT, MASON MENARD NOW SERIOUS CONTENDER IN LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION

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‘He’s Ready for Anybody’ says Promoter Greg Cohen
It’s been three days since “the shot heard round the world,” the one-punch knockout Louisiana lightweight Mason “Rock Hard Mighty” Menard scored over opponent Eudy Bernardo. ΒΙΝΤΕΟ: http://s.sho.com/1NtEYjW
In what should have been a fight against his toughest opponent to date, Menard(31-1, 23 KOs) destroyed the Dominican Bernardo, dropping him in the second and finishing their nationally televised ShoBox: Η νέα γενιά co-main event with a single right hand at 2:11 του τρίτου.
In what will certainly be a “Νοκ-άουτ της Χρονιάς” υποψήφιος, Menard’s devastating right hand left the formerly undefeated Bernardo unconscious and announced the 27-year-old as an unexpected fighter to watch in the lightweight division.
“I train hard, diet right. I get good sparring. I do everything to the tee. I go to church on Sundays and the blessing come true for me,” said a happy Menard, μετά τον αγώνα. “It felt great to be on the world stage and perform like that. With all my people back home watching and developing new fans out of the people watching everywhere, it’s just a great feeling. I want to continue this.”
At the time of the KO, Bernardo appeared to be seriously hurt and was taken from the ring on a stretcher. He has since recovered. “I knew in my mind it’d last about three rounds, but I didn’t expect that shot to take him out,” continued Menard. “It’s a great feeling to get a victory, but I’d rather my opponent walk out of the ring. I saw he was seriously hurt and I got down on one knee and said a prayer for him.”
For Menard’s promoter, Greg Cohen του Greg Cohen Promotions, the victory was not unexpected, despite Bernardo being favored going in, but is still a very pleasant development.
“With one punch, Mason is now a serious contender in the lightweight division,” δήλωσε ο Κοέν. “He’s ready for any of the champions including Jorge Linares, Rances Barthelemy or Terry Flanagan.”
With a humble nature and movie-star good looks, Cohen saw the potential in Menard immediately. “Now everyone knows what we already did. He’s a sensational fighter with true star potential. I’m very excited to be working with him.”
“I’m ready for anybody,” said Menard. “As long as business is right, I’m not scared of anybody, να τους φέρει σε!”
Σχετικά με τον Greg Cohen προωθήσεις
Ένα από τα πρεμιέρα προώθησης ρούχα πυγμαχίας, Greg Cohen προωθήσεις (GCP) είναι μια καλά-σεβαστό όνομα για τη διοργάνωση παγκόσμιας κλάσης επαγγελματική πυγμαχία εκδηλώσεις και την προώθηση της ελίτ επαγγελματίες μαχητές σε όλο τον κόσμο.
Ιδρυτής και Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος Greg Cohen έχει ασχοληθεί με την επαγγελματική πυγμαχία σε διάφορες χωρητικότητες από τα τέλη της δεκαετίας του 1980, ακονίζοντας την τέχνη του και για την ίδρυση του σαν ένας έξυπνος επιχειρηματίας διεθνούς πυγμαχίας.
Διακρίνονται για την ικανότητά του να εντοπίζει και να αναπτύξουν το ακατέργαστο ταλέντο, Cohen έκανε την πρώτη διαφημιστική πρωτοσέλιδα για την καθοδήγηση των εμπειρογνωμόνων του, μεταξύ πολλών άλλων, πρώην WBA κατώτερο middleweight πρωτοπόρος Ώστιν “Χωρίς αμφιβολία” Πέστροφα, ο οποίος βοήθησε Cohen οδηγός από άγνωστη προοπτική Νέο Μεξικό στην ελίτ του pay-per-view επίπεδο σούπερ σταρ.
Εκτός από την πέστροφα, Greg Cohen προωθήσεις έχει συνεργαστεί με καταξιωμένα ονόματα όπως πρώην ενωμένη και δύο φορές πρωταθλητής βαρέων βαρών Χασίμ “Ο Βράχος” Ραχμάν και all-time-μεγάλη πολλαπλών κατηγορία βάρους παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής James “Lights Out” Toney.
Cohen currently promotes WBA Interim World Lightweight Champion Ismael Barroso, Undefeated WBA NABA Heavyweight Champion and world-rated contender Jarrell Miller, undefeated WBA NABA Middleweight Champion and world-rated contender Robert Brant, former world champion Kendall Holt, as well as current world-rated contenders including long-time elite middleweight “Σημαίνω” Joe Greene, κορυφαία σούπερ featherweight Arash Usmanee, Καναδική ήρωας ελαφρύ και τηλεόραση δράση Tony Luis; WBA και πέντε φορές ιρλανδικό Εθνική Ερασιτεχνική πρωταθλητής, Dennis Hogan; και της Αυστραλίας ελαφριά προοπτική Τζος Κινγκ.
Greg Cohen Promotions φιλοξένησε παγκόσμιας κλάσης πυγμαχία γεγονότα στη τα καλύτερα κέντρα σε όλες τις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες και τον κόσμο και έχει επίσης περήφανα παρέχονται ταλέντο ή / και το περιεχόμενο για αρκετά τηλεοπτικά δίκτυα συμπεριλαμβανομένων των CBS Sports Network, HBO, Showtime, ESPN, NBC Sports Network, CBS Sports Network, MSG και Fox Sports Net.
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Γκάρι Ράσελ JR. KNOCKS OUT PATRICK HYLAND TO RETAIN WBC FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME®

