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Badou Jack vs. James DeGale Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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(Credit Photo: Tom Casino/Mayweather Promotions)
Super Middleweight World Championship Unification Rāhoroi, January 14 i Center Barclays i Brooklyn & E ora i runga i SHOWTIME
Featuring Junior Lightweight World Champion Jose Pedraza
Battling Undefeated Contender Gervonta Davis
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Brooklyn (Whiringa 16, 2016) – A star-studded press conference took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Wednesday, rite Floyd Mayweather, along with several New York boxing “ambassadors,” signified the return of boxing to New York by announcing the super middleweight world championship unification fight featuring Badou Jack ki James DeGale that will take place Rāhoroi, January 14 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME®.
Also announced on Wednesday and featured on the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast is undefeated junior lightweight world champion Jose “Sniper” Pedraza taking on unbeaten rising contender Gervonta “te Mea” Davis.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, tīmata i $25. Tickets are available starting this Rāmere, Nov. 18 i 10 a.m. a taea te hokona ipurangi mā te toro www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com ranei na roto i te te karanga 1-800-745-3000. E wātea ana hoki ngā tīkiti i te American Express Pouaka Office i Center Barclays. E wātea ana pä Group i karanga 844-BKLYN-GP.
The press conference signified the return of boxing to New York for the first time since a controversial insurance measure instituted by the New York State Government. Participants were on hand to discuss the exciting doubleheader on January 14 and celebrating the long awaited return of boxing to The Big Apple.
Tenei ko te aha te whai wāhi i ki te mea Wenerei:
Jack BADOU
“I think this will be an exciting fight. I’m going to give it my all and he’s going to give it his all. This is a bigger fight than anything we’ve been a part of. He’s going to turn it up and so will I.
“Now it’s me and DeGale. All the other fights are in the past. We’ve had different results against the same fighters. But none of that matters, it’s time to fight.
“A real champion can take a loss and bounce back. It shows what kind of person you are. I’ve proven I’m mentally tough.
“Boxing is not dead. It’s here to stay. There are some very good fights coming up. Probably even more next year.
“I came from Sweden, a country that has no boxing. Now I’m here headlining in New York for a unification fight. Ko te rangi te rohe. I always stay humble and never forget where I came from.
“It’s not going to matter what people think on fight night. DeGale is definitely one of the top guys in the division. He’s a road warrior. He comes over here and fights guys in their backyards. He deserves a lot of credit. That’s why this fight is so big. We both want to be great.
“I like being the underdog. If I’m the underdog in this fight, then that’s perfect for me. There won’t be any excuses when I beat him.
“I just try to stay humble win after win and keep looking forward to bigger and better things. After this fight come talk to me about who is the best in the division.
“I don’t want to compare myself to anyone else but I’ve had a couple of good years. Now we’re working to have two even better years.
“I made a mistake and got caught in my loss. I was able to bounce back and it made me a way better fighter. It was definitely a blessing in disguise. People are still overlooking me because of it. I look at it as a good thing.
“Everything happens for a reason. I’m very blessed to be here in Brooklyn. This is my second home in America. I trained at Gleason’s Gym in 2009 and now I’m headlining at Barclays Center. It’s amazing.”
JAMES DEGALE
“Ko te konei. The big one. The best fighting the best. Number one against number two. Badou Jack is a very good fighter. He doesn’t do anything spectacular, but he’s a compete fighter.
“I have that X-factor. I’ve lost before and I’m not going to lose again. I’ve come too far in my life to lose this opportunity.
“I January 14, Brooklyn is in for a treat. You will not want to miss this one. Make sure you get your tickets.
“My people in London can’t wait for me to fight at home. It’s coming. But first I want to take over in America.
“New York is one of my favorite cities. It’s a boxing city. I watched Santa Cruz vs. Frampton and it was a wicked atmosphere. I can’t wait to be in there.
“I’m very confident in my abilities. I believe I’m the best in the division and one of the best in the world. I’ve been waiting for this fight for a long time and I’m ready to get in there.
“I think in the last three fights I’ve shown everything. I haven’t been getting the respect that I deserve. I’ve beaten everyone put in front of me. This is what I love to do.
“I’m a natural super middleweight. I want to be in fights where people think I’m going to lose. I’ll challenge anybody.
“Me and Badou Jack are two different fighters. I think I’m going to beat him wide on the scorecards or stop him.”
Jose Pedraza
“I’m thankful to everyone here and my people from New York who I know will be supporting me on fight night.
“I expect this to be a very exciting fight. I’m going to be ready for anything that Davis will bring into the ring. I’m going to take care of business.
“I’m very privileged to help with this cause and to help push boxing in New York. I’m going to represent my people on January 14 and I’m very proud of the opportunity.
“If Davis says he has to be killed to be beaten, then he’s going to have to go down.
“I’m undefeated and I will remain undefeated after January 14. I know Davis is a strong kid, but he isn’t on my level. I am looking to dominate this fight.
“Fighting at Barclays Center is really a dream come true. I know that I will have a lot of support from the Puerto Rican boxing fans and I’m going to train hard to perform for them.
“I’m sorry for Davis to be signed for Mayweather, because when I take away his undefeated record, I’m going to feel like I beat Mayweather.”
GERVONTA Davis
“It feels great to fight in Brooklyn for the first time. I’ve never fought in New York and it’s tremendous. I’ll have a lot of hometown fans driving up to here for the fight.
“Pedraza is a tough opponent. We’re going to work hard in camp and be ready to fight on January 14.
“My hometown has been backing me for all of these years. I January 14, I get my shot. It’s amazing. I know Pedraza is a great fighter. People will say he has more experience. But I had 206 wins in the amateurs and a lot of titles.
“There’s nothing Pedraza can bring to the ring that I haven’t seen before. I’ve been battle-tested inside the ring and outside the ring.
“He’s going to have to kill me to retain his title. I’m coming home a champion. There’s no doubt about it.
“On paper this is definitely my hardest task. We’re both great fighters. I hope he trains hard because I’m training for the fight of my life.
“I’m going to steal the show on January 14. I’m going to get Pedraza out of there and then work to unify the division against the other champs.”
Floyd Mayweather, Peresideni o Mayweather Whakatairanga
“We’re back. What other better city to be in, than New York City? It was always one of my dreams to fight in New York City. I’m glad I’m in a position to put fighters out there to give the fans what they want to see. New York City is the best place for boxing.
“For years and years these fighters have worked so hard and dedicated their lives to get to this point. I’m thankful for everyone who is supporting us and supporting our movement.
“The only thing we’re going to do is continue to build these fighters and help these fighters get to the highest heights. So many people have helped me get to this point, where I can give back to these young fighters.
“Lou DiBella is a guy I love to work with. The boxing business is about working together. Leonard works hard day in and day out to put these fighters in the best position, and I do the same. It’s all about working to get these fighters to the next level.
“We’re here in New York and we want to bring boxing to New York City. This is one of the meccas of boxing. The whole state has embraced me throughout my career.
“I’m very proud of Badou Jack. He’s a guy who carries himself like a gentleman. That’s what a true champion does. He’s very respectful, humble and appreciative.
“Badou Jack is such a hard worker and he’s very appreciative. I remember the position he was in. He’s still very thankful and humble now that he’s in a great position in his life and career.
“I’m just happy that I’m able to put fighters in a good position. They then have to take advantage of the position I put them in.
“We want to continue to do fights in this arena and bring championship boxing to New York City. We want to give you great shows again and again.”
