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Tag Achiv: Lou DiBella
GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS: TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
In Super Middleweight World Title Unification in Main Event
Tickets for the event promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, kòmanse nan $25. Yo kapab achte sou entènèt (www.ticketmaster.com,www.barclayscenter.com) oswa lè w rele 1-800-745-3000. Biyè yo disponib tou nan Biwo Box American Express nan Barkley Sant. Rabè Gwoup yo disponib lè w rele 844-BKLYN-GP.
Davis, 22, overcame a childhood filled with hardships to become a prolific amateur and has been virtually unstoppable as a professional. Kòm yon amatè (ant 2006-2012), he entered nine tournaments and came away with gold medals in all but one. He won gold in his last four tourneys, ki gen ladan nan 2012 National Golden Gloves Championship at 123 liv.
Since going pro in February 2013, the strong, aggressive-minded southpaw has played smash-mouth against mostly outclassed opponents, genyen 13 nan l ' 15 knockouts inside four rounds. To many, Davis resembles a young, smaller version of Mike Tyson in the way he walks down foes, gets on the inside and unloads lethal hooks and uppercuts. He’s gone into the ninth round once and into the sixth round twice. A winner of six straight by knockout, Davis’ lone fight to go the distance came in his ninth outing, a six-round nod over German Meraz, who went down twice, nan mwa Oktòb 2014. Davis is coming off a 0:41, first-round KO over Mario Macias last Jen 3.
You’ve been a professional for less than three years, yet you’re less than two weeks away from getting a crack at a world title. What are your thoughts about that?
“It’s been my goal to fight for a world title. Mwen se trè konfyans. I’ve worked hard in the gym for over two months for this fight. I’ve put in the hours. I’ve had a great camp with great sparring. I’m not surprised the fight is almost here. This is perfect timing for me.”
Have you done anything differently in this camp?
“Maybe some little things, but not really. We take training seriously. We take all our opponents very seriously. But I have to treat it as just another fight, against another opponent. We know Pedraza is a world champion, a great fighter that comes to fight and we give him his respect as a world-class fighter. I know he’s going to be ready. He’s always ready when it’s time to get in there and do his job. But I’m prepared for him. He doesn’t know what we bring to the table.”
Are you surprised you’re not favored? When was the last time you were an underdog?
“I’m the underdog because he’s the world champion, that’s the reason. Other than that, I feel deep inside that he’s the underdog, but that’s just my assessment. He won’t be showing me anything I haven’t already seen before.
“I’ve never been the underdog in a fight, so this is a first for me.”
When’s the last time you lost a fight?
“I’m competitive all around and don’t like losing. I can’t remember exactly the last time I lost a fight, maybe it was three years ago. All I know for sure is that my mind entering this fight is all about winning.”
Critics talk of your level of competition, or lack of. What’s your opinion of the fighters Pedraza’s successfully defended against lately?
“I’m not taking anything away from Pedraza; he’s beat Stephen Smith and Edner Cherry but those guys don’t bring the power, vitès, elusiveness and angles that I do. I’m not downgrading anybody, but they’re mostly average.”
Are you looking at this as an opportunity to showcase your overall skills, durability, elatriye?
“A lot of people don’t realize the skills and talent that I have. They see me just going in there like a little Tyson or someone like that. But I have all the tools. I know how to box, how to move my feet. I have good hand speed. I work my angles and things like that. I’m an overall sound fighter, yon boxer-pèrswa.
“I think this will be a wakeup call for boxing, a chance to show that I’m the one. But I’m not coming to be just the top guy. I want to be a superstar and bring joy and entertainment to the sport. Pedraza will bring out the best in me and I will steal the show.”
How do you manage to stay in the moment, and not look back, or can you?
“I’m so thankful that I am part of a strong team, and that I have such a great team. I believe we have the greatest team in boxing. They keep me grounded, focused. They keep me from getting distracted. We all know what the main goal is. I can’t do it all myself, my coach can’t do it all himself, my manager can’t do it all himself. We believe totally in each other as a team. I listen to everything they say.”
How much is your past a motivation, or is it? When you look back at your life do you have memories or nightmares?
“I believe I’ve accomplished a lot. Me just being alive today, me not being in jail or in trouble outside the ring, it’s hard from where I come from. But it’s all helped me handle situations well. I’m so used to dealing with situations. I’m older and know what’s right from wrong. There’s never any pressure when I fight. I’ve won so many fights already I know what to do when I get in the ring.”
How long have you known Floyd? When did you meet him and how would you describe your relationship? What does it mean for Floyd to be your promoter?
“The first time I talked to Floyd (at length) was at the Adrien Broner-Shawn Porterfight (Jen 20, 2015). Me and Adrien, we’re friends and he flew me out to Las Vegas for the fight. I worked out at the Mayweather gym and Floyd liked the way I fought, my heart. But the first time I actually met and talked to him came when one of Floyd’s press tours came to Washington, D.C.
