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Danny Garcia VS. ROBERT GUERRERO MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT

Lub ib hlis ntuj 12, 2016 FNU47 Cia ib saib

Ray Flores

Thawj ntawm tag nrho, I want to send a Happy New Year to all the media and everyone that is joining us on the conference call. I’m really excited about Fight Week on FOX in Los Angeles. I could not think of a better way to kick off 2016 than the fight that we have on January 23 at STAPLES Center promoted by TGB Promotions.

It is Premier Boxing Champions Live on FOX and FOX Deportes on January 23 from STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles. It is Fight Week and you get two fights that week – Ntiv taw xoo-RAU-Ntiv taw xoo hnub Tuesday rau HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si 1 thiab BOXEO DE CAMPONES is on FOX Deportes. It is on Tuesday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 18 at the Club Nokia at LA Live.

Looking at what we have on January 23, it is just going to be a tremendous matchup between two amazing welterweights and two of boxing’s biggest stars as you have Danny “Swift” Garcia and Robert “Lub Ntsuj Plig Dawb Huv” Warrior, along with their fathers who are training them — Angel Garcia and Ruben Guerrero. They’re going to be joining us on the call in only moments.

I want to let you know tickets are still available. Get them now because we have been doing very well in regards to tickets. When you’re talking about the Garcia-Guerrero matchup, make sure to use the hashtag PBC on FOX.

Tsis tas li ntawd nyob rau hauv daim ntawv, we have another sensational welterweight matchup between the Iraq War Veteran Sammy “Lub Sergeant” Vasquez Jr. against Los Angeles fan-favorite — a man that endeared himself last year, Aron Martinez. Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes — also features an outstanding heavyweight bout between 2012 United States Olympian Dominic “Teeb meem” Breazeale and Amir “Hardcore” Mansour.

Fight Week kicks off on Tuesday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 18, Club Nokia in LA Live. The main event is 2008 United States Olympian and Southern California favorite Javier Molina — squaring off with undefeated prospect Jamal James.

Txoj cai tam sim no, we are going to welcome in one of our main event fighters. This hasn’t been easy for the fighters that have been training around the holidays, but they made the sacrifice anyway and have put themselves in tip-top condition.

Thawj ntawm tag nrho, we want to bring in, with the record of 31-0 nrog 18 yeej los ntawm txoj kev ntawm knockout, the former kingpin at 140 pounds campaigning and fighting at welterweight for the second time in his career. Looking at his resume, he has victories over Amir Khan, Lucas Matthysse, Zab Judah, Lamont Peterson and Erik Morales. He’s a star, he’s a rising super star, and he’s looking to have a big 2016, which is why he is kicking it off with this.

But before we get into this man, I want to bring in one of the promoters for what we’re going to be having on January 23 who is going to be promoting the event, from TGB Promotions, let’s bring in Brittany Goossen Brown.

Brittany Goossen Brown

Nyob zoo. I’m speaking on behalf of my father, Tom Brown, who’s actually in a meeting at the moment. But on behalf of all of TGB Promotions, we are really excited to be returning to STAPLES Center and partnering with FOX for another great event.

On this call today, we have two of boxing biggest stars, Danny “Swift” Garcia and Robert “Lub Ntsuj Plig Dawb Huv” Warrior. They’ll be answering your questions in a minute.

Along with them, on this card we have a welterweight showdown between undefeated Sammy Vasquez and LA’s Aron Martinez. Tickets do start at $25. They’re available at AXS.com. And the first televised bout will be at 4:00 pm on FOX.

This Fight Week on Fox in LA kicks off with Ntiv taw xoo-RAU-Ntiv taw xoo hnub Tuesday, which will be at Club Nokia at LA Live on the 19th. Those tickets also start at $25 and are also available at AXS.com. Doors open for that at 5:00 pm, the first televised bout at 7:00 pm.

It’s really going to be an action-packed week of boxing and we are very proud to be a part of it.

R. Paj

Premier Boxing Champions couldn’t visualize a better partner than what we have with those at FOX. They have been tremendous and the shows on Fox Sports 1 have been terrific.

FOX is known for having big events; the NFL, Super Bowls and big NASCAR events. Now we have Premier Boxing Champions on January 23.

It gives me great honor and pleasure to introduce John Stouffer of FOX.

John Stouffer

On behalf of everyone at FOX, FOX Sports and FOX Deportes, we’re excited for the return of boxing to the FOX Broadcast Network after almost 20 xyoo. We’re thrilled to be working with the PBC to bring the highest level of boxing back to the masses on Saturday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 23, free on FOX and in Spanish on FOX Deportes.

This will be a tremendous conclusion to a thrilling week of boxing here in LA, kicking off with the great action on FS1 and Fox Deportes. We wish all the boxers the best of luck and can’t wait for Fight Week.

R. Paj

I completely agree with the sentiments of John. We mentioned as well, Premier Boxing Champions is about putting boxing back on free TV. And these fights that we have on January 23 and January 19 are sure to capture the imagination of the public.

Tag nrho cov cai, let’s get back to business in regards to one of our main event fighters. As I mentioned, wins over Amir Khan, Lucas Matthysse, Zab Judah, Lamont Peterson and Erik Morales. Sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an exciting style, and man-oh-man, he has vowed to put on a terrific 2016.

Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the former world champion. He is joined alongside by his father, Angel Garcia. Here is Danny “Swift” Garcia.

Danny Garcia

Thank you guys for having me on, Kuv txaus siab rau nws. I want to say good afternoon everybody and thank you for having me on this conference call.

I’m very excited to be showcasing my skills January 23 at STAPLES Center live on FOX. I think it’s a great opportunity for the fighters to showcase their skills in a new audience. I want to thank FOX and I want to thank all my fans all around the world for making this happen.

Team Danny Garcia is training hard and we’re focused, we’re mentally prepared and we’re ready for January 23 and we can’t wait.

Danny can you talk about training camp and balancing that with the holiday season?

D. Garcia

I’ve done this before. I’ve trained on the holidays before throughout my career. It’s nothing new.

Once I got the fight date in my head, it’s kind of like there are no holidays for me. So it wasn’t hard for me to stay focused. I trained just like any training camp. And me and my dad, we train hard every day. “The holiday is no holiday” is kind of a saying to us.

What are the goals for you this year? And what do you think this fight can do for your future at 147?

D. Garcia

I think it’s a great fight, I think it’s a great fight for the fans. Two fighters who like to fight. So I think this is going to be an interesting fight and a great matchup.

This is just another fight to prepare myself for a fight for a world title. So I’m ready right now. Every fight in my career that’s going on now is going to be a big fight for me.

12 months from now, where do you see yourself?

D. Garcia

I want to remain undefeated and hopefully be a champion if the opportunity comes up. We’re just taking it one fight at a time for right now and that’s how I did my whole career and that’s how I’m going to keep doing it

When you’re in a fight, does that ever come across your mind when taking a risk or being a little more aggressive? Does that like weigh on you like don’t be too aggressive to risk something like that?

D. Garcia

Ua Tsis, not at all. I’m a fighter who takes risks all the time. I want to entertain the crowd. I have the ability to play it safe if I want too, but it depends on how I feel that day. But everybody knows that Danny Garcia likes to take risks.

When I’m in a fight, I’m just playing round by round; I’m not really worrying about a record or things like that.

How does your body feel with moving up in the weight? You saw the power in your last fight. Do you feel like there’s anything different going from 140 rau 147?

D. Garcia

Yuav kom muaj kev ncaj ncees nrog koj, I feel a lot better. I’m happier now. When I fought at 140, I was always mean while trying to cut weight. I was never in a good mood. I think that’s why a lot of times I would go in there and just fight.

But now I’m able to think more; I’m able to be a lot smarter. My punches are crispier and my stamina is better. I’m able to run more, run more miles, train harder; more endurance. So I may have had the energy at 140 and do that, so at 147 so I just feel a lot stronger and I have more stamina.

Do you see yourself being more active?

D. Garcia

Yog, I would love to stay active; I would love to stay active. Tab sis, koj paub, that my team’s job., I’m a fighter so whatever my team wants, I’ll do. So if they want me to fight two times or three times or four times, then that’s what I’m going to do.

But as for now we’re focused on January 23.

With PBC giving you a lot of exposure, are you focused on just winning the fight or putting on a show with this national space so people can know outside of boxing who Danny Garcia is?

D. Garcia

It’s a Danny Garcia show. I’m always looking to put on a great show, and to go out there and give the fans an exciting fight because at the end of the day, I’ve got to give the fans their money’s worth.

So I’m going there and giving the fans their money’s worth in a great fashion and a smart explosive fashion.

What kind of challenge does Robert present?

D. Garcia

I’m looking forward to – I know he’s going to come ready, but we’re ready. I’m looking forward to a challenge. I’ve prepared myself for a challenge every day, day-in and day-out. So I expect nothing but a great fight and a great performance by me.

What are your goals at 147?

D. Garcia

We’re taking it one step at a time. The goal is to become a world champion again — my second division of being a world champion. So we definitely want to be a world champion again. And when the opportunity arrives, we’ll take advantage of it.

Can you talk of what the difference is in approaching a fight as the underdog with nothing to lose compared to the undefeated favorite with a lot to lose?

D. Garcia

I always approach my mind with the same mindset and it’s just a winner’s mindset. I’m not really too concerned about being the underdog or the promoted fighter or favorite.

I always approach my fight mentally that I’m going to win. I never feed into the politics of the sport or who people think is going to win or going to lose. I prepare myself to be the best Danny Garcia at every fight, and that’s what I prepared myself to do for this fight.

I know you’ve gone on record saying that you didn’t it to be a Puerto Rico-Mexico kind of fight. But here in LA, it becomes that. We just went through that with Cotto and Canelo.

D. Garcia

Nws yog dab tsi nws yog. Whatever the fans want to take it as or whatever the promoters want to do with it, nws yog dab tsi nws yog. I have a lot of fans and I have a lot of friends out there in Los Angeles, California.

I feel like I represent everyone; Americans and things like that and a lot of Mexican-Americans. I’m an American-Puerto Rican.

So I feel like if you’re born in American and you’re Latino, I think it’s all the same. So that’s how I’m feeling and that’s why I just feel like I represent all the Latinos.

