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Bellator MMA 261 MEDIA DAY VIDEOS AND QUOTES

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LOS ANGELES – Unterlassen Sie. 1 ranked heavyweight Timothy Johnson und Nr. 3 ranked heavyweight Valentin Moldavsky previewed their monumental inaugural interim heavyweight title fight at Bellator 261 on SHOWTIME during a virtual media day Wednesday. Johnson vs. Moldavsky caps off an amazing main card this Friday, Juni 25 leben auf Showtime um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Die Bellator 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 Platz Liz Carmouche takes on the undefeated No. 3 Platz Kana Watanabe. Auch, lightweights square off as No. 4 Platz Myles Juryclashes with the No. 6 Platz Sidney Outlaw in a contest holding major title implications and former title challenger No. 6 Platz Federgewicht Daniel Weichel battles the undefeated Keoni Diggs in einem 145-Pfund-Kampf. Top prospect Christian Edwards opens the action on SHOWTIME in a light heavyweight banger against Simon Biyong.

Hier ist, was die Kämpfer bis Mittwoch zu sagen hatte:

Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight

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“I’m counting this as a title, I’ll let everyone else put interim in front of it. Moldavsky is a championship level fighter and so am I, so in my eyes this fight is to become the best heavyweight in the division.”

“It was easy to focus on his gameplan because it is the exact same thing I do. We both are strong wrestlers and have heavy ground and pound. I guess we are going to have see who does it better on Friday.”

“My resurgence in my career comes from me not doubting myself. I lost a few in a row and it was an easy excuse to quit and doubt myself, but I didn’t, and I was able to rip off three in a row and put myself in a position to win a title.”

Valentin Moldavsky BELLATOR Heavyweight

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"Ja, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, obwohl, I like to take people down and finish them there.”

“Now that this is a title fight, I understand that there is more on the line, but this is just another fight for me. I plan to do what I always do and that is fight my fight and come out with a victory.”

“It is an honor to train with Fedor and represent his team.”

“His wrestling is not better than mine, and my sambo is going to be more impactful than his wrestling.’

Liz Carmouche BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight

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“I plan to get a dominant finish and earn a title shot. I don’t think either of us want this to go to a decision. Weather it be me knocking her out, cutting her open or ground and pound, I plan to finish this fight in a dominating fashion.”

“It is really exciting to fight in front of the fans and feel that energy again. Walking in and walking out is where you feel it, but when I step foot in the cage it is just me and my opponent.”

“This has nothing to do with Kana and her record. I have to put on a dominant performance and show why I deserve to be the champion in this division. When I got to Bellator, I wanted to climb all the way up the rankings, and that is what I have done and plan on continuing to do.”

“Without giving too much away I see a lot of possibilities here. I see a lot of disabilities in her game that I can capitalize on that will enhance my game. This will allow me to put on a great performance and finish her.”

Kana Watanabe BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight

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“I am very flattered by the comparison to Rhonda, but my judo and my ground and pound is very advanced and much different than Rhonda’s.”

“If I have a positive showing Friday, then I believe I deserve a shot at the title.”

“Liz is one of the biggest names I have ever fought, but this does not change my mindset or make me feel pressure. I am honored to fight Liz and can’t wait to step foot in the cage with her.”

“I am honored to be the co-main event on Friday. That all means nothing, obwohl, if I don’t put on a show and an impressive performance. I plan to do that.’

Myles Jury BELLATOR Lightweight

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“I try to focus on the things I can control, but a win Friday along with how I have been fighting should put me in the conversation for a title shot.”

“I credit my toughness for this two-fight win streak. I continue to show up and work hard. When I was on that three-fight losing streak, I did not allow for myself to get down. After Friday I will be on a three-fight win streak and in a great spot for a shot at the title, and I credit my toughness and resilience for that.”

Sidney Outlaw BELLATOR Lightweight

“I have improved in every way possible. Jury is just another guy who breathes air, so I have nothing to worry about.”

“Fighting guys like Michael Chandler have helped me, but at the end of the day it is me vs. mir. I am confident, and that has translated to every other aspect of my life. I am prepared for this fight and am going to put on a show.”

Daniel Weichel BELLATOR Featherweight

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“I think Keoni is a tough fighter, but I am looking forward to giving him his first loss. I am extremely excited for this fight and giving him his first loss is going to be a challenge for me, and I look forward to It.”

"Ganz Ehrlich, I don’t want to look ahead of this fight. It was easy to do that in the Grand Prix, and I did not like it. Keoni is a tough opponent, and my focus has been on him. I had a great camp and look forward to showing that Friday night.”

Keoni Diggs BELLATOR Featherweight

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“I’m stoked for the challenge. This is my toughest fight to date, and it’s against the toughest opponent. I am looking forward to making a statement and solidifying myself in this division.”

“My game plan never changes. I am going to take what he gives me and beat him. I believe I am better than him everywhere, I am not really looking forward to wins and losses, but I just want to put on a great performance and show what I am capable of.”

“Just because he has more fights doesn’t mean he has mystical powers. I train with some very tough people, and I am a veteran myself. I have a lot of confidence in myself and don’t see him doing anything that will shock me when we step in the cage.”

Christian Edwards BELLATOR Light Heavyweight

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“Simon is very tough, and it is definitely the toughest opponent of my career. I know my skill set, obwohl, and I know what I can do, and I expect to show that Friday.”

“I know Simon is very powerful and athletic. It is his first fight in the United States, so I expect him to come out flying. I plan to weather the storm and then take him into deep waters where I can finish the fight.”

