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Terence Crawford vs. Julius Indongo; FIGHT WEEK TRANSCRIPT

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EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (Agosto. 17, 2017) – Super Channel is airing questo Sabato night’s World Junior Welterweight Unification Championship between undefeated world champions, Terence Crawford eGiulio “Blue Machine” Indongo, a partire da 9 p.m. E/ 6 p.m. PT, live from Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The winner of Crawford-Indongo will hold all four-major junior welterweight world titles – WBC, WBO, WBA & IBF – plus The Ring magazine’s prestigious strap.
Three exciting fights on the loaded “Crawford vs, Indongo” carta, promosso da Top Rank, andrà in onda esclusivamente in Canada il Super Channel.
MAIN EVENT
WBO, WBC, WBA, IBF & The Ring Junior Welterweight World Championships (12 round)
TERENCE “Bocciolo” CRAWFORD (31-0, 22 KO, WBC, WBO & The Ring Champion, Omaha, NE
JULIUS “Blue Machine” INDONGO (22-0, 12 KO), WBA & IBF Champion, Windhoek, Namibia
CO-FEATURE
PROSSIMO & NABF Light Heavyweight Championships (10 round)

OLEKSANDR “Il chiodo” GVOZDYK (13-0, 11 KO), Campione, Kharkiv, Ucraina

CRAIG “El Gato Negro” BAKER (17-1, 13 KO), Sfidante, Baytown, TX
pesi piuma (6 round)
SHAKUR STEVENSON (2-0, 1 KO), 2016 Medaglia d'argento olimpica, Newark, NJ
DAVID PAZ (4-3-1, 0 KO), La Plata, Argentina
(Tutte le lotte e combattenti soggette a cambiamento. Additional fights recorded earlier may be added as needed to fill purposes. All fights will be proceeded by a “coming up graphic”.)
(WBC & WBO Jr. Welterweight Champion Terence Crawford with his Trainer Brian McIntyre and
Top Rank President Todd duBoef / IBF & WBA Jr. Welterweight Champion Julius Indongo with his co-promoter and manager Nestor Tobias and Matchroom Boxing’s Frank Smith.)

TODD duBOEF: It is going to be an exciting night il Sabato. This will be our third event going live on ESPN and what a way to start with Pacquiao, Lomachenko and now the title unification of Terence Crawford and Julius Indongo. We are going to be in Lincoln, Nebraska this time as Lady Gaga is in Omaha. We are looking forward to Lincoln, as that’s where the Cornhuskers are. This is an incredible thing to be able to do. A lot of time people talk about seeing good fights – guys fight guys that are accomplished – then there’s other guys that want the challenges. Julius Indongo and his promoter, Matchroom Boxe, have come up in a meteoric rise in the past 18 months and Julius has performed great. Terence Crawford has exploded onto the boxing scene – going to Glasgow, Scotland and winning the lightweight title and coming back to Omaha in his first defense against Gamboa and winning in sensational fashion. This will be Terence’s ninth consecutive world title fight over two weight divisions. It is unique in that is a highly-anticipated unification. Only the second time in the four-belt era that two world champions have fought each other to unify the titles with the winner emerging as the division’s undisputed world champion.

FRANK SMITH: It is great to be here in Omaha with Top Rank and we are really looking forward to this fight – it is great when fighters want to take challenges. Julius has traveled all around the world – going to Russia where he won by first round knockout and then taking on Ricky Burns in Scotland in front of a huge crowd. Julius has been spending the last few days in Omaha – I know he is very calm and very relaxed and really looking forward to the challenge. It’s great to be involved in a fight like this with all the belts on the line, which doesn’t happen very often. I know Julius is very confident to go back home with all of the belts in hand. Terence Crawford is a great fighter and has shown it on many occasions and Julius is very calm and relaxed and looking forward to showing what he does and he has no concerns with the traveling. He’ll go anywhere to take on a challenge.

NESTOR TOBIAS: We are really excited. Julius has trained very hard for this fight. He is very focused and very comfortable in Omaha. We spent some time before we came to Omaha training at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Boxing Club
.
JULIUS INDONGO: Thank you very much for this opportunity. I know Crawford is a very good and tough fighter and this is a big event. Di Sabato notte, I will give everything I have and my focus and my game plan and everything is in position. Just waiting for the weigh-in. I try and not say too much before the fight, which is something that I am used to. I prefer to do it in the ring when my opponent is standing in front of me so I can do my work. I have been in boxing for a long time and not many people know me. I believe this is the time for me to show the world that a boxer from Africa from Namibia can beat a guy fighting in his home in front of his people. This is the best way to do it. I am confident in my styles and techniques that I have learned from years ago. Di Sabato notte, it is going to be boxing – I am not sure if there is going to be a knockout but I know I can do that if I have to. I can say now that I have trained hard and my trainer is always there.
TODD duBOEF: I also want to thank the organizations for accommodating this match because there was everyone trying that had fighters that had mandatories working behind the scenes to help put this unification together. We are all appreciative of everybody working together to help bring this match with the participants with all four titles of the organizations. We are very appreciative of them assisting Matchroom and Top Rank.
JULIUS INDONGO: Sì. I would like to also thank the organizations and Top Rank and Matchroom for pushing this fight and helping the negotiations to make this fight happen – for making it all possible.
You have two titles now, but what is your view of the possibility of having all four titles?

JULIUS INDONGO: My view of this is that I have not focused much on that since I have been busy in the gym. I have not focused on anything but making sure of my performance il Sabato notte. My focus has been in the gym to make sure my game will be the best ever. No one will ever forget about this fight. The organizations were involved in making this fight happen and I appreciate that but I won’t think much about having four titles until the fight is over.

How will it feel walking out of the ring with four belts?

JULIUS INDONGO: It’s going to mean a lot to me – it will mean all of the hard work and determination got that achievement and it will create more opportunity for me. I will travel the world with the four titles. I will take them back to Africa – to my country. I am going to be very, molto felice
.
How hard was it to get the organizations to go along with this?
TODD duBOEF: It was very difficult. We had to work hand in hand with Matchroom because obviously Matchroom and Indongo had two belts and Top Rank and Crawford had two belts and there were mandatories and everything that was coming into play. There were people that we had to appeal to and we said, “Ehi, this is a rare opportunity that we are able to do this. Let’s try and work together and have a positive solution for the sport of boxing and I think we delicately managed it.
How long do you think the winner will be able to hold onto those titles?

TODD duBOEF: I think we should ask that question to the winner, not before we have a winner. (La), we don’t know who is going to win – Indongo thinks he is going to win and Crawford thinks he is going to win. Then at that point we will have to see what the order is, who has the mandatory, what order of fights and if all of the organizations can get together and if they can great and if they can’t it will be up to the fighter to make the decisions. And up to the promoters. I think it is premature to discuss that right now.

How has your life changed since you won the two titles?
JULIUS INDONGO: The thing that has really changed is – I do still live in my town in Namibia – and I try to stay focused and try do the right thing in the public. When someone becomes known to the whole country, most importantly I try not to roll with the wrong friends. I try and stay home and go to church after work and I do my training program twice a day. That’s the only way that I could say it can be done.
Do you live in the same place?
JULIUS INDONGO: Sì, that is where I am staying and where I train. All of the people are very friendly. We don’t have too much of a division within the people of everyone in the country, especially in the city. There is nothing that can distract me wherever I stay or whatever I do – everyone will know in Namibia.
How much better is Crawford than Ricky Burns or Troyanovsky?
JULIUS INDONGO: I cannot really say much on that because when I fought Troyanovsky and Ricky Burns they were both easier fights than I fought in the last fight, that I fought from home. The two world title fights that I challenged in were the best training that I have trained. I had never been as focused with the best game plan so it made it the easiest fights for me. They were both easier than we ever thought they would be because of the focus on them and the game plan.

Why were you able to focus more for those two fights?

JULIUS INDONGO: The other fights were happening at home and we used to be too much like let a lot of people in the camp – we used to share invitations – for the two last fights anyway. The fight was for the championship so there was something that we needed to achieve and change and to improve our image (if we want) to be known in the world. We had to have focus only on me and the potential and that’s the only way the world was going to get to see me. The promotion had known what was happening with me and letting everyone else know. So now everyone was going to see something new again, Lo so. I have no doubt. Lo so. All I can say is just only if maybe knockout come it may be late. But waking up, the day of fight, be skillful and focused – everything is in position. The crowd or the fans, or Terence’s home crowd won’t intimidate me – that is nothing, I cannot afford it, so I travel the same way – it is always the same.

Since you won in the hometowns of the last two titles fights how much confidence does that give you?

JULIUS INDONGO: Realmente, they are different conditions. I don’t particularly mind because it is already past. My focus is that it is a blessing from God to keep me and not to let me wander in a sense, and to ask for a provision for myself, my president and my commander in the office that wherever I travel I will be representing all of Namibia. It’s like I have the whole country of Namibia on my shoulders issued by my president so I have to rely on the game plan and that is the confidence that I rely. Così, if I am stepping there I know that my country and Africa is on my shoulders and when the team travels from Namibia to the fight I can only focus on the fight so it motivated me a lot. Così, I have to focus only on this fight.

Where did you train for this fight?
JULIUS INDONGO: When I saw Crawford requested to fight the winner of the fight between me Troyanovsky, which is when I started training for this fight because we don’t have any power and the only way to rely on the big guns when they are requested for it. Così, when they gave us the offer we had to go for it so that’s when I started training. I trained at home in Namibia – where I have always been training. (He came to the States early and trained in Freddie Roach’s gym in Hollywood).

What have you noticed in the viewership of the fights on ESPN?

