Watazamaji kushika nafasi katika 4.2 Milioni kwa ajili ya Kusisimua Mizunguko ya mwisho ya Keith Thurman-Robert Guerrero Bout

PBC Leads NBC Ushindi katika Watu wazima 18-49 Idadi ya Watu

Zaidi ya 575,000 Minutes Live Streamed Via

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PBC juu ya NBC Anarudi Jumamosi, Aprili 11,

Kuishi katika 8:30 ET juu ya NBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sea. 9, 2015 – Jumamosi night’s debut of the Premier Boxing Mabingwa (PBC) on NBC was the most-watched professional boxing broadcast since 1998, kulingana na Kufunga Taifa Takwimu kutoka Nielsen Company.

The PBC juu ya NBC telecast averaged 3.4 milioni watazamaji, cheo kama wengi-watched mtaalamu ndondi matangazo katika 17 miaka (“Oscar De La Hoya ya Kupambana Night” juu ya FOX, 5.9 milioni, Mon., Machi 23, 1998).

Watazamaji kuongezeka kila nusu saa kwa njia ya matangazo na ilipata kushika nafasi 4.2 milioni from10:30-11 p.m. ET during the exciting Rounds 7-12 ya Keith Thurman'S uamuzi usiojulikana juu ya Robert Guerrero, ambayo Associated Press called “aina ya kupambana na kwamba alikuwa umati kwa miguu yake na alitoa kuongeza kiasi zinahitajika ndondi.” Pamoja na ushindi juu ya NBC ya kwanza kubwa primetime ndondi matangazo katika 30 miaka (Larry Holmes vs. Carl “Ukweli” Williams, Mei 20, 1985), Thurman kuboreshwa kwa kamili 25-0 (21 knockouts).

The PBC juu ya NBC also led NBC to a Jumamosi primetime victory among Adults 18-49, na 1.08 rating katika idadi ya watu.

“The return of primetime boxing to NBC for the first time in three decades got off to a strong start last weekend with Jumamosi PBC juu ya NBC kwanza,” alisema Jon Miller, Rais wa Programming kwa NBC Michezo na NBCSN. “With our next primetime telecast on Jumamosi, Aprili 11, sisi kuangalia mbele kwa kujenga juu ya kasi kwamba tukio hili kwanza wazi imara. Sisi ni msisimko kwamba ubora ndondi ni nyuma juu ya NBC.”

Jumamosi night’s telecast (8:30-11 p.m. NA) posted 2.11/4 haraka kitaifa rating – up 174% kutoka wastani wa ndondi matangazo ya NBC kutoka 2012-14 (.77). Pia ni ya juu-rated mtaalamu ndondi matangazo tangu show '98 De La Hoya juu ya FOX (4.29).

Zaidi ya 575,000 dakika (576,435) ya PBC juu ya NBC coverage was live streamed via NBC Sports Live ziada kwa desktops, vidonge na vifaa simu – ranking as the third-best Jumamosi usiku mwaka huu nyuma NFL Wild Card mchujo (Jan. 3, 2015) na mchezo NHL Uwanja Series (Februari. 21, 2015). On kijamii vyombo vya habari, #NBCBoxing trended juu ya Twitter duniani kote katika matangazo, pamoja na #PBConNBC, mabondia’ majina na maneno mengine muhimu trending katika ngazi ya kitaifa.

PBC juu ya NBC anarudi juu ya Jumamosi, Aprili 11 katika 8:30 p.m. NA kutoka Kituo cha Barclays katika Brooklyn, akishirikiana mabondia wanne na pamoja 127-4-1 rekodi na 80 Kos – undefeated NyotaDanny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 Kos) vs. Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 Kos), and middleweight champion “Ireland” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 Kos) vs. Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0, 22 Kos).

NBC na NBCSN sasa itakuwa 20 kuishi PBC juu ya NBC matukio ndondi katika 2015. Ndani ya 20 inaonyesha kuishi, NBC Sports Group sasa itakuwa zaidi ya 50 masaa ya PBC chanjo, ikiwa ni pamoja na NBCSN- na baada ya mapambano programu kwa ajili ya NBC 'cast. The Premier Boxing Champions series is created for television by Haymon Boxing. The PBC juu ya NBC kipengele wengi nyota leo brightest, katika mechi yao ya kuvutia sana.