Leonard ELLERBE, CEO o Mayweather Whakatairanga
“This is a tremendous platform. Coming to New York is something that Floyd has been advocating for. He’s wanted to bring a big event here and come January 14 that’s what the fans are going to get. We have a great night of fights from top to bottom.
“This is everything for Badou. This is why you lace them up when you’re a kid. This is an opportunity to be the best. He’s the best 168-pounder in the world and on January 14 he’ll have that platform to do it.
“When it comes to unification, you don’t see too many unified champions. The best fighting the best is what it’s all about. DeGale is an Olympic gold medalist and a world champion. He’s fought some very good fighters. Badou will be making his third title defense and there is no better opponent than DeGale.
“When two guys come together and they want to determine who’s the best, with everything on the line, that’s what it’s all about.
“The fans can expect to see Mayweather Promotions go back to Las Vegas with two world champions. One will be a unified champion and one will be the new super featherweight world champion.
“This is a great step-up for Gervonta. That’s what life is about, stepping up and taking risks. That’s why you get into the sport. He’ll have his full arsenal on display on fight night.”
Lou DIBELLA, Peresideni o DiBella Entertainment
“Fans should go out and buy their tickets once they go on sale. There is going to be a show here on January 14. We have lawyers and insurance people on it and we will pay what needs to be paid.
“This announcement not only represents a fight announcement, but a call to action to all boxing fans. Boxing needs your help in New York. We need to change or repeal this law that has really shut us down. Even if we can get really expensive insurance for January 14, the small promoters and small fights and grassroots boxing have come to a standstill.
“Come out to this incredible fight card on January 14. Jack vs. DeGale is as good as it gets. Jose Pedraza is Puerto Rico’s only champion and he’s defending against Gervonta Davis. That is a great fight. The undercard is also going to be terrific.
“It also represents boxing trying to take its rightful place back. We’re not sitting back in 2017 and letting our industry be brought to a halt. We’re going ahead and announcing January 14. But we need everyone’s help with respect to making the necessary changes to allow our sport to thrive in this space again.
“I promoted Badou early in his career and he is a terrific fighter. He does everything well. He’s active in the ring and he makes good fights, and so does DeGale. He comes forward and fights. These two guys are going to throw down. This is a fan friendly main event. With huge significance.
“The opening bout features Puerto Rico’s only champion, fighting in front of New York’s huge Puerto Rican community. Gervonta Davis comes right up from Baltimore and it’s a can’t-miss fight.”
Brett YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
“We want to reinforce our commitment to boxing. Not just from a Barclays Center perspective, but from a state perspective. Boxing is very important to the history here in New York and we want that to continue. We want to take a lead position as the sport continues to grow and thrive in the marketplace.
“We have become one of the premier venues in the country for boxing. We look forward to a very successful 2017. This fight in particular is very important to us. We haven’t had a championship event here since July. Floyd being involved brings a whole different dynamic as well and we’re excited for a tremendous undercard full of Brooklynites.
“Floyd has been here to the Barclays Center several times and we’re thrilled that he’s back. It’s a pleasure to welcomes Badou Jack and James DeGale to Brooklyn and I’m confident that you will like the Brooklyn crowd.
“There has not been a major boxing event at Barclays Center since the Hōngongoi 30 Santa Cruz vs. Frampton card and we’re proud to take the lead on bringing boxing back to New York. We’re excited that January 14 will be the first major boxing card in New York in 2017. We are more committed than ever before to bringing boxing to Barclays Center.
“It’s a very exciting time for the building, for the sport and it should be an electric evening for the sport.”
STEPHEN Espinoza, Executive VP & Kaiwhakahaere General, SHOWTIME Sports
“This card is unique, high quality and special. You don’t see cards like this every day. These four fighters have made a combined 14 appearances on SHOWTIME. We’re very proud of these four fighters.
“To create and deliver special events, it takes commitment. When you’re committed to a cause, special things happen. We’ve done special things with Mayweather Promotions and now we have this great card coming to us.
“The four young men on the stage today are some of the most talented and accomplished athletes in the sport. This is the best this sport has to offer. They’re committed to taking on other accomplished athletes. We have four of those fighters here on the televised portion and we have to salute them.
“New York City has a tremendous history in boxing. It’s hosted the biggest fights in the history of the sport. Barclays Center has emerged as the biggest and most aggressive supporter of boxing on the east coast. We’re optimistic that there won’t be any holdup getting to January 14.
“No network is as committed or as passionate about boxing as SHOWTIME is. The biggest and the best fights are on SHOWTIME. No other network is televising fights like these. Top five versus top five and champion versus champion. There is no better way to kick-off boxing in 2017 than with this great card at Barclays Center.”
ERIC ADAMS, Brooklyn Borough President
“Now is the call for action. We have witnessed what happens when the call for action is not personified and mobilized. Too many people pass legislation and are focused on the paper it’s written on, instead of the people who are impacted by it. It is clear that New York state is the Empire State where we build empires instead of destroying them and we are destroying the empire of boxing in New York.
“If we don’t do something about this piece of legislation, then these fighters will no longer have the aspiration to fight in the state that they love. That cannot happen. New Yorkers don’t follow the agenda, we lead the agenda. We must do that to make sure this is done correctly.
“We are going to mobilize and move in the right direction while protecting the fighters. We don’t want to knock out boxing in the state of New York. That cannot happen.
“This is going to be a great opportunity for these fighters and for Brooklyn and we are thankful to the team at Barclays for putting these fighters on this great stage.”
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Badou Jack & James DeGale Meet in Super Middleweight World Championship Unification Showdown Saturday, January 14 From Barclays Center in Brooklyn Live on SHOWTIME

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Junior Lightweight World Champion Jose Pedraza
Battles Undefeated Rising Star Gervonta Davis in
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Action
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Brooklyn (Whiringa 16, 2016) – WBC Super whitu tekau World Champion Badou Jack (20-1-2, 12 Koó) and IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James DeGale (23-1, 14 Koó)will look to stake their claim as the best 168-pound fighter in the world when they meet in a title unification clash on Rāhoroi, January 14 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME as boxing returns to New York for the first time in five months.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will also feature undefeated junior lightweight world champion Jose “Sniper” Pedraza (22-0, 12 Koó) defending his title against up-and-coming Mayweather Promotions’ undefeated contender Gervonta “te Mea” Davis (16-0, 15 Koó).
“I’m expecting a very tough fight from James DeGale,” Na ka mea a Jack. “But I’m very confident that I’m going to win the fight and become the unified champion. This is an incredible stage to be at Barclays Center and on SHOWTIME and I’m going to take full advantage of it. I’m ready to make my mark as the best in the division.”
“I am so happy that this fight has finally been made,” said DeGale. “This is the best fighting the best. Ko tenei ta mekemeke ko e pā ana ki te katoa. Badou Jack is a very good fighter and he’s underrated. I am going to have to be 100 percent on my game to beat him, but I am confident I will deliver on January 14. I have already fulfilled my dream of becoming a world champion and now it is time to unify.”
“Davis is a great young fighter with an impressive record,” Said Pedraza. “He is a complete fighter and I am very happy to fight a challenger of his caliber. Heoi, I do feel that Davis has been protected so I plan to really show off in this fight and perform at my best. Defeating Davis will be a great start to 2017, a year I would love to unify my division. I am thrilled to be back on SHOWTIME and look forward to putting on a great show for all those in attendance at Barclays Center.”
