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Brooklyn Heavyweight Prospect Pryce Taylor het 'n suksesvolle skuif van basketbal na boks gemaak

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(L) – Pryce Taylor is ’n opkomende swaargewig-vooruitsig(foto met vergunning van Sullivan Management)

NEW YORK CITY (Maart 19, 2024) – Brooklyn-swaargewig Pryce Taylor (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue) het suksesvol oorgeskakel van basketbal na boks en vandag is die 27-jarige vooruitsig aan die toeneem as 'n onoorwonne prysvegter.

Taylor het gesê hy het sy bene van die bane in die ring gebring. Hy het die eerste keer 'n bal gedompel toe hy in graad agt was, vier duim korter as die 6'4" Taylor vandag is. Pryce erken dat hy basketbal vermis, maar merk vinnig op dat hy nog kan speel, nie noodwendig in 'n span nie, want hy is nie meer in basketbalvorm nie. “Ek is in boksvorm,” het hy trots opgemerk.

'n Versierde V.S. amateur bokser, uitgelig deur sy twee New York Golden Gloves Championship-titels, Taylor was ook 'n viermalige naaswenner in die VSA se nasionale kampioenskappe, insluitend een aan Joshua Edwards, wat gekwalifiseer het om as 'n superswaargewig vir Span VSA in die 2024 Olimpiese Spele in Parys.

Verlede jaar, Taylor het sewe oorwinnings behaal wat vir New York in die Team Combat League geveg het (TCL), wat 'n eenronde is, spanformaatkompetisie. Tegnies gesproke, die oorwinnings is nie deel van sy professionele boksrekord nie. Taylor het baat gevind by daardie ervaring en sal ook hierdie seisoen deelneem.

Taylor het basketbal vir een seisoen by Corning Community College in die staat New York gespeel. “Ek het ses jaar gelede ophou basketbal speel,"het Taylor gesê. "Ek het gehad 60 gevegte (amateurs, voordele en TCL) en glo die beste boksers kom daar met sparringervaring. So, Ek het baie ondervinding opgedoen. Ek het 'n goeie vaardighede en weet wat ek in die ring moet doen.

“My ingesteldheid is om te doen wat ander boksers nie doen nie. Alle boksers leer die basiese beginsels, maar alles wat hulle wil gooi, Ek gooi myself al, en ek weet hoe om daar teë te werk. Enigiets wat hulle gooi, kan ek verdedig.”

Taylor is deur sy bestuurder op die vinnige baan geplaas, New York City-gebaseerde prokureur Keith Sullivan, wat ontdek het dat dit nie maklik is om geskikte teenstanders vir Taylor te vind nie, wie vanweë sy grootte, amateur-stamboom en deelname aan die TCL, is baie meer gevorderd as wat sy drie pro-gevegte kan aandui.

Nog 'n onskatbare deel van Taylor se ontwikkeling is om gevestigde swaargewigte soos Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller te spartel., Otto Wallin, Vladyslav Sirenko, en Brandon Glanton om 'n paar van die meer bekendes te noem.

Taylor het verlede Desember sy pro-debuut gemaak, Mike Diorio in die openingsronde te stuit, Januarie gevolg 27 met presies dieselfde resultaat teenoor Gabriel Aguilar Costa. In sy mees onlangse optrede in Maart, Taylor het die afstand vir die eerste keer as 'n pro, 'n uitsluiting van vier rondes vir 'n eenparige besluit teen Antonio Torres (4-1), 40-36 drie keer.

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(L-R) – Hoofafrigter Benny Roman, Pryce Taylor & bestuurder Keith Sullivan (foto met vergunning van Sullivan Management)

In sy laaste stryd, gehou by Sony Hall, Taylor het by die ring uitgekom en daarna om die ring geparadeer met 'n Ierse vlag om sy massiewe skouers gedrapeer (sien bostaande prentjie).

“Keith (Sullivan) het geweet daar sou baie Ierse aanhangers daar wees om na 'n Ierse vegter te kyk (Emmet Brennan) agter my aan baklei,” het Taylor verduidelik. “Hy het gedink dit was 'n goeie manier om die groot Ierse skare te betrek, daarom het hy my in die Ierse driekleur vlag gedrapeer. Hy was reg, die aanwesige Iere was absoluut mal daaroor, en ek het nog 'n paar aanhangers gemaak.”

Basketbalverlies is boks se wins; Pryce Taylor is 'n wettige vooruitsig met geweldige onderstebo.

Benewens die bestuur van Pryce Taylor, Keith Sullivan, 'n voormalige Adjunkkommissaris by die New York State Athletic Commission, en jarelange boksprokureur, bestuur ook die IBF Bantamgewig Wêreldkampioen Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 Uitklophoue) en Bronx middelgewig-vooruitsigte Nisa Rodriguez (1-0), benewens mede-bestuur van Wêreldboksvereniging (WBA) Moenie. 12-gegradeerde weltergewig-aanspraakmaker Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue), die heersende WBA Kontinentale Kampioen van Limerick, Ierland. Sullivan bestuur Donovan saam met die voormalige wêreldmiddelgewigkampioen Andy Lee.

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“Crossroads: doubleheader results from N.H.: Kendrick Ball, Jr. hits home run vs. Bryan Vera

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“Crossroads” results from New Hampshire

DERRY, N.H. (April 18, 2021) -Former New England middleweight championKendrick “Peppa” Ball, Jr. turned in a career-best performance in last night’s main event against dangerousBryan “The Warrior” Vera on the evening portion of the “Crossroads” day-night doubleheader, aangebied deur graniet Chin Promotions, at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire.

The pre-fight plan was followed as Ball (16-1-2, 11 Uitklophoue) boxed and moved, while Vera (28-17, 18 Uitklophoue) applied pressure, right from the opening bell. Ball took control in the second round, when he stayed in the pocket, snapping off crisp combinations. Ball fired more effective combinations in the third round as Vera started chasing his opponent. Ball started moving around the ring and fighting from the outside in the fourth and stayed on his toes the remainder of the fight.

Ball won an 8-round unanimous decision (79-73, 79-73, 78-74) to become the World Boxing Council (WBC) USNBC (Verenigde State van Amerika) Silver Super Middleweight Champion.

