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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 Koó) 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, whakatau i tēnei wā No. 2 i te mekemeke Organization World (WBO) a No. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), me te No. 9 i roto i te Ko te Ring independent rankings for the first time in the 175-pound division.


After Ramirez’ recent knockout victory over Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Koó), 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 later this year. 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 Koó).


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) a Joe Smith, JR. (WBO), whose rumored unification fight doesn’t appear to be on the horizon.


Na, 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 Boy, 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. Ka rite ki te toa, 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, JR. 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 (Hohua) 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), a 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. Ano, I trust Golden Boy will do what has been promised and I look forward to what fight they will present me with.”


KŌRERO:
Paetukutuku: 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 (Pipiri 28, 2021) – Undefeated former WBO Super Middleweight Champion and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Koó), currently a highly ranked light heavyweight contender, will have a lot on the line July 9th against world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Koó), 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 Koó), WBA Super Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 Koó) or WBO Joe Smith (27-3, 21 Koó) – Barrera stands in Ramirez’ way in the 12-round Zurdo vs. Barrera hui matua. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 by the WBA and WBO, me te No. 5 i te 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, nei tata tahuri 30 (Pipiri 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 Koó) having defeated Tommy Karpency(29-6-1) a Alphonso Lopez (32-3) last December to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) crown.

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

Barrera, fighting out of Cuba by way of Miami, Ko 3-3 vs. past or present world champions with victories against Jeff Lacy (WTKO4), Karo Murat (WKO12) aFelix 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; na, 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 9th. Come fight night, I know all my hard work will pay off.”
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KŌRERO:
Paetukutuku: 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 (Pipiri 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 31st.

Ramirez (41-0, 27 Koó) has been training at Brickhouse Boxing Club for his July 9th12-round main event fight versus former world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Koó).
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.

Utu Tickets e i $150, $100, $75, $50 a $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium a 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, i te wa ano, 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, tinana, recovery, and sauna. Ano, it’s been great to invite sparring partners and provide an elite performance center for all fighters.”

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


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 said. “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. Oia mau, 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 hui matua. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 i te Kaunihera mekemeke Ao (WBA) and WBO, me te No. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), which rates Barrera at No. 7 i roto i te ao.

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. Ko ia 2-0 (2 Koó) as a 175-pounder, hinga Tommy Karpency (29-6-1) i runga i 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 record), 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 Beibua 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) a Felix Valera (WDEC10), losing to current WBA Super and IBF World light heavyweight champions, aua, Dmitry Bivol (TKO12) a Joe Smith Jr. (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.”

Hehe 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.
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KŌRERO:Paetukutuku: 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 (Kia 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 9th in Los Angeles againstSullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Koó). 

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, i te Ao mekemeke Association (WBA) a Mekemeke Organization World (WBO). 

Although he won’t turn 30 until June 19, Ramirez has been fighting professionally for nearly 12 tau, 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 Hiha Chavez i roto i te 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 i roto i te 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 Koó)    1980-1993       Mexico
  2. Willie “Wil ‘o The Wisp” Pep 62 (23 Koó)    1940-1943       USA
  3. Wanheng Menayothin 54 (18 Koó)    2009-2019       Thailand
  4. Carlos “Canas” Zarate 52 (51 Koó)    1970-1978       Mexico
  5. Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Jr. 50 (27 Koó)    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 Pepi 62, Kaua e. 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 ePanya Pradabsri. 

    Another Mexican boxer is in the 50-0 Club, Kaua e. 4 Carlos Zarate, who reached 52 straight victories off his pro debut, 51 i te knockout, in the 1970’s. Zarate was stopped in his 53RD fight by Puerto Rican starWilfredo Gomez 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, JR. 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 aBrian Nielson (49), Larry Holmes (48), Ricardo Lopez (47), Joe Calzaghe (46-0) aJim Barry (45) all came close to 50-0 memberships. Lopez (51-0-1) fought a draw in his 48th 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

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Reno, Nev. (Kia 9, 2019) — Boxing’s preeminent action superhero, Oscar Valdez, will make the sixth defense of his WBO featherweight world title Saturday, Pipiri 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, timata i 6:30 p.m. / 3 AND:30 p.m. PT. Gabriel Flores Jr. (13-0, 6 Koó), 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 a $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 Koó), 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 Koó) enters this championship fight as one of the featherweight division’s fastest-rising young guns. Last October, 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 Koó), 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 12th me te a tawhio noa whakamutunga.

