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Former Champion Devon Alexander Returns to Battle Tough Contender Walter Castillo in 147-Pound Showdown Headlining Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes from The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Fla., marti, Noiembrie. 21

Mai Mult! Unbeaten Miguel Cruz Clashes With David Grayton in
Co-Main Event & Antonio Russell and Antuanne Russell Compete In Separate Bouts
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – (Octombrie 24, 2017) – Former 147-pound world champion Devon Alexander will battle rugged contender Walter Castillo in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions Marți TOE-la-n picioare pe FS1 și Box Campionilor pe FOX Deportes Marți, Noiembrie. 21 from The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Florida with televised coverage beginning at 8:00 p.m. ȘI/5:00 p.m. PT.
The 10-round bout will headline a show promoted by Warriors Boxing and Fire Fist Boxing Promotions and features a 10-round co-main event between unbeaten welterweight prospect Miguel Cruz against once-beaten David Grayton. Two of the fighting Russell brothers, Antonio and Antuanne, brothers of featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., will enter the ring in separate six-round matches.
Tickets for the live event begin at $35 și sunt în vânzare acum. Pentru a achiziționa bilete vizită www.ticketmaster.com.
This show is packed with talent and should deliver a great night of boxing for fans in Florida and watching on FS1 and FOX Deportes,” a spus Leon Margules, Președintele Warriors Box. “Devon Alexander is a former two-division champion on the comeback trail and he’ll be tested by Walter Castillo, who is always in exciting fights. Miguel Cruz and David Grayton are both hungry prospects looking to raise their status and Antuanne and Antonio Russell are hoping to follow their brother Gary on the path to a world title. I want to thank my partner Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, for their hard work to make this event happen in Florida.
The 30-year-old Alexander (26-4, 14 KO) will end a two-year layoff due to health issues when he steps in against Castillo. Alexander, Sf. Louis, Missouri, won the 147-pound world championship with a unanimous decision victory over Randall Bailey in 2012. He lost the title via unanimous decision against Shawn Porter the next year. Alexander, un southpaw, was a unified champion at 140-pounds and owns victories over Marcos Maidana, Lucas Matthysse and Jesus Soto Karass.
Two years is a long time to be away from something you love but I wanted to make sure when I come back that I would be 100 percent my old self,” Alexander said. “My last outings were not me, and a lot of my fans and people that know me are aware of that. I’ve been in constant training since then while getting my personal situation in order. Castillo is a good solid fight that is going to bring the best skills out of me. He’s not a slouch and he’s coming to fight. But it’s not about what Castillo coming to do. It’s about me making a statement to show people that I am still up there with the elite fighters, and I know that when I’m right, nobody can beat me.
After campaigning the last few years at 140 de lire sterline, Castel (26-4-1, 19 KO) is stepping up to 147 pounds to take on the former champion Alexander. The 29-year-old Castillo, de Managua, Nicaragua, will be ending a 16-month layoff onNoiembrie 21. Castillo lost by TKO to Sergey Lipinets in a 140-pound clash his last time out after previously fighting to a draw against Keita Obara in a title eliminator.
I think this could be one of my last great opportunities and I’m very excited for it,” Said Castillo. “Devon Alexander is a great boxer and I will have to be at my very best. Even though I’ve been out of the ring, my condition will not be a problem. Eu sunt 100 percent ready to give Alexander trouble. I am working very hard on a game plan to stop Alexander shock everyone.
The unbeaten Cruz (16-0, 11 KO) has been very busy in 2017 as he steps into the ring for his fourth fight this year. The 27-year-old welterweight from St. Mary, Florida scored a unanimous decision victory over Alex Martin in a rematch in his last fight on Iunie 27 after earning a split-decision in their first fight and beating Ali Mammadov in between.
The 30-year-old Grayton (15-1-1, 11 KO) is coming off a technical draw against former champion Kermit Cintron in his last fight on Martie 17. Grayton, de Washington DC, suffered the only loss of his career when he was stopped by technical knockout by Bryant Perrella on June 4, 2016 before returning to defeat Kareem Martin in August last year leading up to the Cintron fight.
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GARY RUSSELL JR. KNOCKS OUT PATRICK HYLAND TO RETAIN WBC FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME®

Jose Pedraza Remains Unbeaten With Unanimous Decision Over Stephen Smith In IBF Junior Lightweight Championship

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Mashantucket, Conn. (Aprilie. 17, 2016) – WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. retained his title with a remarkable TKO of Irishman Patrick Hyland Sâmbătăon SHOWTIME from Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. În co-caracteristica, Jose Pedraza defended his IBF Junior Lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Stephen Smith.

