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Zhang ZHILEI – “HRGOVIĆ IS NO BOOGEYMAN”

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Undefeated heavyweight Zhang “Big Bang” Zhilei (23-0-1, 18 Kos) is looking for big fights in 2022. Zhang, who is coming off of a second-round knockout of Craig Lewis, is world-ranked in both the IBF and WBO and wants to fight a top heavyweight so that he can earn a title shot.

The division is opening up after a flurry of recent activity at the end of 2021. With its mandatory contender position vacant, the International Boxing Federation is trying to set up a final eliminator. Contenders Luis Ortiz and Joseph Parker, both of whom are fresh off big wins, ducked their chance to fight #3 ranked Filip Hrgović (14-0, 12 Kos). ng Croatia. The IBF will continue to go down its rankings in order until one of the contenders agrees to fight Hrigović.

Zhang vows that if asked, he would take on the Croatian in a battle of 6’6’’ big men.

“I don’t understand why top heavyweights are turnin this down.” Said the former Olympic silver medal winner. “Hrgovic is no boogeyman. I’ve made it known that if my name comes up, I’ll step up and take it.”

And if a showdown with Hrigovic does not materialize, ang 38 year-old Zhang is ready for any of the big names.

“I’m not getting any younger, and I have told my promoter that I want to make a big move," Said Zhang, listing off of top heavyweights such as Joseph Parker and Dereck Chisora – all of whom share the same promoter, Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom.

“My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I need fights that put me on that path. I will fight anyone. I want a big opportunity and all I am asking for is fair compensation. I am ready now.”

Photo – Zhang Zhilei Nov. 29ika, 2021 courtesy of matchroom and Ed Mulholland

ABOUT ZHANG ZHILEI

Zhang Zhilei is a Chinese undefeated professional boxer who competes in the heavyweight division. As an amateur, he earned a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic games as a super heavyweight. He now competes at the highest levels of professional heavyweight prize fighting. He currently lives and trains in the New York City metropolitan area.

ABOUT LANE BROTHERS BOXING

New York City Based “Lane Brothers Boxing” was founded in 2019 by brothers Terry and Tommy Lane. The Lane brothers have worked in professional boxing for over fifteen years, and are now using their industry expertise to advise top international boxing talent.

ABOUT LI “KURT” MAOPEI

Li Maopei, aka Kurt Li, is an advisor to top boxing talent across the globe with an expertise and focus on professional boxers from his native China.

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‘LANE BROTHERS BOXING’ SIGN #1 LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER MENG FANLONG & TOP HEAVYWEIGHT ZHANG ZHILEI

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OCTOBER 22nd, NYC — Number one IBF light heavyweight contender, Meng Fanlong (16-0, 10 Kos), and top heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (20-0, 16 Kos), sign exclusive advisor agreements with newly formed ‘Lane Brothers Boxing.’

Meng Fanlong

Meng of Chifeng, Tsina, is excited to have Terry and Tommy Lane be his industry representatives.

“I am really delighted to have Terry Lane and Tommy Lane on my team as my advisors.” Says Meng. “They are young and enthusiastic about boxing. They believe in me and are very professional in what they do. I believe that our cooperation will have a positive impact on my career.”

As the IBF #1 contender in the light heavyweight division, Meng is eyeing a fight early next year against Champion Artur Beterbiev, who just scored a sensational technical knockout win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk Friday night in Philadelphia.

“This is an exciting time in Fanlong’s career.” Says Terry Lane. “He is one of the best fighters at 175 pounds, and one of the top boxing talents to come from China. We couldn’t be happier to help guide him through this journey.”

Information about Meng Fanlong’s showdown with Beterbiev will be announced in time.

*Imahe – Meng Fanlong*

*Image left to right – Tommy Lane, Meng Fanlong, trainer Shaun George, Terry Lane*

Zhang Zhilei

Zhang, of Zhoukou, Tsina, is also happy to have Terry and Tommy Lane be his career representatives.

“Terry, Tommy and I go way back since the very beginning of my turning pro here in the US.” Says Zhang. “After many years, we are now working together again. They now are my advisors. Their father is a well-known referee and hall-of-famer. The brothers have been in the business of boxing all their lives. I believe that our cooperation will be a new chapter of my professional career.”

Zhang, a 6’6’’ 260 lb 2008 Olympic pilak dalubhasa sa mga medalya, has amassed an impressive undefeated record and is looking for big fights in the heavyweight division.

