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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 (Agosto 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, kasalukuyang rated No. 2 sa pamamagitan ng World Boxing Organization (WBO) at Walang. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), pati na rin ang No. 9 sa Ang Ring 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 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 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) at Joe Smith, JR. (WBO), whose rumored unification fight doesn’t appear to be on the horizon.


Samantala, 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. Bilang isang mandirigma, 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 (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), at 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. Muli, I trust Golden Boy will do what has been promised and I look forward to what fight they will present me with.”


IMPORMASYON:
Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions
Nerbiyos: @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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LOS ANGELES (Hunyo 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 9ika 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 pangunahing kaganapan. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 by the WBA and WBO, pati na rin ang No. 5 sa pamamagitan ng 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 kamakailan naka 30 (Hunyo 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) at Alphonso Lopez (32-3) last December to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) crown.

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

Barrera, fighting out of Cuba by way of Miami, ay 3-3 vs. past or present world champions with victories against Jeff Lacy (WTKO4), Karo Murat (WKO12) atFelix Valera (WDEC10), losing to Bivol (TKO12), Magpanday (DEC10), and Hall of FamerAndre Ward (Disyembre 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; kaya, 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 9ika. Come fight night, I know all my hard work will pay off.”
Mga Ticket ay naka-presyo sa $150, $100, $75, $50 at $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium atwww.ticketmaster.com.

IMPORMASYON:
Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions
Nerbiyos: @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 (Hunyo 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 Kos) has been training at Brickhouse Boxing Club for his July 9ika12-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.

Mga Ticket ay naka-presyo sa $150, $100, $75, $50 at $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium at 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, sa parehong oras, 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, kaangkupan, recovery, and sauna. Din, it’s been great to invite sparring partners and provide an elite performance center for all fighters.”

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IMPORMASYON:Website: 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 (Hunyo 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 9ika 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 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. Nang walang alinlangan, 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 pangunahing kaganapan. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 sa pamamagitan ng World Boxing Council (WBA) and WBO, pati na rin ang No. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), which rates Barrera at No. 7 sa mundo.

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. Siya ay 2-0 (2 Kos) as a 175-pounder, daig Tommy Karpency (29-6-1) sa Abril 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 talaan), 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 Beibuat 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) at Felix Valera (WDEC10), losing to current WBA Super and IBF World light heavyweight champions, buong galang, Dmitry Bivol (TKO12) at Joe Smith Jr. (DEC10), in addition to Hall of Famer Andre Ward (Disyembre 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.
Mga Ticket ay naka-presyo sa $150, $100, $75, $50 at $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium atwww.ticketmaster.com.

IMPORMASYON:Website: 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 (Mayo 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 9ika 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, sa pamamagitan ng World Boxing Association (WBA) at World Boxing Organization (WBO). 

Although he won’t turn 30 until June 19, Ramirez has been fighting professionally for nearly 12 taon, 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 sa 50-0 Klab, 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 sa 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       Mehiko
  2. Willie “Wil ‘o The Wisp” Pep 62 (23 Kos)    1940-1943       Estados Unidos
  3. Wanheng Menayothin 54 (18 Kos)    2009-2019       Thailand
  4. Carlos “Canas” Zarate 52 (51 Kos)    1970-1978       Mehiko
  5. Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Jr. 50 (27 Kos)    1996-2017       Estados Unidos

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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 Pepsa 62, Huwag. 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 sa pamamagitan ngPanya Pradabsri. 

    Another Mexican boxer is in the 50-0 Klab, Huwag. 4 Carlos Zarate, who reached 52 straight victories off his pro debut, 51 sa pamamagitan ng 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 atBrian Nielson (49), Larry Holmes (48), Ricardo Lopez (47), Joe Calzaghe (46-0) atJim Barry (45) all came close to 50-0 memberships. Lopez (51-0-1) fought a draw in his 48ika 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. (Mayo 9, 2019) — Boxing’s preeminent action superhero, Oscar Valdez, will make the sixth defense of his WBO featherweight world title Saturday, Hunyo 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 pm. PT. Undercard bouts will stream live on ESPN+, the leading multi-sport streaming service, magmula sa 6:30 p.m. AT / 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 at $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, Teksas, 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. 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, Teksas, 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 12ika at final round.

Seals (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. Siya ay 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. Sana, 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. “Ngayon, Ako ay 100 percent healthy. Ito ang aking panahon. Barrera had his time. Pakiramdam ko ay mahusay. 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. Noong Hunyo 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 (Marso 13, 2017 – Groupe Yvon Michel (Gym) pangulo 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.”
AkoBF Light Heavyweight Ratings: Tagapagtanggol – 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.
Sa ibaba ng, 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. Gayon pa man, 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 4ika sa Brooklyn, New York and Michel reported that the fight would be held in late March, early April, sa 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 sa 90 araw,” 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 araw 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, alinman sa Abril 14, 21 o 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 16ika.
“Samantala, 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, Abril 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 Aliwan, 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 noon. (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! Sa lalong madaling panahon, 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.
IMPORMASYON:
Nerbiyos: yvonmichelgym, @ABeterbiev
Instagram: @YvonMichelGYM, @Groupeyvonmichel, @ArturBetebiev
ABOUT GROUPE YVON MICHEL (Gym): Groupe Yvon Michel (Gym) ay itinatag sa 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 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 (Pebrero 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 Abril 21 sa Miami, Plorida.
“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, sa oras na ito, 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 sa $62,750 for Barrera.
Ward won the IBF, WBA and WBO light heavyweight titles with a 12-round unanimous decision win over Sergey Kovalev, Nobyembre 19, 2017, sa Las Vegas.
Beterbiev was impressive in his most recent outing, huli Disyembre 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 Disyembre. 16 in California, shattering the previously undefeated Vyacheslav Shabrankyy (17-0-0), ng 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. Velez Final Press Conference Quotes and Photos

