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Heavyweight contender Travis Kauffman chimes in on controversial decision with Chris Arreola

Reading, PA (Desemba 14, 2015) -Zamani hii Jumamosi night at the AT & T Center in San Anonio, Heavyweight Travis Kauffman (30-2, 22 KO ya) and former two-time world title challenger Chris Arreola engaged in a action packed bout that saw Arreola get a dubious split decision by scores 114-113 twice for Arreola and 114-113 for Kauffman.
Most accounts of the fight had Kauffman getting the decision, which included PBC ringside scorer Steve Farhood.
Kauffman ya Reading, PA. pushed the action and landed the more telling blows, which included a knockdown in round three from a jab-right hand combination. The fight validated Kauffman as a player in the division, but he wasn’t satisfied with just a good performance.
“Najisikia vizuri. I thought I did enough to win the fight. I had it 8-4 au 7-5 in my favor plus the knockdown,” said Kauffman after viewing the fight.
I dominated from rounds three to nine. I took off ten and eleven as I thought that I was secure with my lead. I dominated the twelfth round and after a three-punch combination, Chris went falling back and it looked like his glove touched the canvas. Hakuna jambo gani, I thought I won the twelfth round. I backed him up the entire fight. I dominated him at his own game.
Kauffman believes that he won over the crowd and those in attendance thought that he deserved the nod as well.
The crowd booed me as I came into the ring and cheered me when I left. I won them over and I won over the boxing public.
With the performance, Kauffman should be in line for another significant fight in the first quarter of 2016.
I spoke to my manager, Al Haymon and he said that bigger things are going to happen for me. Weather it is a rematch or someone else, Mimi niko tayari kwa kuwa. I showed that I am a force in the division. I worked for so long for this fight, so I am just going to take a week off and enjoy my kids and I will be right back in the gym. I am looking to be back sometime between February and April.
I appreciate all the fans. The ones that have been with me before the fight one the ones that became fans Jumamosi.”
Said Kauffman’s father Marshall Kauffman, “I am very proud of Travis and what he did in the fight Just look at each of them and you could tell who took the beating in the fight. The worst case scenario, the fight it was 6-6 but Travis scored the knockdown that should have gave him the fight. I believe he will get another opportunity. He showed what he is capable of doing.

Photos by Joe TarleckyTeam Kauffman

OMAR FIGUEROA kushindwa ANTONIO Demarco katika Primetime slugfest ILIYO PREMIER ndondi CHAMPIONS ILIYO NBC kutoka AT&T CENTER KATIKA SAN ANTONIO