“Zhang Zhilei is the face of boxing in China.” Says Tommy Lane. “He has so many opportunities in front of him, we are thrilled about this partnership.”

Zhang is scheduled to fight the tough Sergey Kuzmin (15-1, 11 Kos) on November 30th at the Casino De Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo, Monaco November 30th. The bout will be streamed on DAZN.

*Image left to right – Zhang Zhilei, Tommy Lane, Terry Lane*

*Imahe – Zhang Zhilei and Terry Lane*

ABOUT LANE BROTHERS BOXING

New York City Based “Lane Brothers Boxing” was founded in 2019 by brothers Terry and Tommy Lane. The Lane brothers have worked in professional boxing for nearly fifteen years, and are now using their industry expertise to advise top international boxing talent. Terry and Tommy are the sons of former referee Mills Lane.

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Webster destroys Harris in 2

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Wins by Ajamu, Zhilei, Hilton, Gamhour and Taylor
Para sa Agarang ng Paglabas
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Agosto 5, 2017)–Derrick Webster continued his quest towards a world title shot by taking out Lamar Harris in a scheduled eight-round super middleweight bout that headlined a six-bout card at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The show was promoted by Mis Downing Promotions in association with Square Ring Promotions.

Webster dropped Harris at the end of round one as he landed a perfect straight left hand. After that it was a matter of when Webster would end the night., as Harris was hurt, but came out to endure 28 seconds of pounding before the bout was stopped.
Webster, 167.8 lbs of Glassboro, NJ is now 24-1 may 13 knockouts. Harris, 167.9 lbs of Saint Louis, Missouri is now 9-14-4.
“We have been working hard, and now I am looking for a title. I want George Groves,” said Webster.
“I knew after I dropped him after the first round, the fight would be over soon thereafter. I know Groves is in the tournament, so why not Badou Jack. I would love to fight him.”
Prince Badi Ajamu shook eight years of ring rust to pound out an eight-round uannimous decision over Edgar Perez in a cruiserweight bout.

Ajamu, 191.4 lbs of Camden, NJ nanalo ng mga marka ng 80-72 dalawang beses at 79-73 at ngayon 28-3-1. Perez, 190 lbs of Chicago is 7-22.

“Iyon ay isang mahusay na paglaban. I give myself a C. Everything is about knockouts,” said Ajamu. “I broke him down mentally. You could see that I had a lot of ring rust, as I don’t miss as many shots as I did, but I started to feel good around the 5th round.”

Ajamu has been linked to a rematch with Roy Jones, JR. who beat Ajamu back in 2006.
Jones was ringside and believes that the fight could happen in November.
“He did more than enough to earn the rematch tonight. Now it is just a matter of making it work financially and all by getting sponsorship’s and such, and that fight can happen, said Jones.

World-ranked heavyweight Zhang Zhilei hammered out Nick Guivas in round one of their scheduled ten-round bout.

Zhilei dropped Guivas in the first frame with a hard six-punch combination in the corner. Seconds later, Zhilei finsihed off the fight with a crushing four-punch combination on the ropes and the bout was stopped at 2:43.

Zhilei, 254.8 lbs of Zhoukou, China is now 17-0 may 13 knockouts. Guivas, 238 lbs of Topeka, KS is 13-8-2.

Mike Hilton went the distance for the first time, but still came out with the six-round unanimous decision over Willis Lockett in a cruiserweight bout.

Hilton, 198.5 lbs of Trenton, NJ nanalo ng mga marka ng 60-54, 58-56 & 60-53 to raise his unblemished mark to 7-0. Lockett, 194.6 lbs of Takoma Park, MD is 14-21-6.

Shaddy Gamhour stopped Jessie Singletary in first round of their scheduled four round middleweight bout.
Gamhour, who is trained by Roy Jones, JR. landed a hard right hand that sent Singletary to the canvas and the bout was stopped at 1:43.
Gamhour, 163,5 lbs of Pensacola, FL is now 4-0 may tatlong knockouts. Singletary, 167.3 lbs of Washington, DC ay 0-3.
Tahlik Taylor kailangan lang 31 seconds to bludgeon Lamont McLaughlin in a scheduled four round super middleweight bout.

Taylor jumped on McLaughlin and landed a vicious combination in the corner that sent McLaughlin hard to the canvas and the was stopped immediately.

