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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® REPORTER JIM GRAY CALLS INDUCTION INTO INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME AN ‘UNLIKELY AND TREMENDOUS HONOR’

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Veteran Reporter Joins Former Play-By-Play Announcer Steve Albert As Sixth From SHOWTIME Sports® Siden 2012 To Be Presented With Boxing’s Highest Honor

NEW YORK (Juni 11, 2018) – SHOWTIME Sports® veteran reporter Jim Gray was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday in Canastota, N.Y., joining former colleague and longtime SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING play-by-play announcer Steve Albert in receiving boxing’s most prestigious honor.

 

 

 

Gray and Albert became the fifth and sixth SHOWTIME Sports talent enshrined in the Hall of Fame since 2012. They join boxing analyst Al Bernstein (2012), ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. (2013), analyst and historian Steve Farhood (2017) and play-by-play announcer Barry Tompkins (2017).

 

 

 

In front of a large crowd that included close friends Mike Tyson, Don King, Deontay Wilder, Julius Irving, Jerry Richardson, Stedman Graham, Bob Costas and many others, the 59-year-old Southern California resident Gray reflected on 40-plus years of covering the sport of boxing. “My journey today has been an unlikely one,” Gray said during his induction speech. “The Boxing Hall of Fame immortalized all of these great fighters. So this magnificent honor comes with tremendous humility. How could this happen? I never took a punch.”

 

 

 

Gray, who started with SHOWTIME in 1994, was honored with a Special Individual Achievement Emmy Award – he currently has 12 Emmy’s in total – in 1997 for his interview of Mike Tyson following the heavyweight’s second loss to Evander Holyfield, the infamous “bite fight.” The National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association also named that interview the “Sports Broadcast Story of the Year.” Derudover, the American Sportscasters Association has voted Gray “Sportscaster of the Year” i 1998 and ‘99.

 

 

 

Gray chose Tyson to introduce him on Sunday during the induction ceremony. “It’s ironic,” said Gray. “The man who threatened to kill me in public is now inducting me into the Hall of Fame.”

 

 

 

“This award is way, way overdue,” an emotional Tyson said of his good friend. “I’m very proud of you. Well-deserved.”

 

 

 

With this past weekend’s induction ceremony, SHOWTIME Sports now boasts five current Hall of Famers featured on the network: Gray, Bernstein, Farhood, Tompkins and Lennon Jr.

 

 

 

“I am so pleased for Jim and Steve that they received this great honor,” said David Dinkins Jr., Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of SHOWTIME Sports. “Jim Gray’s interviews and reporting have been an integral part of our SHOWTIME telecast from the beginning. Because of his skills and instincts we have been able to cover the events in depth. There have been countless times that Jim’s dogged pursuit of a story has enabled us to paint the complete picture of the event.”

 

 

 

Gray has forged one of the most memorable sports broadcasting careers in recent history, which includes a deep boxing resume. Gray has worked more than 1,200 fights and interviewed over 1,500 fighters throughout his career, Herunder 20 of his fellow Hall of Famers, such as Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman and future Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and many others ringside.

 

 

 

Uden for ringen, Gray has covered nearly every sport and landed some of the industry’s most lucrative interviews, including sit-downs with Michael Phelps, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady and Michael Jordan.

 

 

 

Albert spent two decades calling fights for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Albert called more than 300 fights during his tenure with SHOWTIME, including Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Greg Haugen in front of 130,000 fans at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Tyson-Holyfield I & II and the epic Corrales vs. Castillo series.

 

 

 

“Steve Albert’s incredible preparation and perfect timing were the reasons for his memorable fight calls,” Dinkins said. “Steve was the voice of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING through the high profile fights of the Tyson and Chavez eras. He will be forever linked to those shows which helped establish our network as a major broadcaster of boxing.”

 

 

 

Both Gray and Albert earned induction into the Observer category, which recognizes outstanding achievements of print and media journalists, publishers, forfattere, historians, photographers and artists.

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DANNY GARCIA REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH MAJORITY DECISION OVER LAMONT PETERSON DURING SATURDAY’S EDITION OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

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ANDY LEE AND PETER QUILLIN BATTLE TO DRAW

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BROOKLYN (April 12, 2015) – Premier Boxing Champions på NBC returned with two exciting bouts Lørdag night as Danny “Swift” Garcia (30-0, 17 KOS) besejret Lamont Peterson (33-3-1, 17 KOS) by majority decision and “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2-1, 24 KOS) og Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0-1, 22 KOS) fought to a split draw at Barclays Center.

