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Four-Division Champion Adrien Broner to Face Former Champion Jessie Vargas in Main Event of SHOWTIME Tripleheader Saturday, Avril 21 De Barclays Center à Brooklyn & Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe

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Vargas Replaces Injured Omar Figueroa for Broner Showdown

Undefeated Former Champion Jermall Charlo Battles

Once-Beaten Hugo Centeno Jr. for Interim

160-Livre World Championship

&

Former Champions Gervonta Davis and Jesus Cuellar

Square-Off in a 130-Pound World Championship Bout

Billets en vente Mercredi, Mars 7 à 10 a.m. ET!

 

 

 

BROOKLYN (Mars 5, 2018) – Four-division champion Adrien Broner will battle former welterweight world champion Jessie Vargas in the 12-round main event of a SHOWTIME tripleheader on Saturday, Avril 21 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Former champion Omar Figueroa suffered a shoulder injury in training that forced him to withdraw from his previously scheduled showdown against Broner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Undefeated former world champion Jermall Charlo clashes with once-beaten Hugo Centeno, Jr. for the interim 160-pound world title in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature. Aussi en vedette sur la télédiffusion, qui commence à 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, are former champions Gervonta «Tank» Davis et Jésus Cuellar as they square off for the WBA 130-pound Super World Championship.

 

 

 

 

 

Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par Mayweather Promotions, DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions, start at at $50, aller à la vente Mercredi, Mars 7 à 10 a.m. ET, et peuvent être achetés à ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com ou en appelant 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Jeudi, Mars 8 à midi. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The April 21 card features Adrien Broner, Jermall Charlo and Gervonta Davis – three of boxing’s “must-see” attractions – in highly competitive matchups against top contenders,», A déclaré Stephen Espinoza, Président, Sportif & Programmation de l'événement, Showtime Networks Inc. “Adrien Broner is once again proving that he’s willing to take on the toughest available opponent in consensus top-10 welterweight Jessie Vargas. Hugo Centeno Jr. represents another tough challenge for knockout artist Jermall Charlo as he continues his quest to become a two-division champion. Gervonta Davis vs. Jesus Cuellar is another great matchup, with two power-punchers facing off for the 130-pound world title.”

 

 

 

 

 

Broner (33-3, 24 KOs) is one of the most gifted boxers in the sport, having won world titles in four different weight classes by the age of 28. The Cincinnati, Ohio native has won championships at 130, 135, 140 et 147 pounds while facing top competition across the various divisions. Dans son dernier combat, Broner lost a unanimous decision to Mikey Garcia on Juillet 29 at Barclays Center after previously defeating Adrian Granados earlier last year.

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m feeling really good and I’m excited that this is an even bigger fight than Figueroa,” said Broner. “I had to switch up some sparring partners but everything is going great in camp. We’re fighting at 144 livres, so he’ll have a slight weight advantage, but it won’t matter. I’m going to be in great shape for this fight. Coach Kevin Cunningham is my head coach for this camp, but I did not fire Mike Stafford. I just added to my camp, because I needed the help. I know what I have to do at the end of the day to get back on top where I belong.”

 

 

 

 

 

Vargas (28-2, 10 KOs), a 28-year-old former welterweight champion who was born in Los Angeles and now lives in Las Vegas, is always up for a challenge. His only two losses have come in welterweight title matches against pound-for-pound greats. He lost a controversial fight to Timothy Bradley, Jr. and dropped a unanimous decision Manny Pacquiao in a world title defense. Vargas won the welterweight title with a TKO victory over Sadam Ali in 2016 prior to the Pacquiao fight. Vargas is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Aaron Herrera in December as he works toward another world title opportunity.

 

 

 

 

 

“This is a fight that should garner a lot of attention from boxing fans and they deserve a fight like this,»Dit Vargas. “We are two entertaining fighters who come in and give it their all. This is a fight that will have a lot of fireworks. I respect Broner and his skills, but he’s very beatable. The fight was presented to me and I didn’t think twice about taking it.. We as fighters and entertainers have to give the fans what they want. We had a fantastic fight Samedi in Brooklyn and we’ll have another one in April. I will have my hand raised and let everyone know I’m still a danger to anyone I face.”

 

 

 

 

 

Charlo (26-0, 20 KOs) won his super welterweight title with a dominant knockout of Cornelius Bundrage in 2015 and eventually achieved the distinction of holding a world title in the same weight class (154 livres) as his twin brother after Jermell won a title in 2016. After successfully defending his 154-pound title three times, Charlo of Houston, Texas, made the move to 160 pounds with the goal of becoming a d-division world champion. In his debut at 160-pounds, the 27-year-old scored a TKO victory over Jorge Sebastian Heiland at Barclays Center on Juillet 29. Charlo vs. Centeno was originally scheduled for March 3 before being rescheduled due to a rib injury suffered by Centeno.

 

 

 

 

 

“I really love fighting in Brooklyn and at Barclays Center," dit Charlo. “The fans in Brooklyn always show me a lot of love. Since my last fight I’ve had a chance to work on my patience and work on improvements to my game. Before the injury to Centeno, I was having the best camp of my life. I’ve got the same feeling that I had before I won my first world title. I want to be a champion at 160 more than I did the first time at 154. Centeno is a tough fighter. He’ll be a hard test but he’s someone who isn’t at my level. Je ne prends rien loin de lui. But he’s just another fighter that’s in my way.”

 

 

 

 

 

The 26-year-old Centeno (26-1, 14 KOs) caught everyone’s attention when he scored a stunning knockout of Immanuwel Aleem in his last fight on Août. 25. It was enough to springboard Centeno into middleweight title contention. Centeno of Oxnard, Calif., successfully rebounded from a tough TKO loss to Maiej Sulecki on June 18, 2016 with a victory over Ronald Montes before his match against Aleem. Centeno expects to be 100 percent healed and ready for the challenge by fight night.