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Jose Pedraza Remains Unbeaten With Unanimous Decision Over Stephen Smith In IBF Junior Lightweight Championship

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Mashantucket, Conn. (Απρίλιος. 17, 2016) – WBC Featherweight World Champion Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. retained his title with a remarkable TKO of Irishman Patrick Hyland Σάββατοon SHOWTIME from Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Στο ομο-χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα, Χοσέ Pedraza defended his IBF Junior Lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Stephen Smith.

 

Απόψε event was a family affair with Russell Jr. working his brother Antonio’s corner during απόψε undercard and boxing’s Smith brothers, including current WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Liam Smith, cheering from the crowd.

 

A relentless Russell brought the main event to a quick halt by registering three knockdowns in the second round, the last of which forced referee Danny Schiavone to end the contest at 1:33. Από το πρώτο κουδούνι, η Ουάσιγκτον, D.C. native came out swinging with his trademark hand speed and dangerous power. Russell, ένα southpaw, successfully broke down—and knocked out—Hyland with multiple vicious right hooks.

 

“We stuck to the game plan. We stayed sharp,” said Russell Jr., που βελτιώνει το αρχείο του σε 27 νίκες, one loss, 15 knockouts.

 

“I’m ready to fight anyone in the division – Santa Cruz, Ο Lee Selby. We are ready. But what I really want is [Vasyl] Lomachenko. I don’t care if he moves up to 147 λίρες. I will go anywhere to get that fight,” Russell said.

 

“There aren’t many fighters who you instantly know are special,” said SHOWTIME Sports expert analyst Steve Farhood. “The combination of Gary Russell’s hand speed and accuracy instantly shows us that he’s special. That was plainly evident απόψε and at times his hand speed was frightening.”

 

Pedraza (22-0, 12 KOs) remained disciplined and came out victorious during his second IBF 130-pound world title defense. A combination of timing, hand speed and good defense allowed the Puerto Rican native to dominate the 12-round championship fight.

 

“This definitely was a tough fight but the training really came to advantage in this fight,” Pedraza told SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray. “I knew he was a tough fighter so I was always aware.”

 

“I had better focus απόψε. I had a better training camp,” said Pedraza, referring to his controversial split decision win over Edner Cherry two fights ago. “I knew that Stephen Smith was a great fighter and even after the knockdown, we were very cautious not to rush in.”

 

“Pedraza won απόψε with different weapons. Mostly right hands to the head,"Είπε ο Farhood. “I had the fight even after eight rounds and once Pedraza dropped Smith in the ninth, he gained momentum that he never lost and he pulled away. It was an impressive performance but also an important one because it erased a lot of the negative criticism Pedraza received in his controversial win over Edner Cherry.”

 

Pedraza was the more accurate fighter, προσγείωση 50 percent of his power punches over the 12-round bout. The Sniper was able to pick his spots and pocket rounds once he figured out the distance. Smith had his moments, but wasn’t active enough.

 

Brian Custer φιλοξένησε την τηλεοπτική εκπομπή SHOWTIME, με Mauro Ranallo καλώντας τη δράση, Hall of Fame αναλυτής Al Bernstein και πρώην δύο φορές παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Paulie Malignaggi σχολιασμός και Jim Gray την υποβολή εκθέσεων. Στην ισπανική ταυτόχρονη μετάδοση, Alejandro Luna ονομάζεται το χτύπημα-από-χτύπημα και ο πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Raul Marquez υπηρέτησε ως σχολιαστής χρώμα. Ο εκτελεστικός παραγωγός της SHOWTIME ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ ήταν David Dinkins Jr. με Bob Dunphy σκηνοθεσία.

