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MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ADRIEN BRONER FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

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“I have something to prove to everyone,” – Pacquiao

“I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here

to get this victory,” – Broner

Welterweight Champion Pacquiao Takes on Former Four-Division World Champion Broner This Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV®

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LAS VEGAS(Gener 16, 2019) – Boxing’s only eight-division world championManny Pacquiaoand former four-division world championAdrien “The Problem” Broner went face-to-face Wednesday in Las Vegas at the final press conference before they battle for Pacquiao’s World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title Saturday, Gener 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Pacquiao will be ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his title against the brash must-see attraction Broner. On Wednesday the fighters talked about their preparation and what they envision going down on Saturday night before staring each other down at the Copperfield Theatre at MGM Grand.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

Entrades per a l'esdeveniment, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday in Las Vegas:

Manny Pacquiao

“I feel so blessed and happy because of the excitement around this fight. It’s come from the fans here in the U.S. and media all over the world. I want to go out there and make all the people happy.

“The knockout in my last fight felt good. It felt like my younger days against Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto i altres. That fight was a big challenge for me to recover from the fight against Jeff Horn. People said that my career was done. But I never got discouraged, I just worked hard and made the knockout against Lucas Matthysse happen.

“These days I don’t only train my body, but also my mind. I’m a Senator, so my mind is very busy. I also play chess regularly and read books to keep my mind sharp.

“People writing me off after the Jeff Horn fight was good for me. I’m not mad at anyone who thought that. It just became a challenge and a test to me of whether or not I could still show my best.

“Being back here at MGM Grand makes me so happy. It’s an honor to be in this position. I remember my first fight here in the U.S. was at MGM Grand. I will never forget that moment and now I get to come back here and do it again.

“I know he is going to counter me but we’re ready for that. What happened in the Juan Manuel Marquez fight will not happen again. It was a mistake and I learned that mistake. We’ve worked on that in this training camp. I am prepared for Broner’s style.

“This is a challenge because it is my first fight as a 40-year-old. I have something to prove to everyone about what that means. Age is just a number. What matters is how you prepare and that you’re working hard.

“I don’t need to dislike my opponent to want a knockout. I’m just doing my job in the ring. Si el nocaut ve, ve. We’re hoping to have that opportunity Saturday. I have to pressure him to make him open up. Wherever he goes, hi seré.

“I’ve always stayed disciplined throughout my years in boxing. I’m always making sure everything is in order and on point during my workouts. That plus cross-training with activities like basketball has helped me stay in this position all these years.”

Adrien Broner

“I’m not up here to talk a lot of trash. M’he posat a l’obra. És l'hora de lluitar. Després de guanyar, everything is going to be different.

“People are talking a lot about Pacquiao fighting Floyd Mayweather again, but I’m pretty sure Floyd is retired. I feel like people are trying to throw me to the wolves and overlook me.

“He doesn’t remind me of any past opponents just like I’m not going to remind him of anyone he’s fought. He’s never fought anyone like me. Every fighter has similarities, but truly every fighter is different. If I remind him of Floyd Mayweather, I hope his arm doesn’t hurt after this one.

“Look at my last five fights. I’ve fought world champion after world champion. I don’t duck any fights. I don’t care how many weight classes he’s won titles in.

“I’m not in awe of any fighter, especially Manny Pacquiao. I hope he’s in awe of me. I’m a one of a kind fighter too. I’ve made history in this sport.

“I just have to go out and win this fight, then everything is going to start going my way. Dissabte nit, Vaig a sortir victoriós. This is a defining moment in my career and it’s going to be one of the biggest nights of my life.

“Pacquiao hasn’t fought me so I’m not worried about what he says about me right now. He’s going to have a different outlook after he fights me Saturday night.

“I’m going to turn Las Vegas into a big block party after I win on Saturday night. It’s going to change my career.

“Manny Pacquiao has done a lot for the sport. I’m going to beat him up and have a drink with him afterward. I grew up in boxing and I know what’s going on. It’s a business, but don’t get it twisted, I’m going to dominate and win.

“This is going to be a hell of a fight. I’ve trained so hard and I want everyone to know that I play around a lot, but when that bell rings, Vaig a estar llest. I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here to get this victory. Real talk.”

BUBOY FERNANDEZ, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer

“I’m very thankful to this great team that we have that has prepared Manny for this challenge. I know that we worked very hard for this. I cannot fly without wings, but I can bring the belt back to the Philippines.

“Manny has trained hard and we expect a good fight. This is the hardest I’ve seen him train and it will be seen in the ring Saturday night”

FREDDIE ROACH, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer

“We’ve trained really hard for this fight. Manny is looking really good and is in tremendous shape. I’m sure Adrien is also because they’re both great fighters. I wish both men luck and may the best man win.”

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Broner’s Co-Trainer

“We’ve had a tremendous training camp. Adrien is ready to go. Everyone who knows me, knows that all I have in this world in my word, and I don’t break it for nobody. I’m giving you my word that Adrien will put on a spectacular performance on Saturday night.

“I’m guaranteeing that Adrien will send Manny back to the Senate, beltless, without the WBA title. I guarantee it.”

MIKE STAFFORD, Broner’s Co-Trainer

“Adrien came to me when he was 55 pounds and seven-years-old. He was an underdog then and he came back day after day. People thought he was a bad kid, but I told people that I saw something in him.

“Freddie Roach didn’t know who Adrien was years ago when we were getting ready to work with the Olympic team together. But he got to know Adrien, and on Saturday night, Manny is going to know him too. That’s for sure.”

JOE RAMOS, COO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions

“We are honored, humbled and proud to be a part of this amazing event. This will be Manny’s 20º fight in Las Vegas and we’ve been treated amazingly throughout the entire promotion. I’m thankful to all of Team Pacquiao for the work they do and helping make everything run smoothly.

“We all know that Adrien is ready and we expect nothing but the best from him and his team on Saturday night.

“MGM Grand is known for the lion, and Lenny the Lion is right there when you enter the building. Dissabte a la nit, Manny will show his heart of a lion for fans all over the world and prove once again that he’s the king of the jungle.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

“About three and a half years ago I sat here opposite this great legend in Manny Pacquiao. I’ve studied this man for many years and today he’s still one of the best welterweights in the world. He still has tremendous explosiveness and power, but more importantly the experience to beat any welterweight in the world.

“Pacquiao has been doing this for so many years that we forget how truly great this man is. He’s in a very comfortable position right now. He’s super motivated and thats what is going to make this a great fight on Saturday night.

“Coming into this fight we all know that there have been rumblings about what Adrien needs to do to win this fight. But what I’ve witnessed firsthand this entire promotion, is that this man has dedicated himself 100 per cent. He’s done everything his coaches have asked of him and he’s exceeded those expectations.

