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Brooklyn Heavyweight Prospect Pryce Taylor emeela ihe ịga nke ọma site na bọọlụ basketball gaa na ịkụ ọkpọ

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(L) – Pryce Taylor bụ atụmanya dị arọ na-abịa ma na-abịa(Foto sitere n'aka Sullivan Management)

New York City (March 19, 2024) – Brooklyn arọ nke Pryce Taylor (3-0, 2 Kos) esila na basketball gbanwee nke ọma n'ịgba ịkụ ọkpọ na taa atụmanya dị afọ 27 na-abawanye dị ka onye mmeri na-enweghị mmeri..

Taylor kwuru na ya butere ụkwụ ya n'ụlọikpe n'ime mgbanaka ahụ. Ọ gbara bọọlụ na mbụ mgbe ọ nọ na klas nke asatọ, sentimita anọ dị mkpụmkpụ karịa 6' 4" Taylor dị taa. Pryce kwetara na ọ na-efunahụ basketball mana ngwa ngwa mara na ya ka nwere ike igwu egwu, ọ bụchaghị na otu, n'ihi na ọ nọkwaghị n'ụdị basketball. "Anọ m n'ụdị ịkụ ọkpọ,” o ji nganga kwuo.

U.S. na-amu amu oku okpu, mere ka ọ pụta ìhè site na utu aha ya na New York Golden Gloves Championship, Taylor bụkwa onye gbara ọsọ oge anọ na asọmpi mba USA, gụnyere otu nye Joshua Edwards, onye tozuru oke ịnọchite anya dị ka nnukwu arọ maka Team USA na 2024 Egwuregwu Olympic na Paris.

Afọ gara aga, Taylor nwere mmeri asaa na-alụ ọgụ maka New York na Team Combat League (TCL), nke bụ otu okirikiri, asọmpi usoro otu. Na-asụ teknụzụ, mmeri abụghị akụkụ nke ndekọ ọkpọ ọkpọ ọkachamara ya. Taylor eritela uru na ahụmịhe ahụ, ọ ga-asọkwa mpi n'oge a.

Taylor gbara bọọlụ basketball otu oge na Corning Community College dị na mgbago New York. “Akwụsịrị m ịkụ basketball afọ isii gara aga,"Taylor kwuru. "Enwere m 60 ịlụ ọgụ (ndị na-amu amu, uru na TCL) ma kwenye na ndị ọkpọ ọkpọ kacha mma na-enweta ahụmịhe na-enweghị atụ. Ya mere, Enweela m ahụmịhe dị ukwuu. Enwere m ezigbo nka ma mara ihe m kwesịrị ime na mgbanaka ahụ.

“Echiche m bụ ime ihe ndị ọkpọ ọkpọ ndị ọzọ na-adịghị eme. Ndị ọkpọ ọkpọ niile na-amụta ihe ndị bụ isi, mana ihe niile ha chọrọ ịtụba, Atufuru m onwe m, na amakwaara m ka m ga-esi kwụsị ebe ahụ. Ihe ọ bụla ha tụpụrụ m nwere ike ịgbachitere. "

Onye njikwa ya etinyela Taylor n'ọsọ ọsọ, Onye ọka iwu nọ na New York City Keith Sullivan, onye chọpụtara na ọ dịghị mfe ịchọta ndị mmegide kwesịrị ekwesị maka Taylor, onye n'ihi nha ya, onye na-amu amu pedigree na isonye na TCL, dị nnọọ elu karịa ya atọ pro ọgụ nwere ike igosi.

Akụkụ ọzọ bara uru nke mmepe Taylor na-eme ka ndị dị arọ guzosie ike dị ka Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller., Otto Wallin, Vladyslav Sirenko, na Brandon Glanton ịkpọ aha ole na ole n'ime ndị ama ama.

Taylor mere mpụta mbụ ya na Disemba gara aga, na-akwụsị Mike Diorio na oghere mmeghe, sochiri Jenụwarị 27 ya na otu nsonaazụ ya na Gabriel Aguilar Costa. N'ihe omume ya kacha ọhụrụ na March, Taylor gara ebe dị anya na nke mbụ dị ka pro, na-etinye nkwụsị gburugburu anọ maka mkpebi ọnụ megide Antonio Torres (4-1), 40-36 ugboro atọ.

