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POPULARNI CHICAGO teškoj kategoriji ARTUR Szpilka poprima MANUEL QUEZADA AT UIC PAVILION NA petak, Juni 12

Plus Uzbudljiva Stars Anthony Peterson, Dominique Dolton & Elieder Alvarez All In Akcija Kao Premier Boxing Champions Na Spike se vraća u Chicago

 

CHICAGO (Jun 9, 2015) – A puna škriljevca uzbudljivih borbi zaokružili a naslagani undercard dolazi u UIC paviljon u Čikagu Petak, Jun 12 kao teškoj kategoriji Bruiser i ventilator omiljena Artur Szpilka (18-1, 13 KOs) poprima Manuel Quezada (29-9, 18 KOs) u 10-okrugli teškoj atrakcija.

 

Pun noći undercard akcije podržava Premier Boxing Champions na Spike doubleheader koji ima kubanski boks senzacija Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (20-2-2, 12 KOs) uzimajući na Veteran Delvin Rodriguez (28-7-4, 16 KOs) i ruski umjetnik Knockout Artur Beterbiev (8-0, 8 KOs) suočava Alexander Johnson (16-2, 7 KOs). Ovo izdanje PBC na Spike počinje u 9 poslije podne. I. Vrata u UIC paviljonu otvorena u5 poslije podne. CT sa prva borba za set 5:15 poslije podne. CT.

 

Također takmiči u undercard akcije je eksplozivna Anthony Peterson (34-1, 22 KOs) koji je borbu Ammeth Diaz (32-11, 23 KOs) u 10-okrugli super lagan borbu i neporaženi raste kandidat Eleider Alvarez (16-0, 9 KOs), koji je borbu Anatoliy Dudchenko (16-0, 9 KOs) u 10-round light teškoj duel.

 

Ronald Hearns, sin legendarnog Thomas “Plaćeni ubica” Hearns, vraća u ring da(27-5, 21 KOs) lice David Thomas (10-4-2, 8 KOs) u šest okrugli super velter natječaju, a neporaženi izgledi Domonique Dolton (16-0, 8 KOs) lica Victor Fonseca (9-4-1, 7 KOs)u osam rundi super velter akcije.

 

Kartica također ima mnoštvo Illinois’ Top perspektive uključujući i 24-godišnjeg Ramiro Carillo (8-0, 5 KOs) od Chicago bori 31-godišnjak Dedrick Bell (12-23-1, 7 KOs) od Memphis u velter takmičenju šest okrugle i Chicaga Josh Hernandez će svoj debi pro dok je suočava 23-godišnjak Joe Estrada (0-3)od Kearney, Missouri u velter borbi četiri kolo.

 

Zaokružujući lokalne okus je 20-godišnji Jose Quezada (6-0, 5 KOs) iz Alsip, Ilinois, uzimajući na 26-godišnjaka Jeffrey Ramos (4-3, 2 KOs)iz Puerto Rico u šest okruglih lagan borbu i 22-godišnji neporaženi izgledi Eddie Ramirez (8-0, 6 KOs) od Aurora, Ilinois, bori 35-godišnji Gerardo Cuevas (17-14, 15 KOs) od Mexico City u osam okrugli junior velter atrakcija.

 

Ulaznice za live event, koja je promovirana Warriors Boks u saradnji sa Grupom Yvon Michel (GYM) i Star Boks, su po cijeni od $151, $101, $51, i $31, ne uključujući primjenjivo naknada za uslugu, i sad su na prodaju. Za punjenje putem telefona sa glavne kreditne kartice, pozvati na Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000 ili UIC paviljon Box Office na (312) 413-5740. Ulaznice su također dostupne na www.ticketmaster.com ili ukoliko posjetite ured UIC Paviljona Box (Četvrtak ili Petak 9:00 sati.4:00 poslije podne.).

 

Sa samo jedan poraz na neporaženi Bryant Jennings na zapisnik, 26-godišnjiIgla će izgledati da gradi na svom nedavnom pobjede, jednoglasnu odluku u novembru. 2014 više u teškoj kategoriji zvijezda Tomas Adamek i drugi krug TKO nad Ty Cobb u aprilu. Rođen u Wieliczka, Poljska, on je promijenio ime za sebe u Chicagu nakon što se borio tri puta prije i pokupiti knockout pobjede svaki put. On se suočava sa 38-godišnjiQuezada od Wasco, California putem Meksika.

 

Brat bivšeg prvaka svijeta Lamont Peterson, 30-godišnji Peterson nada da će uskoro napraviti ime za sebe na velikoj sceni. Vlasnik pobjeda nad Daniel Attah, Dominic Salcido i Marcos Leonardo Jimenez, Washington, D.C. Proizvod se traži da osvoji svoju petu zaredom borbu na Jun 12. On će se protivi 32-godišnji bivši svetski titulu Challenger Diaz koji se bori iz Panama.

 

A 2008 Kolumbijski olimpijka, 31-godišnji Alvarez porastao je na status kandidat u svjetlu teškoj kategoriji kao što je ostao neporažen sa tri velike pobjede u 2014. Bori se Montreal putem of Columbia, njegov 2015 debi će biti njegov U.S. debi kada uzima na 36-godišnjaka Dudchenko koji se bori Los Angeles putem Ukrajine.

 

Sin legendarnog Thomas “Plaćeni ubica” Hearns, 36-godišnji Hearns izgleda da gradi na svojoj zadnjoj pobedu, peti okrugli nokautom nad Roberto Ventura u decembru. 2014. The Southfield, Michigan native je izuzetan sportaš koji je igrao Division 1 košarka na American University, a uzimajući svoju diplomu iz krivičnog pravosuđa. On se suočava sa 32-godišnji Tomaod Evansville, Indijana.

 

Neporažena jer okreće pro u 2008, 25-godišnji Dolton sišao na dobar početak u 2015 kao što je dominirao Juan Carlos Rojas u februaru. Detroit-native izgleda da zadrži svoj zamah na noge, kada upoznaje 22-godišnji Meksikanac Fonseca na Jun 12.