CHRIS ARREOLA RECOVERS FROM EARLY KNOCKDOWN TO TAKE HOME SPLIT-DECISION OVER TRAVIS KAUFFMAN KATIKA Heavyweight rabsha
VICTOR ORTIZ, TERRELL GAUSHA & MARIO BARRIOS PICK UP USHINDI KATIKA PBC ILIYO NBCSN ACTION
Bonyeza HERE Kwa Picha Kuanzia Suzanne Teresa / Premier Boxing Mabingwa
SAN ANTONIO (Desemba 13, 2015) – Undefeated Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (26-0-1, 18 Kos) mshindi wa slugfest makali juu ya bingwa wa zamani wa dunia Antonio Demarco(31-6-1, 23 Kos) katika primetime Jumamosi usiku juu ya Premier Boxing Mabingwa (PBC) juu yaNBC kutoka AT&Center T katika San Antonio.
Figueroa chuma uamuzi wa pamoja katika action-packed vita ambayo aliona kusini Texas-asili kutupa juu ya 1000 kukwepa makonde katika 12 raundi. Figueroa inaongozwa kwanza ya raundi sita ya mapambano, kutupa mchanganyiko mbalimbali na kuchukua uharibifu ndogo kutoka mpinzani wake.
Mkongwe Mexico DeMarco kuokolewa bora yake kwa nusu ya pili ya mapambano na alikuwa na uwezo wa mara kwa mara nchi kukwepa makonde nguvu safi dhidi ya mashambulizi wenye nia Figueroa. Katika 11th-pande zote, DeMarco kujikongoja Figueroa na mlolongo wa headshots na alionekana kuwa naye katika shida kubwa. Figueroa zinalipwa kutosha kuweza kuishi pande zote na kushinda Ubeti wa mwisho katika macho ya majaji wote watatu.
Pamoja wapiganaji kurusha 1160 nguvu kukwepa makonde dhidi tu 519 jabs. Figueroa nanga 48 asilimia ya uwezo wake shots wakati DeMarco kushikamana juu ya 45 asilimia ya yake. The 1092 kwa 587 ngumi pato faida kwa Figueroa inaweza kuwa imeonekana kuwa tofauti kama yeye nje-nanga mpinzani wake 414 kwa 225.
Majaji mwisho’ alama walikuwa 116-112 na 115-113 mara mbili.
Katika ushirikiano featured tukio, Chris “Nightmare” Arreola (37-4-1, 31 Kos) chuma ushindi kupasuliwa-uamuzi juu ya Travis “My Time” Kauffman (30-2, 22 Kos) katika 12 mzima Heavyweight showdown kwamba aliishi hadi kabla ya mapambano takataka majadiliano baina ya washirika wa zamani sparring.
Arreola ilianza nje nguvu, kushinda kwanza raundi mbili juu ya majaji wote watatu’ scorecards. Katika raundi ya tatu, Kauffman mikononi mchanganyiko sensational ya kichwa na mwili kwamba kuweka Arreola kwenye kitanda.
Knockdown umepungua Arreola chini kama Kauffman alishinda raundi ya tano kati ya raundi ya tatu na tisa wakati wa kuonyesha footwork bora na mwili kuchomwa. Baada ya pigo chini na Kauffman katika raundi ya tisa, Arreola alichukua dakika kadhaa kupona kabla mwamuzi aliendelea hatua. Muda wa ziada alionekana kutoa Arreola upepo wa pili kama yeye kumaliza nguvu na kufungwa kupambana na utendaji kuvutia katika raundi ya tatu ya mwisho.
Uamuzi kupasuliwa alikuwa karibu kama nyembamba kama inaweza kuwa na majaji wawili’ akifunga bout 114-113 kwa Arreola na mwamuzi mmoja kwa alama sawa kwa Kauffman. Arreola nje-nanga Kauffman 216-206 katika kukwepa makonde jumla na kushikamana juu ya 57 asilimia ya uwezo wake shots.
Iliyoitwa NBCSN matangazo kabla, bingwa wa zamani wa dunia “Matata” Victor Ortiz (31-5-2, 24 Kos) wakarudi kutoka layoff yearlong kuacha Gilberto Sanchez-Leon (31-15-2, 13 Kos) katika raundi ya nane ya welterweight yao bout.
Ortiz alikuwa anakuja nyuma kutoka mkono kuvunjwa mateso mwishoni mwa bout yake ya mwisho katika Desemba 2014 na alikuwa na uwezo wa nchi 50 asilimia ya uwezo wake kukwepa makonde. Majeruhi alifika katika 2:57 ndani ya duru ya nane katika pambano uliopangwa kufanyika 10.
San Antonio-asili Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Kos) hisia mbele ya mashabiki wake mji na safari yake kwa kuacha Manuel Vides (18-5, 11 Kos) 31 sekunde katika raundi ya sita. Barrios ilionyesha lethal usahihi, kutua 54 asilimia ya uwezo wake kukwepa makonde na 46 asilimia ya kukwepa makonde yake jumla.
Katika NBCSN hatua iliyofuata matangazo primetime, 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha (17-0, 8 Kos) naendelea rekodi yake kamili intact, kuwashinda Alisema El Harrak (12-4-2, 7 Kos) katika raundi 10 middleweight mapambano. Gausha kumbukumbu knockdown katika raundi ya pili na cruised kwa 100-89 uamuzi kwa mujibu wa majaji wote watatu.
OMAR FIGUEROA
“Hizi ni aina ya mapambano nampenda kuwa katika. Kidogo rougher kuliko mimi ingekuwa walipenda na uso wangu inaonyesha ni. Ilikuwa vita vizuri. Mimi napenda alikuwa amefanya vizuri lakini mimi daima kufanya bora naweza.
“Uamuzi wangu ni nini imenisaidia kushinda vita hii. Mimi si kwenda kupoteza mapambano. Sina kuwa ndani yangu. Nimepata kila kuumia. Mimi naweza kuwa mkono kukosa lakini nina bado ni kwenda kutafuta njia ya kushinda vita.
“Ilikuwa ni anga kubwa. Mimi naweza kusikia mashabiki wakishangilia me on na ni hisia kubwa. Najua watu hapa walikuwa inaunga mkono me up na mimi nilitaka kuwapa wote yangu.
“Yote hayo yalikuwa moyo na guts huko nje. Hiyo ni nini mimi wanategemea wakati mwingine wote inashindwa. Sisi kufanya kazi nzuri ya kuja na ushindi.
“Nataka kupigana katika 140-pound uzito darasa. Baadhi ya mambo yaliyotokea waliokuwa nje ya udhibiti wetu na sisi tu alitaka kuweka kwenye show kwa ajili ya mashabiki. Mwili wangu ni kupata kubwa lakini nataka kufanya baadhi ya mambo katika 140-paundi kabla mimi hoja juu. Sisi ni kufanya kazi nzuri, sisi ni kujifunza jinsi ya kufanya mambo ya haki. Tuko katika mchakato wa kujifunza.
“Mikono yangu kujisikia mzuri. Wao kuangalia kama mikono. Ambayo ni nzuri. Uso wangu inaonekana kama uso, tu kuwapiga hadi uso.
“Antonio alinipa mengi ya heshima baada ya kupambana na yeye aliniambia kuwa 'familia ni jambo muhimu sana.’ Sisi sadaka zote katika kambi ya mafunzo na tuko tu hivyo kushukuru kwamba sisi kupata kupigana.
“I have hakuna kujiondoa katika mimi. Nimekuwa kupigana na majeraha na shida. Ni tu si ndani yangu kuacha.”
ANTONIO Demarco
“Nilidhani I got sare nje ya kupambana, lakini yeye ni hapa katika hali yake nyumbani, na nyumba yake umati wa watu, na mimi kuheshimu uamuzi.
“Alikuwa kubwa mno. Hakuna udhuru, lakini najua hiyo ndiyo sababu alikuwa na uwezo wa mwisho mapambano kamili na mimi.
“Alikuwa tu kusukuma mimi mbele, kusukuma mimi mbele na kutumia mwili uzito wake, lakini kamwe kunidhuru wakati wowote.”
CHRIS ARREOLA
“Mimi nilikuwa kuumiza kutoka knockdown, ilikuwa ni zaidi ya knockdown flash.”
“Mimi vunjwa nje katika raundi michuano. Nilikuwa katika sura kuu na kwamba alikuwa tofauti katika kushinda wangu.
I had to show him a little different look tonight and not just bull rush him. Aliponijia, ambayo alifanya hivyo rahisi kwa ajili yangu. Conditioning was the deciding factor tonight.
“Ndiyo, Napenda kutoa Travis Kauffman rematch. Wakati wowote, tunaweza kufanya hivyo tena.
“Nina kupata cheo dunia vita na kushinda kusadikika. Kama mimi kupambana Deontay Wilder, Mimi kuwa katika sura kuu.
“Mimi naenda kuchukua likizo kidogo na familia kisha mimi mpango juu ya kuwa nyuma katika mazoezi haki baada ya Miaka Mpya.”
TRAVIS KAUFFMAN
“Mimi si mmoja tu kwamba nilifikiri alishinda vita, Umati mzima nilifikiri alishinda vita. Mimi vita mashindano makubwa. Nimekuja hapa kushinda. Sina slouch, Mimi nina fighter. Nimekuwa kufanya hii maisha yangu yote.
I didn’t get the victory that I deserved tonight, lakini nilikuwa na uwezo wa kushinda juu ya umati wa watu na mimi alishinda juu ya Kaskazini.
“Umati alikuja katika wakishangilia kwa Chris. Waliondoka wakishangilia kwa ajili yangu.”
VICTOR ORTIZ
“Alikuwa mpiganaji kweli ngumu. Alipata baadhi shots nzuri katika. Mimi si kama kutoa udhuru. Katika kipindi cha miaka mitatu, Nimekuwa tu kupigana mara mbili. Kulikuwa na mengi ya kutu. Lakini mimi nina furaha tu kupata nyuma katika pete.
“Najisikia hakuna maumivu yo. Nina furaha kwa kuwa na tayari kusonga mbele.
“Wangu wa zamani ni katika maisha yangu ya zamani. Nataka kwenda kwa hayo. Yoyote ya welterweights juu, Nataka wao.
“Kambi hii ilikuwa ni ya ajabu. Si tu Joel Diaz, lakini timu nzima amekuwa pamoja nami 24/7 na wao tumekuwa kutisha. Ni mali kubwa ya kuwa na aina hii ya watu katika kona yangu.
“Katika siku za nyuma, Mimi daima nikajikuta nikiwa kuruka bunduki. Makocha hawa wamenisaidia kupunguza kasi ya. Hii ni dhahiri hatua mbele.
“Mimi nina mbaya wangu mwenyewe critic. Kuna mengi ya kuboresha juu ya. Reflexes yangu yalikuwa mazuri lakini majira yangu ilikuwa mbali. Pengine kutokana na kutokuwa na shughuli. Mimi nina hivyo kushukuru kwa nafasi hii na nina nzima nafasi mpya ili kufikia malengo yangu.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“Mimi nina furaha tu wameweza kuweka kwenye show kubwa kwa familia yangu na marafiki. Hivi sasa mimi nina hisia kubwa. Sikuweza kuwa yoyote zaidi msisimko.
“Tunaweza kuanza na mpango wa mchezo mhusisha kufanya kazi mbali jab yetu na kuokota shots yetu. Yeye ilikuwa kwa kazi hadi katikati na hiyo ni jinsi sisi kupatikana fursa.
“Katika hatua yoyote nilikuwa tayari kukaa huko na rabsha pamoja naye, lakini hiyo haikuwa mpango wa vita hii. Mpango ilikuwa kuwa nadhifu na hilo ndilo tulivyofanya.
“Urefu wangu na ukubwa ni kitu sisi daima kazi juu ya matumizi na kwa faida yetu.”
TERRELL GAUSHA
I’m very happy with my performance but I still have a lot of improvements to make in the gym.
“Mimi hawakupata yake na baadhi shots nzuri mwili na kwamba alikuwa tofauti.
“Hatuna lengo yeyote, but I’m ready for someone in the top 10. Ningependa kupambana tena mwezi Februari kama inawezekana.”
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MARIO BARRIOS alama SPECTACULAR mtoano

