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BROOKLYN (Mawrth 7, 2017) – Pencampwyr y byd cyn Andre Berto ac Shawn Porter are set to collide in a welterweight world title eliminator on Dydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 22 yn y prif achos o Showtime PENCAMPWRIAETH BOCSIO, presented by Hyrwyddwyr Bocsio Premier, o Barclays Center, cartref BROOKLYN BOCSIO ™.
Berto (31-4, 24 Kos) and Porter (26-2-1, 16 Kos) will battle in a 12-round eliminator for the WBC welterweight title live on SHOWTIME with televised coverage beginning at 9 p.m. A/6 p.m. PT. The winner will become the mandatory for the WBC crown picked up this past weekend by Keith Thurman, who unified the WBA and WBC titles with a victory over Danny Garcia on CBS at Barclays Center.
“It feels great to be getting back in the ring,” Said Berto. “I love being back in New York. My team has been putting in work in the gym. I’m already dialed-in and focused. I’ve had the WBC belt before and I’m itching to get it back. I beat the man who had taken it away from me in my last fight and I’m going to take down anyone who gets in my way. I know Shawn is going to work hard for this one, but so will I. I’m looking forward to this one, you don’t want to miss it.”
“The only thing on my mind right now is the WBC title,” Said Porter. “I made it a goal of mine when I turned pro to get that green belt, and now I feel like it’s about to happen. I’m not looking past Andre Berto, I respect him as a man and a fighter. We’re friends. But just like when I fought Keith Thurman, it’s all about the business and getting that title. I can’t wait to be in that ring on April 22 yn Barclays Center.”
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“In a welterweight division that is filled with talent and marquis matchups, Berto vs. Porter is another elimination bout on the road to crowning the king of the division,” Dywedodd Lou DiBella, Llywydd DiBella Adloniant. “Berto and Porter are two established, offensive minded professionals who understand the significance of this showdown. I expect fireworks on Ebrill 22 when one of them stakes claim to an even bigger opportunity.”
“Ar Fawrth 4, Barclays Center hosted its biggest night of boxing ever and we are looking forward to continuing the momentum on Ebrill 22 with Berto vs. Gwisgwch,” Meddai Brett Yormark, Prif Swyddog Gweithredol Brooklyn Sports & Adloniant. “We are excited to welcome Porter back to Brooklyn after his epic performance against Thurman in PBC’s 2016 Ymladd y Flwyddyn. BROOKLYN BOXING continues to be defined by 50-50 ymladd, dramatic moments, and a regular schedule of major boxing events.”
“Ebrill 22 is sure to be an action-packed fight between two of the best fighters in the welterweight division,” Dywedodd Stephen Espinoza, Is-lywydd Gweithredol & Rheolwr Cyffredinol, Chwaraeon Showtime. “We’re in the midst of a de facto ‘welterweight tournament’ – a series of matchups between the best fighters in one of boxing’s deepest divisions. The winner of Berto vs. Porter will land right back in the mix with the top champions at welterweight as we move toward crowning an undisputed 147-pound champion.”
Ymladdwr cyffrous a medrus o Florida, Cynrychiolodd Berto Haiti yn y 2004 Olympics but now trains in Oakland with the renowned Virgil Hunter, who led him to a thrilling victory in April 2016 as Berto scored a fourth-round knockout of former champion Victor Ortiz in their rematch. Heriodd Berto arwr wedi ymddeol Floyd Mayweather ym mis Medi 2015 and has engaged in numerous Fight of the Year-worthy bouts including a 2012 rhyfel â Robert Guerrero a'i frwydr gyntaf ag Ortiz. Mae wedi dal teitl pwysau welter ddwywaith, yn gyntaf gwregys CLlC, a amddiffynodd yn llwyddiannus bum gwaith rhwng 2008 ac 2011, ynghyd â choron yr IBF y cododd ynddi 2011 gyda buddugoliaeth dros Jan Zaveck.
A physically-gifted fighter who had a strong amateur career, Porter returns to the ring at Barclays Center after a close loss to Keith Thurman in June 2016 that garnered unanimous Fight of the Year consideration. The 29-year-old had previously become a welterweight world champion at Barclays Center when he defeated Devon Alexander in 2013 in Brooklyn before defending the title with a dominant stoppage of Paulie Malignaggi. Y Akron, Ohio-native now lives and trains in Las Vegas and he bounced back from a previous defeat to Kell Brook to knockout Erick Bone and earn a unanimous over four-division world champion Adrien Broner in 2015.
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