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m excited for the opportunity,” said Centeno. “I was really devastated when we had to reschedule the fight, but I know I have to be 100 percent for this challenge. I think my last outing had a lot to do with me getting this fight. It helped to put me in this position. Charlo est un grand combattant avec beaucoup de talent. Je me sens comme nous avons statures similaires. Ça va être un combat intéressant. Je pense que ça va descendre à qui est le plus intelligent combattant ce soir-là et qui a plus dans le réservoir vers la fin. Ceci est un changement de vie, combat évolution de carrière pour moi qui pourrait conduire à des choses plus importantes. Je viens de gagner.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Davis (19-0, 18 KOs) is a proof that dynamite can come in a 130-pound package. Le 23-year-old, de Baltimore, fought three times last year and ended all of his fights by stoppage. He won the 130-pound world title with a TKO victory over Jose Pedraza in a star-making performance at Barclays Center on Jan. 14, 2017. He traveled to London for his first title defense and stopped Liam Walsh by TKO on his home turf to retain the title on Mai 21, and most recently scored a knockout victory over Francisco Fonseca on Août. 26 sur le Mayweather vs. McGregor PPV undercard. Davis look to recapture a title in the 130-pound division after failing to make weight prior to the Fonseca fight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m the most exciting and skilled fighter on television and in 2018 I plan to show it,», A déclaré Davis. "Sur Avril 21 I’ll be back in the ring, en direct sur Showtime. Jesus Cuellar is arguably my toughest opponent to date. He is rough and tough, but I’m looking forward to the challenge. I’m more than happy to be fighting at Barclays Center where I won my first world title. Brooklyn is very close to Baltimore, so all of my people will be there to witness me become a world champion again.”

 

 

 

 

 

Cuellar (28-2, 21 KOs) is seeking to win a world title in a second weight class when he takes on Davis. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentine, the 31-year-old Cuellar won a featherweight world title with a TKO victory against Vic Darchinyan on June 6, 2015. Six months later he made a successful defense by winning a unanimous decision against Jonathan Oquendo before losing the belt to Abner Mares by split decision on December 10, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

“The time I’ve had off since the Mares fight has refreshed me for this new opportunity,», A déclaré Cuellar. “It took a lot out of my body to make 126 pounds for all of those years. Now I feel fresher and hungrier than ever before. I’ve been offered fights against lesser opponents in the last year but I’ve preferred to wait a little longer so that I can get a chance to fight the best. Gervonta Davis is one of the best in the world, so he’s the one I want to face and beat. Davis has never faced a fighter like me and he will see me at my very best on Avril 21."

 

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DEONTAY WILDER RETAINS WBC HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE WITH THRILLING 10 TH ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT OF LUIS ORTIZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME ® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

