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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tháng hai 24, 2016) – Four-division world champion Adrien “Vấn đề” Broner (31-2, 23 Kos) defends his 140-pound world title against Ashley “Kho báu” Theophane (39-6-1, 11 Kos) Thứ sáu, Tháng tư 1 trên Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) trên Mũi nhọn từ DC Armory ở Washington, D.C. với vùng phủ sóng truyền hình bắt đầu từ 9 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT.
Vào lúc 26 tuổi, Broner is one of the most accomplished, and outspoken, young stars in the sport today. After picking up world titles at 130, 135 và 147 pounds, Broner earned a belt in a fourth weight division last October when he defeated tough Russian Khabib Allakhverdiev via a stoppage in the 12th và vòng chung kết. Broner has spent portions of his training camp in Washington, D.C. for several years and now he will be fighting for the first time in the nation’s capital.
“Ashley Theophane is a world class fighter and this is going to be a tough fight for me,” Said Broner. “I’m very excited to fight in Washington, D.C. My following is huge in D.C., it’s my second home, and I think we’re going to give the fans what they’re looking for. I want to fight the best in the 140-pound weight division and Ashley Theophane is one of the best.”
London’s Theophane enters this fight on a six-bout winning streak and has had a long road towards his first world title opportunity. A former British world champion at 140-pounds, Theophane signed with Mayweather Promotions in 2013 and has enjoyed success stateside training out of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas.
“I’m excited to face Adrien Broner for a super lightweight world championship,” Said Theophane. “It’s been a long, hard road to get here. Thanks to Floyd Mayweather and everyone at Mayweather Promotions for their support over the last two and a half years. I get to have my career defining fight against a four-division world champion. It gets no bigger than that. I will be leaving the ring on Tháng tư 1 as the new world champion.”
Vé cho sự kiện trực tiếp, được thúc đẩy bởi Về tỷ Khuyến mãi và khuyến mãi Mayweather gắn với HeadBangers Khuyến mãi, có giá $200, $100, $50 và $25, và đang được bán Thứ sáu, Tháng hai 26 tại 9 a.m. VÀ. Để mua vé thăm www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations or call (800) 745-3000. “After an incredible 2015, Spike is thrilled to welcome the PBC back with a bout headlined by Adrien Broner – one of boxing’s biggest personalities out of the ring and one of the best fighters in the ring,” Jon nói Slusser, Phó Chủ tịch cao cấp, Môn thể thao & Specials, Spike TV.
“The DC Armory is synonymous with championship boxing in Washington, DC” stated Erik A. Moses, Events DC senior vice president and managing director for sports and entertainment. “Events DC is proud to work with HeadBangers Promotions, About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions to showcase PBC in the nation’s capitol.”
Broner boasts a 9-1 record in world title fights on his way to picking up belts in four weight divisions. The Cincinnati-native owns victories over Paulie Malignaggi, Daniel Ponce De Leon, John Molina Jr., Antonio DeMarco and Gavis Rees. Broner compiled a 300-19 amateur record under the guidance of his trainer Mike Stafford, who continues to train him throughout his pro success.
Theophane has been in the ring with many 140 và cử 147-pound kể cả Danny Garcia và Pablo Cesar Cano, mất bằng hẹp tách ra quyết định cho cả hai. Ông bắt đầu của mình 2015 campaign with a victory over Mahonri Montes in April and followed it up with an easy decision over Steve Upsher in September. He won his British title with a win over Lenny Daws and would go on to successfully defend against Jason Cook and Ben Murphy.
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