All PBC juu ya NBC shows will be streamed live on NBC Sports Live ziada kupitia “TV Kila mahali,” kutoa walaji thamani ya ziada kwa ajili ya huduma zao michango, na kufanya high quality bidhaa inapatikana kwa wateja MVPD wote ndani na nje ya nyumbani na kwenye majukwaa mbalimbali. NBC Sports Live ziada inapatikana kwa desktops katika NBCSports.com/liveextra. The NBC Sports Live ziada programu inapatikana katika Hifadhi App kwa iPad na iPod touch, juu ya kuchagua vifaa ndani ya Google Play, na madirisha simu na vidonge.

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Picha ya Mikopo: Naoki Fukuda

LAS VEGAS (Alhamisi, Machi 5) – The final press conference for the inaugural Premier Boxing Mabingwa (PBC) juu ya NBC show ulifanyika leo katika MGM Grand kama wapiganaji, watangazaji na watendaji alizungumza na vyombo vya habari kabla ya mtandao primetime televisheni zao kwanza siku ya Jumamosi, Machi 7 katika MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Tiketi kwa ajili ya tukio kuishi ni bei ya $400, $300, $100 na $50, si ikiwa ni pamoja na gharama za huduma husika na kodi, ni juu ya kuuza sasa. Kutoza kwa njia ya simu na kadi kubwa ya mikopo, wito Ticketmaster saa (800) 745-3000. Tiketi zinapatikana pia katika www.mgmgrand.com au www.ticketmaster.com.

Kadi hii ni kukuzwa na Goossen Promotions na makala Keith Thurman vs. Robert Guerrero na Adrien Broner vs. John Molina, Jr. katika mapambano kwamba itakuwa hewa kuishi kwenye NBC (8:30 p.m. NA/5:30 p.m. PT).

Mares Abner vs. Arturo Santos Reyes bout will be televised live on Jumamosi, Machi 7, juu ya kuonyesha NBC (8:30 – 11 p.m. NA) au juu ya NBCSN matangazo (11 p.m. NA).

Angalia hapa chini kwa nini washiriki alikuwa kusema kuhusu usiku mkubwa wa mapambano.

KEITH THURMAN

“Hii ni kama kadi nzuri na kupambana vile nzuri. Tumekuwa alitaka hii kwa wakati na tumekuwa kusubiri kwa uvumilivu.

“Robert ni mpiganaji kubwa, nyingi bingwa wa dunia na mimi nina sasa bingwa wa dunia. Najua mashabiki alitaka mimi hatua ya juu darasani na hii ni nafasi yangu ya kufanya hivyo. Unajua nini mimi nina kuhusu, ni 'Kos ajili ya maisha'.

“Mimi tu kweli msisimko na furaha. I can’t wait to step on the scale kesho, re-hydrate na kwenda kufanya kazi.

“Kama mapambano wangu huenda mbili, raundi ya sita au nane – Mimi nina kuangalia kwa mtoano. Mimi nina kusubiri kwa ajili yake na kuingizwa up na kwa ajili yangu wa kutoa kwamba wakati mmoja pigo.

“Mimi naenda kufungua kinywa changu na kusema kwamba mimi kuja kubisha naye nje. Nataka kuwa mpiganaji wa kwanza milele kubisha nje Robert 'Roho’ Warrior. Nashukuru yeye kwa ajili ya kuchukua vita hii na kwa wote kwamba amefanya. Najua yeye kuja kupambana na kupata ushindi huu, na ni kazi yangu na si lazima kwamba kutokea.”

“Ubongo wangu hawezi compute jinsi kubwa ya fursa hii ni kwa ajili yangu. Ni baraka na heshima ya kuwa juu ya kubwa hii ya hatua. Kuna dunia mabingwa mengi ambayo inaweza kuwa wazi juu ya show hii. Hii ni kadi ya nzuri na mimi fahari kwa kuwa tukio kuu.

“Hii ni nini ndondi mahitaji. Hatua hii ni nini kinaenda propel kazi yangu. Sisi ni kujaribu kuleta nyuma kizazi cha dhahabu.”

ROBERT GUERRERO

“Hii kweli ni baraka. Kuwa juu ya hatua hii ni ajabu. Mimi kuja kupambana. Siku ya Jumamosiusiku mimi niko tayari kwenda.

“Ni siku kubwa kwa sababu huna haja ya cable TV kuangalia ndondi tena.

“Mpinzani wangu wa mwisho ulikuwa mgumu na mimi nilikuwa kushughulika na baadhi ya majeruhi lakini una kuwa na uwezo wa kushinda na kufanya marekebisho. I got pori kidogo na tu ya kuanza slugging ni nje pamoja naye.