“Adrien Broner is ready, centrat, and he’s put in the work. He’s put himself in the best situation to be successful on Saturday night. I expect nothing less than a great virtuoso performance. He didn’t cut one corner this training camp. He wants to prove to everyone, that everything people have said about him can be thrown out the window. He’s coming to show the entire world what he’s all about.”

Ravone Littlejohn, CEO of About Billions Promotions

“Adrien trained really hard for this fight. I’d like to thank Kevin Cunningham and Mike Stafford, they put together a great game plan. Adrien will be ready.

“There’s been a lot of talk from Pacquiao’s side about getting a knockout, but you’re the one getting knocked out. You’ve been knocked out, we haven’t.

“This our first time on this stage and in this position and it’s been very enjoyable. Adrien and I have put a lot into this over the last 10-15 any. We’re pulling for our guy 100 per cent.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Esports & Programació d'esdeveniments, Showtime Networks Inc.

“I’m not going to come up here and tell you all anything you don’t already know about Manny Pacquiao or Adrien Broner. These are two guys who have operated at the highest level of boxing for years. In Manny’s case, literally decades. But I will remind you of some things.

“Manny Pacquiao is a Hall of Famer, sens dubte. He’s a boxing legend who’s generous, humble and soft-spoken outside of the ring. But most of all, he takes tough fights. The last 20 opponents Pacquiao has had have been current, future or former world champions.

“Adrien Broner has faced nine world champions in 37 Lluites de carrera. He’s obviously demonstrated himself as being an elite fighter. He’s flashy, flamboyant, sometimes outrageous, but he’s always unapologetically himself.

“On Saturday night, everything changes. Pacquiao is no longer soft-spoken and Broner is no longer fun-loving and outgoing. They transform themselves into two of the most athletically gifted and ferocious warriors in our sport. Above all these two guys have heart, which is the rarest thing in this sport.

“Between the two of them, they’ve won titles in 12 weight divisions. That’s the third most of all-time, trailing just Mayweather vs. Pacquiao and Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya.

“We know this is an elite fight and these fighters are in elite company. But on Saturday night, none of that matters. It’s not a contest of who has the best resume. This is a high level contest with high stakes between two of the most talented and athletically gifted fighters in the sport today. A win in this fight catapults each of these men to bigger things. It doesn’t get any more significant than that.”

RICHARD TEMPESTA, President of Entertainment and Sports for MGM Resorts International

“I’d like to welcome back Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner, two of the sport’s best fighters, back to Las Vegas and MGM Grand. Fans are always excited to watch these two fighters compete in the ring and we’re confident that Saturday’s event will kick off another exciting year of sports and entertainment programming for MGM Resorts.

“I’m thankful to all of the people who have helped make this fight happen here in Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing everyone at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night for this sensational event.”

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. Broner

Pacquiao vs. Broner is headlined by Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao,boxing’s only eight-division world champion, ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “El Problema” Broner Saturday, Gener 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

For more information visitwww.sho.com/sports iwww.mgmgrand.com, follow on Twitter @MannyPacquiao, AdrienBroner, @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, @MGMGrand and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions iwww.Facebook.com/MGMGrand. hreadE��[s�

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® RELEASES FIRST INSTALLMENT OF ALL ACCESS DAILY: Pacquiao VS. Broner

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® RELEASES FIRST INSTALLMENT OF ALL ACCESS DAILY: Pacquiao VS. Broner

Daily Digital Features To Chronicle Fight Week Leading Up To This Saturday’s Welterweight World Championship Between Two Of Boxing’s Biggest Stars

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QUÈ: SHOWTME Sports released the first installment ofALL ACCESS DAILY: Pacquiao VS. Broner, the first of four daily digital features that will chronicle fight week leading into this Saturday’s welterweight blockbuster between two of boxing’s biggest stars.RELLOTGE:https://s.sho.com/2CnI2Rf

Manny Pacquiao will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his WBA Welterweight World Title against must-see attraction Adrien Broner this Saturday in the first marquee boxing event of 2019.

ALL ACCESS DAILY delivers the same intimate access and signature storytelling as the network’s Emmy Award-winningALL ACCESS series. New installments ofALL ACCESS DAILY: Pacquiao VS. Broner will publish each day on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms leading into Saturday’s SHOWTIME PPV® from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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L'excampió de pes súper mitjà Anthony Dirrell lluita contra la millor contendent Avni Yildirim pel Campionat del Món vacant de pes súper mitjà del CMB a l'esdeveniment principal dels campions de boxa Premier a FS1 & FOX Esports

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Dissabte, Febrer 23 De The Armory a Minneapolis, Minnesota

Més! Enfrontaments invictes del pes welter Jamal James nadius de Minnesota amb Janer Gonzalez en una atracció especial de la ciutat natal

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MINNEAPOLIS (Gener 16, 2019) – Excampió del món de pes súper mitjà Antoni Dirrellté una oportunitat per reincorporar-se a les files del campionat quan lluiti amb el màxim contendentAvni Yildirim pel pes super mitjà vacant del CMB Campionat a l'esdeveniment principal de Premier Boxing Champions a FS1 i FOX Esports dissabte, Febrer 23 de The Armory a Minneapolis, Minnesota.

La cobertura televisada comença a 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT amb candidat al campionat de pes welter Jamal James lluitant a la seva ciutat natal per tercera vegada consecutiva contra Janer González en una atracció especial de 10 rondes a la funció conjunta.

Entrades per a l'esdeveniment, que està promogut per Warriors Boxing i TGB Promotions, estan activades venda ara, i es poden comprar a l'Armeria ahttp://ArmoryMN.com/i a través de Ticketmaster.

“Lluitar els aficionats a Minneapolis i els espectadors a FS1 i FOX Deportes tenen un plaer amb aquest enfrontament pel títol mundial d'alt risc entre Anthony Dirrell i Avni Yildirim,” va dir Leon Margules, President de Warriors Boxing. “Dirrell fa anys que és campió i entre l'elit de la divisió, mentre que Yildirim sempre ve a lluitar i estarà decidit a aprofitar-ho al màxim oportunitat. Amb la incorporació del favorit dels fans locals Jamal James acció de pes welter, això sembla ser una nit que no es pot perdre a The Armeria.”

“Anthony Dirrell va trigar molt, camí difícil d'arribar el campionat de pes súper mitjà i ha treballat molt per posar-se en posició per recuperar el títol,” va dir Tom Brown, President de Promocions TGB. “Avni Yildirim ha estat un dels contendents més actius de la divisió i ho ha fet va adquirir una gran experiència des de la seva última oportunitat de guanyar un campionat. Necessitarà tot això i més per superar Dirrell. I serà un nit especial veient Jamal James lluitant de nou pels seguidors de la seva ciutat natal.”

