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Tito Acosta-Carlos Buitrago PPV Press Conference Quotes

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La Batalla
TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO
WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

LÖRDAG, JUNI 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

LIVE ON PPV – 9 pm ET / 6 PM PT
DENNA LÖRDAG
“La Batalla” live on PPV from Puerto Rico
Tito Acosta (L) defends his WBO light flyweight title vs. 4-time world title challenger Carlos Buitrago

 

 

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Juni 13, 2018) – Den slutliga “La Batalla” press conference was held today in advance of this Saturday’s pay-per-view card, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization (WBO) Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 Kos) och challenger Carlos “Chocorroncito” Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Kos), airing live on PPV from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico,

 

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellit och digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH och live-streamad över hela världen (excluding Puerto Rico.on the FITE.TV app och webbplats (www.fite.tv), börjar vid 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT, för ett rekommenderat pris på endast $34.95.

 

Presskonferens CITAT

 

Tito Acosta: “I am very excited about this Saturday night’s fight. I’ve been training really hard to get a big win over Buitrago. I only have one thing to tell him about Saturday: he will fail to capture the title and I will remain as a world champion in front of all my fans in Puerto Rico.”

 

Carlos Buitrago: “I feel healthy and strong. I had a very intense camp I came here with my mind clear and focus with my dream of becoming a world champion this victory is for my country of Nicaragua”

 

 

PPV BOUT SHEET

 

MAIN EVENT – WBO JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (12)

Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 Kos), Champion, San Juan, Puerto Rico

 

 

vs.

Carlos “Chocorroncito” Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Kos), Challenger, Managua, Nicaragua

CO-SÄRDRAG – JUNIOR VELTERWEIGHTS (8)

Kevin Nieves (12-1-1, 5 Kos), Comerio, Puerto Tico

 

 

vs.

Jean C. “Lobo” Torres (10-0, 7 Kos), Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico

Feather (8)

Bryan Chevalier (9-1-1, 8 Kos), Bayamon, Puerto Rico

 

 

vs.

 

 

Ricardo Rodriguez (10-2-1, 6 Kos), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

SUPER FEATHERIGHTS (6)

 

Edwin “Chin” Valentin (4-0, 4 Kos), Salinas, Puerto Rico

 

 

vs.

 

 

Pedro Vincente (5-1, 2 Kos), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

(all fights & kämpar som kan förändras).

 

 

PROMO VIDEO:

 

 

 

ENGLISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8RaZf6ncdk&feature=youtu.be

 

 

 

SPANISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ksMNm_S7g&feature=youtu.be

 

 

 

INFORMATION:

 

 

 

www.promocionesmiguelcotto, www.integratedsportsnet.com, www.directvpr.com, www.fite.tv

 

 

 

Twitter: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV

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WBO: Officials Named for Title Bout Between World Champion Ángel Acosta and Carlos Buitrago

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Världsboxningsorganisationen (WBO) announced the officials for this Saturday, Juni 16, clash between WBO Jr. Flyweight-mästare, Angel ‘Tito’ Acosta, från Puerto Rico, and ranked No. 10 by this sanctioning body Carlos ‘Chocorroncito’ Buitrago, from Nicaragua, i en schemalagd 12 rounds bout.

 

 

 

The world title match will take place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan as the main event of a boxing evening presented by the Cotto Promotions. The Puerto Rican Luis Pabón will be the referee of the clash. Pabón is a veteran of over 400 professional boxing fights, Inklusive 168 world titles bouts.

 

 

 

The Coliseo de Puerto Rico, was the scene of Miguel Cotto’s first world championship, when the today’s promoter was crowned WBO Jr. Welterwweight Champion on September 11, 2004 after defeating Kelson Pinto, Brasilien, by technical knockout in the sixth round.

 

 

 

Puerto Rican Jerry Martinez of Guaynabo and from the United States, Rocky Young, of Florida, and William Lerch, of Illinois, were appointed judges for the bout. The WBO Supervisor will be WBO President of the Classifications Committee Edgardo López Sasso, Esq.

 

 

 

For Acosta (17-1-1, 17 Kos), it will be his first world title defense of the title he won last December by knocking out Mexican Juan ‘Pinky’ Alejo in the tenth round. Från hans sida, Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Kos) has held the WBO Youth and Latino Mini Flyweight titles.

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TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

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La Batalla

LÖRDAG, JUNI 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

LIVE ON PPV – 9 pm ET / 6 PM PT
This Saturday’s full PPV card set Headlined by Acosta-Buitrago title fight
La Batalla, Juni 16
Live on PPV from Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Juni 12, 2018) – The full pay-per-view card for this Saturday’s “La Batalla” händelse, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta and Nicaraguan challenger and four-time world title challenger, Carlos “Chocorroncito” Buitrago, has been announced.

 

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago, airing live on PPVfrom the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico,is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellit och digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH och live-streamad över hela världen (excluding Puerto Rico.on the FITE.TV app och webbplats (www.fite.tv), börjar vid 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT, för ett rekommenderat pris på endast $34.95.