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TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION ANDRE WARD VS. Undefeated SULLIVAN BARRERA

NABF featherweight kampeon JOSEPH DIAZ JR. Vs. JAYSON VELEZ

FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE quote AT LITRATO

Showdowns SET FOR Sabado, MARSO 26

AT Oracle Arena IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

Televised live sa HBO®

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Credit Larawan: Roc Nation Sports / Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos

OAKLAND, ANG GANOONG AS (Marso 23, 2015) - Sa Miyerkules, Marso 23, Roc Nation Sports naka-host sa final press conference for Two-Time World Champion at top-rated pound-for-pound fighter Andre Ward(28-0, 15 Kos) at bilang isa rated IBF light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Kos) sa Lake Merritt Amphitheater sa Oakland, California nang maaga ng kanilang mga Marso 26 makipag-away sa Oracle Arena sa Oakland. Ward at Barrera ay nakakatugon sa 12-round IBF numero ng isang posisyon at sapilitan posisyon eliminator bout televised live sa HBO World Championship Boxing® simula sa 9:45 p.m. AT/PT. NABF Featherweight Champion Joseph "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 Kos) at top-rated featherweight contender Jayson "La Maravilla" Velez (23-1-1, 16 Kos) ay din sa pagdalo sa plataporma press conference tinatanaw ang Lake Merritt maagang ng kanilang 10-round NABF Featherweight title fight na kung saan ay buksan ang HBO telecast.

 

Ward vs. Barrera ay humuhubog hanggang sa maging isang mataas na contested labanan sa pagitan ng dalawang fighters na parehong may kanilang mga pasyalan itakda sa isang match-up laban sa Pinag-isang Banayad na matimbang World Champion Sergey Kovalev.

 

Sa ibaba ay kung ano ang fighters, promoters, trainer, managers at iba pang plataporma bisita ay upang sabihin sa press conference:

 

 

ANDRE WARD, Dalawang-Time World Champion at top-rated pound-for-pound fighter:

"Gusto kong pasalamatan ang lahat para sa darating na out tulad ng dati. Ang Bay Area ay isang magandang lugar. Hindi kami madalas makakuha ng sapat na credit para sa talent na nanggagaling sa labas ng dito, ngunit para sa mga fan base, ito ay kamangha-mangha. Ako lang ay nagpapasalamat para sa pagiging mula sa isang lugar na tulad nito at nagpapasalamat na magkaroon ng pag-ibig at suporta sa bawat kaganapan na nagdadala kami dito. Ako ay nagpapasalamat na ang aking sarili at guys tulad Marshawn Lynch, Damian Lillard at ang Warriors ilagay ang lugar na ito sa mapa at mga tao ay pagkuha ng abiso sa pambansang entablado. Iyon ay talagang importante sa akin.

 

"Bilang malayo bilang ang paglaban mismo, ito ay napaka-simple sa akin ... kahit sino na nakakaalam sa akin, alam nila kung paano ang trabaho ko at alam nila kung paano ko tik. Hindi ko mahuli up sa kung ano ang susunod. Hindi ko makakuha ng nahuli up sa kung ano ang sinasabi ng mga tao. ako malaman kung ano ang sinabi. Alam ko kung ano ay sinasabi ang aking kalaban at dalhin ko siya sa kanyang salita. Ginawa ko na ang lahat ng bagay na ako dapat na gawin, gusto ko laging gawin at tulad ko nagawa huling 10 taon ng aking karera. Ko na kinuha sa ang pinakamahusay na ... kung ito ay hindi isa pang champion pagkatapos ito ay isang nangungunang kalaban ... at ito ay hindi naiiba. Ikaw guys lamang malaman na ako nakatutok at naka-lock sa tulad ng ako palaging am. Ako ay handa at handa na akong para sa digmaan dumating Marso 26."

SULLIVAN BARRERA, Number one rated IBF light heavyweight contender:

"Nais kong sabihin salamat sa iyo para sa darating dito. Gusto kong sabihin salamat sa iyo HBO, salamat sa iyo sa lahat ng tao. Salamat sa iyo Andre Ward for accepting aking paglaban. pangako ko lahat ng mga taong ay dumating sa arena na ako ay nagkaroon mahusay na paghahanda at ito ay isang magandang panaginip. Nang gabing yaon, Kukuha ako ng isang mahusay na ipakita para sa lahat. "

DAVID ITSKOWITCH, COO Boxing - Roc Nation Sports:

"Dalawa sa top light heavyweights sa planeta ay sumalungat sa Marso 26. Ang mga ito ay isang pinagsamang tala ng 45-0 may 27 KOs at hindi na kailangang sabihin, ni hindi tasted pagkatalo bilang isang propesyonal na. Habang ang bawat tao ay may isang mabigat na kalaban sa harap ng kanya, sila ay parehong may kanilang mga mata sa Sergey Kovalev at ang kaniyang tatlong world title belts, ngunit unang mayroon silang negosyo na dumalo sa sa Sabado gabi.

