ਸ਼ਨੀਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ, ਜੂਨ 22, at CSU’s Wolstein Center in Cleveland, ਓਹੀਓ,Bigger Than Life Entertainmentਅਤੇ Mo Entertainment, in partnership withsix-time World ChampionMiguel Cotto’s Miguel Cotto Promotionswill present“Making A Champion," the first in a series of shows that will feature top prospects in their toughest challenges.
The six-fight night of world-class boxing features dual main events that will be televised live onਸੀ ਬੀ ਐਸ ਖੇਡ (11:00 pm ET/8:00 ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੰਤਰੀ PT) and the exciting undercard will be streamed live onwww.fite.tv (7:30 pm ET/4:30 ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੰਤਰੀ PT).
In the first televised main event, Goldsboro, North Carolina’sDewayne “Mr. Stop Running” Beamon(16-1-1, 11 ਕੋਸ) ਦਾ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ ਕਰੇਗਾਸਾਬਕਾ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਦਾ ਸਿਰਲੇਖ ਚੁਣੌਤੀFroilan “The Sniper” Saludar(30-3-1, 21 ਕੋਸ) from the Philippinesਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ12-round showdown for the WBC United States (USNBC) Super Flyweight Championship.
In the second televised main event, Canada’s undefeatedCody “The Crippler” Crowley(17-0, 9 ਕੋਸ) 'ਤੇ ਲੈ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ ਯੁਨਾਇਟੇਡ ਕਿਂਗਡਮ'S Navid “Nav” Mansouri(19-2-2, 6 ਕੋਸ) in a 12-round battle for the WBC United States (USNBC) Super Welterweight Championship.
In other intriguing match-ups, Cleveland’s ownMiguel Angel “Silky Smooth” Gonzalez(24-4, 16 ਕੋਸ) will fight eight lightweight rounds against Africa’sAlbinius “Danny Boy Albino” Felesianu(18-2-1, 7 ਕੋਸ); and in a six-round super lightweight scrap undefeatedMontana “Too Pretty” Love (11-0-1, 5 ਕੋਸ) will face Africa’s also undefeatedTshibangu “Bebe Rico” Kayembe(9-0-3, 3 ਕੋਸ).
Tickets for “Making A Champion” are priced at $30, $40, $65 and Ringside $150 ਅਤੇ ਹੁਣ 'ਤੇ ਵਿਕਰੀ' ਤੇ ਹਨ, wolsteincenter.comor Wolstein Center Box Office on CSU campus.
33-year-old Dewayne Beamon has won several regional championships in his four-year professional career, including the UBF World Featherweight, IBO International Super Flyweight, UBF World Super Flyweight, IBO Inter-Continental Super Flyweight and UBF World Super Flyweight Championship.
33-year-old Froilan Saludar hails from Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental in The Philippines. He challenged former champ Sho Kimura for the World Boxing Organisation World Flyweight belt in July 2018 ਅਤੇ, in his 10-year career, has previously held the WBO Asia Pacific Youth Flyweight, WBO Asia Pacific Youth Flyweight, WBO Youth Flyweight, WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight, WBO Oriental Flyweight and WBO Inter-Continental Flyweight Championships.
26-year-old Cody Crowley is an undefeated southpaw from Peterborough, ਉਨਟਾਰੀਓ. He is the current Canada Professional Boxing Council International Super Welterweight and Canada Professional Boxing Council National Super Welterweight Champion. He was last seen in February of this year, pitching a shutout in defense of his titles against former champion Stuart McClellan.
30-year-old Navid Mansouri hails from Rotherham, Yorkshire, ਯੁਨਾਇਟੇਡ ਕਿਂਗਡਮ, but is currently living in Los Angeles and training at the legendary Wild Card Gym. He won the BBofC English Super Welterweight Title in 2013 and successfully defended it three times.
33-year-old Miguel Angel Gonzalez is a comebacking southpaw with victories over several top contenders in his 11-year professional boxing career. The Cleveland native previously held the WBF International Super Lightweight Championship. This will be his first fight in nearly four years.
Albinius Felesianu hails from Swakopmund, ਨਾਮੀਬੀਆ. In his 12-year career, he has held the IBF Youth Featherweight, WBF Intercontinental Lightweight and IBF Continental Africa Lightweight Championships.