Simon Biyong BELLATOR Light Heavyweight

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“It is a dream to fight in the United States and making my debut here is a huge opportunity. I was originally on the prelims and now I am on the main card, what more could I ask for?"

“I didn’t have a lot of time to prepare for Edwards, but it doesn’t matter because at the end of the day it is a fight. It is short notice for me, and it is short notices for him. I will be ready and can’t wait to show my skills.”

“I am here to put myself in a position to get a ranked opponent, and Christian Edwards is in my way. I think he looked good in his last fight, but I am not his last opponent. I hope he is ready because I am.”

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Über BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Unter der Leitung von erfahrenen Kampf Promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR-Veranstaltungen finden in Großstädten weltweit statt und sind in über 160 Länder für ein verfügbares Publikum von über einer Milliarde Menschen. In den Vereinigten Staaten, BELLATOR ist auf SHOWTIME zu sehen. BELLATOR besteht aus einem Führungsteam, das aus Top-Branchenprofis in der Fernsehproduktion besteht, Live-Event Orchestrierung, Kämpfer Entwicklung / Beziehungen, Veranstaltungsort Beschaffung, Sponsoring-Erstellung / Entwicklung, internationale Lizenz, Marketing, Werbung, Werbung und Provisions Beziehungen. BELLATOR hat seinen Sitz in Hollywood, Calif. und im Besitz des Unterhaltungsgiganten ViacomCBS, die Heimat der weltweit führenden Unterhaltungsmarken, die mit dem Publikum verbinden durch überzeugende Inhalte über Fernseh, Film, Online- und Mobile-Plattformen.

Über SHOW TIME
Showtime Networks Inc.. (SNI), eine hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft von ViacomCBS Inc., besitzt und betreibt die Premium-TV-Netze SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL und FLIX®, und bietet auch Showtime ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND und FLIX ON DEMAND®, und der Netzwerkauthentifizierungsdienst Showtime ANYTIME®. Showtime Digital Inc., eine hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft von SNI, betreibt den Stand-alone-Streaming-Dienst SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME steht Abonnenten derzeit per Kabel zur Verfügung, DBS, und Telekommunikationsanbieter, und als eigenständiger Streaming-Dienst über Amazon, Apfel®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Jahr®, Samsung Smart-TVs, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Verbraucher können SHOWTIME auch über die Prime Video Channels von Amazon abonnieren, Apple TV-Kanäle, AT&T TV Jetzt, FuboTV, Hulu, Der Roku-Kanal, Sling TV und YouTube TV. Zuschauer können auch auf Computern unter zuschauen Showtime.com. SNI vermarktet und vertreibt Sport- und Unterhaltungsveranstaltungen für Ausstellung Abonnenten auf einer Pay-per-View-Basis durch Showtime PPV®. Weitere Informationen, gehen Sie zu www.SHO.com.

National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up Mario “Der Azteke” Barrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday

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National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up Mario “Der Azteke” Barrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday

ATLANTA, GA (Juni 23, 2021) – Texas personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry, whose record-breaking verdicts and recoveries have been featured in Fortune, Forbes, and Newsweek magazines, is now using his powerhouse image to sponsor undefeated World Champion boxer, Mario “Der Azteke” Stadtviertel (26-0, 17 KOs). At the press conference in San Antonio, TX, for the upcoming championship fight against four-time world champion Gervonta "Panzer" Davis, the famed attorney flew in the undefeated Barrios, and gave him the entrance and introduction he deserves, with the red carpet off a private jet accompanied by a professional Aztec Dance Troupe.


Thomas J. Henry’s partnership with Mario “Der Azteke” Barrios begins June 26, 2021, with Barrio’s championship fight against Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs). Im Showtime PPV Hauptereignis, Davis will attempt to become a Three-Division World Champion as he faces the reigning, defending, and unbeaten champion from San Antonio, Mario Barrios. Die Pay-per-View-Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.


The new multi-fight deal will also transcend the sport of boxing and allow Mario Barrios to work alongside Thomas J. Henry on multiple philanthropic endeavors hosted and promoted by Thomas J. Henry and his law firm.


My initial interest in Mario was derived from his commitment to excellence both in and out of the ring,” said Thomas J. Henry. “He is dedicated to personal growth at all levels, training tirelessly to hone his craft as a boxer while also committing himself to philanthropy and giving back to the San Antonio community. Mario is exactly the kind of athlete and individual we should support and celebrate.


“This experience has been a wild and fun ride and yesterday, as my team and I got picked up in the Bay Area from a private jet that my title sponsor, Thomas J. Henry, provided,” Said Barrios. “Thomas is a well-respected gentleman in the state of Texas, and especially in my hometown of San Antonio, where his law firm headquarters is located. An incredible press conference was waiting me at the airport when I was picking up my family in San Antonio, all because of TJH. All the local media showed up in support of my fight with Gervonta Davis airing this Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV. The press conference was like a movie scene (smiling), with Aztec dancers, DJs, and all, it was great. I’m looking forward to doing some incredible community work with Thomas J. Henry.”


“Right now, my dreams and aspirations are becoming reality as these special moments are happening in real time,” Barrios weiter. “We arrived in Atlanta last night and El Azteca is in warrior spirit, and best believe I’m coming for this man who is trying to take my belt. I want to thank all my San Antonio fans and everyone in Texas for their continued support. I want to let them know that we are going into battle together, as one. Tank has his army of fans, and I have mine. It’s going to be a great fight and may the best man win.”

Thomas J. Henry is nationally recognized for his charitable events and actions, and regularly seeks out like-minded individuals and organizations to amplify their vision for giving back to the community.


