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UNBEATEN TOP MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER SERGEY DEREVYANCHENKO HIGHLIGHTS ACTION-PACKED UNDERCARD SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 KUSUKELA Barclays CENTER eBrooklyn

Okuningi, Super Lightweight Contender Anthony Peterson Faces Luis Florez And Unbeaten Prospects Richardson Hitchins, Dylan Price & Keeshawn Williams Enter the Ring
in Separate Bouts
BROOKLYN (January 12, 2018) – Unbeaten middleweight contender and IBF No. 1 inselele Sergey Derevyanchenko (11-0, 9 Kos, WSB: 23-1, 7 Kos) will enter the ring for an eight-round bout as part of an exciting undercard on Saturday, January 20kusukela Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing®.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. taking on two-division champion Lamont Peterson hlala e ISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO (9 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. PT). Lightweight world champion Robert Eastersquares up against two-division champion Javier Fortuna.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP telecast will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP).
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, okuyinto kugqugquzelwa DiBella Ezokuzijabulisa futhi TGB Amaphromoshini, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe, kusukela ngo- $50, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Group izaphulelo ayatholakala ngokubiza 844-BKLYN-GP.
Additional action inside of the arena will see the brother of Lamont Peterson, once-washaywa Anthony Peterson (37-1, 24 Kos), ezibhekene Luis Florez (23-7, 19 Kos) in a 10-round super lightweight matchup plus once-beaten welterweight Ivan Golub (13-1, 11 Kos) in an eight-round fight against Colombia’s Fidel Monterrosa (38-14-1, 30 Kos).
Undercard fights continue with undefeated 2016 Haitian Olympian Richardson Hitchins(3-0, 1 KO) entering the ring for a four-round welterweight fight against Preston Wilson(4-2-1, 3 Kos), Philadelphia’s Dylan Price (4-0, 4 Kos) competing in a four-round super flyweight bout against Nestor Ramos (7-7, 3 Kos) and welterweight prospect Keyshawn Williams (1-0, 1 KO) ukuthatha on Denis Okoth (1-0, 1 KO) in a four-round matchup.
Rounding out the night is a four-round showdown between unbeaten Desmond Jarmon and Dallas-native Charles Clark plus New Jersey’s Mathewu Gonzalez in a six round middleweight fight against Alexander Serna.
A highly decorated amateur who represented his native Ukraine in the 2008 Olympics, Derevyanchenko now lives and trains in Brooklyn and most recently earned the top spot in the IBF rankings with an impressive 12th round stoppage over Tureano Johnson. The 32-year-old also defeated previously unbeaten Kemahl Russell in 2017 after his 2016 saw him earn a TKO victory over Mike Guy in March before stopping former champion Sam Soliman in the second round of a world title eliminator in July. The unbeaten fighter defeated a slew of experienced contenders in 2015 with wins over Elvin Ayala, Alan Campa, Vladine Biosse and a third-round stoppage of Jessie Nicklow.
Derevyanchenko and Golub make it a pair of Ukrainian sluggers fighting out of Brooklyn who will compete on the undercard looking to put on impressive performances in their adopted hometown.
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Lamont Peterson & Anthony Peterson Washington, D.C. Media Workout Quotes & Ama ifotho

Former World Champion Battles Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Ngayo Showtime Saturday, January 20 Kusukela Barclays Center eBrooklyn &
Kwethulwa by Premier Boxing Champions
Chofoza LAPHA for Photos from Patrice Harris
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 11, 2018) – Two-division iqhawe emhlabeni Lamont Peterson hosted a media workout in his hometown of Washington, D.C. Thursday as he prepares to take on unbeaten welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr.Saturday, January 20 bukhoma ku SHOWTIME kusukela Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing® futhi eyethulwe Premier Boxing Champions.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. PT nezici engasindi iqhawe emhlabeni Robert Easter esalwa iqhawe wangaphambili Javier Fortuna.
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, okuyinto kugqugquzelwa DiBella Ezokuzijabulisa futhi TGB Amaphromoshini, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe, kusukela ngo- $50, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Group izaphulelo ayatholakala ngokubiza 844-BKLYN-GP.
Also in attendance at the workout was Peterson’s brother, once-beaten contender Anthony Peterson, who competes in undercard action on the January 20 umcimbi.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Thursday:
Lamont Peterson
“Ngizizwa enkulu. I’m already close to weight. I’m happy and eating up to five times a day. I feel strong and I’m ready for this fight.
I have to look at this as really just another big fight. When you’re at the top, you try not to make too much of each fight. We know what’s at stake. I know that when I keep it simple, that’s when I perform best.
Right now my body feels better than ever. I’m comfortable with everything that’s gone on in camp and I think you can see it in my body.
I’ve always trained hard since the first day I came here as a child. That’s been instilled in me since a young age and it’s carried me throughout my career.
Everything I do is for D.C. I’m trying to get as much recognition for this area the best way I can. That’s what we all strive for in this gym. This is the biggest one that’s been on the schedule for a while and I’m ready to bring it home.
It gets easier and easier the more championship fights I’m in. I was in shape for all of them, but I definitely put more pressure on myself when I was young. I’ve improved each time and now I feel like I’m really at the perfect place in my career.
ANTHONY Peterson
I have to make a statement. I never feel comfortable with a decision. I think that’s a good thing because I have to be special under the bright lights.
Everyone knows I like to go to the body. You know I’m going to make him work so you can look out for me to break my opponent down on the January 20.
I’ve been sparring with a variety of experienced fighters over the last year and they’ve helped me out even while I haven’t had a fight. Ring rust is all mental. It’s up to you to put the work in.
I haven’t gotten the fights that I want, but I’ll always stick to my game and stick to my craft. I know if I persevere, things will work out for me.
I know that I love this sport. I know that eventually I will be a world champion. I believe in my future and I’m looking forward to big fights.
It’s inspiring to watch Lamont do his thing and succeed. He’s going to beat Errol Spence, even if people don’t believe it. I think he’s going to take care of business.
BARRY Hunter, Trainer Peterson sika
It’s been a long grind in camp for these guys. When I think back on how long we’ve been on this journey, I’m very proud of them. They were 9 futhi 10 when they first came into the gym.
We don’t have the weight monster to deal with fighting at welterweight. Lamont is in a great place mentally and physically. I’m looking forward to an explosive fight.
When you look at the Spence-Brook fight, early on Brook had a lot of success. Down the stretch Errol imposed his will and broke Brook down. I know Errol well and I’ve coached him. He has a strong will. He’s not great in one area, but he’s good in a lot of areas. This is a different kind of guy he’s facing. Heart is something Lamont is nowhere near short on. I think this might start off tactical, and then turn into a war.
My job is to go in there with part of a plan, but it’s always about adjustments for us. Whatever Errol brings to the table, we’ll figure it out and put everything in motion.
This last week is a lot of game plan and mental preparation work. A lot of fighters don’t train the mind. You have to train the mind even more so than the body. We have to be ready for every scenario.
I think if Anthony goes in there and does his job there are a few vacant titles at 140-pounds and that’s a track for us. We want to get a strap around his waist and we’ll face anyone to get it.
“Lamont, along with Anthony, Gary Russell Jr., Jarrett Hurd and Gervonta Davis, have been holding down boxing in this area for a long time. It would be huge to bring this title home. There are a lot of young Lamont Petersons in this area who want to reach this level. It would be a beacon of light shining down and showing these people the way.
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Errol Spence Jr. Dallas Abezindaba Amazing Quotes & Ama ifotho

