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Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia Final Press Conference Quotes & 照片

Welterweight World Title Unification Headlines
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS,
总理拳击冠军主办, 星期六, 三月 4
巴克莱中心在布鲁克林
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布鲁克林 (三月 2, 2017) – Undefeated welterweight world champions 基思·瑟曼 丹尼·加西亚 去觌 星期四 at the final press conference before they headline SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by总理拳击冠军, 此 星期六, 三月 4 in primetime from Barclays Center, 布鲁克林拳击™的家.
出席仪式 星期四 and opening the broadcast at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT were undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 and once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔, who meet in a super welterweight world title eliminator.
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这里是参与者不得不说:
KEITH瑟曼
This fight has been brewing for a long time. Both of us wanted this fight. There’s a reason why this fight is happening. We’re young, we’re hungry and we’re not trying to wait around. It’s time for this to go down.
“我度过了一个很棒的夏令营. This is nothing new to me. I’m happy to be in this moment with all these people here. I’ve had a dream since I was a little boy to be not just your average champion, but to be a great champion. Before I had that dream, Ben Getty believed in me and it’s because of him that I’m where I’m at today. He predicted this before anyone.
Danny is a smart fighter. He’s swift. He keeps rising to the top. He knows he has people underestimating him now and that fuels him. 对我来说, I’m fueled by legacy. I want greatness for myself.
It’s Danny’s reputation against my reputation. We’re both prideful fighters. You’re putting two of the best together. He wants to prove that he can be a unified champion in two divisions and I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to get fights like this. I want to show how and why I’m better than my competition. 星期六 night is my platform to show the world how great of a champion I am.
Danny looks ready. But I stay true when I look at you. His eyes wandered, so I wondered a little what that means. What really matters is how the fight starts. You find out if the fighter carries momentum, or if it shifts. What happens, when we land our first big punches?
He feels confident and I feel confident. I believe that I have more to offer. I feel that I can box my way to victory. I visualize outcomes. I don’t think Danny wins without a stoppage. If it goes to the scorecards, it’ll favor me.
There hasn’t been one opponent who’s gotten in the ring with me and said that my power isn’t for real. I think my power and my boxing IQ will be the same. I can change it up. I can do what I need to do, so you are unable to do what you want to do.
This is going to be a fight that you can’t miss. It’s going to be right in your house. If you can’t make it to the arena, you can make it to the couch. This is elite world class championship boxing in primetime. This is for all sports fans.
丹尼·加西亚
This deserves all the media attention that it’s getting. I’ve been a champion for five years already and I’ve been a unified champion. 星期六 I have an opportunity to unify another division. It’s always been a dream to unify multiple divisions and now I have my chance.
We put in all the hard work. We did everything we had to do. I feel really good and I feel confident. 周六 夜晚, I’m going to be a unified champion again.
“我打赢. I fight to secure my family’s future and that’s what it’s all about. That’s what we train so hard for. I’m going to give the fans something to watch 周六.
Legacy is very important to me. I have more milestones than Thurman. This is his biggest fight. 我以前也经历过激烈的战斗. Every championship fight is a part of history.
People say he’s the bigger man because he’s been at this weight longer than me. I’m taller than him, I’m wider than him and I have a bigger back than him. I feel like I’m the fresher welterweight.
You can’t chase a legacy or money. When you get desperate, you’ll try to take a shortcut. Everything I do is for the love of the sport. I’ve been blessed to be in this position.
I started boxing because I wanted a trophy. I wanted to show my friends a trophy. I didn’t know the value of a dollar, that came later.
“我以前也被弱旅. All ‘underdogmeans is that there are a whole bunch of people who don’t know what I can do. I rise to the occasion every time. I win because I’m better. 周六 night I’m going to prove it again.
ERICKSON LUBIN
I made sure that I ate the right things and done everything perfectly during camp. This training camp went great thanks to my team and you’ll see the results 周六.
If you don’t know me now, you will after 星期六 夜晚. This fight is in honor of my dear friend and cutman, 托德Harlib. I wish he could have seen this, but I know he’s looking down on me,
“例如 星期六 night I’m going to make my mark in the division. I will become the youngest champion this year. 记住我的话. We know my opponent is coming to fight. I’ve proven myself in past fights but I’m still young. I will become the mandatory challenger 周六 夜晚.
These type of fights bring the best out of me. 我还年轻, fierce and hungry. I’m excited to get in the ring and perform.
JORGE COTA
“我非常感谢这个机会. I’m coming to fight and I’m coming to win.
This is a big opportunity for me and I’m going to take full advantage. My dream is to win a world title and I know I have what it takes.
“我知道我有一个强硬的对手 星期六 night who people think very highly of. I have to believe in my training and keep throwing punches until I get the victory.
I’m very happy to be fighting in New York city as part of this great card and I’m going to put on a show.
娄DiBella, DiBella娱乐总裁
It really doesn’t get better than this for a boxing fan. This is as significant a fight as you can make in boxing right now and it might be the best fight you can make in boxing.
The fact that this fight is on broadcast television on CBS is a huge plus for our business and anyone who loves boxing, For a fight of this magnitude available to so many people is a tremendous thing for boxing.
Were on pace to set all sorts of records in terms of attendance and gate for boxing in the history of the great borough of Brooklyn.
“主要事件 周六 doesn’t need a lot of hype. It’s just the second primetime fight on CBS in 40 years and the most significant fight on network television in a generation.
Keith and Danny have been on a collision course for their whole careers. These guys wanted to fight each other. This is one they both really wanted to happen now.
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, 执行副总裁 & 总经理, SHOWTIME体育
The sport of boxing is on the rise and SHOWTIME is proud to be a part of it. We are leading the industry with the strongest lineup of fights in boxing. No one is doing for boxing what SHOWTIME is. We’re doing everything possible to spread the word about these great events to fight fans.
We’re delivering the best fights and bringing it to the widest audience possible. 星期六is no exception. Two undefeated champions in the prime of their careers. It’s elite fighter versus elite fighter and on free television, not PPV.
When two fighters meet at Barclays, it is always special. 在六月, 瑟曼 VS. Shawn Porter was a Fight of the year candidate, 在七月, 圣克鲁斯VS. Frampton was a Fight of the Year candidate. January of this year, 八斗杰克VS. James DeGale was another Fight of the Year candidate. 周六 夜晚, this will be another special fight.
When the best fight the best, special things happen. Leonard vs. Hurns, Trinidad vs. De La Hoy, 梅威瑟VS. 帕奎奥. Big fights and memorable fights. This has always been boxing’s glamor division. 周六 night you will found out who the top fighter in this division is.
The co-feature we have one of boxing’s brightest, most talented prospects in Erickson Lubin. If you don’t know him, you should. He’s taking on the toughest opponent of his career. An experienced fighter, a monster puncher and a real tough test. This whole card is worthy of this slot on CBS.
BRETT YORMARK, 布鲁克林体育的CEO & 娱乐
这个星期六 the nation will see world class championship boxing at its best and on display at Barclays Center in front of millions of primetime viewers on CBS. These are two undefeated superstars in the ring and we are proud to be the host.
We will have our biggest crowd ever for a boxing event 周六, 迄今为止. It’s on pace to be one of the biggest non-Nets sporting event, in terms of gross revenue, in Barclays Center history.
Barclays Center is Danny’s home away from home. Since fighting in our first event in 2012 he has gone on become one of the sport’s biggest names
Keith has fought twice in Brooklyn and cemented his legacy in the sport and brought himself new fans. We’re thrilled to have him back for this great event.
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ABOUT THURMAN vs. GARCIA
Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军,周六三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家. In the co-main event undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 battles once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT.
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Top Fighters, 培训师 & Journalists Make Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia Predictions Ahead of Primetime Showdown This Saturday, 三月 4 在巴克莱中心布鲁克林