Im März, Thomas J. Henry partnered with Christy’s Hope, The Purple Door, and SAFE Alliance, to launch a campaign against domestic violence. Letztes Jahr, Thomas J. Henry created and hosted ‘Austin Elevates,’ using his professional connections and celebrity status to recruit top entertainers such as Kygo, Daddy Yankee, DaBaby, and 88Glam, to perform a one-of-a-kind charity concert at the Austin 360 amphitheater. The event raised more than $160,000 for its beneficiaries which Thomas J. Henry personally matched, bringing the total amount to $327,720.

SALITA-AKTIONEN ZUM LIVESTREAM-KOSTENLOSEN 14-KÄMPFE-RUSSISCHES BOX-EVENT AM SONNTAG, Juni 27, AT 9:00 AM ET/6:00 AM PT, AUF SALITA PROMOTIONS YOUTUBE CHANNEL

WBO- #3 und IBF #7 Bantamgewicht Nikolai Potapov setzt Kampagne fort, um "The Monster" zu treffen und zu besiegen, indem er es mit Tansanias Oscar Richard aufnimmt


Fans des internationalen Boxens können hier zum Boxen zum Brunch aufwachen Sonntag, Juni 27, bei 9:00 Uhr ET (6:00 Uhr PT), wie sie Salita Promotions präsentiert stolz eine weitere 14-Kampf-Marathon-Matinee des russischen Boxens auf ihrem beliebten YOUTUBE KANAL, kostenlos von der Sowjetischer Wings-Sportpalast in Moskau, Russland. Das Ereignis, berechtigt "Kämpfen und gewinnen“ und präsentiert von Shamo Boxing in Verbindung mit Salita Promotions, wird einen harten Acht-Runden-Kampf zwischen WBO #3 und IBF #7 Bantamgewicht Nikolai Potapov (22-2-1, 11 KOs), von Podolsk, Russland, jetzt wohnhaft in Brooklyn, und Dar-Es-Salaam, Tansanias Oscar Richard (7-3-1, 2 KOs).


Und im 10-Runden-Co-Main-Event, Beshariq, Usbekistans Bakhromjon "B.F." Fozilov(3-1-3, 3 KOs) wird gegen 18-Kampf-Veteranen antreten Andrey Tomashchuk von Tscheljabinsk, Russland für die WPBF International Middleweight Championship.


30-Der einjährige Potapov hat sich mit zwei großen Siegen gut von seiner äußerst umstrittenen "Niederlage" gegen seinen Mitbewerber Josh Greer erholt, einschließlich seines letzten Ausflugs, ein einstimmiger Shutout-Beschluss über die damalige ukrainische 16-2 Oleksandr Hryshchuk im Dezember 2020 in Moskau. In seiner 11-jährigen Karriere, Potapov hat bereits die WBA Asia und WBO NABO Bantamweight Championships ausgetragen.


„Ich freue mich darauf, in den Ring zurückzukehren und meinen Fans in Moskau und weltweit einen aufregenden Auftritt zu bieten,Sagte Potapov, der sich für einen weiteren großen Kampf stetig wieder in den Kampf zurückgezogen hat, ob ein Rückkampf gegen Greer oder eine Herausforderung eines der Champions der Division.


Ebenfalls für die Schlacht in vorgestellten Kämpfen geplant sind Sankt Petersburg, Russlands Zurab Kvitsiani (7-1, 2 KOs) gegen Khimki, Russlands David Nikolaev (9-7-1, 5 KOs) in einem Mittelgewichts-Achtrounder; Grosny, Russlands (über Almaty, Kasachstan) ungeschlagenen Super-Leichtgewicht Schamil Malsagov (3-0, 1 KO) gegen Ufa, Russlands Rustem Fatkhullin (8-8, 3 KOs) über acht Runden; und einmal geschlagen Tikhon Netesov von Irkutsk, Russland (5-1, 2 KOs) mit Blick auf Chimki, Russlands (über Vanadzor, Armenien) Arkadi Harutyunyan(4-17, 1 KO) in einem sechs Runden superleichten Kampf.


Das komplette Kampfblatt der Veranstaltung finden Sie HIER.


Ich freue mich sehr, Boxfans in den USA eine Sonntagsshow aus Moskau über unserYOUTUBE KANAL, sagte, Dmitriy Salita. „Nikolai ist einer der besten Bantamgewichte der Welt. Kommt dieses Wochenende mit Inoues unglaublicher Leistung, Ich glaube, Nikolai wird zeigen, dass er Elite ist und bereit ist, ‚The Monster‘ herauszufordern.“


Die Aktion auf Englisch wird von Kanadas Corey Erdman . aufgerufen, ein Kommentar-Veteran für ESPN, NBC, CBS, SpikeTV, BoxNation, DAZN und SNY, sowie UFC Fight Pass’ wiederkehrende Serie Broadway Boxing. Erdman ist auch ein führender Kolumnist für Boxing Scene, und regelmäßiger Beitrag für Kampfsportarten bei VICE.


Der Livestream ist Teil des ständig wachsenden Programms von Salita Promotions YOUTUBE KANAL, das bereits Tausende von Stunden vergangener Kämpfe von vielen der größten Namen im Boxen bietet, kostenlos, und zieht mehr an als 5 Millionen monatliche Aufrufe mit 196,000 Abonnenten und Hunderttausende von täglichen Zuschauern. Überprüfen Sie die Salita PromotionsYOUTUBE KANAL für regelmäßige Video-Updates der größten Boxlegenden, seine besten Kämpfer, härtesten Konkurrenten und besten Aussichten in Aktion.


