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ADRIEN BRONER OPENS UP IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MARK KRIEGEL

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“Somedays you are just feeling good. Then you got some days that you just feel like, weet je, the worst ever…I’m just glad to God that I got out of that mind state and I’m back on a more positive path.” – Adrien Broner

The Reveal with Mark Kriegel: Adrien Broner

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Former four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner opens up in an extensive interview with Sports Emmy® Award-Winning writer Mark Kriegel as he prepares for his welterweight showdown against top-rated contender Adrian Granados Zaterdag, Februari. 18, live op Showtime® (9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT) from Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.

 

This interview is the latest in a reoccurring Showtime Sport® digital series, THE REVEAL with Mark Kriegel, featuring exclusive and in-depth interviews with boxing’s emerging stars.

 

Broner is one of the most accomplished and outspoken young stars in the sport of boxing. After picking up world titles at 130, 135 en 147 pond, Broner earned a belt in a fourth weight division (140 pond) in oktober 2015 when he defeated tough Russian Khabib Allakhverdiev via a stoppage in the 12th round in his last hometown appearance. Hij is 9-1 in world title fights and this will be the 15th time he fights as a pro in front of his hometown crowd.

 

Below are bites from the interview:

 

KRIEGEL: “You’ve been around a lot of death. You’ve seen a lot.”

BRONER: “Yeah.”

KRIEGEL: “Do you care to remember for me?"

BRONER: “I remember, but I try to forget. Weet je, I found out the hard way. And I’ve seen that I gotta maneuver different and that’s why I’m maneuvering differently. That’s why I put as many positive people in front of me as possible.”

MARK KRIEGEL: “Let me ask you about this year. It’s been a tough year for you. You did 30 days for contempt. What was that like?"

ADRIEN BRONER: “You know, I did a year at that place. Fighting a case.”

KRIEGEL: “As a juvenile?"

BRONER: "Niet Doen, they tried me as an adult. Ik was alleen 17 at the time… I missed on the pre-trials. Boom. I beat it. I get out and I become Adrien Broner. My lifestyle is totally different. En dan, one day, I wake up back in the same place—I was in one of the same [cells] I was in when I did the year.”

KRIEGEL: “What did you tell yourself?"

BRONER: “I made it the best that I can make it. Maar, weet je, when I was in there. I used to be by myself. I used to try to be by myself as much as possible. Maar, I told them to put me in general population—because they wanted to put me in protective custody. I can’t do 30 days like that… I helped the whole unit…I just made it a better place at the time. If somebody needs something to eat, I gave them something to eat.”

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Adrian Granados Chicago Media Workout Quotes & Foto's

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Hard-Hitting Contender Battles Former Four-Division World Champion Adrien Broner in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Main Event Zaterdag, Februari 18 From the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati & Live op Showtime
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CHICAGO (Februari 7, 2017) – Hard-hitting contender Adrian Granados hosted Chicago media at the Garfield Park District Fieldhouse Dinsdag as he prepares for his main event showdown with former four-division world champion Adrien “Het Probleem” Broner Zaterdag, Februari 18 from the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati and live on SHOWTIME.
Televised coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT with unbeaten light heavyweight contender Marcus Browne meeting hard-hitting former title challenger Thomas Williams Jr. in a 10-round showdown and also features WBA Welterweight Champion David Avanesyan battling former two-time world champion Lamont Peterson.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions and K1 Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $250, $100, $75, $50 en $30, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke vergoedingen, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets kunnen online worden gekocht bij www.ticketmaster.com of door te bellen naar 1-800-745-3000.
Granados has pledged to dedicate the fight to his friend and former training partner Ed Brown, who fell victim to the violence on Chicago’s West Side in December 2016.
Here is what Granados, along with his trainer George Hernandez, te zeggen had Dinsdag:
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“We finally have a huge opportunity. I feel I paid my dues. I know Amir Imam wasn’t a fluke. And the robberies on my record were just that – robberies. You get in the ring with Adrian Granados and you’re going to get a hell of a fight.

“I wasn’t intimated by Broner when we sparred and I’m not intimidated by him now. I know I belong in this fight, at this level.

“It’s a tough fight. People are saying I’m going to have to fight like Marcos Maidana. But I’m going to be Adrian Granados and I’m going to win my way.

“With our two styles it’s going to be a firefight. It can’t be anything but exciting. I have a great team behind me and I can’t wait to make everyone proud.

“Ed Brown was the heart of this neighborhood, and now I need to carry on his legacy. This is my opportunity to do something for my career, but also this community. I have to be twice as great, for me and him.

“Winning this fight not only changes my life, but it changes a lot of other lives. Beating Broner would change the sport in Chicago.

“It’s very motivating to know that I’m an inspirational figure for people in Chicago. It helps me get through those long days in the gym, when you don’t want to get up and train. I know what I’m fighting for and I use it as motivation.
“I started fighting in high school just shadowing my friends when they went to the gym. I asked my mom and dad if I could keep going and luckily they helped me get started and get on this path to where I am.”
GEORGE HERNANDEZ, Granados’ Trainer
“Broner puts his gloves on the same way we do. This is what we want. We want the big names. Beating Broner can get us to the next level.