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9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT
布鲁克林 (三月 2, 2017) – As fight night nears for the highly anticipated welterweight world title unification showdown between 基思·瑟曼 丹尼·加西亚, top boxing personalities including fighters, trainers and journalists are weighing-in with their predictions for the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军, 此 星期六, 三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家.
Broadcast coverage begins at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT with undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 battling once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout.
门票现场活动, 这是由DiBella娱乐促进, 开始 $50 (不包括适用的费用) 与现已公开发售. 门票可在网上通过访问购买 www.ticketmaster.com, 万维网.barclayscenter.com 或致电 1-800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房在巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.
Here is what boxing experts, journalists and fighters had to, along with their predictions:
肖恩·波特, former 147-pound champion, Keith Thurman MD 12 丹尼·加西亚:I’ve watched both Danny Garcia and Keith Thurman all the way through the amateurs and now in the pros. They’re both really good fighters. Both strong. Both intelligent. Both make good adjustments over the course of a fight. I’m choosing Thurman to stay undefeated because, I think not only is he a little stronger, and a little smarter, but I also think his boxing ability is superior to Garcia’s.
I think he’s going to give Danny problems when he moves. I think Thurman is going to have Danny off-balance. I think Thurman is going to make it very hard for Garcia to set up his offense. And I think based off of that one element Thurman will win a majority decision
米奇·加西亚, three-division and 135-pound champion, Danny Garcia W 12 基思·瑟曼: I think Danny Garcia takes it. He finds a way to win. He has experience and has been able to make adjustments to get the win. Garcia by decision over Keith Thurman.
贾勒特赫德, 154-英镑冠军, Danny Garcia W 12 基思·瑟曼: I haven’t seen Danny Garcia hurt before, but I’ve seen Keith Thurman hurt to the body against Luis Collazo. Garcia took punches from hard-hitting Lucas Matthysse. No matter how much Garcia’s been the underdog, he always finds a way to pull the upset.
其他叶贝, former 147-pound champion, Keith Thurman W 12 丹尼·加西亚: 这将是一个伟大的斗争. I’m learning toward Keith Thurman over Danny Garcia.
罗伯特·格雷罗, multi-division champion, Keith Thurman W 12 丹尼·加西亚:I’m picking Keith Thurman to win by decision over Danny Garcia. Both fight with a lot of heart, and it’s going to be a Fight if they Year type of fight. I just think Thurman has more weapons in his arsenal. Both are undefeated, so may the best man win.
凯文约莱, 雅虎! 体育, Keith Thurman UD 12 丹尼·加西亚: I love this fight and I really feel that it’s a toss of a coin. Danny Garcia has faced better opposition, but I feel that Keith Thurman is about to make a statement.
蒂姆·达尔伯格, 美联社, Danny Garcia W 12 基思·瑟曼: 首先, this looks to be a terrific fight, so props to both fighters for risking their undefeated records and not hiding behind belts. This could easily go either way; I see it going to a decision with Danny Garcia winning. I think he’s fought the better opponents and will be able to land the bigger punches against a boxer in Keith Thurman who will at times give him fits.
鲍勃VELIN, USA Today/Boxing Junkie, Keith Thurman TKO 10 丹尼·加西亚: Keith Thurman is fresh, confident as hell after beating Shawn Porter, as relaxed as I’ve seen him, in the best shape of his life and, thanks to Angel Garcia’s mouth, perhaps just a little bit extra motivated to shut that mouth. Danny Garcia is an underrated boxer and puncher and will give Thurman all he can handle. But eventually “迅速” will succumb to Thurman’s power. Both men have a strong desire to be the face of the welterweight division, if not all of boxing. 我相信 “一度” will prevail.
Mike Coppinger, 今日美国, Boxing Junkie, Danny Garcia SD 12 基思·瑟曼:Danny Garcia is the more experienced, 经验丰富的战士, and it should be apparent on March 4. The underrated Philadelphian never got enough credit for upset wins over Amir Khan and Lucas Matthysse, and it seems he’s being overlooked again. Keith Thurman will bring it, and both men could be hurt in a fight with many big exchanges. But I say Garcia ekes out a deserving nod.
戈登·马里诺, 华尔街日报, Danny Garcia W 12 基思·瑟曼: I am picking Danny Garcia by a decision. I think Garcia has superb skills. Keith Thurman is explosive but wild and I think Danny will be able to capitalize on the many openings that Thurman will give him. Danny has a good jab and he closes the distance well. I think Garcia is a multi-dimensional fighter whereas with Thurman, all his eggs are in the knockout basket. On the mental side, both of these guys have great confidence in themselves and a mighty will to win. They both have solid chins. This is a terrific matchup.
托马斯·杰尔巴西, BoxingScene.com, Keith Thurman W 12 丹尼·加西亚: Keith Thurman has been fighting at a higher level more consistently than Danny Garcia as of late, and the Shawn Porter fight showed him to be able to make adjustments on the fly when necessary. All should serve him well 周六.
鲍比·卡西迪, Newsday, Danny Garcia W 12 基思·瑟曼: Any time you have two undefeated fightersin the prime of their careersit’s extremely difficult to pick a winner. I think the difference in this fight will come down to experience. Danny Garcia has been fighting better competition for longer. He’s been here before and when the going gets tough, he’ll be able to weather the storm and box through it. While Keith Thurman holds the decisive edge in power, I think Danny is more versatile. He’s quicker and is the better boxer. Danny has more tools to win the fight than Thurman and he’s going to need all those tools. I think Garcia wins a close unanimous decision.
米奇艾布拉姆森, RingTV.com, Danny Garcia UD 12 基思·瑟曼: I think Danny Garcia has the better chin, has fought the better competition and punches harder than Keith Thurman, who has become more of a fighter who relies on movement as he’s fought better competition. Garcia has also been more active of late, fighting in November while Thurman will have been off since last June. While the fight will be highly competitive, I think Garcia will pile up enough early rounds to win a tight unanimous decision.
杰克多诺万, FightNights.com, Keith Thurman MD 12 丹尼·加西亚: The last welterweight unification title fight between unbeaten champs ended in a controversial decisionfor the fight time, one going against Oscar de la Hoya who was denied victory versus Felix Trinidad in 1999. My hunch is this night becomes Garcia’sOscar nightin his career for the wrong reasons, as he finally does enough to convince even his harshest critics that he belongs among boxing’s elite, only for Thurman’s hand to be raised at night’s end in a controversial decision.
Zachary Alapi, Fansided, Danny Garcia MD 12 基思·瑟曼: Although Garcia has been criticized for his level of opposition since defeating Lucas Matthysse, he remains a technically sound, battle-tested fighter who always seems to find a way to adapt and win. Look for Garcia’s vaunted left hook, 身体拍摄, and more precise punches to edge out Thurman’s incredible combination of power and speed. Garcia never seems to jump off the proverbial page, but he should be able to do enough to negate Thurman’s superior attributes and dictate tempo. Expect a close decision that will reflect the quality of both fighters and that could necessitate a rematch.
乔Santoliquito, RingTV.com/CBS Philly/Sherdog, Keith Thurman W 12 丹尼·加西亚: I think Keith Thurman has too much firepower for Danny Garcia. Thurman has taken on much tougher opponents over the last two years, and that can only make a fighter sharper and better. 另一方面, I don’t think Garcia has pushed himself the way that he could. 这应该是一场伟大的战斗.