Is there a different feel when you fight in LA, when you go down to STAPLES Center?

D. Garcia

It’s a great feeling; it’s a great atmosphere. I fought there once before with Kendall Holt. I was the undercard.

LA is where stars are born. So I’m looking forward to going out there and having a star performance.

What do you feel your advantages are over Guerrero going into this fight?

D. Garcia

I just feel like I’m the better fighter. I’m one of the best fighters in the world., I got to go in there and be the best Danny Garcia and have a great performance.

Have you seen where and learned anything from watching any of Guerrero’s past fights?

D. Garcia

I definitely watch the fights because at the end of the day, koj paub, I’m a boxing fan too and I just like to watch boxing.

I watch those fights and I see the things he likes to do and the things he doesn’t like. I’m just preparing myself for anything.

Do you feel you have to make a statement?

D. Garcia

I’ve just got to go in there and get the job done like I always do. I’m not really worried about what’s next on the agenda or anything like that. Our main focus is to get the job done and that’s what we’re preparing ourselves for. Then we can talk about future opponents after the fight.

Do you want to make any predictions for this fight?

D. Garcia

I’d like to say Danny Garcia wins by TKO. Round five.

Did you think that Robert came back a little bit too soon for that Martinez fight and that perhaps is why he looked bad?

D. Garcia

I’m not really too sure. He might have underestimated the guy and not realized it was going to be that tough of a fight., I’m expecting a great Robert Guerrero and I’m focused on Robert Guerrero. I’m focused, Kuv cob qhia nyuaj. So I’m prepared for whatever I’ve got to do to get this victory.

Kenny Porter has said he had called you out and you ducked the fight with Shawn Porter. Would you care to address that at all?

D. Garcia

I’ve never ducked anybody in the sport. This is actually my second fight at 147. So it wouldn’t even make sense to duck anybody.

I addressed the situation before when he called me out and I had my comments and he had his comments, and it was what it was. Danny Garcia doesn’t duck anybody.

If the opportunity does present itself and even though the report states that it did, but if the opportunity does present itself, it’s something that you would be interested in, a fight with Shawn Porter?

D. Garcia

Yog, tsis muaj kev ua xyem xyav. I want to be a champion. If he’s a champion or there’s a belt up for grabs, then we’ve got to make it happen.

But as of now, I’m focused on Robert Guerrero and he is the task ahead. Can’t let nothing sidetrack me; I’ve got tunnel vision. Kuv npaj txhij rau qhov no sib ntaus.

R. Paj

Angel, could you just give us some thoughts on training camp before we switch over?

Angel Garcia

Well yes. The time has been great, there’s no injuries. Danny is looking good. He’s got great sparring partners, as a matter of fact we spar in a few minutes a day. He’s looking great. Lub ib hlis ntuj 23 the world will see again, as Danny said, the Danny Garcia Show. It’s not the circus coming to town, Danny Garcia Show is coming to town.

So California LA, get ready because we coming like a tornado. Right now they’ve got a storm out there, all this rain and all that. You know who’s causing that? We are.

So January 23, fans get ready baby. STAPLES Center on January 23. Love you guys.

R. Paj

Danny back to you for closing comments and then Robert Guerrero.

D. Garcia

I’m very excited for this upcoming fight January 23rd. Like my dad said, we’ve put a lot of work in the gym. It’s been a long, hard camp preparing ourselves for any situation. I can’t wait to go out there, show my DSG west fans a great fight.

R. Paj

Danny, ua tsaug ntau ntau. We really appreciate it. We look forward to fight week with Danny Garcia and his father, Angel Garcia. As mentioned, fight week kicks off in Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 19th, Club Nokia, PBC on FS1, Javier Molina and Jamal James.

We are excited and couldn’t pick a better place than STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. Thank you to all the fans in Southern California for supporting PBC and the entire staff at STAPLES Center as well.

Let’s bring up a man who is representing the Bay Area, fighting out of Gilroy, California. He has won a world championship in multiple different weight divisions. Any time he steps inside the ring, it’s always electric, it’s always a show. He puts forth everything that he has and that much more. With victories over Andre Berto, Selcuk Aydin and Aaron Martinez, anybody that’s been put in front of him he’s fought and he has given everything. Not only is he a former world champion, but his wife is a world champion in her own right, having defeated cancer and she’s been cancer free for quite some time now.

Ladies and gentlemen, he’s joined alongside by his father and his trainer Ruben Guerrero, it gives me a great honor and pleasure to introduce the former world champion who is without question excited and thrilled to have the opportunity to fight Danny Garcia on FOX on January 23, ladies and gentlemen here is Robert Guerrero.

Robert Guerrero

Hello everybody, how are you guys doing? I’m excited to be here and ready for your questions, so shoot away.

R. Paj

Robert, before we have open it up for questions I want to touch base with you. We heard some of the media during the conference call asking and pretty much saying that you’re the underdog. How do you react to the fact that Danny is the favorite in this fight?

R. Warrior

That don’t bother me at all. My whole life I’ve been an underdog, since I was a kid. My family was always an underdog, having to work out of a field and come up strong and get to what where we got. It’s just a way of life for us. A lot of us Latinos out there, that’s the way it is. We come from poverty and work our way to the top. We’ve always been with our back against the wall and always been an underdog. We never look at that being a favorite, we just come and get the job done.

Could you talk about a little bit how being a boxer has shaped your faith?

R. Warrior

It’s just that fight and that struggle, getting through everything day in, day out. That hard work. When you go back and you look in the Bible, God says to put out as much as he put into you. That’s what I do every day I’m in the gym. This is a sport where anything can happen. One punch could change your whole life. It brings you closer to God. Everything else I’ve been through, you put God first all the time and that’s how we live.

Just being in the ring and knowing what’s God done for me and my career and my family and how far he’s taken us by having that faith in him, nws yog zoo kawg. It’s incredible. STAPLES Center Los Angeles main event on FOX against an undefeated fighter like Danny Garcia, it truly is a blessing from God to be able to be in the position that I’m in and the circumstances that I’ve had to face to be in this position also. The only way you can overcome everything is by having faith in God.

Could you talk a little bit about the positive and negatives sides of being kind of a public religious figure?

R. Warrior

There’s always a positive to everything, no matter what the negative is. You get the people out there who test your faith and who judge you and try to tear you down. Tab sis, when you’re a believer in Christ, you put him first. Nothing else matters to you. You work hard and you do what you got to do and you let your actions speak for you and what God’s blessed you with.

That’s one of the things that we’ve always done. And I try to not overstep our boundaries and try not to be out there forcing the Lord’s word down people’s throat. You let it come and you let people see how much you’ve prospered and how good God is in your life.

Do you think that you did come back to soon after the Keith Thurman fight to fight Aron?

R. Warrior

Kuv muaj tsis muaj excuses. Thiab, koj paub dab tsi? I came back; it was three months after the fight. I think somewhere around there; it was back in camp. Aron Martinez is a tough guy. Everybody saw his last fight and what he did. He came out rough and tough and did his job.

I think I have no excuses. I went out there and got the job done, he gave me a tough fight, and I’m not going to take anything away from Aron Martinez because he trained his butt off and came and did what he did and got the job done. So I have no excuses for that fight. You just got to get back on top of it and work hard.

How did your body feel heading into that fight and coming out of the fight?

R. Warrior

I felt a little drained and worn out. Not so much of the fighting, but I had other situations going on in my life at home and emotional stuff. It all adds up. But like I said, there’s no excuse. Aron Martinez came to fight and that’s what he did. I sucked it up and bent down and showed that true grit and got through the fight and pulled a victory off.

What are your thoughts on Danny?

R. Warrior

He’s been in some close fights. That’s the decision of the judges; that’s their job to do that. Tab sis, you’re just as good as your last fight. That’s what you look at. He came in and got the job done and stopped him. He cracked the wall through a division. Now it’s time to step in with me and that’s what we’re focusing on. We put a great game plan together and we’re excited to get out there and execute it.

When you see that as a fighter that you’re fighting a guy who’s younger, he’s undefeated, does that give you a little more edge and if you do beat him does it make it that much sweeter for you?

R. Warrior

Oh, most definitely it makes it sweet to give somebody their first loss. It’s shows what a true champion is to see what they do after they lose and their adversity and their back against the wall. I’m excited to be getting in there with an undefeated Danny Garcia because I get that shot like everybody else gets that shot, to crack that zero and put a one there. It’s exciting.

How important is your record finishing out?

R. Warrior

It’s about trying to make yourself a better fighter. To come back strong and finish out your career with a strong output. It’s about becoming a world champion again and also attracting that Hall of Fame.

I want to ask you about the whole — Danny didn’t want to make it a big deal about its Puerto Rico versus Mexico — but you know the fans always get so involved in it. You’re on the West Coast here, you know what it’s like, txoj cai?

R. Warrior

Oh, most definitely. Whether you like it or not it’s a rivalry and it’s been a rivalry in boxing and soccer and you name it for years. That’s what it comes down to, that’s what makes our two cultures so competitive at boxing. It’s because of that rivalry. Mexicans want to be better than Puerto Ricans in the game. In my honest opinion I think Mexicans are better in the game. It’s time to come out and show what I still got left and what I can do.

Nowhere better to do than STAPLES Center right here in LA, txoj cai?

R. Warrior

Oh, most definitely. Where most of my Mexican fans are, all those Latinos out there, all those — I like to call them Chicanos out there — because that’s what we are.

What advantages do you see you have over him?

R. Warrior

There’s always that southpaw stance, being a volume puncher, a guy that throws a lot of punches. Plus being at 147 a little bit longer than him it’s all an advantage. The key is using those advantages and capitalizing on them and taking advantage of them. We got to go out there and execute the game plan and make it happen.

You fought some of the top guys in the world at welterweight; Mayweather, Keith Thurman, Andre Berto and all of that. What have you learned from those fights that you could use against Danny Garcia?

R. Warrior

You got to get better sparring. For the last couple of fights I’ve just been fighting with guys that are not even pushing me in the gym and getting me 100% npaj txhij. Guys that I can do what I want to do with in the ring. It just doesn’t cut it. It just doesn’t cut it.