 

Această seară event was a family affair with Russell Jr. working his brother Antonio’s corner during această seară undercard and boxing’s Smith brothers, including current WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Liam Smith, cheering from the crowd.

 

A relentless Russell brought the main event to a quick halt by registering three knockdowns in the second round, the last of which forced referee Danny Schiavone to end the contest at 1:33. De la primul clopot, Washington, D.C.. native came out swinging with his trademark hand speed and dangerous power. Russell, un southpaw, successfully broke down—and knocked out—Hyland with multiple vicious right hooks.

 

“We stuck to the game plan. We stayed sharp,” said Russell Jr., care imbunatateste recordul său de 27 victorii, one loss, 15 knockout.

 

“I’m ready to fight anyone in the division – Santa Cruz, Lee Selby. We are ready. But what I really want is [Vasyl] Lomachenko. I don’t care if he moves up to 147 de lire sterline. I will go anywhere to get that fight,” Russell said.

 

“There aren’t many fighters who you instantly know are special,” said SHOWTIME Sports expert analyst Steve Farhood. “The combination of Gary Russell’s hand speed and accuracy instantly shows us that he’s special. That was plainly evident la noapte and at times his hand speed was frightening.”

 

Pedraza (22-0, 12 KO) remained disciplined and came out victorious during his second IBF 130-pound world title defense. A combination of timing, hand speed and good defense allowed the Puerto Rican native to dominate the 12-round championship fight.

 

“This definitely was a tough fight but the training really came to advantage in this fight,” Pedraza told SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray. “I knew he was a tough fighter so I was always aware.”

 

“I had better focus la noapte. I had a better training camp,” said Pedraza, referring to his controversial split decision win over Edner Cherry two fights ago. “I knew that Stephen Smith was a great fighter and even after the knockdown, we were very cautious not to rush in.”

 

“Pedraza won la noapte with different weapons. Mostly right hands to the head,", A declarat Farhood. “I had the fight even after eight rounds and once Pedraza dropped Smith in the ninth, he gained momentum that he never lost and he pulled away. It was an impressive performance but also an important one because it erased a lot of the negative criticism Pedraza received in his controversial win over Edner Cherry.”

 

Pedraza was the more accurate fighter, aterizare 50 percent of his power punches over the 12-round bout. The Sniper was able to pick his spots and pocket rounds once he figured out the distance. Smith had his moments, but wasn’t active enough.

 

Brian Custer găzduit transmisiunii SHOWTIME, cu Mauro Ranallo asteptare acțiunea, Hall of Fame analist Al Bernstein și fostul campion mondial de doua ori Paulie Malignaggi commentating și Jim Gray de raportare. În simulcast spaniol, Alejandro Luna numit-lovitura-de lovitură și fostul campion mondial Raul Marquez a servit ca comentator de culoare. Producătorul executiv al SHOWTIME Campionatul BOX fost David Dinkins Jr. cu Bob Dunphy director.