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Über Salita-Aktionen
Salita Promotions wurde in gegründet 2010 von Dmitriy Salita, Ein professioneller Boxer und Weltmeistertitel-Herausforderer, der die Notwendigkeit einer Werbeagentur erkannte, um die besten jungen Aussichten des Boxens und etablierte Konkurrenten in Nordamerika und auf der ganzen Welt zu präsentieren. Zuschauer, die Kämpfer in weltweiten Fernsehsendern wie Showtime beobachten, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universelles Sportnetzwerk, UFC Kampf Pass, DAZN, ESPN + und MSG haben in den letzten Jahren die Kampfhandlungen von Salita Promotions genossen. Wir sind stolz darauf, unseren Kämpfern Möglichkeiten innerhalb und außerhalb des Rings zu bieten. Salita Promotions freut sich darauf, weiter zu wachsen und den Bedürfnissen von Kampf-Fans auf der ganzen Welt gerecht zu werden.

Überprüfen Sie die Salita Promotions YOUTUBE KANAL für regelmäßige Updates der größten Kämpfer der modernen Welt, Konkurrenten und Interessenten in Aktion.

BKFC-18 – Live auf FITE PPV im Juni 26

BKFC-18 – Live auf FITE PPV im Juni 26

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, Der am schnellsten wachsende Sport der Welt, die Geschenke BKFC-18 mit Vier WM-Kämpfe auf Samstag, Juni 26 bei Hardrock-Live in der Seminole Hard Rock Hotel und Casino in Hollywood, FL und weltweit ausgestrahlt auf FITE-PPV, ab 9:00 p.m. UND / 6:00 p.m. PT). Sie werden vom BKFC-Sendeteam von Sean Wheelock und Chris Lytle unterstützt.

Im Schwergewicht, BKFC-Weltmeister ‘Joey Beltran von Mexicutioner, (4-1-1, 2 KOs), Kämpfe aus Karlsbad, CA wird seinen Titel zum zweiten Mal verteidigen gegen Sam ‘The Hillbilly Hammer’ Shewmaker, (4-1-1, 3 KOs), von Gravois Mühlen, MO.

Im Wettbewerb um den vakanten BKFC-Weltmeistertitel im Cruisergewicht, Fanliebling in Südflorida, Hector ‘Showeather’ Lombard, (2-0, 1 KO), von Miami, FL kollidiert mit „Diesel“ Joe Riggs, (3-0-1), Bekämpfung von Phoenix, DIE.

Im Federgewicht Division, Miami-Krieger Luis ‘Pavian’ Palomino, (3-0, 2 KOs), trifft auf den britischen Bösewicht und den Bare-Knuckle-Champion des Landes, Tyler „Der Tornado“ Goodjohn, (1-0) für den BKFC-Weltmeistertitel.

Zwei der gefragtesten Kämpfer Südfloridas, Thiago 'The Pitbull' Alves, (1-0), von Coconut Creek, FL und 'Das Monster', Uly '3 Sekunden' Diaz, (2-0, 2 KOs) von Miami, FL wird um den vakanten BKFC-Weltmeistertitel im Mittelgewicht kämpfen.

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CHRIS COLBERT TAKES ON HARD-HITTING CONTENDER TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR LIVE ON SHOWTIME JULY 3

Mehr, Rising Unbeaten Michel Rivera Faces Lightweight Contender

Jon Fernaufndez in WBA Title Eliminator on Saturday, Juli 3

At Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

CARSON, CALIF.(Juni 22, 2021) – Undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris „Primetime“ Colbertwill face hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt „Königsschlepper“ Nyambayaram Samstag, Juli 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., in einem Premier Boxing Champions Event.

Nyambayar replaces Yuriorkis Gamboa, who was originally scheduled to face Colbert before suffering an injury during training camp.

The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature unbeaten rising starMichel Riverabattling lightweight contenderJon Fernaufndezin a 135-pound WBA title eliminator in the co-main event.

The telecast will also feature highlights of undefeated super lightweight contenderRichardson HitchinsQuadratur off gegenDarwin-Preisin a 10-round duel.

Die Veranstaltung wird von TGB Promotions beworben. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased atAXS.com. Hitchins vs. Price is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.

“This lineup on July 3 features highly-touted rising stars in tough matchups against opponents looking to make statements of their own,Sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “Chris Colbert has been impressive fight after fight, and he will have a big test against the always-tough Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Also facing perhaps the toughest test of his career, Michel Rivera will enter the ring in an exciting matchup against contender Jon Fernández. This is a card that is lined up to deliver drama all night long.”

Stellvertretend für seine Heimatstadt Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert (15-0, 6 KOs) hat die 130-Pfund-Rangliste schnell nach oben geschossen, in seinem ersten gegen hochkarätige Konkurrenz antreten 15 Profi Kämpfe. Bereits als Kämpfer mit umwerfenden Boxfähigkeiten etabliert, Colbert showcased his ability to fight toe-to-toe in his last outing, as he stopped hard-hitting Jaime Arboleda in round 11 of their December 2020 clash. The 24-year-old turned pro in 2015 and beat three unbeaten fighters in his first eight contests. Vor dem Arboleda-Kampf, Colbert scored a highlight-reel first round knockout against Miguel Beltran Jr. im September 2019 and a dominant 12-round decision victory over former champion Jezreel Corrales in January 2020.

“I’m very excited to be back in the ring on July 4 weekend,” said Colbert. “I get to set off my fireworks on SHOWTIME the night before. We’re taking this one to Dignity Health Sports Park in California, but I know I’ll have my New York family behind me. This is just another day, another dollar. I have a job to do, and that’s to get the win by any means necessary, but I’m looking to dominate. I expect Nyambayar to bring his A-game though because he knows he’ll be in there with a monster. I may not be the biggest puncher in the world, but I know how to finish a guy and get him out of there, and on July 3 that’s exactly what I’ll be looking to do.”