Kekeno (22-2, 16 Koó), a former linebacker for Alabama A&M University, traded in his cleats for trunks and turned pro after a five-fight amateur career. Ko ia 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. Te tūmanako, 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. “Na, Ko ahau 100 percent healthy. Ko toku wa tenei. Barrera had his time. Ite e ahau pai. 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. I te Pipiri 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 (Te omaoma) peresideni 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.”
AhauBF Light Heavyweight Ratings: Champion – 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.
Kei raro, 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. Otiia, 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 4th i roto i te Brooklyn, New York and Michel reported that the fight would be held in late March, early April, i roto i te 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 ki 90 ra,” 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 ra 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, rānei April 14, 21 ranei 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 21st 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 21st 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 16th.
“Na, 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 21st 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 Boy, 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 i taua wa. (Ezequiel Osvaldo) Maderna (23-2, 16 Koó) had never been knocked out and (Isidro) Prieto (26-1-3, 22 Koó) 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! Maoro, 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.
KŌRERO:
Twitter: yvonmichelgym, @ABeterbiev
Instagram: @YvonMichelGYM, @Groupeyvonmichel, @ArturBetebiev
ABOUT GROUPE YVON MICHEL (Te omaoma): Groupe Yvon Michel (Te omaoma) i whakaturia i roto i te 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, “Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions (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 Koó) will be in the most important fight of his career, against Cuban-born Sullivan Barrera(IBF #7 – 18-1-0, 13 Koó), for the mandatory challenger position for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heayvweight world title, held by American Andre Ward (31-0-0, 15 Koó). The Beterbiev vs. Barrera clash will take place April 21 i roto i te 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, i tenei wa, 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 ki $62,750 for Barrera.
Ward won the IBF, WBA and WBO light heavyweight titles with a 12-round unanimous decision win over Sergey Kovalev, Whiringa 19, 2017, i roto i te Las Vegas.
Beterbiev was impressive in his most recent outing, whakamutunga Hakihea 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), o 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 Jr. vs. Vélez Final Press Quotes Conference me Whakaahua

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RUA-TIME AO Tuhinga Andre Ward VU. Tūturu Sullivan Barrera

NABF mā whitu Tuhinga JOSEPH Diaz JR. VU. Jayson Vélez

Korukī PRESS AMUIRAA WHAKAMUTUNGA ME Whakaahua

Showdowns whakaritea FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 26

AT Oracle Arena I Oakland, California

Teata LIVE ON HBO®

Pāwhiritia HERE hoki Whakaahua

Credit Photo: Roc Nation Sports / Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos

Jonathan, Pērā i (March 23, 2015) - I te Wenerei, March 23, whakahaeretia Roc Nation Sports te amuiraa press whakamutunga mō te rua-Time World Champion me runga-tauanga toa pauna-no-pauna Andre Ward(28-0, 15 Koó) me te tau kotahi tauanga IBF nguha taumahamaha marama Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Koó) i Lake Merritt mamu i roto i Oakland, California i roto i te mua o to ratou March 26 whawhai i Oracle Arena i Oakland. ka whakatau Ward ko Barrera i maha IBF 12-a tawhio kotahi tūranga me eliminator tūranga whakahauanga a'ee teata ora i runga i HBO World Championship Boxing® timata i 9:45 p.m. AND/PT. NABF mā whitu Champion Hohepa "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 Koó) a runga-tauanga nguha mā whitu Jayson "La Maravilla" Vélez (23-1-1, 16 Koó) i hoki i roto i te haereraa i runga i nga pou press amuiraa titiro Lake Merritt mua o to ratou 10-a tawhio noa NABF mā whitu whawhai taitara e ka whakatuwhera ake i te telecast HBO.

 

Ward vs. Kei te te auaha Barrera ake ki te waiho he whawhai tino whakataetae i waenganui i rua whawhai nei kua whakaturia e rua ratou mātanga i runga i te ōrite-ake ki Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey Kovalev.

 

Kei raro nei te mea i te whawhai, kaiwhakatairanga, kaiwhakangungu, kaiwhakahaere me ētahi atu pou manuhiri i ki te mea i te amuiraa press:

 

 

Andre Ward, Rua-Time World Champion me runga-tauanga toa pauna-no-pauna:

"E hiahia ana ahau ki te whakawhetai katoa mo te haere mai i roto i rite mua. Te Area Bay ko te wahi ataahua. E kore e matou maha tiki nui nama mo te taranata e puta mai i roto i o konei, engari mo te turanga tahi, te reira rahi. Au ahau mauruuru noa hoki te i te wahi rite tenei me whakawhetai ki te whai i te aroha me te tautoko i nga kaupapa e kawea tatou i konei. ahau fakamālō e ahau me takatu rite Marshawn Lynch, hoatu Damian Lillard me nga Warriors tenei wahi i runga i te mahere, me te e tango iwi pānui i runga i te atamira motu. Ko tino nui ki ahau.

 

"Pera i te matara te whawhai ano, te reira tino māmā ki ahau ... tangata e matau ana ahau, e matau ana ratou pehea ahau mahi a e matau ana ratou pehea ahau tohu. e kore e ahau kia mau ake i roto i te mea te muri. e kore e ahau kia mau ake i roto i ta te iwi e mea. Ahau mōhio o te mea kei te mea ahau. e mohio ana ahau ki te mea i toku hoa tauwhainga kua mea a tango ia e ahau i tona kupu. kua mahi ahau i nga mea katoa e au mahara ahau ki te mahi i, rite te mahi tonu ahau me rite kua mahi ahau i te whakamutunga 10 tau o toku mahi. kua tangohia e ahau i runga i te pai ... ki te mea kahore tetahi toa ka te reira i te nguha runga ... a he kahore rerekē tenei. tika mohio koe ko eé e au arotahi ahau, ka kiia i roto i rite ahau ahau tonu. Au ahau ineine me ahau rite mo te whawhai mai March 26."

Sullivan Barrera, Tau kotahi tauanga nguha taumahamaha marama IBF:

"Ua hinaaro ahau ki te mea whakawhetai koutou mo te haere mai ki konei. hinaaro e ahau ki te mea whakawhetai koutou HBO, whakawhetai koutou katoa. Mauruuru koe Andre Ward mō te fariiraa i toku whawhai. fafau ahau te hunga katoa e haere mai ana ki te ao e kua i ahau faaineineraa nui, me te ko te moemoea nui tenei. I runga i taua po, ka whai ahau he whakaatu nui mo te katoa ".

Rawiri ITSKOWITCH, Tumutumu Mekemeke - Roc Nation Sports:

"E rua o nga heavyweights marama runga i runga i te ao ka tutuku ki runga ki March 26. E ratou he lekooti ngā o 45-0 ki 27 Koó me takekore ki te mea, e kore ano kua whakamatau hinga ano he ngaio. Ahakoa ia te tangata he hoariri paoro i roto i te mua o ia, to ratou e rua o ratou kanohi ki runga ki Sergey Kovalev me ana whitiki taitara toru ao, engari i te tuatahi whai ratou mahi ki te haere ki i runga i Rāhoroi po.

 

"Wa haere atu ahau ki a Oakland mo te hui, me te ahau ki Andre i te mahi i reira ngā korero ia ki te pāpāho, patu te reira i ahau e mārama, Ko ia he taranata motuhake athletically, engari te hoki ia he tangata motuhake, me te tumanako ahau katoa konei i roto i Oakland matau me mauruuru e. Ko ia te tangata utuafare kaupapa e tamata tonu ki te mahi i te mea tika me e he tahi mea e he onge i ora enei ra, engari he rawa onge i roto i te hākinakina. Te ti'aturi nei e ahau a koutou ko eé mauruuru ia. e kore e mahi Mekemeke mau tonu. e kore te haere ia ki te kia whawhai a ake ake, na kia mauruuru katoa he aha i konei koe i roto i Andre Ward.

 

"Riro Andre he mētara koura i nga Olympics Atene me ko te U.S whakamutunga. kaimekemeke ki te i mea ai kia. Tona rārangi o hoariri whati pānui rite te nei te nei o te wehenga whitu super. te nuinga hoki ia, ka patototanga i toa ao taumahamaha marama mua, Chad Dawson i roto i to ratou 2012 pupūtanga. I roto i tona whawhai whakamutunga, wā ia rua-wā taitara ao kaiwero Paora Smith i runga i Pipiri 20 i Oracle Arena. embarks ia i runga i te pene i muri o tona mahi i runga i March 26, hoki kotahi ano ki Oracle Arena, rite hanga e ia tona tere ake ki te wehenga taumahamaha marama rite ki te mahi i te mea i ia i roto i te wehenga whitu super ... horoi i te reira i roto i, me te tūtahi katoa e tu i roto i tona ara. "

Nicole kukupa, Vice te peresideni o te Marketing me General te whakaaro - Events Main:

"E rite tino ahau ki te whakawhetai Andre Ward. kihai i whai ia ki te tango i runga i te toa tūturu i roto i tona whawhai tuatahi i taumahamaha marama, engari i ia te reira, me whakaaro e ahau e he mea whai whakapainga.

 

"I roto i tona whawhai whakamutunga, riro Sullivan te nguha whakahauanga mō te whitiki IBF Sergey Kovalev o. taea kua noho hoki ia ka tatari mo tona whawhai taitara, engari hei utu mo kite ia tenei whawhai ki a Andre Ward rite ha faingamālie ki te tae tino mo te nui, me te mea ai ia e. E matau ana koutou katoa, Events Main a Roc Nation Sports whai mahere nui mō Andre Ward me Sergey Kovalev i muri mai i tēnei tau, me te Sullivan Barrera taea tino pouri e aporo kata.

 

"E rua o enei tangata, Sullivan ko Andre, Kua mea katoa e eke ana ki runga ki te putanga o Rāhoroi o whawhai. I roto i te āhuarangi e to tatou i roto i te mekemeke matau i teie nei, te reira whakahauora ki te kite i toa tūturu kore e wehi ki te tango i te tūpono nei. tika ratou e rua to tatou faatura me faahiahia mo e. Ko te kupu tenei kia tatou hākinakina e pā ana ki.

 

"Ko te tūturu ki te lekooti o Sullivan Barrera 17-0 ki 12 toa haere mai na te ara o te knockout. Ia tika tahuri 34, he marama ki muri, e ai whakaaro koutou ko he iti tawhito mō tenei wāhi i roto i tona mahi. He aha e kore ai koutou e mohio ko e i ia he mahi runaruna angitu i roto i Cuba me ka ngaro e rave rahi tau o tona pirimia i te tahuti ia ki te Hau Amui no Marite. ngā tae e ia he ara tino roa ki te kia i konei i tenei ra mo tenei taime me tenei faingamālie. He hiakai ia, Ko ia māia, me te he rite ia. "

Virgil HUNTER, kaiwhakangungu Andre Ward o:

"Ko te kāri fantastic ki ngä kaitäkaro fantastic nei e whai ana ki te hanga i to ratou ara i roto i te ao o te mekemeke tenei. Ki te i tango te wahi tenei whawhai i roto i tetahi atu pa, e riro te reira i te hui nui. He aha e hiahia ana tatou ki te mahi i te mea kia tino e matau Oakland, me e matau te Area e karapoti Bay, te rahi o tenei hui kia nehenehe ia tatou ia tonu ki te kawe mekemeke piha te ao ki Oakland. Oakland Ko me he whenua hei tupuranga mo runga whawhai i kua matou ratou. e tautoko koe matou i te atu, te atu e ka riro enei whawhai kitea a ka kite koutou i te wa nui i te runga.

 

"Mea ratou te tahi atu whatunga hanga whawhai, engari hanga HBO whetu, na koa ki te hei wahi o tenei e tatou. ui matou ki a koutou ki te haere mai i roto i, me te tautoko i tenei whawhai. Haere i runga i roto i Rāhoroi po, me te pārekareka ki koutou mo te po pai o runga mekemeke. "

BEN Lire, Sullivan Barrera o Trainer:

"E hiahia ana ahau ki te whakawhetai katoa o te iwi nana nei tahi tenei hui super i runga i Rāhoroi. E konei tatou ki te hoatu i runga i te whakaatu nui, me te kua mahi Sullivan katoa ki te faaineine ia ia ia mo tenei kaupapa. e mohio ana ia i te mau tamataraa i roto i te mua o ia, engari e whakapono ana ia i roto i ia, me whakapono ia e ko tona wa tenei ki te whakaatu i te iwi whānui me te whakarongo te mātakitaki e ko tenei te wahi e ko ia. Ko reira ia ki te hanga i te tauākī.

 

"Neke atu i tetahi mea, faatura tatou Mr. Ward hoki ona mahi, tona whanaungatanga me ia ko he taata super i roto i te hākinakina. te reira nui ki te hei wahi o tenei. rite pai matou a kua mahi matou i nga mea katoa e tatou ki te e haere mai Rāhoroi ki te hoatu i te hunga mätakitaki he whakaaturanga super nui no te mea ko tenei te mea mekemeke ko e pā ana ki. Ko te reira e pā ana ki te mahi me te whawhai e rua whiwhi ki te mahi i tenei taumata i te hui nui. E whakahonoretia tatou ki te waiho i te wahi o tenei hui. Kua mahi matou nga mea katoa e he taea ki te whakarite kia ka puta atu matou, ka hoatu ki runga ki te whakaatu tino mīharo. "

JAMES PRINCE, kaiwhakahaere Andre Ward o:

"Ko te taime hītori mo tatou tenei. E tomo tatou i te 175 pauna wehenga te marama taumahamaha. Ko te taime e kore e te pa e hiahia ana ki te mahue tenei. Ko te taime i te timatanga o te kaupapa tenei. Barrera tika tupu ki te hei i te pārurenga tuatahi, me te e haere tatou ki te mahi ki a ia i runga. Kua kua matou rongo te rota o te korero, me te whakahaere wahi tango te wahi he āwangawanga ia, a e mohio ana tatou e whakapono ia nga mea katoa e te mea ia. Kotahi ano, He oaoa e pā ana ki tenei faingamālie matou, a e kore koutou e hiahia ki te mahue i tenei taime hītori i runga i Rāhoroi po ".

JOSEPH Diaz JR., NABF mā whitu Champion:

"Haere mai March 26, e mohio ana ahau i ahau i te whawhai tino uaua i mua o ahau. e mohio ana ahau ki Jayson Vélez he he hōia mātanga i roto i te whakakai. Ko ia te toa. kua ia he painga taea e ono-inihi i runga i ahau na te haere i te reira ki te waiho he whawhai tino nui. e matau ana ahau ki te haere mai ia atu o te mate, na e mohio ana ahau ki ia e hiahia ana tino ki te tāwhana hoki me whakaatu katoa e te ia tonu te nguha taitara ao.

 

"I ahau i te puni whakangungu tino nui. Kua kua ahau te whakangungu mō te waru wiki. Ko toku wa tuatahi whawhai i runga i HBO tenei, na hinaaro tino e ahau ki te whakaatu i nei ahau pono ahau. Ahau 110% rite. ahau rite ki te hoatu pā whawhai he whawhai, ki te hiahia ana Jayson Vélez ki te whai i te whawhai. ahau rite ki te whakaatu ki te katoa te aravihi katoa i ahau i roto i te whakakai. Ahau rawa oaoa ki te whawhai i runga i te kāri Andre Ward ko Sullivan Barrera. kei ratou rua kaitäkaro whiriwhiri me ahau rawa kororia ki te hei i te hui tahi-matua mō tenei whawhai. Pērā i March 26, fafau ahau Kei te haere ahau ki te hoatu ki a koutou he whakaatu nui ".

Jayson Vélez, Top-rated nguha mā whitu:

"E hiahia ana ahau ki te whakawhetai te Atua te tuatahi, mārama hanga ia nga mea katoa ka taea. e hiahia ana ahau ki te whakawhetai ki toku kaiwhakatairanga, Miguel cotto Whakatairanga me Whakatairanga Boy Golden me toku rōpū katoa. e kore ahau e whai rawa nui ki te mea haunga e ko he whawhai nui tenei. mai a Hohepa ki te whawhai. Haere mai ahau ki te whawhai. e hiahia ana matou e rua ki te riro. tango tatou e rua tamataraa. E tono ahau te iwi he aha ahau ka mau i tenei whawhai kino, me te he ngāwari te whakahoki ... ki te hiahia ahau ki te kia te pai, E ahau ki te whawhai i te pai. Hohepa Ko tetahi o te pai.

 

"Ngaro ahau toku whawhai whakamutunga, na Me ahau ki te riro. e hiahia ana ahau ki te riro. e kore ahau e whakaatu ki a koutou te hunga e te haere ki te riro tenei whawhai, no te mea he whawhai nui me te marohirohi tatou e rua. te ia Mexican, ahau Puerto Rican, a ka whai koutou i te Puerto Rican me he Mexican i te whakakai taua, ka kite koe i te pakanga. Ka kite koe i te tere, mana, nga mea katoa i roto i tenei whawhai. Ko ia he toa nui, me te ahau na oaoa. Mauruuru koe ki te katoa, me te noho faata'i tenei Rāhoroi a ka whakawhetai ki a koutou ki HBO o te akoranga. "

 

ROBERT Diaz, Head matchmaker - Whakatairanga Boy Golden:

"Oia mau te hui matua korero hoki ano. Kua ka koe Andre Ward versus te kuao taata tūturu rite Sullivan Barrera, engari kei te haere i te hui tahi-matua ki te faatito rua kuao, whawhai hiakai ki tetahi ki tetahi i roto i Jayson Vélez ko Hohepa Diaz. kei e rua taitamariki ratou. kei e rua ratou pai ki te tango i runga i te whawhai pai, te uaua whawhai me tohu o e ko e founga faingofua ko reira ki te hanga i tenei whawhai.

 

"Ahau rawa oaoa e pā ana ki tenei whawhai. E kore koe e hiahia ki te mahue i te 10 rauna hoki te taitara NABF.

"Ko Jayson Vélez he kuao, raiona hiakai e hiahia ana ki te tiki i ake hoki i runga i te atamira, me te mohio nui he wikitoria mo Hohepa Diaz he. i matau ia te whai wāhi ki te whawhai i runga i HBO me ki tenei kāri rahi. e hiahia ana ahau ki te whakamahara koe o te huru o Jayson Vélez. I roto i te ra, me te tau i reira te toa e ngaro hiahia ana ki te tango pea te pō ngahau rangi ake ranei, e rua ranei e toru ranei,, i mua i ratou e tango i te whawhai nui-mōrea me te mahi i Jayson Vélez reira tika i muri. E whakaatu e hiahia ana ia ki te tiki i hoki i runga i runga, me te mohio ia he aha te he ia ki te mahi i ki te tiki i reira ... kua reira ki te kia i te tu i te toa taumata-runga rite Hohepa Diaz. "

Ralph Heredia, kaiwhakahaere o Hohepa Diaz:

 

"Ko te he honore ki te kia i konei, he faingamālie nui, me te haamaitairaa ki kia hoatu tenei faingamālie ki te whakaatu i te pūmanawa, 2012 Häkinakina. ki a Hohepa, Ko tenei ta tatou e korero e pā ana ki, whakawhetai koe hoki te manawanui, He rite hoki te whai koutou. e matau ana tatou ki ta te tangata taitama motuhake, me te tangata pūmanawa ko koe, tena ko tenei ka whiwhi i te ao katoa ki te kite i runga i te atamira nui ta te taranata, aha te taata tūturu me aha kia he toa ... rite Hohepa Diaz.

 

"He aha ahau e taea e te mea e pā ana ki Jayson Vélez? Ko ia te rangatira e mohio he aha te te i tĭtĭ me he wheako. Whakapono mai ki ahau, e kore koe e hiahia ki te mahue tenei. Rāhoroi, me koe rangi i roto i. Te haere ki te waiho i te whawhai mahi-Kikī. "

 

 

José "THAT THAT" Sanchez, kaiwhakangungu Jayson Vélez o:

"Kite ahau Diaz rite he toa nui, engari i Jayson ahau i roto i te huru tino pai, me te te rite mo te whawhai ia. e matau ana ahau ki te haere i te reira ki te waiho i te whawhai pai no te mea he rite ratou, a he pono hoki taku toa Jayson Vélez te mea taua. mahi ia rawa pakeke hoki tenei whawhai, me te mohio ahau te rite mo te whawhai ia. "

 

 

Tony Walker, Kaiwhakahaere, HBO Sports:

"I mo o tatou Executive Vice te peresideni Pita Nelson, Ko tatou oaoa rawa ki te kia i konei i roto i te Area Bay, ki he rahi te hui me te pā mekemeke nui, rite titiro matou ki te kawe ia koe i tenei doubleheader i runga i Rāhoroi po.

 

"E kore te reira te ohie toia tahi he kēmu mekemeke nui, me te kua unuhia tahi enei kapa he kāri nui i runga ki te raro, na ahakoa e kore e waiho te whawhai katoa i runga i HBO, ki te hiahia koe ki te mataara i te tahi mekemeke nui, haere ki Oracle Arena me ki te whai koe ki te kia i te kāinga, tirohia te reira i roto i runga i HBO.

 

"I roto i to tatou 43 tau o te hōtaka i runga i HBO, kua ma'u pē mekemeke te wāhi o ta tatou e rave i. kua tū tonu tatou ia tatou iho i runga i he i te pai whawhai me nga kēmu pai, a ite tatou rawa pai e ka mau ano tenei iho rite Andre Ward hanga tona 2016 tuatahi i roto i te whakakai. I roto i te mowhiti mekemeke, e kore ngā tūtohu ana e wareware i te hiakai, toa tūturu rite to tatou i roto i Sullivan Barrera, na e rite ahau ki te pōwhiri Sullivan ki te whatunga me whakawhetai ia mo te tango i runga i tenei wero.

 

"Whakatuwhera i te telecast TV ka Hohepa Diaz ki Jayson Vélez, rua eé taitamariki ki runga-a-haere mai, rua pu taitamariki, e whakaaro kei rite hoki te atamira nui ratou. Katoa i roto i te katoa, te haere i te reira ki te waiho he telecast nui, 9:45 PM ET fafau tatou e koe he po kōrero, me te whakangahau ki to tatou kapa haapurororaa. "

Ward vs. Barrera, he 12-a tawhio IBF maha kotahi tūranga me eliminator tūranga whakahauanga aroaro nei e Roc Nation Sports i roto i te rōpū ki te Events Main, e wahi Rāhoroi, March 26, 2016 i Oracle Arena i Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Whakahaere Travel Rangatōpū Solutions (CTMS), koa, toronga, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrition, Shoe Palace, Te Waterfront Hotel ko Tirohia Oakland. Ka te hui e teata ora i runga i HBO World Championship Mekemeke timatanga i 9:45 p.m. AND/PT. Te whakatuwhera i te telecast HBO ka Hohepa Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Vélez i roto i te whawhai 10-a tawhio noa mo te taitara NABF mā te aroaro e te Whakatairanga Boy Golden i roto i te rōpū ki Miguel cotto Whakatairanga.

 

Tickets utu i $300, $150, $100, $50 a $25, e kore tae e wātea ana utu ratonga hāngai, me te takoha i ngā wāhi Ticketmaster katoa, ipurangi i Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) a tenei i te waea i (800) 745-3000.

 

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mekemeke, Roc Nation

RUA-TIME AO Tuhinga Andre Ward VU. Tūturu Sullivan Barrera

Waiho he tākupu

 

 

NABF mā whitu Tuhinga JOSEPH Diaz JR. VU. Jayson Vélez

Korukī Workout MEDIA ME Whakaahua

Showdowns whakaritea FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 26

AT Oracle Arena I Oakland, California

Teata LIVE ON HBO®

Pāwhiritia HERE hoki Whakaahua

Credit Photo: Roc Nation Sports / Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos

Jonathan, Pērā i (March 23, 2015) - I te Rātū, March 22, Rua-Time World Champion me runga-tauanga toa pauna-no-pauna Andre Ward (28-0, 15 Koó) me te tau kotahi tauanga IBF nguha taumahamaha marama Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Koó) whai wāhi i roto i te tūmomo pāpāho i Faleva'inga o Kingi i roto i Oakland, California i roto i te mua o to ratou March 26 whawhai i Oracle Arena i Oakland. ka whakatau Ward ko Barrera i maha IBF 12-a tawhio kotahi tūranga me eliminator tūranga whakahauanga a'ee teata ora i runga i HBO World Championship Boxing® timata i 9:45 p.m. AND/PT. NABF mā whitu Champion Hohepa "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 Koó) a runga-tauanga nguha mā whitu Jayson "Star" Vélez (23-1-1, 16 Koó) i hoki i roto i te haereraa i roto i te tūmomo mua o to ratou 10-a tawhio noa NABF mā whitu whawhai taitara e ka whakatuwhera ake i te telecast HBO.

 

I muri ahau nei i roto i te whakakai me he torutoru rauna i runga i te peke pahaki, whai wāhi whawhai e wha katoa i roto i ngā uiuinga ki te mau melo o te pāpāho i roto i te haereraa i. Super Bowl Champion me Oakland Māori Marshawn Lynch, he tautoko Andre Ward kaingākau, hanga he ahua motuhake i roto i te tūmomo i tautoko o Ward.

 

Kei raro ko te aha te whawhai i ki te mea i roto i te īngoa pāpāho whakamutunga:

 

Andre Ward, Rua-Time World Champion me runga-tauanga toa pauna-no-pauna:

"Ite ahau pai, me te rite ki te haere ahau. Au tae rawa ahau i te wa e tika. Ahau oaoa noa ki te tiki i te reira i runga i Rāhoroipo.

 

"Whakamahia ahau ki te pei e Oracle Arena i runga i 880 rite te koati i runga i toku ara ki a Faleva'inga a Kingi me miharo ki taea meinga e ahau te reira i reira tetahi ra, me te [kaiwhakangungu] Virgil [Hunter] whakamahia ki te mea ki te māia, 'E haere koe ki te kupu matua ki reira.' I ka ahau pakeke, whakamahia ahau ki te haere ki etahi o nga kāri hoatu ki runga ki i roto i te ao. Ko ahau tonu he runaruna me tika ahau e moemoea. mea i muri e matau koutou, i roto i te 2009, Ko ahau i roto i te whawhai totohu kaukau ranei ki Edison Miranda. Ki te riro ahau, i reira ko pea he tupono pai e e whiwhi ahau i te pere taitara me te toenga he hītori. Tenei e ano matou, te reira toku 7th wā i Oracle me te reira tonu he manaaki.

 

"Ko reira te wa tika ki te neke ki te taumahamaha marama. Ko te he huinga o kahore he te takatu tika ki te whawhai takatu ranei kihai i e hiahia ana ki te whawhai ki ahau. e hiahia ana ahau ki te kia nui. Ko nga momo o nekehanga whai koe ki te hanga i enei. ahau he ākonga o te hākinakina me te ina ako ahau i te hākinakina, Ko tenei te mea i mahi tonu greats. neke ana ratou ake. Nga mea nui kitea he ara ki te kia meatia reira ka hiahia ahau ki te kia i roto i taua aparauraa.

 

"Ko Barrera he tinana nui. te ia māia. Mea ki te riro i te puncher pai. kihai matou i kohia ia no te mea te ia he pa ngohengohe. tangohia matou ia no te mea i haere ia ki te tiki rite ahau, ka whakaatu i ahau te mea katoa tenei akomanga taimaha e pā ana ki. Ki te titiro koe i toku mahi, i reira te he wahi mo te rangi-ups e kore i ahau i te rota o te. e hiahia ana koe ki te whawhai i te pai, a, ki te kahore koutou e whawhai i te pai, e hiahia ana koe ki te whawhai ki te maha kotahi nguha. E te aha e tatou te mahi.

 

"Whakaaro ahau ahau tipu ahau ki te toa tōtika. Au neke ahau, ina whai ahau ki te neke. whakaaro ahau e te te ataahua o tetahi kaipara e kore e kino i tona tinana, me te tino e tona mahi tino. kua kite ahau i te tahi mau tuhinga e kereme ngaro ahau toku pirimia. te reira haurangi ki ahau. ite ahau e ahau kia rite ki te pai rite ahau kua tonu kua. Kua ahau i roto i te omaoma mekemeke, kahore nui o te whati mo te mua 20 tau. Ua haamauruuru ahau toku roro mo te rua tau e whakamutunga. Ua haamauruuru ahau toku tinana. rua tetahi tau ai homai te reira i ahau i roto i toku mahi.

 

"E e ahau ki te kia tika ahau. Ko wai ahau he nui. e kore ahau e whai ki te whakaatu ake i mo Kovalev i te mano i runga i Rāhoroipo. Tatou noa i ki te whakatinana i te mahere kēmu. whakaaro ahau e te haere ki te tuku i te karere ngā mahara te reira ki te tukua a ki te kahore e te reira, na e tika ia [Kovalev] te tiki i te karere ka whawhai tatou.

 

"Ki te kore ahau e riro tenei whawhai, i reira te kahore iho te ara. Ki te kore ahau e riro tenei whawhai, e kore ahau i te tikanga ki te whawhai mo te taitara. Ko te te mooni o toku āhuatanga.

 

"E kore kua Barrera whawhai he taata rite ahau i te aroaro o, kia taea e ratou te kōrero i te kēmu pai. Ka taea e ratou te nuinga i te kupu matua ārahi ake ki te whawhai. Ka taea e ratou te mea i te mea patipati katoa e hiahia ana ratou ki te mea. hinaaro noa tatou ki te nuinga i te matua Rātapu ata i muri i te mea i runga i te whawhai. E te aha ahau arotahi ki runga i ahau. "

 

Sullivan Barrera, Tau kotahi tauanga nguha taumahamaha marama IBF:

"Au kaha rawa Ward ahau. E ahau te papamuri Cuban ka ako ahau te rota o te pūkenga ki reira. Neke atu i te tetahi mea, te faaotiraa ki te hinga tetahi i roto i mua o ahau e tauturu i te hinga ahau Ward i runga i March 26.

 

"Kia ahau i roto i te whakakai, te reira i toku whare.

 

"He mea katoa Ward, ka whakarite ahau ki a reira, ka taea te reira.

 

"E e ahau e rua ringa. He ia e rua ringa. E ahau he mahi ki te mahi i runga i March 26.

 

"E mohio ana ahau Ward ko Kovalev e te tino tino faatura a hanga ana e ratou he rota o te moni, me te rota o te pānga, heoi kahore ratou e mohio ki te mea Sullivan Barrera Ko te ahei o te mahi. ka whakamatau ahau e i runga i Rāhoroi.

 

"E kore au tino ahau he taata e kua ki te titiro hoki te knockout. Oku pūkenga mekemeke korero hoki ratou. Kua whawhai ahau Andre Ward me te whawhai ki konei i roto i Oakland, na e kore ahau e whakaaro ka he whakatau utu i roto i toku manako.

 

"Ki nga pā katoa, tautautefito nga pā Cuban e kua tautoko ahau pai mohio e haere mai Rāhoroi, e haere ana ahau ki te mahi i whai ahau ki te mahi i ki mai i roto i te wikitoria mea katoa. "

JOSEPH Diaz JR., NABF mā whitu Champion:

"E kore e taea e ahau e mahara ki ta Jayson i ki Ronny Rios i tenei whawhai. kua ka ahau ki te haere i roto i reira, whakamatautau ia ia i roto i, me te whakarite ina ahau i roto i te whakakai.

 

"Ki te he hakari te faingamālie ano te wahi e ngā tukino ia me kite ahau e teimaha e oku nifó ia, Na o akoranga haere ahau ki te tiki i roto i reira, kia pukuriri, me te kia tangohia e ahau ia i roto i rite wawe rite taea.

 

"Mohio ahau whiwhi i runga i te roto, tapahia ana te whakakai me tango te reira ki te tinana e tika ana atu e pakaru ia ia ki raro. te e haere ki te hanga ia e kore e neke rite nui, a muri i runga i roto i rauna taea ahau whenua whiu nanakia ki te matenga. Kei te haere ahau ki te tango i te reira ki te tinana e tika ana atu.

 

"Hinengaro ahau 100% rite. Ko te atamira nui i roto i toku mahi i tenei, na au hinengaro arotahi ahau. Ahau pai rite. Ahau ite rite tenei te te taime i tatari ahau mo katoa toku ora katoa. ite ahau rite ahau rite mo tenei, a e kore e taea e ahau e tatari mo March 26. whakangungua ahau rawa pakeke hoki tenei whawhai, me ahau pai rite hoki reira.

 

"Hinaaro tino e ahau ki te hanga i te tenei whawhai tauākī. e hiahia ana ahau ki te whakaatu i te ao e taea e Hohepa Diaz e te mea nui i muri i roto i te mekemeke, na ako'i ahau rawa uaua ki te hoatu i runga i te whawhai nui mo nga pā whawhai, kia tino pukuriri, me te hanga i te reira te whawhai i roto i reira. Te ti'aturi nei ahau e Jayson Vélez he 110% rite no te mea ahau e hiahia ana ia ki te hei i tona pai.

 

"Ki te riro ahau i tenei whawhai, me te hanga i te tauākī, whakaaro ahau e taea e ahau te neke ki te tūnga nguha, me te tūmanako te tiki i te taitara te ao koperea e te mutunga o tenei tau. e hiahia ana ahau ki te whawhai hoariri uaua tenei tau no te hinaaro e ahau ki te whakaatu i te ao nei ko ahau.

 

"Ite ahau ano he kararehe, ina manga ahau ki te whakakai me e taea kite ahau i te reira i roto i te mākutu. Taime atoa au ū ahau whiu whai hua, Ka taea e ahau e korero ki e ahau pupuri ahau toku hoa tauwhainga. "

Jayson Vélez, Top-rated nguha mā whitu:

"I toku taumata, nga taata Ko te nguha runga. E ahau ki te whakangungu uaua me te whakapai ake i toku korero. Kua mahi ahau i runga i taua.

 

"Ki te kite koe i toku whakamutunga e toru ranei e wha whawhai, ka kite koe e kua e ahau i tūtahi i o rauna te tokorua tuatahi, me te ka e ahau te rere i roto i te hau, Kua mahi ahau i runga i toku haamahu kia kore e e tupu i runga i March 26.

 

"Kua kite ahau i whawhai a Diaz. Kua sparred tatou o nga wa he tokorua. ngā ka ia tere. ngā ka ia he matekai. te reira tana tuatahi HBO, na tino ngā kipakipa ia, engari na ko ahau. Te haere ki te waiho i te whawhai nui.

 

"E hiahia ana ahau ki te hei toa o te kupu. e mohio ana ahau e hiahia ana ia i te reira rawa. I te Rāhoroi, ka mohio tatou ko wai te hinaaro te reira atu. e hiahia ana matou e rua ki te riro a he whakangungu e rua hoki te wini matou. He whawhai i waenganui i te mana me te tere ko te nui kēmu-ake. Kore ki te whakahua te ia Mexican, me te ahau Puerto Rican. Ka taea e koe te tūmanako he whawhai nui, me te kore te mea kotahi e hiahia ana koe ki te mahue. "

 

 

Ward vs. Barrera, he 12-a tawhio IBF maha kotahi tūranga me eliminator tūranga whakahauanga aroaro nei e Roc Nation Sports i roto i te rōpū ki te Events Main, e wahi Rāhoroi, March 26, 2016 i Oracle Arena i Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Whakahaere Travel Rangatōpū Solutions (CTMS), koa, toronga, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrition, Shoe Palace, Te Waterfront Hotel ko Tirohia Oakland. Ka te hui e teata ora i runga i HBO World Championship Mekemeke timatanga i 9:45 p.m. AND/PT. Te whakatuwhera i te telecast HBO ka Hohepa Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Vélez i roto i te whawhai 10-a tawhio noa mo te taitara NABF mā te aroaro e te Whakatairanga Boy Golden i roto i te rōpū ki Miguel cotto Whakatairanga.

 

Tickets utu i $300, $150, $100, $50 a $25, e kore tae e wātea ana utu ratonga hāngai, me te takoha i ngā wāhi Ticketmaster katoa, ipurangi i Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) a tenei i te waea i (800) 745-3000.

 

A pee i te kōrero i runga i Twitter mā te whakamahi i #WardBarrera.

 

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