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After 28-month layoff, undefeated lightweight Angel Ocasio returns this Saturday at Harrahs Philadelphia

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Omar Douglas takes on former world title challenger Daniel Attah in main event plus undefeated, Christopher Brooker, Earl Newman, Stephan Shaw, Adam Kownacki, Stephen Fulton, Jovontae Starks and Raynell Williams
Chester, PA (April 24, 2015)–KUSASA NIGHT!!, April 25, boxing uphindela Harrahs Philadelphia with a terrific card promoted by King’s Promotions and XFE.



In the umcimbi main, Ezingakanqotshwa engasindi Omar Douglas will see action in an six-round bout when he now fights former world title challenger Daniel Attah (28-19-1, 11 KO sika) of Washington, D.C.

In one of the anticipated undercard bouts, Ezingakanqotshwa engasindi Angel Ocasio (7-0-2, 2 KO sika) will take on tough veteran Justin Johnson e iziqubu ihlelelwe emahlandla lasitfupha.

It was just over two years ago when Ocasio, considered a rising prospect in Philadelphia, was last in the ring as he stopped Esteban Rodriguez in two rounds on December 8, 2012.

“I took the time off and found the lord and got married,”uthe 25 year-old Ocasio.

“It was a much needed time off. I helped me realize that there are more important things then to just be a boxer. I know there that there other things as boxing is just temporarily. If boxing wasn’t here, I would still be the same guy. ”

Ocasio knows that he has a talent in the ring and after that hiatus, he didn’t find much problem getting back into the swing of things.

“The training aspect was not that difficult. I am good with weight and the running was good. I guess the only thing that needed time was my timing. But i got in great work with (Ezingakanqotshwa engasindi) Milton Santiago Jr. and it came back nicely.”

Ocasio didn’t pick an easy customer for his comeback opponent in Johnson. Johnson’s record reads just 6-7-4 but he has wins over four undefeated prospects plus respect Philly fighter Hasan Young.

“Justin is tough. He defeated four undefeated fighters and I am sure he prepares well. Just by fighting a guy with that kind of record does not win fights. He is an experienced fighter so I know it will be a good fight.”

“I look to be very active for the rest of the year. I am looking for five total fights in 2015. Maybe two more six-round bouts and my goal is to be fighting eight round fights by the end of the year. I think I am about eight fights away from being one of those television fights that will get me to the top level.”

The well-spoken Ocasio is emphatic that despite his time away, he will soon be a big name in the sport.

“Sengibuyile. I am coming for what’s mine. The people who have been doubting me for a long time can still get on and join the team!”

In an nesishiyagalombili round iziqubu, Javonte Starks (11-0, 7 KO sika) of Minneapolis, MN. kuzothatha Jeremiya Wiggins (10-3-1, 5 KO sika) of Newport News, VA in a iziqubu welterweight..
Futhi ngo eziyisithupha-round iziqubu:
Kyrone Davis (6-0, 3 KO sika) of Wilmintond, DE uyothatha on Carlos Garcia (7-13-1, 7 KO sika) of Puerto Rico in a Super Middleweight bout.
Adam Kownacki (8-0, 8 KO sika) of Brooklyn, NY uzozama ukugcina kwakhe okuphelele Knockout streak uya lapho elwa Randy Easton (3-6-1, 3 KO sika) of Sunbury, PA in a iziqubu sosondonzima.
Stephen Fulton (4-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia ngeke silwe Jamal Parram (7-10-1, 5 KO sika) of St. Louis, MO in a iziqubu featherweight.
U.S Owabe. Olympian, Raynell Williams (6-0, 3 KO sika) of Cleveland, OH ngeke izikwele off with Alfred Hall (4-8-2, 2 KO sika) of Jackson, Michigan in a lightweight bout.
Ngo ezine-round iziqubu:
Christpher Brooker (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA thatha on Maurice Amaro (2-8, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA in a super middleweight iziqubu.
Stephan Shaw (3-0, 3 KO sika) of St. Louis, MO ayokulwa Zachary Bunce (2-1, 1 KO) of Las Vegas, NV in a heavyweight bout.
Earl Newman (4-0, 3 KO sika) of Brooklyn, NY ngeke silwe Julio Garcia (6-8-3, 3 KO sika) of Rincon, PR in a light heavyweight bout.

