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Hard Hitting Promotions goes 5-for-5 this past Friday night in Philadelphia

Samuel Teah gets big win on ShoBox: Generation Cusub

Pizarro, Rosa, Tapia and Sinakin all gain wins on the undercard

Philadelphia — November 19, 2018 — This past Friday night, five members of the Hard Hitting Promotions stable scored big victories in front of a sold-out crowd at The 2300 Arena.

 

Samuel koombo scored a eight-round unanimous decision over Kenneth Sims Jr. in the co-feature bout of a ShoBox: Kaarka New Generation.

 

 

 

The win was the biggest win of Teah’s career, oo hagaagtey 15-2-1. Teah put on a great performance in the fight, which saw many toe-to-toe exchanges. Teah landed more, and the harder punches, which thrilled the hometown crowd the was rooting Teah on.

 

 

 

Teah won by scores of 79-73 iyo 77-75 laba jeer.

 

 

 

In fights that were seen live on Facebook Fightnight Live:

 

Branden Pizarro won the NBA Intercontinental Junior Welterweight title with a six-round unanimous decision over Jerome Rodriguez.

 

 

 

Pizarro of Philadelphia won by scores of 60-54 iyo 59-55 twice to raise his mark to 13-1.

 

Gadwin Rosa was systematic in winning a six-round unanimous decision over 114-fight veteran German Meraz to capture the NBA Intercontinental super featherweight title.

 

 

 

Rosa won by scores of 60-54 iyo 59-55 twice over the durable Meraz, and the Ocala, Florida native stays perfect at 9-0.

 

Christian Tapia stopped Darnell Pettis at the end of round three of their scheduled four-round lightweight bout.

 

 

 

Tapia was dominant until the corner of Pettis had seen enough. Tapia of Coamo, Puerto Rico is 7-0 iyadoo lix group.

 

 

 

Light culus Benny Sinakin loo baahan yahay oo kaliya 2:23 of the 1st round stop Darren Gibbs.

 

 

 

Sinakin scored one knockdown before the bout was halted due to a barrage of punches on the ropes.

 

 

 

Sinakin of Philadelphia is now 2-0 iyadoo mid ka mid knockout.

 

 

 

This was a huge night for Hard Hitting Promotions. We were able to showcase some of our younger talent with Branden and Gadwin winning their 1st of what we think will be many titles. Samuel Teah gave an incredible performance, and he beat a good fighter in Kenneth Sims Jr. Samuel will be in big fights, and he proved he can compete at the highest levels. We had an incredible turnout for this show and, we look forward to announcing our 1st card for 2019 real soon,” said Manny Rivera and Will Ruiz of Hard Hitting Promotions

Branden Pizarro And Gadwin Rosa To Compete For NBA Title Belts As Part Of Non-Televised Undercard Of ShoBox The New Generation Friday, November 16 At The 2300 Arena In Philadelphia

Pizarro Battles Jerome Rodriguez; Rosa Takes On Veteran German Meraz

Philadelphia — November 7, 2018 — Two members of the Hard Hitting Promotions stable will fight for NBA title belts on the non-televised undercard of a ShoBox: The New Generation event on Friday, November 16 ee 2300 Arena ee Philadelphia.

 

 

 

Junior welterweight Branden Pizarro will take on Jerome Rodriguez in an eight-round bout for the NBA Intercontinental title, while undefeated super featherweight Gadwin Rosa faces German Meraz in a six-round bout for the NBA Intercontinental title.

 

 

 

Those bouts will precede a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on SHOWTIME® (9:35 p.m. ET / PT) that will feature an all-Philly showdown between undefeated Jaron Ennis and veteran Raymond Serrano. In ka co-feature telefishanka, Hard Hitting PromotionsSamuel Teah will face Kenneth Sims Jr. in a junior welterweight bout. Opening the telecast will be a super bantamweight matchup between Arnold Khegai and Jorge Diaz.

 

 

 

The NBA belt is a great springboard title, and to have two of our young prospects fight for titles on this great card is terrific for them,” said Manny Rivera of Hard Hitting Promotions. “The NBA has a long history of champions which include Roy Jones and Hector Camacho, so we definitely think that this will be the first of many titles for Branden and Gadwin.

 

 

 

Pizarro, ee Philadelphia, ayaa heysta rikoor ah 12-1 iyadoo lix group, and the 19-year-old keeps improving with each fight. Rodriguez (7-10-3, 2 KOs), of Allentown, Penn., is battle tested and has wins over two undefeated fighters, including world-ranked Avery Sparrow.

 

 

 

Rosa ,of Ocala, Fla., waa 8-0 with seven knockouts. The unbeaten super featherweight will look to continue his knockout prowess as he fights the 113-fight veteran German Meraz, who has faced numerous top prospects and contenders. For Rosa, this fight will be a solid indicator of where the talented youngster stands as he climbs the 130-pound ladder.

 

 

 

In more non-televised action:

 

 

 

Kieran Hooks (3-1-1, 1 KO), ee Philadelphia, will fight Gledwin Ortiz (5-2, 4 KOs), ee Bronx, N.Y., in xumad welterweight.

 

 

 

Christian Tapia (6-0, 5 KOs). of Coamo, Puerto Rico, fights Darnell Pettis (3-12), ee Cleveland, in a super featherweight contest.

 

 

 

Light heavyweight Benny Sinakin (1-0), ee Philadelphia, will face Darren Gibbs (1-5, 1 KO), of Ferndale, i.

 

 

 

Also seeing action against opponents to be named will be super bantamweight Angel Pizarro, ee Philadelphia, and light heavyweight David Stevens, ee Reading, Penn., who will make his professional debut in a cruiserweight fight.

 

 

 

Tickets for the show, which is promoted by Victory Promotions in association with Hard Hitting Promotions, are priced $50, $75 iyo $125 and can be purchased at 2300arena.com iyo hardhittingpromotions.com.

Weights from Wilmington, Delaware for Jones vs Gunn

Skill vs. Dardaaranka”

LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEWFRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH
Wilmington, DE (February 16, 2017)Weights from Thursday’s weigh in for theSkill vs. Dardaaranka” Pay Per View card featuring future Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr. taking on Bare Knuckle Legend Bobby Gunn. The show will be televised LIVE ON PAY-PER beginning at 9 PM ET/ 6 PM PT
Bobby Gunn 197.4 – Roy Jones, Jr. 199
(WBF Cruiserweight title)
Kanat Islam 154.2 – Robson Assis 154.6
Frank De Alba 130.2 – German Meraz 129
Joey Tiberi, Jr. 136 – Bryan Timmons 138.2
Dan Biddle 214 – Lamont Singletary 204.8
Olimjon Nazarov 119.4 – Dagoberto Aguero 118.6
Henry Stewart 176.6 – Martez Williamson 190.6
Eddie Ortiz 162.2 – Jeff Chiffens 157.4
Kuwa kor u: David Feldman Promotions, Nelsons Promotions, Dalacaad King ee

JIMCAHA, FEBRUARY 17TH–HABEENKII DAGAALKA–THE CHASE CENTER

6:00 PM–Albaabada fur
7:00 PM–1st bout
9:00 PMPay Per View Broadcast begins

The Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Scheduled to be in attendance are former Heavyweight champions Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Michael Spinks and Tyson Fury

Roy Jones – Bobby Gunn Press Conference quotes

Skill vs. Dardaaranka”

LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEWFRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH
Wilmington, DE (February 16, 2017)Below are quotes from Wednesday’s press conference in advance of Friday night’sSkill vs. Dardaaranka” Pay-Per-View showdown between Roy, Jones, Jr. and Bobby Gunn.
Roy Jones Jr.
On Bobby Gunn as an opponent:
The thing I stand for and respect and representI love a person who won’t quit, iyo [Bobby Gunn] won’t quit for nothing. Waxa uu leeyahay 72 Ku Guuleystay la 72 group – bare-knuckleyou’re really a professional bully! You just beat people up for the hell of itIt’s what I love. People ask why I’m so motivated to fight Bobby Gunnit’s because what I stand for in boxing, he is in bare-knuckle. I respect that.
On the opportunity to be in the ring on Friday:
We are getting an opportunity to share the ring, and entertain the people while we share the ring, and I am at-heart an entertainer. And this man is a killer. I’m not saying that this man is not a killer, it’s just that I trust in my abilities to go out and do things differently because that’s who I am.
On his conditioning:
I am in very good shape for the first time in four or five years. I feel better than I have felt in a long time. I know I have my hands full, and I know my hands are ready for battle. I know this man is coming to bring it. But that’s what we live for; that’s what we love. Come Friday night be ready for a very entertaining fight.
Bobby Gunn


On Roy Jones Jr. as an opponent:
I’m born and bred a fighting man, since birth. I’m fighting one of the greatest fighters who ever lived. I’ve seen a lot of horsesh!t on the Internet, people running him down. Saying he’s too old, this or that. Why don’t you guys get in the ring and fight him, ka dibna? Let me tell you something right nowI respect him more today than [the fighter he was] 20 sano ka hor. Because he’s more dangerous, he’s cagey, he’s a veteran. There’s nothing you can do to him he hasn’t seen.
On his mental and physical condition coming into the fight:
I’m coming here to fight my guts out. I’m in good shape. I’ve been training hard for this one for a long timethis man’s been in my head a long time. I go to sleep with Roy, and I wake up with Roy. He’s part of my family, we’re sick of talking about Roy. I can’t wait to see him Friday night and get it over with! I’m coming here to fight.
On critics of the matchup:
In a few days here, me and Roy are going to battle. We’re doing to prove a lot of critics wrong, a lot of doubters. When that bell rings, it’s only me and him in there. Si aad u noqoto qof daacad ah aad la, critics mean zero. Their opinions mean nothing… [Roy Jones Jr.] said he’d come and fight me, and he’s here. He has the heart of the lion. But we’re going to get it down. I’ll shake your hand today, but I’ll tell you [to Jones Jr.] we’re in for a good fight, both of us. Roy Jones won’t forget my name for the rest of his life.