That’s one of the biggest things that I’ve noticed in my training camp, is not having that solid sparring that’s going to take you to that limit and make you better, sharper, sai. Keep your eyes sharp, and be ready to make those exchanges where you do something wrong they’re going to make you pay no where you’re going to do something wrong and the guy’s going to shell up and just try to survive in the ring. You need those guys that are going to push you and make you better.

Does the time in between fights give you time to heal up and get sharper better?

R. Warrior

Not so much heal up. I always take good care of my body and I come out of these fights not really damaged too much. Kuv txhais li cas, I do a lot of damage in the ring to guys and don’t take a lot of it. It’s a matter of me sitting back and analyzing everything that’s gone on in my training camps and my career and what I need to do, what adjustments I need to make in the gym to get back to where I need to be. I think we made those adjustments and I’m excited to get back out there and make it happen.

Do you want to make a prediction for this fight?

R. Warrior

Twv ua ntej; I’ll come in to fight. Kuv tuaj mus tua. Only God knows what’s going to happen and all I can say is I’m coming to win and put out my best performance I can put out and make it happen and become a champion in the welterweight division again.

When we had Danny on the line, Danny made a prediction. I don’t know what your thoughts on his. He said he’s going to TKO you in the fifth round.

R. Warrior

All I got to say is if that’s his prediction, come to do it. Because I’m coming to fight. I’m always up for that challenge and I love it because I know he’s coming to fight, heev. If he’s coming to KO me in the fifth round, that means he’s coming to fight.

Where do you see this putting you back in the rankings and how important is this fight to beat the undefeated with a lot of hype behind him in Danny Garcia?

R. Warrior

This throws me right back in. There’s lot of hype behind Danny Garcia coming at 147 phaus. There’s a lot of big talk that he’s the next star in boxing that’s going to take over. Like he says himself, stars come to Hollywood. He’s a big star in the sport and I’m not going to say he’s not because he’s been doing what he’s had to do. Nws yog undefeated; he’s taken out a lot of top guys. His resume is great.

I think this is a tremendous fight for me to get back on top and to get back in the ranks. To show the doubters and the media and everybody out there that Guerrero got a lot left in him. Kuv twb tau 100% prepared for this fight fight. We got that out of the way and it’s time to take care of business on the 23 and I’m excited about it.

Do you think Danny is adding in the factor that he’s not going to be the bigger guy this time?

R. Warrior

I think he’s going to be a lot bigger than people expect. Ua nyob rau hauv 140 for the amount of time he was and coming up to 147 phaus, he’s feeling great. He’s feeling strong, he’s feeling bigger. He just walked through Paulie Malignaggi and I know he’s expecting to walk through me. So he predicted the fifth round, a knockout. So he’s feeling great about himself. That just excites me, because I know he’s coming at his best and he’s feeling his strongest and he’s coming to fight. It’s exciting to know how he’s coming to fight.

R. Paj

Robert as we get ready to conclude the conference call, we really appreciate the time and looking forward to seeing you on fight week in Los Angeles. Did you have any closing comments for the media?

R. Warrior

I’m just excited to be back in the ring. It’s great to be in such a big event, especially here at home in California, ntawm Staples Center, in the heart of Los Angeles. I’m excited about that. Also with this great undercard with Aron Martinez who’s a local Los Angeles fighter also who’s coming up strong. It’s going to be an exciting card and I’m excited.

Everybody says that they had the best training camp ever that they’ve had in I don’t know how long. I’m just going to tell you I had a great training camp. I’m excited about this fight; Kuv nyob rau hauv zoo zoo, feeling good. Kuv tsis tau tos; I had great sparring. I can’t wait to get into that fight and show the world Guerrero’s still here. I got a little bit derailed and now I’m back on those tracks and it’s time to go full steam ahead.

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UNDEFEATED ALEJANDRO LUNA TAKES ON MEXICO’S ALAN HERRERA AS PART OF ACTION PACKED UNDERCARD SATURDAY, IB HLIS NTUJ TIM 23 LOS NTAWM Staples CENTER HAUV LOS ANGELES

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NTXIV! TOP LOCAL PROSPECTS ROUND OUT THE NIGHT OF FIGHTS

Undefeated Danny Garcia Battles Former Champion Robert Guerrero In

PBC rau hma liab & FOX Deportes Primetime Main Event

LOS ANGELES (Lub ib hlis ntuj 7, 2016) – Undefeated lightweight Alejandro “El Charro” Nkauj hnub nraug hli (19-0, 14 Kos) yuav tau raws li Mexico lub Alan Herrera (34-7, 22 Kos) in a 10-round bout as part of a full night of undercard action on Saturday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 23 los ntawm cov khoom sib khawb Center nyob rau hauv Los Angeles.

The event is headlined by the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau HMA LIAB thiab HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si telecast that features three exciting contests in primetime. In the main event undefeated Danny “Swift” Garcia thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Robert “Lub Ntsuj Plig Dawb Huv” Warrior battle in a 12-round welterweight bout. Preliminary action on FOX begins at 8 p.m. THIAB/5 p.m. PT and features undefeated rising star Sammy “Lub Sergeant” Vasquez taking on Los Angeles-native Aron Martinez, plus a matchup between heavyweights Dominic “Teeb meem” BREAZEALE thiab Amir “Hardcore” Mansour.

Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Swift Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $300, $200, $100, $50 thiab $25, tsis xws li siv cov nqi thiab cov kev pab nqi, thiab yog muag tam sim no. Daim pib yuav raug muas ntawm AXS.com los yog los ntawm lub xov tooj ntawm 888-929-7849 los yog ntawm cov khoom sib khawb Center.

Additional undercard action features South Korea’s Min Wook Kim (12-1, 10 Kos) in a junior welterweight attraction and 22-year-old Mexican-American Luis Bello (6-3, 2 Kos) in a six-round lightweight bout.

Rounding out the exciting night of fights is the pro debut of Los Angeles’ Sergio Quiroz in a six-round super bantamweight affair, cousin of undefeated star Leo Santa Cruz, Antonio Santa Cruz (1-1, 1 KO) in a four-round bantamweight fight and Huntington Park, California lub Jose Gomez (4-0) in four-rounds of featherweight action.

At just 24-years old, Lunahas twb muab tso ua ke ib qho impressive 19 kev yeej txij li thaum tig pro nyob rau hauv 2010. Sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Bellflower, California, he defeated former world champion Cristobal Cruz over eight rounds in June and knocked out Sergio Lopez in August to close his 2015. Ua ntej 2015 he had put together victories over experienced fighters Daniel Attah and Sergio Rivera while knocking out six of his last nine opponents.

Opposite Luna will be the battle-tested Herrera out of Sinaloa, Mexico. Herrera was featured in a 2014 Fight of the Year candidate in Pittsburgh against hometown favorite Monta Meza Clay. The outstanding two way action inside of the ring thrilled the electric crown and nationally televised audience as both men showed incredible bravery before the fight was stopped in the 10^th thiab zaum kawg puag ncig. Herrera has won his last two fights and is coming off of a knockout of Isaias Cabrera.

Ib tug pro txij li thaum 2010, the 28-year-old Kim dropped his debut but has reeled off 13 wins since then. After fighting in his native South Korea and China for the first several years of his career, Kim knocked out Lizandro De Los Santos in Mexico in March before stopping Luis Alberto Pelayo in his U.S. debut in July.

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ARON Martinez tau cov qhab nees sawv daws pom TXIAV TXIM SIAB YEEJ DUA Devon Alexander HAUV Premier BOXING CHAMPIONS RAU ESPN Sib ntaus CARD LOS NTAWM Gila DEJ ARENA HAUV Glendale, LUB

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Lee Selby khiav unanimous KEV TXIAV TXIM SIAB

TIV THAIV Fernando Montiel

Nyem NTAWM NO Rau cov duab

Credit: Lucas Noonan / PBC

Nyem NTAWM NO Rau kev sib ntaus Highlights

GLENDALE, LUB. (Lub kaum hli ntuj 14, 2015) -Hmo no lub Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau ESPN sib ntaus card featured Mexican brawler Aron Martinez (20-4-1, 4 Kos) capturing ib unanimous kev txiav txim siab (97-93, 97-93, 96-94) kov yeej lub ntiaj teb champion qub Devon Alexander “Cov poj” (26-4, 14 Kos). Nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round sib ntaus sib tua, siv feem ntau nyob rau ntawm lub sab hauv, Martinez tswj los mam li yeej xwb.

Cov uas tawm hauv TV opener showcased ib tug 12-round, nkaus-packed sib ntaus sib tua li Lee Selby (22-1, 8 Kos) ua nws U.S. debut thiab nyab xeeb ib unanimous kev txiav txim siab (116-112, 118-110, 119-109) yeej tshaj yav tas los peb-division lub ntiaj teb champion Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel (54-5-2, 39 Kos).

Ntawm no yog dab tsi lub tua hluav taws yuav tsum tau hais txog lawv cov ua yeeb yam hmo no:

Devon Alexander

“Kuv xav mus yuav ntse thiab txhoj puab heev nyob rau hauv muaj hmo no, thiab hais tias yog dab tsi kuv tau.

“Nws twb tuaj nyob rau hauv ceev ceev li peb paub nws yuav. Peb yeej paub hais tias twb yuav tuaj rau pem hauv ntej. Kuv cia li yuav tsis tau txais kuv txhaj tshuaj tawm li kuv xav.

“Sib law liag losses tawv, tab sis kuv tsis tau yooj yim poob siab. Kuv cia li xav mus regroup thiab ces peb mam li pom dab tsi ntxiv. Kuv tseem pom tias yog ib qhov zoo tshaj plaws.”

ARON Martinez

“Kuv lub cev ntas txiv leej tub. Kuv twb yeej ib txwm tiv thaiv ntawm 147 phaus. Qhov no yog kuv tej yam ntuj tso nyhav thiab kuv sparred tiv thaiv npaum li cas loj hais mav thaum lub sij hawm tas los ob peb lub lim piam ntawm kev kawm camp. Kuv twb ntsib ceev 180 lbs neeg tua hluav taws nyob rau hauv lub yeej thoj nam yuav tau npaj rau qhov no.