The 28-year-old Nyambayar (12-1, 9 KOs) won a silver medal representing his native Mongolia in the 2012 Olympics and now lives in Southern California, where he’s trained by John Pullman. Nyambayar ascended the featherweight rankings after his extensive amateur career with victories over then unbeaten Harmonito Dela Torre and former interim champion Oscar Escandon. He earned his first world title shot when he defeated former champion Claudio Marrero in January 2019, before dropping his championship bout against long-reigning WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. im Februar 2020. Ahead of his super featherweight debut on July 3, the WBC’s second-ranked featherweight Nyambayar most recently handed Cobia Breedy his first loss by scoring two knockdowns and eventually earning the decision in September 2020.

“When I got the call about this fight, I jumped at the opportunity,” said Nyambayar. “I can’t wait to compete. I was born for fights like this. I’m going to leave it all in the ring and give the fans a great show on July 3.”

Geboren in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rivera (20-0, 13 KOs) burst onto the scene in 2019 making his U.S. debut with a victory over Juan Rene Tellez. The 23-year-old continued his ascent in 2020, adding a stoppage win against Fidel Maldonado Jr. and a unanimous decision triumph against lightweight contender LaDarius Miller. Zuletzt, Rivera stepped back into the ring to knock out Anthony Mercado in February of this year.

“I can’t wait to be showcasing my skills once again on July 3,” said Rivera. “Fernández will be bringing his A-game and that’s exactly what I want. My coach Herman Caicedo and I have been zeroing in on the best approach to this fight and I’m excited to execute it. Jon is a rough and tough fighter and probably the best fighter I’ve faced to this point and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I know that I will be fighting for a world title soon, so I’m just staying focused and disciplined until that time comes.”

The 25-year-old Fernández (21-1, 18 KOs) enters this bout on a five-fight winning streak following his only career blemish, a decision loss to O’Shaquie Foster in 2018 aufShoBox: Die neue Generation. A native of Bilbao, Spanien, Fernández will fight in the U.S. for the fourth time on July 3. Fernández has been mentored by boxing great Sergio Martinez and will look to put himself back in position for a world title against Rivera. In seinem letzten Kampf, Fernández knocked out Aristides Perez in the first-round of their February 2020 clash.

“The fans are going to enjoy this fight with Rivera very much,” said Fernández. “Both of us are going to give our all in the ring for the opportunity to become a champion. This is the kind of fight that boxing is all about. Our division is full of great fighters, so you need to fight the best to be the best. My training is going very well and I believe that at this moment, I am in the prime of my career.”

A native of Brooklyn, Hitchins (12-0, 5 KOs) Profi wurde in 2017 after representing Haiti at the 2016 Olympiade. The 23-year-old has flashed impressive skills as he’s amassed an unbeaten record in the pro ranks, which is the product of an extensive amateur career. In seinem letzten Ausflug, Hitchins scored a career-best victory, as he earned a decision over former world champion Argenis Mendez. Hitchins has increased his competition in winning 10-round decisions in his last three fights.

“After my last fight in December, I got right back in the ring and have been training and tweaking things to help me really get to that star level,“Sagte Hitchins. “I’ve always had the tools, but people are just now recognizing my talents. Each opponent has brought something different out of me, and I plan to keep rising to the occasion and putting on a show for the fans.”

Preis (17-1, 10 KOs) returned to the ring in April to knock out Saul Corral in the fifth round. His previous outing had come in December 2019 when he suffered a knee injury that forced him to take a TKO loss against Malik Hawkins in a fight Price led on the scorecards. Ursprünglich aus St. Louis and now fighting out of Houston, Price was a standout track and field runner at Grambling State University before turning pro and winning his first 16 Kämpfe.

“Every dream has a process and a price tag,” said Price. “Those who embrace the process and pay the price, live the dream. Those who don’t, just dream. I can’t wait to get back in the ring on July 3 and put on a great performance.”

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Paradigm Sports unterschreibt UFC Strohgewicht Mackenzie Dern

#6 UFC Strohgewicht Mackenzie Dern unterschreibt bei Paradigm Sports

Irvine, SOWIE (Juni 22, 2021) – Paradigm Sports ist stolz, seine Full-Service-Vertretung von Mixed Martial Arts bekannt zu geben (MMA) star Mackenzie Dern.

Dern ist der Strom #6 Rang UFC Strohgewicht, und ist mit einer Siegesserie von 4 Kämpfen stetig in der Rangliste aufgestiegen. Dern verfügt über eine beeindruckende berufliche Bilanz von 11-1, Ihr jüngster Sieg war eine Einreichung in der ersten Runde gegen Nina Nunes im April.

Bei der Unterzeichnung bei Paradigm Sports, Dern sagte: „Ich freue mich auf die nächste Phase meiner Karriere und die Zusammenarbeit mit Paradigm. das spüre ich wirklich, als Team, wir werden mein volles Potenzial als Kämpfer innerhalb und außerhalb des Käfigs erreichen!"

Paradigm Sports Senior Vice President, Tim Simpson, angegeben: „Wir freuen uns sehr, Mackenzie in der Paradigm Sports-Familie willkommen zu heißen. Sie ist eine phänomenale Athletin und eine mit Meisterschaftspotenzial. Im Namen unseres gesamten Teams, Es ist eine Ehre, mit ihr und ihrer Familie zusammenzuarbeiten, und wir freuen uns darauf, sie dabei zu unterstützen, auf ihrer erfolgreichen Karriere aufzubauen, die sie bereits begonnen hat.“

Paradigm Sports ist eine Full-Service-Management-Agentur, die sich als Multi-Plattform-Sport-Business- und Medienunternehmen hervorhebt, das die Karrieren einer globalen Liste von Elite-Kampfsport-Athleten betreut, einschließlich Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya, Michael Page und Cris Cyborg.