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NIKOLAY POTAPOV & STEPHON YOUNG FIGHT TO A DRAW, MASON MENARD STEALS THE SHOW WITH HIGHLIGHT-REEL KO ONSHOBOX: Η νέα γενιά

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ΒΙΝΤΕΟ: Menard Knocks Out Previously Unbeaten Eudy Bernardo: http://s.sho.com/1NtEYjW

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VERONA, Ν.Υ.. (Απρίλιος 15, 2016) – Undefeated bantamweight prospects Νικολάι Potapov και Stephon Νέοι fought to a majority draw in theShoBox: Η νέα γενιά Main Event Παρασκευή on SHOWTIME from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, Ν.Υ..

 

The bout was scored 96-94 Potapov and 95-95 δυο φορές.

 

Potapov and Young were facing their toughest opponents in each other. Potapov (14-0-1, 6 KOs) controlled the pace early with his jab and was the more active fighter, throwing nearly double the punches that Young threw. Young picked up steam and gained confidence in the middle rounds and was at his best when he pressed the action and let his hands go. But the Russian Potapov, who had gone at least 10 rounds in his last six fights, was clearly more comfortable as the fight progressed.

 

After slowing in the seventh and eighth, Νέος (14-0-3, 6 KOs) found another gear in an impressive ninth, winning the penultimate round on all the judges’ scorecards. Αλλά, even after urgent instructions from his corner, Young couldn’t carry the momentum into the 10ου and lost the final round on all three scorecards.

 

“I am very unhappy with the decision. For every time he hit me, I hit him twice,” said Potapov, ο οποίος έριξε 315 jabs compared to just 113 for Young. “I was the much busier fighter. I don’t know what fight the judges were watching. At the very most I lost four rounds.

 

“I’ve never had a draw before. I feel cheated from a win. I was very happy to be fighting in America but I now feel cheated.”

 

Μετά τον αγώνα, St. Louis native Young was disappointed but knew that he needed to throw more punches.

 

“I feel like it was a good fight, but I should have got the decision,” Young said. “I hurt him every time I hit him. I let him be busier than me, but as far as the contact, I feel like I landed the more effective punches. That was my strategy.

 

“I should have come on a bit sooner. That was my plan, but I got a little relaxed in the fight. I came on in the ninth round when my coach told me to get him out of there.

 

“I most definitely want a rematch. I would like to do that again.”

 

Once-beaten Louisiana lightweight Mason Menard νοκ άουτ από προηγουμένως αήττητο Eudy Bernardo with a vicious one-punch KO at2:11 του τρίτου γύρου. ΒΙΝΤΕΟ: http://s.sho.com/1NtEYjW

 

Facing his toughest opponent to date, Menard floored (31-1, 23 KOs) Bernardo for the first time in his career with a series of rights near the end of the second round. The Dominican Bernardo beat the count and finished the round, but he had no answer for Menard’s power. Less than one minute into third, Menard connected with a huge right, knocking Bernardo (21-1, 15 KOs) out before he even hit the canvas.

 

“I made a statement απόψε. Not many people knew who I was going into this, but they know me now,” said Menard, who landed nearly 50 τοις εκατό των πυροβολισμών δύναμης του. “My speed, power and footwork were the difference.

 

“I said a prayer for him in the middle of the ring that he goes back to his family healthy.”

 

Μπερνάρντο, who was removed from the ring on a stretcher as a precautionary measure, was taken to nearby Oneida Healthcare where he was awake and responsive.

 

Στην περίοδο έναρξης της τηλεοπτικής εκπομπής, undefeated cruiserweightConstantin Bejenaru χέρι Alexey Zubov the first loss of his career in a convincing eight-round unanimous decision scored 77-74, 78-73 δυο φορές.

 

Save for a flash seventh round knockdown, Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOs) controlled the fight from the outset. The Moldova native overcame a four-inch height disadvantage, attacking from different angles and controlling the exchanges on the inside and outside. Zubov (10-1, 6 KOs) never got into rhythm and failed to capitalize on his reach advantage against the active and athletic southpaw.

 

“He was a good classical boxer, but he’s too straight up and he couldn’t adjust,” Bejenaru said. “It wasn’t as easy as it looked to beat him. I adjusted my style to do that because I knew it would make him hesitate. I knew if I just constantly attacked him he wouldn’t know what to do.”

 

Zubov and Bernardo are now the 146ου και 147ου boxers to suffer their first pro loss on the prospect developmental series.

 

Της Παρασκευής three-fight telecast will re-air Τρίτη στο 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning April 16

Barry Tompkins ονομάζεται ShoBox δράση από το ringside με Farhood και ο πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Raul Marquez υπηρετούν ως ειδικός αναλυτές. Ο εκτελεστικός παραγωγός ήταν Gordon Hall με Richard Gaughanπαραγωγή και Rick Phillips σκηνοθεσία.