伯纳德·费尔南德斯, The Sweet Science, Keith Thurman MD 12 丹尼·加西亚: I got called a homer for picking the Philly guy, 丹尼·加西亚, against Amir Khan, Lucas Matthysse and Lamont Peterson when a lot of my colleagues in the boxing writing fraternity went the other way. 这次, it seems feasible to lean the other way. Call it Keith Thurman by majority decision.
Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Danny Garcia W 12 基思·瑟曼: Danny Garcia seems to come up biggest in big moments, underachieving when the lights are dimmer.
Keith Thurman has a power advantage, but Garcia maybe the better boxer. With Garcia’s left hand counter being a tonic to a Thurman who sometimes lunges, in what could be a messy fight at times, I’ll go with Garcia by the skin of his teeth.
规范Frauenheim, The Ring/15rounds.com, Keith Thurman UD 12 丹尼·加西亚:Amir Khan and Lucas Matthysse are two good reminders of just how foolish it is to pick against Danny Garcia, who is always at his resilient best when odds and pundits line up against him. But Keith Thurman knows that, and he’s smart enough to know that history repeats itself if its lessons are ignored. He won’t.
Thurman also knows how to use a very good jab, which could be a foil against Garcia’s dangerous counter andif consistentenough to score points in a narrow, perhaps controversial victory.
瑞安Songalia, RingTV.com/The Rappler, Danny Garcia W 12 基思·瑟曼: I like this fight. Boxing needs more match ups between two undefeated champions in their prime with everything to lose. When you have real stakes, there’s no need for added drama. I’m going with Danny Garcia in a close one. I think his experience, his dedication to the body work, and his jab will be the slight difference against Keith Thurman. It seems that every time Garcia’s in a situation like this, he finds a way to win.
Paul Magno, The Boxing Tribune, Keith Thurman SD 12 丹尼·加西亚: 我不能等待这一个. Keith Thurman-Danny Garcia is one of the most intriguing fights in recent memory-almost a textbookwill vs. skillbout between two 20-something elite-level fighters in their prime. Garcia has a cool precision about him and a well-honed skill set. 瑟曼, 另一方面, is an explosive, physical fighter who is equal parts awkward and overpoweringly athletic. If Thurman boxes from the outside, using his legs and trying to play it calculated and safe, Garcia will be able to pick him apart and eventually take him out.
然而, if Thurman bull rushes in, like he did against Shawn Porter, Garcia will have trouble. I’m expecting the latter. Garcia is a technical fighter at heart and will have trouble with a Thurman who is mauling him and making it difficult for him to execute. I see this as a close fight that will have a constant ebb and flow of action, 但, 最终, an in-your-face Thurman will have just a bit too much energy and raw ambition for Garcia. I see a split decision in favor of Thurman with all three scorecards in the 115-113 或 116-112 range and talk of a rematch buzzing even before the decision is announced.
詹姆斯 “Smitty” 工匠, In This Corner TV, Keith Thurman W 12 丹尼·加西亚: My pick is that Keith Thurman will beat Danny Garcia by decision with his overall versatility and athleticism.
Diego Morilla, The Sweet Science/Prize Fighters, Keith Thurman W12 Danny Garcia: 丹尼·加西亚, to put it bluntly, is due to lose. Not only because his father’s big mouth makes us wish that he will finally learn a lesson, but rather because he has gotten used to fighting barely at the level of his opponent and getting away with it.
Keith Thurman has all the vulnerabilities that Garcia could easily exploit in his favor, but it’s hard to envision Danny surviving the kind of action that Thurman endured and overcame against Shawn Porter and others.It will be a tough, fast-paced fight in which Thurman will probably allow Garcia to steal a few rounds with his great counterpunching skills, 但 “一度” will apply the right pressure at the right time during the fight to earn a solid victory by unanimous decision.
加里 “数位” 威廉姆斯, Fightnews.com, Keith Thurman late-round KO Danny Garcia: I am going with Keith Thurman, possibly by late-round knockout. Thurman’s boxing movement will be the key. It will be tough for Danny Garcia to get inside. Garcia is going to try to make it a rough one but I just think Thurman will be too much overall.
Alec Kohut, freelance boxing writer, Danny Garcia W 12 基思·瑟曼: Danny Garcia has all the tools. Power in both hands, great footwork and wonderful ring generalship. 基思·瑟曼, 太, has great skills, but not as refined as Garcia’s.
If there is a knock on Garcia, it’s that if his power punches aren’t landing, he does not wear down an opponent for a late stoppage. He wins rounds and goes for the decision, which is what’s going to happen here. I’d love to predict a back and forth gut wrenching fight, but I believe Garcia will win, not by winning the fight, but by winning the majority of the rounds.
约翰·Ĵ. Raspanti, Maxboxing.com, Ringside Boxing Show, Doghouseboxing.com, Keith Thurman W 12 丹尼·加西亚: This matchup is a classic 50-50 战斗. I see Keith Thurman winning the early rounds with his faster hands and feet. The underrated Danny Garcia will find success to the body and begin to rally. The bout will be close going into the last three rounds, but I see Thurman doing a little more to win the fight by a close 12-round decision.
罗尼盾, trainer of Jermall Charlo and others, Keith Thurman D 12 丹尼·加西亚: Keith Thurman-Danny Garcia is a 50-50 战斗. Both guys are well-schooled, and I predict that it will end in a split-draw.
Stephen Edwards, trainer of 154-pound contender Julian Williams, Danny Garcia W 12 基思·瑟曼: Keith Thurman has the faster feet and more skiddish style. Although he is looked at as the puncher, Danny Garcia has to not chase Thurman. Garcia has to make Thurman come to him so he can counter punch. Garcia’s dilemma is does he chase Thurman or does he wait. He always makes the right decision. I say that he waits and wins a controversial decision.
德里克·詹姆斯, trainer of 147-pound contender Errol Spence Jr.: Danny Garcia SD 12 基思·瑟曼: It should be an interesting fight. Danny Garcia has the speed, and he should be able to use that to his advantage. 另一方面, Keith Thurman should have more power and if he lands, Garcia may be in trouble. I am focused on our fight with Kell Brook, but I hope that we are able to fight the winner, which I think will be Garcia by close split-decision victory.
Ernesto Rodriguez, trainer of 154-pound champion Jarrett Hurd, Keith Thurman W 12 丹尼·加西亚: I pick Keith Thurman due to adjustments to box when he’s in trouble and his ability to hurt you with a punch. Tough bout to pick but I’m picking Thurman to beat Danny Garcia by decision.
阿贝尔·桑切斯, trainer of Gennady Golovkin, Danny Garcia W 12 基思·瑟曼:在我看来, Danny Garcia wins a tough, hard-fought decision. I never really thought that Keith Thurman would be able to pull it out in a hard, 12-轮的战斗.
鲁本·格雷罗, father and trainer of Robert Guerrero, Keith Thurman W 12 丹尼·加西亚: I think Keith Thurman is going to win the fight, but he needs a knockout. If it goes to the distance, I think they’ll give it to Danny Garcia.
凯文·坎宁安, trainer of Devon Alexander, Keith Thurman W 12 丹尼·加西亚: I’ve got Danny Garcia winning by a decision over Keith Thurman.
FINAL TALLY: 瑟曼: 18, 加西亚: 14, 绘制: 1
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ABOUT THURMAN vs. GARCIA
Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军,周六三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家. In the co-main event undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 battles once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT.
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SUGAR RAY LEONARD & DAVID DINKINS JR. MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

