ٹیگ آرکائیو: بوسٹن

The FNU Combat Sports Show With MMA Referee Kevin MacDonald

Kevin MacDonald is one of the most knowledgeable and professional referees in Mixed Martial Arts. Just last Sunday he was the third man in the cage for three fights on the UFC Fight Night 81: Dillashaw بمقابلہ. Cruz card. Our interview covers a wide range of topics, from rule and weight class changes on the horizon to a few behind-the-scenes glimpses into the UFC’s operations. Psychic Tom Padgett and Rabble RousinRich Bergeron also recap the past week’s combat sports events (including Szpilka vs. Wilder and Cruz vs. Dillashaw) and preview the next UFC event headlined by Anthony Johnson vs. ریان بدر.

Demetrius Andrade Goes To Harvard

پرویڈنس (نومبر 4, 2015) – آخری جمعرات کی رات, undefeated super welterweight دیمیتریس “بو بو” Andrade کی (22-0, 15 کوس) بوسٹن کے پیچھے خلیج میں اپنے سالانہ لڑائی رات میں ہارورڈ کلب کی طرف سے نوازا گیا.
27 سالہ Andrade کی, پروویڈنس کی وجہ سے لڑنے, is a former world super welterweight champion. The sensational southpaw was a 2008 U.S. اولمپین اور 2007 اے آئی بی اے عالمی چیمپئن شپ گولڈ میڈلسٹ.
“یہ وہاں بہت کامیاب لوگوں کی حمایت باکسنگ کے ساتھ ہارورڈ کلب میں ہونے کی وجہ سے بہت اچھا تھا,” Andrade said. “میں نے ان سے مجھ میں اتنی دلچسپی دکھانے کے لئے شکر گزار تھا.”
ٹوئٹرAndradeATeam پر دیمیتریس Andrade کی فالو.
دیمیتریس Andrade کی (ر) اپنے والد کے ساتھ / سر ٹرینر پال Andrade کی
دیمیتریس Andrade کی (L) ہارورڈ کلب رکن مچل ڈونگ کے ساتھ کھانے کے بعد یہاں دکھایا گیا ہے

AMIR KHAN SECURES UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER CHRIS ALGIERI JAVIER FORTUNA WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER BRYAN VASQUEZ

کلک کریں یہاں ایڈ Diller سے تصاویر کے لئے / DiBella تفریح

کلک کریں یہاں لوکاس Noonan / پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنز سے تصاویر کے لئے

بروکلن (مئی 30, 2015) – پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنز (پی بی سی) پر سپائیکreturned to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center جمعہ کو night with another explosive night of bouts for fight fans. اہم ایونٹ میں, عامر “کنگ” خان (31-3, 19 کوس) scored a crafty and hard fought unanimous decision over کرس Algieri (20-2, 8 کوس) اور جیویر قسمت (28-0-1, 20 کوس) won a crowd-pleasing unanimous decision victory over Bryan Vasquez (34-2, 18 کوس) in the televised opener.

 

Below are comments made by the televised fighters after their performances آج کی رات:

 

AMIR KHAN

 

I thought I worked well inside. I’ve never done a lot of work in the pocket like that and I plan to do more of that in the future.

 

I give Chris a lot of credit. He came forward a lot more than we thought he would and he had a big chin آج کی رات.

 

Chris gave it his all آج کی رات. This is the best Algieri we’ve seen in a long time, and if he’d have fought Manny (Pacquiao کے) that way he might have won.

 

Everyone knows I want Floyd (سے Mayweather) next after all the talk about it, but when you wait and hope for something for this long it can set you back. I don’t want to overlook any other fighters, including Chris.

 

My first show with PBC has been great. The New York crowd was awesome and really got into it. The promotion was excellent and I’m proud to be a part of this team.

 

کرس ALGIERI

 

I thought I pressured Khan well and got my touches. He definitely didn’t like it when I got into his body.

 

I thought I hurt him several times, but Khan’s a cagey fighter and he spins off. I guess the judges liked that آج کی رات. I would think the cleaner, harder shots would get a little more respect.

 

I think PBC is fantastic. The focus is on the fighters, not the politics or the promoters. This is helping bring the sport back to boxing’s glory days of primetime events for the fans.

 

I haven’t thought much about after this fight. میں مطمعن ہوں, but I’ll watch the film from this fight and we’ll go from there.

 

JAVIER FORTUNA

 

I’m very surprised that the fight went the distance. Vasquez is a strong fighter. After the fifth round, I was boxing to score points.

 

I was never really hurt by Vasquez, but I hurt my own hand on his head.

 

Vasquez didn’t really affect me throughout the fight. The swelling on my eye is from a headbutt.

 

The biggest key to my success آج کی رات was my training. Before this I didn’t have the stamina that I needed. تاہم, after my work with Hector Bermudez leading up to this fight I was more than ready.

 

Becoming a champion here in New York is huge for me. I’m very proud of my performance آج کی رات.”

 

BRYAN VASQUEZ

 

My style is to box and then move. Fortuna fought a smart fight آج کی رات. He wouldn’t engage me and fight.

 

Fortuna used his head and elbows a lot آج کی رات, but I don’t want to use that as an excuse. I tried telling the referee, but nothing was done.

 

I worked very hard for three months of training to get to this fight. I hope I won over some fans today because I fight to please them.

 

Hopefully I get a rematch because this is not the end of my career, and I’d love the chance to take that belt from Fortuna.

 

I want to thank PBC for this opportunity. It was great being a part of this show and I hope they’ll think of me again in the future.

 

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The card was promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing. مزید معلومات کے لیے www.premierboxingchampions.com اور www.spike.com/shows/premier-باکسنگ کے چیمپئن, ٹوئٹرPremierBoxing پر عمل کریں, @LouDiBella and @SpikeTV and become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingاور www.Facebook.com/Spike.

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE & میڈیا ورزش شرائط & تصاویر

کلک کریں یہاں لوکاس Noonan / پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنز سے تصاویر کے لئے

کلک کریں یہاں ایڈ Diller سے تصاویر کے لئے / DiBella تفریح

کلک کریں یہاں For Barclays Center TV Interview With Amir Khan

بروکلن (مئی 27, 2015) – Fight week activities for پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنزپر سپائیک جاری رکھا بدھ as fighters participated in the final press conference and media workouts at Barclays Center before they enter the ring on Friday, مئی 29.

 

لائیو ایونٹ کے لئے ٹکٹ, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, قیمت کر رہے ہیں $250, $150, $75, اور $45, قابل اطلاق سروس چارجز اور ٹیکس بھی شامل نہیں, اور اب فروخت پر ہیں. ٹکٹ پر دستیاب ہیں www.barclayscenter.com, دیکھیے ورلڈ وائڈ ویب.ticketmaster.com اور بارکلیز سینٹر میں امریکن ایکسپریس باکس آفس پر. فون کے ذریعے چارج کرنے کے لئے, میں Ticketmaster فون کریں (800) 745-3000. گروپ کے ٹکٹ کے لئے, کال کریں 800 کے گروپ بی.

 

یہاں شرکاء کا کہنا تھا کیا ہے بدھ:

 

AMIR KHAN

 

I really believe that I have the movement, the skills and the technique to beat Chris Algieri and look spectacular doing it.