24-ਇੱਕ ਸਾਲ ਪੁਰਾਣਾ Montana ਪਿਆਰ is a southpaw from Cleveland. In July of last year, he impressively fought to a draw in a fight for the vacant World Boxing Council Youth Silver Super Lightweight Title with 12-1 Kenneth Sims Jr at the WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, in Sloan, Iowa, and live on ShoBox: ਨਿਊ ਜਨਰੇਸ਼ਨ. Love was also the star of a widely viewed viral video of an infamous sparring session where he allegedly dominated WBA Super World Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis.
24-year-old Tshibangu Kayembe hails from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of The Congo. He is a nine-year professional and former Universal Boxing Organization (UBO) International Super Lightweight Champion.
“Working with former champ Miguel Cotto and his promotions team is a great honor,” said E Jay Mathews, CEO of Bigger Than Life Entertainment. “I am very excited to present this terrific event to the fans in Cleveland and around the world on CBS Sports andfite.tv. Each of the match-ups is of high quality. ਇਹ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਰਾਤ ਨੂੰ ਹੋਣ ਲਈ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ,” Mathews added.
Ray Leonard Jr., son of six-time world champion, ਖੰਡ ਰੇ Leonard, along with actor and television host, Chris Spencerwill provide the CBS Sports commentary. World renowned clothing designer, Karl Kaniwill be providing outfits for the ring girls.
The Wolstein Center is located at 2000 Prospect Avenue in Cleveland. ਲੜਾਈ ਰਾਤ ਨੂੰ 'ਤੇ, the doors open at 7:00 pm and the action starts at 7:30 ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੰਤਰੀ. Making A Champion is sponsored by B&M BBQ.
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About Bigger Than Life Entertainment
BTLE is a full-service entertainment company specializing in Boxing Promotions, Public Relations and Artist Management. They place Sports and Entertainment celebrities at major events worldwide and offer sports tickets and packages in Las Vegas, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਭਰ ਵਿੱਚ, and internationally.
About Miguel Cotto Promotions
MCP stems from the vision and passion of Miguel Angel Cotto Vazquez with the premise of giving the boxer what boxing gave his family. Emerging in 2005, MCP has since established a great rapport with the community with over 13 years in the industry solidifying its spot as one of the leading sporting firms in Puerto Rico.
ਪੈਕਕਿਓ ਬਨਾਮ. Thurman Headlines Saturday, ਜੁਲਾਈ 20 in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 9 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ET / 6 p.m. PT
ਬਨਾਮ ਪੌਦਾ. Lee FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event Precedes Pay-Per-View Also from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 7 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ET / 4 p.m. PT
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ਲਾਸ ਐਨਗਲਜ਼ (ਮਈ 22, 2019) – Eight-division championਮੈਨੀ Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world championਕੀਥ Thurman, plus unbeaten super middleweight championਕਾਲੇਬ ਪੌਦਾ ਅਤੇ ਅਜੇਤੂ Mike ਲੀ,squared-off for the second day in a row Wednesday, this time at a Los Angeles press conference as they previewed their respective showdowns taking place Saturday July 20 presented by Premier Boxing Champions and FOX Sports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao and Thurman will battle in a welterweight world title attraction that headlines a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event beginning at 9 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Plant will make the first defense of his title against the unbeaten Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes preceding the Pay-Per-View and beginning at 7 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
ਘਟਨਾ ਲਈ ਟਿਕਟ, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, 'ਤੇ ਫੋਨ ਕਰਕੇ ਚਾਰਜ 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office. ਬਨਾਮ ਪੌਦਾ. Lee is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“It’s easy for my opponents to talk before the fight, and I’m used to everything they say. But when we get to the ring, it changes, and it will change on July 20.
“I chose Keith Thurman because he’s a great fighter, he’s undefeated and because we can give a good fight to the fans. I want to make the fans happy on that night and show that I can still go toe-to-toe with any opponent.
“He said he’s young, but we’ll see who looks young in the ring on July 20. I’m going to let my fists say everything for me.
“We will work hard in training camp like always for this fight. We’re not going to take Keith Thurman lightly or underestimate him. He’s a world champion. I’m thankful for what he’s been saying, because it’s giving me motivation to prove that at 40-years-old, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ 29.
“Keith Thurman is aggressive and throws a lot of punches. I’m hoping on July 20 he will follow through with what he says and fight toe-to-toe with me.
“The fans need to watch this fight because it’s a once in a lifetime fight. It’s going to be a Fight of the Year and full of action from start to finish. I’m ready to get it on July 20.