“Peb ua raws li peb kev ua si txoj kev npaj hmo no. Kuv muab (Alexander) khoom rau sawv nyob rau hauv muaj nrog kuv.

“Sib ntaus sib tua rau ib tug PBC card rau ESPN yog qhov zoo tshaj plaws zoo ntawm lub sij hawm rau kuv. Kuv mam li siv no sib ntaus tau lwm tus yawm sij hawm zoo li kuv tau txais hmo no.

“Kuv mam li sib ntaus sib tua leej twg lawv muab tso nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej ntawm kuv. Kuv yeej ib txwm lub underdog, tab sis kuv puag nws vim hais tias mentality tau raug thawb kuv mus ua hauj lwm nyuaj.”

Lee Selby

“Kuv jab, ncav cuag thiab ceev tau kuv biggest zoo hmo no. Uas yog yuav ua li cas kuv tau txais lub yeej.

“Tag nrho cov kev txiav nyiaj kuv twb muaj nyob rau hauv kuv cov hauj lwm muaj tuaj tawm tsam luv luv tua hluav taws zoo li (Montiel). Thaum kuv tau txiav hmo no nyob rau hauv lub 6 puag ncig nws yog tus qub tshaj plaws. Kuv ntes tau ib lub taub hau taub qab.

“Kuv twb ua siab ncaj chim nyob rau hauv kuv kev ua tau zoo hmo no. Kuv tau txais lub yeej thiab nws yog ib tug zoo siab kom tau kuv thawj ib tug nyob rau US. av. Tab sis tus kiv cua ho tsis pom kuv nyob rau hauv kuv qhov zoo tshaj plaws, thiab ib tug loj ib feem ntawm uas yog Montiel txoj kev. Nws yog ib tug zoo fighter.”

Fernando Montiel

“Kuv xav tias nws yog ib tug ntau los ze zog sib ntaus tshaj lub tsev hais plaub muaj nws nyob rau hauv scorecard.

“Kuv siv thawj ob peb rounds tos nws tuaj rau kuv ces kuv yuav counterpunch. Tab sis nws twb tsis nkag kuv ces kuv tau los ua tus tus tsim txom thiab coj lub sib ntaus rau nws.

“Nws yog ib tug yawm sib ntaus sib tua nyob rau hauv no PBC card no nyob rau hauv Arizona. Kuv ua siab ncaj xav tias kuv tsim nyog ib tug rematch. Kuv xav mus tua nws dua.”

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Premier BOXING CHAMPIONS RAU ESPN MEDIA Workout QUOTES NTEJ NTAWM Devon Alexander VS. ARON Martinez AT Gila DEJ ARENA HAUV Glendale, AZ RAU KAUM HLI 14

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Kev pab them nqi nyob rau ESPN pib Thaum 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. MT / PT

GLENDALE, LUB. (Lub kaum hli ntuj 12, 2015) – Uas tawm hauv TV tua hluav taws nyob rau hauv cov Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau ESPN sib ntaus card noj qhov chaw no Wednesday nyob rau hauv Glendale, AZ coj lub sij hawm tawm ntawm lawv tibneeg hu tauj coob sij hawm mus party ib tug xov xwm workout thaum Central Txoj kev Boxing Gym.

Devon Alexander “Cov poj” (26-3, 14 Kos) yuav siv sij hawm rau sib ntaus sib tua-kuaj Mexican Aron Martinez (19-4-1, 4 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub headlining bout ntawm Gila dej Arena. Uas tawm hauv TV kev pab them nqi yog slated pib thaum 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. MT / PT nrog lub U.S. debut ntawm featherweight lub ntiaj teb champion Lee Selby (21-1, 8 Kos) raws li nws yuav siv sij hawm rau yav tas los peb-division lub ntiaj teb championFernando “Cochulito” Montiel (54-4-2, 39 Kos).

Ntawm no yog dab tsi lub tua hluav taws yuav tsum tau hais nyob rau hauv anticipation ntawm lawv bouts:

Devon Alexander

“Qhov no yeej rog lawm tag nrho txog kev tau txais yam uas txoj cai. Kuv yuav tsum tau kom paub tseeb tias kuv mentality yog txoj cai. Poob tsis yog ib qho kev xaiv ntxiv lawm. Nyob rau hauv kuv tsis mus Amir (Khan), nws tsis yog tej yam uas nws tas ua rau kuv poob ua. Tag nrho cov losses hais tias kuv twb muaj kuv xav tias kuv yuav tau cia li raws li yooj yim yeej cov neeg sib ntaus. Qhov no yog puas siab puas ntsws kev ua si, thiab kuv twb tsis tau muaj lub hlwb rau cov neeg sib ntaus.

“Kuv yuav tsum tau tshem tau qhov kev nrhoo nyob ib ncig ntawm lub yeej thoj nam uas tau kom kuv los ntawm siab xav txog kev cai ua hauj lwm rau ntawm txhais tes thiab yuav ua li cas ib qho tseem ceeb boxing yog kuv. Kuv yuav tsum tau ua kom pom tseeb thiab ces rov ua kom pom tseeb ntau npaum li cas no txhais rau kuv. Txhua leej txhua tus xav tau kev pab rau lawv tus kheej reprogram ib zaug hauv ib lub sij hawm los pab koj nco ntsoov li cas yog ib qho tseem ceeb.

“Kuv paub Aron Martinez yog yuav tuaj mus tua. Nws paub kuv cov ntaub ntawv thiab hais tias kuv twb raug ntaus ib co ntawm qhov zoo tshaj plaws. Yog li ntawd nws yeej paub nws yuav tsum tawv rau nws, thiab kuv paub hais tias nws mam li coj nws zoo tshaj plaws mus rau hauv lub nplhaib nrog nws, tab sis nws yuav tsis mus ua tau txaus. Thaum twg kuv tabtom teem zoo li no tsis muaj leej twg yuav tuav kuv.”

ARON Martinez

“Kuv style yog mus tua thiab hopefully nws sawv thiab sib pauv nrog kuv, tab sis yog hais tias nws tsis peb muaj ib tug zoo kev ua si npaj rau lub thawv nws. Peb paub tias nws yog ib tug boxer yog li ntawd kuv zoo nkauj nco ntsoov hais tias yog dab tsi peb mam li pom.

“Kuv tau saib xyuas ntawm Alexander. Kuv xav muab ib tug zoo kev sib ntaus thiab ces mus rau loj sib ntaus. Kuv nyob ntawm no mus tua leej twg lawv muab tso nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej ntawm kuv. Kuv yuav npaj mus sib ntaus sib tua leej twg.

“Kuv tsis tau ntsib ib tug tib neeg uas tsis xav hais tias kuv yeej lub Robert Guerrero sib ntaus, tab sis hais tias yog ib qhov yav dhau los. Kuv ntseeg tias kuv tuav nws, tab sis nws yog boxing thiab kuv yuav npaj mus sib ntaus sib tua ib txoj kev sib txawv hom ntawm fighter.

“Nws muaj kev zoo mus khob cia Guerrero vim hais tias txhua leej txhua tus underestimates kuv lub hwj chim. Kuv tiv thaiv ib tug ntau ntawm cov muaj zog hais mav thiab lawv twb paub ntsoov kuv punches. Peb qhia rau lub thawv los yog luam blows.”

Lee Selby

“Kuv pog yeej. Qhov no yog kuv thawj lub ntiaj teb title tiv thaiv thiab nws yog tiv thaiv ib tug nyuaj kev sib tw uas feem ntau hais mav yuav tsis tau. Nws tsis yog ib qho yooj yim yeej, tshwj xeeb tshaj yog nrog kuv muaj tuaj txawv teb chaws.

“Kuv twb xaiv tau ib tug formidable foe thiab yog hais tias kuv yeej ib txiv leej tub li nws thiab saib zoo, nws yuav tsum tsa kuv profile thaum hmo ntuj.

“Kuv tsis tshua kawm cov neeg tua hluav taws, Kuv cia li xav paub me ntsis txog lawv style. Montiel yuav ua ob, he doesn’t have a typical style. I like to keep it simple because you don’t want to prepare for one thing and then have your opponent come out doing something different.

“Montiel yog ib tug loj Puncher tab sis kuv twb tau nrog ntau ntau zoo punchers. Kuv twb raug ntaus ob peb unbeaten hais mav thiab kuv muaj loads ntawm kev rau kuv hluas muaj hnub nyoog.

“Kuv siv nws los tawm no yog lub kev kawm camps thiab kom deb li deb raws li tsis muaj lub tsev neeg coob coob kom zoo dua, Kuv twb yeej lub npe nyob rau hauv hostile neeg coob coob ua ntej ces nws yuav tsis tau ib qho teeb meem.

“Kuv xav tias kuv muaj nrog qhov zoo tshaj plaws nyob rau hauv lub division. Kuv xav mus tua lub sab saum toj hais mav thiab kuv xav tias yog kuv tau txais ib tug loj yeej thiab saib zoo no, Kuv mam li yuav nyob rau hauv lub mix.

“Nrog rau cov kev sib ntaus ua rau dawb T.V., ntau cov neeg tau mus saib kuv thiab kuv profile yuav hloov sai heev li ntev raws li kuv ua dab tsi kuv muaj peev xwm ntawm.”

Fernando Montiel

“Kuv ua siab ncaj ntseeg tau hais tias (Selby) xaiv tus tsis ncaj ncees lawm txiv leej tub mus tua. Kuv twb tau npaj rau qhov no sib ntaus. Tag nrho cov ua hauj lwm tau muab tso rau hauv. Nws cia li xaiv qhov tsis ncaj ncees txiv leej tub mus ua nws debut US tiv thaiv.

“Kuv zoo siab heev thaum kuv hnov hais tias peb twb mus sib ntaus sib tua nyob rau hauv Arizona. Muaj ntau ntau cov Mexicans no, li ntawd kuv thiaj paub tias kuv mam li muaj ib tug ntau ntawm cov neeg nyob tom qab kuv on Wednesday. Nws tseem yuav mus ua tau zoo kawg rau sib ntaus sib tua no.