 

Algieri has been in the ring with big names before so we know that’s not going to scare him and he won’t get nervous. I’m going to be ready for anything he brings to the table.

 

This is going to be an entertaining fight because of our styles. We both like to throw a lot of punches and there will be a lot of movement. This will be a more skillful fight and I think the fans will enjoy what they see.

 

I’ve always wanted to fight here at Barclays Center and I really am excited to put on a great performance for all the New Yorkers.

 

Virgil Hunter has been great for me as a fighter and he’s helped me really understand the sport of boxing. I’ve worked on my technique and my defense and really just everything.

 

Training camp for me has been really good. I’m focused on my opponent and I’m not going to make any mistakes. It’s going to be a great performance from me جمعہ کو.”

 

کرس ALGIERI

 

This is going to be a great fight with two fast-paced boxers. It’s going to be very exciting for everyone watching.

 

Working down in Florida with John David Jackson really refreshed a lot of things in boxing for me. I got to see new things and try new things. I learned a lot.

 

The only thing that matters is proving something to myself and I do feel like I have to prove something. I wasn’t happy with my last performance at all. I know I belong here at the elite level and it’s time for me to prove it.

 

I like to challenge myself and this is a great opportunity. I’m ready for this, I will challenge anybody in the welterweight division.

 

I feel very comfortable being here in New York and I’m happy to be back at Barclays Center.

 

JAVIER FORTUNA

 

For me it is an honor to be here in Brooklyn. This will be a great night for all of my fans.

 

I hope my opponent doesn’t have any excuses جمعہ کو, because I’m going to knock him out.

 

Everyone here is going to see a great performance and I can’t wait to get in the ring.

 

I’m a strong fighter and I am looking forward to showing everyone what I am capable of.

 

BRYAN VASQUEZ

 

I’m very thankful to be here and I look forward to a great fight. I promise it’s going to be a war.

 

I’m an exciting fighter who always comes to fight. This is my time and I will not disappoint.

 

Fighting in New York is a great opportunity. I want people to see that Costa Rica has great fighters.

 

I know I have a tough opponent, but he has never faced anyone like me. I’m going to give it my all and I hope he does the same.

 

MARCUS براؤن

 

I feel like having a daughter has given me the kick in the rear that really has me focused on what I want to do, which is becoming a world champion. I want to give her a better life than I ever had.

 

My intensity and focus has never been higher. The fun part of boxing is back again.

 

I told my daughter that ‘daddy is going to give you the world.So I guess I need to become a world champion to give her the world. Her first word might be ‘champ.'

 

I’m so thankful to all the people at Barclays Center that allow me to continue to show off my talent and skills in this beautiful building.

 

Fighting on this Premier Boxing Champions card is really special and amazing. When I went to the Olympics in 2012 we stayed in Bolton and worked out at Amir Khan’s gym, now it comes full circle.

 

Fans can expect to see ‘spizazzfrom me. That’s a word I came up with back in my amateur days. I’m here to bring that ‘spizazz’ واپس, if you want to know what that is you have to buy a ticket for جمعہ رات.”

 

ہیدر ہارڈی

 

I don’t look past what is in front of me. I have a really tough challenge in front of me جمعہ کو. I know she has an incredible desire to win and I’m ready for that.

 

I’m a pretty aggressive fighter but I’ve been known to box. I go in there and make adjustments but I’m not afraid to throw punches.

 

There was a really unfinished feeling after my last fight, I was disappointed. I expected more from my opponent. I wanted to put on a show for fans to remember.

 

I definitely want to make up for my last fight this time and I feel like my opponent is on the same page with me about where we need to go to take this sport further.

 

 

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مزید معلومات کے لیے www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.spike.com/shows/premier-باکسنگ کے چیمپئن, www.barclayscenter.com اورwww.dbe1.com. ٹوئٹرPremierBoxing پر عمل کریں, @AmirKingKhan, ChrisAlgieri, LouDiBella, @SpikeTV and @BarclaysCenter and become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/AmirKhanThePage,www.Facebook.com/ChrisAlgieri اور www.Facebook.com/Spike. Follow the conversation using #PremierBoxingChampions and #BrooklynBoxing.

AMIR KHAN & CHRIS ALGIERI FIGHT WEEK QUOTES PLUS! PHOTOS FROM BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

کلک کریں یہاں ایڈ Diller سے تصاویر کے لئے / DiBella تفریح

بروکلن (مئی 26, 2015) – Fight week for جمعہ کی پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنز پر سپائیک event kicked off today with عامر خان (30-3, 19 کوس)اور کرس Algieri (20-1, 8 کوس) hosting a photo opportunity at Brooklyn Bridge Park before they square-off at Barclays Center on مئی 29.

 

Coverage on Spike begins at 9 بجے. AND/6 بجے. PT with an exciting showdown betweenجیویر قسمت (27-0-1, 20 کوس) اور Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 کوس).

 

لائیو ایونٹ کے لئے ٹکٹ, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, قیمت کر رہے ہیں $250, $150, $75, اور $45, قابل اطلاق سروس چارجز اور ٹیکس بھی شامل نہیں, اور اب فروخت پر ہیں. ٹکٹ پر دستیاب ہیں
www.barclayscenter.com, دیکھیے ورلڈ وائڈ ویب.ticketmaster.com اور بارکلیز سینٹر میں امریکن ایکسپریس باکس آفس پر. فون کے ذریعے چارج کرنے کے لئے, میں Ticketmaster فون کریں (800) 745-3000. گروپ کے ٹکٹ کے لئے, کال کریں 800 کے گروپ بی.

 

Here is what Khan and Algieri had to say about training camp, each other and more:

 

AMIR KHAN

 

Algieri is a fighter that has a lot of skills and assets. His range and height give him good advantages against opponents but I believe with my speed, movement and style it will be too much for him.

 

Each day me and Virgil Hunter are getting stronger and we have built a really good rapport. It takes time to get that but he understands my style even more now and what works for me so we’re only going to keep growing.

 

My aim since I was a kid and got into this sport was to be the very best. I fulfilled a dream when I got to the Olympics at 17 and brought back a silver medal. Later I became a world champion and then unified the light-welterweight division. My goal now is to fight the very best at 147 pounds and make my mark on this division too.

 

I was away in training camp when my daughter turned one last week. It’s hard to be away from her but as a fighter those are the sacrifices you have to make. Everything I do is for her and I can’t wait to see her and spend time with her after this fight. Her birthday celebrations have been put on hold until after the fight!

 

I’m really looking forward to returning to New York and fighting at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. I have good memories of this city because it’s the place where I had my first fight on US soil against Paulie Malignaggi in 2010 and also where I got married. I’m out to make it another good time this weekend.

 

 

کرس ALGIERI

I know that it gets said all the time, but this was truly the best and most intense training camp of my life. Working with John David Jackson has truly been a blessing. He has brought out the best Chris Algieri there is. You are going to see a whole new fighter come جمعہ رات.

 

I am excited to be back in New York and excited to show the world what I am really made of جمعہ کو رات. We are just a few days away from the fight and I am so anxious to get in there and get to work.