“These are the type of fights that are going to bring boxing back to where it used to be.” – Sugar Ray Leonard

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, 由总理拳击冠军提出,

Live in Primetime on CBS From Barclays Center in Brooklyn

纽约 (三月 1, 2017) – Boxing Hall of Famer and former undisputed welterweight world champion 糖光芒伦纳德David Dinkins Jr., SHOWTIME Sports Senior Vice President and Executive Producer, hosted a media conference call 周三 to discuss Leonard joining the CBS broadcast team for 周六 welterweight unification between undefeated champions Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia. 斯蒂芬·埃斯皮诺萨, Executive Vice President and General Manger, SHOWTIME体育, began the call with some opening remarks.

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, 由总理拳击冠军提出, broadcast will air live on CBS from 9-11 P.M. AND/6-8 P.M. 来自布鲁克林巴克莱中心的 PT, 布鲁克林拳击™的家. The broadcast is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and produced by SHOWTIME Sports® for CBS Television, both divisions of the CBS Corporation.

 

Leonard will join the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING broadcast team 周六 alongside host 布莱恩·卡斯特, play-by-play voice 毛罗Ranallo, International Boxing Hall of Fame analyst 铝伯恩斯坦 and Sports Emmy® Award-winning reporter 吉姆·格雷.

 

A five-division titlist and one of the most decorated boxers of all-time, Leonard brings unique perspective to the broadcast booth having been in a similar situation to Thurman and Garcia more than 35 几年前. 加西亚, the WBC 147-pound titleholder, and Thurman, his WBA counterpart, will unify the exact same titles that Leonard (WBC) and fellow Hall of Famer 托马斯·赫恩斯 (WBA) unified in their classic 1981 年度扑灭.

 

Leonard made his professional boxing debut on CBS in 1977, less than one year after he won gold at the ‘76 Olympics in Montreal as part of what is considered the greatest American boxing team in Olympic history. 该 三月 4 event will reunite Leonard with former CBS producer and current SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Executive Producer Dinkins Jr.

 

Below is what the principals said 星期三 on the conference call:

 

SUGAR RAY LEONARD

 

“I was telling David [Dinkins] 今天, this is the perfect matchup. 我的意思是, you have two incredible fighters, each one of them with their own style and confidence with Keith and Danny. What also raises an eye is the unification. That’s big time for any fighter. And if these fighters can live up to their expectations, I think it’s going to be a home run, 毫无疑问.

 

“These are the type of fights that are going to bring boxing back to where it used to be. It’s going to require these type of fights, these type of individuals, these type of athletes, these type of potential super stars, to really change and make boxing what it used to be.”

 

On the importance of having these types of fights on network television and what it takes to bring the sport back to what it used to be…

“These two young men, these two champions, these undefeated fighters, they fit the mold. I talk to people all of the time about what fights they want to see and this is a fight that has star-quality to it.”

 

On the advantages of each fighter…

“I look at Keith, and I’ve been watching, over and over, tapes of his previous fight. 再次, each of them bring something to the table. 基思·瑟曼, seems to me, a little more fundamentally sound than Danny Garcia. But Danny Garcia, has a neutralizer. One thing I think is a big factor for the actual fight itself, is that both guys are great champs and both of them could take punches. 所以, 我不知道. Put it this way, I wouldn’t bet my house.

 

“I do favor Thurman because he just seems to be a little bit more poised and collected. He just seems to be that kind of guy. 首先, he would never give up. Nor would Danny. But I just lean… it’s just my gut that tells me that Keith is a little bit more solid than Danny.”

 

On Danny Garcia…

“He’s just a guy that has that internal fortitude. He has heart, big heart. And he doesn’t give in. I think he’s the kind of fighter, you know where people short-change him. But I look at him and he’s one of those fighters that, I don’t train – I never train at all – but he’s the kind of fighter that I would enjoy training. Because he deserves to be up there.”

 

On the importance of facing the best opponents possible

“That’s extremely important. 幸好, I was in an era where there were just a lot of guys out there who were so talented. If given the chance they would prove to be champions.

 

I always thought that we had to continue to raise the bar as a fighter, as a champion, and continue to fight better and better competition. When I was fighting, I swear, I wanted to be the underdog -psychologically, spiritually and mentally, if I wasn’t challenged, if I wasn’t considered somewhat of an underdog, I couldn’t perform the way I normally would. It’s what would get me going.

 

“I have said this a number of times: This fight is going to be bigger and better than what we anticipate because of what is at stake.

 

“The advantage [对我来说] was the television network exposure, 毫无疑问. I loved that. It pumped me up because I loved the exposure. I loved the attention. I loved the fights and that’s what also helped me to be the fighter that I became.

 

On what it’s like being ringside and broadcasting a unification welterweight fight much like the fights and titles he’s fought for…

“It is an out-of-body experience. It’s déjà vu. Like holy, 我 60. It’s a kind of thing that is so special and it’s so rare of a unification it seems like. It speaks volumes to me as far as the significance of it. And these guys, Keith and Danny, they know it. They realize it.”

 

DAVID DINKINS JR.

 

“When we were discussing the upcoming Thurman-Garcia fight in our senior staff meeting, many of us longtime fight fans thought about Ray’s first fight with Thomas Hearns and the many parallels there with Danny Garcia and Keith Thurman. You have two undefeated fighters and two titlists who have been on a path toward each other since Danny moved up from being a unified champion at super lightweight and moved into the welterweight ranks and gained a world title at 147 英镑.

