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NOV-JORKA URBO (#A?gusto 27, 2015) – Reigning WBC, Ringo Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KOs) and former WBC and WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KOs) were greeted by hundreds of chanting fans as they hosted a press conference in New York City on Wednesday, #A?gusto 26 as part of their international four-city press tour ahead of their highly anticipated championship showdown in November.
The next mega-fight in the storied Puerto Rico vs. Mexico boxing rivalry will take place Sabato, Nov. 21 #?E la Mandalay Bay Eventoj Centro Je Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBOa Salajro-Por-Vido. At the New York City press conference held at the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel, Cotto, the first native of Puerto Rico to become world champion in four different weight classes, and Mexican superstar Alvarez were joined by their promoters and trainers to discuss what promises to be this year’s most epic battle.
Tickets for the mega fight are on sale now and are priced at $2,000, $1,750, $1,250, $650, $350 Kaj $150, Ne inkluzivanta aplikeblajn servajn akuzojn, and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay box office, Ticketmaster.Com, mandalaybay.com, ĉiuj Ticketmaster lokoj aŭ nomante (800) 745-3000. Ticket orders are limited to four per person.
Below is what their fighters and teams had to say:
Mikaelo Cotto: WBC, Ringo Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion
“I have just one thing in mind and that is a victory on Novembro 21.
“I’m going to get this victory for all Puerto Ricans around the world.”
CANELO ALVAREZ: Former WBC and WBA Super Welterweight World Champion
“The boxing world needs a fight like this. I’m planning to be well prepared to give the fans that fight.
"Por mi, it’s a big honor to fight someone like Miguel Cotto who has done it all.
“To make history, you have to fight and beat fighters like Miguel Cotto and I want to make history. I’m going to prepare like never before so that I can win this fight. ?
MICHAEL YORMARK: President and Chief of Branding & Strategy, Roc Nacio
“Today we move one step closer on our journey toward an historic night.
“This is a match-up of epic proportions, can’t-miss action styles and passionate fans bases, as is evident by the crowd here today.”
OSCAR DEa LA HOYA: Chairman and CEO, Oraj Knabaj #Anta?enigo
“This is the most anticipated fight of the last few years. With this level of passion and excitement, Cotto kontraŭ. Canelo will live up to the expectations.
“When you have a Mexican and Puerto Rican inside the ring, you are going to get an explosion. The fans are going to get a real fight.”
FREDDIE ROACH: Hall of Fame Trainer, Seven-Time Trainer of the Year Award Winner and Trainer of Miguel Cotto
“I’m proud of everything Miguel has done. Ne maltrafu tiun lukton. It’s going to be the biggest one of all.”
EDDY REYNOSO: Head Trainer of Canelo Alvarez:
“When you talk about Mexico and Puerto Rico, they have produced more than 200 champion fighters each. Miguel Cotto is a great champion and one of the greatest fighters in boxing history. Canelo is quickly headed down that road. Thank you to all the Mexican and Puerto Rican fans for your support today.”
HECTOR SOTO: Vicprezidanto, Miguel Cotto Antaŭenigoj
“This is a great fight, the fight of the year—Mexico versus Puerto Rico. There will be no dancing, no hugging and no playing. This will be a real fight, La Batalo, Novembro 21St.?
CHEPO REYNOSO: Manager and Trainer of Canelo Alvarez
“There are three months until the fight. With all these fans here, you can feel the heat and the passion. It gives me goose-bumps.
“It’s great to see all these different people from different nations rooting for their fighters.
“To all my Mexican brothers, Novembro 21St we will be victorious and we will celebrate.”
BERNARD HOPKINS: Estonta Halo de Famer kaj Oraj Knabaj Antaŭenigoj Partnero
“Out of all titles in boxing, the WBC is the godfather of titles to win.
"Tiu estas La Middleweight batalo. They agreed to rumble and that’s what matters. The winner of this will go on to a different level in his career and that is important for your legacy.”
MARK TAFFET: Altranga Vicprezidanto, HBOa Salajro-Por-Vido
“Cotto vs. Canelo is that rare mega-fight that is as exciting as it is anticipated.
“This is truly a pay-per-view fight. It is a true fight that is worth your time and your money.”
MAURICIO SULAIMAN: President of the World Boxing Council
“Mexico and Puerto Rico will give us one of the greatest fights on November 21St. May the best fighter win.”
Cotto kontraŭ. Canelo, a 12-round fight for Cotto’s WBC and Ringo Revuo Middleweight Mondĉampionecoj, Okazas Sabato, Nov. 21 en la Mandalay Bay Eventoj-Centro en Las Vegas. La lukto estas prezentita de Roc Nation Sports, Oraj Knabaj #Anta?enigo, Mikaelo Cotto Promotions kaj Canelo Promotions kaj patronita de Krono Ekstra; Meksiko, Vivi ĝin Kredi ĝin!; O’Reilly Auto Parts and Tequila Cazadores. The Cotto vs. Canelo press tour is sponsored by JetSmarter. La okazaĵo estos produktita kaj distribuita en vivas por HBO Salajro-Por-Vido komencante 9:00 P.M. ET/6:00 P.M. PT. Sekvu la konversacio uzante #CottoCanelo.
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