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UNBEATEN TREY LIPPE MORRISON STOPS ED LATIMORE IN FIRST; “HOT ROD” KALAJDZIC WINS MAIN EVENT WITH IMPRESSIVE FIFTH-ROUND TKO OVER TRAVIS PETERKIN ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FROM BUFFALO RUN CASINO

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Ivan Baranchyk Wins Unanimous Decision over Wang Zhimin

Unbeaten Welterweight Ivan Golub Stops James Stevenson in Third

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MIAMI, Okla. (Seba. 24, 2016) – On a night when undefeated heavyweight Trey Lippe Morrison won his television debut and Ivan "Il-kruha" Baranchyk u Ivan "L Volk" Golub baqa unbeaten, heavyweight dawl Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic regained his winning ways by registering a fifth-round knockout over previously unbeaten Travis Peterkin fil-każ prinċipali ta ' ShoBox: Il-Ġenerazzjoni Ġdida quadrupleheader jgħixu fuq SHOWTIME Il-ġimgħa minn Buffalo Run Casino f'Miami, Okla.

 

Nagħmlu tiegħu ShoBox debut and first start since suffering his lone defeat on a disputed decision to Marcus Browne, a motivated Kalajdzic (22-1, 15 Kos) ta 'San. Petersburg, Fla., dropped Peterkin (16-1-1, 7 Kos), of the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, N.Y., two times in the fifth before the fight was stopped at 1:32.

 

Other televised results: Baranchyk (12-0, 10 Kos), ta Brooklyn, N.Y., took a 10-round unanimous decision over Wang Zhimin (7-1, 3 Kos, 7-1 WSB), of Nutley, N.J. by way of Ningbo, Ċina, fil- ShoBox ko-karatteristika; immensely popular local favorite and son of the late former world heavyweight champion, Tommy “The Duke” Morrison, heavyweight Trey Lippe Morrison (12-0, 12 Kos) demolished previously unbeaten Ed Latimore (13-1, 7 Kos), ta 'Pittsburgh, Pa., scoring a 2:19, first-round TKO; and Ukrainian welterweight Golub (13-0, 11 Kos, 5-0 WSB), ta Brooklyn, registered a third-round knockout over James Stevenson(23-3, 16 Kos), ta 'Baltimore, Md.

 

Kalajdzic overwhelmed Peterkin with consistent aggression, superior fighting spirit and better power. Huwa żbarkat 45 mija ta 'shots enerġija tiegħu, Inklużi 60 percent in the final round. Aktar, he led 37-7 in body connects.

 

“The one-dimensional nature of Travis Peterkin cost him big time because he had no answer for Hot Rod’s right hand, and when he threw his own power shots they were ineffective,'' ShoBox analista espert Steve Farhood said afterward. “He was exposed tonight, and Kalajdzic rejuvenated his career after the loss with Marcus Browne.”

 

A 6-foot-2 native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kalajdzic dropped Peterkin the first time with a right-left combination and finished him with a right-left-right combination. Peterkin fell heavily in a neutral corner, prompting the referee to stop it.

 

“He was a little bit awkward so it took me a little bit to find my range but once I did and I got into a rhythm, I knew he wasn’t going to last,’’ Kalajdzic said. “We have been working on staying patient and finding that range and it showed tonight.

 

“I wanted to make a statement in this fight and I did. I want the biggest names in the light heavyweight division, but before that I want Marcus Browne again. That is unfinished business for me. If he really thinks he won the fight then let’s do it again. We could fight next week. I’m ready.’’

 

Baranchyk, despite getting cut for the first time in his career (over his left eye in the fifth), mirbuħa mill-punteġġi ta ' 100-90 darbtejn u 99-91. There were no knockdowns.

 

The rounds, particularly in the fight’s second half, were competitive. Both fighters landed a high percentage of power shots, 44 percent for Baranchyk, 41 percent for Zhimin, but the difference was that Baranchyk was busier, crisper and physically stronger.

 

Going more than four rounds for the first time, he answered questions about his late-round stamina and feels he is now ready to step up again.

“The 140-pound division is loaded with talent,’’ Baranchyk said. “There are tons of fighters I would love to fight, but there are two guys in particular I’d like to fight next: Maurice Hooker and Abel Ramos. Hooker is with Roc Nation and is above me in the ratings. He’s undefeated and this would be a great fight to prove I’m one of the best up-and-coming guys in this division. I’d love Ramos to fight Ramos too. We are both promoted by DBE and I have heard he called me out. He’s a come forward guy and those are the type of fights I like and that make for great TV.

“I love the fans here in Miami and I love fighting on ShoBox. This was my first time going 10 rounds and I feel great. Of course I would have liked to get the knockout because I always want to put on a spectacular show, but this was a great learning experience for me. He was an extremely tough opponent and I was surprised he was able to take so many big shots. We have been working on being patient and boxing and I was able to show that tonight.''

 

Wang, who gave his best and never allowed Baranchyk to relax, qal, “I felt a little tight and I couldn’t get my punches off like I wanted to. He was a little too big for me.’’

 

In a performance that lit up the arena, Lippe Morrison dropped Latimore two times and was on the verge of knocking him down again when the referee stepped in and halted matters at 2:19. Morrison decked Latimore the first time with a right hand midway through the first. Mumenti aktar tard, Latimore went down again from two rights and a left hook. After a series of shots, the referee stopped it.

 

“You know I have to watch the fight, but I think I did alright,’’ said Morrison after what was supposed to be the most dangerous assignment of his career. “I know I have to be patient and work behind my jab and just take the opening that I see – patiently. Being patient is something I’ve really been working on. I really felt my patience this time.

 

“I didn’t expect it to end this quick. I knew it might, but I didn’t plan on it. It felt good to drop a guy with my left hand. I never had the accuracy or quickness with the left that I do know. I now feel that I am equally adept with both hands. My left is like my right.

 

“To win a fight like this is definitely a relief. I was nervous about the fight, but not about fighting on TV. This was supposed to be my toughest fight on paper and I think I did well.

 

“I feel I may have opened some eyes, but that’s in large part to Freddie Roach. I feel I’m improving thanks to Freddie. I’m throwing quicker, snappier punches and the coordination between my footwork with my hands is way better. All that is because of Freddie.

 

“I wasn’t going for the KO but I’m glad it happened. I could not have done it without Freddie, li għall-żgur. I’ll be going back to California in a week and then right to the gym.”

 

The knockout was Lippe Morrison’s ninth in the first round. He also has two second-round knockouts and one fourth-round KO in a career that began in February 2014.

 

“We want to see more of Trey Lippe Morrison,"" Farhood qal. “Let’s let Freddie Roach to do a little bit more of work with him. He had a tremendous pressure on him tonight, but he did fantastically and he responded very well. He made a big step up in class tonight and couldn’t have produced a better result: a first-round knockout.”

 

After a competitive, fast-paced first round, Golub took over as Stevenson appeared to tire. A picturesque right hook to the chin dropped and staggered Stevenson, who still wobbly, got up by the count of five, but Golub continued his two-fisted assault, delivered over 20 unanswered punches and the referee stopped it.

 

“To me the guy that stole the show was Golub,"Qal Farhood. “We keep thinking of him as a boxer but he showed tremendous power tonight. He knocked out a very sturdy opponent in Stevenson and Baranchyk will benefit tremendously by going 10 rawnds. He showed a lot by throwing as many punches as he did late in the fight against an opponent who simply wouldn’t be hurt.’’

 

“I could see from the first round that he was leaving himself wide open when he was coming in,’’ said Golub after his second ShoBox bidu. “I knew it was only a matter of time until I caught him with something really big and I would get him out of there. I’m happy with the performance but know I still have a lot to improve on. Our game plan was to be patient and box and let him come to us. I’m looking forward to getting back in there soon and continuing to climb the ranks of the welterweight division.’’

Tal-il-ġimgħa four-fight telecast that was promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Tony Holden Productions in association with Fight Promotions and Roc Nation Sports will re-air It-tnejn fi 10 p.m. U/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning today, IS-SIBT, Seba. 24.

 

Barry Tompkins imsejjaħ il- ShoBox azzjoni minn ringside ma Farhood u eks champion tad-dinja Raul Marquez jservu bħala analisti esperti. Il-produttur eżekuttiv huwa Gordon Hall ma Richard Gaughanproduzzjoni u Rick Phillips direzzjoni.

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Il-Ġenerazzjoni Ġdida: Lippe-Morrison ready for ShoBox debut

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Miami, OK (Settembru 22, 2016) – As the son of popular former heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison, Trey Lippe-Morrison’s name alone generates attention.

 

A quick glance at the Oklahoman’s record shows that all 11 of his victories came by knockout, 10 inside of two rounds. Those who dug deeper into Lippe-Morrison’s career will see that he’s trained by legendary Freddie Roach at Wildcard Boxing Club in Los Angeles, BĦAL. On the contrary, his critics note that his name alone generated the buzz rather than his knockouts and many second generation boxers didn’t meet expectations.