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Γκάρι Ράσελ JR. vs. PATRICK HYLAND, Εναντίον του Jose Pedraza. STEPHEN SMITH FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER THIS SATURDAY, Απρίλιος 16, ΖΩΝΤΑΝΑ ΣΤΗΝ SHOWTIME®

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“Εγώ need to maintain control of the fight, close the distance, and maintain the jab. Complete dominance.” –
Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ.
“To fight for the WBC title is everything I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid.”
– Patrick Hyland
“I have been waiting a long time for this day to come and we are going to demonstrate to Smith that I am a weapon.” – Χοσέ Pedraza
“I believe I have what it takes to fight anyone and nothing will keep me from becoming a world champion.” –
Stephen Smith

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ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Απρίλιος 13, 2016) – WBC Featherweight πρωτοπόρος Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. (26-1, 15 KOs), της Capitol Heights, Md., and Irish contender Patrick Hyland (31-1, 15 KOs), of Dublin, faced off at the final press conference Τετάρτη at Highline Ballroom in New York, as they approach αυτό το Σάββατο Featherweight World Title fight live on SHOWTIME® from the Fox Theater in Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT.
Ο SHOWTIME ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ® telecast begins live at 11 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. PT on SHOWTIME with IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship clash between unbeaten Puerto Rican Χοσέ Pedraza (21-0, 12 KOs) and mandatory challenger Stephen Smith (23-1, 13 KOs), of Liverpool, Αγγλία.
Here’s what the fighters had to say at Της Τετάρτης final press conference.
Γκάρι Ράσελ JR.
(On Patrick Hyland…)
“Πρώτα απ 'όλα, I gotta tip my hat off to him. I heard him say he was being trained by his father. Me and my younger brothers are also trained by my dad. My father is my favorite superhero, so it is very hard to deal with a situation like this and to bounce back and to grind and put all the hard work and effort into it after all the heartache and loss, I gotta tip my hat off to him for that.
I know that anytime you have a fighter that trains for six to eight weeks and prepares for no one else but you, is a dangerous fight. Είναι ψηλός, he’s long, but we can take him. We’re going to handle it.”
(On returning from injury…)
“Νιώθω καλά. Είμαι έτοιμος; I put the work in at the gym. Όπως είπα νωρίτερα, I got cussed out several times and sometimes I left the gym feeling like the worst fighter ever. Αλλά, τώρα, we’re ready and we’re prepared to invest in my ability.”
(On what it means to have his brother Antonio on the card he’s headlining…)
“It means a lot. I’m looking forward to it. I’m actually more looking forward to watching my brother compete than my own fight. I will definitely be working his corner in that fight. It means a lot for us to be able to pass this information down from generation to generation and watch it grow and watch us build as a family and as a unit. It’s amazing.’
“He definitely has the potential to be the best. Him as well as Antuanne, who is now on the 2016 Ολυμπιακή ομάδα. It’s all information passed down from generation to generation. I feel as though they definitely have the ability to be better than me. I would want them to be anyway.”
(On what he needs to win the fight…)
“I need to maintain control of the fight, close the distance and maintain the jab. Complete dominance; I want to touch the body early. He likes to move a lot, so we’re going to cut all that down.”
(On potential future opponents…)
“God willing, everything goes right come Απρίλιος 16, we would love to unify with Lee Selby. If I had my choice, I would go with Lee Selby first to unify. Immediately after that, I want Leo Santa Cruz and after that I need Lomachenko.
“I don’t care where [Lomachenko] moves. He can lose his next 10 αγώνες, but before my career’s done he has to see me.”
PATRICK HYLAND
(On what gives him the sense of satisfaction in boxing…)
“To fight for the WBC title is everything I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid and all of the hard work that I have put in to get to this position to fight for it. I am happy and I am just living for it now for Σάββατο το βράδυ.”
(On being the first Irish boxer since Barry McGuigan to hold a featherweight world title…)
“It’s a whirlwind and it’s great. I’m just a local lad from Johnstown in Dublin and to be fighting on the big stage and to be fighting for a major world title, and again to be named the second featherweight ever to win a world title would be just amazing; a real dream come true for myself.”
(On Gary Russell…)
“I know he’s got fast hands. He’s a great southpaw and a great boxer so I have to be at the best of my ability Σάββατο night for that. I worked on a game plan in the gym to counter his hand speed and it all has to come together on fight night. I can do all this and say all that, but I just have to perform Σάββατο night and put it in by doing everything I’ve worked on to become champion.”
Χοσέ Pedraza