“Kuv yeej tsis xav tias zoo li lub hnub nyoog muaj dab tsi ua nrog no sib ntaus. Saib kuv. Kuv npaj txhij mus.”

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Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, uas yog nce los ntawm nplhaib Pros Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $200, $100, $50 thiab $25 kev nkag, tsis xws li siv cov kev pab cuam nqi thiab se, thiab yog muag tam sim no. Mus rau nqi los ntawm lub xov tooj nrog ib tug loj credit card, hu Ticketmaster ntawm (800) 745-3000. Daim pib no kuj muaj nyob rau hauv www.gilariverarena.com.

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Exciting UNDERCARD UA NTSEG Ivan REDKACH txojkev ERICK Martinez Wednesday, KAUM HLI 14 AT Gila DEJ ARENA HAUV Glendale, Arizona

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Premier Boxing Champions Nyob rau ESPN Headlined By

Welterweights Devon Alexander vs. Aron Martinez

9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT

GLENDALE, LUB. (Lub kaum hli ntuj 7, 2015) – Exciting contender John Redkach (18-1, 14 Kos) rov mus sib ntaus sib tua Erick Martinez (11-2-1, 5 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round sib bout rauWednesday, Lub kaum hli ntuj 14 los ntawm Gila dej Arena nyob rau hauv Glendale, Arizona.

Lub Lub kaum hli ntuj 14 Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau ESPN kev tshwm sim yog headlined los ntawm yav tas lub ntiaj teb champion Devon Alexander “Cov poj” (26-3, 14 Kos) kev noj nyob sib ntaus sib tua-kuaj Mexican Aron Martinez (19-4-1, 4 Kos). Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT nrog lub U.S. debut ntawm featherweight lub ntiaj teb champion Lee Selby (21-1, 8 Kos) raws li nws yuav siv sij hawm rau yav tas los peb-division lub ntiaj teb champion Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel (54-4-2, 39 Kos).

Ntxiv undercard txiav txim qho to 18-xyoo-laus undefeated Flyweight Damien “Qab Zib” Vazquez (7-0, 3 Kos) tawm ntawm Thornton, Colorado tiv thaiv Mexican Francisco Lapizco(7-1, 2 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug rau-round sib ntau sib tw, 2012 Olympic nyiaj medalist Tugstsogt Nyambayar(3-0, 3 Kos) ntawm Mongolia nyob rau hauv ib tug super bantamweight bout tiv thaiv Mexico lub Ricardo Proana (11-2, 9 Kos) thiab Phoenix tus Alexis Santiago (19-3-1, 8 Kos) raws li nws yuav siv sij hawm nyob Mexican Gustavo Molina (10-8, 4 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib yim-round super bantamweight bout.

Pub muab kwv yees tawm qhov kev txiav txim yog 30-xyoo-laus Lionell Thompson (15-3, 9 Kos) tawm ntawm twm raws li nws yuav siv sij hawm rau Kentucky-haiv neeg Thomas Hanshaw (6-6, 4 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib yim-round cruiserweight bout, ntxiv undefeated super middleweight zeem muag Kevin Newman “Rov Los Zaum Ob” (3-0-1, 1 KO) sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Las Vegas thiab David Benevidez (9-0, 8 Kos) ntawm Phoenix nyob rau hauv nyias muaj nyias kev undercard bouts.

Yug nyob rau hauv Ukraine, tab sis sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Los Angeles, Redkach pib boxing nyob rau lub hnub nyoog ntawm rau thiab tau muab tso ua ke ib qho impressive hauj lwm txij li thaum txoj siav nyob rau hauv pro 2009. Lub 29-xyoo-laus twg yeej tshaj Tony Luis, Sergey Gulyakevich thiab Yakubu Amidu. Nws yuav muab kev tawm tsam los ntawm lub 24-xyoo-laus Zamudio tawm ntawm Sinaloa, Mexico.

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Yav tas los NTIAJ TEB zus Devon Alexander siv RAU ARON Martinez AS Premier BOXING CHAMPIONS RAU ESPN LOS RAU Gila DEJ ARENA HAUV Glendale, Arizona Wednesday, KAUM HLI 14 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. PT

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NTXIV! FEATHERWEIGHT NTIAJ TEB zus Lee Selby ua rau nws US. Debut TIV THAIV qub PEB kev faib NTIAJ TEB zus Fernando MONTIEL

Daim pib YOG RAU MUAG KHOOM HNUB NO NYOB 12 P.M. PT!

GLENDALE, LUB. (Cuaj hlis 11, 2015) – Yav tas los ob-division lub ntiaj teb champion Devon Alexander “Cov poj” (26-3, 14 Kos) rov mus noj nyob rau hauv sib ntaus sib tua-kuaj Mexican Aron Martinez (19-4-1, 4 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round welterweight clash li Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau ESPN cov taub hau Gila dej Arena nyob rau hauv Glendale, Arizona on Wednesday, Lub kaum hli ntuj 14.

Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT nrog lub U.S. debut ntawm featherweight lub ntiaj teb champion Lee Selby (21-1, 8 Kos) raws li nws yuav siv sij hawm rau yav tas los peb-division lub ntiaj teb champion Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel (54-4-2, 39 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim.

“Kuv zoo siab heev rov qab mus rau lub nplhaib thiab kuv xav qhia rau cov neeg uas kuv tseem yog ib qho tseem ceeb fighter,” hais tias Alexander. “Qhov no yog ib tug lossis loj lub cib fim kom primetime thiab kuv yuav mus kom paub tseeb tias txhua yam yog nyob rau hauv kev txiav txim ntawm lub yeej thoj nam ces kuv muaj 100 feem pua hlwb thiab lub cev rau kev sib ntaus hmo ntuj.”

“Kuv zoo siab heev rau lub sij hawm no mus sib ntaus sib tua nyob xws li ib tug loj theem tiv thaiv ib tug zoo fighter nyob rau hauv Devon Alexander,” hais tias Martinez. “Arizona muaj ib tug lossis loj Mexican boxing zej zog thiab kuv saib rau pem hauv ntej mus rau lub pab los ntawm lawv zoo kawg li kiv cua.”

“Kuv tab tom nrhiav rau pem hauv ntej rau kuv kuv USA debut nyob rau hauv Arizona rau ESPN,” said Selby. “It’s been my dream since I was a young boy to win the world title and then to box in a major fight in the U.S. I have the upmost respect for Fernando Montiel, he’s a three-time world champion and we all know over here in the UK how tough the Mexican fighters are. I know the U.S. sib ntaus kiv cua txaus siab rau lub sab saum toj tua hluav taws thiab kuv paub hais tias kuv yuav yeej lawv tshaj rau 14^th October with my skill, style thiab cov txheej txheem.”

“Kuv zoo siab heev tau muaj ib lub sij hawm los yeej lwm lub ntiaj teb title,” Hais Montiel. “Kuv yuav mus ua rau feem ntau ntawm no thiab tawm txhua yam kuv muaj nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib. Kuv yuav tawm uas nplhaib nrog Lee Selby tus siv thiab nrog tus kiv cua cheering kuv lub npe.”

“This is a big fight for Arizona and the first world title fight in Arizona since 2004,” hais tias Scott Maling, Tswv ntawm nplhaib Pros Promotions. “Kuv yog muaj hmoo txaus los txhawb tias lub ntiaj teb no title sib ntaus thiab kuv yuav tsis tos mus nqa cov boxing kiv cua ntawm Arizona ib tug zoo kawg li hmo ntuj ntawm cov kev txiav txim los ntawm pib kom tiav, featuring ib co ntawm cov saum toj kawg nkaus txuj ci nyob rau hauv kev ua si nawv.”

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Qhov rooj ntawm Gila dej Arena qhib 3 p.m. PT nrog rau cov thawj bout nram qab no sai tom qab.

A world champion at 140 thiab 147-phaus, lub 28-xyoo-laus Alexander ua rau nws 2015 debut tab tom nrhiav rau ib tug ua tau uas yuav ceev nyiaj rau nws rov qab mus rau hauv lub npe sib cav sib ceg. Alexander twg yeej tshaj Marcos Maidana, Lucas Matthysse, Randall Bailey thiab Lee Purdy. Lub St. Louis-haiv neeg yog 4-2 nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb no title fights nrog nws feem ntau tsis ntev los no yeej los ntawm ib tug tseem ceeb kev txiav txim siab tshaj Yexus Soto Karass.

Lub 33-xyoo-laus Martinez yog los tawm ntawm ib tug muaj teeb kev txiav txim siab tsis mus Robert Guerrero, nyob rau hauv ib tug sib ntaus qhov twg Martinez poob Guerrero rau lub thib ob lub sij hawm nyob rau hauv nws cov hauj lwm thiab nyob hauv vib nas this uas tau txais cov ib stoppage yeej. Yug nyob rau hauv Mexico, tab sis sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Los Angeles, Martinez tau tiv thaiv paub txij li thaum 2004 thiab racked li 10 ncaj yeej ntawm 2009 thiab 2012.

Yug nyob rau hauv Barry, Wales, Selby khaws nws lub ntiaj teb npe nrog ib tug tseem ceeb kev txiav txim yav tas los lawm undefeated Evgeny Gradovich nyob rau hauv Tej zaum. Lub 28-xyoo-laus twg muaj ib tug slew ntawm yeej tshaj yav tas los unblemished fighters nrog Joel Brunker, Ryan Walsh, Viorel Simon, Corey McConnell thiab Stephen Smith. Lub slick-boxer yuav ua nws thawj pib nyob rau US. av nyob rau Lub kaum hli ntuj 14.

Cov Mexican qub tub rog Montiel tau yeej lub ntiaj teb no lub npe nyob rau peb cov chav kawm ntawv thoob plaws hauv hnyav nws ntev ua hauj lwm uas pib raws li ib tug 17-xyoo-laus nyob rau hauv 1996. Nws yeej nws thawj lub ntiaj teb nyob rau hauv lub npe 2000 tshaj Isidro Garcia thiab mus rau muaj npe yeej nrug tshaj Pedro Alzacar, Ivan Hernandez, Z kaus mom, Ciso Morales thiab Hozumi Hasegawa. Yug nyob rau hauv Sinaloa, Mexico, Montiel yog caij ib yim-sib ntaus yeej streak nqe lus hais txog rau hauv no match thiab rov mus tua nyob rau hauv lub US. rau thawj lub sij hawm txij li thaum 2011.

