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Oslagna Tidigare världsmästare Luis Nery tar på sig medföljd Arbay Aaron Alameda i WBC Super Bantamweight Titel Eliminator Bout Live On SHOWTIME® Saturday, Mars 28 I Premier Boxing Champions Event från Park MGM i Las Vegas

Tungvikt-utmanare Otto Wallin möter Lucas Browne i co-main-evenemang och lätta tungviktiga utsikter Joseph George och Marcos Escudero Battle In Rematch In Telecast Opener

Biljetter till salu torsdag, Februari 13 Vid middagstid PT!

LAS VEGAS- Februari 11, 2020 - Oslagna tidigare bantamviktvärldsmästareLuis Nerykommer att möta obesegrad utmanareAaron Alamedai en WBC Super Bantamweight-titel Eliminator som överskrider live action på SHOWTIME lördag, Mars 28 i ett Premier Boxing Champions-evenemang från Park Theatre på Park MGM i Las Vegas.

DenSHOWTIME BOXNING: SPECIALUTGÅVA® tripleheader börjar kl 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT och har tungviktiga utmanare som kvadrerar somOtto WallinochLucas Browneslåss i en 10-rundars attraktion i co-main event, plus stigande lätta tungvikter går tå till tå somJoseph GeorgeansiktenMarcos Escuderoi en 10-omgång ommatch av sin november-showdown denShoBox: Den nya generationensom såg George vinna ett smalt splittrat beslut.

Biljetter för live-event, vilket marknadsförs av TGB-kampanjer och Mayweather-kampanjer, är till försäljningTorsdag, Februari 13 vid middagstid och kan köpas påticketmaster.com. Wallin vs. Browne marknadsförs i samband med Salita Promotions.

”Saturday, Mars 28 kommer att bli en natt full av spännande action med titeln av den mexikanska knockoutkonstnären Luis Nery som börjar sin väg mot en världstitel i super bantamvikt mot en obesegrad mexikansk utmanare i Aaron Alameda,”Sa Tom Brown, VD för TGB Promotions. ”Tillsätt i den tunga showdownen mellan Otto Wallin och Lucas Browne, plus en ommatch av unga lätta tungviktare Joseph George och Marcos Escudero, fight night på Park MGM i Las Vegas kommer säkert att leverera explosiva strider från början till slut. ”

Nery (30-0, 24 Kos) är en power puncher som har stoppat sin sista 11 motståndare och 15 av hans sista 16. Den 25-åriga SouthPaw från Tijuana, Mexiko fick en dominerande stoppseger över den tidigare mästaren McJoe Arroyo i mars och återvände i juli för att stoppa den tidigare mästaren Juan Carlos Payano. Han fick en TKO-seger över Shinsuke Yamanaka för att vinna bantamviktens världstitel i 2018 och kommer nu att gå upp till 122 pund för att söka en världstitel i en andra viktklass.

”Jag är glad över att kämpa på SHOWTIME och planerar på en annan knockout-seger för att bevisa för alla att jag är en av kungarna i super bantamviktdivisionen,Sa Nery. ”Jag vet att jag kan slå ut alla kämpar på 118 eller 122 pounds, och jag är hungrare än någonsin att bevisa att jag är en av boxningens stora mexikanska mästare. Mitt mål är att fortsätta att göra fantastiska uppträdanden för fansen och jag är redo att kämpa mot alla som är villiga att ta upp utmaningen. "

Representerar Sonora, Mexiko, Alameda (25-0, 13 Kos) är obesegrad sedan han blev proffs 2014 efter en stark amatörkarriär, och kommer att stiga upp i tävlingen när han står inför Nery för ett skott i en världstitelkamp. 26-åringen rankas som nr. 12 av WBC och senast slog Jordan Escobar ut i april 2019, efter tre segrar i 2018. Alameda kommer att slåss i USA. för andra gången när han går in i ringen i mars 28, efter att ha gjort ett kroppsskott med knockout över Andre Wilson i januari 2016 anfall i Los Angeles.

”Jag är mycket glada över att ha gjort min SHOWTIME-debut i huvudevenemanget mot en stor fighter,”Sa Alameda. ”Alla år av träning och strid har fört mig till denna kamp i mars 28. Nery är en mexikansk krigare som jag själv och jag kan inte vänta med att låsa horn med honom och ge fansen bra action hela vägen tills den sista klockan. "

Den 29-åriga Wallin (20-1, 13 Kos) kommer tillbaka till ringen i Las Vegas, där han nästan besegrade den förenade tungviktmästaren Tyson Fury i september, när han öppnade ett hemskt snitt över Furys högra öga med en laglig stans som nästan stoppade kampen. Medan Wallin tappade beslutet, han bevisade sin mettle som en potentiell framtida tungviktmästare. Representerar hans infödda Sundsvall, Sverige, Wallin tränar i New York med den tidigare mästaren Joey Gamache. Wallins sista kamp i Las Vegas var hans andra i USA., efter att hans debut på SHOWTIME i april slutade i en tävling på grund av en nedskärning som hans motståndare lidit i första omgången.