Dirrell (32-1-1, 24 KOs) va guanyar el Campionat de pes súper mitjà del CMB amb unanimitat victòria per decisió sobre Sakio Bika a 2014. Va ser la culminació d'un llarg, camí dur per Dirrell de Flint, Michigan després de lluitar amb èxit limfoma no Hodgkin i va ser autoritzat per tornar a la boxa després de completar-la quimioteràpia a 2008. El seu regnat com a campió del món es va interrompre quan el Dirrell, de 34 anys, va perdre el títol per decisió majoritària davant Badou Jack 2015. Ell ha guanyat cinc seguides des d'aquella derrota per tornar a lluitar per a oportunitat de convertir-se en dues vegades campió del món.

“Això és com qualsevol altra lluita on anem per treballar en un pla de joc i executar aquest pla de joc al ring,” dir Dirrell. “El vaig veure lluitar contra Chris Eubank i em va mostrar algunes coses. Ell és un vingut lluitador davanter. Aquest és el tipus d'home amb el qual m'agrada lluitar. Està fet a mida jo. Faré el que millor faig i això és lluitar. He estat mantenint la meva ment, cos i ànima junts i mantenint-me concentrat per saber què he de fer per arribar a ser dues vegades campió del CMB.”

Yildirim (21-1, 12 KOs) és un dels contendents més actius en el pes súper mitjà divisió. El jove de 27 anys d'Istanbul, Turquia ha lluitat almenys quatre vegades fa un any 2014. La lluita contra Dirrell serà només la segona vegada ha lluitat als Estats Units després de derrotar a Glen Johnson a Miami 2015. Yildirim va patir l'única pèrdua de la seva carrera professional per aturada contra Chris Eubank, Jr. a 2017. En la seva última lluita va guanyar una decisió majoritària contra Lolenga Mock i entra en aquesta lluita amb una ratxa de cinc victòries consecutives.

“ho sóc Molt agraït a tots els que m'han ajudat a tenir aquesta oportunitat i sé que jo tenir totes les eines per vèncer a Anthony Dirrell,” va dir Yildirim. “Dirrell és un bon lluitador, però crec que porto més a la taula que ell. vinc per guanyar i portar el cinturó a casa a Turquia. Vaig esperar tota la meva vida de boxa per això etapa i estic disposat a donar-li una guerra.”

James (24-1, 11 KOs) s'ha convertit en un favorit local i lluitarà davant seu multitud de la ciutat natal a Minneapolis per tercera vegada consecutiva. El de 30 anys James ha aconseguit quatre victòries consecutives des que va patir la primera derrota de la seva carrera – una derrota per decisió unànime davant Yordenis Ugactivats en 2016. En el seu darrer combat, James va aturar Mahonry Montes per nocaut l'agost 24 en FS1. González (19-1-1, 15 KOs) és un punxador de poder de Cartagena, Colòmbia i surt de la primera derrota de la seva carrera per unanimitat decisió de Radzhad Butaev en 2017.

“ho sóc amb gana de fer 2019 l'any que aconsegueixo aquest títol mundial,” va dir James. “Estic centrat en el meu oponent, però en aquesta lluita continuaré mostrant-me de les habilitats i la velocitat que em converteixen en el següent campió. Sóc extremadament agraït de tornar a lluitar a casa i de seguir portant PBC a Minneapolis. Seré el proper campió d'aquí i el viatge comença fresc 2019 quan entro a aquest ring el 23 de febrer.”

“Estic emocionat per aquesta oportunitat de lluitar contra Jamal James al seu pati del darrere i deixar decebuts a tots els seguidors de la seva ciutat natal,” va dir González. “M'estic entrenant més que mai per recuperar-me de la meva pèrdua i mostrar a tothom el que he après. Aquesta victòria em tornarà a posar camí per convertir-se en campió de la paraula.”

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Split-T Management Signs 21-Time National Amateur Champion Otha Jones III

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NOU YORK (Gener 16, 2019) — Split-T Management is proud to announce the signing of 21-time National Amateur Champion, Otha Jones III to a managerial contract.

La 18 year-old Toledo native was among the top talents in the United States, as he compiled a staggering 283-13 amateur record, highlighted by representing Team USA in several international tournaments including winning a Gold Medal at the International Youth Continental Americas Tournament and Silver Medal at the Emil Jechev Memorial Tournament as well as winning several national tournaments, such as the winning gold medals in United States National Championships (Dues vegades) and the World Championship Qualifier.

Jones, who was also a four-time State Wrestling Champion, was influenced to sign with Split-T Management because of what the company has done for his gym mates.

“After seeing the hard work and dedication and excellence that Split-T Management has shown to my teammates Charles Conwell and Isaiah Steen, I definitely could not think of signing with anyone else,” va dir Jones.  Split-T is definitely the best management team in boxing. I am honored to be a part of the team.”

Jones’ dad, also named Otha, shares the same sentiments as his son.

“Based upon the quality of boxers that Split-T Management has signed, and been successful at moving, it was just a natural progression that I would sign my son with them,” said the elder Otha.

Split-T Management feels that Jones will captivate the boxing world because of his fan friendly style that is reminiscent of fellow Ohio native, Aaron Pryor, as he fights aggressively while throwing nonstop punches from all different angles with power.

Said Tim Van Newhouse of Split-T Management, “At a conventional or southpaw stance, Otha is a relentless pressure fighter, who is composed beyond his years, with a dynamic blend of aggression, velocitat i potència.

“Otha Jones is one of the most exciting fighters we have ever signed,” Said Split-T Management CEO, David McWater. “l will never forget the first time that I saw him on tape, or the first time I saw him live. I knew right away this kid had everything. Ell’ is exactly the kind of athlete I got into this business to represent.”

There will be a major announcement Jones’ future very soon.

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ADRIEN BRONER LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

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Former Four-Division World Champion Broner Takes on Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao Saturday, Gener 19 a SHOWTIME PPV®

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LAS VEGAS(Gener 15, 2019) – With fight week underway in Las Vegas, former four-division world championAdrien “El Problema” Bronerhosted a media workout Monday before he battlesManny Pacquiaofor the World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title Saturday, Gener 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Entrades per a l'esdeveniment, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

Broner, along with trainerKevin Cunningham, have been at Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas finishing up training camp after spending most of camp in West Palm Beach, Florida preparing to face boxing’s only eight-division world champion in Pacquiao. Here is what they had to say Monday at Barry’s Boxing:

Adrien Broner

“Every fighter is different, but I know if I touch him flush, I’ll put him out. It’s no secret, he’s been to sleep before.

“I’m in shape and ready to go. We had a tremendous training camp. I could have made weight weeks ago. We’re prepared to go out and execute.

“I’ve been here before, and even though I haven’t been in a fight of exactly this magnitude, I’m just treating it like any other fight. He’s another opponent.