GARY RUSSELL JR. vs. PATRICK HYLAND, Vs. Jose Pedraza. STEPHEN SMITH FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER THIS SATURDAY, Aprilie 16, LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

“Eu need to maintain control of the fight, close the distance, and maintain the jab. Complete dominance.
Gary Russell Jr.
To fight for the WBC title is everything I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid.
– Patrick Hyland
I have been waiting a long time for this day to come and we are going to demonstrate to Smith that I am a weapon.” – Jose Pedraza
I believe I have what it takes to fight anyone and nothing will keep me from becoming a world champion.” –
Stephen Smith

Faceți clic pe AICI Pentru a descărca Fotografii; Credit: Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME
NEW YORK (Aprilie 13, 2016) – WBC Ușoară Champion Gary Russell Jr. (26-1, 15 KO), de Capitol Heights, Md., and Irish contender Patrick Hyland (31-1, 15 KO), of Dublin, faced off at the final press conference Miercuri at Highline Ballroom in New York, as they approach acest sâmbătă Featherweight World Title fight live on ARATĂ TIMPUL® from the Fox Theater in Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT.
The SHOWTIME Campionatul BOX® telecast begins live at 11 p.m. ȘI/8 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME with IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship clash between unbeaten Puerto Rican Jose Pedraza (21-0, 12 KO) and mandatory challenger Stephen Smith (23-1, 13 KO), of Liverpool, Anglia.
Here’s what the fighters had to say at Miercuri final press conference.
GARY RUSSELL JR.
(On Patrick Hyland…)
“Primul si cel mai important, I gotta tip my hat off to him. I heard him say he was being trained by his father. Me and my younger brothers are also trained by my dad. My father is my favorite superhero, so it is very hard to deal with a situation like this and to bounce back and to grind and put all the hard work and effort into it after all the heartache and loss, I gotta tip my hat off to him for that.
I know that anytime you have a fighter that trains for six to eight weeks and prepares for no one else but you, is a dangerous fight. E înalt, he’s long, but we can take him. We’re going to handle it.
(On returning from injury…)
“Mă simt bine. Sunt gata; I put the work in at the gym. Like I said earlier, I got cussed out several times and sometimes I left the gym feeling like the worst fighter ever. Dar, chiar acum, we’re ready and we’re prepared to invest in my ability.
(On what it means to have his brother Antonio on the card he’s headlining…)
It means a lot. I’m looking forward to it. I’m actually more looking forward to watching my brother compete than my own fight. I will definitely be working his corner in that fight. It means a lot for us to be able to pass this information down from generation to generation and watch it grow and watch us build as a family and as a unit. It’s amazing.
He definitely has the potential to be the best. Him as well as Antuanne, who is now on the 2016 Echipa olimpică. It’s all information passed down from generation to generation. I feel as though they definitely have the ability to be better than me. I would want them to be anyway.
(On what he needs to win the fight…)
I need to maintain control of the fight, close the distance and maintain the jab. Complete dominance; I want to touch the body early. He likes to move a lot, so we’re going to cut all that down.
(On potential future opponents…)
God willing, everything goes right come Aprilie 16, we would love to unify with Lee Selby. If I had my choice, I would go with Lee Selby first to unify. Immediately after that, I want Leo Santa Cruz and after that I need Lomachenko.
I don’t care where [Lomachenko] moves. He can lose his next 10 lupte, but before my career’s done he has to see me.
PATRICK HYLAND
(On what gives him the sense of satisfaction in boxing…)
To fight for the WBC title is everything I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid and all of the hard work that I have put in to get to this position to fight for it. I am happy and I am just living for it now for Sâmbătă noapte.”
(On being the first Irish boxer since Barry McGuigan to hold a featherweight world title…)
It’s a whirlwind and it’s great. I’m just a local lad from Johnstown in Dublin and to be fighting on the big stage and to be fighting for a major world title, and again to be named the second featherweight ever to win a world title would be just amazing; a real dream come true for myself.
(On Gary Russell…)
I know he’s got fast hands. He’s a great southpaw and a great boxer so I have to be at the best of my ability sâmbăta night for that. I worked on a game plan in the gym to counter his hand speed and it all has to come together on fight night. I can do all this and say all that, but I just have to perform sâmbăta night and put it in by doing everything I’ve worked on to become champion.
Jose Pedraza
(Pe tabără de antrenament…)
I am feeling really good, we’re in the last stretch of conditioning. It was a very long and intense training camp but we saw improvements in my abilities. I have been waiting a long time for this day to come and we are going to demonstrate to Smith that I am a weapon.