 

Amir is a tough fighter there is no doubt about that, but I am very confident in my ability and the game plan that coach has come up with for me.

 

You are going to see two proven champions in a high intensity and high level fight, laying everything on the line come جمعہ رات.”

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The جمعہ, مئی 29 کے ایڈیشن پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنز پر سپائیک خصوصیات عامر خان (30-3, 19 کوس)اور کرس Algieri (20-1, 8 کوس) squaring off in a 12-round welterweight battle and the 12-round junior lightweight battle between جیویر قسمت (27-0-1, 20 کوس) اور Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 کوس).

 

This event is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing with live coverage beginning on Spike at 9 بجے. AND/6 بجے. PT.

مزید معلومات کے لیے www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.spike.com/shows/premier-باکسنگ کے چیمپئن, www.barclayscenter.com اورwww.dbe1.com. ٹوئٹرPremierBoxing پر عمل کریں, @AmirKingKhan, ChrisAlgieri, LouDiBella, @SpikeTV and @BarclaysCenter and become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/AmirKhanThePage,www.Facebook.com/ChrisAlgieri اور www.Facebook.com/Spike. Follow the conversation using #PremierBoxingChampions and #BrooklynBoxing.

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & تصاویر


(بائیں سے دائیں: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, آندری Dirrell, DiBella Entertainment’s Lou DiBella, James Degale, Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

(بائیں سے دائیں: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Chris Gilbert, Logan McGuinness, Gary O’Sullivan, ایڈون Rodriguez کی, آندری Dirrell, جیمز DeGale, کریگ بیکر, ڈینی او کونور & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

کلک کریں یہاں سوزین ٹریسا / پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنز سے تصاویر کے لئے

کلک کریں یہاں For Photos From Carly Gillis Photography

بوسٹن (مئی 21, 2015) – حصہ لینے والے جنگجوؤں ہفتے کے روز پر پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنز پر این بی سی card took part in the final press conference today at historic Fenway Park in Boston before their respective fights at Agganis Arena, with televised coverage starting at 4:30 بجے. AND/1:30 بجے. PT.

 

لائیو ایونٹ کے لئے ٹکٹ, جس Murphys کی باکسنگ کے ساتھ ایسوسی ایشن میں DiBella تفریح ​​کی طرف سے ترقی دے رہا ہے, قیمت کر رہے ہیں $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 اور $35, قابل اطلاق سروس چارجز اور ٹیکس بھی شامل نہیں, اور اب فروخت پر ہیں.

 

یہاں پریس کانفرنس کے شرکاء کہنا تھا ہو:

 

ANDRE DIRRELL

 

A title means everything. It completes you as a fighter. That’s the top of the food chain in this sport, and that’s the pedestal we’re all trying to reach – عالمی چیمپئن. Everybody wants to be a world champion. The greats had it and now we want it. It would mean more for my city, اپنے خاندان اور دوستوں, and it’s something I’ll always be able to look back it. It would put me in the record books for life.

 

DeGale is not quiet. Today he’s chilling, maybe because he’s a little out of his comfort zone. But there’s a lot of tension when you’re standing right there next to your opponent. He might just be a little cranky today.

 

I like to lighten the mood and stay comfortable. This is all a part of the game. Let’s have fun now. It’s ass-kicking time when we get in that ring, but outside it’s all love.

 

There was a time when I didn’t want to do interviews. I didn’t want to go to fights. I didn’t want to hear fans online and on social media. I closed all them down because I didn’t want to hear people ask, ‘When are you fighting again? Talking about talent wasted, or saying I’m glad he’s gone.It hurt because there was nothing I could do. I was powerless even with all the power in the world.

JAMES DEGALE

 

Andre says the belt doesn’t mean anything to him in the fight – ساتھ ساتھ, the belt means everything to me and more. I am here to make history and it doesn’t happen without that title.

 

I could win ہفتہ کے روز night and retire a happy manthat’s how much I want to beat Andre Dirrell. But when I do win that title, I am going for the rest of the belts, creating a lasting legacy for my country, my fans and myself.

 

Andre is a classy fighter and he showed in the press conference that he is a classy guy toowhen two fighters who believe in their ability 100 percent and know they are going to win a fight, it is going to be explosive.

 

There’s nothing but respect between us, but ultimately, we’re going to take each other to dark territory ہفتہ کے روز رات, it’s going to be a brutal battleand one that I am going to win.

 

ایڈون RODRIGUEZ

 

This is home for me and I’m thrilled. I know I have a good undefeated fighter in front me, so I’m looking forward to a competitive matchup. It’s going to be a great fight for the fans.

 

This is an exciting day for me. I saw Pedro Martinez pitch so many times here at Fenway and he’s going into the Hall of Fame. اس کے علاوہ, my fellow countrymen Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz have made so much history here.

 

Being here today and then having the weigh-in at Faneuil Hall کل and fighting ہفتہ کے روز, it’s just an amazing experience.

 

کریگ بیکر

“یہ میرے لئے ایک عظیم موقع ہے. I’ve dreamed of fighting on a grand scale like this since I first started boxing.

 

The entire experience has been awesome. It’s going to be an interesting fight. I’m going to keep coming forward. I’m going to keep boxing all night.

 

Everyone should look forward to an action packed night, I know it’s going to be an interesting matchup.

 

DANNY او کونور

 

A couple of years ago Ken Casey and I talked about bringing boxing back to the city of Boston. Fast-forward to today and we’re doing it.

 

I’m excited to be part of it and to see boxing in Boston blossom. It’s good for the city and all the young boxers in this area.

 

I know I have a tough opponent in front of me and I won’t take him lightly. I’m planning on putting on a show for the fans come ہفتے کے روز رات.”

 

CHRIS GILBERT

 

I’m an aggressive come forward, in your face boxer from the first bell to the last.

 

I was full steam ahead when I got the call for this fight. I train all the time, I don’t take breaks and I’m always looking for an opportunity. مجھے خوشی نہیں ہو سکتا.

 

Danny O’Connor is one of the best in my weight division in New England. Everything he does, he does well.

 

I just need to keep my head and continue to come forward, I can’t get frustrated. I’m going 100 percent the full way through. If I’m busy and I fight smart I get good outcomes.

 

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The ہفتے کے روز, مئی 23 edition of Premier Boxing Champions پر این بی سی خصوصیاتآندری Dirrell (24-1, 16 کوس) اور جیمز DeGale (20-1, 14 کوس) in a 12-round super middleweight showdown and ایڈون Rodriguez کی (26-1, 17 کوس) بنام. کریگ بیکر (16-0, 12 کوس) in 10-round light heavyweight match up. . Live coverage of this special Memorial Day weekend afternoon edition of PBC on NBC starts at 4:30 بجے. AND/1:30 بجے. PT on NBC and goes until 6:00 بجے. اور / 3:00 بجے. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 بجے. AND/3:00 بجے. PT until 7:00 بجے. AND/4:00 بجے. PT.