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ALEXANDER JOHNSON REPLACES DOUDOU NGUMBU AS OPPONENT FOR ARTUR BETERBIEV ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE ON FRIDAY, Juni 12 FROM UIC PAVILION IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO (Jun 3, 2015) – Aleksandar “The Great” Johnson (16-2, 7 KOs) will replace Doudou Ngumbu as the opponent for Artur Beterbiev (8-0, 8 KOs) naPetak, Jun 12 izdanje Premier Boxing Champions na Spike event taking place at UIC Pavilion in Chicago with coverage beginning at 9 poslije podne. I/PT.

This fight precedes the evening’s headlining bout that features Cuban boxing sensation Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (20-2-2, 12 KOs) taking on the veteran Delvin Rodriguez (28-7-4, 16 KOs). Vrata u UIC paviljonu otvorena u 5 poslije podne. CT sa prva borba za set 5:30 poslije podne. CT.

 

Ulaznice za live događaja su po cijeni od $151, $101, $51, i $31, ne uključujući primjenjivo naknada za uslugu, i sad su na prodaju. Za punjenje putem telefona sa glavne kreditne kartice, pozvati na Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000 ili UIC paviljon Box Office na (312) 413-5740. Ulaznice su također dostupne na www.ticketmaster.com ili ukoliko posjetite ured UIC Paviljona Box (Četvrtak ili Petak 9:00 sati.4:00 poslije podne.).

 

Having floored every opponent he’s faced professionally, the now 30-year-old former amateur standout Beterbiev will be seeking to keep his knockout streak alive in Chicago. Having notched impressive wins over Tavoris Cloud in 2014 and Gabriel Campillo earlier this year, the heavy-fisted Russian is ready to pass another tough test with flying colors onJun 12.

 

A pro od 2007, Johnson has been a steady force in the light heavyweight division, especially in the mid-Atlantic region. The fighter out of Oxon Hill, Maryland won the first 12 fights of his professional career, including a victory over the previously unbeaten Farah Ennis. The 33-year-old is coming off of a first round TKO over Henry Buchanan in Sept. 2014 and is looking to follow that up with another explosive performance on Jun 12.

 

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ERISLANDY LARA TRAINING CAMP UPDATE

Lara Takes On Delvin Rodriguez On Petak, Jun 12 Installment Of

Premier Boxing Champions On Spike Live From UIC Pavilion In Chicago

Kliknite OVDJE For Photos From Francisco Perez/Team Lara

HOUSTON (Jun 2, 2015) – Super velter svjetski prvak Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (20-2-2, 12 KOs) is wrapping up his final days of training camp in anticipation of his Premier Boxing Champions on Spike debut taking place at UIC Pavilion in Chicago on Petak, Jun 12.

 

Ovo izdanje PBC na Spike počinje u 9 poslije podne. I/PT. Vrata u UIC paviljonu otvorena u 5 poslije podne. CT sa prva borba za set 5:30 poslije podne. CT.

 

Before escaping communist Cuba, where Lara had to swim in dangerous waters to reach freedom, he was a decorated international amateur champion, winning numerous titles against some of today’s champions. He has followed his dream of becoming a world champion and now looks to build on his legacy.

 

Having fought some of the top names in the super welterweight division, Lara is looking to keep the momentum roaring with a dominant performance against the always tough Delvin Rodriguez. Known as one of the most skillful fighters in boxing, Lara spoke on his recent training camp, his opponent and fighting on PBC:

 

On training camp

My trainer Ronnie Shields and I have been sharpening up what I do best. It’s been a long hard camp and I’m going into this fight with a 100 percent healthy body.

 

On fighting on PBC on Spike

PBC on Spike is a great series that shows a lot of good fights. A lot of young fight fans are tuning into Spike on a regular basis. I want to gain new fans with a great performance.

 

On sparring with top level partners

I’ve been sparring with the (Jermell and Jermall) Charlo brothers and a few other top contenders. The work I’m getting is unbelievable. I feel my timing is right on point. I’m getting pushed by some of the best fighters in the world.

 

On being a Cuban-American boxer:

“Za mene, defecting to the United States was a shot at achieving my dreamthe American dreamof being a world champion. I love my former country and look forward to the day when the world can see the talent in Cuba and allow my fellow boxers the chance to truly pursue their dream. Ovo je moj san, and it’s come true.

 

On fighting in Chicago

I know there’s a lot of great boxing fans in Chicago. I’m coming to put on a great show for everyone and I’m going to look electrifying on fight night.

 

On fighting Delvin Rodriguez

Since this fight is for my world title, I know Delvin Rodriguez is hungry for victory. He’s my main focus and all my concentration is on the defeating him.

 

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CUBAN SENSATION ERISLANDY LARA TO FACE DELVIN RODRIGUEZ AS PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE RETURNS TO UIC PAVILION IN CHICAGO ON FRIDAY, Juni 12

KNOCKOUT ARTIST ARTUR BETERBIEV TO FACE DOUDOU NGUMBU

Cuban boxing sensation Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (20-2-2, 12 KOs)returns to the ring on Friday, Jun 12 to face veteran Delvin Rodriguez (28-7-4, 16 KOs) as Premier Boxing Champions heads back to Spike.

 

Dodatno, Russian knockout artist Artur Beterbiev (8-0, 8 KOs) is set to square off against the ring-savvy Doudou Ngumbu (34-6, 13 KOs) of Haute-Garonne, Francuska.

 

Ovo izdanje PBC na Spike počinje u 9 poslije podne. I. Vrata u UIC paviljonu otvorena u 5 poslije podne. CT with the first fight set for 5:30 poslije podne. CT.

 

I’m very excited to be fighting on Spike TV on June 12th in Chicago.said Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara. “Delvin Rodriguez is a tough veteran fighter who I respect. He has a lot of heart and determination. But once the bell rings I’m looking for the knockout!”

 

“Juna 12, I am going to change everyone’s mind about me and show that I can beat Lara,” Said Rodriguez.