Taylor, 172,8 lbs of Freeport, NY is 2-7 may 1 knockout. McLaughlin, 167.2 lbs of Philadelphia is 0-2.

Mis Downing Promotions will be back at the Claridge on Sabado, November 4th.
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Boardwalk Brawls–Webster vs Harris Press Conference quotes

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Derrick Webster headlines ito Sabado at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City against Lamar Harris
Prince Badi Ajamu returns against Edgar Perez
Dating U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
Para sa Agarang ng Paglabas
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Agosto 3, 2017)–Below are quotes from Huwebes afternoon’s press conference at the Flagship Resort in Atlantic City before Sabado night’s Boardwalk Brawls card at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
ang card, which is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions in association with Square Ring Promotions is headlined by super middleweight Derrick Webster (23-1, 12 Kos) ng Glassboro, New Jersey taking on Lamar Harris (9-13-4, 5 Kos) of Saint Louis in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds.

Pindutin ang conference quotes
Derrick Webster--“This fight is going to be very exciting. This is going to be an action-packed card. I want to thank Roy Jones, JR. Roy always has time for anybody who wants to take a picture. I don’t know what I would do without him.”

Prince Badi Ajamu–“I look forward to this special and great show. I have been helping a lot of fighters out over the years, and when you put that kind of energy and effort out, I want to be on the main stage and help myself. I am not over looking Perez. You might think a fighter is not good, but he is as good as he is the night of the fight so I am not taking anyone lightly. I am expecting him to come with his best.”

Zhang Zhilei–“I am from China and I came here three years ago to pursue my dream of being a professional boxer. Gusto kong pasalamatan ang lahat ng tao para sa ganitong pagkakataon, and it will be a great fight.”

Shaddy Gamhour–“I am from Sweden, but I am very happy for this opportunity to fight in Atlantic City. I been here training three months, so this is just another fight.”

Roy Jones Jr--” It is very inspirational to see people come in and strive to do things we want to do in our careers. I had my 2nd career fight here in Atlantic City, and this is something we should bring back. I am happy to bringing my guys to fight on Mis Downing’s cards. It is possible that I will have a rematch with Prince Badi, but he has to do what he needs to do sa Sabado.”

Sa walong-ikot co-tampok, come-backing cruiserweight Prince Badi Ajamu (27-3-1, 15 KO’s) ng Camden, NJ will take on Edgar Perez (7-21, 3 Kos) of Chicago.
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO’s) ng Trenton, NJ will fight Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO’s) ng magkahiwalay Ilog, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Kos) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO’s) ng Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Kos) ng Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO’s) ng Takoma Park, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO’s) ng Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Sa apat na round bouts:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) ng Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) ng Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) of Philadelphia battles Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Kos) ng Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) ng Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
Mga Ticket ay naka-presyo sa $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
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After eight year hiatus, Prince Badi Ajamu back with a purpose

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Ajamu takes on Edgar Perez in co-feature bout ito Sabado at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City
Derrick Webster headlines against Lamar Harris
Dating U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
Pindutin ang conference THIS THURSDAY SA 5 PM ET AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL
Para sa Agarang ng Paglabas
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Agosto 2, 2017)–Sa 2009, and after winning two in a row, Light Heavyweight contender Prince Badi Ajamu walked away from the ring at age 37.
Ajamu, who was a perennial contender had a record of 27-3-1 may 15 knockouts, but decided that he needed some time away from competitive action.
Fast forward eight years, Ajamu steps back in the ring as he takes on Edgar Perez in the six-round co-feature bout ito Sabado gabi sa Claridge Hotel sa Atlantic City.
ang card, which will headlined by super middleweight Derrick Webster (23-1, 12 KO’s) ng Glassboro, New Jersey taking on Lamar Harris (9-13-4, 5 Kos) of Saint Lois, Missouri in a bout scheduled for eight rounds, is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions and Square Ring Promotions.
Ajamu, ngayon 45 years-old of Camden, New Jersey has kept in great shape while away from the squared circle.
“I have been helping people in the gym the whole time, and I decided that if I am putting time in that, I mind as well get back in there and do this on my own,” said Ajamu.
Ajamu also believes that being in the ring will also help fight for a cause that he has been involved with for sometime.
“What better way to bring attention to child abduction, which is a big problem in this country then to be in the ring and help get the message out there.”
Ajamu said that at age 45 that this is not a one-and-done situation, as he plans to stick around for specific purposes.
“The goal is take this as far as I can. I want to win another title and tie another Camden legend, “Jersey” Joe Walcott,” said the former Pennsylvania, IBC Inter-Continental, WBC Continental Americas, WBC Caribbean, , WBO NABO and World Boxing Foundation Light Heavyweight champion.
Another goal is a rematch with legendary Roy Jones, JR.
Jones defeated Ajamu in 2006, and its’s more than a coincidence that Jones will be in a attendance as a co-promoter for the event.
“Yes there is definitely a reason why I am on this card, and Roy is co-promoting, but I have to get past Perez. I know he is a tough fighter who comes forward, and he is capable as I know Lavarn Harvell who was undefeated at the time that he beat him.”
“I have been in the gym, and have been working on things. You will see a more technical version of me,. Like I said I been in the gym, and now I want to use the energy on something significant.”
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO’s) ng Trenton, NJ ay labanan Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO’s) ng magkahiwalay Ilog, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Kos) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO’s) ng Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Kos) ng Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO’s) ng Takoma Park, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO’s) ng Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Sa apat na round bouts:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) ng Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) ng Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) ng Philadelphia laban Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Kos) ng Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) ng Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 3RD AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL (60 NORTH MAINE AVENUE IN ATLANTIC CITY) SA 5 PM ET
Mga Ticket ay naka-presyo sa $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
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Derrick Webster looking for big fight; targeting George Groves