Welterweight World Champion Kwenza Okokuqala Defense Against Lamont Peterson Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, January 20Kusukela Barclays Center eBrooklyn & Kwethulwa by
Premier Boxing Champions
Chofoza LAPHA Izithombe kusuka Byron Craig / SHOWTIME
Dallas (January 10, 2018) – Unbeaten welterweight iqhawe emhlabeni Errol Spence Jr.isingathwe ukuzivoxavoxa abezindaba edolobheni lakubo Dallas ngolwesibili ngaphambi matchup yakhe ngokumelene wangaphambili ezimbili division iqhawe emhlabeni Lamont Peterson Saturday, January 20bukhoma ku SHOWTIME kusukela Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing®, futhi eyethulwe Premier Boxing Champions.
I SHOWTIME Championship Boxing telecast kuthoma ngesikhathi 9 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. PT nezici engasindi iqhawe emhlabeni Robert Easter esalwa iqhawe wangaphambili Javier Fortuna uma kwenzeka co-main.
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, okuyinto kugqugquzelwa DiBella Ezokuzijabulisa futhi TGB Amaphromoshini, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe, kusukela ngo- $50, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Group izaphulelo ayatholakala ngokubiza 844-BKLYN-GP.
Nakhu Spence nomqeqeshi wakhe, uDerrick James, ayezokusho Tuesday kusukela R&R Boxing Club e Dallas:
Errol Spence JR.
“Wonke umuntu oye wabona kimi ukulwa phambi uyazi ngeke kuzosuka impi isidina. Ngisho noma kungcono eyodwa emaceleni, ukuthi ngaso sonke isikhathi kuzoba isinyathelo phama. January 20 kuzoba kokulwa okukhulu futhi Ngizofika wagqoka ukusebenza enkulu. Ngithathe uhlela linqobe.
“Ukuvikela isihloko yami eBrooklyn kuyoba ekhethekile. Nginomndeni e-New York kakhulu ngakho-ke kusho lukhulu ukuthi mina uzokwazi ukuvikela at Barclays Center. New York yidolobha isibhakela ngakho esazisa ngempela Amaqhawe futhi ukwazi ezemidlalo.
“Ngijabulile ukuba elwa umfana ayithande Lamont Peterson. Angikho balwa njalo kungekho-igama fighter. Uthi uyovusa okuhle kimi ngoba yena a fighter kweqiniso. Kwenza lonke nakho ngisho kangcono.
“Sicoco kuleli mdlalo ngempela engatholwa manje Ngiyeza ngoba. Angikhathali ukuthi ubani enginakho nobuso noma lapho, Ngizofika abe owokugcina indoda ukuma. Yingakho sonke singene kulo mdlalo. Ngiyaqiniseka kakhulu ngokwami.
“I kokubili futhi Lamont izinhliziyo omkhulu futhi ngicabanga wonke umuntu uzokwazi ukubona ukuthi indandatho. Sesikhathele kokubili fighters smart ngakho kungase kube umuzwa abanye ngaphambi sithola uya. Kodwa ngiyilindele ke ukuba DogFight.
“Lo mphakathi e Dallas kubaluleke kakhulu kimi. Lapho ngineminyaka
esakhula lapha kwakungekho okwakwenza abashayi-sibhakela okhokhelwayo lapha ngangokuba ngingagudluza bheka ngokuthi yisibonelo. Uma unezindlela kokukubuyisela, kubalulekile ukukwenza. Ngiyathanda ukuba ejimini nokusiza guys abasha ngempela futhi ubanika okuthile ukubabela.”
Derrick JAKOBE, Spence sika Umqeqeshi
“Errol luluhle ngempela ukuqeqeshwa. Anakho focus okukhulu. Ubizwa kakhulu imininingwane okugxile keyed ku iyona engcono kakhulu inguqulo ye ngokwakhe. Ukuzimisela ngobuso singitshela ukuthi afuna asishiya singenakho itshe Unturned futhi siqinisekise ukuthi yonke into ihamba ngendlela yakhe impi ebusuku. Thina unganqoba ejimini hhayi iringi.
“Errol has ukugcina lokhu sengqondo kokuya le mpi nangale, yena-ke uyazi ukuthi. Winning isihloko esisodwa akukhona lokho afuna. Ufuna ukuba ongenambangi welterweight iqhawe. Muhle kakhulu imigomo futhi ngikholelwa uzobona ufinyelele lowo mgomo. Akenzi lutho impendulo. Uya push yokuzihlanganisa umkhawulo futhi ufinyelele imigomo yakhe.
“Lamont Peterson kuyinto behlakaniphile kakhulu futhi ehlakaniphile iringi. Yena a guy ezinzima kakhulu. He fikisa ukuthi amandla engqondo ukuthi udinga uphumelele. Siye ukuba eza le mpi 100 amaphesenti futhi ugxile sonke isikhathi. Uma senza hhayi, singase akhuphukele okufutshane.
“Mina kufanele ngibe okungcono nguqulo ye nami ngokwami. Ngizama ukuthola kangcono impi ngamunye futhi usuku ngalunye ejimini. Ngiyazi ube phezu kwakho konke lokho kungenzeka. Barry Hunter kuyinto ezinzima, Umqeqeshi abahlakaniphileko kuletha okuningi etafuleni. Lamont has iqembu elikhulu. Kuyinjabulo nelendumiso ukubhekana nabo iringi.”
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Fighters undercard Xoxa Showdowns ezayo Ukuthatha Indawo ngoMgqibelo, January 20 ngesikhathi Barclays Center eBrooklyn ngo Izinkundla isihloko esikhulu ngu Errol Spence Jr. vs. Lamont Peterson