Super Welterweight Contender Carlos Adames Faces Alexis Salazar in Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV Undercard This Saturday, Juni 26

Adames vs. Salazar Replaces Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza Fight After Williams Suffers Elbow Injury in Training

ATLANTA (Juni 22, 2021) – Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown on the SHOWTIME PPV undercard this Saturday, Juni 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Adames vs. Salazar replaces the previously scheduled Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza fight, after Williams was forced to withdraw because of an elbow injury.

The event is headlined by four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis as he seeks a title in a third weight class against unbeaten WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV telecast that begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werden https://www.ticketmaster.com.

A native of Comendador, Dominikanische Republik, Adames (19-1, 15 KOs) fights out of New York City as he seeks to earn a second shot at a world championship. The 27-year-old defeated a slew of contenders on his way to a 2019 title shot that he lost by narrow decision to Patrick Teixeira. Adames defeated former champion Carlos Molina, and contenders Frank Galarza, Joshua Conley and Alejandro Barrera to earn that opportunity at a title.

The 25-year-old Salazar (23-3, 9 KOs) rides a 15-fight winning streak into this matchup. Zuletzt, Salazar earned a unanimous decision over Ruben Barajas in their December 2020 clash. Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and now fighting out of Norwalk, Calif., Salazar will fight in the U.S. for the sixth time Saturday night. His previous stateside outing saw him dominate Abraham Cordero to earn a unanimous decision in May 2019.

The non-televised undercard will feature Cuban contender Leduan Barthelemy (16-1-1, 8 KOs) meeting unbeaten Viktor Slavinsky (12-0-1, 6 KOs)in einem Acht-Runde Superfedergewicht Kampf, former title challenger Andres Gutierrez (38-2-1, 25 KOs) in an eight-round super lightweight attraction, unbeaten prospect Dalton Brodie (1-0, 1 KO) competing in a four-round super middleweight duel against fellow-unbeaten Trever Bradshaw (1-0) and undefeated Washington, D.C. born prospect Stacey Selby (2-0, 2 KOs) entering the ring in a four-round super lightweight bout.

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ÜBER DAVIS VS. BARRIOS
Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Juni 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Die Pay-per-View-Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.

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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez part of group that opened new state-of-the-art boxing gym in the Heart of North Hollywood’s Arts District

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez part of group that opened new state-of-the-art boxing gym in the Heart of North Hollywood’s Arts District Brickhouse Boxing Club

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

Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs) has been training at Brickhouse Boxing Club for his July 9th12-round main event fight versus former world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs).
Zurdo vs. Barrera, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will be streamed exclusively on DAZN, live from Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club (pro soccer), located in downtown Los Angeles.

Karten gibt es bei Preis $150, $100, $75, $50 und $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium und www.ticketmaster.com.
Located in North Hollywood (1116 Weddington St. / 818.821.3355) and arguably the premier boxing gym in Los Angeles, Brickhouse Boxing Club’s key members and trainers include “Zurdo” Ramirez, 4-time World Champion Brian Viloria, Ramirez’ Head Trainer Julian Chua, and Strength & Conditioning Coach Chris Wong.

“The opportunity presented itself and my team was able to put everything together,” Ramirez explained why he is a principal owner of Brickhouse Boxing Club. “The plan was always to create a friendly environment that can help expand to others but, gleichzeitig, provide an elite training facility for professionals.

“Training here (for Barrera fight) has been great. I’m proud to have my own space and glad to have everything I need under one roof – boxing, Fitness, recovery, and sauna. Auch, it’s been great to invite sparring partners and provide an elite performance center for all fighters.”

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ERICKSON LUBIN VS. JEISON ROSARIO AND JULIAN WILLIAMS VS. BRIAN MENDOZA VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

ATLANTA (Juni 17, 2021) – Top contender Erickson "Hammer" Lubin and former unified champion Jeison Rosario, plus former unified champion Julian "J-Rock" Williams und Brian Mendoza previewed their respective showdowns during a virtual press conference Thursday before they enter the ring on the Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV undercard Saturday, Juni 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Lubin and Rosario will meet in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event, while Williams and Mendoza square off for a 10-round super welterweight showdown on the pay-per-view telecast. The telecast also features hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov stepping in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in the opening bout at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werden ticketmaster.com.

Das sagten die Konferenzteilnehmer am Donnerstag:

ERICKSON LUBIN

“This has been the best camp of my life. I know it sounds cliché, but it really has been. Ich habe seit meinem letzten Kampf in der Turnhalle gewesen. I made a few mistakes in that fight, but Kevin Cunningham and I have been at it since last year and we’re coming to make a statement.

“This is a stacked card and we’re excited to be a part of it. I’m ready to show everyone that I’m the best fighter in this division.

“This is going to be a fan-friendly fight. I can mix it up, box or bang. Rosario always comes forward. The fans are going to love it. I’m not the fighter who tries to find an easy way out. I’m looking to make a statement.

“I think that I’m a totally different fighter than when I trained with his coach, Herman Caicedo. Me and Kevin have worked on a lot of things that regular southpaws don’t have. I’m coming in with a game plan that’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think this is the wrong fight for Rosario to take coming off a knockout loss.

“This fight comes down to who wants it more and who prepared better. I have power too. He’s got to have the skills and have his mind there. I know I’m ready mentally. Ich kann es kaum erwarten zu kämpfen.