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JAVIER FORTUNA TAKES ON BRYAN VASQUEZ IN TELEVISED OPENER FOR PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE ON FRIDAY, مئی 29

LIVE FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

BEGINNING AT 9:00 دوپہر کے بعد. AND/6:00 دوپہر کے بعد. PT

زیادہ, Undercard Action Featuring

Staten Island’s 2012 Olympian Marcus Browne Battling Cornelius White

& Brooklyn’s Heather Hardy Facing Noemi Bosques

بروکلن (مئی 21, 2015) – An electric showdown between جیویر قسمت (27-0-1, 20 کوس) اور Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 کوس) will open up the پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنز پر سپائیک telecast taking place جمعہ, مئی 29 بارکلیز سینٹر میں.

 

The 12-round junior lightweight bout between Fortuna and Vasquez will lead into the highly anticipated contest between former world champions عامر خان اور کرس Algieri. The Spike telecast begins at 9 بجے. AND/6 بجے. PT.

 

Undercard action will also feature a slew of exciting local prospects competing in tough fights. 2012 U.S. اولمپین “مہاشی” مارکس براؤن (14-0, 11 کوس) of Staten Island will take on the experienced Cornelius White (21-2, 16 کوس) میں 10 round light heavyweight bout while ہیدر “حرارت” ہارڈی (12-0, 2 کوس) چہروں Noemi کی جنگلات (8-2-2) in eight rounds of featherweight action.

 

Also on the card are ویزلی فیرر (8-0, 5 کوس) پر لینے جوس Miguel کاسترو (4-2, 2 کوس) in a six round lightweight attraction, Noel Murphy (1-0) برسرپیکار Michael Black(0-1) in four rounds of welterweight action, آدم Kownacki (9-0, 9 کوس) کے خلاف بند مربعاتی Ytalo Perea کی (5-1-1, 3 کوس) in an eight round heavyweight fight and the eight round cruiserweight battle between کیتھ Tapia کی (14-0, 9 کوس) اور Leo Pla (5-4-2, 2 کوس).

 

Rounding out the action is the professional debut of کرس Colbert as he battles Marquis Pierce (1-5) in a four round featherweight bout and Luis Franco (12-1-1, 8 کوس) پر لینے گلرمو سانچیز (15-15-1, 6 کوس).

 

لائیو ایونٹ کے لئے ٹکٹ, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, قیمت کر رہے ہیں $250, $150, $75, اور $45, قابل اطلاق سروس چارجز اور ٹیکس بھی شامل نہیں, اور اب فروخت پر ہیں. ٹکٹ پر دستیاب ہیں www.barclayscenter.com, دیکھیے ورلڈ وائڈ ویب.ticketmaster.com اور بارکلیز سینٹر میں امریکن ایکسپریس باکس آفس پر. فون کے ذریعے چارج کرنے کے لئے, میں Ticketmaster فون کریں (800) 745-3000. گروپ کے ٹکٹ کے لئے, کال کریں 800 کے گروپ بی.

 

An amateur standout who participated in the first Pan American Junior Championships in 2003, 25 سالہ فارچیون (27-0-1, 20 کوس) owns victories over Abner Cotto, Miguel میں Zamudio اور پیٹرک Hyland کے. The undefeated rising star out of La Romana, Dominican Republic holds four knockouts over his last six fights as he looks to put on another great show on مئی 29.

 

The 27-year-old کویز (35-1, 18 کوس) is quickly becoming known as the preeminent pugilist from Costa Rica. The San Jose-native is the winner of his last five fights, including a stoppage of Sergio Thompson in Dec. 2014. Vasquez does not shy from any competition and will not back down when he faces his toughest test to date in Javier Fortuna on Spike TV.

 

As he approaches his record ninth appearance at Barclays Center, the 2012 U.S. اولمپین براؤن (13-0, 10 کوس) باکسنگ کے نئے مکہ کے مترادف ہوتا جا رہا ہے. ایک پیشہ ور کے طور پر ناقابل شکست, with six knockouts at Barclays Center, اسٹیٹن آئلینڈ آبائی انہوں نے اپنے گھر کے پچھواڑے میں لڑنے سے کتنا پیار ظاہر کیا ہے, most recently scoring a sixth round stoppage over Aaron Pryor Jr. at Barclays Center in April. The 24-year-old faces the 34-year-old White (21-3, 16 کوس) from Houston.

 

بارکلیز سینٹر میں پہلے پیشہ ورانہ خاتون باکسنگ میچ کے پہلے ہی فاتح,ہارڈی (12-0, 2 کوس) پر واپس مئی 29 looking to bounce back from a frustrating no contest on اپریل 11. بارکلیز سینٹر میں اس کے پچھلے فتح جون میں آیا 2014 وہ جیکی Trivilino دوران ایک تقسیم کے فیصلے جیتا جب. Her most recent victory was a dominant unanimous decision against Elizabeth Anderson in December 2014. وہ اس رفتار پر جا رکھنے کے لئے لگ رہا ہے مئی 29 when she faces the 32-year-old Bosques out of Saint Petersburg, فلوریڈا.

 

An accomplished amateur out of Brooklyn, فیرر owns a 2012 New York Amateur Boxing Championship and a 2013 New York Daily News Golden Gloves Championship. The 22-year-old has already won twice in 2015, scoring a second round TKO over Bryan Timmons in April. He prepares to face the 27-year-old کاسترو out of Carolina, پورٹو ریکو.

 

A 20-year-old prospect out of Woodlawn, نیو یارک, Murphy turned pro in November of last year with a unanimous decision over Anthony Smith. He returns to the ring on مئی 29لڑنے کے لئے Black out of Las Vegas.

 

Originally from Lomza, پولینڈ, لیکن بروک لین کی وجہ سے لڑنے, Kownacki ایک 2006 اور 2009 New York Daily News Golden Gloves Champion. The 26-year-old delivered a first round knockout in April over Randy Easton and returns to the ring in his adopted hometown looking for his 10ویں پیشہ ورانہ فتح. He faces the 21-year-old 2012 اولمپین Pereafrom Ecuador.

 

An undefeated prospect from Santurce, پورٹو ریکو, Tapia کی aims to build on his previous two outings, which both ended in first round knockouts. The 24-year-old will battle with the 33-year-old Pla میں Wichita سے باہر, کینساس.

 

Making his professional debut on مئی 29, بروک لین کے اپنے Colbert will face off against the 25-year-old Pierce out of Newark, نیو جرسی.

 

An accomplished amateur who represented Cuba in the 2004 اولمپکس, فرانکو won a Junior World Championship in 2003. The 33-year-old, who now fights out of Miami, will take on the 26-year-old سانچیز out of Buffalo, نیو یارک.

 

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FIGHTER MEDIA WORKOUTS QUOTES & تصاویر

کلک کریں یہاں For Photos From Carly Gillis Photography

بوسٹن (مئی 20, 2015) – Fighters took part in a media workout at The Ring Boxing Club in Boston Wednesday to kick off fight week for اس ہفتے کے روز پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنز پر این بی سی card at Agganis Arena that is headlined byآندری Dirrell بنام. جیمز DeGale with coverage starting at 4:30 بجے. AND/1:30 بجے. PT.