“No one is going to give us anything. We need to earn it. We’re going to his backyard and we’re going to take it from him.

“This is one of the toughest areas to train in. If you can persevere through that you know you can make it in this sport. We could have gone away for camp but we wanted to stay here because it’s home. The only way to make this city better is by staying here and leading the charge and showing these kids that we can get away from that norm and bring better attention to this area.

“If Adrian can beat the hell out of this kid in his hometown that will send a message to all the kids in this community. It will let them know that you can succeed and do great things. Every kid that’s in here dreams of this opportunity. We’re ready and we’re not going to let it slip away.”

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Former Two-Time World Champion Lamont Peterson Washington, D.C. Media Workout Quotes & Foto's

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D.C.-Native Battles WBA Champion David Avanesyan
Zaterdag, Februari 18 From the Cintas Center
at Xavier University in Cincinnati & Live op Showtime
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Februari 7, 2017) – Voormalig tweevoudig wereldkampioen Lamont Peterson hosted a media workout in his hometown of Washington, D.C. as he prepares to take on WBA Welterweight Champion David Avanesyan in a 12-round matchup that serves as the co-main event of Showtime Championship Boxing Zaterdag, Februari 18 from the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati.
Televised coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT with unbeaten light heavyweight contender Marcus Browne meeting hard-hitting former title challenger Thomas Williams Jr. in een confrontatie van 10 ronden. The event is headlined by former four-division world champion Adrien Broner taking on hard-hitting contender Adrian Granados.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions and K1 Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $250, $100, $75, $50 en $30, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke vergoedingen, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets kunnen online worden gekocht bij www.ticketmaster.com of door te bellen naar 1-800-745-3000.
Here is what Peterson and his longtime trainer Barry Hunter te zeggen had Dinsdag from the Bald Eagle Recreation Center:
Lamont Peterson
“I’m going through a full-blown training camp and I’ve had a lot of energy. I think the strength will be there too but I’m an energy fighter. I like to put pressure and use my energy. Look for an improved Lamont Peterson.
“People are going to talk a lot about my layoff but honestly that only affects people who aren’t always in the gym. I have been in the gym working hard this entire time. I’ve been working on my craft. I got better and you’ll see on Februari 18.
“Avanesyan is a good fighter. He keeps his hands up high, so even though he’s there to be hit, it doesn’t mean I’m going to get good clean shots. It should be a good entertaining fight and a good first step at welterweight for me.
“Big fights are what matters to me. When you’re coming up it’s all about winning a title. Having fought for 12 jaar, it doesn’t matter to me as much. The way I’m looking at is, if I get this win then I’m the No. 1 contender for the belt.
“I have no concern about ring rust. It’s not even a thought in my head. I would be shocked if that was a problem for me.
“You never know what the right time is to move up in weight, but the time is now for me to move up to welterweight and I’m happy about it. Making 140 pounds was getting tough. I think it hampered my performances a bit and that let us know it was time.
“I’ve been wanting to move up but it seemed like my opportunities were down in weight. Now I’m ready to mix it up with the best guys here.
“Voor mij, it’s all about the joy of getting in the ring and competing. I want to do it at the highest level and I’m looking forward to getting big fights.”
BARRY HUNTER, Peterson's Trainer
“Sometimes having time off like Lamont had is not a bad thing. It gives you space and time to work on your mental game, shore up some things you could be weak at and of course it lets you heal up. It’s served us well and I’m happy with what I see from Lamont so far.
“We always approach an opponent, no matter the record, like they are a world champion. We prepare for war. If anything less than that takes place, zo zal het zijn. We’re going to be ready. To me Avanesyan is a guy who is an obstacle in our way. If we can’t go around him, we’ll go right through him.
“We want all of the top 147-pounders. I always thought Lamont and Danny Garcia was a fight that warranted a rematch. Because it was a great fight that had a little bit of controversy around it. I still would like to see the rematch.”
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Welterweight Champion David Avanesyan Battles Former Two-Time World Champion Lamont Peterson & Unbeaten Contender Marcus Browne Takes On Former Title Challenger Thomas Williams Jr. Zaterdag, Februari 18 Live op Showtime