“I’m excited for the opportunity to fight a respected undefeated world champion like Jose Pedraza,” Said Davis. “I’m also ready to show the boxing world what I’m capable of doing. Boxing is searching for its next star and I believe that I’m the one. I January 14, I plan to show what over 200 amateur wins and 12 years of training with coach Calvin Ford looks like. Baltimore, we’re here. Brooklyn, I’m ready to shine for you. Jose Pedraza, get ready. I’m coming to kick your a**.”
“Mayweather Promotions is pleased to have the opportunity to bring this huge event to Brooklyn and Barclays Center,” said Floyd Mayweather, Peresideni o Mayweather Whakatairanga. “Badou Jack versus James DeGale is one of the best match-ups in the sport. It’s the best fighting the best. I believe that Badou Jack has what it takes to be a unified world champion. I’m also excited to see Gervonta Davis fight for his first world title. He has the skills to be a fighter who carries the sport. He has a tough, undefeated world champion in front of him and I am looking forward to seeing him perform on January 14. These are two evenly-matched fights that will bring a lot of explosive action to the ring on fight night, you don’t want to miss it.”
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, tīmata i $25. Tickets are available starting Rāmere, Nov. 18 i 10 a.m. a taea te hokona ipurangi mā te toro www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com ranei na roto i te te karanga 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. E wātea ana pä Group i karanga 844-BKLYN-GP.
Both Jack and DeGale retained their titles on SHOWTIME in April. Jack kept his belt via a controversial split draw against Lucian Bute, a match in which many thought Jack had prevailed, while DeGale defeated mandatory challenger Rogelio Medina. Both fighters were sharp; each landed over 60 percent of his respective power punches to set up this showdown for the top spot in the super middleweight division.
“We’re looking forward to bringing our first boxing event to Barclays Center in Brooklyn on January 14, when Badou Jack will face James DeGale in a world title unification bout live on SHOWTIME,” Said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO o Mayweather Whakatairanga. “Badou has a tremendous work ethic and ability to stay focused and this has helped him get to where he is now in his career. He’s prepared to keep putting the hard work in to stay on top. Every time he was counted out, it just made him work harder. He’s proof that if you stay focused and dedicated to your craft, you can reach your dreams. I’m also eager to see Mayweather Promotions’ own Gervonta Davis in his first world title fight. We believe there is a bright future ahead for that young man and this could be the first step on his way to a truly special career.”
“Boxing will return to New York in 2017 with a tremendous card at Barclays Center on January 14 featuring two high caliber championship contests,” Na ka mea a Lou DiBella, Peresideni o DiBella Entertainment. “With Badou Jack and James DeGale facing off, you have champion versus champion, the best fighting the best in what promises to be an action-packed battle in a super middleweight unification. Puerto Rico’s only world champion, undefeated Jose Pedraza, will defend his junior lightweight title against a hungry, heavy-handed challenger in Gervonta Davis.”
“Jack vs. DeGale is a terrific start to 2017,” Na ka mea a Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. “I want to thank Floyd Mayweather for making this fight happen and to Lou DiBella for his continued support of BROOKLYN BOXING. In our fifth year at Barclays Center, we are committed to boxing more than ever before.”
“I roto i te 2016, SHOWTIME delivered more high-quality, competitive fights than any other network and 2017 e kore rerekē. We’re thrilled to kick off the year with a true ’50/50′ unification fight between two world champions in the prime of their career,” Na ka mea a Stephen Espinoza, Matua Vice te peresideni me Kaiwhakahaere General, SHOWTIME Sports. “Badou Jack vs. James DeGale is boxing at its best – a matchup between the No. 1 – a No. 2-ranked boxers in the division – the right fight happening at the right time. And the Jose Pedraza-Gervonta Davis co-feature, which features two of boxing’s rising stars, could have been a main event on its own. There is no better way to begin the year, as well as our tremendous run of four separate SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING presentations over a seven-week span.”
Jack, who fights out of Las Vegas by way of Stockholm, Sweden, captured the WBC 168-pound crown with a 12-round majority decision over previously unbeaten defending champion Anthony Dirrelllast April 24. A former amateur standout who represented Gambia in the 2008 Olympics, Jack retained his belt against former world title challenger George Groves last E whitu. 12 on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s final fight. Jack was an underdog against both Dirrell and Groves before retaining his title. Ko te 6-waewae-1, 33-year-old won four in a row leading up to his controversial draw against Bute in April.
DeGale won the vacant IBF belt in his U.S. debut last May by dropping Andre Dirrell twice on his way to a unanimous decision. Te 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist from London then successfully defended it last November in a thrilling shootout with the hometown favorite and former titlist Bute. The 30-year-old, who’s only blemish came in a majority decision in his 11th bout against the then-unbeaten Groves, will make his fourth consecutive start outside his native England as he looks to become a global power and a unified champion at 168 pauna.
The switch-hitting Puerto Rican Olympian Pedraza backed up his “Ko te kaipupuhi” moniker against Andrey Klimov, picking apart the Russian with superior speed and accuracy on his way to a world title win last June. Pedraza earned a shot at the title in his previous bout with a career-best victory over former world title challenger Michael Farenas. The 27-year-old then went on to defend his title successfully against Edner Cherry last October and most recently against Stephen Smith in April. This fight marks the fourth consecutive time that Pedraza has fought on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.
A highly regarded prospect that won the 2012 National karapu taitara, the 22-year-old Davis recorded five victories inside of the distance in 2015. The Baltimore native, who Floyd Mayweather has called “the next big star in boxing,” kept his momentum going into 2016 as he recorded a sixth-round stoppage of Guillermo Avila in April and a first round knockout of Mario Macias in June. Davis enters his first world title showdown with seven straight victories by stoppage.
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Undefeated Bantamweight Emmanuel Rodriguez Takes On Mexico’s Alberto Guevara in Co-Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Friday, Pipiri 3 From Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida

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Ētahi atu! Top Rising Prospects Gervonta Davis & Caleb Plant in Separate Bouts as Part of Action Packed Undercard
Hollywood, FL. (Pipiri 1, 2016) – Undefeated bantamweight Emmanuel Rodriguez (14-0, 10 Koó) will battle experienced Mexican Alberto “Metro” Guevara(24-2, 9 Koó) in the 10-round co-main event of Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions i runga i Koi Rāmere, Pipiri 3 from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida with televised coverage beginning at 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT.
An exciting undercard of action will feature rising undefeated knockout artist Gervonta “te Mea” Davis (15-0, 14 Koó) in a 10-round lightweight showdown with Mexico’s Mario Macias (28-18, 14 Koó) and unbeaten prospect Karepe “Ringa Sweet” Plant(12-0, 9 Koó) against Columbia’s Carlos Galvan (12-4-1, 11 Koó) i roto i te a'ee taumahawaenga.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, which is promoted by Kings Promotions, Whakatairanga Mayweather, and Panther Promotions, E utu i $130, $80, $60, a $35 (additional fees may apply) a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. All seats are reserved and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online i www.myhrl.com,www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. Doors tuwhera i 5:30 p.m., with the first fight set to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Additional undercard action features Homestead, Florida’s Courtney Jackson in a four-round super lightweight contest against Anthony Woods of the Bahamas, Miami’s Steven Geffrard tango i runga i te hōia Samuel Miller in a six-round light heavyweight battle and veteran Dyah Davis ki Leosvy Mayedo i roto i te ono-a tawhio noa whitu super whakataetae.
Rounding out the night of fights is Vero Beach, Florida’s Dat Nguyen in a six-round featherweight bout against Ihu Flowers, super featherweight prospect Antonio Williams in a four-round contest against Puerto Rico’s Hector Fernandez and Las Vegas prospect LaTondria Jones (3-0, 2 Koó) in a four-round middleweight bout against Latoya Burton.
I tika 23-tau-tau, Kua Rodriguez kua runga i te ara nohopuku ki te whawhai taitara ao mai tahuri pro i roto i 2012. I hanga ano e ia tona U.S. debut in November by stopping Eliecer Aquino after previously taking down Gabor Molnar, Luis Hinojosa a Alex Rangel i roto i 2015. Ko te Manati, Puerto Rico-born fighter will bring his exciting style into the ring against another tough opponent on June 3. He will be opposed by the 25-year-old Mexican Guevara. The Sinaloa-native has challenged for world titles against Leo Santa Cruz and Shinsuke Yamanaka and has won six fights in a row entering Pipiri 3.
He amanaki tino-i titiro nei riro i te 2012 National karapu taitara, the 21-year-old Davis recorded five victories inside of the distance in 2015. The Baltimore-native stopped former world champion Cristobal Cruz during that streak and most recently recorded a TKO victory over Guillermo Avila in April. He takes on the veteran Macias out of Distrito Federal, Mexico.
A 2011 National toa karapu Golden, Plant has begun to make his name in the professional ranks since turning pro in 2014. Last tau, the 23-year-old picked up six victories including hard fought triumphs over Jamar Freeman in September and Tyrone Brunson in October. Whawhai i roto i Nashville, he kicked off his 2016 campaign by stopping Adasat Rodriguez in January and will return to battle the Colombian Galvan who most recently knocked out William Moreno Anaya in April.
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ADRIEN BRONER STOPS ASHLEY THEOPHANE IN PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE MAIN EVENT FRIDAY, APERIRA 1 FROM THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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UNDEFEATED RISING STAR ROBERT EASTER JR. CRUSHES
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION ALGENIS MENDEZ
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT GERVONTA DAVIS
IMPRESSIVE WITH VICTORY OVER MEXICO’S GUILLERMO AVILA
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Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2016) – toa wha-wehenga ao Adrien “Ko te Problem” Broner didn’t have much of a problem beating and stopping Ashley “te Treasure” Theophane at 1:10 in the ninth round i roto i te hui matua o i teie pô o te Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions (PBC) i runga i Spike event in front of a sold out crowd of 8,172 i the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
I 26-tau-tau, Broner, who lost his 140-pound world title on the scale when he failed to make the bout’s weight limit, pai ake tana whakaatu ki 32-2, 24 Koó. The controversial fighter from Cincinnati, Ohio, displayed his strength and range of skills against a seasoned Theophane, whose record dropped to 39-7-1, 11 Koó.
Teie pô o show was promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with HeadBangers Promotions.Mayweather Promotions President Floyd “Money” Mayweather sat ringside throughout the evening to pay particular attention to the performances of Mayweather Promotions fighters including Theophane, Gervonta Davis and J’Leon Love, who fought on the undercard.
Broner came out in the early rounds showing his speed and versatility, only to be stymied by a game Theophane who showed his own array of boxing skills. Before long, Broner’s ring prowess proved to be too much for Theophane, as he landed power shots at will and began dominating. As Broner wore his opponent down it became easier for him to overpower Theophane and finally stop him in the ninth round.
“When people fight me, they come with their ‘A’ kēmu, and he came with his ‘A’ kēmu. But even his ‘A’ game wasn’t enough te po nei.
“As you know, I’ve been going through a lot and for me to come in here and bottle everything up and do what I did, I want to give myself a pat on the back.”
Theophane was disappointed and didn’t agree with the stoppage.
“I thought the stoppage was premature because I thought I was in the fight. Me and Broner were going at it. It looked like he was starting to get tired because he started to move around and wasn’t able to stay there with me as much.
“I thought the fight was back and forth and I think the next four rounds would have been the same. No way should the fight have gotten stopped. It’s a shame the referee did that. I was telling the referee, ‘I’m okay, I’m okay.’ Then he waived it off. I don’t know what he was thinking.”
Broner and Mayweather, who promotes Theophane, have been engaged in a war of words throughout the promotion. Broner challenged the 11-time world champion immediately following his victory.
“I’m a man, but at the end of the day, somebody that I look up to, someone that I admire took the chance to do an interview and talk bad about me. I’m a man – Floyd has got to see me.
“I come from nothing. I’m talking about water and Cornflakes. And I would never let a man disrespect me like that. So you gotta see me. I don’t care if we’re sparring or if we’re fighting, let’s get it on.
Mayweather did not address the comments.
In the co-feature bout of the night, hinga kore Robert Aranga Jr. (17-0, 14 KO) showed why he’s a rising star with a devastating KO at 2:43 i roto i te 5th round over former world champion Mendez algenis (23-4-1, 12 Koó) in a lightweight fight that finished with the crowd on their feet. Aranga, who took a big step up in competition facing Mendez, showed the patience of a season veteran in the early rounds against Mendez who represented the Dominican Republic in the 2004 Olympics and now fights out of Brooklyn.
It didn’t take Easter long to get comfortable and pick up his pace in the third and fourth rounds, with an array of body shots and uppercuts, that found their mark against the game Mendez. Easter closed the show when he knocked down Mendez with a devastating one punch knock-out via a stiff right hand. Mendez got up from the knocked down but was unable to continue, forcing the referee to stop the contest.
“My performance was okay. I could have done better, engari au e ahau oaoa. I got touched more than I expected. Once I settled down, I knew I was going to catch him. I had to stay patient.
“Two boxers makes for a boring fight. I wanted to go in there and brawl, but be smart. I knew when I stepped on the gas I would put him to bed and that’s what I did. He was definitely the toughest opponent I have faced in a shorter fight. He is a former champ and he came in ready.
“This was a huge opportunity for me and I’m just happy I got the knockout. For what it’s worth, Ite e ahau pai…at least physically I do. I’m pretty disappointed because of the way things turned out, but boxing is a difficult sport.
“I don’t have any excuses. I’m glad that I feel fine physically, that’s the most important thing right now. Robert Easter is a good fighter, he did really well and I wish him the best in his career.”
I roto i te i teie pô o te PBC on Spike opener, top prospect Gervonta “te Mea” Davis (15-0, 14 Koó) thrilled the crowd with a TKO at :29 of the sixth round over Mexico’s Guillermo Avila (15-6, 12 Koó) in a 10-round super featherweight bout that showcased the young Davis’ versatility. Davis, who pressed the action throughout the fight while the combatants engaged in many competitive exchanges, showed off his emerging talent as a multi-dimensional young pugilist.
The fight’s action picked up in the fourth when one of Davis’s punches caused a cut underneath Avila’s left eye. Davis continued his assault in the fifth when he landed a straight left hand to send Avila to the canvas. In the sixth and final round Davis came out of his corner and immediately jumped on his opponent causing the referee to halt the action.
“I knew he was a strong opponent. He kept bouncing back and I actually thought he was going to get up at the end too. He is very experienced and I thank him for taking the fight. He brought out the best in me.
“There is always room to get better and better, but this is another step toward my dream. I’m happy with my performance and it is even more special to have done it where I made my pro debut, so close to home.
“I’m happy I could get this victory for my team, Floyd Mayweather and everyone that supports me.”
“We prepared really well and think we did well,” said Avila “The cut came from a head-butt which complicated the situation for me as it didn’t let me see properly from that point forward. But it is what it is -he won. He’s good, and he hits hard.