Amathikithi for kulobu busuku omkhulu boxing izindleko $100, $75 futhi $50 futhi angathengwa ngokubiza 610-587-5950 noma www.hboxing.eventbrite.com
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A DOZEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND MANNY PACQUIAO

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Top Fighters Of This Generation Prepare To Square Off

On Saturday, May 2 At The MGM Grand Garden Arena

Las Vegas (April 24, 2015) – There is just over one week until Floyd “Imali” Mayweather futhi Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao square off for their epic welterweight championship showdown taking place Saturday, May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena that will be co-produced and co-distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View® and SHOWTIME PPV® isiqala at 9 p.m. KANYE/ 6 p.m. PT.

 

While fans have gotten glimpses into the lives of these fighters through preview shows and social media postings, there are still many aspects of their lives that the public knows nothing about. Before training camp ends and the fighters lace up for fight night, take a look at some interesting things that you might not know about Mayweather and Pacquiao.

 

Floyd Mayweather

1. Twizzlers are one of his go-to favorite snacks

2. Ramen noodle soup is one of his favorite meals and he doesn’t like 5 star restaurants

3. Averages over 1000 sit-ups a day during training camp

4. He doesn’t use ketchup or mustard on hotdogs but uses BBQ sauce

5. A guilty pleasure is playing Mega Touch and holding the highest scores in every game on there- his favorites are Spades, Dominos and word scrambles.

6. The movie Troy with Brad Pitt is one he likes to watch over and over again.

7. Every juice he drinks during training camp is made from scratch

8. When out to eat, He always orders a glass of hot water to let his silverware soak in the glass before using them.

9. The tree trunks he has been using to chop wood are brought in from Big Bear and weigh nearly 700 amakhilogremu ngamunye.

10. He gets a manicure and pedicure at home once a week during training camp

11. He doesn’t use a microwave, only eats food cooked and heated up on a stove and in an oven.

12. His morning routine includes brushing teeth for 10 straight minutes.

MANNY PACQUIAO

 

1 He eats steamed white rice and chicken or beef broth at almost every meal

 

2. Manny will only drink hot or room temperature water. Never cold water because he feels it is not healthy

 

3. Manny averages over 2,500 sit-ups daily during training camp

 

4. Manny eats five meals and consumes 8,000 calories daily to keep his weight and energy up

 

5. Manny regularly has 500 fans follow him on his morning runs in Los Angeles

 

6. He starts every morning with a Bible reading

 

7. He loves his Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups

 

8. Over the past 12 months Manny has met with President Obama, President Clinton and Prince Harry

 

9. Pacman, Manny’s nine-year-old Jack Russell terrier and beloved companion, accompanies Manny on all his morning runs and to his workouts at Wild Card. He even has his own frequent flier account

 

10. Manny is a Lt. Colonel in the reserve force of Philippine Army

 

11. Floyd Mayweather will be the third consecutive undefeated world champion Manny has faced in the past 13 izinyanga

 

12. Manny is a big photography buff. This week he purchased two Canon flagship cameras – the 1DX — complete with lenses and accessories.

 

 

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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 and Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 futhi Mexico, Phila it Kukholweni.

 

Ukuze ulwazi olunabile, vakashela www.mayweatherpromotions.com, www.toprank.com, www.SHO.com/Sports,www.hbo.com/boxing futhi www.mgmgrand.com and follow on Twitter at @floydmayweather, MannyPacquiaomayweatherpromo, TRBoxing, SHOSports, HBOboxing FuthiSwanson_Comm, futhi abe fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com / TopRankMannyPacquiao www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, www.facebook.com/TRBoxing, www.facebook.com/SHOsports futhiwww.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.
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IZIMPAWU ZOKUQHUBEKA ZIZOQHUBEKELA IGOLIDE EKUQEDELWENI NGO-NEF XVIII

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Lewiston, Maine (April 24, 2015) - New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, izobamba exubile-karate-arts yayo lesificaminwembili (MMA) umcimbi, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, ukukhuthazwa kumemezele ukuthi owokuqala we-NEF MMA Amateur Flyweight Champion uzonqunywa ngalobo busuku lapho Dustin Veinott (3-3) izimpinda “Sleepy” Norman Fox (4-1) kumkhawulo we-flyweight wamakhilogremu ayi-125. UVeinott noFox baqale bahlangana kumdlalo wabo wokuqala we-amateur e “NEF IX” e Biddeford, IMaine cishe eminyakeni emibili eyedlule noFox ethatha i-win nge-knockout yokuqala yobuchwepheshe (WHO).