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WBA Champion David Avanesyan Battles
Former Two-Time World Champion Lamont Peterson
in Welterweight Title Defense
&
Unbeaten Contender Marcus Browne Takes On
Former Title Challenger Thomas Williams Jr. In
Light Heavyweight Showdown
Live op Showtime® bij 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT
Zaterdag, Februari 18 From the Cintas Center
at Xavier University in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (Januari 24, 2017) -WBA kampioen weltergewicht David Avanesyan (22-1-1, 11 KO) will defend his title against former two-time world champion Lamont Peterson (34-3-1, 17 KO) in a 12-round matchup that serves as the co-main event of Showtime Championship Boxing Zaterdag, Februari 18 from the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati.
Televised coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT with unbeaten light heavyweight contender “Mijnheer” Marcus Browne (18-0, 13 KO) meeting hard-hitting former title challenger Thomas “Top hond” Williams Jr. (20-2, 14 KO) in een confrontatie van 10 ronden. The event is headlined by former four-division world champion Adrien Broner taking on hard-hitting contender Adrian Granados.
“It is a great pleasure for me to be defending my world title in the U.S. against a very good opponent in Lamont Peterson,” said Avanesyan. “I am the champion and come February 18 I will remain champion. This fight gives me a great opportunity to let the U.S. know what I’m about and put me in a position to fight the top fighters in the division. This will be a difficult defense but I am ready to show everyone how good I am.”
“I’m extremely excited about getting back in the ring and fighting on SHOWTIME again,” Said Peterson. “I’ve been working hard in the gym and I’m ready to give my fans the kind of show they deserve. I know this guy is coming in with a lot of confidence from that belt, but I believe I’m the better fighter and I’ll prove it on Februari 18.”
“I’m ready to go to work and fight,” Said Browne. “It doesn’t matter if I am the underdog; zo zal het zijn. Let me be the underdog. I just want to beat this guy up. This is who I wanted to fight. I am fired up about this one and I can’t wait until Februari 18.”
“Op Februari 18, I’m not leaving anything up to the judges,” zei Williams Jr. “I think Marcus has gotten some gifts in the past, so I’m not leaving this up to anyone but myself. I wanted to stay in the mix. I don’t need a tune-up. I’ve been fighting since I was five-years-old. I just need to get in there and fight. I think this is going to be a really good battle.”
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions and K1 Boxing, zijn geprijsd op $250, $100, $75, $50 en $30, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke vergoedingen, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets kunnen online worden gekocht bij www.ticketmaster.com of door te bellen naar 1-800-745-3000.
Fighting out of Russia, Avanesyan defended his interim world title in his last outing when he defeated former three-division world champion Shane Mosley by unanimous decision last Mei. De 28-year-old is undefeated in his last 22 pro fights since dropping a six-round decision in his second pro fight. Avanesyan picked up his interim belt with a ninth-round stoppage of Charlie Navarro in November of 2015.
Ontdekt als een kind door trainer Barry Hunter terwijl dakloze op straat met zijn broer Anthony, Peterson heeft een van de beste rags to riches verhalen in de sport. Een pro sinds 2004, Hij is eigenaar van overwinningen op Victor Manuel Cayo, Kendall Holt en Dierry Jean naast de wereldtitel winnende prestaties ten opzichte van Amir Khan, die hij met succes drie keer verdedigd. The Washington, D.C. native defeated previously unbeaten Felix Diaz in his last outing in October 2015.
The 26-year-old Browne defeated previously unbeaten Radivoje Kalajdzic in April 2016 after a big 2015 that saw him defeated veteran contenders Gabriel Campillo, Aaron Pryor Jr., Francisco Sierra and Cornelius White. De 2012 U.S. Olympian fights out of Staten Island, New York after an exceptional amateur career that saw him win the 2012 U.S. amateur championship at light heavyweight.
The 29-year-old Williams returns to the ring after dropping an exciting contest to light heavyweight world champion Adonis Stevenson in July. Williams earned his title shot after dominant second-round stoppages of Umberto Savigne and former title challenger Edwin Rodriguez. Het Fort Washington, Maryland-native was introduced to boxing by his father, a former pro fighter and he will look to start his path back to world title contention with a win on Februari 18.
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CHAD DAWSON INJURED IN TRAINING WITHDRAWS FROM ALVAREZ FIGHT

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“SHOOTOUT“IN QUEBEC
STEVENSON vs. WILLIAMS
WBC licht zwaargewicht WORLD TITLE
Juli 29 live uitgezonden op Spike TV van Videotron Center
MONTRÉAL (Juli 19, 2016) – Former lineal Word Light Heavyweight champion“Slecht” Chad Dawson (34-4, 19 KO) will not face Eleider “Storm” Alvarez (19-0, 10 KO) in the co-main event on “SHOOTOUT,” headlined by the light heavyweight world title bout between defending champion Adonis “Superman“ Stevenson (27-1, 22 KO) en Thomas Williams Jr. (20-1, 14 KO), Juli 29 bij de Center Videotronin Quebec City. The 34-year-old Dawson, fighting out of New Haven, Connecticut, injured his shoulder during training camp.
“While we were waiting for Chad Dawson to join the planned conference call today (Dinsdag), we learned from his manager that he injured his shoulder in training, and that he has withdraw from his 29 juli fight against Eleider Alvarez,” Groupe Yvon Michel (SPORTSCHOOL) president Yvon Michel zei.

Alvarez, the reigning WBC Silver light heavyweight champion and World Boxing Council (WBC) Niet Doen. 1-gerangschikt licht zwaargewicht, will still fight on the 29 juli kaart.