(On Stephen Smith)
Smith is a very good boxer, he has a lot of abilities and intelligence. He’s a boxer with very good defense, but we already utilize a variety of strategies to be able to neutralize all of his abilities.
(On what he plans to demonstrate sâmbăta…)
With my abilities, ca Sâmbătă, I will demonstrate that I am above Smith and that I am at the level of what I am, a champion. Global, I just want to put on a show and I hope that the fan base will enjoy this great card.
(On what he learned from fighting Edner Cherry)
I learned what I have always said and what I have always done to this very day, which is never watching. I never watch too many videos of my opponent because on the day of the fight he could be a completely different fighter and I think that is what occurred then. Aside from that, he utilized a great strategy.
(On his thoughts on other Puerto Rican boxers)
Actually I am a world champion just like Rocky Martinez; there are many Puerto Rican prospects. Ca [Felix] Verdejo but I don’t consider him as a world title contender just yet. He hasn’t fought with a boxer of championship caliber but he is currently among the top fighters in Puerto Rico.
(On other fights he may be interested in at 130 de lire sterline…)
I have always said that the less Puerto Ricans I fight, mai bine. If it is the last option, I will fight with Puerto Ricans too but aside from that Rocky [Martinez] the world champ, there’s Francisco Vargas, [Javier] Avere, to name a few that are at the top of my list.
STEPHEN SMITH
(On his first time fighting in the U.S….)
“Sunt entuziasmat. If you want to make a name in boxing, then you’re going to do it in the states and that’s what I plan on doing by becoming a world champion Saturday.
(On what he knows about Pedraza)
“Bine, not quite a lot. I know his name from the amateur days. He’s well established, he’s an Olympian and he’s a talented man. To fight somebody consists of winning or not, it goes beyond tactics, beyond style and beyond skillset really. I believe I have what it takes to fight anyone and nothing will keep me from becoming a world champion.
(On what he needs to do to get the victory)
It can be a different type of fight; we know he likes to switch it up and box from different stances. He’s obviously talented so it’s going to take a different set from each way but we know what to expect. I’ve gone over everything with my trainer Joe Gallagher and we’re ready to go.
(On his brothers Liam and Callum being champions and what it could mean to potentially join them)
It’s special. Two weeks ago Liam and Callum won a European world title and it just gives me the confidence, the spirit to hike. I’m in a really good place mentally and I couldn’t be feeling better going into it. After my boot camp going successfully, it just makes you feel better going ahead to become a world champion.
(On UK champions on the rise in the past year)
There’s a lot of history there and for myself and my family, so we do what we’ve always wanted to do and we’re looking to just keep moving forward.
TRAINER JOE GALLAGHER
(Pe tabără de antrenament…)
It was good. Obviously it boiled up to Callum’s win. There’s a good momentum. Callum and then Stephen has his world title opportunity. It’s been a slow burning rise with Stephen but he’s got, as I call it ‘his World Cup final’ — something that is going to take heart and strength. His strength is going very well. Pedraza is a very good fighter, good orthodox, good southpaw, he can mix it up and we’re prepared for whatever style he wants to bring sâmbăta.”
(On the process of preparing for a fighter like Pedraza)
It’s a nightmare. It’s hard enough when you’re fighting a quality orthodox or a quality southpaw, of which he is, but not only that. He can also box on the back foot and on the front foot so we’re varying sparring partners, we’re mixing up the sparring in between the rounds, switching stances, and whichever way Pedraza wants to fight at the end of the night, I’m sure we’ll have an answer for.
(On how he feels the fight will play out)
I think that’s all up to Pedraza, looking back at a few of his fights, he boxes slow and gets off to a good start but then he seems to lose his way a little in rounds. When you watch him against [Andrey] Klimov, he started out very well, put him under manners very quickly and had him nearly beat by the fourth round but [Andrey] managed to stay in very well and boxed really well. He got to the middle rounds, lost his way a little bit, switched southpaw, so either way it’s going to be fascinating. We’ve just got to make sure we don’t get caught to early when he’s quick and he’s sharp and he’s trying to put manners in Stephen Smith and then take him into the deep waters like Edner Cherry.
(His prediction)
Stephen Smith. Possibly by knockout. Nu Face, definitely by knockout.
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Former World Champion Chad Dawson, Featherweight Contender Ryan Kielczweski & Undefeated Prospects Antonio Russell & Carlos Gongora Highlight Undercard Action on Saturday, Aprilie 16 From Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT.