“Floyd has always had a major impact on me and my career. I grew up around him. All of us wanted to be like him. Like Tyson and Ali were to the generations of boxers before me, Floyd was our superstar. For him to bring me under his wing, to fight for him, is unbelievably great.”
James DeGale Media Workout Quotes & Photos
DeGale Faces Badou Jack in Super Middleweight World Championship Unification Showdown Samdi, Janvye 14 soti nan barkley Sant nan Brooklyn & Viv sou chotim
Klike sou HERE for Photos from Lawrence Lustig/Matchroom Sport
LONDON (Desanm 13, 2016) – IBF Super Middleweight Mondyal Champion James DeGale hosted a media workout in his hometown of London Tuesday as he prepares to face WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Badou Jack in a 168-pound world title unification showdown that headlines action on Samdi, Janvye 14 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on Chotim.
Nan Chotim chanpyona boksè difuze kòmanse nan 9:30 p.m. AK/6:30 p.m. PT with with super featherweight world champion Jose Pedraza taking on undefeated contender Gervonta Davis.
Biyè pou evènman an ap viv, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, kòmanse nan $25. Tickets are available and can be purchased online by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com oswa lè w rele 1-800-745-3000. Biyè yo disponib tou nan Biwo Box American Express nan Barkley Sant. Rabè Gwoup yo disponib lè w rele 844-BKLYN-GP.
DeGale worked out and answered questions for media at the Stonebridge Boxing Club as he nears his third straight fight in the United States, this time looking to return to the UK as a unified world champion.
Here is what DeGale had to say nan Madi:
JAMES DEGALE
“This is the best fighting the best and this fight will prove who’s the best in the division — and I believe I am the number one super middleweight on the planet.
“Unification fights like this are still rare, never mind the best fighting the best, and me and Jack both wanted the fight. We both want to prove who is the best and everyone is in for a treat on Janvye 14.
“I’ve got the best trainer in the world in Jim McDonnell; together we won the world title and now we’re going to unify the title. I’m going to win in style and do the business in the big New York City and come away with both belts to bring back to London.
“Jack’s a serious fighter, he’s a world champion, he has something I want. The winner of this will be the number in the division.
“Growing up, Joe Calzaghe, and Prince Naseem Hamed, they’re the ones I used to watch and I’d think, ‘I can’t wait to do that.’ Calzaghe’s one of my favorite fighters. He’s a bit similar to me. He’s a southpaw, lanse yon anpil nan pwenson. He’s another one who didn’t get the full credit he was due until after he retired. But that’s how boxing is.
“I’ve got to perform. My last couple of performances haven’t been vintage James DeGale. This is the best fighting the best, the champ fighting the champ: this is proper.
“I don’t get the respect. I made a bit of history. If I unify the division, going across the pond, no one’s ever done that from Britain.
“This is the one. I get love and support, I do have my fans, but it just feels like I look around at different fighters who haven’t done half what I’ve done and they get so much more recognition.
“I don’t get the credit: the full recognition, I don’t. But after this fight, people will start respecting me and knowing I’m the best.”
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Se BROOKLYN boksè ™ platfòm pwogram barkley Sant lan prezante pa AARP. Pou plis enfòmasyon vizite www.SHO.com/Sports follow on Twitter @BadouJack, @JamesDegale1, @Sniper_Pedraza, @Gervontaa, SHOSports, MayweatherPromo, LouDiBella, BarclaysCenter, ak @Swanson_Comm oswa vin yon fanatik sou Facebook nan www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment, www.Facebook.com/barclayscenter. This event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Pi rafine byè.
Junior Lightweight Champion Jose Pedraza & Super Bantamweight World Champion Amanda Serrano Represent Puerto Rico Saturday, Janvye 14 nan Barkley Sant nan Brooklyn & Viv sou chotim
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Boxing Stars Badou Jack, James DeGale, Jose Pedraza & Gervonta Davis Give Back Before Thanksgiving Holiday & Janvye 14 Showdowns
(Foto kredi: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME)
Fighters Deliver Thanksgiving Meals at
Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger in Brooklyn
Chotim chanpyona boksè Samdi, Janvye 14
soti nan barkley Sant nan Brooklyn
Klike sou HERE pou Photos soti nan Amanda Westcott / chotim
Klike sou HERE for Photos from Tom Casino/Mayweather Promotions/
DiBella Lwazi-
BROOKLYN (Novanm 22, 2016) – In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, super middleweight world champions Badou Jack ak James DeGale, plus junior lightweight world champion Jose Pedraza ak envenku pwovokatè Gervonta Davis, donated and distributed Thanksgiving meals at the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger in Brooklyn before their press conference last Wednesday to discuss their respective January 14 showdowns taking place at Barclays Center and live on SHOWTIME.