 

“Ray and Tommy were two stars who it just seemed inevitable that they would fight. We feel the same way about Keith and Danny. You have two undefeated champions and it’s inevitable that they would meet and declare who would be the No. 1 fighter at 147 英镑.

 

I’m so happy that Ray can join us for this telecast and he and I have discussed over the past few days the many similarities between his circumstance during the Golden Era of Boxing when he had rivals like [罗伯托] 杜兰, Hearns and [Wilfred] Benitez at 147 英镑.

 

To make the situation even sweeter it reunites myself and Ray after we had worked together years ago at CBS. He along with Tim Ryan吉尔·克兰西 formed a very entertaining announce team. Ray was in and out of retirement at that point. So his full-time, part-time job up at CBS was terrific fun. We got to see some great fights and work together. And now he joins Mauro Ranallo and Al Bernstein, who is also a Hall of Famer just like Ray is, ringside this 星期六. It’s just incredible great fortune that Ray was available to join us and be a significant contributor 周六.”

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME体育

 

“SHOWTIME continues to deliver the strongest lineup of any network in boxing. We are delivering the biggest and most meaningful fights and delivering to the largest possible audience. With none on pay-per-view.

 

这个星期六 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will present the most anticipated fight of the year live on America’s most watched network, CBS. Danny Garcia versus Keith Thurman is without question the best fighting the best. They are two undefeated champions with a combined record of 60 wins and zero losses and squaring off in the prime of their careers to determine who the top dog is in boxing’s marquee division.

 

SHOWTIME has really made it our mission to televise the top-rated champions against the top-rated challengers in boxing’s most compelling weight classes.

 

“The fans have taken note, and the momentum continues to rise. 阿德里安Broner阿德里安·格拉纳多斯 fought a close fight two weeks ago that was our most watched main event 在两年.

 

This is just the second primetime fight on CBS in nearly 40 years since Ali-Spinks in 1978. We are grateful to our colleagues at CBS who are helping to deliver this important event for boxing. It is critical that we put our best foot forward in a very hyper competitive television market, and that is certainly what we are doing 星期六 night on CBS.”

 

ABOUT GARCIA vs. 瑟曼

丹尼·加西亚VS. Keith Thurman is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlinesSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军, 周六三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家. In the co-main event undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 battles once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT.

 

门票现场活动, 这是由DiBella娱乐促进, 开始 $50 (不包括适用的费用) 与现已公开发售. 门票可在网上通过访问购买 www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com 或致电 1-800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房在巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.

 

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每日均可访问: 瑟曼 VS. 加西亚, Part One and Two VIDEOS

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® PRESENTS “ALL ACCESS DAILY: 瑟曼VS. GARCIA” IN ADVANCE OF MARCH 4 WELTERWEIGHT UNIFICATION

Four-Part Digital Series Immerses Viewers in Fight Week with Undefeated Champions, Delivering Daily Coverage 星期三 通过 星期六

Part One Available Now!

YouTube的: HTTP://s.sho.com/2lW2akK

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, 由总理拳击冠军提出, Live in Primetime on CBS From Barclays Center In Brooklyn

 

SHOWTIME Sports presents “ALL ACCESS DAILY: 瑟曼 VS. 加西亚,” a four-part digital series delivering daily coverage of fight week leading up to the 三月 4 welterweight unification between undefeated world champions Danny Garcia and Keith Thurman. 每日均可访问, an online exclusive installment inspired by the three-time Sports Emmy® Award-winning series “ALL ACCESS”, is the first real-time offering of the immersive documentary program.

 

Part One of the four-part series is available now. New installments of ALL ACCESS DAILY will be available each day by 10 A.M. AND通过 星期六, 三月 4SHO.com, 该 欣欣体育YouTube频道 (@shosports) 而 SHOWTIME Sports Facebook page.

 

Viewers will join Garcia and Thurman as they embark for New York from their respective hometowns of Philadelphia and St. 圣彼得堡, 佛罗里达州。, for what is expected to be the biggest boxing event in Barclays Center history. From the moment they hit the Big Apple to the first meal following 周五 称重, ALL ACCESS DAILY will peel back the curtain of fight week as the undefeated 147-pound champs prepare to unify boxing’s glamour division.

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, 由总理拳击冠军提出, broadcast will air live on CBS from 9-11 P.M. AND/6-8 P.M. 来自布鲁克林巴克莱中心的 PT, 布鲁克林拳击™的家. The broadcast is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and produced by SHOWTIME Sports® for CBS Television, both divisions of the CBS Corporation.

 

门票现场活动, 这是由DiBella娱乐促进, 开始 $50 (不包括适用的费用) 与现已公开发售. 门票可在网上通过访问购买 www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com 或致电 1-800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房在巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.

 

ABOUT GARCIA vs. 瑟曼

丹尼·加西亚VS. Keith Thurman is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlinesSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军, 周六三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家. In the co-main event undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 battles once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT.

 

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Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia Media Workout Quotes & 照片

 

Welterweight World Title Unification Headlines

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS,

总理拳击冠军主办, 星期六, 三月 4

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布鲁克林 (三月 1, 2017) – Welterweight world champions 基思·瑟曼 丹尼·加西亚 participated in a media workout at world famous Gleason’s Gym 星期三 afternoon in advance of their primetime showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军, 此 星期六, 三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家.

出席仪式 星期三 and opening the broadcast at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT were undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 and once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔, who meet in a super welterweight world title eliminator.

 

门票现场活动, 这是由DiBella娱乐促进, 开始 $50 (不包括适用的费用) 与现已公开发售. 门票可在网上通过访问购买 www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com 或致电 1-800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房在巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.

 

Additional fighters participating in the workout and competing in undercard action 周六 included light heavyweight contender 安杰伊Fonfara, who takes on former world champion 乍得道森, popular local unbeaten 希瑟·哈代, 谁战斗 Edina Kiss 在一个轻量级的景点, 超轻量级 马里奥·巴里奥斯, 谁满足 Yardley Suarez in an eight-round fight, 不败的竞争者 谢尔盖Lipinets 和佛罗里达州的 Clarence Booth, who meet in super lightweight action and 2016 海天奥海 理查德森Hitchins, who makes his pro debut.

 

以下是该型战机

 

KEITH瑟曼

 

“It feels great to be in this big fight. This is what we’ve been dreaming of. It feels like my destiny. When you put so much hard work into the sport, everyone knows you’re planting a seed. You have to watch it grow and nurture it before it starts to bear fruit.

 

“Brooklyn has one of a kind fight fans. The history of this city and the history of boxing in this city is exceptional. The appreciation they have for fighters is one of a kind. It’s always a blessing to perform for these fans.

 

“I expect the best of Danny Garcia. This is the biggest fight of either of our careers. I saw the best of Shawn Porter, but Keith Thurman was able to rise to the top once again.