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Robert “LUB Ntsuj Plig Dawb Huv” GUERRERO DEFEATS ARON MARTINEZ VIA SPLIT DECISION IN MAIN EVENT OF SPECIAL AFTERNOON EDITION OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FROM STUBHUB CENTER IN CARSON, California.

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HARD-HITTING HEAVYWEIGHT DOMINIC BREAZEALE REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH THIRD ROUND KO OVER YASMANY CONSUEGRA

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Carson, California. (Lub rau hli ntuj 6) – Southern California boxing fans were treated to an afternoon of hard punches and quick action as Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC took to the ring at StubHub Center in Carson, California. The Saturday afternoon fight card, part of a jam-packed day of sports action on NBC, showcased a heavyweight brawl between Dominic Breazeale and Yasmany Consuegra and a fast and furious welterweight bout between Robert Guerrero and Aron Martinez.

In the PBC on NBC main event, Guerrero and Martinez let their fists fly from the opening bell to the closing bell in a showdown that saw over 1,000 punches thrown between the two welterweights over 10 rounds. It was clear from the beginning of the fight that Martinez was not intimidated by Guerrero’s skills or resume as he dominated the first several rounds, even dropping Guerrero in the fourth. But Guerrero was able to turn the table in his favor as the fight progressed and dominate the second half of the 10 round brawl. Lub tsev hais plaub tau qhab nia lub bout 97-95 thiab 95-94 for Guerrero and 95-94 for Martinez in a split decision victory that brought the crowd to its feet.

BREAZEALE, ib tug 2012 U.S. Olympian and Southern California-native, needed less than three rounds to defeat previously unbeaten heavyweight Conguegra. The referee called off the fight at 1:49 of the third round after Consuegra hit the canvas three times as Breazeale extended his professional record to 15-0 nrog 14 Kos.

The featured fight on NBC SportsNet saw a featherweight battle between the once-beaten Argentinean Jesus Cuellar and former world champion Vic Darchinyan that came to a half when Cuellar knocked out Darchinyan at 1:04 of the seventh round.

NBCSN also featured the return of Alfredo Angulo, who scored a fifth-round knockout victory over Delray Raines in a middleweight contest that saw “Aub” raise his hand in victory for the first time since 2012.

Here is what the fighters had to say about Saturday afternoon’s fights:

Robert Guerrero

“Aron Martinez came to fight and the fans got to see two warriors go at it.

“I can’t explain why I go to war so much. I just love to get in there and mix it up.

“When I got up off the canvas, I told myself…get up and win this fight.

“Once I started boxing I felt I started dominating the fight.

“We got the victory and now it’s time to move on to some big fights and give the fans the warrior type fights they deserve. I’m an action fighter and I’ll continue to be so.

“There is something about this arena that makes you want to stand there and trade.

“I just suffered the loss of my cousin. She passed away last week and this fight was for her.”

ARON Martinez

“Kuv zoo siab heev nrog kuv kawm. I thought I won the fight.

“I thought the third scorecard was way out of line.

“It was a great experience fighting on NBC. I wanted to put on a great fight for the fans and me and Robert did that.

“I look forward to being more active and fighting again as soon as possible.”

Dominic BREAZEALE

“Its always a little different to fight in the afternoon. The fans came out to support me. I put on a big show and got the win.

“He was putting his hand on his right side and I was hitting him with the upper cut.

“Kuv yuav tsis hais dab tsi zoo rau.

“I’d love to be back in the ring as soon as possible. Everybody did a great job putting this together. This was only three rounds right here and lets do it again in a couple months.”

YEXUS CUELLAR

“I wasn’t hurt. It was more of a slip. Darchinyan is a very tough warrior and I’m glad I came out on top.

“I want to fight again as soon as possible. I saw Abner Mares sitting in the first row and I want to fight him next.”

Alfredo Angulo

“I have so many fans and I want to thank them. They are here cheering for me – cheering for the dog. I always say it’s for the fans and I want to thank them for the support.

“This is my first fight coming back to my old trainer [Clemente Medina] and it was great.

“A lot of people say ‘the dog is dead,’ but if you ask the people that saw my performance, they will all tell you the dog is alive and well.”

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC MEDIA WORKOUT & FINAL XOVXWM rooj sab laj QUOTES & DUAB

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Nyem NTAWM NO For Workout Photos From Tom Hogan/TGB Promotions

LOS ANGELES (Lub rau hli ntuj 4, 2015) – Fight week continued today for the Premier Boxing Champions rau NBC event taking place Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 6 at StubHub Center as fighters held a final press conference for media and fans at historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles.

Nag hmo, fight week activities kicked off with media workouts at Wild Card West Boxing Gym in Santa Monica.

Lub Saturday afternoon telecast starts at 3 p.m. THIAB/12 p.m. PT on NBC featuring the heavyweight showdown between Dominic “Teeb meem” BREAZEALE (14-0, 13 Kos) thiabConsuegra Yasmany (17-0, 14 Kos). Following that bout is the headlining event that pits former four-division world champion Robert “Lub Ntsuj Plig Dawb Huv” Warrior (32-3-1, 18 Kos) tiv thaiv Aron Martinez (19-3-1, 4 Kos).

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Here is what the fighters had to say yesterday and today:

Robert Guerrero

“I’m excited to get back in the ring. I’ve trained very hard and my focus is fully on this fight.Saturday afternoon you’re going to see a great fight.

“It’s a unique event starting so early. I’ll get up, eat and go fight but I’m ready for it.

“I want to fight often, inactivity is the worst thing for a fighter. I want to fight three-four times per year, every year.

“I never take another fighter lightly. This is a huge opportunity for Aron Martinez and I’m sure he’ll be ready for a real fight.

“Fighting on NBC puts all the eyes on me. I know how big of a platform this is.

“StubHub Center is a terrific venue, fans are right on top of you. I love fighting there and I’m not going to leave the fans disappointed.”

ARON Martinez

“Xws li Saturday, expect a great fight. Nws mus yuav ib tug tsov rog. I want to go in there and show everybody who I am.

“I know how tough of a fighter Robert is, he’s fought at the top level for a long time.

“I’m a brawler and I’m ready to test whatever skills he has. I need to close the distance, stay on top of him and get to him early. My power will surprise him.

“I love StubHub Center. I’ve been there many times to watch fights and can’t wait to fight there myself.

“Qhov no yog ib tug loj lub sij hawm rau kuv, fighting on such a big card. We know Robert is a former world champion but I’m focused and ready. I’ve trained extra hard for this fight.”

Dominic BREAZEALE

“Everything starts off the jab, I need to put pressure on him early. I’ve seen a couple of YouTube clips of him fighting but the key is to focus on what I do best.

“This is a huge opportunity for me to fight on NBC at StubHub Center and I plan to take full advantage of it.

“This camp has been great, my whole team has done a phenomenal job getting me ready for this fight.

“I have to thank my opponent for coming out and putting his record on the line. When I’m done with him, he’ll be 17-1. I’m looking for an early round knockout and I want to keep the fans on the edge of their seats.”

YASMANY CONSUEGRA

“I’m very prepared for this fight. I’m thankful to Dominic for taking this fight and I can’t wait to put on a show no hnub vas xaum yav tav su.

“I feel strong and ready for this challenge. My team has done everything they need to help me come out victorious.

“I was part of the national team in Cuba which is very difficult to do. I’m not worried about any hype leading into this fight.”

YEXUS CUELLAR

“First Darchinyan, Then Leo Santa Cruz or Abner Mares, those are the fighters

I’m targeting.

“He can talk as much as he wants but we’re going to fight and find out who is better nyob rau hnub Saturday.

“I’m very prepared and ready to represent Argentina. I trained hard and I’m ready to get in the ring. I’ve put in the hard work and I’m going to step inside the ring and showcase my talent for all of Argentina.”

VIC DARCHINYAN

“I will demolish this kid nyob rau hnub Saturday, I have much more experience.

“He has no idea what’s going to happen.

“I was a champion for many years and want to win another title. I will show everyone that I’m still capable nyob rau hnub Saturday.

“We’re going to see great fights and great action nyob rau hnub Saturday. I’m ready to go and I hope everyone enjoys the fights.”

Alfredo Angulo

“I’m so happy to be here in Los Angeles and fighting so close to home. 'Tus Aub’ is coming back and you’ll see that nyob rau hnub Saturday.

“Kuv zoo siab heev yuav tsum tau rov qab rau hauv lub nplhaib. It’s been a bit of a layoff but I want to be as active and busy as possible.

“I’m back now with Clemente Medina. I work best with him and I’m happy to be back training in Los Angeles again.

“I recently got married. I’m much more settled and much more focused on my career. I look forward to becoming a champion again.”

Oscar Molina

“My left shoulder is completely healed, the recovery took a while which was frustrating but now all systems are go.

“I’ve prepared well for this fight and I’m excited to go out and perform. It’s an honor for me to be on the same card as all these great fighters. I’m going to give a great show nyob rau hnub Saturday.

“I don’t know much about my opponent but I’ve been very busy in the gym learning everyday and I look forward to setting the pace and fighting my fight nyob rau hnub Saturday.

“I’ve been going to fights at StubHub Center for years and it’s great to be fighting there for the first time.”

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT & MP3 WITH ROBERT GUERRERO, ARON Martinez, Dominic BREAZEALE & YASMANY CONSUEGRA

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Lisa Milner

Ua tsaug rau koj, txhua leej txhua tus, for joining us today. We have a very exciting call. All four of the fighters participating on the televised portion of no hnub vas xaum lub Premier Boxing Champions on NBC telecast will be with us. We are going to start with the heavyweights, and before we head to those fighters, I’m going to turn it over to Tom Brown, head of TGB Promotions to tell you a little more about the event and introduce our first set of fighters.