Slåss från New South Wales, Australien, Browne (29-2, 25 Kos) senast fick en knockout-seger över John Hopoate i november, hans andra seger på 2019. Han har vunnit fyra av sina fem sista anfall, med hans enda karriärförluster som kommer till Dillian Whyte och David Allen i Storbritannien. Browne vann sin första 25 pro slagsmål, inklusive ett stopp av Ruslan Chagaev i 2016 att fånga ett WBA Heavyweight Championship. Han kommer att göra sin U.S.. debut.

George (10-0, 6 Kos) framträdde som segrande i en strid med då obesegrade kämpar när han mötte Escudero på SHOWTIME i november, tar en delad beslutsseger. 30-åringen började inte boxas förrän han var det 19 och hanteras av Washington Redskins All-Pro offensiv lineman Trent Williams, och tränade i Houston av NFL All-Pro som kör Adrian Peterson och James Cooper tillbaka. George kommer att se till övergången från prospekt till utmanare genom att besegra Escudero igen i mars 28.

Escudero (10-1, 9 Kos) kommer att se ut för att studsa tillbaka och till och med poängen mot George, och förstärker i sin tur sin egen position i den lätta tungviktdivisionen. 26-åringen från Buenos Aires, Argentina har kämpat främst i USA. sedan jag ställde in proffs 2017. Hans amatörkarriär såg honom bli en nationell mästare i Argentina i 2014 och representerar sitt land i Pan-Am-spelen i 2015. Escudero tränar för närvarande i Miami och fick tre stoppvinnar i 2019 innan han möter George för första gången.

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Januari 18: Eleider Alvarez and Michael Seals Set for Light Heavyweight Slugfest LIVE on ESPN+ at Turning Stone Resort Casino

ESPN+ stream to begin at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

Undercard bouts will stream live on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 p.m. OCH / 3:30 p.m. PT.

VERONA, N.Y.. (November. 4, 2019) — Two of the light heavyweight’s division’s most explosive fighters are set for a fistic shootout Saturday, Jan. 18, as former world champion Eleider “Storm” Alvarez will face Michael “Cannon Handz” Seals at Turning Stone Resort Casino.


The 10-round showdown will be contested for the vacant WBC Continental Americas title, and the winner is expected to challenge for a world title in 2020.

Alvarez-Seals and a co-feature will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+, the leading multi-sport streaming service, börjar vid 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Undercard bouts will stream live on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 p.m. OCH / 3:30 p.m. PT.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Groupe Yvon Michel, tickets priced at $89, $75, $69, $62, $59 and $40 go on sale Friday, November. 8 vid 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased at the Turning Stone Resort Box Office, charge by phone by calling 800.771.7711 eller online påTicket.

“This is a fantastic fight, a true 50-50 matchup featuring two of the division’s best punchers,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “The light heavyweight division is on fire right now, and the winner will be in a tremendous position.”

“I am very happy to get back in the ring after this long layoff,”Sa Alvarez. “I am looking at Jan. 18 to reboot my career against a strong puncher, Michael Tätningar, and begin my campaign to once again be on top of the boxing world. I have a lot of respect for my opponent, but in 2020, nothing will stop me from becoming a world champion again.”

“First, I would like to thank Top Rank and ESPN for giving Eleider this opportunity, as well as a plan to be very active in 2020,” said Yvon Michel, Alvarez’s co-promoter. “Eleider had a great run before his last fight, beating three former or current world champions in a row: Lucian Bute, Jean Pascal and Sergey Kovalev. The defeat in his rematch with Kovalev was very painful, but also a great learning lesson. Eleider Alvarez belongs with the elite of the light heavyweight division, and he will prove it starting Jan. 18 in Verona.”

“Uncle Bob and Brad Goodman are giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, and I am going to put on a show for them,” Seals said. “Everyone knows that going the distance is against my religion. I’m going to bring the heat, and that’s no secret. Alvarez made a huge mistake in accepting me for his ‘comeback fight.’ When you sign a contract with me, I’m trying to force-feed you some ZzzQuil. This is a tune-up for him but everything for me. I’m not an opponent for the top fighters. I am a top fighter. I want a world title shot, and I won’t let this guy get in the way. He had his time. It’s my time.”

Alvarez (24-1, 12 Kos), the Colombian-born, Montreal-based boxer-puncher has not fought since Feb. 2, when he dropped a unanimous decision to Sergey Kovalev six months after knocking him out to win the WBO light heavyweight world title. Alvarez’s long layoff is due to a torn foot ligament he suffered in training earlier this year. He hopes a win over Seals will earn him another crack at world championship glory.