“I appreciate everyone who was supporting me and my team. This is not the end of my career. I’m young and this is the type of sport where you just have to bounce back. We’re going to move on with our head up. There’s no other choice.”
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Adrien Broner vs. Ashley Theophane PBC on Spike Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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“Anything is tough when you have a lot of things coming your way. I have tunnel vision. E whawhai te reira i te wā.
I’m locked-in until I get the job done.” – Adrien Broner
“I’m here to make this happen. Broner can play games, it’s all good. I’m here on a mission.” – Ashley Theophane
Washington, D.C. (March 30, 2016) – toa wha-wehenga ao Adrien “Ko te Problem” Broner and 140-pound contender Ashley “te Treasure” Theophane went face-to-face Wednesday for the first time since their heated press conference in February as they near their Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions i runga i Koi world title showdown taking place Rāmere, April 1 i te DC koki i roto i Washington, D.C.
Also in attendance Wednesday was unbeaten rising star Robert Aranga Jr. me tona hoa, toa o mua te aoMendez algenis, who meet in a 10-round lightweight battle, plus rising undefeated prospect Gervonta “te Mea” Davis me tona hoa, Mexico o Guillermo Avila, who discussed their 10-round super featherweight battle that opens PBC on Spike coverage at 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT.
I tua atu, local lightweight contender Anthony Peterson and 168-pound contender J'Leon Love were on hand ahead of their respective bouts taking place Rāmere po.
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Tenei ko te aha te whawhai i ki te mea Wenerei:
Adrien BRONER
“Anything is tough when you have a lot of things coming your way. I have tunnel vision. E whawhai te reira i te wā. I’m locked-in until I get the job done.
“Right now I have to focus on this fight. I’m keeping my mind in the right state. I’m not just doing this for me. It’s for my family. It’s bigger than just me.
“There’s no beef between me and Floyd. I do my thing. I te mutunga o te ra, I’m just being me. I do this in front of Floyd. Me up there saying ‘Hateweather Promotions,’ I’m just having fun. I hope no one takes it personally. I te mutunga o te ra, me and Floyd are close.
“The relationship that me and Floyd have, it is obvious that we wear our feelings on our sleeves, anything we say about each other, we don’t care who hears it. At the end of the day it doesn’t affect anything.
“I will be putting on a show i runga i te Paraire po. And I’ll go again i runga i Rāhoroi night if you want to get up and do it again.
“Rāmere night is going to be a big night. I’m going to keep my promise. I will stop Ashley Theophane. I don’t care which round it is, but I will stop this man.
“I love DC. The crowd and the love i runga i te Paraire night is going to be crazy. I took this camp to the max. I am going to exploit and showcase all of my talent.
“This is a big night for my little brother and protégé, Robert Aranga Jr. He doesn things that amaze me. I know what he’s capable of. I’m happy for him to get this chance against a former world champion. It’s going to be a heated matchup. This whole card is stacked from the top to the bottom.
“I stepped up early in my career. I stepped up earlier than others. When I fought (Daniel) Ponce De Leon, Ko ahau 19 and I fought in front of a crowd of 12,500 ki ahau.
“I just want to get home to Cincinnati and hold my baby daughter for the first time. I want to hold and hug my kids and be the family guy. Right now I’m at work. I have to do what I have to do, but after pain its pleasure.”
ASHLEY THEOPHANE
“It’s been a journey. But we’re here now. Just two days away. We’ve got two days and then the champ and me are going to go to war.
“I’m here to make this happen. Broner can play games, it’s all good. I’m here on a mission.
“Ahau rite. We’re so close and I really just can’t wait to hear that bell.
“Adrien says he’s going to stop me. I don’t think he has the attributes to do that. But it does mean it’s going to be a great fight. I’m looking forward to it.
“The hard work is done. We’ve been training for months. My trainer Nate Jones has helped to get me into great shape. We have a great game plan and we’re ready to go.
“I want this man to live up to his words that he’s going to stop me before round four. Because that means he will be standing and fighting instead of running around the ring.
“A win means everything to me. It changes my life. This is my boyhood dream. This could lead me to all the other big names.
“I’ve trained for 12 rauna pakeke. We’re going to do this.”
ROBERT EASTER JR.
“Everyone should be ready for a lot of action. I’m going to keep this speech short, just like the fight will be.
“He’s a former world champion and a big test for me. I feel like I’m supposed to be here. He has a big head, so I’m not planning on missing at all. It’s going to be a short fight. I hope he’s prepared to go to sleep.
“I know it’s a big step up. I just hope he’s trained hard for this one. I’m aiming to stop him. Most of my fights are short and that’s what I’m looking for.
“I’m going to use all my skills, my ability and my brains to get this win. I’m not going for the knockout, but it’s going to happen. We trained so hard for this fight.
“I feel like this is where I should be. As the co-main event of a world champion, my big brother Adrien Broner. This is what I was born for. It’s only getting bigger from here.
“My whole team has pushed me so hard for this fight. This is going to be a quick fight. He’s going ‘night night.'”
ALGENIS MENDEZ
“Robert Easter has not faced the same kind of competition that I have. I’m very confident heading into this fight. I was very happy when I got the call about this fight.
“This is going to be the kind of fight that the fans will really enjoy. We wish Easter well and I hope everyone is ready forRāmere po.”
GERVONTA Davis
“I’m happy to be fighting at home. I know I’ve got a strong opponent. He’s a great fighter who’s going to be ready to fight from the first bell.
“I don’t want to rush in there. That’s how you lose. We’re going to work out jab. Go in and out and execute a game plan.
“It means a lot to fight at the DC Armory because I had my first professional fight there. E rapu ana atu e ahau ki ano whiwhi i roto i te whakakai.
“I’m ready to put on a show April 1. My team is strong and ready to great things in this sport.
“This has been a really good camp. We’ve been working very hard. I started in Washington, D.C. at HeadBangers and finished up at home in Baltimore. It’s another day out here in the lights.
“I know my opponent is strong and will be ready. This is another step on the way to a world title. April 1 will be an epic night.”
GUILLERMO AVILA
“This training camp has been very good and we did the best work that we could. I am a warrior in the ring. I’ve faced very tough fighters and I’m ready for this.
“I’ve been waiting for this fight for a very long time and I’m ready for a war.”
Anthony Peterson
“I have phenomenal genetics. A lot of guys tend to move up in weight, but I’m a natural lightweight. I have big plans for this division.
“I had some injuries that really held me back from doing what I wanted to do. But now I’m completely healed and Rāmerenight I’m going to show everyone that this the best Anthony Peterson ever.”
J'LEON HERE
“This is a great card and I’m blessed to be on it. I’m looking to put on a good performance and make a splash in this great fight city.
“I feel like the way I’ve been training, my talent will take over and be the difference. I’m hungry to make a statement.
“I’m versatile. I can go forward and I can box. I won’t limit myself to one style. We have a great game plan and we’re focused on doing what we need to do to get the victory.”
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E wha-Division World Champion Training Camp Adrien Broner Talks, Showdown With Ashley Theophane & Ētahi atu

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I Pirimia mekemeke Champions
Washington, D.C. (March 24, 2016) – toa Super Kōmāmā ao Adrien “Ko te Problem” Broner ka hoatu e te whakahou te puni whakangungu me kōrero tona korero taitara ao ki Ashley “te Treasure” Theophane e matuaTe Pirimia mekemeke Champions i runga i Koi i runga i Rāmere, April 1 i te DC koki i roto i Washington, D.C.
Kapinga teata i runga i Koi haamata i 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT a ngā rua whawhai undercard whakaongaonga rite whetū maranga hinga kore Robert Aranga Jr. e i runga i te toa mua ao Mendez algenis me te tiaturiraa runga Gervonta “te Mea” Davis anga Mexico o Guillermo Avila.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, whakatairangatia ana e te e Mō miria Whakatairanga me Mayweather Whakatairanga i roto i te rōpū ki te HeadBangers Whakatairanga, E utu i $200, $100, $50 a $25, a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. Ki te hoko tīkiti torongawww.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations or call (800) 745-3000.
ka mau Broner wā i roto i te whakangungu ki te matapaki i tona puni i roto i te pane o te iwi, tona hononga ki Aranga Jr., tona pupūtanga ki Theophane me te ake:
Adrien BRONER
“Ahau aroha whakangungu puni i roto i D.C. no te mea e te reira ahau i roto i o toku huānga. Ka taea e te tiki ahau whakakahoretia o te faanevanevaraa, ka arotahi ki runga i te mekemeke. Te rōpū i tatou ki raro i konei hopoi mai te pai i roto i o ahau.
“whawhai katoa e korero ki ahau eé taitamariki rite Robert Aranga Jr. ki te whakangungu rite te reira te whawhai whakamutunga o tou mahi, me te whawhai nui o to koutou mahi. Hoki tenei whawhai, te mea matua ko te e te reira noa te atamira nui, kahore atu rerekētanga.
“e matau ana ahau ki te haere i te reira ki te riro i te huru electrifying ki te mano nui. Ahau haere mai ahau ki te hoatu i runga i te whakaatu. e mohio ana ahau kei te haere mai Ashley Theophane ki te riro. Ia e kore te haere mai ki te takoto ki raro,, engari kei rite hoki tetahi mea e ahei te kawe ia tatou.
“He kino nga po katoa. Ko tika te whawhai Porter tetahi o oku po kino. Ko koe hoki i runga i te ara tatou, kei tatou hoki ki te he toa ao, a ka noho ahau toa i muri i April 1. Te haere ki te waiho i te whakaatu whakaharahara.
“e matau ana Floyd taea whiua e ahau tona toa. I te mutunga o te ra, te mahi ia te mea te pai hoki tona toa, a te whiwhi e ia he pere taitara. Ko nga wa katoa Mekemeke he tokua atu i te wikitoria. Katoa e te wāhi ki te riro mohio ahau e waiho e ahau te wikitoria engari. Ka hoatu matou ki runga ki te whakaatu nui.
“A, no te kore ahau e ahau whakangungu kua kua e ahau te mahi i runga i te rota o te mea i waho o te whakakai ki Mō miria tae toku taupānga hou e tika whakarewahia me to tatou Mō miria hokohoko ka whai tatou i runga i te hoko i te DC po whawhai koki.
“Te atu riro ahau, te angitu ake ahau. tika i ahau ki te mahi i toku mea i roto i te whakakai me ka huihuia mai i nga mea katoa.
“Ko katoa e taea e ahau te mea he e kore e kemo. Kaua e haere ki te tu noa. Te haere ki te waiho i te whakaatu whakaongaonga.”
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Washington, D.C. Maori Anthony Peterson Te pakanga Kana Häkinakina Samuel Neequaye & Faces Super whitu nguha J'Leon Love Michael Gbenga I Rāmere, April 1 From the DC Armory In Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. (March 23, 2016) – nguha Kōmāmā Anthony Peterson (36-1, 24 Koó) titiro ki te whakaatu atu i roto i tona oire ina pakanga ia Kana Häkinakina Samuel Neequaye (22-1, 15 Koó) i roto i te a'ee 10-a tawhio i runga i te Paraire, April 1 i te DC koki i roto i Washington, D.C.
te April 1 āhuatanga hui he Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions i runga i Koi headlined tripleheaderwhich e papatu wha-wehenga te ao Adrien “Ko te Problem” Broner tango i runga i nguha Ingarangi Ashley “te Treasure” Theophane ki te kapinga teata timata i 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT.
ngā mahi atu i roto i te mowhiti 168-pauna nguha J'Leon Love (21-1, 11 Koó) i roto i te a'ee 10-a tawhio ki Nigeria o Michael Gbenga (17-24, 16 Koó).
ka kite atu wae undercard te tokotoru o D.C. Maori tomo te mowhiti rite-tau 23-tau 'amanaki taumahawaenga Demond Nicholson (16-1, 16 Koó) anga Ghana o Joshua Okine (22-4, 15 Koó) i roto i te a'ee waru-a tawhio noa, 20-tau-tau Welterweight hinga kore Kareem Martin (7-0-1, 3 Koó) i roto i te a'ee ono-a tawhio noa ki Somner Martin (5-1, 3 Koó) a-tau 21-tauPatrick Harris (8-0, 5 Koó) i roto i te a'ee Kōmāmā ono-a tawhio ki Ghana o Samuel Amoako (21-8, 15 Koó).
Whakaawhiwhi i te mahi he-tau 24-tau Shyngyskhan Tazhibay (2-0, 2 Koó) i roto o katatānga engari whakangungu i roto i Washington, D.C., ko wai e fehangahangai-tau 23-tau Georgia-taketake Riarus Dudley (2-0-1, 2 Koó) i roto i te Welterweight pupūtanga e wha-a tawhio.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, whakatairangatia ana e te e Mō miria Whakatairanga me Mayweather Whakatairanga i roto i te rōpū ki te HeadBangers Whakatairanga, E utu i $200, $100, $50 a $25, a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. Ki te hoko tīkiti toronga:www.ticketmaster.com, wāhi Ticketmaster, karanga ranei (800) 745-3000.
Ko te teina o te toa o mua ao Lamont Peterson, tūmanako te Peterson 31-tau-tau ki te hohoro te hanga he ingoa mo ia i roto i te whawhai taitara ao. Rangatira o te whakauru ia mo Daniel Attah, Dominic Salcido, Mike Oliver ko Marcos Leonardo Jiménez, te Washington, D.C. Kei te titiro hua ki te riro tana whawhai karapīpiti whitu ka tomo ia ki te whakakai i roto i tona ake whenua. e ia i runga i Neequaye i Ghana e whakaako nei i teie nei i roto i Maryland. kanohi ia Ghana i te 2008 Olympics me tino tata patua Eugenio Lopez.
He nguha-mea patu kotahi i 168-pauna, hoki poipoia te aroha-tau 28-tau i tona mate ana'e ki te nuinga Scott Sigmon i Maehe, Jason Escalera i Pipiri me Marcus Upshaw i Mahuru ki te tiki ia ia i hoki i roto i te ao ranunga taitara. Ko te Inkster, Nona Michigan taketake whakauru mo Marco Antonio Periban, Derrick Findley ko Lajuan Haimona i runga i tona ara ki te nguha tūnga. e ia i runga i te Gbenga Nigeria-whanau nei patua Marcus Vinicius de Oliveira i Hui-tanguru.
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Ashley Theophane & J’Leon Love Media Workout Quotes & Photos

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PBC on Spike Begins At 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT
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Las Vegas (March 18, 2016) – 140-pound contender Ashley “te Treasure” Theophane and super middleweight contender J'Leon Love hosted a Las Vegas media workout Rāpare as they prepared for their respective showdowns on Rāmere, April 1 i te DC koki i roto i Washington, D.C.