TODD duBOEF: One thing I am looking forward to il Sabato is Kurt Warner just finished his [Hall of Fame induction] speech so we won’t have to deal with that il Sabato. This is all part of a long-term game plan of making these fighters come alive to the sports fan. Obviously there has been an incredible amount of promotion before the Pacquiao fight and mirrored with an incredible amount of promotion for the Lomachenko fight on August 5th and ESPN will be flipping the switch this weekend, taking the weigh-in live and doing all of the same consistent promotion and this is wonderful for the people that are interested in boxing. Everything has been terrific and to get two of the top guys in front of people that are watching the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball are able to see the highest level of fights is just a positive step for the sport.

Has there been a change in demographic of who is watching the fights?

TODD duBOEF: I don’t think there has been a change in demographic I think the perception of the boxing demographic in the United States has been unfortunately tight-capped – an older demographic. We are looking at these numbers and obviously 18-49 is the number that everybody wants and even with Kurt Warner and the rest of the Hall of Fame going on we went straight up against UFC that night and beat them in both 18-49 e 18-34 which are the most important demos. And I think additionally, for ESPN that week, we were the second highest rated 18-49 program with the Lomachenko broadcast and in fact over 50% of our audience was 18-49 where baseball was about 32%. We think that the story that it is an old sport and old people don’t care about it, which was largely spun out by UFC years ago and I think to a certain point there was some truth to it – older demos were on premium channels – the fact is this is very positive, giovane, multi-cultural through the roof and we are excited to put this on this broad platform.

Is it easy to focus and do what you need to do in your homeland?

JULIUS INDONGO: I don’t think I have an issue with the fans or the population because it is already something I am aware of. All I have is to train and just be focused on Crawford and my game plan and do good on my preparation.
Indongo has come so far – a year ago no one knew who he was and now he is on this huge platform…

TODD duBOEF: This is not an outlier – questo è il pugilato. This is what happens with boxing. This is no different than Azumah Nelson coming over on 10 days-notice and suddenly getting in the ring and making a name for himself in the United States. People can change the tide very quickly in the sport of boxing and that happens because of their performances and we have to recognize that his is a global sport. This is not the Premier League or the NFL or the NBA and we are relatively isolated to a small pool. Indongo is a very talented fighter who has probably worked his whole childhood figuring out how to master a trade. And that’s Julius Indongo and what he did was, the door of opportunity opens and he steps through it, and that is the story of boxing. There are countless stories like that and I think this is not a miraculous one but really goes back to what makes boxing so special. People that take advantage of those opportunities and suddenly a diamond in the rough is discovered.

What do you have to say about this activity – this is your 4th fight in just over a year?

JULIUS INDONGO: It really means a lot not only to me but also to my promotion where I train. When I began they weren’t planning to produce such an event or any opportunity like this or even that matches I had back home. It is something big and something huge and something useful and it is an appreciation for what Top Rank and Matchroom has put together and I appreciate these opportunities.

TODD duBOEF: We have given Terence all of the accolades about how great of a fighter he is, which we all know, but I didn’t know he was an internet sensation now. You have to talk about the Internet sensation! I thought this was the Brian McIntyre internet sensation in the last fight from “Camp Life,” but at the press conference domani you’ve got to show me your McGregor Challenge.

TERENCE CRAWFORD: It means a lot to me being it will be the first time that all four belts will be on the line at one time in the division’s history and it has only been done twice in boxing. I’m just ready for the moment and fight time this weekend.

Prior to Indongo’s 1st round KO in Russia, had your team ever heard of him?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Non, we never heard of Indongo and we never saw him fight other than the fight he had in Russia.
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Bene, we wanted the Troyanovsky fight but he decided to go with Indongo so when we heard that he got knocked out, we looked at the replay and looked at the fight – that’s when we first took notice of who Indongo really was.
When he fought Ricky Burns who you are familiar with having beaten for the lightweight title, did you think you could make it happen or was it something Top Rank brought to you?

TERENCE CRAWFORD: We wanted the Ricky Burns fight at 140 as well but they didn’t want to take the fight so they wanted to take the fight with Indongo and perhaps later on in the year we could do the fight between me and Ricky Burns again but Indongo beat Ricky Burns, that’s when we took notice and said well he’s the guy with the other two titles so let’s see if we can make a fight with him and unify.

What do you feel about him traveling anywhere to anyone’s hometown to fight for titles?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: It shows a lot about his character and his confidence and his ability in the ring. Him being a two-time world champion in that short amount of time shows that he has a lot of confidence but at the same time he is a little older so he’s at the end of his career coming along so he doesn’t have a lot of choices for what he wants to do. He can’t wait around.

What do you think of Indongo as a fighter?

TERENCE CRAWFORD: Indongo is a good fighter. He is a good boxer – he’s got good legs and he seems like he can punch. He doesn’t let his opponent get on the inside and do a lot of damage to him.
TODD duBOEF: Do you find any similarities between him and Postol?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: The only comparison I see is the height. They have two different styles. Postol was more straight up and down. Indongo is a little more elusive. I think Postol was a little more technical. Indongo can get a little wild at times.
Do you think Postol is better than Indongo?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: I can’t say that because I haven’t been in the ring with Indongo but I have been in the ring with Postol. You can see from the outside but once you get in the ring with somebody it can be a totally difference look so after the fight I can tell you.

What do you think about fighting on ESPN broadening you fan base?

TERENCE CRAWFORD: It can broaden the fan base it will give more people the opportunity to see who Terence Crawford really is. To display my talent and my skills to more people – I am just ready for Sabato to come so I can show more people who Terence Crawford really is.

BRIAN McINTYRE: I am just ready for us to get out there so Terence can show what he’s been working on in camp. I want him to unify and make history and the 140-pound division. We can also silence all of the critics that have been saying that his resume is not as good as some fighters. Not only me but also the whole entire team is excited. I know he is excited to, to get out there and show ESPN what everybody has been hearing – that he is a great boxer and a damn good puncher and how he can switch from both sides. Così, Sono eccitato. I’m excited for the kid and I’m excited for his family. I am excited for everybody.

The winner will have all four belts, which is historic. Will that fighter also be considered pound-for-pound champion?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Naturalmente, I think I have been doing a lot in the sport of boxing and I have had my name mentioned in the top three. I will be looking forward to being the top one, or maybe two after this fight. It just depends on how people look at it. In my eyes, I think I am top two already, e allora.
Has it been frustrating to you that you haven’t gotten credit that you deserve?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: I try to not think about that. I can’t worry about what the person thinks about me or says about me. At the end of the day I’m the one that has to go in there and take the punches. A lot of people criticize me for who I am fighting because maybe I am not their favorite fighter or maybe I am doing better than their favorite fighter, or there is a fighter that they want to see me fight and the fight doesn’t happen or it does happen then I beat them. Then they say, ‘oh the only reason Terence won was because he is short’ or ‘he won because he was basic’ – there is always going to be an excuse with those types of people.
TODD duBOEF: We are in a sport that gets dissected constantly by people that are haters, people that have agendas and at the end of the day when you have a kid like Terence Crawford who is brilliant in the ring, we just let the people decide what it is. We are going to be sold out in Lincoln, Nebraska and we just did 10,000 people in New York – we are not going to chase the game of people and bloggers and things like that that want to be hating because you will never win that game.
How many will Pinnacle hold?
TODD duBOEF: It is going to hold just over 10,000.
What are your thoughts fighting in Lincoln?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: I am excited about it being that it’s our state capital and where the Nebraska football team plays. It is a nice arena and I always wanted to fight in there. They brought me down there to watch a couple of games and I was always imagining it would be a nice arena to fight in. Everyone around there always welcomed me with open arms telling me ‘you need to come fight here, you need to come fight here.’ So I am excited that I was able to make that happen. It’s about a 45-minute drive from Omaha.
TODD duBOEF: Just imagine, between a 45-minute drive you’ve got Lady GaGa in Omaha and Terence Crawford in Lincoln – not a bad entertainment night in a small area. Brian are you going to the fight or Lady GaGa?
BRYAN McINTYRE: Well I am going to go to GaGa as soon as we knock this dude off. I know her personally.
CARL MORETTI: Terence is probably boxing’s most active champion at this moment. His last defense was three months ago against Felix Diaz and he fought in December before that and June before that. Così, if you look just before he won the lightweight title it may be eight title defenses in 27 mesi. I don’t think you can find a more active champion that has gotten better in the ring defending his title more than Crawford.
How important is it to be active?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: It is very important. I am trying to get my name out there and trying to get the recognition that I deserve. I’m still young and in my prime.
What does it mean if Terence is able to knock out Indongo il Sabato notte.

BRIAN McINTYRE: That would be lovely – to do it in good fashion like that, you can’t ask for nothing better. You know if you look for a knockout it’s not there.

If you win you have all of the belts – would you rather stay there or move up?
I am at 140 now and come Sabato that is my main focus is Julius Indongo. We’ll see how the fight goes and after that double back around and see what the next move will be.

How is it when you have quick turnaround to training camp? Is it easier?

TERENCE CRAWFORD: Training camp is never easy. It’s always hard but at the same time, I just had a fight and getting back into the gym and back in the groove of everything. It’s tougher when you have a long period of time off because this time I was somewhat in shape.

It seems like you were having fun in camp. Is that normal?