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Jose Uzcategui Stops Andre Dirrell to Become Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Champion in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-métrage
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BROOKLYN (Mars 4, 2018) – Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilder retained his WBC title in his seventh defense with a tenth round knockout over unbeaten challenger Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz in a thrilling back-and-forth SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event Saturday night from Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE®.
Wilder (40-0, 39 KOs) not only survived the toughest test of his career but also finished the job in spectacular fashion by unleashing a ferocious 10e round assault on Ortiz (28-1, 24 KOs). Wilder floored the Cuban challenger twice in the round, forcing referee David Fields to stop the fight at2:05 de la ronde. Watch the knockout video ICI.
Oritz looked like he would dethrone Wilder in the seventh round, countering with a strong right hand that hurt the WBC heavyweight champion. Ortiz unleashed a barrage of punches against a stunned Wilder, who somehow managed to stay on his feet to close the round before being saved by the bell. Ortiz continued his assault on Wilder into the eighth round, who again managed to make it through the round.
In the ninth round, Wilder began to rebound as he knocked Ortiz off-balance with a straight right hand. America’s only reigning heavyweight champion was firmly back in the fight as he landed a strong combination on Ortiz to close the round, completely changing the momentum of the fight.
Both fighters came out strong at the start of the tenth round, landing simultaneous blows that made each fighter temporarily wobbly. But it was Wilder who capitalized on the moment, as the Alabama-native pounced on Ortiz, sending his opponent to the canvas for the second time of the night with a flurry of overhand right hands. A dazed Ortiz returned to his feet, but was unable to withstand a follow-up assault from a confident Wilder, who landed an uppercut that sent Ortiz to the canvas for the third and final time.
Following his third successful title defense at Barclays Center, an emotional Wilder spoke to SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray about the most difficult fight of his career.
“A true champion always finds a way to come back and that’s what I did ce soir,” Saïd Wilder. “Luis Ortiz is definitely a crafty guy. He put up a great fight. We knew we had to wear him down. I showed everyone I can take a punch.
“He was hitting me with those furious punches but they didn’t have sting on them. He was throwing combos that knocked me off balance. I just had to get my range back and my fundamentals back. And I was able to do that. I showed I was a true champion ce soir.”
A proud but disappointed Ortiz, who was on the brink of a sensational seventh round stoppage of Wilder before the bell rang, also spoke to Gray following the fight.
“It was a great fight and I performed well,” Ortiz said. “I thought I was up on the scorecard going into the tenth round, but it’s heavyweight boxing and you never know what’s going to happen.
“I almost had him and I think I would’ve if there were a few more seconds in the round.”
Wilder out landed Ortiz 98-87, although Ortiz held a slight advantage in landed power punches, 63-60.
In the co-featured event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Jose Uzcategui (27-2, 23 KOs) vaincu Andre Dirrell (26-3, 16 KOs) via TKO two seconds into round nine, upon the request of Dirrell’s trainer, Virgil Hunter. La victoire, which makes Uzcategui the interim IBF Super Middleweight World Champion, puts the hard-hitting Venezuelan in position to fight for the super middleweight title that Caleb Truax earned via a majority decision over James DeGale in December.
Saturday night’s fight was a rematch of the hotly contested May 2017 bout, in which Uzcategui was disqualified for landing a punch after the bell sounded to end the eighth round. In the rematch, Uzcategui dominated the action from start to finish, using his powerful right hand to set the stage for the withering assault which led to Dirrell’s corner stopping the fight two seconds into round nine. Uzcategui out landed Dirrell 169-141 au total des coups, including a huge 112-51 discrepancy in power punches landed.
“I was a little surprised they stopped it in the ninth,” Saïd Uzcategui. “I had said it would be the third round that I would knock him out. It took a little longer, but it finally came.
“I think it was very clear in the first fight that I did my job. In the second fight I showed even more, so there’s going to be a lot of Uzcategui from now on.”
Dirrell, a native of Flint, Michigan, found Uzcategui’s length and aggression difficult to deal with.
“I’ve been in there with long fighters before, but he was especially long,” Saïd Dirrell. “I think I was a little heavier than I wanted to be ce soir, but that’s no excuse. Uzcategui did a great job.
“We knew we needed a knockout. The way it was going I needed to at least pick it up. I felt a little sluggish and he hit all the right shots. None of them really hurt, but he hit me where he was supposed to.”
In a world title fight featured on the undercard, Long Island de Alicia Napoléon (9-1, 5 KOs) won the Vacant Women’s WBA Super Middleweight world title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Femke Hermans (6-1, 3 KOs).
“It’s hard to find words to describe this right now,” dit Napoléon. “It’s so surreal it’s almost like a dream. I’m just glad I did it. This is one down, but there’s many more to go. The goal is to get all the belts.”
Napoleon controlled the action with her power and superior athletic prowess and wobbled Hermans in the final round before earning the decision by scores of 99-91 et 98-92 deux fois.
“I think this means a lot for women’s boxing, not just that I won the belt, but where I was placed on this great card,” dit Napoléon. “People are going to continue to see and hear more and more from women boxers.”
Samedi émission de télévision sera rejoué le, Dimanche, Mars 4 à 8 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Lundi, Mars 5 à 10 p.m. ET/PT sur Showtime Extreme et sera disponible sur Showtime SUR DEMANDE® et SHOWTIME EN TOUT TEMPS®. This event was sponsored by Corona Extra, La Cerveza Mas Fina and promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions.
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Deontay SAUVAGE vs. LUIS ORTIZ FINAL WEIGHTS, CITATIONS, PHOTOS & COMMISSION OFFICIALS FOR WBC HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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WBC Championnat du monde poids lourd

 

 

 

Deontay Wilder – 214 ¾ livres

 

 

 

Luis Ortiz – 241 ¼ livres

 

 

 

Arbitre: David Fields; Les juges: Glenn Feldman (Connecticut), Kevin Morgan (N. Y.), Carlos Ortiz (N. Y.)

Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship

 

 

Andre Dirrell – 167 ¾ livres

 

 

Jose Uzcategui – 166 livres

 

 

Arbitre: Ricky Gonzalez; Les juges: Bernard Bruni (Penn.), Tony Paolillo (N. Y.), Robin Taylor (N. Y.)

FLASH CITATIONS

Deontay Wilder:

“I’m going to let the world know that the weight don’t mean a thing; it’s all mental at the end of the day. Like I’ve said, I’d rather be the part than look the part. I’ve said many a time that I put these guys on their ass, and that’s what I come to do Samedi nuit. Over and over again all my guys have out-weighed me. So that’s nothing compared to where I came from, and nothing compared to where I’m going come Samedi nuit. You’re all in for a treat and I can’t wait.

 

“On paper he’s looked good against the opposition he’s faced, but he’s never faced a Bronze Bomber; he’s never faced a guy who has more killer instinct than him. He’s never faced a guy who wants to just rip his head off, and I do mean rip his head off!

 

“I am the best and I’m ready to show Samedi night that I’m the best in the world.”

 

LUIS ORTIZ:

 

 

“Our training camp was prepared for whatever Deontay Wilder was going to bring into the ring, whether it was a runner, or a puncher – whatever he wants to do we have trained for it so there’s no problem.

 

 

“You have to adapt and make changes come fight night, and I’m prepared to do that and I’m experienced to do that. I’ve been waiting my whole career to do this as a pro and as an amateur this is something I never dreamed I would do, and I’m not losing demain."

 

 

Andre Dirrell:

 

 

“I just saw a piece of meat, and I’m hungry.

 

 

“The IBF demanded this. There were two wrongs from the last fight and I was hit after the bell, and he was hit after the bell. The IBF wanted to right that wrong and this is the only way to do so. He deserves this shot and I deserve this shot. It’s going to be a better fight this time around.

 

 

“It’s all about what [new trainer] Virgil [Chasseur] has done with my mind. The ability is there, as we all know. We’ve perfected that. And we’ve changed the mind this time, aussi.

 

 

“We all know that Jose Uzcategui is a fighter in full; that boy can throw, but that’s just not going to be enough come fight night.”

 

 

JOSE UZCATEGUI:

 

 

“The ref will not have to intervene; I’ll knock him out quicker this time.”

 

 

“Maybe if Virgil Hunter gets in the ring too because that’s the only way they’re going to win is if the corner gets in the rings. Because that’s the only way they will get the win.”