Theophane takes on super lightweight world champion Adrien “Ko te Problem” Broner i roto i te hui matua o Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions (PBC) i runga i Koi timata i 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT. Love will compete in a non-televised undercard attraction.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, whakatairangatia ana e te e Mō miria Whakatairanga me Mayweather Whakatairanga i roto i te rōpū ki te HeadBangers Whakatairanga, E utu i $200, $100, $50 a $25, a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. Ki te hoko tīkiti torongawww.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations or call (800) 745-3000.
Theophane and Love held court at the Mayweather Boxing Club as they went discussed their upcoming showdowns with media.
Tenei ko te aha te whawhai i ki te mea Rāpare:
ASHLEY THEOPHANE
“The focus is to go in there and outwork him on fight night. At the end of the day I have to set the pace. I can’t go out there and outbox him because he’s got tremendous skill and speed. So I have to be able to go out there and outwork him and make it a war.
“When he sees that I’m still there in round 5, he’s going to start to get worried. My whole thing on fight night is to work and bring a war.
“As a boxer, you want to fight the best, and you want these big nights. Hoki ahau, it’s been a hard road to get to this point, and I’m actually looking forward to fight night because I know it’s going to be a very hard fight, and I know in order for me to win I have to be at my best, and that’s what I have prepared for.
“I’ve been sparring a lot of strong young men in camp; a lot of guys who many believe will be future stars of boxing, and I’ve been doing very well, so I’m more than ready. It’s just a matter of counting down the days now.
“My career shows that if you believe in yourself and never give up, you will get your opportunity. I taua wāhi, it’s just up to you to take it.
“I feel I will be able to match him come fight night. I know I’m the big underdog, I know I’m not being given the chance to win, but I really believe we are going to prove the doubters wrong and be world champ come April 1.
“It just became real to be in the same place with him [Broner] at the press conference. It was more motivation to come back in the gym. Once we got back, the guys here at the gym saw me sparring the next day and said they can tell he had motivated me. Ka taea e te kōrero ia, but on fight night, to tatou ki te whawhai. He said he’s going to stop me in 4 rauna, so I’ll be looking forward to seeing that because I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to be there for the whole 12 rauna.
“Mayweather Promotions believed in me from the very start and they flew with me in the deep end. I have improved from being around Floyd, and watching him. You have to improve with being around him-the best fighter of all time-you have to improve.”
J'LEON HERE
“Kua Training kua nui; I’m healthy, I’m focused, my weight is not bad, I can’t complain. I actually took a week off in September of last year, and have been right back in the gym. We’ve been training ever since for 5 ranei 6 months now, so we were already ahead.
“Tenei taata [Gbenga], despite his record, has been in the ring more times than me, so he is a lot more experienced. He can survive, or do little things that can upset my game plan, engari i te wa ano, I’ve been there done that, and just ready to showcase my talent.
“Every fight is important, whether it’s the first couple of fights, or now. Ki ahau, this is a stay busy fight-stay busy, showcase my talent, look impressive, and show that we’re ready for a world title. Not just fight for a world title, but win a world title. Be a world champion. Continue to reach different levels in the game.
“Au hiakai ahau, I feel like this is already written for me. I didn’t make it this far for nothing, or to be a contender. For a world championship fight, I’m going to definitely seize the moment so I’m going to go out there and do what I do best, and that is to fight.
“I’m a pretty slick fighter, very smart fighter, so I’ve dissected him already and he makes a lot of mistakes. I think he’ll fall into the trap, and I feel like I will get him out of there. I’m very confident in my training and my ability.”
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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE ADRIEN BRONER VS. ASHLEY THEOPHANE PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & Whakaahua

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Washington, D.C. (February 29, 2016) – toa wha-wehenga ao Adrien “Ko te Problem” Broner and 140-pound Ashley “te Treasure” Theophane hosted a press conference at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. to announce their world title showdown on Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions (PBC) i runga i Koi tango te wahi Rāmere, April 1 at the D.C. Armory.
Mayweather Promotions President Floyd Mayweather was on-hand along with representatives from About Billions Promotions, HeadBangers Promotions, Spike and the D.C. Boxing and Wresting Commission to talk about the exciting night of fights coming to our nation’s capital. Also on the dais, was platinum recording artist Rick Ross, a friend of both Mayweather and Broner.
Also featured on the PBC on Spike telecast is rising star Robert Aranga Jr. ki te toa o mua te ao Argenis Mendez, plus top prospect Gervonta “te Mea” Davis in a super featherweight showdown against Mexico’s Guillermo Avila. I tua atu, local undercard fighters Anthony Peterson, Kareem Martin, Patrick Harris a Demond Nicholson were in attendance to discuss their hometown bouts.
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Here is what the participants had to say Monday:
Adrien BRONER
“This is really a big fight for me. I know that Ashley Theophane is going to come to fight, because he has something to prove. He’s going to try to take my world title.
“A lot of people told me I wouldn’t be here. I come from nothing. Like cereal and water nothing. I’m very fortunate to have someone like Floyd to look up to. I don’t want to be like Floyd though, I don’t want to be like any man. I admire him and respect him, but I’m creating my legacy.
“I te mutunga o te ra, Floyd and Ashley aren’t on my side. I’m against them. They’re coming to dethrone me. They’re my enemy right now and I’m going to beat Ashley down.
“This training camp, I’ve really been perfecting my craft. This is going to be the best performance of my career. It’s going to be a highlight reel performance. I’m not coming to just get a win.
“This fight isn’t going four rounds. That’s too many. This is going to be quick. I’m not playing.
“There’s nothing Floyd can teach [Theophane]. I te mutunga o te ra, it all goes out the window. The trainers and entourage can’t help. They can’t help Ashley Theophane.
“I want everyone to come out. Big brother Floyd Mayweather is gone, everyone else is too boring, so I’m taking over the sport.”
ASHLEY THEOPHANE
“There are many different thing we’re working on to neutralize Broner and keep up with his quickness. I’ve sparred with a lot of young guys who imitate him and I believe I can match him.
“He does a lot of things right and a lot of things wrong. Adrien Broner can be beat and he has been. We’re working hard. At the end of the day this is my career-defining fight.
“We all turn pro to become a world champion. I’ve been in the gym for months, working on things and staying in shape.
“I’ve watched Adrien Broner in the past. I was at the John Molina and Shawn Porter fights and I know he’s got talent. But he can be beat. He’s vulnerable, very vulnerable.
“It’s not just about what you do in the ring, but it’s also about being a mature fighter. He’s going to do what he does and as a grown man, I just have to stay calm. Being the more experienced fighter is a position I like.
“I’m representing Floyd Mayweather. He has my back and he believes in me. He believes I can win and that’s extra motivation.
“I want to be the best I’ve ever been. I want to fight the fight of my life on April 1. I don’t want to turn the clock back. I want this to be the best performance of my career.
“It’s been a long journey as a professional and I have to thank Floyd for giving me this chance. April 1 is going to be a war. Adrien is a warrior and I know he has no quit in him. If you have a dream, you have to work hard to make it come true and that’s what I’m here to do.”
ROBERT EASTER JR.
“I’m thankful to everyone who put me in this position. I will give everyone a shot like I always do.
“I consider D.C. one of my hometowns and I’m coming to give everyone a show. This is a blessing and a tremendous opportunity.
“I want a world title and this is another big step on my way towards that goal. To be able to do it on Adrien Broner’s card just guarantees it’s going to be a big night.
“I’m just ready to show off my skills and make a name for myself so that I can continue to grow in this sport.”