 

Ulaznice za live event, koja je promovirana Warriors Boks u saradnji sa Grupom Yvon Michel (GYM), su po cijeni od $151, $101, $51, i $31, ne uključujući primjenjivo naknada za uslugu, jedand are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card, pozvati na Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000 ili UIC paviljon Box Office na (312) 413-5740. Ulaznice su također dostupne na www.ticketmaster.com ili ukoliko posjetite ured UIC Paviljona Box (Thursday or Friday 9:00 sati. – 4:00 popodne).

 

The 32-year-old Lara is a slick boxer with the ability to deliver punishment while taking very little of it in return. Lara has notched victories over Alfredo Angulo, Austin Trout i Freddy Hernandez u cijeloj njegovoj karijeri. Kao amater, Lara je osvojio brojne naslove, uključujući i državno prvenstvo u velter kategoriji, a također su učestvovali u 2007 Pan-Am igre. U borac porijeklom iz Guantanama, Cuba but fighting out of Houston most recently defeated former world champion Ishe Smith on his way to his 20th professional victory.

 

Already deep into an accomplished career, the 35-year-old Rodriguez looks to give Lara a stiff test and entertain the crowd at UIC Pavilion on June 12. Having battled the likes of Miguel Cotto and Austin Trout, Rodriguez has also picked up victories over Mike Arnaoutis, Pawel Wolak and Shamone Alvarez throughout his accomplished career. Born in Santiago de le Caballeros, Dominican Republic but fighting out of Danbury, Konektikat, Rodriguez will look to improve on his last outing, a draw against Joachim Alcine in May 2014.

 

Having floored every opponent he’s faced professionally, the now 30-year-old former amateur standout Beterbiev will be seeking to keep his knockout streak alive in Chicago. Having notched impressive wins over Tavoris Cloud in 2014 and Gabriel Campillo earlier this year, the heavy-fisted Russian knows he’ll be tested with an experienced opponent on June 12.

 

Following a hard-fought loss to Andrzej Fonfara in November 2014, France’s Ngumburebounded nicely with a knockout win in January of this year. The battle-tested 33-year-old veteran will look to use his wealth of professional experience at UIC Pavilion in order to emerge victorious.

 

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CUBAN SENSATION ERISLANDY LARA TO FACE DELVIN RODRIGUEZ AS PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE RETURNS TO UIC PAVILION IN CHICAGO ON FRIDAY, Juni 12

KNOCKOUT ARTIST ARTUR BETERBIEV TO FACE DOUDOU NGUMBU

CHICAGO (Maj 12, 2015) – Cuban boxing sensation Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (20-2-2, 12 KOs)vraća u ring na Petak, Jun 12 to face veteran Delvin Rodriguez (28-7-4, 16 KOs) as Premier Boxing Champions heads back to Spike.

 

Dodatno, Russian knockout artist Artur Beterbiev (8-0, 8 KOs) is set to square off against the ring-savvy Doudou Ngumbu (34-6, 13 KOs) of Haute-Garonne, Francuska.

 

Ovo izdanje PBC na Spike počinje u 9 poslije podne. I. Vrata u UIC paviljonu otvorena u 5 poslije podne. CTsa prva borba za set 5:30 poslije podne. CT.

 

I’m very excited to be fighting on Spike TV on June 12th in Chicago.said Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara. “Delvin Rodriguez is a tough veteran fighter who I respect. He has a lot of heart and determination. But once the bell rings I’m looking for the knockout!”

 

“Na Jun 12, I am going to change everyone’s mind about me and show that I can beat Lara,” Said Rodriguez.

 

Ulaznice za live event, koja je promovirana Warriors Boks u saradnji sa Grupom Yvon Michel (GYM), su po cijeni od $151, $101, $51, i $31, ne uključujući primjenjivo naknada za uslugu, i sad su na prodaju. Za punjenje putem telefona sa glavne kreditne kartice, pozvati na Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000 ili UIC paviljon Box Office na (312) 413-5740. Ulaznice su također dostupne na www.ticketmaster.com ili ukoliko posjetite ured UIC Paviljona Box (Četvrtak ili Petak 9:00 sati.4:00 poslije podne.).

 

The 32-year-old Lara is a slick boxer with the ability to deliver punishment while taking very little of it in return. Lara has notched victories over Alfredo Angulo, Austin Trout i Freddy Hernandez u cijeloj njegovoj karijeri. Kao amater, Lara je osvojio brojne naslove, uključujući i državno prvenstvo u velter kategoriji, a također su učestvovali u 2007 Pan-Am igre. U borac porijeklom iz Guantanama, Cuba but fighting out of Houston most recently defeated former world champion Ishe Smith on his way to his 20th professional victory.

 

Already deep into an accomplished career, the 35-year-old Rodriguez looks to give Lara a stiff test and entertain the crowd at UIC Pavilion on June 12. Having battled the likes of Miguel Cotto and Austin Trout, Rodriguez has also picked up victories over Mike Arnaoutis, Pawel Wolak and Shamone Alvarez throughout his accomplished career. Born in Santiago de le Caballeros, Dominican Republic but fighting out of Danbury, Konektikat, Rodriguez will look to improve on his last outing, a draw against Joachim Alcine in May 2014.

 

Having floored every opponent he’s faced professionally, the now 30-year-old former amateur standout Beterbiev will be seeking to keep his knockout streak alive in Chicago. Having notched impressive wins over Tavoris Cloud in 2014 and Gabriel Campillo earlier this year, the heavy-fisted Russian knows he’ll be tested with an experienced opponent on June 12.

 

Following a hard-fought loss to Andrzej Fonfara in November 2014, France’s Ngumburebounded nicely with a knockout win in January of this year. The battle-tested 33-year-old veteran will look to use his wealth of professional experience at UIC Pavilion in order to emerge victorious.