 

The evening’s second main event saw the undefeated Garcia stalk the lightning quick Peterson around the ring while consistently attacking Peterson’s body. Peterson moved well in the first half of the fight, but did not begin engaging offensively until the later rounds.

 

The two exchanged blows throughout a raucous twelfth round that stirred the crowd of 12,300 at Barclays Center into a frenzy. The judges tallies ended at 115-113 for Garcia twice and one score of 114-114.

 

“Jeg føler stor. I prepared for a war. He was moving a lot. I thought it was close, not going to lie,” Said Garcia. “It was definitely close the whole way through. I did enough to win and I’m happy with my performance.

 

[On going up in weight] “I feel like I have to go up. It’s affecting my performance, but I feel like I did a great job.”

 

“I did my part. I’m not calling it a robbery but it was a good fight,” Said Peterson. “I don’t expect an easy journey for me to get where I’m going. Jeg føler stor. That’s probably the least contact I’ve ever had in a fight.”

 

In the first main event, Quillin scored a huge knockdown in the first round and followed it up by putting Lee on the canvas in round three. Lee made adjustments as the fight went on and began to box Quillin effectively, even putting him down in the seventh round.

 

Lee and Quillin landed almost the same percentage of punches with Lee connecting on 38 percent and Quillin on 39 procent. One judge scored the bout 113-112 for Lee with another scoring the bout 113-112 for Quillin and the final had a score of 113-113.

 

“There’s a reason why judges are judges. They see it their way. I respect the decision,” Said Quillin.

 

[On being knocked down] “There’s a first time for everything. I’m very thankful that I was able to get back up and keep fighting. I took a year off and I was able to go 12-rounds and I could have kept going.”

 

“Det var en hård kamp. He dropped me early because I was being lazy. I got my momentum late in the fight and I boxed consistently. I understand why with two knockdowns people felt he won the decision. I could have done better i aften. If my next fight is Peter Quillin.”

 

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS på NBC afsluttende pressekonference CITATER & FOTOS

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BROOKLYN (April 9, 2015) – As Lørdagens fight night rapidly approaches, krigere konkurrerende på lørdagens Premier Boxing Champions på NBC night of fights held a final press conference Thursday at the Edison Ballroom i New York City.

 

PBC on NBC main event bouts at Barclays Center feature undefeated superstar Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 KOS) vender Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 KOS) og mellemvægt mesterskabet kamp mellem “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 KOS) og ubesejret Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0, 22 KOS). Den anden rate af PBC på NBC begynder ved 8:30 p.m. OG.

 

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Here are what the fighters had to say at Thursday’s press conference:

 

DANNY GARCIA

 

“I’ve been working on fighting hard, but also smart. I’m going to go in there and dictate the pace and I’m always looking for the knockout. If I can’t knock him out then I’ll be ready to go 12 runder.

 

“It’s always hard making weight, but I’m on weight now. Right now I’m growing into my prime and my body is getting bigger and it’ll be time soon for me to go up in weight.

 

“I’m looking at this as a very big fight. So I’m going in there mentally and physically ready. He’s coming to fight and I’m coming to fight. Lørdag is going to be about who can make the right adjustments.

 

“Jeg elsker Brooklyn. This is my fourth fight here and I’ve heard that the tickets for this fight are selling faster than any other fight they’ve held here. So I must be doing something right in Brooklyn. The atmosphere is great at Barclays Center.

 

“I’ve always felt that I’m one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. I’ve won a lot of big fights with a lot of great fighters, and my goal is just continue winning one fight at a time.”

 

LAMONT PETERSON

“Danny’s talk makes no difference to me. I think I’m even more confident than him and I’ll get the victory Lørdag night and that will be that.

 

“The stakes are high. This can definitely push me to the next level in this boxing game. I’ve been at the top for a while but there’s a difference between being at the top and being an elite fighter. I think this will solidify me as an elite fighter.

 

“I looked at a few of Danny’s fights but nothing really stood out to me. I know Danny is a counterpuncher, that’s what he does. We’ve come up with a game plan to stop that.