Seals (24-2, 18 Kos), a Mobile, Alabama, native who played collegiate football at Alabama A&M, is still one of the division’s heaviest hitters at 37 år. An 11-year pro, Seals has been involved in many memorable brawls, innefattande en 2015 Fight of the Year contender versus Edwin Rodriguez that included five knockdowns in three rounds. Despite falling short versus Rodriguez, Seals’ reputation as a fan-friendly was solidified. Han har vunnit fyra i rad, including three by knockout in either first or second round. He is coming off a one-punch, first-round knockout Oct. 18 in Philadelphia against Elio Trosch.

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‘LANE BROTHERS BOXING’ SIGN #1 LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER MENG FANLONG & TOP HEAVYWEIGHT ZHANG ZHILEI

OCTOBER 22nd, NYCNumber one IBF light heavyweight contender, Meng Fanlong (16-0, 10 Kos), and top heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (20-0, 16 Kos), sign exclusive advisor agreements with newly formed ‘Lane Brothers Boxing.’

Meng Fanlong

Meng of Chifeng, Kina, is excited to have Terry and Tommy Lane be his industry representatives.

“I am really delighted to have Terry Lane and Tommy Lane on my team as my advisors.” Says Meng. “They are young and enthusiastic about boxing. They believe in me and are very professional in what they do. I believe that our cooperation will have a positive impact on my career.”

As the IBF #1 contender in the light heavyweight division, Meng is eyeing a fight early next year against Champion Artur Beterbiev, who just scored a sensational technical knockout win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk Friday night in Philadelphia.

“This is an exciting time in Fanlong’s career.” Says Terry Lane. “He is one of the best fighters at 175 pounds, and one of the top boxing talents to come from China. We couldn’t be happier to help guide him through this journey.”

Information about Meng Fanlong’s showdown with Beterbiev will be announced in time.

*Bild – Meng Fanlong*

*Image left to rightTommy Lane, Meng Fanlong, trainer Shaun George, Terry Lane*

Zhang Zhilei

Zhang, of Zhoukou, Kina, is also happy to have Terry and Tommy Lane be his career representatives.

“Terry, Tommy and I go way back since the very beginning of my turning pro here in the US.” Says Zhang. “After many years, we are now working together again. They now are my advisors. Their father is a well-known referee and hall-of-famer. The brothers have been in the business of boxing all their lives. I believe that our cooperation will be a new chapter of my professional career.”

Zhang, a 6’6’’ 260 Ib 2008 OS-silvermedaljören, has amassed an impressive undefeated record and is looking for big fights in the heavyweight division.

“Zhang Zhilei is the face of boxing in China.” Says Tommy Lane. “He has so many opportunities in front of him, we are thrilled about this partnership.”

Zhang is scheduled to fight the tough Sergey Kuzmin (15-1, 11 Kos) on November 30th at the Casino De Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo, Monaco November 30th. The bout will be streamed on DAZN.

*Image left to right – Zhang Zhilei, Tommy Lane, Terry Lane*

*Bild – Zhang Zhilei and Terry Lane*

ABOUT LANE BROTHERS BOXING

New York City Based “Lane Brothers Boxing” was founded in 2019 by brothers Terry and Tommy Lane. The Lane brothers have worked in professional boxing for nearly fifteen years, and are now using their industry expertise to advise top international boxing talent. Terry and Tommy are the sons of former referee Mills Lane.

MURPHYS BOXING RETURNS TO MGM SPRINGFIELD FOR SPECIAL OUTDOOR MATINEE EVENT ON AUGUST 17 FEATURING NABA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, CHARLES FOSTER AND UNDEFEATED IRISH HEAVYWEIGHT, NIALL KENNEDY! LIVE ON UFC FIGHT PASS!

UNDEFEATED IRISH HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECT, NIALL KENNEDY TO FACE DEVIN VARGAS IN CO-MAIN EVENT

NEW ENGLAND FAN FAVORITE, SHELLY VINCENT TO MAKE RETURN

TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, JULY 19TH ATWWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM

Springfield, Massachusetts (Juli 16, 2019):


Murphys Boxing is proud to announce their return to MGM Springfield for a special outdoor matinee event on Lördag, Augusti 17, 2019 that will be broadcast live on UFC Fight Pass.


I main event, NABA Light Heavyweight Champion, Charles Foster (18-0, 9 Kos) will defend his title for the fourth time in a 10 round bout against Russian power puncher,Denis Grachev (19-7-1, 10 Kos).



Foster, who hails from nearby New Haven, Connecticut is ranked #10 in the world by denWBA and is coming off an impressive stoppage victory over Chicago’s once beaten, Mike Jiminez detta tidigare mars.


Grachev known as ‘Drago’s Son’, is currently on a 3 fight win streak in 2019 and an upset win over Foster would immediately land the Russian back into the world rankings.


I’m excited to be in the main event at an amazing venue like MGM Springfield.”, explains Foster, the confident southpaw who goes by the nickname, ‘The Truth’.


I truly feel I am ready to take on anyone in the Top 10. I want to be in position for a shot at a world title next year. On August 17th, I intend to make a statement to the rest of the light heavyweight division by defending my title and stopping Grachev.


