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PREMIER Boxing ULWELA ON NBCSN FIGHTER MEDIA Amazing Egroundini & IZITHOMBE

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BOSTON (October 8, 2015) – Fighters wathatha ingxenye in Amazing abezindaba namuhla Gym Welch eNingizimu Boston ukuba ukuqalisa fight ngesonto for lokhu ngoMgqibelo ebusuku Premier Boxing Champions on NBCSN ikhadi Lowell Memorial Auditorium Lowell, MA, headlined byDanny “Bhoy” O'Connor (26-2, 10 Kos) vs. Gabriel “Tito” Bracero (23-2, 4 Kos) kanye kathathu-header Ukusabalala ukuqala at 8:00 p.m. KANYE/5:00 p.m. PT.
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Bona lapha lokho abahlanganyeli ayezokusho Wednesday:
Danny O'Connor
“Lokhu konke ngami ukulwa inqubo. Gabriel Bracero beat me but I really beat myself. Just like training for this fight, we had a baby son. Two weeks before our first fight, my first son was born and I didn’t know how to separate sport from such life-changing events. Bekade ngi 14-0 futhi ukulwa Showtime. We just had a baby boy two weeks before this fight. I want to prove to myself that I can beat this process. Bracero is my redemption!
“Lokhu kombango kimi vs. me. The time was right for this fight. I was offered this fight five times during the past few years but the time wasn’t right.
“I was a scared little kid with no experience in our first fight. I couldn’t handle the pressure, I didn’t even know it was there. Manje, I’m a mature man who is a husband and father. I’m a totally different person.
“This fight could be in my living room. I’m at peace in the ring doing what I love to do. It’s great being back in the ring in Lowell, lapho mina wawina New England Golden Gloves isihloko futhi ngiyakujabulela ukulwa TV kazwelonke, kodwa umcimbi phakathi emagumbini amane futhi yilokho okubaluleke ngempela.”
Gabriel BRACERO
“Ngijabulile. I’ve trained for this fight like I’ve never fought Danny before. I beat him but that was four years ago. I can’t overlook him. He has obviously made improvements and I did also to get where we are today.
“Ngikhathazekile abanolwazi kakhudlwana. I moved to train in Orlando and get away from distractions. I hit a few bumps and got incarcerated. Tommy Gallagher (trainer) saved my lie. He was there when I went to prison and there when I got out. I added a new trainer to our corner, Alexander Lopes, kodwa Tommy futhi ubaba, Kıro, are still there. Tommy gives the orders and he likes what Lopez has done with me.
“Tommy Gallagher is my guardian angel. He believed in me more than I believed in myself. He had this vision before I did.
“Danny has become a better fighter. Angikwazi lutho kude kuye, kodwa Ngibheke phambili ngokubeka on a ukusebenza umbukwane Saturday ebusuku.”
JONATHAN Guzman
“Ngiya ukwenza kube 20-for-20, yebo! I’m powerful because I make strong moves. My left hook is my best punch. Ngiyasibona amandla ngokusebenzisa umzimba wami wonke lapho ngifika omunye ngakwesokunene.
“Angazi ukhathazeke esitheni sami noma lokho akwenza esikhathini esidlule.
“Lawrence is my home now. I will go back to the Dominican Republic in December for the holidays. I feel like a Bostonian. This is the sixth fight I’ve trained here for and I love the Boston Red Sox.”
Danny Aquino
“Mpi My last eyayimfuqa me (wacasulwa isinqumo phezu Ryan Kielczweski). It made me more confident in myself. Mpi My last kwaba phezu ESPN lo is on NBCSN.
“I don’t know too much about my opponent other than he has power that I’ll be looking out for. A win over him should put me in the top 10 futhi yingakho Ngikhathazekile nogqozi kangangokuthi for kule mpi.
“I wawina New England Golden Gloves ubuqhawe e Lowell Memorial Auditorium 2007.
“I train hard and ngihlala njalo isesimweni esihle ngokwanele ukuba ishaye ubani.”
RYAN KIELCZWESKI
“I like fighting at home and this is one of my favorite venues. I won the New England Golden Gloves there twice.
“Ngiye aqeqeshelwe lokhu ukulwa eziqine career yami.
“(Vasquez) is tough with a lot of power. He’s going come forward, kodwa mina uzokwazi ukuthola-ebhokisini kuye.
“Uthi angcolile phezulu 10 zomhlaba kanye win bangifake emuva phezulu 10 belwela isihloko emhlabeni phakathi nonyaka ozayo.”
Rafael Vasquez
“Lena ithuba elikhulu kimi. I think this fight will put me on the map fighting on national TV and showing fans what I’ve got.
“Ngingumfana elambile, small fighter determined to win. I fight for my wife, Sandra, onesifo isigaba nane umdlavuza nendodakazi yami eneminyaka eyisishiyagalombili ubudala, Kaline, who has autism. It’s not just me fighting in the ring, it’s the Vasquez family. With God’s grace, yini kungenzeka.
“Ryan iqhubekela okuningi. He uses the ring and boxes. He lost to Aquino and I know he’ll be coming back to prove himself. “
Gary “Spike” O'Sullivan
“Boston is my second home. I love it here. The people are so nice and there are good gyms.
“Ngingumfana okuthakazelisayo, fighter bezijabulisa njalo kuza ukulwa.
“Ngemva nyá Eubanks, I uyoba No. 1 Olwa in the WBA futhi Golovkin angeke ngibambe off yisiphi isikhathi eside.
“I watched a few clips of my opponent. We have identical records. We both knock people out, so I have to be careful. I’d like to get in a few rounds, kodwa uma ngifika abantu, bawe.”
USTEFANU Ormond
“My first four fights were here in the US. Boston is like my second home. The people are so nice. Boston is a real fight city. I can’t wait for these people to see me in the ring.
“I saw my opponent fight last year in Boston. He’s an experienced guy with a lot of fights. He fought for a world title a long time ago.
“With Ken Casey emva kwami, an impressive victory will get me a title shot. I’ll take any of them. Ngangineminyaka asilwe away, losing a qualifier. My grandmother passed away the day of my fight. I’m ready now!”
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The Saturday, Oct. 10 edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBCSN, egqugquzelwa DiBella Entertainment sikanye Murphys Boxing, sibonisa O'Connor(26-2, 10 Kos) futhi Bracero (23-2, 4 Kos) rematch in a 10-round Welterweight Yimpi super middleweight, Jonathan “Salomon King” Guzman (19-0, 19 Kos) Danny Aquino (17-2, 10 Kos) in a 10-round super bantamweight umdlalo up, futhi Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczweski (23-1, 7 Kos) ihlangana Rafael “Dynamite” Vazquez (16-1, 13 Kos) in a 10-round featherweight iziqubu ukuvula PBC on NBCSAN yokusakaza at 8:00 p.m. KANYE/5 p.m. PT.
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Danny O'Connor VS. GABRIEL BRACERO II, RYAN KIELCZWESKI VS. RAFAEL VAZQUEZ CONTINUES BOSTON VS. NYC RING RIVALRY

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PREMIER Boxing ULWELA ON NBCSN
MHLAKA, OCTOBER 10 FROM THE Lowell ISIKHUMBUZO Auditorium Lowell, Massachusetts
8 P.M. KANYE/5 P.M. PT
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Lowell, Mass. (October 6, 2015) – The great Boston vs. New York City sports rivalry continues Saturday, October 10 in the ring on national television with northeast bragging rights on the line as Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBCSN comes to historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Boston home team sends out welterweight Danny “Bhoy” O'Connor (26-2, 10 Kos) and featherweight Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczweski (23-1, 7 Kos), ngokulandelana, against Brooklyn invaders Gabriel “Tito” Bracero (23-2, 4 Kos) futhi Rafael “Dynamite” Vazquez (16-1, 13 Kos).
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O’Connorwill be seeking revenge for 2011 loss to Braceroin the 10-round main event, while Kielczweski faces the toughest test of his career versus Vasquez in their 10-round bout to open the NBCSN broadcast at 8 p.m. KANYE/5 p.m. PT.
In the other scheduled televised fight, undefeated Dominican super bantamweight KO artistJonathan “Salomon King” Guzman (19-0, 19 Kos), ukulwa out of Lawrence eseduze (MA), takes on Connecticut’s upset-minded Danny Aquino (17-2, 10 Kos) 10-round co-feature.
Boston vs. New York is a classic matchup that has dominated sports headlines in the northeast for years as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox waged countless wars while the New England Patriots faced the New York Giants in two Super Bowls and continued their longtime rivalry with the New York Jets. The rich tradition of this rivalry has also spilled into the ring as many top fighters from each region have faced-off over the years.
The first significant Boston vs. NYC fight goes back to 1927 at Yankee Stadium, nini Jack Dempsey wayeka Jack “The Boston Gob” Sharkey in the seventh round of their heavyweight title eliminator to challenge world champion Gene Tunney. Controversy surrounded this fight as Sharkey, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, fought his boxing idol, Dempsey, who along with Babe Ruth ruled Manhattan during America’s Golden Age of Sports in the 1920s. Sharkey out-boxed Dempsey for six rounds until, complaining to the referee about Dempsey’s low punches, he was knocked out cold with a picture-perfect left hook.
Another legendary heavyweight champion from the Boston area, Rocky Marciano, wouldn’t have retired with his famous 49-0 record if one round or another were scored differently against Bronx favorite Roland LaStarza in 1950. Marciano took a questionable 10-round decision from LaStarza at Madison Square Garden. Three years later at the Polo Grounds, Marciano successfully defended his world title, knocking out LaStarza in the 11thround of their 1953 Fight of the Year.
A pair of Hall of Fame heavyweights from Brooklyn, Floyd Patterson futhi “Iron” Mike Tyson, ngokulandelana, knocked out Boston’s Tom McNeeley nendodana yakhe, Peter McNeeley. McNeeley dropped Patterson once but he hit the deck 11 times before finally succumbing in the fourth round of their 1961 title fight in Toronto. His son, Peter, lost by first-round disqualification to Tyson who was fighting for the first since being released from prison.
A fireman from Boston with brittle hands, Paul Pender, twice defeated arguably the consensus Greatest of All-time, Harlem’s “Sugar” Ray Robinson, not once but twice by 15-round split decisions in 1960 world middleweight title fights at the Boston Garden.
“Marvelous” Marvin Hagler, a transplanted New Jersey fighter who lived in Marciano’s hometown of Brockton, Mass., felt ripped off when he was given a draw in his first world title fight against Brooklyn’s defending champion Vito Antuofermo in Las Vegas. Two years later in 1981, Hagler captured the coveted crown at the Boston Garden as Antuofermo retired after four rounds.
Even Lowell’s “Irish” NgoMicky Ward had a New York City rival in Brooklyn’s Zab uJuda, who he dropped a hard-fought 12-round decision to in 1998. For many years Judah said Ward was the toughest opponent he ever fought.
Muva, Irish Olympian Kevin McBride, fighting out of the Dorchester section of Boston, ended Tyson’s career in 2005 with a sixth-round TKO victory that left the boxing world in shock, and Boston heavyweight John Ruiz – the only Latino heavyweight champion of the world – won a 2008 fight in Mexico against Harlem’s Jameel McCline by 12-round decision in a world title eliminator.
On October 10, O'Connor, Bracero, Kielczweski and Vazquez will have their opportunity to not only represent their hometowns, but to etch themselves into the annals of the rivalry.
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SUGAR RAY Leonard UBUYELA Lowell ehholo ISIKHUMBUZO 42 IMINYAKA ngemuva kokuwina NATIONAL GOLDEN amagilavu ​​ISIHLOKO KUKHONA

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MHLAKA, OCT. 10 KUSUKELA IN Lowell, Massachusetts
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Lowell, Mass. (October 1, 2015) – Ngemuva iminyaka engu-wathumba yokuqala Gloves National Golden Tournament isicoco sakhe ngesikhathi Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Hall-of-Famer Sugar Ray Leonard ubuyele Saturday, October 10 isakhiwo efanayo mlando umhlaziyi ithelevishini Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBCSN, egqugquzelwa DiBella Entertainment sikanye Murphys Boxing, angabiki bukhoma kusuka Lowell, Massachusetts.
PBC on NBCSN is isihloko esikhulu by a 10-round rematch phakathi Framingham (MA) welterweight Danny “Bhoy” O'Connor (26-2, 10 Kos), ngubani ukulwa ukuziphindiselela yakhe 2011 ukulahlekelwa eBrooklyn welterweight Gabriel “Tito” Bracero (23-2, 4 Kos). O'Connor futhi Leonard kukhona ezimbili zabantu abane kuphela unongorwana lo Gloves National Golden futhi National Amateur Championship in the ngonyaka ofanayo. O'Connor eqoqwe kokubili imiklomelo e 2008.
Leonard ethumba idumisa phezulu in the division lightweight (132 amakhilogremu) of the 1973 Gloves National Golden Tournament, outpointing Hilmer Kenty kowamanqamu ubuqhawe at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Leonard wawina Gloves National Golden Tournament at ukukhanya welterweight title ngonyaka olandelayo, Eminyakeni kanti eyisikhombisa kamuva Kenty yaba professional emhlabeni iqhawe yokuqala kusukela Emanuel Steward's ngokushesha-to-babe edume Kronk Gym e Detroit.
“Omunye zikhathi eziyigugu kakhulu ekuphileni kwami ​​kwenzeka ngo Lowell, Massachusetts,” Leonard recently said about his aforementioned experience. “Kwaba ezingenakulinganiswa.”
Ngaphezu Leonard futhi Kenty, nezinye izingqwele emhlabeni amahlanu esizayo – Marvin Hagler,Aaron Pryor, Art Frias, Leon futhi Michael Spinks – ligcwaliswe in the 1973 Gloves National Golden Tournament. Leonard, Hagler, Pryor futhi Michael Spinks kukhona International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees.
Leonard unenye tie ukuba Lowell, the fourth-largest city in Massachusetts. In 1978, wathola isinqumo 10-round phezu Dicky Eklund at Hynes Auditorium Boston. Eklund kwaba umqeqeshi inhloko isigamu-umfowabo, “The Ukuziqhenya Lowell” futhi abathathu-time “Fight of the Year” umhlanganyeli “Irish” NgoMicky Ward, ngubani igubha yakhe 50th lokuzalwa iza lokhu October 4.
Futhi nengxenye PBC on NBCSN telecast kuyinto Ezingakanqotshwa super bantamweight ekuphumeni star Jonathan “Salomon King” Guzman (19-0, 19 Kos), native Dominican Republic manje ohlala Lawrence eseduze (MA), liba onguchwepheshe ecasukile Danny Aquino (17-2, 10 Kos), of Meriden (CT), 10-round co-feature.
The ukusakaza uqala at 8 p.m. KANYE/5 p.m. PT futhi utawukhombisa Quincy, Mass. featherweight themba Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczweski (23-1, 7 Kos) ngokumelene eBrooklyn Rafael “Dynamite” Vazquez (16-1, 13 Kos) in a 10-round iziqubu.
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, lapho kwaqhutshwa 1995 Gloves National Golden Tournament, umelela homecoming for O'Connor kanye Kielczweski, bobabili won New England Gloves Golden Tournament izihloko khona.
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DANNY GARCIA REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH MAJORITY DECISION OVER LAMONT PETERSON DURING SATURDAY’S EDITION OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

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ANDY LEE AND PETER QUILLIN BATTLE TO DRAW

IN EXPLOSIVE BOUT

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BROOKLYN (April 12, 2015) – Premier Boxing Champions on NBC returned with two exciting bouts Saturday night as Danny “Swift” Garcia (30-0, 17 Kos) wanqoba Lamont Peterson (33-3-1, 17 Kos) by majority decision and “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2-1, 24 Kos) futhi Peter “Chocolate Kid” Quillin (31-0-1, 22 Kos) fought to a split draw at Barclays Center.

 

The evening’s second main event saw the undefeated Garcia stalk the lightning quick Peterson around the ring while consistently attacking Peterson’s body. Peterson moved well in the first half of the fight, but did not begin engaging offensively until the later rounds.

 

The two exchanged blows throughout a raucous twelfth round that stirred the crowd of 12,300 at Barclays Center into a frenzy. The judges tallies ended at 115-113 for Garcia twice and one score of 114-114.

 

“Ngizizwa enkulu. I prepared for a war. He was moving a lot. I thought it was close, not going to lie,” Said Garcia. “It was definitely close the whole way through. I did enough to win and I’m happy with my performance.

 

[On going up in weight] “I feel like I have to go up. It’s affecting my performance, but I feel like I did a great job.”

 

“I did my part. I’m not calling it a robbery but it was a good fight,” Said Peterson. “I don’t expect an easy journey for me to get where I’m going. Ngizizwa enkulu. That’s probably the least contact I’ve ever had in a fight.”

 

In the first main event, Quillin scored a huge knockdown in the first round and followed it up by putting Lee on the canvas in round three. Lee made adjustments as the fight went on and began to box Quillin effectively, even putting him down in the seventh round.

 

Lee and Quillin landed almost the same percentage of punches with Lee connecting on 38 percent and Quillin on 39 Amaphesenti angu. One judge scored the bout 113-112 for Lee with another scoring the bout 113-112 for Quillin and the final had a score of 113-113.

 

“There’s a reason why judges are judges. They see it their way. I respect the decision,” Said Quillin.

 

[On being knocked down] “There’s a first time for everything. I’m very thankful that I was able to get back up and keep fighting. I took a year off and I was able to go 12-rounds and I could have kept going.”

 

“Kwaba a fight onzima. He dropped me early because I was being lazy. I got my momentum late in the fight and I boxed consistently. I understand why with two knockdowns people felt he won the decision. I could have done better tonight. If my next fight is Peter Quillin.”

 

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UNDUNANKULU Boxing CHAMPIONS ON NBC Press FINAL INGQUNGQUTHELA Egroundini & IZITHOMBE

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BROOKLYN (April 9, 2015) – As NgoMgqibelo fight night rapidly approaches, fighters ukuncintisana on ngoMgqibelo Premier Boxing Champions on NBC night of fights held a final press conference Thursday at the Edison Ballroom e New York City.

 

PBC on NBC main event bouts at Barclays Center feature undefeated superstar Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 Kos) ezibhekene Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 Kos) and the middleweight championship bout between “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 Kos) futhi Ezingakanqotshwa Peter “Chocolate Kid” Quillin (31-0, 22 Kos). The Izitolimende wesibili PBC on NBC uqala at 8:30 p.m. KANYE.

 

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Here are what the fighters had to say at Thursday’s press conference:

 

Danny Garcia

 

“I’ve been working on fighting hard, but also smart. I’m going to go in there and dictate the pace and I’m always looking for the knockout. If I can’t knock him out then I’ll be ready to go 12 emahlandla.

 

“It’s always hard making weight, but I’m on weight now. Right now I’m growing into my prime and my body is getting bigger and it’ll be time soon for me to go up in weight.

 

“I’m looking at this as a very big fight. So I’m going in there mentally and physically ready. He’s coming to fight and I’m coming to fight. Saturday is going to be about who can make the right adjustments.

 

“I love Brooklyn. This is my fourth fight here and I’ve heard that the tickets for this fight are selling faster than any other fight they’ve held here. So I must be doing something right in Brooklyn. The atmosphere is great at Barclays Center.

 

“I’ve always felt that I’m one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. I’ve won a lot of big fights with a lot of great fighters, and my goal is just continue winning one fight at a time.”

 

Lamont Peterson

“Danny’s talk makes no difference to me. I think I’m even more confident than him and I’ll get the victory Saturday night and that will be that.

 

“The stakes are high. This can definitely push me to the next level in this boxing game. I’ve been at the top for a while but there’s a difference between being at the top and being an elite fighter. I think this will solidify me as an elite fighter.

 

“I looked at a few of Danny’s fights but nothing really stood out to me. I know Danny is a counterpuncher, that’s what he does. We’ve come up with a game plan to stop that.

 

“I’m a different person than the other guys Danny has fought. I’m a different person with a different style. I trust myself to make adjustments in the ring.

 

“This fight will be different than either of our fights with Matthysse. It’s two different fights and styles make fights. There will be different results. I had to prepare for Danny Garcia and Danny Garcia had to prepare for me.

 

“There’s no pressure fighting on this big card, but I know what it brings. This brings more exposure and I want to use that exposure in the right way. I know I’m looked up to as a role model and I just want to use this exposure.

 

“This will put a big spotlight on boxing and I’m happy to be a part of it.

 

“Ngikulungele ukulwa, I’ve prepared well and I’m ready to put on a show.”

 

ANDY LEE

 

“I’m eager to fight and ready to go. I’m feeling very dangerous right now.

 

“My ring generalship is one thing, but overall I feel like I have a good idea of what I want to do in the ring. Peter has an idea too, but it’s more moment to moment for him, which can be good as well, when you improvise. I’m more of a guy who will set you up and work to a plan.

 

“Coming back and winning a fight really strengthens your resolve. You know in your mind that at any time, you have a chance of winning. I never plan to be behind but it happens. This time I plan to lead from the front.

 

“Peter is offensive, which leaves openings. He might be cautious for a while because both of us know that we might pay the price of being offensive. Eventually we’ll exchange and it will be explosive one way of the other.

 

“I’m a southpaw puncher who can box and I’ve never been in a dull fight. I have a ‘never say die’ attitude and I’m not someone who is just going to go out there and play it safe. I’ll risk it all to win.

 

“My confidence is very high. I’m the champion of the world and there’s no higher station than that in boxing. I’m the champion and he’ll have to come and take my title.”

 

UPETRU QUILLIN

 

“Everyone tune in on April 11 because we’re going to do more than just try to take that belt, we’re going to take that belt because that’s what we do.

 

“Andy is the champion of the world but this is the second time I’ve been the challenger to a world champion. I’ve been here before. I know he’s a newly crowned champion so I have nothing bad to say about him.

 

“Andy’s greatest strength is that he lost twice and was able to come back and make himself look very good.

 

“This is a totally different caliber fight than either of us has had. I’m not any of those fighters that he’s faced. I can’t go in there and try to fight like a Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

 

“I’m only concerned about working hard, which I’ve done every day leading up to this fight. So I have no concerns at all.

 

“I’m motivated period. My heart is built on motivation in all things. Talking to media, being on NBC, fighting for the belt and being a positive person. I’m thankful that every day I can put out a positive story about myself.”

LOU DIBELLA, President of DiBella Entertainment

 

“We have a great night of boxing from beginning to end, you will be hearing a lot more from these young fighters.

 

“If you want to see everything, get there to Barclays Center at 5 p.m.

 

“We’re very thrilled that this is going to be televised in primetime on NBC. PBC on NBC. It has a nice ring to it.

 

“The first main event of the evening features Andy Lee, middleweight champion and the fighting pride of Limerick. He is a warrior, he’s at the most confident point of his career and he’s going to need to be because he’s fighting an undefeated champion.

 

“Peter Quillin makes Brooklyn his home. It’s his third fight at Barclays Center and he has a perfect record of 31-0. He’s going to try to take Andy’s belt, kodwa ngeke kube lula.

 

“The bout that will close the show is one of the most eagerly anticipated bouts in all of boxing. Lamont Peterson is noted for being one of the most technically sound boxers in the game and he has an outstanding record to a back it up.

 

“Danny Garcia really embodies what it means to be a Philadelphia fighter. He’s a tough guy with an undefeated record. He’s going to look to keep that record perfect against Lamont Peterson.”

 

Jon MILLER, President, Programming, NBC Sports & NBCSN

 

“On behalf of NBC Sports we’re thrilled to be a part of this and to be in our own backyard. We couldn’t pick a better venue than Barclays Center. The card put together is spectacular. There are great fights once again and we’re excited about the progress that this new property has taken for us.

 

“I think one of the most unique things about lokhu ngoMgqibelo night is that it’s going to make history in television because three of the most venerable and outstanding sports television personalities will be working together for the first time as Al Michaels will be our host, Marv Albert will be doing play-by-play and for the first time ever they will be joined by Bob Costas.

 

“These three iconic figures have worked Olympics and Super Bowls but it’s the first time they’ve ever worked together on one event and that is a tribute to what the entire has put together in delivering this great card.”

 

UBRETT YORMARK, CEO of Barclays Center

 

“Lokhu ngoMgqibelo marks a historic moment for Barclays Center as we host our 11thprofessional boxing event and our first Premier Boxing Champions event.

 

“When you combine the talent in the ring, the production of the show and the iconic broadcasting team of Al Michael, Bob Costas and Marv Albert plus boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard this will be one of the best fight nights that New York has hosted in decades.

 

“Signifying the magnitude of the event, tickets have sold faster than at any other boxing show Barclays Center has hosted.

 

“At Barclays Center, we have not only served as a launch pad for many local boxers’ careers, but have relished in the role of becoming the home for Champions.”
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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & IZITHOMBE

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Photo Credit: Angela Cranford/Barclays Center

BROOKLYN (April 7, 2015) – Fighters ancintisanayo on ngoMgqibelo Premier Boxing Champions on NBC night of fights participated in a media workout today at Barclays Center in anticipation of their upcoming bouts.

 

PBC on NBC main event bouts at Barclays Center feature undefeated superstar Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 Kos) ezibhekene Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 Kos) and the middleweight championship bout between “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 Kos) futhi Ezingakanqotshwa Peter “Chocolate Kid” Quillin (31-0, 22 Kos). The Izitolimende wesibili PBC on NBC uqala at 8:30 p.m. KANYE.

 

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Here are what the fighters had to say at NgoLwesibili Zivocavoce:

 

Danny Garcia

 

“I just want to give the fans a great fight. I want them to see the best Danny Garcia. Ekupheleni kosuku, this is the fight the fans want to see. My main focus is putting on a great show for the fans.

 

“I’ve faced a lot of skillful boxers in my career and I’m still undefeated. That should tell the fans around the world who has more skill. Njenge April 11 when he’s feeling these two bombs on his face he’s going to forget about his skill.

 

“I just want to give fans a great fight. I’m not too worried about the ‘0’ on my record. I fight hard to protect it but my main focus is to go in there and get the job done one fight at a time.

 

“Everything I’ve done in my career is for a reason. Now I’m here on NBC fighting on this big playing field. This is great for boxing and a breath of fresh air for the sport.

 

“I just want to be confident and humble at the same time. I want the fans to love me because I’m being myself. It’s very important for a young champion.

 

“I’m going to try to dictate the pace, be smart, move my head, use my feet and land good punches. I can’t try to chase him down.

 

“I used to love other great Puerto Rican boxers like Felix Trinidad, Miguel Cotto and Hector Camacho. I feel like I’m definitely working my way up into the ranks with them and following their footsteps.

 

“I have to be smart in the ring. I have to go in there and be Danny Garcia. I’m here because I’m a smart fighter. Everyone knows that. Ngilamandla. I’m going to find my opening and capitalize on his mistakes.”

 

 

Lamont Peterson

 

“This is just another fight for me. I’m not worried about being the main event. Mina ngiyakuthanda ukulwa. As long as I’m fighting I’m happy.

 

“A lot of people see us fight and see us take punches, but that’s just the easy part. The sacrifice in the gym and putting my body through punishment is the rough part.

 

“I’m not trying to prove anyone wrong, but this fight is important to me and I want to win it. I want to be the top guy and that means beating the top guy.

 

“People talk about him beating Matthysse and Matthysse beating me, but anyone who knows about boxing knows that doesn’t mean anything. Njenge Saturday night I will prove to everyone that I’m a better fighter than Danny Garcia.

 

“Angel Garcia has his opinion on this fight, and I respect it. He can go on record and say anything he wants, but if he says Danny Garcia is stronger than me, I’ll tell you that’s a lie.

 

“We’re not worried about Danny’s power. A lot of people have asked me about that but I’m not worried. Danny Garcia had a split decision with Kendall Holt, who I knocked out. No one seems to mention that.

 

“I’m comfortable with whatever way this fight goes. I’m almost guaranteeing the win.

 

“I don’t think they’re taking me lightly. Ekupheleni kosuku, Garcia knows this is a fight and he knows he hasn’t fought anyone like me. I’m expecting a big victory Saturday ebusuku.

 

“You never know what you’re going to see with me. Whatever I feel like I need to do to win, that’s what I’ll do. Ngikhathazekile ukulungele 100 Amaphesenti angu. I’m in shape for 30 rounds and I’ll be ready for anything. ”

 

ANDY LEE

 

“We’ve made unbelievable progress in the last year on my skills and everything has really just clicked for me and my team and now we’re seeing the results in the ring.

 

“I’m very proud to be an Irishman from Limerick defending his world championship in New York, it doesn’t get much better than that.

 

“There’s been a huge weight lifted off my shoulders since winning the world-title. It’s what I always wanted to do and I’ve been touted as a champion for years and if I never got it I would have been disappointed. Now the monkey is off my back and I can just box and show people who I am.

 

“We’ve made physical and tactical improvements in the gym since the last fight and hopefully they’ll show up in the ring ngomgqibelo.

 

“I think this could be a technical fight or it could be a bit of a fire fight. It’s going to be a little of both at times. There will be moments where we’re looking at each other, figuring each other out, but once we exchange it could be explosive.

 

“Quillin is sure of himself, but he has to be, I have the same mentality. You have to be to compete in this sport.

 

“Fighting at home like Quillin is ngomgqibelo, brings a different kind of pressure to the table, it’s the pressure of expectations and people you know coming to the fights. That’s also pressure and I know all about that.

 

“I haven’t needed to build up my confidence for this fight. It’s not time to think. It’s time to do what I’ve been doing every day in the gym.”

 

UPETRU QUILLIN

 

“I never trailed in a fight and came back and won like Lee. I’ve just won all the time right out of the gate. Those other guys aren’t ‘Kid Chocolate’ so I think that’s why this fight was made.

 

“It’s a big fight for him and a big fight for me. He’s a smart fighter when he’s in trouble so I have to watch out for that. Most importantly I just need to be true to myself.

 

“A lot of people had Lee as the underdog in his last fight but he came out and did great. That’s the thing about boxing; one punch can change the fight.

 

“I’m getting paid for 12 rounds so I’m preparing for 12 rounds but if I can get him out of there early I will.

 

“My whole life has been struggles and I’ve had to overcome every single one of those struggles. This is going to be no different from that.

 

“Being a father of course made me more inspired and watching my uncle pass has made me more motivated than ever to accomplish everything I want.

 

“When I gave up the belt I learned that I can be a bigger man and make tough decisions like that all of the time. People think losing is easy, but winning all the time is a different kind of pressure.”

 

Errol Spence JR.

 

“I am the best young prospect in the game. I’m on the borderline of contender status and I believe I’m one fight away from being a contender.

 

“I’m a little bit of a mix style-wise. Ngingumfana boxer, I can punch and I can fight if I have to.

 

“The fight I learned the most from was with Emanuel Lartey, he was undefeated along with me and it was my first real fight and first time going the distance.

 

“I see myself fighting all the top guys in the welterweight division. I see myself with Keith Thurman, Amir Khan and any top welterweight.

 

“I’m going to look good as always ngomgqibelo ebusuku, It’s going to be fantastic and I’m going to come out with the victory.”

 

Marcus Browne

 

“I’m just blessed to have this opportunity to fight at Barclays Center for the eighth time in front of my hometown fans.

 

“I love performing in in Brooklyn. The fans here are fantastic and they know when I get in the ring they’re going to see something special.

 

“I have a tough opponent in front of me. Uthi wazibonela, very lanky fighter but we’ve trained very hard and I’m ready for anything he’s got.

 

“Saturday is going to be a great night for Team Browne, Staten Island and all of my fans. Don’t blink cause you might miss it!”

 

Luis Collazo

 

“I’ve spent some time with the family, regrouping and making sure I still have the same passion for this sport. I’m excited to be back and I jumped at the opportunity to be on this card.

 

“This is what I live for. Boxing ukuphila kwami.

 

“After the Khan fight I took about a month off and then I went straight to the gym. I couldn’t go out like I did against Khan. No excuses, but it was time to go back to the drawing board and stay motivated throughout the whole year.

 

“The fans can expect the same excitement I always bring. I’m more motivated now and hopefully after this fight I can get a big fight and give the fans what they want.”

 

UHEATHER Hardy

 

“I have the same mindset going into every fight. I train to fight my fight and make adjustments when get in there.

 

“I feel strong and I feel capable of whatever needs to be done.

 

“I’ve only been boxing for four years so I’m still learning a lot of boxing technique in camp plus working three or four days a week with my strength and conditioning coach.

 

“Fans can expect a good show and a big win out me ngomgqibelo.”
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UNDUNANKULU Boxing CHAMPIONS ON NBC ABALWELI ANDY LEE, UPETRU QUILLIN, Marcus Browne & UHEATHER Hardy Ring NYSE ZOKUGCINA BELL®

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BROOKLYN (April 6, 2015) – Fighters Andy Lee, Peter Quillin, Marcus Browne and Heather Hardy, who are fighting ngomgqibelo night on the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC show at Barclays Center e Brooklyn, iqhaza Ringing of the NYSE Closing Bell® namuhla. Fighters bajoyinwa Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark, DiBella President Entertainment Lou DiBella, Swanson President Communications Kelly Swanson, Barclays Center Chief Communications Officer Barry Baum, futhi Haymon Boxing Vice President of Communications Tim Smith emcimbini.

 

Click to see photos and a replay from today’s ceremony at NYSE.

 

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DANNY GARCIA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & IZITHOMBE

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PHILADELPHIA (April 1, 2015) – As fight week nears for the second installment of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC (8:30 pm ET/5:30 p.m. PT), superstar Ezingakanqotshwa Danny “Swift” Garcia held a media workout in his hometown of Philadelphia in preparation for his showdown with fellow world champion Lamont Peterson on Saturday, April 11 at Barclays Center e Brooklyn.

 

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Check out what Garcia and his father and trainer Angel had to say ngolwesithathu.

 

Danny Garcia

 

“Training uya kahle, I’ve done everything I have to do and I’m still focused. It’s a week and a half until the fight and I’m ready to go. If the fight were kusasa I’d be ready.

 

“It’s a big fight and it’s the fight that the fans wanted. We’re going to give the fans a great night of boxing on NBC and it’s time the show the world that Danny Garcia is the star of NBC.

 

“We have common opponents like Khan and Matthysse and we’ve had different results. They say styles make fights so those results don’t matter. Well, my style is to kick his butt.

 

“I know that this second PBC on NBC show is going to be even bigger and I just feel blessed to be a part of it and I can’t wait to go out there and showcase my skills.

 

“I’m ready for whatever Peterson brings. If he tries to box then I’m going to go with that and if he wants to fight, I’ll be ready. I’m not going to go in and just try to knock his head off, I’m going to be Danny Garcia.

 

“I’d love to be fighting on the biggest stage in boxing against the Mayweather and Pacquiaos, but for now it’s just about taking it one fight at a time, this is history in the making.

 

“A lot of things have changed for me in the last few years, everybody knows me now. A lot of people look at you different now but it doesn’t make my head bigger, it just motivates me to work hard.

 

“I love Brooklyn, it’s my fourth fight at Barclays Center and I’m looking to make it 4-0 on April 11.

 

“This is a blessing for the sport of boxing. Millions of fans haven’t had the opportunity to watch boxing on primetime in years and this is great for the sport.”

 

ANGEL Garcia

 

“I’ll give Peterson credit for putting the gloves on. He thinks it’s going to be an easy night for him. He sees himself already on top of the mountain. It’s not going to happen like that, we’re going to ruin his party.

 

“I want Peterson to act confident and come forward. They’re talking like Danny isn’t special but he lost to the guys we beat.

 

“It doesn’t matter what anyone says as long as Danny is in here putting in 100 percent every day. It’s all about April 11.

 

“We’re not going to train for eight weeks to go in there and worry about what Peterson is going to do, we’re going to do what we have to do. We train to go in there and win on April 11.”

 

 

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BOB COSTAS, AL MICHAELS & MARV ALBERT TO WORK TOGETHER FOR FIRST TIME EVER ON APRIL 11 “PBC ON NBC” PRIMETIME SHOW LIVE FROM BROOKLYN

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Legendary Announce Trio Has Combined to Work

25 Super Bowls, 25 NBA Finals,

23 Olympics & 19 World Series

Costas to Present Feature on History of Boxing in New York

PBC on NBC Returns Saturday, April 11, Live at

8:30 PM ET on NBC, Featuring

Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0) vs. Lamont Peterson (33-2-1) &

“Irish” Andy Lee (34-2) vs. Peter “Chocolate Kid” Quillin (31-0)

Hawai, Conn. – March 31, 2015 – One of America’s iconic big-event broadcast voices, Bob Costas, will serve as a special contributor for NBC’s Saturday, April 11 primetime telecast of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC, kwamenyezelwa namuhla.

 

Costas, host Al Michaels, and blow-by-blow announcer Marv Albert will work together on a broadcast for the first time ever on the PBC on NBC show Saturday, April 11 uhlala 8:30 p.m. KANYE kusukela Barclays Center e Brooklyn. Costas will present a feature on the long and storied history of boxing in New York.

 

Returning to their native New York for the telecast (Albert and Michaels are from Brooklyn, Costas from Commack, Long Island), the trio is synonymous with the biggest events in sports – combining to work 25 Super Bowls, 25 NBA Finals, 23 Olympics, 19 World Series, and numerous championship boxing events on television and radio.

 

“We are thrilled to have three of sports’ all-time broadcasting heavyweights – in prominence, not weight – working together on TV for the first time,” wathi Sam Flood, Executive Producer, NBC Sports and NBCSN. “Appropriately, these three are teammates on a primetime NBC boxing telecast.”

 

“While I have done many broadcasts with Al and with Marv, this is a one-time opportunity to work on the same broadcast with two of the all-time greats, plus it’s a chance for me and Al to renew our ongoing debate with Marv as to which was the greater cinematic achievement – BASEketball noma The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh,” said Costas, who at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games became U.S. television’s first 10-time Olympic primetime host (Jim McKay hosted eight times for ABC).

 

“I never could have imagined this,” said Michaels, who in 2015 on Sunday Night Football begins his record 30th consecutive season as the play-by-play voice of the NFL’s premier primetime broadcast package. “And to have it all happen close to where we all grew up makes it that much more special. Very, very cool.”

 

“It is an honor to be a part of this group,” said Albert, who has been the most recognizable national voice of the NBA since 1990 in addition to his 37 years as the radio and TV voice of the New York Knicks. “I’ve always had great admiration for the work that Al and Bob have done through the years, and I’m proud to call them friends.”

 

Michaels, Albert, and Costas will be joined on the telecast by analyst and six-time world champion “Sugar” Ray Leonard, corner analyst B.J. Flowers, futhi intatheli Kenny Rice.

 

The Saturday, April 11 PBC on NBC primetime show features four boxers with a combined 127-4-1 irekhodi and 80 Kos – superstar Ezingakanqotshwa Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 Kos) vs. Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 Kos), and middleweight champion “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 Kos) vs. Peter “Chocolate Kid” Quillin (31-0, 22 Kos).

 

Following is an additional look at the legendary sports broadcasting trio working its first event together.

 

TALE OF THE TAPE

 

As play-by-play announcer or host, on television or radio, Costas, Michaels and Albert have each worked the Super Bowl, Olympics, NBA Finals and World Series on multiple occasions. Following is a breakdown

 

Announcer Events worked
Bob Costas 11 Olympics, 11 NBA Finals, 7 Super Bowls, 7 World Series
Al Michaels 10 Super Bowls, 8 Olympics, 8 World Series, 2 NBA Finals
Marv Albert 12 NBA Finals, 8 Super Bowls, 4 Olympics, 4 World Series

 

MEMORABLE CALL

 

AL MICHAELS — “Do you believe in Miracles? Yebo!” – 1980 Winter Olympics, U.S. Hockey team defeats Soviet Union in semifinal

 

MARV ALBERT – “Yebo, and it counts!” – Numerous NBA telecasts

 

BOB COSTAS – “The New York Yankees…Umhlaba Champions….Team of the Decade…most successful franchise of the century.” – Final out as Yankees sweep Braves in 1999 World Series

 

GREAT TRIOS

 

While we will resist the temptation to compare the Costas-Michaels-Albert broadcasting trio to the equally esteemed Three Tenors (José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti), following is a sampling of great sports trios that at least one of the three has covered:

 

LeBron James-Dwayne Wade-Chris Bosh – Led by the All-Star trio, the Miami Heat advanced to four consecutive NBA Finals, winning two (2012 futhi 2013).

 

Greg Maddux-John Smoltz-Tom Glavine – From 1993-2002, the pitching trio led the Atlanta Braves to the playoffs every season, won three National League pennants and captured the 1995 World Series title.

 

Troy Aikman-Emmitt Smith-Michael Irvin — Ngelika “The Triplets,” the Hall of Fame quarterback-running back-wide receiver combination led the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories in four seasons (1992-95).

 

Magic Johnson-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar-James Worthy – The Hall of Fame Los Angeles Lakers trio advanced to six of seven NBA Finals from 1983-89, winning three titles with each earning NBA Finals MVP honors once.

 

Wayne Gretzky-Mark Messier-Jari Kurri – The Hall of Fame Edmonton Oilers front line trio won four Stanley Cups in five years between 1984-88.

 

“Sugar” Ray Leonard-Thomas “Hitman” Hearns-“Marvelous” Marvin Hagler – Hall of Fame welterweight/middleweight trio captured 15 boxing titles in late 1970s and 1980s.

 

Larry Bird-Kevin McHale-Robert Parish – The Hall of Fame front court led the Boston Celtics to three NBA titles and two additional trips to the NBA Finals in the 1980s.

 

Pete Rose-Joe Morgan-Johnny Bench – Stalwarts of the “The Big Red Machine,” led Cincinnati Reds to three consecutive National League pennants, winning the World Series in 1975 futhi 1976.

 

Willis Reed-Walt Frazier-Dave DeBusschere – Trio led the New York Knicks to the franchise’s only two NBA titles in a four-year span (1970 futhi 1973).

 

The debut PBC on NBC telecast on Saturday, March 7 averaged 3.4 million ababukeli, usezingeni njengoba iningi-wayebukele boxing professional ukusakaza in 17 Eminyakeni (“Oscar De La Hoya sika Fight Night” on FOX, 5.9 million, Mon., March 23, 1998). The PBC on NBC debut also led NBC to a Saturday primetime victory among Adults 18-49, nge 1.08 Isilinganiselwa in the demographic.

 

NBC and NBCSN uyodala 20 aphile “PBC on NBC” boxing izenzakalo 2015. Ngaphakathi the 20 imibukiso bukhoma, NBC Sports Group uyodala ngaphezu 50 amahora Ukusabalala PBC, kubandakanya NBCSN- futhi post-fight for izinhlelo NBC telecasts. UNdunankulu Boxing Champions uchungechunge wadala for ithelevishini by Haymon Boxing. The PBC on NBC izoba zezinkanyezi yanamuhla bhá, emdlalweni wabo esibaluleke kakhulu.

 

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Lamont Peterson ESEBENZA UKUTHOLA WASHINGTON D.C. MEDIA AHEAD OF HIS APRIL 11 PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC BOUT AT BARCLAYS CENTER

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Washington D.C. (March 26, 2015) – A little more than two weeks in advance of his highly anticipated bout at Barclays Center e Brooklyn, Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 Kos) media sabamba at the Bald Eagle Recreation Center e Washington, D.C. Lamont, umfowabo Anthony nomqeqeshi sikaLamont, Barry Hunter, took some time out of their training schedule to discuss Lamont’s Premier Boxing Champions Yimpi ngokumelene Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 Kos) on April 11.

 

Ngezansi sicela uthole izingcaphuno esiphawulekayo kusukela umcimbi, ubuhanjelwe print, ukusakaza kanye zabezindaba inthanethi kusuka emhlabeni esifundeni:

 

Lamont Peterson, Super Esilula World Champion

 

“Loluhlelo kungaba nje ukuphuma khona futhi silwe naye. Kungakhathaliseki ukuthi ngikhetha ukulwa, Ngizizwa ngikhululekile zingenza. Angazi izinyawo kusheshe, kodwa mina angasebenzisa ukuba benze ezinye izinto too. Ngingaya phambili. Angazi njalo kumele uya emuva. I anamathele plan game, kodwa asazi ukuthi yini le plan umdlalo manje.

 

“Sengqondo My lubonisa njalo in the ring, ikakhulukazi angaba ngu ngasekupheleni. You buza a lot of umzimba wakho ukuthi ring and a lot of izikhathi uya lokho uyazi. Ngakho ubuntu bakho nakanjani uyaphuma, futhi ngicabanga ukuthi lapho mina kukhanye ngaphezu kwezinye fighters. The emahlandla kamuva lapho kuvamise ukuthatha I phezu ukulwa. A lot of the time I sengathi singahlehlisa emahlandla more.

 

“The abalandeli wayefuna ukubona le mpi, ngakho ngangifuna ukwenza isiqiniseko ukuthi kwenzeka. Angikaze ngempela umemeza amagama noma ukukhuluma ngubani Ngifuna next. I ashiyele abalandeli kanye nabezindaba ngoba ziningi ezinoshevu ukulwa ukuthi abalandeli bafuna ukubona kungelokothe. Ekupheleni kosuku, Ngithathe belwela abalandeli nabezindaba kungani ukulwa ngubani bafuna kimi ukulwa?

 

“Ngibheke nje ukuthatha izinto ngenzeni kahle futhi akhiphe, bese Ngibheke ukuba asuse izinto Garcia enza kahle futhi amphoqe ukuba enze izinto engakwenzi kahle kaningi. I abawubheki isiphi impi eyodwa eyedlule zakhe ucabanga ezethu uya ukuya ngaleyo ndlela.

 

“Ngingumfana fighter kangcono. Muhle nakanjani counter-puncher futhi sibhekile ukuze uqiniseke ukuthi asihlanganyeli walwa indlela abanye bebelokhu.

 

“Kube nezikhathi ezinzima nezimnandi ekamu. Ngezinye izikhathi sekuyisikhathi aqhele futhi uphumule, kodwa ngezinye izikhathi sekuyisikhathi ukusebenza kanzima. Kukonke ngizizwa enkulu. A lot of abantu bathi lokhu, kodwa lokhu kuye kwaba ekamu wami omkhulu ukuqeqeshwa njalo futhi Ngiyajabula lapho ngibukele manje. Ngikulungele ukulwa.

 

“Lona impi esikhulu kimi. Emva lokhu akukho washiya ukwenza in the class isisindo. Ngingathanda ukuhambisa ngemva kule mpi ezayo.”

 

Barry Hunter, Trainer Peterson sika

 

“Lamont kuyinto fighter enemisebenzi kakhulu. Uthi waba emakhulwini ring izikhathi. Yena kungaba ebhokisini. Yena bangalwa kokubili ngaphakathi nangaphandle. Yena kungaba strategize, kodwa angakwazi futhi anonya.

 

“Danny kuyinto fighter esiqinile. Akakwenzi eyodwa noma ezimbili izinto ezinkulu, kodwa owenza izinto eziningi kahle. Kukhona ezinye izinto nakuba ukuthi sesibonile kuye ukuthi sicabanga ukuthi angasizakala futhi sesikude ukuphuma khona ngenhloso ukwenza kanjalo. Kukonke ngicabanga Lamont kuyinto fighter kangcono.

 

“Kukhona amagama ambalwa kuphela big kwesokunxele at 140, wonke umuntu uye wathuthela up to 147. Ngakho indlela Lamont acabanga kwaba ukuthi okuwukuphela kwendlela kule mpi kwakunengqondo at 140 kwaba uma angabhekana Danny Garcia. Lokhu kwaba okwengeziwe enikeza abalandeli abakufunayo ukubona. Lokhu uzonikeza abalandeli a okukhulu fight khulula futhi TV kazwelonke.

 

“NBC inethiwekhi weqiniso sports. Sinenkosi NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS and the sport kuphela ukuthi okwakusele kwaba boxing. Boxing esetshenziswa ukuba njalo network futhi kwadingeka ukulwa edume nge amasosha edume. Kwakungelula ngaso sonke mayelana ibhande noma. Kodwa izinto zashintsha, kodwa lokhu kusinika ithuba ukuletha boxing emuva fans weqiniso.”

 

Anthony Peterson

“Angisona novalo ukubukela le mpi. Ngizofika nje ukuhlala futhi ubukele emuva. SikaLamont nikulungele.

 

“Danny kuyinto fighter ongavamile. Kuba in DNA yakhe, kodwa Lamont is wayegxile Ngiyaqiniseka ukuthi uzokwenzani ukunqoba.

 

“Lamont ngafunda ukulwa nokuvikela nami emigwaqweni.”

 

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