“Kulikuwa na shaka wakati nilikwenda 147, watu walidhani mimi ni karanga. Kila watu wakati sidhani naweza kufanya kitu, Mimi kuthibitisha makosa yao.

“Kama kuishi maisha ya fighter; unapaswa kuwa na uwezo wa kupambana mara kwa mara.

“Mimi niko tayari kwenda. Mimi nilikuwa kambi kubwa ya mafunzo na kazi ngumu sana. It’s time to take care of business Jumamosi usiku. Sisi alifanya mengi ya kazi mbalimbali katika kambi ya mafunzo ya kujiandaa kwa ajili ya vita hii.

“Keith Thurman ni kuzungumza juu ya kuja nje na kuwa mtu wa kwanza kubisha yangu nje. Mimi kama kwamba aina ya changamoto.

“[Keith] Thurman ni kubwa sana na ina kubwa imara harakati. Yeye anaweza sanduku, kupambana juu ya ndani. Pia kuna mengi ya dosari na mchezo wake na sisi ni kwenda kuchukua faida ya dosari zake.

“Kadi hii vita ni ajabu. yatokanayo kwamba sisi ni kwenda kupata ni ya kawaida. Si tu kupambana hadithi lakini nyuma hadithi yangu pia, na ni aina gani ya watu sisi ni nje ya pete.

“Kuwa huko nje kuzungumza na kila mtu na kuonyesha mbali, kwamba tu si mimi. Hivyo wakati mwingine mimi nina daima katika macho ya umma, kwa sababu mimi nina zaidi ya mtu binafsi ambaye inachukua huduma ya familia yake. Lakini mimi nina furaha hatua hii utapata hadithi yangu na hadithi ya mke wangu kwa umma kwa ujumla.

“Kiakili uzoefu nzima ya nini mke wangu akaenda kwa njia ya inanifanya kali. Kuangalia kupambana yake kwa ajili ya maisha yake, inafanya mimi kutambua kwamba mimi hatua katika pete kwa sababu mimi upendo huu mchezo.”

ADRIEN BRONER

“Nimekuwa kupitia lo,t lakini mimi bado nina hapa na jina langu tu kujipatia kubwa, hata kwa njia ya nyakati mbaya.

“Sasa tuna 'AB juu ya NBC.’ Mimi nina Mr. NBC, kila mtu anakuja kuona AB Show.

“Mimi itabidi takeover chochote televisheni mimi nina juu ya, Sijali kama Cartoon Network yake, Mimi nina kwenda kuleta.

“John Molina ni mgumu darasa dunia fighter, hakutaka kuwa katika nafasi hii kama alikuwa si. Yeye daima beats tabia mbaya na hutoka nje upande wa kulia wa fimbo, lakini hii ni mara ambapo yeye kwenda kuwa juu ya mwisho mbaya ya fimbo.

“Tuko tayari kwa ajili ya kupambana mbwa, haijalishi jinsi kubwa pete ni. Sisi siyo kukimbia kutoka John Molina. Mimi si hofu ya nguvu.

“We’ll see Jumamosi usiku, Mimi nina kuacha John Molina na mimi nina kuweka neno langu juu ya kwamba.

“maandalizi katika kambi hii ilikuwa kubwa, Mimi kuhisi nguvu na tayari. Ni kwenda kuwa mapambano kubwa.

“Wakati wa mwisho wa siku kama watu wanasema mimi si inaonekana bora yangu kwa sababu mimi si kusimamishwa wapinzani wangu, lakini wakati ukiangalia mapambano wale mimi outclassed kila mpinzani mbele yangu. Muda mrefu kama mimi kuweka kushinda, hiyo ni yale mambo.

“John Molina atakuja kupambana, lakini wao wote kuja kupambana, yeye si kwenda kunipiga.

“anga ni ya kikomo kwa ajili yangu, Mimi bado nina vijana na mimi tumefanya sana katika umri mdogo. Mimi nina kwenda kukomaa katika mchezo lakini mwisho wa siku mimi bado nina yangu.”

JOHN MOLINA JR.

“Ni heshima kuwa sehemu ya show hii ambayo kuleta ndondi nyuma mstari wa mbele. Tuko vizuri tayari na msisimko na kuwa juu ya jukwaa hili.

“Ni kadi kubwa na huwezi miss show na PBC na NBC ni haki ya kufanya hivyo. I can’t wait to be a part of it and for that bell to ring Machi 7.

“Camp akaenda vizuri na tuko 110 asilimia tayari kuleta. Ni kadi kubwa na huwezi miss show na PBC na NBC ni haki ya kufanya hivyo. I can’t wait to be a part of it and for that bell to ring Machi 7.

‘This is going to be dogfight Jumamosi usiku.

'Yeye ni Broner huo, anaweza kusema chochote anachotaka. Yeye alifanya kitanda chake mwenyewe na maoni yake na sasa yeye ana kupambana. Michezo yake akilini kwamba ya yeye kujaribu kucheza itakuwa si kazi.

“Mara sisi kupata katika pete, ataacha kuzungumza, mikono miwili tu kama mimi.

“Mimi nimepata nguvu na ujuzi wa kushinda vita hii.

“Kufurahia show na mimi ahadi yenu guys fireworks.”

Abner Mares

“Nimekuwa tatu wakati bingwa wa dunia na mimi Arturo Reyes mbele yangu. Ni kwa heshima na tafadhali na msisimko kwa kuwa mapigano juu ya NBC.

“No disrespect kwa guys nyingine hapa, lakini mimi mpango wa kuiba show. Nataka kuangalia nzuri. Nimekuwa kuibiwa show kabla na ni kwenda kutokea tena Jumamosi usiku.

“Natumaini kila mmoja tunes katika Jumamosi usiku, kila mtu bora kuangalia nje kwa sababu Abner Mares ni kwenda kumvutia.

“Yoyote ya mapambano haya inaweza kuwa matukio kuu, hakuna jambo ili, hivyo mimi nina furaha tu kuwa sehemu ya. mengi ya watu ni kwenda kuwa Mitsubishi katika hivyo una kupambana kunyakua ya tahadhari ya watazamaji.

“Inachukua mbili kwa ngoma na inachukua mbili kupambana. Wakati una mpiganaji ambaye ni kwenda kukupa wake wote, huleta nje bora ya wewe. Mimi nina mapigano mtu ambaye hawajawahi knocked nje na yeye kwenda kuleta bora Abner Mares nje.

“Mimi nina kwenda kufanya hivyo mapambano ya kuvutia na mimi nina dhahiri kwenda kwa mtoano.”

ARTURO SANTOS REYES

“Nina furaha kuwa kwenye kadi na mimi nina msisimko na kuwa hapa duniani wapiganaji kubwa kama.

“Ni kwenda kuwa show kubwa na mimi nina kuangalia mbele na kutoa mashabiki thamani ya fedha zao.

“Abner Mares ni mpiganaji kubwa, lakini mimi hawana hofu ya mtu yeyote. Yeye bora kuja kupambana.

“Tuko wapiganaji wote wa Mexico na Mexico Olympians, hivyo unajua kuna kwenda kuwa fireworks katika pete na mimi tu matumaini kila mtu katika uwanja wa na TV anafurahia.”

Sugar Ray Leonard, PBC juu ya NBC Mchambuzi na Legendary Boxer

“Mimi tu kama msisimko kama kila mtu mwingine, kwa sababu hii ni muda muafaka. Kupata ndondi nyuma primetime. Hizi mabondia incredibly wenye vipaji kujua kwamba Jumamosi hii night is like a major audition and the fans will be the judges.

“Nakumbuka kuwa katika nafasi hii na Ni zaidi ya kimwili, ni akili. These boxers have what it takes to be superstars. Jumamosi will be a great day for boxing.”

JON MILLER, Rais, Programming NBC Sports & NBCSN

“Kwa niaba ya NBC michezo tuko exited kuwa hapa, tuko bahati ya kuwa na 22-wakati Emmy-mshindi wa tuzo Sam mafuriko kusimamia tukio hilo na A-orodha kundi la on-hewa vipaji.

“I think America is ready to see boxing in primetime and Jumamosi you will see and hear an unbelievable event.

“Sisi ni furaha kwamba wapiganaji hao na timu zao kubwa ni sehemu ya familia NBC na hatuwezi kusubiri kupata kwenda.”

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As they prepare to open a new chapter in boxing history, Keith “One Time” Thurman,Robert “Roho” Warrior, Adrien “Tatizo” Broner, John “Gladiator” Molina Jr. na Abner Mares took some time out of their busy training schedules to discuss the debut of PBC.

KEITH “ONE TIME” THURMAN

Q: How do you feel about fighting on the big stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the fourth time?

A: I love MGM Grand. The last time when I fought there as the co-main event was an honor. This is an even greater honor to be the main event. Many world-class fighters have performed there and Floyd Mayweather has made it his home. Hii ni ndoto ya kuja kweli.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting on the inaugural PBC card on NBC in primetime?