Tom Brown

Zoo, thank you and thank you very much to the media for joining us on this call. TGB Promotions is very happy working again with PBC on this excellent card to be telecast on NBC no hnub vas xaum afternoon from the famed StubHub Center in Carson. The doors opennyob rau hnub Saturday ntawm 11:00 a.m. nrog tus thawj tswb ntawm 11:15 a.m. We go on live TV starting at12:00 p.m. PT. It’s a huge sports day for NBC. They’re also telecasting the French Open, the Belmont Stakes, and game two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The main event is former world champion, Robert Guerrero (32-3-1 18 Kos) out of Gilroy, California. Robert’s no stranger to the southern California boxing fans, having posted two huge wins in recent years: the sensational 12-round decision over Andre Berto in November 2012 down in Ontario, and his epic fight-of-the-year win over Yoshihiro Kamegai on June 21, 2014 at the StubHub Center.

Aaron Martinez, West Covina, California muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm (19-3-1, 4 Kos). He made his bones on the southern California boxing circuit, and knows how valuable this opportunity to face Guerrero is on such a big platform. Martinez never takes a backward step, never tires, and that’s his primary weapon: incredible stamina. With the styles of Guerrero-Martinez, this main event has all the makings of another action-packed StubHub Center war to add to the venue’s history.

In the televised co-main, the opening fight, we’ve got two outstanding, undefeated young heavyweight prospects: U.S. Olympian Dominic Breazeale (14-0, 13 Kos). He competed in the 2012 London games, and Yasmany Consuegra (17-0, 14 Kos) outstanding Cuban amateur with a perfect pro record.

Dua, lub qhov rooj yuav qhib thaum 11:00 a.m. Daim pib pib thaum $25 and we’re looking forward to seeing the great boxing fans of southern California attend this great event.

L. Milner

We’re going to do the heavyweights now. Dominic, could you make an opening statement before we turn it over to the media?

Dominic Breazeale

This is Dominic Breazeale. Good afternoon, tej thiab gentlemen. I’m excited to be part of this fantastic card this Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 6^th. Can’t wait to get in the ring and show off my skills.

L. Milner

Zoo. Ua tsaug rau koj. And Luis DeCubas Jr. is on the line to translate for Yasmany. Luis, could you ask him to make just a quick opening statement and then translate that for us?

Consuegra Yasmany

I want to thank everybody on the call. I want to thank NBC, the PBC, Al Haymon for this opportunity and all the people involved. I look forward to a great fight. Nyob rau hnub Saturday, I want to show everyone who I am.

Hav, Dominic, it seems to me it’s safe to say that this is going to be your toughest opponent to date. Would you agree with that, and if so, how excited are you to get this opportunity to move up in competition and show what you’ve been able to learn?

D. BREAZEALE

Definitely toughest competition to date thus far. Twv yuav raug hu, Yasmany is 17-0, 14 Kos. One of those guys that steps in the ring with a ton of confidence. We’re both undefeated fighters and I was extremely excited when I got the call. Thanks to Al and the team. Thanks to NBC, we’ll be able to perform in front of the whole world, nationwide, and I couldn’t ask for more. It’s a great setting, a great way to have a stepping-stone to the next level. I want to be considered the top heavyweight and I guess you’ve got to fight top guys to get there.

What do you know about Consuegra?

D. BREAZEALE

I know he’s got a great amateur record. I know he did real well in Cuba, the Cuba National team. He had some great fights here in the States. He fought a lot in Florida.I know he’s got a boxing style. I know he’s going to come out tough. Cuban fighters always do.

Dominic, you’ve had a lot of knockouts in your early career in the pros, but this is going to be your biggest fight yet with another undefeated fighter. Can you talk about your transition from the amateur style, which obviously you had to do in the Olympics, to the professional style?

D. BREAZEALE:

Like you said, it’s going to be a big fight with a guy that’s undefeated. I’m sure he’s coming in looking to knock me out. I’m coming in to knock him out, tseeb. Tab sis, amateur transition into the pros, I would say was a little bit easier for myself than it was for most amateurs. The amateurs, a lot of my wins came by way of knockouts, so I’ve been knocking guys out since day one.

It’s one of those things that I transitioned from putting punches in bunches to putting punches in bunches with power. I’m throwing a lot more punches now. I’m putting a lot more punches together with power. Every punch I throw has got devastating power. I not only punch with the right hand, but I can punch with the left. So long as I make contact, somebody’s going down for sure.

Can you talk about the experience factor? You both fought a number of guys who have a lot of fights under their belt. Nws kawg sib ntaus, he defeated Taurus Sykes, who’s been around for a long time, a guy with a winning record. Tell us where you think you’re at. Because eventually, everybody wants to become a world champion, but what level do you think you’re at and how does that compare to Yasmany?

D. BREAZEALE

I think I’m right up there, yog hais tias tsis, definitely above him. I’ve fought some very experienced guys and guys that have been former Olympians, raws li zoo. Guys like Matt Galer, who have been in heavyweight ranks and considered top contenders at one point. Me and Matt put on a great fight.

My last fight with Victor Bisbal, that was March 7^th ntawm lub xyoo no. He’s a Puerto Rican Olympian. He came out with a great amateur background, very good professional background. When I finally beat him he had fought some experienced guys as well, so I definitely have the experience there. Not only as an amateur, but definitely as a pro, heev.

And a similar question for Yasmany. Rau kuv, it looks like this is going to be your biggest fight as a pro. Where do you think you are as a professional at this point? Where do you think you rank overall in the professional ranks?

Y. Consuegra

It’s definitely my toughest fight. Breazeale’s a real good fighter out of the pros, but I’ve also had a great amateur background. I fought the best of the best, obviously. The Cuban heavyweight program is much more difficult than the American heavyweight program, and he was an Olympian, but I won a lot of world amateur tournaments. I look forward to just getting in the ring with Breazeale and showing what I’ve got, because I think I could beat Breazeale, and I think I’m ready for Breazeale. The top guys in the division, I’m going to show them.

Yasmany, how influenced are you by some of the great Cuban fighters and heavyweights of the past year: Teofilo Stevenson, Felix Savon, and many others? How much of a role have they played in influencing your style?

Y. Consuegra

Obviously, Cuba has a great history of Cuban amateur heavyweights. I like to put my style more toward Savon, who is a power puncher, as looking for the knockout at all times. And Stevenson’s a great fighter, but he’s more of a boxer, so was Roberto Balado, but that’s definitely a great point.

How does it feel to be fighting on NBC in front of such a big network audience, especially on a day when you’re going to be right in between French Open final and Stanley Cup game. Dominic, could you answer that first?

D. BREAZEALE

I am definitely excited. I’ve got to thank NBC for giving me the opportunity to fight on this card. It’s a wonderful date. Can’t ask for anything better: southern California, tav su. Sun’s going to be out. The weather is going to be great. Great venue at the StubHub Center there. It’s definitely exciting. Whenever I get a chance to perform in front of a hometown crowd, family and friends, and things like that, it brings out the best in me, so I’m definitely looking forward to it and, like I said, I’ve got to thank NBC, Al HAYMON, Goossen Promotions for putting this all together. My team, all of you guys, I definitely, truly appreciate it.

And Louis, could you ask Yasmany the same question?

Y. Consuegra

Hmoob, it’s definitely the biggest fight of my life, the biggest fight of my career. At this moment, I’d also like to thank Dominic Breazeale for taking this type of risk. Not too many guys are willing to take these risks to fight an undefeated heavyweight and fight the best. Yog li ntawd, it’s a big day for both of us, and come Saturday, I’m going to show everybody that I’m one of the top guys in the division.

L. Milner

Cas, zoo. Ua tsaug rau koj, both, so much. We will see you this week for a great event. We have the main event on the line now, so I’m going to turn it back over to Tom Brown to introduce Robert Guerrero and Aaron Martinez. Tom, coj nws tseg.
T. Brown

Cas, zoo. Ua tsaug rau koj. Thawj, I’d like to introduce former world champion, Robert “Lub Ntsuj Plig Dawb Huv” Warrior, dua, nrog ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 32-3-1 thiab 18 Kos, making a quick return to the PBC on NBC.

Robert Guerrero

I just want to thank everybody for being on and I’m ready to go.

T. Brown

Cas, we’ve got Aron Martinez here also, nrog ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 19-3-1, and he understands how valuable this opportunity is to face Guerrero on such a big platform.

Aron Martinez

Hmoob, ntawm chav kawm, Kuv nyob ntawm no. Nws yog ib lub sijhawm rau kuv; I’m ready for battle. We’re at weight and everything went pretty good at this camp, and what can I say, ib? Just excited to fight Saturday.

Robert, you’re a guy that has fought a lot of big name fighters over a really nice career, an illustrious career. Does it become a little more difficult to get up for a fighter like Aron Martinez who is, kind of unknown, at least as compared to the other guys that you’ve fought?

R. Warrior

Ua Tsis, not at all. Coming off the last fight with a loss at the short end of the stick, it drives you to be hungry. Yog li ntawd, that’s why I wanted to get right back into the ring, stay active. That’s one of the biggest problems with being inactive and not having enough action throughout the year. The year layoffs, a nine-, eight-month layoff, it really kills you, especially at that championship elite level. It’s hard to come back and be 100 percent sharp, so the plan is to just stay sharp all year and get back on it.

Yuav ua li cas koj puas paub txog nws? Do you watch any tapes of your opponents or anything like that?

R. Warrior

Hmoob, I’ve watched some tape on him. I watched a few of his fights that I found on YouTube and he’s a crafty little guy. He’s in there and he can fight on the inside. He’s got some good counter shots and he mixes it up. Yog li ntawd, you’ve just got to be ready for everything all around, because you never know what’s going to come your way, especially when this is such a big opportunity for him, fighting on NBC. You know he’s going to come 100 percent ready and that seems to happen all the time when I fight somebody. They come 10 percent better than they were in their last couple of fights, so it’s about being prepared and being ready for whatever comes.

Is there any concern about coming back to the ring so soon after a brutal fight like you just had three months ago?

R. Warrior

Oh, ua tsis tau, not at all. Rau kuv, the fight wasn’t even that brutal. It may have been brutal for Thurman, but I was just getting started toward the end. It actually feels good to get right back in. I got right back into the gym three weeks after that and stayed on it. Yog li ntawd, after I left that ring, I still felt good. My body felt good. I just had that cut, got that taken care of, but other than that, Kuv xav tias zoo. That’s why I’m jumping right back in the ring so quick.