“This was my best fight, because of who I fought, and the magnitude of the fight,” Ball commented. “The plan was to box and move because he was much smaller and slower. At times I banged, when I knew he wasn’t hurting me, but I shouldn’t have taken the risks.”

The 39-year-old Vera isn’t the same fighter he was when he beat three different world champions –Andy Lee, Sergio Mora (twee keer) enSerhiy Dzinziruk.  The Texan needs to decide if it’s time to finally hang up his gloves.

“This was awesome, definitely our best show to date,” Granite Chin’sChris Traietti declared after the show. “We feel great about stepping up to give these fighters, especially the locals, a platform to perform on in front of fans. I think a lot of promoters have gotten lazy. They gave us a lane and Granite Chin took advantage. This was our fourth show with fans during the last year. Brian fought hard and he’s a great guy, but he’s not the same guy he was in 2011. He needs to think about what he’s going to do.

“Granite Chin returns here June 26ste with another doubleheader. The afternoon show will be the Granite Chin Invitational for open elite boxers. With the New England Golden Gloves canceled again there is a void to fill. If promoters are going to help amateurs, I certainly will, starting June 26ste."

ChallengerMarquis Bates (8-4, 6 Uitklophoue) dethroned defending New Hampshire Welterweight ChampionRyan Dibartolomeo (3-2-1, 1 KO) via a sixth-round stoppage in an entertaining co-feature. A devastating overhand right from Bates gave him his new crown as the referee didn’t even count as the ring doctor quickly entered the ring.

Larry “Hitman” Pryor took the contract out onScott Lambert and he wasted little time taking care of business to become the New Hampshire Cruiserweight Champion. Pryor took advantage of his decisive height and reach advantages, closing the show with a perfectly thrown left hook that sent Lambert to the canvas. Lambert managed to beat the count, but the referee stopped the fight midway through the opening round when he saw Lambert wobbling back and forth on rubbery legs.

Lanky lefthandedFrancis “The Tank” Hogan (5-0, 5 Uitklophoue) graduated last night with a brilliant performance againstLarry “Slo Mo” Smith, who was in his 60ste career fight. Hogan put down Smith early in the third round and caught the Texan late in the same round with a lefty-combination to the temple. Smith beat the count, but he was unable to answer the bell for the fourth round, and 20-year-old Hogan became the new New Hampshire Junior Middleweight Champion.

Former New England heavyweight championJustin “Crazy Train” Rolfe (5-2-1, 4 Uitklophoue) positioned himself for another N.E. title shot with a spectacular knockout ofAlfredo “Choncho” Trevino (9-9-1, 1 KO). The 263-pound Rolfe, fighting out of Fairfield, Maine, charged across the ring at the bell and put his Arizona opponent to sleep right in his corner, when he was counted out at the 20-seconds mark.

The newest member of the fightin’ Whitley family from western Massachusetts, onoorwonne weltergewigDenzel Whitley, cruised to his fourth victory with his fourth knockout. He drilledAquilandro Brandao late in round one and the fight was stopped by the referee.

OnoorwonneJahye Brown (9-0, 7 Uitklophoue) captured the vacant ABF Athletic junior middleweight title with a hard fought 8-round unanimous decision over a game Mexican opponent,Dormedes Potes (12-4-1, 9 Uitklophoue).  The two fought toe-to-toe from the opening bell and Brown landed the more effective punches inside to earn the victory.

Promising middleweight prospectJulien “Black Dragon” Baptiste verbeter 2-0 with his second knockout, blasting outBruno Dias in the third round.

Fighting for the first time in more than eight years, Valrivier, MA welterweightDustin Reinhold (6-4, 2 Uitklophoue) won a 4-round unanimous decision over pro-debutingAnthonyAndreozziin what can best be called a rough and tumble match. 

Junior middelgewigCarlos Castillo’s professional debut was a gem as the Holyoke, MA fighter droppedTheo Desjardon twee keer, the last closing the show late in the first round.

“Cannon” Berry stops Ibarra in 5

UBO All-America Welterweight ChampionBrandon “The Cannon” Berry (21-5-2, 13 Uitklophoue) successfully defended in the afternoon card’s main event, overcoming a slow start in which he was buzzed to stop challengerGael Ibarra (5-3, 4 Uitklophoue) in the fifth round.

Berry finished the fight in the fifth, when he unloaded twin barrages of unanswered punches on a trapped Ibarra until the referee waved off the fight.

“I’m glad it wasn’t a 4-round fight,” Berry said after the fight. “He was a strong guy. I was feeling it. He tested me. I want to thank my family and friends here, and Granite Chin and everybody involved in the promotion.”

In die mede-featured gebeurtenis, New England heavyweight championMike “Fly” Marshall (4-1, 3 Uitklophoue), in a non-title fight, uitgeslaanTracey Johnson (4-10-6) in the third round.

Popular Boston IrishmanJimmy Torney (3-0, 3 Uitklophoue) – 6’ 6”, 269 £. – needed only 42-seconds and one big right to stop pro-debuting heavyweightMarco Nascimento. 

Massachusetts welterweightEric “Gladiator” Goff convincingly won his pro debut againstJader Alves(0-5) as he pitched a 4-round shutout

Three-time New England Golden Gloves championDemek “Hightower” Edmonds had an awesome pro debut, dropping cruiserweightFrancisco Neto twice in round one, the second a vicious body shot ending the fight. Edmonds, a southpaw from Worcester, MA, is a college graduate and bonafide prospect to watch.

In a non-title fight, New England welterweight championMike “Bad Man” Ohan, Jr. (12-1, 6 Uitklophoue) schooled his 54-fight Las Vegas opponent, junior middelgewigtitelRynell Griffin. Ohan decked Griffin three times in the first round, the third with a left hook to the body from which Griffin was unable to beat the count.

Canadian cruiserweightYan “Wild Thing” Pellerin (11-1, 5 Uitklophoue) landed two stinging rights to the body of 63-fight veteranSteve “The Spoiler” Walker, both flooring the Missouri fighter, the second resulting in an opening-round knockout for the vacant ABF Atlantic title.