TERENCE CRAWFORD: We like to have some fun in training camp. Training camp is always hard work but have fun, hard work, have fun, hard work – if you don’t love what you are doing then you need to get a difference job. We are dancing every single training camp that we had and play around – that is the different types of things that we do. In “Camp Life” it might be the first time that people actually got to see that outer Terence Crawford.
Is that important to you to get that out?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: It’s important for my brand but at the same time it is just I. I am not into publicizing my every move – make a video and say, ‘oh this is what I do for a living,’ Mi basta andare con il flusso.
If you consider yourself Number 2 pound for pound, who do you say is Number 1?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Andre Ward.
Where were you when you first saw McGregor do his warm-up?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: I was coming from the gym and everyone was watching a video and I asked what it was, then I said I am going to try that. A couple of days passed then I got everyone together to do the McGregor Challenge.
What’s the best response you’ve gotten since that video went up?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: I’ve been getting all kinds of response – I have been getting hate response, prejudice response, I’ve been getting a lot of positive response. People are telling me McGregor will beat me up. I just laugh – we are just having fun with it.
Super Channel ha recentemente trasmesso importanti eventi di boxe dal vivo come Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraham, and Lomachenko vs.Marriaga.
Per vedere il “Crawford vs. Indongo” vivere, così come più emozionante di boxe a venire, combattere i fan in Canada possono contattare il proprio fornitore di cavi locale per iscriversi al Super Channel e tutto quello che offre, comprese le serie Premium, film e molto altro ancora, a partire da $9.95 al mese.
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Super Channel to air Terence Crawford vs. Julius Indongo card

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In diretta questo Sabato night in Canada
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (Agosto. 15, 2017) – Continuing its strong efforts as the television destination for viewing world-class boxing in Canada, Super Channel subscribers will be able to watch questo Sabato night’s World Junior Welterweight Unification Championship between undefeated world champions, Terence Crawford e Giulio “Blue Machine” Indongo, a partire da 9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT, live from Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The winner of Crawford-Indongo will hold all four-major junior welterweight world titles, plus The Ring magazine’s prestigious strap.
Crawford (31-0, 22 KO), fighting out of nearby Boise (NE), is a two-time champion who has won six of his last eight fights by stoppage. Il 2014 Fighter of the Year, Crawford is the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) and The Ring magazine world champion.
Terrence Crawford
(foto per gentile concessione di Top Rank).

Nel suo 2017 debut this past Maggio 30 at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden, Crawford successfully defended his crowns by way of a 10th round knockout over former Olympic gold medalist Felix Diaz.

Arguably one of the top five pound-for-pound fighters in the world today, Crawford unified the world titles July 23, 2016, winning a 12-round unanimous decision over then undefeated WBC super lightweight titlist Viktor Postol.
His triumph against Postol also earned Crawford The Ring title and designated him as the 140-pound division lineal champion. Crawford has also defeated John Molina, Jr., Thomas Dulorme, Hank Lundy, Ricky Burns,Yuriokis Gamboa e Ray Beltran tra i più notabili.
Namibia-native Indongo (22-0, 11 KO) has become a unified world champion — International Boxing Federation (IBF) e World Boxing Association (WBA) – the most difficult way as a true road warrior. He captured the IBF title by knocking out defending champion Eduard Troyanovsky in the opening round of their December 3, 2016 title fight in Russia, and he unified the world titles this past Aprile 15, when he took a dominant 12-round unanimous decision over Ricky Burns in Scotland.
The 34-year-old Indongo was a 2008 Namibia Olympian.
Three exciting fights on the loaded “Crawford vs, Indongo” carta, promosso da Top Rank, andrà in onda esclusivamente in Canada il Super Channel.
Super Channel ha recentemente trasmesso importanti eventi di boxe dal vivo come Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraham, and Lomachenko vs.Marriaga.
Other fights on the Crawford-Indongo card also airing live on Super Channel include a 10-round light heavyweight clash between unbeaten North American Boxing Federation champion Oleksandr “Il chiodo” Gvozdyk (13-0, 11 KO), Non classificato. 2 dal WBC, and upset-minded Texan brama “El Gato Negro” Panettiere (17-1, 13 KO). Gvozdyk is a former Ukrainian amateur standout who lives and trains in Oxnard, California.
The televised opener on Super Channel will feature 2016 Medaglia d'argento olimpica Shakur Stevenson (2-0, 1 KO), fighting out of Newark (NJ), against Argentinian featherweight David Paz (4-3, 0 KO) in un periodo di sei round.
Bouts and order are subject to change. Additional fights recorded earlier may be added as needed to fill purposes. All fights will be proceeded by a “coming up graphic.
Per vedere il “Crawford vs. Indongo” vivere, così come più emozionante di boxe a venire, combattere i fan in Canada possono contattare il proprio fornitore di cavi locale per iscriversi al Super Channel e tutto quello che offre, comprese le serie Premium, film e molto altro ancora, a partire da $9.95 al mese.
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Joseph Elegele Scores Hard Fought Unanimous Decision Victory Over Phil Lo Greco In Main Event Of Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round On Bounce From The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL

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LAKELAND, FL. (Giugno 13, 2016) – Exciting super welterweight Joseph Elegele (16-2 11 KO) showed his strength and power Domenica notte nel main event di Premier Boxing Champions: La rotonda successiva su rimbalzo TV as he went toe-to-toe with Phil Lo Greco(27-3, 15 KO) per 10 hard-fought rounds from The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL. Both combatants left it all in the ring, exchanging punches throughout the bout with close rounds that left the audience wanting more.
Elegeleof nearby Winter Haven, FL started the bout coming forward, slightly stunning Toronto’s Lo Greco with several flurries of punches that set the tone for a hard fought back and forth battle. The action picked up in round two as Lo Greco came in on the attack early in the round, pinning Elegele against the ropes and continuing to pepper him with punches to the body and the head.
Despite being taken aback by the attack, Elegele came roaring back in the final seconds of round two and out of the corner to kick off round three. Lo Greco remained in the pocket, not afraid to continue to throw wide left hooks as the fighters traded punches back and forth.
As the fight continued, Lo Greco backed Elegele up against the ropes, smothering him with punches despite Elegele’s four-inch height advantage. But round six was completely controlled by Elegele as he threw a combination of bruising punches that very well could have sent Lo Greco to the canvas. However Lo Greco remained in the pocket. In the 10th and final round, Lo Greco è uscito forte, outworking Elegele, but with less than 20 seconds to go in the bout, Elegele stunned Lo Greco with a barrage of punches up against the ropes. Judges scored the bout 97-95 e 96-94 due volte, all for Elegele, the winner by unanimous decision.
The second televised bout saw two former amateur standouts Dauren Yeleussinov (5-0-1, 4 KO) del Kazakistan, who now fights out of Brooklyn, e Devaun Lee (7-2-1, 3 KO) di Queens, NY in an eight-round middleweight bout that ended in a split draw. Yeleussinov wasted no time in the first round as he kicked off the fight by throwing multiple left hands, one to the body and two to the head of Lee.
Lee escaped the round unscathed and despite spending the majority of the second round against the ropes, he was able to let his hands go and catch Yeleussinov with multiple shots. The 30-year-old Yeleussinov went on the attack in the sixth round, pinning Lee against the ropes, once again with a barrage of punches. Judges scored the bout at 79-73 for Yeleussinov, 78-74 per Lee e 76-76, ending the bout in a split draw.
In apertura televisivo incontro, Australian prospect Steve Lovett (15-1, 12 KO) battled Craig Baker (17-1, 13 KO) in a 10-round light heavyweight showdown that ended with an explosive knockout. Baker of Baytown, TX was sent to the canvas in round four following a big left hook thrown by Lovett, but Baker was the more active fighter throughout the fight as he was up on all three of the judge’s scorecards going into the eighth and final round. With only three seconds to go in the bout, Baker sent Lovett to the canvas with a hard right hand that ended the bout.
Here is what the participants had to say about their respective performances Domenica notte:
JOSEPH ELEGELE
“I wasn’t surprised because he’s a tough fighter, he’s a Canadian and Canadian fighters are tough. Egli è venuto a combattere. E 'stata una bella lotta.
“It’s hard for anyone to find an answer for a straight left, but I was surprised he kept walking through it.
“I hope this win puts me on the next level. I’m ready for the top fighters. I know there are some things I can work on, but I am ready for the top fighters.
“I’m not sure what’s up with my left hand. It hurt me when I was throwing it, but I’m a warrior. I’ve been through too much in life to let a little left hand hurt me. It could be falling off and I’m still going to throw it.”
PHIL LO GRECO
“It was his hometown. The score could have gone either way. I hurt him in the second round. He was out and the ref could have stopped the fight. That is no excuse. I will fight anyone, dovunque.
“I felt I was pushing the fight. I am disappointed in the decision.
“It’s up to the fans if they want to see me again. People see that I will fight anywhere and anyplace. I enjoyed tonight.”
DEVAUN LEE
“I don’t agree with the draw, I think I won the fight. I would have been comfortable with a split decision. He worked, but I landed clean shots and I landed heavier punches. I feel like I won the fight. Egli ha il potere, but he wasn’t powerful enough to stop me.
“Il Prossimo, I’m ready for whatever they put in front of me. I would do it again.”
CRAIG BAKER
“Lovett is a strong guy and he’s a hell of a competitor. He came to work and he tested me, quindi è quello che è, uno.
“This is awesome, uno. This is what I sweat and kill myself in the gym for. This win means the world to me.
“He never hurt me tonight. We stayed patient I do what we do. This is the biggest win of my career, but I won’t rest until I get a title.
“I’ll fight whoever next. I’ll be back in the gym soon and getting ready for whoever the put in front of me next.
“Fighting on a Premier Boxing Champions card is amazing. I’m grateful to get the opportunity and I hope to be back on PBC fighting again.”
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The fight card was promoted by King’s Promotions and sponsored by Corona Extra: Finest Beer.
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Undefeated Middleweight Dauren Yeleussinov Battles Hard-Hitting Devaun Lee in Undercard Action on Sunday, Giugno 12 From The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL

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Di Più! Undefeated Prospects Harold Calderon & David Gonzalez in Separate Bouts as Part of Action Packed Undercard
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Begins at 9 p.m. E/PT,
Telecast Include Special Tributes to Muhammad Ali
LAKELAND, FL. (Giugno 8, 2016) – Undefeated Dauren Yeleussinov (5-0, 4 KO) battles New York’s Devaun Lee (7-2, 3 KO) in an eight-round middleweight bout that highlights undercard action on Domenica, Giugno 12 from the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL.
The June 12 PBC on Bounce TV show is headlined by a battle between exciting welterweights Phil Lo Greco e Joseph Elegele. Copertura Televised inizia 9 p.m. E/PT and will feature unbeaten Australian prospect Steve Lovett and tough contender Craig Baker in una prova di forza dei pesi massimi leggeri. PBC – Il prossimo turno will include several special tributes to Muhammad Ali and his tremendous impact on boxing throughout the telecast.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni Re, sono al prezzo di $75, $50 e $35, e sono già in vendita. I biglietti possono essere acquistati visitandowww.thelakelandcenter.com o chiamando 888-397-0100 and from the Lakeland Center Box Office by calling 863-834-8111 or visiting between 9:30 a.m. e 5:30 p.m. Lunediattraverso Venerdì.
Additional action features unbeaten Miami prospect Harold Calderon (9-0, 5 KO) in a six-round junior middleweight attraction, undefeated Philadelphia prospect David Gonzalez (7-0-2, 2 KO) in a six-round junior welterweight fight and Groveland, Florida di Amos Cowart (11-1-1, 9 KO) in eight-rounds of lightweight action against Justin Savi (28-5-2, 18 KO) out of Benin.
Rounding out the night of fights are Orlando’s Christian Camacho (1-1) contro il veterano Anthony Napunyi (14-19, 7 KO) in four-rounds of featherweight action, Orlando-prospect Craig Duncan (5-1-1, 4 KO) in a six-round super middleweight fight against unbeaten Miami-native Victor Darocha (7-0-1, 6 KO) and the pro debut of Lakeland’s Emmanuel Bermudez contro Randy Heddericks (0-5) in a four-round welterweight tilt.
An experienced amateur out of Berezino, Kazakhstan, Yeleussinov now fights out of Brooklyn where he has served as a sparring partner for middleweight world champion Daniel Jacobs. Dal momento che passare al professionismo nel 2014, the 30-year-old has stopped four of his five opponents inside the distance. He will take on the Queens-native Lee who comes off back-to-back victories over previously unbeaten fighters including his March victory over Chris Galeano.
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Welterweight Showdown Between Phil Lo Greco & Joseph Elegele Headlines Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round On Bounce TV Sunday, Giugno 12 From The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL (9 p.m. ET / PT)

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LAKELAND, FL. (Maggio 26, 2016) – A battle between exciting welterweights Phil Lo Greco (27-2, 15 KO) e Joseph Elegele (15-2, 11 KO) will serve as the 10-round main event of Premier Boxing Champions: Il prossimo turno su Bounce TV e BounceTV.com Domenica, Giugno 12 from The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL.
Televised coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET/PT and will feature unbeaten Australian prospect Steve Lovett (15-0, 12 KO) and tough contender Craig Baker (16-1, 12 KO) in a 10-round light heavyweight showdown. The full night of action will be streamed on BounceTV.com
“I don’t know much about Elegele but I will not take him lightly,” said Lo Greco. “I am always in the gym. Mi piace combattere. This is what it’s all about, fighting on television and making a name for yourself. A win here will get me one step closer to the bigger fights.”
“People should watch me, because after this fight, I am ready to show the world that I am ready for the big fights,” said Elegele. “This win will put me towards the top and in a position to fight top fighters. This is the best I have felt in my whole career. Lo Greco is a game fighter. This is my hometown and I will have a lot of people coming out to support me and I can’t wait.”
“A win here will get me in the mix with the top contenders,” said Lovett. “I expect an entertaining fight and I am ready to go. Training camp is always good and I will be in the best shape possible on June 12. I helped Edwin Rodriguez prepare for his fight against Baker so I know him well. I am at the stage to step up to the next level”
“I’m excited about this opportunity to take on a fighter like Steve Lovett,” said Baker. “He’s highly regarded but I know that I have the skills and experience to beat him. I’m leaving it all in the ring. A win here puts me in position to get big fights so I plan on being impressive.”
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni Re, sono al prezzo di $75, $50 e $35, e sono già in vendita. I biglietti possono essere acquistati visitandowww.thelakelandcenter.com o chiamando 888-397-0100 and from the Lakeland Center Box Office by calling 863-834-8111 or visiting between 9:30 a.m. e 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
“This will be a great night of boxing,” ha detto Marshall Kauffman di Re Promozioni. “Elegele and Lo Greco is a real 50/50 fight with each guy needing a win to get to the next level. The last show at Lakeland was action packed and June 12 will be no different.”
A quattro volte campione canadese amatoriale nazionale, Toronto-nato Lo Greco è diventato professionista nel 2006 e rapidamente fatto un nome per se stesso come uno dei migliori combattenti del Canada. The veteran fighter has also fought in Germany, Italia e Ungheria prima di fare il suo U.S. debutto in 2012 sconfiggendo Hector Orozco a Atlantic City. Ha collezionato un 25-0 record to begin his career and his lone defeats have come to top welterweights Shawn Porter and Errol Spence Jr. Nel suo ultimo incontro, Lo Greco stopped Pablo Munguia in the fifth-round.
After piling up an amateur record of 69-8, Elegele turned pro in 2009 and reeled off 12 victories to start his career. One of nine siblings, Elegele worked as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather in 2013 and has also spent time in the training camps of Adrien Broner and fellow New Haven, FL native Andre Berto, who he has known since he was 12-years-old. He owns victories over Manuel Aguilar, Angel Hernandez and Lanard Lane and most recently stopped Alex De Jesus in the sixth-round of their Bounce TV clash in January.
Born in Australia but now training in Houston with Ronnie Shields, Lovett guarda a costruire sullo slancio che ha guadagnato in 2015 with four knockouts in his five wins. The New South Wales-native has taken down veterans Kevin Engel and Samuel Miller in his last two fights as he heads into his toughest challenge in Baker.
A once-beaten fighter who turned pro in 2008, Baker enters this fight having four of his last five opponents inside the distance. The Baytown, TX native took home victories over Anthony Greeley and Sergio Cordoba in 2014 and kicked off 2015 by knocking out highly regarded Umberto Savigne. Ora, Baker looks to bounce back from a defeat to Edwin Rodriguez when he enters the ring on June 12.
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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO

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(Da sinistra a destra: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Andre Dirrell, DiBella Entertainment’s Lou DiBella, James Degale, Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

(Da sinistra a destra: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Chris Gilbert, Logan McGuinness, Gary O’Sullivan, Edwin Rodriguez, Andre Dirrell, James DeGale, Craig Baker, Danny O'Connor & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

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BOSTON (Maggio 21, 2015) – Fighters partecipanti il Sabato di Premier Boxing Champions su NBC card took part in the final press conference today at historic Fenway Park in Boston before their respective fights at Agganis Arena, with televised coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promosso da DiBella Entertainment in associazione con Murphys Boxing, sono al prezzo di $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 e $35, non compresi gli oneri di servizio applicabili e tasse, e sono già in vendita.

 

Ecco quello che i partecipanti alla conferenza stampa hanno dovuto dire:

 

ANDRE DIRRELL

 

“A title means everything. It completes you as a fighter. That’s the top of the food chain in this sport, and that’s the pedestal we’re all trying to reach – campione del mondo. Everybody wants to be a world champion. The greats had it and now we want it. It would mean more for my city, la mia famiglia ei miei amici, and it’s something I’ll always be able to look back it. It would put me in the record books for life.

 

“DeGale is not quiet. Today he’s chilling, maybe because he’s a little out of his comfort zone. But there’s a lot of tension when you’re standing right there next to your opponent. He might just be a little cranky today.

 

“I like to lighten the mood and stay comfortable. This is all a part of the game. Let’s have fun now. It’s ass-kicking time when we get in that ring, but outside it’s all love.

 

“There was a time when I didn’t want to do interviews. I didn’t want to go to fights. I didn’t want to hear fans online and on social media. I closed all them down because I didn’t want to hear people ask, ‘When are you fighting again? Talking about talent wasted, or saying I’m glad he’s gone.’ It hurt because there was nothing I could do. I was powerless even with all the power in the world.”

James DeGale

 

“Andre says the belt doesn’t mean anything to him in the fight – bene, the belt means everything to me and more. I am here to make history and it doesn’t happen without that title.

 

“I could win il Sabato night and retire a happy man – that’s how much I want to beat Andre Dirrell. But when I do win that title, I am going for the rest of the belts, creating a lasting legacy for my country, my fans and myself.

 

“Andre is a classy fighter and he showed in the press conference that he is a classy guy too – when two fighters who believe in their ability 100 percent and know they are going to win a fight, it is going to be explosive.

 

“There’s nothing but respect between us, but ultimately, we’re going to take each other to dark territory il Sabato notte, it’s going to be a brutal battle – and one that I am going to win.”

 

EDWIN RODRIGUEZ

 

“This is home for me and I’m thrilled. I know I have a good undefeated fighter in front me, so I’m looking forward to a competitive matchup. Sta andando essere una grande lotta per i tifosi.

 

“This is an exciting day for me. I saw Pedro Martinez pitch so many times here at Fenway and he’s going into the Hall of Fame. Anche, my fellow countrymen Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz have made so much history here.

 

“Being here today and then having the weigh-in at Faneuil Hall domani and fighting il Sabato, it’s just an amazing experience.

 

CRAIG BAKER

“Questa è una grande opportunità per me. I’ve dreamed of fighting on a grand scale like this since I first started boxing.