I 10 round co-main event one of Murphys Boxing’s most popular fighters, Irish heavyweight sensation, Niall Kennedy (13-0-1, 8 Kos) will face one of his toughest tests to date, 2014 USA Olympian, Devin Vargas (20-5, 8 Kos) in a crossroads battle that will put the winner in line for a major opportunity in the red hot division.


‘Boom Boomwho also serves as a police officer in his hometown of Gorey, Ireland has amassed a sizable Massachusetts based following having fought virtually all of his professional fights in New England winning the state’s heavyweight title in the process.


I’m excited to be fighting at MGM Springfield. It’s my first time in that area [of Massachusetts] and what an event to be on, getting to share the bill with the talented Charles Foster.”, says the humble heavyweight.


We are hoping it [the fight] will be for a world ranking and my opponent, Jag tror, is a former Olympian who has mixed with the top table and who I am sure will bring the best out of me. Training is going exceptionally well. I’m going to put every ounce of blood and sweat into making my little boy, MJ and my wife proud. I am honored and blessed to have Ken and Packie guiding my career and at 35, this is the year where I want to get myself into the top 20 and into massive fights and for that to happen I need to perform on August 17th.


The undercard will feature several local fighters including:


Shelly Vincent (25-2, 1 KO), the pride of Providence, and a former world title challenger, will make her return in an 8 round featherweight bout against an opponent to be named.


Anthony Velazquez (7-0, 7 Kos), one of the most popular fighters in Springfield, will appear in a 6 round welterweight bout against an opponent to be named.


Derrick Whitley Jr. (5-1-1), who comes from Springfield’s famed fighting Whitley family, will face an opponent to be named in a 6 round welterweight bout.


Ray Jay Bermudez (7-0, 5 Kos) who hails from nearby Albany, New York, will appear in a 6 round super lightweight bout.


Two more additional fights will be announced shortly.


Our first fight at MGM Springfield in May, which was also our UFC Fight Pass debut, was an amazing night and a total success.”, explains Ken Casey, founder of Murphys Boxing.


For our return to MGM Springfield we wanted to take it to another level. Having a top 10 world ranked fighter like Charles Foster make a title defense in his backyard, adding Niall Kennedy in a high stakes heavyweight showdown and then making it an outdoor matinee show, we think accomplishes that goal. We can’t wait to be back at MGM Springfield on August 17th.


Murphys Boxing presents Foster vs. Grachev on Saturday, May 17th at MGM Springfield in Springfield, Massachusetts (1 MGM Way, Springfield, MA. 01103). Doors open at 1pm and the first fight starts at 2pm. Biljetterna kostar $45, $75, $100 och $125 go on sale this Friday, July 19th at: www.murphysboxing.com and www.mgmspringfield/
underhållning. The entire event will stream live on UFC Fight Pass at www.ufc.tv.

“Popeye” returns to the South this Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina


HARTFORD, Conn. (Februari 18, 2019) – Undefeated utsikter Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera returns to the South this Saturday night (Februari. 23) in anotherstay busyfight on theChristy Martin Fight Night” kort, presented by Christy Martin Promotions, at Centerstage@Noda in Charlotte, North Carolina.


Last November 30th, Rivera fought in Charlotte for the first time, knocking out local favorite Joshua Robertson in the sixth round. On Feb. 23 he will face veteran Mexican fighter Jose “OlimpicoCorral (20-23, 12 Kos) in a scheduled six-round bout to be contested at a 187-pound catch-weight.

The Puerto Rican-American fighter didn’t have many supporters last time around but, based on his impressive performance, he won some fans over to his side, and he fully intends to add more this trip.

Fighting there the first time was an interesting experience,” Rivera said. “I had some mixed emotions, but the fans there showed me a lot of love. People came up to me after the fight saying how much they enjoyed watching me fight. It was a good experience for me. I beat up a local fighter, but they want me back, and I’m going there to get the job done again.

The plan is for me to have more fights this year to increase my ring experience. I feel more confident each fight. All I’m lacking is experience in big fights and that’s coming. The more confident I become in the ring helps me focus better on what I’m doing in there.

I’ve had a few obstacles along the way, but I love boxing and fighting as ‘Popeye’. I wake up every morning ready to go.

Rivera (9-0, 8 Kos), the reigning Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight champion, is part of a trio that formed Hartford Boxing Promotions (HBP) förra året, which also includes Rivera’s manager/head trainer Tony Blanco and their other partner, Michael Tran.

Blanco noted that this fight for Rivera has added importance. “We’re talking to a big promoter about a deal to co-promote Richard,” Blanco explained. “Så, he has to look good February 23rd in Charlotte. He has the right combination of talent and marketability that fans love.

Going to Charlotte to fight the first time was a good experience. They liked and respected him so much that he’s heading back by popular demand. We really love Christy, to be honest. She has already asked if Richard would fight on a card that she’s promoting in March in Jacksonville, Florida.

Martin feels the same way about Team Rivera. “He’s an awesome kid,” she added. “He’s talented, a solid pro in the ring, and very charismatic outside the ring. Fans here love him as a fighter and person. I’ve been saying ‘Popeyeis coming back and fans here are excited.

And now he’s stepped out of his comfort zone, fighting outside of New England, in front of different crowds, and against fighters with different styles The sky’s the limit for him. I think he’s the real deal.

Biljetterna kostar $70.00 (ringsiden) och $35.00 (general admission and available to purchase at the venue.

Insläpp på 6 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled to start at 7 p.m. OCH.

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Badou Jack TALKS MARCUS BROWNE FIGHT, MÖRKER som bröt INTERNET & KOMMANDE UPPDRAG till Mellanöstern




Två Division World Champion Leaves för International Tour och Goodwill Mission på Uppdrag av Badou Jack Foundation


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LAS VEGAS (Januari 23, 2019) – Även mästare två division världen Badou Jack tappade ett beslut lördag kväll till med- lätt tungvikt Marcus Browne, it was the courage and tenacity that he showed in fighting through what some are calling one of the worst cuts in boxing history that has had the sports world buzzing. Jack has since made it clear that his tenacity and heart is motivated by those who benefit from the work of the Badou Jack Foundation. Jack is set to embark on a goodwill mission to the Middle East today as he couldn’t wait to continue his charitable efforts overseas.


His international itinerary includes trips to the Zaatari and Baqaa Refugee Camps in Jordan and business meetings Dubai and London.


“I don’t just fight for myself, I fight for the refugee children and I was thinking of them,” said Jack. “They come from war and often don’t have any parents, so what’s a scratch on my forehead? They are going through something much worse. You have to keep fighting.”


While many were concerned with the blood that gushed from Jack’s cut round after round, the veteran fighter was able to block it out and continued to fight until the final bell. Although he was taken to the hospital immediately following the fight, Jack was unfazed by the severity of the cut, which was sewn up with nearly 100 stitches.


“I feel great right now. Things like that can just happen in the ring,” said Jack. “It was just some blood. The cut was only bothering me because I couldn’t see too well, but I was going to keep fighting no matter what. This isn’t just any other sport; its boxing. You have to fight through it.”


And fight through he has.


“I was definitely going to make my run like I have in the past,” said Jack. “I think most people in boxing know that this would have been a totally different fight. För mig, it’s not a big injury. I’m fighting for a bigger cause. Those refugees aren’t going to quit, so I sure wasn’t going to either.”

MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ADRIEN BRONER FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & BILDER

I have something to prove to everyone,” – Pacquiao

I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here

to get this victory,” – Broner

Welterweight Champion Pacquiao Takes on Former Four-Division World Champion Broner This Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV®

From the MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas &

Presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions

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LAS VEGAS(Januari 16, 2019) – Boxing’s only eight-division world championManny Pacquiaoand former four-division world championAdrien “The Problem” Broner went face-to-face Wednesday in Las Vegas at the final press conference before they battle for Pacquiao’s World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title Saturday, Januari 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Pacquiao will be ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his title against the brash must-see attraction Broner. On Wednesday the fighters talked about their preparation and what they envision going down on Saturday night before staring each other down at the Copperfield Theatre at MGM Grand.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday in Las Vegas:

MANNY PACQUIAO

I feel so blessed and happy because of the excitement around this fight. It’s come from the fans here in the U.S. and media all over the world. I want to go out there and make all the people happy.

The knockout in my last fight felt good. It felt like my younger days against Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto och andra. That fight was a big challenge for me to recover from the fight against Jeff Horn. People said that my career was done. But I never got discouraged, I just worked hard and made the knockout against Lucas Matthysse happen.

These days I don’t only train my body, but also my mind. I’m a Senator, so my mind is very busy. I also play chess regularly and read books to keep my mind sharp.

People writing me off after the Jeff Horn fight was good for me. I’m not mad at anyone who thought that. It just became a challenge and a test to me of whether or not I could still show my best.

Being back here at MGM Grand makes me so happy. It’s an honor to be in this position. I remember my first fight here in the U.S. was at MGM Grand. I will never forget that moment and now I get to come back here and do it again.

I know he is going to counter me but we’re ready for that. What happened in the Juan Manuel Marquez fight will not happen again. It was a mistake and I learned that mistake. We’ve worked on that in this training camp. I am prepared for Broner’s style.

This is a challenge because it is my first fight as a 40-year-old. I have something to prove to everyone about what that means. Age is just a number. What matters is how you prepare and that you’re working hard.

I don’t need to dislike my opponent to want a knockout. I’m just doing my job in the ring. Om knockout kommer, it comes. We’re hoping to have that opportunity Saturday. I have to pressure him to make him open up. Wherever he goes, I’ll be there.

I’ve always stayed disciplined throughout my years in boxing. I’m always making sure everything is in order and on point during my workouts. That plus cross-training with activities like basketball has helped me stay in this position all these years.

ADRIEN Broner

I’m not up here to talk a lot of trash. I’ve put in the work. Det är kampen tid. After I win, everything is going to be different.