“Most of my opponents are bigger than me and I beat them all. When we get into the ring, ਇਸ ਨਾਲ ਕੋਈ ਫਰਕ ਨਹੀਂ ਪੈਂਦਾ. This has happened before and it will happen again against Thurman.
“My experience will be very important for this fight. It’s going to be useful against an undefeated fighter. I’m going to give him the experience of losing for the first time.
“I’m still having fun and enjoying the sport. I’m excited to go straight to the gym after this and start focusing on training for the fight.”
ਕੀਥ Thurman
“It’s a blessing to be on this stage and have a fight of this magnitude. I’m an all-American fighter, an all-American champion and come July 20, I’m going to stay champion.
“Manny is a world class fighter. He’s a gentleman inside and outside of the ring. I look forward to trading punches with a living legend. But one thing’s for sure, he’s not walking away with my title.
“All Manny does is hop around in the ring. I’m not going to lose to a bunny rabbit. He’s not Tupac, but he does a little hip hop and he’s not going to stop until he gets dropped.
“Manny is a world class fighter, not a world class boxer. I’m going to trip him up in the ring and he won’t know what direction to turn to. I know who I am as a fighter, and it will be proven come July 20.
“I’m destroying the legend of Manny Pacquiao. His legacy ends on July 20 and mine begins. He’s an inspiration to many people throughout the world and everyone respects him, but I’m respectfully going to finish him.
“This is a big fight as far as the stage goes, but it’s a big fight against a little guy. He’s a veteran and I’ve dismantled veterans in the past. I believe I would have destroyed Manny Pacquiao five years ago. I’ve always been ready for this fight. He’s never fought someone like me with this kind of lateral movement, ਦੀ ਗਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ਕਤੀ. I’m coming for him.
“I was in the gym four weeks ago starting some preparations. I wanted to get the ball rolling and use the momentum from my last training camp for this opportunity. Who better to showcase my skills and talent against than Manny Pacquiao? He chose me because it will be a guaranteed action fight.
“I think this is one of the best Manny Pacquiao fights in a long time. ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਲਿਆਉਣ ਲਈ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ. Pacquiao did not get reminded in his last fight what it feels like to be up against a real champion. I’m the youngest, fastest, hungriest fighter that he’s ever been in the ring with. ਜੁਲਾਈ 20, it’s the ‘Keith Thurman show’.”
ਕਾਲੇਬ ਲਗਾਏ
“I never consider myself the A-side because my history says that I shouldn’t even be here. As beautiful as the belt is, it’s about more to me than that. It’s about legacy for me. I’ve been carrying myself as a world champion since the day I started this journey, so this is nothing new to me.
“I’m the whole package. ਮੈਨੂੰ ਗਤੀ ਹੈ, I have footwork, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸ਼ਕਤੀ ਹੈ, I have the heart and the will to win. Until you find someone else who’s all that, I’m going to keep having my hand raised.
“Where I’m from, there’s confrontation every day. This is nothing new to me. There are times I was told that I wouldn’t make it. Nobody paved the way for me like I’m from New York or Los Angeles. I paved my own way.
“Mike Lee is in uncharted territory. I’m curious on how he plans on beating me. Does he plan on roughing me up and trying to knock me out like my last opponent? Can he do that better than Jose Uzcategui? Is he going to try to outbox me with his hand and foot speed? Because there’s no person from 160 ਨੂੰ 175 who could do that.
“I’ve been committed to the same thing for the last 18 years straight. Rain, sleet or snow, I stayed committed. I’m bred for this. I was created for this. It’s the only thing I’ve done my whole life. ਜੁਲਾਈ 'ਤੇ 20, I’ll be keeping the thing that I’ve worked my whole entire life for.
“At every decision that has to be made, you can go left or you can go right. From the genesis of my being, every time it was the moment to make a tough decision, I went the same way. Because I do not bend or fold for anything. No matter what’s tossed my way, this journey must go on for me. He said he has nothing to lose, but I have everything to lose.
“All the motivational videos that he watches and books that he reads, I’m the very essence and meaning of that. I’m the pinnacle of all those things he’s studied. You can’t learn mental fortitude in a book. Those things are earned, they’re not learned.”
MIKE LEE
“ਇਹ ਇਕ ਸੁਪਨਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਲਈ ਸੱਚ ਹੋ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ. I’ve been through so much and there were days where I thought my dream was over. I’ve chased this since I was eight-years-old and I’m thankful for this chance to go after a dream that others thought I couldn’t reach.