 

لائیو ایونٹ کے لئے ٹکٹ, جس Murphys کی باکسنگ کے ساتھ ایسوسی ایشن میں DiBella تفریح ​​کی طرف سے ترقی دے رہا ہے, قیمت کر رہے ہیں $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 اور $35, قابل اطلاق سروس چارجز اور ٹیکس بھی شامل نہیں, اور اب فروخت پر ہیں. Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com. فون کے ذریعے چارج کرنے کے لئے, میں Ticketmaster فون کریں (800) 745-3000.

 

See here what the participants had to say Wednesday:

 

ANDRE DIRRELL

 

I always knew my day would come. I put in the work, I love this sport so I give it what I owe.

 

I’m happy to get a shot at another title. I’m not going to take it for granted. I’m going to put in my work and perform to the best of my ability and that will make me a world champion.

 

I’m glad to be getting in there with somebody who believes he can win. I want someone who will test me like I’ll test them. That’s a real championship fight.

 

I’m much hungrier than I was early in my career and I’m more focused mentally. With age comes wisdom. Everything I went through is all a blessing.

 

My goals are set and I’m going to accomplish every one.

 

JAMES DEGALE

 

Dirrell’s team is trying to get in my head. They must be scared. I’m wound up and I’m ready.

 

I’m obsessed with making history. It’s what drives me to work so hard in the gym and succeed in the ring.

 

It’s been a 16-week camp come fight night, so it’s been a long time. My body and mind feel ready to fight, I am so sharp and in a very good place.

 

He’s a tricky, talented, confident fighterhe believes in his ability. He said that he would not get beaten again in his career, and I am sure he believes that 100 فیصد. So you have two very confident fighters going into the ring ہفتہ کے روز.

 

I’m going to show everybody who I am. I’m driven to become the first Olympic gold medalist from the U.K. to win a world title and I’m doing it for my country.

 

ایڈون RODRIGUEZ

 

It’s an extremely important fight because it’s so close to my home.

 

I’m excited to be fighting on NBC. This is a great opportunity for me to be back at the elite level.

 

It’s important for me to get this win and get into a big fight against the best. I know I have to look impressive and that’s what I plan on.

 

DANNY او کونور

I was disappointed in my fight with Paulie Malignaggi dropping out but there are always positives and one of them is that I’m now fighting in my hometown of Boston.

 

I do a lot of work in and out of the ring to prepare for a fight. I’m full focused now on fighting Chris Gilbert.

 

I want to thank all the people who helped get me onto this card, including Murphys Boxing, I promise I’m going to put on a show come ہفتے کے روز.”

 

CHRIS GILBERT

 

This is a huge opportunity for me. I’ve known about Danny since I started boxing and I’ve even been on a few cards with him.

 

Danny has been the top New England fighter in my division and you always want to compare your skills with somebody like him.

 

I was in Vermont and I’m always in top shape prepared to get a call to fight and this here is that big opportunity.

 

GARY “سپائیک” O'Sullivan کی

 

This is absolutely awesome fighting here and it’s a very important fight for me to go win.

 

When I knock out my opponent ہفتہ کے روز, I want to be the number one contender in the division and fight all the big names.

 

RYAN KIELCZWESKI

It’s awesome fighting in Boston in front of my home crowd with all of my friends, family and friends in attendance.

 

Fighting on the undercard of this huge event with so many great fights makes the experience even better and one I’ll never forget.

 

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The ہفتے کے روز, مئی 23 edition of Premier Boxing Champions پر این بی سی خصوصیات آندری Dirrell (24-1, 16 کوس) اورجیمز DeGale (20-1, 14 کوس) in a 12-round super middleweight showdown and ایڈون Rodriguez کی (26-1, 17 کوس) بنام.کریگ بیکر (16-0, 12 کوس) in 10-round light heavyweight match up. Live coverage of this special Memorial Day weekend afternoon edition of PBC on NBC starts at 4:30 بجے. AND/1:30 بجے. PT on NBC and goes until 6:00 بجے. اور / 3:00 بجے. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 بجے. AND/3:00 بجے. PT until 7:00 بجے. AND/4:00 بجے. PT.

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BIG-TIME BOXING RETURNS TO BOSTON ON SATURDAY, مئی 23 WITH PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC

TAKE A LOOK BACK AT BOSTON’S RICH BOXING HISTORY

بوسٹن (مئی 20, 2015) – Boston is known for being home to some of the most passionate sports fans in the country, but many may not know that it is also a city that has had a long and rich history with the sweet science. پر ہفتے کے روز, مئی 23, world championship boxing is officially back in Beantown when پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنز پر این بی سی returns with a showdown between آندری Dirrell اور جیمز DeGale at Boston University’s Agganis Arena with coverage on NBC beginning at 4:30 بجے. AND/1:30 بجے. PT.

 

The last time Boston saw a world championship fight was May 23, 2006 when two world title fights took place at TD Bank Garden, formerly the Boston Garden. That night saw British superstar رکی “Hitman ہے” Hatton شکست لوئیس Collazo in a welterweight world title fight, جبکہ ایرک Aiken کی پہلے ناقابل شکست پریشان Valdemir Pereira for a featherweight world title.

Fighting in the Boston Garden was a great honor, never mind in a world title fight, but even a four rounder,” کہا ٹونی ڈمارکو, who won the welterweight world title in 1955 at the Boston Garden. “I had more fights there than anybody (28), including my pro debut. It’s always good fighting at home. You’re more comfortable at home. The fans know and honor you. Boston fans were real fight fans.

 

Boston has been deeply invested in boxing since the early 20ویں century. سے 1902-1908 the small town of Chelsea that borders Boston became the mecca for boxing as the sport was banned throughout most of America. تاہم, Chelsea had a special ordinance that legalized boxing. It was during this time that Jack Johnson was faced with what he admitted was the toughest fight of his career, when he defended his heavyweight title against Sam Langford on April 6, 1906. Johnson won by a 15-round unanimous decision and refused to fight Langford again.

 

اس کے علاوہ, Fenway Park, famed home of the Boston Red Sox, میزبانی کی 29 professional boxing cards between 1919 اور 1956. Beyond just hosting big fights, Boston has also produced a slew of Hall of Fame talent who were either born in Massachusetts or called the state home.

 

Noteworthy names include Roxbury heavyweight champions John L. Sullivan, Brockton heavyweight راکی Marcianoand Brockton resident and middleweight champion شاندار مارون Hagler. Boston’s own featherweight championsسینڈی Saddler اور جارج ڈکسن plus Boston promoter Rip Valenti have all been enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

 

Fighting in Boston was a great experience,” کہا جان Ruiz میں, a two-time heavyweight world champion from Chelsea. “Like any sport, Boston sports fans are true fans who follow your progress. I could feel their emotion wherever I fought. I will never forget them. I fought in Las Vegas a lot and there were always Boston fans there supporting me. I always appreciated them traveling all over the country to my fights.

 

A father-son duo from Arlington, ماس. both had an impact on the heavyweight landscape decades after each other. ٹام McNeeley fought heavyweight world champion Floyd میں پیٹرسن میں 1961 and dropped the champion before eventually succumbing to a fourth round knockout. Over 30 years later, his son پیٹر was the first man to fight مائک ٹایچون after he was released from prison, with the fight ending in McNeeley being disqualified.