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Webster headlines ito Sabado at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City against Lamar Harris
Prince Badi Ajamu returns against Edgar Perez
Dating U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
Pindutin ang conference THIS THURSDAY SA 5 PM ET AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL
Para sa Agarang ng Paglabas
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Agosto 1, 2017)–Super Middleweight contender Derrick Webster is looking to fight the elite of the division, but he first first must get by Lamar Harris in a scheduled eight-round bout that will headline a big night of boxing at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The show is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions and Square Ring Promotions.
Webster ng Glassboro, New Jersey ay may rekord ng 23-1 may 12 knockouts.
Webster has been on a roll, and now he looks to continue his momentum against Harris.
“I really don’t know much about him. I just know that he knows that he is fighting me. I don’t know him, but I am sure he knows who I am,” said Webster.
Webster attributes his most recent success to a more active schedule as this will be his 3rd fight of this year and 5th fight in the last 14 na buwan.
“The more that I fight, the more consistent that I am. When I had other people in charge of my career, I was fighting less frequent. Maybe fighting every six or seven months. Now I have been more active and that goes hand in hand with my performances. I was getting in the ring to trying shake off ring-rust and now I am going in there not worrying about that.”
Webster is not overlooking Harris, but He is looking to close of 2017 fighting higher level of opponents, at sa 2018 looking for a big title shot.
“My target is WBA champion George Groves. I never wanted to face Harris. I wanted to fight guys with better records and for many reasons including opponents pricing themselves out, but guys won’t fight me. I do appreciate that Harris stepped up for the challenge so I respect him for that. Hopefully I can fight someone like Mike Tiberi next for a major regional title, then have my eye towards a world title in 2018.”
Sa walong-ikot co-tampok, come-backing cruiserweight Prince Badi Ajamu (27-3-1, 15 KO’s) ng Camden, NJ ay magdadala sa Edgar Perez (7-21, 3 Kos) of Chicago.
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO’s) ng Trenton, NJ ay labanan Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO’s) ng magkahiwalay Ilog, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Kos) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO’s) ng Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Kos) ng Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO’s) ng Takoma Park, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO’s) ng Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Sa apat na round bouts:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) ng Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) ng Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) ng Philadelphia laban Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Kos) ng Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) ng Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON Huwebes, AUGUST 3RD AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL (60 NORTH MAINE AVENUE IN ATLANTIC CITY) SA 5 PM ET
Mga Ticket ay naka-presyo sa $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
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Derrick Webster to take on Lamar Harris on Saturday, August 5th at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

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Prince Badi Ajamu returns against Edgar Perez
Dating U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
Para sa Agarang ng Paglabas
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Hulyo 27, 2017)–Super Middleweight contender Derrick Webster Dadalhin sa Lamar Harris sa pangunahing kaganapan sa Sabado ng gabi, August 5th sa

The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The show is promoted by Mid Downing Promotions and Square Ring Promotions.
Webster ng Glassboro, New Jersey ay may rekord ng 23-1 may 12 knockouts.
Ang 35 year-old is an eight year-professional, and is riding a four-fight winning streak.
Webster won his first 19 mga dulo, which was highlighted by a first round stoppage over Obodai Sai (23-1). Since suffering his only professional blemish, which was a unanimous decision defeat to Arif Magomedov on ShoBox: Ang Bagong Henerasyong, Webster has rebounded nicely with wins over Thomas Awimbono (25-5) to win the USBO Super Middleweight title, and his last outing when he stopped Frankie Filippone (22-5-1) in seven rounds on May 13th sa Atlantic City, New Jersey to win the World Boxing Foundation International Super Middleweight title.
Harris of St. Louis, Missouri has a record of 9-13-4 may limang knockouts.
Ang 32 year-old is a 12-year professional who has a win over previously undefeated Earl Walker (7-0) and a draw with undefeated Aaron Quintana (4-0).
Harris has been in the ring with 13 undefeated opponents which includes fights with former world champion Shawn Porter, former world title challenger Matt Korobov as well as perennial contender J’Leon Love.
Harris has dropped two in a row, with the last being an 8th round stoppage defeat to Dennis Morris on April 29th in Madison, Wisconsin.
Sa walong-ikot co-tampok, come-backing cruiserweight Prince Badi Ajamu (27-3-1, 15 KO’s) ng Camden, NJ ay magdadala sa Edgar Perez (7-21, 3 Kos) of Chicago.
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO’s) ng Trenton, NJ ay labanan Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO’s) ng magkahiwalay Ilog, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Kos) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO’s) ng Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Kos) ng Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO’s) ng Takoma Park, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO’s) ng Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Sa apat na round bouts:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) ng Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) ng Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) ng Philadelphia laban Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Kos) ng Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) ng Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON Huwebes, AUGUST 3RD AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL (60 NORTH MAINE AVENUE IN ATLANTIC CITY) SA 3 PM ET
Mga Ticket ay naka-presyo sa $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
For more information and Media Credentials, Makipag-ugnay sa:
Marc Abrams sa phillyboxing@gmail.com or 856 287 7611
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Ward vs. Barrera + Diaz Jr. vs. Velez Final Press Conference Quotes and Photos

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

NABF featherweight kampeon JOSEPH DIAZ JR. Vs. JAYSON VELEZ

FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE quote AT LITRATO

Showdowns SET FOR Sabado, MARSO 26

AT Oracle Arena IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

Televised live sa HBO®

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

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

 

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

SULLIVAN BARRERA, Number one rated IBF light heavyweight contender:

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

DAVID ITSKOWITCH, COO Boxing - Roc Nation Sports:

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

VIRGIL Hunter, trainer Andre Ward:

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

 

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

BEN lire, Trainer Sullivan Barrera ni:

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

 

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

JAMES Prince, manager Andre Ward:

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

JOSEPH DIAZ JR., NABF Featherweight Champion:

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

 

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

JAYSON VELEZ, Top-rated featherweight contender:

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

 

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

 

ROBERT DIAZ, Head Matchmaker - Golden Boy Promotions:

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

 

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

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

RALPH HEREDIA, manager ni Joseph Diaz:

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

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

 

 

TONY WALKER, Direktor, HBO Sports:

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

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NABF featherweight kampeon JOSEPH DIAZ JR. Vs. JAYSON VELEZ

MEDIA-eehersisiyo quote AT LITRATO

Showdowns SET FOR Sabado, MARSO 26

AT Oracle Arena IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

Televised live sa HBO®

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

SULLIVAN BARRERA, Number one rated IBF light heavyweight contender:

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

JOSEPH DIAZ JR., NABF Featherweight Champion:

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

JAYSON VELEZ, Top-rated featherweight contender:

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

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Non-Televised Undercard Fights For Andre Ward vs. Sullivan Barrera March 26 + In-Arena Entertainment

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ROC NATION SPORTS ANNOUNCES NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD FIGHTS

FOR ANDRE WARD VS. SULLIVAN BARRERA

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ON Sabado, MARSO 26

AT Oracle Arena IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

WARD VS. BARRERA AND JOSEPH DIAZ JR. Vs. JAYSON VELEZ TELEVISED

LIVE ON HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® BEGINNING AT 9:45 p.m. AT/PT

SWAY CALLOWAY & DJ FRANZEN TO PROVIDE

IN-ARENA ENTERTAINMENT BETWEEN BOUTS

New York, NY (Marso 14, 2016) – A slate of six non-televised undercard bouts will serve as support when Two-Time World Champion and top-rated pound-for-pound fighter Andre Ward (28-0, 15 Kos) faces undefeated and number one rated IBF light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Kos) in a 12-round IBF number one position and mandatory position eliminator at Oracle Arena in Ward’s hometown of Oakland, California on March 26. Opening the HBO® telecast will be Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez in a 10-round fight NABF Featherweight title fight.