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(L-R) – Onye isi nkuzi Benny Roman, Pryce Taylor & Onye njikwa Keith Sullivan (Foto sitere n'aka Sullivan Management)

Na ikpeazụ ya ọgụ, emere na Sony Hall, Taylor pụtara na mgbanaka ahụ wee tụgharịa gburugburu mgbanaka ahụ ma emesịa jiri ọkọlọtọ Irish gbachie n'ubu ya buru ibu. (lee foto dị n'elu).

"Keith (Sullivan) maara na a ga-enwe ọtụtụ ndị Irish Fans ebe ahụ na-ekiri onye Irish fighter (Emet Brennan) na-alụso m ọgụ,” Taylor kọwara. "O chere na ọ bụ ụzọ dị mma isi mee ka ọnụ ọgụgụ buru ibu ndị Irish na-akpakọrịta, ya mere ọ dụnyere m n'ọkọlọtọ agba atọ nke Irish. O kwuru eziokwu, ndị Irish bịaranụ hụrụ ya n'anya nke ukwuu, emekwara m ụfọdụ ndị fan.”

Ọnwụ bọọlụ bụ uru ịkụ ọkpọ; Pryce Taylor bụ atụmanya ziri ezi nwere nnukwu ihu.

Na mgbakwunye na ijikwa Pryce Taylor, Keith Sullivan, onye bụbu osote onye kọmishọna na New York State Athletic Commission, na onye ọka iwu ịgba ọkpọ ogologo oge, na-ejikwa IBF Bantamweight World Champion Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 Kos) na Bronx middleweight atụmanya Nisa Rodriguez (1-0), na mgbakwunye na ngalaba-ijikwa World Boxing Association (WBA) Emela. 12-gosiri onye na-asọ mpi welterweight Paddy “Ezigbo Deal” Donovan (13-0, 10 Kos), WBA Continental Champion na-achị si Limerick, Ireland. Sullivan na-elekọta Donovan ya na onye bụbu onye mmeri etiti ụwa n'etiti Andy Lee.

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

“Crossroads” results from New Hampshire

DERRY, N.H. (April 18, 2021) -Former New England middleweight championKendrick “Peppa” Ball, Obere. 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 (United States) 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 (ugboro abụọ) naSerhiy 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 26nke 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 26nke."

Ịma ya akaMarquis 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 60nke 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, 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, undefeated 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.

UndefeatedJahye 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 mma ka 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-debutingAnthonyAndreozziin what can best be called a rough and tumble match

Junior MiddleweightCarlos Castillo’s professional debut was a gem as the Holyoke, MA fighter droppedTheo Desjardon ugboro abụọ, 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.”

Na co-apụta ihe omume, New England heavyweight championMike “Fly” Marshall (4-1, 3 Kos), in a non-title fight, kụrụ akaTracey 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, MA, is a college graduate and bonafide prospect to watch.

In a non-title fight, New England welterweight championMike “Bad Man” Ohan, Obere. (12-1, 6 Kos) schooled his 54-fight Las Vegas opponent, keobere 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, Obere. (1101, 3 Kos) dominated 65-fight journeymanDewayne Wisdom en route to a one-sided 8-round unanimous decision.

Official results below

Ukara IHE 

NIGHT CARD

MAIN EVENT – VACANT WBC USNBC SILVER SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Kendrick Ball, Obere. (16-1-2, 11 Kos), Worcester, MA

WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 78-74) 

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

(Ball on WBC USNBC Silver middleweight title)  

CO-FEATIURE –NEW HAMPSHIRE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Marquis Bates (8-4, 6 Kos), 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 Kos), 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 Kos), Weymouth, MA

WTKO3 (3:00) 

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

(Hogan won the N.H. junior middleweight title

VACANT ABF ATLANTIC JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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

WDEC8 (79-72, 77-74, 77074) 

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

(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), Douglas, IHE

WELTERWEIGHTS

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

WTKO1 (2 :42) 

Aquilando Brandao (0-4), Boston, MA

MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Julien Baptiste (2-0, 2 Kos), 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 Kos), Fall River, MA

