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Brooklyn Heavyweight Prospect Pryce Taylor has made successful Move from Basketball to Boxing

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(L) – Pryce Taylor is an up-and-coming heavyweight prospect(photo courtesy of Sullivan Management)

NEW YORK CITY (Μάρτιος 19, 2024) – Brooklyn heavyweight Pryce Taylor (3-0, 2 KOs) has successfully transitioned from basketball to boxing and today the 27-year-old prospect is on the rise as an undefeated prize fighter.

Taylor said he brought his legs from the courts into the ring. He first dunked a ball when he was in eighth grade, four inches shorter than the 6’ 4” Taylor is today. Pryce admits missing basketball but quickly notes that he could still play, not necessarily on a team, because he’s not in basketball shape anymore. “I’m in boxing shape,” he proudly noted.

A decorated U.S. ερασιτέχνης μποξέρ, highlighted by his two New York Golden Gloves Championship titles, Taylor was also a four-time runner-up in USA National Championships, including one to Joshua Edwards, who has qualified to represent as a super heavyweight for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Πέρυσι, Taylor had seven wins fighting for New York in the Team Combat League (TCL), which is a one-round, team format competition. Technically-speaking, the wins are not part of his professional boxing record. Taylor has benefitted from that experience and will be competing this season as well.

Taylor played basketball for one season at Corning Community College in upstate New York. “I stopped playing basketball six years ago,” Taylor said. “I’ve had 60 αγώνες (amateurs, pros and TCL) and believe the best boxers get there with sparring experience. Έτσι, I’ve been getting a lot of experience. I have a good skill set and know what I need to do in the ring.

“My mindset is to do what other boxers don’t do. All boxers learn the basics, but everything they want to throw, I already throw myself, and I know how to counter there’s. Anything they throw I’m able to defend.”

Taylor has been placed on the fast track by his manager, New York City-based attorney Keith Sullivan, who has discovered that it’s not easy finding suitable opponents for Taylor, who because of his size, amateur pedigree and participating in the TCL, is much more advanced than his three pro fights may indicate.

Another invaluable part of Taylor’s development is sparring established heavyweights such as Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller, Otto Wallin, Vladyslav Sirenko, and Brandon Glanton to name a few of the more notables.

Taylor made his pro debut last December, stopping Mike Diorio in the opening round, followed January 27 with the exact same result versus Gabriel Aguilar Costa. In his most recent action in March, Taylor went the distance for the first time as a pro, pitching a four-round shutout for a unanimous decision against Antonio Torres (4-1), 40-36 τρεις φορές.

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(L-R) – Head trainer Benny Roman, Πράις Τέιλορ & manager Keith Sullivan (photo courtesy of Sullivan Management)

Στην τελευταία πάλη του, held at Sony Hall, Taylor came out to the ring and paraded around the ring afterwards with an Irish flag draped around his massive shoulders (see above picture).

“Keith (Sullivan) knew there would be a lot of Irish fans there to watch an Irish fighter (Emmet Brennan) fighting after me,” Taylor explained. “He figured it was a good way to engage the large Irish crowd, so he draped me in the Irish tri-color flag. He was right, the Irish in attendance absolutely loved it, and I made some more fans.”

Basketball loss is boxing’s gain; Pryce Taylor is a legitimate prospect with tremendous upside.

In addition to managing Pryce Taylor, Keith Sullivan, a former Deputy Commissioner with the New York State Athletic Commission, and longtime boxing lawyer, also manages IBF Bantamweight World Champion Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 KOs) and Bronx middleweight prospect Nisa Rodriguez (1-0), in addition to co-managing World Boxing Association (WBA) Μη. 12-rated welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (13-0, 10 KOs), the reigning WBA Continental Champion from Limerick, Ιρλανδία. Sullivan co-manages Donovan with former world middleweight champion Andy Lee.

Crossroads: doubleheader results from N.H.: Κέντρικ Μπάλα, Jr. hits home run vs. Bryan Βέρα

“Crossroads” results from New Hampshire

DERRY, N.H. (Απρίλιος 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, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire.

The pre-fight plan was followed as Ball (16-1-2, 11 KOs) boxed and moved, while Vera (28-17, 18 KOs) 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 (Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες) 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 LeeSergio Mora (δυο φορές) καιSerhiy 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 26ου 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 26ου."