 

“I’m a different person than the other guys Danny has fought. I’m a different person with a different style. I trust myself to make adjustments in the ring.

 

“This fight will be different than either of our fights with Matthysse. It’s two different fights and styles make fights. There will be different results. I had to prepare for Danny Garcia and Danny Garcia had to prepare for me.

 

“There’s no pressure fighting on this big card, but I know what it brings. This brings more exposure and I want to use that exposure in the right way. I know I’m looked up to as a role model and I just want to use this exposure.

 

“This will put a big spotlight on boxing and I’m happy to be a part of it.

 

“Jeg er klar til at kæmpe, I’ve prepared well and I’m ready to put on a show.”

 

Andy Lee

 

“I’m eager to fight and ready to go. I’m feeling very dangerous right now.

 

“My ring generalship is one thing, but overall I feel like I have a good idea of what I want to do in the ring. Peter has an idea too, but it’s more moment to moment for him, which can be good as well, when you improvise. I’m more of a guy who will set you up and work to a plan.

 

“Coming back and winning a fight really strengthens your resolve. You know in your mind that at any time, you have a chance of winning. I never plan to be behind but it happens. This time I plan to lead from the front.

 

“Peter is offensive, which leaves openings. He might be cautious for a while because both of us know that we might pay the price of being offensive. Eventually we’ll exchange and it will be explosive one way of the other.

 

“I’m a southpaw puncher who can box and I’ve never been in a dull fight. I have a ‘never say die’ attitude and I’m not someone who is just going to go out there and play it safe. I’ll risk it all to win.

 

“My confidence is very high. I’m the champion of the world and there’s no higher station than that in boxing. I’m the champion and he’ll have to come and take my title.”

 

PETER QUILLIN

 

“Everyone tune in on April 11 because we’re going to do more than just try to take that belt, we’re going to take that belt because that’s what we do.

 

“Andy is the champion of the world but this is the second time I’ve been the challenger to a world champion. I’ve been here before. I know he’s a newly crowned champion so I have nothing bad to say about him.

 

“Andy’s greatest strength is that he lost twice and was able to come back and make himself look very good.

 

“This is a totally different caliber fight than either of us has had. I’m not any of those fighters that he’s faced. I can’t go in there and try to fight like a Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

 

“I’m only concerned about working hard, which I’ve done every day leading up to this fight. So I have no concerns at all.

 

“I’m motivated period. My heart is built on motivation in all things. Talking to media, being on NBC, fighting for the belt and being a positive person. I’m thankful that every day I can put out a positive story about myself.”

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“We have a great night of boxing from beginning to end, you will be hearing a lot more from these young fighters.

 

“If you want to see everything, get there to Barclays Center at 5 p.m.

 

“We’re very thrilled that this is going to be televised in primetime on NBC. PBC på NBC. It has a nice ring to it.

 

“The first main event of the evening features Andy Lee, middleweight champion and the fighting pride of Limerick. He is a warrior, he’s at the most confident point of his career and he’s going to need to be because he’s fighting an undefeated champion.

 

“Peter Quillin makes Brooklyn his home. It’s his third fight at Barclays Center and he has a perfect record of 31-0. He’s going to try to take Andy’s belt, men det bliver ikke let.

 

“The bout that will close the show is one of the most eagerly anticipated bouts in all of boxing. Lamont Peterson is noted for being one of the most technically sound boxers in the game and he has an outstanding record to a back it up.

 

“Danny Garcia really embodies what it means to be a Philadelphia fighter. He’s a tough guy with an undefeated record. He’s going to look to keep that record perfect against Lamont Peterson.”

 

JON MILLER, Præsident, Programmering, NBC Sports & NBCSN

 

“On behalf of NBC Sports we’re thrilled to be a part of this and to be in our own backyard. We couldn’t pick a better venue than Barclays Center. The card put together is spectacular. There are great fights once again and we’re excited about the progress that this new property has taken for us.

 

“I think one of the most unique things about denne lørdag night is that it’s going to make history in television because three of the most venerable and outstanding sports television personalities will be working together for the first time as Al Michaels will be our host, Marv Albert will be doing play-by-play and for the first time ever they will be joined by Bob Costas.

 

“These three iconic figures have worked Olympics and Super Bowls but it’s the first time they’ve ever worked together on one event and that is a tribute to what the entire has put together in delivering this great card.”