“I gained a lot of experience fighting Nathaniel Gallimore and Terrell Gausha. Those are top contenders. I don’t want any tune-up fights, that’s why I took this fight against Rosario. I gained a lot of confidence and everything is clicking for me right now.

“When I become world champion, I want to be able to say that I’ve beat all the top guys in the division. That’s just how I am. Ich bin ein Wettbewerber. Make sure you tune-in on June 26.

“It doesn’t matter if I knock Rosario out or if I don’t. My job is to look good and come out victorious. I’m going to go in there and show the world that I can make anyone in this division look bad.”

JEISON ROSARIO

“I feel very healthy and very strong. It’s been a great camp so far and probably one of the best camps I’ve had in my career. I’m already at the weight and I am ready to go. The Jermell Charlo fight is the past. That’s over with. This is a new camp and I feel very strong. We’re moving forward.

“I changed trainers just because I was looking for a change. Not necessarily because I lost, but because it was just the right timing. Leider, it came with a loss, but that was not the reason for the change. We’ve known each other for some time. I know Herman Caicedo’s style. It’s no nonsense. Keine Ausreden. It’s all or nothing and that’s what I wanted moving forward.

“First and foremost, I have the power to knockout Lubin and anybody in the 154-pound division. The camp that I’ve had, and the little tidbits of southpaw knowledge that I’ve picked up on, make me confident that I can knock Lubin out.

“What happened in the Charlo fight was the fluke. Me winning the titles was not the fluke. I’m going to show everybody that I will bounce back from that loss and win my next fight. I have no problem taking this fight. It’s not a mistake at all. Dies ist, was wir tun,. We fight. I’m very excited for June 26 and I expect Lubin to bring his best.

“I actually watched the Charlo fight for the first time last night. Offensichtlich, I learned from my mistake and worked to correct it in this camp. I’m looking forward to showing what I’ve learned from that defeat on June 26.

“At 154 Pfund, I can knock anybody out. I have seen some of Lubin’s fights just as a fan and he is a great fighter. It’s not easy to land shots on him or land a home run shot. So that’s not the game plan. Offensichtlich, there is a game plan and if I do land on him, I feel that I can knock him out. But I won’t just go in there trying to land a shot on the chin.

“I’m the type to take advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself. This is another opportunity to get right back in the picture and fight for a title, so you have to take this. Not everybody would. Erickson did and I’m cut from the same cloth. It’s the opportunity and the pride of fighting the best.”

JULIAN WILLIAMS

“Camp is going really well. I’ve been out in Las Vegas with SugarHill Steward grinding and putting in the work. The fans can expect an explosive performance and a victory for myself on June 26.

“I just have to be myself on June 26. I think I’m more skilled than anyone else in the division and I plan on proving that again against Brian Mendoza.

“I’ve known who Brian Mendoza is. I expect him to get beat. Er ist ein anständiger Kämpfer, but victory is the only thing on my mind.

“I don’t want to talk about what happened before the Rosario fight because it’s in the past. I don’t want to make any excuses. It wasn’t that I didn’t focus or train hard. Jetzt, I’ve had a great camp and I’m prepared to win.

“With me, you’re always going to see a hungry and focused fighter in the ring. I don’t know if I’ll look much different. I think with a new coach it takes some time for the changes to start setting in.

“I went through a four-week training camp before my fight in December was cancelled because I got COVID-19. It was almost a full camp and it definitely kept me motivated going into this next training camp for this fight.

“I’m the best fighter in the division. I just lost, that’s all. LeBron James and Michael Jordan had bad nights, I can have a bad night too. I’m still the best in the division and I’m anxious to get back in the ring.”

BRIAN MENDOZA

“Training camp has been going great. I’m out here in Las Vegas, zu. I’ve just been grinding. This is a very big opportunity for me and I plan to take full advantage of it. Everybody can expect one hundred percent and everything I have in me.

“It’s not about looking back at the one blemish on my record and crying about what happened in the past. There’s always a million excuses behind the scenes, aber es ist, was es. I learned from that loss and you guys have seen the change in my performances since that fight and how I was more comfortable at 154 pounds in my next fight. I feel like this next fight will pull out even more from me. You guys will see another big jump in my skill level on June 26.

“I do feel that I have everything to gain in this fight and nothing to lose. I keep telling people on fight night that you’re not going to see somebody that’s just happy to be here and happy to get to this point. I have big goals and this is the perfect fight. So you’re going to see me coming with everything I have and coming for the victory. I have everything to gain.

“I feel like I’m catching Julian Williams at the right time because of where I am in my career. It’s about me. This is the right time. I’m 27-years-old and I’ve been a pro for many years now. I just feel like the schooling that I’ve had is really starting to come out and I’m hitting that next level. I’m not worried about what’s going on with Williams. I know he’s still coming with everything he has to prove that he still has it and that he’s still in the mix.

“A lot of people get to this point and they get a big fight like this and they think they’ve made it. They get happy just to be here, but you won’t see that at all with me. I’ve always visualized being at the top of this sport and climbing to the very top. I’m taking full advantage of this opportunity and you’re going to see somebody very hungry on June 26.”

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions

“This is a really terrific card from top to bottom. Julian Williams is one of my favorite fighters. He’s a former unified champion who’s going to take on the tough Brian Mendoza. Williams is looking to make a big statement that he’s still a force and that he’s ready to get back in the mix with the other top 154-pounders.

“The co-main event could be a main event on its own. With Lubin and Rosario, we’re really excited to see who will emerge from that fight ready to challenge for a world title once again. We can’t wait for June 26.”