 

"Sa tuwing ako'y dumating sa Oakland para sa isang kaganapan at ako kay Andre sa isang function na kung saan siya ay nagsasalita sa mga media, ito strikes sa akin na malinaw naman, siya ay isang espesyal na talento athletically, ngunit siya ay din ng isang espesyal na tao at Umaasa ako sa lahat dito sa Oakland nauunawaan at appreciates na. Siya ay isang may prinsipyo padre de pamilya na laging sumusubok na gawin ang tamang bagay at iyon ay isang bagay na ay bihira sa buhay mga araw na ito, ngunit ito ay lalo na bihira sa sports. Umaasa ako mo guys Pinahahalagahan kanya. Boxing karera ay hindi huling magpakailanman. Siya ay hindi pagpunta sa pakikipaglaban magpakailanman, kaya lahat ng tao ay dapat pahalagahan kung ano ang mayroon kang dito sa Andre Ward.

 

"Andre nakunan ng isang gintong medalya sa Athens Olympics at ay ang huling U.S. boxer na pa nagagawa. Ang kanyang listahan ng daig foes bumabasa ng tulad ng isang kung sino ang na ng super middleweight division. Siya rin dominado at knocked out dating ilaw matimbang kampeon mundo, Chad Dawson sa kanilang 2012 pagbubunyag ng mga balak. Sa kanyang huling labanan, siya dominado two-time world title challenger Paul Smith sa Hunyo 20 sa Oracle Arena. Siya embarks sa susunod na kabanata ng kanyang karera sa Marso 26, pagbalik sa Oracle Arena sa sandaling muli, bilang siya ay gumagawa ng kanyang ilipat up sa light heavyweight division handa na gawin ang ginawa niya sa super middleweight division ... paglilinis ito at dominating lahat ng tao na nakatayo sa kanyang paraan. "

NICOLE DOVE, Vice President ng Marketing at General Counsel - Main Kaganapan:

"Gusto ko talagang pasalamatan Andre Ward. Hindi niya ay may upang kumuha sa isang undefeated fighter sa kanyang unang paglaban sa light heavyweight, ngunit ginawa niya ito at sa tingin ko na ay kapuri-puri.

 

"Sa kanyang huling labanan, Sullivan naging mandatory contender para Sergey Kovalev ni IBF belt. Na siya maaaring umupo likod at naghintay para sa kanyang title fight, ngunit sa halip ay nakita niya ito labanan laban Andre Ward bilang isang pagkakataon na talagang maabot para sa kadakilaan at siya'y gumawa ng. Bilang mo ang lahat alam, Main Kaganapan at Roc Nation Sports ay may malaking plano para Andre Ward at Sergey Kovalev mamaya sa taong ito at Sullivan Barrera maaari talagang taob na apple cart.

 

"Parehong ng mga lalaking ito, Sullivan at Andre, ang lahat ng bagay sa pagsakay sa kinalabasan ng Sabado ng lumaban. Sa klima na mayroon kami sa boxing ngayon, ito ay nagre-refresh upang makita ang tunay na mandirigma na hindi natatakot na kumuha ng mga panganib. Sila ay parehong karapat-dapat sa ating paggalang at paghanga para sa na. Ito ay kung ano ang aming sport ay dapat tungkol sa.

 

"Sullivan Barrera ay undefeated may isang talaan ng 17-0 may 12 nanalo darating sa pamamagitan ng paraan ng knockout. Siya lang naka 34, a month ago, na kung saan maaari mong isipin ay isang maliit na gulang para sa puntong ito sa kanyang karera. Ano ang hindi mo maaaring malaman ay na siya ay nagkaroon ng isang matagumpay na amateur karera sa Cuba at pagkatapos ay nawala ng ilang taon ng kanyang kalakasan habang niyang tumiwalag sa Estados Unidos. Siya ay dumating ng isang talagang mahabang paraan upang maging dito ngayon para sa sandaling ito at ang pagkakataong ito. Gutom siya, siya ay tiwala at siya ay handa na. "

VIRGIL Hunter, trainer Andre Ward:

"Ito ay isang hindi kapani-paniwala card na may hindi kapani-paniwala mga atleta na sinusubukan upang gawin ang kanilang paraan sa mundo ng boxing. Kung ito labanan ay nagaganap sa anumang iba pang lungsod, magiging isang malaking kaganapan. Ano ang gusto naming gawin ay ang tiyakin na nauunawaan Oakland, at na ang mga nakapaligid Bay Area nauunawaan, ang kalakhan ng kaganapang ito upang maaari naming patuloy na magdala ng world class boxing sa Oakland. Oakland ay isang pag-aanak lupa para sa mga tuktok fighters at kami ay mayroon ang mga ito. Ang mas maraming mga na sumusuporta sa iyo sa amin, mas na mga fights ay magiging nakikita at makikita mo ang malaking oras sa tuktok.