 

BRETT YORMARK, CEO for Barclays center

 

“Denne lørdag marks a historic moment for Barclays Center as we host our 11thprofessional boxing event and our first Premier Boxing Champions event.

 

“When you combine the talent in the ring, the production of the show and the iconic broadcasting team of Al Michael, Bob Costas and Marv Albert plus boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard this will be one of the best fight nights that New York has hosted in decades.

 

“Signifying the magnitude of the event, tickets have sold faster than at any other boxing show Barclays Center has hosted.

 

“At Barclays Center, we have not only served as a launch pad for many local boxers’ careers, but have relished in the role of becoming the home for Champions.”
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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

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BROOKLYN (April 7, 2015) – Fighters konkurrerende på lørdagens Premier Boxing Champions på NBC night of fights participated in a media workout today at Barclays Center in anticipation of their upcoming bouts.

 

PBC on NBC main event bouts at Barclays Center feature undefeated superstar Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 KOS) vender Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 KOS) og mellemvægt mesterskabet kamp mellem “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 KOS) og ubesejret Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0, 22 KOS). Den anden rate af PBC på NBC begynder ved 8:30 p.m. OG.

 

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Here are what the fighters had to say at Tirsdagens Træn:

 

DANNY GARCIA

 

“I just want to give the fans a great fight. I want them to see the best Danny Garcia. Ved slutningen af ​​dagen, this is the fight the fans want to see. My main focus is putting on a great show for the fans.

 

“I’ve faced a lot of skillful boxers in my career and I’m still undefeated. That should tell the fans around the world who has more skill. Såsom April 11 when he’s feeling these two bombs on his face he’s going to forget about his skill.

 

“I just want to give fans a great fight. I’m not too worried about the ‘0’ on my record. I fight hard to protect it but my main focus is to go in there and get the job done one fight at a time.

 

“Everything I’ve done in my career is for a reason. Now I’m here on NBC fighting on this big playing field. This is great for boxing and a breath of fresh air for the sport.

 

“I just want to be confident and humble at the same time. I want the fans to love me because I’m being myself. It’s very important for a young champion.

 

“I’m going to try to dictate the pace, be smart, move my head, use my feet and land good punches. I can’t try to chase him down.

 

“I used to love other great Puerto Rican boxers like Felix Trinidad, Miguel Cotto and Hector Camacho. I feel like I’m definitely working my way up into the ranks with them and following their footsteps.

 

“I have to be smart in the ring. I have to go in there and be Danny Garcia. I’m here because I’m a smart fighter. Everyone knows that. Jeg har magt. I’m going to find my opening and capitalize on his mistakes.”

 

 

LAMONT PETERSON

 

“This is just another fight for me. I’m not worried about being the main event. Jeg elsker bare at kæmpe. As long as I’m fighting I’m happy.

 

“A lot of people see us fight and see us take punches, but that’s just the easy part. The sacrifice in the gym and putting my body through punishment is the rough part.

 

“I’m not trying to prove anyone wrong, but this fight is important to me and I want to win it. I want to be the top guy and that means beating the top guy.

 

“People talk about him beating Matthysse and Matthysse beating me, but anyone who knows about boxing knows that doesn’t mean anything. Såsom Lørdag night I will prove to everyone that I’m a better fighter than Danny Garcia.

 

“Angel Garcia has his opinion on this fight, and I respect it. He can go on record and say anything he wants, but if he says Danny Garcia is stronger than me, I’ll tell you that’s a lie.

 

“We’re not worried about Danny’s power. A lot of people have asked me about that but I’m not worried. Danny Garcia had a split decision with Kendall Holt, who I knocked out. No one seems to mention that.

 

“I’m comfortable with whatever way this fight goes. I’m almost guaranteeing the win.

 

“I don’t think they’re taking me lightly. Ved slutningen af ​​dagen, Garcia knows this is a fight and he knows he hasn’t fought anyone like me. I’m expecting a big victory Lørdag nat.

 

“You never know what you’re going to see with me. Whatever I feel like I need to do to win, that’s what I’ll do. Jeg er forberedt 100 procent. I’m in shape for 30 rounds and I’ll be ready for anything. ”

 

Andy Lee

 

“We’ve made unbelievable progress in the last year on my skills and everything has really just clicked for me and my team and now we’re seeing the results in the ring.