Bellator MMA 263: PITBULL VS. MCKEE VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

FULL PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO HERE

LOS ANGELES – June 17, 2021 – BELLATOR MMA’s Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion Patricio Pitbull (32-4) and undefeated top-ranked challenger AJ McKee (17-0) previewed their must-watch Featherweight World Grand Prix Final and 145-pound title fight during a virtual press conference Wednesday. Both fighters’ head coaches, Eric Albarracin of Team Pitbull Brothers, und Antonio McKee of Team Bodyshop, also chimed in with a look at the final preparations both fight camps are taking as we approach the massive event.

Bellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKee will emanate from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., and will air live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Tickets for the event go on sale tomorrow, Freitag, Juni 18 at BELLATOR.com and Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the fighters and their coaches had to say Wednesday:

Patricio Pitbull, BELLATOR Featherweight World Champion & BELLATOR Lightweight World Champion

“I’m a little bit older and faster than the rest of my division and I’m going to use this in my favor. (22:47)

“Of all the opponents I’ve faced, AJ is the most dangerous, and I know that. Mit diesem wird gesagt, I know that I’m going to win this fight and prove his father wrong. (26:18)

“At the beginning of his career, he faced very low-level guys. He has a few wins over tough opponents, but he’s never fought anyone like me. He claims that he is ready for me, but he isn’t, and he’ll learn that very quickly in front of his home crowd.” (38:48)

AJ McKee, Unterlassen Sie. 1 Ranked BELLATOR Featherweight & Featherweight World Grand Prix Finalist

“It’s been a great journey and this is something I’ve dreamed of my entire career. Wie ich sagte,, I’ve been calling Pitbull’s name since I first stepped into that cage and he’s ignored me, pretending like he doesn’t know who I am. Am Ende des Tages, there is nowhere else for him to run and he has to look me in my eyes. I’m looking forward to it. Everyone says I haven’t been tested and I agree. Aber, when you do see me get tested, a whole different animal will come out. (23:22)

“After I beat Pitbull and become the face of BELLATOR, we can run it back for that second belt too. Becoming champ-champ is something that I said I was always going to do, and that I will do. I went through the trials and tribulations of not wanting to fight, to then having my passion for this come back and me seeing all my goals be within reach. It’s going to be fun, especially after the long break due to my knee surgery. I can’t wait to get in there again. The Mercenary does one thing: he signs the contract and then takes the person out. (24:22)

“I’ve been preparing for this fight for six years because Pitbull has been at the top for so long. Noch einmal, I have a foot longer reach on him, so he has to come to me. He says he is training with gold medal wrestlers, but I will do the same thing to him that I did to Pat Curran and Darrion Caldwell. I’m comfortable off my back. Just because he’s Brazilian, that doesn’t mean anything in terms of Jiu jitsu. I have that evolved Jiu jitsu and that’s what I get people with when they don’t see it coming.” (31:45)

Scott Coker, BELLATOR President

“We’re excited to be back in California and we are excited to be back in the Forum, a place where we have had so many great fights. It’s going to be an amazing event. My staff is excited and the fighters are excited. When you think about live sports, it needs fans. We got a taste of it last week at the Mohegan Sun, which has been an amazing partner for us, but it’s time to travel and get back to what BELLATOR does best. That is putting on great fights touring from city-to-city, starting with this amazing fight on July 31. (4:10)

“This is the fight that everyone wanted to see. We have so many amazing athletes in this division that we went through the lottery system for matchups, which provided us with amazing fights. But at the beginning, I was wishing that the final would be McKee versus Pitbull. When we signed McKee, he had zero fights to his name. Jetzt, look at where he is today. Back then, Pitbull was our champion and obviously still is today, so this fight is the “OG” vs. the new guard and we’ll have to see what happens.” (5:13)

Eric Albarracin, Team Pitbull Brothers Head Coach

“Patricio’s had a bullseye on his back since he became the champ in 2014, when he beat Pat Curran and this run has gone exactly as we planned. We were the matchmakers, we sent Darrion Caldwell to the other side of the bracket to take out some of the young bucks and he did. Dann, AJ took him out and here we are. I think this is the perfect matchup for the finals. We have a young, up-and-coming, undefeated fighter and the pound-for-pound best fighter on the planet, Patricio Pitbull. This is going to be the greatest fight in BELLATOR history. (7:20)

“Even at 17-0, AJ is still very young in the game. He’s very unpredictable. Aber, at the end of the day it’s Pitbull who is the pound-for-pound best on the planet, it’s Pitbull who is the double champ, it’s Pitbull who has the best coaches in the game and they don’t know how to prepare for that.” (8:18)

Antonio McKee, Team Bodyshop Head Coach

“I lived a different life, one where it wasn’t all good. I was dealing with a lot of stuff that a lot of African American men deal with. No mother and no father, growing up in the streets of Los Angeles. It was what it was, but I made the right decisions and never got caught for anything that I did that could have put me away for the rest of my life and found my drive and motivation through my son. The things that AJ would say as a kid, like ‘Daddy if you die, can I die with you?’ I didn’t care about living and I didn’t have a problem with killing either. And then one day AJ says ‘Dad, whatever you do and wherever you go, I want to come with you.’ I was ready to clock out, but then I realized that I needed to be here for him. He had nothing but me, so that gave me the drive and the strength to find a better way out.

“I made it this far, did my thing as a wrestler and was the best in the world. I did what I was doing, but I didn’t have the right mindset, so I had to check my mental and learn how to be a respectable human being. Once I did that, things started to shift for me and now here we are. I did things to keep AJ in private school, not to buy cars, Musik, and jewelry. I did it all to pay for his school tuition.” (14:36)