UHlelo Champion Robert Easter Meets Javier Fortuna e
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Co-Feature while Marcus Browne Kungqubuzana nge Francy Ntetu & Adam Kownacki Meets IAGO Kiladze in the SHOWTIME Championship Boxing PRELIMS Ukusakaza Bukhoma ku Showtime Sports® Platform Digital
BROOKLYN (December 28, 2017) – izinkanyezi Rising futhi contender sobudala uyongena indandatho Saturday, January 20 ngifuna ukuqala kwabo 2018 ngokubanikeza ukunqoba isitatimende lapho they ncintisana ngaphakathi isenzo undercard kusukela Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing®, phezu undercard ngokuba welterweight ubuqhawe Yimpi ephakathi IBF iqhawe Errol Spence Jr. futhi ezimbili division iqhawe Lamont Peterson.
Undefeated 135-pound world champion Robert Easter will defend his IBF Title against former world champion Javier Fortuna in the co-main event live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. PT).
Esikhathini SHOWTIME Championship Boxing PRELIMS, unbeaten light heavyweight Marcus Browne will take on once-beaten Francy Ntetu in a 10-round fight and undefeated heavyweight sensation Adam Kownacki abayobhekana IAGO Kiladze of Kiev, Ukraine ngo-10-round iziqubu.
I bukhoma umnikelo digital ziyogelezela kuphela U.S. on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and the SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page.
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, okuyinto kugqugquzelwa DiBella Ezokuzijabulisa futhi TGB Amaphromoshini, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe, kusukela ngo- $50, futhi ukudayiswa manje. I-Easter-Fortuna iziqubu kugqugquzelwa sikanye Sampson Boxing futhi Mayelana Amabhiliyoni Amaphromoshini. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Group izaphulelo ayatholakala ngokubiza 844-BKLYN-GP.
Nakhu fighters ayezokusho ngabantwana Januwari zabo 20 matchups nokuningi:
UROBERT LEPHASIKA (20-0, 14 Kos) – Ukwenza ukuzivikela wesithathu IBF Esilula Umhlaba Isihloko
“Le mpi kungaba nakanjani kusetha ithoni kuhle kimi e 2018. Ngizofika ukuba kokwenza isitatimende nale mpi. My ezintathu zokugcina izimpi mina kasitholanga Knockout. Ngizofika ukuba akunika abalandeli zami ukulwa abalandeli umbukiso omuhle.
“Ngizofika ukusebenzisa ukufinyelela yami obuphelele futhi abhubhise lokhu umfana kusukela ngaphandle. Zonke umsebenzi wami Bengilokhu elwa guys emifushane. Njalo owesilisa iDemo ayilwi okufanayo. Kodwa uthola esiyingini uzizwa kuye futhi wenze izinguquko.
“Akunalutho ngokukhethekile ukuthi mina kufanele silungiselele nge Fortuna. Ngithatha wonke ukulwa okufanayo. Njalo fighter elwisana ezahlukene ukuze uthole lapho, ukuzizwa kuye futhi ulwenze ushintsho njengoba nawe ubuyokwenza okufanayo. Angikhathazekile ngaye ekubeni southpaw. Ngiye wabhekana amaningi lefties emsebenzini wami futhi kule nayizimfundamakhwela. Yilokho awunankinga nhlobo.
“Ngicabanga ukuthi kwenza kimi boxer yingozi ngaphezulu lokhu mpi kokuba ukuphakama engiyenzayo namandla isibhakela futhi ijubane engqondweni kanye. engqondweni yami ukuthi angiyi lapho udlale naye. Sengilungele ukuthi ibulale.
“imigomo Yami 2018 kukhona ukuze uthwebule izihloko ezengeziwe futhi ukuthola ubunye izikhathi. Saba Amaqhawe ambalwa ekilasini isisindo, kodwa kubonakala sengathi akekho uzimisele ukulwa nezinye izingqwele. Sesikhathele bazimisele ukwenza noma yini edingekayo, ukulwa noma ubani onezinto izihloko. Sesikhathele uzimisele ebamba zonke lezo izihloko noma nini omunye guys bazimisele ubhalisele izimpi.”
Javier Fortuna (33-1-1, 23 Kos) – Owabe Super featherweight World Champion
“ukulungiselela wami kule mpi into ihamba kahle kakhulu. Bengilokhu nisebenzela eDominican Republic, kodwa ngiye buya Boston ukuba aqedele ukuqeqeshwa kwami. Njengamanje kusenza sikwazi ukuxoxa sibhekene 75% futhi ukusondela 100%. Ngizokwenza uzilungiselele ngokuphelele uma sekuyisikhathi ukulwa. ukulungiselela wami futhi isu yami ungenze guy eziyingozi kakhudlwana.
“Ngibona lokhu ukudlula noma iyiphi enye impi ukuthi Sengike ngezwa phambi, ngoba zonke isitha lihlukile. Wonke umuntu niche yabo kulelizinga, into usebenza kubo. niche lakhe ukuthi kungcono ubude. Usebenzisa lelo ukuze izinto zimhambele kahle. Kodwa lutho ukuthi angikwazi unqobe. Ngiye alwa guys ubude ngaphambi.
“Ngikhetha nabaphikisana nami zibe zinde. Kufeza lokho ngiyakwazi ukwenza. Angikaze nenkinga nalaba baphikisi zinde. Abineri Cotto (5-10) ingenye guys ezinde Ngalwa. Ngalwa eChicago wagqoka ukusebenza enkulu. (Fortuna amaphuzu 5th round KO ngokumelene Cotto)
“Umgomo wami ngoba 2018 ukulwa zonke phezulu fighters elite yami ekilasini isisindo, futhi ngizama ukuba babe Ukhulume njengoba omunye the best in the mdlalo. Ngiyafuna ngempela yini ukuba bawine seziqu yezwe ezahlukene ekilasini isisindo. Kungaba okwamanje enkulu kuze kube manje Kwi-career yami ukuze uthole esinye isihloko emhlabeni.”
Marcus Browne (20-0, 15 Kos) – Top 10 zibalwa ngesikhathi 175 lbs. (WBC, WBO, WBA & IBF)
“Umphikisi My (Francy Ntetu, 17-1, 4 Kos) libukeka okuhlala, guy ezinzima. Ngibona le mpi ukuba esijabulisayo ngoba abalandeli nje kuthatha. Ngabona kancane yemigoqo ethile eminyangweni kahulumeni phezu kwakhe. Ngiyazi ukuthi njalo iza lingacocekile, futhi ngizwa yena njalo ukusebenza kwakhe iringi. I just know I’m going to have to be sharp on UJan. 20.
“Ihlala kuyilungelo ukulwa lapha ekhaya Barclays Center. Akuve ekhetheke bakwazi ukwenza phambi lezi abalandeli futhi angikwazi ukulinda ukuba agqoke kahle eziholela Spence vs. Peterson ukulwa.
“Le mpi kungaba bangifaka isikhundla ukuthi ngidinga ukuba ukulwela isihloko emhlabeni. Angikwazi kusilela nganoma iyiphi indlela. Mina kufanele baphume eqinile nge ukusebenza okukhulu kusukela ekuqaleni ukuze uqede futhi kusishiya singangabazi nakancane lapho.
“For 2018, Ngifuna ube iqhawe emhlabeni. Ngizimisele Tomake kwenzeke kulo nyaka. That vision starts on UJan. 20 at Barclays Center against Francy Ntetu.
FRANCY NTETU (17-1, 4 Kos) – EThestamenteni uDavide Benavidez at Barclays Center ngo-June 2015
I know Marcus Browne is probably taking me lightly and thinks he will simply go through me. Ngithemba ukuthi kunjalo, ngoba kuzoba kubethuse kuye, abalandeli nethimba lakhe lapho ngisusa indawo yakhe ilindelwe isihloko. Ngifuna nobuso Eleider Alvarez edolobheni lasekhaya Montreal ngemva ngithola lo win.
“impi yami odlule ngesikhathi Barclays Center ngokumelene WBC iqhawe zamanje uDavide Benavidez kusobala isinqumo esiwubuwula kakhulu nge unompempe ukuyeka ukulwa, ikakhulukazi lapho ngifikelwa ngokuwina lo mdlalo futhi Benavidez ukuthi ingasheshi. Ngangithola namandla lapho iya iba buthaka.
“Angikaze uye wahlukumezeka futhi angakaze uphonse kokulwa. Ngifuna UMlungisi inselelo yena futhi abone uma kukhona angakwenza akekho omunye umuntu. Ngijabulile ukuba ayolwa lokhu ezidlula. Marcus, sekuyisikhathi kithi ukukunika abalandeli lokho abakufunayo!”
U-ADAMU Kownacka (16-0, 13 Kos) – Ekuqaleni basePoland & ukulwa eBrooklyn
“Le mpi kuzoba esinye isinyathelo ekubeni iqhawe. Ngazi Ngizofika ukuba basebenze kanzima futhi afakazise ukuthi Ngithathe Ngokuqhubeka ukwakhela win yami ngokumelene Szpilka. Kusukela isiqophi Sengike ngakubona ku IAGO Kiladze (26-1, 18 Kos), enaka okuningi, ngakho mina Uzowudinga ukuze aqede ngisho nokuphathwa indandatho. Kungakhathaliseki ukuthi uletha iringi, Ngiyaye impendulo.
“Eminyakeni emithathu ilandelana manje Bengilokhu ukulwa ngoJanuwari. Ngiyakuthanda sesiphambukela ngonyaka eqinile. Mina nomkami empeleni uqale isiko “Kownacki Umkhaya Run” at kwamabili on New Year’s Eve. Njengoba Ngihlale ulungiselela impi emhlabeni koNyaka Omusha, thina sasisuke singase sibe kanye kumnandi ukusebenza ngenkathi thina. Ngakho, sizoba abangani phumani ukusebenzisa amakhilomitha ambalwa nathi emhlabeni komakhelwane phakathi iziqhumane. Akuve kumnandi futhi usiza zo- kungilungiselela.
“Ekugcineni, Ngifuna ukuba babe the best in the division sosondonzima. Umgomo ekugcineni kulo nyaka ube iqhawe emhlabeni. Kodwa isinyathelo sokuqala kakhulu kuthatha IAGO Kiladze phezulu kakhulu. I can’t look past January 20 khona manje. Enginakho Umphikisi ezinzima ngubani ongangibekela inselele ungenzele ukulwa kangcono ngokuhamba kwesikhathi.”
IAGO KILADZE, ukulwa Okwesithathu kusukela hambisa kuze kube division sosondonzima (2-0, 2 Kos)
I feel great and my training has been terrific. Umqeqeshi wami Freddie Roach manje. Mina sparred nge (IBF Cruiserweight Champion) Murat Gassiev kathathu muva okuyinto ukulungiselela olukhulu kimi. I believe I can knockout Kownacki but if I have to go the distance I’m prepared for that. Noma kunjalo, Ngizoba enqobile. Ngingumfana wokuthi Ngingumfana fighter abanekhono kakhudlwana nokuthi uzoboniswa iringi.
“Lena impi elikhulu emsebenzini wami futhi isiqalo kakhulu ngoba 2018. I know that if I win this fight I’ll be that much closer to a world title opportunity.
“Umgomo wami uwukuba abe iqhawe emhlabeni ekupheleni 2018. I want to continue improving and learning under Freddie and with his guidance I’m confident of success.
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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Lamont Peterson Press Conference Quotes & Ama ifotho

Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP Boxing Saturday, January 20 kusukela Barclays Center e Brooklyn & Kwethulwa ngu Premier Boxing Champions
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BROOKLYN (November 29, 2017) – Unbeaten welterweight iqhawe emhlabeni Errol Spence Jr. futhi iqhawe owabe Lamont Peterson went face-to-face for the first time Wednesday at a press conference in Brooklyn to discuss their world title showdownheadlining action on Saturday, January 20 bephila Showtime. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing®.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins live at 9 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. PT and will feature undercard attractions that will be announced in the near future.
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Nakhu press conference iqhaza ayezokusho ngoLwesithathu:
Errol Spence JR.
You’re going to see the same Errol Spence that you’re used to. I can’t look ahead because I know how dangerous Lamont Peterson is. I’ve been in training camps with him and I know what he can do.
I’ve seen too many fighters look down the road and get beat before they get to the big fight. I have to be 100 percent focused and hungry. I’m fully dedicated to this fight.
Lamont can push me to even greater levels. I feel like he is a better fighter than Kell Brook and has even more heart than Kell Brook and he can bring out the best in me.
I think it’s going to start out as a boxing match, but as we go on, it’s going to be a dog fight. We both have big hearts. I’ve never known Lamont to turn down any fight. Not a lot of people wanted to fight me. The big names shied away from me but Lamont stood up and said he’d fight me. This is going to be a hard fight.
I used to watch Lamont and his brother Anthony Peterson before I ever met them. I like their styles, the way they throw body punches and the fundamentals that they learned from Barry Hunter.
I think I can be known as the best pound-for-pound in the sport, but I have to take it one fight at a time. I want to be the undisputed welterweight champion. That should be everyone’s ultimate goalto be the best fighter in the sport. But first I have a big test ahead of me January 20.
This is the business of the sport. I was a young guy when Lamont was giving me advice. Now we’ve gotten to this point. It really shows his longevity in the sport and how I’ve reached the ranks of being a top pro fighter.
Sparring with Lamont Peterson was really great work. Kwaba nakho yokufunda. I was an amateur so I was going at a fast pace and Lamont was being patient, blocking and countering and picking his shots. He was fighting at a pro pace and I didn’t really understand it until I got farther into my career.
You’ve seen me and Lamont fight. We’re not in boring fights. We have fan-friendly styles and you’re going to get a really good fight. We have the mentality to really go after it and give it our all to get this win.
I want the best in this division to all fight each other. It’s time for everyone else to stand up and proclaim that they want to be great. That’s how we get this division to the peak. I don’t feel like waiting to fight the best. I want to prove myself.
Lamont Peterson
This is a world title fight and I’m thankful for that. I try not to make too much out of each fight. I just want to take it one fight at a time. I’ve done this for 13 years as a professional. All fights are the same. I’m going to go in there and take care of business.
As a top fighter, you’re obligated to take what comes on the table. Regardless of who it is. It’s boxing. It’s a sport and we’re competitors. We want to go in there and compete to see who’s the best. We’re going to treat it like business like we always do.
You already know when I fight, it’s a feeling out process to start, but in my head, Sengilungele ukuya. It’s going to get rough in the trenches and we’ll see who wants it more.
I knew six years ago when Errol was in my camp that we’d get to this point. I knew he would be a champion. Ngokwengxenye enkulu, I’ve seen him improve and progress throughout the pro ranks and I believe he’s going to keep getting better.
I don’t pay any attention to the outside noise. I respect everyone’s opinion. I just go out and train to do what I love to do. I do this because I love to box. I’m not here to get on a list. I truly love this sport.
I can’t worry about people thinking that Errol is the next star in this sport. I believe that, but I can’t worry about it. It is up to me and my team to come up with the right type of strategy and execute it.
I’m not too worried about figuring out his southpaw stance. I’ve been around long enough and encountered enough southpaws. I’m confident I’ll be able to handle it.
The size may seem like an advantage for Errol, but it’s up to me and my team to figure out the best way to negate it. I know who I am. I’m a competitive person. Regardless of everything, I’m going to come to win.
Derrick JAKOBE, Spence sika Umqeqeshi
We have a game plan in place. We’ll try to perfect everything leading up to this one. We’re working on making Errol a more complete fighter every time out. He’ll be better than he was when you saw him against Brook.
We’re looking for the perfect fight. It takes a great fighter to bring out the greatness in another great fighter. These guys are high caliber fighters and it’s about as good a matchup as you can have in the division.
These are two guys with the mentality to go after it. But they also have technical skill. This is going to be an old school fight between guys with real skills.
It’s one thing to do it, but it’s another to teach. I’ve really understood this sport since I became a trainer. Fighters are developed, not born. I’m going to keep working with these guys on the fundamentals so we can bring up the whole sport.
BARRY Hunter, Trainer Peterson sika
When I look at Errol Spence, I instantly fell in love with him because he reminded me of Lamont so much. They both have that dog mentality. I’ve always known he was a special fighter.
Lamont told me when he worked with Errol that he really liked the kid. He knew he would be a world champion. I had to remind myself that this is business. We have to fight our friends.
These are the two guys who are ready to fight anybody. The fight on January 20 is going to be one to remember. It’s a fan-friendly fight.
Errol Spence is the best fighter in the welterweight division. You have athletes that can fight and athletes who are fighters. Errol and Lamont are both. They have the skills and they have the ability to fight.
To be the best in the world, you have to fight the best in the world. All the greats have done it. In order to get back to the glory days, we need to put the best against the best. I have confidence in Lamont Peterson against anybody.
LOU DIBELLA, President of DiBella Entertainment
There are very few fights you could make that are better in the welterweight division than this fight. It’s going to take place at the home of big-time boxing, here at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME.
Errol Spence is one of the most talked about fighters in the sport. Some think he could be the best fighter in the world. He’s consistently said he only wants to fight the best and on January 20 he will be fighting another champion and another great welterweight. Lamont Peterson never backs down from a challenge and we know he’ll be ready for this fight on January 20.
This is a great event that continues the run of significant meaningful matchups on SHOWTIME. It’s been great quality programming. The fight cards have all been incredibly easy to promote because the fights have been so strong. You have to make fights with great fighters battling other great fighters. That’s what we need to energize our fans and our sport.
USTEFANU Espinoza, Executive VP & Umphathi Ovamile, Showtime Sports
As we come to the end of 2017 we look back on what has been a really strong year. 25 nights of live boxing, 80 live boxing matches and 27 Isihloko emhlabeni kulwelwa. Not just title fights, but world title fights featuring top ranked challengers against top ranked champions.
We’ve brought you the most watched fight of the year in Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia right here at Barclays Center on CBS. It was also the most watched primetime boxing match in nearly 20 Eminyakeni. But we will not be resting on our laurels.
We’ll kick off next year with an incredibly strong card. Errol Spence has grown up on SHOWTIME and we’re proud of that. He made his debut on ShoBox and won his world title on SHOWTIME. He has knocked out nine straight opponents and in his last five fights his opponents have an impressive record of 141-7-3.
Not a lot of fighters are rushing to fight Errol Spence. Lamont Peterson not only stepped up to the challenge, but he relinquished his welterweight title to take this fight. That’s the kind of fighter he is. He has one of the strongest resumes in the division and he’s fought the best guys in the sport.
We’re thrilled to kick off the year with this matchup. It’s another great fight in the welterweight division, a division we’ve been paying a lot of attention to for years. We’ll see you on January 20.”
UBRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
We’re coming off of an incredible 2017 for BROOKLYN BOXING. It far exceeded my expectations. We’re very committed to boxing, not just now, but in the future. This fight kicks off what I think will be a great 2018 for BROOKLYN BOXING.
Lamont was on the first ever PBC card at Barclays Center in 2015 and Brooklyn is happy to have you back. Errol was here in the spring of 2016 and we’ve had him as a fan several times, but we far prefer having you here in the ring.
Barclays Center is known for hosting 50-50 fights and this is no different. We’re thrilled to be holding this event here in Brooklyn. We look forward to seeing you on January 20.”
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Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz New York Press Conference Quotes & Ama ifotho

Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder Defends Against Undefeated Contender Luis Ortiz On Saturday, Nov. 4 kusukela Barclays Center eBrooklyn & Ngayo Showtime
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I-NEW YORK, NY (Isikhombisa. 20, 2017) – Ezingakanqotshwa WBC wesibhakela World Champion Deontay “The Bomber Bronze” Wilder and hard-hitting Cuban southpaw Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz announced their upcoming Nov. 4 Showtime Championship Boxing heavyweight world title bout ngolwesithathu from Dream Hotel in Downtown Manhattan.
The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions futhi ngeke baveze bukhoma Showtime (9 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. PT) kusukela Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.
Because of inclement weather near his home in Miami, Ortiz was unable to travel to New York, but did offer his thoughts about the upcoming fight via telephone.
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Nakhu abahlanganyeli ayezokusho Wednesday:
DEONTAY Wilder
“I am the best. I am the toughest heavyweight in the division. I am the man in the division. I don’t care what anybody else has going on. You’ve got to come through me.
When I knock him out, I want my due respect. I’m the only American heavyweight champion of the world and I am the man. Nobody is stronger physically, ngokwengqondo nangokomoya. They are all scared of me.
I’m the heavyweight in the division with real knockout power. I put grown men down easily. On November 4, Ortiz is going down. Ngemva kwalokho, you already know who is next. I’m ready to unify.
If he’s the boogeyman, I can’t wait to shine a light on him because the boogeyman is only effective at night. And we’re in New York so you already know what happened to King Kong in New York.
The game plan is the same as usual. We’re going to use my attributes. I’m going to set him up until the time comes. Ortiz has a great set of skills and I like his aggressive style. That’s one of the reasons I chose him. I wanted to beat him to prove that I am the man.
It definitely won’t go the distance. Khona manje, I’m thinking about three rounds but come November 4th, it might be in the first round.
LUIS ORTIZ
I’m ready to go and excited for the fight. I want to get to November 4 so I can do what I have to do.
Wilder does a lot of talking. He’s nervous and keeps forgetting the date of the fight. I think he took this fight because he has no choice and no one else to fight.
I think Wilder is going to run in this fight. He should be careful what he says before the fight, because I think he’s going to run from me.
Wilder should sign his death sentence. I’m very different than anybody else that he’s fought. I punch harder than anybody else. I’m going to teach him not to mess with Cubans.
Some skeptics are talking about my age, but look at Mayweather. I still have my speed and my quickness.
JAY nice, Wilder’s Co-Manager and Trainer
Everything in camp has been going well. Last time we were here in New York we had a great crowd and it was a wonderful event. This will be an even bigger challenge. This is the fight the fans wanted and this is the fight we wanted.
Deontay has always wanted the biggest challenges. We won the belt in [Bermane] Stiverne’s hometown and we were ready to go to Russia to defend the belt. These are two guys in the division no one wants to fight, but they’ve decided to fight each other.
This is a great opportunity for Deontay to show who he is and where he is. It’s going to be well worth everyone’s time to be there at Barclays Center.
LOU DIBELLA, President of DiBella Entertainment
There is nothing like a great heavyweight championship fight and on November 4th, a great champion is going to fight a great contender. This is a terrific fight.
This fight is happening because Deontay Wilder wants the world to know that he is afraid of no one, and that he’s prepared to fight anyone and he’s the best heavyweight in the world today. I could not be prouder of him for making this fight happen.
This is the toughest fight that Deontay Wilder could engage in right now. This is the most difficult opponent he possibly could fight.
Luis Ortiz is the boogeyman of this division. You haven’t heard anyone scream about fighting Luis Ortiz. A lot of people were shocked when they heard that Deontay Wilder wants to fight him. He not only wants to fight him, but he insisted upon it.
This isn’t a 43-year-old champion on his last legs in Luis Ortiz. This is a hungry beast that wants to beat Deontay Wilder. But Deontay is a champion. He’s not doing this for the money. A lot of people would think this is a dumb economic move. This is a legacy move. This is a move to prove who is the best. We’re not afraid of Anthony Joshua. If he was available on November 4th and wanted to fight, we’d fight him then.
USTEFANU Espinoza, Executive VP & GM, Showtime Sports
This has been a really strong year for SHOWTIME Boxing. This will be our 23rd live boxing event on SHOWTIME this year. And they’ve been important, ukulwa okunenjongo. Not just a big name against a nobody. Empeleni, 16 times this year on SHOWTIME we’ve featured and unbeaten fighter taking on another unbeaten fighter. We know on SHOWTIME that you’re seeing the best fighting the best. No other network is as dedicated to delivering the highest quality fights. So without question, it’s been a great year. But we may have saved the best for last here.
We have two of the top heavyweights in the world. Both undefeated with a combined record of 65-0, 60 knockouts. This is the best fight that can be made in the heavyweight division. There is no question about that. This will be the eighth heavyweight title fight we’ve featured in the last two years. The only way to get to one unified champion in the heavyweight division is to have the best fight the best, and that is what is happening here on Nov. 4, and we can’t wait.

HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION DEONTAY WILDER DEFENDS AGAINST UNDEFEATED CONTENDER LUIS ORTIZ LIVE ON SHOWTIME® SATURDAY, NOV. 4 KUSUKELA Barclays CENTER eBrooklyn & PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