(On training camp…)
“I am feeling really good, we’re in the last stretch of conditioning. It was a very long and intense training camp but we saw improvements in my abilities. I have been waiting a long time for this day to come and we are going to demonstrate to Smith that I am a weapon.
(On Stephen Smith…)
“Smith is a very good boxer, he has a lot of abilities and intelligence. He’s a boxer with very good defense, but we already utilize a variety of strategies to be able to neutralize all of his abilities.”
(On what he plans to demonstrate Σάββατο…)
“With my abilities, όπως Σάββατο, I will demonstrate that I am above Smith and that I am at the level of what I am, a champion. Γενικά, I just want to put on a show and I hope that the fan base will enjoy this great card.”
(On what he learned from fighting Edner Cherry…)
“I learned what I have always said and what I have always done to this very day, which is never watching. I never watch too many videos of my opponent because on the day of the fight he could be a completely different fighter and I think that is what occurred then. Aside from that, he utilized a great strategy.”
(On his thoughts on other Puerto Rican boxers…)
“Actually I am a world champion just like Rocky Martinez; there are many Puerto Rican prospects. Like [Felix] Verdejo but I don’t consider him as a world title contender just yet. He hasn’t fought with a boxer of championship caliber but he is currently among the top fighters in Puerto Rico.”
(On other fights he may be interested in at 130 λίρες…)
“I have always said that the less Puerto Ricans I fight, τόσο το καλύτερο. If it is the last option, I will fight with Puerto Ricans too but aside from that Rocky [Martinez] the world champ, there’s Francisco Vargas, [Javier] Τύχη, to name a few that are at the top of my list.”
STEPHEN SMITH
(On his first time fighting in the U.S….)
“Είμαι ενθουσιασμένος. If you want to make a name in boxing, then you’re going to do it in the states and that’s what I plan on doing by becoming a world champion Saturday.”
(On what he knows about Pedraza…)
“Καλά, not quite a lot. I know his name from the amateur days. He’s well established, he’s an Olympian and he’s a talented man. To fight somebody consists of winning or not, it goes beyond tactics, beyond style and beyond skillset really. I believe I have what it takes to fight anyone and nothing will keep me from becoming a world champion.”
(On what he needs to do to get the victory…)
“It can be a different type of fight; we know he likes to switch it up and box from different stances. He’s obviously talented so it’s going to take a different set from each way but we know what to expect. I’ve gone over everything with my trainer Joe Gallagher and we’re ready to go.”
(On his brothers Liam and Callum being champions and what it could mean to potentially join them…)
“It’s special. Two weeks ago Liam and Callum won a European world title and it just gives me the confidence, the spirit to hike. I’m in a really good place mentally and I couldn’t be feeling better going into it. After my boot camp going successfully, it just makes you feel better going ahead to become a world champion.”
(On UK champions on the rise in the past year…)
“There’s a lot of history there and for myself and my family, so we do what we’ve always wanted to do and we’re looking to just keep moving forward.”
TRAINER JOE GALLAGHER
(On training camp…)
“It was good. Obviously it boiled up to Callum’s win. There’s a good momentum. Callum and then Stephen has his world title opportunity. It’s been a slow burning rise with Stephen but he’s got, as I call it ‘his World Cup final’ — something that is going to take heart and strength. His strength is going very well. Pedraza is a very good fighter, good orthodox, good southpaw, he can mix it up and we’re prepared for whatever style he wants to bring Σάββατο.”
(On the process of preparing for a fighter like Pedraza…)
“It’s a nightmare. It’s hard enough when you’re fighting a quality orthodox or a quality southpaw, of which he is, but not only that. He can also box on the back foot and on the front foot so we’re varying sparring partners, we’re mixing up the sparring in between the rounds, switching stances, and whichever way Pedraza wants to fight at the end of the night, I’m sure we’ll have an answer for.”
(On how he feels the fight will play out…)
“I think that’s all up to Pedraza, looking back at a few of his fights, he boxes slow and gets off to a good start but then he seems to lose his way a little in rounds. When you watch him against [Andrey] Klimov, he started out very well, put him under manners very quickly and had him nearly beat by the fourth round but [Andrey] managed to stay in very well and boxed really well. He got to the middle rounds, lost his way a little bit, switched southpaw, so either way it’s going to be fascinating. We’ve just got to make sure we don’t get caught to early when he’s quick and he’s sharp and he’s trying to put manners in Stephen Smith and then take him into the deep waters like Edner Cherry.”
(His prediction…)
“Stephen Smith. Possibly by knockout. Μη, definitely by knockout.”
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