"Mayweather VS. Pacquiao "
Bu Cumartesi, Mayıs 2, Pay-Per-View Canlı
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LAS VEGAS (Nisan 29, 2015) - Floyd "Para" Mayweather ve Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao faced off for only the third time Çarşamba during the final press conference for their long-awaited welterweight world championship unification fight this Cumartesi, Mayıs 2, MGM Grand Garden Arena'da, başına ödeme görünümü canlı.
The last time the boxing superstars met face-to-face was at the Los Angeles press conference to formally announce the mega-fight on Mart 11. The first time they were photographed up close and personal came at a Miami Heat basketball game in January.
In the most eagerly awaited showdown in years – and the richest fight in boxing history — the undefeated and universally recognized No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs), an 11-time world champion in five weight divisions, will take on the fighting pride of the Philippines, Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KOs), the only boxer to capture world titles in eight weight classes.
İşte savaşçıları ve yöneticiler ne dedi Çarşamba at the KÀ Theatre at the MGM Grand:
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
“The only thing I can do is take it one day at a time. When the fight gets here I will go out there and do what I do best and that’s go out and fight.
“From the beginning of my career, I’ve always had a game plan. It’s just like chess. We make calculated moves in the ring and outside the ring. I got with the right team and surrounded myself with the right chess pieces.
“I’m a lot wiser than I once was. This fight sells itself. Our ultimate goal was to get to this point, whether it was Manny or another fighter.
“I don’t take anything away from Manny Pacquiao. He’s a solid fighter; a solid competitor and it will be an intriguing matchup come Saturday.
“Everything takes time, it’s all about timing. I’m glad that we had patience and didn’t rush. The time is now, this is the right time for this fight.
“I want to thank all the writers for being here. Some have been around since I was 10-years-old, some have been here for my 19 years in this sport. I’m thankful for all the writers, whether the stories were good stories or bad, you guys kept me relevant for 19 yıl.
“This fight is about one fighter who is at the top fighting another fighter who is at the top. It’s about giving you guys excitement. We don’t know how this fight is going to play out, but I believe in my skills. I believe I am going to be victorious.
“When I went to training camp I worked extremely hard to win this fight and I’m pretty sure Manny did the same. That’s why this is an intriguing matchup.”
MANNY PACQUIAO
“I don’t have a prediction, but I’m excited. I’m confident and I feel for the first time that I’m ready for the fight.
"I’m so happy because that feeling and that focus that I had many years ago, geri. I’m confident and relaxed.
“My love and eagerness for this fight has made me especially interested.
“I would like to invite everyone to witness the great fight between Floyd and I this Saturday.
“I want to be an example and inspiration to people.
“Before I became a boxer, I used to sleep on the street. I can’t believe that I am in this position. The boy who didn’t have food and slept on the street can have this life.
“On Saturday our goal is to make the fans happy with our performance. Both of us will work very hard to entertain the fans and give a good fight.
“I hope that both Floyd and I do our best on Saturday and to put our name in boxing history.
“The most important thing I hope for is that after the fight I can talk with Floyd about being an inspiration to people all around the world.”
FLOYD Mayweather SR., Mayweather Baba & Antrenör
“Whatever happens on Saturday, it’s going to be one-sided. Pacquiao is going to sleep.
“I’m a trainer, I know what’s going on with fighters. Pacquiao doesn’t have it.
“Everybody can say what they want to say. Daha önce söyledim, Pacquiao can’t punch. I’m not worried about it. I’m going to have Floyd walk him down.”
FREDDIE ROACH, Pacquiao en Eğitmen
“When this fight was announced, Manny’s training level went way up. He’s really excited about this fight.
“I think we will win a decision and outpoint this guy. If the knockout comes then that will be a bonus.
“I think Manny likes to be the underdog. We like pulling upsets and doing things we’re not supposed to do. Manny is going to be that guy.
“We will put a lot of pressure on Floyd. Manny likes to exchange and with his hand speed, this fight will go in our favor.