“The beauty of this sport is that it’s only me and Caleb in there. Everyone else can only talk. I’ve been in the ring through adversity and stuck it out, because that’s the kind of person I am. I know that if I come on July 20 as the best Mike Lee possible, that I can win.
“I’ve been in the gym working every day. Doctors told me at one point that I wouldn’t fight again, but I’m still standing right here. I pushed through my pain to get here.
“I’m excited to be here in Los Angles, where we hold training camp. I’m bringing the belt back to Chicago, but Los Angeles is a second home to me.
“Today is the culmination of years of sacrifice, hard work and discipline. I’m undefeated for a reason but I feel people underestimate me and I like that. I’ve been underestimated my whole career. I’ve thrived off people say I couldn’t do it.
“I respect Caleb Plant. He’s the champion for a reason and I respect any fighter who can step into that ring. You have to be a different kind of animal to do that in front of all those people, and I am that animal.
“I’m coming with power, ਤਾਕਤ, speed and I’m going to give it everything I have. I’m going to become the new IBF Super Middleweight World Champion.”
ਰਿਚਰਡ ਤੂਫ਼ਾਨ, President of Las Vegas Live Entertainment & ਖੇਡ
“I’d like to welcome back Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman, two of the world’s best fighters, back to Las Vegas and MGM Grand. Manny returns to the ring at MGM Grand following his convincing win in January while Keith will fight in Las Vegas for the first time in four years, looking to remain undefeated.
“We’re truly excited to be hosting this sensational event at MGM Grand and we look forward to seeing everybody in July.”
BILL WANGER, Executive Vice President of Programming, Research & Content Strategy for FOX Sports
“Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman is a living legend, versus a legend in the making. We’re excited to deliver an unprecedented night of boxing on July 20 ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ MGM Grand 'ਤੇ.
“Manny is one of boxing’s biggest stars. Keith Thurman is an undefeated world champion and a huge ratings draw. We’re excited to bring viewers inside the ropes and up close to the action on fight night, and produce extensive behind the scenes preview programming that will air across the FOX networks.
“FOX Sports is thrilled to have a battle on July 20 with such a compelling storyline to kick off a great night of championship boxing with the IBF champion Caleb Plant against the undefeated Mike Lee.
“ਜਨਵਰੀ ਵਿੱਚ, Caleb Plant headlined the most-watched boxing event ever on FS1. Now he’s fighting on the FOX network for the first time as the main event. At FOX Sports, big events that capture America’s attention are in our DNA. This fight certainly fits that bill.
“Our goal with the PBC deal is to build these fighters into household names, and we’re well on our way. We expect a great show on July 20 in Las Vegas.”
BENSALEM, PA-The undercard for Xcite Fight Night 4 at Parx Casino® on June 15 is packed with undefeated prospects and an entertaining rematch.
In the semifinal contest, Jerome ਫਤਹ (10-3-0 1 K0) faces off againstFrank Trader(12-2-1 3 K0s) in an all-Philadelphia matchup for the USBF continental championship. That will serve as a prelude to the main event, which features homegrown flyweightMiguel Cartagena (15-5-1 6 K0s). Cartagena looks to return to his winning ways againstJesus Solar (10-1-1 5K0s), who is making just his second stateside appearance in what has become the Puerto Rican fighter’s adopted second home.
The undercard features a welterweight bout with one of Philly’s most exciting unbeaten prospects inMarcel Rivers (7-0 4 K0s). He promises an entertaining fight with Lancaster-basedEvincii Dixon (7-23-2 2 K0s).
“Camp is going good, my team and I turn it up each week,” said Rivers, who is a PGW foreman by day. “I feel good about my fight – it’s always good to fight in my city in front of all my supporters, and I’m goin to give them what they want.”
Brooklyn’s OmarKabary Salem (9-0 4 K0s) returns for his second appearance at the Xcite Center. In his previous outing, he made quick work of Jacob Fox, knocking him out in the first round. He picked up another win on April 27 and will be turning around quickly to face off with Philadelphia’sJamaal ਡੇਵਿਸ (18-14-1 7 K0s) ਇੱਕ ਸੁਪਰ ਮਿਡਲਵੇਟ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ ਵਿਚ. Davis will be the most experienced opponent of Salem’s career and the fight should prove to be a telling challenge between youth and experience.