I know you’re a well-known fighter throughout your career, but was there any difference after fighting on that show. That was the most viewed fight in quite a long time, being that it was on free TV on a primetime Saturday hmo ntuj. Yog li ntawd, I just want to know if anything changed on your end, like more notoriety.

R. Warrior

Twv yuav raug hu. When you have a 96-year-old woman come up to you in the parking lot and say, “Txiv neej, what a great fight; that reminds me of the olden days of boxing,” it’s nice to see that. And you see all the fans coming around and just the average person that’s at the grocery store recognizing you, it’s huge. It’s not just huge for my career, but it’s huge for boxing.

Did that factor into your wanting to come back so soon? I know you said you want to stay sharp, tab sis, obviously, staying in the public eye helps as well.

Robert Guerrero: Oh, twv yuav raug hu. Out of sight, out of mind. So you want to stay active, you want to stay busy; you want to stay sharp. You want to stay in the public eye to make that big run before time passes.

Aron, I just have one question for you. You’ve been out of the ring for over a year since your fight with Josesito. Was there any reason for that delay? Could you just not get fights or did you just want to take the time off to clear your head?
A. Martinez

It was just with my promoter, little here and there, they were not giving me the right fights. Anybody that knows me, I stayed in the gym, because that’s what makes it easy for me, making weight. I never have trouble making weight and that goes to show that I stay active. I stay active in the gym and that’s what it is.

My question is for Robert Guerrero. I was a little disappointed to see that it took you quite a while to get into the fight with Keith Thurman. Do you feel like that’s going to be something you’re going to change for this fight with Aron, is taking off right off the bat, thawj round?

R. Warrior

Hmoob, it goes back to being active in the ring. Everybody says, zoo, Kuv xav tias zoo, there’s no ring rust, and this and that, but you truly don’t know until you get into that ring. Ces, those long layoffs really kill me. You develop bad habits. You lay back a little bit too much, and you end up getting started a little bit late like I did in the Thurman fight. But when I did get started, there was no stopping me.

Yog li ntawd, that’s why I want to stay active and stay in the ring. Like I said before, it’s being inactive, not being in the ring fighting. You develop habits where you do start off slowly and I felt like after the fight, when I looked back on it, it felt like I was starting off like I was sparring and just working into it, warming up, and then getting started. Glad to get that fight out of the way and shake off that ring rust, and it’s time to make that push.

First question for Robert. Can you talk about getting up for this fight, because you fought such top level opponents and championship fights, Thurman and Mayweather and higher profile fights, and I think in this fight, you’re going to come in as a favorite. Can you talk about making sure that you don’t overlook Aron Martinez and staying sharp and getting up mentally.

R. Warrior

You never want to overlook anybody. Kuv tsis tu uas nws yog. You’ve got two hands, you can throw a punch. Txhua yam uas yuav tshwm sim nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib. Yog li ntawd, you never want to overlook anybody. I found that out earlier in my career with a loss against Gamaliel Diaz. I was overlooking him, thought I was going to take him out and he ended up out-boxing me. He beat me by one point.

Yog li ntawd, it’s one of those things where you live and learn. You learn your lesson throughout the years and at this level of boxing and competition, you’ve got to just be able to get up and do your job and be prepared for everything. Yog li ntawd, it’s not a problem. It’s like second nature to me. I wake up every day. I run. I do my gym work. If I don’t do it, it feels like I’m cheating, because I’ve been doing it since I was a kid. Yog li ntawd, it’s just being well-prepared and I’m always well-prepared for every fight, as you’ve seen through my previous fights. I come to fight no matter what.

What do you think your advantages are over him coming into this fight?
R. Warrior

Maybe the arm reach, the hand speed, the height. It’s a matter of not just having the advantages, but putting them to work and using them, and sticking to your game plan and being well prepared and being able to execute. Yog li ntawd, it’s time to react when you get in that ring and what you’re going to do with everything to make it happen.

Aron, I think Robert’s going to be the one coming in as the favorite in this fight, but I just noticed on a lot of the PBC cards, there have been a lot of upsets and unexpected outcomes coming in. Tell us why you’re going in expecting to win and what the effect is being on the PBC card on NBC. Does that add something special to this?
A. Martinez

Yes of course. It’s on national TV at StubHub Center, this is where I grew up. It’s my home base. I’ve got 23 fights. Out of these 23 fights, I’ve never been the favorite; I’ve always been the underdog. I’m not even supposed to be at this stage. That’s what I’m looking forward to. I’ve never been the favorite in any of my fights, so I come out for every fight. I know Rob, he’s an excellent champion; he’s been in with the best. He knows I train hard for this fight because I really want it and it and I’m going to lay it all on the line. This is what I’m talking about. I’m on to show everybody.

You’re coming off a little over a year layoff as you explained earlier, and he’s coming off just a three-month layoff after a 12-round fight. Do you think that’s going to factor into this fight, especially if it goes the distance?

A. Martinez

Ua Tsis. It’s like what Robert said. You don’t really know until you get in the ring. We could say a bunch of things now, but you never know until you get in the ring and you actually feel it, because once you’re in the ring, it’s a whole different story, how it’s going to be. We train really, really hard for this fight, thiab peb npaj txhij. It’s whatever I’ve got to do, I’ve got to do. We fight inside we box, whatever. We’re ready for whatever comes our way.
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Aron obviously, I know you’re up for this fight, and Robert’s already expressed that he’s trained for this fight and he’s expecting the very best from you, it’s been asked twice on this call if Robert is overlooking you. Do you find that disrespectful that nobody is giving you a shot in this fight? Or do you just use it as extra motivation?

A. Martinez

Ua Tsis. I don’t find it that way. It’s what it is. Robert has been up there with the best. And I don’t find it disrespectful; it’s just what it is, and it makes me train harder and just to make a point that who I am and they’re going to see Aron Martinez in there nyob rau hnub Saturday and they’re going to see who I am.

L. Milner

Cas, that was our last question. Robert, do you want to make a closing comment?

R. Warrior

Yog. I just want to thank everybody. Thank Al Haymon and thank my team and thank everybody who’s been putting in the work to get this together, and I’m coming to fightSaturday hmo ntuj. Kuv npaj txhij mus. I’m excited and going on right before the Belmont Stakes and it’s a big event leading into another big event. Yog li ntawd, I’m excited and I just can’t wait to fight.

The thing is staying active all year and doing my job and giving the fans what they love to see and giving them a great fight. Yog li ntawd, thank all the fans and thank everybody that’s on the conference call. I really appreciate it and God bless everybody.

L. Milner

Cas, thanks. Aaron, do you want to make a closing comment?

A. Martinez

Yog, I want to thank NBC, PBC and all. Goossen for giving me this chance to show what I’ve got nyob rau hnub Saturday, and I thank Robert, and just give a good show to everybody nyob rau hnub Saturday, and I’m ready to push off and I’m ready to go. Ua tsaug, txhua leej txhua tus.
Lisa Milner: Ua tsaug rau koj. Fight week events start tag kis ntawm 11:00 a.m. at the Wild Card West Boxing Gym with a media workout and I hope to see everybody there. Ua tsaug rau koj heev npaum li cas. Thanks to the fighters. Ua tsaug, Tom Brown, and thanks to the media.

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Dominic “Teeb meem” BREAZEALE OPENS UP PBC ON NBC LIVE TELECAST & FACES UNDEFEATED CUBAN HEAVYWEIGHT YASMANY CONSUEGRA

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Upland, California (Lub rau hli ntuj 3, 2015) – Sab saum toj U.S. heavyweight prospect Dominic “Teeb meem” BREAZEALE (14-0, 13 KO lub) makes his return to the ring no hnub vas xaum yav tav su, June 6th at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. BREAZEALE, takes another step up in competition and faces Cuban heavyweight Yasmany Consuegra (17-0, 14 KO lub) in a battle of undefeated heavyweights. The televised bout will support the Robert Guerrero-Arron Martinez main-event and will open up the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) live telecast on NBC.

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Lub 2012 U.S. Olympian is coming off of a solid win against heavyweight veteran Victor Bisbal this past March during the inaugural PBC on NBC series. Breazeale showed true heart and resilience after experiencing the first knockdown of his career early in the first round of the bout. Breazeale recovered quickly and dominated Bisbal until the bout was stopped in the fourth round, resulting in Breazeale’s 14th win and 13th by knockout.

Immediately following the bout with Bisbal, Breazeale asked his advisor Al Haymon for another tough-quality opponent and Breazeale was granted his request.

“My last bout with Bisbal was by far the toughest opponent I have ever shared the ring with. He caught me with a good shot and I recovered quickly. I shook it off and ended up stopping him a couple of rounds later. Tom qab lub bout, I wasn’t happy that I was knocked down although many people told me that I showed resilience and that is what champions are made of. Tseem, I wanted another tough opponent and Al Haymon gave me the opportunity,” said Breazeale.

In addition to the quality opponent, Breazeale now has the chance to make an impression on many avid and casual boxing fans who will be watching the bout live on NBC Saturday yav tav su, an opportunity Breazeale welcomes and is thankful for.

“Qhov no yog ib tug npau suav los muaj tseeb rau kuv. Some of my previous bouts have been televised in the past, but not on a prime-time network where millions of people will be tuning in and see an American heavyweight like me. The heavyweight division is the most popular division in boxing because of its excitement and this is a bout between two undefeated heavyweights.”

If this bout turns out as well as Breazeale has worked so hard for, he is looking to transition from a top prospect to a contender. Since turning professional two and a half years ago, Breazeale has been on the fast track to the world heavyweight title and has been learning from every training camp and fight thereafter under the tutelage of trainer John Bray.

“I know I still have some room to

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grow. I’ve been learning in the gym everyday and with every bout that I have had. In just 14 professional bouts so far, I feel that I have fought tougher opposition at this particular point of my career than the current American world heavyweight champion did in his first fourteen bouts. With the platform I have been provided no hnub vas xaum, I intend to make the best of it and will definitely give the fans watching at home an entertaining fight and hope to make a name for myself in the heavyweight division.”

“No los Teeb meem!“

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