Also featuring 2012 Η.Π.Α.. Olympian and rising star Errol Spence Jr.

Taking On Roberto Garcia

PBC on NBC Coverage Starts at 8:30 Ρ.Μ.. ΚΑΙ/5:30 Ρ.Μ.. PT

LAS VEGAS (Μάιος 15, 2015) – A highly anticipated showdown between former world champions Adrien “Το Πρόβλημα” Broner (30-1, 22 KOs) και “Showtime” Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs) headlines the Premier Boxing Champions on NBC primetime event Σάββατο, Ιούνιος 20 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Επίσης στην κάρτα, Το αήττητο Errol Spence Jr. (16-0, 13 KOs) βάζει ρεκόρ του στη γραμμή ενάντια σκληρό χτύπημα βετεράνος Roberto “Η απειλή” Γκαρσία (37-3, 23 KOs) στη μεγαλύτερη πρόκληση της καριέρας του τους νέους. The PBC on NBC action begins at 8:30 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/5:30 μ.μ. PT

“It’s time for AB on NBC and I can’t wait for the opportunity,” Είπε Broner. “This is a great fight that the fans wanted and I wanted. I’m going to come prepared and I’m going to put on a show. I’ve never lost at MGM Grand and I don’t plan on starting now. Porter is a strong guy but he’s never been in the ring with someone like me.”

“I feel like this fight is what the PBC is all about – bringing big fights to network TV and this is one of the biggest so far,” Είπε Porter. “I am excited to be the headliner against Adrien Broner. I’m always ready for a fight and facing Adrien is definitely going to be a challenge, but I’ve watched his career, even in the amateurs and I know he can be beat. I’m also looking forward to fighting at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. We moved to Las Vegas for opportunities like this and I would love to make MGM Grand my home.”

“I’m excited to have the chance to fight Roberto Garcia,” δήλωσε ο Σπενς Jr. “He is a great fighter and I’m happy to have an opportunity to fight on this huge card. It is definitely the biggest opportunity of my career so far and I won’t disappoint.”

“I can’t wait to get back in the ring and showcase my skills on the biggest stage,” είπε ο Γκαρσία. “Spence Jr. is a strong up and coming fighter but I have experience on my side and I’m going to show it on June 20th.”

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“Mayweather Promotions is looking forward to promoting this major event on NBC, and taking part in furthering the effort to bring boxing back to larger mainstream audiences” δήλωσε ο Leonard Ellerbe, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος της Mayweather Προσφορές. “The fights set for the June 20th card showcase some of the best talent in the sport and we expect nothing less than an entertaining night of boxing that you won’t want to miss.”

“We are looking forward to presenting another exciting primetime PBC show on NBC,” είπε ο Jon Miller, President of Programming for NBC and NBCSN. “With Adrien Broner returning to the big stage against Shawn Porter plus Errol Spence facing Roberto Garcia, we are expecting some pre-Fourth of July fireworks.”

One of boxing’s biggest stars, Broner, ο 25-χρονος φαινόμενο που έχει συγκεντρώσει παγκόσμιους τίτλους σε 130, 135 και 147 λίρες, is looking to add another win to his impressive resume. The Cincinnati-born star scored a dominant victory over John Molina Jr. επί Μάρτιος 7 at MGM Grand and will look to return to the same big stage and take down his fellow Ohio-native Porter. Broner έχει επικρατήσει πάνω από τους ομοίους του Paulie Malignaggi, Ντάνιελ Ponce de Leon και Antonio Demarco στο δρόμο για να γίνει τριών διαίρεση πρωταθλητής.

Ένα αθλητικό θαύμα, Η 27-year-old Φθορά is eager to keep his momentum going after scoring a fifth-round knockout over Erick Bone on the inaugural Μάρτιος 13 PBC on Spike fight. The Akron-native dominated Devon Alexander in December 2013 to win his previously held world title. Ακολούθησε ότι από την ακατανίκητη πρώην πρωταθλητή δύο διαίρεση Paulie Malignaggi με μια τέταρτη στρογγυλή διακοπή του Απριλίου 2014.

Ένας 2012 Η.Π.Α.. Olympian ο οποίος είχε μια εξαιρετικά διακοσμημένο ερασιτεχνική καριέρα, Η 25-year-oldSpence Jr. will look to remain undefeated when he steps into the ring for the biggest challenge of his career. Το Desoto, Texas born fighter was dominant in his PBC debut onΑπρίλιος 11 καθώς νίκησε Samuel Βάργκας με το πέμπτο γύρο νοκ-άουτ.

Ένας βετεράνος του αθλήματος για σχεδόν 15 χρόνια, the 35-year-old Γκαρσία has racked up nine straight victories and will look to extend that streak to 10 when he faces Spence Jr. επίΙούνιος 20. Η Weslaco, Texas native has most recently put together wins over Victor Manuel Cayo, Breidis Prescott and a unanimous decision victory over James Stevenson on the April 24 PBC κάρτα.

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