In the main event the legendary Roy Jones, Jr. takes on Bare Knuckle legend Bobby Gunn for the WBF Cruiserweight title LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW ee Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware.
Media Week Schedule
KHAMIIS, FEBRUARY 16THOFFICIAL WEIGH INDELAWARE PARK CASINO–6PM

5:00 PM–Media Check in
6:00 PM–Fighters on the scales

Delaware Park Casino
777 Delaware Park Blvd.
Wilmington, Delaware 19720

JIMCAHA, FEBRUARY 17TH–HABEENKII DAGAALKA–THE CHASE CENTER

6:00 PM–Albaabada fur
7:00 PM–1st bout
9:00 PM–Pay Per View Broadcast begins

The Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Scheduled to be in attendance are former Heavyweight champions Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Michael Spinks and Tyson Fury

King’s Promotions fighters Aguero and De Alba to appear on JonesGunn undercard

Skill vs. Dardaaranka”

LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEWFRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

Dagoberto Aguero battles Olimjohn Nazarov
Frank De Alba takes on German Meraz

Wilmington, DE (February 14, 2017)-Friday Tan habeen, two members who fight under the King’s Promotions banner will be in action as Dagoberto Aguero qaadanaysaa Olimjohn Nazarov in a super bantamweight bout scheduled for eight-rounds, while junior lightweight Frank De Alba qaadanaysaa German Meraz in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds.
In the main event the legendary Roy Jones, Jr. takes on Bare Knuckle legend Bobby Gunn for the WBF Cruiserweight title LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW ee Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware.
Aguero, 23 years-old of San Cristobal, Domincan Republic will be looking to make a big impression in his United States debut when he takes on the battle tested Nazarov.
I want to thank David Feldman Promotions, Dalacaad King ee. Nelsons Promotions, and Raynelo Management are giving me an opportunity of a lifetime to show my skills in the ring,” said Aguero. “I come from nothing in the Dominican Republic, and I managed to get out alive and now I have to take advantage of opportunities like this. I’m on the card with Ring Legend Roy Jones Jr. in my first debut in the US, this is a dream come true. “
Aguero is coming off a 1st round stoppage over Juan Miguel Garcia on June 24th.
Nazarov of Tashkent, Uzbekastan has a record of 14-4 la 8 group, will already be making his 2nd start of 2017. Janaayo 20-keedii, he was in a tough battle with world ranked bantamweight Stephon Young before dropping an 8-round unanimous decision in Atlantic City

De Alba of Reading, PA has a record 20-2-2 la 9 knockouts has won 3 in a row since dropping a hotly contested majority decision to then-undefeated Omar Douglas on December 29, 2015 Beytlaxam, PA.

Frank De Alba
He has rebounded nicely with wins over Daniel Perales, Jonathan Perez, and an explosive 2nd round stoppage over Kiun Evans on September 9, 2016 in Reading, PA.
My training has been good. I have been waiting to get back in there after 5 bilood,”Saciid De Alba.
I know Meraz is a Mexican, and I expect him to come forward, and it will be a great war.
De Alba is very excited about the opportunity to fight on a high profile card that will be headlined by Roy Jones, Jr.
I am very much looking forward to fight on this card that will be headlined by Roy Jones, Jr. He is a legend, and to share the same ring as him is a great honor.
The Douglas fight was a good experience for De Alba, and his performance in his subsequent bouts has shown that he has learned and raised his game from that contest.
After the Douglas loss, that fight made me aware of my talent. I could have won that fight. I learned that I have the talent and now the experience that will pave the way in my career. But first things first. I am just ready to get back in the ring on Friday and perform in Wilmington, and hopefully make some new fans for Team De Alba.
Meraz of Agua Prieta, Mexico has fought a staggering 97 times in 12 sano. Ugu kaliya 30 years-old Meraz has posted a record of 55-41-1 la 32 group.

Meraz has fought 5 Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka.

In uu xumad la soo dhaafay, Meraz lost a 6-round unanimous decision to Hairon Socarras on February 3rd in Philadelphia.
In 6-wareega roonaadaan:
Samuel koombo (9-1-1, 3 KO ee) qaadanaysaa Daniel Parales (10-7-1, 5 KO ee) of Monterrey, Mexico in a super lightweight bout.
In 4-wareega roonaadaan:
Joey Tiberi, Jr. (13-2, 6 KO ee) ee Newark, Delaware will fight Bryan Timmons (5-8, 5 KO ee) of St. Yuusuf, Missouri in lightweight bout.

Henry Stewart (2-0, 2 KO ee) of Toronto, Canada squares off Robert Mendoza (1-8, 1 KO) of Frankfurt, Indiana.

Dan Biddle (9-5, 5 KO ee) of Wilmington, Delaware will fight Lamont Singletary (7-1, 4 KO ee) of Dover, Delaware in a cruiserweight battle.
Eddie Ortiz (2-0-1, 2 KO ee) of San Antonio, Texas takes on pro debuting Jeff Chiffens of Wilmington, Delaware in a middleweight bout.
Media Week Schedule
ARBACO, FEBRUARY 15TH FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE CHASE CENTER–12 PM NOON
11:30 AMMedia Check in

The Chase Center

815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

ARBACO, FEBRUARY 15TH OPEN WORKOUTCROSSFIT RIVERFRONT AT 2 PM
1:00 Media only check-in

2:00 Open WorkoutsPublic let in

Crossfit Riverfront
512 Jutison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

KHAMIIS, FEBRUARY 16THOFFICIAL WEIGH INDELAWARE PARK CASINO–6PM

5:00 PMMedia Check in
6:00 PMFighters on the scales

Delaware Park Casino
777 Delaware Park Blvd.
Wilmington, Delaware 19720

JIMCAHA, FEBRUARY 17TH–HABEENKII DAGAALKA–THE CHASE CENTER

6:00 PM–Albaabada fur
7:00 PM–1st bout
9:00 PMPay Per View Broadcast begins

The Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Scheduled to be in attendance are former Heavyweight champions Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Michael Spinks and Tyson Fury
SKILL VS WILL will be distributed live throughout North America via cable and satellite in High Definition by New York-based MultiVision Media, Inc. The broadcast will premiere on Friday, February 17th at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT and will be carried throughout the month on video-on-demand. Please consult your local guide for channels and encores in your area. The suggested retail price is $24.99. The event will also be available worldwide on home computers, laptops, Smart TVs, iPhones, iPads, AppleTV, and Android devices on FITE-TV, Flipps, and other OTT (over-the-top) streaming services.
Tickets are on sale now ranging from $55 – $300 iyo waxa laga iibsan karaa adiga oo wacaya (484) 935-3378 & www.firststatefights.com

Roy Jones, Jr. vs Bobby Gunn, promoted by David Feldman Promotions and the Casino at Delaware Park.

Ward vs. Barrera + Diaz Jr. vs. Velez Final Press Quotes Shirka iyo Photos

LABA-TIME WORLD horyaalka ANDRE Ward VS. Badinin Sullivan Barrera

NABF featherweight horyaalka Yuusuf Diaz Jr. VS. JAYSON Velez

Xigashooyin PRESS SHIRKA KAMA DAMBYSTA AH IYO SAWIRADA

SHOWDOWNS loo dhigay SABTI, MARCH 26

AT Kanu waa warka culus Arena Oakland, California

Telefishanka LIVE ON HBO®

Guji HALKAN u Photos

Credit Photo: Roc Nation Sports / Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos

Oakland, SIDA (March 23, 2015) - Arbacada, March 23, Roc Nation Sports marti shirka jaraa'id ugu dambeeyey ee laba-Time World Champion iyo pound-for-pound dagaalka top lagu qiimeeyo Andre Ward(28-0, 15 KOs) iyo tiro ka mid ah lagu qiimeeyo IBF tartamaya culus light Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KOs) at Lake Merritt Amphitheatre in Oakland, California ka hor ay March 26 dagaalamina Oracle Arena ee Oakland. Ward iyo Barrera kulmi doonaa in tirada IBF 12-wareega hal boos oo eliminator booska khasab xumad live telefishanka on HBO World Championship Boxing® bilaabo 9:45 p.m. IYO/PT. NABF featherweight Champion Yuusuf "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 KOs) iyo sare loo qiimeeyo ee u tartamaya featherweight Jayson "La Maravilla" Velez (23-1-1, 16 KOs) sidoo kale xaadir ku tiirka shir jaraa'id oo iska indha Lake Merritt ka hor 10-wareega NABF featherweight dagaalka horyaalka taas oo kor u furi doonaa telecast HBO ah.

 

Ward vs. Barrera waxaa ay kor u qaabeynta in dagaal aad u tartamay u dhexeeya laba ka tirsan, kuwaas oo labaduba ay indhaha ku dhigay on a kulan-kacay Unified Light culus World Champion Sergey Kovalev noqon.

 

Hoos waxaa ku qoran waxa dagaalyahannadu, dhiirrigeliyeyaasha, tababarayaasha, maamulayaasha iyo tiirka kale marti lahaa in la yidhaahdo shir jaraa'id ku:

 

 

ANDRE Ward, Laba-Time World Champion iyo pound-for-pound dagaalka top lagu qiimeeyo:

"Waxaan doonayaa inaan u mahadceliyo qof kasta ka soo baxay sidii caadiga ahayd. Aagga Bay waa meel aad u qurux badan. Annagu ma heli badanaa credit ku filan talantigii ka soo Baxday halkan, laakiin saldhig haadiyey, waa wayn. kaliya Mahadiya Waxaan ahay in ay meel sidan oo kale oo u mahad leeyihiin jacaylka iyo taageerada at dhacdo ku kasta oo aan halkan keeno. Aad ayaan ugu mahadcelinayaa naftayda iyo guys sida Marshawn Lynch in, Damian Lillard iyo Warriors meeshan saaray map-ka iyo dadka qaadato ogeysiis masraxa qaranka. Taasi waa muhiim ii.