Connecticut welterweightOmar “The Beast” Borday, Jr. (1101, 3 Uitklophoue) dominated 65-fight journeymanDewayne Wisdom en route to a one-sided 8-round unanimous decision.

Amptelike uitslae hieronder: 

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NIGHT CARD

MAIN EVENT – VACANT WBC USNBC SILVER SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Kendrick Ball, Jr. (16-1-2, 11 Uitklophoue), Worcester, MA

WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 78-74) 

Bryan Vera (28-17, 18 Uitklophoue), Austin, TX

(Ball on WBC USNBC Silver middleweight title)  

CO-FEATIURE –NEW HAMPSHIRE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Marquis Bates (8-4, 6 Uitklophoue), Taunton, MA

WKO6 (2 :26) 

Ryan Dibartolomeo (3-2-1, 1 KO), Leominster, MA

(Bates won the N.H. welterweight title) 

VACANT NEW HAMPSHIRE CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Larry Pryor (14-23, 8 Uitklophoue), Frederick, MD

WTKO1 (1:50) 

Scott Lampert (1-2, 1 KO), Dover Plains, NY

(Pryor won the N.H. cruiserweight title) 

VACANT NEW HAMPSHIRE JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Francis Hogan (5-0, 5 Uitklophoue), Weymouth, MA

WTKO3 (3:00) 

Larry Smith (12-46-2 (8 Uitklophoue), Dallas, TX

(Hogan won the N.H. junior middelgewigtitel) 

VACANT ABF ATLANTIC JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Jahyae Brown (9-0, 7 Uitklophoue), Schenectady, NY

WDEC8 (79-72, 77-74, 77074) 

Dormedes Potes (12-3-1, 9 Uitklophoue), Woburn, MA

(Brown won ABF Atlantic junior middleweight title) 

Swaargewigte

Justin Rolfe (5-2-1, 3 Uitklophoue), Fairfield, ME 

WKO1 (0:20) 

Alfredo Trevino (9-9-1, 1 KO), Douglas, DIE

WELTERWEIGHTS

Denzel Whitley (4-0, 4 Uitklophoue), Holyoke, MA

WTKO1 (2 :42) 

Aquilando Brandao (0-4), Boston, MA

Middleweights

Julien Baptiste (2-0, 2 Uitklophoue), Woburn, MA

WTKO3 (2 :26) 

Bruno Dias (0-5), Boston, MA

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT

Carlos Castillo (1-0, 1 KO), Holyoke, MA

WTKO1 (2:16) 

Theo Desjardin (0-7), Attleboro, MA

WELTERWEGHTS

Dustin Reinhold (6-4, 2 Uitklophoue), Valrivier, MA

WDEC4 (39-36, 39-036, 39-37 

Anthony Andreozzi (0-1), Swansea, MA

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DAY CARD

MAIN EVENT – UBO ALL-AMERICA WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Brandon Berry (21-5-2, 13 Uitklophoue), West Forks, ME

WTKO5 (1:29) 

Gael Ibarra (5-3, 4 Uitklophoue), Bisbee, DIE

(Berry retained the UBO All-America welterweight title) 

CO-FEATURE – HEAVYWEIGHTS

Mike Marshall (5-1, 4 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn, NY

WTKO3 (0:38) 

Tracey Johnson, (4-10-6, 0 Uitklophoue), Boston, MA.

VACANT ABF ATLANTIC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Yan Pellerin (10-1, 4 Uitklophoue), Montreal, Quebec, Kanada

WKO1 (1:02) 

Steve Walker (26-37, 18 Uitklophoue), Hannibal, MO

(Pellerin won the ABF Atlantic cruiserweight title) 

Swaargewigte

Jimmy Torney (3-0, 3 Uitklophoue), Boston, MA

WTKO1 (0:42) 

Marco Nascimento (0-1), Bow, NH

CRUISERWEIGHTS

Edmonds dus (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA

WTKO1 (2:56) 

Francisco Neto (1-12), Woburn, MA

            JUNIOR middleweights

Mike ohan, Jr. (12-1, 6 Uitklophoue), Holbrook, MA

WTKO1 (2:52) 

Rynell Griffin (8-46-2, 2 Uitklophoue), Las Vegas, NV

WELTERWEIGHTS

Eric Goff (1-0, 1 KO), Weymouth, MA

WDEC4 (40-30, 40-34, 40-34) 

Jader Alves (0-5), Woburn, MA.

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS

Omar Borday, Jr. (11-1, 3 Uitklophoue), Danbury, CT

WDEC8 (80-70, 79-72, 78-72 

Dewayne Wisdom (7-56-2, 3 Uitklophoue), Indianapolis, IN

INLIGTING:   

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Twitter: @Granite_Chin

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Can Saunders Secure His Most Impressive Win to Date Over Lemieux?

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Billy Joe Saunders will take to the ring on December 16 in Canada as the reigning and defending WBO middleweight champion, being the proud owner of a belt which he won way back in December 2015 when defeating fellow traveller Andy Lee.

 

But since outpointing Irishman Lee with a majority decision success to become world champion at the Manchester Arena, Saunders has only defended it on two occasions, with unanimous decision triumphs over Artur Akavov and Willie Monroe Jr., more recently.

 

Against game Russian Akavov, the undefeated world title holder was far from impressive and perhaps even lucky to get such a comfortable decision in the end at the Lagoon Leisure Centre on Scottish soil. The win over American challenger Monroe Jr was a lot better, having then undertaken Dominic Ingle as his newest coach.

 

But the latter bout was still a drab affair and did nothing to further or boost Saunders’ appeal to a broader audience, as he outworked the New York-born southpaw quite comfortably. For most of the title defence, he was barely made to work at all, with Monroe having come in with a bizarrely inefficient gameplan.

 

Egter, the 28-year-old will next face undoubtedly his toughest career test to date against former 160lbs champion David Lemieux, a far more serious challenge than an inexperienced and youthful Chris Eubank Jr, an indifferent Andy Lee and the far from threatening Willy Monroe Junior.