The Xcite Center will also play home to a compelling rematch at junior welterweight, ਦੇ ਤੌਰ ਤੇOnsel Charles (12-19-1 2 K0s) ਅਤੇ Laquan ਲੇਵਿਸ (2-10-0 1ਕੋਸ) run back their entertaining fight from here last February. Charles earned a hard-fought knockout in their first meeting.
Rounding out the card will be two young guns who are becoming familiar with the Xcite Center. Welterweight Tyhler Williams (2-0-0 2 K0s) is fresh off this second stoppage in as many fights, and is looking to build on his early career momentum. He’ll take onTyree Arnold (0-1) ਫਿਲਡੇਲ੍ਫਿਯਾ ਦੇ.
ਪੋਲਿਸ਼ ਚਾਨਣ ਨੂੰ Heavyweight Jan Czerklewiczmakes his pro debut againstAngel Vasquez ਹਾਯਾਉਸ੍ਟਨ ਦੇ, ਐਮ. Vasquez will also be making his first start.
Welterweight Daiyaan Butt(3-0-0 1 K0) ਫਿਲਡੇਲ੍ਫਿਯਾ ਦੇ, who earned his first KO in his last outing at the Xcite Center, looks to continue the strong start to his career. ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਛੇਤੀ ਹੀ ਐਲਾਨ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ.
ABOUT JUNE 15
The June 15 card will consist of seven fights, 'ਤੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ 7 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. 'ਤੇ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹੇ ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ 6 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. The card is promoted by Joe Hand Promotions. This event is only for adults age 21 ਅਤੇ ਬਜ਼ੁਰਗ. ਟਿਕਟ 'ਤੇ ਚੋਣ $50, $75 ਅਤੇ $100 are on sale at Joe Hand Promotions (215-364-9000). You can also purchase tickets from the Hold My Ticket Call Center at (1-877-466-3404) ਅਤੇ 'ਤੇ www.parxcasino.com
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Light Heavyweight Brawler Elbiali Duels Marlos Simões in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Action This Saturday Night from Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, ਵਿਸਕੋਨਸਿਨ
ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ (ਮਈ 22, 2019) – Light heavyweight brawlerਅਹਿਮਦ Elbiali will return to the ring, and for the first time with new trainer Justin Gamber, ਜਦ ਉਹ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ Marlos Simõesin a 10-round showdown as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes action this Saturday night from Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, ਵਿਸਕੋਨਸਿਨ.
PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes begins at 8 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ET / 5 p.m. PT and is headlined by former super welterweight champion ਆਸ੍ਟਿਨ “ਇਸਵਿੱਚ ਕੋਈ ਸ਼ਕ ਨਹੀਂ” ਟਰਾਉਟreturning to the ring to take on former title challengerTerrell Gaushain a 10-round super welterweight battle.
ਘਟਨਾ ਲਈ ਟਿਕਟ, TGB ਤਰੱਕੀ ਦੇ ਕੇ ਅੱਗੇ ਵਧਾਇਆ ਹੈ, ਜਿਸ ਨੂੰ, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Beau Rivage Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster.
Elbiali has recently began working with a new trainer in Gamber, who also trains super middleweight champion Caleb Plant, and will look to show his improvement in the ring this Saturday night. Here is what he had to say about his new trainer and more:
On training with new coach Justin Gamber:“I’ve been learning a lot since I started training with Justin Gamber, which was about six weeks ago. Nothing against my old trainers, I just felt I needed a new look. Justin and I work well together and I’ve improved tremendously. I’m learning how to relax more in the ring, which has helped me keep my power in the later rounds of sparring. Justin is a great coach and together we are going to make some noise in the light heavyweight division.”
On his recent training camp: “I’ve put in a lot of hard work for this training camp and I can see the difference compared to other camps I’ve had in the past. I’m working on the fundamentals of boxing, using my jab more and setting up my combinations. I know I have the power to knock out my opponents, but now I’m learning more how to set it up. Living and training in Las Vegas has been a big boost to my career because the sparring out here is second to none. I’m having a great training camp.”
On his matchup with Marlos Simões: “I know Simões is a durable opponent who’s only been stopped once in his career. I’m expecting him to be in great shape. He’s had a lot of success in the ring, so I’m preparing for a guy who can really fight. I’m just going to go in there and execute my game plan.”
On when he will be ready for a world title shot: “I want to get as many fights as possible this year and make a world title run in 2020. ਜ਼ਰੂਰ, everything is predicated fight to fight, but that is the goal.”