 

In addition to the exciting televised lineup, some of boxing’s hottest rising stars will be featured on the non-televised undercard including Roc Nation Sports standouts Maurice Hooker, Daniel Franco, Rudy Puga Jr. at Junior Younan kasama ni 2008 Olympic Super Heavyweight Silver Medalist Zhang Zhilei and local favorite Aaron Coley who will all see action on March 26.

 

Roc Nation Sports will bring names from the entertainment world to the event as well, including notable event emcee, SiriusXM/Shade 45 morning show host of Sway in the Morning, Executive Producer and talent for VH1 & MTV and Oakland-native Ugoy Calloway, na magsisilbing host ng kaganapan, at pindutin ang master DJ Franzen, resident DJ sa Las Vegas 'Hot 97.5 and Drais Nightclub. Sway and Franzen will entertain together throughout the night to keep fans entertained between bouts at Oracle Arena.

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

 

Sa Marso 26, NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (19-0-2, 14 Kos) risks his unbeaten record against Wilfrido “La Roca” Buelvas (17-5, 11 Kos) of Barranquilla, Colombia in a ten-round junior welterweight bout. Hooker, rated number seven by the WBO, is coming off of a career-best win on October 17, 2015 against his toughest opponent to date in Ghislain Maduma (17-2, 11 Kos) sa Madison Square Garden. Hooker successfully defended his NABO title with the 10-round decision win over Maduma on the undercard of Gennady Golovkin vs. David Lemieux in a fight that was featured on the event’s “freeview” in the United States and streamed online around the world. Buelvas, a former WBA Fedebol champion, has won two of his last three bouts by knockout and fought Humberto Soto for the WBC Silver International Super Lightweight title in 2014, going the 12-round distance before losing a decision to the former World Champion.

 

Born and raised in Oak Cliff, Teksas, a rough suburb of Dallas, Hooker found a boxing home at Maple Avenue Boxing Gym by way of an outreach program for at-risk youths. His natural talent was soon noticed resulting in him competing as an amateur, during which time he participated in over 100 fights, compiling a record of 97 panalo at lamang 7 pagkalugi, may 67 victories coming by way of knockout. Hooker turned professional on April 29, 2011, taking on the vastly more experienced Tyrone Chatman (7-1, 5 KO’s) at the Orpheum Theater in St. Louis. After four rounds, the judges saw the fight 40-36, 37-39 at 38-38, making the fight a split draw. Undeterred, in his next fight on June 24, 2014, Hooker scored his first professional win, knocking out Wilbert Mitchell in the first round at the Dr. Pepper Arena in Frisco, Teksas. Eleven wins (eight by knockout) later, he took on undefeated Abel Ramos (8-0, 4 KO’s) sa Enero 17, 2014 in a bout that was featured on ShoBox from the Cook Convention Center in Memphis. After eight close, hard-fought rounds, the judges saw the fight a draw. Hooker followed the draw with a six-round unanimous decision win over Adrian Rodriguez Garza (8-2, 6 KO’s) sa Abril 26 at Fitzgerald’s Casino and Hotel in Tunica, Ilog ng Misisipi. Four consecutive knockout victories would follow before he took on fellow undefeated prospect Eduardo Galindo (10-0-1, 7 KO’s) sa Hunyo 26, 2015 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas for the vacant NABO Junior Welterweight Championship. “Mighty Mo” did not disappoint his legion of hometown fans who saw him capture the title with a sixth round technical knockout victory.

 

Hailing from Rancho Cucamonga, California at pakikipaglaban sa labas ng boxing hotbed ng Oxnard, undefeated Daniel "Twitch" Franco (12-0-3, 7 KO’s) meets Mexican veteran German “Panteonero” Meraz(52-37-1, 30 Kos) in an eight-round featherweight bout on Marso 26. Featured for the second time on a Ward undercard, the sharp-boxing Franco will look to improve on his undefeated record against an opponent with literally six times his pro boxing experience. Meraz is only 29 years old but has already logged an amazing 90 professional bouts and has won four of his last six fights by knockout. He has fought current World Champion Juan Carlos Payano, Three-Time U.S. Olympian Rau’shee Warren and highly-touted prospect Gervonta Davis, going the distance with all three.