 

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ADONIS STEVENSON WINS uzbudljive borbe oko SAKIO BIKA U debi PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON CBS ispred hrapavo okupljenima na PEPSI COLISEUM U QUBEC CITY

(Fotografije: Amanda Kwok / PBC na CBS)

ARTUR BETERBIEV osigurava NOKAUT OVER GABRIEL CAMPILLO

JULIAN WILLIAMS pobedila A TOUGH JOEY HERNANDEZ

Quebec City (April 4, 2015) – Svečanu Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) naCBS kartica doveo boriti navijači vrlo uzbudljivo popodne boksa Borba iz Quebec City-a Pepsi Coliseum. Glavni događaj istaknuta Adonis “Nadčovjek” Stevenson (26-1, 21 KOs) u uzbudljivom 12-okrugli jednoglasnom odlukom (115-111, 116-110 i 115-110) zadobiti Sakio “The Scorpion” Bik (32-7-3, 21 KOs).

 

Otvaranje televizijskom bout pila Artur Beterbiev (8-0, 8 KOs) u impresivnih četvrtom kolu knockout pridobiti Gabriel “The Handsome Man” Campillo (25-7-1, 11 KOs).

 

U televizijska emisija također istaknuta ističe iz Julijanski “J Rock” Williams (19-0-1, 11 KOs) zadobiti Joey “Twinkle Fingers” Hernandez (24-3-1, 14 KOs).

 

U nastavku su neke značajne komentare televizijskom boraca u vezi njihovog učinkavečeras:

 

ADONIS STEVENSON

 

“I naporno radili da bi mogli ići na 12 kruga. Ispustio sam ga dva puta. On nikada nije bio nokautiran i znao sam da će doći spremni da se bore.

 

“Rekao sam da ću biti sretan s nokaut ili ide udaljenost dobiti pobedu. Dakle, vrlo sam zadovoljna kako sam se borio danas i sa rezultatom.

 

“Bika koristiti glavu malo i pokušao da tuče, ali sam bio u stanju kontrolirati borbu. Znao sam da nije samo došao u Kanadu za zabavu, ali da osvoji.

 

“Biti uključeni u Premier Boxing Champions i bore na CBS je bilo veliko iskustvo. Ovo je fantastično za boks i nadamo se sve više i više djeca će početi uzimajući uključeni u sport.

 

“Što se tiče šta je sljedeće, Ja ću čekati i vidjeti što Al (Haymon) ima za mene. Ja ću biti spreman opet ići do juna ili jula.”

 

Saki BULL

 

“Adonis zaslužio da osvoji ovu borbu. Ne mogu ništa se od njega. On vrlo dobro se borio.

 

“I uhvatili sa pravo i skliznuo prvi put sam otišao dolje. Kada me je uhvatio s lijeve strane i otišao sam kasnije to nije stvarno utjecati na mene toliko stvari. On je šampion, iako i on je vodila veliku borbu danas.

 

“Borba na CBS je nevjerovatan vrhunac za moju karijeru. Nisam dobio pobedu, ali sam stavio na veliku borbu za javnost vidi.

 

“Za sada, Ja ću se vratiti kući i uživati ​​u mojoj porodici. Onda ću vidjeti o drugom borbi.”

 

ARTUR BETERBIEV

 

“U ovoj borbi sam bio u mogućnosti da stvarno pokazati ono što sam sposoban i moje iskustvo isplatilo.

 

“Kada sam gledao snimke Campillo primijetio sam da je to učinio puno trčanja. Nisam pokušavao da bude agresora. Samo zaglavio u moj plan igre.

 

“Ja sam vrlo sretan da bude na velikoj sceni na CBS u tako ranoj trenutku u mom profesionalne karijere. To je sve došlo zajedno vrlo brzo i nadam se da ću se uskoro vratiti.

 

“Mi planiramo da se ponovo boriti u maju, a ja ću ostaviti ko god moj protivnik će biti u Božijim rukama.”

 

Gabriel Campillo

 

“I stvarno htio gurnuti Beterbiev u kasnim rundi ove borbe da se vidi kako on bi da podnesem, ali nisam bio u mogućnosti da se to uradi.

 

“Najvažniji punch je bio prvi put da su me uhvatili u prvom kolu. Nakon toga udarac nisam bio u mogućnosti da se vrati u sebe.

 

“Bio sam oduševljen da se ovu priliku da se bori na CBS. Ovo PBC proizvodnja je vrlo lijepo da bude dio i mislim da je serija će učiniti mnogo da pomogne rastu sport.

 

“Moj plan za sada je da se odmori. Onda ćemo ponovo situaciju i vidjeti o ponovno bori.”

 

JULIAN WILLIAMS

 

“Nije bilo podcjenjuje Hernandez za ovu borbu. Promatrali smo dosta filma na njega i imao prilično dobru ideju o onome što će dovesti u ring danas.

 

“Mislio sam da je moj jab i moje kretanje su moja dva najveća snaga u ovoj borbi. Rezanje off prsten bio ključna.

 

“Ovaj PBC serije i imaju borbe na velike mreže kao CBS je ogroman za boksu. To je velika da se u mnogo više domova, i nadam se da to pomaže da se sport sve popularniji. Nadam se da ovo stigne oni klinci koji ne mogu priuštiti premium kabel i pomaže ohrabriti više mladih djecu da se u sport.

 

“Nisam siguran sta je sledece. Ja ću čekati Al (Haymon) da mi javi, ali ja stvarno nadao pucao na vrh 10 borac prije godinu dana je gotova.”

 

JOEY HERNANDEZ

 

“Williams je vjerojatno najbolji borac sam suočio do sada. On nije najteža udaraca, ali on se borio vrlo pametan borbu. On je koristio svoju visinu i do me držati skinem jab i boravak iz moje raspona.

 

“Nažalost sam morao uzeti udarce dati udaraca u ovoj borbi. Kada sam stigao u bio sam u mogućnosti da uzmem udarce off, ali nisam mogao dovoljno da pobjede.

 

“To je bila velika borba za fanove i bore na CBS mi je velika prilika za toliko mnogo više ljudi da vide ove borbe.

 

“Još sam mlad u 30-godišnjom. Znam da ću se vratiti u ring. Ovo radim jer želim da i volim ga, ne zato što sam morao.”