SAN ANTONIO, TX (Desemba 12, 2015) – Kupanda kwa nyota na super-featherweight hisia, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Kos), alibakia undefeated na kuvutia sita raundi ya mtoano zaidi Manuel Vides (18-5, 11 Kos). Bout, ambayo ilikuwa televisheni kama sehemu ya PBC juu ya NBCSN ulifanyika katika AT&Center T katika mji wake wa San Antonio, Texas.
Kutoka ufunguzi pande zote, Barrios imara uwepo wake katika pete kama yeye nanga shots mbalimbali nguvu, mostly to the body and head. A powerful right uppercut followed by a monstrous left hook sent Vides crashing to the canvas head first, kuishia bout katika 2:29 alama ya sita duru.
“Nilihisi nguvu ya kwenda katika pete usiku wa leo,” Said Mario Barrios. “We had a great training camp and I got a lot of good sparring to get me prepared for this fight. I got into a good rhythm early and kept my foot on the pedal. I had him hurt early but he was a very tough opponent and pushed me to the later rounds. By coach Bob Santos told me to start throwing more uppercuts and that’s when I landed that big shot in the sixth round. I followed the right uppercut with a left hook and got him out of there.
Kwa ushindi, Vitongoji, ambao imekuwa juu ya kufunga kufuatilia, recorded his seventh victory of 2015. He’s very pleased to be staying active as he ascends to the top of the super-featherweight division.
“Nataka kuwashukuru PBC na NBC kwa fursa hii.” Barrios iliendelea. “To be part of the PBC series is a dream come true. My goal is to continue winning and become a PBC superstar. I also want to thank my team for all their hard work. I’m very happy with my performance and I couldn’t have done it without them. I’m looking forward to another busy year in 2016.

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Bonyeza HERE Kwa Picha Kuanzia Francisco Perez / Premier Boxing Mabingwa
SAN ANTONIO (Desemba 9, 2015) -Wapiganaji wa mashindano Jumamosi ya Premier Boxing Mabingwa (PBC) juu ya NBC na NBCSN kadi mwenyeji vyombo vya habari Workout kabla ya kuingia pete juu ya Desemba 12 katika San Antonio katika wapya ukarabati AT&T Center.
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Figueroa na DeMarco mraba mbali katika jioni ya tukio kuu juu ya NBC wakati Breazeale na Arreola kushindana katika tofauti vipindi vya Heavyweight. Ortiz, Barrios na Figueroa yamepangwa kuonekana kwenye NBCSN sehemu ya matangazo.
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Hapa ni nini wapiganaji alikuwa na kusema Jumatano:
OMAR FIGUEROA
“Kambi ya mafunzo imekuwa phenomenal. Sidhani inaweza kuwa wamekwenda yoyote bora. Kwa kuzingatia kila kitu nimekuwa kupitia mwaka huu, ni kama pumzi ya hewa safi kwa kuwa na uwezo wa kweli mafunzo na mafunzo kwa ukamilifu wangu.
“Nadhani mimi nina dhahiri kupata bora. Sisi kamwe kuacha kuboresha na kama sisi kufanya, kwamba wakati kazi yetu kuishia. Sisi daima kujaribu kujifunza na kuona nini tunaweza kufanya vizuri zaidi na ambapo tunaweza maendeleo. Ni safari kwamba sisi siyo hata nusu ya njia.
“Sidhani kama Mimi nilikuwa utendaji bora dhidi Ricky Burns Mei. Kwa kuzingatia Mimi nilikuwa mkono kuvunjika kupitia kambi, Sikuweza kweli mafunzo katika kambi. Mimi kuwapiga bingwa wa zamani wa dunia na mimi alifanya hivyo bila mafunzo kama vile Ningependa.
“Kwangu mimi, kupambana na ni kupambana. Mimi kufurahia mapigano. Ninapenda kuwa katika pete. Mimi nina msisimko kwa kuwa. Siwezi kusubiri. Mimi nataka tu kufanya na kuona ni jinsi mimi kuhisi.
“Nadhani Antonio DeMarco ni fit kamili kwa ajili mtindo wangu. Yeye ni kweli ngumu lakini yeye ana dosari. Yeye majani ya mwili wazi na hiyo ni kitu Nadhani tunaweza kutumia. Kama yote inakwenda na mpango, tutaweza kuja nje ya ushindi.”
ANTONIO Demarco
“Mimi kuja nyuma kwa upendo wa mchezo. Nataka kuonyesha kila mtu kwamba ana aliandika me off, kwamba mimi bado niko hapa na hatari. Wao wanaenda kula maneno yao Jumapili asubuhi.
“Mimi hapo awali wastaafu kutokana na sababu binafsi, lakini ndondi ni sehemu kubwa ya maisha yangu kama. Ni akanileta nje ya njia kuu na kupewa familia yangu maisha mema. Nimekuwa na uwezo wa kusaidia dada yangu ambaye battled kansa lakini ni sasa afya. Sikuweza kuondoka mchezo kuwa imesaidia watu wengi.
“Mimi nina nyuma na mkufunzi wangu wa zamani, ambao umenisaidia kufikia wakati bora ya kazi yangu. Romulo Quirarte na mimi ni kufanya kazi kwa bidii ili kupata nyuma kwa kiwango kwamba.
“Nina mengi ya heshima kwa Omar. Yeye ni undefeated na yeye amefanya baadhi ya mambo mzuri katika mchezo huu. Ni mapambano ngumu, lakini ni mapambano ngumu kwa wote wa kwetu. Ni si kwenda kuwa rahisi kwa Omar.
“Nataka mashabiki kuona mashindano makubwa. Ni kwenda kuwa vita. Mexicans mbili, kwa damu Mexico daima mashindano makubwa. Nimekuwa mafunzo kwa ajili ya vita na mimi itabidi kuonyesha kila mtu kwamba mimi niko tayari wakati mimi hatua katika kuwa pete.”
Dominic BREAZEALE
“Kambi ya mafunzo akaenda kubwa. Tulikuwa na nzuri tisa au 10 wiki ya kambi na kundi mbalimbali ya washirika sparring. Mimi kwa kweli imeshuka kuhusu 10 hivyo paundi Najisikia nguvu na afya.
“Ni kubwa kwa kumaliza up mwaka juu ya NBC katika AT&T Center. Sikuweza kuomba mengi zaidi.
“Mimi nina kuangalia mbele kwa ajili ya kupambana mikanda. Line yao juu. Nataka kupigana juu 10, top 5 guys mara kwa mara. Hebu kupata kufanyika.
“Nimepata kazi ngumu kweli kweli juu ya kurekebisha dosari na kuboresha katika hila zangu. Kama mpiganaji wewe kwamba ni nini wanataka kufanya. Mimi daima kuuliza kupimwa na hilo ndilo mimi nina kuangalia mbele kwa.”
CHRIS ARREOLA
“Mimi najua kuwa mgumu mtihani mbele yangu. Mpinzani wangu ana uzoefu mkubwa wa Amateur na yeye imekuwa wanaounga mkono nzuri. Nina kufanya hesabu hii moja. Huwezi kujua wakati ni kwenda kuwa nafasi yako ya mwisho.
“Nikaona mbaya katika mapambano yangu ya mwisho mbili na uko mazuri kama mapambano yako ya mwisho tu. Nadhani mpinzani wangu anaona mimi kama mpiganaji akielekea chini na kuwa moto me up. Yeye anaenda unataka hakuwahi kupigana kwangu.
“Nimekuwa daima mawazo ya mwenyewe kama mpiganaji wasomi. Wasiwasi wangu kuu ni Travis Kauffman. Nina kumpiga kusadikika. Mimi haja ya kumpiga hadi pale ambapo kila mtu anataka mimi kupigana kwa ajili ya cheo. Nataka kupata jina langu risasi.
“Huu ni mwanzo kwa jina kukimbia. Nataka saruji mwenyewe kama Heavyweight juu katika dunia. Mimi nina Heavyweight zitahesabiwa pamoja na na mimi nina kwenda kuthibitisha kwamba kwa kila mtu. Nahitaji vita hii kwa kazi yangu.”
VICTOR ORTIZ
“Nimepata heka heka yangu yangu, lakini mimi nataka tu huko nje na kuwafurahisha mashabiki tena. Sidhani kama mashabiki amewahi kuwa na tamaa katika hatua kiasi gani kuna wakati mimi kupigana.
“Mkuu wangu bado ni hapa. Mimi nina kwenda kuchukua faida kamili ya yake. Eneo ni ya baridi Mkono, haina madhara kama mbaya, lakini Napendelea kuwa bingwa wa dunia. Nataka kupata nyuma kwa kiwango kwamba.
“Nimekuwa kusukuma mwenyewe kambi nzima. Mimi tu hapa kuweka katika kazi. Tuko tayari kwenda kuweka kwenye show. Najua mpinzani wangu atakuja njaa na mimi niko tayari.
“Nimekuwa alifanya mabadiliko makubwa kwa kazi yangu na nadhani utakuwa ni kwa ajili ya bora. Natumaini kila mmoja tunes katika. Niko tayari kwenda vitani.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“Kumaliza up mwaka kwa mapambano kama hii katika mji wangu, ni jambo bora mimi naweza kuuliza kwa. Mimi nina msisimko kuwa kurudi nyumbani mapigano mbele ya familia na marafiki.
“Nimekuwa bora sana kama mpiganaji mwaka huu. Nimejifunza mengi kuhusu jinsi ya kudumisha utulivu katika pete. Haya ni mambo ambayo nimekuwa na uwezo wa kupata na uzoefu. Nataka kukaa hai na kuweka kupata bora.
“Kambi ya mafunzo imekuwa kubwa. Sisi wakaenda katika Houston kwa wiki ya mafunzo yetu kufanya kazi na Miguel Flores na kurudi wiki iliyopita kumaliza up katika San Antonio. Najisikia nguvu na tayari kuweka kwenye show kubwa Jumamosi.
BRANDON FIGUEROA
“Najisikia mzuri. Timu yangu na mimi wamekuwa wakifanya haki mambo na mimi niko tayari kupata katika pete Desemba 12.
“Mapambano yangu ya kwanza ilikuwa pia kwenye show kubwa na ndugu yangu iliyoitwa. Sisemi mimi nina kutumika yake. Lakini mimi si kweli mtu hisia hivyo mimi si kupata fazed na hatua.
“Nina furaha kuwa sehemu ya show hii. Kuna wapiganaji wengi kubwa na ni baraka kuwa sehemu ya tukio hili.
“Mimi na kaka yangu wote kama rabsha na kuwapa mashabiki show, lakini ningesema mimi nina mpiganaji zaidi ya kiufundi. Mimi kama kuweka umbali wangu. Wakati inakuja chini kwa kutupa kukwepa makonde na biashara, kwamba ni nini sisi kama kwa kufanya.
“Mpinzani wangu ni mrefu kuliko wapinzani wangu wa zamani na ana baadhi ya uzoefu Amateur. Mimi nina kwenda kujaribu sanduku yake, kukaa juu ya nje na kumdhuru na shots mwili.”
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VICTOR ORTIZ TAKES ILIYO GILBERTO SANCHEZ LEON TERRELL GAUSHA SET kwa uso SAID EL Harrak HUGO CENTENO viwanja OFF dhidi Josué Obando MARIO BARRIOS BATTLES MANUEL vides & BRANDON FIGUEROA FIGHTS FRANCISCO MURO ON PBC ON NBCSN SATURDAY, Desemba 12