 

One of the more unique athletes to come out of Boston, ڈاکٹر. WilbertSkeeterMcClure was an Olympic Gold medalist, a doctor of psychology and a Massachusetts boxing commissioner. While at the 1960 اولمپکس, McClure served as the co-captain for Team USA and was the roommate of fellow gold medalist Cassius کلے. While he never reached his potential as a professional, he received opportunities against world class opponents Luis Manuel Rodriguez دو بار اورجوز ٹوریس, losing all three by decision. He also lost a decision and fought to a draw against Rubin “سمندری طوفان کے لئے” کارٹر. After his professional boxing career, McClure served as a Massachusetts boxing commissioner before eventually retiring in the Boston area where he resides to this day.

 

Another greatly revered fighter to come out of the Boston-area is Lowell’s مکی وارڈ. Hugely popular for his exciting style, Ward compiled a 38-13 pro record with 27 ناک آؤٹ. He was most known for the three epic fight of the year award-winning battles with the late Arturo Gatti. Ward’s life and career was portrayed in the award-winning filmThe Fighter”, which starred Mark Wahlberg as Ward.

 

It was great fighting in Boston. The fans were very supportive and knowledgeable about the game,” وارڈ نے کہا کہ. “It was like I was fighting at homeit was home for me as a fighter. Fans traveled a lot to my fights, بھی. They were a little crazy, drank lot of beer and were more vocal than most places I ever fought. I loved it.

 

پر ہفتے کے روز, مئی 23 a new crop of young and hungry fighters will lay it all on the line, hoping to write the next exciting chapter of boxing history in the city of Boston. The action begins at 1:30 بجے. AND inside of Agganis Arena.

 

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Tickets for the return of big-time boxing to Boston, جس Murphys کی باکسنگ کے ساتھ ایسوسی ایشن میں DiBella تفریح ​​کی طرف سے ترقی دے رہا ہے, قیمت کر رہے ہیں $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 اور $35, قابل اطلاق سروس چارجز اور ٹیکس بھی شامل نہیں, اور اب فروخت پر ہیں. Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com. فون کے ذریعے چارج کرنے کے لئے, میں Ticketmaster فون کریں (800) 745-3000.

 

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT

پریس ریلیز
فوری رہائی کے لئے

لو DiBella

شکریہ, everybody for joining us for Premier Boxing Champions on NBC press call. The card is Saturday, مئی 23RD. That’s the ہفتے کے روز of Memorial Day weekend at Boston’s Agganis Arena. The start time on NBC is 4:30 بجے. AND/1:30 بجے. PT.

 

لائیو ایونٹ کے لئے ٹکٹ, which is being promoted in associated with Murphys Boxing are priced at $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 اور $35, and they’re available at ticketmaster.com. فون کے ذریعے چارج کرنے کے لئے, میں Ticketmaster فون کریں 800-745-3000. پھر سے, the NBC broadcast goes on at 4:30 بجے. AND/1:30 بجے. PT.

 

We’re going to start the call by talking to our co-main event fighters, the guys are going to open the telecast. That’s light-heavyweight contender Edwin Rodriguez taking on undefeated light-heavyweight contender Craig Baker. Craig is 10-0 سے 12 KO. He’s coming off a KO of highly regarded Umberto Savigne in his last fight and he’s looking to upset the apple cart and derail the career of Edwin Rodriguez who’s looking for another shot at a world title; this time at 175 پاؤنڈ.

 

Craig is promoted by Sampson Boxing. Craig, if you’d like to say a few words.

 

کریگ بیکر

ویسے, I’m just grateful to have the opportunity to fight on such a grand field again. It clearly is what I dream about. It’s one of those things I’ve always looked forward to since I was little bity kid.

 

L. DiBella

آپ کا شکریہ. ایڈون Rodriguez کی, the pride of Worchester, Massachusetts and is fighting in his home state. This is his second fight at light heavyweight. His only loss is to Andre Ward, one of the pound-for-pound fighters in the world and Edwin believes at light heavyweight he’s stronger, better and that he can win the title. تاکہ, ایڈون, would you like to say a few words?

 

ایڈون Rodriguez کی

جی ہاں. سب سے پہلے, I’d like to thank you, لو, for bringing me back on NBC and giving me such a great opportunity and also to Al Haymon and the NBC crew. I’m ready to show the world that I’m one of the best or the best 175 pound fighter in the world. I just got to prove it and this is one of the steps to do it, fighting an undefeated fighter, کریگ بیکر, who’s hungry and I’m excited because I know that he’s hungry; I’m hungry to get at that elite level. It’s going to be a great fight for the fans.

 

ق

جی ہاں, I have a question for each of you if you don’t mind. Craig, how do you feel about fighting Edwin so close to his hometown?

 

سی. بیکر

At the end of the day that doesn’t really matter to me because everyone is out to pretty much beat the crap out of you. تاکہ, it doesn’t matter where you fight. It’s the competition, and that’s how I take it.

 

ق

ایڈون, what will it mean to you to fight so close to Worcester?

 

اور. Rodriguez کی

It means a lot because I haven’t fought at home for about four years now. تاکہ, I’m excited to come back and fight close to home with family and friends supporting me. It’s something that helps me and pushes me to take it to the next level.

 

ق

ایڈون, first question; how do you feel at light-heavyweight? Are you more comfortable now than you were at super middleweight? Do you feel stronger, and is your stamina a little better?

 

اور. Rodriguez کی

I feel great now. I feel like 175 is the weight that I belong at. I feel like I’m strong and I’m fast and I feel like I’m the best light heavyweight. I just need the opportunity to prove it, and this is one of them and I’m excited.

 

ق

You’re with Al Haymon. Adonis Stevenson is with Al Haymon. Is that what boxing and fans can assume, that this is all building towards a fight with Adonis Stevenson for the title?

 

اور. Rodriguez کی

ابھی, I’m focused on Baker. He’s an undefeated hungry fighter, but that’s the goal. I want to fight the best guy so I can prove that I’m the best. Adonis Stevenson is a good fighter. He has proved he’s the world champion and that’s who I want in the future. تاکہ, I’m just setting myself up and I’m working hard to look impressive against Baker and to get my opportunity to show the world that I’m on the best.

 

ق

Craig, just what is it about Edwin that impresses you and what will you have to do to beat him?

 

سی. بیکر

ویسے, I’m really impressed with the improvements that he’s made. I see him pushing forward, pushing issues and always in your face. That’s good. مجھے یہ پسند ہے. دن کے آخر میں, I just have to show up and fight. That’s the way I take the game. I have to bring my A game at all times and that’s what I do.

 

ق

I was looking at the records of a lot of your opponents. You fought a lot of guys with pretty poor records. Why is that and why did you make the step up a couple of fights ago?

 

سی. بیکر

I just felt like it was time, ایک سے.

 

ق

ایڈون, what impresses you about Craig Baker?

 

اور. Rodriguez کی

He’s a hungry fighter and it doesn’t matter who he’s fought. He’s undefeated and you can’t take an undefeated fighter lightly, especially one that defeated a guy that had over 400 amateur fights and was a big prospect in the pros, like Savigne. You can’t take a guy like Craig Baker lightly.

 

ق

You’ve defeated undefeated fighters in the past. تاکہ, how is your confidence level going in when you fight somebody who hasn’t lost?