 

“I’m very proud to be an Irishman from Limerick defending his world championship in New York, it doesn’t get much better than that.

 

“There’s been a huge weight lifted off my shoulders since winning the world-title. It’s what I always wanted to do and I’ve been touted as a champion for years and if I never got it I would have been disappointed. Now the monkey is off my back and I can just box and show people who I am.

 

“We’ve made physical and tactical improvements in the gym since the last fight and hopefully they’ll show up in the ring på lørdag.

 

“I think this could be a technical fight or it could be a bit of a fire fight. It’s going to be a little of both at times. There will be moments where we’re looking at each other, figuring each other out, but once we exchange it could be explosive.

 

“Quillin is sure of himself, but he has to be, I have the same mentality. You have to be to compete in this sport.

 

“Fighting at home like Quillin is på lørdag, brings a different kind of pressure to the table, it’s the pressure of expectations and people you know coming to the fights. That’s also pressure and I know all about that.

 

“I haven’t needed to build up my confidence for this fight. It’s not time to think. It’s time to do what I’ve been doing every day in the gym.”

 

PETER QUILLIN

 

“I never trailed in a fight and came back and won like Lee. I’ve just won all the time right out of the gate. Those other guys aren’t ‘Kid Chocolate’ so I think that’s why this fight was made.

 

“It’s a big fight for him and a big fight for me. He’s a smart fighter when he’s in trouble so I have to watch out for that. Most importantly I just need to be true to myself.

 

“A lot of people had Lee as the underdog in his last fight but he came out and did great. That’s the thing about boxing; one punch can change the fight.

 

“I’m getting paid for 12 rounds so I’m preparing for 12 rounds but if I can get him out of there early I will.

 

“My whole life has been struggles and I’ve had to overcome every single one of those struggles. This is going to be no different from that.

 

“Being a father of course made me more inspired and watching my uncle pass has made me more motivated than ever to accomplish everything I want.

 

“When I gave up the belt I learned that I can be a bigger man and make tough decisions like that all of the time. People think losing is easy, but winning all the time is a different kind of pressure.”

 

ERROL Spence JR.

 

“I am the best young prospect in the game. I’m on the borderline of contender status and I believe I’m one fight away from being a contender.

 

“I’m a little bit of a mix style-wise. Jeg er en bokser, I can punch and I can fight if I have to.

 

“The fight I learned the most from was with Emanuel Lartey, he was undefeated along with me and it was my first real fight and first time going the distance.

 

“I see myself fighting all the top guys in the welterweight division. I see myself with Keith Thurman, Amir Khan and any top welterweight.

 

“I’m going to look good as always på lørdag nat, It’s going to be fantastic and I’m going to come out with the victory.”

 

MARCUS BROWNE

 

“I’m just blessed to have this opportunity to fight at Barclays Center for the eighth time in front of my hometown fans.

 

“I love performing in in Brooklyn. The fans here are fantastic and they know when I get in the ring they’re going to see something special.

 

“I have a tough opponent in front of me. Han har oplevet, very lanky fighter but we’ve trained very hard and I’m ready for anything he’s got.

 

“Lørdag is going to be a great night for Team Browne, Staten Island and all of my fans. Don’t blink cause you might miss it!”

 

Luis Collazo

 

“I’ve spent some time with the family, regrouping and making sure I still have the same passion for this sport. I’m excited to be back and I jumped at the opportunity to be on this card.

 

“This is what I live for. Boksning er mit liv.

 

“After the Khan fight I took about a month off and then I went straight to the gym. I couldn’t go out like I did against Khan. Ingen undskyldninger, but it was time to go back to the drawing board and stay motivated throughout the whole year.

 

“The fans can expect the same excitement I always bring. I’m more motivated now and hopefully after this fight I can get a big fight and give the fans what they want.”

 

HEATHER HARDY

 

“I have the same mindset going into every fight. I train to fight my fight and make adjustments when get in there.

 

“I feel strong and I feel capable of whatever needs to be done.

 

“I’ve only been boxing for four years so I’m still learning a lot of boxing technique in camp plus working three or four days a week with my strength and conditioning coach.

 

“Fans can expect a good show and a big win out me på lørdag.”
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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS på NBC FIGHTERS Andy Lee, PETER QUILLIN, MARCUS BROWNE & HEATHER HARDY RING NYSE CLOSING BELL®

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BROOKLYN (April 6, 2015) – Fighters Andy Lee, Peter Quillin, Marcus Browne og Heather Hardy, who are fighting på lørdag night on the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) på NBC show på Barclays Center i Brooklyn, deltaget i ringmærkning af NYSE Lukning Bell® dag. Fighters fik selskab af Barclays center CEO Brett Yormark, DiBella Entertainment præsident Lou DiBella, Swanson Communications præsident Kelly Swanson, Barclays center Chief kommunikationsmedarbejder Barry Baum, og Haymon Boxing vicepræsident for kommunikation Tim Smith til ceremonien.

 

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

 

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DANNY GARCIA MEDIA træning CITATER & FOTOS

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PHILADELPHIA (April 1, 2015) – Som kampen uge nærmer for anden rate af Premier Boxing Champions på NBC (8:30 pm ET/5:30 p.m. PT), ubesejret superstjerne Danny “Swift” Garcia afholdt en media træning i hans hjemby Philadelphia som forberedelse til hans opgør med kolleger verdensmester Lamont Peterson på Lørdag, April 11 på Barclays Center i Brooklyn.

 

Billetter til live event, der fremmes af DiBella Entertainment, er prissat til $300, $200, $150, $100, $80 og $50, ikke herunder gældende gebyrer og afgifter, og er der tilbud now.Tickets er tilgængelige på www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com og ved American Express Box Office på Barclays center. Sådan oplades via telefon, kalder Ticketmaster på (800) 745-3000. For gruppe billetter, kan du ringe til 800-GROUP-BK.

 

Check ud hvad Garcia og hans far og træner Angel havde at sige onsdag.

 

DANNY GARCIA

 

“Træning går godt, Jeg har gjort alt, hvad jeg skal gøre, og jeg er stadig fokuseret. Det er en uge og et halvt indtil kampen, og jeg er klar til at gå. Hvis kampen var i morgen Jeg ville være klar.

 

“Det er en stor kamp, ​​og det er den kamp, ​​som fans ønskede. Vi vil give fans en stor nat boksning på NBC og det er tid at vise verden, at Danny Garcia er stjernen i NBC.

 

“Vi har fælles modstandere som Khan og Matthysse og vi har haft forskellige resultater. De siger typografier gøre kampe så disse resultater ikke sagen. Godt, min stil er at sparke hans røv.

 

“Jeg ved, at denne anden PBC på NBC show bliver endnu større, og jeg bare føler velsignet at være en del af det, og jeg kan ikke vente med at gå ud og vise mine evner.

 

“Jeg er klar til uanset Peterson bringer. Hvis han forsøger at bokse så jeg har tænkt mig at gå med det, og hvis han ønsker at kæmpe, Jeg vil være klar. Jeg har ikke tænkt mig at gå ind og bare prøve at banke sit hoved, Jeg har tænkt mig at være Danny Garcia.

 

“Jeg ville elske at kæmpe på den største scene i boksning mod Mayweather og Pacquiaos, men for nu er det bare om at tage det ene kamp ad gangen, dette er historie i støbeskeen.

 

“En masse ting har ændret sig for mig i de sidste par år, alle ved mig nu. En masse mennesker ser på dig anderledes nu, men det gør ikke mit hoved større, det bare motiverer mig til at arbejde hårdt.

 

“Jeg elsker Brooklyn, det er min fjerde kamp på Barclays Center og jeg glæder mig til at gøre det 4-0 på April 11.

 

“Dette er en velsignelse for sporten af ​​boksning. Millioner af fans har ikke haft mulighed for at se boksning på primetime i år, og det er fantastisk for sporten.”

 

ANGEL GARCIA

 

“Jeg vil give Peterson kredit for at sætte handskerne på. Han tror det vil være en let nat for ham. Han ser sig selv allerede på toppen af ​​bjerget. Det kommer ikke til at ske, som det, vi kommer til at ødelægge hans parti.

 

“Jeg vil have Peterson til at handle selvsikker og fremsætte. De taler ligesom Danny er ikke speciel, men han tabte til fyrene vi slog.

 

“Det er ligegyldigt, hvad nogen siger, så længe Danny er her at sætte i 100 procent hver dag. Det handler om April 11.

 

“Vi kommer ikke til at træne i otte uger til at gå derind og bekymre sig om hvad Peterson vil gøre, vi vil gøre, hvad vi skal gøre. Vi træner at gå derind og vinde på April 11.”

 

 

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Bob Costas, AL MICHAELS & MARV ALBERT TO WORK TOGETHER FOR FIRST TIME EVER ON APRIL 11 “PBC ON NBC” PRIMETIME SHOW LIVE FROM BROOKLYN

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Legendary Announce Trio Has Combined to Work

25 Super Bowls, 25 NBA-finale,

23 OL & 19 World Series

Costas præsenterer Feature på historie Boxing i New York

PBC på NBC Retur Lørdag, April 11, Live at

8:30 PM ET på NBC, Featuring

Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0) vs. Lamont Peterson (33-2-1) &

“Irish” Andy Lee (34-2) vs. Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0)

STAMFORD, Conn. – Marts 31, 2015 – One of America’s iconic big-event broadcast voices, Bob Costas, will serve as a special contributor for NBC’s Lørdag, April 11 primetime telecast of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) på NBC, Det blev annonceret i dag.

 

Tilbage, host Al Michaels, and blow-by-blow announcer Marv Albert will work together on a broadcast for the first time ever on the PBC på NBC show Lørdag, April 11 live at 8:30 p.m. OG fra Barclays Center i Brooklyn. Costas vil præsentere en funktion på den lange og storied historie boksning i New York.

 

Vender tilbage til deres hjemland New York for telecast (Albert og Michaels er fra Brooklyn, Costas fra Commack, Long Island), trioen er synonymt med de største begivenheder i sport – kombinere arbejde 25 Super Bowls, 25 NBA-finale, 23 OL, 19 World Series, og talrige mesterskabet boksning begivenheder på tv og radio.

 

“Vi er glade for at have tre af sport’ all-time tv-sværvægtere – i forgrunden, ikke vægt – arbejder sammen på TV for første gang,” sagde Sam Flood, Executive Producer, NBC Sport og NBCSN. “Tilstrækkeligt, disse tre er holdkammerater på en primetime NBC boksning telecast.”

 

“Mens jeg har gjort mange udsendelser med Al og med Marv, dette er en engangs-mulighed for at arbejde på den samme udsendelse med to af de all-time greats, plus det er en chance for mig og Al at forny vores løbende debat med Marv, hvilke var den større filmisk præstation – BASEketball eller The Fish, som reddede Pittsburgh,” Said Costas, som på det 2014 Sochi Winter Games blev US. fjernsynets første 10-tiden olympiske primetime vært (Jim McKay vært otte gange for ABC).

 

“Jeg kunne aldrig have forestillet sig dette,” sagde Michaels, der i 2015 på Søndag Night Football begins his record 30th consecutive season as the play-by-play voice of the NFL’s premier primetime broadcast package. “Og for at få det hele ske tæt på hvor vi alle er vokset op gør det så meget mere speciel. Meget, meget cool.”

 

“Det er en ære at være en del af denne gruppe,” sagde Albert, der har været den mest genkendelige nationale stemme NBA siden 1990 ud over sin 37 år som radio- og tv-stemme New York Knicks. “Jeg har altid haft stor beundring for det arbejde, Al og Bob har gjort gennem årene, og jeg er stolt af at kalde dem venner.”

 

Michaels, Albert, og Costas får følgeskab på telecast ved analytiker og seks-tiden verdensmester “Sukker” Ray Leonard, corner analyst B.J. Blomster, og reporter Kenny Rice.

 

Den Lørdag, April 11 PBC på NBC primetime show features four boxers with a combined 127-4-1 record og 80 KOS – ubesejret superstjerne Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 KOS) vs. Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 KOS), and middleweight champion “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 KOS) vs. Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0, 22 KOS).

 

Følgende er en ekstra kig på den legendariske sportsudsendelser trio arbejder sit første arrangement sammen.

 

Eventyret om TAPE

 

Som play-by-play announcer eller vært, fjernsyn eller radio, Tilbage, Michaels og Albert har hver arbejdet Super Bowl, OL, NBA-finalerne og World Series ved flere lejligheder. Følgende er en opdeling

 

Announcer Begivenheder arbejdet
Bob Costas 11 OL, 11 NBA-finale, 7 Super Bowls, 7 World Series
Al Michaels 10 Super Bowls, 8 OL, 8 World Series, 2 NBA-finale
Marv Albert 12 NBA-finale, 8 Super Bowls, 4 OL, 4 World Series

 

MINDEVÆRDIGE CALL

 

AL MICHAELS — “Tror i Mirakler? Ja!” – 1980 Vinter-OL, US. Hockey hold nederlag Sovjetunionen i semifinalen

 

MARV ALBERT – “Ja, og det tæller!” – Talrige NBA telecasts

 

Bob Costas – “New York Yankees…Verdensmestre….Team af årtiet…mest succesfulde franchise af århundredet.” – Final som Yankees feje Braves i 1999 World Series

 

GREAT TRIOS

 

Mens vi vil modstå fristelsen til at sammenligne Costas-Michaels-Albert udsendelse trio til den lige så kære Three Tenors (José Carreras, Placido Domingo, og Luciano Pavarotti), Følgende er en prøveudtagning af store sports trioer, at mindst en af ​​de tre har dækket:

 

LeBron James-Dwayne Wade-Chris Bosh – Anført af All-Star trio, the Miami Heat advanced to four consecutive NBA Finals, vindende to (2012 og 2013).

 

Greg Maddux-John Smoltz-Tom Glavine – Fra 1993-2002, pitching trio førte Atlanta Braves til playoffs hver sæson, vandt tre nationale liga vimpler og erobrede 1995 World Series titel.

 

Troy Aikman-Emmitt Smith-Michael Irvin — Tilnavnet “De trillinger,” Hall of Fame quarterback-running back-wide receiver kombination førte Dallas Cowboys til tre Super Bowl sejre i fire sæsoner (1992-95).

 

Magic Johnson-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar-James Worthy – Hall of Fame Los Angeles Lakers trio avancerede til seks af syv NBA-finale fra 1983-89, vindende tre titler med hver tjener NBA Finals MVP hædersbevisninger gang.

 

Wayne Gretzky-Mark Messier-Jari Kurri – Hall of Fame Edmonton Oilers frontlinjen trio vandt fire Stanley Cups fem år mellem 1984-88.

 

“Sukker” Ray Leonard-Thomas “Hitman” Hearns-“Marvelous” Marvin Hagler – Hall of Fame weltervægt / mellemvægt trio fanget 15 boksning titler i slutningen af ​​1970'erne og 1980'erne.

 

Larry Bird-Kevin McHale-Robert Parish – Hall of Fame foran domstol førte Boston Celtics til tre NBA-titler og to ekstra ture til NBA-finalerne i 1980'erne.

 

Pete Rose-Joe Morgan-Johnny Bench – Kraftkarle af “The Big Red Machine,” førte Cincinnati Reds til tre på hinanden følgende Nationale Liga vimpler, vinde World Series i 1975 og 1976.

 

Willis Reed-Walt Frazier-Dave Debusschere – Trio førte New York Knicks til seriens to eneste NBA-titler i en fire-årig span (1970 og 1973).

 

The debut PBC på NBC telecast on Saturday, Marts 7 gennemsnit 3.4 million seere, placering som den mest sete professionel boksning udsendelse i 17 år (“Oscar De La Hoya s Fight Night” på FOX, 5.9 million, Mon., Marts 23, 1998). Den PBC på NBC debut also led NBC to a Lørdag primetime victory among Adults 18-49, med en 1.08 rating i den demografiske.

 

NBC og NBCSN vil præsentere 20 leve “PBC på NBC” boksning begivenheder i 2015. Inden for 20 live shows, NBC Sports Group vil præsentere mere end 50 timers PBC dækning, herunder NBCSN- og post-kamp programmering for NBC telecasts. The Premier Boxing Champions series is created for television by Haymon Boxing. Den PBC på NBC vil funktionen mange af nutidens klareste stjerner, i deres mest overbevisende kampe.

 

Alle PBC på NBC shows will be streamed live on NBC Sports Live-Extra via “TV Overalt,” give forbrugerne ekstra værdi for deres abonnementsservice, og gøre indhold af høj kvalitet til rådighed for MVPD kunder både i og ud af hjemmet og på flere platforme. NBC Sports Live-Extra er tilgængelig for desktops på NBCSports.com/liveextra. Den NBC Sports Live-Extra app is available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play og Windows Store.

 

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–