 

“When you look at the facts and our records, it doesn’t get bigger than this. There’s no comparison to my other fights. This is the biggest of my career.

 

“The ultimate goal is to unify the division. It’s a blessing right now to have two undefeated world champions. These titles have only been brought together a few times in history. 这是一个很好的机会. The winner is going to be that man to beat at 147-pounds.

 

“I believe that we will see the next superstar in the welterweight division after we unify these titles. Whoever becomes the undisputed welterweight champion of the world, will be on another level. We’re going to take our first step toward that 星期六 夜晚.

 

“I want to touch as many households as I can touch. I want the kids who come from the struggle; I want them to see me. They have to learn that they’re going to earn their stripes in life from training hard in the gym.”

 

丹尼·加西亚

 

“I’ve trained hard for this fight and I’m ready. 星期六 夜晚, I’ll be the new unified champion of the world.

 

“The atmosphere at Barclays Center is amazing. I’ve always requested to fight here and I’m glad they accept me. I can’t wait to fight in front of those great fans again.

 

“I’m prepared for the best Keith Thurman. I’m ready to make adjustments and fight like a true champion and get the victory.

 

“I’ve been training a long time for this fight. I felt great in the gym and I was really comfortable the whole time. I’ve had no struggle to make weight. I feel strong and I’ve had no injuries. That’s a perfect camp. We train hard, we train smart and we’re prepared for 星期六 夜晚.

 

“I always train to impress. I don’t need to add any extra pressure just because it’s a big audience. I have to go in there and keep my composure and be the same Danny Garcia that I always am.

 

“We just have to stay focused 周六 夜晚. We’re just worried about my game plan for the fight. There’s no distractions for me. I think everything will go smoothly.

 

“There’s always been some tough fights in the legacies of other great fighters. Each fight is a learning experience. Everything in my career has led me to this fight.

 

“People want to see the best fight the best. This is my chance to prove it to the world that I’m one of the best fighters in the world.

 

“I’m definitely a better fighter than Keith Thurman. He’s never been in the ring with a guy like me. 星期六 夜晚, I’m going to prove it. I’m the better counter-puncher, I’m sharper and I’ll prove it 周六 晚上“。

 

ERICKSON LUBIN

 

“It feels great to be here. 训练营太棒了. We had lots of sparring and made lots of improvements from my last fight. I feel strong and I can’t wait until 星期六 夜晚.

 

“I don’t let anything get to me. 我知道我可以做什么. I’m going to go in there confident and be dominant. I’m going to be aware of everything and keep my mind sharp in the ring.

 

“My coach does the studying of the tape but I know he’s a strong Mexican power-puncher. We know he’s going to be aggressive, but we’re ready for any style he comes with 周六 夜晚.

 

“For every opponent, the game plan is different. We have a game plan, but we’ll be ready to adjust. 在一天结束时, I have to go in there and win, 并令人印象深刻地获胜.

 

“Being on this card is a wonderful feeling. I get to open up for this tremendous fight that I think is going to be the Fight of the Year. I’m going to set the bar real high.

 

“I’m coming for that number one spot 星期六 夜晚. 之后, I become the mandatory for Jermell Charlo. I’m going to win this fight in spectacular fashion, mark my words.”

 

JORGE COTA

 

“I know that it’s been a long lay-off but I’ve been staying in the gym and staying ready. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust once I get in there.

 

“I’m going to take it round-by-round and see what he brings into the ring. I’m going to make adjustments off of what I see. I’ll assess the situation and take it on from there.

 

“I have a lot of motivation coming into this fight and I’m ready to move a step closer to a world title. This opportunity is something that I won’t let slip by.

 

“I know I have a very tough opponent in front of me, but I am too strong and I will be too good 周六 晚上“。

 

安杰伊Fonfara

 

“I got some rest after my last fight and get myself back together. The decision was to change trainers to Virgil Hunter. I’m happy with that decision and I had a great camp.

 

“I have more focus during this camp. It’s just my family and the gym. The same thing every day. I’m in possibly the best shape I’ve been in my life.

 

“I have a great jab that I have to use. I think I’m a stronger and more physical fighter than Chad Dawson. I know how to box inside and outside. Dawson has a lot of experience but I know I will be ready for anything he brings.

 

“There are a lot of Polish fans I’m expecting to see 周六 夜晚. I know that Brooklyn has a large population of Polish boxing fans. I’m ready for that feeling. I’m back and I’m going after a world title.”

 

瑟HARDY

 

“I’ve had my eyes on this fight date for a while. I knew that I had to get on this card. There had to be at least one woman representing our sport on this card.

 

“The women have to work three times as hard just to get to this point. Girls train just as hard as men and we’re working towards getting our due.

 

“We don’t just represent ourselves when we get in the ring, we represent our sport. There’s always an incredible amount of pressure, no matter what the stage is.

 

“Just before this fight camp I was coming off of an eight-week MMA camp. Thinking about a girl who can only hit me with two hands, I’m not worried at all.

 

“I’m excited to get back in the ring and put on a show for my loyal and dedicated fans who love to watch me fight.”

 

马里奥·巴里奥斯

 

“I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to be on this card. We’re more than prepared for this fight. We have a tough opponent but I’m ready to take everything we’ve done in the gym and put it into the ring.

 

“My team has watched some tape on my opponent. I personally don’t like to watch too much of their tapes. Everyone fights different opponents differently. We came up with a game plan for this fight and that’s what we’ve been working on all camp.

 

“A win means everything to me. It’s going to help me climb the ladder and help me take another step in my career.

 

“I love fighting in New York. The people in this city are incredible and they come out for big fights like this. It’s huge to be on this stage and I’m going to take advantage of it.”

 

SERGEY LIPINETS

 

“The bright lights have never scared me away. I’m more motivated by the importance of this card. All I care about is what happens in the fight. I don’t see any distractions. I’m focused on my opponent.

 

“I prepare for every fight like it’s for a world title. It’s the same system for getting ready. But I am aware that people have a lot of tape on me now, so my team has been working on bringing something different to each fight.

 

“As of now, I’m the IBF mandatory, but I’m not looking past Clarence Booth. I want to take care of this fight and then move on to whoever is holding that belt in June or July. 我想下一个世界冠军的争夺.

 

“I respect every man who steps into that squared-circle. Clarence Booth is a great fighter and I respect him for getting in the ring with me. He’s in my way and I plan on putting on a great performance.”

 

CLARENCE BOOTH

 

“Being in camp with Keith Thurman is like being in the school of boxing. We spar, get some good rounds in and he always gives me good advice.

 

“I’m prepared for anything 周六 夜晚. I’ve watched him a little bit. I see he’s a big puncher, but I’m a big puncher too. I’m ready to get to work.

 

“I can do it all in the ring. I can brawl, box and adjust to my opponent. 我很高兴这场斗争 周六.

 

“This is a tremendous opportunity for me and I’m just excited to get in the ring and take advantage of it 周六 晚上“。

 

RICHARDSON HITCHINS

 

“I’m excited to make my pro debut. I’ve fought in the Golden Gloves at Barclays Center before so there’s no pressure heading into this one.