“A lot of people are saying that Pacquiao’s age will be a factor, but I’m not looking at it like that. You see guys like Floyd Mayweather who stay undefeated at an older age. I’m just focused on being me. As long as I do what I have to do, Vaig a sortir victoriós.

“We’re ready for whatever this fight is going to end up being. It could definitely be a war. I’ve always been an underdog. I came from the trenches and I’m bringing that mentality into the ring.

“I can take over boxing with a win over Pacquiao. There are a lot of great fighters in this sport, but they just don’t bring what I bring to the table. With a win like this, it would put me right where I was always meant to be.

“I’ve always wanted to fight the big names like this and I knew that I just had to keep working hard and the time would come.

“Once that bell rings, I’ll make my adjustments and go ahead and get my victory. I don’t have anything I want to go out and prove. It’s just about winning. That will say everything.”

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Entrenador de Broner

“Preparation has been great. Campament ha estat enorme. Adrien is ready to go and extremely focused for this fight. He came into camp that way and it’s stayed that way.

“We added some things this training camp, because we know he’s fighting a legendary fighter. This is one that he has to have and he realizes it. I expect a spectacular performance.

“I think on Saturday night that Adrien is going to be that guy that everyone expected him to be from day one. It will open a lot of eyes. I believe that we put the work in. I can’t see Adrien coming out of there without a victory.

“The key to victory is for Adrien to just be himself. He has to do what he does best with no hesitation. He’s going to throw the right punches at the right time.

“Pacquiao still throws combinations but they don’t come in as fast or as sharp as they used to. He can throw as many punches as he wants to throw, but if they’re not landing, it doesn’t mean anything.

“I think Adrien is the quicker fighter. Quickness offsets speed, all day, every day. It’s all about being quick enough to time the guy with your hand speed. It’s different than just throwing a bunch of fast punches.”

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. Broner

Pacquiao vs. Broner is headlined by Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “El Problema” Broner Saturday, Gener 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

For more information visitwww.sho.com/sports iwww.mgmgrand.com, follow on Twitter @MannyPacquiao, AdrienBroner, @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, @MGMGrand and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions iwww.Facebook.com/MGMGrand.

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CALEB PLANT IMPRESSIONA AMB LA GUANYA DEL CAMPIONAT DE SÚPER PES MITJÀ IBF SOBRE JOSE UZCATEGUI EN EL PRINCIPAL ACTE DE PBC A FS1 & FOX ES DEPORTA DES DEL TEATRE MICROSOFT DE L.A. VIURE A LOS ANGELES

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L'invicte Brandon Figueroa derrota a Moises Flores a l'eliminador del títol de pes súper gallo; L'estrella en ascens Joey Spencer continua la ratxa eliminatòria

Les preliminars de Premier Boxing Champions mostren les primeres victòries per eliminatòria de Guillermo Rigondeaux, Ahmed Elbiali i Lindolfo Delgado

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LOS ANGELES (Gener 13) - El desafiador va demostrar ser l'agressor quan Caleb Plant es va convertir en el campió del món de pes súper mitjà de l'IBF, derrotant a Jose Uzcategui a l'esdeveniment principal de la primera Premier Boxing Champions a l'esdeveniment FS1 i FOX Deportes de 2019, que va tenir lloc al Microsoft Theatre de L.A. Viu a Los Angeles. Plant va dominar tota la lluita ja que va mantenir un ritme ràpid i agressiu des de la campana inicial.

Amb puntuacions de 116-110 dues vegades i 115-111 a favor de Plant, el acabat de coronar campió, En Plant va caure de genolls vençut per l'emoció quan va sentir “i el nou!".

"Ho tinc Vaig treballar tota la meva vida per això,", va dir Plant. "Vaig enterrar la meva filla al procés per intentar aconseguir aquest cinturó. Vaig prometre que li portaria aquest títol i això és el que faré”.

El El barnburner de pes súper mitjà va començar fort amb els dos combatents llançant intercanvis, però Plant va fer tot el que estava a les seves mans per no retrocedir mai. Uzcategui va llançar amb força la mà dreta per començar la segona ronda, però Plant ràpidament va girar el rodó al seu favor mentre va fer caure a Uzcategui a la lona amb una ràfega de cops de puny, només la tercera vegada que Uzcategui havia estat atropellat en la seva carrera. A petit tall obert sota l'ull esquerre d'Uzcategui per començar el tercer, però ell va lluitar contra ell i va defensar l'agressió de Plant. Un minut per al quart rodó, un tall es va obrir sota l'ull dret de Plant i va fer que la sang fluís. Això no va aturar el nadiu de Nashville ja que va llançar un ganxo d'esquerra dur que una vegada més va enviar a Uzcategui al llenç.

Com la lluita va avançar, el veneçolà no va poder aprofitar la seva distància, així permetent a Plant lluitar per dins. Tot i els bons intercanvis a la setena i vuitè, cada cop va quedar més clar que Uzcategui necessitaria un nocaut per agafar-se al cinturó. Uzcategui va girar un interruptor a les rondes del campionat i es va avançar, llançant cops forts al cos i al cap de Plant. Però va ser massa poc massa tard per a Uzcategui, ja que el general de l'anell de Plant controlava el ritme de la lluita, finalment va acabar amb una decisió unànime.

“jo sabia que el vaig agafar net [quan vaig enderrocar a Uzcategui], però sabia que no ho era tot el camí, així que vaig prendre el meu temps,", va continuar Plant. "Em vaig quedar relaxat. Em vaig enganxar al pla de joc i ho vaig fer tal com vaig dir que ho faria.

“Això és aclaparador. Sóc un nen que venia del no-res. Vaig creure en mi mateix i ara He estat coronat rei. Ara, No estic pensant endavant. Jo només vull abraça aquest moment i submergeix-lo.” 

“Jo sentia que tenia l'avantatge de dirigir-me a la baralla,” va dir Uzcategui. “Jo va baixar perquè estava fora d'equilibri, però no em vaig fer mal. Va començar a cansar-se al voltant de la sisena ronda, quin era el pla. En Caleb sabia com agafar i agafar. Era intel·ligent. Sabia mantenir-se lluny dels cops de puny.

“Jo esperava més moviment i més boxa d'ell,” va continuar Uzcategui. “Jo m'agradaria la represa. Crec que tothom ha vist una gran lluita aquesta nit. Li vaig donar l'oportunitat de guanyar el títol i espero que em doni l'oportunitat de guanyar-lo enrere.”