Doubleheader of World Title Fights Featured on
SHOWTIME Campionatul BOX
(11 p.m. ȘI/8 p.m. PT)
Mashantucket, CT (Aprilie 11, 2016) – A stacked undercard of action featuring former world champion “Rău” Ciad Dawson (33-4, 18 KO), pană pretendent Ryan Kielczweski (24-1, 7 KO) and undefeated prospects Antonio Russell (5-0, 4 KO) și Carlos Gongora (4-0, 3 KO) vine la Foxwoods Resort Casino în Mashantucket, CT., pe Sâmbătă, Aprilie 16.
The event is headlined by a SHOWTIME Campionatul BOX doubleheader of world title fights: WBC Ușoară campion mondial Gary Russell Jr. battles Ireland’s Patrick “Călăul” Hyland and IBF Junior Lightweight World Champion Jose “Sniper” Pedraza takes on top contender Stephen “Swifty” Fierar from the UK, cu acoperire televizată începând direct pe SHOWTIME la 11 p.m. ȘI/8 p.m. PT.
Dawson will face the veteran Cornelius White (23-4, 17 KO) într-un 10-a rundă de lumină bout grea, Kielczweski enters the ring for eight rounds of featherweight action, Gongora competes in a super middleweight attraction while Russell takes on Leonardo Reyes (3-9, 1 KO) in a bantamweight fight.
Also entering the ring is popular super bantamweight contender Shelley Vincent (16-0, 1 KO) out of Providence, RI., who will have plenty of support behind her when she takes on New Mexico’s Elizabeth Anderson (4-7, 1 KO) într-un meci de șase rundă.
Rounding out the action are a pair of prospects making their pro debuts as Providence’s Anthony Marsella Jr. fights in a four-round junior welterweight match and Connecticut’s Mykquan Williams in a four-round welterweight contest. Williams is a highly touted local prospect who fought to a 45-13 amateur record including three gold medal performances at the Ringside World Tournament.
Fost campion mondial la categoria grea la lumină, Dawson returns to the ring looking for the 34lea victorie a carierei sale de succes. În vârstă de 33 de ani, detine victorii peste foștii campioni mondiali Bernard Hopkins, Antonio Tarver and Tomasz Ademek and most recently defeated Shujaa El Amin in December 2015. The veteran owns a 17-1 record in fights in his home state of Connecticut. He takes on the veteran White out of Houston who picked up victories in his last two starts over Marcus Oliveira and William Johnson.
Un runner-Up in the 2008 Turneu național de Aur Glove, în vârstă de 25 de ani Kielczweski has become a staple fighting in his native New England. Născut și crescut în Quincy, Mass., he bounced back from his first defeat to deliver a first-round knockout over Anthony Napunyi in May 2015 and followed that up with a victory over veteran contender Rafael Vazquez in October of last year. During this camp, Kielczweski served as a chief sparring partner of the 126-pound champion Russell Jr.
Twice a National Golden Gloves runner up, Russell won the national championship in 2013 and he now looks to follow in the footsteps of his older brother and current 126-pound world champion Gary. A 23-year-old fighting out of Washington, DC, Antonio has won four of his five fights inside of the distance. He faces the 22-year-old Mexican Reyes.
Fighting out of Brooklyn but originally from Esmereldas, Ecuador, Gongora was an Olympian in 2008 și 2012. Deoarece cotitură pro în 2015, the 26-year-old has picked up four victories, including a fourth-round stoppage of Derrick Adkins in his most recent triumph in January.
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Campion mondial Gary Russell Jr, Antonio Russell & Fostul campion Vincent Pettway să participe "Drumul spre Lumile!”