 

“The entire experience has been awesome. It’s going to be an interesting fight. I’m going to keep coming forward. I’m going to keep boxing all night.

 

“Everyone should look forward to an action packed night, I know it’s going to be an interesting matchup.”

 

Danny O'Connor

 

“A couple of years ago Ken Casey and I talked about bringing boxing back to the city of Boston. Fast-forward to today and we’re doing it.

 

“I’m excited to be part of it and to see boxing in Boston blossom. It’s good for the city and all the young boxers in this area.

 

“I know I have a tough opponent in front of me and I won’t take him lightly. I’m planning on putting on a show for the fans come Sabato notte.”

 

CHRIS GILBERT

 

“I’m an aggressive come forward, in your face boxer from the first bell to the last.

 

“I was full steam ahead when I got the call for this fight. I train all the time, I don’t take breaks and I’m always looking for an opportunity. Non potrei essere più felice.

 

“Danny O’Connor is one of the best in my weight division in New England. Everything he does, he does well.

 

“I just need to keep my head and continue to come forward, I can’t get frustrated. I’m going 100 percent the full way through. If I’m busy and I fight smart I get good outcomes.

 

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Il Sabato, Maggio 23 edition of Premier Boxing Champions su NBC CaratteristicheAndre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KO) e James DeGale (20-1, 14 KO) in a 12-round super middleweight showdown and Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KO) vs. Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KO) in 10-round light heavyweight match up. . Live coverage of this special Memorial Day weekend afternoon edition of PBC on NBC starts at 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC and goes until 6:00 pm. E / 3:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. E/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. E/4:00 p.m. PT.

Per ulteriori informazioni, visitare www.premierboxingchampions.comwww.nbcsports.com/boxing, www.AgganisArena.com e www.dbe1.com, seguire su TwitterPremierBoxing, @AndreDirrell, @ JamesDeGale1, LouDiBella, DropkickMurphys, MurphysBoxing, @NBCSports e @AgganisArena e diventa fan su Facebook all'indirizzo www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.facebook.com/NBCSports,www.facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment, www.Facebook.com/DropkickMurphys ewww.facebook.com/MurphysBoxing. Segui la conversazione usando #PremierBoxingChampions e #PBConNBC
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SABATO TORNA A BOSTON IL PUGILATO IN GRANDE TEMPO, MAGGIO 23 CON I CAMPIONI DI PUGILATO PREMIER SU NBC

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DATE UN'OCCHIATA ALLA RICCA STORIA DEL PUGILATO DI BOSTON

BOSTON (Maggio 20, 2015) – Boston è nota per essere la patria di alcuni degli appassionati di sport più appassionati del paese, ma molti potrebbero non sapere che è anche una città che ha avuto una lunga e ricca storia con la dolce scienza. Su Sabato, Maggio 23, la boxe del campionato del mondo è tornata ufficialmente a Beantown quando Premier Boxing Champions su NBC ritorna con una resa dei conti tra Andre Dirrell e James DeGale alla Agganis Arena di Boston University con copertura sulla NBC a partire da 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

L'ultima volta che Boston ha visto una lotta per il campionato del mondo è stata maggio 23, 2006 quando due combattimenti per il titolo mondiale si sono svolti al TD Bank Garden, precedentemente il Boston Garden. Quella notte ha visto la superstar britannica Ricky “Hitman” Hatton sconfitta Luis Collazo in una lotta per il titolo mondiale dei pesi welter, mentre Eric Aiken sconvolto precedenza imbattuto Valdemir Pereira per un titolo mondiale dei pesi piuma.

“Combattere al Boston Garden è stato un grande onore, non importa in una lotta per il titolo mondiale, ma anche un quattro più rotondo,” suddetto Tony DeMarco, che ha vinto il titolo mondiale dei pesi welter in 1955 al Boston Garden. “Ho avuto più litigi lì di chiunque altro (28), compreso il mio debutto da professionista. È sempre bello combattere a casa. Ti senti più a tuo agio a casa. I fan ti conoscono e ti onorano. I fan di Boston erano veri fan della lotta.”

 

Boston è stata profondamente investita nella boxe sin dall'inizio 20th secolo. Da 1902-1908 la piccola città di Chelsea che confina con Boston divenne la mecca della boxe poiché lo sport era vietato in gran parte dell'America. Tuttavia, Il Chelsea aveva un'ordinanza speciale che legalizzava la boxe. Fu durante questo periodo che Jack Johnson dovette affrontare quella che ammise essere stata la battaglia più dura della sua carriera, quando ha difeso il suo titolo dei pesi massimi contro Sam Langford ad aprile 6, 1906. Johnson ha vinto con una decisione unanime di 15 round e ha rifiutato di combattere di nuovo Langford.

 

In aggiunta, Fenway Park, famosa casa dei Boston Red Sox, ospitato 29 carte di boxe professionale tra 1919 e 1956. Oltre a ospitare grandi lotte, Boston ha anche prodotto una sfilza di talenti della Hall of Fame nati in Massachusetts o chiamati la casa dello stato.

 

I nomi degni di nota includono i campioni dei pesi massimi di Roxbury John L. Sullivan, Brockton dei pesi massimi Rocky Marcianoe Brockton residente e campione dei pesi medi Marvelous Marvin Hagler. I campioni dei pesi piuma di BostonSandy Saddler e George Dixon più il promotore di Boston Rip Valenti sono stati tutti custoditi nell'International Boxing Hall of Fame.

 

“Combattere a Boston è stata una grande esperienza,” suddetto John Ruiz, un due volte campione del mondo dei pesi massimi dal Chelsea. “Come ogni sport, Gli appassionati di sport di Boston sono veri fan che seguono i tuoi progressi. Potevo sentire la loro emozione ovunque combattevo. Non li dimenticherò mai. Ho combattuto molto a Las Vegas e c'erano sempre fan di Boston lì che mi sostenevano. Li ho sempre apprezzati viaggiando in tutto il paese per i miei combattimenti.”

 

Una coppia padre-figlio di Arlington, Massa. entrambi hanno avuto un impatto sul panorama dei pesi massimi decenni dopo l'altro. Tom McNeeley ha combattuto campione del mondo dei pesi massimi Floyd Patterson in 1961 e lasciò cadere il campione prima di soccombere al quarto turno ad eliminazione diretta. Al di sopra di 30 anni dopo, suo figlio Pietro è stato il primo uomo a combattere Mike Tyson dopo essere stato rilasciato dalla prigione, con la lotta che si conclude con la squalifica di McNeeley.

 

Uno degli atleti più unici usciti da Boston, Dr. Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure era una medaglia d'oro olimpica, un dottore in psicologia e un commissario di boxe del Massachusetts. Mentre al 1960 Olimpiadi, McClure è stato il co-capitano del Team USA ed è stato il compagno di stanza del collega medaglia d'oro Cassius Clay. Anche se non ha mai raggiunto il suo potenziale come professionista, ha ricevuto opportunità contro avversari di livello mondiale Luis Manuel Rodriguez due volte eJose Torres, perdere tutti e tre per decisione. Ha anche perso una decisione e ha lottato per un pareggio contro Rubin “Uragano” Carrettiere. Dopo la sua carriera di pugilato professionistico, McClure ha prestato servizio come commissario di boxe del Massachusetts prima di ritirarsi nella zona di Boston dove risiede ancora oggi.

 

Un altro combattente molto venerato uscito dalla zona di Boston è Lowell's Micky Ward. Molto popolare per il suo stile eccitante, Ward ha compilato un file 38-13 record professionale con 27 ko. Era noto soprattutto per le tre epiche battaglie vincitrici dell'anno con il defunto Arturo Gatti. La vita e la carriera di Ward sono state rappresentate nel film pluripremiato “Il combattente”, con Mark Wahlberg nel ruolo di Ward.

 

“È stato un grande combattimento a Boston. I fan sono stati di grande aiuto e ben informati sul gioco,” ha detto Ward. “Era come se stessi combattendo a casa…era casa per me come combattente. I fan hanno viaggiato molto per i miei combattimenti, troppo. Erano un po 'pazzi, bevevo molta birra ed era più vocale della maggior parte dei posti in cui ho mai combattuto. Lo amavo.”

 

Su Sabato, Maggio 23 un nuovo gruppo di combattenti giovani e affamati metterà tutto in pericolo, sperando di scrivere il prossimo emozionante capitolo della storia della boxe nella città di Boston. L'azione inizia alle 1:30 p.m. E all'interno di Agganis Arena.

 

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Biglietti per il ritorno del grande pugilato a Boston, che è promosso da DiBella Entertainment in associazione con Murphys Boxing, sono al prezzo di $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 e $35, non compresi gli oneri di servizio applicabili e tasse, e sono già in vendita. I biglietti saranno disponibili su www.ticketmaster.com. Per caricare al telefono, call Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000.

 

Per ulteriori informazioni, visitare www.premierboxingchampions.comwww.nbcsports.com/boxing, www.AgganisArena.com ewww.dbe1.com, seguire su TwitterPremierBoxing, @AndreDirrell, @ JamesDeGale1, LouDiBella, DropkickMurphys, MurphysBoxing, @NBCSports e @AgganisArena e diventa fan su Facebook all'indirizzo www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.facebook.com/NBCSports, www.facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment,www.Facebook.com/DropkickMurphys e www.facebook.com/MurphysBoxing. Segui la conversazione usando #PremierBoxingChampions e #PBConNBC
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CAMPIONI DI PUGILATO PREMIER SULLA TRASCRIZIONE DELLA CONFERENCE CALL NBC

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Lou DiBella

Grazie, tutti per essersi uniti a noi per Premier Boxing Champions su press call NBC. La carta è sabato, Maggio 23rd. Quello è il Sabato del weekend del Memorial Day all'Agganis Arena di Boston. L'ora di inizio su NBC è 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che viene promosso in associati con Murphys Boxing hanno un prezzo $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 e $35, e sono disponibili su ticketmaster.com. Per caricare al telefono, call Ticketmaster 800-745-3000. Di nuovo, la trasmissione NBC continua alle 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Inizieremo la chiamata parlando con i nostri combattenti dell'evento principale, i ragazzi apriranno la trasmissione. Quello è il contendente dei pesi massimi leggeri Edwin Rodriguez che affronta l'imbattuto contendente dei pesi massimi leggeri Craig Baker. Craig lo è 10-0 con 12 KO. Sta uscendo da un KO di Umberto Savigne molto apprezzato nel suo ultimo combattimento e sta cercando di sconvolgere il carrello delle mele e far deragliare la carriera di Edwin Rodriguez che è alla ricerca di un'altra possibilità per un titolo mondiale; questa volta alle 175 libbre.