 

“I’ve had a long amateur career and I think all of that prepared me for this moment. Everything I’ve been doing since I was 13 has led to this.

 

“I don’t know too much about my opponent but I’m going to go in there and adapt. We’ve trained to be prepared for this.

 

“I’ve always seen myself fighting on big cards and one day I’ll be the headliner. We’re finally on the right track towards what I’m looking to accomplish.”

 

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ABOUT THURMAN vs. GARCIA

Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlinesSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军, 周六三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家. In the co-main event undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 battles once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT.

 

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Andrzej Fonfara Training Camp Quotes & 照片

Polish Light Heavyweight Contender Battles Former World Champion Chad Dawson in Undercard Action 星期六, 三月 4巴克莱中心在布鲁克林
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布鲁克林 (二月 28, 2017) – Exciting heavyweight contender 安杰伊Fonfara has wrapped up training camp and is ready to battle former world champion 乍得道森 星期六, 三月 4 巴克莱中心, in front of the passionate Polish boxing fans in Brooklyn.
三月 4 event is headlined by the highly anticipated welterweight world title unification showdown between 基思·瑟曼 丹尼·加西亚 that serves as the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军. Broadcast coverage begins at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT with undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 battling once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout.
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Here is what Fonfara had to say about his first training camp with Virgil Hunter, his matchup and more:
On his recent training camp with Virgil Hunter:
Virgil Hunter and I had a great final few days of training camp. All the sparring and training is finalized and now we are focused on making weight. My body feels rejuvenated and I’ll be at my best going into this fight.
On facing former world champion Chad Dawson:
Chad Dawson is a very skilled fighter who has won at the elite level. He’s a former world champion who’s been in the ring with the best fighters in the division. I know he will be a difficult challenge, but I’m confident I’ll be victorious.
On the long layoff since his last fight:
I felt it was a good thing to take some time off after my fight with Joe Smith. I was able to reflect on my performance, and make the move to start training with Virgil Hunter. I incorporated Pilates into my training regimen and I feel great. My mental focus is sharp. Everyone will see the improvement in my performance.
On the current state of the light-heavyweight division:
The division is filled with many great fighters. 在我看来, Andre Ward is the pound-for- 英镑冠军. For top to bottom the division is loaded with great talent. My goal is to win this fight, and march back toward a world title fight. I know with hard work that I can accomplish that feat.
On fighting in Brooklyn at Barclays Center
I’ve always dreamed of fighting in New York and now that will become a reality. There is so much history of boxing in New York and I just want my debut to be a memorable one. I’m sure the fans there will be filled with energy so I’m ready to entertain them with a tremendous night of boxing.
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ABOUT THURMAN vs. GARCIA
Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军, 周六三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家. In the co-main event undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 battles once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT.
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SUGAR RAY LEONARD TO JOIN SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ON CBS BROADCAST TEAM FOR DANNY GARCIA vs. KEITH THURMAN WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP UNIFICATION EVENT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 4

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Former Undisputed Welterweight Champion to Provide Unique Insight as Garcia and Thurman Join Boxing Royalty in 147-Pound Unification

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, 由总理拳击冠军提出, Live on CBS from 9 - 11 P.M. AND / 6 - 8 P.M. PT from Barclays Center In Brooklyn

 

纽约 (二月. 28, 2017) – Boxing Hall of Famer and former undisputed welterweight world champion 糖光芒伦纳德 will join the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS broadcast team on Saturday, 三月 4 for GARCIA vs. 瑟曼. The event will be headlined by the welterweight world championship unification bout between undefeated champions 丹尼·加西亚 基思·瑟曼. GARCIA vs. THURMAN is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and will take place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, home of BROOKLYN BOXING.

 

The live broadcast will be produced by SHOWTIME Sports® for the CBS Television Network and will air live on CBS from 9-11 P.M. AND / 6-8 P.M. PT. 加西亚VS. Thurman will be the first world title unification bout in any weight division on live network television in over two decades and just the second primetime boxing presentation on CBS in nearly 40 岁月. The first was headlined by a thrilling welterweight world championship fight between Thurman and Shawn Porter, 一 2016 Fight of the Year candidate and one of the most watched boxing events of the year.

 

With SHOWTIME boxing analyst and active prizefighter 保罗Malignaggi scheduled to fight in London that evening, the broadcast seat opened up for Leonard. He will join SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING host 布莱恩·卡斯特, play-by-play voice 毛罗Ranallo, International Boxing Hall of Fame analyst 铝伯恩斯坦 and Sports Emmy® Award-winning reporter 吉姆·格雷 周六.

 

Leonard made his professional boxing debut on CBS in 1977, less than one year after he won gold at the ‘76 Olympics in Montreal as part of what is considered the greatest American boxing team in Olympic history. He served as a boxing analyst for the network in the early 1980s during a temporary retirement, calling fights alongside CBS boxing announcer Tim Ryan and Hall of Fame trainer and analyst 吉尔·克兰西, before eventually resuming his professional boxing career. 该 三月 4event will reunite Leonard with former CBS producer and current SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Executive Producer 大卫·丁勤时JR., and director 鲍勃·邓菲, the son of legendary boxing broadcaster Don Dunphy.

 

A five-division titlist and one of the most decorated boxers of all-time, Leonard brings unique perspective to the broadcast booth having been in a similar situation to Thurman and Garcia more than 35 几年前. 加西亚, the WBC 147-pound titleholder, and Thurman, his WBA counterpart, will unify the exact same titles that Leonard (WBC) and fellow Hall of Famer 托马斯·赫恩斯 (WBA) unified in their classic 1981 年度扑灭.

 

标题进入 三月 4 unification, Garcia and Thurman own similar records to those of Leonard and Hearns prior to their ‘81 showdown. Thurman is 27-0 and Garcia is 33-0, while Leonard was 30-1 and Hearns was 32-0. And like Leonard and Hearns, Thurman and Garcia are in their 20’s and their respective primes as they approach the career-defining fight.

 

I’m thrilled to be working with the SHOWTIME team and to be part of the CBS broadcast of this great event,” said Leonard. “I’ve watched Danny Garcia and Keith Thurman develop as young men and mature both inside and outside of the ring. Now they are both champions facing their biggest test to determine the man to beat in the welterweight division. This fight reminds me of my incredible bout against Tommy Hearns. There’s nothing better in boxing than when champions meet to unify a division, and I truly believe this fight could go either way. I’m so excited and I can’t wait to be ringside 这个星期六 at Barclay’s Center.

 

“When Ray and I last spoke in January, we’d reminisced briefly about our work in boxing together and we’d promised to get together soon,” said Dinkins. “Who knew it would be to work on the biggest fight scheduled for 2017? I’m thrilled that Ray is available to join our SHOWTIME broadcast team on 三月 4. His experience in fighting on the big stage for high-stakes will help put Garcia vs. Thurman into its proper context.