“We are already looking for a replacement opponent so Eleider retains his spot on Spike TV,” Michel toegevoegd.
Tickets voor de SHOOTOUT event are in sale at www.ticketmaster.ca, bij de Centre Vidéotron box office, or by calling at GYM’s office (514) 383-0666, Champion boxing club (514) 376-0980 of 1-855-790-1245, vanaf $50.
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Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson Battles Hard-Hitting Contender Thomas Williams Jr. In Main Event Of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Friday, Juli 29 From Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada (9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT)

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Top Contender Eleider Alvarez Takes On in Co-Main Event
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QUEBEC CITY (Juni 24, 2016) – Licht zwaargewicht wereldkampioen Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (27-1, 22 KO) returns to defend his belt against hard-hitting challengerThomas “Top hond” Williams Jr. (20-1, 14 KO) in het main event van Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) op Aar Vrijdag, Juli 29 from Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada.
Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 9 p.m. EN/8 pm. CT and features former world champion “Slecht” Chad Dawson (34-4, 19 KO) against top light heavyweight contender Eleider “Storm” Alvarez (19-0, 10 KO) in een confrontatie van 10 ronden.
Stevenson will be making his seventh title defense and his second straight defense on Spike. His latest challenge will be the young and hungry Williams Jr. who comes in with a straight-forward style and a ton of confidence after he knocked out Edwin Rodriguez in the second round of their April clash.
“I am very happy to return to the ring on July 29 in Quebec,” zei Stevenson. “I will demonstrate that like fine wine, Ik ben zelfs beter met de leeftijd. Even though I haven’t boxed in 10 maanden, I’ve never left the gym and I’m willing and ready to defend my crown.”
“There were many people who had lost trust in me two years ago after my loss, but here I am” zei Williams Jr. “There were circumstances that led to that result, but I don’t make excuses and that is in the past. I’m coming off of the best performance of my career and I’m ready to hold that belt on Juli 29. Stevenson has never faced a puncher like me.”
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by Group Yvon Michel (SPORTSCHOOL), beginnen $50, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets are on sale at Videotron Centre, SPORTSCHOOL (514) 383-0666 of bij Champion Boxing Club (514) 376-0980.
“Adonis Stevenson has been a world champion since 2012 and we expect another great show on Juli 29,” said Yvon Michel, President og GYM. “The fights on Juli 29 will include a group of ambitious and talented boxers, which promises a show with intense fighters making statements.”
Stevenson won the world light heavyweight title in June of 2013 in Montreal, via een sensationele 76-seconden, first-round knockout over the then-undisputed king of the division Chad Dawson. De indrukwekkende overwinning verdiend Stevenson “Knock-out van het Jaar” en “Fighter van het Jaar” onderscheidingen. Vanaf daar, Stevenson went on to record stoppage victories over Tavoris Cloud and Tony Bellew while winning a decision over Andzej Fonfara. Geboren in Haïti, maar uitvechten van Quebec, Stevenson defended his title twice last year as he defeated Sakio Bika and stopped Tommy Karpency in the third round.
Williams Jr., a 28-year-old from Fort Washington, Maryland, was introduced to boxing by his father, a former pro fighter. A dynamite puncher, his biggest victory came in his last bout when he knocked out Rodriguez in their fast-paced duel. Echter, the southpaw has also proven his endurance with unanimous decision victories over warriors like Michael Gbenga, Yusaf Mack and Otis Griffin. Prior to the showdown with Rodriguez he scored a second-round TKO over world-ranked contender Umberto Savigne last November.
Een voormalige wereldkampioen op licht zwaargewicht, Dawson returns to the ring looking to earn another world title shot. De 33-jarige eigenaar van overwinningen op voormalige wereldkampioenen Bernard Hopkins, Antonio Tarver and Tomasz Ademek and is coming off of victories over Shujaa El Amin. The New Haven, Connecticut-native will be fighting in Canada for the fourth time in his career.
Een 2008 Colombiaanse Olympian uitvechten van Montreal, Alvarez defeated fellow top contender Isaac Chilemba in November 2015 to solidify his spot amongst the top light heavyweights in the division. The 32-year-old owned victories over previously unbeaten Ryno Liebenberg and Andrew Gardner plus triumphs over veterans Edison Miranda and Alexander Johnson heading into 2015. Alvarez was impressive in stopping Anatoliy Dudchenko and giving Isidro Ranon Prieto his first loss leading up to the bout with Chilemba.
Voor meer informatie bezoek www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.groupeyvonmichel.ca, enwww.spike.com/shows/premier-boksen-kampioenen, volgen op TwitterPremierBoxing, AdonisSuperman, TopDoggJr, yvonmichelgymSpikeTV enSpikeSports en word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxing,en www.Facebook.com/Spike. Hoogtepunten beschikbaar voor inbedding op www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions. PBC op ESPN wordt gesponsord door Corona Extra, Finest Beer.
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Andere Berto, Thomas Williams Jr. & Jorge Lora Score Huge Knockouts on PBC on FOX & FOX From StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

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Carson, ZOALS (April 30, 2016) – In front a packed house of 7,760 and a nationally televised PBC op FOX and FOX Deportes publiek, Andere Berto, (31-4, 24 KO) turned back the clock and successfully gained his revenge over “Boosaardig” Victor Ortiz, 31-6-2 (24 KO) with a stunning fourth-round knockout in a rematch of their 2011 “Fight of the Year” op zaterdag night at Southern California’s legendary open-air boxing venue StubHub Center.
Ortiz found success early dropping Berto with a straight left, sending the Winter Haven, Florida-native to the canvas. Berto turned the tables in brutal fashion in the fourth, drilling Ortiz with a right uppercut which sent the southpaw from Ventura, Calif. sprawling to the mat. Upon rising, Ortiz was met with a barrage of punches which sent him down again as referee Jack Reiss waived the fight off at the 1:14 mark of the round.
Said a thrilled Berto, “I wasn’t hurt by the first knockdown. I was more mad at myself for getting caught. Once he went down it was over, I knew he was hurt and I went right after him. He couldn’t take my power.

“I feel terrific, it’s a great comeback victory. I would take on Danny Garcia sure, just tell me when and I’ll be ready.”

From a disappointed Ortiz, “I didn’t really lose control. I dropped my hand and he caught me. He is a hard puncher just like myself.
“This was a history book type of fight. He went down. I went down. Righty vs. lefty. This is boxing.
“I knew as soon as the head butt happened that it was not good because the blood started pouring. That’s not a big deal. It happens in boxing.
“I never disliked Berto. It is part of the game. He acted like he didn’t like me, but I always tried to shake his hand. I don’t hate anyone.”
In de televisie co-functie, Thomas “Top hond” Williams Jr., 20-1 (14 KO), continued his reign of terror in the light heavyweight division with a spectacular second round (2:59) knockout of Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez (28-2 19 KO).
With both contenders throwing and landing bombs from the opening bell, Williams and Rodriguez were each rocked in the first stanza. Towards the end of the second round with the action reaching a boil, Williams unloaded with a massive left hand that sent Rodriguez sprawling to the canvas resulting in an immediate stoppage.
Said an elated Williams, “I told you what was going to happen, that he was going be open for everything and he was. I countered him and hurt him with every punch. I could see his punches like it was slow motion.

“I want the title, absolutely I want to fight Adonis Stevenson next, he’s the champ and I want his belt.”

From a dejected Rodriguez, “I thought I could have continued. I didn’t know what the referee saw, but I could have kept going.”

“I didn’t fight the fight I was supposed to. I was supposed to go in there and box, and I didn’t do it. I should have taken my time.

“He throws like crazy and I wasn’t fighting defensively. I should have stuck to my game plan and that’s my fault.”

In the televised opening, unbeaten featherweight contender Jorge Lara, (28-0-2 20 KO), savagely stopped former world champion Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel, (54-6-2, 39 KO) in de eerste ronde. Montiel was drilled to the canvas four times before the action was halted at the 1:37 mark.
Said Lara, “It went totally according to plan. We trained for every round, but we knew that it wouldn’t go every round. After the first knockdown, I knew it wouldn’t go past the first round.
“I want the winner of either Mares v. Cuellar or Frampton v. Santa Cruz.
“I am honored to beat a great champion like Montiel.”
From a shocked Montiel on the quick start by Lara, “It’s what I expected. He didn’t do anything that surprised me. He just caught me with a shot. But he gave me a couple shots behind the head that weren’t good.”

When ask if he was fouled, “Absoluut. Especially when I was down and he hit me in the back of the head. The referee should have called that (a foul).”

In televised heavyweight action, Gerald “The Black Rooster” Washington verbeterd 17-0-1 (11KO's) with an eight round unanimous decision over former world title challenger “Snel” Eddie Chambers, 42-5 (23KO's). Scores waren 80-72 tweemaal en 79-73.
In a televised swing bout top light heavyweight prospect, David “The Red Flag” Benavidez, 14-0 (13KO's), gestopt Philip Jackson, 16-3 (15KO's) in the second round at the 2:07 mark.
PBC on FOX was sponsored by Corona, Finest Beer. Voor meer informatie bezoekwww.premierboxingchampions.com www.TGBPromotions.com, http://www.foxsports.com/presspass/Startpagina en foxdeportes.com volgen op TwitterPremierBoxing, @ViciousOrtiz, AndreBerto, LaBombaBoxing, TopDoggJr, FoxSports, FOXDeportes EnSwanson_Comm en word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxing,www.facebook.com/foxsports en www.facebook.com/foxdeportes. Volg het gesprek via #PBConFOX.
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Victor Ortiz vs. Andre Berto Final Press Conference Quotes & Foto's

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PBC op FOX & FOX Sports Deze zaterdag April, 30 Van StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. Beginnend bij 8 p.m. EN/5 p.m. PT

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CARSON, CALIF. (April 28, 2016) – As we near the highly anticipated rematch between former world champions“Boosaardig” Victor Ortiz en Ander “Het Beest” Berto, fighters competing on deze zaterdag Premier Boxing Champions op FOX & FOX Sports card participated in a final press conference before they enter the ring at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 8 p.m. EN/5 p.m. PT and features an explosive battle between light heavyweight sluggersEdwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez en Thomas “Top hond” Williams Jr. plus unbeaten featherweight Jorge Lara taking on former multiple division world champion Fernando “Cucholito” Montiel.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $209, $105, $53, en $27, plus van toepassing zijnde belastingen, vergoedingen en servicekosten, zijn nu te koop en zijn beschikbaar voor aankoop online op AXS.com.
Prior to the start of televised fights, an Official Fan Fest will be held for ticket holders outside of StubHub Center. The events start at 2:30 p.m. PT and features a Corona Beer Garden, food trucks, music from the band Metalachi and autograph signings with popular fighters such as Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Shawn Porter and more.
Ook aanwezig Donderdag were heavyweights Gerald “The Black Rooster” Washington en “Snel” Eddie Chambers who will compete in a 10-round attraction on the undercard.
Hier is wat de vechters te zeggen had Donderdag from Whiskey Red’s in Marina Del Rey:
Victor Ortiz
“I’m an easy-going guy but this is boxing. He might hate me. Ik respect voor hem, but I’m coming to take him down and out.
“I know what I’m here for and that’s a victory. As much talking as he’s done, it was a different guy that showed up today.
“This is a totally different fight than five years ago. We’re different people. I’m a different guy and so is he.
“Zaterdag is right around the corner and I’m here. I see loss in his eyes. Ik ben klaar. 100 procent.
“This is a whole new chapter in my saga. I feel like this is my time once again. I’ve only fought in my prime twice. I did a lot of damage at young age. I feel I’m in my prime now. De sky is the limit.
“I feel very at peace being back in Ventura to train. We’re going to capture another world title. We went to training camp for that purpose. My mind is set on being one of the greatest.”
ANDERE BERTO
“We had an amazing camp. The situation five years ago, there’s no reason to keep speaking on that. I’m a better man today. I put in the work for this one.
“I’m looking forward to this. Everybody knows me and knows how I get down. I’ll do my talking in the ring.
“Thanks to Victor for taking this fight. All the personal stuff aside, we have to get in the ring and do what we have to do. It’s been five years coming and now we’re here.
“The stuff Victor said on the stage and his body language. I believe he knows he is going to be in there with a different type of animal this time.
“I think he is already defeated. He sees how focused I am. If he has been hearing anything from camp, he knows I’m ready to go.
“He didn’t believe anything he said on the stage. Looking at him face to face, he was trying to tell jokes. I think that he knows that he is going to be in there with a different Andre Berto.”
EDWIN RODRIGUEZ
“My opponent seems to be really confident and it’s my job op zaterdag to take that away. We’ve worked hard and we’re ready.
“I’m happy to be here and I’m really excited about this card. I remember watching this fight in Connecticut and I’m thrilled to be involved in part two.”
THOMAS WILLIAMS JR.
“Ik ben gewoon klaar om te gaan. This fight was scheduled for Maart 12, but we always stayed in the gym. We worked smart, not just hard, maar slim.
“I’m thankful for the opportunity to fight on this platform. This is going to be a can’t miss fight. Get there and get there early. Don’t blink.”
JORGE LARA
“I’m proud to be here. We’re ready for a great fight op zaterdag nacht. I want everyone to see how much hard work I’ve put into this fight.
“It means a lot to me to be able to collide with a great champion like Fernando Montiel.”
Fernando Montiel
“It means a lot to be a part of a dynamic card that his highlighted by this great rematch between Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto.
“It’s going to be a great night of fights. I’ve had a lot of ups-and-downs throughout my life but I’ve always worked hard. I’m just excited to get in the ring op zaterdag nacht.
“I am a five-time world champion and I’ve been fighting for 20 years but I know op zaterdag night that I’m going to have one of the best nights of my career.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“It’s an honor to be here and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to fight someone like Eddie Chambers. He has so much experience and class.
“It means a lot to me to come from a little town called Vallejo and to make it all way up here to fighting at StubHub Center.
“I’m looking to take advantage op zaterdag night and step forward in my career. We’ve been working hard and putting things together
“I’m excited for everyone to see the new and improved Gerald Washington.”
EDDIE CHAMBERS
“I want to thank my team for getting behind me and bringing me out there. I’m thankful to Gerald for taking this fight. Not everyone would take this fight.
“This is my chance to get back in the good graces and get back to the top level of this sport.
“You should show up early so you can see this one, it’s going to be a great fight.”
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Richard T. Slone “The official artist of the International Boxing Hall of Fame” will be signing official posters of his Ortiz vs Berto 2 artwork. De eerste 2,000 people to arrive to the Corona booth will get an autographed poster.
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Victor Ortiz, Andere Berto, Edwin Rodriguez, Thomas Williams Jr., Jorge Lara & Fernando Montiel Media Workout Quotes & Foto's