 

Nhar il-Ġimgħa evening at the Buffalo Run Casino, Lippe-Morrison looks to make his TV debut a successful one when he battles fellow unbeaten Ed “Black Magic” Latimore. The bout opens a quadrupleheader on Shobox: The New Generation and is scheduled for 6 rawnds. Latimore, 13-0 (7 Tal-KO), owns amateur wins over former heavyweight champion Charles Martin and 2012 US Olympian Dominic Breazeale. The Pittsburgh, PA native will be Lippe-Morrison’s toughest test to date and he believes the heavy interest in this fight will only elevate his career when he emerges victorious.

 

“This is a difficult fight for Trey,” said Tony Holden, Lippe-Morrison’s promoter. “Latimore is undefeated and had a good amateur background. He and his team believe this fight will opens doors for him. The interest in this fight is extremely high not just because of whom Trey is but also since there are two unbeaten American heavyweight squaring off early in their careers. The winner is definitely worthy of being considered a top up and coming heavyweight.”

 

Lippe-Morrison is a member of Holden Productions’ “Four State Franchise” and fought 9 ta 'dmirijietu 11 fights at the Buffalo Run Casino, a venue he’s helped sell out multiple times. With the hometown advantage and flawless start to his pro career, Lippe-Morrison knows there will be pressure on him but believes he’s ready to handle it.

 

“There is a little bit of added pressure,” the 26-year-old said of fighting on TV. “There are of course the people that want to see me on the same level at my father but some of it is brought on by me. My team and I believe I’m ready for this. I’ve been getting a lot better and learning every day under Freddie Roach. Freddie says I’m prepared for the step up and he has full confidence in me. Now I’ve got to go out and perform.”

 

The quadrupleheader airs live on Showtime at 10 PM ET and also features Ivan “The Volk” Golub against James “Keep em’ Sleepin” Stevenson, Ivan “The Beast” Baranchyk vs Zhimin Wang and Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic taking on “Notorious” Travis Peterkin.

 

Tickets are sold out and this excellent evening of boxing is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Holden Productions in association with Fight Promotions Inc. and Roc Nation Sports.

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UNBEATEN HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECT TREY LIPPE MORRISON READY FOR TELEVISION DEBUT THIS FRIDAY, Settembru. 23, FUQ SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATIONQUADRUPLEHEADER

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“Hot Rod” Kalajdzic Faces Undefeated Travis Peterkin in Main Event,
Ivan Baranchyk, Wang Zhimin in Clash of Unbeaten Junior Welterweights, Welterweight Ivan Golub Risks Perfect Record Against James Stevenson

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NEW YORK (Seba. 21, 2016) - Trey Lippe Morrison huwa 11-0 ma 11 knockouts. He is the son of the late former world heavyweight championTommy “The Duke” Morrison. A Grove, Okla., native, Trey resides in Hollywood, Calif., and is trained by Freddie Roach at Wild Card Gym.

 

Dan Il-ġimgħa, Seba. 23, Morrison makes his eagerly awaited television debut when he faces fellow unbeaten and Roc Nation prospect Ed Latimore (13-0, 7 Kos), ta 'Pittsburgh, Pa., in the second bout of a ShoBox: Il-Ġenerazzjoni Ġdida quadrupleheader jgħixu fuq SHOWTIME (10 p.m. U/PT, ittardjat fuq il-Kosta tal-Punent) minn Buffalo Run Casino f'Miami, Okla.

 

Morrison, li dawriet 27 fuq Seba. 27, has recorded eight first-round knockouts, two second-round knockouts and one fourth-round KO in a career that began in February 2014. He bears a striking resemblance to his late father facially, physique-wise and with his fighting style, wears red, white and blue trunks with “TOMMY” written across the belt. He has fought all but one of his fights in Oklahoma; this is his 10th start at Buffalo Run.

 

A popular member of Holden’s Four State Franchise stable, the 6-foot-2 Morrison is fighting for the first time since he underwent surgery on his right tendon from an injury suffered in his most recent bout, a fourth-round TKO over Thomas Hawkins aħħar Jan. 23.

 

Below is what Morrison and Roach said about Trey’s fight against LatimoreIl-ġimgħa, his up-and-coming career, life outside the ring, remembrances of his father, working with Freddie and more:

“I’m going to approach this fight against Latimore just the same way I approached my first 11 tissielet,’’ said Morrison ahead of the scheduled six-round bout. “I’ve gained a lot of confidence and a lot of new skills, and I’m just honored to be able to showcase them. Being on SHOWTIME is just a huge bonus.”

 

Morrison’s thoughts on Ed Latimore …

“I’ve watched a little bit of video. He’s really similar to me. The way he bobs his head all the time and is a real aggressive fighter and always comes forward. It’s almost like I’m fighting a clone of myself. He kind of has that Mike Tyson style, and that’s what I expect to see. If he doesn’t come at me that way, then I’ll have to have a game plan for something else.”

 

Is Latimore your toughest fight to date? …

“Oh, yeah. Sure. 100 mija. His record says it all [13-0, 7 Kos]. He’s athletic. From just what I’ve seen of his past fights, he would be the toughest guy I’ve fought so far.”

 

On the injury suffered in his last fight …

“I feel like it is 100 percent healed. It was kind of a freak accident. I threw an uppercut and it hit him in the hard part of his head. Since I’ve been able to put my glove on it, it hasn’t been a problem.”

 

What are the keys to this fight? …

“I think you always find the keys within the first couple rounds of the fight. That’s when you figure someone out. I figure I’m just going to be patient, and wait for my shot and when it comes, take it.”

 

Tommy was known as a left-hooker, you’re known for a strong right hand? Did you work more on your left when you were sidelined? …

 

“Oh, iva. Tremendously. I would say me being hurt was a blessing. I think it helped me more than it hurt me. I was really able to develop and sharpen my left hand. So right now I feel like my left hand is just as lethal as my right. I’m confident I can now do everything with my left that I can with my right. I was more of a right-handed fighter before because my left hand wasn’t as developed yet. My timing and my speed wasn’t quite there with my left before, but now I’m good with both.”

 

On working with Freddie Roach…

“I’ve been working with Freddie for about a year now. I’m living in West Hollywood; right smack dab in the middle of all the craziness. But I stay away from all of it. I’m more of a hermit. If I’m not training, I’m at home. I really don’t go out much. I really just like being alone at times and being at my place. I don’t have many hobbies. I would say I’m a nerd. I like to play video games with my friends online.”

 

How did you end up with Freddie?

“I originally moved out here to train with Jesse Reid. He decided he wanted to make a move to Las Vegas, and that just wasn’t a move my promoter, Tony Holden, and I were going to make. Since I was already here, Tony had a lunch with Freddie who agreed to look at me. So I had a private session with him and after that he said he’d be willing to work with me.”

 

How much have you learned under Freddie’s watchful eye? …

“I’ve learned so much — probably everything. And anything I was good at before, he’s sharpened it. I’d probably give him full credit for everything. The guys I’ve sparred with have also taught me a lot. It’s really helped me in every way possible.”

 

Did you play sports in high school? …

“I played football, basketball and track. I played tight end and defensive end in football and I ran the hurdles and threw the shot and disc. I played four years of college football at the University of Central Arkansas. I played defensive end there. I had a couple of pro teams looking at me, but I screwed up my senior year and ended getting kicked off the team. I made some bad decisions, just being a dumb college kid, and that led to it. When boxing came up, it was like a second chance for me.

 

“I wasn’t ready for my athletic career to be over. Football ended for me because I made bad decisions. I needed to be told that I wasn’t good enough for me to move on and go out and get a regular job. Around the same time that happened, my dad passed away. My mom told me that Tony Holden had a casino in the next town from where I went to high school. I had never met him before but we went out and had a great time talking about my dad. So I popped the question to him and asked if he’d help me get into boxing. He said absolutely not. I told him I was going to give it a shot because I wasn’t able to give up athletics. He called me back three days later."

 

Do you feel pressure being the son of Tommy Morrison? …

"Yeah. I think there’s a lot of pressure on me to do well, and I think that really weighed on me the first couple of fights. That’s always going to be there. No matter who I fight, or how good I do, they are always going to compare me to my dad. I just have to deal with it. There definitely is pressure, but I can deal with it better now.

 

“When I first started, people were comparing my first fight ever with how my dad ended his career…to his best fight. So obviously I wasn’t going to match up that way. I knew that I’d get better and that one day I’d get there.”

 

How would you describe your relationship with your father? …

“I’d say our relationship was awesome. We were great friends. You know, our time got cut short, and we didn’t get to spend a lot of time together. But the time we did have was amazing. And we really cherished it.”

 

Would you think your dad would be proud of you today, following in his footsteps?