 

Baltimore, MD (Iulie 14, 2015) - WBC campion pană Gary "domnul" Russell Jr., perspectivă neînvinsă Antonio Russell și fostul titlist semimijlocie Vincent Pettway va fi totul în prezență de "Road to the Worlds" Baltimore box lui Joi seara, la al optulea Avenue lui Michael în Glen Burnie, MD.

Bilete individuale pornind de la $25, tabele de rezervă de 10 pentru $350 și tabele VIP de 10 pentru $500 sunt în vânzare prin intermediul web la Baltimoreboxing.com sau sunand 410-375-9175. Usi deschise la 6:30 iar prima luptă are loc la 8.

Mai mult de opt crize stil Olimpice sunt programate pentru "Road to the Worlds", inclusiv luptători din diferite categorii de greutate. Concurent Joi Seara va fi popular rege knock-out Sam Crossed, 2009 Campionul mondial ring Joey Veazey, creștere rapidă Donald Wallace, Ernie Hall, Rick Foxwell și Sean Veazey printre altele.

With the Ringside World Championships scheduled August 5-8 în Missouri, Baltimore Box este donarea 100% din veniturile de la "Road to the Worlds" pentru a ajuta luptători plata cheltuielilor de turnee și diverse care vin cu participarea. Aceasta include, dar nu se limitează la zborurile, transport la sol, cazare și hrană. Pentru a ajuta în continuare cu eforturile de colectare de fonduri, o 50/50 tombolă va avea loc în cursul serii.

Un talent elita care mulți consideră a avea cele mai rapide mâini din box, Russell Jr. capturat titlul WBC, după o pană cele mai bune performanțe în carieră, unde a scos Jhonny Gonzalez în runda a patra. Washington, DC nativ câștigat nenumărate campionate de amatori naționale înainte de a porni pro și a fost un favorit pentru a captura de aur în timpul 2008 Jocurile Olimpice. Din păcate, a trecut în încercarea de a face greutate și nu a avut de a concura. La 26-1 cu 15 knockout, Russell Jr. pare a fi o forță pentru anii care vor veni și este o fata care fanii vor deveni obișnuiți să vadă la TV.

Ca și fratele său mai mare, Antonio Russell a intrat în rândurile pro urma o carieră impresionantă de amatori. Câștigătorul 2013 Mănuși naționale de Aur, Russell a câștigat medalii trei din cei cinci ani a concurat în resortisanților, capturarea de argint în 2010 și 2014. Ca un profesionist, Russell luptă în diviziunea cocoș și este 3-0 cu 2 victorii prin knock-out.

Mândria luptă de Charm orașului, Pettway oprit Gianfranco Rossi în 1994 pentru a deveni campion IBF mijlocie juniori. Următorul său meci câștigat însă Pettway faima permanent în comunitate box. În data 29, 1995, Pettway marcat o dinamică knock-out una pumn de Simon Brown. Când Brown prăbușit la panza, forța de pumn Pettway îl discombobulated la punctul în care a aruncat literalmente pumni la aer. Knock-out a fost vizualizat de milioane de ori pe internet și rămâne una dintre cele mai bune din istoria boxului.

"Sunt foarte nerăbdare să având Brothers Russell și Vincent la show-ul meu,", A spus Smith. "Gary luptat pe show-ul meu, când el a fost un amator și am avut literalmente pielea de găină privindu-l lupta. El a fost cel mai talentat amatori l-am văzut vreodată și fratele său a fost un heck de un luptator prea. Tatăl lor a fost un prieten de-al meu de ani de zile si este uimitor cate luptători talentați au venit de la faptul că de uz casnic. Vincent a fost un mare susținător al Baltimore box și orașul, atâta timp cât am putut aminti. Având l pe lupta de noapte este întotdeauna o plăcere și fanii îi arată o mulțime de dragoste. Între luptătorii pe o parte, boxeri programat pentru a concura și provoca această carte este de sprijin, Joi va fi un mare peste tot în jurul seara. "

Russell Brothers si Pettway vor fi disponibile pentru a se întâlni cu toate ticketholders.

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