 

Franco began boxing at the age of eight, amassing isang amateur na rekord ng 67-15, panalong ang Oxnard PAL Championship sa 2006 at ang California State Silver guwantes Championship sa 2007 sa kahabaan ng paraan. Sa panahon ng propesyonal pasinaya Franco sa Disyembre 18, 2010, siya natalo Emanuel Machorro sa Club 401 sa Ontario, California sa pamamagitan ng isang third round technical knockout. Sa kabila ng pagiging enroll bilang isang full-time na mag-aaral sa Chaffey College sa Rancho Cucamonga, Franco impressed maaga sa kanyang karera, ipon ng isang undefeated record na may dalawang kumukuha sa venues sa buong California sa pagtatapos ng 2013. Isa sa mga kumukuha dumating laban Alejandro Ochoa sa Quiet kanyon sa Montebello, California sa Setyembre 20, 2013, but in a rematch three months later, Franco outmatched Ochoa pagpupuntos isang anim-round unanimous decision na tagumpay sa Westin Bonaventure Hotel sa Los Angeles. Noong Hunyo 20, 2015, during Ward’s return to the ring at Oracle Arena, Franco saw action in an eight-round junior lightweight bout against Jonathan Alcantara and won by unanimous decision. A hand injury suffered in that bout kept Franco out of action until Disyembre 21when he scored a decision victory over Hector Garcia in Tijuana, Mehiko.

 

A promising unbeaten prospect from Salinas, California, Rudy “The Revelation” Puja. JR. (7-0, 6 Kos)looks to extend his undefeated streak against Carlos “Kalimba” Lozano (7-5, 4 Kos) of Ensenada, Mexico in a six-round middleweight bout. Puga turned in a career-best performance in his last match-up on February 12 in knocking out Alejandro Osuna (4-2, 2 KO’s) in two rounds at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario, California. Ngayon, just a little over a month later, “The Revelation” will step into the ring against a tough opponent in Lozanao, a southpaw who has never been stopped and already has a ten-round decision victory under his belt.

 

Having compiled an exceptional amateur record of 99-8, Puga made his professional debut on September 2, 2011, scoring a fourth round technical knockout victory over Raul Talamontes at the Sports Complex in his hometown. Back in the ring less than two months later, Puga Jr. raised his record to 2-0 with a first round technical knockout of Jose Jesus Hurtado at the Sherwood Inn in Salinas. Sa Hunyo 2012, he sent Thomas Turner to the mat four times in scoring a second round technical knockout win at the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. After a little more than a year away from the ring, he rededicated himself to the “sweet science” with a vengeance and on February 17, 2014, Puga Jr. made his comeback stopping Charon Spain in the third round with an overpowering body shot at the Salinas Storm House in his native Salinas. Promotional issues kept Puga Jr. out of the ring for the next year and injuries led to a slow 2015, but Puga Jr. scored a a fourth round technical knockout win over of Katrell Straus on Abril 24 and a six-round unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Rojas on Nobyembre 21, both fights taking place at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario, California.

 

Brooklyn’s 20-year-old, undefeated Junior “The Young God” Younan (7-0, 6 KO’s) bumalik sa ang ring sa Marso 26 after a nine-month layoff to take on Cristian Solorzano (4-7, 3 Kos) ng Sonora, Mexico in a four-round super middleweight fight. Younan has battled multiple nagging injuries since scoring a second round technical knockout victory over Mike Sawyer on the Miguel Cotto vs. Daniel Geale undercard on June 6, 2015 sa Barclays Center sa Brooklyn, New York. Ngayon 100 percent healthy, Younan looks to make Solozano his third straight knockout victim. Solorzano, a naturally bigger fighter, has campaigned in the light heavyweight division and is coming off of a knockout win.