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Deontay Wilder contre. Luis Ortiz Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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“I’ve always said I was the best and this is my chance
pour le prouver,” – Wilder
“I looked into his eyes and I knew that I’m not going to lose
this opportunity,” – Ortiz
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Heavyweight Title Showdown Headlines Action This Saturday,
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BROOKLYN (Mars 1, 2018) – Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder and unbeaten contender Luis Ortiz exchanged words and went face to face at the final press conference in Manhattan Jeudi ahead of their main event showdown this Saturday, Mars 3 en direct sur Showtime de Barclays Centre, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, et présenté par Premier Champions de boxe.
Also participating in De jeudi press conference and opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT were super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell et Jose Uzcategui, who meet in a rematch of their May 2017 matchup on SHOWTIME as they fight for an interim 168-pound world title in the co-feature.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par DiBella Entertainment et Promotions TGB, commence à $50 et sont maintenant en vente. Pour acheter des billets, visitez Ticketmaster.com, BarclaysCenter.com, ou appelez 800-745-3000. Les billets pour l'événement peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center.
Voici ce que les participants avaient à dire Jeudi:
Deontay Wilder
“The reason I wanted this fight is not only do I think Ortiz is one of the best technical fighters in the division, but he’s the boogeyman that everyone is running from. Champions have avoided him and I’ve always said I was the best and this is my chance to prove it.
“This result isn’t up to anyone but myself. Every time I get under the bright lights, I give the fans what they want to see. This is the best versus the best and that’s what boxing deserves.
“I had all the excuses in the world to run away from this fight after he failed the test. There are a lot of good, up-and-coming heavyweights out there, but I wasn’t interested in them. This fight is how I prove that I’m the baddest man on the planet.
“Sur Mars 3, with all the personal things put aside, it’s going to be an honor to fight Luis Ortiz, man to man and father to father. I know that family is his motivation, just like it is for me, and that’s why I blessed him with this opportunity.
“The exciting thing about Saturday night is for everyone to see what I’m capable of doing. Luis Ortiz is determined to get my WBC belt. This is my seventh defense of my title and I’ve enjoyed every one. It’s a lot of responsibility and I take it seriously. You’ll all see Samedi night why I’ve said the things I’ve said.
“Everyone knows what I’m expecting Samedi nuit. I can’t say it enough. I have knocked every opponent out for a reason. I plan on continuing my knockout streak. That’s what I do and that’s what I’m best at.
“This is the best fight right here in boxing that can be made. Il ne peut pas faire mieux que cela Samedi nuit. You have to be here in person, because you won’t want to miss anything. You never know what you’ll see, mais Samedi night will be bombs away.”
LUIS ORTIZ
“I never say anything bad about fighters because inside the ring, tout peut arriver. I respect everyone who steps into the ring. This is my opportunity. Ce est mon temps. Deontay is a great champion but this is my chance.
“Like I always say, this is my time and it’s going to be a great triumph. This is big for all of Cuban boxing and I will make my country proud.
“This is going to be like two trains on the same track about to collide. I’m going to win and I’m going to take his belt.
“This is not a video game. This is not using controllers. You have to actually step into the ring with me Samedi nuit.
“Deontay is scared. He’s talking a lot of nonsense. He’s worried about what I’m going to do. Ce est mon temps. I’m going to show everyone.
“Je suis 100 percent ready to go. Sparring has been amazing and I’m totally prepared for Deontay Wilder. Deontay’s biggest mistake is that he talks too much.
“I looked into his eyes and I knew that I’m not going to lose this opportunity. I’m going to be the first Cuban and the first Latino born outside the country to win a title. Samedi night will be historic.
“The public gave me this opportunity to fight for the title and beat you for your belt. I’m going to make the most of my chance and knock Deontay Wilder out.”
Andre Dirrell
“It was a rocky start for me in our first fight. He caught me with a good shot in the early rounds, but I was able to fight through it. I started to dominate the second half of the fight but he had definitely thrown my game off. I still weathered the storm and made good things happen. This fight is very deserving of a rematch and I’m looking forward to it.
“This fight right here is one of the beautiful moments we have in boxing. There were two wrongs that night in the last fight. I’m really happy with everyone who has made this rematch and gave the sport what it deserves.
“Now Jose Uzcategui and myself both have chances to prove ourselves again. This is going to be the worst opportunity of Uzcategui’s life. But it will be the best opportunity for me.
“This is my opportunity to prove all of the critics wrong this time. I’m not the favorite, and it’s a beautiful thing. I’m going to change every single mind Samedi nuit. I’m stepping up to the plate, and I’m preparing to hit a home run.
“Virgil Hunter has definitely helped me with my mental game. We’ve worked on a masterful game plan. Virgil is tough to work with but we did all of the necessary things we had to in order to accomplish what we have to Samedi.
“The next two years or more will be the best years of my career. I’ve been blessed with an illustrious career. This is a new look for me and I feel good. I have a very tough, hungry fighter in front of me and I can’t wait to prove myself.”
JOSE UZCATEGUI
“We’re not doing anything differently heading into this fight. I’ve put the time in at the gym every day to make sure that the fight ends conclusively this time.
“Before I even got to the ring in the first fight I felt some animosity from the referee towards me and it kind of led to what happened in the fight.
“Saturday night you’re not just going to see that I’m a boxer-puncher, but you’ll see my full power on display.
“I’m happy to be in this rematch. I hope that Dirrell brings action like he’s talking about Samedi. I don’t want to chase him around the ring all night.
“I’m ready to accomplish my dreams, and that involves beating Andre Dirrell more decisively than last night and leaving no doubt at all who the better fighter is.”
DiBella LOU, Président de DiBella Entertainment
“Deontay Wilder put everything aside to face one of the greatest amateur heavyweights in the history of boxing. This fight is happening because Deontay is that good and he’s that proud. Deontay is ready to prove that he’s the baddest man on the planet.
“There is a sensational off-television undercard beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Barclays Center that includes a group of top contenders and prospects. It’s really a loaded undercard from top to bottom.
“That great undercard includes a woman’s title fight involving Alicia Napoleon. Everyone involved in this fight has made an effort to have women’s boxing represented on our cards and I’m proud to be able to deliver that for fans.
“This will be Deontay’s third defense of his title in Brooklyn at Barclays Center. He successfully defended against Artur Szpilka and Bermane Stiverne, with two frightening knockouts. I’m proud to work with Barclays Center and promote boxing in Brooklyn. This is certainly one of the best venues for boxing in the world and certainly a venue that is dedicated to bringing the fans consistently excellent programming inside the arena.
“This fight is getting the kind of reception that it deserves. If you want to get tickets for Samedinuit, I would call now because they’re moving fast.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & programmation des événements, Showtime Sports Inc.
“When we have a fight card like this, the network gets a lot of credit but these fights truly don’t happen unless fighters like Wilder and Ortiz are ready to take the fights.
“When we announced our schedule back in January, there was one fight that jumped out to everyone, and it was Wilder vs. Ortiz. They have 67 fights between them, 67 victoires, 0 pertes et 62 KO. This is part of what we’re calling ‘March Madness’ sur Showtime. All four heavyweight titles, the top four heavyweights in the world, including Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker on Mars 31, facing each other this month on SHOWTIME. There hasn’t been a lineup like that put together by any network in the history of the sport.
“The titles are great but these fights are about something else. They’re about legacy. When people look back and ask, ‘what kind of fighter was Deontay Wilder?’ This is the fight that they will talk about. More important than knockouts and unbeaten records, this is why fighters are remembered.
“Dirrell contre. Uzcategui 2 is good enough to be a main event and they deserve to have a great stage for this rematch. These are the kind of cards that people look back and say, were you there that night? If you’re not watching this card, you’re not a boxing fan. Because this is the best that the sport has to offer.”
BRETT YORMARK, PDG de Brooklyn Sports & Divertissement
“I can’t tell you how excited I am for Saturday night. People are starting to realize how viable this sport is and that boxing is a sport on the rise. We’re thrilled to be a part of it
“Events like Samedi in Brooklyn are why this sport is thriving. It features a deep card from top to bottom, 50-50 fights and great fighters with magnetic personalities
“Deontay, even though you weren’t born in Brooklyn, we do consider you our own. We’re excited to have Luis Ortiz as well, pour la première fois,, Samedi nuit. This is a card from top to bottom that’s incredible and I’m thrilled to welcome Andre and Jose to Brooklyn.
“The seats are moving really quickly and this should be one of the biggest fights we’ve had at Barclays Center. We’re very excited for this show and look forward to seeing everyone there.”
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Luis Ortiz Looks to Make Heavyweight History by Becoming First Latino or Hispanic Heavyweight World Champion Born Outside U.S.

