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NEW YORK (Aprilie 12, 2016) – Former junior welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov, challenger titlu fostul mondial John Molina Jr. and undefeated former 154-pound world champion Demetrius Andradeparticipated in a media luncheon on Tuesday hosted by ARATĂ TIMPUL® și Promoții Banner before beginning training camp for their Iunie 11lupte, trăi pe ARATĂ TIMPUL® de la Turning Stone Casino în Verona, N.Y..
Former Fight of the Year participants Provodnikov and Molina will meet in theIunie 11 SHOWTIME Campionatul BOX® main event. The tripleheader begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features former WBO Junior Middleweight Champion Demetrius Andrade cu care se confruntă în afara împotriva Willie Nelson in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator. În meciul de deschidere, WBC No. 1-ranked lightweight Dejan Zlatcanin will challenge No. 2-clasat pe locul Emiliano Marsili for the vacant WBC Lightweight World Championship.
Biletele pentru evenimentul live, which is promoted by Banner Promotions, Inc., sunt la pretul de $85, $60, $45 și $35 și sunt în vânzare acum. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877.833.SHOW, sau online la Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).
Mai jos este ceea ce luptătorii au avut de spus:
RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV
“As soon as I heard the name John Molina, I jumped on it. Molina fights with the type of style that people want to see. He brings the action.
"Iunie 11 is another Fight of the Year-type fight. Vă puteți aștepta focuri de artificii.
“People expect action fights when I get in the ring. I appreciate that SHOWTIME saw a value in what I can offer and I want to make sure that I don’t let them down.
“I’ve only seen one fight of his, and that was the fight with (Lucas) Matthysse. That fight shows the type of fighter he is.
“I think our styles are going to clash. The reason people love this is because it’s unpredictable. Nobody knows what’s going to happen on Iunie 11. Nobody can even predict which way it’s going to go. We’re both punchers, we both go forward, we both fight in a risky style. I think that’s going to make this fight a fight that everybody should watch.
“The fight is already a huge motivation, but the fact that the Hall of Fame is the same weekend is definitely great. I’m definitely pleased to know that because hopefully one day I can be a part of that.”
JOHN MOLINA JR.
“We’re never say die fighters. We come forward. It’s literally like two trains that are going to collide. It’s a can’t miss fight.
“He’s a hell of a fighter. He has a big heart and a big will.
“Right now, my only focus is – and I know it sounds generic – but my only focus is on Ruslan Provodnikov. He deserves my undivided attention right now because he’s that kind of fighter.
“I have to prepare for someone that has a never say die attitude. He’s like a virus that will never go away. He’s a hell of a fighter – he has a big heart and a big will. It’s tough to beat a guy that wants to win.
“We’re going to give the fans a treat, a Gatti-Ward type fight. I expect nothing less. We can have a phone booth, we don’t need a big ring.
“The judges probably don’t even need to be there because we’re going to decide the fight ourselves.”
Dimitrie ANDRADE
“Willie Nelson, he’s going to come in and he’s going to try and throw those power shots. He’s going to try to stomp me down and make a statement, but I’ve been doing this for too long. I’m just ready to be where I need to be, where I deserve to be, and that’s on the top.
“I’m not worried about ring rust. I stayed in the gym like a true champion should. I’m still young in the game so I don’t think I should have any problems seeing or ducking any punches.
“I’m confident and I know I’m the best 154-pounder out there and this fight right here is going to let people know that I’m back in business.
“Everybody knows the work that I’ve put in. The time is now and the time is coming.
“I’m ready to re-introduce myself to boxing fans and show them I’m the best 154-pounder in the world.
“After this fight with Willie Nelson, I plan on fighting the winner of Jermell Charlo and John Jackson and getting that WBC belt. Si dupa aceea, I want to face the rest of the division and prove I’m the best.”
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