WDEC4 (39-36, 39-036, 39-37 

Anthony Andreozzi (0-1), Swansea, MA

DAY CARD

MAIN EVENT – UBO ALL-AMERICA WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Brandon Berry (21-5-2, 13 Kos), West ndụdụ, ME

WTKO5 (1:29) 

Gael Ibarra (5-3, 4 Kos), Bisbee, IHE

(Berry retained the UBO All-America welterweight title

CO-FEATURE – HEAVYWEIGHTS

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

WTKO3 (0:38) 

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

VACANT ABF ATLANTIC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Yan Pellerin (10-1, 4 Kos), Montreal, Quebec, Canada

WKO1 (1:02) 

Steve Walker (26-37, 18 Kos), Hannibal, Knife

(Pellerin won the ABF Atlantic cruiserweight title

HEAVYWEIGHTS

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

WTKO1 (0:42) 

Marco Nascimento (0-1), Bow, NH

CRUISERWEIGHTS

Demek Edmonds (1-0, 1 Ko), Worcester, MA

WTKO1 (2:56) 

Francisco Neto (1-12), Woburn, MA

            JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Mike Ohan, Obere. (12-1, 6 Kos), Holbrook, MA

WTKO1 (2:52) 

Rynell Griffin (8-46-2, 2 Kos), 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, Obere. (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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Can Saunders Secure His Most Impressive Win to Date Over Lemieux?

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 Saundersappeal 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.

 

Otú ọ dị, 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 ‘CaneloAlvarez next year, rather than throw him in with ‘GGGonce 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, kwa, 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 Stevenslights 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.

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

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

 

The agha, nke e gbatara 115-111, 114-112 na 113-113, will re-air tonight at 9 p.m. NA/Pt on SHO Oke.

 

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 gburugburu. Na Isi: 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.

 

Na-erite uru, Saunders became the 12nke 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 World onye mmeri Daniel Jacobs, fresh off a first round knockout of Peter Quillin two weeks ago on SHOWTIME, was a guest analyst na satọde 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

A Saturday LIVE ON SHO EXTREME®

Showtime ọkpọ Mba® Lee vs. Saunders
Airs Live at 5 p.m. NA/Pt on SHO Oke; Encore Presentation at 9 p.m. NA/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 (Dec. 15, 2015) – WBO Middleweight World Champion Andy Lee na undefeated ịma ya aka Billy Joe Saunders held separate media workouts in Manchester, England, as they conclude preparations for their eagerly awaited showdown this Saturday, Dec. 19, live on SHO EXTREME (5 p.m. NA/Pt)from Manchester Arena.

 

Ireland si Lee (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 mgba.

 

The Showtime ọkpọ Mba àjà nkeBoxNation telecast will feature analysis from SHOWTIME boxing experts Brian Custer, Al Bernstein na Paulie Malignaggibefore and after the world championship showdown. An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHO EXTREME later that evening at 9 p.m. NA/Pt.

 

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

 

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 Saturday n'abalị. 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) na (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 Obere.:

“The truth of the matter is that Eubank Jr. does not belong at the world level – he’s a phony. Ọ bụ dị mfe dị ka na. 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 (expletive) 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 SPORTS® TO TELEVISE WBO Middleweight ỤWA ISIOKWU agha n'etiti Andy Lee na Billy-achọ igbu Joe Saunders na Saturday, Dec. 19, Ndụ si Manchester, England

 

SHOWTIME ọkpọ Mba® Lee vs. Saunders
Onwe Live Mgbe 5 p.m. NA/Pt on SHO EXTEME

 

NEW YORK (Dec. 1, 2015) - Showtime Egwuregwu® ga-ewetara ndị WBO Middleweight World Championship n'etiti ịgbachitere titlist Andy Lee na unbeaten ịma ya aka Billy Joe Saunders na Saturdana, Dec. 19, na-na SHO Oke (5 p.m. NA/Pt) si Manchester, England.

 

The Showtime ọkpọ Mba àjà nke Igbe Nation telecast will feature analysis from SHOWTIME boxing experts Brian Custer, Al Bernstein na 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 p.m. NA/Pt.