A: It’s a blessing and I’ve been working towards this for 19 miaka. Al Haymon could have picked any of his great fighters for this moment and I’m honored be part of this night and kick things off right.

Q: What do you think the return of boxing to primetime network television could accomplish for the sport of boxing?

A: With NBC coming back to primetime boxing it gives us boxers a chance to shine again on the biggest stage. We’ve been continuing to fill up arenas for years, but boxing is returning to the mainstream spotlight with an even bigger punch on Machi 7.

Q: What do you think of your opponent?

A: His father had a few comments, and some things were said, but I’m expecting him to come out throwing punches and looking to execute his game plan when we enter the ring. We’re going to show him that he never should have signed this contract. There’s a different side of Keith Thurman inside that ring and he’s going to learn the hard way.

Q: Is there anything he does in the ring that concerns you?

A: He hasn’t fought anyone with extreme power like me.

Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for this particular matchup?

A: He’s been in the ring with some great fighters, but every fight is its’ own learning experience. We work hard in training every time to outbox boxers, outpunch punchers, and I’m expecting to be ready to do everything better than him.

Q: What have you been doing to pass the time when you’re not at the gym or training?

A: It’s actually a very mundane lifestyle. I’m resting, getting acupuncture or massage therapy. I like to go out and find good hip-hop. I’ve been eating some good sushi and seaweed salad, but just staying on my diet and resting and recovering before my late night run and maybe a session in my hyperbaric chamber.

Q: What should the fans expect on Machi 7? Do you have a prediction?

A: I’ll be honest, I’m going to stand there and exchange with him for six rounds, and if he’s still standing there we’ll see. With my punching power the KO can come at any time with that one punch. If he walks into it or I lunge at him…it can even be a body shot. I’m just looking to get him out of there. I’m going to do what I need to do to stay a champion and we’re looking to move on past Machi 7 kwa ushindi.

ROBERT “THE GHOST” GUERRERO

Q: How do you feel about fighting on the big stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena?

A: MGM Grand is the Mecca of boxing venues and I’m very excited to be performing in the main event against an undefeated young lion like Keith Thurman.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting on the inaugural PBC card on NBC in primetime?

A: Oh yeah, I'm extremely motivated to be the first fighter to bring boxing back to NBC on primetime. Al Haymon is doing a fantastic job with the PBC. I want to show the world I'm an elite fighter and what better way to do it then against an undefeated world champion.

Q: What do you think the return of boxing to primetime network television could accomplish for the sport of boxing?

A: It's so great in so many ways. Kwanza, anyone with a TV can watch this fight, so millions of more people can tune in. The number of new fans that will be gained will be unbelievable. For those hardcore fans who can't afford cable, this will be a breathe of fresh air to see a top notch fight on regular network TV. Fans who are just hanging at a restaurant or sports bar, who don't even like boxing will be tuning in, and they will all become new fans with the action they'll be seeing. It's going to be great for everyone.

Q: What do you think of your opponent?

A: Thurman has a lot of power and that's something I must be aware of.

Q: Is there anything he does in the ring that concerns you?

A: Yeye ni mpiganaji mzuri, but I’ll be prepared for whatever he brings into the ring Jumamosi.

Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for this particular matchup?

A: I'm doing a few different things but nothing I can talk about at the moment.

Q: What have you been doing to pass the time when you’re not at the gym or training?

A: Spending time with my family. They're my motivation. 

Q: What should the fans expect on Machi 7? Do you have a prediction?

A: In Spanish we say "Chingasos." That's what the fans can expect from me on Machi 7. My hands will be raised at the end of the fight and you'll hear the referee say "And the new..."

ADRIEN “THE PROBLEM” BRONER

Q: How do you feel about fighting on the big stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena?

A: You know I love the big moment with the spotlight. Machi 7 is going to be my time to shine and MGM Grand is the place to do it.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting on the inaugural PBC card on NBC in primetime?

A: Bila shaka, Al Haymon has lots of guys who could have fought on this first card and I’m honored to have been chosen.

Q: What do you think the return of boxing to primetime network television could accomplish for the sport of boxing?

A: This is a huge deal. This is our chance to get the attention of a whole new crowd of people. This is going to make boxing bigger than ever.

Q: What do you think of your opponent?