 

اور. Rodriguez کی

I believe a lot of my skills and I’m very confident, but I’m not stupid. I know that a fighter who’s undefeated comes in with a very strong mentality and I’m ready. I’ve been working hard for this fight knowing that this guy is undefeated and I have to take that away from him. But at the same time, we’ve got to respect everyone because we’re all competitors and it’s all about looking good and winning and he’s just in my way right now.

 

L. DiBella

آپ کا شکریہ. The main event of the evening is a super middleweight world title fight and it features two guys that have been engrained into boxing since they were amateurs. James DeGale is an Olympic gold medalist. He’ll be facing Andre Dirrell. James is from England; Andre from the US. Andre was a bronze medalist in the Olympics. This is a match of two of the very best super middleweights in the world and figures to be a terrific fight.

 

James is promoted by Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn is on the call. When you go to Q&A, if anyone has a question for Eddie, Eddie is available. We’re going to start with James DeGale. جیمز, would you like to say a few words? James is 21-1, سے 14 کوس.

 

جیمز DeGale

جی ہاں, my time is here. My time is here, اگلے ہفتہ. I’ve trained extremely hard and you’re in for a treat because you’re going to watch two very talented hungry fighters اگلے ہفتہ fight it out for a world title. I honestly think it’s going to be a hell of a fight, one I’m confident of winning. تاکہ, fasten your seatbelts, ایک سے. It should be good.

 

L. DiBella

آپ کا شکریہ, جیمز. آندری Dirrell, please say a few words.

 

آندری Dirrell

I agree with James. This is going to be a very good fight. I’ve trained my butt off as well. Everything went very smoothly this camp. He’s a hungry fighter. I’m a hungry fighter. We are both in desperate need or desperate want of a world title and I myself feel very confident and I’m excited about this match, ایک سے. He feels like he’s an undefeated fighter. I feel like I’m an undefeated fighter, but we both have a lot to prove, ایک سے. تاکہ, we’re going to come to the full effect and I believe it’s going to be a great show.

 

L. DiBella

آپ کا شکریہ, دیگر. We’re going to open it up to questions now. One more time, it’s PBC on NBC broadcast. It will be on May 23RD, ہفتے کے روز afternoon of Memorial Day Weekend, 4:30 بجے. AND/1:30 بجے. PT. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 and we’re going to open it up for questions now.

 

ق

This is for James. This is your first fight in the United States and also, this is the first time a lot of people are going to get to see you because you’re going to be on national television. What are you expecting in terms of the energy and what it’s going to be like performing in a completely new audience?

 

J. DeGale

جی ہاں. I’m looking forward to it. I’m used to it as well because obviously back in England I’m promoted by Matchroom, a well-known commercial company. تاکہ, I box on big shows in front of 10,000-20,000 لوگ. It should be good. They have a lot of Irish and English over there. تاکہ, I should have some good support and I’m looking forward to it.

 

ق

Let me follow-up with another question. There was a time that you considered retiring from the sport and becoming a personal trainer. Can you talk about that a little bit and looking back, are you glad you made the right decision to continue to do boxing?

 

J. DeGale

جی ہاں. It’s pretty simple. I was going through a hard time with my promoter at the time and I was a bit depressed because I wasn’t getting my chances and I wasn’t getting the right fights and I boxed on small shows. I basically was a bit depressed and I couldn’t motivate myself properly. تاکہ, جی ہاں, that was the way it was and then I made the change to Matchroom and things have just gone from pretty bad to really great.

 

ظاہر ہے, my last two performances speak for themself. I boxed Brandon Gonzales, an undefeated American, a confident American. He come over to America and I boxed him front of 80,000 people and knocked him out in four rounds.

 

Then four months later, I boxed Periban. If you don’t know Marco Antonio Periban, he boxed Sakio Bika for the world title and lost on a split decision and I knocked him out in three rounds. تاکہ, I’m confident. I’m feeling good, and I’m motivated very well at the minute.

 

ق

دیگر, when you brother lost, he lost a close decision .What was your conversation with Anthony like because you lost a close fight you thought you’d won. تاکہ, how have you been able to converse with him about getting through that loss?

 

A. Dirrell

ویسے, I didn’t have to say much because he was confident after the fight, but I pretty much had him realize that you’ve had a bad night after he had a terrific camp, but I believe that’s where he left it. He left it in that. When it came to fight time, he had a few setbacks leading up to the fight and unfortunately, he lost, but we saw a lot of things that he needs to correct. I told him to watch the fight over and over again because that’s what I used to do in my fight, any fight that I feel bad about. تاکہ, I just told him keep his confidence up, man and stay on that run, ایک سے. Don’t lay off at all. That’s all we can do, ایک سے. I’ve learned a lot from past experience and one thing’s for certain; you can’t take anything from the past and bring it to the future. Only confidence.

 

تاکہ, I’m feeling good, ایک سے. He’s excited for me and I’m going to keep that name alive and keep the Dirrell name going.

 

ق

Everybody talks about the super middleweights, they talk about Andre Ward. But it seems like some people forget how good of a boxer that you are because you had to take this time off. With this being on NBC and getting in front of a large audience, are you looking at this as an opportunity to put your name back in that conversation for people who may have forgotten how good Andre Dirrell is?

 

A. Dirrell

People know and in the end, it’s my job to keep my name lean. I haven’t had the opportunity to do that as well. I had a major setback as well, but with that I stayed in the game, stayed sharp. I was sharp in my last couple of performances. I’m looking forward to the future and this is the breakout fight like I said. James is one hell of a fighter. He has a lot of heart, a lot of spunk, a lot of energy, ایک سے, and he wants to win.

 

If you want to put me in front of a fighter for a world championship fight, then James DeGale is bar none one of the best to do it in front of. تاکہ, I’m excited about this fight. I think this is probably one of the biggest fights from Premier Boxing Champion that they’ve had and I’m excited to be on that big stage. تاکہ, I want a breakout performance and I did everything in camp to make sure I can do so.

 

ق

How does it feel to be the first Brit on the verge of making some boxing history?

 

J. DeGale

یہ بہت اچھا لگ رہا ہے, but I need to stay focused and keep my eye out on the prize. That’s what I have to do. لیکن, you know what? A lot of people say I’m obsessed about making history, about becoming the first Olympic gold medalist from Great Britain to win a genuine world title. لیکن تمہیں پتہ? میں ہوں. I am because that’s what drives me and that’s what makes me train hard every day. تاکہ, جی ہاں, I’m looking forward to it.

 

ق

ٹھیک ہے, and you touched on a little bit there. I mean not so long ago you were boxing in front of a couple of hundred people at the shopping center in Blue Water and now you’re making noise on TV in America. How does that feel, the difference?

 

J. DeGale

ویسے, it’s fantastic. Sure a lot of credit has to go to Eddie Hearn. I’m a buzz fire. I like the big audience. I like the big lights. I’m just feeling real relaxed, chilled and ready to perform اگلے ہفتہ. I’m buzzing. I really can’t wait; just being in America and knowing that I’m going to make my debut اگلے ہفتہ in front of millions of Americans and back in the UK as well. It’s going to be fantastic.

