Plus Undefeated Javier Fortuna Battles Bryan Vazquez

In Undercard Action

Undercard Bouts To Support Andre Dirrell vs. James DeGale

Super Middleweight Showdown

Boston (Mei 8, 2015) – Heavyweights cahya seru Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KOs)jeung Craig Tukang Roti (16-0, 12 KOs) enter the ring on Saptu, Mei 23 in Boston as part of a special Memorial Day weekend edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC.

The live PBC on NBC event starts at 4:30 p.m. AND/1:30 p.m. PT and goes until 6:00 WIB. JEUNG / 3:00 p.m. PT lamun aksi pindah over ka NBCSN ti 6:00 p.m. AND/3:00 p.m. PT nepi 7:00 p.m. AND/4:00 p.m. PT.

Further undercard action pits a pair of dangerous junior lightweights as Javier Citatah(27-0-1, 20 KOs) jeung Bryan Vazquez (34-1, 18 KOs)do battle at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. These undercard bouts will support the super middleweight contest between Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KOs) jeung James DeGale (20-1, 14 KOs).

“I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity to be on this great card,” Said Rodriguez. “I will show the world and all the top light heavyweights, especially Kovalev, Stevenson and Fonfara, that I am a force to be reckoned with by taking Craig Baker’s undefeated record in an entertaining fashion.”

“I’m well prepared to seize the opportunity that this fight presents,” said Baker. “A win dina Mei 23 puts me closer to a world title fight and I’ve only dreamed of actually accomplishing something that big. I’ve seen Rodriguez in action before and he’s a good fighter, but I’m working to be in great condition so that I can put on a show for the fight fans in Boston. We’re having a great camp and making major accomplishments, things should be pretty interesting.”

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Amatir dilakonan anu meunangkeun 2006 Sarung Golden National medali emas jeung 2005 AS. Medali emas Championship National, nu heubeul 29 taun Rodriguez enters this fight as the winner of his last two bouts. Born in the Dominican Republic but fighting out of nearby Worcester, Massa., Rodriguez’s lone loss came to undefeated star Andre Ward in 2013 sarta manéhna owns victories leuwih pejuang undefeated saméméhna Will Rosinsky, Jason Escalera jeung Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna.

An undefeated fighter who turned pro in 2008, Tukang Roti enters this fight having stopped his last four opponents inside the distance. The 31-year-old took home victories over Anthony Greeley and Sergio Cordoba in 2014 and kicked off 2015 by knocking out Umberto Savigne. Fighting out of his hometown of Baytown, Texas, Baker will look for a big victory as he takes a step up in competition.

Undefeated and owner of a 4-0 record in 2014, nu umurna 25 taun Pakaya is a prospect on the rise looking to make an impression on Mei 23. After a split draw decision against Luis Franco in 2013, he has bounced back to win five straight fights. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Fortuna owns victories over Abner Cotto, Miguel Roman and Patrick Hyland.

A former world title challenger whose only loss came to Takashi Uchiyama in 2012,Vazquez comes into this fight on an impressive five fight-winning streak. The 27-year-old began his career with 29 wins and has recently added victories over Sergio Thompson, Jose Feliz Jr. and Rene Gonzalez. Fighting out of Costa Rica, Vazquez has a big chance for a signature victory on May 23.

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