 

Hard-hitting Canadian Lemieux will enter the ring ropes as the evens outsider in the latest boxing odds to prevail on home territory, a promising price for a fighter on a strong surge of victories of late. Since being viciously stopped in a gallant showing against the division kingpin Gennady Golovkin in October 2015, the 28-year-old has earned four consecutive wins, including two big knockouts of Glen Tapia and Curtis Stevens.


Of all the opponents Saunders has gone toe to toe with to date, none have possessed the punching power of Lemieux, and that could be a decisive factor come fight night. The latter home hope is promoted by Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy, who are seemingly keen to match the Canadian up with main cash cow Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez next year, rather than throw him in with ‘GGG’ once again in a highly awaited rematch.

 

Despite being the favourite to prevail and maintain his unbeaten record on what will be his maiden venture outside of the UK in his professional career, it seems the odds are actually stacked against Saunders for this latest encounter.

 

It has been evident, te, that Saunders doesn’t boast the massive power capable of keeping a fleet-footed Lemieux away from the danger areas throughout their match-up. Knockout artist Lemieux produced what could eventually be voted stoppage of the year back in March when he brutally put Stevens’ lights out in New York City.

 

Could another vicious stoppage success be on the cards on home soil? It’s up to Saunders and Ingle to execute their upcoming gameplan perfectly to secure what would be a highly impressive victory on the road, but it looks likely of being a truly testing night in Quebec.

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BILLY JOE SAUNDERS DETHRONES ANDY LEE SATURDAY TO BECOME 12th CURRENT BRITISH WORLD CHAMPION ON SHO EXTREME® FROM MANCHESTER,ENGLAND

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NEW YORK (Desember. 19, 2015) – Billy Joe Saunders dethroned WBO Middleweight World Champion Andy Lee with a 12-round majority decision Saturday on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL van Manchester, Engeland.

 

Die stryd, wat behaal 115-111, 114-112 en 113-113, will re-air tonight at 9 namiddag. EN/PT op SHO EXTREME.

 

In a matchup of tactical southpaws, an explosive third round from Saunders (23-0, 12 Uitklophoue) was the difference. The British challenger floored Lee twice – first with a big right hook and again with a counter right just 30 seconds later – and a dazed Lee somehow survived the 10-7 ronde. HOOGTEPUNTE VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/1OfibYe

 

The Irish Lee (34-3-1, 24 Uitklophoue) fought his way back and was the more aggressive fighter in the championship rounds, but it wasn’t enough to make up for a slow start and the two knockdowns.

 

Met die oorwinning, Saunders became the 12ste current British world champion.

 

“I’m world champion,” Saunders said. “I beat a good champion today, a good sturdy champion. I used his power against him. When I was boxing he got a little bit careless and dropped his lead hand and I caught him with the hook.

 

“I’m not going to start running my mouth, but it was a good shot. With someone as fast as me you have to keep your hands up. I’m not the biggest puncher in the world, but I showed you there that I can punch.”

 

WBA Middelgewig wêreldkampioen Daniel Jacobs, fresh off a first round knockout of Peter Quillin two weeks ago on SHOWTIME, was a guest analyst Saterdag from New York.

 

“I thought he was going to be a big brawler, I thought he had better assets,” Jacobs said of Lee. “He didn’t do enough for me. He was too complacent and after the knockdown you didn’t see that sense of urgency that a fighter has to have on the comeback trail.

 

“All credit due to Billy Joe, but it wasn’t an impressive victory.”

 

After watching the fight, Jacobs wasn’t ready to commit to a unification showdown in 2016 with the winner.

 

“We’ll do whatever makes sense,” Jacobs said. “I think it’s time to sit-down and figure what makes sense. Obviously it’s a good time to be a middleweight champion.”

 

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ANDY LEE & BILLY JOE SAUNDERS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES FOR WBO MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT

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HIERDIE Saterdag LIVE ON SHO EXTREME®

Showtime boks INTERNATIONAL® Lee vs. Saunders
Airs Live at 5 namiddag. EN/PT op SHO EXTREME; Encore Presentation at 9 namiddag. EN/PT

“He’s not good enough to beat me.” – Andy Lee

“I’m not going to leave that ring without the title.” – Billy Joe Saunders

SHO VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/1ROfSkF

NEW YORK (Desember. 15, 2015) – WBO Middleweight World Champion Andy Lee en onoorwonne uitdager Billy Joe Saunders held separate media workouts in Manchester, Engeland, as they conclude preparations for their eagerly awaited showdown this Saterdag, Desember. 19, live on SHO EXTREME (5 namiddag. EN/PT)from Manchester Arena.

 

Ierland se Lee (34-2-1, 24 Uitklophoue) will make the first defense of his 160-pound title against England’s Saunders (22-0, 12 Uitklophoue), the WBO’s No. 1 middelgewigtitel aanspraakmaker.

 

Die Showtime boks INTERNATIONAL offer van dieBoxNation telecast will feature analysis from SHOWTIME boxing experts Brian Custer, Al Bernstein en Paulie Malignaggibefore and after the world championship showdown. An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHO EXTREME later that evening at 9 namiddag. EN/PT.

 

Here’s what Lee and Saunders had to say at their media workouts on Tuesday and Maandag, onderskeidelik:

 

ANDY LEE:

“I have a punch that can end a fight, lights out, in any given second.

 

“I won’t rely on the punch. I will look to dominate from the start with educated pressure.

 

“I’m feeling very dangerous at the moment.

 

“Saunders’ unbeaten record is a disadvantage. He’s always been in fights he’s expected to win and has been well managed by(Frank) Warren.

 

“I’ve never lost a fight on points and I never will on points. If I’m down on the cards I will go out swinging in the last round.

 

“Saunders being a fellow traveler does add another layer, but at the end the day it’s about how good you are and he’s not good enough to beat me.”

 

BILLY JOE SAUNDERS:

“I’m ready to go for Saterdag nag. This is the best camp that I’ve ever had. I’m prepared for the toughest test of my career, but I know that I’m in excellent shape to win this fight and become world champion.

 

“Andy Lee is a tough fighter – he’s proved that by becoming world champion and having the type of career he has had. But I’m undefeated and hungry and know that I’m on the brink of fulfilling a childhood dream. I’m not going to leave that ring without the title.

 

“Training in Spain allows me to lock myself away from all distractions and focus solely on the fight. It’s hard being away from home, but it’s all part of boxing. It’s been a long camp, a tough camp, but after that I know that I’m ready to go through hell to make sure that I’m successful come fight night.

 

“The middleweight division is one of the hottest around and I’m prepared to fight any of the other champions in there once I win the title.

 

"Danny Jacobs had a great win against Peter Quillin, and then there is Rumo (Alvarez) en (Gennadi) Golovkin. I know the importance of this fight for the division and I want my name to be among the very best. I’m taking it one step at a time, but I’m open to fight anyone.

 

“There has been no trash talk with Andy because we know what each person is about. We share a similar background and neither of us is going to take a back step.

 

“This is going to be a very exciting all-action fight because we’re going to leave it all in the ring. I know I have the skills to beat him and I intend to show the world why I’m among the best around.”

 

Saunders on fellow Brit Chris Eubank Jr.:

“The truth of the matter is that Eubank Jr. does not belong at the world level – he’s a phony. Dit is so eenvoudig soos dit. I wasn’t impressed with his win over Gary O’Sullivan, who I’ve already beat. He thinks he can fool the public with a win like that, but he can’t.

 

“His aim now is to move up and fight the best guys in the world, but we saw what happened the last time he stepped up a notch and faced me: he was badly exposed. The same thing will happen with him if he fights someone like Danny Jacobs for the WBA title.

 

“You’re not the best middleweight in your own country and you want to fight a world champion and say you’re going to beat him? I think it’s a delusion and he thinks he’s greater than he actually is.

 

“Sooner rather than later he’s going to get exposed again as the fraud that he is. You can keep talking, but eventually you have to back it up in the ring against top-level fighters. He’s won his last fight and now he’s back talking (vloekwoord) again like he’s the best fighter in history.

 

“If he has the balls to fight again, which I doubt, I would happily hand him another beating, this time in even more convincing fashion.”

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Showtime SPORTS® OM WBO middelgewigtitel wêreld titel geveg tussen ANDY LEE en Billy JOE SAUNDERS OP Saterdag televise, Desember. 19, Leef van MANCHESTER, ENGLAND

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SHOWTIME boks INTERNATIONAL® Lee vs. Saunders
Eerste keer uitgestuur Live By 5 namiddag. EN/PT op SHO EXTEME

 

NEW YORK (Desember. 1, 2015) - Showtime Sport® sal die WBO Middelgewig World Championship teenwoordig tussen die verdedigende titlist Andy Lee en onoorwonne uitdager Billy Joe Saunders op Saturdaen, Desember. 19, woon op SHO EXTREME (5 namiddag. EN/PT) van Manchester, Engeland.

 

Die Showtime boks INTERNATIONAL offer van die Box Nasie telecast will feature analysis from SHOWTIME boxing experts Brian Custer, Al Bernstein en Paulie Malignaggi before and after the world championship showdown. An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHO EXTREME later that evening at 9 namiddag. EN/PT.

 

"Ons is opgewonde om hierdie belangrike matchup van top middleweights lewer aan die VSA. gehoor,"Sê Stephen Espinoza, Uitvoerende vise-president en hoofbestuurder van Showtime Sport. “The 160-pound class is one of boxing’s hottest and deepest divisions right now, en die wenner van hierdie stryd moet homself posisioneer vir 'n groot konfrontasie of eenwording in 2016. "

 

Ierland se Lee (34-2-1, 24 Uitklophoue) het die vakante WBO-titel met 'n sesde ronde TKO van toe-onoorwonne Matt Korbov in Desember 2014. Die 6-voet-2, 31-jaar oud was op 'n ses-stryd te wen streep voor boks 'n split 12-ronde trek met onoorwonne voormalige kampioen Peter Quillin April 11, 2015, in Brooklyn. Both fighters went down in a highly competitive scrap that was scored 113-112 vir Quillin, 113-112 vir Lee en 113-113.

 

Voor die draai pro Lee was 'n top amateur en verteenwoordig Ierland in die 2004 Olimpiese Spele in Athene.

 

"Dit is wonderlik dat my fans in die U.S. sal kry om die stryd tussen my en Saunders sien en ek waarborg dit gaan opwindend wees,"Sê Lee.

 

Saunders (22-0, 12 Uitklophoue), van Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Verenigde Koninkryk, is die WBO se No. 1 middelgewigtitel aanspraakmaker. The 26-year-old is coming off a fourth-round TKO over Yoannan Bloyer laaste Julie 24 in London.

 

Twee begin gelede, in die mees noot-werd oorwinning van sy loopbaan, die 5-voet-11, Saunders het 'n 12-ronde verdeel besluit oor Chris Eubank Jr. op November. 29, 2014, in London. Alle, maar een van Saunders 'gevegte het plaasgevind in Engeland; die ander was Noord-Ierland.

 

Saunders was ook 'n voldonge amateur; Hy verteenwoordig Engeland in die 2008 Olimpiese Spele as 'n weltergewig op die ouderdom van 18. Saunders is the great-grandson of one of Britain’s most famous gypsy bare-knuckle champions, Absolom Beeney.

 

"Dit is 'n massiewe aand vir my en ek is opgewonde dat dit gaan uit leef na Amerika,” Saunders said. “The U.S. viewers will get to see just what I can do when I face Lee and become world champion. It’s a big boost for me and takes the fight to another level when American TV comes on board and then you know it’s a big fight on the world stage. I hope that (Gennadi) Golovkin en (Miguel) Cotto sal beide kyk omdat ek vinnig nader hul vlak en hulle sal kry om te sien wat ek alles oor. "

 

Promotor Frank Warren gesê, "Ek is verheug dat Showtime sal nou televising Lee vs. Saunders woon in die U.S. as it confirms the importance of this fight on the world scene. My relationship with the network goes back many years with fights like Joe Calzaghe vs. Jeff Lacy, Ricky Hatton vs. Kostya Tszyu, Frank Bruno vs. Oliver McCall, plus Naseem Hamed and Nigel Benn fights. I believe that Lee vs. Saunders will be another great fight to add to that list because of what’s at stake for both fighters. What lies ahead for the winner will make them fight to their very best.”