 

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ADONIS STEVENSON vs. SAKIO BIKA ARTUR BETERBIEV vs. GABRIEL CAMPILLO OFFICIAL WEIGHTS & FOTOGRAFIJE

Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) Na CBS Subota, April 4, U 3 poslije podne. I/Noon PT Od Pepsi Coliseum U Quebec City, Kanada

Vaganje-u slikama: (Foto: Amanda Kwok / PBC na CBS)

BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOS: (Foto: Amanda Kwok / PBC na CBS)

 

SLUŽBENI WEIGHTS:

ADONIS STEVENSON: 174 ½ Pounds

Saki BULL: 174 ½ Pounds

 

ARTUR BETERBIEV: 175 Pounds

Gabriel Campillo: 174 ½ Pounds

 

(TV Swing Bout)

JULIAN WILLIAMS: 154 ½ Pounds

JOEY HERNANDEZ: 155 funti

 

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PBC na CBS, pod naslovom od strane svjetlo u teškoj kategoriji World Championship borba između Stevenson i Bika, se promovira Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) i predstavili Videotron i zajedno sa Mise-O-Jeu. Ulaznice su u prodaji sada na Pepsi Coliseum box office u Quebec, pozivom (418) 691-7211 ili (800) 900-7469, online na www.billetech.com, u GYM (514) 383-0666 i Champion Boxing Club (514) 376-0980. Cijene ulaznica kreću se od $25 u $250 na podu.

ADONIS STEVENSON vs. SAKIO BIKAUNDERCARD PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOGRAFIJE

Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) Na CBS

Subota, April 4, U 3 poslije podne. I/Noon PT Od Pepsi Coliseum U Quebec City, Kanada

Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije sa konferenciji za novinare undercard

Kredit: Amanda Kwok / PBC na CBS

Quebec City (April 2, 2015) – Prije inauguralni Premier Boxing Champions na CBS televizijska emisija počinje (3 poslije podne. I/12 poslije podne. PT), a jato mladih zvijezda će izgledati da zapali Pepsi Coliseum Publika je u nizu undercard borbama sa početkom u 1 poslije podne. I.

 

Ulaznice za live događaja su u prodaji, a mogu se kupiti na blagajni Pepsi Coliseum u Quebec, pozivom (418) 691-7211 ili (800) 900-7469, online na www.billetech.com, u GYM (514) 383-0666 i Champion Boxing Club (514) 376-0980. Cijene ulaznica kreću se od $25 u $250 na podu.

 

PBC na CBS, pod naslovom od strane svjetlo u teškoj kategoriji World Championship borba između Adonis “Nadčovjek” Stevenson i Sakio “The Scorpion” Bik i featuring Artur Beterbievkao on se suočava Gabriel “The Handsome Man” Campillo, se promovira Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) i predstavili Videotron i zajedno sa Mise-O-Jeu.

 

U naslovu je undercard akcije je u porastu neporažena super velter kandidat Julijanski “J Rock” Williams (18-0-1, 11 KOs), ko će se truditi da nastavi svoj uspon na zvezde, kada je suočava uzbudljivo Joey “Twinkle Fingers” Hernandez (24-2-1, 14 KOs)u 10-round velter bout.

 

U drugom top non-televizijskom utakmici, Kevin Bizier (23-2, 16 KOs)vraća u ring u svom rodnom gradu u lice Fouad El Masudi (12-4, 1 KO)u osam-okrugli super velter showdown. U osam-round teškoj kategoriji staro, neporažen Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas (15-0, 10 KOs) će se suočiti Oezcan Cetinkaya (19-9-2, 13 KOs).

 

U par super velter borbama, Sebastien Bouchard (9-1, 3 KOs) će se na Denis Farias (19-6-2, 1 KO) u osam-round sukoba i Custio Clayton (2-0, 1 KO) će se suočitiRonald Berti (4-3-1, 1 KO)u šest okrugli showdown.

 

Ostatak kartice zaokružuje od strane trio kanadske perspektive u potrazi da izgrade svoje biografije pro. Jan Michael Poulin (1-0-1) poprima Michel Tsalla (1-9-2) u četiri okrugla srednjoj bout, Vislan Dalkhaev (1-0) bitke Adel Hadjouis (7-3) u četiri okrugle bantam borbu i Shakeel Pen (1-0, 1 KO) lica Rene Roody (0-2-1)u četiri okrugli super srednjoj kategoriji bout.

 

Jedan neporažena izgledi pozdravljaju iz F velike borbe grad Philadelphia, Williams traži da zadrži svoj neporaženi evidencije netaknuti i impresionirati na velikoj sceni. U 24-godišnji suočava krut test u Miami-native Hernandez. U 30-godišnji Hernandez se bori neke od najboljih u boksu, a on namjerava predati Williams svoj prvi profesionalni gubitak kada je dva kvadratna off.

Nakon pada naslov-eliminator splitski odluku u svojoj zadnjoj bout, Bizier, 30, vraća se u svoj rodni grad Quebec traže da se vratim u win kolone i na naslov natjecanje. On se nada da izgradi svoj slučaj s pobjedom nad 27-godišnji El Masudi, koji čini njegov debi Sjeverne Amerike. U borac iz Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome, Francuska se nada da će neposredan uticaj u svojoj borbi protiv Bizier.

 

Jedan neporažena u teškoj kategoriji koji je zastupao Columbia u 2008 Olimpijske igre, Rivashas borio isključivo u njegovom rodnom gradu Montreal usvojena od okretanja pro u 2009. On će biti odluka svoj prvi start u Pepsi Coliseum kada je suočava Cetinkaya, of Kassel, Hesse, Njemačka.

 

Borba za treći put kao profesionalna u Pepsi Coliseum, Quebec je Bouchard traži svoju drugu pobjedu zaredom, jer pati njegov usamljeni poraz. U 27-godišnjak se suočava s teškim test u iskusnog Farias, od Aulnay-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis, Francuska. Ovo je 27-godišnji Farias’ prva borba izvan Francuske.

 

A 2012 Kanadski Olympian, Clayton izgleda da gradi svoju profesionalnu biografiju i pokazati zašto je smatraju jednim od najboljih amaterskih boksera da izađe iz Kanade. U 27-godišnjak iz Montreala borbu za 27-godišnjeg Berti iz BRACQUEGNIES, Belgija.