On making his televised return on FS1: “Fighting on FS1 is always fun and exciting. FS1 is the platform where us fighters get the most exposure while we’re coming up. You can’t compare any other network to FOX, where the whole world can tune in. It’s truly a blessing for me to be fighting on FS1.”
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ਪੱਖੇ ਲਾਈਵ FOX ਖੇਡ ਐਪ 'ਤੇ ਝਗੜੇ ਸਟ੍ਰੀਮ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ, FOX ਦੁਆਰਾ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਸਪੇਨੀ ਵਿਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ, Fs1 ਜ FOX ਫੀਡ Deportes. ਝਗੜੇ FOXSports.com 'ਤੇ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਐਪ ਸਟੋਰ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਡੈਸਕਟਾਪ ਉੱਤੇ ਉਪਲੱਬਧ ਹਨ, ਜ ਜੁੜੇ ਜੰਤਰ ਐਪਲ ਟੀ ਵੀ, ਛੁਪਾਓ ਟੀ ਵੀ, ਅੱਗ ਟੀ ਵੀ, Xbox ਇਕ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ Roku.
ਪੈਕਕਿਓ ਬਨਾਮ. Thurman Saturday, ਜੁਲਾਈ 20 in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 9 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ET / 6 p.m. PT
ਬਨਾਮ ਪੌਦਾ. Lee Headlines FOX PBC Fight Night Preceding Pay-Per-View & Also from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 7 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ET / 4 p.m. PT
ਕਲਿਕ ਕਰੋ ਇਥੇfor Photos from Stephanie Trapp/TGB Promotions
ਕਲਿਕ ਕਰੋ ਇਥੇfor Photos from Darnell Ellerbe/Mayweather Promotions
ਨ੍ਯੂ ਯੋਕ (ਮਈ 21, 2019) – Eight-division championਮੈਨੀ Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world championਕੀਥ Thurman, plus unbeaten super middleweight championਕਾਲੇਬ ਪੌਦਾ ਅਤੇ ਅਜੇਤੂ Mike ਲੀ went face-to-face Tuesday in New York at a press conference to preview their respective showdowns on Saturday July 20 and presented by Premier Boxing Champions and FOX Sports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao and Thurman will square-off in a welterweight world title attraction that headlines a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event beginning at 9 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Plant will make the first defense of his title against the unbeaten Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes preceding the Pay-Per-View and beginning at 7 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
ਘਟਨਾ ਲਈ ਟਿਕਟ, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, 'ਤੇ ਫੋਨ ਕਰਕੇ ਚਾਰਜ 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office. ਬਨਾਮ ਪੌਦਾ. Lee is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions.
Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from Gotham Hall in New York City:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“I’ve never been scared of a challenge. I’m so excited for this fight against an undefeated champion. He’s the kind of fighter that you can’t underestimate. His record and successe gives me more motivation to work hard.
“I will make sure that I’m 100 percent and ready for this fight. We’ll find out what happens on July 20, but it’s going to be exciting. I like being the underdog for this fight because that gives me more focus in training.
“I’ve been careless and over confident in some fights, but this time around it’s different. Keith Thurman is a good fighter and we’re going to make sure the fans are happy on July 20.
“It’s a great honor for me to be fighting back in Las Vegas and on the FOX Sports pay-per-view. I’m going to take advantage of the opportunity.
“I chose Keith Thurman because he’s undefeated and I want to prove that at age 40 I can still beat a great fighter like Keith.
“My time is not yet over. My journey is continuing. I’m going to prove that and more on July 20 against Keith Thurman.
“I’m the kind of fighter that I don’t talk too much. I do my talking in the ring. I can do a lot of things in that ring. He can prove his words in the ring. I’m going to be a warrior on July 20 and show Keith Thurman what it’s like to be in the ring with me.
“I will work hard for this fight. I haven’t felt this motivated and excited since the Oscar De La Hoya fight. I feel like I’m back against the best fighters in the world.
“Our focus in every fight is on the speed and footwork, because those are advantages for me. We’re going to work on avoiding Keith’s offense.
“Fans should watch this fight because it’s a once in a lifetime showdown. We’re going to bring action and I’m confident I will be victorious.”
ਕੀਥ Thurman
“ਸਾਨੂੰ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੋ. This is a blessing to be here and a dream come true. I started boxing at the age of seven. I worked hard to be a champion and I’ve always wanted to fight the greatest names in the sport.