ΔιεκδικητήςMarquis Bates (8-4, 6 KOs) 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 KOs) graduated last night with a brilliant performance againstLarry “Slo Mo” Smith, who was in his 60ου 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 KOs) 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, Μέιν, 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, αήττητο welterweightDenzel 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.

ΑήττητηJahye Brown (9-0, 7 KOs) 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 KOs).  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 βελτιώθηκε σε 2-0 with his second knockout, blasting outBruno Dias in the third round.

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

Τζούνιορ middleweightCarlos Castillo’s professional debut was a gem as the Holyoke, MA fighter droppedTheo Desjardon δυο φορές, 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 KOs) 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 KOs) 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.”

Στο συν-χαρακτηρισμένη εκδήλωση, New England heavyweight championMike “Fly” Marshall (4-1, 3 KOs), σε έναν αγώνα χωρίς τίτλο, νοκ άουτTracey Johnson (4-10-6) in the third round.

Popular Boston IrishmanJimmy Torney (3-0, 3 KOs) – 6’ 6”, 269 lbs. – 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, ΜΑ, 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 KOs) schooled his 54-fight Las Vegas opponent, κατώτερο middleweightRynell GriffinOhan 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 KOs) 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 KOs) dominated 65-fight journeymanDewayne Wisdom en route to a one-sided 8-round unanimous decision.

Τα επίσημα αποτελέσματα παρακάτω: 

ΕΠΙΣΗΜΑ ΑΠΟΤΕΛΕΣΜΑΤΑ 

NIGHT CARD

MAIN EVENT – VACANT WBC USNBC SILVER SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Κέντρικ Μπάλα, Jr. (16-1-2, 11 KOs), Worcester, ΜΑ

WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 78-74) 

Bryan Βέρα (28-17, 18 KOs), Ώστιν, TX

(Ball on WBC USNBC Silver middleweight title)  

CO-FEATIURE –NEW HAMPSHIRE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Marquis Bates (8-4, 6 KOs), Taunton, ΜΑ

WKO6 (2 :26) 

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

(Bates won the N.H. welterweight title

VACANT NEW HAMPSHIRE CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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

WTKO1 (1:50) 

Scott Lampert (1-2, 1 KO), Dover Plains, Νέα Υόρκη

(Pryor won the N.H. cruiserweight title

VACANT NEW HAMPSHIRE JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Francis Hogan (5-0, 5 KOs), Weymouth, ΜΑ

WTKO3 (3:00) 

Larry Smith (12-46-2 (8 KOs), Ντάλας, TX

(Hogan won the N.H. junior middleweight title

VACANT ABF ATLANTIC JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Jahyae Brown (9-0, 7 KOs), Schenectady, Νέα Υόρκη

WDEC8 (79-72, 77-74, 77074) 

Dormedes Potes (12-3-1, 9 KOs), Woburn, ΜΑ

(Brown won ABF Atlantic junior middleweight title

Heavyweights

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

WKO1 (0:20) 

Alfredo Trevino (9-9-1, 1 KO), Ντάγκλας, Η

Welterweights

Denzel Whitley (4-0, 4 KOs), Holyoke, ΜΑ

WTKO1 (2 :42) 

Aquilando Brandao (0-4), Βοστόνη, ΜΑ

Λίγκα

Julien Baptiste (2-0, 2 KOs), Woburn, ΜΑ

WTKO3 (2 :26) 

Bruno Dias (0-5), Βοστόνη, ΜΑ

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT

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

WTKO1 (2:16) 

Theo Desjardin (0-7), Attleboro, ΜΑ

WELTERWEGHTS

Dustin Reinhold (6-4, 2 KOs), Fall River, ΜΑ

WDEC4 (39-36, 39-036, 39-37 

Anthony Andreozzi (0-1), Σουάνσι, ΜΑ

DAY CARD

MAIN EVENT – UBO ALL-AMERICA WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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

WTKO5 (1:29) 

Gael Ibarra (5-3, 4 KOs), Bisbee, Η

(Berry retained the UBO All-America welterweight title

CO-FEATURE – HEAVYWEIGHTS

Mike Marshall (5-1, 4 KOs), Μπρούκλιν, Νέα Υόρκη

WTKO3 (0:38) 

Tracey Johnson, (4-10-6, 0 KOs), Βοστόνη, MA.