 

Dustin Veinott, umqeqeshi otelekile eCentral Maine waseBrazil Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) e Auburn, Maine, waqala kancane emsebenzini wakhe we-MMA, ukulahlekelwa yizikhathi zakhe zokuqala ezintathu esibayeni se-NEF. Akukho noyedwa ongadela ngenxa yokubuyela emuva, UVeinott ubuyele emuva ebhonga futhi njengamanje usemncintiswaneni wokuwina kathathu. Empeleni, usehlule bobathathu abaphikisi bakhe bakamuva emzuliswaneni wokuqala, amabili ngokuhambisa kanti eyodwa nge-TKO. UVeinott ubecabanga ukuthatha umhlalaphansi ekhejini ngemuva kokunqoba kwakhe kwakamuva kuDave Brown (1-3), kodwa uthathe isinqumo sokuphikisana nayo lapho kwethulwa ithuba lokulwela isicoco se-flyweight. Akunandaba nomphumela kulokhu, UVeinott ubikezela umncintiswano othokozisayo neFox.

 

“Lokhu kuzoba yimpi ejabulisa kakhulu,” Kusho uVeinott ngempi. “Ungacwayizi nokho ngoba le mpi ngeke iye kude – kungaba uNorman noma mina uqobo sizobe sesiqedile ngesikhathi sokulwa. Ngakho-ke lindela ukulwa okuphezulu phakathi kwabafana ababili abasezingeni eliphezulu lomdlalo wabo njengamanje.”

 

UNorman Fox akanqotshwanga esibayeni se-NEF. Ukuphela kokulahlekelwa ngumsebenzi wakhe kuze kube manje kweza ekhadini lokulwa ePlymouth, EMassachusetts lapho uFox ayencintisana khona nesiqu sesifunda. Njengamanje uyilungu likaRyan Cowette (2-2) Ukuzivocavoca kweMMA Athletix, kanye nenkonzo yeCowette's Victory Church. UFox uyabona ukuthi yena noVeinott akubona labo ababengabalweli abangena ekhejini okokuqala ngqa ngalobo busuku obumnene ehlobo 2013.

 

“Imvamisa angizithandi izimpinda, kodwa mina noDustin sikhule singabalwa ngakho-ke noma yini ingenzeka,” kusho uFox ngenkathi ethintwa ukuba aphawule. “Uma nje bekhiye umnyango wezinyoni, konke kusezandleni zikaNkulunkulu.”

 

Next MMA umcimbi NEF sika, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Amathikithi for “NEF XVIII” ukuqalisa nje $25 futhi ukudayiswa manje www.TheColisee.com noma ngokuthi Colisee ibhokisi ehhovisi ngesikhathi207.783.2009 x 525. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe mcimbi fight updates ikhadi, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, landela them on Twitternefights futhi ukuhamba neqembu Facebook esemthethweni "New England Ilwisana."

 

About New England ayalwa

 

New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. Mission NEF ukwakha esezingeni izenzakalo for fighters Maine kanye fans ngokufanayo. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.

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North Philly’s Own Cheesesteak, Sumo Steaks, is Proud of Philadelphia Boxers, Bryant Jennings and Jesse Hart

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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24, 2015– North Philly’s Own Cheesesteaks, Sumo Steaks, is proud to announce that their friends, fellow North Philadelphians, and big-hearted local community role models, Bryant Jennings futhi Jesse Hart, will both soon be making major career defining strides. Bryant Jennings will be fighting for the World Heavyweight Championship and Jesse Hart will be fighting on the undercard of the most anticipated Fight of the Century, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.
Bryant Jennings enjoying a Sumo (Vegetarian Seitan) Cheesesteak
Lokhu Saturday, 25 April, Philadelphia’s own undefeated American boxer, Bryant “By-By” Jennings, (19-0, 10 Kos) takes on Wladimir “Dr. Steel Hammer” Klitschko (63-3, 54 Kos) from Kiev, Ukraine at the famed Madison Square Garden. Jennings will be joined by the legendary trainer Fred Jenkins and promoter Gary Shaw. “Bryant is very focused with a strong work ethic. We believe he’s going to upset Klitschko and are looking forward to “By-By” bringing the World Heavyweight Championship belts back to Philadelphia.” said Billy Creagh of Sumo Steaks.
Jesse Hart (kwesokunxele); Sumo Steaks owner Billy Creagh and Eugene “Cyclone” Hart

Sumo Steaks is equally excited for Jesse Hart (16-0,13 Kos) and D&D Management Team (Doc Nowicki & David Price) who will be fighting Mike Jimenez (17-0,11 Kos) from Chicago IL, on the biggest boxing card in history, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. They will come together on May 2nd, in Las Vegas, NV. at the MGM Grand for the USBA Super Middleweight Title. He will be joined by his cornermen, Fred Jenkins Sr, Danny Davis, Corey AKA Hundew MacDonald and Jesse’s father, Eugene “Cyclone” Hart, along with his promoter Top Rank’s Bob Arum.