“Pacquiao wants a challenge and I’m very grateful to be sharing a ring with a legend. If you understand boxing history, you know that times change. I believe boxing is in a new era. Come July 20, Pacquiao will disappear. He’ll always be remembered in the sport, but I’m doing to Manny Pacquiao, what he did to Oscar De La Hoya.
“This is a big fight. I’ve waited 22 months to get back in the game. We had our ups and downs, but Keith Thurman is back on the rise. I’m going to make a big statement.
“This training camp is going to start this Saturday. Once I get home, it’s grind time and on July 20, it’s going to be my time.
“ਜੁਲਾਈ 20 ਹੈ 23 ਬਣਾਉਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਾਲ. I’ve dedicated myself to this beautiful sport of boxing for so long and my first trainer Ben Getty told me that I had what it takes to be a great champion. I’m truly looking forward to having another chance to show it.
“We definitely had a stretch with a lack of activity. Not everyone knows who Keith Thurman is today. You could see that I wasn’t at my best in January. But on July 20, ‘One Time’ ਵਾਪਸ ਹੈ. I’m getting ready to have one of my best training camps for this fight.
“I had the knockdown in my last fight that was a reminder of what ‘One Time’ ਸਾਰੇ ਦੇ ਬਾਰੇ ਹੈ. We brushed the dust off and we’re taking that momentum into this fight.
“I’m excited to be the guy who shows Manny Pacquiao where the exit is. He’s a legend who’s done great things. But I’ve never lost to a fighter who’s lost seven times. I have no intention of losing this fight and I don’t see him winning in any shape or form.
“Speed, power and overall ring IQ will be the difference. I’m one of the smartest fighters in the sport. I always find a way to win. I know Pacquiao comes in shape, but he’s going to fall short of that finish line.”
ਕਾਲੇਬ ਲਗਾਏ
“I’ve been boxing my whole life. They say it takes 10,000 hours of work to become a true success at something. Come July 20, I’ll have been doing this for 18-years straight. No breaks and no Plan B. I’ve just been boxing, day in and day out.
“Mike Lee may have a financial degree, but in boxing, I have a Ph.D. That’s something he doesn’t know anything about. I came from very rock bottom, where nobody makes it out. If he thinks I’m going to let him mess this up for me, he’s not half as educated as I thought he was.
“I have everything to lose. Every night from now until July 20, I hope Lee and his team are envisioning the worlds ‘and still’. Because that’s all anyone is going to hear on fight night.
“It’s exciting to be on this primetime card. Everyone who wants to take it to the top of the sport wants to be a main event at MGM Grand. ਇਸ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਹੀ, where we fight is not most important to me. We can fight in the parking lot, because it’s about legacy to me.
“Anytime that someone steps into the ring and wins their first world title in fashion, it’s going to be a confidence booster. But I did tell everyone what was going to happen. There’s a season for everything and right now is mine.
“He may come into the ring bigger and heavier than me, but boxing skills are what wins fights. Years of repetition with boxing teachers, are what wins fights. You’ll see all of that on July 20.
“I don’t look at myself as the favorite in any fight. I’m the one who’s not supposed to be here. Put everyone through what I’ve been through, and see if they would make it here.”
MIKE LEE
“This has been a culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. ਬਹੁਤੇ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ, I’ve gotten somewhere no one thought I would get. I’m fine being the underdog. I have nothing to lose.
“I’m coming out with everything I have. This is everything I’ve ever wanted. I respect Caleb Plant, but on July 20, I plan on making it my moment.
“I’ve headlined cards in Chicago and at Notre Dame before so the bright lights are nothing new to me. I’m very excited and working hard. ਜੁਲਾਈ 'ਤੇ 20, I’m going to keep proving people wrong.
“The whole reason I got into this sport is to do it on big stages. Everyone wants to prove it on the biggest stage possible and there’s no bigger stage than at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It’s a dream come true and it’s the reason I’ve worked so hard.
“Moving down in weight is an advantage. I’ve got a great team working with me to make the weight easily and rehydrate the right way. I’m going to be the bigger and stronger guy in the ring.
“I’ve had people that never thought I’d get here and I love it. It takes a different kind of person to step into that ring in front of so many people. You have to be ready to go out there and risk it all. I fight who they put in front of me and keep winning. That’s what I plan to do on July 20.”