Invicte Brandon Figueroa (18-0, 13 KOs) de Weslaco, Texas es va enfrontar a l'antic títol mundial desafiador Moises Flores (25-2, 17 KOs) de Guadalajara, Mex. en un Super AMB Eliminador del títol de pes gallo. Figueroa no va perdre el temps atacant Flores una ronda mentre va avançar i va llançar diverses esquerres dures seguides d'un cos xut que semblava sorprendre a Flores. Amb 30 segons per jugar-se a la ronda, Figueroa va anar pel cos i va treballar Flores per dins. Mentre que Flores semblava per trobar el seu punt de partida a l'inici de la tercera ronda, Figueroa va desencadenar una ràfega de cops de puny que van enviar Flores a la lona una vegada i després una segona vegada que va acabar la lluita a 1:35 de la tercera ronda.

“Trenc baixar-lo i acabar-lo,", va dir Figueroa "Això és exactament com m'esperava anar. Sabia que no s'encarregaria d'aquells trets al cos. El meu missatge a Daniel Roman és que vaig a anar a casa i preparar-me.

“Jo va utilitzar aquest treball corporal,” va continuar Figueroa. "Sóc molt fort. Vaig entrar a 110 per cent i vaig fer la meva feina. Jo podria haver fet millor. Sóc molt dur amb mi mateix. jo Sé que hi ha coses en les quals puc seguir treballant i ho faré tan aviat com ho faci arribar a casa. Definitivament estic preparat per a una oportunitat pel títol".

En ascens ràpid estrella invicta i PBC Prospect of 2018 Joey Spencer (6-0, 6 KOs) de Linden, Mich., va continuar la seva impressionant ratxa de nocauts mentre va derrotar a Brandon Harder (2-2, 1 KO) de Southaven, senyoreta., en un concurs de pes superwelter que va veure Spencer va derrocar Harder tres vegades en menys de dues rondes. El Spencer, de 18 anys, que va lluitar 100 baralles com amateur, va establir el seu jab aviat i va aterrar a voluntat. Va llançar i va aterrar una recta dreta al final de un rodó que va posar en Harder de genolls. Quaranta-cinc segons de la segona ronda, Spencer va tornar a enviar Harder a la lona seguit d'un eixam de cops que va acabar la lluita a les 1:27 de la ronda.

“Aficionats Vaig a veure que ho dono tot quan pugi al ring i ho faré fer un espectacle,", va dir Spencer. "Tindreu més i més proves al meu carrera i crec que pujaré al nivell de la meva competència. De vegades ets allà amb un noi incòmode, demostra que és una prova. Passaré a sis rondes per a la meva propera lluita. Vull lluitar quatre vegades aquest any i estic buscant endavant."

El La Premier Boxing Champions Prelims a FS1 va incloure tres combats que van acabar tots emocionants victòries eliminatòries, començant una gran nit de baralles.

El La teletransmissió preliminar va comptar amb el tan esperat retorn de Guillermo Rigondeux (18-1, 12 KOs) que no lluitava des del desembre 2017. El favorit dels fans cubans es va enfrontar a Giovanni Delgado de Tacubaya, Mex. (16-9, 9 KOs) i el va fer fora l'últim segon de la primera ronda amb un volat a l'esquerra. Delgado no s'ha pogut salvar per la 10 comte i la lluita es va convocar a favor de Rigondeux.

“Això és la meva divisió. Aquest és el meu temps,", va dir Rigondeaux. "Sóc el rei de 122 lliura. Vaig sentir 100 per cent. Delgado és un bon lluitador. Li trec el barret i el seu equip. Vaig venir preparat i estic preparat per enfrontar-me a la gent que ho és invicte. Qui tingui cinturó, L'estic prenent. Pots esperar que torni en menys més de dos mesos.”

“Jo he lluitat contra el meu ídol aquesta nit,", va dir Delgado. "Sabia que va colpejar fort, però no ho sabia va colpejar tan fort. M'han autoritzat el metge i estic bé. Només una mica una mica en estat de xoc".

A va programar un combat de vuit rondes de pes semipesat amb l'egipci Ahmed Elbiali (18-1, 15 KOs) contra Allan Green, veterà de 16 anys (33-6, 22 KOs) de Tulsa, D'acord va veure que Elbiali tombava Green a cada ronda. No obstant això, Green va mostrar la seva experimentar l'elecció d'anar cara a cara malgrat l'agressivitat d'Elbiali. Finalment, va ser un uppercut dret seguit d'un dret de projecció que va enviar Green a la llenç quan Elbiali va anotar un nocaut a 1:16 de la tercera ronda.

“Jo era més fàcil del que pensava que seria,", va dir Elbiali. “Perdent davant Pascal com vaig fer jo, et embolica mentalment. Estava intentant mantenir-me al meu joc A. Mantingueu-vos concentrats i, per sort, es va veure. El meu pla de joc va fer clic molt bé. en tinc estat entrenant amb Caleb (Planta) i altres grans nois. Això et manté agut i alerta. M'encantaria guanyar un títol mundial i ser el primer egipci a guanyar un món campionat”.

En el combat inicial de la Premier Boxing Champions Prelims a FS1, mexicà L'olímpic Lindolfo Delgado (8-0, 8 KOs) de Linares, Mex. va continuar la seva ratxa de nocauts professional quan va derrotar a Sergio López (22-13-1, 15 KOs) de West Covina, CA per nocaut a 2:48 de la tercera ronda. Delgado encara ho ha de fer lluitar 30 rondes en les seves vuit baralles com a professional. Ell era clarament el agressor durant tota la lluita i gairebé va aterrar 50 per cent del seu poder cops de puny.

Tots Els esdeveniments i la programació de PBC a FOX Sports es transmeten en directe a FOX Aplicació esportiva, disponible en anglès o espanyol a través de la FOX, FS1 o FOX Alimentació esportiva. Addicionalment, FOX Sports Digital tindrà un dedicat Pàgina de l'aplicació FOXSports.com i FOX Sports per a la cobertura de PBC, a més de YouTube dedicat, Facebook, Canals de Twitter i Instagram.

El primer ministre La sèrie Boxing Champions està creada per a televisió per Haymon Sports. Si us plau visita www.premierboxingchampions.com i segueix Premier Boxing Champions aFacebook i Refilo. Per a més informació sobre FOX Sports, visitaPassat de premsa de FOX Sports.

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El La sèrie Premier Boxing Champions va ser creada i produïda per Haymon Sports, LLC. Compta amb la varietat internacional més complerta i decorada talent de boxa professional a les divisions de pes més populars.


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RISING LIGHTWEIGHT STAR DEVIN HANEY SCORES BIGGEST VICTORY OF HIS CAREER WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER XOLISANI NDONGENI IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: LA NOVA GENERACIÓ DIVENDRES A SHOWTIME®

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Californian Ruben Villa Dominates Colombian Ruben Cervera in Co-Feature

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SHREVEPORT – January 12, 2019 – Devin Haney passed the biggest test of his young career Friday night onShoBox: La Nova Generació, kicking off the 2019 boxing year with a dazzling performance and unanimous decision victory over fellow undefeated former South African champion Xolisani Ndongeni live on SHOWTIME from StageWorks of Louisiana.