Coincidentally In 1971, North Philadelphia’s Joe Frazier beat Muhammad Ali and won the World Heavyweight Championship at Madison Square Garden in which was called “the Fight of the Century.” It was so big the ring announcer said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, we are not going to introduce the celebrities at ringside tonight, because everybody is here tonight.”

Located in North Philadelphia, home to boxing champions, Bernard Hopkins, Danny Garcia and the late Joe Frazier, Sumo Steaks opened in 2013 and was recently voted top Cheesesteak in Philly. They have been fortunate to get to know both Jesse and Bryant and their teams through various charity events and other activities. Sumo Steaks is also a proud sponsor of boxing events in Philadelphia. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe, iya ku sumosteaks.com.
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BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP TO TELECAST ROC NATION SPORTS throne boxing EVENTS LIVE WITH PREMIERE MAIN EVENT TO FEATURE WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ANDRE WARD

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WARD TO FACE PAUL SMITH ON JUNE 20, 2015

AT yelizwi ARENA IN Oakland, CALIFORNIA LIVE ON BET

NEW YORK — April 23, 2015 — BET Networks is pleased to announce that it is stepping into the ring with Roc Nation Sports as their exclusive broadcast partner to air live throne boxing events on the network. The partnership between BET Networks and Roc Nation Sports is the first of its kind for the network and includes airing up to nine live, two-hour telecasts of Roc Nation Sports throne boxing events over the next 18 izinyanga. The first main event fight to air on BET Networks will feature WBA Super Middleweight World Champion Andre Ward (27-0, 14 KO sika) facing former World Title Challenger Paul Smith (35-5, 20 KO sika) of England in a 12 round bout on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Oracle Arena e Oakland, California. Ngaphezu kwemizamo emikhulu ngaphakathi esiyingini, the telecast will feature several notable Roc Nation touches that offer an unprecedented fan experience, including a live musical performance and a name DJ to keep the energy at a high level throughout the night. Fans can catch the action live on BET in the United States and globally on TIDAL.com, elisanda umkhankaso umculo ukusakaza service ehlanganisa the best ukwethembeka high quality umsindo, okusezingeni videos definition music and wokuhlela ngobuchwepheshe ezilusizo.

Amathikithi ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $250, $125, $90, $60 futhi $30, hhayi kuhlanganise kusebenza amacala service nezintela, hamba on ukudayiswa Friday, April 24 at 10:00 AM PT and will be available at all Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com futhi icala ngocingo ngesikhathi (800) 745-3000.

 

“BET is constantly searching for ways to expand its portfolio of content with the sole goal of satisfying our audiences,” said Stephen G. Hill, President of Programming, BET Networks. “Roc Nation is doing very exciting things in the entertainment space and we are excited to partner with them on this groundbreaking deal positioning BET Networks as a go-to destination for premier live boxing events. Together, we’ll provide unique entertainment.”

 

“We’re thrilled to not only be introducing our newest broadcast partnership with BET Networks, but also to use this new platform to telecast Andre Ward’s highly anticipated return to the ring,"Kusho uDavide Itskowitch, COO – Boxing of Roc Nation Sports. "On June 20, we will once again provide fans a night of exciting sobukhosi boxing ukulwa, live musical entertainment and an unprecedented fan experience.”

 

“I’m very excited to be coming back on June 20 at Oracle Arena in my hometown of Oakland which has been a long time coming,"Kusho Ward. “I’m equally excited to be fighting on BET in front of a potential viewership of over 90 amakhaya million. Njengoba fighter, this diversifies my portfolio and puts me in front of a whole different audience. I have an extremely tough fighter in front of me in Paul Smith who’s looking to pull the upset, but I can’t let that happen. I have to be on my best game to turn Smith away and beat him the way I want to beat him. Njengenjwayelo, I’m ready to put on a tremendous performance in front of my hometown fans and those watching on BET. This is a fight you don’t want to miss.”

 

“I cannot wait to get back in the ring and test myself against a class act like Andre Ward. I proved that I belong at the top level with my performances against Arthur Abraham and this is a challenge that I am relishing,"Kusho Smith. “Andre is a top pound-for-pound fighter and someone I respect a lot, but he has only boxed once in almost three years and I will give it everything I have got. I am fresh and confident going into this fight. It’s a massive opportunity for me and one that I took with both hands when it was offered. I have spent a lot of time boxing in the United States and I look forward to returning for this fight.”

 

Known for his strong character and integrity outside the ring and his killer instinct inside it, Andre Ward’s skill and talent were apparent early in his outstanding amateur career. He racked up every title in the books, okuzoholela nge uzothatha indondo yegolide emncintiswaneni ekukhanyeni division sosondonzima at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. As the only male American boxer to claim Olympic gold since 1996, Ward wajoyina ukuthandwa Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray ULeonard Oscar De La Hoya. Waphenduka professional ngoDisemba 18, 2004, scoring a second round technical knockout victory over Chris Molina at Staples Center in a fight that was televised live on HBO. He has gone on to rack up 26 more victories since then, building an ever-growing legion of fans in the process. Ngemva kokuba lo Ring Magazine and WBA Super middleweight World Champion, rising to the number two spot on the pound-for-pound list and winning the 2011 Fighter of the Award Year (ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Ring Magazine kanye Boxing Writers Association of America), kwamenyezelwa ukuthi Ward yasayina isivumelwano okukhethekile asetshenzisiwe kanye Roc Nation Sports in January 2015, kokuvula isahluko esisha wesibhakela storied career yakhe. Now the Bay Area product is ready to return to the ring on June 20 at the Oracle Arena phambi abalandeli bakhe langakubo e Oakland, California.

 

Paul “Real Gone Kid” Smith enters his fight against pound-for-pound star Ward coming off of two heroic performances against WBO Super Middleweight World Champion Arthur Abraham. Smith challenged the Armenian-German for his title in Kiel, Germany in September 2014 and put on the performance of his career in his world title first shot. The 32-year-old native of Liverpool was the clear winner of large parts of the fight and celebrated at the bell in front of a hushed partisan crowd that thought that Abraham had been dethroned. Smith was not expecting the wide scorecards that were read out in favor of the hometown fighter and, judging by the far-reaching outrage at the lopsided numbers, neither were the majority of the boxing world and beyond, with Smith receiving support from some of Britain’s biggest sports stars on social media. A rematch was the only possible scenario and, like a true champion, Abraham duly obliged. Smith returned to Germany in February of this year to face Abraham again, this time in Berlin, but Abraham was a different fighter the night of their second fight, successfully defending his belt against a brave challenge from Smith. Once again the judges’ were forced to give a verdict and this time a decision win by Abraham was met with no outcry of controversy. On June 20, “Real Gone Kid” will return to the ring and once again venture into hostile territory to take on one of boxing’s best, looking to silence the crowd.

 

Ward vs. Smith, a 12 round eyethulwe Roc Nation Sports iziqubu, ithatha indawo Saturday, June 20 at Oracle Arena e Oakland, California, uzobe isiqephu bukhoma BET futhi kusakazwe jikelele on TIDAL.com at 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT futhi uvezwa sikanye Matchroom Sport.

ABOUT BET NETWORKS:

BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, futhi izindaba; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks – BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

 

ABOUT ROC NATION SPORTS:

Roc Nation Sports, a sub-division of Roc Nation, umkhankaso in spring 2013. Founder Shawn “JAY Z” Carter’s love of sports lead to the natural formation of Roc Nations Sports, esiza abasubathi ngendlela efanayo Roc Nation ubesiza abaculi embonini umculo iminyaka. Roc Nation Sports focuses on elevating athletes’ career on a global scale both on and off the field. Roc Nation Sports conceptualizes futhi ukhipha marketing kanye ukuvumela amadili, Community Outreach, yesihle tie-ins, ubudlelwane abezindaba kanye brand isu. Roc Nation Sports umkhankaso boxing yayo division, a inkonzo yesikhathi inkampani yokukhangisa elimelela Champions emhlabeni Miguel Cotto futhi Andre Ward, in August 2014. Roc Nation Sports’ roster includes premiere athletes such as Robinson Cano, Skylar Diggins, Kevin Durant, Geno Smith, Victor Cruz, CC Sabathia, James Young, Dez Bryant, Ndamukong suh, Rusney Castillo, Yoenis Cespedes, Jaelen Strong, Todd Gurley, Wilson Chandler, Erick Aybar and Frances Tiafoe. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe sicela uvakashele www.rocnation.com. Landela Roc Nation on Twitter and Instagramrocnation kanye on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RocNation.

 

ABOUT ORACLE ARENA & O.co COLISEUM:

Oracle Arena and O.co Coliseum, managed by AEG Facilities, are the premiere sports and entertainment complexes in Northern California. Home of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, the NFL’s Oakland Raiders and MLB’s Oakland Athletics as well as host to concerts, family shows and special events. Additional information on Oracle Arena and O.co Coliseum, including a complete schedule of events can be found online at www.coliseum.com. Follow Oracle Arena on Twitter, Instagram, Vine and Snapchat @OracleArena and on Facebook www.faecbook.com/OracleArenaO.coColiseum.

 

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‘It’s Really Happening’ Builds on Original ‘Week of Greatness’ Spot

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Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL)
April 23, 2015

I-NEW YORK, April 23, 2015 — Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, today debuted a new television spot, "It’s Really Happening,” in celebration of the highly-anticipated and long-awaited bout between champion boxers on Saturday, May 2.

The new spot builds on Foot Locker’s “Week of Greatness” commercial from November 2014, which played on enduring attempts to schedule the oft-rumored mega fight, ending with Pacquiao believing that the fight was happening back then. In this newest commercial, Pacquiao’s business manager tells him that the fight really is going to happen, which at first surprises Pacquiao, then he again reacts with his signature elation made famous in the original spot.

“Our original ‘Week of Greatness’ spot with Manny Pacquiao last November was a big hit with our customers. It parodied the well-documented opposition of the fighters to agree upon a deal,” said Stacy Cunningham, Executive Vice President of Marketing for Foot Locker. “So when the two sides finally announced that a deal had been made, we saw an opportunity to follow up, tapping into the hilarity of the original spot. We are excited to launch ‘It’s Really Happening,’ as part of Foot Locker’s signature ‘Approved’ marketing platform.”

The spot was created by worldwide agency BBDO.

About Foot Locker:

Foot Locker is part of Foot Locker, Inc., a specialty athletic retailer that operates approximately 3,500 stores in 23 amazwe e North America, Europe, Australia, futhi New Zealand. Through its Foot Locker, Footaction, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, SIX:02, Runners Point, and Sidestep retail stores, as well as its direct-to-customer channel, okubala footlocker.com, Eastbay.com, SIX:02.kanye,runnerspoint.com, futhi sidestep-shoes.com, the Company is a leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel.

Additional information may be found at footlocker.com | Twitter: @footlocker | Instagram: @footlocker | YouTube: youtube.com/footlocker | Blog:unlocked.footlocker.com | Facebook: facebook.com/footlocker #Approved

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LIVE EVENT AND CLOSED CIRCUIT TICKETS FOR FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS. MANNY PACQUIAO ON SALE THURSDAY, APRIL 23

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Closed Circuit Locations Available at all MGM Resorts International Properties Along The Strip

Las Vegas (April 22, 2015) – Tickets for the highly anticipated world championship showdown betweenFloyd “Imali” Mayweather futhi Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao elaliqhutshwa Saturday, May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena will be available kusasa for both in-arena and closed circuit viewing.

 

Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $7,500, $5,000, $3,500, $2,500 futhi $1,500, hhayi kuhlanganise kusebenza ngamasevisi, hamba on ukudayiswa Thursday, April 23 at 3 p.m. KANYE/12 p.m. PT. Tickets are limited to four (4) ikhaya ngalinye. Ukushaja ngocingo noma nge-credit card enkulu, shayela Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also will be available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com noma www.ticketmaster.com.

 

The closed circuit telecast will be available at all MGM Resorts International properties in Las Vegas. General admission tickets for closed circuit viewing will be $150, not including handling fees, and will go on saleThursday, April 23 at 6 p.m. KANYE/3 p.m. PT. Tickets will be available for purchase at the individual property’s box office outlets, by phone with a major credit card at (866) 799-7711 or through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000. Closed circuit tickets are limited to eight (8) ikhaya ngalinye.

 

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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. The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® futhi HBO Khokha-Buka® isiqala at 9 p.m. KANYE/ 6 p.m. PT.