 

“加西亚VS. Thurman is a battle of undefeated champions,” Dinkins continued. “The winner of this fight will be the No. 1 welterweight in the world. Ray has been there. His classic battles with Wilfred Benitez, Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns at welterweight made him a legend. It is only fitting that he will be ringside when a new star is born.”

 

Leonard was down on the scorecards when he knocked out Hearns in the 14 round of the 1981 战斗. It was only the second world championship unification match in welterweight history. Garcia and Thurman will face off in the 10 unification in division history, and only the third between undefeated world champions.

 

After the Hearns fight, Leonard made one more defense of his welterweight belts before eventually moving up to challenge 马文·哈格勒 在中量级. Leonard has served as a TV personality and boxing analyst since retiring from the ring in 1997, including a stint on CBS.

 

门票现场活动, 这是由DiBella娱乐促进, 开始 $50 (不包括适用的费用) 与现已公开发售. 门票可在网上通过访问购买 www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com 或致电 1-800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房在巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.

 

ABOUT GARCIA vs. 瑟曼

丹尼·加西亚VS. Keith Thurman is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军,星期六, 三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家. 在合作的主要事件, 不败的后起之秀 埃里克森鲁宾 battles once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT.

 

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Undefeated Prospect Mario Barrios Battles Mexico’s Yardley Suarez While Super Lightweight Contender Sergey Lipinets Faces Clarence Booth in Undercard Action Saturday, 三月 4 巴克莱中心在布鲁克林

更多! Undefeated Heather Hardy Faces Hungary’s Edina Kiss While Unbeaten Prospect Thomas Velasquez, Featherweight Rickey Lopez & 2016 Haitian Olympian Richardson Hitchins

Round Out Exciting Undercard

布鲁克林 (二月 27, 2017) – A pair of exciting matchups highlight undercard action as unbeaten prospect 马里奥·巴里奥斯 (17-0, 9 科斯) 发生在墨西哥 Yardley Suarez (20-6, 11 科斯) in a super lightweight bout while super lightweight contender 谢尔盖Lipinets (11-0, 9 科斯) 面孔 Clarence Booth (14-2, 7 科斯) 上 星期六, 三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家.

 

三月 4 event is headlined by the highly anticipated welterweight world title unification showdown between 基思·瑟曼 丹尼·加西亚 that serves as the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军. Broadcast coverage begins at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT with undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 battling once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout.

 

门票现场活动, 这是由DiBella娱乐促进, 开始 $50 (不包括适用的费用) 与现已公开发售. 门票可在网上通过访问购买 www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com 或致电 1-800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房在巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.

 

Additional undercard action will feature popular local star 希瑟·哈代 (18-0, 4 科斯), who will now battle Hungary’s Edina Kiss (13-2, 8 科斯) 在10轮轻量级回合, while Philadelphia-native 托马斯·贝拉斯克斯 (6-0, 4 科斯) enters the ring in a six-round lightweight affair.

 

Rounding out the night of fights are Colorado’s Rickey Lopez (16-4, 6 科斯) in a six-round featherweight clash against Houston’s 巴勃罗·克鲁兹 (14-1, 6 科斯) 和 2016 海天奥海 理查德森Hitchins, who makes his pro debut in a four-round welterweight contest against Mexico’s 马里奥·佩雷斯 (1-0).

 

身高超过六英尺的高个子战士, 21岁的巴里奥斯(Barrios)在拥挤的比赛中获得了7场胜利 2015 他在远处阻止了五个对手. 这位圣安东尼奥人转为职业球员 2013 and is on the fast track towards a world title shot as he defeated Devis Boschiero in a 12-round bout in July 2016 and followed it up with a second round knockout of Claudio Rosendo Tapia in December. He will be challenged by the 22-year-old Suarez of Sinaloa, Mexico who picked up five wins in 2016 and stopped Christian Valverde in the fifth-round of his last bout.

 

An accomplished amateur who was born in Kazakhstan but fights out of California, Lipinets turned pro in April of 2014 with a decision victory over Franklin Varela. The 27-year-old recorded six knockouts in a row before stepping up in competition and impressing with a victory over Haskell Lydell Rhodes in March 2015 and a knockout of Levan Ghvamichava in March. He kept the momentum going by stopping established contender Walter Castillo in July and knocking out Lenny Zappavigna in their 140-pound title eliminator in December. He will be challenge by the Keith Thurman stablemate Booth, 谁打架圣的出来. 圣彼得堡, Florida and defeated Cesar Soriano in his last bout.

 

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ABOUT THURMAN vs. GARCIA

Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlinesSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军, 周六三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家. In the co-main event undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 battles once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT.

 

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DANNY GARCIA HAS CANDID CONVERSATION ABOUT THE ROLE OF HIS FATHER & THRIVING AS AN UNDERDOG IN THE REVEAL WITH MARK KRIEGEL

 

THE REVEAL with Mark Kriegel: 丹尼·加西亚: HTTP://s.sho.com/2m8unol

 

Danny Garcia opened up about his father Angel, his challenging childhood, and not getting the respect he deserves in an intimate conversation with award-winning reporter Mark Kriegel. The interview is the latest in a recurring SHOWTIME Sports digital series, THE REVEAL with Mark Kriegel, featuring exclusive and in-depth interviews with boxing’s emerging stars.

 

加西亚, the WBC Welterweight World Champion, and Kriegel spoke in a wide-ranging conversation prior to his long-awaited unification showdown with fellow undefeated WBA Welterweight Champ Keith Thurman on 星期六, 三月 4 on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, 由总理拳击冠军提出, 巴克莱中心, live on CBS from 9-11 P.M. AND/6-8 P.M. PT.

 

Below are bites from THE REVEAL:

 

Garcia on his father’s incarceration while he was a child:

“I was just a kid, I was confused. 我不知道发生了什么事情. I didn’t understand until I got older. I think that’s what motivated me today to be the best fighter I can be.

 

“The things I’ve been through as a kid – waking up on your birthday not even knowing it’s your birthday, not having a birthday cake – so it’s just a lot of things we went through in life that made me who I am today.”

 

Garcia on his father’s approach to tough parenting and coaching following a loss in the amateurs:

“I love him for that because we have a perfect chemistry. I needed him, he needed me. I was a talented kid, but he made me believe in myself. I just loved boxing, I was just having fun…but to him, he was working, he was providing for the family. This was our way out. And once he told me that I never looked at it like that again. I took it serious and I just became the best fighter I could be.”

 

Garcia when asked by Kriegel who is the most dangerous fighter in the division:

“Danny Garcia. 你知道为什么? Danny Garcia has always been the underdog and overlooked his whole career. And I’ve never been given the credit I deserve ever since I was a little kid. 但是你知道吗? It’s OK. I want people to overlook me so that when my hand is raised at the end of the night, what can they say?”

 

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ABOUT THURMAN vs. GARCIA

Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by 总理拳击冠军, 周六三月 4 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家. In the co-main event undefeated rising star 埃里克森鲁宾 battles once-beaten knockout artist 豪尔赫·科塔 in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT.

 

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