“I have something to prove to everyone,” – Pacquiao
“I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here
to get this victory,” – Broner
Welterweight Champion Pacquiao Takes on Former Four-Division World Champion Broner This Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV®
From the MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas &
Presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS(Januari 16, 2019) – Boxing’s only eight-division world championManny Pacquiaoand former four-division world championAdrien “The Problem” Broner went face-to-face Wednesday in Las Vegas at the final press conference before they battle for Pacquiao’s World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title Saturday, Januari 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Pacquiao will be ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his title against the brash must-see attraction Broner. On Wednesday the fighters talked about their preparation and what they envision going down on Saturday night before staring each other down at the Copperfield Theatre at MGM Grand.
The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.
Tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday in Las Vegas:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“I feel so blessed and happy because of the excitement around this fight. It’s come from the fans here in the U.S. and media all over the world. I want to go out there and make all the people happy.
“The knockout in my last fight felt good. It felt like my younger days against Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto och andra. That fight was a big challenge for me to recover from the fight against Jeff Horn. People said that my career was done. But I never got discouraged, I just worked hard and made the knockout against Lucas Matthysse happen.
“These days I don’t only train my body, but also my mind. I’m a Senator, so my mind is very busy. I also play chess regularly and read books to keep my mind sharp.
“People writing me off after the Jeff Horn fight was good for me. I’m not mad at anyone who thought that. It just became a challenge and a test to me of whether or not I could still show my best.
“Being back here at MGM Grand makes me so happy. It’s an honor to be in this position. I remember my first fight here in the U.S. was at MGM Grand. I will never forget that moment and now I get to come back here and do it again.
“I know he is going to counter me but we’re ready for that. What happened in the Juan Manuel Marquez fight will not happen again. It was a mistake and I learned that mistake. We’ve worked on that in this training camp. I am prepared for Broner’s style.
“This is a challenge because it is my first fight as a 40-year-old. I have something to prove to everyone about what that means. Age is just a number. What matters is how you prepare and that you’re working hard.
“I don’t need to dislike my opponent to want a knockout. I’m just doing my job in the ring. Om knockout kommer, it comes. We’re hoping to have that opportunity Saturday. I have to pressure him to make him open up. Wherever he goes, I’ll be there.
“I’ve always stayed disciplined throughout my years in boxing. I’m always making sure everything is in order and on point during my workouts. That plus cross-training with activities like basketball has helped me stay in this position all these years.”
ADRIEN Broner
“I’m not up here to talk a lot of trash. I’ve put in the work. Det är kampen tid. After I win, everything is going to be different.
“People are talking a lot about Pacquiao fighting Floyd Mayweather again, but I’m pretty sure Floyd is retired. I feel like people are trying to throw me to the wolves and overlook me.
“He doesn’t remind me of any past opponents just like I’m not going to remind him of anyone he’s fought. He’s never fought anyone like me. Every fighter has similarities, but truly every fighter is different. If I remind him of Floyd Mayweather, I hope his arm doesn’t hurt after this one.
“Look at my last five fights. I’ve fought world champion after world champion. I don’t duck any fights. I don’t care how many weight classes he’s won titles in.
“I’m not in awe of any fighter, especially Manny Pacquiao. I hope he’s in awe of me. I’m a one of a kind fighter too. I’ve made history in this sport.
“I just have to go out and win this fight, then everything is going to start going my way. lördagkväll, Jag kommer att segra. This is a defining moment in my career and it’s going to be one of the biggest nights of my life.
“Pacquiao hasn’t fought me so I’m not worried about what he says about me right now. He’s going to have a different outlook after he fights me Saturday night.
“I’m going to turn Las Vegas into a big block party after I win on Saturday night. It’s going to change my career.
“Manny Pacquiao has done a lot for the sport. I’m going to beat him up and have a drink with him afterward. I grew up in boxing and I know what’s going on. It’s a business, but don’t get it twisted, I’m going to dominate and win.
“This is going to be a hell of a fight. I’ve trained so hard and I want everyone to know that I play around a lot, but when that bell rings, I’m going to be ready. I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here to get this victory. Real talk.”
BUBOY FERNANDEZ, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer
“I’m very thankful to this great team that we have that has prepared Manny for this challenge. I know that we worked very hard for this. I cannot fly without wings, but I can bring the belt back to the Philippines.
“Manny has trained hard and we expect a good fight. This is the hardest I’ve seen him train and it will be seen in the ring Saturday night”
FREDDIE MÖRT, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer
“We’ve trained really hard for this fight. Manny is looking really good and is in tremendous shape. I’m sure Adrien is also because they’re both great fighters. I wish both men luck and may the best man win.”
KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Broner’s Co-Trainer
“We’ve had a tremendous training camp. Adrien is ready to go. Everyone who knows me, knows that all I have in this world in my word, and I don’t break it for nobody. I’m giving you my word that Adrien will put on a spectacular performance on Saturday night.
“I’m guaranteeing that Adrien will send Manny back to the Senate, beltless, without the WBA title. I guarantee it.”
MIKE STAFFORD, Broner’s Co-Trainer
“Adrien came to me when he was 55 pounds and seven-years-old. He was an underdog then and he came back day after day. People thought he was a bad kid, but I told people that I saw something in him.
“Freddie Roach didn’t know who Adrien was years ago when we were getting ready to work with the Olympic team together. But he got to know Adrien, and on Saturday night, Manny is going to know him too. That’s for sure.”
JOE RAMOS, COO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions
“We are honored, humbled and proud to be a part of this amazing event. This will be Manny’s 20th fight in Las Vegas and we’ve been treated amazingly throughout the entire promotion. I’m thankful to all of Team Pacquiao for the work they do and helping make everything run smoothly.
“We all know that Adrien is ready and we expect nothing but the best from him and his team on Saturday night.
“MGM Grand is known for the lion, and Lenny the Lion is right there when you enter the building. På lördag kväll, Manny will show his heart of a lion for fans all over the world and prove once again that he’s the king of the jungle.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions
“About three and a half years ago I sat here opposite this great legend in Manny Pacquiao. I’ve studied this man for many years and today he’s still one of the best welterweights in the world. He still has tremendous explosiveness and power, but more importantly the experience to beat any welterweight in the world.
“Pacquiao has been doing this for so many years that we forget how truly great this man is. Han är i en mycket bekväm ställning just nu. Han super motiverad och brinner vad som kommer att göra detta till en stor kamp på lördag kväll.
“Kommande i denna kamp som vi alla vet att det har varit Mullret om vad Adrien behöver göra för att vinna denna kamp. Men vad jag har sett med egna ögon hela denna befordran, är att denne man har ägnat sig 100 procent. Han har gjort Allt hans tränare har bett honom och han har överskridit dessa förväntningar.
“Adrien Broner är klar, fokuserade, och han satte i arbetet. Han satte sig i bästa läget för att lyckas på lördag kväll. Jag förväntar mig inget mindre än en stor virtuos prestanda. Han ville inte klippa ett hörn här träningsläger. han vill bevisa för alla, that everything people have said about him can be thrown out the window. He’s coming to show the entire world what he’s all about.”
RAVONE Little, CEO of About Billions Promotions
“Adrien trained really hard for this fight. I’d like to thank Kevin Cunningham and Mike Stafford, they put together a great game plan. Adrien will be ready.
“There’s been a lot of talk from Pacquiao’s side about getting a knockout, but you’re the one getting knocked out. You’ve been knocked out, we haven’t.
“This our first time on this stage and in this position and it’s been very enjoyable. Adrien and I have put a lot into this over the last 10-15 år. We’re pulling for our guy 100 percent.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & händelse Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
“Jag är inte kommer att komma upp här och berätta allt något du inte redan vet om Manny Pacquiao eller Adrien Broner. Det är två killar som har varit verksamma vid den högsta nivån av boxning år. I Manny fall, bokstavligen decennier. Men Jag kommer att påminna om vissa saker.
“Manny Pacquiao är en Hall of fame, ingen tvekan om det. Han är en boxning legend som är generös, ödmjuk och mjuk-talad utsidan av ringen. Men mest av allt, han tar tuffa slagsmål. Den sista 20 motståndare Pacquiao har haft har varit aktuell, framtida eller tidigare världsmästare.
“Adrien Broner har haft nio världsmästare i 37 karriär slagsmål. Han är uppenbarligen visat sig själv som en elit jaktplan. Han är flashiga, flamboyant, ibland upprörande, men han är alltid unapologetically själv.
“På lördag kväll, allting förändras. Pacquiao är inte längre lågmäld och Broner är inte längre lättroad och utgående. De förvandla sig till två av de mest atle begåvade och våldsamma krigare i vår sport. Framför allt dessa två killar har hjärta, vilket är den mest sällsynta sak i den här sporten.
“Mellan båda två, de har vunnit titlar i 12 viktklasser. Det är den tredje de flesta av all-time, avslutande just Mayweather vs. Pacquiao och Pacquiao vs. La Hoya.
“Vi vet att detta är en elit kamp och dessa soldater är i elit företag. men om lördag kväll, ingen av att frågor. Det är inte en tävling om vem som har den bästa återuppta. Detta är en hög nivå tävling med höga insatser mellan två av de mest begåvade och atletiskt begåvade fighters i sporten idag. A win in this fight catapults each of these men to bigger things. It doesn’t get any more significant than that.”
RICHARD STORM, President of Entertainment and Sports for MGM Resorts International
“I’d like to welcome back Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner, two of the sport’s best fighters, back to Las Vegas and MGM Grand. Fans are always excited to watch these two fighters compete in the ring and we’re confident that Saturday’s event will kick off another exciting year of sports and entertainment programming for MGM Resorts.
“I’m thankful to all of the people who have helped make this fight happen here in Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing everyone at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night for this sensational event.”
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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. BRONER
Pacquiao vs. Broner är rubricerade av senator Manny “Pac” Pacquiao,boxning enda mästare åtta division världen, slutar sin tvååriga uppehåll från en US. boxningsringen för att försvara sin World Boxing Association weltervikt World titel mot förre fyra division världsmästare och måste attraktion Adrien “Problemet” Broner lördag, Januari 19 i den viktigaste händelsen i en Showtime PPV®händelse från MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.
The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.
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