 

A kasno u profesionalne redove, Poulin je u potrazi za izgradnju sa njegovog prvu pobjedu u karijeri u prosincu 2014. U 32-godišnjakinja iz Quebec suočava sa 31-godišnji Tsalla, koji je također pozdravio od Quebec.

 

Ruski-rođena, ali bori se Quebec, Dalkhaev čini njegov drugi pro start nakon zaradio svoj prvi Pro pobjede u prosincu 2014. U 26-godišnjak će biti testirani od strane 28-godišnji Hadjouis, Rueil-Malmaison, Haut-de-Seine, Francuska.

 

Zaokruživali ne-televizijskom undercard, Pero, 24, će biti u potrazi za svoju drugu pobjedu nakon što pro pokupio TKO pobjedu nad Eddie Gates je u januaru ove godine. U Quebec-native borbu za 36-godišnji Rene van Ontario.

 

Ispod su citati iz konferenciji za novinare u četvrtak:

 

YVON MICHEL, Predsjednik GYM

“Po mom mišljenju, the biggest fight in the history of Pepsi Coliseum was Pascal-Hopkins 1, but the scale of this event presented on a general network like CBS exceeds all that was done previously. “We are privileged to have the PBC series for this historic first. All of this is possible thanks to Adonis Stevenson. The undercard is also stacked.

PBC on CBS will also ensure that the people there love the experience. There will be screens everywhere and spectacular entrances. It will be a unique experience!” added the promoter.”

BERNARD BAR, Executive Vice President of GYM

“Tu će biti 10 tuče Subota, including nine non-televised bouts that only people who bouthg tickets to be at the Coliseum will see. It’s a Marathon!”

 

JULIAN WILLIAMS

“Samo tražim da se radi dobro, a dobiti win u subotu. Ja sam se pripremala i trening izuzetno teško za ovu borbu. Uzimam ga jednim borbu u vremenu, a ja definitivno ne tražim prošlost borac kao što je Hernandez.”

JOEY HERNANDEZ

“Nema opravdanja ovaj put. Imao sam nekih problema motiviranje sebe za obuku u prošlosti, ali ne i ovaj put. Poštujem moj protivnik i vrlo naporno su radili da se pripreme za ovu borbu. To će biti borba za moj život i ja tražim da se stavi na veliki show u subotu.”

 

KEVIN BIZIER“Drago mi je da zatvorim Coliseum. To je moj dom ovdje. I znate ja uvijek činiti dobro tuče! Moj protivnik će doći da se bori i voli ide unutra da svađa. To će biti dobra borba mene i njega. Neka kum pobijediti Subota.”

Fouad THE MASSPOUDI

“To je prvi put za mene u Kanadi. Ja sam spreman za ovu borbu i imamo sve oružje za uspjeh”

Oezcan Cetinkaya

“Drago mi je što imam priliku boksati u Quebec Coliseum. To je nova godina i radujem da dam izjavu u ovoj godini

SEBASTIEN BOUCHARD

“Naporno smo radili u teretani i da rada isplatilo kad sam prestao Cédric Spera. Nastavili smo u istom tonu za ovu borbu.”

DENIS Farias

“Prošlo je više od mjesec dana sam trenirao dva puta dnevno za ovu borbu. Došao sam pobijediti.”

JAN-MICHAEL POULIN

“Radujem se rješavanje nešto Subota. To je ništa lično protiv Michel Tsalla, ali imam remi izbrisati protiv njega.”

MARC RAMSAY (trener Vislan Dalkhaev)

“Imam posebnu istoriju sa Vislan Dalkhaev. U početku, on je došao na preporuku Artur Beterbiev. Početni cilj je bio da se pomogne Artur da se privikava na Montreal i znao sam da imaju prijatelja ovdje bi pomoglo. U teretani, međutim, I otkrio to, nisu bili samo oni prijatelji međusobno, ali Vislan bila na visokom nivou bokser a.” 

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Rising Star JULIAN WILLIAMS borbu JOEY HERNANDEZ PLUS, A HOST kanadske PERSPEKTIVE & Kandidati koji je se pojavio ON ADONIS STEVENSON VS. SAKIO BIKA UNDERCARD

Ne propustite nijedan Akcija doveli do Inaugural Premier Boxing Champions na CBS Event (3 poslije podne. I/12 poslije podne. PT)

Prvi Fight počinje u 1 poslije podne. u Pepsi Coliseum

Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije sa konferenciji za novinare undercard

Kredit: Amanda Kwok / PBC na CBS

Quebec City (April 2, 2015) – Prije inauguralni Premier Boxing Champions na CBS televizijska emisija počinje (3 poslije podne. I/12 poslije podne. PT), a jato mladih zvijezda će izgledati da zapali Pepsi Coliseum Publika je u nizu undercard borbama sa početkom u 1 poslije podne. I.

 

Ulaznice za live događaja su u prodaji, a mogu se kupiti na blagajni Pepsi Coliseum u Quebec, pozivom (418) 691-7211 ili (800) 900-7469, online na www.billetech.com, u GYM (514) 383-0666 i Champion Boxing Club (514) 376-0980. Cijene ulaznica kreću se od $25 u $250 na podu.

 

PBC na CBS, pod naslovom od strane svjetlo u teškoj kategoriji World Championship borba između Adonis “Nadčovjek” Stevenson i Sakio “The Scorpion” Bik i featuring Artur Beterbiev kao on se suočava Gabriel “The Handsome Man” Campillo, se promovira Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) i predstavili Videotron i zajedno sa Mise-O-Jeu.

 

U naslovu je undercard akcije je u porastu neporažena super velter kandidat Julijanski “J Rock” Williams (18-0-1, 11 KOs), ko će belooking da nastavi svoj uspon na zvezde, kada je suočava uzbudljivo Joey “Twinkle Fingers” Hernandez (24-2-1, 14 KOs)u 10-round velter bout.

 

U drugom top non-televizijskom utakmici, Kevin Bizier (23-2, 16 KOs)vraća u ring u svom rodnom gradu u lice Fouad El Masudi (12-4, 1 KO)u osam-okrugli super velter showdown. U osam-round teškoj kategoriji staro, neporažen Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas (15-0, 10 KOs) će se suočiti Oezcan Cetinkaya (19-9-2, 13 KOs).