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DANNY GARCIA REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH MAJORITY DECISION OVER LAMONT PETERSON DURING SATURDAY’S EDITION OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

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BROOKLYN (April 12, 2015) – Premier Boxing Champions op NBC returned with two exciting bouts Saterdag night as Danny “Swift” Garcia (30-0, 17 Uitklophoue) verslaan Lamont Peterson (33-3-1, 17 Uitklophoue) by majority decision and “Ierse” Andy Lee (34-2-1, 24 Uitklophoue) en Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0-1, 22 Uitklophoue) fought to a split draw at Barclays Center.

 

The evening’s second main event saw the undefeated Garcia stalk the lightning quick Peterson around the ring while consistently attacking Peterson’s body. Peterson moved well in the first half of the fight, but did not begin engaging offensively until the later rounds.

 

The two exchanged blows throughout a raucous twelfth round that stirred the crowd of 12,300 at Barclays Center into a frenzy. The judges tallies ended at 115-113 for Garcia twice and one score of 114-114.

 

“Ek voel 'n groot. I prepared for a war. He was moving a lot. Ek het gedink dit was naby, not going to lie,” Said Garcia. “It was definitely close the whole way through. I did enough to win and I’m happy with my performance.

 

[On going up in weight] “I feel like I have to go up. It’s affecting my performance, but I feel like I did a great job.”

 

“I did my part. I’m not calling it a robbery but it was a good fight,” sê Peterson. “I don’t expect an easy journey for me to get where I’m going. Ek voel 'n groot. That’s probably the least contact I’ve ever had in a fight.”

 

In the first main event, Quillin scored a huge knockdown in the first round and followed it up by putting Lee on the canvas in round three. Lee made adjustments as the fight went on and began to box Quillin effectively, even putting him down in the seventh round.

 

Lee and Quillin landed almost the same percentage of punches with Lee connecting on 38 percent and Quillin on 39 persent. One judge scored the bout 113-112 for Lee with another scoring the bout 113-112 for Quillin and the final had a score of 113-113.

 

“There’s a reason why judges are judges. They see it their way. I respect the decision,” Said Quillin.

 

[On being knocked down] “There’s a first time for everything. I’m very thankful that I was able to get back up and keep fighting. I took a year off and I was able to go 12-rounds and I could have kept going.”

 

“Dit was 'n taai stryd. He dropped me early because I was being lazy. I got my momentum late in the fight and I boxed consistently. I understand why with two knockdowns people felt he won the decision. I could have done better vanaand. If my next fight is Peter Quillin.”

 

Premier Boxing Champions on NBC was promoted by DiBella Entertainment and sponsored by Corona.

 

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BROOKLYN (April 9, 2015) – As Saterdag se fight night rapidly approaches, vegters meeding Saterdag se Premier Boxing Champions op NBC night of fights held a final press conference Thursday at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

 

PBC on NBC main event bouts at Barclays Center feature undefeated superstar Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 Uitklophoue) die gesig staar Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 Uitklophoue) and the middleweight championship bout between “Ierse” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 Uitklophoue) en onoorwonne Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0, 22 Uitklophoue). Die tweede paaiement van PBC op NBC begin by 8:30 namiddag. EN.

 

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Here are what the fighters had to say at Thursday’s press conference:

 

DANNY GARCIA

 

“I’ve been working on fighting hard, but also smart. I’m going to go in there and dictate the pace and I’m always looking for the knockout. If I can’t knock him out then I’ll be ready to go 12 rondes.

 

“It’s always hard making weight, but I’m on weight now. Right now I’m growing into my prime and my body is getting bigger and it’ll be time soon for me to go up in weight.

 

“I’m looking at this as a very big fight. So I’m going in there mentally and physically ready. He’s coming to fight and I’m coming to fight. Saterdag is going to be about who can make the right adjustments.

 

“I love Brooklyn. This is my fourth fight here and I’ve heard that the tickets for this fight are selling faster than any other fight they’ve held here. So I must be doing something right in Brooklyn. The atmosphere is great at Barclays Center.

 

“I’ve always felt that I’m one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. I’ve won a lot of big fights with a lot of great fighters, and my goal is just continue winning one fight at a time.”

 

LAMONT PETERSON

“Danny’s talk makes no difference to me. I think I’m even more confident than him and I’ll get the victory Saterdag night and that will be that.

 

“The stakes are high. This can definitely push me to the next level in this boxing game. I’ve been at the top for a while but there’s a difference between being at the top and being an elite fighter. I think this will solidify me as an elite fighter.

 

“I looked at a few of Danny’s fights but nothing really stood out to me. I know Danny is a counterpuncher, that’s what he does. We’ve come up with a game plan to stop that.

 

“I’m a different person than the other guys Danny has fought. I’m a different person with a different style. I trust myself to make adjustments in the ring.

 

“This fight will be different than either of our fights with Matthysse. It’s two different fights and styles make fights. There will be different results. I had to prepare for Danny Garcia and Danny Garcia had to prepare for me.

 

“There’s no pressure fighting on this big card, but I know what it brings. This brings more exposure and I want to use that exposure in the right way. I know I’m looked up to as a role model and I just want to use this exposure.

 

“This will put a big spotlight on boxing and I’m happy to be a part of it.

 

“Ek is gereed om te veg, I’ve prepared well and I’m ready to put on a show.”

 

ANDY LEE

 

“I’m eager to fight and ready to go. I’m feeling very dangerous right now.

 

“My ring generalship is one thing, but overall I feel like I have a good idea of what I want to do in the ring. Peter has an idea too, but it’s more moment to moment for him, which can be good as well, when you improvise. I’m more of a guy who will set you up and work to a plan.

 

“Coming back and winning a fight really strengthens your resolve. You know in your mind that at any time, you have a chance of winning. I never plan to be behind but it happens. This time I plan to lead from the front.

 

“Peter is offensive, which leaves openings. He might be cautious for a while because both of us know that we might pay the price of being offensive. Eventually we’ll exchange and it will be explosive one way of the other.

 

“I’m a southpaw puncher who can box and I’ve never been in a dull fight. I have a ‘never say die’ attitude and I’m not someone who is just going to go out there and play it safe. I’ll risk it all to win.

 

“My confidence is very high. I’m the champion of the world and there’s no higher station than that in boxing. I’m the champion and he’ll have to come and take my title.”

 

PETER QUILLIN

 

“Everyone tune in on April 11 because we’re going to do more than just try to take that belt, we’re going to take that belt because that’s what we do.

 

“Andy is the champion of the world but this is the second time I’ve been the challenger to a world champion. I’ve been here before. I know he’s a newly crowned champion so I have nothing bad to say about him.

 

“Andy’s greatest strength is that he lost twice and was able to come back and make himself look very good.

 

“This is a totally different caliber fight than either of us has had. I’m not any of those fighters that he’s faced. I can’t go in there and try to fight like a Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

 

“I’m only concerned about working hard, which I’ve done every day leading up to this fight. So I have no concerns at all.

 

“I’m motivated period. My heart is built on motivation in all things. Talking to media, being on NBC, fighting for the belt and being a positive person. I’m thankful that every day I can put out a positive story about myself.”

LOU DIBELLA, President van DiBella Vermaak

 

“We have a great night of boxing from beginning to end, you will be hearing a lot more from these young fighters.

 

“If you want to see everything, get there to Barclays Center at 5 namiddag.

 

“We’re very thrilled that this is going to be televised in primetime on NBC. PBC op NBC. It has a nice ring to it.

 

“The first main event of the evening features Andy Lee, middleweight champion and the fighting pride of Limerick. He is a warrior, he’s at the most confident point of his career and he’s going to need to be because he’s fighting an undefeated champion.

 

“Peter Quillin makes Brooklyn his home. It’s his third fight at Barclays Center and he has a perfect record of 31-0. He’s going to try to take Andy’s belt, maar dit sal nie maklik wees nie.

 

“The bout that will close the show is one of the most eagerly anticipated bouts in all of boxing. Lamont Peterson is noted for being one of the most technically sound boxers in the game and he has an outstanding record to a back it up.

 

“Danny Garcia really embodies what it means to be a Philadelphia fighter. He’s a tough guy with an undefeated record. He’s going to look to keep that record perfect against Lamont Peterson.”

 

JON MILLER, President, Programmering, NBC Sports & NBCSN

 

“On behalf of NBC Sports we’re thrilled to be a part of this and to be in our own backyard. We couldn’t pick a better venue than Barclays Center. The card put together is spectacular. There are great fights once again and we’re excited about the progress that this new property has taken for us.

 

“I think one of the most unique things about Saterdag night is that it’s going to make history in television because three of the most venerable and outstanding sports television personalities will be working together for the first time as Al Michaels will be our host, Marv Albert will be doing play-by-play and for the first time ever they will be joined by Bob Costas.

 

“These three iconic figures have worked Olympics and Super Bowls but it’s the first time they’ve ever worked together on one event and that is a tribute to what the entire has put together in delivering this great card.”

 

BRETT YORMARK, Uitvoerende hoof van Barclays Center

 

“Saterdag marks a historic moment for Barclays Center as we host our 11steprofessional boxing event and our first Premier Boxing Champions event.

 

“When you combine the talent in the ring, the production of the show and the iconic broadcasting team of Al Michael, Bob Costas and Marv Albert plus boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard this will be one of the best fight nights that New York has hosted in decades.

 

“Signifying the magnitude of the event, tickets have sold faster than at any other boxing show Barclays Center has hosted.

 

“At Barclays Center, we have not only served as a launch pad for many local boxers’ careers, but have relished in the role of becoming the home for Champions.”
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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

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BROOKLYN (April 7, 2015) – Vegters meeding Saterdag se Premier Boxing Champions op NBC night of fights participated in a media workout today at Barclays Center in anticipation of their upcoming bouts.

 

PBC on NBC main event bouts at Barclays Center feature undefeated superstar Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 Uitklophoue) die gesig staar Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 Uitklophoue) and the middleweight championship bout between “Ierse” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 Uitklophoue) en onoorwonne Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0, 22 Uitklophoue). Die tweede paaiement van PBC op NBC begin by 8:30 namiddag. EN.

 

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Here are what the fighters had to say at Dinsdag se oefensessie:

 

DANNY GARCIA

 

“I just want to give the fans a great fight. I want them to see the best Danny Garcia. Aan die einde van die dag, this is the fight the fans want to see. My main focus is putting on a great show for the fans.

 

“I’ve faced a lot of skillful boxers in my career and I’m still undefeated. That should tell the fans around the world who has more skill. Soos April 11 when he’s feeling these two bombs on his face he’s going to forget about his skill.

 

“I just want to give fans a great fight. I’m not too worried about the ‘0’ on my record. I fight hard to protect it but my main focus is to go in there and get the job done one fight at a time.

 

“Everything I’ve done in my career is for a reason. Now I’m here on NBC fighting on this big playing field. This is great for boxing and a breath of fresh air for the sport.

 

“I just want to be confident and humble at the same time. I want the fans to love me because I’m being myself. It’s very important for a young champion.

 

“I’m going to try to dictate the pace, be smart, move my head, use my feet and land good punches. I can’t try to chase him down.

 

“I used to love other great Puerto Rican boxers like Felix Trinidad, Miguel Cotto and Hector Camacho. I feel like I’m definitely working my way up into the ranks with them and following their footsteps.

 

“I have to be smart in the ring. I have to go in there and be Danny Garcia. I’m here because I’m a smart fighter. Everyone knows that. Ek het mag. I’m going to find my opening and capitalize on his mistakes.”

 

 

LAMONT PETERSON

 

“This is just another fight for me. I’m not worried about being the main event. Ek is mal oor om te veg. As long as I’m fighting I’m happy.

 

“A lot of people see us fight and see us take punches, but that’s just the easy part. The sacrifice in the gym and putting my body through punishment is the rough part.

 

“I’m not trying to prove anyone wrong, but this fight is important to me and I want to win it. I want to be the top guy and that means beating the top guy.

 

“People talk about him beating Matthysse and Matthysse beating me, but anyone who knows about boxing knows that doesn’t mean anything. Soos Saterdag night I will prove to everyone that I’m a better fighter than Danny Garcia.

 

“Angel Garcia has his opinion on this fight, and I respect it. He can go on record and say anything he wants, but if he says Danny Garcia is stronger than me, I’ll tell you that’s a lie.

 

“We’re not worried about Danny’s power. A lot of people have asked me about that but I’m not worried. Danny Garcia had a split decision with Kendall Holt, who I knocked out. No one seems to mention that.

 

“I’m comfortable with whatever way this fight goes. I’m almost guaranteeing the win.

 

“I don’t think they’re taking me lightly. Aan die einde van die dag, Garcia knows this is a fight and he knows he hasn’t fought anyone like me. I’m expecting a big victory Saterdag nag.

 

“You never know what you’re going to see with me. Whatever I feel like I need to do to win, that’s what I’ll do. Ek is bereid 100 persent. I’m in shape for 30 rounds and I’ll be ready for anything. ”

 

ANDY LEE

 

“We’ve made unbelievable progress in the last year on my skills and everything has really just clicked for me and my team and now we’re seeing the results in the ring.

 

“I’m very proud to be an Irishman from Limerick defending his world championship in New York, it doesn’t get much better than that.

 

“There’s been a huge weight lifted off my shoulders since winning the world-title. It’s what I always wanted to do and I’ve been touted as a champion for years and if I never got it I would have been disappointed. Now the monkey is off my back and I can just box and show people who I am.

 

“We’ve made physical and tactical improvements in the gym since the last fight and hopefully they’ll show up in the ring Saterdag.

 

“I think this could be a technical fight or it could be a bit of a fire fight. It’s going to be a little of both at times. There will be moments where we’re looking at each other, figuring each other out, but once we exchange it could be explosive.

 

“Quillin is sure of himself, but he has to be, I have the same mentality. You have to be to compete in this sport.

 

“Fighting at home like Quillin is Saterdag, brings a different kind of pressure to the table, it’s the pressure of expectations and people you know coming to the fights. That’s also pressure and I know all about that.

 

“I haven’t needed to build up my confidence for this fight. It’s not time to think. It’s time to do what I’ve been doing every day in the gym.”

 

PETER QUILLIN

 

“I never trailed in a fight and came back and won like Lee. I’ve just won all the time right out of the gate. Those other guys aren’t ‘Kid Chocolate’ so I think that’s why this fight was made.

 

“It’s a big fight for him and a big fight for me. He’s a smart fighter when he’s in trouble so I have to watch out for that. Most importantly I just need to be true to myself.

 

“A lot of people had Lee as the underdog in his last fight but he came out and did great. That’s the thing about boxing; one punch can change the fight.

 

“I’m getting paid for 12 rounds so I’m preparing for 12 rounds but if I can get him out of there early I will.

 

“My whole life has been struggles and I’ve had to overcome every single one of those struggles. This is going to be no different from that.

 

“Being a father of course made me more inspired and watching my uncle pass has made me more motivated than ever to accomplish everything I want.

 

“When I gave up the belt I learned that I can be a bigger man and make tough decisions like that all of the time. People think losing is easy, but winning all the time is a different kind of pressure.”

 

ERROL SPENCE JR.

 

“I am the best young prospect in the game. I’m on the borderline of contender status and I believe I’m one fight away from being a contender.

 

“I’m a little bit of a mix style-wise. Ek is 'n bokser, I can punch and I can fight if I have to.

 

“The fight I learned the most from was with Emanuel Lartey, he was undefeated along with me and it was my first real fight and first time going the distance.

 

“I see myself fighting all the top guys in the welterweight division. I see myself with Keith Thurman, Amir Khan and any top welterweight.

 

“I’m going to look good as always Saterdag nag, It’s going to be fantastic and I’m going to come out with the victory.”

 

MARCUS BROWNE

 

“I’m just blessed to have this opportunity to fight at Barclays Center for the eighth time in front of my hometown fans.

 

“I love performing in in Brooklyn. The fans here are fantastic and they know when I get in the ring they’re going to see something special.

 

“I have a tough opponent in front of me. Hy ervaar, very lanky fighter but we’ve trained very hard and I’m ready for anything he’s got.

 

“Saterdag is going to be a great night for Team Browne, Staten Island and all of my fans. Don’t blink cause you might miss it!”

 

Luis Collazo

 

“I’ve spent some time with the family, regrouping and making sure I still have the same passion for this sport. I’m excited to be back and I jumped at the opportunity to be on this card.

 

“This is what I live for. Boks is my lewe.

 

“After the Khan fight I took about a month off and then I went straight to the gym. I couldn’t go out like I did against Khan. Geen verskonings, but it was time to go back to the drawing board and stay motivated throughout the whole year.

 

“The fans can expect the same excitement I always bring. I’m more motivated now and hopefully after this fight I can get a big fight and give the fans what they want.”

 

HEATHER HARDY

 

“I have the same mindset going into every fight. I train to fight my fight and make adjustments when get in there.

 

“I feel strong and I feel capable of whatever needs to be done.

 

“I’ve only been boxing for four years so I’m still learning a lot of boxing technique in camp plus working three or four days a week with my strength and conditioning coach.

 

“Fans can expect a good show and a big win out me Saterdag.”
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PREMIER boks kampioenspan NBC STONES ANDY LEE, PETER QUILLIN, MARCUS BROWNE & HEATHER HARDY RING NYSE SLUITING BELL®

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BROOKLYN (April 6, 2015) – Fighters Andy Lee, Peter Quillin, Marcus Browne en Heather Hardy, who are fighting Saterdag night on the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) op NBC show by Barclays Center in Brooklyn, deelgeneem aan die lui van die NYSE Sluiting Bell® vandag. Vegters is verbind deur Brett Yormark CEO Barclays Center, DiBella Vermaak President Lou DiBella, Swanson Communications President Kelly Swanson, Barclays Center hoof van kommunikasie by Barry Baum, en HAYMON Boxing vise-president van Kommunikasie Tim Smith vir die seremonie.

 

Click to see photos and a replay from today’s ceremony at NYSE.

 

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