Kamili usiku wa Hatua Yaja katika AT&T Center Katika San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO (Desemba 8, 2015) – Opponents for the previously announced Premier Boxing Mabingwa (PBC) juu ya NBCSN kadi ni kuweka kwa wao Jumamosi, Desemba 12 showdowns katika wapya ukarabati AT&Center T katika San Antonio.
PBC juu ya NBCSN hatua utaona kurudi kwa “Matata” Victor Ortiz (30-5-2, 23 Kos) kama yeye anakabiliwa Mexico mkongwe Gilberto Sanchez Leon (33-13-2) katika raundi 10 welterweight jambo, 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha (16-0, 8 Kos) kuchukua Alisema El Harrak (12-3-2, 7 Kos) katika raundi 10 junior middleweight bout, unbeaten Hugo “Bosi” Rye (23-0, 12 Kos) dhidi ya Josue Obando (12-7-1, 10 Kos) katika raundi 10 middleweight mashindano, undefeated matarajio ndani Mario Barrios (13-0, 7 Kos) wanazidi katika pete dhidi Panama Manuel Vides (18-4, 11 Kos) katika raundi ya nane nyepesi mashindano na Brandon Figueroa (3-0, 2 Kos) dhidi ya Francisco Muro (2-1, 1 KO) katika nne mzima bantamweight vita.
NBCSN chanjo bookend PBC juu ya NBC tukio kichwa na undefeated nyotaOmar “Panterita” Figueroa (25-0-1, 18 Kos), ya Weslaco, Texas, kuchukua zamani bingwa wa dunia Antonio Demarco (31-5-1, 23 Kos). Chanjo ya NBC huanza saa 8:30 p.m. NA/5:30 p.m. PT na pia kipengele jozi ya showdowns Heavyweight kama undefeated 2012 U.S. Olympian Dominic “Shida” BREAZEALE (16-0, 14 Kos) nyuso“Prince” Charles Martin (22-0-1, 20 Kos) na ngumu kupiga Mexico na Marekani Chris “Nightmare” Arreola (36-4-1, 31 Kos) vita Travis “My Time” Kauffman (30-1, 22 Kos).
NBCSN chanjo itaanza saa 6:00 p.m. NA/3:00 p.m. PT na kwenda mpaka 7:30 pm. NA / 4:30 jioni PT. NBCSN chanjo vitaanza katika 11 p.m. NA/8:00 p.m. PT kufuatia NBC matangazo na kukimbia kwa usiku wa manane NA/9:00 p.m. PT.
Tiketi kwa ajili ya tukio kuishi, ambayo ni kukuzwa na Leija Battah Promotions, ni bei ya $220, $112, $85, $58 na $31, si ikiwa ni pamoja na ada husika, na ni juu ya kuuza sasa. Tiketi inaweza kununuliwa online kwa kutembelea www.ticketmaster.com, www.attcenter.com au kwa kupiga 1-800-745-3000. Tiketi pia zinaweza kununuliwa kwa emailingm@leijabattahpromo.com au wito (210) 979-3302.
Pia alishiriki katika mapambano undercard kusisimua Ni matarajio undefeated Semajay Thomas(6-0, 4 Kos) nje ya Chicago katika sita mzima welterweight jambo dhidi Florida Farkhad Sharipov (4-5, 1 KO), 25-mwenye umri wa miaka New Jersey-bidhaa Rickey Edwards (9-0, 3 Kos) katika raundi ya sita nyepesi bout dhidi undefeated Ariel Paez (4-0, 1 KO), Lanell “KO” Bellows (13-1-1, 7 Kos) nje ya Las Vegas kuchukua Nigeria Michael Gbenga (16-23, 16 Kos) katika nane raundi ya super middleweight hatua na 21 mwenye umri wa miaka Justin DeLoach(11-1, 6 Kos) ya Georgia, Louisiana katika sita mzima super welterweight mashindano.
Rounding nje usiku wa utekelezaji itakuwa undefeated San Antonio-bidhaa Adam Lopezdhidi ya aliyekuwa bingwa wa dunia Eric Aiken katika super bantamweight bout, 21-mwenye umri wa miakaJavier Rodriguez wakipambana Alejandro Moreno katika nne mzima super bantamweight showdown, San Antonio ya Steve Hall kama yeye viwanja mbali dhidi ya Adam Ealons katika nne mzima super nyepesi kupambana na Austin Brandon Chalker katika nne pande zote super featherweight mashindano dhidi ya San Antonio Rudy Zamora.
Mpiganaji kusisimua ambao kamwe shies mbali na hatua, Ortiz anarudi pete mwaka mmoja baada ya kuwajeruhi mkono wake katika pambano lake la mwisho, tatu dakika za majeruhi pande zote za Manuel Perez. 28 mwenye umri wa miaka alikuwa 147-pound bingwa wa dunia wakati aliwashinda Andre Berto katika 2011 kuanzisha showdown na Floyd Mayweather. Kansas-asili imetumia muda katika miaka ya hivi karibuni na filamu majukumu katika sinema kama vile “Southpaw” na “Expendables 3” lakini atarudiDesemba 12 afya na tayari kupambana na njia yake nyuma ya mnara wa michezo. Kwanza, atakuwa na kupata zamani kudumu Leon nje ya Mexicali, Mexico ambaye anamiliki ushindi dhidi ya Dario Cervantes, Carlos Yanez na Rene Ruiz.
Alizaliwa na kukulia katika Cleveland, Gausha ilikuwa Amateur kupambwa ambaye alishinda medali ya dhahabu katika Marekani. Mabingwa Taifa katika 2009 na 2012 na kuwakilishwa Marekani kama sehemu ya 2012 Timu ya Olimpiki. 28 mwenye umri wa miaka ni undefeated tangu kugeuka pro katika 2012. Katika 2015 yeye amefunga ushindi mtoano zaidi Norberto Gonzalez na kushindwa Luis Grajeda na Eliezer Gonzalez na uamuzi. Sasa yeye itachukua tarehe 28 mwenye umri wa miaka El Harrak ambaye anapambana nje ya Las Vegas kwa njia London.
Oxnard, California’s Centeno has long been one of boxing’s top prospects with victories over Ayi Bruce, Keandre Leatherwood, Angel Osuna and Gerardo Ibarra. Katika Desemba 2014 he faced his stiffest test to date against James De La Rosa and passed with flying colors, scoring a spectacular fifth-round knockout. Hivi karibuni, 24 mwenye umri wa miaka alichukua chini Lukasz Maciec mwezi Septemba na inaonekana kumaliza mwaka na utendaji mwingine mwenye nguvu dhidi ya Guadalajara, Mexico Obando.
Kupambana katika mji wake wa San Antonio, Barrioslooks kwa ushindi wake saba wa 2015 juu yaDesemba 12. 20 mwenye umri wa miaka inatarajia kujenga juu ya kasi yake baada ya kushinda nane duru yake ya kwanza bout juu Enrique Tinoco Novemba 10. Yeye uso 25 mwenye umri wa miaka Panamian Vides ambaye anamiliki ushindi katika 2015 zaidi Ivan Trejos na Samuel Moreno.
Ndugu wa kuu tukio mshiriki na bingwa wa zamani wa dunia Omar, 18 mwenye umri wa miaka Figueroa akageuka pro mwezi Mei na kuwashinda Hector Gutierrez na ina ikifuatiwa kuwa hadi kwa kuacha Ricardo Mena na Ramiro Ruiz. Weslaco, Texas-bidhaa inaonekana kufanya hivyo kamili 2015 wakati anachukua tarehe 19 mwenye umri wa miaka Muro nje ya Tucson, Arizona.
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Mayweather vs. PACQUIAO PREMIERES THIS SATURDAYON SHOWTIME®, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY INSIDE MAYWEATHER vs. PACQUIAO EPILOGUE

 

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Network’s Distinctive And Award-Winning “Epilogue” Episode Focuses

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The fourth and final installment of INSIDE Mayweather vs. Pacquiao-Epilogue–premieres Jumamosi hii immediately following the SHOWTIME premiere of the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao delayed telecast at 9 p.m. NA/PT. In this clip, witness Mayweather and Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach arguing just moments before the fight. And tune in Jumamosi hii to witness all the drama and intensity immediately before and after last Saturday’s historic showdown.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER DEFEATS MANNY PACQUIAO BY UNANIMOUS DECISION IN FRONT OF 16,507 FANS AT MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA

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Floyd Mayweather

“Yeye [Manny Pacquiao] is a hell of a fighter. I take my hat off to him. Now I see why he’s one of the guys that are at the pinnacle of the sport of boxing.

 

I knew he was going to push it and win some rounds. He had some moments in the fight, but I kept him on the outside, I was a smart fighter. I wasn’t getting hit with a lot of shots until I sat in the pocket, that’s when he would land a lot of shots.

 

“Sisi alifanya nini tulikuwa na kufanya usiku wa leo and I’m truly blessed.

 

I’m a calculated fighter, he’s a tough competitor.

 

I have to take it off to my dad, without him I wouldn’t be where I’m at.

 

He’s a very awkward fighter, so I had to take my time and watch him close.

 

“All 47 fights before I got to this fight played a major key in my career.

 

Manny Pacquiao is a true champion and we both did our best usiku wa leo.

 

When the history books are written, this fight will have been worth the wait.

 

I have one more fight. My last fight is in September and then it’s time for me to hang it up. I’m almost 40 umri wa miaka sasa. I’ve been in the sport 19 years and have been a champion for 18 miaka, I’m truly truly blessed.

 

 

MANNY PACQUIAO

“Ilikuwa vita vizuri; I thought I won the fight.

 

He didn’t do anything. He was always moving outside.

 

I got him many times, I saw his punches.

 

He was moving around too much, it wasn’t easy throwing punches at him. If he would’ve stayed in one place then I could’ve thrown punches.

 

I was cutting him and countering. I wanted to fight.

 

I was able to handle his power; he’s not strong like previous opponents like [Anthony] Margarito.

 

I thought I was up in the fight, so that’s why I didn’t attack harder in the 11th na 12th raundi.

 

He’s not bigger than me, it’s not about the size. The size doesn’t matter. I’ve fought guys bigger than him and had no problem.

 

 

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao was a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere Julai 24 na Mexico, Kuishi kwa Amini. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast was co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® na HBO Pay-Per-View® kuanzia saa 9 p.m. NA/ 6 p.m. PT.

 

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Mayweather VS. PACQUIAO PAY-PER-VIEW UNDERCARD FIGHTERS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM DAVID COPPERFIELD THEATER AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS

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Bonyeza HERE Kwa Picha Kuanzia Idris Erba / Mayweather Promotions

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LAS VEGAS (Aprili 30, 2015) – Undefeated WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Simba “Tetemeko” Santa Cruz, WBO Featherweight World Champion Vasyl Lomachenko, their opponents and non-televised fighters participated Alhamisi in the undercard final press conference before their respective fights taking place this Saturday, Mei 2, live on pay-per-view at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

In pay-per-view fights before Floyd “Money” Mayweather hukutana Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao in their epic welterweight championship unificiation showdown, the Mexican star Santa Cruz (29-0-1, 17 Kos) will take on fellow Mexican countryman Jose Cayetano (17-3, 8 Kos) in a 10-round featherweight contest and Ukraine’s Lomachenko(3-1, 1 KO) itakuwa kulinda dhidi Pwetoriko ya Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 Kos).

 

The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® na HBO Pay-Per-View® kuanzia saa 9 p.m. NA/ 6 p.m. PT.

 

Also appearing at the press conference were boxers fighting on the non-televised portion of the card: Promising unbeaten Chris “Young King” Pearson (11-0, 9 Kos), ambao hukutana Alisema El Harrak (12-2, 7 Kos) katika raundi 10 Middleweight bout; ngumu kupiga Jesse Hart (16-0, 13 Kos), who’ll face fellow unbeaten Mike Jimenez (17-0, 11 Kos) in a 10-rounder for the NABO, USBA and NABF Super Middleweight titles, power-punching Andrew “Mnyama” Tabiti (9-0, 9 Kos), who will be opposed by Anthony Caputo Smith (15-4, 10 Kos) in a cruiserweight eight-rounder and undefeated super middleweight Brad Solomon (24-0, 9 Kos), ambao hukutana Adrian Rene Granados (13-3, 9 Kos) in a 10-round scrap.

 

Here is what the fighters and executives said Alhamisi at the Copperfield Theater at the MGM Grand:

LEO SANTA CRUZ

I’m more than excited to be on this undercard. This is the biggest card I could have been on. I want to show the whole world who I am.

 

I prepared very hard for this fight, like I always do. It’s going to be a historic night and I’m happy to be a part of that history.

 

I know that everybody is here for Mayweather and Pacquiao but there will still be millions seeing me fight and I want to show them who Leo Santa Cruz is so that I can get a lot more fans.

 

“”I’m still young and there are many more fights to come. The fights the fans want, we’re going to give it to them. I know those fights are going to happen.

 

I want to look spectacular and I want to get Cayetano out of there really fast. Sometimes these kind of fighters are the ones who give you the hardest fights because they come hungrier and have nothing to lose.

 

Seeing my family here and having them in the arena on fight night is a huge motivation for me. I feel happier and more relaxed and I’m ready.

 

I never underestimate a fighter. Any fighter in the ring is dangerous. I hope that Cayetano is ready so that we can give the fans a great show.

 

JOSE CAYETANO
I know that Leo Santa Cruz is a strong, difficult fighter but he also has weaknesses and that is what we prepared for, to give him a surprise.

I’m a man that takes challenges and I’ve been preparing very hard, I’m always prepared for these types of fights. I’m very prepared and I feel very strongly that I will win.

I came here for the opportunity to beat Leo Santa Cruz and for the opportunity to participate in such a grand event that is Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.

I’m very happy and very grateful and very excited to get into the ring. It’s a huge commitment, the entire world will be watching me but that is why I accepted the fight, I know that if I beat him, bigger and better opportunities will come my way.

I’m not nervous because it’s not the first time that I’ve faced a tough opponent. I’ve never faced a world champion but I’ve faced opponents that throw hard punches, so I’m not nervous, I’m excited.

 

VASYL LOMACHENKO

This is an opportunity to show everyone what I’m capable of doing and for millions of viewers to see that I can do it.

 

The best fighters get the best opportunities in the ring, there are a lot of great fighters getting those opportunities including myself.

 

It’s always a good feeling when people are saying good things about you.

 

I’m very excited to be involved in a bout such as this one, Mei 2 will be a big show shown around the world. I’m very happy to be in the opening bout for this huge fight.

 

GAMALIER RODRIGUEZ
I’m looking forward to this big fight Jumamosi. It’s a blessing to participate in this type of press conference and come Jumamosi, Mimi kushinda! I’m sure of it. I will be champion.

All of the attention toward Vasyl Lomachenko gives me motivation. I’ve been a fighter and a boxer since I was young and it’s added motivation to come out on top this weekend.

 

I know that Lomachenko is a good and technical fighter but it doesn’t compare to my hunger and drive to be world champion.