VACANT ABF ATLANTIC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Yan Pellerin (10-1, 4 KOs), Μόντρεαλ, Κεμπέκ, Καναδάς

WKO1 (1:02) 

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

(Pellerin won the ABF Atlantic cruiserweight title

Heavyweights

Jimmy Torney (3-0, 3 KOs), Βοστόνη, ΜΑ

WTKO1 (0:42) 

Marco Nascimento (0-1), Bow, ΝΗ

cruiserweights

Demek Edmonds (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, ΜΑ

WTKO1 (2:56) 

Francisco Neto (1-12), Woburn, ΜΑ

            JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Mike Ohan, Jr. (12-1, 6 KOs), Holbrook, ΜΑ

WTKO1 (2:52) 

Rynell Griffin (8-46-2, 2 KOs), Λας Βέγκας, NV

Welterweights

Eric Goff (1-0, 1 KO), Weymouth, ΜΑ

WDEC4 (40-30, 40-34, 40-34) 

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

ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ WELTERWEIGHTS

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

WDEC8 (80-70, 79-72, 78-72 

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

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Μπορούν οι Saunders να εξασφαλίσουν την πιο εντυπωσιακή νίκη του μέχρι σήμερα στο Lemieux?

Ο Μπίλι Τζο Σούντερς θα πάρει το δαχτυλίδι τον Δεκέμβριο 16 στον Καναδά ως πρωταθλητής μεσαίου βάρους WBO, είναι ο περήφανος ιδιοκτήτης μιας ζώνης που κέρδισε τον Δεκέμβριο 2015 όταν νικήσει τον συνάδελφο Andy Lee.

 

Αλλά από τότε που επισημαίνει τον Ιρλανδό Λι με επιτυχία στην πλειοψηφία για να γίνει παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής στο Manchester Arena, Ο Saunders το υπερασπίστηκε μόνο σε δύο περιπτώσεις, με ομόφωνες αποφάσεις θριάμβους για τους Artur Akavov και Willie Monroe Jr., πιο πρόσφατα.

 

Ενάντια στο παιχνίδι Russian Akavov, ο αήττητος κάτοχος του παγκόσμιου τίτλου δεν ήταν καθόλου εντυπωσιακός και ίσως μάλιστα τυχερός που πήρε μια τόσο άνετη απόφαση στο τέλος στο Lagoon Leisure Center στο έδαφος της Σκωτίας. Η νίκη επί του Αμερικανού αμφισβητία Monroe Jr ήταν πολύ καλύτερη, έχοντας αναλάβει τότε τον Dominic Ingle ως τον νεότερο προπονητή του.

 

Όμως, η τελευταία περίοδος ήταν ακόμα άθλια και δεν έκανε τίποτα για να προωθήσει ή να ενισχύσει τους Saunders’ απευθύνεται σε ένα ευρύτερο κοινό, καθώς προπόνησε το Southpaw που γεννήθηκε στη Νέα Υόρκη αρκετά άνετα. Για το μεγαλύτερο μέρος της υπεράσπισης του τίτλου, μόλις φτιάχτηκε για να δουλέψει καθόλου, με την Monroe να έρχεται με ένα παράξενα αναποτελεσματικό gameplan.

 

Ωστόσο, ο 28χρονος στη συνέχεια θα αντιμετωπίσει αναμφίβολα το σκληρότερο τεστ καριέρας του μέχρι σήμερα εναντίον του πρώην πρωταθλητή 160 κιλών David Lemieux, μια πολύ πιο σοβαρή πρόκληση από έναν άπειρο και νεανικό Chris Eubank Jr, ένας αδιάφορος Andy Lee και ο μακρινός απειλητικός Willy Monroe Junior.

 

Το σκληρό χτύπημα του Καναδά Lemieux θα μπεί στα σχοινιά ως το εξωστρεφές έξω στις τελευταίες πιθανότητες πυγμαχίας να επικρατήσει στην εγχώρια επικράτεια, μια πολλά υποσχόμενη τιμή για έναν μαχητή σε μια ισχυρή αύξηση των νικών των τελευταίων. Από τότε που σταμάτησε κακώς σε μια γενναιόδωρη παράσταση εναντίον του αρχοντικού τμήματος Gennady Golovkin τον Οκτώβριο 2015, ο 28χρονος έχει κερδίσει τέσσερις συνεχόμενες νίκες, συμπεριλαμβανομένων δύο μεγάλων νοκ-άουτ των Glen Tapia και Curtis Stevens.


