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

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Reading, PA (December 14, 2015) -Lokhu esidlule Saturday night at the AT & T Center in San Anonio, Wesibhakela Travis Kauffman (30-2, 22 KO sika) 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 of Ukufunda, 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.
“Ngizizwa kahle. I thought I did enough to win the fight. I had it 8-4 noma 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. Kungakhathaliseki ukuthi, 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, I am ngomumo ukubhekana. 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 ngomgqibelo.”
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 Tarlecky –Team Kauffman
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Omar Figueroa ukunqotshwa ANTONIO DEMARCO IN emini SLUGFEST ON PREMIER Boxing ULWELA ON NBC FROM THE AT&T CENTER San Antonio

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CHRIS ARREOLA RECOVERS FROM EARLY KNOCKDOWN TO TAKE HOME SPLIT-DECISION OVER TRAVIS KAUFFMAN IN sekusuke isidumo wesibhakela
VICTOR Ortiz, Terrell GAUSHA & MARIO Barrios Buthani ukunqoba PBC ON NBCSN ISINYATHELO
Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho Ibhayisikobho Suzanne Teresa / Premier Boxing Champions
San Antonio (December 13, 2015) – Ezingakanqotshwa Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (26-0-1, 18 Kos) unqobe slugfest okukhulu phezu zangaphambili emhlabeni iqhawe Antonio Demarco(31-6-1, 23 Kos) e emini Saturday ebusuku Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) onNBC kusukela AT&T Center e San Antonio.
Figueroa wathola isinqumo abavumelene empini ezimatasa ukuthi wabona nokujikijela eningizimu Texas-native phezu 1000 punches yonkana 12 emahlandla. Figueroa owayebusa eziyisithupha emahlandla lokuqala mpi, uphonsa inhlanganisela eminingi futhi ukuthatha umonakalo sakugcina esitheni sakhe.
Le ndoda Mexican demarco wasindisa okusemandleni akhe ukuze inxenye ukulwa yesibili futhi wakwazi njalo nomhlaba ngamandla punches ehlanzekile ngokumelene Figueroa offensive-minded. In the 11th-round, Demarco uvalo Figueroa ne uchungechunge headshots futhi wabonakala naye enkingeni. Figueroa wasimama ngokwanele ukuba sisinde nxazonke kanye ukunqoba esigaba sokugcina emehlweni abo bonke abahluleli abathathu.
Kuhlanganiswe the fighters waphonsa 1160 Amandla punches ngokumelene nje 519 limgwaza. Figueroa esesifundazweni 48 amaphesenti kwamandla akhe isibhamu ngesikhathi demarco axhunyiwe phezu 45 kwamaphesenti angu yakhe. The 1092 to 587 Punch okukhipha inzuzo Figueroa wayengase wazibonakalisa umehluko njengoba out-esesifundazweni abaphikisi bakhe 414 to 225.
Amajaji final’ ezikhombisa zaba 116-112 futhi 115-113 kabili.
Esimweni co-iyavela, Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola (37-4-1, 31 Kos) kuyasetshenzelwa kokunqoba uqhekeko-isinqumo Travis “Isikhathi My” Kauffman (30-2, 22 Kos) in a 12-round Yimpi wesibhakela ukuthi wayephila ngokuvumelana pre-mpi inkulumo kadoti phakathi yangaphambili sparring partners.
Arreola waqala out eqinile, ngokuwina yokuqala emahlandla lamabili kuwo wonke amajaji amathathu’ scorecards. In the round wesithathu, Kauffman wanikeza inhlanganisela okuvusa amadlingozi ekhanda nasemzimbeni ukuthi abeke Arreola on the mat.
The knockdown behlisa Arreola phansi njengoba Kauffman wawina emahlandla amahlanu phakathi emahlandla lamatsatfu nesishiyagalolunye ngenkathi ukubonisa footwork omuhle nomzimba isibhakela. Ngemva buhlungu ongaphakeme by Kauffman round eziyisishiyagalolunye, Arreola wathatha imizuzu eminingana ukuba alulame phambi unompempe waqhubeka isenzo. Wabonakala isikhathi esithe xaxa ukunikeza Arreola umoya yesibili njengoba eqeda eqinile futhi wavala nilwe ukusebenza umxhwele zokugcina ezintathu emahlandla.
Isinqumo uqhekeko kwaba njengoba ewumngcingo njengoba kungaba kanye abahluleli ababili’ beshaya iziqubu 114-113 ngoba Arreola kanye nezinye yahlulelani score okufanayo Kauffman. Arreola out-esesifundazweni Kauffman 216-206 e punches inani axhunyiwe on 57 Amaphesenti angu amandla akhe isibhamu.
Headlining the NBCSN telecast ngaphambi, wangaphambili world iqhawe “Ngonya” Victor Ortiz (31-5-2, 24 Kos) wabuya a layoff yearlong ayeke Gilberto Sanchez-Leon (31-15-2, 13 Kos) emzuliswaneni yesishiyagalombili welterweight yabo iziqubu.
Ortiz uzobuya kusukela esihlakaleni ephukile wahlupheka ekupheleni iziqubu wakhe wokugcina in December 2014 futhi wakwazi nomhlaba 50 Amaphesenti angu amandla akhe punches. The stoppage weza at 2:57 singene round yesishiyagalombili iziqubu ihlelelwe 10.
San Antonio-native Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Kos) umxhwele phambi abalandeli bakhe langakubo eya kokuphumula Manuel Vides (18-5, 11 Kos) 31 imizuzwana singene nxazonke wesithupha. Barrios wabonisa nokunemba ezibulalayo, kokwehla 54 amaphesenti kwamandla akhe punches and 46 Amaphesenti angu punches zakhe inani.
In NBCSN action eyalandela ukusakaza emini, 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha (17-0, 8 Kos) wagcina irekhodi lakhe ephelele abephule, ngowakho Wathi El Harrak (12-4-2, 7 Kos) in a 10-round middleweight mpi. Gausha baloba knockdown in the emzuliswaneni wesibili kanye cruised a 100-89 Isinqumo njengakho konke amajaji amathathu.
Omar Figueroa
“Lawa uhlobo ukulwa Ngiyakuthanda ukuba. A little rougher kunami ngabe wayethanda futhi ubuso bami kukhombisa it. Kwakuwusuku ukulwa okuhle. Ngifisa sengathi ayekwenzile kangcono kodwa ngaso sonke isikhathi ngenza umhlabeleli I can.
“Ngizimisele yini kwangisiza ukunqoba le mpi. Angiyi alahlekelwe mpi. Anginayo ukuthi kimi. Ngiye kwadingeka zonke ukulimala. Ngingaba ingalo elingekho kodwa mina namanje uya ukuthola indlela eya ukunqoba impi.
“Kwaba omuhle kakhulu. Ngangibona ukuzwa abalandeli ezijabule me on futhi akuve enkulu. Ngiyazi abantu balapha usisekela me up and mina nje afuna ukumnika sona yonke yami.
“Kwaba yonke inhliziyo futhi GUTS laphaya. Yilokho ngithembele lapho konke okunye ehluleka. Senza okusemandleni ethu ukuba aphume kanye ukunqoba.
“Ngifuna ukulwa 140-iphawundi class isisindo. Ezinye izinto kwenzeka ukuthi ababe out of control zethu futhi nje sasifuna ukuba abukisa for the abalandeli. Umzimba wami ukuthola ezinkulu kodwa ngifuna ukwenza ezinye izinto ngesikhathi 140-amakhilogremu ngaphambi ngithuthele up. Sisenza okusemandleni ethu, siyakucela ukufunda indlela ukwenza izinto kwesokudla. Sesikhathele in inqubo yokufunda.
“Izandla zami ujabule kakhulu. Babukeka njengezihlahla izandla. Yikuphi nice. Ubuso bami ifana ubuso, nje ubuso bashaya.
“Antonio wanginikeza Uhlonishwe ngemuva kokuthi kuqubuke impi futhi wangitshela ukuthi 'umndeni kuyinto ebaluleke kakhulu.’ Sonke umhlatshelo ekamu ukuqeqeshwa futhi thina uku ngibonga ukuthi sithola ukulwa nje.
“Mina akukho ukuyeka kimi. Ngiye alwa ukulimala adversity. Kuba nje kimi ukuze bayeke.”
António DEMARCO
“Ngacabanga Ngathola draw out of the mpi, kodwa yena lapha esimweni sakhe ekhaya, kanye ekhaya lakhe nesixuku, futhi ngiyazihlonipha isinqumo.
“Wayengumuntu nje big kakhulu. No excuses, kodwa ngiyazi ukuthi kwaba kungani wakwazi ukuba ihlale ukulwa full nami.
“Umsolwa ukusunduza nje nami phambili, ukusunduza me phambili futhi usebenzisa isisindo somzimba wakhe, kodwa akazange ubuhlungu kimi nganoma yisiphi isikhathi.”
CHRIS ARREOLA
“Ngangingasakujabuleli ubuhlungu kusukela knockdown, kwaba ngaphezulu knockdown flash.”
“I wayihosha in the emahlandla ubuqhawe. Ngangineminyaka in shape omkhulu futhi kwaba umehluko Yokuwina yami.
“I had to show him a little different look tonight and not just bull rush him. Weza kimi, okwenza kube lula ngami. Conditioning was the deciding factor tonight.”
“Yebo, I ebengakhipha Travis Kauffman a rematch. Noma nini, singenza ngiphinde.
“I kufanele uthole mpi isihloko emhlabeni futhi babe ukunqoba ekholisayo. Uma mina ukulwa Deontay Wilder, I ube shape enkulu.
“Ngiya ukuthatha iholidi encane umndeni ngihlela on ukuba emuva ejimini ilungelo emva Years New.”
Travis KAUFFMAN
“Angisona eyodwa kuphela ukuthi ngacabanga won ukulwa, isixuku sonke ngacabanga won ukulwa. I balwa impi enkulu. Ngafika lapha ukunqoba. Angisona slouch, Ngingumfana fighter. Bengilokhu ukwenza lokhu kukho konke ukuphila kwami.
“I didn’t get the victory that I deserved tonight, kodwa ngakwazi ukunqoba phezu isixuku futhi nganqoba phezu America.
“Isixuku wangena ezijabule for Chris. Zayishiya ezijabule kimi.”
VICTOR Ortiz
“Wayengumuntu othanda ukulwa ngempela ezinzima. Wathola ezinye isibhamu okuhle. Angithandi ukwenza izaba. Eminyakeni emithathu, Ngiye kuphela balwa kabili. Kwakukhona okuningi nokugqwala. Kodwa Angive happy ukuze uthole emuva esiyingini.
“I ababuzwa ubuhlungu leze. Ngijabule for ukuthi futhi ukulungele phambili.
“Esedlule yami esidlule yami. Ngifuna ukuya ngoba. Noma yimuphi of the welterweights phezulu, Ngifuna.
“Leli kamu wawuvala. Hhayi nje Joel Diaz, kodwa lonke iqembu ubelokhu nami 24/7 futhi uke waba awesome. Kuyinto wusizo olukhulu ukuze ube la uhlobo abantu ekhoneni bami.
“Esikhathini esedlule, Ngihlale ngazithola nokwehla isibhamu. Lezi abaqeqeshi baye bangisiza ijubane. Lokhu nakanjani ngithuthuke.
“Ngingumfana umhlaziyi sami esikhulu. Kuningi ukuba ngcono. Elisheshayo My zazizinhle, kodwa isikhathi sokugcwaliseka wami wawubhekiswe off. Mhlawumbe ngenxa yokungasebenzi. Ngingumfana sibonge for leli thuba futhi ngiba nethuba entsha lonke ukufinyelela imigomo yami.”
MARIO Barrios
“Ngiyajabula nje baye bakwazi abukisa esikhulu umndeni wami nabangane. Kwamanje ngizizwa enkulu. Angikwazanga kube ejabule more.
“Siqala uhlelo umdlalo kugxile ukusebenza off jab yethu futhi ukukha isibhamu yethu. Wathi zazivame ukusebenza maphakathi futhi indlela sathola Ukuvuleka.
“Kunoma iphuzu ngase ngikulungele ukuhlala khona futhi sekusuke isidumo naye, kodwa leso kwakungesona ukuphela plan for kule mpi. Iplani kwakungukuthi ukuba ngobuchule futhi yilokho esakwenza.
“Ukuphakama My futhi size into thina njalo ukusebenza phezu bese usebenzisa inzuzo yethu.”
Terrell GAUSHA
“I’m very happy with my performance but I still have a lot of improvements to make in the gym.”
“I wambamba nabanye isibhamu umzimba okuhle futhi ukuthi kwaba umehluko.
“Asazi ukukhomba umuntu, but I’m ready for someone in the top 10. Ngingathanda ukuba balwe aphinde ngoFebhuwari uma kungenzeka.”
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MARIO Barrios izikolo umbukwane Knockout

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San Antonio, TX (December 12, 2015) – Rising star and ukuzwa super-featherweight, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Kos), wahlala Ezingakanqotshwa nge umbukwane yesithupha nxazonke Knockout phezu Manuel Vides (18-5, 11 Kos). The iziqubu, okwakubekelwa isiqephu njengengxenye PBC on NBCSN senzeka AT&T Center emzini wakubo San Antonio, Texas.
Kusukela round kuvulwa, Barrios esungulwe phambi kwakhe esiyingini njengoba siwela eziningi amandla isibhamu, mostly to the body and head. A powerful right uppercut followed by a monstrous left hook sent Vides crashing to the canvas head first, siphetfo iziqubu at the 2:29 uphawu round eziyisithupha.
“Ngazizwa eqinile bangena ring tonight,” 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.”
With the win, Omakhelwane, Kuye ngubani on track fast, 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.”
“Ngifuna ukubonga PBC futhi NBC for leli thuba.” Barrios waqhubeka. “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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PBC ON NBC & ABALWELI NBCSN MEDIA Amazing Egroundini & IZITHOMBE

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Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho Ibhayisikobho Francisco Perez / Premier Boxing Champions
San Antonio (December 9, 2015) -Fighters ancintisanayo on ngoMgqibelo Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC futhi NBCSN amakhadi sabamba Amazing nabezindaba ngaphambi kokuba angene ring on December 12 e San Antonio at the esasisanda kuyilungisa AT&T Center.
Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, Antonio Demarco, Dominic “Trouble” BREAZEALE, Chris “Nightmare” Arreola, “Ngonya” Victor Ortiz, Mario Barrios futhi Brandon Figueroa bonke babephansi esandleni Amazing futhi akhulume nabezindaba ngesikhathi kaJese James sika Leija sika Champion Fit Gym.
Figueroa futhi demarco square off in umcimbi kusihlwa esiyinhloko on NBC ngenkathi Breazeale futhi Arreola zizofuna elihlukile iziqubu sosondonzima. Ortiz, Barrios futhi Figueroa kuthiwa Kuhlelwe ukuba ivele NBCSN ingxenye telecast.
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Nakhu fighters ayezokusho ngoLwesithathu:
Omar Figueroa
“Camp Ukuqeqeshwa bekulokhu lokukwazi. Angicabangi it Kwakonakele ungcono. Uma ucabangela konke Ingihlabe ngokusebenzisa kulo nyaka, kungcono umoya onjalo nomoya opholile ukuze bakwazi ngempela ukuqeqesha futhi aqeqeshe ngokugcwele yami.
“Ngicabanga Ngithathe nakanjani ngcono. We never ayeke ngcono futhi uma senza, lokho lapho imisebenzi yethu iphele. Ngaso sonke isikhathi sizama ukufunda futhi sibone ukuthi singenza ngcono futhi lapho sithuthukele. Kuyinto uhambo ukuthi thina ungekho ngisho maphakathi.
“Angicabangi ngaba ukusebenza umhlabeleli ngokumelene Ricky Burns in May. Uma ucabangela I enesandla ngaphuka ngokusebenzisa ekamu, Ngangingakwazi ukuqeqesha ekamu. I ukushaya a wangaphambili emhlabeni iqhawe futhi ngikwenzile ngaphandle ukuqeqeshwa ngendlela engimthanda ongathanda.
“To me, a mpi lena impi. Ngiyakujabulela ukulwa. Ngiyathanda ukuba in the ring. Ngijabulile ngoba. Angikwazi ukulinda. Ngifuna ukwenza ubone ukuthi ngizizwa.
“Ngicabanga Antonio demarco kuyinto Gap for isitayela yami. Muhle ngempela ezinqala kodwa inamaphutha. Ushiya umzimba evulekile futhi into Ngicabanga ukuthi angasizakala. Uma konke kuhambe ukuhlela, sizobe baphume enqobile.”
António DEMARCO
“Ngibuyela for the uthando sport. Ngifuna ukukhombisa wonke umuntu ukuthi uye waloba ngami off, ukuthi Ngikhathazekile namanje lapha futhi iyingozi. Bathi ozodla amazwi abo Sunday ekuseni.
“Ngangike ngalifunda umhlalaphansi ngenxa yezizathu siqu, kodwa boxing kuyingxenye enkulu yokuphila kwami. It wangiyisa out of the imigwaqo kanye unika umkhaya wami impilo enhle. Ngiye ngakwazi ukusiza udadewethu obelokhu umdlavuza kodwa manje okunempilo. Angikwazanga ashiye sport ukuthi uye wasiza abantu abaningi kangaka.
“Ngikhathazekile emuva umqeqeshi wami elidala, oye kwangisiza ukufinyelela zikhathi best of career yami. Futhi mina Romulo Quirarte abasebenza kanzima ukuze uthole emuva kulelo zinga.
“I Ziningi inhlonipho Omar. Muhle Ezingakanqotshwa futhi kwenziwa ezinye izinto ezinhle ngempela kulo mdlalo. Kuyinto a balwe kanzima, kodwa kungcono kanzima sobabili. It Ngeke kube lula Omar.
“Ngifuna abalandeli ukubona empini enkulu. It kuzoba nempi. Two baseMexico, ngegazi waseMexico uhlale empini enkulu. Ngiye aqeqeshelwe impi futhi Ngizokukhombisa bonke ukuthi Ngikulungele lapho mina angene ukuthi ring.”
Dominic BREAZEALE
“Camp Training waya enkulu. Saba omuhle eziyisishiyagalolunye noma 10 amasonto ekamu neqembu ezihlukahlukene of sparring partners. I empeleni baphonse mayelana 10 amakhilogremu ngakho ngizizwa eqinile nenempilo.
“Akuve omkhulu azoqeda nonyaka NBC at the AT&T Center. Angikwazanga cela okuningi.
“Ngibheke phambili ekulweni for amabhande. Agudle kubo up. Ngifuna ukulwa phezulu 10, top 5 guys ngokungaguquguquki. Ake ukukwenza.
“Ngiye ngasebenza kanzima ngempela nokuqondisa amaphutha kanye ngcono at izikebhe yami. Njengoba fighter wena yilokho ofuna ukukwenza. Ngangilokhu cela ukuba ihlolwe futhi yilokho Ngibheke phambili.”
CHRIS ARREOLA
“Ngiyazi abe test onzima phambi kwami. Umphikisi My has a lot of isipiliyoni amateur futhi kwaba pro omuhle. Kumele enze lokhu count eyodwa. Ngeke wazi uma kuzoba yithuba lakho lokugcina.
“I wabheka bad e last ezimbili ukulwa lami futhi uwena kuphela kunjengokungathi ukulwa wokugcina. Ngicabanga esitheni sami engibona njengoba fighter endleleni yakhe phansi ukuthi imililo me up. Uthi uya ukuthanda akalokothi alwa kimi.
“Bengilokhu ngicabange ukuthi nginguye i fighter elite. Ukukhathazeka My eyinhloko Travis Kauffman. Kumele ukumshaya ekholisayo. Ngidinga ukumshaya eqophelweni lapho wonke umuntu efuna kimi ukulwela isihloko. Ngifuna uthole isihloko yami shot.
“Lona ekuqaleni kuya run isihloko. Ngifuna ukuqinisa ngedwa njengoba wesibhakela phezulu in the world. Ngingumfana wesibhakela esinamandla futhi Ngiya ukufakazisa ukuthi wonke umuntu. Ngidinga lokhu ekulweni career yami.”
VICTOR Ortiz
“Ngiye kwadingeka ups yami nezinkinga zami, kodwa mina nje ufuna laphaya nekujabulisa abalandeli aphinde. Angicabangi abalandeli abake badumazeka in action kungakanani kukhona lapho mina ukulwa.
“Esiyinhloko My namanje lapha. Ngiya ukuthatha ngokugcwele. The Hollywood scene cool, engenzi ubuhlungu nababi, kodwa ngikhetha ukuba iqhawe emhlabeni. Ngifuna ukubuyela ukuthi ezingeni.
“Bengilokhu baphokophelele ngokwami ​​lonke ikamu. Ngilapha nje ukubeka emsebenzini. Sesikulungele ukuya abukisa. Ngiyazi esitheni sami uyofika elambile futhi ngilungele.
“Ngiye wenza izinguquko ezinkulu ukuze career yami futhi ngicabanga ukuthi uzoba for the ngcono. Ngithemba bonke tunes e. Sengilungele ukuya empini.”
MARIO Barrios
“Finishing up the ngonyaka mpi like lokhu edolobheni lakithi, kungcono into engcono I ongafuna. Ngijabulile ukuba emuva ekhaya ukulwa phambi komkhaya nabangane.
“Ngiye ngcono kakhulu njengoba fighter kulonyaka. Ngiye ngafunda okuningi mayelana nendlela yokulondoloza ukuzibamba in the ring. Lezi zinto bengilokhu bakwazi ukuzuza abanolwazi. Ngifuna ukuhlala asebenzayo futhi ugcine ngcono.
“Camp Ukuqeqeshwa bekulokhu enkulu. We waphuma Houston for isonto yokuqeqeshwa kwethu ukusebenza Miguel Flores futhi wabuya ngesonto eledlule ukuba azoqeda e San Antonio. Ngizizwa eqinile futhi ukulungele abukisa enkulu Saturday.
Brandon Figueroa
“Ngizizwa okuhle ngempela. Nethimba My Bengilokhu ngikwenza izinto amalungelo kanye Ngikulungele uthole in the ring December 12.
“Fight My kuqala wayebuye on show omkhulu umfowethu headlining. Angikho bethi Ngithathe esetshenziswa kuso. Kodwa mina Angati umuntu ngokomzwelo kanjalo mina ngeke yokulwela ijezi ngoba ukujwayele esiteji.
“Ngiyajabula ukuba yingxenye lombukiso. Kukhona fighters eziningi kangako futhi isibusiso ukuba yingxenye yalesi sehlakalo.
“Mina nomfowethu kokubili bathanda sekusuke isidumo futhi anikeze abalandeli a show, kodwa ngingathi Ngingumfana fighter technical more. Ngithanda dedani yami. Uma kuziwa phansi punches uphonsa futhi nokuhweba, yilokho sithanda ukukwenza.
“Umphikisi My kuba kunabo labamelene nami esidlule futhi ezinye isipiliyoni amateur. Ngiya ukuzama ebhokisini kuye, uhlale phezu ngaphandle futhi ubuhlungu kuye ngomzimba isibhamu.”
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VICTOR Ortiz liba Gilberto Sánchez LEON uTerrell GAUSHA SET TO NAKHO wathi EL HARRAK HUGO centeno tikwele OFF KWABANTU kuJoshuwa Obando MARIO Barrios izimpi MANUEL VIDES & BRANDON FIGUEROA FIGHTS FRANCISCO MURO ON PBC ON NBCSN SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12

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Full Night Of Action Comes To The AT&T Center In San Antonio
San Antonio (December 8, 2015) – Opponents for the previously announced Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBCSN ikhadi asibekela yabo Saturday, December 12 showdowns at the AT esasisanda kuyilungisa&T Center e San Antonio.
PBC on NBCSN isinyathelo uzobona ukubuya “Ngonya” Victor Ortiz (30-5-2, 23 Kos) ebhekana veteran Mexican Gilberto Sanchez Leon (33-13-2) in a 10-round welterweight indaba, 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha (16-0, 8 Kos) ukuthwala Wathi El Harrak (12-3-2, 7 Kos) in a 10-round middleweight junior iziqubu, unbeaten Hugo “Umphathi” Rye (23-0, 12 Kos) ngokumelene KuJoshuwa Obando (12-7-1, 10 Kos) in a 10-round middleweight umncintiswano, Ezingakanqotshwa ithemba wendawo Mario Barrios (13-0, 7 Kos) sandise singene ring ngokumelene Panama sika Manuel Vides (18-4, 11 Kos) e an eziyisishiyagalombili round umncintiswano engasindi futhi Brandon Figueroa (3-0, 2 Kos) ngokumelene Francisco Muro (2-1, 1 KO) in a ezine-round bantamweight empini.
Ukwamukela NBCSN ngeke bookend the PBC on NBC umcimbi isihloko esikhulu by star EzingakanqotshwaOmar “Panterita” Figueroa (25-0-1, 18 Kos), of Weslaco, Texas, ethatha owabe emhlabeni iqhawe Antonio Demarco (31-5-1, 23 Kos). Ukusabalala on NBC uqala at 8:30 p.m. KANYE/5:30 p.m. PT futhi uyophinde ihlanganisa pair of showdowns sosondonzima njengoba Ezingakanqotshwa 2012 U.S. Olympian Dominic “Trouble” BREAZEALE (16-0, 14 Kos) ubuso“Prince” Charles Martin (22-0-1, 20 Kos) futhi kanzima-ukushaya Mexican-American Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola (36-4-1, 31 Kos) izimpi Travis “Isikhathi My” Kauffman (30-1, 22 Kos).
NBCSN Ukusabalala uyoqala ekushoneni 6:00 p.m. KANYE/3:00 p.m. PT futhi ungasuki kuze kube yilapho 7:30 pm. KANYE / 4:30 pm PT. NBCSN Ukusabalala kuzoqala at 11 p.m. KANYE/8:00 p.m. PT kulandela NBC ukusakaza kanye run ukuba kwamabili ET/9:00 p.m. PT.
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, lapho kugqugquzelwa Leija Battah Promotions, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $220, $112, $85, $58 futhi $31, hhayi kuhlanganise letidzingekile, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Amathikithi angathengwa online ngokuvakashela www.ticketmaster.com, www.attcenter.com noma ngokushayela ucingo 1-800-745-3000. Amathikithi kungabuye olwathengwa Emailm@leijabattahpromo.com noma ukubiza (210) 979-3302.
Futhi iyavela okuthakazelisayo undercard ukulwa amathemba Ezingakanqotshwa Semajay Thomas(6-0, 4 Kos) out of Chicago in a eziyisithupha-round welterweight indaba yokulwa Florida Farkhad Sharipov (4-5, 1 KO), 25-New oneminyaka engu-Jersey-product Rickey Edwards (9-0, 3 Kos) in a eziyisithupha nxazonke iziqubu engasindi ngokumelene Ezingakanqotshwa Ariel Paez (4-0, 1 KO), Lanell “KO” Izifutho (13-1-1, 7 Kos) out of Las Vegas ukuthatha eNigeria Michael Gbenga (16-23, 16 Kos) eziyisishiyagalombili-angaba ngu-super middleweight action kanye oneminyaka engu-21 ubudala Justin DeLoach(11-1, 6 Kos) of Georgia, Louisiana in a eziyisithupha-round super welterweight umncintiswano.
Ukuqoqa out ebusuku luzoqaliswa Ezingakanqotshwa San Antonio-product Adam Lopezngokumelene owabe wezwe iqhawe Eric Aiken in a super bantamweight iziqubu, 21-umnyaka owodwaJavier Rodriguez ohlushwa Alejandro Moreno in a ezine-round super bantamweight Yimpi, San Antonio sika Steve Hall njengoba tikwele off ngokumelene Adam Ealons in a ezine-round mpi super engasindi futhi Austin Brandon Chalker in a ezine nxazonke super featherweight emncintiswaneni wokulwa San Antonio sika Rudy Zamora.
An fighter okuthakazelisayo ongalokothi shies kude action, Ortiz ubuyela ring unyaka owodwa kulandela ukulimala isandla sakhe iziqubu wakhe wokugcina, yesithathu round stoppage of Manuel Perez. The oneminyaka engu-28 ubudala kwaba 147-iphawundi emhlabeni iqhawe ngesikhathi enqoba Andre Berto e 2011 wamisa amelana Floyd Mayweather. The Kansas-native uye wachitha isikhathi eminyakeni yamuva ifilimu izindima kumabhayisikobho ezifana “Southpaw” futhi “The Expendables 3” kodwa uzobuyaDecember 12 enempilo futhi ukulungele ukulwa indlela yakhe emuva esiqongweni sport. Okokuqala, kuyodingeka ukuba uthole esedlule Leon okuhlala out of Mexicali, Mexico ongumnikazi banqobe Dario Cervantes, Carlos Yáñez and Rene Ruiz.
Wazalwa wakhulela Cleveland, Gausha kwaba amateur ahlotshiswe ophumelele igolide izindondo at the US. Championships National in 2009 futhi 2012 futhi amelwe US ​​njengengxenye 2012 Olympic Team. The oneminyaka engu-28 ubudala Ezingakanqotshwa kusukela turning pro e 2012. In 2015 uye amaphuzu phezu Norberto Gonzalez ukunqoba Knockout futhi wanqoba Luis Grajeda no-Eliyezeri Gonzalez ngesinqumo. Manje yena uyothatha phezu El Harrak engu-28 ubudala olwela out of Las Vegas ngendlela 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. Ngo-December 2014 he faced his stiffest test to date against James De La Rosa and passed with flying colors, scoring a spectacular fifth-round knockout. Iningi muva, oneminyaka engu-24 ubudala wathatha phansi Lukasz Maciec ngo September futhi ubheka awuqede unyaka nomunye ukusebenza eqinile emelene Guadalajara, Obando laseMexico.
Ukulwa emzini wakubo San Antonio, Barrioslooks for ukunqoba kwakhe wesikhombisa 2015 onDecember 12. The oneminyaka engu-20 ubudala uthemba ukwakha phezu umfutho wakhe ngemuva kokuwina yakhe yokuqala nesishiyagalombili nxazonke iziqubu phezu Enrique Tinoco ngoNovemba 10. Uyokwethaba abhekane Panamian Vides engu-25 ubudala yena onazo ukunqoba 2015 phezu Ivan Trejos futhi uSamuweli Moreno.
The umfowabo main umcimbi umhlanganyeli kanye zangaphambili nezwe iqhawe Omar, the Figueroa engu-18 ubudala waphenduka pro e May kokunqoba Hector Gutierrez futhi uye wasilalela leso up ngovimba Ricardo Mena futhi URamiro Ruiz. The Weslaco, Texas-product ibukeka ukwenza kube ephelele 2015 lapho ethatha Muro engu-19 ubudala out of 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

The Spotlight On The Unpredictable Drama Of Fight Week

 

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

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

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Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho From Stephanie Trapp / Promotions Mayweather

Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho From Chris Farina / Top Rank

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Chofoza LAPHA For Photos From Will Hart/HBO

Floyd Mayweather

“Muhle [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.

 

“Sakwenza lokho kwakudingeka sikwenze tonight 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 tonight.

 

“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 years old now. I’ve been in the sport 19 years and have been a champion for 18 Eminyakeni, I’m truly truly blessed.”

 

 

MANNY PACQUIAO

“Kwakuwusuku ukulwa okuhle; 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 futhi 12th emahlandla.

 

“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 July 24 futhi Mexico, Phila it Kukholweni. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast was co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® futhi HBO Khokha-Buka® isiqala at 9 p.m. KANYE/ 6 p.m. PT.

 

Ukuze ulwazi olunabile, vakashela www.mayweatherpromotions.com, www.toprank.com, www.SHO.com/Sports,www.hbo.com/boxing futhi www.mgmgrand.com and follow on Twitter at @floydmayweather, MannyPacquiaomayweatherpromo, TRBoxing, SHOSports, HBOboxing FuthiSwanson_Comm, futhi abe fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com / TopRankMannyPacquiao www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, www.facebook.com/TRBoxing, www.facebook.com/SHOsports futhiwww.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.

 

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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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Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho From Stephanie Trapp / Promotions Mayweather

Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho Ibhayisikobho Idris Erba / Promotions Mayweather

Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho From Chris Farina / Top Rank

Chofoza LAPHA For Photos From Will Hart/HBO

Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho From Esther Lin / Showtime

 

Las Vegas (April 30, 2015) – Undefeated WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Lion “Earthquake” Santa Cruz, WBO Featherweight World Champion UVasyl Lomachenko, their opponents and non-televised fighters participated Thursday in the undercard final press conference before their respective fights taking place this Saturday, May 2, live on pay-per-view at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

In pay-per-view fights before Floyd “Imali” Mayweather ihlangana 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) uyovikela ngokumelene Puerto Rico Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 Kos).

 

The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® futhi HBO Khokha-Buka® isiqala at 9 p.m. KANYE/ 6 p.m. PT.

 

Also appearing at the press conference were boxers fighting on the non-televised portion of the card: Promising unbeaten Chris “King Young” Pearson (11-0, 9 Kos), ohlangabezana Wathi El Harrak (12-2, 7 Kos) in a 10-round middleweight iziqubu; Okungishaya 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 “The Beast” 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 uSolomoni (24-0, 9 Kos), ohlangabezana Adrian Rene Granados (13-3, 9 Kos) in a 10-round scrap.

 

Here is what the fighters and executives said Thursday 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, May 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 ngomgqibelo. It’s a blessing to participate in this type of press conference and come Saturday, I uyosibonisa! 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, CEO of 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 Umthuthukisi, 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. Manje, 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 futhi Mexico, Phila it Kukholweni.

 

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

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Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho Ibhayisikobho Idris Erba / Promotions Mayweather

Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho From Stephanie Trapp / Promotions Mayweather

Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho From Chris Farina / Top Rank

Chofoza LAPHA For Photos From Will Hart/HBO

Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho From Esther Lin / Showtime

 

Las Vegas (April 29, 2015) - Floyd "Imali" Mayweather futhi Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao faced off for only the third time Wednesday during the final press conference for their long-awaited welterweight world championship unification fight this Saturday, May 2, at the 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 March 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 history — the 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 Wednesday 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 Eminyakeni.

 

“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, ubuyile. 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 sika & Trainer

 

“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, Trainer Pacquiao sika

“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, CEO of 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 Umthuthukisi, 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, President, 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. Futhi, 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.”

 

USTEFANU Espinoza, Executive Vice President and Manager Jikelele, 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 amahora. We are so proud to have been given the opportunity to be a part of such a highly anticipated event.”

 

RICHARD IZULU, President of Entertainment & Ezemidlalo for MGM Resorts International

 

“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 futhi Mexico, Phila it Kukholweni. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast is co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® futhi HBO Khokha-Buka® isiqala at 9 p.m. KANYE / 6 p.m. PT.

 

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

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

Las Vegas (April 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 “Imali” Mayweather futhi Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao on Saturday, May 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 Lion “Earthquake” Santa Cruz (29-0-1, 17 Kos) faces Mexican brawler Jose Cayetano (17-3, 8 Kos) and WBO Featherweight World Champion UVasyl 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® and SHOWTIME PPV® isiqala at9 p.m. KANYE/ 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) ihlangana Wathi 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 “The Beast” Tabiti (9-0, 9 Kos) ubuso Anthony Caputo Smith (15-4, 10 Kos) in an eight- rounds cruiserweight match.

 

Kicking off the night of fights is undefeated contender Brad uSolomoni (24-0, 9 Kos), who’ll be opposed by Adrian Rene Granados (13-3, 9 Kos) in a 10-round super middleweight iziqubu.

 

“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,” Said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of 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,” wathi Hall of Fame umgqugquzeli Bob Arum of Top Rank. “Fans can watch the exciting action as a warm-up to the most anticipated fight in decades.”

 

Njengoba ngaphambilini umemezele, 26-umnyaka owodwa 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. In 2013 he won his super bantamweight title.

 

Fighting out of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Cayetano waphenduka pro in 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. DEBUT onMay 2.

 

Arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all-time, with two Olympic gold medals and two Amateur National Championships, 27-umnyaka owodwa Lomachenko has already made a great impact in the professional ranks. He won his world title with a majority decision over Gary Russell Jr. ngonyaka odlule. 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, E-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 futhi ine 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.

 

Ukulwa out of 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. Ngalesi sikhathi, he will look to remain undefeated and catapult himself to contender status.

 

Undefeated and facing the biggest challenge of his career, engu-27 ubudala Jimenez will make his Las Vegas debut on May 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 July 24futhi Mexico, Phila it Kukholweni. The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View® and SHOWTIME PPV® isiqala at 9 p.m. KANYE/ 6 p.m. PT.

 

Ukuze ulwazi olunabile, vakashela www.mayweatherpromotions.com, www.toprank.com, www.SHO.com/Sports,www.hbo.com/boxing futhi www.mgmgrand.com and follow on Twitter at @floydmayweather, MannyPacquiaomayweatherpromo, TRBoxing, SHOSports, HBOboxing FuthiSwanson_Comm, futhi abe fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com / TopRankMannyPacquiao www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, www.facebook.com/TRBoxing, www.facebook.com/SHOsports futhiwww.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.