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (April 27, 2016) – Fight week kicked-off Wednesday afternoon with media workouts for the long awaited rematch between former world champion “Boosaardig” Victor Ortiz en Ander “Het Beest” Berto dat headlinesPremier Boxing Champions op FOX en FOX Sports op zaterdag, April 30 van StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
De actie begint om 8 p.m. EN/5 p.m. PT and features an explosive battle between light heavyweight sluggers Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez en Thomas “Top hond” Williams Jr. plus unbeaten featherweight Jorge Lara taking on former multiple division world champion Fernando “Cucholito” Montiel.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $209, $105, $53, en $27, plus van toepassing zijnde belastingen, vergoedingen en servicekosten, zijn nu te koop en zijn beschikbaar voor aankoop online op AXS.com.
Prior to the start of televised fights, an Official Fan Fest will be held for ticket holders outside of StubHub Center. The events start at 2:30 p.m. PT and features a Corona Beer Garden, food trucks, music from the band Metalachi and autograph signings with popular fighters such as Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Shawn Porter and more.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from the Wild Card West Boxing Club in Santa Monica:
Victor Ortiz
“I put a total of 14 weeks of work into this fight. Nothing easy about that work. Come the 30th, I’m going to prove why I beat Berto the first time.
“I know what I’m here to do. I’ve got my fire back. People claim that I don’t have the fire, but you’ll see on April 30.
“People don’t know what I go through on the daily. When I’m injured for months at a time, I just have me and my team. We work hard.
“I’m going to be back on top in no time. That’s my opinion. I know where I belong.
“I’m focusing on Berto. That’s my target and that’s my focus.
“He’s done what he’s done. You have to respect that. I’m here and I’m not going anywhere. We’re going toe-to-toe.”
ANDERE BERTO
“This is the type of game where if you don’t respect it, it won’t respect you. I’m in a much better place right now. I’ve learned a lot over the years since the first fight. I’m healthy and focused.
“Ik ben gewoon klaar om te gaan. Camp was tremendous. We’re really ready to get in there and do it.
“There’s a lot that goes into this for me. It was my first loss and I had so many emotions back then, so it’s time to get that monkey off my back.
“My plan is to win this in a fashion so there will be no third fight.
“My focus is on getting the victory Zaterdag nacht. I want to look good doing. I’m not thinking about anything after that.
“I’ve worked on a lot of different things in camp. We’re going to do whatever it takes to get the win.
“You all haven’t ever seen me look like this. I’ve pretty much locked myself in a cage for eight or nine weeks. I’ve put everything aside. I’ve just been grinding.”
EDWIN RODRIGUEZ
“He’s got some power and some style. He can do a few things. We have to go at it.
“I feel great at this weight class. I have the speed and strength to make an impact in this division.
“I hadn’t fought a southpaw in a while but we’ve had great sparring with guys like Marcus Browne. I feel very prepared. I’ve never had an issue with southpaws.
“I’m excited to be back on the west coast. This is an incredible card. I was at the first fight between Ortiz and Berto and It’s going be another great fight. But I’m coming to steal the show op zaterdag nacht.
“In boxing you’re as good as your last fight. Right now I’m a warrior who took more shots than I should have. I’ve improved quite a bit but I want to improve on any fights. I’m not going down again.”
THOMAS WILLIAMS JR.
“Overwinning, lose or draw you know Thomas Williams will bring the fight to you. I’ve been dropped and gotten up. This won’t go the distance, so don’t blink.
“I’ve been boxing since I was five-years-old. I have an amateur pedigree and been pro since 2010. I had to take some time off in 2014 but now I’m back and stronger than ever.
“The biggest challenge is just getting to the ring. I don’t want to get caught up in the talk of what he does. It’s just going to be me in there. If I go in and do the things that I’m supposed to do, I should come out on top.
“You have to keep your punches short against a pressure fighter. A short punch will beat a wild punch any day. I just have to keep my composure and stay relaxed.
“I haven’t watched any of his fights. I leave that up to my trainers to create the game plan and we go from there. I have seen him fight before. We were on the same card, so I did have the chance to watch him live.”
JORGE LARA
“Montiel has been around a long time. He’s been a world champion and he comes to fight.
“I’ve studied him and watched him fight before. I feel I know him very well. I have a plan for how I’m going to get to him.
“I am very well prepared. I’m not worried about his experience. I’ve trained hard to be ready and I know what I have to do on fight night.
“The winners in this fight will be the fans. We are going to put on a great show and give the fans something to remember.
“If I can beat him, I can move up the rankings and get closer to a world title shot. That is my goal and this is a big step on my path.
“I’m really pumped up about fighting in front of the fans in Southern California. I know they will appreciate my style and it will be a great atmosphere op zaterdag.”
Fernando Montiel
“Lara is a young talented guy and I’m going to have to be at my best. He’s a dangerous guy and I will have to be ready.
“I had to change everything to fight the lefthander after preparing to fight Abner Mares. We had a great camp and we will be ready.
“I’m excited to be on a card like this. I think the main event is going to be a really fun fight for the fans. I see both guys going down during the fight but I’m going with Victor to win.”
PBC op FOX wordt gesponsord door Corona, Finest Beer. Voor meer informatie bezoekwww.premierboxingchampions.com www.TGBPromotions.com, http://www.foxsports.com/presspass/Startpagina en foxdeportes.com volgen op TwitterPremierBoxing, @ViciousOrtiz, AndreBerto, LaBombaBoxing, TopDoggJr, FoxSports, FOXDeportes EnSwanson_Comm en word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxing,www.facebook.com/foxsports en www.facebook.com/foxdeportes. Volg het gesprek via #PBConFOX.
Richard T. Slone “The official artist of the International Boxing Hall of Fame” will be signing official posters of his Ortiz vs Berto 2 artwork. De eerste 2,000 people to arrive to the Corona booth will get an autographed poster.
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Andre Berto Training Camp Notes & Foto's