 

"Ilaa hadda sida dagaalka laftiisa, waa mid aad u fudud ii ... qof walba oo igu ogyahay, ay u ogaadaan sida aan shaqayn oo ay og tahay sidii aan sax. Ma is kor loogu qaaday in waxa soo socda. Ma is kor loogu qaaday in wixii dadka leh. Waxaan ahay ogyahay waxa lagu sheegay. Waan ogahay waxa aan soo horjeeda ayaa ku yidhi oo waxaan u qaadan eraygiisay. Waxaan sameeyey wax walba oo aan u malaynay in la sameeyo, sida aan mar walba sameeyo iyo sida aan sameeyo ee la soo dhaafay ka 10 sano ee mustaqbalkeyga ciyaareed. Waxaan qaaday ugu wanaagsan ... haddii ay ma horyaalka kale markaas waxaa u tartamaya sarre ... iyo tani waa ka duwan yahay no. Kaliya in aad guys ay ogayn inaan anigu ahay diirada iyo qufulan ee sida had iyo jeer waxaan ahay. Waxaan ahay diyaar oo dagaal loo diyaariyey iman ayaan u ahay March 26."

Sullivan Barrera, Number mid lagu qiimeeyo IBF tartamaya culus light:

"Waxaan doonayay inaan idinku mahad halkan soo socda. Waxaan doonayaa in aan idinku mahad HBO, mahadsanid qof walba. Waad ku mahadsan tahay Andre Ward ogolaatay aan dagaalka. Waxaan balanqaadayaa walba oo ay timaado in saaxadda aan lahaa diyaarinta weyn iyo tani waa riyo weyn. Habeenkaasna, Ayaan show weyn qof walba. "

David ITSKOWITCH, Qaboobaan Boxing - Roc Nation Sports:

"Laba ka mid ah xulalka ugu iftiinka ugu sareeya caalamka ee isku doonaa March 26. Waxay leeyihiin rikoor la xoojiyey ee 45-0 la 27 KOs oo aan loo baahnayn in la yidhaahdo, ama uusan dhadhamin guuldarro sida xirfadle. Iyada oo nin kasta oo uu leeyahay soo horjeeda amaanaa isaga ka soo hor, labadaba waxay Leeyihiin indho ay ku Sergey Kovalev iyo suumanka uu horyaalka saddex dunida, laakiin marka hore ay leeyihiin ganacsatada inay ka qayb galaan si ay u on Saturday habeen.

 

"Mar kasta oo aan soo baxay si Oakland, waayo dhacdo oo aan la Andre ahay at shaqo halkaas oo uu la hadlay warbaahinta, waxaa iska cad iigu in dila, Isagu waa ciyaaryahan leh tayo gaar athletically, laakiin waxa uu sidoo kale qof gaar ah, waxaana rajeynayaa qof walba halkan Oakland fahamsan oo ka maqsuuday in. Waa nin mabda 'qoyska had iyo jeer isku dayaa inuu sameeyo wax sax ah iyo in uu yahay wax naadir ku yahay nolosha maalmahan, laakiin waxaa gaar ahaan naadir ah ee sports. Waxaan rajaynayaa in aad guys isaga maqsuud. xirfadaha Boxing ha waarto. Ma uu socday weligiis in la dagaalamaya, sidaa darteed qof walba waa mahad waxa aad halkan ku Andre Ward.

 

"Andre qabtay biladda dahabka ah ee Olympics Athens ah oo waa laga xoreeyo dalka la soo dhaafay. feeryahanka in ay sidaas sameeyo. Uu liiska cadaawayaashaada adkaan akhriya sida qofka kuwaas oo ka mid ah horyaalka heerka dhexe super. Waxa uu sidoo kale badan oo reebtay kooxda heysata horyaalka hore ee dunida culus light, Chad Dawson in ay 2012 caawa. In uu dagaalka ee la soo dhaafay, ayuu heysatay laba-mar tartame horyaalka adduunka Paul Smith on June 20 at Oracle Arena. Waxa uu u khamaartay on cutubka xiga ee uu mustaqbalkiisa ku saabsan March 26, soo laabtay Oracle Arena mar kale, iyadoo lagu wado inuu ku biiro kooxda ilaa heerka iftiin culus diyaar u ah inuu sameeyo wixii uu sameeyay horyaalka dhexe super ah ... waxa nadiifinta baxay iyo heysteen qof walba in u taagan in uu hab. "

Nicole qoolley, Madaxweyne ku-xigeenka of Marketing iyo General Counsel - Dhacdooyinka Main:

"Waxaan run ahaantii jeclaan lahaa in aan u mahad celiyo Andre Ward. Ma uusan u leeyihiin in ay qaataan on dagaalka ah badinin ee uu dagaalka ugu horeysay ee la saadaalinayaa in iftiinka, laakiin wuxuu ku samayn, waxaana qabaa in waa wax loo bogo.

 

"In uu dagaalka ee la soo dhaafay, Sullivan noqday tartamaya ku waajib Sergey Kovalev ee suunka IBF. Waxa uu dib u fadhiistay yaabaa sugay uu horyaalka dagaalka, laakiin halkii uu ku arkay dagaalka ka dhanka ah Andre Ward sidii fursad ay ku gaaraan runtii badatay oo isna wuxuu sameeyey wax. Sida aad wada ogsoon, Dhacdooyinka Main iyo Roc Nation Sports leeyihiin qorshe weyn Andre Ward iyo Sergey Kovalev dambe ee sanadkan iyo Sullivan Barrera awood muqadaraadka in gaadhigii tufaaxa.

 

"Labada nimankan, Sullivan iyo Andre, ayaa wax walba fuushan natiijada Sabtida ee dagaalka. In cimilada in ku haysanno feerka hadda, waa u cusboonaysiinta si ay u arkaan dagaalyahan dhabta ah ee aan ka baqin in ay qaataan khatarta. Waxay labada naga mudanyihiin ixtiraam iyo jaceylka in. Tani waa maxay isboortiga waa in ku saabsan.

 

"Sullivan Barrera waa badinin iyadoo rikoor ah 17-0 la 12 Ku Guuleystay soo socda jidka knockout. kaliya wuxuu u beddelay 34, bil ka hor, taas oo laga yaabo in aad u malaynayso in waa in yar oo ah marayso in uu mustaqbalkiisa. Waxa aan aad u ogaadaan waa in uu lahaa mustaqbalkiisa ciyaareed guul hiwaayadda in Cuba, ka dibna laga badiyay dhowr sano ah uu ra'iisul halka uu goosanaya Maraykanka. Waxa uu yimaado hab dhab ahaantii muddo dheer inaan halkaan maanta daqiiqad this iyo fursaddan. Isagu waa gaajaysan, uu ku kalsoon yahay iyo inuu diyaar u yahay. "

Virgil Hunter, Tababaraha Andre Ward ayaa:

"Tani waa kaar fantastic la ciyaartoyda cajiib ah kuwaas oo isku dayaya in ay jidka ka dhigi adduunka ee feerka. Haddii dagaalka this waxaa ka dhacaya magaalada kasta oo kale oo, waxa uu noqon lahaa dhacdo weyn. Waxa aan doonayaa in aan sameeyo waa in la hubiyo in Oakland fahamsan, iyo in Bay Area ku wareegsan fahamsan, magnitude ee dhacdadan si aan u sii wadi kartaa in ay keenaan feerka heer caalami ah si ay u Oakland. Oakland waa dhul taranta Xarakada sare ah oo aan hore u leeyihiin. The dheeraad ah in aad noo taageeri, ka badan in dagaal, kuwaas oo noqon doona la arki karo iyo aad arki doonaa markii ugu weyn ugu sareysa.

 

"Waxay ku yidhaahdeen shabakadaha kale dagaalyahanada, laakiin HBO ka dhigaysa xiddigaha, si aynu ku faraxsan nahay in qayb ka mid ah tani waxay noqon. Waxaan ku weydiin inaad soo baxaan oo ay taageeraan dagaalka this. Kaalay on baxay Saturday habeen iyo Raaxaysta habeen wanaagsan ee feerka sare. "

BEN lire, Sullivan Barrera ayaa tababaraha:

"Waxaan doonayaa inaan u mahadceliyo dhammaan dadka wada saaray dhacdadan super on Saturday. Waxaan halkaan u joognaa in ay ku riday on show weyn iyo Sullivan ayaa sameeyay wax walba oo uu nafsaddiisa u bixinayo dhacdadan diyaariyo. Wuxuuna ogyahay caqabadaha isaga ka soo hor, laakiin waxa uu aaminsan yahay isaga qudhiisa iyo waxa uu rumeysan yahay in tani ay tahay inuu waqtiga si ay u muujiyaan dadweynaha iyo dhagaystayaasha arkaysid in tani ay tahay meesha uu joogo. Waxa uu jiro si aad u war qoraal ah oo.