“Manny is reckless, but that’s his style. He tries to win fights and people enjoy his fights. He gives it his all and sometimes you get knocked out, that’s part of boxing.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, Mayweather Promosyonlar CEO'su
“The worldwide attention and interest in this event has been unbelievable and Floyd and Manny deserve it.
“Las Vegas has a rich history of hosting the biggest and best fights in the sport. Over the years Floyd Mayweather has made the MGM his home. This will be his 11th consecutive fight at MGM Grand and the 14th in his career.
“There are two great fighters that will be fighting on Saturday night and the focus needs to be on the fighters, no one else. The focus is on the fighters on Saturday night.
“On May 2, Floyd faces another huge challenge in fellow world champion Manny Pacquiao, in a fight that the whole world is waiting to see. Once again Floyd is out to prove that he is The Best Ever and I know he will on Saturday night.”
BOB ARUM, Şöhret Promotörünün Salonu, En Sıra
“This is a great promotion with two great fighters. I hope that this fight will help elevate the rest of boxing. I think based on the interest in this fight, there has been increased interest in boxing as well, and that’s great.
“People have spent a lot of time during this event watching Manny train, but more importantly, watching Freddie teach. It’s great to see two guys on the same wavelength, working on the strategy and then working it out in the ring.”
KEN Hershman, Başkan, HBO Spor
“The journey to this fight has been a remarkable one. In addition to the great writing and reporting that all the media has been doing, HBO has been putting on terrific programs for fight fans to enjoy and bring them closer to the sport.
“One important note for everyone, Erken başına ödeme görünümü Cumartesi gecesi sipariş edin, veya mümkünse bugün veya yarın. Biz sipariş sistemleri bunalmış olacağını bekliyoruz. Ayrıca, İki undercard olaylar başlayan olacak 9 um. ET / 6 p.m. PT ve bu olayların her an sona erebilir. Biz hiç kimsenin ana olay herhangi özlüyor emin olmak istiyorum. Dinle-ve ayarlama erken. "
STEPHEN Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Spor
"Bu olay yaklaşık iki dünya standartlarında sporcular ise, Floyd Mayweather ve Manny Pacquiao, haftalarca kim çalışıyoruz, yaşamlarının gerçekten, Bu hassas anı olsun.
"Bu iki savaşçıları bu anı almak için tüm hayatlarını çalıştım.
"Floyd ve Manny harika ekipleri var. Floyd Manny çok benzer şeyler söylemek ilki ekibi onun başarısı için kredi bir çok hak ettiğini söylemek ve duydum olacak.
"Ne kadar özel ve böylece tarihi bu olayı yapar, biz yaklaşık olarak ringe toplantı olacak iki kez-in-a-nesil sporcular olması 72 saat. Biz böyle bir merakla beklenen etkinliğin bir parçası olmak için fırsat verildiği için çok gurur duyuyoruz. "
RICHARD FIRTINA, Entertainment Başkanı & MGM Resorts International Sports
"Bu MGM Resorts Bu merakla beklenen etkinliği ev için bir onur. Dünyada spor hayranları boks en şampiyon ikisini izlemek için eşsiz bir fırsat olacak, Floyd Mayweather ve Manny Pacquiao, Onlar MGM Grand Garden Arena'da toe-to-toe gitmek.
"Bu etkinlik için Heyecanı bizim MGM Resorts özellikleri ve tüm Las Vegas topluluk genelinde yankı etti.
"Biz fanlar MGM Büyük şampiyonluk kavgalar yaşamaya şansı verir kapalı devre görüntüleme dahil tatil ek programlama yarattık.
"Biz sadece bu büyük olaya katılan herkese teşekkür etmek istiyorum. Biz heyecanlıyız, biz gurur duyuyoruz ve biz Cumartesi gecesi için sabırsızlanıyorum. "
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and is sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures ve Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, sinemalarda Temmuz 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX Temmuz 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 and Mexico, Live it to Believe it. Üç kavga başına ödeme görünümü yayın co-üretilmekte ve SHOWTIME PPV tarafından ortaklaşa dağıtılan® HBO Pay-Per-Görünüm® başlayan 9 um. VE / 6 um. PT.
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