I wanted to take the opportunity during my speech at the press conference to let everyone know that I can here to fight. It’s going to be a hard fought battle and I’m very confident that I’ll win and become the champion this Saturday.

 

LEONARD ELLERBE, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Mayweather Promotions

I am so excited to be here today to discuss the great undercard which will be the lead-in to our long awaited, history making event taking place this Saturday night.

 

The lead-in fight for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao will be a very exciting fight featuring Leo Santa Cruz and Jose Cayetano.

 

Leo Santa Cruz is one of the classiest gentleman in the sport. He’s a very fan-friendly fighter and a Mexican warrior. He represents Mexico very well.

 

BOB ARUM, Hall of Fame Promoter, Top Rank

I know that every fighter deems it a tremendous honor to be part of this great event. We hope and believe that we will be presenting to the public through Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank, the best of boxing and the best fighters.

 

Vasyl Lomachenko is considered to be the greatest amateur fighter of all time. Sasa, he looks for the same type of success he had as an amateur in the professional ranks. But this will be a very competitive fight, because Gamalier Rodriguez is a Puerto Rican who comes to fight and believes that he can upset Vasyl.

 

A lot of the young men up here believe they are the next big thing in boxing, and many will be. But I know that Vasyl Lomachenko will be a big superstar in the sport of boxing.

 

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and is sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 na Mexico, Kuishi kwa Amini.

 

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FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND MANNY PACQUIAO FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM KÀ THEATRE AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS

"Mayweather VS. Pacquiao "

Hii Jumamosi, Mei 2, Kuishi juu ya Pay-Per-View

Bonyeza HERE Kwa Picha Kuanzia Idris Erba / Mayweather Promotions

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LAS VEGAS (Aprili 29, 2015) - Floyd "Money" Mayweather na Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao faced off for only the third time Jumatano during the final press conference for their long-awaited welterweight world championship unification fight this Jumamosi, Mei 2, katika MGM Grand Garden Arena, live on pay-per-view.

 

The last time the boxing superstars met face-to-face was at the Los Angeles press conference to formally announce the mega-fight on Machi 11. The first time they were photographed up close and personal came at a Miami Heat basketball game in January.

 

In the most eagerly awaited showdown in years – and the richest fight in boxing historythe undefeated and universally recognized No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer Mayweather (47-0, 26 Kos), an 11-time world champion in five weight divisions, will take on the fighting pride of the Philippines, Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 Kos), the only boxer to capture world titles in eight weight classes.

 

Here is what the fighters and executives said Jumatano at the KÀ Theatre at the MGM Grand:

Floyd Mayweather

“The only thing I can do is take it one day at a time. When the fight gets here I will go out there and do what I do best and that’s go out and fight.

 

“From the beginning of my career, I’ve always had a game plan. It’s just like chess. We make calculated moves in the ring and outside the ring. I got with the right team and surrounded myself with the right chess pieces.

 

“I’m a lot wiser than I once was. This fight sells itself. Our ultimate goal was to get to this point, whether it was Manny or another fighter.

 

“I don’t take anything away from Manny Pacquiao. He’s a solid fighter; a solid competitor and it will be an intriguing matchup come Saturday.

 

“Everything takes time, it’s all about timing. I’m glad that we had patience and didn’t rush. The time is now, this is the right time for this fight.

 

“I want to thank all the writers for being here. Some have been around since I was 10-years-old, some have been here for my 19 years in this sport. I’m thankful for all the writers, whether the stories were good stories or bad, you guys kept me relevant for 19 miaka.

 

“This fight is about one fighter who is at the top fighting another fighter who is at the top. It’s about giving you guys excitement. We don’t know how this fight is going to play out, but I believe in my skills. I believe I am going to be victorious.

 

“When I went to training camp I worked extremely hard to win this fight and I’m pretty sure Manny did the same. That’s why this is an intriguing matchup.”

MANNY PACQUIAO

“I don’t have a prediction, but I’m excited. I’m confident and I feel for the first time that I’m ready for the fight.

"I’m so happy because that feeling and that focus that I had many years ago, ni nyuma. I’m confident and relaxed.

“My love and eagerness for this fight has made me especially interested.

“I would like to invite everyone to witness the great fight between Floyd and I this Saturday.

“I want to be an example and inspiration to people.

“Before I became a boxer, I used to sleep on the street. I can’t believe that I am in this position. The boy who didn’t have food and slept on the street can have this life.

“On Saturday our goal is to make the fans happy with our performance. Both of us will work very hard to entertain the fans and give a good fight.

“I hope that both Floyd and I do our best on Saturday and to put our name in boxing history.

“The most important thing I hope for is that after the fight I can talk with Floyd about being an inspiration to people all around the world.”

Floyd Mayweather SR., Baba Mayweather & Mkufunzi

 

“Whatever happens on Saturday, it’s going to be one-sided. Pacquiao is going to sleep.

 

“I’m a trainer, I know what’s going on with fighters. Pacquiao doesn’t have it.

 

“Everybody can say what they want to say. I’ve said it before, Pacquiao can’t punch. I’m not worried about it. I’m going to have Floyd walk him down.”

 

FREDDIE ROACH, Pacquiao ya mkufunzi

“When this fight was announced, Manny’s training level went way up. He’s really excited about this fight.

 

“I think we will win a decision and outpoint this guy. If the knockout comes then that will be a bonus.

“I think Manny likes to be the underdog. We like pulling upsets and doing things we’re not supposed to do. Manny is going to be that guy.

“We will put a lot of pressure on Floyd. Manny likes to exchange and with his hand speed, this fight will go in our favor.

“Manny is reckless, but that’s his style. He tries to win fights and people enjoy his fights. He gives it his all and sometimes you get knocked out, that’s part of boxing.”

 

LEONARD ELLERBE, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Mayweather Promotions

 

“The worldwide attention and interest in this event has been unbelievable and Floyd and Manny deserve it.

 

“Las Vegas has a rich history of hosting the biggest and best fights in the sport. Over the years Floyd Mayweather has made the MGM his home. This will be his 11th consecutive fight at MGM Grand and the 14th in his career.

 

“There are two great fighters that will be fighting on Saturday night and the focus needs to be on the fighters, no one else. The focus is on the fighters on Saturday night.

 

“On May 2, Floyd faces another huge challenge in fellow world champion Manny Pacquiao, in a fight that the whole world is waiting to see. Once again Floyd is out to prove that he is The Best Ever and I know he will on Saturday night.”

 

BOB ARUM, Hall of Fame Promoter, Top Rank

 

“This is a great promotion with two great fighters. I hope that this fight will help elevate the rest of boxing. I think based on the interest in this fight, there has been increased interest in boxing as well, and that’s great.

 

“People have spent a lot of time during this event watching Manny train, but more importantly, watching Freddie teach. It’s great to see two guys on the same wavelength, working on the strategy and then working it out in the ring.”

 

KEN HERSHMAN, Rais, HBO Sports

 

“The journey to this fight has been a remarkable one. In addition to the great writing and reporting that all the media has been doing, HBO has been putting on terrific programs for fight fans to enjoy and bring them closer to the sport.