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Unbeaten Cuban Faces WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder Samedi, Mars 3 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe
BROOKLYN (Février 26, 2018) – When unbeaten heavyweight Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz faces WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder Samedi, Mars 3 en direct sur Showtime de Barclays Centre, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, he will be looking to make history not just for Cuban boxing, but for all Hispanic or Latino fighters.
Ortiz has a chance to become the first Latino or Hispanic heavyweight world champion born outside of the U.S. and just the second heavyweight of Latino or Hispanic descent to capture the heavyweight world title. The first was Massachusetts’ John Ruiz, whose parents were Puerto Rican and who defeated Evander Holyfield for the WBA Heavyweight World Championship in March 2001.
“This fight is not only important for my family, but for Cuban boxing history,” Ledit Ortiz. “My only focus right now is on the strategy I will need to defeat Wilder, but I know this fight has a lot of significance. I’m going to make history for myself and my country when I knock out Wilder on Mars 3.”
Cuba has had three previous fighters vie for the heavyweight title, with Jorge Luis Gonzalez losing to Riddick Bowe in 1995 and Vitali Klitschko defeating both Juan Carlos Gomez in 2009 Odlanier Solis in 2011. Ortiz hopes to stake his claim to the upper echelon of Cuban heavyweight lore along with heavyweight Teofilo Stevenson, who won three Olympic gold medals and is considered the greatest Cuban fighter of all time, despite never fighting professionally.
The strong boxing tradition of Cuba has continued to this day, with Ortiz looking to become the 18e world titlist from the country. Prominent active Cuban fighters include WBA 154-pound champion Erislandy Lara, who fights Jarrett Hurd in a unification showdown Avril 7 sur Showtime, and two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy, who looks to become the first three-division champion in Cuban history Mars 10 sur Showtime.
The history of Hispanic fighters vying for the heavyweight title dates back to the legendary matchup in 1923 between Jack Dempsey and Argentina’s Luis Firpo. Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Larry Holmes all defended against Hispanic challengers while Deontay Wilder has beaten three Mexican-American opponents in Chris Arreola, Gerald Washington and Eric Molina.
The fourth heavyweight title fight in Barclays Center history will give Ortiz a chance to make his name not only as a world champion, but a barrier-breaker for Hispanic heavyweights.
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Conférencier de motivation & Instagram Sensation Demarjay Smith participera à une séance d'entraînement ouverte au public avec le champion du monde des poids lourds Deontay Wilder