 

Craig è promosso da Sampson Boxing. brama, se vuoi dire qualche parola.

 

Craig Baker

Bene, Sono solo grato di avere l'opportunità di combattere di nuovo su un campo così grande. È chiaramente ciò che sogno. È una di quelle cose che ho sempre aspettato fin da quando ero un ragazzino.

 

L. DiBella

Grazie. Edwin Rodriguez, l'orgoglio di Worchester, Massachusetts e sta combattendo nel suo stato d'origine. Questa è la sua seconda battaglia ai pesi massimi leggeri. La sua unica sconfitta è per Andre Ward, uno dei combattenti libbra per libbra nel mondo ed Edwin crede che nei pesi massimi leggeri sia più forte, meglio e che può vincere il titolo. Così, Edwin, Vorresti dire qualche parola?

 

Edwin Rodriguez

Sì. Prima di tutto, Vorrei ringraziarti, Lou, per avermi riportato sulla NBC e avermi dato una grande opportunità e anche ad Al Haymon e alla troupe della NBC. Sono pronto a mostrare al mondo che sono uno dei migliori o dei migliori 175 pound fighter nel mondo. Devo solo provarlo e questo è uno dei passaggi per farlo, combattere un combattente imbattuto, Craig Baker, che ha fame e io sono eccitato perché so che ha fame; Ho fame di raggiungere quel livello d'élite. Sta andando essere una grande lotta per i tifosi.

 

Q

Sì, Ho una domanda per ciascuno di voi se non vi dispiace. brama, come ti senti a combattere Edwin così vicino alla sua città natale?

 

C. Panettiere

Alla fine della giornata questo non mi interessa davvero perché tutti vogliono praticamente batterti a morte. Così, non importa dove combatti. È la concorrenza, ed è così che la prendo.

 

Q

Edwin, cosa significherà per te combattere così vicino a Worcester?

 

E. Rodriguez

Significa molto perché non combatto in casa da circa quattro anni. Così, Sono entusiasta di tornare e combattere vicino a casa con la famiglia e gli amici che mi sostengono. È qualcosa che mi aiuta e mi spinge a portarlo al livello successivo.

 

Q

Edwin, prima domanda; come ti senti ai pesi massimi leggeri? Sei più a tuo agio ora di quanto non fossi nei pesi medi super? Ti senti più forte, ed è la tua resistenza un po 'meglio?

 

E. Rodriguez

Mi sento benissimo adesso. mi sento come 175 è il peso a cui appartengo. Mi sento come se fossi forte e veloce e mi sento come se fossi il miglior peso massimo leggero. Ho solo bisogno dell'opportunità per dimostrarlo, e questo è uno di loro e sono entusiasta.

 

Q

Sei con Al Haymon. Adonis Stevenson è con Al Haymon. È questo che possono presumere la boxe e i fan, che tutto questo sta costruendo verso una lotta con Adonis Stevenson per il titolo?

 

E. Rodriguez

Ora, Mi sono concentrato su Baker. È un combattente affamato imbattuto, ma questo è l'obiettivo. Voglio combattere il miglior ragazzo così posso dimostrare che sono il migliore. Adonis Stevenson è un buon combattente. Ha dimostrato di essere il campione del mondo ed è quello che voglio in futuro. Così, Mi sto solo preparando e sto lavorando duramente per sembrare impressionante contro Baker e per avere la mia opportunità di mostrare al mondo che sono il migliore.

 

Q

brama, cosa ti colpisce di Edwin e cosa dovrai fare per batterlo?

 

C. Panettiere

Bene, Sono davvero impressionato dai miglioramenti che ha apportato. Lo vedo spingersi in avanti, spingendo i problemi e sempre in faccia. Quello è buono. Mi piace che. Alla fine della giornata, Devo solo presentarmi e combattere. Questo è il modo in cui prendo il gioco. Devo portare sempre con me il mio gioco A ed è quello che faccio.

 

Q

Stavo guardando i record di molti dei tuoi avversari. Hai combattuto molti ragazzi con dischi piuttosto scadenti. Perché è questo e perché hai fatto il passo avanti un paio di lotte fa?

 

C. Panettiere

Mi sentivo come se fosse ora, uno.

 

Q

Edwin, cosa ti colpisce di Craig Baker?

 

E. Rodriguez

È un combattente affamato e non importa chi abbia combattuto. È imbattuto e non puoi prendere alla leggera un combattente imbattuto, soprattutto uno che ha sconfitto un ragazzo che aveva finito 400 combattimenti amatoriali ed era una grande prospettiva tra i professionisti, come Savigne. Non puoi prendere alla leggera un ragazzo come Craig Baker.

 

Q

Hai sconfitto combattenti imbattuti in passato. Così, come va il tuo livello di fiducia quando combatti contro qualcuno che non ha perso?

 

E. Rodriguez

Credo molto nelle mie capacità e sono molto fiducioso, ma non sono stupido. So che un combattente imbattuto arriva con una mentalità molto forte e sono pronto. Ho lavorato duramente per questa lotta sapendo che questo ragazzo è imbattuto e devo portarglielo via. Ma allo stesso tempo, dobbiamo rispettare tutti perché siamo tutti concorrenti e si tratta di avere un bell'aspetto e vincere e lui è solo sulla mia strada in questo momento.

 

L. DiBella

Grazie. L'evento principale della serata è una lotta per il titolo mondiale dei super medi e presenta due ragazzi che sono stati radicati nella boxe sin da quando erano dilettanti. James DeGale è una medaglia d'oro olimpica. Affronterà Andre Dirrell. James è inglese; Andre dagli Stati Uniti. Andre è stato una medaglia di bronzo alle Olimpiadi. Questa è una partita di due dei migliori super pesi medi del mondo e sembra essere una lotta formidabile.

 

James è promosso da Matchroom Boxing e Eddie Hearn è sulla chiamata. Quando vai a Q&La, se qualcuno ha una domanda per Eddie, Eddie è disponibile. Inizieremo con James DeGale. Giacomo, Vorresti dire qualche parola? James è 21-1, con 14 KO.

 

James DeGale

Sì, il mio tempo è qui. Il mio tempo è qui, Sabato prossimo. Mi sono allenato molto duramente e ti aspetta una sorpresa perché vedrai due combattenti affamati di grande talento Sabato prossimo combatti per un titolo mondiale. Onestamente penso che sarà una lotta infernale, uno sono fiducioso di vincere. Così, allacciare le cinture di sicurezza, uno. Dovrebbe essere buono.

 

L. DiBella

Grazie, Giacomo. Andre Dirrell, per favore, dì qualche parola.

 

Andre Dirrell

Sono d'accordo con James. Questa sarà un'ottima battaglia. Ho allenato anche il mio culo. Tutto è andato molto bene in questo campo. È un combattente affamato. Sono un combattente affamato. Abbiamo entrambi un disperato bisogno o un disperato bisogno di un titolo mondiale e io stesso mi sento molto fiducioso e sono entusiasta di questa partita, uno. Si sente come se fosse un combattente imbattuto. Mi sento come se fossi un combattente imbattuto, ma entrambi abbiamo molto da dimostrare, uno. Così, arriveremo al pieno effetto e credo che sarà un grande spettacolo.

 

L. DiBella

Grazie, Altro. Ora lo apriremo alle domande. Un'altra volta, è PBC sulla trasmissione NBC. Sarà a maggio 23rd, Sabato pomeriggio del weekend del Memorial Day, 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT. I biglietti sono disponibili su Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 e ora lo apriremo alle domande.

 

Q

Questo è per James. Questa è la tua prima battaglia negli Stati Uniti e anche, questa è la prima volta che molte persone ti vedranno perché sarai sulla televisione nazionale. Cosa ti aspetti in termini di energia e come sarà esibirti in un pubblico completamente nuovo?

 

J. DeGale

Sì. Non vedo l'ora. Ci sono abituato anche perché ovviamente in Inghilterra sono promosso da Matchroom, una nota azienda commerciale. Così, Faccio box su grandi spettacoli di fronte 10,000-20,000 persone. Dovrebbe essere buono. Hanno un sacco di irlandese e inglese laggiù. Così, Dovrei avere un buon supporto e non vedo l'ora.

 

Q

Lasciatemi proseguire con un'altra domanda. C'è stato un tempo in cui pensavi di ritirarti dallo sport e diventare un personal trainer. Puoi parlarne un po 'e guardare indietro, sei contento di aver preso la decisione giusta per continuare a fare boxe?

 

J. DeGale

Sì. È piuttosto semplice. Stavo attraversando un periodo difficile con il mio promotore in quel momento ed ero un po 'depresso perché non avevo le mie possibilità e non stavo ottenendo i combattimenti giusti e ho inscatolato in piccoli spettacoli. Fondamentalmente ero un po 'depresso e non riuscivo a motivarmi adeguatamente. Così, sì, era così, poi ho cambiato Matchroom e le cose sono andate da piuttosto male a davvero grandiose.

