Бруклін (Квітня 29, 2015) – Boxing superstar Емір “Король” Хан (30-3, 19 КО) повертається на ринг на Травня 29 to take on former world champion Кріс Algieri (20-1, 8 КО) в Barclays Center в Брукліні, Нью-Йорк, as the headliner of an exciting Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) card on Spike TV.

Opening up the televised action, which is set to begin at 9 p.m. І/PT, will be the return of Brooklyn’s own two-time world champion Полі Маліньяджі (33-6, 7КО) as he faces Boston’s Денні О'Коннор (25-2, 9КО) in a 10-round welterweight attraction.

With the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao welterweight championship showdown just days away, Хан, Algieri, Malignaggi and O’Connor gave their take on how the most anticipated fight of this era will go down.

Амір Хан: “This is a fight that the world has been wanting to see for so long and it’s great that it is now upon us. Floyd and Manny are two legendary fighters and it is only right that we get to see them share the ring together. I have no doubt that this is going to be a tremendous matchup and will be extremely exciting for as long as it lasts. Manny has hand speed and fast feet that will cause Floyd some problems early on, but as it progresses I expect Floyd to make the adjustments he tends to make to counter that before pulling away on the scorecards. Both fighters still have so much to give and в суботу night I’m sure they’re going to produce something very special for the fans.”

Кріс Algieri: “Styles make fights and I believe this is a style that suits Floyd. Floyd is the smartest fighter in the game. He will be able to pick up on certain flaws and exploit them. Manny is going to make him work in there and I believe that the first few rounds are going to be very interesting. Manny is a different and smarter fighter than he was before the Marquez knockout. If Manny comes in shape the way that he did against me, and if Floyd has missed a step at all, then I see Pacquiao giving him all kinds of trouble. Ultimately though, I see Mayweather winning a decision.”

Полі Маліньяджі: “I am taking Mayweather by wide decision or a late-round stoppage. He has too much variation to his arsenal. Pacquiao is fun to watch, but his one-dimensional approach won’t be enough в суботу ніч.”

Денні О'Коннор: “I am going with Mayweather. He is too smart to fall into anyone’s game plan, other than his own. I predict a decision based off of his superior boxing ability.”

Tickets for the live event on Травня 29 в Barclays Center, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, за ціною $250, $150, $75 і $45, не включаючи застосовні плата за обслуговування і податки, і вже у продажу. Квитки можна придбати вwww.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com і в касах American Express в Barclays Center. Для зарядки по телефону, телефонуйте Ticketmaster на (800) 745-3000. Для групових квитків, будь ласка, зателефонуйте 800-GROUP-BK.

The televised action begins on Spike at 9 PM ET/6 p.m. PT. Doors at Barclays Center open at 6 p.m. І.

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