“I think he would be proud of me. I wish he was here because the things he would say would help me a lot. I really do think he’d be proud.”

 

How much has your promoter Tony Holden meant to you?

 

“I wouldn’t be where I’m at without him. I can’t even put it into words. Onestament, if I would have started boxing without him, no one would know who I was. Everything I have in boxing, is because of him. I met him in October of 2013, two or three months before I got into boxing.”

 

 

Freddie Roach, a seven-time Boxing Writers Association of America Trainer of the Year and 2012 inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, will be in Morrison’s corner Il-ġimgħa f'Miami. He said Trey is dedicated, a joy to work with and has continued to improve. But he remains a work in progress.

 

“Trey’s a very nice person, a simple guy, real polite like most boxers.’’.

 

“He inherited his father’s punch. He’s a big puncher. He’s learned how to box and is getting better every day. He tries hard. I like the way he’s progressing. He holds his own with some of the veteran guys here at the gym and is doing very well.

 

“Once he learns to box a little more, he’s going to make a lot more noise in the division. My thoughts on the heavyweights right now is that it is not all that strong of a division. [Anthony] Joshua may be the best, and there are a couple other big names. But I think the division is mostly wide open for guys who have heart and balls and are ready to take it the distance. Trey’s that kind of kid.’’

 

It was Roach who wanted this fight. “His manager asked me if he was ready and I said he was 100 mija lest. Latimore is his toughest fight, but it’s time to step up.’’

 

 

Fl Tal-il-ġimgħa ShoBox avveniment prinċipali, darba imsawta radivoje Kalajdzic (21-1, 14 Kos), ta 'San. Petersburg, Fla. will try and resume his winning ways when he meets undefeated Travis Peterkin (16-0-1, 7 Kos), ta Brooklyn, N.Y.. in a 10-round light heavyweight scrap. Fil-ko-karatteristika, super lightweight livewire Ivan "Il-kruha" Baranchyk (11-0, 10 Kos), ta Brooklyn, N.Y., takes on Roc Nation’s Wang Zhimin (7-0, 3 Kos, 7-1 WSB), of Nutley, N.J. by way of Ningbo, Ċina, fi 10-tond. In a scheduled eight-round bout, Ukrainian welterweight Ivan "L Volk" Golub (12-0, 10 Kos, 5-0 WSB), ta Brooklyn, N.Y.. uċuħ James “Keep’em Sleepin” Stevenson (23-2, 16 Kos), ta 'Baltimore, Md.

The combined record of the eight boxers on the televised card is 114-3-1 ma 78 knockouts.

 

Tickets for the event promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Tony Holden Productions in association with Roc Nation Sports are priced at $35, $55 u $75 u huma disponibbli fuq buffalorun.com u fl stubwire.com.

 

Barry Tompkins se sejħa tal- ShoBox azzjoni mill-ringside ma Steve Farhoodu eks champion dinja Raul Marquez jservu bħala analisti esperti. Il-produttur eżekuttiv huwa Gordon Hall ma Rich Gaughan produzzjoni u Rick Phillips direzzjoni.

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EIGHT FIGHTERS WITH A COMBINED RECORD OF 114-3-1 WILL BE FEATURED FRIDAY, Settembru. 23, LIVE FUQ SHOWTIME®

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FUQ SHOBOX: IL-ĠENERAZZJONI ĠDIDA QUADRUPLEHEADER
FROM BUFFALO RUN CASINO IN MIAMI, OKLA.

Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic Faces Undefeated Travis Peterkin in Main Event,
Unbeatens Ivan Baranchyk, Wang Zhimin Clash for USBA Junior Welter Title,
Welterweight Ivan Golub Risks Perfect Record Against James Stevenson,

Trey Lippe Morrison Meets Ed Latimore in Collision of Unbeaten Heavyweights

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NEW YORK (Seba. 6, 2016) – Light heavyweight Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic will face unbeaten southpaw Travis “The Notorious” Peterkin in the 10-round main event of a stacked ShoBox: Il-Ġenerazzjoni Ġdida quadrupleheader fuq Il-ġimgħa, Seba. 23, jgħixu fuq SHOWTIME (10 p.m. U/PT, ittardjat fuq il-Kosta tal-Punent) minn Buffalo Run Casino f'Miami, Okla.

The combined record of the eight boxers on the televised card is 114-3-1 ma 78 knockouts.

Kalajdzic, 25, ta 'San. Petersburg, Fla., u Peterkin, 26, of the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, N.Y., se jkun qed jagħmel tagħhom ShoBox debuts and initial 10-round starts.

This is Kalajdzic’s first fight since losing a highly controversial and questionable eight-round split decision to unbeaten 2012 Olympian Marcus Browne aħħar April 16 fi Brooklyn. Kalajdzic is clamoring for a rematch with the world-ranked Browne, but he can’t overlook the strong, athletic Peterkin, who is coming off a shutout decision over Larry Pryor aħħar Marzu 30 and is looking for a breakout performance.

Fil- ShoBox ko-karatteristika, super lightweight powerhouse Ivan "Il-kruha" Baranchyk (11-0, 10 Kos), ta Brooklyn, N.Y., faces Roc Nation prospect’s Wang Zhimin (7-0, 3 Kos, 7-1 WSB), of Nutley, N.J. by way of Ningbo, Ċina, in a 10-rounder for the vacant USBA 140-pound title. In a scheduled eight-round bout, Ukrainian welterweight Ivan "L Volk" Golub (12-0, 10 Kos, 5-0 WSB), ta Brooklyn, jieħu fuq James “Keep’em Sleepin” Stevenson (23-2, 16 Kos), ta 'Baltimore, Md.

Local favorite and son of the late former world heavyweight champion, Tommy “The Duke” Morrison, heavyweight Trey Lippe Morrison (11-0, 11 Kos) makes his highly anticipated television debut against fellow unbeaten and Roc Nation prospect Ed Latimore (13-0, 7 Kos), ta 'Pittsburgh, Pa., in the six-round telecast opener.

Tickets for the event promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Tony Holden Productions in association with Roc Nation Sports are priced at $35, $55 u $75 u huma disponibbli fuqbuffalorun.com u fl stubwire.com. (Il $35 tickets are sold out).

Kalajdzic (21-1, 14 Kos), a 6-foot-2 native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, turned pro in June 2011. Hu rebaħ l-ewwel tiegħu 21 fights before losing to Browne in a bout in which many felt he won easily. Browne (18-0) landed an occasional hard shot, but Kalajdzic seemed to control the fight with his power and awkward style. Both boxers hit the deck, Kalajdzic (from what appeared to be a slip) in the first, Browne (clearly) in the sixth from a right hand to the head. Receiving credit for a knockdown in which no punch appeared to connect was the difference, and the fans booed when the scores of 76-75, 76-74 u 74-76 were announced.

“I am really excited about this fight and that I am on television again fighting another undefeated southpaw,"Qal Kalajdzic. “I am continuing where I left off with training camp from my previous fight since it’s another southpaw, so I will be more than prepared. Nisperaw, Peterkin comes to fight and not hug like my last opponent did so we can give the fans a good fight.”

Peterkin (16-0-1, 7 Kos) would still have an unblemished record if not for losing two points in an eight-round majority draw with 2008 Dominikana Olympian Lenin Castillo (12-0) fuq Awissu. 1, 2015 fi Barclays Center. Peterkin had a point deducted in the fourth for hitting after the break and in the fifth for a low blow. Il-punteġġi kienu 76-74 u 75-75 darbtejn.

Despite the draw in his outing before last, Peterkin considered this the most gratifying moment of his life. Mill 2012-14, he stocked and served food in the suites at Barclays. In his most recent effort, Peterkin easily outpointed Pryor by the scores of 80-72 three times in New York. This will be Peterkin’s first fight outside of his home state.

A good boxer with excellent technique, Peterkin was introduced to boxing by his father, Bernard, a 1987 heavyweight Golden Gloves semifinalist, fil 2001. Huwa kompla 95-7 fl-dilettanti; after winning the 2010 New York Golden Gloves, he went pro in January 2011.

“I was ringside at Hot Rod’s last fight. I-rigward lilu, but I saw what his flaws are and will exploit them,” said Peterkin. “I am anticipating a war. Brooklyn is coming to Oklahoma and I will not disappoint. Fuq Seba. 23, greatness beckons.”

Baranchyk, an offensive-minded fighting machine, packs outstanding power in both hands. He’s making his third appearance on ShoBox and third in a row at Buffalo Run. His otherShoBox jibda, both first-round knockouts versus undefeated opponents, totaled a combined2:49.

The highly regarded, all-action Baranchyk registered a brutal, two-punch, 21-second stoppage over Nicholas Givhan (16-0-1) aħħar Marzu 25 fuq ShoBox at Buffalo Run. He scored a 2:28, eliminatorja ewwel rawnd fuq Shadi Shehadeh (9-0-2) fil tiegħu ShoBox debut last Diċembru. 11 fi Houston, Texas.