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BROOKLYN (Isikhombisa. 20, 2017) – Ezingakanqotshwa WBC wesibhakela World Champion Deontay “The Bomber Bronze” Wilder will make his sixth title defense when he meets hard-hitting Cuban southpaw Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz on Showtime Championship Boxing, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Saturday, Nov. 4 bephila Showtime (9 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. PT) kusukela Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, okuyinto kugqugquzelwa DiBella Ezokuzijabulisa futhi TGB Amaphromoshini, are on sale now and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com noma ngokushayela ucingo 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group izaphulelo ayatholakala ngokubiza 844-BKLYN-GP.
An exciting lineup of undercard attractions will be announced soon to support this titanic heavyweight matchup. True heavyweights in every sense of the word, the 6-foot-7, 228-pound Wilder and the 6-foot-4, 240-pound Ortiz have 60 combined knockout victories.
I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time and I’m excited that the time has come to meet Luis Ortiz,” Said Wilder. “Ortiz is considered the boogeyman of the sport and I am the hardest hitter in boxing. When you put us together in a ring, you will get one of the best heavyweight fights in a long time. I will unify the division. This I promise. This is the first step towards unifying. Any heavyweight that gets in my way is getting knocked out.
Wilder has been doing a lot of talking about me and this fight,” Said Ortiz. “I’m tired of hearing it. I’m not that big on talking. I like to do all my talking in the ring and that’s what I plan to do. Ngiyamhlonipha. I know he hits hard, but I hit hard too. It kuzoba empini enkulu. I can’t wait to get in the ring and shut him up in front of everybody at Barclays Center on SHOWTIME on November 4.”
This fight is happening because Deontay Wilder wants to beat the best, regardless of the risk,” wathi Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. “He will knock ‘King Kongoff the Empire State Building for the world to see on November 4 at Barclays Center.
The resurgence of the heavyweight division is going to be on full display at Barclays Center and on SHOWTIME on November 4,” said Tom Brown, president of TGB Promotions. “Deontay is facing his toughest challenge yet in the undefeated Cuban, giving him the opportunity to really prove himself. We are thrilled to be a part of the action and can’t wait until fight night.
Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz is one of the highlights of what has been an exceptional year for boxing on SHOWTIME,” wathi Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and Manager Jikelele, Showtime Sports. “We have consistently delivered the biggest names in boxing in their most important fights. The main event on Nov. 4 features two dynamic punchers with a 92-percent knockout ratio between them. It will be the 21st world championship fight on SHOWTIME this year and the 16th time we’ve seen undefeated fighters going head-to-head. It is clear that no other network is more committed to delivering the most significant bouts directly to its subscribers than SHOWTIME.
“On November 4 Barclays Center will once again host one of the year’s best fights,” wathi Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. “Deontay has made his mark in Brooklyn, and I am thrilled to welcome him back to our ring alongside a tough competitor in Luis Ortiz, who will be fighting here for the first time.
The 31-year-old Wilder (38-0, 37 Kos), the only reigning American heavyweight world champion, won his WBC title with a dominant 12-round unanimous decision over Bermane Stiverne on Jan. 17, 2015 -the birthday of legendary heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali.
Wilder, a Bronze Medal winner for the U.S. Olympic boxing team at the 2008 Beijing Games, has successfully defended the title five times. In his previous defense at Barclays Center, Wilder scored a memorable ninth-round knockout over Artur Szpilka back in Jan. 2016. In his most recent defense, Wilder, of Tuscaloosa, Ala. stopped Gerald Washington via fifth-round technical knockout before a hometown crowd at Legacy Arena in Birmingham on Feb. 25.
The 38-year-old Ortiz (27-0, 23 Kos), of Camaguey, Cuba by way of Miami, Fla., will make his SHOWTIME and Barclays Center debut when he meets Wilder for his first title shot. The hard-hitting southpaw turned pro seven years ago after defecting from Cuba and has since been steadily climbing the heavyweight ladder. He cemented his standing in the division with victories over veteran contenders Bryant Jennings, Tony Thompson and Malik Scott and is the No. 1-ranked contender by the WBC.
If Ortiz wins, he will become the first Cuban born fighter to win a heavyweight world championship.
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MIKEY GARCIA OUTPOINTS ADRIEN BRONER BY UNANIMOUS DECISION IN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT MAIN EVENT SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

Jermall Charlo KO’s Jorge Sebastian Heiland in Four Rounds In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-Isici
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BROOKLYN (July 30, 2017) – Three-division world champion Mikey Garcia kept his undefeated record intact with a dominant 12-round performance against four-division world champion Adrien Broner uma kwenzeka main of SHOWTIME ubuqhawe Boxing, Saturday on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing®.
In what could be considered one of the best performances of his career, Garcia (37-0, 30 KO sika) won a unanimous decision by scores of 117-111 futhi 116-112 kabili.
“We aqeqeshelwe 10 weeks, we had a great training camp and great sparring, we knew it was going to be a tough fight,” Garcia said.
Garcia took the lead early on, showcasing fundamentally sound technique and backing Broner into the ropes midway through the second frame. A flurry of body shots put Broner in trouble in the second round. While Broner was able to stay on his feet, Garcia emerged with another round in his favor.
I think I controlled the fight in the early rounds and I kept the activity up,” Garcia said. “Broner is a great fighter and he has great skills but I was the superior fighter tonight.”
Garcia showed a combination of jabs, power punches and body shots all night long. He cornered Broner on the ropes with a huge left hook halfway through the third frame, and backed him in to the ropes again with 39 seconds remaining in the round. While Broner showed some movement in the fourth round and hit Garcia with a succession of 1-2 combinations, Garcia’s bodywork kept Broner at bay.
It was part of the strategy to be a little busier in this fight than in the fights I have previously had,” Garcia said.
Broner (33-3, 24 Kos) looked to get back in the fight as he started the eighth round with a succession of sharp combinations, however his lack of consistency couldn’t withstand Garcia’s phenomenal body shots and overall punch output. Through eight rounds, Garcia had thrown a total of 500 punches, while Broner had just thrown 291.
It was a good fight at the end of the day, I come to fight I come to win and I put my heart on the line,” Broner said. “But it was Tom & Jerry; I had to catch the mouse.
Although Garcia had amassed an early lead from the first three-quarters of the fight, Broner continued to walk through heavy fire from Garcia in an attempt to connect with a big punch and change the tide of the fight. While he was able to ignite the crowd and land several big punches over the final three rounds, none of it proved to be enough to slow down Garcia.
It was my timing, I’ve always said I have very good timing,” Said Garcia. “It is underestimated when you are outside the ring but once you get inside the ring with me, I’m a step ahead.
Ezingakanqotshwa Jermall Charlo (26-0, 20 Kos) made his debut at 160-pounds with a stoppage of Argentine contender Jorge Sebastian Heiland (29-5-2, 16 Kos) in the co-featured event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. The stoppage weza at 2:13 of the fourth round after Charlo delivered a devastating left hook followed by a big right to end the fight.
Charlo, of Houston, Texas, dominated the pace from the beginning. He landed the sharper and more accurate punches throughout the fight, especially in the first round where he landed 50 percent of his power shots to Heiland’s 13 Amaphesenti angu. Charlo’s straight right was his power weapon throughout the contest.
I felt good at this weight. I was in good shape all camp,” Said Charlo. “I just had to keep my composure in the ring. That’s always something I have to work on and I was able to do it.
After I dropped him the first time they said he fell on top of his ankle. That’s just part of the boxing game. I had to just stay consistent and get the work done.
Heiland, Buenos Aires, Argentina, had issues with his left leg after injuring his knee in the first round. His discomfort was clear in his awkward footwork and lack of power behind his punches. Referee Benjy Esteves had the doctor examine him twice throughout the fight, once before the third round and then again before the fourth.
I turned my left knee in the first round, but I did not want to give up,” said Heiland. “Ngangizama ukunikeza konke yami, but it was not my night. I had bad luck but I am going to work harder than ever to get back and get another opportunity to achieve my dream and win a world title.
Charlo stayed focused on his game plan despite seeing his opponent injured. “Sometimes the injury can be a decoy, you never want to just jump in and think it’s part of his game plan,” Charlo said. “My coach told me to stay behind my jab like I did; continue to work and it’s going to come.
With this win, Charlo becomes a mandatory challenger for the WBC Middleweight World Championship.
I’m ready for anyone. I’m ready for whoever wants to fight me,” Charlo added. “Bring on the biggest names at 160. I’m the real Tommy Hearns. I feel it’s my turn and I’m going to go get it.
Headlining theSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims,” wesibhakela Jarrell Miller (19-0-1, 17 Kos), of Brooklyn, N.Y., stopped former world title challenger Gerald Washington (18-2-1, 12 Kos) after eight-rounds.
Miller used his significant size advantage and effective power-punching to break down the former collegiate football player. Washington had some success early with his jab and body attack, but was not able to stay out of punching range of Miller
Washington surged in the sixth round with a series of power shots that staggered Miller, however the Brooklynite countered and further broke down Washington, who landed just 20% of his jabs overall.
Miller, who landed almost half of his power punches, continued the onslaught in the seventh and eight rounds, and while Washington was able to stay on his feet, he took enough punishment that his corner called the fight after the eighth round.
I definitely felt the ring rust,” said Miller, who was making his third appearance on SHOWTIME. “Gerald was very tough. It was a very good fight that had me thinking. My power was there, but I couldn’t put it together the way I wanted to today.
I took the hard way back coming in off of a layoff. Gerald definitely pushed me and motivated me. I had to rely on my brain and my power.
I knew there would be a give and take in this fight. It’s one thing to fight when you have stamina, it’s another to fight when you’re tired. I was trying to outthink him.
In the iziqubu ukuvulwa “SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelimson Facebook Live, Irish sensation Katie Taylor (6-0, 4 Kos) wayeka Jasmine Clarkson (4-9) after three rounds of action in the latter fighter’s U.S. DEBUT.
The Olympic Gold medalist was dominant from the outset, stalking her opponent around the ring and consistently trapping her in the corner. Taylor was effective with both hands and did most of her work to the head of Clarkson. After three rounds of damage, Clarkson’s corner stopped the bout and gave Taylor her first stateside win as a pro.
It was a fantastic experience being my first time competing here in the U.S,” Said Taylor. “There were definitely some nerves before the fight. It was great to go in there and get a stoppage.
I hope that I made some fans tonight. I loved hearing the Irish fans in the crowd. I hope that there will be even more next time I fight here. The more fights I have here in the U.S. ngcono.
I thought I performed pretty well. I definitely got caught with a few silly shots. I could have been cleaner but overall it was a good performance. I felt good and strong. I’ll be ready to get back in there as soon as possible.
Additional action saw former world champion Rau'shee Warren (15-2, 4 Kos) earn a unanimous decision victory over former champion McJoe Arroyo (17-2, 8 Kos) and became the mandatory challenger for the IBF Junior Bantamweight World Title.
Warren attacked the body throughout the bout and landed the cleaner, more effective punches over the 12-round contest. The judges concurred and gave him the decision by scores of 118-10 futhi 117-111 kabili.
I would give myself a B+ for that performance,” said Warren. “I wanted to make sure to use my jab and I felt like it really helped me win the fight.
I feel really good at this weight. Now it’s time for me to go get a strap. I haven’t been at this weight since the Olympics. I want to get these titles and then go down to 112 pounds for another title. First I want to take care of Jerwin Ancajas.
NgoMgqibelo fights will replay on Sunday, July 30 at 8:35 a.m. ET on SHOWTIME and on Monday, July 31 at 10:30 p.m. KANYE/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME on DEMAND® futhi Showtime Anytime®.
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ABOUT BRONER vs. GARCIA
Adrien Broner vs. Mikey Garcia is a 12-round super lightweight showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, July 29 bephila Showtime. Broner vs. Garcia is presented by Premier Boxing Champions at Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing®. PBC was sponsored by Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina and this event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.
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Adrien Broner vs. Mikey Garcia Final Press Conference Quotes & Ama ifotho