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“This fight has always been on my mind….
I’m going to give everyone the fight they deserve.”
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OAKLAND, CALIF. (April 25, 2016) – Voormalig tweevoudig wereldkampioen Ander “Het Beest” Berto has wrapped up training camp and is set to travel to Southern California for his highly anticipated rematch against “Boosaardig” Victor Ortiz dat headlines Premier Boxing Champions op FOX en FOX Sports dit Zaterdag, April 30 bij StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $209, $105, $53, en $27, plus van toepassing zijnde belastingen, vergoedingen en servicekosten, zijn nu te koop en zijn beschikbaar voor aankoop online op AXS.com.
Prior to the start of televised fights, an Official Fan Fest will be held for ticket holders outside of StubHub Center. The events start at 2:30 p.m. PT and features a Corona Beer Garden, food trucks, music from the band Metalachi and autograph signings with popular fighters including Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Shawn Porter and more.
Here is what Berto had to say from training camp:
On his improvements since his first fight against Ortiz:
“I’ve improved tremendously. Mentally and all the way around the board. There was so much that went into that fight and that camp the first time. I shouldn’t have fought that fight, but being who I am, I wanted to get in there. I was just a young fighter who didn’t take the fight seriously. I overlooked my opponent. Now I’m a much more mature fighter. I’ve pushed myself for this camp.
“This fight has always been on my mind. Even when I tried to move on, other people continued to remind me about it. Everyone said I needed to get him back. That’s the fight everyone has wanted to see and that everyone deserves. I’m going to give everyone the fight they deserve.
“I believe that coming back from my shoulder surgery that I’ve been more motivated and improving as a fighter. Everyone has seen the improvements. We’re definitely ready for anything he wants to bring. If he’s aggressive we’re ready and everyone knows I can stand there and punch”
On this training camp with Virgil Hunter:
“Alles gaat goed. It’s been a long, tough camp. I’m excited and ready to close it all in. We’ve done all the work. We’re in great shape. No stone was left unturned. It’s been a great eight or nine week camp.”
On sharing training camp with Amir Khan and Andre Ward and the motivation it provides:
“We all feed off of each other. All of us have pretty much been in camp together leading up to and through all of our fights. Even now Andre is there to watch us spar and work. It’s great motivation for all of us to be there. We’re all pushing each other to get better every day.”
On how Virgil Hunter has helped him improve as a fighter:
“I call Virgil the professional because he’s a teacher. He works you mentally. Each and every day. It’s like being in school. He drills it in your head over and over. He doesn’t let you go through the motions. You have to stay on track mentally to work on all of the things that you’ve been working on. He’s more of a teacher than a trainer.”
On what he learned from his fight against Floyd Mayweather:
“A lot of people can’t handle the atmosphere and the buildup of that magnitude. I got the chance to really find out how to handle it all. I think I surprised a lot of people around me with how easy I was taking it. I think Floyd was surprised too, he thought I would get shaken like other guys. But I felt like I was supposed to be there. I wasn’t going to be the guy who stands there in shock.”
On preparing for Ortiz:
“You have to be prepared for whatever he brings to the table. You don’t know how Victor is going to fight and if he’s going to do his extra stuff. Or if he’s going to try to box. Wie weet? Maybe you hit him two or three times and he feels like he doesn’t want to be there. I’m prepared for the Victor of five years ago.”
On Ortiz’s claim that he will knock out Berto:
“That’s what he said the first time. I’ve made it evident as well that I’ll finish him and finish this chapter. I want it to be over. Still for some reason my name comes up. People continue to cross us together. I just want to finish this chapter and finish in style.”
On what fans can expect Zaterdag nacht:
“The fans should expect an exciting fight. They might see the start of round 13 from the first one. It’s going to be extremely exciting. I doubt it’s going the distance. This is the fight the people deserve.”
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