Baranchyk was born in Minsk, Byelorussia and lives in Brooklyn. He’s won eight straight by knockout, including a third-round TKO over previously undefeated Joaquim "Eliseo” Cross (9-0-1) aħħar Ġunju 25 at Buffalo Run. Dominant with his speed and power from the outset, Baranchyk dropped Cruz in the second. Cruz’s corner threw in the towel at 1:07 tat-tielet.

Kollha 10 of the 5-foot-7, 23-year-old Baranchyk’s knockouts have come inside three full rounds, including six in the first. He’s fought 22 rounds in an 11-fight career. The only time he went the distance was in his third fight, a four-rounder in December 2014. Baranchyk, a former European amateur standout, turned pro in June ‘14 and relocated to the United States a few months later.

“I couldn’t be more excited about returning to ShoBox,” said Baranchyk. “Zhimin is a very skilled fighter and he will be my toughest opponent yet. Madankollu, I intend on ending this bout in devastating fashion. I guarantee you will see Zhimin on his back when the fight is over. I am looking to send a message to the rest of the junior welterweight division that I am someone to be feared.”

Zhimin, 30, turned pro in November 2010 and fought eight times in the WSB through 2011. After a three-year layoff, he relocated to the U.S. and has gone 7-0. He’s coming off an eight-round decision over Matthew Doherty aħħar Ġunju 11. Zhimin had great success in the WSB, winning the gold in 2011 in his native China, defeating Yerzhan Mussafirov of Kazakhstan in the tightly contested lightweight final. Qabel li, he reached the final in the Chinese National Boxing Championship in 2010, where he received a silver medal. Fl 2012, huwa rebaħ midalja tal-fidda ieħor, din id-darba fil-Erdos Internazzjonali Boxing Kompetizzjoni.

“It’s an honor for me to be a part of this great event,” said Zhimin. “I want to thank the promoters, my team and everyone who gave me this opportunity. My goal is to get that belt. I know it’s a process full of challenges, but I am not afraid of what lies ahead. I know that I will make it. I have faith in myself. I will do whatever I can to prepare myself for this title showdown and give the fans my best performance and bring home the belt.”

Golub, a 27-year-old who, at 6-feet, is tall for a welterweight, turned pro as a middleweight in November 2012. At the outset of his career, huwa mar 5-0 in the WSB. He’s gone 12-0 peress, rebbieħa 10 billi eliminatorja, including his last six in a row, the last three as a welterweight.

Fil tiegħu ShoBox debutt, he touched the canvas for the first time in his career, but bounced back to blast out Marlon Aguas with a series of combinations in the closing seconds of the sixth. He won by TKO.

Golub, a southpaw who’s coming off a second-round TKO over Ernesto Ortiz aħħar Lulju 21, was an outstanding amateur. Huwa kompla 270-32 bħala dilettanti, was a five-time national champion in Ukraine and won bronze at the 2009 World Amateur Championships.

“Stevenson has a lot of experience and I am preparing for a very tough fight,” said Golub. “He is a guy that likes to sit on his punches and trade, which is exactly what I want. Once he feels my power, he is going to be in trouble. This will be an exciting fight for as long as it lasts.”

Stevenson is making his ShoBox debutt. A pro peress 2008, he won his first 21 scraps until losing by ninth-round TKO to then-undefeated Sammy Vasquez fuq Awissu. 8, 2014. The fight was competitive for five rounds before Vasquez took over. Stevenson went down in the ninth.

The 5-foot-11, 33-year-old Stevenson has won two-of-three since, inkluż TKO-ħames round fuq Kevin Womack aħħar Mejju 14 in his first fight fil 13 xhur. A hard-hitting boxer-puncher, Stevenson has feasted on modest opposition and is still seeking a signature victory.

Stevenson has produced a respectable record in spite of his career getting sidetracked by a series of setbacks and tragedies. Fl 2011, during a routine jog, a dog viciously attacked him, requiring Stevenson to get more than 20 stitches. Ftit wara, his father James Stevenson Sr. passed away, as did his mother-in-law.

“I appreciate the opportunity,” said Stevenson. “But they made a big mistake giving me the time to get ready for this fight. I’m training real hard and I’m coming to make a statement. I’m not scared of Golub and I promise it won’t go the distance. I’m putting him to sleep.”

Morrison has registered eight first-round knockouts, two second-round knockouts and one fourth-round KO in a career that began in February 2014. Morrison, who bears a striking resemblance to his late father facially, physique-wise and with his fighting style, turns 27 fuqSeba. 27. He’s fought all but one of his fights in Oklahoma; this is his 10th start at Buffalo Run.

A popular member of Holden’s Four State Franchise stable, the 6-foot-2 Morrison is fighting for the first time since he underwent surgery on his right tendon from an injury suffered in his most recent bout, a fourth-round TKO over Thomas Hawkins aħħar Jan. 23.

“I have worked so hard to get to this point and now this is my chance to show the world who I am. I want to thank SHOWTIME for the opportunity,” said Morrison. “Latimore is a huge step up in class for me, but I am ready for it. Once I hear those Oklahoma fans and feel the energy inside the arena, I flip a switch and it’s go-time. This is going to be my coming-out party.”

Latimore, who majored in physics in college, is a boxer-puncher expected to give Morrison his toughest test. Latimore is making his ShoBox debut and fourth start this year. He’s coming off an eight-round split decision over Juan Goode aħħar Lulju 15.

Il 6-marda 1, 31-year-old Latimore turned pro in January 2013. Bħala dilettanti, he won the Pennsylvania Golden Gloves, National PAL and Ringside Championships, and was victorious over 2012 Olympian Dominic Breazeale and former IBF Heavyweight Champion Charles Martin.

“Morrison will be a real test for me,” said Latimore. “It’s never easy to fight someone in their backyard. I just fought in my hometown of Pittsburgh so I know the feeling coming into it and the momentum on fight night. I am looking forward to putting on a good show for all the fans in Oklahoma and those watching on ShoBox."

Barry Tompkins se sejħa tal- ShoBox azzjoni mill-ringside ma Steve Farhood u eks champion dinja Raul Marquez jservu bħala analisti esperti. Il-produttur eżekuttiv huwa Gordon Hall maRich Gaughan produzzjoni u Rick Phillips direzzjoni.

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Undefeated Rising Star Errol Spence Jr. Makes A Statement In The Welterweight Division With Dominating Fifth-Round Stoppage Of Former World Champion Chris Algieri In Primetime On Premier Boxing Champions On NBC Live From Barclays Center In Brooklyn