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“Le jeune entraîneur jamaïcain” à partir de “Le spectacle d'Ellen Degeneres” sera rejoint par l'invaincu Marcus Browne & Organisez une présentation de remise en forme pour les jeunes de la communauté locale
Mercredi, Février 28 au Barclays Center à Brooklyn –
L'événement commence à 3 p.m. ET*
BROOKLYN (Février 26, 2018) – “Le jeune entraîneur jamaïcain” Demarjay Smith, connu pour sa motivation Vidéos Instagram et apparitions sur “Le spectacle d'Ellen Degeneres”, rejoindra le champion du monde des poids lourds Deontay Wilder sur Mercredi, Février 28 lors de la séance d'entraînement ouverte au public des médias au Barclays Center avant la confrontation de Wilder avec Luis Ortiz Samedi, Mars 3 en direct sur SHOWTIME au Barclays Center.
Smith, 11 ans, qui a récemment passé le week-end des étoiles de la NBA à Los Angeles en participant à diverses activités, animera une présentation sur la santé et la forme physique pour les groupes de jeunes de la communauté locale participant à l'entraînement avant de monter sur le ring avec Wilder pour une séance photo spéciale. Les enfants présents seront de Gleason's Give a Kid a Dream, BOXER Inc. et les flics de l'Atlas & Programme pour enfants.
Smith a déjà interviewé des personnes comme James Lebron, Stephen Curry, Usain Bolt et d'autres athlètes et artistes de haut niveau pour Instagram et le “Ellen” montrer.
L'événement ouvert au public aura lieu à environ 3 p.m. ET avec la présentation de Smith sur la santé et le fitness, avec Marcus Browne, candidat invaincu des poids lourds légers locaux, devrait avoir lieu avant l'entraînement de Wilder.
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Andre Dirrell parle de son travail avec le nouvel entraîneur Virgil Hunter avant le match revanche pour le titre mondial des super-moyens samedi, Mars 3 contre Jose Uzcategui en direct sur SHOWTIME Du Barclays Center à Brooklyn & Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe

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OAKLAND, COMME. (Février 23, 2018) – super-moyens Andre Dirrell se prépare pour son match revanche avec Jose Uzcategui en travaillant avec un formateur renommé Virgil Hunter et ancien livre pour livre grand Andre Ward avant sa confrontation pour le titre intérimaire IBF Super Middleweight Samedi, Mars 3 en direct sur Showtime (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.
L'événement Premier Boxing Champions est mis en vedette par le match très attendu entre le champion du monde des poids lourds Deontay Wilder et challenger invaincu Luis Ortiz.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par DiBella Entertainment et Promotions TGB, commence à $50 et sont maintenant en vente. Pour acheter des billets, visitez Ticketmaster.com, BarclaysCenter.com, ou appelez 800-745-3000. Les billets pour l'événement peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center.
Dirrell a déménagé son camp d'entraînement à Oakland pour s'entraîner avec Hunter et acquérir la sagesse d'être autour de Ward. Ward pour sa part, estime que Dirrell n'a pas encore atteint son potentiel sur le ring.
“Ce que je ressens pour André est ce que j'ai toujours ressenti, le ciel est la limite,” dit le Ward récemment retraité. “Il a la capacité et le talent donnés par Dieu pour faire tout ce qu'il veut faire dans un ring de boxe. En d'autres termes, il est béni avec le genre de cadeaux, que s'il a décidé qu'il ne se laissera pas battre et s'il se prépare correctement au camp, ça va être très dur de le battre.
“Avec un combattant avec l'expérience et le pedigree d'André, c'est moins physique et plus psychologique. Voulez-vous être un champion et voulez-vous dominer votre division? si la réponse est oui, ce que je crois que c'est, alors vas-y. Cela semble simple et à bien des égards, mais vous devez être très intentionnel pour conditionner votre esprit à penser de cette façon et à le croire vraiment. C’est la raison pour laquelle il s’entraîne avec Virgil dans la région de la baie. Éducation physique, préparation mentale & préparation spirituelle. Tout compte.”
Voici une partie de ce que Dirrell avait à dire sur le camp d'entraînement avec Hunter et Ward. Lire l'histoire complète ICI via PremierBoxingChampions.com.
Quelles sont les nuances qu'apporte Virgil, et ton grand-père, Leon “Pare-chocs” Lawson, reste dans ton coin?
“Virgil m'apprend de la même manière que mon grand-père m'a appris, et je peux facilement dire qu'il reprend là où mon grand-père s'est arrêté. Mon grand-père a mis mes talents en moi, faisant de moi le combattant qu'André Ward devait s'inquiéter de l'époque.
“Mais mon grand-père n’a plus vraiment la capacité d’entraîner car il est aux premiers stades de la démence, mais je l'ai toujours dans mon coin, et je le ferai toujours. Virgil a repris, et c'est sans pareil, le meilleur que j'ai ressenti, mentalement, dans ma carrière. Il y a de petites choses à propos de Virgil auxquelles j'ai dû m'adapter.
“Le sens de l’humour de Virgil est brut, ludique et sérieux à la fois. Si je m'arrête une minute, il me dira, «Il faut une seconde pour être éliminé.’ Il enseigne avec passion, direction et reste concentré sur la tâche à accomplir, Je veux vraiment que vous inculquiez à quel point les choses sont importantes, psychologiquement.”
À quel point l’atmosphère de la salle de sport de Virgil est-elle bénéfique??
“Il y a une aura positive dans le gymnase, qui est un environnement gagnant. Quand tu entres dans cette salle de gym, il est temps de travailler. Virgil vous le fait savoir simplement en vous regardant. Vous avez les affiches d’André Ward tout autour de vous, autres combattants’ des affiches autour de vous. Il y a beaucoup de combattants’ fait face sur ces murs de gym, dont Andre Berto's.
“Je suis vraiment inspiré car l’atmosphère a tout à offrir en ce qui concerne la formation. Tu as les montagnes, les plages. Et bien sûr,, en fin de compte, vous avez Virgil, qui a du flair pour lui et un moyen de générer ce feu en vous et de le faire sortir de vous. La chose la plus importante avec Virgil est l'écoute.”
Quels conseils avez-vous reçus de Ward?
“André n’a jamais vraiment hésité à donner des conseils et a toujours été là pour me les donner, aucun problème du tout. André a toujours été cordial et honnête de vouloir me voir tenir cette ceinture de championnat. Je crois qu'il verra ça cette année.
“Mais je peux imaginer que maintenant qu'il est hors du jeu, il peut le faire plus librement. J'ai récemment eu une conversation téléphonique de 45 minutes avec lui à propos de Jésus-Christ, mais, face à face, nous avons parlé assez souvent. Il est descendu pour quelques-unes de mes séances d'entraînement et il en viendra à quelques autres.
“Nous avons toujours parlé et passé un bon moment, et il a été une véritable inspiration, en plus d'être un boxeur. Andre a confiance en lui dans et hors du ring, c'est donc l'un des meilleurs de ma vie en tant que motivateur pour la vie en dehors et au-delà de la boxe.”
Virgil a-t-il brisé le combat d'Uzecategui?
“Virgil a regardé le combat plusieurs fois, et j'ai regardé le combat plusieurs fois. Nous avons tous les deux convenu que les erreurs étaient définitivement les miennes et tous les deux conviennent que je n'ai pas utilisé mon statut de général de ring.
“Même avec les défauts que je commettais, J'ai toujours trouvé mon groove. Je me suis entendu dire que j'avais réduit son timing et que je prenais le relais jusqu'à la fin du combat.
“Uzecategui est un combattant, mais c'est tout – il n’est pas un boxeur. Il a une grande capacité de frappe mais pas de grandes compétences et il n'est pas rapide, alors je m'attends à ce qu'il m'attaque comme au premier combat. Il sait comment assembler un un-deux-trois, et il a faim.
“En ce qui concerne la boxe, Je vais devoir lui apprendre une chose ou deux sur la façon dont ce jeu est vraiment joué. Il ne fait aucun doute que j'ai rendu le premier combat plus difficile qu'il ne devait l'être. Je regarde ce premier combat avec tellement de confiance.
“Je sais que je me suis mal battu, mais je revenais toujours. Il a remporté le premier, deuxième et éventuellement troisième et quatrième tours, mais je revenais. Alors cette fois, J'ai tellement l'intention de frustrer ce garçon qu'il sera complètement hors de son jeu.”
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HUGO CENTENO JR. SUFFERS RIB INJURY – INTERIM MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT WITH JERMALL CHARLO RESCHEDULED FOR PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENT SATURDAY, Avril 21 VIVRE SUR Showtime