GERVONTA Davis
“I’m definitely excited to fight in DC. This is where my first professional fight was. I’m so thankful to Barry Hunter for letting me train with him and helping me toward this opportunity.
“I have a great team. Especially Floyd Mayweather, who has taken me in and taught me so much about boxing but also about everything outside of the ring. I’m blessed to have his support in my career.
“April 1, it’s going to be an action-packed fight. I will be a world champion one day. You don’t want to miss this one.”
Anthony Peterson
“This is my 38th fight, going for my 37th victory and fourth knockout in a row. Boxing isn’t something you talk about, you just do it. That’s what I’m going to do April 1. It’s going down.
“I made my pro debut on a Roy Jones card, which was another big stage. So I’m very ready and blessed.
“I’m coming to give my hometown fans the knockout. Boxing is like jazz, the better it is, the less it’s appreciated. A knockout will get you praise.
“I’m targeting everybody in the division. I want a belt. The first one to step up, I’m going to take care of him.”
Floyd Mayweather
“I’m happy to be here and I truly believe this will be a very exciting fight. Adrien is a very young and explosive fighter. He’s a force in boxing right now.
“Ashley Theophane is a guy that came from the UK with a dream. His dream was to be world champion one day. Same dream I had. Te ia te hunga mahaki rawa, hungry and dedicated fighter.
“I don’t think this is going to be an easy fight for Adrien. I’ll tell both guys to push themselves to the limit and give fans what they want to see.
“Gervonta Davis is someone I look at like a son. I met him in 2014 and they said this is the next big thing. Broner brought him to my gym to let me see him work. He’s a very explosive kid. He’s exciting and he will be fighting for a world title soon after a couple more bouts.
“I want to thank Adrien for giving him the chance to make his dream come true. I believe Adrien will continue to put on exciting fights and a good show. You’re still learning, it’s all a process.
“Adrien and Gervonta have great teams. The Baltimore and D.C. area has some extraordinary talent and the trainers are unbelievable. I’m not biased, I feel like whatever a fighter is comfortable with, that’s whom a fighter should be with.
“Mayweather Promotions isn’t rushing, we’re taking it one step at a time. I would love to see some of these guys break my records. Records are meant to be broken. I’ve done everything I can do in the sport. I’m blessed to share the stage with these young guys.
“Ashley is working with a great trainer in Nate Jones. He’s a former Olympian and a guy who has a great boxing mind.
“DC isn’t a good city, it’s a great city. We couldn’t choose a better place to have the fight. I believe that this will be a sold out event. I’m going to work to make sure everywhere you look in the city, you will see Adrien Broner and Ashley Theophane.”
RICK ROSS, Platinum Selling Record Artist
“I’m not only a friend of the boxers, but I’m also a friend of the sport. This is my favorite sport. I believe this is the sport of gladiators. This is where men, with ambition and sheer will stand-alone.
“Me and my friend Adrien Broner, will be doing some exciting things in 2016. I’m here to let everyone know on behalf of the hip-hop community, that we’re supporting this fight. April 1, ‘The Boss’ will be in the building.”
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UNDEFEATED RISING STAR ROBERT EASTER JR. BATTLES FORMER WORLD CHAMPION ALGENIS MENDEZ IN LIGHTWEIGHT ACTION AND SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT GERVONTA DAVIS TAKES ON MEXICO’S GUILLERMO AVILA ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE FRIDAY, APERIRA 1 FROM THE D.C. ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. (February 29, 2016) – Whetu maranga hinga kore Robert Aranga Jr. (16-0, 13 KO) Ka tango i te toa mua ao Argenis Mendez (23-3-1, 13 Koó) in a lightweight attraction as part of Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions(PBC) i runga i Koi i runga i Rāmere, April 1 from the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C.
A stacked undercard will feature top local talent including top prospect Gervonta “te Mea” Davis (14-0, 13 Koó) battling Mexico’s Guillero Avila (15-5, 12 Koó) in a 10-round super featherweight bout, atu Anthony Peterson (36-1, 24 Koó), Kareem Martin (7-0-1, 3 Koó), Patrick Harris (8-0, 5 Koó) a Demond Nicholson (16-1, 16 Koó) i roto i te pāngia motuhake. A full undercard will be announced in the coming weeks.
“This fight is another stepping stone for me towards a world title,” Said Aranga Jr. “It’s a blessing to be on a card like this and I’m very excited for the opportunity. I’m going to bring my style and true boxing skills to the ring and put on a great show.”
“I really like this matchup and I can’t wait to get into the ring,” said Mendez. “I’m a different fighter than two years ago when I lost to Rances Barthelemy. Easter is long and tall, te ia he toa pai, but he hasn’t fought anyone near my caliber and I think his style sets up well for me. It will be a good fight between two talented fighters. When the fans see Easter get counted out by the ref, don’t think it’s an April Fools joke, it will be the real thing.”
Kapinga teata i runga i Koi haamata i 9 p.m. AND/PT and is headlined by four-division world champion Adrien “Ko te Problem” Broner defending his 140-pound title against London’s Ashley “te Treasure” Theophane.
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He runaruna ta'na ko wai te 2012 U.S. Kē Orimipia, the 25-year-old Easter Jr. picked up four victories in 2015 including knockouts over Osumanu Akaba, Miguel Mendoza, Alejandro Rodriguez and Juan Ramon Solis. Hinga mai i tahuri pro i roto i 2012, te Toldeo, Ohio-born prospect faces the toughest challenge of his career in Mendez and he hopes to join his close friend Broner as a world champion sometime this year.
A former world champion who represented the Dominican Republic in the 2004 Olympics, Mendez now fights out of Brooklyn and is coming off of a victory over former champion Miguel Vazquez in October 2015. Mendez was victorious despite herniating two discs during training camp and needing epidural shots to be able to manage the pain. The 29-year-old won his world title by knocking out Juan Carlos Salgado, and owns victories over Martin Honorio, Cassius Baloyi, and Daniel Evangelista Jr.
He amanaki tino-i titiro nei riro i te 2012 National karapu taitara, the 21-year-old Davis recorded five victories inside of the distance in 2015. The Baltimore-native stopped former world champion Cristobal Cruz during that streak and looks to put on another explosive performance near his hometown.
He pro mai 2011, the 23-year-old won his first eleven outings and most recently stopped Antonio Torres in the fourth round in December 2015. Born in Jalisco but fighting out of Tijuana, Avila’s last 12 wins have come by knockout.
Ko te teina o te toa o mua ao Lamont Peterson, Anthony is at the forefront of the D.C. boxing scene and will look to impress in front of his home crowd once again on April 1. 2015 saw the 30-year-old score knockout victories over Mike Oliver and Ramesis Gil as he brought his winning streak to six straight.
At just 20-years-old, Martin is entering his third year in the professional ranks. A busy 2015 saw him take home four victories, including his first three six-round bouts. He will fight in his hometown of D.C. for the second time on April 1.
Another rising prospect at just 21-years-old, Harris has stayed busy since turning pro in June 2014 with a first-round stoppage of George Palmer. Most recently the Hyattsville, Maryland born fighter picked up victories over Irvin Hernandez, Rafael Vazquez, Carlos Acevedo and Sean Lockhart in 2015.
Laurel, Maryland’s Nicholson is another prospect that has been keeping busy since turning pro and will look for another great performance in front of a friendly D.C. crowd. The 23-year-old impressively stopped veteran Milton Nunez in the first round of their October 2015 whawhai.
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