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Undefeated World Light Heavyweight Contender Gilberto Ramirez believes in “Zurdo,” Golden Boy & his Mexican heritage

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(L-R) – Oscar de la Hoya, Gilberto Ramirez & Bernard Hopkins



Las Vegas (August 23, 2021) – Undefeated Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (42-0, 28 Kos) feels he’ll get his first World light heavyweight title shot because he believes in himself, his promoter Golden Boy Promotions, and his Mexican heritage.


The former World Boxing Organization (WBO) super middleweight World champion is a leading light heavyweight contender, ugbu a gosiri Ọ dịghị. 2 site World Boxing Òtù (WBO) na Ọ dịghị. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), nakwa dị ka Ọ dịghị. 9 na Mgbanaka independent rankings for the first time in the 175-pound division.


After Ramirez’ recent knockout victory over Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos), positioning him for a World title shot, the boxing world looked forward to “Zurdo” challenging World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol mechara nke afọ a. Bivol had all but assured a showdown with Ramirez through social media posts, but suddenly he changed his tune and was dreaming of a match this November that isn’t going to happen against WBA and WBC Super Middleweight Champion “Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (56-1-2, 38 Kos).


The 30-year Ramirez has openly called for a fight with Bivol or either of the other World light heavyweight title holders, Artur Beterbiev (WBC/IBF) na Joe Smith, Obere. (WBO), whose rumored unification fight doesn’t appear to be on the horizon.


Ka ọ dịgodị, all three reigning World light heavyweight champions have gone dark, at least in terms of fighting Ramirez. Is “Zurdo” too risky for them, or are they just hesitant to fight a proven Mexican challenger?


“I leave my opponents to my promoter, Golden Nwa, and its matchmaker, Robert Diaz,” Ramirez explained. “They’re aware of what I want, and I trust they are diligent and will do whatever is best for me. Dị ka a fighter, I’ve been clear that all the World light heavyweight champs are on my hit list; and I don’t retract my statement or shy away from the fights as most of them have. In this world, all I have are my word and balls, and I don’t break ‘em for anyone. I fight not just for myself, but for my pride and the spirit of Mexican people. We are proud of our heritage and have been the best fighters. Russians know I will take out both Bivol and Beterbiev; Joe Smith, Obere. is just an appetizer.”


“Canelo” and Julio Cesar Gonzalez (2003) are the only native Mexicans to be crowned World Light Heavyweight Champions, but everybody in boxing knows Mexican boxers are called warriors for a good reason.


“I think they’re all reluctant to fight a Mexican light heavyweight like me,” Ramirez added. “There’s a reason why Bivol is retracting his statement and staying quiet after all his social media antics. If he was serious, it’s an easy fight to make, and he knows it (both fighters have fought on DAZN). I’m also hearing (Joshua) Buatsi’s name in the mix, but I would absolutely destroy him. All these guys talk the talk but rarely walk the walk. I am a Mexican warrior; everybody knows the way we are built!"


Other potential contenders in the mix, excluding the reigning world champions, may include Badou Jack, Eleider Alvarez, Maxim Vlasov (Ramirez defeated him as super middleweights), na Lyndon Arthur.

“My time will come, Ramirez concluded. “I know Golden Boy is working hard on making this a reality and when that time comes, all these guys will have nowhere to run or hide. I leave who I fight next up to my matchmaker, Robert Diaz. I trust that Golden Boy will do whatever is best for my career.


“I’m not frustrated, this is part of the process. I’m a veteran in this game. Many will talk, but they will fall when it’s time to act. Ọzọ, I trust Golden Boy will do what has been promised and I look forward to what fight they will present me with.”


Ozi:
Weebụsaịtị: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions
Twitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez
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41-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Barrera needs to get past Sullivan Barrera to get world light heavyweight title shot

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Streaming live July 9th on DAZN from L.A.

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LOS ANGELES (June 28, 2021) – Undefeated former WBO Super Middleweight Champion and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos), currently a highly ranked light heavyweight contender, will have a lot on the line July 9nke against world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos), including world title fight implications and, ultimately, his boxing legacy,

Zurdo vs. Barrera, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will be streamed exclusively on DAZN, live from Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club (pro soccer), located in downtown Los Angeles.

To get a world light heavyweight title shot against any of the reigning champions – WBC & IBF Artur Beterbiev (16-0 (16 Kos), WBA Super Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 Kos) or WBO Joe Smith (27-3, 21 Kos) – Barrera stands in Ramirez’ way in the 12-round Zurdo vs. Barrera isi ihe omume. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 by the WBA and WBO, nakwa dị ka Ọ dịghị. 5 site IBF.

“That’s what the fans want but I’m not sure if these fighters are ready for me,” Ramirez boldly said about Beterbiev, Bivol and Smith. “I wasn’t impressed by any of the three in their recent bouts. They can run as much as they want, but they can’t hide forever. I know I’m the best in the division and, sooner or later, I will be snatching each of the belts and taking their souls one by one.”

Ramirez, na-adịbeghị anya tụgharịa 30 (June 19), was the first Mexican fighter to capture a world super middleweight title, which he relinquished in 2019 to move up to the light heavyweight division, in which he is 2-0 (2 Kos) having defeated Tommy Karpency(29-6-1) na Alphonso Lopez (32-3) last December to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) crown.

A decorated Cuban amateur boxer (285-27 ndekọ), 39-year-old Barrera defeated future pro world champions such as Chad Dawson,
Shumenov Beibu na Mariano Natalio Carrera prior to defecting from Cuba to Miami and turning pro.

Barrera, fighting out of Cuba by way of Miami, bụ 3-3 vs. past or present world champions with victories against Jeff Lacy (WTKO4), Karo Murat (WKO12) naFelix Valera (WDEC10), losing to Bivol (TKO12), Smith (DEC10), and Hall of FamerAndre Ward (Dec 12).

“I always expect the best from my opponents,” Ramirez noted. “Barrera is a professional and I know he will be ready when the lights are on. He displayed that he’s a strong fighter when he beat and broke Joe Smith, Jr.’s jaw in their bout. A victory for Barrera can resurge his career and alter my path; otú, I prepare for the best version of Barrera, and I will not let anything deter my goals.

“I’ve been working hard. There’s new stuff I’ve been fine tuning and I can’t wait to showcase it July 9nke. Come fight night, I know all my hard work will pay off.”
Tiketi na-ọnụ na $150, $100, $75, $50 na $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium nawww.ticketmaster.com.

Ozi:
Weebụsaịtị: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions
Twitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez
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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez part of group that opened new state-of-the-art boxing gym in the Heart of North Hollywood’s Arts District

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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez part of group that opened new state-of-the-art boxing gym in the Heart of North Hollywood’s Arts District Brickhouse Boxing Club

LOS ANGELES (June 21, 2021) – Undefeated former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Middleweight Champion (WBO) and current world-ranked light heavyweight contender Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez is a principal member in 3PM Group, which officially opened the 6,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Brickhouse Boxing Club to the public this past May 31abụrụ.

Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos) has been training at Brickhouse Boxing Club for his July 9nke12-round main event fight versus former world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos).
Zurdo vs. Barrera, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will be streamed exclusively on DAZN, live from Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club (pro soccer), located in downtown Los Angeles.

Tiketi na-ọnụ na $150, $100, $75, $50 na $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium na www.ticketmaster.com.
Located in North Hollywood (1116 Weddington St. / 818.821.3355) and arguably the premier boxing gym in Los Angeles, Brickhouse Boxing Club’s key members and trainers include “Zurdo” Ramirez, 4-time World Champion Brian Viloria, Ramirez’ Head Trainer Julian Chua, and Strength & Conditioning Coach Chris Wong.

“The opportunity presented itself and my team was able to put everything together,” Ramirez explained why he is a principal owner of Brickhouse Boxing Club. “The plan was always to create a friendly environment that can help expand to others but, n'otu oge ahụ, provide an elite training facility for professionals.

“Training here (for Barrera fight) has been great. I’m proud to have my own space and glad to have everything I need under one roof – boxing, mma, recovery, and sauna. Ọzọkwa, it’s been great to invite sparring partners and provide an elite performance center for all fighters.”

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Ozi:Weebụsaịtị: www.brickhouseboxingclub.com, www.ZurdoPromotions.comFacebook: /brickhouseboxingclublaInstagram: @brickhouseboxingclub, @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotionsTwitter: @brickhousenoho, @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez
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Undefeated Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez goes for 42nd victory vs. Sullivan Barrera

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LOS ANGELES (June 8, 2021) – Undefeated former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Middleweight Champion (WBO) Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos), who will be making his debut as a member of Golden Boy’s stable, goes for his 42nd professional victory July 9nke against world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos).


Zurdo vs. Barrera, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will be streamed exclusively on DAZN, live from Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club (pro soccer), located in downtown Los Angeles.
“I’m very excited to make my debut with Golden Boy,"Ramirez kwuru. “LA’s the home to many Latinos and I can’t wait to share the moment with my people.

“Every fight is the most important fight of my career. O doro anya na, the goal is to dominate the division and become world champ, and I do believe this match-up versus Barrera is a step in the right direction.”

There will be World title implications for the winner of the 12-round Zurdo vs. Barrera isi ihe omume. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 site World Boxing Council (WBA) and WBO, nakwa dị ka Ọ dịghị. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), which rates Barrera at No. 7 n'ụwa.

Ramirez, 29, was the first Mexican fighter to capture a World super middleweight title, which he relinquished to move up to the light heavyweight division. Ọ bụ ya bụ 2-0 (2 Kos) as a 175-pounder, ndikan Tommy Karpency (29-6-1) on April 12, 2019, when Karpency was unable to continue fighting after four rounds, along with a 10th round stoppage of Alphonso Lopez (32-3) last December to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) crown.

The 39-year-old Barrera was a decorated Cuban amateur boxer (285-27 ndekọ), who was the middleweight gold medalist at the 2000 AIBA Junior World Championships. Barrera, who defected to the United States in 2009 and settled in Miami, beat future pro world champions such as Chad Dawson, Shumenov Beibuna Mariano Natalio Carrera.
During the course of his 12-year pro career, Barrera is 3-3 vs. past or present world champions having defeated Jeff Lacy (WTKO4), Karo Murat (WKO12) na Felix Valera (WDEC10), losing to current WBA Super and IBF World light heavyweight champions, karị, Dmitry Bivol (TKO12) na Joe Smith Obere. (DEC10), in addition to Hall of Famer Andre Ward (Dec 12).

“Barrera is a tough Cuban veteran with world-class experience,” Ramirez added. He’s fought the best in the past and shown why he’s been in many title fights against them. He even had a one-sided victory over the current WBO champions, Joe Smith, Jr.”

Jesse Hart is the only common opponent; Ramirez won a pair of decisions in World super middleweight title fights against Hart, while Sullivan lost a 10-round light heavyweight decision to the Philadelphia boxer.
Tiketi na-ọnụ na $150, $100, $75, $50 na $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium nawww.ticketmaster.com.

Ozi:Weebụsaịtị: www.ZurdoPromotions.comInstagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotionsTwitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

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“Zurdo” fighting for his legacy, 41-0 Gilberto Ramirez on mission to join elusive 50-0 club

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Las Vegas (Ka 19, 2021) – Only five boxers have started their professional careers with a 50-fight win streak and the contemporary leader, 41-0 Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez is on a mission to join the exclusive club, continuing July 9nke in Los Angeles againstSullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos). 

Ramirez, who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract withOscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, was the first Mexican-born super middleweight World champion, and he is currently the No. 3 rated light heavyweight in the world, site World Boxing Association (WBA) na World Boxing Organization (WBO). 

Although he won’t turn 30 until June 19, Ramirez has been fighting professionally for nearly 12 afọ, and one of his goals is to become a World champion in two different weight classes. Another is joining his idol and fellow Mexican, Julio Cesar Chavez na 50-0 Club, in which he is No. 1 having amazingly won his first 87 pro fights. The first blemish on his pro record was a 12-round majority draw with the greatPernell Whitaker na 1993 in their WBC World welterweight title fight.

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BOXING’S 50-0 CLUB

  1. Julio “J.C. Cesar Chavez 87 (13 Kos)    1980-1993       Mexico
  2. Willie “Wil ‘o The Wisp” Pep 62 (23 Kos)    1940-1943       USA
  3. Wanheng Menayothin 54 (18 Kos)    2009-2019       Thailand
  4. Carlos “Canas” Zarate 52 (51 Kos)    1970-1978       Mexico
  5. Floyd "Ego" Mayweather, Jr. 50 (27 Kos)    1996-2017       USA

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    “Getting to 50-0 is very important, but I’m more interested in being able to fight the fights the fans want,” Ramirez said. “I’ve never turned down a fight and have made it clear to all the fighters I want. I look across the division and none of these fighters are on my level”

    Chavez moved ahead of featherweight iconWill Pepna 62, Emela. 2 on the contemporary list, compiled in less than three years dating back to the 1940’s. Pep lost for the first time as a pro toSammy Angott by 10-round decision in 1943.

    Thailand mini-flyweightWanheng Menayothin, originally a Muay Thai fighter, had his streak snapped last November at 54 sitePanya Pradabsri. 

    Another Mexican boxer is in the 50-0 Club, Emela. 4 Carlos Zarate, who reached 52 straight victories off his pro debut, 51 site knockout, in the 1970’s. Zarate was stopped in his 53Rebecca fight by Puerto Rican starWilfredo akon in the fifth round of their 1978 WBC super bantamweight World championship match.

    The only member of the exclusive 50-0 Club to retire undefeated is Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Obere. in fifth place with 50.

    The four inactive boxers in the club – Chavez, Pep, Zarate, and Mayweather – are inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

    Rocky Marciano naBrian Nielson (49), Larry Holmes (48), Ricardo Lopez (47), Joe Calzaghe (46-0) naJim Barry (45) all came close to 50-0 memberships. Lopez (51-0-1) fought a draw in his 48nke pro fight withRosendo Alvarez. 

    Ramirez is closing in on boxing history as he fights for his legacy. Five years after he retires, “Zurdo” should rightfully join the four Hall of Famers who are presently ahead of him on the 50-Club list.
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Oscar Valdez-Jason Sanchez Headlines Top Rank on ESPN Card June 8 at Reno-Sparks Convention Center

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Sullivan Barrera and Michael Seals to clash in 10-round light heavyweight co-feature

LIVE on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. Pt

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Reno, Nev. (Ka 9, 2019) — Boxing’s preeminent action superhero, Oscar Valdez, will make the sixth defense of his WBO featherweight world title Saturday, June 8 against the upset-minded Jason “El Alacrancito” Sanchez at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

Valdez-Sanchez and the 10-round light heavyweight showdown between title-hungry contenders Sullivan Barrera and Michael Seals will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. Pt. Undercard bouts will stream live on ESPN+, the leading multi-sport streaming service, na-amalite na 6:30 p.m. NA / 3:30 p.m. Pt. Gabriel Flores Jr. (13-0, 6 Kos), fresh off his third-round knockout over Eduardo Pereira Reis in front of more than 10,000 fans in his hometown of Stockton, California, will see action on the undercard.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Let’s Get It On Promotions and Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, tickets for this world championship event priced at $103, $68 na $43 (including facility fees) are on sale now and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa gift shop.

“Jason Sanchez is the real ‘Cinderella Man,’” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “He is young, hungry and capable of pulling off a major upset. It should be an exciting battle.”

“I’m excited to be back in the ring for the sixth defense of my world title. I know there is a big target on my back because I’m the champion, but nobody is going to take this title away from me,” Valdez said. “This will be my second fight training with Eddy Reynoso. Training with Eddy, I feel the best I’ve ever felt. I felt great in the ring during my first fight with Eddy in my corner. I know that I will look even better this time out. The fans in Reno and watching on ESPN and ESPN Deportes can expect a great showing from me on June 8.”

“I am truly honored and blessed to have an opportunity like this,” Sanchez said. “Coming from Albuquerque, New Mexico, I knew I had to work extra hard to be noticed and to get where I’m at right now. I will be bringing this belt home to Albuquerque, to my family, my supporters, and most of all, my late brother Alan Sanchez. I believe he guided me down this road and that my journey is only beginning.”

Valdez (25-0, 20 Kos), Mexico’s first two-time Olympian, has thrilled boxing fans with his go-for-broke style. He won the WBO featherweight title in July 2016 and proved his mettle with a trio of 12-round bloodbaths against Miguel Marriaga, Genesis Servania and Scott Quigg in consecutive bouts. Valdez outlasted an over-the-weight Quigg last March by unanimous decision despite fighting more than half the bout with a severely broken jaw. Following the Quigg bout, Valdez took nearly a year off, returning Feb. 2 in Frisco, Texas, to knock out then-unbeaten Italian challenger Carmine Tommasone in the seventh round.

The 24-year-old Sanchez (14-0, 7 Kos) enters this championship fight as one of the featherweight division’s fastest-rising young guns. October ikpeazụ, he stunned then-unbeaten Jean Carlos Rivera via unanimous decision in Panama City, Panama. Following the Rivera victory, Sanchez signed a long-term promotional contract with Top Rank. He impressed in his Top Rank debut Feb. 2 in Frisco, Texas, knocking out Daniel Olea in the second round. Sanchez hopes to become only the fifth men’s boxer from New Mexico to win a world title.

Barrera (22-2, 14 Kos), a former Cuban amateur standout, defected to the United States in 2009 and turned pro later that year. The Miami-based bruiser won the first 17 bouts of his career before dropping a decision to pound-for-pound great Andre Ward. A perennial contender, Barrera holds victories over Joe Smith Jr., Vyacheslav Shabranskyy, Karo Murat and former super middleweight world champion Jeff Lacy. He challenged Dmitry Bivol for a light heavyweight world title last year and fought valiantly before being stopped in the 12nke na nke ikpeazụ gburugburu.

Akàrà (22-2, 16 Kos), a former linebacker for Alabama A&M University, traded in his cleats for trunks and turned pro after a five-fight amateur career. Ọ bụ 19-0 when he clashed with Edwin Rodriguez in November 2015. In a seesaw battle that included five knockdowns, Rodriguez knocked out Seals in the third round of a Fight of the Year contender. Seals is 3-1 since the Rodriguez battle, the lone loss coming via disqualification after he hit his opponent while he was on the ground. The winner of this can’t-miss action fight will be in line for a potential world title opportunity.

“I am very excited to have signed with Top Rank, a world-class organization with the best light heavyweights in the world,” Barrera said. “I am excited about the future, but the first step is to handle business June 8 and then I can look forward to a shot at a world title. My ultimate goal is Sergey Kovalev. I’ve been chasing him my whole career. Olileanya, we can finally fight this year.”

“This means everything to me. I had a great opportunity with Edwin Rodriguez, but I went into that fight with a torn rotator cuff. I was basically fighting with just my right hand,” Seals said. “Ugbu a, M 100 percent healthy. Nke a bụ oge m. Barrera had his time. Ahụ dị m mma. I feel sharp. I feel young. I have sacrificed so much and have had a lot of time to reflect on the decisions I’ve made and all of the hardships I’ve gone through. On June 8, I’m going to unleash all of my frustration on Barrera. I don’t want to take anything away from Barrera. He’s a world-class fighter, but I am as well.”

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Promoter Yvon Michel sets record straight about Cancelled Beterbiev-Barrera IBF title eliminator

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Nobody wants to fight undefeated light heavyweight contender Artur Beterbiev (R)
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Montreal (March 13, 2017 – Groupe Yvon Michel (Mgbatị) president Yvon Michel has responded accordingly to unfounded allegations recently made in the media by Sullivan Barrera about GYM and its undefeated world light heavyweight contender, Artur Beterbiev, to set the record straight regarding the recently announced cancelled Beterbiev-Barrera International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight title eliminator.
“Despite Barrera’s claims,” Michel insisted, “he didn’t sign a contract because he never intended for fight Artur. In Team Barrera’s letter, he lied and showed his ignorance trying to distract from the facts.
“For the conclusion of this unfortunate saga, the IBF has informed me that it has ruled to ban Barrera from its world rankings, or from participating in one of its sanctioned fights, for the next six months. I’ve also been informed that, if nobody in the IBF top 10 is available and agrees to fight Artur, the IBF will declare him as its No. 1 mandatory challenger for the winner of the Ward-Kovalev rematch. Artur will be back in the ring in late April, early May. The mandatory defense for the Ward-Kovalev II winner, or Ward if that fight doesn’t happen, is due in September.”
MBF Light Heavyweight Ratings: Onye mmeri – Andre Ward, 1. Unrated, 2. Artur Beterbiev, 3. Sergey Kovalev, 4. Erik Skoglund, 5. Enrico Kolling, 6. SUSPENDED, 7. Oleksandr Gvozdyk, 8. Dominic Bosel , 9. Robert Stieglitz, 10. Trent Broadhurst.
N'okpuru ebe, Michel sets the record straight, point-by-point, in terms of the open letter Team Barrera sent to the media.
Michel didn’t negotiate with Barrera’s promoter, Kathy Duva, and asked for it to go to an immediate purse bid.
“Kathy Duva (CEO/Main Events) came to my office the day before the deadline set for Barrera’s acceptance to participate in the IBF title eliminator to speak about the situation. Our hope was to fight Barrera but because he is prohibited from traveling to Canada, I confirmed our intention with Ms. Duva to accommodate Barrera and leave Canada and make the fight in the United States. We were in the same position a year ago, when Barrera pulled out of the same title eliminator because he couldn’t get a visa to fight in Canada. Artur was then supposed to fight Karo Murat, but he suffered an injury and was unable to fight. Barrera later defeated Murat to move into the IBF mandatory position in which he then lost to Andre Ward.
“Kathy told me the number she had in mind to make the fight. I said that I would see if there were enough resources for that amount and promised to call her the following day. I did and explained that there weren’t enough resources to meet that purse structure. Otú o sina dị, not long after I received confirmation Barrera was officially taking the challenge, I then decided to move forward and immediately requested a purse bid date, which is the prerogative of any promoter, knowing what was Main Events’ expectation in terms of their fighter’s purse. In this business, everybody knows the best way to determine the true market value of a fight is a purse bid, where promoters are evaluating their resources and making their bid accordingly. We still had still seven days to make an offer, one and other, and make a deal up to five minutes before the bid was due. Main Events never made us an offer and neither did we.”
GYM’s winning purse bid was $251,000, substantially more than Main Events’ bid of $182,000, of which Beterbiev would receive 75-percent of the winning bid. Barrera would have received $62,750, compared to $45,500 he would have earned if his own promoter had won the bid.
Beterbiev reported on social media that his fight versus Barrera would be held March 4nke na Brooklyn, New York and Michel reported that the fight would be held in late March, early April, na New York. Barrera had trained for those dates but didn’t receive a contract.
“GYM won the purse and pursuant to IBF rules and regulations, the fight had to be held within 30 ka 90 ụbọchị,” Michel continued. “We deposited $50,000, per IBF rules, and received a confirmation letter from the IBF all was conform. As per IBF regulations, within 15 ụbọchị after the purse bid, we filed contracts for the two fighters. Artur signed his five minutes after he received the contract and it was then sent to the IBF. We executed Barrera’s contract, sending it to Main Events for Barrera with a copy sent to the IBF. Soon after I received notice from the IBF that everything was in order and that we had complied with the IBF requirements.”
Michel sent an improper agreement to Main Event listing various dates.
“We knew we had a PBC date, ma April 14, 21 ma ọ bụ 29. It’s very common for fight dates written in the initial fighter contract to vary one week before or after the date listed. I contacted IBF president Daryl Peoples and said April 21abụrụ was the most likely date but that it could end up being a week earlier or after. He recommended to be transparent and to write all three potential dates into the contract. We did and then sent it to Main Events for Barrera to sign. Main Events noted that IBF rules said only one date and site could be written in the contract. Daryl complied with the objection so we then officially confirmed April 21abụrụ would be the date of the fight and Florida the site. We then sent a GYM executed corrected IBF bout agreement back to Main Events to be signed by Barrera and filed with the IBF on February 16nke.
“Ka ọ dịgodị, GYM received a request, from Main Event to produce a Provision of Service agreement for Barrera’s participation. GYM was not obliged to positively fulfill that request but, as a display of good faith, we did so in belief the contract that Barrera would sign and Main Events would file it at the IBF office, on that date, as per its rules. Soon after, GYM received a letter from IBF championship chairman, Mr. Lindsey Tucker, that all requirements had been fulfilled to officially sanction the bout.”
The Florida location for the fight had been selected by GYM for three reasons. 1. Beating Barrera in his own backyard would send strong message for Beterbiev within the division; 2. GYM had received an offer from Miami-based SMY Sports and Entertainment’s president M. Eric Senecal, who wanted the buy the rights to produce the event; 3. GYM’S longtime and very close relationship with Florida-based Warriors Promotions, Mr. Leon Margules.
On behalf of GYM, Margules had reserved the April 21st date with the Florida Athletic Commission. SMY Sports & Entertainments made a deal with GYM that had a deadline to deposit the agreed upon money guarantee. They had reserved the Seminole Hard Rock arena in Fort Lauderdale. If SMY was not able to deliver money and site, GYM had a backup plan, proposed by Margules, who had a deal and a site on hold, Hialeah Racetrack in nearby Hollywood (FL). No matter what would transpire, the fight was guaranteed at a site in Florida, April 21abụrụ for a PBC event to be televised on FS1.
Barrera’s manager was contacted by one of the promoters to help pay Yvon Michel and finance the bout.
“This is a tortuous claim and a terrible lie,” Michel said. “Nobody representing GYM ever made that kind of request. The truth is a local promoter, M. Michael Luzbet, whom I’d never met and never made any deals of any sorts with in the past, wanted to be a partner with SMY Sports and Entertainments. He tried to raise his share of money to participate but SMY rapidly disassociated themselves from Michael Luzbet.
“How the group (SMY) was raising money wasn’t really my concern, but they had found sponsors and were counting on the important Quebec community residing in Florida at that time of the year, as well as the important Cuban population and their contacts with the Russian community, to sell VIP tables and tickets. It wanted the rights to put the show on in Florida but they were concerned because they had heard a rumor that Barrera hadn’t signed a contract and he was going to pull out of the fight.
They then requested a guarantee that Barrera (who lives in Miami) was going to fight before confirming their money deposit. I was in Quebec City at that time for the Alvarez-Bute fight. Mr. Lindsey Tucker was there representing the IBF and I spoke to him. He said he believed the IBF had received a signed contract from Barrera. I contacted SYM to say everything was fine and that I had requested a copy (of the Barrera-signed contract) from Lindsey. Daryl People then informed me that there was a misunderstanding and they did not have a signed contract from Barrera. It is only then I realized Main Events had pressured Barrera to sign the agreement without success. We asked the IBF president to pressure Main Events to have Barrera sign the contract because, without it, we were jammed in the promotion of the event. This is exactly what happened.”
Team Barrera implied that Yvon Michel couldn’t promote a show of this magnitude in the U.S.
“I’ve promoted more than 200 shows, never defaulting or cancelling a single show, including involvement in more than 50 world championship fights and many multi-million dollars events, much bigger than this title eliminator. This statement just shows his ignorance about what we’re all about and who we are and was just smoke screen to his behavior. I’ve promoted shows with the majority of the major promoters in the world; DiBella Entertainment, Warriors Promotions, Don King Promotions, Golden Nwa, Main Events… just about everybody. It was unbelievable for them to write such an impertinent line.”
Team Barrera unjustly belittled the quality of Beterbiev’s last two opponents, calling them cow farmers from Argentina.
“This is terrible to be so insolent to fellow world contenders. Both fighters were world ranked in the top 15 n'oge ahụ. (Ezequiel Osvaldo) Maderna (23-2, 16 Kos) had never been knocked out and (Isidro) Prieto (26-1-3, 22 Kos) had suffered only one loss, a decision to the WBC #1 contender Eleider Alvarez. Beterbiev knocked them both out (Maderna in the fourth round, Prieto in the first), so downgrading the quality of Artur’s 2016 opponents was totally unwarranted. If Barrera ever actually got into the ring with Beterbiev, he would have fallen into the same category as Maderna and Prieto, who were both fierce competitors but not in the same league of Beterbiev.”
Michel firmly believes Barrera never intended to fight Beterbiev for his share of the purse bid and, to cover up, he tried to place the blame on others. His promoter spent time and money for the bid at the request of its fighter, Barrera, believing he had a legitimate chance of winning the fight. It is obvious that sentiment was not shared by Barrera, even if the fight was to be held in his own backyard in Florida.
“The truth of this matter is that Barrera lied to distract media attention from the fact he didn’t sign a contract and clearly wanted no part of Beterbiev,” Michel concluded. “We don’t disrespect any contender who prefers not to challenge Artur Beterbiev for the mandatory position. We also believed that Main Events did everything in its power to convince their fighter to keep his words and to go forward with the fight. Main Events is not at blame. We also have respect for Barrera’s fighting abilities but we have no respect for the person Barrera is with his despicable, unprofessional, shameful and disgraceful attitude in handling the present situation.
“On a personal note, I have never met Sullivan Barrera. I never had to directly communicate with him, I never had to do business with him, everything went through his promoter, Main Events, and I really don’t envy them! N'oge na-adịghị, GYM will have two light heavyweight world champions and I can guarantee Barrera will never be in their plans.
“We’ve moved on from Sullivan Barrera to find an opponent who has the desire to step into the ring to fight Artur Beterbiev. While Barrera will still be suspended by the IBF, Beterbiev will be World Champion!”
Beterbiev, a two-time Russian Olympian, holds two amateur victories over his fellow countryman, Kovalev, the former world light heavyweight champion. Whether it’s Kovalev or Ward, Artur Beterbiev will be more than ready for the challenge to fight for the world light heavyweight championship this September.
Ozi:
Twitter: yvonmichelgym, @ABeterbiev
Instagram: @YvonMichelGYM, @Groupeyvonmichel, @ArturBetebiev
ABOUT GROUPE YVON MICHEL (Mgbatị): Groupe Yvon Michel (Mgbatị) e tọrọ ntọala na 2004 by Yvon Michel and his associates. The organization’s mission is the development of high-level boxers through coaching support and especially by competitive management. To achieve its objectives, GYM actively recruits talent and organizes events and it is associated with the popular series, “Premier Boxing agbachitere (PBC),” and has developed major Videotron partnerships with Loto Quebec, TVA Sports, Centre Videotron, Casino de Montreal and Lac Leamy, Tonik GroupImage and Lapointe Dental Centre, in addition to collaborating closely with Rixa.
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Artur Beterbiev vs. Sullivan Barrera IBF LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT ELIMINATION BOUT April 21 in MIAMI

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Montreal (February 17, 2017)– It’s official: Montreal’s Artur Beterbiev(IBF #2 – 11-0-0, 11 Kos) will be in the most important fight of his career, against Cuban-born Sullivan Barrera(IBF #7 – 18-1-0, 13 Kos), for the mandatory challenger position for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heayvweight world title, held by American Andre Ward (31-0-0, 15 Kos). The Beterbiev vs. Barrera clash will take place April 21 na Miami, Florida.
“It is with great pride and confidence that we go into this fight in Miami,” Beterbiev’s promoter Yvon Michel(Groupe Yvon Michel). “In order for Beterbiev to receive maximum credibility, he needs to demonstrate that he can perform anywhere in the world. Because Sullivan Barrera, the only top-rated contender to accept the challenge to face Artur, could not cross the Canadian border, we agreed to have this fight take place in the United States.
“We are convinced that the many Quebecers who still live in Florida, n'oge a, will come to support Artur, who has made Quebec the adopted home for him and his young family.”
The Beterbiev-Barrera winner will become the mandatory challenger for the IBF light heavyweight champion, who will have until September, at the latest, to face the winner.]GYM won the IBF-ordered purse bid Feb. 2 (2017), winning with a $201,000 (USD) bid to $181,000 for Barrera’s promoter, Main Events. Due to the 75-25 percentage advantage going to the highest ranked fighter, Beterview will earn $188,250 ka $62,750 for Barrera.
Ward won the IBF, WBA and WBO light heavyweight titles with a 12-round unanimous decision win over Sergey Kovalev, November 19, 2017, na Las Vegas.
Beterbiev was impressive in his most recent outing, ikpeazụ December 23 at the Lac Leamy Casino in Gatineau, stopping Paraguayan slugger Isidro Prieto Ranoni (26-1-3) in opening round (2:44).

Barrera also displayed tremendous skills during his most recent performance, this poast Dec. 16 in California, shattering the previously undefeated Vyacheslav Shabrankyy (17-0-0), nke Ukraine, with a spectacular TKO victory in the seventh round.
More details about Beterbiev vs. Barrera will be announced in the coming days.
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Ward vs. Barrera + Diaz Obere. vs. Velez Final Press Conference Quotes na Photos

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ABỤỌ-TIME n'ụwa onye mmeri André WARD na nke. Undefeated Sullivan BARRERA

NABF FEATHERWEIGHT mmeri JOSEPH Diaz JR. VS. Jayson VELEZ

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SHOWDOWNS setịpụụrụ Saturday, MACH 26

AT Iha Arena ke Oakland, California

Televised-ebi ndụ na HBO®

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Photo Ebe E Si Nweta: ROC Nation Sports / Tom hogan anyị, – Hoganphotos

Oakland, DỊ KA (March 23, 2015) - Na wenesde, March 23, ROC Nation Egwuregwu kwadoro ikpeazụ pịa ogbako maka Two-Time World onye mmeri na n'elu-gosiri pound na-pound fighter Andre Ward(28-0, 15 Kos) na ọnụ ọgụgụ otu gosiri IBF ìhè Heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Kos) na Lake Merritt ọgbọ egwuregwu na Oakland, California tupu nke ha March 26 alụ ọgụ ma Oracle Arena na Oakland. Ward na Barrera ga izute na 12-gburugburu IBF ọnụ ọgụgụ otu ọnọdụ na amanyere bụ iwu ọnọdụ eliminator n'obi televised-ebi ndụ na HBO World Asọmpi Onye Mmeri Boxing® malite na 9:45 p.m. NA/Pt. NABF Featherweight onye mmeri Joseph "Jojo" Diaz Obere. (19-0, 11 Kos) na n'elu-gosiri featherweight contender Jayson "La Maravilla" Velez (23-1-1, 16 Kos) jekwara na pịa ogbako ikpo okwu na-anọ Lake Merritt ụzọ karịa nke ha 10-gburugburu NABF Featherweight aha agha nke ga-emeghe na HBO telecast.

 

Ward vs. Barrera na-n'ịkpụzi elu na-a ukwuu contested agha n'etiti abụọ alụso onye na ha ha nlegharị anya enịm ke egwuregwu-elu megide n'otu Light Heavyweight World onye mmeri Sergey Kovalev.

 

N'okpuru ebe a bụ ihe alụso, promoters, ọzụzụ, njikwa na ndị ọzọ na ikpo okwu ọbịa nwere ikwu na pịa ogbako:

 

 

André WARD, Abụọ Time World onye mmeri na n'elu-gosiri pound na-pound fighter:

"M na-ekele onye ọ bụla maka apụta dị na mbụ. The Bay Area bụ a mara mma ebe. Anyị na-adịghị mgbe na-ezu otuto maka talent na-abịa n'ime ebe a, ma n'ihi na onye ofufe isi, ọ bụ ezigbo. M nnọọ ekele maka ndị sitere utọ itie emi na ekele nwere ịhụnanya na enyemaka mgbe ọ bụla omume na anyị na-ewetara ebe a. Obi dị m ụtọ na m na ụmụ okorobịa dị ka Marshawn Lynch, Damian Lillard na dike-etinye ebe a na map ma ndị mmadụ na-ewere mara na mba ogbo. Nke ahụ bụ n'ezie dị mkpa ka m.

 

"Dị ka na-agha onwe ya, ọ bụ nnọọ mfe m ... onye obula nke maara m, ha maara otú m na-arụ ọrụ na ha maara otú m nne Mmetụta. M na-adịghị nwudo n'elu ihe bụ ihe ọzọ. M ghara ina ịdaba n'ihe ndị mmadụ na-ekwu. M maara ihe ọ na-ekwu. Ama m ihe m iro e si na m na-enye okwu ya. M na mere ihe niile m na-kwesŽrŽ ime, dị ka m na-eme na dị ka m na mere nke ikpeazụ 10 afọ nke ọrụ m. M na-e nke kacha mma ... ma ọ bụrụ na ọ bụghị ihe onye ọzọ mmeri mgbe ọ bụ a n'elu contender ... na nke a bụ mba dị iche iche. Unu dị nnọọ mara na m uche n'ihe na ekpochi dị ka m na-onwem. Na na na njikere na m njikere maka agha-abịa March 26."

Sullivan BARRERA, Number onye gosiri IBF ìhè Heavyweight contender:

"Achọrọ m ikwu na-ekele gị maka-abịa ebe a. M chọrọ ikwu na-ekele gị HBO, ekele gị na onye ọ bụla. Daalụ Andre Ward maka ịnakwere m ọgụ. M na-ekwe nkwa onye ọ bụla nke na-abịakwute arena na m nwere oké nkwadebe na nke a bụ oké dream. N'abalị, Aga m enwe oké show maka onye ọ bụla. "

DAVID ITSKOWITCH, Igba Boxing - ROC Nation Egwuregwu:

"Abụọ n'ime n'elu ìhè heavyweights na mbara ala ga ikukota on March 26. Ha nwere a jikọtara ndekọ nke 45-0 na 27 Kos na-enweghị isi ga-ekwu, adịghị detụrụ meriri ka a ọkachamara. Mgbe ọ bụla mmadụ nwere ajọ onye iro n'ihu ya, ha abụọ nwere anya-ha na Sergey Kovalev na ya atọ ụwa na aha eriri, ma mbụ ha nwere azụmahịa ịga na- na satọde n'abalị.

 

"Mgbe ọ bụla m pụta ka Oakland maka ihe omume na m na Andre na a ọrụ ebe ọ na-agwa ndị media, apịa m na o doro anya na, ọ bụ a pụrụ iche talent athletically, ma ọ bụ na-a pụrụ iche mmadụ na m nwere olileanya na onye ọ bụla n'ebe a na Oakland na-aghọta na-enwe ekele dị na. Ọ bụ a ụkpụrụ na-eduzi ezinụlọ nwoke mgbe niile na-agba mbọ ime ihe ziri ezi na nke ahụ bụ ihe na-adịghị ahụkebe ná ndụ ụbọchị ndị a, ma ọ bụ karịsịa obere na egwuregwu. M na-atụ gị ụmụ okorobịa ya kpọrọ ihe. Boxing ọrụ na-adịghị adịru mgbe ebighị ebi. Ọ na-aga na-alụ ọgụ ruo mgbe ebighị ebi, otú onye ọ bụla kwesịrị inwe ekele maka ihe i nwere n'ebe a na Andre Ward.

 

"Andre weghaara a nrite ọlaedo na Athens Olympics na ikpeazụ na U.S. oku okpu na-mere otú. Ya ndepụta nke emecha merie ndị iro-agụ dị ka a onye bụ onye na-nke ibu Middleweight nkewa. Ọ na-adịkwaghị na kụrụ aka mbụ ìhè Heavyweight n'ụwa onye mmeri, Chad Dawson ha 2012 showdown. Na ikpeazụ ya ọgụ, ọ adịkwaghị abụọ oge ụwa na aha ịma ya aka Paul Smith on June 20 na Oracle Arena. Ọ embarks on n'isiakwụkwọ na-esonụ nke ya ọrụ on March 26, alaghachi Oracle Arena otu ugboro ọzọ, ka ọ na-aga ruo ìhè Heavyweight nkewa dị njikere ime ihe o mere na super Middleweight nkewa ... nhicha ya na-achị onye ọ bụla na-anọchi n'ụzọ ya. "

Nicole nduru, Vice President of Marketing na General Ndụmọdụ - Main Ihe:

"M ga-achọ na-ekele Andre Ward. Ọ na-ga-ewere on otu undefeated fighter ke akpa buo agha na ìhè Heavyweight, ma o mere ya na m na-eche na mma.

 

"N'ọnwụnwa ikpeazụ agha, Sullivan ghọrọ amanyere bụ iwu contender maka Sergey Kovalev si IBF belt. Ọ pụrụ nọdụ azụ ma chere ka ya na aha ọgụ, ma kama ọ hụrụ nke a agha megide Andre Ward dị ka ohere iji ò ruru maka ịdị ukwuu na o mere ka. Dị ka ihe unu maara, Main Ihe na ROC Nation Egwuregwu nwere nnukwu atụmatụ maka Andre Ward na Sergey Kovalev mechara nke afọ a na Sullivan Barrera nwere ike n'ezie na-ewe iwe na apple cart.

 

"Ma ndị a ikom, Sullivan na Andre, nwere ihe niile nọkwa na ihe ga-esi Saturday si agha. Na ihu igwe na anyị nwere ọkpọ ugbu, ọ bụ ume ọhụrụ ịhụ ezigbo dike na-adịghị atụ egwu na-ize ndụ. Ha abụọ kwesịrị anyị nkwanye ùgwù na mmasị maka na. Nke a bụ ihe anyị sport kwesịrị banyere.

 

"Sullivan Barrera bụ undefeated na a ndekọ nke 17-0 na 12 -enweta nkwanye abịa site n'ụzọ nke knockout. Ọ dị nnọọ tụgharịa 34, a n'ọnwa gara aga, nke ị nwere ike iche bụ ntakịrị ihe ochie maka a ya ọrụ. Ihe i nwere ike amaghị bụ na o nwere ihe ịga nke ọma na-amu amu ọrụ na Cuba na mgbe ahụ na-efu ọtụtụ afọ nke ya praịm mgbe ọ na-defecting na United States. Ọ na-abịa a n'ezie ogologo ụzọ na-abụ ebe a taa n'ihi na oge a na nke a ohere. Na agụụ, ọ bụ obi ike na ọ dị njikere. "

Virgil Dinta, Andre Ward si ọzụzụ:

"Nke a bụ a kediegwu kaadị na kediegwu-eme egwuregwu ahụ na-anwa ime ka ụzọ ha na ụwa nke ọkpọ. Ọ bụrụ na nke a agha itịbede ke obodo ọ bụla ọzọ, ọ ga-abụ a nnukwu ihe omume. Ihe anyị chọrọ ime bụ ijide n'aka na Oakland-aghọta, na na gburugburu Bay Area-aghọta, ịdị ukwuu nke ihe omume a mere, anyị pụrụ ịnọgide na-eme ka ụwa klas ọkpọ ka Oakland. Oakland bụ a ozuzu ala maka n'elu alụso na anyị na-ama nwere ha. The ọzọ na ị na-akwado anyị, ndị ọzọ na ndị a ọgụ ga-aghọ anya na ị ga-ahụ nnukwu oge na elu.

 

"Ha na-ekwu netwọk ndị ọzọ ka alụso, ma HBO-eme ka kpakpando, n'ihi ya, anyị nwere obi ụtọ ịbụ akụkụ nke a. Anyị na-arịọ ka ị pụta na-akwado nke a ọgụ. Pụtanụ Saturday n'abalị na-enwe onwe unu nke ọma n'abalị nke n'elu ịkụ ọkpọ. "

Ben lire, Sullivan Barrera si ịzu:

"M na-ekele niile nke ndị na-etinye ọnụ a super omume na satọde. Anyị na-ebe na-etinye on a oké show na Sullivan emeela ihe nile iji kwadebe onwe ya maka ihe omume a. Ọ maara ihe ịma aka n'ihu ya, ma o kweere na ya onwe ya na o na-ekwere na nke a bụ oge ya na-egosi n'ihu ọha na ị na-elele na-ege ntị na nke a bụ ebe ọ bụ. Ọ bụ n'ebe ahụ ka a na nkwupụta.

 

"Ihe, anyị na-asọpụrụ Mr. Ward maka ihe niile ọ rụrụ, aha ya na ọ bụ ibu Ihọd na egwuregwu. Ọ na-akwa ịbụ akụkụ nke a. Anyị kwadebere nke ọma na anyị mere ihe niile anyị nwere ime-abịa Saturday inye ekiri ihe nkiri a super oké show n'ihi na nke a bụ ihe ọkpọ bụ banyere. Ọ bụ banyere arụmọrụ na abụọ alụso ga-esi na-arụ n'oge a larịị na a oké ihe omume. Anyị na-asọpụrụ ịbụ akụkụ nke ihe omume a. Anyị mere ihe niile kwere omume iji hụ na anyị ga-esi na-etinye on a fabulous show. "

JAMES Onyeisi, Andre Ward si manager:

"Nke a bụ akụkọ ihe mere oge anyị. Anyị na-abanye 175 pound ìhè Heavyweight nkewa. Nke a bụ a oge na obodo anaghị achọ uche. Nke a bụ oge ná mmalite nke a ije. Barrera dị nnọọ itịbe na-akpa aja na anyị na-aga obibi ya ya. Anyị na a na-anụ a otutu okwu na mkparịta ụka na-ewere ọnọdụ ebe ọ na-eche, na anyị maara na o na-ekwere ihe niile ọ na-ekwu. Ọzọkwa, anyị nwere oké obi ụtọ banyere nke a ohere na ị na-achọghị ka uche eme oge na satọde n'abalị. "

JOSEPH Diaz JR., NABF Featherweight onye mmeri:

"Bịanụ March 26, M maara na m nwere n'ezie siri ike ọgụ Burunụ m ụzọ. Amaara m na Jayson Velez bụkwa vetiran na mgbanaka. Ọ bụ a warrior. O nwere a isii-nke anụ ọhịa-apụghị iru nke ọma karịa ndị m n'ihi ya, ọ-aga na-a n'ezie oké agha. Amaara m na ọ na-abịa oyi nke a ọnwụ, otú ahụ ka m na ọ chọrọ ka ibiaghachi azụ ma na-egosi na mmadụ nile na ọ bụ ka a ụwa aha contender.

 

"M nwere n'ezie oké ọzụzụ mara ụlọikwuu. M na a na-azụ asatọ izu. Nke a bụ m mbụ-alụ ọgụ on HBO, otú ahụ ka m chọrọ n'ezie ka ngosi na-m n'ezie onwem. M 110% njikere. Adịla m njikere inye agha Fans a agha ma ọ bụrụ na Jayson Velez chọrọ ka a agha. Adịla m njikere ka ngosi ka onye obula niile na ikike m nwere n'ime mgbanaka. Dị m obi ụtọ na-alụ ọgụ na Andre Ward na Sullivan Barrera kaadị. Ha na-na abụọ nọ n'ọkwá dị elu na-eme egwuregwu na m nke ukwuu na-asọpụrụ na-ngalaba-isi ihe omume nke a agha. Dị Ka March 26, M na-ekwe nkwa, aga m aga-enye gị oké show. "

Jayson VELEZ, Top-gosiri featherweight contender:

"M na-ekele Chineke mbụ, O doro anya na ọ na-eme ihe niile kwere omume. M na-ekele m na-akwalite, Miguel Cotto n'ọkwá na Golden Boy n'ọkwá na m dum ìgwè. Enweghị m nke ukwuu ikwu e wezụga na nke a bụ oké agha. Joseph-abịa ọgụ. M na-abịa na-alụ ọgụ. Anyị abụọ chọrọ imeri. Anyị abụọ na-nsogbu. Ndị mmadụ na-ajụ m ihe mere m wee a dị ize ndụ agha na azịza dị mfe ... ma ọ bụrụ na m chọrọ ịbụ ndị kasị mma, M na-alụ ọgụ kasị mma. Joseph bụ otu n'ime ndị kasị mma.

 

"M nwụnahụrụ m gara agha, otú ahụ ka m chọrọ iji merie. M chọrọ imeri. Agaghị m agwa gị onye na-aga iji merie a agha n'ihi na anyị abụọ bụ oké alụso na ndi-dike. Ọ bụ Mexico, Na na na Puerto Rican, na mgbe ị na-enwe a Puerto Rican na a Mexico na otu mgbanaka, ị ga-ahụ a agha. Ị ga-ahụ ọsọ, ike, ihe niile alụ ọgụ a. Ọ bụ nnukwu fighter na m nnọọ obi ụtọ. Daalụ ka onye ọ bụla na nọrọ na-ekiri a Saturday na-ekele gị na HBO n'ezie. "

 

Robert Diaz, Head Matchmaker - Golden Boy Promotions:

"O doro anya na isi ihe omume agbara onwe ya. Ị wee Andre Ward vesos a-eto eto undefeated Ihọd ka Sullivan Barrera, ma ngalaba-isi ihe omume na-aga olulu abụọ eto eto, agụụ na-agụ alụso ibe Jayson Velez na Joseph Diaz. Ha na-na ma ụmụaka. Ha na-na abụọ dị njikere inye ndị kasị mma ịlụ ọgụ, toughest ọgụ na akaebe nke ahụ bụ otú mfe ọ bụ iji mee ka a ọgụ.

 

"Dị m obi ụtọ banyere nke a ọgụ. Ị na-achọghị ka uche 10 agba maka NABF aha.

"Jayson Velez bụ a na-eto eto, agụụ na-agụ ọdụm onye chọrọ ga-esi azụ elu na ogbo na maara otú ịrịba a mmeri Joseph Diaz bụ. Ọ ghọtara ohere ịlụ ọgụ na HBO na on a dị egwu kaadị. Achọrọ m ichetara unu nke uma nke Jayson Velez. Na a na ụbọchị na afọ ebe a fighter na tụfuru chọrọ ime ma eleghị anya, a comeback ma ọ bụ na-akụ elu, ma ọ bụ abụọ ma ọ bụ atọ, tupu ha ewere a elu-ize ndụ ọgụ na Jayson Velez na-eme ya nri mgbe. Nke na-egosi na ọ chọrọ ga-esi azụ n'elu na ọ ma ihe ọ ga-eme iji ruo ebe ahụ ... ọ nwere na-site nkwụsị a n'elu-larịị fighter dị ka Joseph Diaz. "

Ralph HEREDIA, Joseph Diaz si manager:

 

"Ọ bụ ihe ùgwù ịbụ ebe a, oké ohere na ihe ùgwù na-enye ohere a ngosi a nkà, 2012 Olympia. Josef, nke a bụ ihe anyị na-ekwu banyere, ekele gị na-enwe ndidi, ị dị njikere maka ohere. Anyị maara ihe a pụrụ iche nwa okorobịa na nkà nwoke na ị na-, ma ugbu a, ụwa dum ga-esi na-ahụ na nnukwu ogbo ihe a talent, ihe a n'ezie amadi na ihe a fighter kwesịrị ... dị ka Joseph Diaz.

 

"Gịnị ka m nwere na-ekwu banyere Jayson Velez? Ọ bụ a nwa amadi bụ onye maara ihe bụ ihe na eto na nwere ahụmahụ. Kwe m, ị na-achọghị ka uche. Saturday, ị ga-akụ na. Ọ na-aga na-abụ rụsiri ọgụ. "

 

 

José "na na" Sánchez, Jayson Velez si ọzụzụ:

"M na-ahụ Diaz dị ka a oké fighter, ma m nwere Jayson n'ọnọdụ dị nnọọ mma na ọ bụ njikere maka agha. Amaara m na ọ na-aga ịbụ ezigbo ọgụ n'ihi na ha dị njikere, ma otu ihe ahụ bụ eziokwu n'ihi na m fighter Jayson Velez. Ọ rụsie ọrụ ike maka ọgụ a na m maara na ọ bụ njikere maka agha. "

 

 

TONI Walker, Director, HBO Egwuregwu:

"N'ihi ndị anyị Executive osoje President Peter Nelson, anyị nwere nnọọ obi ụtọ ịnọ ebe a na Bay Area, na oké ìgwè mmadụ na oké ọkpọ Fans, dị ka anyị na-ele anya iji mee ka ị a doubleheader na satọde n'abalị.

 

"Ọ dị mfe Anam Udeme ọnụ a big ọkpọ egwuregwu na ndị a ìgwè nwere wetara ọnụ a oké kaadị si n'elu na ala, otú ahụ n'agbanyeghị na niile ịlụ ọgụ agaghị enwe on HBO, ma ọ bụrụ na ị chọrọ ile ụfọdụ oké ọkpọ, gaa Oracle Arena na ọ bụrụ na ị ga-abụ n'ụlọ, lelee ya na HBO.

 

"Ra ayi 43 afọ nke mmemme na HBO, ọkpọ ka mgbe niile ihe akụkụ nke ihe anyị na-eme. Anyị na-na mgbe niile prided onwe anyị na-enwe ndị kasị mma alụso na nke kacha mma ọkụ, nakwa na anyị na dị nnọọ mma na a na omenala ga jide ọzọ dị ka Andre Ward na-eme ka ya 2016 mpụta mbụ ke mgbanaka. Na ọkpọ mgbanaka, ọ dịghị mgbe atụ aro ka ị ileghara a agụụ na-agụ, undefeated fighter ka anyị nwere na Sullivan Barrera, otú ahụ ka m ga-achọ ịnabata Sullivan na netwọk na-ekele ya maka ewere on aka a,.

 

"Emepe TV telecast ga-Joseph Diaz megide Jayson Velez, abụọ elu-and-abịa eto eto ụmụ okorobịa, Ụmụ okorobịa abụọ egbe, -eche na ha na-na na njikere maka nnukwu ogbo. Na mkpokọta, ọ na-aga na-a oké telecast, 9:45 Obi ET anyị na-ekwe nkwa na ị na ihe ọmụma na ụtọ n'abalị na anyị na agbasa ozi n'ikuku otu. "

Ward vs. Barrera, a 12-gburugburu IBF ọnụ ọgụgụ otu ọnọdụ na amanyere bụ iwu ọnọdụ eliminator nke gosiri otú ROC Nation Egwuregwu soro Main Ihe, na-ewe ebe Saturday, March 26, 2016 na Iha Arena na Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (CTMS), obi ụtọ, -ebuli, Zappos, BodyArmor, Okaiwu Nutrition, Akpụkpọ ụkwụ Obí, The waterfront Hotel na Gị Oakland. Na ihe a ga-televised-ebi ndụ na HBO World Asọmpi Onye Mmeri Boxing mmalite na 9:45 p.m. NA/Pt. Emeghe HBO telecast ga-Joseph Diaz Obere. vs. Jayson Velez na a 10-gburugburu agha nke NABF Featherweight aha n'ihu site Golden Boy Promotions soro Miguel Cotto Promotions.

 

Tiketi ọnụ na $300, $150, $100, $50 na $25, ọ bụghị gụnyere ọdabara ọrụ ebubo na ụtụ isi dị na niile Ticketmaster ọnọdụ, online na Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) na-ana site na ekwentị na (800) 745-3000.

 

Soro mkparịta ụka on Twitter site na iji #WardBarrera.

 

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ọkpọ, ROC Nation

ABỤỌ-TIME n'ụwa onye mmeri André WARD na nke. Undefeated Sullivan BARRERA

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NABF FEATHERWEIGHT mmeri JOSEPH Diaz JR. VS. Jayson VELEZ

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SHOWDOWNS setịpụụrụ Saturday, MACH 26

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Oakland, DỊ KA (March 23, 2015) - Na tusde, March 22, Abụọ Time World onye mmeri na n'elu-gosiri pound na-pound fighter Andre Ward (28-0, 15 Kos) na ọnụ ọgụgụ otu gosiri IBF ìhè Heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Kos) abuana ke a media mgbatị na Eze mgbatị na Oakland, California tupu nke ha March 26 alụ ọgụ ma Oracle Arena na Oakland. Ward na Barrera ga izute na 12-gburugburu IBF ọnụ ọgụgụ otu ọnọdụ na amanyere bụ iwu ọnọdụ eliminator n'obi televised-ebi ndụ na HBO World Asọmpi Onye Mmeri Boxing® malite na 9:45 p.m. NA/Pt. NABF Featherweight onye mmeri Joseph "Jojo" Diaz Obere. (19-0, 11 Kos) na n'elu-gosiri featherweight contender Jayson "Star" Velez (23-1-1, 16 Kos) jekwara n'oge mgbatị ụzọ karịa nke ha 10-gburugburu NABF Featherweight aha agha nke ga-emeghe na HBO telecast.

 

Mgbe shadowboxing na mgbanaka na a ole na ole agba na punching akpa, niile anọ alụso abuana ke gbara ndị na media òtù na-ege. Super Bowl onye mmeri na Oakland nwa afọ Marshawn Lynch, oké Andre Ward supporter, mere a pụrụ iche ọdịdị n'oge mgbatị na nkwado nke Ward.

 

N'okpuru ebe a bụ ihe alụso nwere ikwu n'oge ikpeazụ media mgbatị:

 

André WARD, Abụọ Time World onye mmeri na n'elu-gosiri pound na-pound fighter:

"M na-eche ihe ọma ma na m dị njikere ịga. M na-peaking na mgbe kwesịrị. M nnọọ obi ụtọ na-enweta ya na satọden'abalị.

 

"M na-akwọ ụgbọala site Oracle Arena on 880 dị ka nwa ewu na m ụzọ Eze mgbatị na-eche ma m nwere ike ime ka ọ na e otu ụbọchị na [ọzụzụ] Virgil [Dinta] na-ekwu ihe na obi ike, 'Ị na-aga isi okwu n'ebe ahụ.' Ka m mewere agadi, M na-aga ụfọdụ n'ime kaadị etinye na na arena. Na m ka na-amu amu na m ga-dị nrọ. Ọzọ ihe ị mara, na 2009, M nọ na a sink ma ọ bụ igwu mmiri agha megide Edison Miranda. Ọ bụrụ na m merie, e nwere ike ịbụ a ezigbo ohere na m ga na aha ogbugba na ihe mechaziri. Lee, anyị bụ ọzọ, ọ bụ m 7nke oge na Oracle na ọ bụ ka ngọzi.

 

"Ọ bụ na nri oge ịkwaga ìhè Heavyweight. Ọ bụ ngwakọta nke enweghị nri ụmụ okorobịa na-alụ ọgụ ma ọ bụ ụmụ okorobịa na-achọghị ka m ọgụ. M chọrọ ịbụ oké. Ndị a bụ ụdị nke Nkea unu na-eme. Na na na a na-amụrụ nke egwuregwu na mgbe m na-amụ egwuregwu, nke a bụ ihe greats mgbe nile mere. Ha na-akpali elu. Ndị ukwu-ahụ ụzọ iji imecha ya na m chọrọ ịbụ na na mkparịta ụka.

 

"Barrera bụ nnukwu aru. Ọ bụ obi ike. O yiri ka a mma puncher. Anyị na-adịghị eburu ya n'ihi na ọ bụ a adụ aka. Anyị kutere ya n'ihi na ọ na-aga ga-esi m njikere na gosi m ihe a arọ òtù bụ ihe niile banyere. Ọ bụrụ na ị na-ele ọrụ m, e nwere ebe a na-akụ-acha ọkụ nke m nwere ọtụtụ. Ị chọrọ ịlụ agha ndị kasị mma na ọ bụrụ na ị na-agaghị na-alụ ọgụ kasị mma, ị chọrọ ịlụ agha na ọnụ ọgụgụ otu contender. Nke ahụ bụ ihe anyị na-eme.

 

"Echere m na m na-evolving n'ime otu oru oma fighter. M na-akpụ akpụ mgbe m nwere ime. Echere m na ọ ịma mma nke ọ bụla na-eme egwuregwu na-adịghị eme ihe n'ụzọ na-aru-ya na n'ezie ewe ya craft kpọrọ ihe. Ahụwo m ụfọdụ isiokwu na-ekwu na Agbaghara m praịm. Ọ bụ crazy m. M na-eche na mụ onwe m dị ka m mgbe kemgbe. M na na a ọkpọ mgbatị-enweghị ọtụtụ nke ịṅụ ihe gara aga 20 afọ. My ụbụrụ kelee m maka ikpeazụ afọ abụọ. My aru ekele m. Ọ pụrụ inyefe m ọzọ afọ abụọ nke ọrụ m.

 

"Na m ga-dị nnọọ adị m. Onye m bụ ezuru. M na-adịghị na-egosi elu maka Kovalev n'ime ìgwè mmadụ ahụ na satọden'abalị. Anyị dị nwere ime eme egwuregwu atụmatụ. Echere m na-aga na-eziga ozi o kwesịrị iji zipu ma ọ bụrụ na ọ bụghị, mgbe ahụ ọ ga [Kovalev] nweta ozi mgbe anyị na-alụ ọgụ.

 

"Ọ bụrụ na m na-adịghị emeri nke a agha, ọ dịghị ihe ala n'okporo ụzọ. Ọ bụrụ na m na-adịghị emeri nke a agha, M na-ekwesịghịrị ọgụ ka aha. Nke ahụ bụ eziokwu nke ọnọdụ m.

 

"Barrera mgbe agha a Ihọd ka m n'ihu, ya mere, ha nwere ike ikwu ezigbo egwuregwu. Ha nwere ike achịkwa n'akwụkwọ akụkọ ndị ga-eduga agha. Ha pụrụ ịgwa niile nkwafu stof ha chọrọ ikwu. Anyị dị nnọọ chọrọ na-achị isi akụkọ Sunday ụtụtụ mgbe agha ahụ dị n'elu. Nke ahụ bụ ihe m na-elekwasị anya. "

 

Sullivan BARRERA, Number onye gosiri IBF ìhè Heavyweight contender:

"M na ike karịa Ward. M nwere Cuban ndabere na m mụtara ọtụtụ nkà n'ebe ahụ. Karịa ihe ọ bụla, mkpebi siri ike iji merie ihe ọ bụla dị n'ihu m ga-enyere m emeri Ward on March 26.

 

"Ozugbo m nọ mgbanaka, ọ bụ ụlọ m.

 

"Ihe ọ bụla Ward nwere, M ga mgbanwe iji ya na-emeri ya.

 

"M ka nwere aka abụọ. O nwere aka abụọ. M nwere ọrụ na-eme na March 26.

 

"Amaara m Ward na Kovalev na-nnọọ akwanyere nnọọ ùgwù ha ike a otutu ego na a otutu mmasị, ma ha amaghị ihe Sullivan Barrera bụ ike nke na-eme. M ga-egosi na na satọde.

 

"M n'ezie a Ihọd na nwere anya n'ihi na a knockout. My ọkpọ nkà ekwu maka onwe ha. M na-alụ ọgụ Andre Ward na-alụ ọgụ ebe a na Oakland, otú ahụ ka m na-echeghị na a mkpebi ga-sụgharịrị na m amara.

 

"Iji niile Fans, karịsịa ndị Cuban Fans na-akwado m biko mara na-abịa Saturday, M ga-eme ihe niile m ga-eme maka inwe mmeri. "

JOSEPH Diaz JR., NABF Featherweight onye mmeri:

"M ike na-atụ anya ihe Jayson mere Ronny Rios n'oge a ọgụ. Enwere m na-aga na e, nwalee ya na ịgbanwe mgbe m nọ mgbanaka.

 

"Ọ bụrụ na ohere ịnwe ebe ọ na-afụ ụfụ na m na-ahụ na m punches na-bogbuo ya, mgbe ahụ n'ezie m na-aga ga-esi na n'ebe, -abụ ihe ike ike ma hụ m ya dị ka n'oge dị ka o kwere.

 

"Amaara m na-na n'ime, igbupụ mgbanaka na-ewere ya aka ahu ozugbo ga-agbaji ya ala. Na-aga na-eme ka ya ghara ime ka ihe dị ukwuu na mgbe e mesịrị na na agba m nwere ike adaa na ajọ efega ka isi. M na-aga were ya na-ahụ ozugbo.

 

"N'ime obi m 100% njikere. Nke a bụ nnukwu ogbo nke ọrụ m, otú m na-uche lekwasịrị anya. M kwadebere nke ọma. M na-eche dị ka nke a na-ahụ m na-eche ka m dum dum ndụ. -Adị m ka m dịkwa njikere maka nke a na m nwere ike na-eche maka March 26. M zụrụ azụ nnọọ anya ike ka a ọgụ na m nke ọma kwadebe maka ya.

 

"M chọrọ n'ezie ime ka a na nkwupụta a ọgụ. Achọrọ m egosi ụwa na Joseph Diaz nwere ike ịbụ na-esote nnukwu ihe na ịkụ ọkpọ, otú ahụ ka m zụrụ azụ nnọọ ike on a oké agha ha maka agha Fans, ịbụ nnọọ ihe ike ike ma mee ka ọ a agha n'ebe ahụ. M olileanya na Jayson Velez bụ 110% njikere n'ihi na m chọrọ ya ga-ya nke kachasị mma.

 

"Ọ bụrụ na m emeri nke a agha na-eme ka a na nkwupụta, Echere m na m nwere ike ịga na contender ọnọdụ na Olileanya-a ụwa aha gbara site na njedebe nke afọ a. Achọrọ m ịlụ ọgụ siri ike na-emegide afọ a n'ihi na m chọrọ-egosi na ụwa onye m bụ.

 

"Ọ dị m ka a anụ ọhịa ahụ mgbe m na-abanye mgbanaka ma m nwere ike ịhụ na ọ na sparring. Mgbe ọ bụla m na-ọdịda irè na-efega, M nwere ike ịgwa na m na-emejọ m iro. "

Jayson VELEZ, Top-gosiri featherweight contender:

"Mgbe m larịị, ọ bụla Ihọd bụ a n'elu contender. M nwere iji zụọ ike ma melite m na-azara ọnụ. M na a na-arụ ọrụ na na.

 

"Ọ bụrụ na ị na-ahụ m gara atọ ma ọ bụ anọ ịlụ ọgụ, ị ga-ahụ na m na-achị na di na nwunye mbụ nke agba na mgbe ahụ, m agba ọsọ nke gas, M na a na-arụ ọrụ na m ume ka ga-eme eme on March 26.

 

"Ahụwo m Diaz si ịlụ ọgụ. Anyị na-na sparred a di na nwunye nke ugboro. Ọ bụ ọsọ. Ọ bụ onye agụụ. Ọ bụ ya HBO mpụta mbụ, ya mere, ọ bụ maa na-akpali, ma otú m. Ọ na-aga na-a oké agha.

 

"Achọrọ m ịdị mmeri nke okwu. Amaara m na ọ chọrọ ka ya oke. Na Satọde, anyị ga-ama onye chọrọ ya ọzọ. Anyị abụọ chọrọ imeri na anyị abụọ ọzụzụ maka a mmeri. A ọgụ n'etiti ike na-agba bụ a oké egwuregwu-elu. Ọ bụghị banyere ọ bụ ndị Mexico na m Puerto Rican. Ị nwere ike na-atụ anya a oké agha na ọ bụghị onye ị chọrọ na-atụ uche. "

 

 

Ward vs. Barrera, a 12-gburugburu IBF ọnụ ọgụgụ otu ọnọdụ na amanyere bụ iwu ọnọdụ eliminator nke gosiri otú ROC Nation Egwuregwu soro Main Ihe, na-ewe ebe Saturday, March 26, 2016 na Iha Arena na Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (CTMS), obi ụtọ, -ebuli, Zappos, BodyArmor, Okaiwu Nutrition, Akpụkpọ ụkwụ Obí, The waterfront Hotel na Gị Oakland. Na ihe a ga-televised-ebi ndụ na HBO World Asọmpi Onye Mmeri Boxing mmalite na 9:45 p.m. NA/Pt. Emeghe HBO telecast ga-Joseph Diaz Obere. vs. Jayson Velez na a 10-gburugburu agha nke NABF Featherweight aha n'ihu site Golden Boy Promotions soro Miguel Cotto Promotions.

 

Tiketi ọnụ na $300, $150, $100, $50 na $25, ọ bụghị gụnyere ọdabara ọrụ ebubo na ụtụ isi dị na niile Ticketmaster ọnọdụ, online na Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) na-ana site na ekwentị na (800) 745-3000.

 

Soro mkparịta ụka on Twitter site na iji #WardBarrera.

 

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