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Next Saturday’s Deontay Wilder contre. Luis Ortiz SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Doubleheader Will Open With Anticipated Rematch Between Andre Dirrell & Jose Uzcategui
Samedi, Mars 3 LIVE on SHOWTIME At 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT From Barclays Center In Brooklyn & Présenté par
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BROOKLYN (Février. 23, 2018) – Middleweight prétendante Hugo Centeno Jr. suffered a rib injury while training and his Interim WBC Middleweight World Championship bout with Jermall Charlo has been rescheduled for a Premier Boxing Champions event on Samedi, Avril 21 en direct sur Showtime.
Le Mars 3 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast continues as a doubleheader beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Dans l'événement principal, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder will make the seventh and most difficult defense of his title against fellow-unbeaten heavyweight Luis Ortiz.
In the opening bout of the Mars 3 programme double, Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui will meet for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship in an immediate rematch of one of 2017’s best and most controversial fights.
Charlo vs. Centeno will now be a featured bout on the previously announced Avril 21 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Four-division world champion Adrien Broner will face undefeated former champion Omar Figueroa and one of boxing’s brightest young stars, Gervonta Davis, returns to the ring as the 23-year-old undefeated former champion looks to regain a title in the 130-pound class.
“While the injury to Centeno is unfortunate, we’re pleased to have the flexibility to keep the Charlo-Centeno fight on our 2018 boxing schedule,” a déclaré Stephen Espinoza, Président, Sportif & Programmation de l'événement, Showtime Networks Inc. “Le Mars 3 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event remains a can’t-miss night for any fight fan, with Deontay Wilder facing the most dangerous opponent of his career in Luis Ortiz, and Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui settling the score in a rematch of one of 2017’s best fights.”
“I’m devastated.,” Ledit Centeno. “I’ve been in the gym for a long time. Being so close to a fight and accomplishing my dream of a world title it’s devastating.
“It happened during sparring. I tried to work through the pain and as the day progressed and the adrenaline subsided I had to go to the ER and get checked out. It’s a good enough injury that it had to be postponed. Nothing was broken, but it was severe enough to keep me from fighting.
“I was just about to peak. Now I have to taper off a bit and cut back to let my body recover and then pick it up and get some momentum back.”
“Je suis prêt à aller,” Saïd Charlo. “Je suis 167 livres en ce moment, and this was the best camp I’ve ever had. I’m so disappointed. I’m at a loss for words. When you want something so bad and you don’t get it, you can’t be a kid about it. You just have to deal with it.
“I’m hungry and I’m ready to get back in the ring. I’m still coming to the fight though. I’m going be there to support Deontay. I love Barclays Center and all my fans in Brooklyn.”
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Action-Packed Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz Undercard Includes Long Island’s Alicia Napoleon vs. Femke Hermans for Vacant WBA Women’s Super Middleweight World Title