 

Ovviamente, le mie ultime due esibizioni parlano da sole. Ho inscatolato Brandon Gonzales, un americano imbattuto, un americano fiducioso. È venuto in America e l'ho inscatolato davanti 80,000 persone e lo ha messo KO in quattro round.

 

Poi quattro mesi dopo, Ho inscatolato Periban. Se non conosci Marco Antonio Periban, ha inscatolato Sakio Bika per il titolo mondiale e ha perso per una decisione divisa e l'ho eliminato in tre round. Così, Sono confidente. Mi sento bene, e sono motivato molto bene in questo momento.

 

Q

Altro, quando tuo fratello ha perso, ha perso una decisione ravvicinata. Com'è stata la tua conversazione con Anthony perché hai perso un incontro serrato che pensavi di aver vinto. Così, come hai potuto conversare con lui su come superare quella perdita?

 

La. Dirrell

Bene, Non ho dovuto dire molto perché era fiducioso dopo la lotta, ma praticamente gli ho fatto capire che hai passato una brutta notte dopo che ha avuto un campo fantastico, ma credo che sia dove l'ha lasciato. L'ha lasciato lì. Quando si trattava di combattere il tempo, ha avuto alcune battute d'arresto che hanno portato alla lotta e purtroppo, ha perso, ma abbiamo visto molte cose che deve correggere. Gli ho detto di guardare la lotta più e più volte perché è quello che facevo nella mia lotta, ogni combattimento per cui mi sento male. Così, Gli ho appena detto di mantenere alta la sua fiducia, uomo e continua a correre, uno. Non licenziarti affatto. È tutto ciò che possiamo fare, uno. Ho imparato molto dall'esperienza passata e una cosa è certa; non puoi prendere nulla dal passato e portarlo nel futuro. Solo fiducia.

 

Così, Mi sento bene, uno. È entusiasta per me e manterrò quel nome vivo e manterrò il nome Dirrell.

 

Q

Tutti parlano dei super pesi medi, parlano di Andre Ward. But it seems like some people forget how good of a boxer that you are because you had to take this time off. With this being on NBC and getting in front of a large audience, are you looking at this as an opportunity to put your name back in that conversation for people who may have forgotten how good Andre Dirrell is?

 

La. Dirrell

People know and in the end, it’s my job to keep my name lean. I haven’t had the opportunity to do that as well. I had a major setback as well, but with that I stayed in the game, stayed sharp. I was sharp in my last couple of performances. I’m looking forward to the future and this is the breakout fight like I said. James is one hell of a fighter. He has a lot of heart, a lot of spunk, a lot of energy, uno, and he wants to win.

 

If you want to put me in front of a fighter for a world championship fight, then James DeGale is bar none one of the best to do it in front of. Così, I’m excited about this fight. I think this is probably one of the biggest fights from Premier Boxing Champion that they’ve had and I’m excited to be on that big stage. Così, I want a breakout performance and I did everything in camp to make sure I can do so.

 

Q

How does it feel to be the first Brit on the verge of making some boxing history?

 

J. DeGale

E 'davvero bello, but I need to stay focused and keep my eye out on the prize. That’s what I have to do. Ma, sai cosa? A lot of people say I’m obsessed about making history, about becoming the first Olympic gold medalist from Great Britain to win a genuine world title. Ma sai cosa? Sono. I am because that’s what drives me and that’s what makes me train hard every day. Così, sì, Non vedo l'ora.

 

Q

Bene, and you touched on a little bit there. I mean not so long ago you were boxing in front of a couple of hundred people at the shopping center in Blue Water and now you’re making noise on TV in America. How does that feel, the difference?

 

J. DeGale

Bene, it’s fantastic. Sure a lot of credit has to go to Eddie Hearn. I’m a buzz fire. I like the big audience. I like the big lights. I’m just feeling real relaxed, chilled and ready to perform Sabato prossimo. I’m buzzing. I really can’t wait; just being in America and knowing that I’m going to make my debut Sabato prossimo in front of millions of Americans and back in the UK as well. It’s going to be fantastic.

 

Q

Altro, this fight seems to be your highest profile fight since five years ago when you had the Abraham fight, when he got DQ’ed. You were leading at that time. Can you tell us at this point, where are you physically and mentally compared to where you were when you were obviously at the top of the division five years ago?

 

La. Dirrell

Bene, I look at it all from a mental aspect. Al momento, uno, I’m grown tremendously in my mind. I’ve realized how important boxing is to me and what it takes to become world champion, the work you have to put in and I just follow those guidelines every day. I’m a very motivated fighter, very self-motivated. A lot of fighters run with music, have to listen to music.

 

If I can hear my punches while I’m hitting the bag, I’m motivated. Così, nothing motivates me more than hard work and that’s all I look for. The fight is won in the gym, not on fight night. It’s what you do in the gym, not how hard you put up a fight.

 

I’ve done all of that and more. I feel very relaxed. I’m very energetic and I’m feeling the vibe already and I really can’t wait to make Sabato myself. I feel I have a lot to prove and I have a different Andre Dirrell to show, one that’s just as sharp, just as fast, just as brave, but just has a bigger mental capacity. I’m excited about next week.

 

Q

What do you think your advantages are over James DeGale in this fight?

 

La. Dirrell

We’re pretty much evenly matched and I actually like that scenario because I know I’m faster. I know I’m smarter and I know I’m a better boxer. It’s just as simple as that. Ma, none of that can come into play without hard work, and I know he’s worked his ass off, uno. He has to come over to America just like I went over there to England to try to fight for a world championship.

 

I know what kind of guy I’m going to face come the 23rd. I’ve worked my butt off like I said, , and with those advantages, I’ve put the hard work in so I can display that. I just feel like I’ll be the better man that night.

 

Q

Giacomo, tell us why you think you’re confident that you’re going to be able to win this fight?

 

J. DeGale

Momentum is a big thing. Look at my last two performances against good, quality opponents and look his last three. Listen, I come from good pedigree and so does Andre. We’re good, quality, young fighters. But I just think overall, I’m better. I think he struggles. He doesn’t like it when it gets hard in there. He’s a competent fighter, but he likes it when he’s dictating the pace and he’s on the front foot.

 

Well listen, I’m not going to let him rest. He thinks this is going to be a boxing match. Bene, this ain’t. I’m telling him now. This ain’t going to be a boxing match. I’m going in there and I’m taking the title. I’m taking it. I’m ripping it away from him.

 

Q

Do you think you’re a really improved fighter? I know that the loss that you had to Groves was very controversial, but how much do you think you’ve improved since that fight with Groves?

 

J. DeGale

It’s like night and day. Listen, and another thing, I was in this for two years as well. I had two operations on my groin. Così, I couldn’t throw my shots with any power. I couldn’t run the ring properly. Even in the fight at Wembley in front of 80,000 Non ero 100% destra. Even against Periban I wasn’t 100% destra. Now I’m 100% destra, fully healthy, fully focused and mentally right. Così, you’re going to see me step up again Sabato prossimo.

 

Q

Giacomo, you mentioned about being a buzz fighter and this is the biggest stage, the biggest pressure you’ve ever been under. Così, does this mean we’re going to see your best ever performance?

 

J. DeGale

I honestly do. The way I’ve been in the gym training, sparring, in esecuzione, I honestly think you’re going to see the performance of my career so far. My last couple of fights after my injuries have been sorted and I just got better and better and I think this one is going to top it and winning my world title as well and making history.

 

Q

Ma, do you deal with the pressure and does that inspire you more?

JamesI thrive on it. Sai chi sono. I thrive in it. I’m just looking forward to it. As I say, it’s my debut as a professional in America. Così, I’m buzzing right now. You don’t understand. I’m just really looking forward to it.

 

Q

Altro. You’ve obviously fought Carl Froch and you’ve watched video of James I imagine. How do they compare as fighters and who do you rate as a better fighter?

 

La. Dirrell

As far as skill, I can give it to James DeGale, but as far as toughness, mental toughness, physical toughness, that’s Carl Froch. We all know how mentally strong he is. Così, I have to give the edge to Carl Froch in that aspect, but as I said before, I know DeGale is coming to fight and no one gets in that ring and fights me as they want to fight. You know what I’m saying? Just like he thinks it’s going to be an easy fight. I feel like I have a lot more to prove as well.

 

Così, I’m looking to bring the fight as well and I’m working hard in the gym. I made it tough on myself. The more pressure you actually put on me, the more dangerous I become.

 

I’m really excited as well, uno. I have a lot to prove. He has a lot to prove. This is going to be the best fight yet on Premier Boxing Champions.

 

Q

Basically for Andre, there was a chance obviously this fight could end up going to Britain. You’ve been to Britain before and you were very unlucky against Carl Froch. Was that something you were against, to face another title fight in Britain?

 

La. Dirrell

I’m not going to say that because I enjoyed my time over there. I believe I won the fight like I said and it just didn’t go my way unfortunately. I don’t like to judge my future fights based on past. I look forward to fighting in Britain again, in England again, the UK again whenever that day may come. I had a lot of fans over there; I have a lot of fans over there and I enjoy my time over there. I’ve been going over there since the amateurs. I enjoy it very much and I’m a world-class fighter. Così, I want to be displayed on a world-class level.

 

I’m definitely looking forward to it. If it was over there, if it had to be over there, così sia. I would have came over there to fight James. We are world competitors, world-class. We fight for world titles. Why should it be in America all the time? This is a world-class sport and we should treat it like one.

 

Q

Arthur Abraham kind of robbed you of your great win when he hit you on the floor. That was looking like such a great performance that night. In the sort of layup after that, how close did you come to actually having to retire? Was there ever a time you thought you might not box again?