People are talking a lot about Pacquiao fighting Floyd Mayweather again, but I’m pretty sure Floyd is retired. I feel like people are trying to throw me to the wolves and overlook me.

He doesn’t remind me of any past opponents just like I’m not going to remind him of anyone he’s fought. He’s never fought anyone like me. Every fighter has similarities, but truly every fighter is different. If I remind him of Floyd Mayweather, I hope his arm doesn’t hurt after this one.

Look at my last five fights. I’ve fought world champion after world champion. I don’t duck any fights. I don’t care how many weight classes he’s won titles in.

I’m not in awe of any fighter, especially Manny Pacquiao. I hope he’s in awe of me. I’m a one of a kind fighter too. I’ve made history in this sport.

I just have to go out and win this fight, then everything is going to start going my way. lördagkväll, Jag kommer att segra. This is a defining moment in my career and it’s going to be one of the biggest nights of my life.

Pacquiao hasn’t fought me so I’m not worried about what he says about me right now. He’s going to have a different outlook after he fights me Saturday night.

I’m going to turn Las Vegas into a big block party after I win on Saturday night. It’s going to change my career.

Manny Pacquiao has done a lot for the sport. I’m going to beat him up and have a drink with him afterward. I grew up in boxing and I know what’s going on. It’s a business, but don’t get it twisted, I’m going to dominate and win.

This is going to be a hell of a fight. I’ve trained so hard and I want everyone to know that I play around a lot, but when that bell rings, I’m going to be ready. I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here to get this victory. Real talk.

BUBOY FERNANDEZ, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer

I’m very thankful to this great team that we have that has prepared Manny for this challenge. I know that we worked very hard for this. I cannot fly without wings, but I can bring the belt back to the Philippines.

Manny has trained hard and we expect a good fight. This is the hardest I’ve seen him train and it will be seen in the ring Saturday night

FREDDIE MÖRT, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer

We’ve trained really hard for this fight. Manny is looking really good and is in tremendous shape. I’m sure Adrien is also because they’re both great fighters. I wish both men luck and may the best man win.

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Broner’s Co-Trainer

We’ve had a tremendous training camp. Adrien is ready to go. Everyone who knows me, knows that all I have in this world in my word, and I don’t break it for nobody. I’m giving you my word that Adrien will put on a spectacular performance on Saturday night.

I’m guaranteeing that Adrien will send Manny back to the Senate, beltless, without the WBA title. I guarantee it.

MIKE STAFFORD, Broner’s Co-Trainer

Adrien came to me when he was 55 pounds and seven-years-old. He was an underdog then and he came back day after day. People thought he was a bad kid, but I told people that I saw something in him.

Freddie Roach didn’t know who Adrien was years ago when we were getting ready to work with the Olympic team together. But he got to know Adrien, and on Saturday night, Manny is going to know him too. That’s for sure.

JOE RAMOS, COO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions

We are honored, humbled and proud to be a part of this amazing event. This will be Manny’s 20th fight in Las Vegas and we’ve been treated amazingly throughout the entire promotion. I’m thankful to all of Team Pacquiao for the work they do and helping make everything run smoothly.

We all know that Adrien is ready and we expect nothing but the best from him and his team on Saturday night.

MGM Grand is known for the lion, and Lenny the Lion is right there when you enter the building. På lördag kväll, Manny will show his heart of a lion for fans all over the world and prove once again that he’s the king of the jungle.

LEONARD Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions

About three and a half years ago I sat here opposite this great legend in Manny Pacquiao. I’ve studied this man for many years and today he’s still one of the best welterweights in the world. He still has tremendous explosiveness and power, but more importantly the experience to beat any welterweight in the world.

Pacquiao has been doing this for so many years that we forget how truly great this man is. Han är i en mycket bekväm ställning just nu. Han super motiverad och brinner vad som kommer att göra detta till en stor kamp på lördag kväll.

“Kommande i denna kamp som vi alla vet att det har varit Mullret om vad Adrien behöver göra för att vinna denna kamp. Men vad jag har sett med egna ögon hela denna befordran, är att denne man har ägnat sig 100 procent. Han har gjort Allt hans tränare har bett honom och han har överskridit dessa förväntningar.

“Adrien Broner är klar, fokuserade, och han satte i arbetet. Han satte sig i bästa läget för att lyckas på lördag kväll. Jag förväntar mig inget mindre än en stor virtuos prestanda. Han ville inte klippa ett hörn här träningsläger. han vill bevisa för alla, that everything people have said about him can be thrown out the window. He’s coming to show the entire world what he’s all about.

RAVONE Little, CEO of About Billions Promotions

Adrien trained really hard for this fight. I’d like to thank Kevin Cunningham and Mike Stafford, they put together a great game plan. Adrien will be ready.

There’s been a lot of talk from Pacquiao’s side about getting a knockout, but you’re the one getting knocked out. You’ve been knocked out, we haven’t.

This our first time on this stage and in this position and it’s been very enjoyable. Adrien and I have put a lot into this over the last 10-15 år. We’re pulling for our guy 100 percent.

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & händelse Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.

“Jag är inte kommer att komma upp här och berätta allt något du inte redan vet om Manny Pacquiao eller Adrien Broner. Det är två killar som har varit verksamma vid den högsta nivån av boxning år. I Manny fall, bokstavligen decennier. Men Jag kommer att påminna om vissa saker.

“Manny Pacquiao är en Hall of fame, ingen tvekan om det. Han är en boxning legend som är generös, ödmjuk och mjuk-talad utsidan av ringen. Men mest av allt, han tar tuffa slagsmål. Den sista 20 motståndare Pacquiao har haft har varit aktuell, framtida eller tidigare världsmästare.

“Adrien Broner har haft nio världsmästare i 37 karriär slagsmål. Han är uppenbarligen visat sig själv som en elit jaktplan. Han är flashiga, flamboyant, ibland upprörande, men han är alltid unapologetically själv.

“På lördag kväll, allting förändras. Pacquiao är inte längre lågmäld och Broner är inte längre lättroad och utgående. De förvandla sig till två av de mest atle begåvade och våldsamma krigare i vår sport. Framför allt dessa två killar har hjärta, vilket är den mest sällsynta sak i den här sporten.

“Mellan båda två, de har vunnit titlar i 12 viktklasser. Det är den tredje de flesta av all-time, avslutande just Mayweather vs. Pacquiao och Pacquiao vs. La Hoya.

“Vi vet att detta är en elit kamp och dessa soldater är i elit företag. men om lördag kväll, ingen av att frågor. Det är inte en tävling om vem som har den bästa återuppta. Detta är en hög nivå tävling med höga insatser mellan två av de mest begåvade och atletiskt begåvade fighters i sporten idag. A win in this fight catapults each of these men to bigger things. It doesn’t get any more significant than that.

RICHARD STORM, President of Entertainment and Sports for MGM Resorts International

I’d like to welcome back Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner, two of the sport’s best fighters, back to Las Vegas and MGM Grand. Fans are always excited to watch these two fighters compete in the ring and we’re confident that Saturday’s event will kick off another exciting year of sports and entertainment programming for MGM Resorts.

I’m thankful to all of the people who have helped make this fight happen here in Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing everyone at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night for this sensational event.

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. BRONER

Pacquiao vs. Broner är rubricerade av senator Manny “Pac” Pacquiao,boxning enda mästare åtta division världen, slutar sin tvååriga uppehåll från en US. boxningsringen för att försvara sin World Boxing Association weltervikt World titel mot förre fyra division världsmästare och måste attraktion Adrien “Problemet” Broner lördag, Januari 19 i den viktigaste händelsen i en Showtime PPV®händelse från MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

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ADRIEN BRONER LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & BILDER

Former Four-Division World Champion Broner Takes on Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao Saturday, Januari 19 på SHOWTIME PPV®

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LAS VEGAS(Januari 15, 2019) – With fight week underway in Las Vegas, former four-division world championAdrien “Problemet” Bronerhosted a media workout Monday before he battlesManny Pacquiaofor the World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title Saturday, Januari 19 i den viktigaste händelsen i en Showtime PPV®händelse från MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

Broner, along with trainerKevin Cunningham, have been at Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas finishing up training camp after spending most of camp in West Palm Beach, Florida preparing to face boxing’s only eight-division world champion in Pacquiao. Here is what they had to say Monday at Barry’s Boxing:

ADRIEN Broner

Every fighter is different, but I know if I touch him flush, I’ll put him out. It’s no secret, he’s been to sleep before.

I’m in shape and ready to go. We had a tremendous training camp. I could have made weight weeks ago. We’re prepared to go out and execute.

I’ve been here before, and even though I haven’t been in a fight of exactly this magnitude, I’m just treating it like any other fight. He’s another opponent.

A lot of people are saying that Pacquiao’s age will be a factor, but I’m not looking at it like that. You see guys like Floyd Mayweather who stay undefeated at an older age. I’m just focused on being me. As long as I do what I have to do, Jag kommer att segra.

We’re ready for whatever this fight is going to end up being. It could definitely be a war. I’ve always been an underdog. I came from the trenches and I’m bringing that mentality into the ring.

I can take over boxing with a win over Pacquiao. There are a lot of great fighters in this sport, but they just don’t bring what I bring to the table. With a win like this, it would put me right where I was always meant to be.

I’ve always wanted to fight the big names like this and I knew that I just had to keep working hard and the time would come.

Once that bell rings, I’ll make my adjustments and go ahead and get my victory. I don’t have anything I want to go out and prove. It’s just about winning. That will say everything.

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Broner s Trainer

Preparation has been great. Camp har varit enorm. Adrien is ready to go and extremely focused for this fight. He came into camp that way and it’s stayed that way.

We added some things this training camp, because we know he’s fighting a legendary fighter. This is one that he has to have and he realizes it. I expect a spectacular performance.

I think on Saturday night that Adrien is going to be that guy that everyone expected him to be from day one. It will open a lot of eyes. I believe that we put the work in. I can’t see Adrien coming out of there without a victory.

The key to victory is for Adrien to just be himself. He has to do what he does best with no hesitation. He’s going to throw the right punches at the right time.

Pacquiao still throws combinations but they don’t come in as fast or as sharp as they used to. He can throw as many punches as he wants to throw, but if they’re not landing, it doesn’t mean anything.

I think Adrien is the quicker fighter. Quickness offsets speed, all day, every day. It’s all about being quick enough to time the guy with your hand speed. It’s different than just throwing a bunch of fast punches.

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. BRONER

Pacquiao vs. Broner är rubricerade av senator Manny “Pac” Pacquiao, boxning enda mästare åtta division världen, slutar sin tvååriga uppehåll från en US. boxningsringen för att försvara sin World Boxing Association weltervikt World titel mot förre fyra division världsmästare och måste attraktion Adrien “Problemet” Broner lördag, Januari 19 i den viktigaste händelsen i en Showtime PPV®händelse från MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

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BADOU JACK LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & BILDER

Former Two-Division World Champion Jack Takes On Unbeaten Marcus Browne for WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title Saturday, Januari 19 on Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV® Event From the MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas & Presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions

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 LAS VEGAS(Januari 10, 2019) – Former two-division world championBadou Jack hosted a media workout at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas Thursday as he prepares to take on unbeaten top contenderMarcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title Saturday, Januari 19 on the Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV® event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

A resident of Las Vegas, Jack is preparing to fight in his adopted home city for the 11thtime as a pro on January 19. He will be making his third appearance on SHOWTIME PPV, having won a light heavyweight crown against Nathan Cleverly in August 2017 on the Mayweather vs. McGregor event.

Here is what Jack, his trainer Lou Del Valle and Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe had to say Thursday:

JACK Badou

I feel young and like I’m still improving. I take care of my body every day. Age won’t be a problem for me, it’ll be an advantage.

I’m a confident fighter. I don’t need to talk and brag about everything. I’m just comfortable; insidan och utsidan av ringen.

I’m battle-tested. I’ve been in there in tough fights. He hasn’t been tested like that, so we’ll have to see what he’s capable of when the pressure is on.

Marcus Browne is an athletic and skilled fighter. But it’s a little different to fight on the prospect and contender level versus on this world class level.

One of my biggest strengths in the ring is my ability to adjust. Min tränare, Lou Del Valle, has really helped in that regard. He’s been in there as a world champion like me on the big stage. He knows so much about boxing.

This is nothing new to me. I’ve been on a lot of big cards, so this is a regular day on the job. It’s exciting as always and I can’t wait to put on a good show.

I feel like it’s my duty to give back outside of the ring. With this platform that I have, why wouldn’t I? We should use this platform for something deeper than boxing.

On the Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV main event:

It’s a really good fight. Pacquiao looked pretty good in his last fight, but Broner is very talented. Allt kan hända i boxning, especially because Broner has a good chin and can fight. He just has to stay focused.

LOU DEL VALLE, Jack’s Trainer

Camp has been amazing. Every camp has just been better and better. He has improved on his weaknesses each time we work together. It’s incredible that a guy who’s 35-years-old can keep performing the way he is and still be getting better.

We know that we have to be careful because Marcus is a good fighter. Everyone we fight at this level is quality. We’re only fighting champions and guys with the top pedigree. The better the fighter, the better we get.

I don’t think that Marcus Browne wants to go the distance with Badou Jack. If you notice in previous fights, guys who fight Badou are not the same after. He takes a lot out of them and I think it’s going to happen again. Marcus is going to go for the early knockout, but we’re ready.

The experience gap is a big difference. I had only fought one 10-rounder when I first fought for the title, but I still thought that I could beat him. The experience that Virgil Hill had over me was really difficult to overcome and I think you’ll see something similar play out in this fight.

LEONARD Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions

I think that this is going to be a very competitive fight. You have two guys in this fight that are very hungry. There are a lot of options in the light heavyweight division, and it’s all about timing. This fight gives both guys a chance to prove that they want to be the best and make a great statement.

This fight has a very good chance of stealing the show. I like the fact that Marcus is very confident. If you’re in a big fight, you have to be. Badou is even-keeled, and he comes with his workman-like approach to every fight.

Experience is everything in big fights. It’s a big deal when you’re under those lights. Going the distance with top guys, and knowing how to break guys down, it all plays a big role in fights like this.

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. BRONER

Pacquiao vs. Broner är rubricerade av senator Manny “Pac” Pacquiao,boxning enda mästare åtta division världen, slutar sin tvååriga uppehåll från en US. boxningsringen för att försvara sin World Boxing Association weltervikt World titel mot förre fyra division världsmästare och måste attraktion Adrien “Problemet” Broner lördag, Januari 19 i den viktigaste händelsen i en Showtime PPV®händelse från MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

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