Haney (21-0, 13 KOs) scored a second-round knockdown and wore Ndongeni (25-1, 13 KOs) down with punishing body shots in the latter part of the fight in winning easily on all three judges’ scorecards, 100-89 dues vegades, and 99-90.See the second-round knockdownAQUÍ.

Haney told SHOWTIME’s Steve Farhood in the ring after the fight he only wants to be considered a contender from here on out. “I want those top guys,"Ell va dir. “Now they really can’t deny me. I’ve been saying this for a long time but now, I’m a contender.”See the post-fight interviewAQUÍ. 

The knockdown came at 1:30 of the second round as a Haney right hand landed flush knocking the unbalanced Ndongeni to the canvas. But it was Haney’s body shots that wore out the stubborn Ndongeni, who was fighting in the United States for just the second time. Haney badly wanted to end the fight with a knockout, even telling his father Bill Haney between rounds, “I’m going to knock him out!"

“He’s a great fighter,” said Haney, who with the victory takes home the WBO Intercontinental and WBC International belts. “You don’t make it to 25-0 without being anybody. I knew it was going to be tough opponent from the very beginning. He’s a really good fighter and I didn’t choose him. That was the opponent that came up and you know me, I don’t turn down anybody. I fight whoever comes in front of me.”

Farhood said 2019 could be the year Haney fights for a world title. “I’m impressed because he showed a side of himself that we hadn’t seen before,” the International Boxing Hall of Famer Farhood said. “For a young fighter, although he’s very skilled, you want to see him handle all kinds of situations. He went to the body effectively and if the fight goes 30 seconds longer he gets the stoppage. Is a world title fight in 2019 a possibility? Certament. Just because he’s 20 doesn’t mean he’s not good enough. It’s clear there’s no one that’s going to out-box him.”

Farhood finally gave Ndongeni a round for the first time in the seventh as he used some effective body work to control the round, although never visibly hurting Haney or putting him in too much danger.

As the fight went deeper and deeper, Haney just kept getting stronger. In the final two rounds, va dirigir 69-28 on overall landed punches (16-6 jabs and 53-22 energia). In the final minute of the final round, Haney out-landed Ndongeni 23-3 en total connecta.

“I’m getting stronger with each fight and I feel my man strength emerging,” Haney said. “Ndongeni is a very durable fighter. I attribute his big heart for keeping him in the fight. I knew I was the superior fighter. I showed everyone I can fight coming forward, Jo puc boxejar, I can bang, I do it all. Estic a punt…no one is stopping me.”

In a battle of undefeated Rubens, former decorated amateur Ruben Villa (15-0, 5 KOs) handed Colombian Ruben Cervera (10-1, 9 KOs) his first career defeat scoring a dominating unanimous decision, 80-72 on all three scorecards in the eight-round featherweight co-feature bout.See fight highlightsAQUÍ.

The 21-year-old two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 i 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion from Salinas, Qualif., Villa outworked and outperformed the slower but determined Cervera en route to a decisive decision victory.

“It felt good fighting on the big stage and I got the victory against a very tough undefeated fighter,” the one-time Olympic alternate Villa said. “I felt I controlled the entire fight with my superior boxing skills. I’m ready to step up to the next level. I’m taking on all comers no matter who they are, I feel I’m the best featherweight in the world.”

A la sisena ronda, Villa got to work featuring a strong right hand and following up with jabs and combinations that seemed to buzz Cevera, who was out-landed on punches in the round 35-5.

The jab was the key weapon for Villa as he led 105-23 in connects as well as holding a 36 percent to eight percent advantage in jab accuracy. Villa exceeded double-digits in jabs in every round but the first.

The lefty Villa said visiting Riverside and spending time with noted trained Robert Garcia has helped his game. “I’ll give myself an 8 o 9 aquesta nit,"Ell va dir. “I believe in my speed. I know there are guys like [Abner] Mares and [Lleó] Santa Cruz who people know, but visiting Riverside let me see I can step in there with anyone.”

Cevera became the 182nd career fighter to lose his undefeated record onShoBox. “I knew Ruben Villa was a very fast fighter because I saw some video of him, but I didn’t know he was that fast,” Cervera said. “He’s much faster when you see him inside the ring. I tried everything I could but my distance was off. I was able to hit them with a couple of combinations and he probably felt my power. I don’t disagree with the judges’ decision, he was the better man tonight.”

A l'obertura de la televisió, Cuban heavyweight Frank Sanchez (11-0, 9 KOs) overcame a 14-minute delay between the first and second rounds knocking out former college football player Willie Jake, Jr. (8-2-1, 2 KOs) a 2:59 de la segona ronda. Both fighters sat calmly on their stools as local promoters worked to repair two of the ropes that had fallen from their post.See fight highlightsAQUÍ.

After controlling the action in the first round, Frank’s raw punches simply overpowered the heavier Jake, catching him with a glancing right to the head and a cuffing hook to the body that caused Jake to fall face-first to the canvas and the fight was waved off with just one second remaining in the second round.

Sanchez was the more accurate fighter landing 39 percent of his power shots to Jake’s 25 per cent. He also outlanded the Indianapolis native in total connects (28-15) and in landed power shots (20-14).

“I wanted to show the world that I’m the new Cuban boxing sensation,” said Sanchez, who grew up in Guantanamo, Cuba, and now resides in Miami. “I didn’t let the ring rope delay affect my performance. I was ready to go no matter what happened. My manager the great Richard Steele [former boxing referee] is already putting together my next fight. I’m coming for everyone in the heavyweight division. All contenders better watch out.”

The event was promoted by Devin Haney Promotions and Bishop Promotions LLC, in association with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. The full telecast will replay on Monday, Gener 14 a 10 p.m. ET/PT a SHOWTIME EXTREME i estarà disponible a SHOWTIME EN QUALSEVOL MOMENT® i SHOWTIME a DEMANDA®.

Barry Tompkins va cridar l'acció des del ring amb l'historiador de boxa Steve Farhood i l'excampió del món Raul Marquez com a analistes experts.. El productor executiu va ser Gordon Hall amb la producció de Richard Gaughan i la direcció de Rick Phillips.

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SobreShoBox: La Nova Generació

Des de la seva creació el juliol 2001, l'aclamada sèrie de boxa de SHOWTIME, ShoBox: La Nova Generació joves talents ha ofert boxístic. LaShoBox la filosofia és per televisar emocionant, multitud-agradable i partits de competició mentre que proporciona un camp de proves per als prospectes en ascens determinats a lluitar per un títol mundial. Algunes de la creixent llista de la 79 combatents que han aparegut enShoBox i han avançat per guanyar títols mundials inclou: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Txad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams i més.

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BADOU JACK LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

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Former Two-Division World Champion Jack Takes On Unbeaten Marcus Browne for WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title Saturday, Gener 19 on Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV® Event From the MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas & Presentat per Premier campions de boxa

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 LAS VEGAS(Gener 10, 2019) – Former two-division world championBadou Jack hosted a media workout at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas Thursday as he prepares to take on unbeaten top contenderMarcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title Saturday, Gener 19 on the Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV® event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Entrades per a l'esdeveniment, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

A resident of Las Vegas, Jack is preparing to fight in his adopted home city for the 11ºtime as a pro on January 19. He will be making his third appearance on SHOWTIME PPV, having won a light heavyweight crown against Nathan Cleverly in August 2017 on the Mayweather vs. McGregor event.

Here is what Jack, his trainer Lou Del Valle and Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe had to say Thursday:

JACK Badou

“I feel young and like I’m still improving. I take care of my body every day. Age won’t be a problem for me, it’ll be an advantage.

“I’m a confident fighter. I don’t need to talk and brag about everything. I’m just comfortable; dins i fora de l'anell de.

“I’m battle-tested. I’ve been in there in tough fights. He hasn’t been tested like that, so we’ll have to see what he’s capable of when the pressure is on.

“Marcus Browne is an athletic and skilled fighter. But it’s a little different to fight on the prospect and contender level versus on this world class level.

“One of my biggest strengths in the ring is my ability to adjust. El meu entrenador, Lou Del Valle, has really helped in that regard. He’s been in there as a world champion like me on the big stage. He knows so much about boxing.

“This is nothing new to me. I’ve been on a lot of big cards, so this is a regular day on the job. It’s exciting as always and I can’t wait to put on a good show.

“I feel like it’s my duty to give back outside of the ring. With this platform that I have, why wouldn’t I? We should use this platform for something deeper than boxing.”

On the Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV main event:

“It’s a really good fight. Pacquiao looked pretty good in his last fight, but Broner is very talented. Tot pot passar a la boxa, especially because Broner has a good chin and can fight. He just has to stay focused.”

LOU DEL VALLE, Jack’s Trainer

“Camp has been amazing. Every camp has just been better and better. He has improved on his weaknesses each time we work together. It’s incredible that a guy who’s 35-years-old can keep performing the way he is and still be getting better.

“We know that we have to be careful because Marcus is a good fighter. Everyone we fight at this level is quality. We’re only fighting champions and guys with the top pedigree. The better the fighter, the better we get.

“I don’t think that Marcus Browne wants to go the distance with Badou Jack. If you notice in previous fights, guys who fight Badou are not the same after. He takes a lot out of them and I think it’s going to happen again. Marcus is going to go for the early knockout, però estem preparats.

“The experience gap is a big difference. I had only fought one 10-rounder when I first fought for the title, but I still thought that I could beat him. The experience that Virgil Hill had over me was really difficult to overcome and I think you’ll see something similar play out in this fight.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

“I think that this is going to be a very competitive fight. You have two guys in this fight that are very hungry. There are a lot of options in the light heavyweight division, and it’s all about timing. This fight gives both guys a chance to prove that they want to be the best and make a great statement.

“This fight has a very good chance of stealing the show. I like the fact that Marcus is very confident. If you’re in a big fight, you have to be. Badou is even-keeled, and he comes with his workman-like approach to every fight.

“Experience is everything in big fights. It’s a big deal when you’re under those lights. Going the distance with top guys, and knowing how to break guys down, it all plays a big role in fights like this.”

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. Broner

Pacquiao vs. Broner is headlined by Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao,boxing’s only eight-division world champion, ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “El Problema” Broner Saturday, Gener 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

For more information visitwww.sho.com/sports iwww.mgmgrand.com, follow on Twitter @MannyPacquiao, AdrienBroner, @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, @MGMGrand and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions iwww.Facebook.com/MGMGrand. ���X�ĸ

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DEVIN HANEY vs. XOLISANI NDONGENI FINAL WEIGHTS, CITES & Fotos per a Shobox: THE NEW GENERATION TOMORROW LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Twenty-Year-Old Las Vegas Resident Takes On Former South African Champion In Battle Of Unbeatens Live at 10 p.m. ET / PT

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SHREVEPORT– January 10, 2019 – Unbeaten lightweight and rising star Devin Haney and fellow undefeated Xolisani Ndongeni both made weight just a day before theirShoBox: La Nova Generació 10-round main event headlines a tripleheader live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) from StageWorks of Louisiana in Shreveport.

The precocious Haney (20-0, 13 KOs), a seven-time national junior amateur champion who turned pro at age 17, headlines onShoBox for the third time when he takes on South Africa’s 28-year-old Ndongeni (25-0, 13 KOs), who like Haney is unbeaten and spent four months training at the Mayweather Gym in Las Vegas in 2017.  

The event is promoted by Devin Haney Promotions and Bishop Promotions LLC, in association with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. Entrades, a partir de $30, are on sale now and available at www.akafights.com.

AlShoBox co-estel·lar, featherweight prospect Ruben Villa (14-0, 5 KOs) de Salinas, Qualif., will take on Ruben Cervera (10-0, 9 KOs) of Colombia in an eight-round matchup. The telecast will open with young heavyweights Frank Sanchez (10-0, 8 KOs) of Cuba and former college football player Willie Jake Jr. (8-1-1, 2 KOs) of Indianapolis, Ind., squaring off in another eight-round bout.

All the fighters weighed at Paradise Theatre located inside Margaritaville Resort Casino.

PESOS FINALS, REFEREES AND JUDGES

Lightweight 10-Round Bout

Devin Haney – 134 ½ lliures.

Xolisani Ndongeni – 134 ¾ lbs.

Àrbitre: Bruce McDaniel (Monroe, La.); jutges: Laurence Cole (Dallas), Pat Dayton (Monroe, La.), Mickey Lofton (Monroe, La.)

Featherweight 8-Round Bout

Ruben Villa – 126 ¾ lbs.

Ruben Cervera – 126 ½ lliura.

(Contracted weight is 128 lliura)

Àrbitre: Laurence Cole (Dallas); jutges: Bruce McDaniel (Monroe, La.), Pat Dayton (Monroe, La.), Mickey Lofton (Monroe, La.)

Heavyweight 8-Round Bout

Frank Sanchez – 216 ¼ lliures.

Willie Jake Jr. - 239 ½ lliura.

Àrbitre: Bruce McDaniel (Monroe, La.); jutges: Laurence Cole (Dallas), Pat Dayton (Monroe, La.), Mickey Lofton (Monroe, La.)

CITES FINALS:

DEVIN HANEY:

“This is a 10-round fight for the WBO Intercontinental and WBC International belts, so it’s a big deal. This is a true step up for me.

“It’s important for me build a name in different areas of the country. I’ve fought in Southern California and Philadelphia, and now I’m fighting in Louisiana. This fight I will show who Devin Haney is. In this fight I’ll showcase my skills and I’ll show my full arsenal.

“My style is not a style that people want to fight. I will fight whoever is out there. We haven’t been getting a lot call backs. I’ve had other offers from all the top promotion companies, but I want to remain independent and make my own decisions.

“My opponent has an awkward style. I know he has a lot of confidence and he thinks he can beat me. That’s great for him, but he hasn’t faced anyone with my combination of speed and power.

“At the end of my career I think it would be great if the world continued to say, ‘I don’t know if he can take a punch.’ That would be the goal.”

XOLISANI NDONGENI:

“I’ve trained and sparred with guys at Mayweather’s gym in Las Vegas for four months in 2017. I learned a lot got some great experience.

“I see a young, good prospect in Devin Haney. I just have to keep to my game plan. He doesn’t realize how fast I am. I’ll show some different looks, and know what he’s planning to do. Whatever Haney brings, I’ll adjust.

“I’ve been in some deep waters and I have more rounds than Haney. That experience will pay off for me.

“I’ve been knocked down once in my career. It was early and I came back to knock him down five times and won the fight.

“Haney wants to be called a contender. I’ve been a contender and I know what it takes to be at the top level of the sport. I’ve never taken a fight I wasn’t prepared for or thought that I couldn’t win.”

RUBEN VILLA

“This is exciting and what we’ve been working toward. The contracted weight is 128 Per aquesta lluita, but I’m a natural featherweight at 126. I’m a southpaw but a natural righty. I throw a lot of jabs, aquest és el meu estil.

“I’m representing Salinas and want to be a world champion someday. Només ho sóc 21 anys, and to already be fighting onShoBox is a dream come true.

“People say I don’t have the knockouts, but it’s in my mind and they will come. The power and knockouts will come.

“I once beat Devin [Haney] by unanimous decision in the amateurs. Jo era 15, and it was in the finals of the Junior Olympics. Devin’s real slick and aggressive and he moves well. That’s how you beat him.

RUBEN CERVERA

“I’ve never been to the U.S., and I love it here. The press conference and the amount of attention this fight is getting is amazing. I’m used to watching this kind of stuff on T.V. But my mind is totally focused on this fight.

“I have power in all my punches. I’m a strong fighter who has to take a step up in my career. Sóc jove, només 20 anys, so I’m anxious to get my career going.

“I know Villa is a southpaw. I’ve fought lefties several times in my career and have had no problem with it.

“There is a lot of talent in Colombia, but there aren’t the resources there to have a good career. You have to sacrifice a lot and that’s what I’ve done.”

FRANK SANCHEZ

“I’m 6-foot-4 and use my height to my advantage. I defected from Cuba in 2016 and my family is still in Cuba. My brother is the only one here in the States with me.

“I’m living in Miami now and training there. That will be my home base now.

“I’d love to fight [Deontay] Wilder. I want to be world champion so maybe someday I will. His technique is a little bit wild.

“I had great amateur experience and am a former member of the Cuban national amateur team. I know that will help me. I know there’s never been a heavyweight champion from Cuba, and I plan to be the first one.”

WILLIE JAKE JR.

“Indianapolis is a tough town to be a boxer because there’s not a lot going on there.

“I played college football [for Pasadena City College] but I hurt my wrist and decided to go into the military.

"[Franco] is a little fellow. He needs some maturing. I know they do things differently there in Cuba, but we both are fighting for our families. I’m going to let him know he needs to be a cruiserweight.”

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DEVIN HANEY vs. XOLISANI NDONGENI FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

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Undefeated Top Lightweight Contender Haney Faces Fellow Unbeaten Ndongeni In The Main Event of ShoBox: Divendres de la Nova Generació, Gener 11 En viu per SHOWTIME®

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SHREVEPORT, La.(Gener 9, 2019) – One of boxing’s most promising rising stars, unbeaten lightweight Devin Haney, and fellow undefeated Xolisani Ndongeni, kicked off fight week with a final press conference Wednesday at Paradise Theatre in Margaritaville Resort Casino ahead of theirShoBox: La Nova Generació main event bout this Friday, Gener 11 a 10 p.m. ET/PT live on SHOWTIME from StageWorks of Louisiana in Shreveport.

The 20-year old Bay Area native and current Las Vegas resident Haney (20-0, 13 KOs), a seven-time national junior amateur champion, headlines the popular prospect-oriented series for the third time when he takes on South Africa’s Ndongeni (25-0, 13 KOs), an unbeaten 28-year-old who once held the IBO’s belt at 135 lliures.

The event is promoted by Devin Haney Promotions and Bishop Promotions LLC, in association with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. Tickets, a partir de $30, are on sale now and available atwww.akafights.com. 

AlShoBox co-estel·lar, featherweight prospect Ruben Villa (14-0, 5 KOs) will take on Ruben Cervera (10-0, 9 KOs) en un duel a vuit assalts. The telecast will open with young heavyweights Frank Sanchez Faure (10-0, 8 KOs) and Willie Jake Jr. (8-1-1, 2 KOs) squaring off in another eight-round bout.

Això és el que els participants en la conferència de premsa havien de dir:

DEVIN HANEY

“After this fight I want the whole world to know I’m no longer a prospect. Sóc un competidor.

“I feel I have something to prove. I’m not just going for the win on Friday night, Vull fer una declaració. Vull lluir bé. I want to show the world what I’m capable of.

“I think that with a win against a fighter like Ndongeni, el cel és el límit. This fight is going to take me to the next level.”

XOLISANI NDONGENI

“Come Friday night, it’s going to be show time. Because, with all due respect, I’m no pushover and I didn’t come here to lose.

“I’ve been in the game for a long time. I have fought many styles and I’ve seen it all. I’m not scared.

“We are not looking for anything less than a win. I’m not leaving here without one.”

RUBEN VILLA

“I know my opponent is a really good fighter but I don’t feel any additional pressure. This is what we trained for – a tough fight. I’m excited for Friday night. I’m eager to perform.

“Being able to fight on TV is going to finally put me on the map. After Friday night, people are going to be talking about me. They are going to see what I’m made of.”

RUBEN CERVERA

“I’m originally from Colombia and traveling all the way here has not been easy, but we came ready. We had a very successful camp. We did everything we wanted to do and more.

“I’m excited to fight on national television in the United States. I want to showcase what Colombian fighters are made off.

“I know my opponent is good, i l'invicte, but only the best man will win, and that is going to be me.”

WILLIE JAKE JR.

“I’m thankful for the opportunity. This is an important fight for me. During training camp, I took one day at a time, step by step. I’m prepared for the challenge.

“I don’t underestimate my opponent, I will listen to my corner and I will put up a great fight.”

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