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Samedi, Mars 3
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BROOKLYN (Février 21, 2018) – The undercard for the heavyweight world title showdown between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz fixé pour Samedi, Mars 3, de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE, will now feature an outstanding 10-round women’s world title clash between Long Island’s Alicia “L'impératrice” Napoléon (8-1, 5 KOs) et invaincu Femke Hermans (6-0, 3 KOs), of Londerzeel, Belgique, for the vacant WBA Women’s Super Middleweight World Title.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting at Barclays Center for this world title,” dit Napoléon. “This means so much to me and for women’s boxing in the United States. I’ve worked very hard for many years and dreamed of becoming a world champion and to have my Long Island fans see me challenge for the title makes it even more special.”
“DiBella Entertainment, Premier Champions de boxe, Brooklyn Boxing and SHOWTIME remain committed to women’s boxing and together we have staged, or at least scheduled, a women’s fight of significance on every card we’ve worked on at Barclays Center,” a déclaré Lou DiBella, Président de DiBella Entertainment. “Napoleon is a very charismatic and popular fighter from Long Island and, sur Mars 3, she will have a chance to achieve her dream of becoming a world champion in front of her hometown fans.”
Owner of the two popular Overthrow boxing gyms in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Napoleon made her professional debut in August 2015 winning her first seven fights, including five by stoppage.
Following her first loss on December 10, 2016, to world ranked contender Tori Nelson, Napoleon bounced back to defeat Nikolett Papp, sur Novembre 18, 2017, in Queens, New York.
Victorious three times in 2017, Hermans will be leaving Belgium for the first time in her professional career for the world title fight with Napoleon. Dans son dernier combat, the 28-year-old won a unanimous decision against Ester Koneca, sur Septembre 30, 2017.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par DiBella Entertainment et Promotions TGB, commence à $50 et sont maintenant en vente. Pour acheter des billets, visitez Ticketmaster.com, BarclaysCenter.com, ou appelez 800-745-3000. Les billets pour l'événement peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by the highly anticipated Wilder vs. Ortiz matchup and will see undefeated former 154-pound champion Jermall Charlo prendre en charge Hugo Centeno, Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title in the co-feature. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with top super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell aux prises percutant Jose Uzcategui in a rematch for the interim IBF168-pound world title.
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Luis Ortiz Training Camp Notes

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Unbeaten Cuban Contender Faces WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Mars 3
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MIAMI (Février 16, 2018) – Unbeaten heavyweight contender Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz is finally nearing his first world title opportunity as he prepares to take on WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilder Samedi, Mars 3 en direct sur Showtime de Barclays Centre, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.
The Premier Boxing Champions event will see undefeated former 154-pound champion Jermall Charlo prendre en charge Hugo Centeno, Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title in the co-feature. L'émission de télévision Showtime commence à BOXE CHAMPIONNAT 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with top super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell aux prises percutant Jose Uzcategui in a rematch for the IBF Interim 168-pound world title.
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Ortiz spoke on a variety of topics as he heads into the highly anticipated showdown with Wilder. Here is what Ortiz had to say from training camp in Miami:
On Deontay Wilder…
“He’s talking too much. He’s going to have to back that up in the ring. He says he’s going to kill ‘King Kong.’ He’s going to knock me out. I want to watch him try. I’m not like those other guys he fought. Je suis un vrai combattant. Tough and with a lot of experience. I’ve been fighting since I was 10 ans.
“He doesn’t intimidate me. His trash talk makes me laugh. It’s just a lot of noise. J'ai faim. I’m doing this for my family. He better take me seriously because he’s going to find himself on the canvas before he knows it. I’m going to show the world who ‘King Kong’ is.”
On his confrontation with Wilder after Ortiz’s last fight…
“Someone told me Wilder was in the crowd, I smiled. I was glad to see him. I knew what he wanted.
“I’m not the kind that likes to trash talk, but I’ve had it with this guy. He talks too much. He has a big mouth. He has insulted me and has said too many dumb things. So when I saw him ringside I told him to get inside the ring and to tell the world once and for all that he was going to fight me. He says he wants to fight the top fighters. I’m a top fighter. Let’s do it.”
On testing positive for a banned substance during training for the first scheduled fight against Wilder…
“A lot of people that believe in me and know me well, know that I would not do anything that can jeopardize my future as a boxer. I have too much at stake: ma famille, my children and the possibility to provide for them.
“I had been taking that medicine for two years. It was my mistake not to disclose that prescription drug in the paperwork. I never thought a prescription was going to bring me so much trouble. I was taking this medicine to treat high blood pressure, but apparently it’s also used to go to the bathroom a lot and mask other things. I drink two gallons of water per day. I go to the bathroom a lot already. I never put two and two together. I’m clean. The dose they found in my system was too low to mask anything at all. If I would have known this prescription drug was not allowed, I would have told my trainer and my doctor.
“I’m a heavyweight I don’t need to make weight. Why am I going to go to the trouble of taking an illegal substance that makes you go to the bathroom a lot? I have no need. I simply didn’t know it was banned. If I would have known, I would have said something to my trainer or to the doctors.
“I think the fight was not meant to be at that point in time last year. Destiny played a part. It was supposed to be postponed. Now there are no excuses.”
On how important this fight is for him…
“Every fight I’ve had in my career has been important. The key is always to avoid thinking that it’s win or die because that can put you off center. So the way I see it is that this fight is important for me because I have to win it. And I’m going to. It’s a world championship, but for me it’s just another day at work. My only goal is to win this fight. Victoire. Victoire. Victoire. By winning this fight, everything else unfolds. I get a title and I help my family.”
On what’s going to happen on fight night…
“Quand je monte sur le ring, all I will be thinking about is the strategy we put together in the gym. My family is always there. They go to every fight. That was my promise to them when I had to leave them behind in Cuba to come to the United States. They will come with me wherever I go. If I gas out, I look at them and they keep me going. They are my motivation and they will help me achieve this victory.”
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