 

"Sabi nila ibang mga network gumawa fighters, ngunit HBO gumagawa bituin, kaya kami ay nalulugod na maging bahagi ng mga ito. Hinihiling namin sa iyo na dumating out at suportahan ito labanan. Lumabas ka Sabado gabi at mag-enjoy ang inyong sarili para sa isang magandang gabi ng top boxing. "

BEN lire, Trainer Sullivan Barrera ni:

"Gusto kong pasalamatan ang lahat ng mga tao na magkasama ito sobrang kaganapan sa Sabado. Kami ay dito upang ilagay sa isang mahusay na ipakita at Sullivan ay tapos na lahat ng bagay upang ihanda ang kanyang sarili para sa kaganapang ito. Alam niya ang mga hamon sa harap ng kanya, ngunit siya ay naniniwala sa kanyang sarili at siya ay naniniwala na ito ay ang kanyang oras upang ipakita sa publiko at ang pagtingin madla na ito ay kung saan siya ay. Siya ay may upang gumawa ng isang pahayag.

 

"Higit sa anumang bagay, nirerespeto namin Mr. Ward para sa kanyang mga nagawa, kanyang kredibilidad at siya ay isang super guy sa isport. Ito ay mahusay na maging bahagi ng mga ito. Naghanda kami ng mabuti at kami ay tapos na ang lahat ng bagay na mayroon kami upang gawin dumating Sabado upang bigyan ang pagtingin madla ng isang super great show dahil ito ay kung ano boxing ay tungkol. Ito ay tungkol sa pagganap at parehong fighters makakuha upang maisagawa sa antas na ito sa isang mahusay na kaganapan. Kami ay pinarangalan na maging isang bahagi ng kaganapang ito. Kami ay tapos na ang lahat ng bagay na posible upang masiguro na kami ay dumating out at ilagay sa isang hindi kapani-paniwala ipakita. "

JAMES Prince, manager Andre Ward:

"Ito ay isang makasaysayang sandali para sa amin. Kami ay pagpasok ng 175 pound light heavyweight division. Ito ay isang sandali na ang bayan ay hindi nais na makaligtaan. Ito ang sandali sa simula ng isang kilusan. Barrera lang ang mangyayari sa maging ang unang biktima at kami ay pagpunta sa pakikitungo sa kanya nang naaayon. Kami ay pagdinig ng isang pulutong ng makipag-usap at pag-uusap na nagaganap kung saan siya ay nag-aalala, at alam namin na siya ay naniniwala sa lahat ng bagay na siya ay sinasabi. Minsan pa, kami ay nasasabik tungkol sa mga pagkakataon at hindi mo nais na makaligtaan ang makasaysayang sandali sa Sabado gabi. "

JOSEPH DIAZ JR., NABF Featherweight Champion:

"Halika Marso 26, Alam ko Mayroon akong isang talagang matigas paglaban maaga sa akin. Alam ko Jayson Velez ay isang karanasan beterano sa ring. Siya ay isang mandirigma. Siya ay may isang anim-inch abot kalamangan sa akin kaya ito ay pagpunta sa maging isang tunay na mahusay na paglaban. Alam ko siya ay darating off ng isang pagkawala, kaya alam ko siya ay talagang nais upang bounce pabalik at ipakita sa lahat ng tao na siya ay pa rin ng isang world title contender.

 

"Ako ay isang talagang mahusay na kampo ng pagsasanay. Gumagamit ako pagsasanay para sa walong linggo. Ito ang aking unang pagkakataon pakikipaglaban sa HBO, kaya ko talagang nais na ipakita kung sino ako sa ganang akin,. Ako ay 110% nakahanda. Handa na akong bigyan fight fans isang digmaan kung Jayson Velez nagnanais na magkaroon ng isang digmaan. Handa na ako upang ipakita sa lahat ng tao ang lahat ng mga kakayahan Mayroon akong sa loob ng ring. Ako'y sobrang nasasabik na pakikipaglaban sa Andre Ward at Sullivan Barrera card. Ang mga ito ay dalawang mga piling tao ATLETA at Ako'y sobrang pinarangalan na maging ang co-main event para sa paglaban. Ang nasabing Bilang Marso 26, pangako ko ako pagpunta sa magbibigay sa iyo ng isang mahusay na ipakita. "

JAYSON VELEZ, Top-rated featherweight contender:

"Gusto kong pasalamatan ang Diyos, malinaw naman siya ay gumagawa ng lahat ng bagay posible. Gusto kong pasalamatan ang aking promoters, Miguel Cotto Promotions at Golden Boy Promotions at ang aking buong koponan. Wala akong masyadong maraming upang sabihin bukod sa na ito ay isang mahusay na paglaban. Joseph ay dumating sa makipag-away. Dumating ako upang labanan. Pareho naming gusto upang manalo. Pareho kaming kumuha ng mga hamon. People panatilihin na humihingi sa akin kung bakit kinuha ko ito mapanganib na labanan at ang sagot ay madaling ... kung gusto kong maging ang pinakamahusay na, Mayroon akong upang labanan ang pinakamahusay na. Joseph ay isa sa mga pinakamahusay na.

 

"Nawala ko ang aking huling labanan, kaya kailangan ko upang manalo. Gusto kong manalo. Hindi ko masasabi sa iyo kung sino ang pagpunta sa manalo ito labanan dahil kami pareho ay mahusay na fighters at mga mandirigma. Siya ay Mexican, Ako Puerto Rican, at kapag ikaw ay may isang Puerto Rican at isang Mexican sa parehong singsing, makikita mo ang isang digmaan. Makikita mo speed, kapangyarihan, ang lahat ng bagay sa paglaban. Siya ay isang mahusay na manlalaban at ako kaya tuwang-tuwa. Salamat sa lahat at manatiling nakatutok ito Sabado at salamat sa HBO siyempre. "

 

ROBERT DIAZ, Head Matchmaker - Golden Boy Promotions:

"Malinaw na ang main event nagsasalita para sa sarili. Mayroon kayong Andre Ward versus isang batang undefeated tao tulad Sullivan Barrera, ngunit ang co-main event ay pagpunta sa hukay ang dalawang batang, gutom fighters laban sa isa't isa sa Jayson Velez at Joseph Diaz. Ang mga ito ay parehong mga batang. Sila ay parehong handa na kumuha sa ang pinakamahusay na fights, ang toughest fights at patunay ng iyon ay kung paano madali ito ay upang gumawa ng ito labanan.

 

"Ako'y sobrang nasasabik tungkol sa paglaban. Hindi mo nais na makaligtaan ang 10 rounds para sa pamagat NABF.

"Jayson Velez ay isang batang, gutom na leon na nais upang makakuha ng back up sa entablado at alam kung paano makabuluhang isang tagumpay laban Joseph Diaz ay. Naunawaan niya ang pagkakataon upang labanan sa HBO at sa mga ito napakalaking card. Gusto kong ipaalala sa iyo ng character ng Jayson Velez. Sa isang araw at edad na kung saan ang isang manlalaban na loses ay nais na kumuha siguro ng isang pagbalik o tune up, o dalawa o tatlong, bago sila kumuha ng isang high-risk away at Jayson Velez ginagawa ito ng tama pagkatapos. Na nagpapakita siya ay nais upang makakuha ng bumalik sa itaas at alam niya kung ano siya ay upang gawin upang makakuha ng doon ... ito ay upang maging sa pamamagitan ng paghinto ng isang top-level fighter tulad Joseph Diaz. "

RALPH HEREDIA, manager ni Joseph Diaz:

 

"Ito ay isang karangalan na maging dito, isang mahusay na pagkakataon at pribilehiyo na ibinigay ang pagkakataong ito upang ipakita ang isang may talino, 2012 Ng Olimpus. upang Joseph, ito ay kung ano usapan natin ang tungkol, salamat sa inyong pagtitiyaga, ikaw ay handa na para sa mga pagkakataon. Alam namin kung ano ang isang espesyal na binata at mahuhusay na tao na ikaw ay, ngunit ngayon ang buong mundo ay makakuha ng upang makita sa malaking entablado kung ano ang isang talent, kung ano ang isang tunay na maginoo at kung ano ang isang manlalaban ay dapat na ... tulad ng Joseph Diaz.

 

"Ano ang maaari kong sabihin tungkol sa Jayson Velez? Siya ay isang gentleman na nakakaalam kung ano ang sa taya at may karanasan. Maniwala ka sa akin, hindi mo nais na makaligtaan ang. Sabado, dapat mong tune in. Ito ay pagpunta sa maging isang aksyon-nakaimpake labanan. "

 

 

JOSE "NA NA" SANCHEZ, trainer Jayson Velez ni:

"Nakikita ko Diaz bilang isang mahusay na manlalaban, ngunit mayroon akong Jayson sa napaka mabuting kalagayan at siya ay handa na para sa paglaban. Alam ko ito ay pagpunta sa maging isang mahusay na paglaban dahil ang mga ito ay handa na, at ang parehong bagay ay totoo para sa aking fighter Jayson Velez. Siya ay nagtrabaho very hard para sa paglaban at alam ko siya ay handa na para sa paglaban. "

 

 

TONY WALKER, Direktor, HBO Sports:

"Sa ngalan ng aming Executive Vice President Peter Nelson, kami ay napakasaya upang maging dito sa Bay Area, na may isang malaking pulutong at mahusay na boxing fans, bilang namin tumingin sa dalhin sa iyo ang doubleheader sa Sabado gabi.

 

"Ito ay hindi madaling batak magkasama sa isang malaking boxing tugma at mga koponan ay may nakuha nang magkasama isang mahusay na card mula sa itaas hanggang sa ibaba, kaya kahit na ang lahat ng mga fights ay hindi sa HBO, kung gusto mong panoorin ang ilang mga dakilang boxing, pumunta sa Oracle Arena at kung ikaw ay may upang maging sa tahanan, suriin ito sa HBO.

 

"Sa buong aming 43 taon ng programming sa HBO, boxing ay palaging isang mahalagang bahagi ng kung ano ang ginagawa namin. laging na prided ating sarili namin sa pagkakaroon ng pinakamahusay na fighters at ang pinakamabuting katugma, at sa aming paniniwala tunay mabuti na ang tradisyong ito ay hold muli bilang Andre Ward ay gumagawa ng kanyang 2016 debut sa ring. Sa boxing ring, hindi kailanman ito ay inirerekomenda na hindi makita sa iyo ng isang gutom, undefeated fighter tulad ng mayroon kami sa Sullivan Barrera, kaya Gusto kong upang salubungin Sullivan sa network at salamat sa kanya para sa pagkuha sa hamon na ito.

 

"Pagbukas ng TV telecast ay Joseph Diaz laban Jayson Velez, dalawang up-at-darating na mga batang guys, dalawang young guns, nag-iisip ang mga ito ay handa na para sa malaking entablado. Sa lahat lahat, ito ay pagpunta sa maging isang mahusay na telecast, 9:45 PM ET Nangangako ka naming isang nagbibigay-kaalaman at nakakaaliw gabi sa aming koponan broadcast. "

Ward vs. Barrera, isang 12-round IBF numero ng isang posisyon at sapilitan posisyon taga-alis na kung saan ay iniharap sa pamamagitan ng Roc Nation Sports sa pakikipagtulungan sa Main Kaganapan, maganap Sabado, Marso 26, 2016 sa Oracle Arena sa Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (CTMS), Masaya, nakakataas, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrisyon, Sapatos Palace, Ang Waterfront Hotel and Pagbisita Oakland. Ang kaganapan ay televised live sa HBO World Championship Boxing simula sa 9:45 p.m. AT/PT. Pagbubukas ng HBO telecast ay Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez sa isang 10-round fight para sa pamagat NABF Featherweight iniharap sa pamamagitan ng Golden Boy Promotion na kasama Miguel Cotto Promotions.

 

Mga Ticket pinepresyuhan sa $300, $150, $100, $50 at $25, Hindi kabilang ang mga naaangkop na singil sa serbisyo at mga buwis ay makukuha sa lahat ng mga lokasyon Ticketmaster, online sa Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) at singilin sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa (800) 745-3000.

 

Sundin ang pag-uusap sa Twitter sa pamamagitan ng paggamit #WardBarrera.

 

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TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION ANDRE WARD VS. Undefeated SULLIVAN BARRERA

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NABF featherweight kampeon JOSEPH DIAZ JR. Vs. JAYSON VELEZ

MEDIA-eehersisiyo quote AT LITRATO

Showdowns SET FOR Sabado, MARSO 26

AT Oracle Arena IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

Televised live sa HBO®

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Credit Larawan: Roc Nation Sports / Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos

OAKLAND, ANG GANOONG AS (Marso 23, 2015) - Sa Martes, Marso 22, Dalawang-Time World Champion at top-rated pound-for-pound fighter Andre Ward (28-0, 15 Kos) at bilang isa rated IBF light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Kos) lumahok sa isang media workout sa Hari Gym sa Oakland, California nang maaga ng kanilang mga Marso 26 makipag-away sa Oracle Arena sa Oakland. Ward at Barrera ay nakakatugon sa 12-round IBF numero ng isang posisyon at sapilitan posisyon eliminator bout televised live sa HBO World Championship Boxing® simula sa 9:45 p.m. AT/PT. NABF Featherweight Champion Joseph "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 Kos) at top-rated featherweight contender Jayson "Star" Velez (23-1-1, 16 Kos) ay din sa pagdalo sa panahon ng pag-eehersisiyo maagang ng kanilang 10-round NABF Featherweight title fight na kung saan ay buksan ang HBO telecast.

 

Pagkatapos makibaka sa ring at ng ilang rounds sa punching bags, lahat ng apat na fighters na lumahok sa mga panayam sa mga miyembro ng media sa pagdalo. Super Bowl Champion at Oakland katutubong Marshawn Lynch, isang masugid na Andre Ward supporter, ginawa ng isang espesyal na hitsura sa panahon ng pag-eehersisiyo sa suporta ng Ward.

 

Sa ibaba ay kung ano ang fighters ay may sasabihin sa panahon ng huling pag-eehersisyo media:

 

ANDRE WARD, Dalawang-Time World Champion at top-rated pound-for-pound fighter:

"Pakiramdam ko ay mabuti at ako ay handa na upang pumunta. Ako peaking sa tamang oras. ako lang excited makihalubilo sa Sabadogabi.

 

"Na ginamit ko sa drive sa pamamagitan Oracle Arena sa 880 bilang isang bata sa aking paraan upang Gym Hari at magtaka kung ako ay maaaring gawin itong doon isang araw at [tagapagsanay] Virgil [Hunter] na ginamit upang sabihin nang may pagtitiwala, 'Ikaw ay pagpunta sa headline doon.' Bilang Nakatanggap ako mas matanda, ginamit ko upang pumunta sa ilan sa mga cards ilagay sa sa arena. Ako ay pa rin ng isang amateur at Gusto ko lamang managinip. Susunod na bagay na alam mo, sa 2009, Ako ay sa isang lababo o lumangoy paglaban sa Edison Miranda. Kung ako nanalo, nagkaroon marahil isang magandang pagkakataon na Gusto ko makakuha ng isang pamagat pagbaril at ang natitira ay kasaysayan. Nandito nanaman tayo, ito ay ang aking 7ika oras sa Oracle at ito ay pa rin ng isang pagpapala.

 

"Ito ay ang tamang panahon upang lumipat sa light heavyweight. Ito ay isang kumbinasyon ng hindi pagkakaroon ng karapatan guys upang labanan o guys na ay hindi nais na makipag-away sa akin. Gusto kong maging mahusay na. Ito ang mga uri ng mga gumagalaw kailangan mong gumawa ng. Ako ay mag-aaral ng isport at kapag pinag-aaralan ko ang sport, ito ay kung ano greats na laging tapos. Ilipat ang mga ito up. Ang dakila ay nagsisigamit ng makahanap ng isang paraan upang makakuha ng ito tapos na at gusto kong maging sa pag-uusap na.

 

"Barrera ay isang malaking katawan. Siya ay tiwala. Tila na maging isang mahusay na pambutas. Hindi namin pumili sa kanya dahil siya ay isang soft touch. kinuha namin sa kanya dahil siya ay pagpunta upang makakuha ng ako handa at ipakita sa akin kung ano ang weight class ay tungkol sa. Kung tumingin ka sa aking karera, mayroong isang lugar para sa tune-ups na hindi ko ay nagkaroon ng isang pulutong ng mga. Gusto mong makipag-away sa mga pinakamahusay at kung ikaw ay hindi labanan ang pinakamahusay na, nais mong upang labanan ang bilang isang kalaban. Iyon ay kung ano ang aming ginagawa.

 

"Sa tingin ko ako ay umuusbong sa isang mahusay na manlalaban. Ako lumipat kapag mayroon akong upang ilipat. Sa tingin ko na ang kagandahan ng anumang mga atleta na hindi abusuhin ang kanyang katawan at talagang tumatagal ng kanyang craft seriously. Nakita ko na ang ilang mga artikulo na nagke-claim Naiwan ako ng aking kalakasan. Ito ay mabaliw sa akin. Pakiramdam ko na ako kasing ganda gaya ng dati ko pa. Ko pa sa isang boxing gym na walang gaanong ng isang break para sa nakalipas na 20 taon. Ang aking utak thanked ako para sa huling dalawang taon. Aking katawan thanked sa akin. Ito ay maaaring magbigay sa akin ang isa pang dalawang taon sa aking karera.

 

"Kailangan ko bang lamang maging akin. Sino ako ay sapat na. Wala akong upang ipakita up para Kovalev sa karamihan ng tao sa Sabadogabi. kami na lang ay upang ipatupad ang plano ng laro. Sa tingin ko na ay pagpunta sa ipadala ang mensahe ito ay dapat na magpadala at kung ito ay hindi, pagkatapos ay siya makikita [Kovalev] makuha ang mensahe kapag labanan namin.

 

"Kung hindi ko manalo ito labanan, walang down ang kalye. Kung hindi ko manalo ito labanan, Hindi ako karapat-dapat upang labanan para sa pamagat. Iyan ang katotohanan ng aking kalagayan.

 

"Barrera ay hindi kailanman fought isang guy tulad ng sa akin bago, upang maaari silang makipag-usap ng isang magandang laro. Maaari silang mangibabaw ang mga headline na humahantong hanggang sa ang laban. maaari nilang sabihin ang lahat ng makintab mga bagay na gusto nilang sabihin. Gusto lang namin upang mangibabaw ang mga headline Linggo umaga pagkatapos ng paglaban ay higit sa. Iyan ay kung ano ako nakatutok sa. "

 

SULLIVAN BARRERA, Number one rated IBF light heavyweight contender:

"Ako mas malakas kaysa sa Ward. Mayroon akong ang Cuban background at ako natutunan ng isang pulutong ng mga kasanayan doon. Higit sa anumang bagay, pagpapasiya sa pagtagumpayan ang anumang bagay sa harap ng akin ay makakatulong sa akin talunin Ward sa Marso 26.

 

"Sa sandaling ako sa ring, ito ay ang aking bahay.

 

"Anuman Ward ay, ako ayusin dito at pagtagumpayan ito.

 

"Mayroon akong dalawang kamay. Siya ay may dalawang kamay. Mayroon akong isang trabaho na gawin sa Marso 26.

 

"Alam ko Ward at Kovalev ay napaka lubos na iginagalang at lumikha sila ng isang pulutong ng pera at isang pulutong ng interes, ngunit hindi nila alam kung ano Sullivan Barrera ay may kakayahang paggawa. Ako ay patunayan na sa Sabado.

 

"Hindi ako talagang isang guy na may sa hitsura para sa isang knockout. My boxing kasanayan magsalita para sa kanilang sarili. Ako pakikipaglaban Andre Ward at pakikipaglaban dito sa Oakland, kaya hindi ko sa tingin ng isang desisyon ay nai-render sa aking biyaya.

 

"Sa lahat ng mga tagahanga, lalo na ang Cuban mga tagahanga na suportado sa akin mangyaring malaman na dumating Sabado, I am pagpunta sa gawin ang lahat ng kailangan kong gawin upang dumating out matagumpay. "

JOSEPH DIAZ JR., NABF Featherweight Champion:

"Hindi ko maaaring asahan ang ginawa Jayson sa Ronny Rios sa panahon paglaban. Mayroon akong upang pumunta sa doon, subukin siya at ayusin kapag ako sa ring.

 

"Kung ang pagkakataon nagtatanghal ng kanyang sarili kung saan siya ay nasaktan at nakikita ko na ang aking punches ay napakalaki kanya, pagkatapos ng kurso ako pagpunta upang makakuha ng doon, maging agresibo at siguraduhin kumuha ako sa kanya out sa lalong madaling panahon.

 

"Alam ko sa pagkuha sa loob, lagtas ang singsing at pagkuha ito sa katawan kaagad ay break sa kanya pababa. Na pagpunta sa gumawa sa kanya hindi ilipat ng mas maraming at sa susunod sa rounds maaari kong mapunta vicious blows sa ulo. Ako pagpunta sa dalhin ito sa katawan kaagad.

 

"Sa pag-iisip ako 100% nakahanda. Ito ay isang malaking entablado sa aking karera, kaya itak ako nakatutok. Ako ay handang mabuti. Pakiramdam ko ay tulad na ito ay ang sandali ako ay naghihintay para sa aking buong buong buhay. Pakiramdam ko ay tulad Ako ay handa na para sa mga ito at hindi ko maaaring maghintay para sa Marso 26. I sinanay napakahirap para sa paglaban at ako rin handa para sa mga ito.

 

"Ako tunay magkulang sa gumawa ng isang pahayag na ito away. Gusto kong ipakita sa mundo na Joseph Diaz ay maaaring ang susunod na sisikat sa boxing, kaya ako sanay na napakahirap upang ilagay sa isang mahusay na paglaban para sa mga tagahanga paglaban, maging napaka agresibo at gawin itong isang digmaan sa doon. Umaasa ako na Jayson Velez ay 110% handa dahil gusto ko sa kanya upang maging sa kanyang pinakamahusay na.

 

"Kung manalo ako ito away at gumawa ng isang pahayag, Sa tingin ko ang maaari kong lumipat sa contender status at sana makakuha ng isang world title shot sa pamamagitan ng dulo ng taon na ito. Gusto kong labanan matigas opponents sa taong ito dahil gusto kong ipakita sa mundo kung sino ako.

 

"Pakiramdam ko ay tulad ng isang hayop kapag hakbang ko papunta sa ring at ang maaari kong makita ito sa sparring. Sa tuwing ako landing effective blows, Maaari ko bang sabihin na ako ay pagyurak sa aking kalaban. "

JAYSON VELEZ, Top-rated featherweight contender:

"Sa aking mga antas, bawat tao ay isang top contender. Mayroon akong upang sanayin mas mahirap at mapabuti ang aking pagtatanggol. Ako ay nagtatrabaho sa na.

 

"Kung nakikita mo ang aking huling tatlo o apat na fights, makikita mo na ako ay na-dominating sa unang pares ng mga rounds at pagkatapos ko maubusan ng gas, Ako ay nagtatrabaho sa aking stamina upang hindi ang mangyayari sa Marso 26.

 

"Nakita ko ni Diaz fights. sparred kami ng isang pares ng mga beses. Siya ay nakuha speed. Siya ay nakuha ng isang gutom. Ito ay ang kanyang debut HBO, kaya talagang siya ay motivated, ngunit kaya ako. Ito ay pagpunta sa maging isang mahusay na labanan.

 

"Gusto kong maging champion ng salita. Alam ko siya ay nais ito masyadong. Sa Sabado, malalaman natin na nais itong mas. Kami ay parehong nais na manalo at kami ay parehong pagsasanay para sa isang manalo. Ang isang away sa pagitan ng kapangyarihan at bilis ay isang mahusay na tugma-up. Hindi sa banggitin siya ay Mexican at ako Puerto Rican. Maaari mong asahan ang isang mahusay na paglaban at ito ay hindi isa na nais mong makaligtaan. "

 

 

Ward vs. Barrera, isang 12-round IBF numero ng isang posisyon at sapilitan posisyon taga-alis na kung saan ay iniharap sa pamamagitan ng Roc Nation Sports sa pakikipagtulungan sa Main Kaganapan, maganap Sabado, Marso 26, 2016 sa Oracle Arena sa Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (CTMS), Masaya, nakakataas, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrisyon, Sapatos Palace, Ang Waterfront Hotel and Pagbisita Oakland. Ang kaganapan ay televised live sa HBO World Championship Boxing simula sa 9:45 p.m. AT/PT. Pagbubukas ng HBO telecast ay Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez sa isang 10-round fight para sa pamagat NABF Featherweight iniharap sa pamamagitan ng Golden Boy Promotion na kasama Miguel Cotto Promotions.

 

Mga Ticket pinepresyuhan sa $300, $150, $100, $50 at $25, Hindi kabilang ang mga naaangkop na singil sa serbisyo at mga buwis ay makukuha sa lahat ng mga lokasyon Ticketmaster, online sa Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) at singilin sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa (800) 745-3000.

 

Sundin ang pag-uusap sa Twitter sa pamamagitan ng paggamit #WardBarrera.

 

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, mangyaring bisitahin ang www.rocnation.com, www.mainevents.com,www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.promocionesmiguelcotto.com, www.hbo.com/boxing, sundan kami sa Twitter at Instagram @rocnation, @main_events, @goldenboyboxing, @cottopromotions at @HBOBoxing at naging fan sa Facebook sa www.facebook.com/RocNation, www.facebook.com/MainEventsBoxing, www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing at www.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.