 

La. Dirrell

I was going through some stuff with my family. I actually wanted to. I knew in my heart that I’d get my time again. I knew my time would come. I knew I had a chance of getting out of my contract. Così, I kept training. Naturalmente, there were times that I would hit slumps and feel like I’m doing it for nothing, but it was quite a stressful time for me. I think I always knew that I would be able to get back in that ring. Così, I stayed busy and it didn’t really totally veer me away from the sport, but I do know the feeling.

 

I did feel like any moment could come up to where that it could be over just like that and I had to deal with it and I could easily retire. If it happened again, I just might. I knew that my time was coming again. There’s always hope there. I just kept pushing forward and here I am now.

 

Q

One for you, Giacomo, quickly. You’re in Florida now. Can you tell us where you are and how’s it going?

 

J. DeGale

Sì, non, I’m in Miami. I’ve been training here for the past week. Così, we climatized and we adjusted and we’re ready to go.

 

L. DiBella

Just a couple of final words. Grazie, Edwin, brama, Andre and James. This is a great undercard that features a lot of New England talent and I want to acknowledge Murphys Boxing, our friend Ken Casey who’s with the legendary Irish band, the Dropkick Murphys, and is helping us with local promotion. We’re going to have a lot of announcements coming about some great fight week activities.

 

Premier Boxing Champions on NBC, PBC on NBC Saturday, Maggio 23rd at Boston’s Agganis Area,4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT for the beginning of the broadcast. Tickets for the live event are available at Ticketmaster.com. Per caricare al telefono, call Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000. Tune into NBC on Saturday, Maggio 23rd, but if you can be with us in Boston, join us at the Agganis Arena. Grazie, tutti, for joining us.

 

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BOSTON’S DANNY O’CONNOR ADDED TO MAY 23 CARD TO FACE VERMONT’S CHRIS GILBERT IN EXPLOSIVE NEW ENGLAND SHOWDOWN

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FULL UNDERCARD ACTION COMES TO AGGANIS ARENA ON SABATO, MAGGIO 23

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BOSTON (Maggio 19, 2015) – Boston-area fans will be treated to fireworks this Memorial Day weekend as a full slate of exciting undercard fights come to Agganis Arena on Sabato, Maggio 23. The undercard action is highlighted by Boston’s own Danny O'Connor (25-2, 9 KO) taking on the fighting pride of Vermont, Chris Gilbert (13-1, 10 KO) in an eight-round welterweight battle for the New England welterweight championship title.

 

Undercard fights will support the Premier Boxing Champions su NBC show featuring the super middleweight showdown between Olympic medalists Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KO) e James DeGale (20-1, 14 KO) e Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KO) affrontare l'imbattuto Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KO).

 

O'Connor vs. Baker will put two of the most popular fighters in the New England area on display as the slick boxing O’Connor will look to pick apart the hard-charging Gilbert. The bout will be the final event of the evening and close down the show in spectacular fashion at Agganis Arena.

 

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to fight Chris in Boston,” ha detto O'Connor. “Being able to do what I love in front of my hometown fans that have supported me since day one is very meaningful to me”

 

“I’m very excited to have the opportunity to fight on such an amazing card,” said Gilbert. “I’m coming off a first round knockout last week and I plan to bring the same intensity, aggressiveness and hard hitting style into the ring this week. O’Connor has been at the top of the welterweight division, whether in the amateurs or pros, and I’m excited to see how my skills compare.”

 

“This is a fight that local fight fans have been eager to see for a long time,” ha detto Ken Casey, President and CEO of Murphys Boxing. “New England’s premiere welterweight versus New England’s hardest hitting welterweight. Pride can be worth more than money sometimes and the right to call yourself ‘New England welterweight’ champ is very important to a fighter in this close knit community.”

 

The undercard will also feature a highly anticipated 10-round middleweight contest that pits Gary O’Sullivan (20-1, 13 KO) contro Melvin Betancourt (29-1, 23 KO) as both men look to prove themselves as contenders in the division.

 

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promosso da DiBella Entertainment in associazione con Murphys Boxing, sono al prezzo di $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 e $35, non compresi gli oneri di servizio applicabili e tasse, e sono già in vendita. I biglietti saranno disponibili su www.ticketmaster.com. Per caricare al telefono, call Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000.

 

Further action will feature the six round featherweight bout between local favorite Ryan Kielczweski (22-1, 6 KO) eAnthony Napunyi (15-14, 8 KO) and a six round junior lightweight bout that showcases Logan McGuinness (22-0-1, 10 KO) assumendo Christian Esquivel (17-13, 15 KO). Plus undefeated prospect Immanuel Aleem (12-0, 8 KO) di fronte David Toribio (21-14, 14 KO) in a six or eight round middleweight swing bout.

 

Also stepping into the ring at Agganis Arena is undefeated knockout artist Jonathan Guzman (18-0, 18 KO) che assume Christian Esquivel (27-6, 20 KO) in an eight-round junior featherweight matchup. Heavyweight prospect Danny Kelly (7-1-1, 1 KO) assumerà Curtis Lee Tate (7-5, 6 KO) in a six-round heavyweight attraction while Antonio Russell (1-0,1 KO) assumendo Brandon Garvin (0-1) in a four round bantamweight fight. Kicking off the action in the arena is undefeated prospect Edwin Espinal (5-0, 4 KO) che assumerà Alvaro Enriquez (12-13-2, 4 KO) in a four round light heavyweight fight.

 

A former National Golden Gloves champion who has fought as a pro since 2008, O'Connor was set to face former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi, but will now return home for a Maggio 23 fine. The 30-year-old out of Framingham, Massachusetts is coming off of back-to-back knockout victories over Michael Clark and Andrew Farmer and looks to leave a big impression on his hometown fans.

 

A hard-hitting fighter out of Windsor, Vermont, Gilbert has become a staple throughout New England, appearing on cards all around the region since turning pro in 2011. The 30-year-old boasts an impressive knockout percentage and just last week recorded his tenth professional stoppage with a first round knockout over Raphael Valenzuela. He takes a step up in competition when he battles O’Connor on Maggio 23.

 

A resident of Cork, Irlanda, O'Sullivan will be fighting for the fifth time as a professional in the state of Massachusetts, where he is yet to lose. At 30-years-old, he has won his last four fights since a defeat to Billy Joe Saunders in 2013, including three straight by knockout. He will take on a strong opponent making his U.S. debutto in Betancourt. The fighter out of Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic has won nine fights in a row.

 

Un runner-up nel 2008 Torneo Nazionale Golden Glove, il 25-year-old Kielczweski has become a staple fighting in his home state of Massachusetts. Nato e cresciuto a Quincy, he hopes to rebound from the first loss of his career, a split decision defeat to Danny Aquino in April of this year. He will take on the 32-year-old Napunyi, who is coming off of a third round TKO victory over Joshua Omukhulu in January of this year. Fighting out of Canal Point, Florda, he hopes to make it back-to-back victories on Maggio 23.

 

Fighting out of Ontario, Canada, McGuinness will make his second start in the U.S. after debuting in April with a first round TKO over Carlos Fulgencio at Memorial Hall in Massachusetts. The 27-year-old will take on the 35-year-oldCuevas di Città del Messico.

 

An undefeated prospect out of Richmond, Virginia, the 21-year-old Aleem will take on the very dangerous and experienced 35-year-old Toribio da Miami.

 

With a perfect knockout percentage, il 25-year-old Guzman looks to build off of his Massachusetts debut, which saw him knockout Juan Guzman in the fifth round in February of this year. Fighting out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic he returns to the ring to take on 28-year-old Esquivel out of Temoaya, Messico.

 

Il 23-year-old Kelly will return to the same city where he delivered a first round TKO of Eric Newell in June 2014 looking for another big victory. The fighter out of Washington D.C. will take on the 31-year-old Tate out of Oakland, Tennessee.

 

Another native of Washington D.C., Russell made his professional debut this year with a second round knockout over Harold Reyes in January. The 22-year-old takes on Philadelphia’s Garvin.

A 22-year-old prospect who has racked up five wins since turning pro in February of this year, Espinal will get back in the ring again on Maggio 23. The fighter out of Providence, Rhode Island will take on the 33-year-old Enriquez out of Tlaxcala, Messico.

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EDWIN RODRIGUEZ AND CRAIG BAKER TO SQUARE OFF IN BOSTON AS PART OF PBC ON NBC CARD TAKING PLACE

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAGGIO 23

Plus Undefeated Javier Fortuna Battles Bryan Vazquez

In Undercard Action

Undercard Bouts To Support Andre Dirrell vs. James DeGale

Super Middleweight Showdown

BOSTON (Maggio 8, 2015) – Pesi massimi leggeri emozionanti Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KO)e Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KO) enter the ring on Sabato, Maggio 23 in Boston as part of a special Memorial Day weekend edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC.

 

The live PBC on NBC event starts at 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT and goes until 6:00 pm. E / 3:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. E/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. E/4:00 p.m. PT.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promosso da DiBella Entertainment in associazione con Murphys Boxing, sono al prezzo di $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 e $35, non compresi gli oneri di servizio applicabili e tasse, e sono già in vendita. I biglietti saranno disponibili suwww.ticketmaster.com. Per caricare al telefono, call Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000.

 

Un dilettante compiuto che ha vinto una 2006 Golden Gloves nazionali medaglia d'oro e una 2005 U.S. Medaglia d'oro Campionato Nazionale, il 29-year-old Rodriguez enters this fight as the winner of his last two bouts. Born in the Dominican Republic but fighting out of nearby Worcester, Mass., Rodriguez’s lone loss came to undefeated star Andre Ward in 2013 e possiede vittorie su combattenti precedentemente imbattuta Will Rosinsky, Jason Escalera e Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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