 

“One important note for everyone, please order the pay-per-view Saturday night early, or if possible today or tomorrow. We expect that the ordering systems will be overwhelmed. Pia, there will be two undercard events starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and those events can end at any time. We want to make sure that no one misses any of the main event. Tune-in and tune-in early.”

 

STEPHEN Espinoza, Makamu wa Rais Mtendaji na Meneja Mkuu, Showtime Sports

 

“This event is about two world-class athletes, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, who have been working for weeks and weeks, all of their lives really, to get to this precise moment.

 

“These two fighters have worked their entire lives to get to this moment.

 

“Floyd and Manny have great teams. Floyd will be the first one to tell you that his team deserves a lot of the credit for his success and I’ve heard Manny say very similar things.

 

“What makes this event so special and so historic, is that we have two once-in-a-generation athletes who will be meeting in the ring in about 72 masaa. We are so proud to have been given the opportunity to be a part of such a highly anticipated event.”

 

RICHARD STORM, Rais wa Entertainment & Michezo kwa MGM International Resorts

 

“It is an honor for the MGM Resorts to house this highly anticipated event. Sports fans around the world will have the unique opportunity to watch two of boxing’s top champions, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, as they go toe-to-toe at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

“Excitement for this event has resonated throughout our MGM Resorts properties and the entire Las Vegas community.

 

“We have created additional programming at the resorts including closed circuit viewing that gives fans the chance to experience MGM’s great championship fights.

 

“We just want to thank everybody involved in this great event. We’re excited, we’re proud and we can’t wait for Saturday night.”

 

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and is sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions –Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 na Mexico, Kuishi kwa Amini. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast is co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® na HBO Pay-Per-View® kuanzia saa 9 p.m. NA / 6 p.m. PT.

 

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FULL NIGHT OF ACTION-PACKED FIGHTS COMING TO THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA SATURDAY, MAY 2

Young Stars Complement Epic Welterweight Championship Showdown
Between Floyd Mayweather & Manny Pacquiao

LAS VEGAS (Aprili 27, 2015) – A full lineup of present and future boxing stars is set to entertain the MGM Grand Garden Arena crowd in pay-per-view and non-televised action before the history-making welterweight showdown between Floyd “Money” Mayweather na Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao juu ya Jumamosi, Mei 2.

 

The pay-per-view undercard is topped by a pair of fights featuring two of boxing’s most talented and exciting stars as WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Simba “Tetemeko” Santa Cruz (29-0-1, 17 Kos) faces Mexican brawler Jose Cayetano (17-3, 8 Kos) and WBO Featherweight World Champion Vasyl Lomachenko (3-1, 1 KO) takes on Puerto Rican contender Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 Kos).

 

The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View® na Showtime PPV® kuanzia saa9 p.m. NA/ 6 p.m. PT.

 

Exciting non-televised bouts round out the action in the arena as top undefeated prospects look to keep their perfect records intact.

 

The slick and undefeated Chris “Sweet” Pearson (11-0, 9 Kos) hukutana Alisema El Harrak (12-2, 7 Kos) in a 10-round middleweight bout and heavy-fisted Jesse Hart (16-0, 13 Kos) takes on fellow unbeaten Mike Jimenez (17-0, 11 Kos) in a 10-rounder or the NABO, USBA and NABF Super Middleweight titles.

 

An undefeated knockout artist looking to make it 10-for-10, Andrew “Mnyama” Tabiti (9-0, 9 Kos) nyuso Anthony Caputo Smith (15-4, 10 Kos) in an eight- rounds cruiserweight match.

 

Kicking off the night of fights is undefeated contender Brad Solomon (24-0, 9 Kos), who’ll be opposed by Adrian Rene Granados (13-3, 9 Kos) katika raundi 10 super Middleweight bout.

 

Mayweather Promotions is looking forward to bringing some of boxing’s most exciting current and future stars to the fans on the biggest night in our sport’s history,” ulisema Leonard Ellerbe, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Mayweather Promotions. “Whether you are watching on pay-per-view or in the arena, you are in store for an electric night of fights.

 

Each undercard match could be a main event on another card,” alisema Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum ya Juu Rank. “Fans can watch the exciting action as a warm-up to the most anticipated fight in decades.

 

Kama awali alitangaza, 26-mwenye umri wa miaka Santa Cruz will be making his second appearance on a Floyd Mayweather pay-per-view undercard. The fan-friendly two-division world champion has defended his super bantamweight title numerous times in impressive fashion on his way to earning a reputation as one of the most exciting fighters in the world. Born in Huetamo, Michoaca de Ocampo, Mexico but fighting out of Los Angeles, Santa Cruz won his first world title in 2012. Katika 2013 he won his super bantamweight title.

 

Fighting out of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Cayetano akageuka pro katika 2009 and sprinted to a 10-0 record before dropping a narrow split decision to Ruben Tamayo in 2011. He most recently dropped a decision to Enrique Bernache in February after defeating Dennis Contreras and Eden Marquez in his previous two starts. He hopes to make a grand impression in his U.S. mara ya kwanza juu yaMei 2.

 

Arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all-time, with two Olympic gold medals and two Amateur National Championships, 27-mwenye umri wa miaka Lomachenko has already made a great impact in the professional ranks. He won his world title with a majority decision over Gary Russell Jr. mwaka jana. Making the second defense of his 126-pound title, the fighter out of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Ukraine will be going for his third straight win overall when he battles Rodriguez.

 

An accomplished veteran from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Rodriguez gets an opportunity on boxing’s biggest stage when he battles Lomachenko. The 28-year-old has not lost a fight since 2009 na ina 17 consecutive victories since a technical draw in 2010. He won twice in 2014, picking up a unanimous decision victory over Orlando Cruz and a second round TKO over Martin Cardona.

 

Kupambana na nje ya Philadelphia, Hart was an accomplished amateur who was a 2012 U.S. Olympic alternate after earning a U.S. National Championship and a National Golden Gloves Championship. The 25-year-old will fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the first time since his professional debut in 2005 when he stopped Manuel Eastman in the first round. Wakati huu, he will look to remain undefeated and catapult himself to contender status.

 

Undefeated and facing the biggest challenge of his career, 27 mwenye umri wa miaka Jimenez will make his Las Vegas debut on Mei 2. Having already delivered a second round knockout over Kevin Engel in 2015 the fighter out of Chicago will look to impress on the biggest stage of his career against Hart.

 

A three-time National Golden Gloves Champion, Solomon fights out of Lafayette, Louisiana and is aiming to maintain his perfect record.. The 31-year-old picked up victories in 2014 over Eduardo Flores, Freddy Hernandez and Arman Ovsepyan. Solomon takes on the 25-year-old Granados out of Cicero, Illinois.

 

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and is sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere Julai 24na Mexico, Kuishi kwa Amini. The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View® na Showtime PPV® kuanzia saa 9 p.m. NA/ 6 p.m. PT.

 

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