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2012 U.S. Olympian Marcus Browne Remains Undefeated With Split-Decision Over Previously Unbeaten Radivoje Kalajdzic
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BROOKLYN (April 17, 2016) – Undefeated rising welterweight star Errol “Il-Verità” Spence Jr. (20-0, 17 Kos) went emphatically from prospect to contender with a fifth-round stoppage of former world champion Chris Algieri (21-3, 8 Kos) fuq Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) fuq NBC IS-SIBT night from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
“It meant a lot to get the stoppage,” qal Spence Jr. “I did something Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan couldn’t do. That shows where I’m at in the welterweight division.”
Spence Jr. was superior in every regard as he took control of the fight from the beginning with world-class bodywork and blazing speed. Algieri was expected to be a major step-up for the 2012 U.S. Olympian, but was unable to bother his opponent despite landing 31 percent of his punches to Spence Jr.’s 30 percent per CompuBox stats.
“I can’t take anything away from this young hungry lion,” Said Algieri. “He did a great job. I trained really hard for this fight. I hope that people appreciate me and how hard I worked and what I brought to the fight.”
“Il-Verità” dominated by landing 41 percent of his power punches over the five rounds and only lost one round on the three judges’ scorecards. Spence Jr. sent Algieri down for the first time in the fourth round with a combination finished off by a straight left hand.
Algieri survived the round, but Spence Jr. was determined to get a stoppage and he connected with another straight left that put Algieri on the canvas early in round five.
“It was pretty one-sided, I felt,” qal Spence Jr. “I started slowly. He said he was going to take me to deep waters so I wanted to pace myself.”
“I just wasn’t sticking to the style and the strategy like I should have,” Said Algieri. “We had a couple of different styles that we were going to show him and I never stayed in one style long enough to be effective.”
Spence Jr. saw his opportunity and launched a vicious attack in an attempt to end the fight. A massive left hook connected clean with Algieri’s jaw and put him on the canvas for the third and final time, as referee Benjy Esteves waved off the bout at :48 seconds into the fifth round.
“Everyone wanted to see what I could do against a proven fighter and I blew him out of the water,” added Spence Jr.
Fil-bout ftuħ tal-telecast, Polish star Krzysztof Glowacki (26-0, 16 Kos) sent former world champion Steve “U.S.S.” Cunningham (28-8-1, 13 Kos) to the canvas four times on his way to a unanimous decision to retain his cruiserweight world title in front of a raucous Polish-heavy crowd.
“Power and precision is my trademark,” said Glowacki. “That’s always been my game. I was a little bit reluctant because of the surgery, but I got more comfortable as the fight went on.”
Glowacki got the action going early as he scored his first knockdown with a left hand that he would use to control the fight and knocked down Cunningham a second time shortly after the former champion rose to his feet.
“I’m just disappointed,” Said Cunningham. “I knew I just had to work. The corner kept telling me to go to the body more in the later rounds. I’ve been down before. I knew I had to go at this guy.”
The southpaw from Walcz, Poland and the orthodox veteran from Philadelphia combined for several exciting exchanges as Cunningham was able to land his share of power right hands but was more often than not met with Glowacki’s thudding left.
“The plan from the beginning was to hit him with the left hand and you could tell I was hitting with full power,” said Glowacki. “I couldn’t hit that hard against Marco Huck because of my injury and now I’m hoping to keep that power up in my next fight.”
Cunningham went down again in the 10th round from a short right hand but was able to rally and stun Glowacki with a big right hand. The champion recovered quickly, but Cunningham did arguably his best work of the fight in the 11th round as he aggressively attacked Glowacki with combinations to the head and body.
The fireworks continued in the final round as a strong combination put Cunningham down for the fourth time in the fight. The challenger rose to his feet and attacked effectively at times, but the left hand proved to be too much.
“He punched with me and caught me coming in,” Said Cunningham. “I knew after the second round knockdowns that I had to get rounds back and go get him. He’s a smart fighter.”
Cunningham was actually able to land a higher percentage of punches than Glowacki as he connected on 34 percent versus just 25 percent from Glowacki. However the knockdowns and Glowacki’s output advantage of 462 biex 366 was enough for him to retain his title by scores of 116-108 u 115-109 darbtejn.
“The fans were my motivation throughout the fight,” said Glowacki. “I just wanted to give them more and more. I want to thank everyone who came and watched me.”
The televised swing bout saw 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne (18-0, 13 Kos) remained undefeated with a narrow split-decision victory over previously unbeaten Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic (21-1, 14 Kos) in an eight-round light heavyweight contest.
“Establishing my jab was the key,” Said Browne. “Once I did that, he couldn’t get past it. He got me with a couple of good shots.”
Kalajdzic was emphatic that the judges were wrong in their decision.
“I don’t see how I lost,” said Kalajdzic. “I was the aggressor. I wera qalb tiegħi. If he feels like he beat me, give me the rematch.”
The southpaw Browne was able to jab his way into control of the fight by landing 52 jabs to the 54 thrown by Kalajdzic the whole fight. Browne was able to bruise and eventually open up a cut over Kalajdzic’s left eye late in the fight.
Fl-ewwel rawnd, Browne was credited with a controversial knockdown as it appeared via replay that a slip had occurred and Browne had hit Kaladjzic after he was down.
Kalajdzic was effective with his power punches throughout the fight as he landed 36 percent of his power punches to 29 percent from Browne. His most effective moment came in round six when he sent Browne to the mat with a right hand.
“He caught me with something that grazed me,” Said Browne. “I didn’t even know what it was. I walked into the punch but I was able to get up from it and get back in rhythm.”
“He didn’t do anything that bothered me,” said Kalajdzic. “I was doing my thing. I should have listened to my coaches more and I would have stopped him.”
Browne was able to recover for the final two rounds and earn the split-decision by scores of 76-74 for Kalajdzic, 76-74 for Browne and 76-75 again for the still unbeaten Staten Island-native.
“I love fighting in front of my fans and family. We gutted this one out and it’s on to the next one,” added Browne.
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Errol Spence Jr, Chris Algieri, Krzysztof Glowacki, Steve Cunningham, Marcus Browne & Radivoje Kalajdzic Final Press Conference Quotes & Ritratti

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PBC on NBC Live From Barclays Center On IS-SIBT, April 16
(8:30 p.m. U/5:30 p.m. PT)
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BROOKYLN (April 13, 2016) – Undefeated rising welterweight star Errol “Il-Verità” Spence Jr. u eks champion dinja Chris Algieri went face-to-face L-Erbgħa to kick-off fight week activities with the final press conference before they meet in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) fuq NBC dan IS-SIBT, April 16 minn Barclays Center fil Brooklyn.
Also in attendance at the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan were cruiserweight championKrzysztof Glowacki u eks champion Steven “U.S.S” Cunningham plus undefeated 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne and unbeaten light heavyweight Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic who round out a stacked tripleheader nhar is-Sibt lejl. B'żieda, popular Brooklyn undefeated fighter Heather “Il Sħana” Hardy was in attendance as she nears her undercard bout against Sweden’s Anna Hultin.
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Hawnhekk huwa dak li l-parteċipanti tal-konferenza għall-istampa kellhom jgħidu L-Erbgħa:
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“This is a great card with great fighters and its a fantastic opportunity. A lot of people think I’m a prospect on the verge of being a contender. IS-SIBT night is going to be a great performance.
“I never thought fight week would come. I’m just so excited to put on a show. It’s going to be the best Errol Spence you’ve ever seen.
“I just need to stick with my game plan. The game plan that my coach laid out for me and do what I do and get the win.
“Jiġri x'jiġri, happens. I’m going to have to feel it out in the first round. I just need to fight smart.
“I’ve always felt like I was ready for this level. IS-SIBT lejl, I’m looking for a coming out party. My focus is 100 percent on this fight.
“I was ready two fights ago to fight for a title. After this fight we can talk about what’s next, iżda issa dritt, Chris Algieri is in front of me.
“Chris has been in a lot of hard fights. At the end of the day he’s a boxer and so am I. It’s going to be a war.”
Chris ALGIERI
“Brooklyn has treated me very well. I’ve had some of my best performances here at Barclays Center and I look forward to another.
“It’s always an honor to share the stage with such illustrious guys in our sport. A lot of these guys really bring honor and respect to the business that we do.
“I don’t think I’ve gotten as much respect as I deserve throughout my career. I don’t know why, but it doesn’t really matter. At the end of the day I go out there and perform. More often then not I’m victorious.
“I think everyone knows that I’ll fight anybody. Spence is a guy people don’t want to fight, so they brought him to me.
“The best thing about working with John David Jackson is the confidence he gives me. He let’s me be who I am. He gives me the faith to trust in my abilities. I’m looking forward to putting on another great display with him in my corner.
“The hard work is done. Training camp was long, hard and grueling. Not much more to be said. It’s time to fight. It’s going to be a great night of fights. “
Glowacki ta Krzysztof
“I’m so happy to be back in the United States and I’d like to thank my team for preparing me so well.