A: John Molina Jr. is a true warrior. His nickname suits him. He’s like a punching bag that can hit back with power. He’s a deadly fighter. It can only take a second for a fight to change dramatically with a guy like that, so I’m taking this fight very seriously. I’ll be ready though.

Q: Is there anything he does in the ring that concerns you?

A: It can only take a second for a fight to change dramatically with a guy like that, so I’m taking this fight very seriously. I’ll be ready though.

Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for this particular matchup?

A: We’re just doing what we always do, putting in hard work. It’s been great having this experience with my newborn son, but I’m very focused on Machi 7.

Q: What have you been doing to pass the time when you’re not at the gym or training?

A: Well actually I just had a son born, Adrieon, a couple weeks ago. I was supposed to go out to Washington D.C. towards the end of my training camp, but I ended up staying in Cincinnati to be with his mother and to see him be born. Ilikuwa ni uzoefu mkubwa.

Q: What should the fans expect on Machi 7? Do you have a prediction?

A: There’s going to be lots of heavy hitting. I’m looking forward to stopping John Molina Jr., and if I don’t stop him it will be a bloody massacre.

JOHN “THE GLADIATOR” MOLINA JR.

Q: How do you feel about fighting on the big stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena?

A: I’m very excited to be back there again. This is going to be a great night of boxing for the world to see.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting on the inaugural PBC card on NBC in primetime?

A: I’m always motivated, but I don’t want to dig too much into the hype and risk getting distracted. Being on this platform on NBC is great for the sport. I just don’t want to psych myself out.

Q: What do you think the return of boxing to primetime network television could accomplish for the sport of boxing?

A: It doesn’t get any bigger. We’re back in the mainstream section of sports. Being back on NBC and in 120 million homes is huge. For us fighters who put our lives on the line this is very exciting.

Q: What do you think of your opponent?

A: He’s a very talented three-time world champion, but he’s just another fighter like me.

Q: Is there anything he does in the ring that concerns you?

A: Not really, I’ll be looking to come out victorious like any other time that I step into the ring.

Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for this particular matchup?

A: I’m not doing anything special, but this is the best camp I’ve ever had. There are no excuses going into this one. We obviously have a game plan because we know every fight is different, but there’s nothing necessarily special aside from preparing 110 asilimia.

Q: What have you been doing to pass the time when you’re not at the gym or training?

A: I like to spend time with my family. It’s important to remember why and who I’m doing this for. So on days off I like to be with my wife and child. There have been lots of emotional hiccups during this camp with the passing of my grandfather, and then my best friend lost his battle with Cystic Fibrosis. So it’s been tough finding the time to mourn those important people properly, but it’s just further motivation for me to perform well.

Q: What should the fans expect on Machi 7? Do you have a prediction?

A: It’s going to be an amazing match. Every time I enter the ring it’s a fight of the year candidate and I’m going to win.

Abner Mares

Q: How do you feel about fighting on the big stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena?

A: I’ve fought at MGM Grand over 10 mara – it feels like home – and I’ve won there every time, thank God. I’m looking forward to winning there again on Machi 7.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting on the inaugural PBC card?

A: Ndiyo, bila shaka! I’m looking forward to fighting on the PBC inaugural card on NBC and on national TV. It’s an amazing opportunity to showcase my talent to new viewers as well as boxing fans.

Q: What do you think the return of boxing to primetime network television could accomplish for the sport of boxing?

A: It’s huge for the sport. If you go back to the Sugar Ray Leonard days, all these fights were televised on broadcast TV, and on NBC, so the history is there. To have it kick off on Saturday, Machi 7 in primetime is a real boost for the sport and the fans. People are going to appreciate the sweet science of boxing through this fight and series.

Q: What do you think of your opponent?

A: Kwa maana mimi, I’m ready for the fight. I don’t underestimate him; he’s a dangerous fighter in that he is an ex-Olympian so he has that amateur background.

Q: Is there anything he does in the ring that concerns you?

A: He’s had a good record and has fought some tough opposition. He brings lots of experience into the ring. I’m ready for him though.

Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for this particular matchup?

A: This is not about one fight but about a career. We approach this fight – and every fight – with dedication and commitment. Not only to the sport and its history, but our training program. My team and I are focused on winning and earning my fourth belt.

Q: What have you been doing to pass the time when you’re not at the gym or training?

A: I think everyone knows that I’m a family man. When I’m not in the gym or training I’m spending time with my wife and two daughters.

Q: What should the fans expect on Machi 7? Do you have a prediction?

A: Fireworks. I’m not just fighting my opponent that night; I’m fighting towards my fourth belt.

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