 

Younan, trained by his father Sherif, a former professional boxer himself, began fighting competitively at age eight and only two years later was called a “boxing prodigy” by the New York Times. He compiled an amateur record of 90-5, racking up an impressive series of titles along the way including nine Junior Olympic championships, nine Junior Metro championships, eight New York State Silver Gloves championships and five Regional Silver Gloves championships. Sa 2011, he was crowned National Junior Golden Gloves champion and was U.S.A. Boxing’s number one rated junior boxer in his weight class. Less than a month after his 18ika kaarawan, Younan made his professional debut on November 9, 2013, at the Aviator Sports and Events Center in Brooklyn, New York, stopping Kenneth Schmitz in the first round. Younan would go on to knockout his next three opponents before going the distance for the first time against Azamat Umarzoda on July 2, 2014 sa Foxwoods Resort Casino sa Mashantucket, Connecticut. He followed that fight with a first round knockout of Marlon Farr on Agosto 13 the BB King Blues Club and Grill in New York on Agosto 13.

Chinese heavyweight Zhang “Big Bang” Zhilei (7-0, 4 Kos) joins the undercard on Marso 26 in a four-round bout against an opponent yet to be determined. The Silver Medalist from the 2008 Beijing Olympics continues to infuse excitement into the heavyweight division and is coming off of a first round technicalknockout win over David Koswara on February 20 at the Lanzhou Sports Arena in Lanzhou, Tsina.

 

Born on May 2, 1983 in Henan, Zhang began his amateur career in 2003, participating in the World Championships. A breakthrough came in 2007 at the World Championships where Zhang defeated the trio of Nurpais Torobekov, Rustam Rygebayev and Daniel Beahan en route to the semifinals where he lost to Ukrainian Vyacheslav Glazkov. By capturing a bronze medal and finishing the competition in third place, he qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The Chinese powerhouse nearly reached the zenith of amateur success in the summer of 2008, entering the super heavyweight finals at the Summer Olympics in Beijing against Italy’s Roberto Cammarelle. It was not to be as Zhang suffered his first defeat of that Olympiad, losing to Cammarelle, but proudly adding to the host country’s medal total with a Silver. Sa 2009, Zhang captured a gold medal at the China National Games, an event of equal prestige to the Olympics in China. 2013 saw yet another gold medal winning performance in the China National Games, setting the stage for “Big Bang” to embark on a professional career while basing himself in the United States. Sa Agosto 8, 2014, Zhang made his professional debut by scoring a first-round knockout win over Curtis Lee Tate in Fallon, Nevada in a fight that was televised live on ESPN2. Sa Marso 14, 2015, Zhang beat Eric George via a four-round unanimous decision at the Armory in Jersey City, New Jersey. He followed that with another four-round unanimous decision win, this time over Glenn Thomas on the highly anticipated Cotto-Geale undercard at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Hunyo 6. Next came a sixth round technical knockout win over Dennis Benson at The Playground in Atlantic City on Agosto 15. To end the year, Zhang was featured on the undercard of the Nobyembre 21 Cotto vs. Canelo mega-fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, where scored a four-round unanimous decision victory over Juan Goode.

 

Lokal Hayward, California paboritong Aaron Coley (12-1-1, 6 KO’s) faces a very stern test in a six-round junior middleweight bout against Sinunod Ryskeldiev (11-3-2, 7 Kos) of West Hollywood, California, a Kyrgyzstan native who is undefeated in his last seven fights.

 

Sa Marso 26, Coley will look follow his most recent victory, a unanimous decision over Jeremy Ramos onEnero 23 at the Marriott on Broadway in Oakland, with another win in front of his hometown fans. Prior to his January win he scored two unanimous decision triumphs, including his June 20, 2015 performance against Yusmani Abreu (who Ryskeldiev defeated by technical knockout in September) on the undercard of Ward’s last fight. Considered a promising prospect in boxing circles, Coley’s lone loss came via decision to one of boxing’s hottest prospects in Ievgen Khytrov in a bout that was televised live on Showtime’s ShoBox on April 10, 2015 from The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York.

Ward vs. Barrera, a 12-round fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports in association with Main Events, tumatagal ng lugar Sabado, Marso 26, 2016 sa Oracle Arena sa Oakland, California and is sponsored byCorona Extra, Ticketmaster, Corporate Travel Management Solutions (CTMS), Masaya, nakakataas, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrisyon, Shoe Palace and The Waterfront Hotel. Ang kaganapan ay televised live sa HBO World Championship Boxing simula sa 9:45 p.m. AT/PT. Pagbubukas ng HBO telecast ay Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez sa isang 10-round fight para sa pamagat NABF Featherweight iniharap sa pamamagitan ng Golden Boy Promotion na kasama Miguel Cotto Promotions.

 

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