 

"Anyị na-enwe obi ụtọ ịnapụta a dị mkpa matchup nke n'elu middleweights ka US. na-ege ntị,"Kwuru Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports. “The 160-pound class is one of boxing’s hottest and deepest divisions right now, na-eto eto nke a agha kwesịrị egosiputa onwe ya maka a isi showdown ma ọ bụ ịdị n'otu na 2016. "

 

Ireland si Lee (34-2-1, 24 Kos) ndibọhọ ohere iputa WBO aha na a isii-gburugburu TKO nke ahụ-undefeated Mat Korbov na December 2014. The 6-ụkwụ-2, 31-afọ bụ na a na isii-agha mmeri streak tupu ọkpọ a gbawara n'etiti 12-gburugburu isere undefeated mbụ onye mmeri Peter Quillin on April 11, 2015, na Brooklyn. Both fighters went down in a highly competitive scrap that was scored 113-112 maka Quillin, 113-112 maka Lee na 113-113.

 

Tupu mbịne pro Lee bụ a top amu amu na-anọchi anya Ireland na 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

 

"Ọ bụ oké na m Fans na U.S. ga-esi na-ahụ na-agha n'etiti mụ na Saunders na m ekwe nkwa na ọ na-aga na-akpali akpali,"Lee kwuru.

 

Saunders (22-0, 12 Kos), nke Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, bụ WBO si No. 1 middleweight mgba. The 26-year-old is coming off a fourth-round TKO over Yoannan Bloyer ikpeazụ July 24 na London.

 

Abụọ amalite gara aga, na ihe ndị kasị dee uru mmeri nke ya ọrụ, 5-ụkwụ-11, Saunders were a 12-gburugburu gbawara n'etiti mkpebi n'elu Chris Eubank Obere. on Nov. 29, 2014, na London. All ma otu n'ime Saunders 'ịlụ ọgụ adade itie ke England; nke ọzọ dị Northern Ireland.

 

Saunders nwekwara ihe ruzuru amu amu; ọ nọchitere anya England na 2008 Olympic Games dị ka a welterweight na afọ 18. Saunders is the great-grandson of one of Britain’s most famous gypsy bare-knuckle champions, Absalom Beeney.

 

"Nke a bụ a oke n'abalị n'ihi na m na m obi ụtọ nke na ọ na-aga si ndụ ka America,” 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 na (Miguel) Cotto ga-abụ ma na-ekiri n'ihi na m na ọsọ na-abịa ha larịị na ha ga-esi na-ahụ ihe m niile banyere. "

 

Akwalite Frank Warren kwuru, "M na obi ụtọ na SHOWTIME ga ugbu a televising Lee vs. Saunders ebi na 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.”

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

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Photo Ebe E Si Nweta: Lucas Noonan / Premier Boxing agbachitere

Brooklyn (April 12, 2015) – Premier Boxing agbachitere na NBC returned with two exciting bouts Saturday night as Danny “Ngwa” Garcia (30-0, 17 Kos) meriri Lamont Peterson (33-3-1, 17 Kos) by majority decision and “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2-1, 24 Kos) na Peter “Eyen Chocolate” 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.

 

“M na-eche oké. I prepared for a war. He was moving a lot. I thought it was close, not going to lie,” Kwurula 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,” Kwurula Peterson. “I don’t expect an easy journey for me to get where I’m going. M na-eche oké. 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 percent. 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,” Kwurula 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.

 

“Ọ bụ a siri ike agha. 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 n'abalị a. If my next fight is Peter Quillin.

 

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Praịm minista ọkpọ-agbachitere NA NBC ikpeazụ pịa ogbako Quotes & Foto

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Photo Ebe E Si Nweta: Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment

Brooklyn (April 9, 2015) – As Saturday si fight night rapidly approaches, alụso sọọ mpi on Saturday si Premier Boxing agbachitere na NBC night of fights held a final press conference Thursday at the Edison Ballroom na New York City.

 

PBC on NBC main event bouts at Barclays Center feature undefeated superstar Danny “Ngwa” Garcia (29-0, 17 Kos) ihu Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 Kos) na middleweight egwuregwu bayere n'etiti “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 Kos) na undefeated Peter “Eyen Chocolate” Quillin (31-0, 22 Kos). Nke abụọ na nkeji nkeji nke PBC na NBC na-amalite mgbe 8:30 p.m. NA.