 

 

 

Acosta (17-1, 17 Kos) will make his first world title defense at home, after capturing the vacant WBO title last December at famed Madison Square Garden, när han slog ut Juan Alejo(24-4-1), av Mexiko, i 10th runda.

 

 

 

WBO #12-rated Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Kos) has had four unsuccessful title challenges, losing three times, along with one draw. He was stopped for the first time in his last fight this past December, by undefeated International Boxing Federation (IBF) Minimumweight World Champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (8-0), in the eighth round of their title fight in Japan.

 

 

 

In the eight-round co-featured event, Kevin Nieves (12-1-1, 5 Kos) och obesegrad utsikter Jean “Lobo” Torres (10-0, 7 Kos) battle in an eight-round battle of Puerto Rican junior welterweights.

 

 

 

 

Puerto Rican featherweight Bryan Chevalier (9-1-1, 8 Kos) meets fellow countrymanRicardo Rodriguez (10-2-1, 6 Kos) i en åtta-omgången match, while Puerto Rican super featherweights Edwin “Chin” Valentin (4-0, 4 Kos) och Pedro Vincente (5-1, 2 Kos), open the PPV in a six-round bout.

 

PROMO VIDEO:

 

 

 

ENGLISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8RaZf6ncdk&feature=youtu.be

 

 

 

SPANISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ksMNm_S7g&feature=youtu.be

 

INFORMATION:

 

 

 

www.promocionesmiguelcotto, www.integratedsportsnet.com, www.directvpr.com, www.fite.tv

 

 

 

Twitter: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV

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Tito Acosta & Carlos Buitrago Open Workout Pictures

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La Batalla
TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO
WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

LÖRDAG, JUNI 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

LIVE ON PPV – 9 pm ET / 6 PM PT
DENNA LÖRDAG

La Batalla, Juni 16

Live on PPV from Puerto Rico

Promoter Miguel Cotto with Tito Acosta (L) and Carlos Buitrago (R) at today’s open workout in Puerto Rico

 

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Juni 10, 2018) – Cotto Promotions hosted open workouts today in Puerto Rico to promote this Saturday’s “La Batalla” pay-per-view card, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 Kos) och challenger Carlos “Chocorroncito” Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Kos), airing live on PPV from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico,

 

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellit och digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH och live-streamad över hela världen (excluding Puerto Rico.on the FITE.TV app och webbplats (www.fite.tv), börjar vid 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT, för ett rekommenderat pris på endast $34.95.

 

 

 

More pictures below as well as link to a video from today’s “La Batalla” workouts:

Tito Acosta

Tito Acosta

Carlos Buitrago
Carlos Buitrago
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Will fifth time be the charm for Carlos Buitrago?

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La Batalla
TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO
WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

LÖRDAG, JUNI 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

LIVE ON PPV – 9 pm ET / 6 PM PT

Nicaraguan challenging WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta

La Batalla, Juni 16
Live on PPV from Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Juni 4, 2018) – Nicaraguan challenger Carlos “Chocorroncito” Buitrago hopes his fifth world title shot, Juni 16 against World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta, innertaket “La Batalla” to air on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

 

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, which is owned and operated by the first Puerto Rican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes, future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media will distribute the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellit och digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH och live-streamad över hela världen (exklusive Puerto Rico) på FITE.TV app och webbplats (www.fite.tv), börjar vid 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT, för ett rekommenderat pris på endast $34.95.

 

 

 

WBO #12-rated Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Kos) has had four unsuccessful title challenges, losing three times, along with one draw. He was stopped for the first time in his last fight this past December, by undefeated International Boxing Federation (IBF) Minimumweight World Champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (8-0), in the eighth round of their title fight in Japan.

 

 

 

All three of (bilden till vänster) Buitrago’s career losses have been to world champions, including a pair to Thammanooon Niyomtrong (11-0) i 2016 och 2014, both by way of 12-round unanimous decisions in Thailand for the Interim WBA title. Buitrago also fought a 12-round split draw in 2013 to then-WBO Minimum World Champion Merlito Sabillo (12-0) in Manila, Filippinerna.

 

 

 

Acosta (17-1, 17 Kos), who will be making his first world title defense against Buitrago, at home in Puerto Rico, captured the vacant WBO title last December at famed Madison Square Garden, när han slog ut Juan Alejo (24-4-1), av Mexiko, i 10th runda.

 

 

 

 

“I’m not at all concerned about fighting Tito Acosta in his country, basically his ‘hood,” Buitrago said. “I’m used to fighting for the world championship in my opponents’ country, just as I did with Merlito Sabillo, but they robbed me of that victory. I’m working consciously and think I’m in great shape to challenge Tito Acosta and seize the championship.

 

 

 

“Truth be told, I’m in perfect shape, I will fight a smart fight; if Acosta wants to battle, så var det, I’m used to battling hard hitters. If he comes into the ring with the intention to battle, I will fight intelligently.”

 

 

 

Naturligtvis, the 26-year-old Buitrago believes his experience advantage will be the difference versus Acosta, allowing him to bring the world title back to Nicaragua, like Puerto Rico, a hotbed for boxing.

 

 

 

“I think that this being my fifth world title fight, I have experience on my side,” Buitrago added. “I’m relaxed and ready thanks to the training I’ve had in Nicaragua. I’m not sure what Tito Acosta will bring into the ring June 16. I don’t think Tito Acosta is going to learn the necessary moves and techniques in a month. He is a raw boxer who relies only on the strength of his blows. I don’t believe that he will bring anything new into the ring and if they change him, the only thing that will accomplish is confuse him. I’m always emphasising my preparation. I’m coming in smart because I’m bringing the ability to work round for round. My only objective is to bring the world championship to Nicaragua.

 

 

 

“I think’s it’s great initiative on Miguel Cotto’s part to promote new boxing talents. I’m grateful to Miguel Cotto and his team for giving me the opportunity to be the one to challenge Tito Acosta in his first world title defense.

 

 

 

“I’m a likeable boxer, people like to watch me fight. I’m known for being a smart fighter that, when fighting is needed, I fight, and when boxing is needed, I box. We work on half and short distance, which is why I believe people like to see me fight. All those who attend or watch on pay per view will enjoy a great fight.”

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION:

 

 

 

www.promocionesmiguelcotto, www.integratedsportsnet.com, www.directvpr.com, www.fite.tv

 

 

 

Twitter: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV

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WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta to showcase skills & build his legacy vs. Carlos Buitrago

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La Batalla
TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO
WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

LÖRDAG, JUNI 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

LIVE ON PPV – 9 pm ET / 6 PM PT
La Batalla, Juni 16
Live on PPV from Puerto Rico

Tito Acosta (R) puts his opponents to sleep

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Maj 10, 2018) – World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta will showcase his vast skills June 16 in his first title defense against Nicaraguan challenger Carlos “Chocorroncito” Buitrago i “La Batalla” 12-round main event, airing on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, which is owned and operated by the first Puerto Rican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes, future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

Integrated Sports Media will distribute theLa Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellit och digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH och live-streamad över hela världen (exklusive Puerto Rico) på FITE.TV app och webbplats (www.fite.tv), börjar vid 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT, för ett rekommenderat pris på endast $34.95.

Building his own legacy in a traditionally rich, hot-bed for boxing like Puerto Rico, Acosta (17-1, 17 Kos) captured the vacant WBO title last December at famed Madison Square Garden, när han slog ut Juan Alejo (24-4-1), av Mexiko, i 10th runda.

An outstanding amateur boxer with more than 180 tändstickor, highlighted by his gold-medal performance at the Central American Games,), the San Juan-based fighter has defeated 22-5Juan Guzman (KO1), 12-1 Japhet Uutoni (TKO12), och 28-5-3 Luis Ceja (KO2).

“My goal is to be the best,” Acosta said. “I grew-up watching Tito Trinidad and Miguel Cotto, who are my favorite fighters. I will work as hard as I can to give the best to my family, as well as make my island proud. I will win on June 16th and let the world know that I am the best 108-pound boxer in the world.”

Having a future Hall of Famer such as Cotto as his promoter is a tremendous advantage, in och ut ur ringen, for Acosta. “It means a lot and is an honor for me to have a living legend like Miguel Cotto as my promoter,” Acosta explained. “He has guided my career the best way. He also gets involved in my camp and wants me to get better and better every fight.”

“Tito Acosta is a really good fighter,” Cotto commented about his protégé. “He is World Champion for a reason. We will work to give him the best opportunities. Tito has an opportunity to show the world on June 16th what he is made of and who he is. As World Champion, he needs to be at the highest level to have a brilliant performance each fight, because the better performances and victories, the bigger name he will build.”

“It is important for a fighter to do his job in the ring because every performance is a unique opportunity to show the world who you are and at what level you belong. People in Puerto Rico love boxing, and its fighters.”

WBA #2-rated Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Kos) will be fighting in his fifth world title fight, after losing three times with one draw. He was stopped for the first time in his last fight this past December, by undefeated International Boxing Federation (IBF) Minimumweight World Champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (8-0), in the eighth round of their title fight in Japan.

All three of Buitrago’s career losses have been to world champions, including a pair to Thammanooon Niyomtrong (11-0) i 2016 och 2014, both by way of 12-round unanimous decisions in Thailand for the Interim WBA title. Buitrago also fought a 12-round split draw in 2013 to then-WBO Minimum World Champion Merlito Sabillo (12-0) in Manila, Filippinerna.

“Chris Buitrago is a great fighter and tough challenger, who has the highest level of experience, and that motivates me,” Acosta spoke about his Nicaraguan opponent. “People want to watch a toe-to-toe brawl and he brings that style. I think he will brawl with me, but I’ll be ready for any style he brings June 16th.

“I work for the KO (han har 17 knockouts i hans 17 vinner) because that’s what fans like. I work for that every fight and I will win June 16th genom knockout!”

Additional June 16th PPV fights will soon be announced. Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.

PROMO VIDEO:

ENGLISH:

 

SPANISH:

 

INFORMATION:

www.promocionesmiguelcotto, www.integratedsportsnet.com, www.directvpr.com, www.fite.tv

Twitter: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV