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

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



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


The former World Boxing Organization (WBO) super middleweight World champion is a leading light heavyweight contender, No okwamanje ukalwe. 2 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO) futhi No. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), kanye No. 9 in The 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) futhi Joe Smith, Jr. (WBO), whose rumored unification fight doesn’t appear to be on the horizon.


Khonamanjalo, 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, Boy Golden, 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. Njengoba fighter, I’ve been clear that all the World light heavyweight champs are on my hit list; and I don’t retract my statement or shy away from the fights as most of them have. In this world, all I have are my word and balls, and I don’t break ‘em for anyone. I fight not just for myself, but for my pride and the spirit of Mexican people. We are proud of our heritage and have been the best fighters. Russians know I will take out both Bivol and Beterbiev; Joe Smith, 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 (UJoshuwa) 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), futhi 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. Again, I trust Golden Boy will do what has been promised and I look forward to what fight they will present me with.”


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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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I-LOS ANGELES (June 28, 2021) – Undefeated former WBO Super Middleweight Champion and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos), currently a highly ranked light heavyweight contender, will have a lot on the line July 9th 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 Umcimbi main. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 by the WBA and WBO, kanye No. 5 by the 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, obesanda waphenduka 30 (June 19), was the first Mexican fighter to capture a world super middleweight title, which he relinquished in 2019 to move up to the light heavyweight division, in which he is 2-0 (2 Kos) having defeated Tommy Karpency(29-6-1) futhi Alphonso Lopez (32-3) last December to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) crown.

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

Barrera, fighting out of Cuba by way of Miami, kuba 3-3 vs. past or present world champions with victories against Jeff Lacy (WTKO4), Karo Murat (WKO12) futhiFelix 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; kanjalo, 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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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

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

Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos) 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 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.

Amathikithi kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $150, $100, $75, $50 futhi $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium futhi 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, ngesikhathi esifanayo, 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, ukufaneleka, recovery, and sauna. Futhi, it’s been great to invite sparring partners and provide an elite performance center for all fighters.”

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Undefeated Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez goes for 42nd victory vs. Sullivan Barrera

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I-LOS ANGELES (June 8, 2021) – Undefeated former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Middleweight Champion (WBO) Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos), who will be making his debut as a member of Golden Boy’s stable, goes for his 42nd professional victory July 9th 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. Ngokusobala, 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 Umcimbi main. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 by the World Boxing Council (WBA) and WBO, kanye No. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), which rates Barrera at No. 7 emhlabeni.

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. Ungu 2-0 (2 Kos) as a 175-pounder, ngowakho Tommy Karpency (29-6-1) ngo-Ephreli 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 irekhodi), 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 Beibufuthi 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) futhi Felix Valera (WDEC10), losing to current WBA Super and IBF World light heavyweight champions, ngokulandelana, Dmitry Bivol (TKO12) futhi 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.”

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.
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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 (May 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 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, by the World Boxing Association (WBA) futhi World Boxing Organization (WBO). 

Although he won’t turn 30 until June 19, Ramirez has been fighting professionally for nearly 12 Eminyakeni, 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 in the 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 in 1993 in their WBC World welterweight title fight.

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BOXING’S 50-0 CLUB

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

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

    Chavez moved ahead of featherweight iconWill Pepat 62, Ungenzi. 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 byPanya Pradabsri. 

    Another Mexican boxer is in the 50-0 Club, Ungenzi. 4 Carlos Zarate, who reached 52 straight victories off his pro debut, 51 by Knockout, in the 1970’s. Zarate was stopped in his 53rd fight by Puerto Rican starUWilfredo 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 futhiBrian Nielson (49), Larry Holmes (48), Ricardo Lopez (47), Joe Calzaghe (46-0) futhiJim 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

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

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

Valdez-Sanchez and the 10-round light heavyweight showdown between title-hungry contenders Sullivan Barrera and Michael Seals will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Undercard bouts will stream live on ESPN+, the leading multi-sport streaming service, isiqala at 6:30 p.m. KANYE / 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 futhi $43 (including facility fees) are on sale now and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa gift shop.

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

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

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

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

The 24-year-old Sanchez (14-0, 7 Kos) enters this championship fight as one of the featherweight division’s fastest-rising young guns. 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 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 12th futhi nxazonke final.

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. Ube kade 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. Sethemba, 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. “Manje, I am 100 percent healthy. Lesi yisikhathi yami. Barrera had his time. Ngizizwa kahle. 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. Ngo-June 8, I’m going to unleash all of my frustration on Barrera. I don’t want to take anything away from Barrera. He’s a world-class fighter, but I am as well.”

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

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Nobody wants to fight undefeated light heavyweight contender Artur Beterbiev (R)
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MONTREAL (March 13, 2017 – Groupe Yvon Michel (Gym) president Yvon Michel has responded accordingly to unfounded allegations recently made in the media by Sullivan Barrera about GYM and its undefeated world light heavyweight contender, Artur Beterbiev, to set the record straight regarding the recently announced cancelled Beterbiev-Barrera International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight title eliminator.
“Despite Barrera’s claims,” Michel insisted, “he didn’t sign a contract because he never intended for fight Artur. In Team Barrera’s letter, he lied and showed his ignorance trying to distract from the facts.
“For the conclusion of this unfortunate saga, the IBF has informed me that it has ruled to ban Barrera from its world rankings, or from participating in one of its sanctioned fights, for the next six months. I’ve also been informed that, if nobody in the IBF top 10 is available and agrees to fight Artur, the IBF will declare him as its No. 1 mandatory challenger for the winner of the Ward-Kovalev rematch. Artur will be back in the ring in late April, early May. The mandatory defense for the Ward-Kovalev II winner, or Ward if that fight doesn’t happen, is due in September.”
IBF 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.
Ngezansi, 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. Nokho, 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 e Brooklyn, New York and Michel reported that the fight would be held in late March, early April, e 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 to 90 izinsuku,” 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 izinsuku 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, noma April 14, 21 noma 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.
“Khonamanjalo, 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, Boy Golden, 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 ngaleso sikhathi. (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! Ngokushesha, 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.
ULWAZI:
Twitter: yvonmichelgym, @ABeterbiev
Instagram: @YvonMichelGYM, @Groupeyvonmichel, @ArturBetebiev
ABOUT GROUPE YVON MICHEL (Gym): Groupe Yvon Michel (Gym) yasungulwa ngo 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 (February 17, 2017)– It’s official: Montreal’s Artur Beterbiev(IBF #2 – 11-0-0, 11 Kos) will be in the most important fight of his career, against Cuban-born Sullivan Barrera(IBF #7 – 18-1-0, 13 Kos), for the mandatory challenger position for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heayvweight world title, held by American Andre Ward (31-0-0, 15 Kos). The Beterbiev vs. Barrera clash will take place April 21 e 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, ngalesi sikhathi, 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 to $62,750 for Barrera.
Ward won the IBF, WBA and WBO light heavyweight titles with a 12-round unanimous decision win over Sergey kovalev, November 19, 2017, in Las Vegas.
Beterbiev was impressive in his most recent outing, last December 23 at the Lac Leamy Casino in Gatineau, stopping Paraguayan slugger Isidro Prieto Ranoni (26-1-3) in opening round (2:44).

Barrera also displayed tremendous skills during his most recent performance, this poast Dec. 16 in California, shattering the previously undefeated Vyacheslav Shabrankyy (17-0-0), of 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 Cindezela Quotes Conference and Izithombe

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EZIMBILI-TIME World Champion u-Andre WARD VS. Ezingakanqotshwa SULLIVAN Barrera

NABF featherweight iqhawe UJOSEFA Diaz JR. VS. NguJayson Velez

FINAL TINKHULUMO press conference kanye IZITHOMBE

SHOWDOWNS asibekela MHLAKA, MARCH 26

AT yelizwi ARENA IN Oakland, CALIFORNIA

Isiqephu LIVE ON HBO®

Chofoza LAPHA ngoba Ama ifotho

Photo Credit: Roc Nation Ezemidlalo / Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos

Oakland, NJENGE (March 23, 2015) - Ngolwesithathu, March 23, Roc Nation Sports wasingatha lokugcina press conference for Two-Time World Champion kanye top-ukalwe ganda-for-ganda fighter Andre Ward(28-0, 15 Kos) futhi nenombolo eyodwa rated IBF ukukhanya Olwa sosondonzima Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Kos) at Lake Merritt Amphitheater e Oakland, California kusengaphambili of zabo March 26 ukulwa Oracle Arena, Oakland. Ward Barrera uzohlangana 12-round inombolo IBF eyodwa isikhundla naletibekiwe nesikhundla Eliminator iziqubu isiqephu bukhoma ku-HBO World Championship Boxing® isiqala at 9:45 p.m. KANYE/PT. NABF featherweight Champion Joseph "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 Kos) kanye top-ukalwe Olwa featherweight NguJayson "La Maravilla" Velez (23-1-1, 16 Kos) ayewusizo futhi nalapho ababekhona on ipulpiti press conference esibheke Lake Merritt kuqala kunokunethezeka 10-round NABF featherweight isihloko mpi okuzobe ukuvula HBO telecast.

 

Ward vs. Barrera is ekwakheni eba impi baphikisana kakhulu phakathi fighters ezimbili bobabili baye esephendukela owakhe nomdlalo-yamelana Unified Light wesibhakela World Champion Sergey Kovalev.

 

Ngezansi lokho fighters, abagqugquzeli, Abaqeqeshi, abaphathi kanye nezinye ipulpiti izimenywa ayezokusho at sabezindaba:

 

 

U-André WARD, Two-Time World Champion kanye top-ukalwe ganda-for-ganda fighter:

"Ngifuna ukubonga wonke umuntu ephuma njengenjwayelo. I Bay Area uyindawo enhle. Asazi ngokuvamile imali eyanele ukuze ithalente ephuma lapha, kodwa ngoba base fan, kungcono okusika. Ngingumfana nje ngokuthi ngokuba kusukela endaweni enjengale futhi ngiyambonga nothando nokusekelwa zonke umcimbi ukuthi siletha lapha. Ngiyabonga ukuthi mina kanye guys like Marshawn Lynch, Damian Lillard kanye Warriors wafaka le ndawo ebalazweni futhi kukhanga abantu abengeziwe ukuqaphela esiteji kazwelonke. Lokho kubaluleke ngempela kimi.

 

"Ngokwazi mpi ngokwayo, Kulula kakhulu kimi ... ubani owazi mina, bayazi ukuthi ngisebenza futhi bayazi ukuthi I uphawu. Angazi ingagxili okulandelayo. Angazi ingagxili ukuthi abantu bathini. Yimina engaziyo okushiwoyo. Ngiyazi ukuthi yini esitheni sami abekusho mina ngithathe kuye ngezwi lakhe. Ngiye kwenziwa konke Ngithathe okufanele bakwenze, like mina ngihlala ngisenza lezizinto futhi like engikwenzele owokugcina 10 zeminyaka career yami. Ngiye kuthathwe on the best ... uma akusiwona elinye iqhawe ke olwa phezulu ... futhi lokhu alihlukile. You guys nje nazi ukuthi Ngikhathazekile ngco nekuphindze ubasite ekuhlanganiseni bazivalele like I am njalo. Ngingumfana ukulungele futhi sengikulungele impi ukuza March 26."

SULLIVAN Barrera, Inombolo eyodwa rated IBF ukukhanya Olwa sosondonzima:

"Ngangifuna ukuba abonge ngokuza lapha. Ngifuna ukubonga HBO, ngiyabonga wonke umuntu. Ngiyabonga Andre Amakomidi ngokwamukela impi yami. Ngithembisa yilowo nalowo ongena enkundleni ukuthi ngiye ngaba nokulungiselela enkulu futhi lena iphupho enkulu. Ngalobo busuku, Ngiyaye umbukiso omkhulu kuwo wonke umuntu. "

DAVID ITSKOWITCH, COO Boxing - Roc Nation Ezemidlalo:

"Ababili phezulu heavyweights ukukhanya osemhlabeni zishayisane ku March 26. Sinenkosi irekhodi angumfelandawonye 45-0 kanye 27 Kos futhi akubuzwa, kutjho bona enambitha ukunqotshwa njengoba uchwepheshe. Nakuba umuntu ngamunye has Umphikisi esesabekayo phambi kwakhe, bobabili babe amehlo abo Sergey Kovalev futhi abathathu nezwe lakhe isihloko emixhakeni, kodwa okokuqala ngolunye udaba ukuze ngomgqibelo ebusuku.

 

"Noma nini lapho sengiphuma Oakland umcimbi mina nginengu-Andre emcimbini lapho yena nokukhuluma nabezindaba, ushaya mina ukuthi kusobala, he is a talent ekhethekile athletically, kodwa futhi okhethekile futhi ngiyethemba wonke umuntu lapha e Oakland uyaqonda futhi uyakwazisa lokho. Muhle umkhaya umuntu olunezimiso owayehlale uzama ukwenza into efanele nokuthi kuyinto ezingavamile ekuphileni kulezi zinsuku, kodwa akuvamile ikakhulukazi kwezemidlalo. Ngithemba nina bafana umazise. Boxing careers phakade. Uthi ngeke ekulweni phakade, ngakho wonke umuntu kufanele ukwazise lokho onakho lapha e Andre Ward.

 

"Andre ethumba indondo yegolide kuma-Olympics e-Athene futhi U.S lokugcina. boxer zabaleka. uhlu Yakhe yezitha ezinqotshiwe ifundeka kanje njengale a ubani ngubani we super middleweight division. Wabuye ayebuswa futhi akhishwe zangaphambili ukukhanya sosondonzima iqhawe kwezwe, Chad Dawson in yabo 2012 Yimpi. In fight yakhe yokugcina, yena wabusa omunye ezimbili-time isihloko emhlabeni inselele Paul Smith June 20 at Oracle Arena. Yena uqala on esahlukweni esilandelayo kwenkonzo yakhe phezu March 26, kubuyela Oracle Arena waphinda, njengoba wenza isinyathelo kuze kube ukukhanya division sosondonzima sokulungela ukwenza noma yini akwenza division super middleweight ... ukuhlanza bese ubusa wonke umuntu oma endleleni yakhe. "

UNICOLE Dove, Vice President of Marketing and Umeluleki Jikelele - Events Main:

"Ngingathanda ngempela uthanda ukubonga Andre Ward. Akazange abe ngalo fighter Ezingakanqotshwa empini yakhe yokuqala at sosondonzima ukukhanya, kodwa wakwenza futhi ngicabanga ukuthi kuyatuseka.

 

"Ngo impi yakhe yokugcina, Sullivan waba Olwa kuphoqelekile Sergey Kovalev sika-IBF Bopha ibhande. Wayengase bahlala emuva futhi walindela isicoco sakhe mpi, kodwa kunalokho wabona impi yokulwa Andre Ward njengethuba lokuzibonela ngempela ukufinyelela ngokuba ubukhulu wenza. Njengoba wena wonke wazi, Izenzakalo Ezisemqoka kanye Roc Nation Sports Uhlele enkulu Andre Lesigceme Sergey Kovalev kamuva kulo nyaka futhi Sullivan Barrera can ucasuke ngempela ukuthi apple Kufakiwe.

 

"Womabili la madoda, Sullivan no-Andre, baye konke ugibele ngomphumela NgoMgqibelo fight. In the sezulu esinaso boxing manje, kungcono ukuthi kuqabula kanjani ukubona warriors abaphila ngempela ababezalwa asesabi ukuthatha izingozi. Bobabili siwahloniphe nenhlonipho ukuthi. Yilokhu sport wethu kufanele kube mayelana.

 

"Sullivan Barrera kuyinto Ezingakanqotshwa nge ogciniwe 17-0 kanye 12 iwina iza ngendlela Knockout. Wavele waphenduka 34, inyanga edlule, okuyinto ungase ucabange kancane elidala leli phuzu emsebenzini wakhe. Yini ongase abangayazi ukuthi wayenobuhlobo umse-benzi wokuziphilisa amateur Cuba bese walahlekelwa iminyaka eminingana esemusha ngenkathi defecting United States. He eze elide ngempela ukuba lapha namhlanje okwamanje futhi leli thuba. Elambile, unethemba futhi ukulungele. "

Virgil Hunter, Umqeqeshi Andre Ward sika:

"Lena ikhadi kumnandi ne abadlali fantastic abazama ukwenza indlela yabo emhlabeni isibhakela. Uma le mpi okwakwenzeka imuphi omunye umuzi, kwakuzoba umcimbi omkhulu. Yini esifuna ukuyenza kuyinto uqiniseke ukuthi Oakland uyasiqonda, nokuthi ezungezile Bay Area uyasiqonda, ubukhulu kwalo mcimbi ukuze sikwazi ukuqhubeka ukuletha okusezingeni eliphezulu boxing ku Oakland. Oakland yindawo yokuzalela fighters phezulu futhi thina kakade unayo them. The more ukuthi asisekele, the more ukuthi lezi kulwelwa kuzobonakala uzobona isikhathi big phezulu.

 

"Bathi amanye amanethiwekhi Ukushaya fighters, kodwa HBO kwenza izinkanyezi, ngakho siyajabula ukuba babe yingxenye yalesi. Sikucela ukuba aphume futhi basekele le mpi. Phuma Saturday ebusuku futhi ujabulele kwenu kahle ebusuku isibhakela top. "

BEN lire, Sullivan Barrera sika Trainer:

"Ngifuna ukubonga bonke abantu ababeka ndawonye kulesi senzakalo super ngomgqibelo. Silapha ukuze abukisa omkhulu futhi Sullivan uye wenza konke angakwenza ukuze alungiselele yena kulesi sehlakalo. He uyazazi izinselele phambi kwakhe, kodwa uyakholelwa ngokwakhe futhi ukholelwa ukuthi le isikhathi sakhe ukukhombisa umphakathi kanye nezethameli yokubuka ukuthi lena lapho ekhona. He is khona ukwenza isitatimende.

 

"Ngaphezu kwakho konke, siyakuhlonipha Mr. Amakomidi wempumelelo yakhe, ukuthembeka kwakhe futhi iyindoda super guy in the kwezemidlalo. Kuhle ukuba yingxenye yalolu. Thina walungisa kahle futhi sesenze konke kumele uze Saturday ukunikeza izilaleli wokubuka a show super omkhulu ngoba yilokhu boxing imayelana. Kumayelana ukusebenza futhi bobabili fighters uthole ukwenza kulelizinga emcimbini omkhulu. Thina badunyiswa ukuba babe yingxenye yalesi sehlakalo. Sesikwenze konke esingase sikwazi ukuqinisekisa ukuthi siphume futhi abukisa fabulous. "

UJAMES INKOSANA, Imenenja Andre Ward sika:

"Lena isikhashana zomlando kithi. Thina kokungena 175 ganda ukukhanya sosondonzima division. Lena nakancane ukuthi edolobheni akafuni miss. Lona mzuzu ekuqaleni inhlangano. Barrera kwenzeka nje ukuba isisulu sokuqala futhi sesikude ukubhekana naye ngokufanele. Sake kokuzwa eziningi inkulumo kanye nengxoxo ezenzeka lapho ukhathazeke, futhi siyazi ukuthi uyakholelwa konke akushoyo. Kwaphinda lokho, sijabulile leli thuba futhi ungafuni ukuba miss le-mlando ngomgqibelo ebusuku. "

UJOSEFA Díaz JR., NABF featherweight Champion:

"Woza March 26, Ngiyazi ukuthi kudingeka balwe ngempela ezinzima ngaphambi kwami. Ngiyazi nguJayson Velez kuyinto veteran nakho ring. Muhle neqhawe. Anakho-eziyisithupha ye-intshi abanakusithola inzuzo phezu kwami ​​+ ngakho-ke kuzoba empini enkulu ngempela. Ngiyazi ukuthi izothini off kucima, ngakho Ngiyazi ukuthi ufisa ngempela bounce back futhi ubonise wonke umuntu ukuthi yena namanje olwa isihloko emhlabeni.

 

"Mina kwadingeka ekamu elikhulu ngempela ukuqeqeshwa. Bengilokhu ukuqeqesha for esingamasonto ayisishiyagalombili. Lesi yisikhathi sami sokuqala ukulwa HBO, ngakho Ngifuna ukukushintsha nge- mpela sikhangise ukuthi ngingubani ngempela. Ngingumfana 110% ngomumo. Sengilungele ukunikeza lokulwa abalandeli a impi uma nguJayson Velez ufuna ukuba impi. Sengilungele sikhangise bonke wonke amakhono enginakho ngaphakathi esiyingini. Ngijabulile kakhulu elwa ekhadini Andre Lesigceme Sullivan Barrera. Ubathola abasubathi ababili elite and Ngingumfana ngihloniphekile kakhulu ukuba umcimbi co-main for kule mpi. Njenge March 26, Ngithembisa Ngizofika ukukunika show enkulu. "

NguJayson Velez, Top angcolile Olwa featherweight:

"Ngifuna ukubonga uNkulunkulu kuqala, kusobala wenza konke okusemandleni. Ngifuna ukubonga abagqugquzeli yami, Miguel Cotto Promotions futhi Golden Boy Promotions kanye nethimba lami lonke. Anginayo kakhulu kunzima ukusho futhi ukuthi lena empini enkulu. UJosefa iyeza ukulwa. I azolwa. Sobabili ufuna ukunqoba. Sobabili ukuthatha izinselele. Abantu ziyaqhubeka zicela kimi ukuthi kungani ngayilandela le mpi esiyingozi futhi impendulo kulula ... uma ngifuna ukuba kube best, Kumele ulwe best. Joseph kungenye yezindlela ezingcono kakhulu.

 

Ithi: "Ngalahlekelwa impi yami lokugcina, ngakho Ngidinga ukunqoba. Ngifuna ukuwina. Ngeke ngikutshele ukuthi ngubani elizonqoba kule mpi ngoba sobabili kukhona fighters ezinkulu namaqhawe. Muhle Mexican, Ngikhathazekile Puerto Rican, futhi uma une Puerto Rican kanye Mexican esiyingini efanayo, uzobona impi. Uzobona isivinini, amandla, konke kule mpi. Muhle a fighter omkhulu futhi Ngijabulile kangaka. Siyabonga ukuba wonke futhi hlala ubukele lokhu ngoMgqibelo futhi ngiyabonga HBO Yebo. "

 

ROBERT Díaz, Head Matchmaker - Golden Boy Promotions:

"Ngokusobala umcimbi main liyazikhulumela. Ufanele u-Andre Ward Ukuqhathanisa intokazi umfana Ezingakanqotshwa like Sullivan Barrera, kodwa umcimbi co-main uya uqhatha amabili amajuba, fighters ulambile ngomunye nomunye nguJayson Velez noJosefa Diaz. Ubathola kokubili abasha. Ubathola uzimisele ukuwuthatha ngosuku lwempi best, ngosuku lwempi eziqine ubufakazi kwalokho indlela okulula ngayo kwakuwukuba ngihlanganise le mpi.

 

"Ngijabulile kakhulu ngalokhu mpi. Awufuni ukuba miss 10 emahlandla isihloko NABF.

"NguJayson Velez is a young, lion elambile ubani ofuna ukuba basukume esiteji futhi uyazi ukuthi okuphawulekayo ukunqoba phezu Joseph Diaz kuyinto. Wayeyiqonda ithuba ukulwa HBO and ikhadi okusika. Ngifuna kukukhumbuza uhlamvu nguJayson Velez. In a imini yobudala lapho othanda ukulwa nolahlekelwa ufuna ukuthatha mhlawumbe asebuya ngezinkani noma imizwilili up, noma emibili noma emithathu, ngaphambi kokuba uthathe ukulwa eyingozi futhi nguJayson Velez bayayenza ngakwesokudla ngemva. Lokho kukhombisa ukuthi ufuna ukuba uthole emuva phezulu futhi uyazi ukuthi kufanele akwenze ukuze athole lapho ... it has ukuba kube ngovimba ukulwa top-level afana noJosefa Diaz. "

URALPH Heredia, Imenenja Joseph Diaz sika:

 

"Akuve kuyilungelo ukuba silapha, a ithuba elikhulu ukuba anikwe leli thuba ukuze sikhangise onekhono, 2012 Olympian. Ukuze Joseph, yilokhu sakhuluma, ngiyabonga ngokuba isiguli, usukulungele ithuba. Siyazi ukuthi umuntu okhethekile osemusha futhi umuntu abanamakhono wena, kodwa manje wonke umhlaba uyobe uthole ukubona esiteji elikhulu yeka talent, yeka umnumzana real futhi yeka fighter kumele kube ... afana noJosefa Diaz.

 

"Yini engingayisho noma engingayenza mayelana nguJayson Velez? Muhle umnumzana ngubani okwaziyo at esigxotsheni futhi owake wabhekana. Ngikholwe, ungafuni ukuba miss le. Saturday, kumele balalele. Kuzoba yinto ukulwa ezimatasa. "

 

 

JOSE "UKUTHI LEYO" Sánchez, Umqeqeshi nguJayson Velez sika:

"Ngibona Diaz empini enkulu, kodwa mina abe nguJayson zisesimweni esihle kakhulu futhi ukulungele ngoba impi. Ngiyazi ukuthi kuzoba ukulwa okuhle ngoba abakulungele, futhi into okufanayo fighter yami nguJayson Velez. Wayesebenza kanzima kakhulu kule mpi futhi ngiyazi ukulungele ngoba impi. "

 

 

UBONGANI WALKER, Director, HBO Sports:

"Ngasohlangothini lwethu Executive Vice President Peter Nelson, siyajabula kakhulu ukuba lapha e-Bay Area, sixuku esikhulu futhi esikhulu wesibhakela abalandeli, njengoba sibheke ukuletha wena lokhu doubleheader ngomgqibelo ebusuku.

 

"Akulula edonsa ndawonye a big isibhakela nomdlalo futhi lezi amaqembu babambisana ikhadi omkhulu kusukela phezulu kuya phansi, ngakho nakuba bonke kuvelaphi ukulwa ngeke sibe phezu HBO, uma ufuna ukubukela ezinye boxing enkulu, iya ku Oracle Arena futhi uma une ekhaya, hlola it out on HBO.

 

"Kuwo yethu 43 iminyaka lwezinhlelo on HBO, boxing bekulokhu kuyingxenye ebalulekile kulokho esikwenzayo. Sike njalo babeqhosha ngokwethu ngokuthi fighters umhlabeleli kanye midlalo best, futhi sizizwa okuhle kakhulu ukuthi leli siko izobamba godu njengoba Andre Ward kwenza kwakhe 2016 okokuqala ring. In the ring isibhakela, ukuthi akakaze Kunconywa ukuthi wena bashalazela elambile, fighter Ezingakanqotshwa like esinazo Sullivan Barrera, ngakho Ngingathanda ukwamukela Sullivan inethiwekhi futhi simbonge ngokuthatha le nselele.

 

"Ivula i-telecast TV kuyoba uJosefa Diaz ngokumelene nguJayson Velez, guys ezimbili up-and-ozayo young, guns amabili amajuba, abacabanga usukulungele esiteji enkulu. Sekukonke, ukuthi kuzoba telecast omkhulu, 9:45 PM ET sathembisa wena ubusuku ezifundisayo futhi bezijabulisa nokusakaza ithimba lethu. "

Ward vs. Barrera, 12-round IBF inombolo eyodwa isikhundla naletibekiwe isikhundla Eliminator okuyinto eyethulwe Roc Nation Sports sikanye Events Main, ithatha indawo Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Oracle Arena e Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Izikhangibavakashi Corporate Management Solutions (CTMS), Jabulile, ifayela ye-log, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrition, Shoe Palace, I Waterfront Ihhotela futhi Vakashela Oakland. Lo mcimbi uzobe isiqephu bukhoma ku-HBO World Championship Boxing ekuqaleni 9:45 p.m. KANYE/PT. Ukuvula HBO telecast kuyoba Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. NguJayson Velez in a 10-round mpi isihloko NABF featherweight eyethulwe Golden Boy Promotions sikanye Miguel Cotto Promotions.

 

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EZIMBILI-TIME World Champion u-Andre WARD VS. Ezingakanqotshwa SULLIVAN Barrera

Shiya amazwana

 

 

NABF featherweight iqhawe UJOSEFA Diaz JR. VS. NguJayson Velez

MEDIA TINKHULUMO Amazing IZITHOMBE

SHOWDOWNS asibekela MHLAKA, MARCH 26

AT yelizwi ARENA IN Oakland, CALIFORNIA

Isiqephu LIVE ON HBO®

Chofoza LAPHA ngoba Ama ifotho

Photo Credit: Roc Nation Ezemidlalo / Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos

Oakland, NJENGE (March 23, 2015) - Ngolwesibili, March 22, Two-Time World Champion kanye top-ukalwe ganda-for-ganda fighter Andre Ward (28-0, 15 Kos) futhi nenombolo eyodwa rated IBF ukukhanya Olwa sosondonzima Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Kos) yenhlolokhono Amazing nabezindaba Gym King ngo-Oakland, California kusengaphambili of zabo March 26 ukulwa Oracle Arena, Oakland. Ward Barrera uzohlangana 12-round inombolo IBF eyodwa isikhundla naletibekiwe nesikhundla Eliminator iziqubu isiqephu bukhoma ku-HBO World Championship Boxing® isiqala at 9:45 p.m. KANYE/PT. NABF featherweight Champion Joseph "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 Kos) kanye top-ukalwe Olwa featherweight Jayson "Inkanyezi" Velez (23-1-1, 16 Kos) ayewusizo futhi nalapho ababekhona ngesikhathi Amazing kuqala kunokunethezeka 10-round NABF featherweight isihloko mpi okuzobe ukuvula HBO telecast.

 

Ngemva shadowboxing esiyingini a kwamarounds ezimbalwa izikhwama isibhakela, bonke fighters ezine nengxenye emikhankasweni waxoxa namalungu nabezindaba ababekhona. Super Bowl Champion futhi Oakland bomdabu Marshawn Lynch, i ukufunda Andre Ward umsekeli, wenza ukubukeka esikhethekile phakathi Amazing ekusekeleni Ward.

 

Ngezansi lokho fighters ayekusho zokugcina nabezindaba Amazing:

 

U-André WARD, Two-Time World Champion kanye top-ukalwe ganda-for-ganda fighter:

"Ngizizwa okuhle futhi ngikulungele ukuya. Ngithathe NEKUKHULUMA ngesikhathi esifanele. Ngingumfana nje ejabulile bayithole ngomgqibeloebusuku.

 

"Ngangivame ukushayela by Oracle Arena on 880 njengoba izinyane ngiya Gym iNkosi futhi bayazibuza ukuthi ngiyoke ngikwazi ukwenza kube khona ngelinye ilanga futhi [trainer] Virgil [Hunter] esetshenziswa ukusho la mazwi ngokuqiniseka, 'Uya kwesihloko lapho.' Njengoba ngikhula, Ngangivame ukuya ezinye amakhadi wagqoka enkundleni. Ngangineminyaka namanje i amateur futhi ngingathanda nje baphupha. Into Next niyazi, in 2009, Ngangingakwazi nosinki noma ukubhukuda ekulweni Edison Miranda. Uma Nganqoba, kwakukhona cishe ithuba elihle ukuthi ngingathanda uthole shot isihloko bese siyazi ukuthi kwenzekani emva. Yithi laba aphinde, kungcono yami 7th isikhathi at Oracle futhi kusenzima isibusiso.

 

"Kwakuyisikhathi esifanele ukuze bathuthele esigabeni sosondonzima ukukhanya. Kwakuyisikhathi inhlanganisela ngingabazi guys ilungelo ukulwa noma guys ukuthi wayengafuni ukuba alwe nami. Ngifuna ukuba mkhulu. Lezi izinhlobo uhamba kufanele wenze. Ngingumfana umfundi lo mdlalo futhi lapho ngifunda lo mdlalo, yilokhu greats oyenzile njalo. Awamukele. Yabakhulu ukuthola indlela ukukwenza futhi ngifuna kube njalo ngalolo ingxoxo.

 

"Barrera umzimba omkhulu. Muhle eqiniseka. Kubonakala sengathi puncher omuhle. Sasingalindeli usiyise kulowo ngoba yena a touch elithambile. We yamthola ngoba wayehamba uthole kimi ngomumo angibonise lokho kuleli kilasi isisindo imayelana. Uma ubuka career yami, kukhona indawo for kutsha-ups okuyinto Angizange eziningi. Ufuna ukuba alwe best futhi uma kungukuthi silwa best, ufuna ukuba balwe Olwa inombolo eyodwa. Yilokho esikwenzayo.

 

"Ngicabanga ukuthi ngokwemvelo nginesibindi ivela i fighter ephumelelayo. Ngiyahamba ekhaya lapho kumele ukuhambisa. Ngicabanga ukuthi ubuhle yimuphi athlete ongazali uhlukumeza umzimba wakhe futhi kuthatha ngempela izikebhe yakhe sina. Sengike ngakubona ezinye izihloko bezisholo Ngayikhumbula zokuvuthwa kwami. Akuve crazy kimi. Nginomuzwa wokuthi ngingumuntu kwafana engake. I uke waba gym wesibhakela ngaphandle esiningi nekhefu esidlule 20 Eminyakeni. Ubuchopho ami ayengibonga minyaka emibili edlule. umzimba wami wangibonga. It anginikele eminye iminyaka emibili emsebenzini wami.

 

"Kudingeka ngizikhandle ukuze nje ube nami. Who I am kwanele. Anginayo ukukhombisa up for Kovalev esixukwini ngomgqibeloebusuku. Thina nje lelisu umdlalo. Ngicabanga ukuthi kwenzekani ukuthumela umyalezo ukuthi engabe ukuthumela futhi uma asipheli, ngemva kwalokho [Kovalev] uthole umyalezo lapho silwa.

 

"Uma Angazi ukunqoba le mpi, akukho lutho phansi komgwaqo. Uma Angazi ukunqoba le mpi, I awufanelwe ukulwela isicoco. Yileso ngokoqobo isimo sami.

 

"Barrera ayikaze alwa umfana onjengami phambi, ukuze bakwazi ukukhuluma umdlalo omuhle. Bangakwazi linqobe sematheni eziholela ukulwa. Bangasho zonke izinto bahlakaniphe bafuna ukukusho. Thina nje ufuna linqobe sematheni Sunday ekuseni ngemuva kokuthi kuqubuke impi uphezu. Yilokho Ngingumfana ligxilile. "

 

SULLIVAN Barrera, Inombolo eyodwa rated IBF ukukhanya Olwa sosondonzima:

"Ngikhathazekile elinamandla kumuntu kunokubukela i Ward. I sibe nolwazi oluyisisekelo Cuban futhi ngafunda okuningi amakhono khona. Ngaphezu kwakho konke, Ukuzimisela ukunqoba lutho phambi kwami, iyongisiza anqobe Ward on March 26.

 

"Ngesinye isikhathi mina ngikuBaba ring, kungcono indlu yami.

 

"Kungakhathaliseki Ward has, Ngizokwenza ulungise kuso futhi ukuyinqoba.

 

"Enginakho, ngezandla zombili. Anakho izandla ezimbili. Nginesifo umsebenzi ukuze senze March 26.

 

"Ngiyazi Lesigceme Kovalev ehlonishwa kakhulu futhi enza imali eningi futhi abaningi abanesithakazelo, kodwa abazi ukuthi yini Sullivan Barrera okwazi ukwenza. Ngizoba ukuthi ngomgqibelo.

 

"Angiyena ngempela umfana ukuthi unakho ukuba ufune Knockout. amakhono My boxing azikhulumele. I am ekulweni Andre Ward nokulwa lapha e Oakland, ngakho angicabangi isinqumo izobe esivuna yami.

 

"Ukuze wonke abalandeli, ikakhulukazi abalandeli Cuban eziye okwangisekela sicela wazi ukuthi eze Saturday, Ngizomenzela ukwenza konke okufanele ngiyenze ukuze baphume enqobile. "

UJOSEFA Díaz JR., NABF featherweight Champion:

"Angikwazi alindele lokho nguJayson akwenza ukuze Ronny Rios phakathi kule mpi. Ngifanele khona, ayivivinye futhi ulungise uma I am in the ring.

 

"Uma ithuba livela lapho yena ubuhlungu futhi ngibona ukuthi punches ami esibekele kuye, ke Yebo Ngizofika uthole lapho, anonya futhi uqiniseke Ngithatha bayikhiphele kusenesikhathi.

 

"Ngiyazi zingangeni ngaphakathi, ukusika esiyingini okufaka emzimbeni ngaso leso sikhathi ngeke kumdikibalise phansi. Lokho uya amenze akusenzi esiningi kamuva emahlandla Angikwazi umhlaba amagalelo ngonya ikhanda. Ngizofika niwayise umzimba kwesokudla away.

 

"Engqondweni I am 100% ngomumo. Lena sigaba enkulu emsebenzini wami, ngakho Ngithathe egxile ngengqondo. Ngikhathazekile walungisa kahle. Ngizizwa like leli mzuzu sengilinde wonke kukho konke ukuphila kwami. Ngizizwa sengathi ngisemgodini selikulungele lokhu futhi angikwazi ukulinda ngoba March 26. Ngaqeqeshwa kanzima kakhulu kule mpi, futhi nginesiqiniseko ukulungele kahle ngoba.

 

"Ngangimhlonipha ngempela ufuna ukwenza isitatimende kule mpi. Ngifuna ukukhombisa izwe ukuthi uJosefa Diaz kungaba into enkulu ezayo ekushayeni isibhakela, ngakho ngaqeqeshwa kanzima kakhulu ukuze agqoke empini enkulu for the abalandeli ukulwa, anonya kakhulu futhi enze kube khona impi lapho. Ngithemba ukuthi nguJayson Velez kuyinto 110% ukulungele ngaye ngoba ngifuna ukuba zihlalisane best yakhe.

 

"Uma ngimehlula kule mpi nokuthi wenze isitatimende, Ngicabanga bathuthele isimo Olwa futhi ngethemba ukuthola isihloko izwe amdubula ekupheleni kwalo nyaka. Ngifuna ukulwa izimbangi ezinzima kulo nyaka ngoba ngifuna ukukhombisa izwe ukuthi ngingubani.

 

"Ngizizwa ngiyisithunywa isilo lapho mina angene ring futhi angikwazi ukukubona sparring. Noma nini Ngithathe kokufika amagalelo ngempumelelo, Ngingakutshela ukuthi engikuyala awokulimaza esitheni sami. "

NguJayson Velez, Top angcolile Olwa featherweight:

"Ezingeni yami, zonke guy is a Olwa top. I lokuqeqesha nzima futhi sithuthukise ngiziphendulele. Bengilokhu ngisebenza ngalolo.

 

"Uma ubona yami kule minyaka emithathu noma emine kulwelwa, uzobona ukuthi bengilokhu ubusa in umbhangqwana wokuqala ka emahlandla bese mina run out of gas, Bengisebenza on amandla ami ukuze ngeke kwenzeke March 26.

 

"Ngalokho ngikubonile lokho kulwelwa Diaz sika. Sike sparred izikhathi ezimbalwa. Ufanele isivinini. Ufanele indlala. Kuba HBO okokuqala yakhe, ngakho nakanjani okushukunyiswa, kodwa kanjalo am I. It kuzoba empini enkulu.

 

"Ngifuna ukuba iqhawe izwi. Ngiyazi ukuthi kakhulu afuna. Ngomgqibelo, siyobe sazi ukuthi ubani ofuna it more. Thina bobabili bafuna ukuwina sobabili ukuqeqeshelwa win. A mpi phakathi kwamandla kanye nesivinini omkhulu match-up. Ingasaphathwa yena Mexican mina nginengu Puerto Rican. Ungalindela empini enkulu futhi akunjalo ofuna miss. "

 

 

Ward vs. Barrera, 12-round IBF inombolo eyodwa isikhundla naletibekiwe isikhundla Eliminator okuyinto eyethulwe Roc Nation Sports sikanye Events Main, ithatha indawo Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Oracle Arena e Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Izikhangibavakashi Corporate Management Solutions (CTMS), Jabulile, ifayela ye-log, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrition, Shoe Palace, I Waterfront Ihhotela futhi Vakashela Oakland. Lo mcimbi uzobe isiqephu bukhoma ku-HBO World Championship Boxing ekuqaleni 9:45 p.m. KANYE/PT. Ukuvula HBO telecast kuyoba Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. NguJayson Velez in a 10-round mpi isihloko NABF featherweight eyethulwe Golden Boy Promotions sikanye Miguel Cotto Promotions.

 

Amathikithi ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $300, $150, $100, $50 futhi $25, angafaki esebenzayo ukushajwa ngamasevisi okungenzeka kanye nezintela ayatholakala kuzo zonke izindawo Ticketmaster, online at Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) futhi babize ngocingo at (800) 745-3000.

 

Landela ingxoxo on Twitter ngokusebenzisa #WardBarrera.

 

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