 

Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite DiBella Entertainment, na-ọnụ na $300, $200, $150, $100, $80 na $50, bụghị gụnyere ọdabara ọrụ ebubo na ụtụ isi, na ndị na ere now.Tickets dị na www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.comna na American Express Igbe Office na Barclays Center. Iji chajịa site na ekwentị, na-akpọ Ticketmaster na (800) 745-3000. N'ihi na otu tiketi, biko akpọ 800-ÌGWÈ-BK.

 

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 agba.

 

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. Saturday 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 Saturday 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.

 

“Adị m njikere ịlụ ọgụ, 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.

 

PITA 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 nke DiBella Entertainment

 

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 p.m.

 

We’re very thrilled that this is going to be televised in primetime on NBC. PBC na 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, ma ọ gaghị adị mfe.

 

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, Mmemme, 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 a Saturday 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, CEO nke Barclays Center

 

Nke a Saturday marks a historic moment for Barclays Center as we host our 11nkeprofessional 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 & Foto

Photo Ebe E Si Nweta: Angela Cranford/Barclays Center

Brooklyn (April 7, 2015) – Alụso mpi on Saturday si Premier Boxing agbachitere na 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 “Ngwa” Garcia (29-0, 17 Kos) ihu Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 Kos) na middleweight egwuregwu bayere n'etiti “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 Kos) na undefeated Peter “Eyen Chocolate” Quillin (31-0, 22 Kos). Nke abụọ na nkeji nkeji nke PBC na NBC na-amalite mgbe 8:30 p.m. NA.

 

Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite DiBella Entertainment, na-ọnụ na $300, $200, $150, $100, $80 na $50, bụghị gụnyere ọdabara ọrụ ebubo na ụtụ isi, na ndị na ere now.Tickets dị na www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.comna na American Express Igbe Office na Barclays Center. Iji chajịa site na ekwentị, na-akpọ Ticketmaster na (800) 745-3000. N'ihi na otu tiketi, biko akpọ 800-ÌGWÈ-BK.

 

Here are what the fighters had to say at Tuesday si rụpụta:

 

Danny Garcia

 

I just want to give the fans a great fight. I want them to see the best Danny Garcia. Ná ngwụsị nke ụbọchị, 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. Dị Ka 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. M nwere ike. 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. M nnọọ n'anya na-alụ ọgụ. 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. Dị Ka Saturday 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. Ná ngwụsị nke ụbọchị, Garcia knows this is a fight and he knows he hasn’t fought anyone like me. I’m expecting a big victory Saturday n'abalị.

 

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. M njikere 100 percent. 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 na satọde.

 

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 na satọde, 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.

 

PITA 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. M a oku okpu, 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 na satọde n'abalị, 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. Ọ na-ahụmahụ, very lanky fighter but we’ve trained very hard and I’m ready for anything he’s got.

 

Saturday 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. Boxing bụ ndụ m.

 

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. Ọ dịghị ngọpụ, 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 gbasiri

 

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 na satọde.”

Praịm minista ọkpọ-agbachitere NA NBC alụso Andy Lee, PITA QUILLIN, Marcus Browne & Heather gbasiri mgbanaka NYSE mmechi BELL®

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Photo Ebe E Si Nweta: NYSE / Valerie Caviness

Pịa EBE A for Replay Of The Ceremony

Brooklyn (April 6, 2015) – Fighters Andy Lee, Peter Quillin, Marcus Browne na Heather gbasiri, who are fighting na satọde night on the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) na NBC show na Barclays Center ke Brooklyn, abuana ke gbanyere mkpọrọgwụ n'obi nke NYSE emechi Bell® taa. Alụso sonyere Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark, DiBella Entertainment President Lou DiBella, Swanson Communications President Kelly Swanson, Barclays Center Chief Communications Hotel Barry Baum, na Haymon Boxing osoje President nke Communications Tim Smith maka ememe.

 

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

 

Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite DiBella Entertainment, na-ọnụ na $300, $200, $150, $100, $80 na $50, bụghị gụnyere ọdabara ọrụ ebubo na ụtụ isi, na ndị na ere now. Tiketi dị na www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com na na American Express Igbe Office na Barclays Center. Iji chajịa site na ekwentị, na-akpọ Ticketmaster na (800) 745-3000. N'ihi na otu tiketi, biko akpọ 800-ÌGWÈ-BK.

 

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