“I’m very happy to be healthy. Training camp went the way I wanted to and I feel 100 percent ready to get in the ring
“Għandi biex tirbaħ. That’s the most important thing. It’s nice to be fighting on such a great card, but all that matters is keeping my belt.
“Fans can expect to see beautiful boxing. It will be a war inside of the ring. Most importantly, I se jirbaħ.
“A lot of things have changed since I won my world title. Nobody used to know me and now everyone knows me. I’m happy with my career so far. I don’t like to talk about the future of my career until after the fight.
“Steve Cunningham is not only a great fighter but a great human being, so I expect a tough fight. He wants to take the belt from me but it’s not going to be easy. I want everyone to come out for a great show nhar is-Sibt.”
STEVE CUNNINGHAM
“This is my first time fighting at Barclays Center and I’m very excited about that. Jien lest għall-ġlieda kontra. Kamp ta 'taħriġ huwa fuq. You know it’s grueling and hard work.
“I know I have a great opponent. He took the belt from the champion. He got up off the canvas so I can’t look at him lightly at all. But I’m here to do a job.
“I’m was sick of getting cheated and robbed of opportunities at the heavyweight division. I decided to come back down. It’s no problem. Three pounds or four pounds, no big deal. Here we are.
“We are coming to steal the show. I’d like to steal the show without me getting hit too much. A fight is a fight. You know I come to win, so we’re going to have some fun.
“There are some adjustments you have to make when you fight a southpaw. A guy throwing two gloves at you and you have to throw gloves back at him. Doesn’t matter if he fights me upside down, I have to fight smart and beat him regardless.
“There’s always something special with Naazim Richardson. He’s a great mind. One of the great trainers out there. We’ve always got something special prepared. We have to do what we have to do and that’s win.
“When you beat a guy like Marco Huck who was about to make history and you beat him like Glowacki beat him, you have to think he’s good and realize you can’t take Glowacki lightly. Hu gwerriera. He’s a problem, something I’m going to have to deal with.
“I’m not 40-years-old yet. Give me a few more months! I don’t feel 39 jew 40. Inħoss kbir. I just want to go in there and perform and do what I do.
“I’m not one of those predicting guys. I know things happen in the ring. But come IS-SIBT lejl, I want things to go my way. Jekk le, we’re able to evolve. Let’s go, it’s work time.”
MARCUS BROWNE
“We’ve done a lot of talking leading up into this fight. I want to talk with my hands. He said he’s ready to fight. We’ll see nhar is-Sibt lejl.
“Inħoss kbir. Training camp has gone great. Right now the focus is to win and look good. Whatever happens after that is going to happen.
“I’m going to do what I do best and that’s take care of business no matter what.
“I’m ready for whatever he brings to the table. We will know that after the first minute of the first round.
“It’s an incredible honor to be representing my hometown. Fighting in front my home fans is always very motivating and I can’t wait to put on another show for them.
“People have said a lot about how this will be my toughest fight. I can’t listen to anything on the outside. I’m prepared to my fullest and we’ll see what he has nhar is-Sibt lejl.”
RADIVOJE KALAJDZIC
“Jien lest. I don’t have too much to say. Jien biss lesti għall-ġlieda.
“Kamp ta 'taħriġ marru kbir. We got a full eight weeks in. Roadwork, kondizzjonament, kollox. Jien biss lesti għall-ġlieda.
“I want to introduce myself to the fans by knocking out Marcus Browne. If that doesn’t come, Irrid li jitpoġġew fuq prestazzjoni kbira. Being on the big stage doesn’t bother me, once the bell rings its just another day.
“I know Marcus is fast and has pop to him. I don’t want to give too much away.
“I’m a boxer puncher. I’ve got the power to knock a fighter out. Most of my knockouts have come in the first round.
“I feel like I came up the right way. I didn’t have that much amateur experience, but I stepped up to this big opportunity at the right time.”
HEATHER HARDY
“I’m expecting to face a good strong boxer nhar is-Sibt lejl. She’s coming down in weight to fight me, so don’t miss it.
“We changed a little bit during this training camp. I added another conditioning coach. A guy that has been putting me through torture three times a week.
“My opponent is strong, she has a good record, she’s from overseas. I know I have my hands full.
“It’s a real honor to fight at Barclays Center. I couldn’t ask for a better place. There’s nowhere in the world I’d rather fight than right here at home. As far as my career progressing, I’d like to be up there on stage and be on TV.
“I can’t wait to fight (unbeaten contender) Shelly Vincent. I think that will be the big breakthrough fight that let’s me establish who I am in this game and who I am for the bigger competition. That’s a perfect fight for TV. Fingers crossed.”
Lou DIBELLA, President tal DiBella Entertainment
“This great card features a fighter who is believed to be the top prospect in boxing, in Errol Spence Jr. versus New York’s own, a former world champion in Chris Algieri in what promises to be an exciting primetime main event.
“Marcus Browne has fought more times at Barclays Center than any other professional fighter. He has the chance to make the jump towards a world title by taking out another young undefeated fighter. ‘Hot Rod’ is not planning on letting that happen without serious resistance.
“Glowacki’s fight with Huck was one of the best of last year and he can expect the Polish fans in Brooklyn to be behind him nhar is-Sibt lejl.
“Steve Cunningham is one of the most respected fighters by his peers. Not just for his quality in the ring, but his quality as a family man and as a human being. He knows he’s fighting a great champion and I know he’s got a great game plan.”
JOE DEGUARDIA, President tal Star Boxing
“It’s a pleasure to be back in Brooklyn and to have Chris Algieri fighting at Barclays Center again. It’s very rewarding that he will be in the main event on national television on NBC. It’s a real testament to this fight.
“Chris has had some great performances at Barclays Center. He’s going to have another one in front of him nhar is-Sibt. Spence Jr. is a challenge that Chris is looking forward to and one he has faced before.
“Everyone wrote him off when he faces Ruslan Provodnikov. We’re looking forward to Chris Algieri pulling off a surprise just like that nhar is-Sibt lejl.”
BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
“Barclays Center is thrilled to have Chris Algieri back for his fourth fight and we expect a great turnout from the Long Island fans who are looking forward to IS-SIBT kif ukoll. We’re also looking forward to a new name to headline Brooklyn and we welcome Errol Spence Jr.
“We welcome Marcus Browne back for your 11th fight and we thank you for calling Barclays Center home. Heather Hardy is also back at Barclays Center for the sixth time and we are thrilled to have all of them fighting in our building.
“It’s fitting that IS-SIBT nights card features Chris Colbert and Earl Newman who got their start at Golden Gloves.
“I think 2016 will be our biggest year yet and we look forward to welcoming everybody back in the coming months.”
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2012 U.S. Olympians Errol Spence Jr. & Marcus Browne Reflect On Olympic Experience Heading Into Premier Boxing Champions on NBC Showdowns Taking Place Saturday, April 16 From Barclays Center In Brooklyn

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“The Olympic stage prepares you for anything.” – Spence Jr.
“We always thought about nights like these where
we’re both center stage.” – Browne
BROOKLYN (April 12, 2016) – Undefeated rising stars Errol “Il-Verità” Spence Jr. u “Sir” Marcus Brownestarted out as teammates on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team and will face the toughest tests of their careers when they enter the ring in primetime on Premier Boxing Champions fuq NBC IS-SIBT, April 16 minn Barclays Center fil Brooklyn.
The rising welterweight Spence Jr. se tieħu fuq eks champion tad-dinja Chris Algieri in the main event while Browne kicks-off televised coverage at 8:30 p.m. U/5:30 p.m. PT when he takes on unbeaten Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic.
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With the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio nearing the opening ceremonies, it is poetic that both Spence Jr. and Browne will have the opportunity to launch themselves into the upper echelon of the sport as a new generation of rising stars get set to test themselves against the best in the world at the Olympics.
Here is what the fighters had to say about their Olympic experiences, fighting on the same card, advice to the 2016 team and more:
On fighting in televised fights on the same card:
Errol Spence Jr.: “My pro debut was on the ‘Night of the Olympians’ and it had me, Terrell Gausha, Marcus Browne, and Rau’Shee Warren. These are the kind of nights we envisioned. It’s so great to see my friends and Olympic brothers doing as well as me.
Marcus Browne: “We always thought about nights like these where we’re both center stage. This couldn’t have happened if we didn’t keep our records clean and fought hard. To have gotten to this point alongside an Olympic teammate is an amazing thing. I look forward to both of us being propelled to the next level.”
On their favorite Olympic memories:
ES: “My favorite memory is competing and being around all of the great athletes. I got to meet Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Serena Williams and Michael Phelps. All of these athletes that I had seen on TV. Being in that atmosphere helped me realize that I am a great athlete amongst other great athletes.
MB: “It sounds materialistic, but all the free gear we got was amazing. Coming where I come from, I had never been given anything like that before. I was surprised at the adoration I was getting from people. Everyone just wanted to make us feel a part of this unbelievable event.
On how the Olympics prepared them for the pros:
ES: “The Olympic stage prepares you for anything. It’s the biggest tournament in the world. Having media day and talking to all of those outlets and then having to train, it prepares you for the professional ranks. When you get to the top, you’re going to have to do those exact same things.
MB: “Fighting in front of 10,000 people that are cheering against you will prepare you for anything in this sports. A lot of people don’t get that until they’re at the highest level. The atmosphere is just so intense and the Olympic fans are so passionate.
On the bond they share with their Olympic teammates:
ES: “All of us on the team have a great bond. Anytime you spend four months in camp with the same group of guys and you’re training and losing weight together, you become very close. It automatically creates a natural bond and connection. They are like brothers to me.
MB: “There is always going to be that bond of brotherhood regardless if you talk everyday or every three years. Spending every waking moment with these guys and singing the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ every morning, we build up a group bond and individual friendships that are so important to us.
On their impressions of the other:
ES: “Marcus was always the loud one in the Olympic training center. Marcus was always encouraging everyone to work hard and train harder. I want to be like Evander Holyfield. He and his Olympic teammates like Pernell Whitaker all held belts at the same time.
MB: “Errol and I are kind of opposites. Errol is more of a quiet and reserved guy. He works hard and runs like a gazelle. He fights hard and at the end of the day he is just a good dude. The plan is for all of us to be world champions and do great things.
On their advice to the 2016 U.S. Olympic team:
ES: “I would tell the 2016 team to just keep doing what they’re doing. Stay focused. Don’t get too big headed. Listen to your coaches and do everything you’ve been doing. The Olympics are right around the corner and we want to see medals in the men’s division this year.”
MB: “I just want to tell the team to make sure you get all the international experience you can get and fight hard for your country.”
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RISING UNDEFEATED PROSPECT MARIO BARRIOS & TOP 140-POUND CONTENDER LUCA GIACON HIGHLIGHT UNDERCARD ACTION ON SATURDAY, APRIL 16 MILL BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