 

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FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS. MANNY PACQUIAO OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN TO BENEFIT SUSAN G. KOMEN & THE CLEVELAND CLINIC LOU RUVO CENTER FOR BRAIN HEALTH

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TICKETS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC ADMISSION ON

MAY 1 AT THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA

Tickets Go On Sale Kusasa

 

Las Vegas (April 23, 2015) – The official weigh-in for the world championship matchup between Floyd “Imali” Mayweather and Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is set for Friday, May 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Due to the expected demand for access to this event, fans will be required to purchase a ticket ahead of time in order to attend the weigh-in. All funds raised through ticket sales will benefit Susan G. Komen and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health on behalf of the promotion.

 

Tickets for the weigh-in are priced at $10 with a total ticket limit of 10, futhi ukudayiswa Friday April 24 at 3 p.m. KANYE/12 p.m. PT. Tickets can be purchased through the MGM Resorts Call Center at (866) 740-7711 or at any MGM Resorts Box Office.

 

“The weigh-in is always the grand finale of fight week activities.” Said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. “And with the massive interest in this fight, the number of fans looking to attend the official weigh-in is going to be something we’ve never seen before. We’re excited to be able to use the enthusiasm around this event to provide donations to two very deserving charities.

 

“The charge of $10 for the weigh-in will benefit two great charities. All proceeds will go right to them. This is a win-win situation for all,” wathi Hall of Fame umgqugquzeli Bob Arum of Top Rank.

 

Fans in attendance can expect an electric atmosphere coupled with a full show featuring music and entertainment as the two fighters meet one last time before their historic fight Saturday, May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

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Kyrone Davis looks to shut down Carlos Garcia this Saturday at Harrahs Philadelphia

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Omar Douglas takes on former world title challenger Daniel Attah in main event plus undefeated, Angel Ocasio, Christopher Brooker, Earl Newman, Stephan Shaw, Adam Kownacki, Stephen Fulton, Jovontae Starks and Raynell Williams
Chester, PA (April 23 2015)–This Saturday ebusuku, April 25, boxing esibuyela Harrahs Philadelphia ngekhadi kakhulu ekhuthazwa Promotions King kanye XFE.

In the umcimbi main, Ezingakanqotshwa engasindi Omar Douglas will see action in an six-round bout when he now fights former world title challenger Daniel Attah (28-19-1, 11 KO sika) of Washington, D.C.

In the co-feature bout, undefeated super middleweight Kyron “Shut It Down” Davis will look to remain perfect when he takes on veteran Carlos Garcia e iziqubu ihlelelwe emahlandla lasitfupha.

Davis of Wilmington, Delaware will be making his second start of 2015 as he is coming off six-round unanimous decision over Jonathan Garcia on January 31 in Philadelphia.

“Training has gone real well. I have been doing a lot of roadwork and I feel good,” said the 20-year old Davis.

In Garcia, he is facing a tested fighter who has been in the ring with eleven undefeated fighters including Michael Anderson. Jermell Charlo, Charles Hatley, Lanard Lane, Jonel Tapia, Yordenis Ugas, Glen Tapia, Daniel Rosario and in his last bout when he was stopped in five rounds

“I don’t know too much about him other than he has about 20 fights and he is six-feet tall.”

After a great amateur career, Davis is continuing to learn and grow into the professional ranks.

“I have been learning patience, timing and ring generalship. I am getting comfortable without using the headgear and fighting with the smaller gloves and creating my identity as a fighter.”

This will be the second consecutive fight in the Philadelphia area for Davis as Harrahs Philadelphia is just up I-95 from Davis’ Wilmington home.

“I like that everyone can come see me fight. Other than that I just go about my business and prepare like any other fight.”

Davis believes that he will be ready for bigger stages in the next year.

“We are progressing. We are hoping for a television spot later in the year. I just want everyone to come out and support us ngomgqibelo. I will shut it down like I always do and put on a great show.”

Said Davis’ adviser Stephen Edwards, “Kyrone is progressing great. He has has 20 round of professional experience and he has not lost any of them, He is right on schedule and is getting used to the professional ranks.”

In an nesishiyagalombili round iziqubu, Javonte Starks (11-0, 7 KO sika) of Minneapolis, MN. kuzothathaJeremiya Wiggins (10-3-1, 5 KO sika) of Newport News, VA in a iziqubu welterweight..

Futhi ngo eziyisithupha-round iziqubu:

Angel Ocasio (7-0, 2 KO sika) of Philadelphia uyothatha on Justin Johnson (6-7-4) yePittsburgh, PA in a Jr. welterweight iziqubu.

Adam Kownacki (8-0, 8 KO sika) of Brooklyn, NY uzozama ukugcina kwakhe okuphelele Knockout streak uya lapho elwa Randy Easton (3-6-1, 3 KO sika) of Sunbury, PA in a iziqubu sosondonzima.

Stephen Fulton (4-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia ngeke silwe Jamal Parram (7-10-1, 5 KO sika) of St. Louis, MO in a iziqubu featherweight.

U.S Owabe. Olympian, Raynell Williams (6-0, 3 KO sika) of Cleveland, OH ngeke izikwele off with Alfred Hall (4-8-2, 2 KO sika) of Jackson, Michigan in a lightweight bout.

Ngo ezine-round iziqubu:

Christpher Brooker (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA thatha on Maurice Amaro (2-8, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA in a super middleweight iziqubu.

Stephan Shaw (3-0, 3 KO sika) of St. Louis, MO ayokulwa Zachary Bunce (2-1, 1 KO) of Las Vegas, NV in a heavyweight bout.

Earl Newman (4-0, 3 KO sika) of Brooklyn, NY ngeke silwe Julio Garcia (6-8-3, 3 KO sika) of Rincon, PR in a light heavyweight bout.

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The iziqubu 1st uzoqala 7 PM kanye iminyango okuvula at 6 PM.
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MetroPCS Friday Night Knockout on truTV to Debut Friday, May 1, at 10 p.m. KANYE

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New Primetime Series to Include First-Ever Use of “Spidercam” for Live Boxing Telecast

Kevin Kugler to Provide Play-by-Play with World Class Welterweight Timothy Bradley & Reporter Crystina Poncher

truTV and Top Rank will partner to exclusively present the MetroPCS Friday Night Knockout on truTV, a live primetime boxing series set to debut Friday, May 1, at 10 p.m. KANYE. The new boxing series, in association with Turner Sports and HBO Sports, will launch on the eve of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao pay-per-view fight with a card featuring two title bouts inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

The network’s presentation will feature the first-ever domestic use of “Spidercam” technology for a live boxing telecast, providing dynamic coverage of this new series. “Spidercam” operates on a four-point system of cables from designated points beyond the corners of the boxing ring. Ikhamera imisiwe unekhono ukunikeza eziphoqayo 360-degree engele of the isinyathelo kuhlanganise nekhono ukuhambisa zonke izinhlangothi ezintathu - kwesobunxele / kwesokudla, phambili / emuva futhi phansi / phezulu.

“Spidercam” will provide the definitive views of the action throughout the series, including a main event on Friday, May 1, showcasing Takahiro Ao (27-3-1, 16 Kos) from Chiba, Japan, vs. Ray Beltran (29-7-1, 17 Kos) from Los Mochis, Mexico, in a 12-round bout for the vacant WBO Lightweight World Championship. The undercard will include two undefeated fighters in action – Mikael Zewski (26-0, 23 Kos) from Quebec, Canada, vs. Konstantin Ponomarev (27-0, 13 Kos) from Miass, Russia – in a 10-round bout for the NABF Welterweight Championship.

Commentators for the event will include Kevin Kugler providing play-by-play with analyst Timothy Bradley and reporter Crystina Poncher. Kugler is a veteran announcer who has called college basketball and NFL coverage for Westwood One and college football for the Big Ten Network. Bradley is a former WBO welterweight champion and former WBO and two-time WBC junior welterweight champion, including a win over Pacquiao during his career. Poncher is a commentator and reporter for Top Rank, kanye ibutho, intatheli umlobeli for NFL Network kanye NFL.com. Ukwengeza, closed captioning in Spanish will be available.

The second week of the MetroPCS Friday Night Knockout on truTV series – live from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., ngolwesihlanu, May 8, at 10 p.m. – will be headlined by Top-10 contenders Glen “Jersey Boy” Tapia (23-1, 15 Kos) from Passaic, N.J., and “Irish” Seanie Monaghan (23-0, 15 Kos) in action. Tapia will defend his NABO junior middleweight title against Michael Soro (25-1-1, 15 Kos) from France, with Monaghan (defending his WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title) facing Cleiton Conceicao (20-6-2, 16 Kos) from Brazil.

As part of its entitlement sponsorship of the boxing series on truTV, MetroPCS will receive camera-visible center ring and corner pad brand placement for each fight, as well as inclusion in all promotional messaging across truTV and other Turner Broadcasting networks. Sony PlayStation also joins as an associate sponsor of the series, with in-ring signage and inclusion in promotional spots.

Visit the Turner Sports online pressroom for additional press materials; follow Turner Sports on Twitter at TurnerSportsPR.

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