Από όλους τους αντιπάλους, ο Saunders έφτασε μέχρι σήμερα, κανείς δεν είχε την δύναμη της διάτρησης του Lemieux, και αυτό θα μπορούσε να είναι ένας αποφασιστικός παράγοντας έρχεται μάχη το βράδυ. Η τελευταία ελπίδα στο σπίτι προωθείται από το Golden Boy του Oscar De La Hoya, που φαίνονται πρόθυμοι να ταιριάξουν τον Καναδά με την κύρια αγελάδα μετρητών Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez το επόμενο έτος, αντί να τον ρίξετε με το «GGG’ για άλλη μια φορά σε ένα πολυαναμενόμενο ρεβάνς.

 

Παρά το γεγονός ότι ήταν το φαβορί για να επικρατήσει και να διατηρήσει το αήττητο ρεκόρ του για το ποιο θα είναι το παρθενικό του εγχείρημα εκτός του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου στην επαγγελματική του καριέρα, φαίνεται ότι οι πιθανότητες είναι πραγματικά στοίβες εναντίον της Saunders για αυτήν την τελευταία συνάντηση.

 

Είναι προφανές, πάρα πολύ, ότι η Saunders δεν μπορεί να υπερηφανεύεται για την τεράστια δύναμη που μπορεί να κρατήσει έναν Lemieux με στόλο μακριά από τις επικίνδυνες περιοχές καθ 'όλη τη διάρκεια του αγώνα τους. Ο καλλιτέχνης Knockout Lemieux παρήγαγε αυτό που τελικά θα μπορούσε να ψηφιστεί ως διακοπή της χρονιάς τον Μάρτιο όταν έβαλε βάναυσα τον Stevens’ ανάβει στη Νέα Υόρκη.

 

Θα μπορούσε μια άλλη φαύλη επιτυχία διακοπής να είναι στα χαρτιά στο έδαφος? Εναπόκειται στους Saunders και Ingle να εκτελέσουν το επερχόμενο gameplan τους τέλεια για να διασφαλίσουν τι θα ήταν μια πολύ εντυπωσιακή νίκη στο δρόμο, αλλά φαίνεται πιθανό να είναι μια πραγματικά δοκιμαστική βραδιά στο Κεμπέκ.

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

ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Δεκέμβριος. 19, 2015) – Billy Joe Saunders dethroned WBO Middleweight World Champion Andy Lee with a 12-round majority decision Saturday on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL από Μάντσεστερ, Αγγλία.

 

Ο αγώνας, η οποία βαθμολογήθηκε 115-111, 114-112 και 113-113, will re-air tonight at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT σε SHO EXTREME.

 

In a matchup of tactical southpaws, an explosive third round from Saunders (23-0, 12 KOs) 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 γύρος. HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/1OfibYe

 

The Irish Lee (34-3-1, 24 KOs) 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.

 

Με τη νίκη, Saunders became the 12ου 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 Middleweight Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Ντάνιελ Jacobs, fresh off a first round knockout of Peter Quillin two weeks ago on SHOWTIME, was a guest analyst Σάββατο 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.”

 

Andy Lee & BILLY JOE SAUNDERS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES FOR WBO MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT

Αυτό το Σάββατο LIVE ON SHO EXTREME®

SHOWTIME ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ ΔΙΕΘΝΗ® Lee vs. Saunders
Airs Live at 5 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT σε SHO EXTREME; Encore Presentation at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/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

ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Δεκέμβριος. 15, 2015) – WBO Middleweight World Champion Andy Lee και αήττητη αμφισβητία Μπίλι Τζο Σόντερς held separate media workouts in Manchester, Αγγλία, as they conclude preparations for their eagerly awaited showdown this Σάββατο, Δεκέμβριος. 19, live on SHO EXTREME (5 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT)from Manchester Arena.