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Stacked Card Features Local Talent Including
Heather Hardy, Chris Colbert & Earl Newman & International Stars Lukasz Maciec & Dardan Zenunaj
BROOKLYN (Marzu 29, 2016) – Undefeated prospect Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Kos) and top super lightweight contenderLuca “Iswed Mamba” Giacon (27-1, 23 Kos) compete in separate bouts that highlight undercard action on Saturday, April 16 minn Barclays Center fil Brooklyn.
il april 16 karatteristiċi avveniment Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) fuq NBC tripleheader headlined by undefeated rising star Errol “Il-Verità” Spence Jr. teħid fuq eks champion tad-dinja Chris Algieri. Kopertura televiżjoni jibda fil 8:30 p.m. U/5:30 p.m. PT and will see cruiserweight world champion Krzysztof Glowacki defending his title against former cruiserweight champion Steve “U.S.S. Cunningham u undefeated 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne battling fellow unbeaten Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic.
Barrios makes his east coast debut in an eight-round super featherweight bout while Giacon looks to put the 140-pound division on notice when he competes in an eight-round affair.
A trio of exciting fighters representing Brooklyn will enter the ring as undefeated star Heather “Il Sħana” Hardy (15-0, 3 Kos) competes in an eight-round junior featherweight bout while Golden Gloves champions Chris Colbert (4-0, 2 Kos) u Earl Newman (8-0, 6 Kos) compete in a four-round featherweight bout and an eight-round cruiserweight bout respectively.
International action will heat up the ring at Barclays Center as 26-year-old Polish contender Lukasz Maciec (22-3-1, 5 Kos) fights in an eight-round super welterweight bout, 28-year-old Belgian Dardan Zenunaj (11-1, 9 Kos) fights in an eight-round junior lightweight affair and 22-year-old Russian Radzhab Butaev (1-0, 1 KO), ġlieda kontra minn Brooklyn, in a six-round super welterweight fight against South Carolina’s TyKeem Sadler (6-1, 4 Kos)
Biljetti għall-avveniment live, li hija promossa mill DiBella Divertiment f'assoċjazzjoni ma 'Star Boxing, tibda fil $25, li ma jinkludux miżati applikabbli, u huma fuq bejgħ issa. Biljetti jistgħu jinxtraw onlajn billi żżur www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com jew billi ċċempel 1-800-745-3000. Biljetti huma wkoll disponibbli fl-Uffiċċju Box American Express fil Barclays Center. Iskontijiet grupp huma disponibbli billi ċċempel 844-Bklyn-GP.
A tall featherweight at more than six feet, the 20-year-old Barrios picked up seven victories in a jam-packed 2015 in which he stopped five opponents inside the distance, including an uppercut left hook combo that ended the night of Manuel Vides in December. The San Antonio-native turned pro in 2013 and is on the fast track towards a world title shot as he makes his 2016 debutt.
A winner of six-straight fights, Giacon is coming off of a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Steve Jamoye in October 2015 that put him in the top contender status in the division. The 27-year-old has fought in Spain, Panama and Italy throughout a pro career that dates back to 2007 u se tkun qed tagħmel U.S tiegħu. debut on April 16.
A popular Brooklyn fighter who competed in Barclays Center’s first-ever professional female boxing match, Hardy saret staple fil-arena peress. Fuq April 16, she will be making her sixth appearance at Barclays Center. A ftit aktar minn sentejn wara l-debutt pro tagħha, Hardy rebaħ ċinturin titolu internazzjonali fid-diviżjoni bantamweight super f'Ottubru 2014 and followed it up in 2015 with a victory over Renata Domsodi and two over Noemi Bosques.
Fighting out of Lublin, Polonja, Maciec will be making his second start in the U.S. and his first in the Polish-heavy borough of Brooklyn. The 26-year-old owns victories over veteran contenders Lanardo Tyner, Laszlo Fazekas and previously unbeaten Sasun Karapetyan.
Originally from Kosovo but fighting out of Belgium, Zenunaj made his U.S. debut in December 2015 and stopped Bryant Cruz in the seventh round to announce his presence stateside. The 28-year-old has won 10 fights in a row including eight in a row by knockout.
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Errol Spence Jr, Chris Algieri, Krzysztof Glowacki, Steve Cunningham, Marcus Browne & Radivoje Kalajdzic Konferenza Midja Quotes Sejħa Highlight