 

U par super velter borbama, Sebastien Bouchard (9-1, 3 KOs) će se na Denis Farias (19-6-2, 1 KO) u osam-round sukoba i Custio Clayton (2-0, 1 KO) će se suočiti Ronald Berti (4-3-1, 1 KO)u šest okrugli showdown.

 

Ostatak kartice zaokružuje od strane trio kanadske perspektive u potrazi da izgrade svoje biografije pro. Jan Michael Poulin (1-0-1) poprima Michel Tsalla (1-9-2) u četiri okrugla srednjoj bout, Vislan Dalkhaev (1-0) bitke Adel Hadjouis (7-3) u četiri okrugle bantam borbu i Shakeel Pen (1-0, 1 KO) lica Rene Roody (0-2-1)u četiri okrugli super srednjoj kategoriji bout.

 

“Po mom mišljenju, the biggest fight in the history of Pepsi Coliseum was Pascal-Hopkins 1, but the scale of this event presented on a general network like CBS exceeds all that was done previously,” izjavio je predsjednik GYM Yvon Michel. “We are privileged to have the PBC series for this historic first. All of this is possible thanks to Adonis Stevenson. The undercard is also stacked.

 

PBC on CBS will also ensure that the people there love the experience. There will be screens everywhere and spectacular entrances. It will be a unique experience!”

 

Jedan neporažena izgledi pozdravljaju iz F velike borbe grad Philadelphia, Williams traži da zadrži svoj neporaženi evidencije netaknuti i impresionirati na velikoj sceni. The 24-year-old faces a stiff test in Miami-native Hernandez. U 30-godišnji Hernandez se bori neke od najboljih u boksu, a on namjerava predati Williams svoj prvi profesionalni gubitak kada je dva kvadratna off.

 

“Samo tražim da se radi dobro, a dobiti win u subotu,” Said Williams. “Ja sam se pripremala i trening izuzetno teško za ovu borbu. Uzimam ga jednim borbu u vremenu, a ja definitivno ne tražim prošlost borac kao što je Hernandez.”

 

“Nema opravdanja ovaj put,” Said Hernandez. “Imao sam nekih problema motiviranje sebe za obuku u prošlosti, ali ne i ovaj put. Poštujem moj protivnik i vrlo naporno su radili da se pripreme za ovu borbu. To će biti borba za moj život i ja tražim da se stavi na veliki show u subotu.”

 

Nakon pada naslov-eliminator splitski odluku u svojoj zadnjoj bout, Bizier, 30, vraća se u svoj rodni grad Quebec traže da se vratim u win kolone i na naslov natjecanje. On se nada da izgradi svoj slučaj s pobjedom nad 27-godišnjak El Masudi, koji čini njegov debi Sjeverne Amerike. U borac iz Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome, Francuska se nada da će neposredan uticaj u svojoj borbi protiv Bizier.

 

Jedan neporažena u teškoj kategoriji koji je zastupao Columbia u 2008 Olimpijske igre, Rivas borila se isključivo u svom rodnom gradu Montreal usvojena od okretanja pro u 2009. On će biti odluka svoj prvi start u Pepsi Coliseum kada je suočava Cetinkaya, of Kassel, Hesse, Njemačka.

 

Borba za treći put kao profesionalna u Pepsi Coliseum, Quebecu Bouchard traži svoju drugu pobjedu zaredom, jer pati njegov usamljeni poraz. U 27-godišnjak se suočava s teškim test u iskusne Farias, od Aulnay-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis, Francuska. Ovo je 27-godišnji Farias’ prva borba izvan Francuske.

 

A 2012 Kanadski Olympian, Clayton izgleda da gradi svoju profesionalnu biografiju i pokazati zašto je smatraju jednim od najboljih amaterskih boksera da izađu iz Kanade. U 27-godišnjak iz Montreala borbu za 27-godišnjaka Berti iz BRACQUEGNIES, Belgija.

 

A kasno u profesionalne redove, Poulin traži da izgradi off njegove prve pobjede u karijeri u prosincu 2014. U 32-godišnjakinja iz Quebeca se suočava s 31-godišnjak Tsalla, koji je također pozdravio od Quebec.

 

Ruski-rođena, ali bori se Quebec, Dalkhaev čini njegov drugi pro start nakon zaradio svoj prvi Pro pobjede u prosincu 2014. U 26-godišnjak će biti testirani od strane 28-godišnjak Hadjouis, Rueil-Malmaison, Haut-de-Seine, Francuska.

 

Zaokruživali ne-televizijskom undercard, Pero, 24, će biti u potrazi za svoju drugu pobjedu nakon što pro pokupio TKO pobjedu nad Eddie Gates je u januaru ove godine. U Quebec-native borbu za 36-godišnjaka Rene od Ontario.

 

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ADONIS STEVENSON vs. Saki BULL, ARTUR BETERBIEV vs. GABRIEL CAMPILLO FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOGRAFIJE

I’ll definitely be going for the knockout ove subote na CBS” – Adonis Stevenson

I didn’t come here to Canada just to walk and look around. I came here to take this belt back home” – Sakio Bika

Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) Na CBS

Subota, April 4, U 3 poslije podne. I/Noon PT Od Pepsi Coliseum U Quebec City, Kanada

 

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Kredit: Amanda Kwok / PBC na CBS

Quebec City, QUEBEC (April 1, 2015) – During U srijedu final press conference at Le Bonne Entente in Quebec City, both Adonis “Nadčovjek” Stevenson i Sakio “The Scorpion” Bik promised a knockout when they meet in the main event of the debut presentation of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) na CBSTelevision Network this Saturday, April 4, u 3 poslije podne. I/Noon PT.

 

The hard-hitting Stevenson (25-1, 21 KOs) will defend his light heavyweight world championship against former super middleweight world champion Bika (32-6-3, 21 KOs) in the main event from the Pepsi Coliseum u Quebec City.