 

"In ka badan wax, waxaan ixtiraamaan Mr. Ward guulihii uu, uu kalsoonidii iyo inuu yahay nin weyn ee Isboortiga. Waa wax weyn in qayb ka mid ah tani waxay noqon. Waxaan si fiican u diyaariyey oo aynu samaynay wax walba oo aan u baahanahay inaan ha yimaado Saturday in la siiyo dhagaystayaasha daawashada ee show a super weyn sababtoo ah waa waxa feerka ku saabsan yahay. Waxaa ku saabsan waxqabadka iyo labada Xarakada hesho si ay u qabtaan heer this xaflad weyn. Waxaa sharaf noo ah in qayb ka mid ah dhacdadan noqon. Waxaan samaynay wax kasta oo suurto gal ah si loo hubiyo in aan ka soo bixi doonaan oo saaray show ah oo heer sare ah. "

YACQUUB Prince, Tababaraha kooxda Andre Ward ayaa:

"Tani waa daqiiqad taariikhiga ah noo. Waxaan galay 175 pound qeybinta culus light. Tani waa daqiiqad in magaalada uusan rabin in uu seegi. Tani waa la joogo bilowga ah ee dhaqdhaqaaq. Barrera kaliya dhacdo in ay dhibbanaha ugu horeysay oo waxaan u socoto si ay sida ugu macaamiloodo. Waxaan la maqal badan oo hadal iyo wada hadalka meel qaadashada halkaas oo uu ka walaacsan yahay, oo waxaynu og nahay in uu aaminsan yahay in wax kasta oo uu ku yidhi. Mar labaad, waxaan ku faraxsanahay fursadan oo aadan rabin in aad ka maqnaan daqiiqad taariikhiga ah on Saturday habeenkii. "

Yuusuf Diaz Jr., NABF featherweight Champion:

"Kaalay March 26, Waan ogahay in aan leeyihiin dagaal adag ka hor i of. Waan ogahay Jayson Velez waa halyeeyga khibrad leh ee giraanta. Waxa uu dagaalyahan ah. Waxa uu leeyahay faa'iido gaari lix inji oo igu sidaa daraadeed waxa ay noqon doontaa dagaal fiican. Waan ogahay waxa uu ka soo kacay of khasaare, sidaa darteed waan ogahay in uu si dhab ah uu doonayo in uu dib u soo kabsato iyo qof walba ayaa muujinaya in uu weli u tartamaya horyaalka adduunka ah.

 

"Waxaan xerada tababarka runtii weyn. Waxaan tababar muddo siddeed toddobaad. Tani waa markii iigu horeysay dagaal on HBO, sidaas darteed waxaan dhab ahaan doonayaan waa inay soo bandhigto qofka aan ahay. Waxaan ahay 110% diyaar u ah. Waxaan diyaar u ah inuu ku siiyo taageerayaasha dagaalka dagaal haddii Jayson Velez doonayo inuu dagaal ahay. Waxaan diyaar u ah inay soo bandhigto in qof kasta oo dhan awoodaha aan ku leeyahay gudaha giraanta ahay. aad ayaan ugu faraxsanahay inaan dagaal ku saabsan kaarka Andre Ward iyo Sullivan Barrera Waxaan ahay. Waxay tahay laba ciyaartoyda aqoonyahanada iyo aad u sharaf ayaan u ahay in ay dhacdo co-weyn ee dagaalka this ee. Sida March 26, Waxaan balanqaadayaa waxaan doonayaa inaan idin siiyo show weyn. "

JAYSON Velez, Top lagu qiimeeyo tartamaya featherweight:

"Waxaan doonayaa inaan marka hore Ilaah u mahad, Waxa cad in uu ka dhigaa wax walba oo suuragal. Waxaan doonayaa inaan u mahadceliyo dhiirrigeliyeyaasha aan, Dalacaad Miguel Cotto iyo dalacaad Boy Golden iyo kooxda oo dhan. Ma ahan in aan aad u badan, in la yidhaahdo ka sokow in tani ay tahay dagaal weyn. Joseph yimaado si ay ula dagaalamaan. Waxaan u imid in ay la dagaallamaan. labada Waxaan rabnaa in aan ku guuleysto. labada Waxaan qaado caqabadaha. Dadka sii i waydiinaya sababta aan u qaaday this dagaalka khatar iyo jawaabta waa u fududahay ... haddii aan doonayo in aan noqdo cayaaryahanka ugu wanaagsan ee, Waxaan u leeyihiin in ay la dagaalamaan ugu fiican. Yuusuf waa mid ka mid ah ugu wanaagsan.

 

"Waxaan ku waayay aan dagaalka la soo dhaafay, sidaas darteed waxaan u baahan tahay inaad ku guuleysato. Waxaan doonayaa in aan ku guuleysto. Waxaan idinku ma sheegi karo qofka uu doonayo inuu ku guuleysto dagaalka this sababtoo ah waxaan labada waa dagaalyahano weyn oo dagaalyahan. Waxa uu Mexico, Waxaan ahay Puerto Rican, iyo marka aad Puerto Rican ah oo Mexican ah ee giraanta isla, aad arki doonaa dagaalka ah. Waxaad arki doontaa xawaaraha, awoodda, wax walba in dagaalka this. Waxa uu dagaal weyn oo u faraxsan ayaan u ahay. Waad ku mahadsan tahay in qof kasta oo sii soco Saturday this oo aad u mahad HBO dabcan. "

 

ROBERT Diaz, Head laqabin - dalacaad Boy Golden:

"Sida iska cad dhacdada ugu weyn iska hadlaayo. Waxaad helay Andre Ward kasoo horjeeddo ah nin dhalinyaro ah badinin sida Sullivan Barrera, laakiin ay dhacdo co-ugu weyn waxa uu god labo dhallinyaro ah, Xarakada gaajaysan oo midba midka kale ka dhan ah in Jayson Velez iyo Joseph Diaz. Waxay tahay labada dhallinyarada ah. Waxay labada rabaan in ay qaadan on the dagaal fiican tahay, waxay dagaal adag oo caddeyn in uu yahay sida ay u fududahay ahaa inay dagaal this.

 

"Waxaan aad ugu faraxsanahay oo ku saabsan dagaalka this ahay. Ma doonayo in aad ka maqnaan 10 wareeg horyaalka NABF ah.

"Jayson Velez waa yar yahay a, libaax gaajaysan oo raba in dib u hesho ilaa masraxa iyo ogyahay sida weyn guul ah ka gaartay Joseph Diaz waa. Waxa uu fahamsan yahay fursad ay ku dagaalamaan on HBO iyo kaarka this wayn. Waxaan doonayaa in aan idin xusuusiyo qof ee Jayson Velez. In maalin iyo da'da, halkaas oo dagaal ah oo u lumiya ayaa doonaya in ay qaataan laga yaabaa laabto ama habayn kor, ama laba ama saddex, ka hor inta aysan qaadan dagaalka khatarta sare ah oo Jayson Velez loo sameynayo midig ka dib markii. Taasi waxay muujinaysaa inuu doonayo inuu dib on top aad u hesho oo uu ogyahay waxa uu leeyahay inuu sameeyo oo ay halkaas ka heli ... waxa ay tahay in la joojiyo dagaalka by heer sare-ah sida Joseph Diaz. "

Ralph HEREDIA, Tababaraha kooxda Joseph Diaz ee:

 

"Waa sharaf inaan halkaan, fursad weyn oo mudnaan la siiyo fursad si aad u soo bandhigto tayo leh a, 2012 Cayaaraha olombikada. Si Yuusuf, tani waa waxa aan ka hadlay, waad ku mahadsan tahay isagoo u dulqaata, aad diyaar u yihiin fursad. Waan ognahay waxa Ninkii dhallinyarada gaarka ah iyo nin tayo aad tahay, laakiin hadda dunida oo dhan ay heli doonaan in ay arkaan masraxa weyn waxa talanti, waxa mudane dhab ah iyo waxa dagaal ah waa in ay ... sida Joseph Diaz.

 

"Waxa aan dhihi karo oo ku saabsan Jayson Velez? Waxa uu mudane a yaa garanaya waxa ay khatar ku jirta oo uu leeyahay waayo-aragnimo. I rumaysta, aadan rabin in this seegi. Saturday, waa in aad habayn ku. Waxa ay noqon doontaa dagaal ficil-buuxiyey oo ah. "

 

 

JOSE "in" Sanchez, Tababaraha Jayson Velez ee:

"Waxaan arki Diaz sida dagaal weyn, laakiin waxaan leeyahay Jayson in xaalad aad u wanaagsan oo uu diyaar u yahay la dagaalanka. Waan ogahay waxa ay noqon doontaa dagaal fiican sababta oo ah waxay diyaar u yihiin, iyo wax la mid ah waa run, waayo, dagaalka Jayson Velez. Waxa uu aad u adag shaqeeyay dagaalka this iyo waxaan ogahay in uu diyaar u yahay la dagaalanka. "

 

 

Tony Walker, Agaasimaha, HBO Sports:

"Anigoo ku hadlaya magaca Madaxweynaha our xigeenka Fulinta Peter Nelson, waxaan aad ugu faraxsanahay inaan halkaan ku Area Baay, iyadoo dad aad u badan iyo taageerayaasha feerka weyn, sida aynu eegno inuu idin soo doubleheader this on Saturday habeen.

 

"Ma ahan sahlan wada jiidaya ciyaar feerka weyn iyo kooxaha kuwaas oo ay wada jiido card weyn top si hoose, si kastoo dagaal oo dhan ma noqon doonto on HBO, haddii aad rabto si uu u daawado qaar ka mid ah feerka weyn, waxaad tagtaa Oracle Arena iyo haddii aad qabto in ay guriga, aad iska baarto on HBO.

 

"Inta noo 43 sano barnaamijyada on HBO, feerka ayaa had iyo jeer ahaa qayb muhiim ah oo waxa aannu ku samayn. Waxaan mar walba nafteena ku faanaan ku haysta Xarakada fiican oo kulan fiican, oo aan aad u wanaagsan in dhaqanka this mar kale qaban doonaa sida Andre Ward dhigaysa dareemaan uu 2016 ugu horeeyay ee giraanta. In giraanta feerka ah, waxa aan marnaba lagu talinayaa in aad iska eafiya iskana gaajaysan a, dagaalka badinin sida aan ku leenahay Sullivan Barrera, sidaas darteed waxaan jeclaan lahaa in aan soo dhaweyn Sullivan in network iyo isaga ku mahadsan tahay qaadashada on tartan this.

 

"Furitaanka telecast TV waxay noqon doontaa Joseph Diaz ka dhanka ah Jayson Velez, laba guys dhallinyarada ah ilaa-iyo-soo socda, laba qori oo dhallinyaro ah, kuwaas oo u malaynayaa in ay diyaar u yihiin marxaladda weyn tahay. All oo dhan, waxa ay noqon doontaa telecast weyn, 9:45 PM ET waxaan idiin Yaboohi habeenkii wargelineed oo madadaalo leh kooxda warbaahinta our. "

Ward vs. Barrera, 12-wareega IBF tiro hal boos oo eliminator booska khasab ah kaas oo la soo bandhigay by Roc Nation Sports in ururka la Dhacdooyinka Main, qaadataa meel Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Oracle Arena ee Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Solutions Management Travel Corporate (CTMS), Bishaareeye, qaadaan, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nafaqada, Palace Shoe, Hotel Waterfront iyo Booqo Oakland. Munaasabadan ayaa waxaa lagu telefishanka doonaa live on bilowgii HBO World Championship Boxing at 9:45 p.m. IYO/PT. Furitaanka telecast HBO uu noqon doono Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez dagaalka 10-wareega ah ee horyaalka NABF featherweight soo bandhigay by dalacaad Boy Golden in ururka la dalacaad Miguel Cotto.

 

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LABA-TIME WORLD horyaalka ANDRE Ward VS. Badinin Sullivan Barrera

 

 

NABF featherweight horyaalka Yuusuf Diaz Jr. VS. JAYSON Velez

WARBAAHINTA xigtay tababarka IYO SAWIRADA

SHOWDOWNS loo dhigay SABTI, MARCH 26

AT Kanu waa warka culus Arena Oakland, California

Telefishanka LIVE ON HBO®

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Oakland, SIDA (March 23, 2015) - Talaadada, March 22, Laba-Time World Champion iyo pound-for-pound dagaalka top lagu qiimeeyo Andre Ward (28-0, 15 KOs) iyo tiro ka mid ah lagu qiimeeyo IBF tartamaya culus light Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KOs) ka qayb-galay tababarka warbaahinta a at King ee Gym in Oakland, California ka hor ay March 26 dagaalamina Oracle Arena ee Oakland. Ward iyo Barrera kulmi doonaa in tirada IBF 12-wareega hal boos oo eliminator booska khasab xumad live telefishanka on HBO World Championship Boxing® bilaabo 9:45 p.m. IYO/PT. NABF featherweight Champion Yuusuf "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 KOs) iyo sare loo qiimeeyo ee u tartamaya featherweight Jayson "Star" Velez (23-1-1, 16 KOs) sidoo kale ka qeyb galay intii lagu jiray tababarka ka hor kulanka ay 10-wareega NABF featherweight dagaalka horyaalka taas oo kor u furi doonaa telecast HBO ah.

 

Ka dib markii shadowboxing in giraanta oo ah wareeg yar on bacaha feedh ku, oo dhan afar dagaalyahan oo ka qeyb galay waraysiyo lala yeeshay xubno ka tirsan warbaahinta in imaanshaha. Super Bowl Champion iyo hooyo Oakland Marshawn Lynch, ah taageere aad u xiiseyn Andre Ward, saftay gaar ah inta lagu guda jiro tababarka ee taageerada of Ward.

 

Hoos waxaa ku qoran waxa dagaalka ku lahaa in la yidhaahdo inta lagu guda jiro tababarka ee final warbaahinta:

 

ANDRE Ward, Laba-Time World Champion iyo pound-for-pound dagaalka top lagu qiimeeyo:

"Waxaan dareemayaa wanaag iyo waxaan diyaar u ahay. Waxaan kahadlay waqtiga saxda ah. kaliya faraxsanahay si aad u hesho Waxaan ahay on Saturdayhabeen.

 

"Waxaan in la wado by Oracle Arena on isticmaalo 880 sida orgi kasta oo yar on my hab si King ee Gym iyo yaab haddii ay maalin maalmaha ka mid aan halkaas ka dhigi kara iyo [Tababaraha] Virgil [Hunter] loo isticmaalaa in lagu dhihi kalsooni, 'Waxaad u socoto si cinwaan halkaas.' Sida aan ka helay ka weyn, Waxaan in qaar ka mid ah kaararka tagaan isticmaalo saaray in saaxadda. Weli waxaan ahaa hiwaayadda u ah iyo waxa aan ku riyoon lahaa. wax Next aad ogtahay, in 2009, Waxaan ku jiray saxanka ama dabaasha dagaal ka dhan ah Edison Miranda. Haddii aan ku guuleystay, malaha waxaa jiray fursad fiican aan heli lahaa shot horyaalka ah iyo inta kale waa taariikh. Halkan waxaan mar kale yihiin, waa aan 7th waqtiga at Oracle oo weli ka barako.

 

"Waxa ay aheyd waqti ku haboon inuu u dhaqaaqo culus light. Waxa uu ahaa isku-dar ah oo aan lahayn guys saxda ah si ay ula dagaalamaan ama guys in uusan rabin in uu ii dagaalamaan. Waxaan doonayaa in aan noqdo weyn. Kuwani waa noocyada dhaqaaqdo aad leedahay in la sameeyo. Waxaan ahay arday badan oo Isboortiga iyo markii aan ka baran Isboortiga, tanuna waa wixii Halyeeygii mar walba sameeyo. Waxay kor. Oo ah kuwa waaweyn oo heli hab si aad u sameeyeen, waxaana doonayaa in ay wada hadal in.

 

"Barrera waa hay'ad weyn. Waxa uu ku kalsoon yahay. U muuqataa in ay puncher wanaagsan. Waxaan ma qaado isaga sababtoo ah waxa uu la xiriiri jilicsan. Waxaan isaga soo gaaray sababtoo ah waxa uu u socday si uu ii diyaar u hesho oo wuu i tusi waxa oo dhan fasal miisaanka ay tani tahay oo ku saabsan. Haddii aad eegto mustaqbalkeyga, waxaa jira meel lagu habayn-ups taasoo aanan anigu ku lahaa wax badan oo. Waxaad doonaysaa in ay la dagaallamaan ugu wanaagsan iyo haddii aadan la dagaalanka ugu wanaagsan, aad rabto in aad la diriraan tartamaya tiro ka mid ah. Taasi waa waxa aan sameyneyno.

 

"Waxaan qabaa in lay guuxayay galay dagaalka wax ku ool ah. Aan u wareegayo marka aan u guurto. Waxaan qabaa in quruxda Orodyahanka kasta oo aan caayaane jidhkiisa oo runtii qaadataa uu farsamo si dhab ah. Waxaan arkay qaar ka mid ah articles sheegtay waxaan seegay aan Ra'iisul. Waa wax waali ah ii. Waxaan dareemayaa in aan sida wanaagsan u ahay sidii aan abid la. Waxaan ku gym feerka ah oo aan wax badan oo fasax ah la soo dhaafay 20 sano. My maskaxda iiga mahadceliyay inaan labadii sano ee la soo dhaafay. My jirka iiga mahadceliyay. Waa laba sano oo kale i siiyaan in mustaqbalkeyga.

 

"Waxaan ku qasbanahay inaan kaliya aniga ahaan. Bal yaan ahay anigu waa ku filan. Aanan haysan si ay u muujiyaan ilaa for Kovalev cidhiidhiga on Saturdayhabeen. kaliya waxaan u leeyihiin in ay fuliso qorshaha ciyaarta. Waxaan u maleynayaa in ka socda ay u diraan fariin ah uu u malaynayay in ay u diraan iyo haddii ay ma, markaas ayuu arki doonaa [Kovalev] hesho fariin marka aynu la dagaallanno.

 

"Haddii aan ku guuleysto dagaalka this aadan, waxaa jira waxba hoos wadada. Haddii aanan ku guuleysan dagaalka this aadan, Anigu ma istaahilo in ay u dagaalamaan horyaalka. Taasi waa mid dhab ah oo aan xaaladda.

 

"Barrera ayaa marna la diriray nin ila mid ah ka hor, si ay u hadli karaa ciyaar fiican. Waxay xukumaan kara headlines kor u keentay in dagaalka ka. Waxay dhihi karaa oo dhan, alaabtii Begovic ay doonayaan in la yidhaahdo. kaliya waxaan doonayaa in aan xukumaan maqaaladaan Sunday subax ka dib markii dagaalka uu yahay mid ka badan. Taasi waa waxa aan diiradda on ahay. "

 

Sullivan Barrera, Number mid lagu qiimeeyo IBF tartamaya culus light:

"Waxaan ahay xoog badan Ward. Waxaan leeyahay asalka Cuba oo halkaas waxaan bartay wax badan oo xirfado. In ka badan wax, go'aanka in ay ka gudbaan wax i hor ay iga caawiso adkaado Ward on March 26.

 

"Mar baan ahay ee giraanta, waa gurigayga.

 

"Wax kasta oo uu leeyahay Ward, Waxaan la qabsato doonaa in oo ka adkaanno.

 

"Waxaan haystaa laba gacmaha. Waxa uu leeyahay laba gacmood. Anigu waxaan leeyahay shaqo si ay u sameeyaan on March 26.

 

"Waan ogahay Ward iyo Kovalev waxaa aad u heer sare ah la ixtiraamo oo ay abuuraan lacag aad u badan iyo wax badan oo dan, laakiin iyagu ma ay yaqaaniin waxa Sullivan Barrera waa uu awoodaa inuu sameeyo. Waxaan isku caddaynayaa doonaa in on Saturday.

 

"Waxaan run ahaantii ma ihi nin in uu leeyahay in la raadiyo knockout ah. xirfadaha My feerka isu hadleen. Waxaan ahay dagaal Andre Ward oo dagaal halkan Oakland, sidaa darteed uma maleynayo go'aan loo abaalgudi doonaa in aan raallinimo.

 

"Si taageerayaasha oo dhan, gaar ahaan taageerayaasha Cuba in ay taageerto ii fadlan ogaada in Saturday, Waxaan u tegayaa inaan sameeyo wax walba oo aan u leeyihiin in ay sameeyaan si ay u soo baxaan guul. "

Yuusuf Diaz Jr., NABF featherweight Champion:

"Anigu ma filan karto waxa Jayson ku sameeyey Ronny Rios lagu jiro dagaalka this. Waxaan heystaa in in halkaas tago, jirrabo isaga baxay iyo qabsato marka aan ahay in giraanta.

 

"Haddii fursad laftiisa soo bandhigaysaa halkaas oo uu yeelin oo aan arko in gacan qaad way isaga badiyey, markaas dabcan waxaan doonayaa inaan si aad u hesho in ay jiraan, gardaro iyo in la hubiyo waxaan isaga ka qaadan sida ugu dhaqsaha badan.

 

"Waan ogahay in helitaanka on gudaha, giraanta off jarida iyo waxa isla markiiba qaadashada jidhka isaga dumin doonaa. Taas tegaya inuu isaga ma guurto sida ugu badan oo dambe ee wareeg waxaan karto karbaash sharta madaxa. Waxaan doonayaa inaan ku qaadan jidhka isla markiiba.

 

"Anigu waxaan ahay maskaxda 100% diyaar u ah. Tani waa marxalad weyn ee xirfadeyda, si aan maskax ahaan diiradda. Waxaan ahay si fiican loo diyaariyey. Waxaan dareemayaa sida tan waxaa la joogo waxaan sugaya noloshayda oo dhan oo dhan. Waxaana dareemayaa sida inaan diyaar u ahay iyo waxaan aan la sugi karin, waayo, March 26. Waxaan u tababaran oo aad u adag, waayo, dagaalka iyo si fiican loo diyaariyey, waayo, waxaan ahay.

 

"Waxaan dhab ahaan doonayaan in ay sameeyaan qoraal ah oo dagaalka this. Waxaan doonayaa in aan tuso dunida in Joseph Diaz ayaa laga yaabaa inuu wax ka xigta ee weyn ee feerka, sidaas darteed waxaan u tababaran oo aad u adag tahay in la saaray dagaal weyn taageerayaasha dagaalka, ahaan aad u dagaal badan oo ka dhigi dagaal ee halkaas. Waxaan rajaynayaa in Jayson Velez waa 110% diyaar maxaa yeelay, isaga waxaan ku doonayaan in ay isaga ugu fiican.

 

"Haddii aan ku guuleysto dagaalka iyo ka dhigi war qoraal ah oo, Waxaan qabaa inaan u dhaqaaqo karaan si ay xaaladda u tartamaya waxaana rajeynayaa heli horyaalka adduunka ah toogteen dhamaadka sanadkaan. Waxaan doonayaa in ay la dagaallamaan horjeeda adag sanadkan sababtoo ah waxaan doonayaa in aan tuso dunida qofka aan ahay.

 

"Waxaan dareemayaa sida bahal markii aan xoojinno galay giraanta oo waxaan u arki kartaa in sparring. Mar kasta oo aan caga foori wax ku ool ah, Waxaan sheegi karaa in lay waxyeelo aan soo horjeeda. "

JAYSON Velez, Top lagu qiimeeyo tartamaya featherweight:

"Marka aan heerka, nin kastaaba waa u tartamaya a top. Waxaan u leeyihiin in ay tababar adag oo loo hagaajiyo munaaraddayda. Waxaan ka shaqeyneynaa in.

 

"Haddii aad aragto saddex ama afar dagaal oo aan la soo dhaafay, waxaad arki doontaa in lay heysteen labadii hore ee wareeg ka dibna Waxaan ku ordi baxay gaaska, Waxaan la shaqeeya on my adkeysi si aan ku dhici doona March 26.

 

"Waxaan arkay dagaal Diaz ee. Waxaan sparred laba jeer. Waxa uu helay xawaaraha. Waxa uu helay gaajo ah. Waa uu u saftay HBO, sidaa darteed waa hubaal inuu ku dhiiriyo, laakiin waan ahay. Waxa ay noqon doontaa dagaal weyn.

 

"Waxaan doonayaa in aan noqdo horyaalka ee erayga. Waan ogahay aad ayuu u doonayo. On Saturday, waxaan ogaan doontaan cidda ay rabto more. labada Waxaan rabnaa in aan ku guuleysto, waxaana labada tababar guul ah. dagaal u dhexeeya awooda iyo xawaaraha waa kulan-up weyn. Aan xuso uu Mexico oo waxaan ahay Puerto Rican. Waxaad filan kartaa in dagaal weyn oo ma ahan mid aad rabto in aad ka maqnaan. "

 

 

Ward vs. Barrera, 12-wareega IBF tiro hal boos oo eliminator booska khasab ah kaas oo la soo bandhigay by Roc Nation Sports in ururka la Dhacdooyinka Main, qaadataa meel Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Oracle Arena ee Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Solutions Management Travel Corporate (CTMS), Bishaareeye, qaadaan, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nafaqada, Palace Shoe, Hotel Waterfront iyo Booqo Oakland. Munaasabadan ayaa waxaa lagu telefishanka doonaa live on bilowgii HBO World Championship Boxing at 9:45 p.m. IYO/PT. Furitaanka telecast HBO uu noqon doono Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez dagaalka 10-wareega ah ee horyaalka NABF featherweight soo bandhigay by dalacaad Boy Golden in ururka la dalacaad Miguel Cotto.

 

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Non-Televised Undercard Fights For Andre Ward vs. Sullivan Barrera March 26 + In-Arena Entertainment

ROC NATION SPORTS ANNOUNCES NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD FIGHTS

FOR ANDRE WARD VS. Sullivan Barrera

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ON SABTI, MARCH 26

AT Kanu waa warka culus Arena Oakland, California

WARD VS. BARRERA AND JOSEPH DIAZ JR. VS. JAYSON VELEZ TELEVISED

LIVE ON HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® BEGINNING AT 9:45 p.m. IYO/PT

SWAY CALLOWAY & DJ FRANZEN TO PROVIDE

IN-ARENA ENTERTAINMENT BETWEEN BOUTS

NEW YORK, NY (March 14, 2016) – A slate of six non-televised undercard bouts will serve as support when Two-Time World Champion and top-rated pound-for-pound fighter Andre Ward (28-0, 15 KOs) faces undefeated and number one rated IBF light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KOs) in a 12-round IBF number one position and mandatory position eliminator at Oracle Arena in Ward’s hometown of Oakland, California on March 26. Opening the HBO® telecast will be Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez in a 10-round fight NABF Featherweight title fight.

 

In addition to the exciting televised lineup, some of boxing’s hottest rising stars will be featured on the non-televised undercard including Roc Nation Sports standouts Maurice Hooker, Daniel Franco, Rudy Puga Jr. iyo Junior Younan oo ay la socdaan 2008 Olympic Super Heavyweight Silver Medalist Zhang Zhilei and local favorite Haaruun Coley who will all see action on March 26.

 

Roc Nation Sports will bring names from the entertainment world to the event as well, including notable event emcee, SiriusXM/Shade 45 morning show host of Sway in the Morning, Executive Producer and talent for VH1 & MTV and Oakland-native Dhaqdhaqaaqdo Calloway, kuwaas oo u adeegi doonaa sida ay dhacdo ciidankiisa, oo ku dhacay sayidkiisa DJ Franzen, DJ deggan ee Las Vegas "Hot 97.5 and Drais Nightclub. Sway and Franzen will entertain together throughout the night to keep fans entertained between bouts at Oracle Arena.

Tigidhada jaban $300, $150, $100, $50 iyo $25, ma ka mid yihiin qarashka lagu dabaqi karo iyo canshuuraha waxaa laga helayaa dhammaan goobaha Ticketmaster, online at Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) iyo ka qaadaan by phone at (800) 745-3000.

 

On March 26, NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (19-0-2, 14 KOs) risks his unbeaten record against Wilfrido “La Roca” Buelvas (17-5, 11 KOs) of Barranquilla, Colombia in a ten-round junior welterweight bout. Hooker, rated number seven by the WBO, is coming off of a career-best win on October 17, 2015 against his toughest opponent to date in Ghislain Maduma (17-2, 11 KOs) ee Madison Square Garden. Hooker successfully defended his NABO title with the 10-round decision win over Maduma on the undercard of Gennady Golovkin vs. David Lemieux in a fight that was featured on the event’s “freeview” in the United States and streamed online around the world. Buelvas, a former WBA Fedebol champion, has won two of his last three bouts by knockout and fought Humberto Soto for the WBC Silver International Super Lightweight title in 2014, going the 12-round distance before losing a decision to the former World Champion.

 

Born and raised in Oak Cliff, Texas, a rough suburb of Dallas, Hooker found a boxing home at Maple Avenue Boxing Gym by way of an outreach program for at-risk youths. His natural talent was soon noticed resulting in him competing as an amateur, during which time he participated in over 100 dagaallan, compiling a record of 97 guul oo kaliya 7 khasaarihii, la 67 victories coming by way of knockout. Hooker turned professional on April 29, 2011, taking on the vastly more experienced Tyrone Chatman (7-1, 5 KO ee) at the Orpheum Theater in St. Louis. After four rounds, the judges saw the fight 40-36, 37-39 iyo 38-38, making the fight a split draw. Undeterred, in his next fight on June 24, 2014, Hooker scored his first professional win, knocking out Wilbert Mitchell in the first round at the Dr. Pepper Arena in Frisco, Texas. Eleven wins (eight by knockout) later, he took on undefeated Abel Ramos (8-0, 4 KO ee) on January 17, 2014 in a bout that was featured on ShoBox from the Cook Convention Center in Memphis. After eight close, hard-fought rounds, the judges saw the fight a draw. Hooker followed the draw with a six-round unanimous decision win over Adrian Rodriguez Garza (8-2, 6 KO ee) on April 26 at Fitzgerald’s Casino and Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi. Four consecutive knockout victories would follow before he took on fellow undefeated prospect Eduardo Galindo (10-0-1, 7 KO ee) on June 26, 2015 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas for the vacant NABO Junior Welterweight Championship. “Mighty Mo” did not disappoint his legion of hometown fans who saw him capture the title with a sixth round technical knockout victory.

 

Hailing from Rancho Cucamonga, California iyo dagaal ka baxay Abdilaahi feerka ee Oxnard ah, badinin Daniel "dhifasho" Franco (12-0-3, 7 KO ee) meets Mexican veteran German “Panteonero” Meraz(52-37-1, 30 KOs) in an eight-round featherweight bout on March 26. Featured for the second time on a Ward undercard, the sharp-boxing Franco will look to improve on his undefeated record against an opponent with literally six times his pro boxing experience. Meraz is only 29 years old but has already logged an amazing 90 professional bouts and has won four of his last six fights by knockout. He has fought current World Champion Juan Carlos Payano, Three-Time U.S. Olympian Rau’shee Warren and highly-touted prospect Gervonta Davis, going the distance with all three.

 

Franco began boxing at the age of eight, uruurinayaan rikoor hiwaayadda ah 67-15, ku guuleystay koobka qaramada Oxnard Pal in 2006 iyo California State Silver Championship Gloves in 2007 jidka. Inta lagu guda jiro horeysay Franco ee December 18, 2010, uu adkaaday Emanuel Machorro ee Club 401 ee Ontario, California via knockout saddexaad wareega farsamo. Inkasta oo la diiwaangashan sida arday waqti-buuxa ee Chaffey College ee Rancho Cucamonga, Franco soo jiitay hore ee mustaqbalkiisa ciyaareed, ururinayaan rikoor badinin labo barbaro goobaha California oo dhan dhammaadka 2013. Mid ka mid ah kuwa barbar hor yimid Alejandro Ochoa ee Cannon Deggan Montebello, California on September 20, 2013, but in a rematch three months later, Franco outmatched Ochoa dhaliyay lix-wareega guul go'aan loo dhan yahay ka ugu Westin Bonaventure Hotel ee Los Angeles. On June 20, 2015, during Ward’s return to the ring at Oracle Arena, Franco saw action in an eight-round junior lightweight bout against Jonathan Alcantara and won by unanimous decision. A hand injury suffered in that bout kept Franco out of action until December 21when he scored a decision victory over Hector Garcia in Tijuana, Mexico.

 

A promising unbeaten prospect from Salinas, California, Rudy “The Revelation” Puja. Jr. (7-0, 6 KOs)looks to extend his undefeated streak against Carlos “Kalimba” Lozano (7-5, 4 KOs) of Ensenada, Mexico in a six-round middleweight bout. Puga turned in a career-best performance in his last match-up on February 12 in knocking out Alejandro Osuna (4-2, 2 KO ee) in two rounds at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario, California. Hadda, just a little over a month later, “The Revelation” will step into the ring against a tough opponent in Lozanao, a southpaw who has never been stopped and already has a ten-round decision victory under his belt.

 

Having compiled an exceptional amateur record of 99-8, Puga made his professional debut on September 2, 2011, scoring a fourth round technical knockout victory over Raul Talamontes at the Sports Complex in his hometown. Back in the ring less than two months later, Puga Jr. raised his record to 2-0 with a first round technical knockout of Jose Jesus Hurtado at the Sherwood Inn in Salinas. In June 2012, he sent Thomas Turner to the mat four times in scoring a second round technical knockout win at the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. After a little more than a year away from the ring, he rededicated himself to the “sweet science” with a vengeance and on February 17, 2014, Puga Jr. made his comeback stopping Charon Spain in the third round with an overpowering body shot at the Salinas Storm House in his native Salinas. Promotional issues kept Puga Jr. out of the ring for the next year and injuries led to a slow 2015, but Puga Jr. scored a a fourth round technical knockout win over of Katrell Straus on April 24 and a six-round unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Rojas on November 21, both fights taking place at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario, California.

 

Brooklyn’s 20-year-old, badinin Junior “The Young God” Younan (7-0, 6 KO ee) laabtay giraanta on March 26 after a nine-month layoff to take on Cristian Solorzano (4-7, 3 KOs) of Sonora, Mexico in a four-round super middleweight fight. Younan has battled multiple nagging injuries since scoring a second round technical knockout victory over Mike Sawyer on the Miguel Cotto vs. Daniel Geale undercard on June 6, 2015 ee Barclays Center ee Brooklyn, New York. Hadda 100 percent healthy, Younan looks to make Solozano his third straight knockout victim. Solorzano, a naturally bigger fighter, has campaigned in the light heavyweight division and is coming off of a knockout win.

 

Younan, trained by his father Sherif, a former professional boxer himself, began fighting competitively at age eight and only two years later was called a “boxing prodigy” by the New York Times. He compiled an amateur record of 90-5, racking up an impressive series of titles along the way including nine Junior Olympic championships, nine Junior Metro championships, eight New York State Silver Gloves championships and five Regional Silver Gloves championships. In 2011, he was crowned National Junior Golden Gloves champion and was U.S.A. Boxing’s number one rated junior boxer in his weight class. Less than a month after his 18th dhalashadiisa, Younan made his professional debut on November 9, 2013, at the Aviator Sports and Events Center in Brooklyn, New York, stopping Kenneth Schmitz in the first round. Younan would go on to knockout his next three opponents before going the distance for the first time against Azamat Umarzoda on July 2, 2014 at Foxwoods Resort Casino ee Mashantucket, Connecticut. He followed that fight with a first round knockout of Marlon Farr on August 13 the BB King Blues Club and Grill in New York on August 13.

Chinese heavyweight Zhang “Big Bang” Zhilei (7-0, 4 KOs) joins the undercard on March 26 in a four-round bout against an opponent yet to be determined. The Silver Medalist from the 2008 Beijing Olympics continues to infuse excitement into the heavyweight division and is coming off of a first round technicalknockout win over David Koswara on February 20 at the Lanzhou Sports Arena in Lanzhou, China.

 

Born on May 2, 1983 in Henan, Zhang began his amateur career in 2003, participating in the World Championships. A breakthrough came in 2007 at the World Championships where Zhang defeated the trio of Nurpais Torobekov, Rustam Rygebayev and Daniel Beahan en route to the semifinals where he lost to Ukrainian Vyacheslav Glazkov. By capturing a bronze medal and finishing the competition in third place, he qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The Chinese powerhouse nearly reached the zenith of amateur success in the summer of 2008, entering the super heavyweight finals at the Summer Olympics in Beijing against Italy’s Roberto Cammarelle. It was not to be as Zhang suffered his first defeat of that Olympiad, losing to Cammarelle, but proudly adding to the host country’s medal total with a Silver. In 2009, Zhang captured a gold medal at the China National Games, an event of equal prestige to the Olympics in China. 2013 saw yet another gold medal winning performance in the China National Games, setting the stage for “Big Bang” to embark on a professional career while basing himself in the United States. Agoosto 8, 2014, Zhang made his professional debut by scoring a first-round knockout win over Curtis Lee Tate in Fallon, Nevada in a fight that was televised live on ESPN2. On March 14, 2015, Zhang beat Eric George via a four-round unanimous decision at the Armory in Jersey City, New Jersey. He followed that with another four-round unanimous decision win, this time over Glenn Thomas on the highly anticipated Cotto-Geale undercard at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 6. Next came a sixth round technical knockout win over Dennis Benson at The Playground in Atlantic City on August 15. To end the year, Zhang was featured on the undercard of the November 21 Cotto vs. Canelo mega-fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, where scored a four-round unanimous decision victory over Juan Goode.

 

Local Hayward, Jecel California Haaruun Coley (12-1-1, 6 KO ee) faces a very stern test in a six-round junior middleweight bout against Socdaalay Ryskeldiev (11-3-2, 7 KOs) of West Hollywood, California, a Kyrgyzstan native who is undefeated in his last seven fights.

 

On March 26, Coley will look follow his most recent victory, a unanimous decision over Jeremy Ramos onJanuary 23 at the Marriott on Broadway in Oakland, with another win in front of his hometown fans. Prior to his January win he scored two unanimous decision triumphs, including his June 20, 2015 performance against Yusmani Abreu (who Ryskeldiev defeated by technical knockout in September) on the undercard of Ward’s last fight. Considered a promising prospect in boxing circles, Coley’s lone loss came via decision to one of boxing’s hottest prospects in Ievgen Khytrov in a bout that was televised live on Showtime’s ShoBox on April 10, 2015 from The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York.

Ward vs. Barrera, a 12-round fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports in association with Main Events, qaadataa meel Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Oracle Arena ee Oakland, California and is sponsored byCorona Extra, Ticketmaster, Solutions Management Travel Corporate (CTMS), Bishaareeye, qaadaan, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nafaqada, Shoe Palace and The Waterfront Hotel. Munaasabadan ayaa waxaa lagu telefishanka doonaa live on bilowgii HBO World Championship Boxing at 9:45 p.m. IYO/PT. Furitaanka telecast HBO uu noqon doono Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez dagaalka 10-wareega ah ee horyaalka NABF featherweight soo bandhigay by dalacaad Boy Golden in ururka la dalacaad Miguel Cotto.

 

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OMAR FIGUEROA DEFEATS RICKY BURNS AT STATE FARM ARENA IN HIDALGO, TEXAS ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON CBS

Jamie McDonnell Earns Close Decision Over

Tomoki Kameda

Guji HALKAN For Photos From Esther Lin/PBC on CBS

Hidalgo, Texas (May 9, 2015) – Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (25-0-1, 18 KOs) remained undefeated as he put on an exciting show in front of a raucous hometown crowd and earned a unanimous decision over Ricky Burns (37-5-1, 11 KOs) on Premier Boxing Champions on CBS live from State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas.

 

Figueroa was the sharper fighter who landed harder punches and was able to dictate the pace of the fight. Burns was deducted a point in both the eighth and 11th rounds by the referee for excessive holding. “Panterita” ku guuleystay tiro 116-110 laba jeer oo 117-109.

 

In the first televised fight of the afternoon, British star Jamie McDonnell (25-2-1, 12 KOs) earned a narrow but unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Tomoki “Mexicanito ayaa” Kameda (31-1, 19 KOs). McDonnell was knocked down for the first time in his career by a sharp right hand from Kameda in round three but quickly recovered to win by a score of 114-113 on dhan saddex garsoore’ Kaararka.

 

Here are what the fighters had to say after their bouts:

 

OMAR Figueroa

 

Fighting a fight like that, it takes a lot to go even four rounds, much less 12. With a fighter like that, leaning on you and using his weight on you it’s tough. I’m just glad I was in shape and didn’t let my fans down.

 

I’m a very offensive fighter, so the holding kind of slowed me down. I tried to do what I could and, thankfully, the judges saw that.

 

My hands are a little sore, but I really did hold back on my punches, especially because he has one of those European guards where he holds his hands up high and his elbows are exposed. I had to be careful going to the body because that’s how I hurt my hands most times, from hitting the elbows. I felt ridiculously strong at the new weight, but I didn’t think my hands would hold up, so I was holding back and trying to win the fight on points and if I could hurt him I would try to stop him.

 

He was punching me behind the head, so I felt like I had to do the same. If you want to play like that, I can play that game.

 

At the end of the fight, he came with a good body shot that hurt me a bit. That’s why I slowed down at the end. I have to give it to Ricky. He’s a tough fighter.

 

It’s time to rest up. I’ve been training since the beginning of the year and I deserve a little rest.

 

RICKY BURNS

 

We knew it was going to be a tough fight, but I didn’t agree with the deductions for holding. I thought he was holding as much as me and that’s why I had to tie him up.

 

We moved up in weight for this one but still had some trouble making weight, but I didn’t want to jeopardize my chance to fight in America.

 

I think it was his size that gave me problems more than anything. I don’t know what weight he was in that ring, but it was a lot bigger than me.

 

The plan was to try to stick to boxing for the first half of the fight, but once the size really took over I had to stand and exchange more than I would have liked. I couldn’t get him off of me. I’ve got no excuses, as I said the best man will win.

 

I always leave everything in the ring and that’s all I can do. I hope everyone who watched enjoyed the fight.

 

We’ve enjoyed the experience of being in the U.S., obviously the decision didn’t go our way which puts a damper on it, but overall everyone here in Texas has been great. I want to say a big thank you to everybody. I hope to back again.

 

Jamie MCDONNELL

 

I felt in control all the way through. It was a great performance. I know I should have just boxed but I wanted to fight.

 

I didn’t think I was going to get the decision being abroad, but it’s more than spectacular to come out of here victorious. He’s a great, Kooxda heysata horyaalka laga badinin.

 

His speed surprised me on the knockdown. I knew he was going to be fast, but I didn’t expect it like that. I didn’t see the shot and next thing I knew I was on the floor.

 

Hit and move, hit and move, that was the strategy. I remember being in there and thinking, ‘Man, this isn’t easy.I knew the crowd was going to go his way but it was a great experience.

 

It’s been a fantastic time being here in America. I’d like to see some familiar faces but it’s a new experience. I was up against it but I knew I could pull it off. I knew deep inside that I could do it.

 

I think I’m going to move up in weight. I want to catch the big fights before they’re gone.

 

TOMOKI KAMEDA

 

I think I won the fight. I did enough to win. He did a lot to win the last rounds, but I did more over the fight. I don’t agree with the judges decision, but I respect it.

 

I knew he would get up after the knockdown because he’s a world champion. He’s a great fighter and I take my hat off to him, but I won the fight.

 

“Waxaan doonayaa inaan ku celis ah.”

 

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON CBS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS

Guji HALKAN For Photos From Esther Lin/PBC on CBS

Live On CBS Sports Starting at 4 P.M. IYO/1 P.M. PT

Hidalgo, Texas (May 7, 2015) – Fight week for Premier Boxing Champions on CBS continued Thursday as televised fighters Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, Ricky Burns, Tomoki “Mexicanito ayaa” Kameda, Jamie McDonnelliyo Austin “Waxaan shaki ku jirin” Kalluun spoke to the media at the final press conference before their respective bouts taking placeSaturday, May 9 at State Farm Arena.

 

Here are what the participants had to say Thursday:

 

OMAR Figueroa

 

This is the biggest fight of my career thus far. I have my brother on the undercard and it’s here at home. Tani waa. I think it’s great for people from the Valley to get a huge card like this here. They haven’t seen this since Vasquez vs. Marquez, so I hope to bring that level of boxing back to the Valley.

 

I definitely feel more pressure but the good kind of pressure. I’ve thrived on pressure my whole life. I was a pitcher for a long time. I was a closer. So I’ve been in situations where it’s bases loaded and we’re down so many runs and I’ve got to keep the game close. This is what I live for.

 

I haven’t seen any film of Ricky Burns. Haven’t watched him at all. But from what I’ve heard he’s a tough fighter in great shape, so if we go 12 rounds it’ll be a good 12 wareeg. I’m going to go out there and give it my all and win in the most impressive way possible.

 

It wasn’t difficult to give up my title. I don’t fight for titles. I don’t care for titles. I think they’re just aesthetic things. I’d rather please the fans with a good fight. I don’t care if I win a title at the end of the day, but if the fans are happy, I am happy.

 

I’m going to be a lot stronger at this new weight. I don’t know what to expect. I’m excited to get in the ring and find out.

 

RICKY BURNS

 

When you’re in hard fights, that’s what brings out the best of you. I’m looking forward to getting in the ring and putting on a good performance and win some fans over here.

 

It’s a very tough fight and we knew that before we took it. Figueroa likes to come forward and be aggressive, but that can be his downside because he takes a lot of shots. We’re prepared for whatever happens on fight night and the best man will win.

 

Some people think I’ve come over here just to be an opponent but that’s not the case. I had a bad year but it’s all behind me. I’m going to get back to my winning ways.

 

This is everything I’ve ever wanted to accomplish in boxing. It’s going to be a hard fight but by the time the fight comes it will be just about four weeks that I’ve been in Texas.

 

I treat boxing as my job, when it comes to training and fighting I always give it 100 percent and leave it all in the ring and hopefully the fans will see that. Omar is never in a dull fight and I’m not one to back out.

 

We’ve treated this fight exactly the same as any other. Even though we’re in his hometown, as soon as that first bell goes that’s when it’s going to count. It’s just me and him in that ring.

 

TOMOKI KAMEDA

 

It is a dream come true to fight on a network like CBS. Millions are now going to get to know me, get to know my style. Boxing is changing and to be part of that is a great honor to me.

It was not easy to relinquish my world titleI was the first Japanese to hold that title. It’s never easy to give up something that you’ve worked so hard for. But I respect the sanctioning body’s decision, they said I had to relinquish it and so I did. Hadda, I’m going for another title, and after that maybe unification.

McDonnell is a good boxer. He knows how to box and knows his way inside the ring. Most British fighters do that, move around a lot. Its not an easy style to face, but my team and I have a great strategy and we are going to win, we are going to win by knockout.

I love Mexico. I moved there when I was 15 with my family. I did all of my amateur and all my professional career there. I’m grateful to Mexico and all Mexicans for giving me so much.

My team and the guys at the gym started calling me ‘El Mexicanitobecause I embrace Mexican culture as my own. I love the food, the people and of course the Spanish language. I struggle with it at first, but now I think I got it mastered.

 

Jamie MCDONNELL

 

I think Kameda is a bit scared and a bit intimidated by my size. I genuinely believe I am going to knock him out. I’m too big and too strong.

 

I’ve been a world champion for a couple of years now. I’m ultra-confident for this fight. It’s the best I’ve ever felt. Baan u jeclahay inaan uga hadalno.

 

Kameda is a good fighter and I expect the very best from him. He better expect the very best from me. This is life changing, whoever wins this fight gets propelled up a few levels.

 

I want the best life possible for my wife and baby daughter. To do that I have to beat him.

 

My losses were six years ago and I didn’t even really believe in myself at that time. I’ve gone through every experience that you can in that time and I bring everything to the table.

 

Fans can expect to see a lot of heart. I can take a punch, I can give a punch. It’s an interesting fight and it’s a chance for me to showcase what I’m all about on this great stage here in America.

 

AUSTIN TROUT

 

As far as my opponent dropping out at the last minute, disappointment is kind of an understatement. But I’m trying to keep it classy, so I’ll stick with disappointed. I’m not surprised though.

 

The day I heard that he pulled out it definitely changed my mindset, but I had to find that focus and realize that we still have work to do.

 

It’s an honor to be part of this whole PBC on CBS card. I feel like this is the resurgence of boxingbrining it back to the golden days. For me to be a part of that was one of my goals when I turned pro. I wanted to be a part of the comeback of boxing.

 

I’m trying to get a belt. I want my world title back. After I get a world title I’m going to try and avenge those losses. After I avenge those losses I want another title so I can become an undisputed champion. Once that’s done we can consider moving up to another weight class maybe.

 

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