Premier Boxing Champions Event Saturday, July 29 kusukela

Barclays Center eBrooklyn & Ngayo Showtime

Chofoza LAPHA Izithombe kusuka Amanda F. Westcott / SHOWTIME

Chofoza LAPHA Izithombe kusukela Ed Diller / DiBella Ezokuzijabulisa

BROOKLYN (July 27, 2017) – Four-division iqhawe emhlabeni Adrien Broner futhi emithathu division iqhawe emhlabeni Mikey Garcia went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they headline a Premier Boxing Champions umcimbi Saturday, July 29 bukhoma ku SHOWTIME kusukela Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing®.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. PT with unbeaten former world champion Jermall Charlomeeting top contender Jorge Sebastian Heiland in a middleweight world title eliminator.

Undercard action on “SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims” will stream live on Facebook and YouTube and will feature heavyweight contenders Gerald Washington futhi Jarrell Miller in a 10-round match, plus Irish sensation Katie Taylorin her U.S. DEBUT.

Tickets to the event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, ukuqalisa at $50 (hhayi kuhlanganise letidzingekile), ezisendalini manje, and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com noma ngokushayela ucingo 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group izaphulelo ayatholakala ngokubiza 844-BKLYN-GP.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Dream Hotel Downtown:

Adrien BRONER

“Just know that I’ll be ready ngomgqibelo ebusuku. I’m not worried about how much he’ll weigh when we step into the ring. I’m ready for anything.

“Camp was tough, but it was great. I did a lot of things differently and made sure that I was doing everything right. I made sure not to cut any corners this camp.

“This is going to be a great fight for boxing. I’ve done my due diligence. I’m going to take care of business. I just know myself and know what I’m capable of.

“Every fight is a must-win in this sport. There’s no fight you go into with a loss on your mind. I’m going to put on a show ngomgqibelo.

“I laugh when people write me off. I’m used to being the underdog coming from where I come from. People don’t know what I’ve been through to get to this point. I’m blessed to be where I’m at. Saturday night there will be a lot more room on the bandwagon.

“We’ll see who’s on the pound-for-pound list after Saturday ebusuku. We could have fought years ago but the time is now and I’m ready.

“I’m glad that the Garcia team took this fight as quickly as we did. I’ve been taking everything seriously in Colorado. I know Mikey will be ready too. Robert Garcia definitely has some confidence from beating me with Marcos Maidana. But Mikey is not Maidana.

“I just don’t feel like Mikey will be able to do anything to stop me from getting the victory. I’m sure he’s confident too. After I make it look easy, I want everyone to write about it and say something good.

“I can make anybody quit in the ring. Mikey is no different. If I execute and stay focused, don’t be surprised. Sengikulungele kule mpi.

"Saturday is going to be a special day for me. My birthday is kusasa. I’m almost 30. I want to dedicate this victory to my twin brother Andre. Seeing his smile will make it even more special for me.”

Mikey Garcia

“I’m prepared to go 12 hard rounds with Adrien Broner. This is a high profile fight. Probably more than my other fights. It’s created a lot of buzz amongst fans and media. Everyone is anticipating a great fight. This is a great matchup that can take me to the next level.

“I don’t think that he’s going to be desperate but he knows that I’m not an easy opponent. That’s why he’s taken camp so seriously. I expect him to be at his best and be ready. He knows that if he beats me he can launch his career back to where it was.

“He’s a four-division world champion so clearly he has the skills. I need someone who is hungry and motivated to bring out the best in me. My main focus is getting the win by any means necessary.

“I’m going to lo look to box effectively and show that I’m the better fighter. We’re both smart fighters but neither of us will run from the other. When you have styles like ourselves, with two guys who like to exchange punches, you’re in for a great battle.

“I think Adrien will be fine with the weight. He’s a pro and he knows that he really has to make weight. He’s learned from his mistakes. Sometimes he jokes around but that’s just part of his character. He takes things a lot more seriously because he’s facing me.

“If I can get this win, I just want to keep moving forward and fulfilling my dreams. I want to be in huge fights consistently. This is a crossroads fight for both of us to get to that level.

“I’m very excited to be here. Brooklyn was very kind to me when I fought here last year. I expect the fans to be here and show up like they always do ngomgqibelo. There are incredible boxing fans in New York.

“I’m here to prove that I’m back and stronger than ever. This is another opportunity to show the kind of fighter that I am. I won’t let Adrien Broner stand in my way. This is my chance to show the best version of myself.”

Charlo JERMALL

“I feel great and ready to make my debut at 160 amakhilogremu. Camp has gone smoothly. I’m ready to dominate this division like I did 154 amakhilogremu. My plan is to care of Heiland and then everything else will fall into line from there.