 

Lee της Ιρλανδίας (34-2-1, 24 KOs) will make the first defense of his 160-pound title against England’s Saunders (22-0, 12 KOs), the WBO’s No. 1 middleweight υποψήφιος.

 

Ο SHOWTIME ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ ΔΙΕΘΝΗ προσφορά τουBoxNation telecast will feature analysis from SHOWTIME boxing experts Brian Custer, Al Bernstein και Paulie Malignaggibefore and after the world championship showdown. An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHO EXTREME later that evening at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT.

 

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

 

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) Λαβύρινθος.

 

“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 Σάββατο νύχτα. 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 Canelo (Alvarez) και (Gennady) 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. Είναι τόσο απλό. 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 (βλαστήμια) 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.”

SHOWTIME αγωνίσματα, να μεταδώσει WBO Middleweight πάλη παγκόσμιου τίτλου μεταξύ Andy Lee και ο Billy Joe Saunders ΤΟ ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ, Δεκέμβριος. 19, ΖΩΝΤΑΝΑ από το Μάντσεστερ, ΑΓΓΛΙΑ

 

SHOWTIME ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ ΔΙΕΘΝΗ® Lee vs. Saunders
Αέρηδες Live At 5 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT σε SHO Exteme

 

ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Δεκέμβριος. 1, 2015) - Αθλητισμός SHOWTIME® θα παρουσιάσει το Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα WBO Middleweight μεταξύ υπεράσπιση titlist Andy Lee και αήττητη αμφισβητία Μπίλι Τζο Σόντερς επί Saturdaκαι, Δεκέμβριος. 19, ζουν σε SHO EXTREME (5 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT) από Μάντσεστερ, Αγγλία.

 

Ο SHOWTIME ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ ΔΙΕΘΝΗ προσφορά του Box Έθνος telecast will feature analysis from SHOWTIME boxing experts Brian Custer, Al Bernstein και 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 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT.

 

"Είμαστε ενθουσιασμένοι να παραδώσει αυτό το σημαντικό matchup κορυφαία middleweights στις ΗΠΑ. ακροατήριο,"Είπε Stephen Εσπινόζα, Executive Vice President and General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports. “The 160-pound class is one of boxing’s hottest and deepest divisions right now, και ο νικητής αυτού του αγώνα θα πρέπει να τοποθετήσετε τον εαυτό του για μια μεγάλη επίδειξη δύναμης ή ενοποίησης το 2016. "

 

Lee της Ιρλανδίας (34-2-1, 24 KOs) κέρδισε τον κενό τίτλο WBO με ένα έκτο γύρο TKO του τότε αήττητη Ματ Korbov το Δεκέμβριο 2014. Το 6-πόδι-2, 31-χρονών ήταν η νίκη αγώνα έξι σερί πριν πυγμαχία μια διάσπαση 12-στρογγυλή ισοπαλία με αήττητο πρώην πρωταθλητή Peter Quillin τον Απρίλιο 11, 2015, σε Μπρούκλιν. Both fighters went down in a highly competitive scrap that was scored 113-112 για Quillin, 113-112 για Lee και 113-113.

 

Πριν από τη στροφή υπέρ Lee ήταν ένας κορυφαίος ερασιτέχνης και εκπροσωπείται στην Ιρλανδία το 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

 

"Είναι σπουδαίο που οι θαυμαστές μου στο Η.Π.Α.. θα πάρετε για να δείτε τον αγώνα ανάμεσα σε μένα και Saunders και σας εγγυώμαι ότι πρόκειται να είναι συναρπαστικό,"Είπε ο Lee.

 

Saunders (22-0, 12 KOs), του Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Βρετανία, είναι του WBO Όχι. 1 middleweight υποψήφιος. The 26-year-old is coming off a fourth-round TKO over Yoannan Bloyer τελευταίος Ιούλιος 24 στο Λονδίνο.

 

Δύο ξεκινά πριν, με τον πιο σημείωμα-αξίζει νίκη της καριέρας του, το 5-πόδι-11, Saunders πήρε μια διασπασμένη απόφαση 12-στρογγυλή πάνω Chris Eubank Jr. για Νοε. 29, 2014, στο Λονδίνο. Όλοι εκτός από έναν από τους αγώνες Σόντερς »έχουν λάβει χώρα στην Αγγλία; η άλλη ήταν της Βόρειας Ιρλανδίας.