 

The case was the same with the co-main event fighters as both undefeated light heavyweight and two-time Russian Olympian Artur Beterbiev (7-0, 7 KOs) and former light heavyweight world champion Gabriel Campillo (25-6-1, 12 KOs) expected to win via KO ove subote popodne. Campillo, sporting a Tom Brady jersey, even promised he would win in dramatic fashion like this year’s Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots.

 

Below are quotes from the fighters and trainers from U srijedu konferencija za štampu:

 

ADONIS STEVENSON:

I know Sakio is going to try to take my title, but I’m prepared for that.

 

I know he was a champion. I made the move from 168 u 175 pounds and it worked well for me. I expect him to bring his best at 175 funti. He’s a former champ so I’m preparing to face a champion.

 

I’m looking for the KO because I’m from the Kronk Gym. Knockouts sell. But I can go 12 kruga, that’s not a problem. I train for 12 kruga.

 

My trainer has given me a great plan. He knows Sakio Bika very well and we’ll see what happens in the ring.

 

Bika is still going to have the same power moving up in weight. He should actually be stronger.

 

I’m very focused because I know Bika is very dangerous. I know he’s going to come into the ring and try to give me trouble.

 

I’m a knockout artist. I can do a lot in the ring, but first and foremost I’m a knockout artist.

 

I’d love to unify the belts eventually, but I’ll let my manager Al Haymon take care of that.

 

My mentor Emanuel Steward always told me that as soon as I enter the ring the knockout is what sells. I’ll definitely be going for the knockout ove subote on CBS.

 

I’m ready to go toe-to-toe. Adonis Stevenson vs. Sakio Bika on CBS, baby.

 

 

Saki BULL:

To beat a great fighter you have to be your best. I’m looking to take the WBC title back home.

 

I’ve fought everyoneI’ve never ducked an opponentand I don’t know if he can handle the pressure.

 

I feel more comfortable at 175 funti. I want to test the big boy [Stevenson] and I feel like I can do that. U subotu we’ll see.

 

He’s knocked people out, ali nikada nisam bio nokautiran. U subotu I’ll be the one to knock him out.

 

I’m very hungry to get a world title back. I trained very hard at light heavyweight to get a title back.

 

I didn’t come here to Canada just to walk and look around. I came here to take this belt back home and I’m very confident I’m going to do that.

 

Training camp went very well, we put in good work and now we’re here in Canada ready to shock the world.

 

 

JAVANSUGARHILL:

Training camp was very good as always. Nothing different, just hard work perfecting his boxing and the basic fundamentals. We’re looking for him to make a mistake and catch him.

 

The way you prepare for an unorthodox fighter like Bika is to make sure your basics are sound. You have to have a good jab, you have to have good movement and you have to have ‘super powerAnd I have “Nadčovjek.

 

Emanuel also told me the knockout sells. It’s something that we both know and it’s something that is imbedded in us. We’re looking for the knockout on April 4. Sometimes I see things that Adonis is looking to do before he does it. So I’ll just be sitting there waiting for Adonis to catch Sakio Bika making a mistake and getting a knockout.

 

I’m super proud to represent Kronk Gym. That’s why I wear my hat here. Kronk to me is like my family name and that’s what I live by. I was born into Kronk when I was a little kid going to a tournament with my uncle Emanuel and all I remember is the Kronk fighters winning. And that’s what I do now: pobjeda.

 

Adonis is an artist, he’s a KO artist. Moja predviđanja za Subota is a knockout on CBS.

 

There’s been a lot of talk and now it’s time for action. Toe-to-toe on April 4. Ne propustite ga.”

 

 

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM:

“Imali smo veliki kamp za obuku. Everyone was relaxed. We had great sparring.

 

He was making 168 pretty easy, but stepping up he’s able to eat whatever he wants. The weight is good. We think he’s going to be good and strong at 175. It’s a good move for him.

 

He’s never had any problems with power, so I think the extra weight and energy should be good for him at light heavyweight.

 

All this talk about Stevenson fighting (Sergey) Kovalev has motivated him pretty good. I think it gave him a pretty good picture of how the business of boxing works. He realizes that when the bell rings he needs to do something about it and he’s motivated by that.

 

I can’t say if Stevenson is overlooking him because I’m not around him enough. But I know the fans and media want to make the Kovalev fight. It was good for Bika to hear that because it motivated him. He knows he has an opportunity to do something about it. U subotu afternoon he can change all that.

 

If Stevenson does what he says he’s going to domeet him in the center of the ring and go toe-to-toethis is going to be a tremendous fight.

 

If he comes to the center of the ring and fights and goes toe-to-toe then this fight won’t go the distance. If Stevenson comes to trade I think he gets knocked out. If he runs around the ring and boxes then it could be a different outcome.

 

 

ARTUR BETERBIEV:

I don’t think this is a big challenge for me. I’m ready to face the world champions and raise the bar higher. This is just another opponent for me.

 

This is another step that will move me closer to facing the champions at 175 funti. I want to put on a solid fight and show that I’m one of the best fighters in this division.

 

A knockout is never a goal for me. I’m trying to show my work and my dedication in the ring, but usually that’s what happens. Usually I finish with a knockout but that is not my main goal. My main goal is to box and show my skills.

 

My motivation is to face the champions. That’s why I work so hard every day in the gym. I will get there soon.

 

Why not face Kovalev? Spreman sam. When I turned professional my goal was to meet the champions. He’s a champion now and I’d like to face the champions.

 

 

Gabriel Campillo:

We started training Jan. 1 and camp has been very good. We’ve been working very hard and I think I’m in great condition for this fight.

 

Beterbiev may not have a lot of professional experience, but he’s had a very long amateur career. So we know that he’s ready and is a good opponent for us. We’ll see how he handles things once we get past the 5th, 6th i 7th kruga.

 

To get ready for a hard-hitter like Beterbiev required lots of conditioning training. We worked the neck and the chin a lot. We think we’ve got a great chance in the second half of this fight though considering Beterbiev hasn’t really been tested like that.

 

As for a prediction, I’m going to knock Beterbiev out in the seventh round.