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(Photo Kreditu: Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment)
“Nemmen jien wieħed mill-talenti aqwa fid-isport, imma jien li jipprova myself f'din il-ġlieda.” – Spence Jr.
“Huwa kompitu diffiċli ħafna li jmorru minn prospett għal konkorrent. Nemmen li din hija qabża kbira għall Errol.” – Algieri
BROOKLYN (Marzu 24, 2016) – Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) fuq NBC ġellieda organizza konferenza sejħa midja illum biex tiddiskuti tagħhom IS-SIBT, April 16 Matchups fil Barclays Center fi Brooklyn.
Star dejjem undefeated Errol “Il-Verità” Spence Jr., eks champion tad-dinja Chris Algieri, champion tad-dinja cruiserweight Krzysztof Glowacki, eks champion cruiserweight Steve “U.S.S.” Cunningham, unbeaten 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne u heavyweight dawl undefeated radivoje Kalajdzic tkellem lill-midja bil-quddiem ta 'showdowns primetime tagħhom fuq NBC, b'kopertura fuq it-televiżjoni li tibda fl- 8:30 p.m. U/5:30 p.m. PT.
Biljetti għall-avveniment live, li hija promossa mill DiBella Divertiment f'assoċjazzjoni ma 'Star Boxing, tibda fil $25, li ma jinkludux miżati applikabbli, u huma fuq bejgħ issa. Biljetti jistgħu jinxtraw onlajn billi żżur www.ticketmaster.com,www.barclayscenter.com jew billi ċċempel 1-800-745-3000. Biljetti huma wkoll disponibbli fl-Uffiċċju Box American Express fil Barclays Center. Iskontijiet grupp huma disponibbli billi ċċempel 844-Bklyn-GP.
Hawnhekk huwa dak li l-ġellieda kellhom jgħidu Il-Ħamis:
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“Din hija opportunità kbira għalija. Huwa pass ieħor fil-karriera tiegħi biex tikseb sa fejn nixtieq li jkun, li hija ġlieda titolu dinja.
“Kamp va kbir. Jien fuq il-piż u jien bil-ħerqa għal tqegħid fis kbira, prestazzjoni fuq naħa waħda fuq April 16.
“Għandi xi ħaġa li jipprova. Nemmen jien wieħed mill-talenti aqwa fid-isport imma jien li jipprova myself f'din il-ġlieda. Hemm ħafna ta 'mistoqsijiet li jeħtieġu tweġib. April 16 Għandi biex jipprova myself u jien lest għal dan.
“Going minn prospett għal konkorrent hija qabża, iżda inti għandek jgħaddu minnha. Hemm ħafna mistennija mill me. Dan huwa dak li nagħmel biex jsibu rwieħhom li top-ħamsa u livell.
“Chris għandha ħafna tal-qalb. Hu mrammel. Naf li hu għaddej biex jaslu għall-ġlieda kontra u jagħmilha ġlieda divertenti reali.
“Jien ma jagħmlu l-ebda pressjoni fuq myself. Jien taħriġ aktar diffiċli minn qatt qabel imma jien ser jidħlu fil bhalu kull ġlieda oħra. Jien lest li jitpoġġew fuq juru kbir.
“Irrid li jiġġieldu l-inqas tliet darbiet din is-sena. Sakemm jien b'saħħithom u kollox sejjer tajjeb, Irrid li jibqgħu attivi. Ma rridx li tistenna madwar għal opponent. I rridu nġibu fil-ċirku u l-waqfa rebbieħa.”
Chris ALGIERI
“Aħna ħerqana li jmorru fil dwar il-prestazzjoni ieħor kbir. I kellna xi wħud mill-prestazzjonijiet aqwa tiegħi fil Barclays u dan se jkun ieħor.
“Jien jkollna aktar u aktar eċċitati kif aħna nikseb biex jiġġieldu lejl. Ninsab verament bil-ħerqa li April 16.
“Dan kid ma jkunx hawn jekk ma kienx ġellied tajba. Hemm ħafna pressjoni fuqu. Huwa kompitu diffiċli ħafna li jmorru minn prospett għal konkorrent. Mhuwiex faċli biex jagħmlu dak qabża. Int għandek tkun attenta waqt li leaps kbar. Nemmen li din hija qabża kbira.
“Stajt ġiet fil-ċirku ma big guys u hard-hitters. Stili jagħmluha tissielet iżda dan kollu dwar Matchups. Boxing huwa sport ritmu. Int għandek tkun ma 'Guy u tara kif l-istili malji.
“I ġġieldu fil 147 u 154 meta I kick-boxed hekk stajt ġiet fil-ċirku ma 'dawk guys akbar. Stajt qatt ma kellhom problema bil daqs.”
Glowacki ta Krzysztof
“Jien hekk kuntenti li jkunu jistgħu jiġġieldu għal darb'oħra fl-Istati Uniti u jien ser jagħti ġlieda ieħor kbir. Nispera kemm il-fannijiet Amerikani Pollakk u ser ikunu hemm għal din il-ġlieda splussiv.
“Jien assolutament lesta biex tiġi għall-Istati Uniti u jiddefendu titolu tiegħi.
“Kien ferm frustranti li jkollhom l-korrimenti li kelli. I ma setgħux jagħmlu xejn. Il-kisja tal-fidda huwa li jien tant unbelievably bil-ġuħ li jirritornaw. Jien anke hungrier aktar mis-soltu.
“akkoljenza tiegħi lura d-dar wara l-ġlieda Huck kien unbelievable. Meta wasalt mill-ajruport kien hemm nies bil-fjuri u sibt skorta tal-pulizija għal Hometown tiegħi. Huwa ta 'sentiment unbelievable li tkun champion tad-dinja. Irrid li jkollhom din tħossok darb'oħra meta I-ritorn. I kien relattivament mhux magħruf iżda issa nies approċċ lili fit-toroq u huwa sentiment kbir li jkollhom.”
STEVE CUNNINGHAM
“Jien eċċitati li jkollhom opportunità oħra fi titolu dinja fid-diviżjoni cruiserweight. Jien dejjem lest, Jien dejjem ippreparat u fil-gym.
“Glowacki huwa foe formidabbli. Huwa għamel tixrid kbir fil U.S tiegħu. debutt u n-nies se tkun trid tara jekk jista 'jgħix sa dak. Aħna qed tmur biex jiltaqgħu flimkien u tagħmel xi logħob tan-nar.
“Dan mhux territorju ġodda għalija ftit avversarju ġdida. Aħna ma tfittex passat xi ħadd u aħna lesti għal dan wieħed. Wasal iż-żmien gwerra.
“Naf li hu mmexxi, imma jien immexxi ukoll. Stajt ġġieldu madwar id-dinja. Huwa ġdida viċin ġlied id-dar, iżda huwa għadu se jħossu bħal Polonja fl Barclays Center. Well stajt iġġieled fil-Polonja qabel, hekk aħna qed biss ser jieħdu kollox minn kamp u jġibu għall-ġlieda.”
MARCUS BROWNE
“Dan huwa biss ieħor pass għalija fit-triq li ssir champion tad-dinja. Kulħadd jixtieq li jagħmilha jidhru simili huwa l-aħjar ġlied stajt qatt jiffaċċjaw. April 16 se naraw.
“I ara dak li nara minn "Hot Rod '. Hu żgħażagħ, hu undefeated u hu ma tridx li jitilfu tiegħu 0. Jien ser tieħu kura ta 'dan fil-ċirku.
“Dawn it-tip ta 'ġlied huma essenzjali għal tnejn us u li se jikkawżaw logħob tan-nar. Hu ma kienx fuq radar tiegħi qabel imma come April 16 aħna ser ikunu t-tnejn fuq radar xulxin għall-żgur.
“Huwa hu l-aħjar avversarju stajt jiffaċċjaw fil-ġlieda professjonali? Iva. Iżda dan mhuwiex l-aħjar Guy stajt ġiet fil-ċirku ma. April 16Jien ser tieħu kura ta 'negozju tiegħi fil-ċirku. Thats kif aħna maqlub fil-boxing.
“Inti ma tistax tmur fil hemm ħsieb li dak li għamilt fil-dilettanti tagħmel inti pro kbir. Huwa żewġ logħbiet totalment differenti. Stajt ġiet fil hemm bil-lott ta 'guys tajba minn età żgħira.”
RADIVOJE KALAJDZIC
“Ninsab kuntenta li jkun ġlied fil Barclays Center fuq juru kbir. Jien biss lesti għall-ġlieda u nispera Marcus Browne huwa wisq.
“Stajt maħduma bil Keith Thurman qabel u gotten fil-ċirku miegħu peress li aħna kemm ferrovija fl St. Petersburg, Florida. Huwa xogħol tajjeb reali. Hu ġellied kbir.
“Marcus ovvjament għandu veloċità u l-qawwa. I mhux ser jgħidlek nuqqasijiet tiegħu imma jekk inti tara fuq lejl ġlieda, I ser nuruk.
“Aħna l-aktar iffukat fuq dak li jien ser tagħmel. Aħna qed jaħdmu fuq pjan logħba tagħna u aħna ser jiksbu fil hemm u jisfruttaw in-nuqqasijiet tiegħu.
“Jien eċċitati li tkun ġlied fil Brooklyn. Stajt ġġieldu fil Hometown tiegħi u jien eċċitati li jkollhom l-folla kontra tiegħi. Huwa biss se tkun lilu u lili fil-ċirku.”
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BROOKLYN boxing ™ pjattaforma programmazzjoni Barclays Center huwa ppreżentat mill AARP. Għal aktar tagħrif żur www.premierboxingchampions.com u www.nbcsports.com/boxing, isegwu fuq TwitterPremierBoxing, ErrolSpenceJr, ChrisAlgieri, USSCunningham, @Marcus_Browne, LouDiBella, StarBoxing, NBCSports, BarclaysCenter USwanson_Comm jew isiru fan fuq Facebook fil www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions,www.facebook.com/NBCSports, www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment u www.Facebook.com/barclayscenter. Jenfasizza disponibbli fil www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions. PBC dwar NBC hija sponsorjata mill Corona, ifjen Birra.
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Chris Algieri Supporting Alma Mater Stony Brook University Ahead Of First NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Game in School History

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“It’s an inspiration to see their hard work and determination. They can be the latest ‘Cinderella’
story to come out of the tournament.” – Algieri

(Photo Kreditu: Ed Diller/Star Boxing)
Algieri takes on rising star Errol Spence Jr. in primetime as
Premier Boxing Champions on NBC returns to
Barclays Center fi Brooklyn
IS-SIBT, April 16 (8:30 p.m. U/5:30 p.m. PT)
BROOKLYN (Marzu 17, 2016) – Ex champion dinja Chris Algieri is excited to cheer on his alma mater, the Stony Brook University Seawolves, as they hit the court for the first men’s basketball NCAA Tournament game in the school’s history.
“L-anzjani niġi, the less I believe in luck, but I want to wish good luck to my alma mater, the Stony Brook Seawolves, in the opening game of the NCAA tournament later tonight,” Said Algieri.
The Long Island-native graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Sciences and is currently on the advisory board of the Seawolves United Athletic Department. Fl 2015, he established the “Chris Algieri Champion Lifestyle Scholarship Fund” fil 2015.
“The program has come such a long way over the past few years,” Algieri continued. “It is an inspiration to see what hard work and determination can do. This is their first ever trip to March Madness and I think they can be the latest ‘Cinderella’ story to come out of the tournament.”
Il 13th-seeded Seawolves will take on the fourth-seed Kentucky Wildcats in Des Moines, Iowa tonight in the first round of the East Regional, with tip-off scheduled for 9:40 p.m. U.
“I know what it’s like to be the underdog,” Said Algieri. “I’ve been the underdog numerous times in my life and career and it’s all about digging deep and having the heart of a champion. I know those guys on the Stony Brook team have that championship mettle.”
Algieri takes on Errol “Il-Verità” Spence Jr. fil-każ prinċipali ta ' Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) fuq NBCtripleheaderon IS-SIBT, April 16 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn with televised coverage beginning at 8:30 p.m. U/5:30 p.m. PT.
Biljetti għall-avveniment live, li hija promossa mill DiBella Divertiment f'assoċjazzjoni ma 'Star Boxing, tibda fil $25, li ma jinkludux miżati applikabbli, u huma fuq bejgħ issa. Biljetti jistgħu jinxtraw onlajn billi żżur www.ticketmaster.com,www.barclayscenter.com jew billi ċċempel 1-800-745-3000. Biljetti huma wkoll disponibbli fl-Uffiċċju Box American Express fil Barclays Center. Iskontijiet grupp huma disponibbli billi ċċempel 844-Bklyn-GP.
BROOKLYN boxing ™ pjattaforma programmazzjoni Barclays Center huwa ppreżentat mill AARP. Għal aktar tagħrif żur www.premierboxingchampions.com u www.nbcsports.com/boxing, isegwu fuq TwitterPremierBoxing, ErrolSpenceJr, ChrisAlgieri, USSCunningham, @Marcus_Browne, LouDiBella, StarBoxing, NBCSports, BarclaysCenter USwanson_Comm jew isiru fan fuq Facebook fil www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions,www.facebook.com/NBCSports, www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment u www.Facebook.com/barclayscenter. Jenfasizza disponibbli fil www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions. PBC dwar NBC hija sponsorjata mill Corona, ifjen Birra.