 

Saunders ήταν επίσης ένας καταξιωμένος ερασιτέχνης; εκπροσώπησε την Αγγλία στο 2008 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες ως welterweight στην ηλικία των 18. Saunders is the great-grandson of one of Britain’s most famous gypsy bare-knuckle champions, Absolom Beeney.

 

"Αυτό είναι ένα τεράστιο νύχτα για μένα και είμαι ενθουσιασμένος ότι πρόκειται out live στην Αμερική,” 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 (Gennady) Golovkin και (Miguel) Cotto θα είναι και βλέποντας γιατί είμαι πλησιάζει το επίπεδο τους και θα έχετε να δείτε τι είμαι για όλους. "

 

Ο υποστηρικτής Frank Warren δήλωσε, «Είμαι ενθουσιασμένη που θα SHOWTIME τώρα είναι τηλεοπτική Lee vs. Saunders ζουν στο Η.Π.Α.. 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 εναντίον. Kostya Tszyu, Φρανκ Μπρούνο 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.”

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

ANDY LEE AND PETER QUILLIN BATTLE TO DRAW

IN EXPLOSIVE BOUT

Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ Για Φωτογραφίες

Φωτο: Lucas Noonan/Premier Boxing Champions

BROOKLYN (Απρίλιος 12, 2015) – Premier Πυγμαχία Τσάμπιονς επί NBC returned with two exciting bouts Σάββατο night as Ντάνι “Swift” Γκαρσία (30-0, 17 KOs) νίκησε Lamont Peterson (33-3-1, 17 KOs) by majority decision and “Ιρλανδικός” Andy Lee (34-2-1, 24 KOs) και Πέτρος “Σοκολάτα Kid” Quillin (31-0-1, 22 KOs) 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.

 

“Νιώθω μεγάλη. I prepared for a war. He was moving a lot. I thought it was close, not going to lie,” είπε ο Γκαρσία. “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,” είπε ο Peterson. “I don’t expect an easy journey for me to get where I’m going. Νιώθω μεγάλη. 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 τοις εκατό. 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,” Είπε 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.

 

“Ήταν μια σκληρή μάχη. 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 απόψε. 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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PREMIER πρωταθλητές πυγμαχίας στο NBC τελικό Τύπου ΔΗΛΩΣΕΙΣ ΣΥΝΕΝΤΕΥΞΗ & ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ

Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ Για Φωτογραφίες

Φωτο: Ed Diller / DiBella ψυχαγωγία

BROOKLYN (Απρίλιος 9, 2015) – As Σάββατο fight night rapidly approaches, μαχητές ανταγωνίζονται για το Σάββατο Premier Πυγμαχία Τσάμπιονς επί NBC night of fights held a final press conference Thursday at the Edison Ballroom στη Νέα Υόρκη.

 

PBC on NBC main event bouts at Barclays Center feature undefeated superstar Ντάνι “Swift” Γκαρσία (29-0, 17 KOs) αντιμετωπίζει Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 KOs) και το μεσαίο βάρος πρωτάθλημα μεταξύ “Ιρλανδικός” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 KOs) και αήττητος Πέτρος “Σοκολάτα Kid” Quillin (31-0, 22 KOs). Η δεύτερη δόση του PBC στο NBC αρχίζει στις 8:30 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ.

 

Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, η οποία προωθείται από DiBella ψυχαγωγία, Οι τιμές στο $300, $200, $150, $100, $80 και $50, δεν περιλαμβάνονται τα ισχύοντα τέλη παροχής υπηρεσιών και τους φόρους, και είναι στην πώληση now.Tickets είναι διαθέσιμα στο www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.comκαι στο American Express Box Office της Barclays Κέντρο. Για να φορτίσετε το τηλέφωνο, Ticketmaster τηλεφωνήστε στο (800) 745-3000. Για ομαδικά εισιτήρια, καλέστε 800-ΟΜΑΔΑ-BK.

 

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

 

Ντάνι Γκαρσία

 

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 γύρους.

 

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. Σάββατο 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 Σάββατο 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.

 

“Είμαι έτοιμος να πολεμήσει, 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 dieattitude 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 Απρίλιος 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, Πρόεδρος του DiBella ψυχαγωγία

 

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 μ.μ.