(Foto kredi: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME)
The fighters handed out 100 turkeys along with other Thanksgiving foods to help aid the organization that has provided millions of meals for people in the area. Hailing from countries all around the world, the fighters got together to give back in the borough that they will be competing in come January. To learn more about the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger visit www.bedstuyagainsthunger.org.
(Foto kredi: Tom Casino/Mayweather Promotions/DiBella Entertainment)
Biyè pou evènman an ap viv, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, kòmanse nan $25. Tickets are available now and can be purchased online by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com oswa lè w rele 1-800-745-3000. Biyè yo disponib tou nan Biwo Box American Express nan Barkley Sant. Rabè Gwoup yo disponib lè w rele 844-BKLYN-GP.
(Foto kredi: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME)
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Se BROOKLYN boksè ™ platfòm pwogram barkley Sant lan prezante pa AARP. Pou plis enfòmasyon vizite www.SHO.com/Sports follow on Twitter @BadouJack, @JamesDegale1, @Sniper_Pedraza, @Gervontaa, @ShowtimeBoxing @SHOSports, MayweatherPromo, LouDiBella, BarclaysCenter, ak @Swanson_Comm oswa vin yon fanatik sou Facebook nanwww.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment, www.Facebook.com/barclayscenter. This event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Pi rafine byè.
Badou Jack vs. James DeGale Press Conference Quotes & Photos
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DiBella Entertainment signs Conn. Teenage Prospect Mykey Williams
NEW YORK, N.Y.. (Jen 28, 2016) – DiBella Entertainment has announced the signing of E. Hartford, Connecticut 18-year-old welterweight prospect Mykquan “Mykey” Williams (1-0, 1 KO) nan yon kontra san konte pou chanje klas.
Williams, who is currently finishing his junior year at A.I. Prince Technical School in Hartford, was a decorated amateur boxer with a 45-13 dosye amatè, highlighted by three gold-medal performances at the Ringside World Championships, in addition to winning the PAL Tournament and Silver Gloves Championships.
“I am thrilled to sign such a hungry, young prospect like Mykey Williams,” di Lou DiBella. “Williams is an accomplished amateur and Jackie Kallen certainly has an eye for spotting great talent. He already has a growing fan base in the New England area and I am confident that he will quickly develop into a rising prospect.”
“Signing with DiBella was the best move for me,” Williams commented. “I’m excited to be fighting under the DiBella banner now. He’s a great promoter who will help me get to the world-class level in this sport. I’m just happy that the ball is finally rolling!”
Williams has already overcome tremendous obstacles during his young life, including the shooting murder of his father when Mykey was only one week old, and then his house burned down 10 years later.
Paul Cichon, yon 2014 Conn. Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, has trained Williams since he was seven. “If anybody had a reason to go the wrong way, it was Mykey,” Cichon added. “But he’s a great kid who is a hard worker and is always happy with a positive attitude. He’s a boxer who can punch and when he sets up his opponent, gade soti, because he’s in big trouble. Mykey is a great finisher who moves well and has good defense. He’s a left-hander who goes to the body to breakdown his opponent. Mykey’s slick and hard to hit, but he’s also unique because he’s a naturally gifted athlete who could have excelled at any sport he chose.”
Although Williams made his successful professional debut on April 16th at Foxwoods Resorts Casino in a card promoted by DiBella Entertainment, he will make his DiBella Entertainment debut sa a Jedi lannwit (Jen 30) at Foxwoods in a four-round bout.
“I haven’t been this excited about a fighter since I signed James Toney in 1989,” famed boxing manager Jackie Kallen exclaimed. “Mykey Williams is the real deal. His future is unlimited and we are thrilled to partner up with DiBella Entertainment to make it all happen.”
Pou plis enfòmasyon, vizit www.DBE1.com, follow on Twitter @LouDiBella and @MarvelousMyke or become a fan on Facebook www.Facebook.com/
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Ring 8 Guest Speaker Promoter Lou DiBella Pictures
NEW YORK (Fevriye 18, 2016) – Boxing promoter Lou DiBella was Ring 8’s monthly guest speaker this past Tuesday night at O’Neill’s Restaurant, ki chita nan 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, New York.
“Lou was fantastic,” Ring 8 prezidan Bob Duffy di. “He was very informative and spoke nearly 30-minutes. He kept everybody in tune to what’s happening in boxing today, discussed how difficult it is to promote a boxing show, and answered everybody’s questions. Our members really enjoyed listening to Lou.”
(L-R) Ring 8 vice president Jack Hirsch, promoter Lou DiBella and Ring 8 prezidan Bob Duffy
(pictures courtesy of John Roe)
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