 

ق

دیگر, this fight seems to be your highest profile fight since five years ago when you had the Abraham fight, when he got DQ’ed. You were leading at that time. Can you tell us at this point, where are you physically and mentally compared to where you were when you were obviously at the top of the division five years ago?

 

A. Dirrell

ویسے, I look at it all from a mental aspect. As of now, ایک سے, I’m grown tremendously in my mind. I’ve realized how important boxing is to me and what it takes to become world champion, the work you have to put in and I just follow those guidelines every day. I’m a very motivated fighter, very self-motivated. A lot of fighters run with music, have to listen to music.

 

If I can hear my punches while I’m hitting the bag, I’m motivated. تاکہ, nothing motivates me more than hard work and that’s all I look for. The fight is won in the gym, not on fight night. It’s what you do in the gym, not how hard you put up a fight.

 

I’ve done all of that and more. I feel very relaxed. I’m very energetic and I’m feeling the vibe already and I really can’t wait to make ہفتے کے روز myself. I feel I have a lot to prove and I have a different Andre Dirrell to show, one that’s just as sharp, just as fast, just as brave, but just has a bigger mental capacity. I’m excited about next week.

 

ق

What do you think your advantages are over James DeGale in this fight?

 

A. Dirrell

We’re pretty much evenly matched and I actually like that scenario because I know I’m faster. I know I’m smarter and I know I’m a better boxer. It’s just as simple as that. لیکن, none of that can come into play without hard work, and I know he’s worked his ass off, ایک سے. He has to come over to America just like I went over there to England to try to fight for a world championship.

 

I know what kind of guy I’m going to face come the 23RD. I’ve worked my butt off like I said, , and with those advantages, I’ve put the hard work in so I can display that. I just feel like I’ll be the better man that night.

 

ق

جیمز, tell us why you think you’re confident that you’re going to be able to win this fight?

 

J. DeGale

Momentum is a big thing. Look at my last two performances against good, quality opponents and look his last three. Listen, I come from good pedigree and so does Andre. We’re good, quality, young fighters. But I just think overall, I’m better. I think he struggles. He doesn’t like it when it gets hard in there. He’s a competent fighter, but he likes it when he’s dictating the pace and he’s on the front foot.

 

Well listen, I’m not going to let him rest. He thinks this is going to be a boxing match. ویسے, this ain’t. I’m telling him now. This ain’t going to be a boxing match. I’m going in there and I’m taking the title. I’m taking it. I’m ripping it away from him.

 

ق

Do you think you’re a really improved fighter? I know that the loss that you had to Groves was very controversial, but how much do you think you’ve improved since that fight with Groves?

 

J. DeGale

It’s like night and day. Listen, and another thing, I was in this for two years as well. I had two operations on my groin. تاکہ, I couldn’t throw my shots with any power. I couldn’t run the ring properly. Even in the fight at Wembley in front of 80,000 میں نہیں تھا 100% حق. Even against Periban I wasn’t 100% حق. Now I’m 100% حق, fully healthy, fully focused and mentally right. تاکہ, you’re going to see me step up again اگلے ہفتہ.

 

ق

جیمز, you mentioned about being a buzz fighter and this is the biggest stage, the biggest pressure you’ve ever been under. تاکہ, does this mean we’re going to see your best ever performance?

 

J. DeGale

I honestly do. The way I’ve been in the gym training, درمیان تلواریں, running, I honestly think you’re going to see the performance of my career so far. My last couple of fights after my injuries have been sorted and I just got better and better and I think this one is going to top it and winning my world title as well and making history.

 

ق

لیکن, do you deal with the pressure and does that inspire you more?

JamesI thrive on it. تم مجھے جانتے ہو. I thrive in it. I’m just looking forward to it. As I say, it’s my debut as a professional in America. تاکہ, I’m buzzing right now. You don’t understand. I’m just really looking forward to it.

 

ق

دیگر. You’ve obviously fought Carl Froch and you’ve watched video of James I imagine. How do they compare as fighters and who do you rate as a better fighter?

 

A. Dirrell

As far as skill, I can give it to James DeGale, but as far as toughness, mental toughness, physical toughness, that’s Carl Froch. We all know how mentally strong he is. تاکہ, I have to give the edge to Carl Froch in that aspect, but as I said before, I know DeGale is coming to fight and no one gets in that ring and fights me as they want to fight. You know what I’m saying? Just like he thinks it’s going to be an easy fight. I feel like I have a lot more to prove as well.

 

تاکہ, I’m looking to bring the fight as well and I’m working hard in the gym. I made it tough on myself. The more pressure you actually put on me, the more dangerous I become.

 

I’m really excited as well, ایک سے. I have a lot to prove. He has a lot to prove. This is going to be the best fight yet on Premier Boxing Champions.

 

ق

Basically for Andre, there was a chance obviously this fight could end up going to Britain. You’ve been to Britain before and you were very unlucky against Carl Froch. Was that something you were against, to face another title fight in Britain?

 

A. Dirrell

I’m not going to say that because I enjoyed my time over there. I believe I won the fight like I said and it just didn’t go my way unfortunately. I don’t like to judge my future fights based on past. I look forward to fighting in Britain again, in England again, the UK again whenever that day may come. I had a lot of fans over there; I have a lot of fans over there and I enjoy my time over there. I’ve been going over there since the amateurs. I enjoy it very much and I’m a world-class fighter. تاکہ, I want to be displayed on a world-class level.

 

I’m definitely looking forward to it. If it was over there, if it had to be over there, تو یہ ہو جائے. I would have came over there to fight James. We are world competitors, world-class. We fight for world titles. Why should it be in America all the time? This is a world-class sport and we should treat it like one.

 

ق

Arthur Abraham kind of robbed you of your great win when he hit you on the floor. That was looking like such a great performance that night. In the sort of layup after that, how close did you come to actually having to retire? Was there ever a time you thought you might not box again?

 

A. Dirrell

I was going through some stuff with my family. I actually wanted to. I knew in my heart that I’d get my time again. I knew my time would come. I knew I had a chance of getting out of my contract. تاکہ, I kept training. کورس, there were times that I would hit slumps and feel like I’m doing it for nothing, but it was quite a stressful time for me. I think I always knew that I would be able to get back in that ring. تاکہ, I stayed busy and it didn’t really totally veer me away from the sport, but I do know the feeling.

 

I did feel like any moment could come up to where that it could be over just like that and I had to deal with it and I could easily retire. If it happened again, I just might. I knew that my time was coming again. There’s always hope there. I just kept pushing forward and here I am now.

 

ق

One for you, جیمز, quickly. You’re in Florida now. Can you tell us where you are and how’s it going?

 

J. DeGale

جی ہاں, ایسا نہیں, I’m in Miami. I’ve been training here for the past week. تاکہ, we climatized and we adjusted and we’re ready to go.

 

L. DiBella

Just a couple of final words. آپ کا شکریہ, ایڈون, Craig, Andre and James. This is a great undercard that features a lot of New England talent and I want to acknowledge Murphys Boxing, our friend Ken Casey who’s with the legendary Irish band, the Dropkick Murphys, and is helping us with local promotion. We’re going to have a lot of announcements coming about some great fight week activities.

 

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