 

We’re very thrilled that this is going to be televised in primetime on NBC. PBC στο 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, αλλά δεν θα είναι εύκολο.

 

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, Πρόεδρος, Προγραμματισμός, 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 αυτό το Σάββατο 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.

 

ΜΠΡΕΤ YORMARK, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος της Barclays Κέντρο

 

Αυτό το Σάββατο marks a historic moment for Barclays Center as we host our 11ουprofessional 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 boxerscareers, but have relished in the role of becoming the home for Champions.

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ

Φωτο: Angela Cranford/Barclays Center

BROOKLYN (Απρίλιος 7, 2015) – Μαχητές ανταγωνιστικών για το Σάββατο Premier Πυγμαχία Τσάμπιονς επί 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 Ντάνι “Swift” Γκαρσία (29-0, 17 KOs) αντιμετωπίζει Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 KOs) και το μεσαίο βάρος πρωτάθλημα μεταξύ “Ιρλανδικός” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 KOs) και αήττητος Πέτρος “Σοκολάτα Kid” Quillin (31-0, 22 KOs). Η δεύτερη δόση του PBC στο NBC αρχίζει στις 8:30 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ.

 

Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, η οποία προωθείται από DiBella ψυχαγωγία, Οι τιμές στο $300, $200, $150, $100, $80 και $50, δεν περιλαμβάνονται τα ισχύοντα τέλη παροχής υπηρεσιών και τους φόρους, και είναι στην πώληση now.Tickets είναι διαθέσιμα στο www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.comκαι στο American Express Box Office της Barclays Κέντρο. Για να φορτίσετε το τηλέφωνο, Ticketmaster τηλεφωνήστε στο (800) 745-3000. Για ομαδικά εισιτήρια, καλέστε 800-ΟΜΑΔΑ-BK.

 

Here are what the fighters had to say at Τρίτη προπόνηση:

 

Ντάνι Γκαρσία

 

I just want to give the fans a great fight. I want them to see the best Danny Garcia. Στο τέλος της ημέρας, 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. Όπως Απρίλιος 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. Έχω εξουσία. 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. Μου αρέσει να πολεμήσουν. 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. Όπως Σάββατο 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. Στο τέλος της ημέρας, Garcia knows this is a fight and he knows he hasn’t fought anyone like me. I’m expecting a big victory Σάββατο νύχτα.

 

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. Είμαι έτοιμος 100 τοις εκατό. 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 Σάββατο.

 

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 Σάββατο, 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 Chocolateso 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. Είμαι ένας μποξέρ, 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 Σάββατο νύχτα, It’s going to be fantastic and I’m going to come out with the victory.

 

ΜΑΡΚΟΣ 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. Πέρασε από την εμπειρία, very lanky fighter but we’ve trained very hard and I’m ready for anything he’s got.

 

Σάββατο 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. Ο εγκιβωτισμός είναι η ζωή μου.

 

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. Δεν υπάρχουν δικαιολογίες, 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 Σάββατο.”

PREMIER πρωταθλητές πυγμαχίας στο NBC FIGHTERS Andy Lee, PETER Quillin, ΜΑΡΚΟΣ BROWNE & HEATHER HARDY ΔΑΧΤΥΛΙΔΙ NYSE ΚΛΕΙΣΙΜΟ BELL®

Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ Για Φωτογραφίες

Φωτο: NYSE / Valerie Caviness

Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ for Replay Of The Ceremony

BROOKLYN (Απρίλιος 6, 2015) – Fighters Andy Lee, Peter Quillin, Μάρκους Μπράουν και η Heather Hardy, who are fighting Σάββατο night on the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) στο NBC επίδειξη της Barclays Center στο Μπρούκλιν, συμμετείχε στο χτύπημα του NYSE Κλείσιμο Bell® σήμερα. Μαχητές ενώθηκαν από τον CEO της Barclays Κέντρο Brett Yormark, DiBella ψυχαγωγία Πρόεδρο Lou DiBella, Swanson Επικοινωνιών Πρόεδρος Kelly Swanson, Barclays Κέντρο Επικοινωνιών Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος Barry Baum, και Haymon Πυγμαχία Αντιπρόεδρος Επικοινωνιών Tim Smith για την τελετή.

 

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

 

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