“This is a bigger, better and stronger version of Jermall Charlo. Everything has come together during camp. Ronnie Shields runs a great camp and I believe he’s continuing to bring the best out of me.

“I’m completely focused on this matchup. I know that I can’t get any of the big fights that I crave without taking care of Heiland. I’m going to break him down and if the knockout comes, I’ll make sure to take advantage.

“My hat is off to Adrien Broner and Mikey Garcia for bringing out all the fans and media for this great show. It’s a real thrill to be a part of this event.”

JORGE SEBASTIAN HEILAND

“I’m thankful to everyone who has welcomed me to New York. I’m happy to have this big opportunity and I’m 100 percent prepared for whatever Jermall Charlo brings. Jermall is a great fighter and I know that he is going to bring everything he has.

“I’ve had an amazing camp and I’ve never felt more prepared for an opportunity than this. I was very patient and I will take full advantage. My plan is to leave everything in the ring ngomgqibelo.

“My team has been with me for a long time as I waited for this opportunity. Be ready because it’s going to be a battle and a great matchup ngomgqibelo. You won’t want to miss it.”

GERALD WASHINGTON

“I came here to go to work. I’m going to shut that big mouth of his up. I hope someone is holding him accountable for all the words he’s been saying. You’re in there with a real one ngomgqibelo ebusuku. I’m going to welcome you to this game for real.

“I’m sure he’ll try to bring some extra pressure. I’m going to introduce him to a new class of boxing. I’ve taken a lot from my experiences in training camp with Wladimir Klitschko and in the ring with Deontay Wilder. You’ll see the difference ngomgqibelo.

“I’m still growing in this sport. I’ve been learning on the job this whole time and each experience just means so much to me. I wanted to take on a tough undefeated fighter because I knew that it would make it a great fight.

“This is most definitely ending inside of the distance. I’m coming after him. I’m going to wear him out. Then it’s time to take him out.”

JARRELL MILLER

“If you don’t know who “Big Baby” is, you soon will. I’ve never seen anyone get knocked out and get praised for it, but that’s what people are doing for Washington. I’ve never been hurt in my life in the ring and I’ll prove it ngomgqibelo.

“This guy said he’s going to introduce me to big-time boxing. I’ve been in front of huge crowds and I’ve come through with knockout wins. I’ll be more than ready ngomgqibelo ebusuku.

“I’ve got big plans in this sport and this is only the start. Brooklyn fans loved their hometown heavyweights Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe. I’m going to be next in that line and this city will love me.”

KATIE TAYLOR

“It’s incredible to be here in New York and to make my US debut on this incredible card. It’s truly a privilege.

“Training has gone so well and I’m so happy that SHOWTIME will stream the fight. It’s incredible for my fans overseas and all fans of women’s boxing.

“I hope to make a strong statement this weekend and I hope everyone enjoys the fight ngomgqibelo ebusuku. "

Leonard ELLERBE, CEO of Mayweather Promotions

“This is definitely a must-see event ngomgqibelo ebusuku. Two great fighters, fighting at the right time, both in the prime of their careers. It kuzoba a show enkulu.

“One of the main reasons why boxing is going to the next level is because the people at the top have a vision of seeing great fights. We have another great example of that lokhu ngoMgqibelo ebusuku Barclays Center

“Anytime you have a great event, it’s going to start with the undercard. We have a lot of young fighters looking to show off their skills. We’re thrilled to have our very own Richardson Hitchins and Kenny Robles competing in exciting undercard action.”

LOU DIBELLA, President of DiBella Entertainment

“A month from now there will be a huge event in Las Vegas, kodwa two days from now there is the best fight card of the summer, the best fight of the summer, and a great show from top to bottom at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

“This is a great summer of boxing for SHOWTIME and it’s great to be in this room and see all the great attention that this fight card is getting. This is one of the best representations that we can have of our sport. This is one of the most stacked cards I’ve ever been involved with.

“There are a lot of good reasons to get a ticket and come to Barclays Center ngomgqibelo ebusuku. There will be a strong Irish presence on the card Saturday with both Katie Taylor and Noel Murphy entering the ring.”

USTEFANU Espinoza, Executive VP & Umphathi Ovamile, Showtime Sports

"Saturday is a testament to SHOWTIME’s commitment to boxing and boxing fans. We’ve worked hard to deliver the most important bouts from around the world. We have three separate telecasts, five fights, across two continents.

“We will also be streaming Katie Taylor’s U.S. DEBUT. People know Katie from reputation alone, and we thought it was important to have her fight seen. The heavyweight fight between Gerald Washington and Jarrell Miller is another one that deserves to be seen and I think it could be the fight that steals the show.

“The main event has two of the brightest young stars in boxing. They both feel like they’ve been on this stage for a while. You know their resumes and you have to give them all of the credit in the world for taking this fight. Neither had to take this fight, but it will be one of the most exciting matchups of the summer.

“We have had 19 live presentations and 15 world title fights so far and we’re proud of what we’ve done accomplished so far. Boxing has had a great year and much of that has been carried by SHOWTIME boxing. That will continue lokhu ngoMgqibelo."

UBRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment

“This card is our fourth major card this year. It’s been an incredible year for BROOKLYN BOXING. We’ve made a commitment to bring the best boxing to the borough. With all of our partners help, we have been able to accomplish that.

“We welcome both of these fighters back to Brooklyn. They’ve both built fan bases and we’re excited to see both of them back in the building and in the ring ngomgqibelo.

“The whole night of boxing is going to be incredible. I welcome Jermall Charlo to Brooklyn, your brother had a great night in April and I’m sure you will follow in his footsteps.”

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ABOUT BRONER vs. GARCIA

Adrien Broner vs. Mikey Garcia is a 12-round super lightweight showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, July 29 bephila Showtime. Broner vs. Garcia is presented by Premier Boxing Champions at Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing®. PBC is sponsored by Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina and this event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.

Ukuze ulwazi olunabile, vakashela www.SHO.com/Sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, ukulandela on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @MikeyGarcia, AdrienBroner, MayweatherPromo, LouDiBella, noma abe umlandeli ku-Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing, , www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions futhi www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment

VIDEO: ADRIEN BRONER FLUSHING OUT THE NEGATIVE AS HE PREPARES TO FACE MIKEY GARCIA THIS SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

“I feel like my back is against the wall. Everybody is counting me out once again.” – Adrien Broner

Showtime Sports® Video Feature: http://s.sho.com/2tKCUR0

Photo Credit: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME

Four-division world champion Adrien Broner has taken a unique approach as he prepares to face undefeated three-division titlist Mikey Garcia this Saturday, July 29 bephila Showtime (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT). One of only 16 four-division champions in boxing history, the outspoken Broner is practicing yoga in his Colorado Springs-based camp as he attempts to minimize the distractions and focus on perhaps the biggest fight of his career.

“I feel like my back is against the wall,” Broner says in this SHOWTIME Sports video feature. “Everybody is counting me out once again.

“Don’t get me wrong, angakwazi ukulwa, he can box. Kodwa, at the end of the day, I just don’t see him beating me.”

Broner faces Garcia in a matchup of two of boxing’s biggest stars in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®. Televised coverage begins live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. PT as unbeaten former world champion Jermall Charlo returns to face Jorge Sebastian Heiland in a middleweight world title eliminator. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

# # #

ABOUT BRONER vs. GARCIA

Adrien Broner vs. Mikey Garcia is a 12-round super lightweight showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, July 29 bephila Showtime. Broner vs. Garcia is presented by Premier Boxing Champions at Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing®. PBC is sponsored by Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina and this event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.

Ukuze ulwazi olunabile, vakashela www.SHO.com/Sports,www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, ukulandela on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @MikeyGarcia, AdrienBroner, MayweatherPromo, LouDiBella, noma abe umlandeli ku-Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing, , www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotionsand www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment