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Bermane 'B. Hua’ Stiverne Proud to be 1st Haitian & Quebecer Heavyweight Champion o te Ao

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Las Vegas (January 12, 2015) – Ahakoa kua noho ana ia i roto i Las Vegas mo te tekau tau o mua, Bermane “B. Hua” Stiverne (24-1, 21 Koó) Ko te tino whakakake ki te hei i te tuatahi toa ao taumahamaha i tona Haiti Māori, me te pai kia rite ki te tuatahi i te Porowini o Quebec ki te mau i taua taitara i hiahiatia.

I teie mahana,, Stiverne Ko te tauira i roto i tona Haiti taketake, me te i roto i tona fare tuarua, Quebec, i reira whakangungua ia mō ngā tau e maha hei runaruna me te ngaio, i roto i te tua ki te whawhai i roto i te Montreal rua rite te pro.

Hanga Stiverne te korero tuatahi o tona Kaunihera Mekemeke World (WBC) taitara taumahamaha, i riro ia whakamutunga o Mei ki te ono-a tawhio knockout hangarau whakamīharo o te kino Chris Arreola (35-4), tenei Rāhoroi po (Jan. 17) ki tūturu, kaiwero whakahauanga Deontay “Ko te rererangi Bronze” Wilder (32-0, 32 Koó), whakakitea ora i runga i Showtime Championship mekemeke (10 p.m. AND/7 p.m. PT) i MGM Grand i Las Vegas. Kei te hoki whakakitea Stiverne-Wilder ora i roto i te Canada i te TVA Sports.

Fanauhia i roto i te Haiti rite te tamaiti whakaotinga, me te 11th o 13 tamariki, “B. Hua” oho ki tona hapu i te tau o te 10 ki Miami, i reira, ho'i,, I whakaweti ia i te kura. Anō ia i roto i te Montreal, Quebec, haere maha hoki a mai i waenganui i reira me te Miami, i mua i neke ki Las Vegas i roto i 2004.

 

“I noho ahau i konei i te United States mai i te 1988,” Stiverne Dirita. “Neke taku na metua ki Miami, a, hoki mai, ka i waenganui Miami me Montreal. I muri i te kura, i ahau paari, Neke ahau ki a Las Vegas ki te whai i taku mahi mekemeke.

 

“Tohu ahau i te whenua i whanau ai ahau i roto i, Haiti, a ka Quebec, engari e ahau te aroha ano hoki te United States. Ko, tuatahi, Ahau i Haiti, a e hiahia ana ahau ki te hoatu te tumanako ki te hunga Haiti kahore nei he rota. E hiahia ana ahau ki te faauru iwi i reira na roto i te tuku mohio ratou i te reira e kore e mahuinga te wahi e whanau ai koe, moe e ahei te haere mai pono rite te mea hoki ahau. E kore e te rota o te whai wāhitanga ki reira reira ka tumanako ahau whai Haiti ratou moe rite i ahau.”

 

(L) WBC toa taumahamaha o Bermane Stiverne me tona kaiwhakahaere Camille Estephan

“E matau ana ahau ki te pehea e whakakake Bermane ko ki te hei i te taata matamua Haiti, me te tuatahi i Quebec ki te hei toa taumahamaha o te ao,” Kaiwhakahaere o Stiverne Camille Estephan tāpiri. “Te reira i tino tikanga o te ao ki a ia. Quebec Ko te Tuhinga mō te mekemeke me te wehenga taumahamaha ko te tino nui o te mekemeke. Kua kï tatou e, e kapi te hunga e mea mekemeke te mate. Ko te tau record o pāpāho tono taipitopito mō tenei whawhai i te taumata ao he haurangi.”

“B. Hua” o Stiverne!

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Maku e wahi ONFEBRUARY THE FLYWEIGHTS 7 IN LEWISTON

Lewiston, Maine (January 12, 2015) -mo Ingarangi whawhai (Nef), Tau-kotahi whakatairanga whawhai rohe Amerika o, he hakari ma ono ona toi hōia whakauru (MMA) takahanga, "XVI nef,"I runga i February 7, 2015 i roto i te Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. I mua i teie mahana, NEF announced the addition of an amateur flyweight bout to the fight card. Dustin Veinott (2-3) Kei te whakaritea ki te kanohi “Te taone” Dave Brown (1-1) i te taimaha o te 125, pauna whawhai.

 

Whawhai Veinott i roto i o Auburn, Maine. He is currently a striking coach at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) – he Team New Ingarangi United (NEW) hononga. Veinott had a slow start to his amateur MMA career, losing his first three in a row. Many would have called it quits at that point, but not Veinott. Exhibiting incredible heart and determination, Ka hoki Dustin i “Nef XIII” whakamutunga o Mei, ka patoto Rana Thayer (0-2) out cold a mere 25-seconds into the first round. Veinott followed up that performance by putting Justin Witham (0-2) ki te moe i roto i te taka noa tuatahi ki te kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga i “Nef XV” this past fall. He assures fight fans that they will see an exciting scrap between himself and Dave Brown on February 7.

 

“E matau ana ahau ki tenei kei te haere ki te whawhai uaua,” Na ka mea a Veinott ka tae mō te kōrero. “I am expecting a war. I will give my best, rite te mahi tonu ahau. Be prepared to see a very entertaining fight.

 

He Māori o Te Tai Tokerau Andover, Massachusetts, Roaa Dave Brown tona tuatapaparaa tupuna nonoke i Plymouth State University i Plymouth, New Hampshire during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He currently trains out of White Mountain BJJ in the Granite State town of Ashland. Having fought, a ngaro, kotahi MMA whawhai i mua i runga i te kaupapa iti e rave rahi matahiti na mua'tu i roto i te Massachusetts, Brown had no idea what to expect when he entered the Androscoggin Bank Colisee this past November for his NEF MMA debut. He scored a first-round technical knockout (WHO) wikitoria mo Doug Bailey (0-1) that evening before a raucous crowd of more than 1500. Brown is ready for another taste of the big show coming up at “Nef XVI.”

 

“Toku whakakitea whakamutunga mō te nef Ko toku wa tuatahi i raro i nga rama kanapa, me te i roto i te mua o te mano whawhai nui,” Said Brown. “Kahore ahau i mohio ki te aha i ki te'amanaki. Na, Au tino rite i ahau. I know that NEF’s fans demand a show. I’m training with intensity and ready to put on a top-rate performance for a massive Maine audience.

 

Hui muri MMA o nef, “Nef XVI,” e wahi i runga i February 7, 2015me te raarangi katoa o nga pakanga kua whakaritea. Ray “Pakihi katoa” Wood (5-0) hoki i taua po ki te paruru i te Title nef MMA mā whitu ki Bellator me te hōia WEC Anthony “Cheesesteak” Morrison (16-9). NFL a UFC Ko te Ultimate Fighterhōia Tyler King (7-2) e te Ingoa nef MMA Heavyweight i runga i te raina ki Terry “Ko te Polar Bear” Blackburn (5-2). I te waahanga o te ahiahi, UFC, Bellator a Strikeforce hōia Nah-Makeronia Burrell (10-5) hanga i tona tuatahi nef MMA ki Ryan Hodge (6-9). Ka tiimata nga tiikiti i te wa tika $25 a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei i www.TheColisee.com ranei na roto i te te karanga te tari pouaka Colisee i 207.783.2009 x 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. I tua atu, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, te whai ia ratou i runga i Twitternefights, me te uru atu ki te rōpū Facebook whaimana "New Ingarangi whawhai."

 

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New Ingarangi whawhai ("Nef") Ko te whawhai whakatairanga ngā kaupapa kamupene. Misioni a nef ko ki te waihanga i te mau ohipa kounga teitei mō ngā whawhai, me pā o Maine rite tahi. Whānui wheako i roto i te whakahaere hākinakina whawhai he kapa whakahaere o nef, production ngā kaupapa, whanaungatanga pāpāho, marketing, ture me te pānuitanga.

GH3 Promotions CEO Vito Mielnicki comments on Jerry Odom’s controversial disqualification

Nutley, Nj(January 12, 2015)–Tenei mua Rāmere night at the Madison Square Garden Theater, previously undefeated Super Middleweight Jerry Odom suffered his first professional defeat when he was controversially disqualified when he was ruled to have hit Andrew Hernandez while he was down following a knockdown.

Jerry dropped the kid and the referee was way out of position. The referee was in the opposite corner,””said GH3 Promotions CEO Vito Mielnicki.

We signed Hernandez before the fight so I am looking to do an immediate rematch as soon as mid February. As everyone saw, Jerry was well on his way to stopping him. Hernandez is a good prospect but Jerry got the best of him. I think Andrew knew that Jerry was breaking him down.

The referee was way out of position to make a call like that They could have given him five minutes to recover. Stuff like this is a black eye for the sport. All that being said, Andrew knows that if he wants to become something, he has to take the rematch. I am going to talk to the commission i runga i te Mane and see what my options are in terms of an appeal but making the rematch is the first order of business for us.

We know that Jerry is still the top Super Middleweight prospect out there and we will not let this terrible ruling effect our plans for Jerry going forward.

 

GH3 Whakatairanga ngā tūturu whitu Antoine Douglas, Super whitu o Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, tūturu mā whitu Glenn Dezurn Jr., tūturu Super whā Arama Lopez me te Jr. Whitu John Thompson, JR. Kōmāmā Wanzell Ellison, Rima tekau mā whitu Jorge Diaz, tūturu Super whā Qa'id Muhammad me Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell ki te GH3 Whakatairanga eu.

Record Knockout Holder Crossed Replaces Injured Veazey January 23

Baltimore, MD (January 11, 2015) – World record knockout holder Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed is replacing Joey Veazey in the main event of “Slugfest”January 23 i a Michael Eighth Avenue i Glen Burnie, MD.

 

Veazey was forced to withdraw due to an injury suffered in training.

 

An exciting heavyweight and former college football player, Crossed set a record by knocking out Adrien Bean in an astonishing four seconds in August 2013. Crossed, a former college football player who continues to improve inside the squared circle, meetsGlen Burnie native Jeff Knight for the East Coast Super Heavyweight Championship.

 

“Slugfest” is promoted by Baltimore Boxing Promotions and tickets starting at $25 are available at Baltimoreboxing.com or by calling 410-375-9175. VIP seats for $50 me nga tepu VIP o 10 hoki $500 are also available. All VIP ticketholders get free hors d’oeuvres from 7-8 pm. Doors tuwhera i 6:30 and the first bell will sound at 8:15.

 

Baltimore native Allan Burris of Baltimore faces Lamont White in the co-feature. The two fought in December, with Burris taking home the victory. Like Crossed, Burris trains out of the Baltimore Boxing Gym.

 

Young phenom Tommy Koe Jr. will appear on the card in a special attraction bout. Koe Jr. is slated to appear in this year’s nationals. Fans will also be treated to a special showdown between Courtney Hartlove and Melissa “Million Dollar Baby” Wilson. Hartlove and Wilson, who both work in the Federal Hill section ofBaltimore, will do battle for local bragging rights.

 

“While I’m disappointed that Joey Veazey is no longer on the card, I’m very pleased with our new main event,"Ka mea a Jake Smith, CEO of Baltimore Boxing Promotions and President of the South Atlantic Boxing Amateur Boxing Program. “Fans love heavyweights and Sam Crossed has been creating a buzz around the area since his record-setting knockout. Ticketholders also get to see a future champion in Tommy Koe Jr., a guaranteed slugfest between two popular young ladies, the Burris-White rematch and other locals. Ticket sales have been great and we’re expecting a sellout on the 23RD."

 

To help with their continued community efforts throughout the Charm City, Baltimore Boxing is hosting a 50/50 raffle. 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards Baltimore Boxing’s amateur program, which has helped keep kids off the street and in the gym for more than 20 tau.

 

Mō ētahi atu pārongo, haere ki te Baltimoreboxing.com

 

KENNETH SIMS JR. Whakapiki i KI 5-0, LOOKS TO HAVE BIG 2015

MANHOLE, ILLINOIS (January 11, 2015)Chicago’s undefeated Jr. Welterweight amanaki, Kenneth Sims Jr. (5-0, 2 Koó) extended on his winning streak this past Rāhoroi at the Madison Square Garden Theater with a dominating unanimous decision against tough opponent, Christian Steele (4-12, 1 KO).

 

Sims Jr., who was fighting in is second 6-round bout in only his fifth pro fight, showed why he was a top amateur standout, showcasing advanced boxing skills winning every round convincingly. With each fight Sims Jr. feels he’s improving and wants to have a big 2015.

 

I’m enjoying my journey as a professional,” said Kenneth Sims Jr. “I feel I’m getting better every time I step in the ring. There is always room for improvement and I’m going to continue working hard in the gym. Gary Shaw has said there will be many opportunities for me to take my career to the next level in 2015 and I want take full advantage of everything that comes my way. I’m hoping to make a quick return back to the ring.

 

Sims Jr. is progressing nicely as a professional prize fighter,” Gary Shaw mea. “I think he’ll graduate to 8-round bouts after one more fight. He seems to be making the 140 lbs weight limit with ease so we’ll keep him at Jr. Welterweight. He’s got the height and reach attributes to give anyone in the division problems. I see him having a big 2015.

TUREANO JOHNSON WINS WBC SILVER & WBA INTERNATIONAL BELTS

NEW YORK (January 11, 2015) – Tenei mua Rāmere i te Madison Square Garden Pikitia, Bahamian middleweight contender, Tureano Johnson (18-1, 13 Koó) captured the WBA International a WBC Silver taitara, with a bruising victory against Colombian contender Alex Theran (17-2, 2 Koó). Johnson thumped the former Olympian Theran over five rounds, dropping him once in the 4th round, then again in the 5th. Theran, who suffered an injury and could not return for the 6th round, was taking a beating before bowing out of the bout.

 

Rated WBC #8, WBA #12 a IBF #12, Tureano Johnson is looking to step up and challenge any of the champions in middleweight division. After beating a solid fighter like Theran, and being robbed in the Curtis Stevens fight, Johnson is confident he can beat any of the current champions at 160 lbs.

 

“Ahau rite ki te whawhai Gennady Golovkin, Miguel Cotto, Jermain Taylor or any other champion out there,” Said Tureano Johnson. These are the type of fights I would like to pursue. Rawiri Lemieux is also on my hit list. I’m here to take over the division. Everyone knows I should be undefeated so I’m going to leave no doubt about it every time I step in the ring. I can’t afford to be robbed again. With Gary Shaw putting me in a great position, I’m going to make the most of every opportunity. My goal in 2015 is to become a world champion.

 

Tureano Johnson is marching up the rankings and should be applauded for his fighting style.” mea Gary Shaw. “He’s the type of fighter everyone wants to see. I’m going to push hard to get him back on TV, hopefully against a guy like Gennady Golovkin. Johnson is a force in the middleweight division and you will see him in some big fights coming up.

Melson Mourns the Loss of Bernie Lenahan

New York, NY (January 11, 2015) – Bernie Lenahan was a rare breed by today’s boxing standards. Not only was he dedicated to the sport, spending countless hours at New York’s Mendez Boxing Gym, Lenahan was an honest family man that built special friendships with his fighters.

 

Having worked with various fighters in the Big Apple, Lenahan learned his craft by spending time around New York’s greats. He guided multiple fighters to New York Golden Gloves titles and played a key role during his four years as Boyd Melson’s assistant trainer and cutman. In multiple fights, Lenahan prevented tides from potentially turning by effectively closing Melson’s cuts between rounds. He was also in the gym guiding Melson as he prepared for battle.

 

Shockingly, Lenahan passed away last week, leaving behind a wife, te tamahine, granddaughter, two sisters and a brother.

 

“I spent more time with Coach Bernie these past four years than any other man on this planet,"Ka mea a Melson. He made me his. My heart broke when I heard the news, and a part of it will be broken until my time is up in my own body. It wasn’t just because of how he loved me and how much I loved him that this hurts me so much, but it is because when Coach passed, hundreds and hundreds of people lost something very special.”

 

“Coach Bernie offered an unconditional kindness, acceptance and welcoming that you only find in children. When you see a child, you know that you won’t be judged, and you will be offered love for no other reason beyond that child just wanting to love you. At some time in almost all humanslives, we tend to lose this. We stop loving everyone, and we start judging everyone. With Coach though, we felt safe as seeing him put instant smiles on our faces because we always felt loved and welcomed. He made you feel that he truly wanted you there and really cared about you. I wish everyone alive on this planet could have met Coach Bernie to experience that feeling. At the end of every practice for the past three years, I hugged Coach Bernie, kissed him on the side of his forehead, thanked him for training me that day, and said I love you to him. He would smile and quietly saylove you too.Forever and a day, I thank you Coach for this.”

 

Donations to the Lenahan family can be made by going to https://www.crowdrise.com/BernieLenahan/fundraiser/jamescoppinger

ESPN “FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTSFROM THE CHUMASH CASINO: POST FIGHT REPORT

DARLEYS PEREZ RETAINS WBA LIGHTWEIGHT INTERIM TITLE

 

SANTA YNEZ, California (January 9, 2015) Tonight at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California, Gary Shaw Productions presented his final show as a promotional company on ESPN “Rāmere Whawhai Night”. In the 12-round main event, Darleys Parete (32-1, 20 Koó) won an impressive unanimous decision as he defended his WBA Interim Lightweight Championship against A Honatana Maicelo (21-2, 12 Koó). Perez vs. Maicelo was a promoted in association with Whakatairanga Thompson mekemeke.

 

In the early rounds, Jonathan Maicelo was using lateral movement to set up his punches, but Darleys Perez was timing him every time he jumped in. Maicelo to his demise was going straight back after every combination and Perez was making him pay. As the fight entered the later rounds, Perez had control of the fight and was up on the scorecards. Perez was timing his punches well and landed some very clean shots that had Maicelo off balance. Perez caught Maicelo jumping in and sent him to the canvas in round eleven. In round twelve, Perez closed the show as he landed a plethora of hard shots to close out the round. Maicelo, gave a gallant effort in defeat. Scorecards read 118-109, 118-108, 120-107 in favor of Perez.

 

I was prepared for a tough fight,” said Darleys Perez. “Maicelo is an incredible competitor. It took me a few rounds to settle into a rhythm, but once I did, I was able to land whatever I wanted. After a few rounds, I was able to time his movements and connect with a variety of punches. I want to be the best in the lightweight division. That’s what drives me. I put my heart and soul into every fight and I’m going to keep preparing the same way.

 

I did my best tonight but was up against a better man in Darleys Perez.” Said Maicelo. “He did a good job of using his reach to keep me off balance. It was very difficult to land my shots. He’s a great champion and I take my hat off to him. I still want to fight and see if I can work my way back to the top. This is not the end of my career. I know I can get back in there and compete at a high level.

 

FRANCISCO SANTANA WINS WBA INTERNATIONAL TITLE

In the 10-round co-main event, Santa Barbara’s welterweight contender, Francisco Santana (22-3-1, 11 Koó) didn’t need much time to finish off his opponent, Kendal Mena (20-0, 11 Koó) o te Dominican Republic. While the taller Mena was trying to establish his distance and jab, Santana, the local hero, landed a left hook that dropped him in the begging of the round. As soon as Mena got up off the canvas, Santana landed a right hook, left hook combo that put Mena down for good at the 1:43 mark of round one. Ki te te wikitoria, Santana captures the WBA International Welterweight Championship.

 

My trainer had a great game plan going into this fight,” said Francisco Santana. “Once I saw an opening in his defense I knew I could land my left hook. This was great exposure for me and I’m very please I was able to get the knockout on national television. I want to thank Gary Shaw for this opportunity and I look forward to the future with him moving forward with RocNation. I’m ready to challenge any of the top welterweights in the division.

 

Tonight everyone showed up and gave it their best and the fans go to witness a great night of boxing.” mea Gary Shaw. “Perez is a very tough fighter and I see him taking over the lightweight division. Santana showed he has what it takes to be something special in the welterweight division and he’ll be in a very big fight in the near future. I’m ready to start the next chapter of my legacy with RocNation and I’m very energized with what the future holds for all my fighters.

 

Undercard

 

6-Round Super-Bantamweight Bout

Roman Morales (19-0, 10 Koó) vs. Ernesto Guerrero (15-14, 10 Koó)

San Andro, California’s undefeated Super-Bantamweight prospect, Roman Morales extending on his winning streak with an impressive 3rd round knockout. After a slow start, Morales landed a left hook to the body in round three dropping Guerrero to the canvas. The referee gave Guerrero the full 10 count and the bout was stopped at the 1:05 tohu o te a tawhio noa.

 

6-Rauna taumahamaha a'ee

Jarrell Miller (11-0-1, 9 Koó) vs. Aaron Kinch (5-4-2, 1 KO)

Brooklyn New York’s Jarrell Miller battered Newark, New Jersey’s Aaron Kinch over six rounds en route to a lopsided unanimous decision. Even though Miller landed a plethora of power shots throughout the fight, Kinch survived, making it to the final bell giving the fans a spirited effort. Scorecards read 60-54 rua me te 60-53 in favor of Miller.

 

6-Round Flyweight Female Attraction

Maria Suarez (8-1-1) vs. Jolene Blackshear (9-5, 4 Koó)

Santa Maria, California’s Maggie Suarez won a close majority decision against a very tough Jolene Blackshear. Suarez used her superior boxing skills to squeak out the victory. Jolene had her moments but it wasn’t enough as Suarez landed at a higher percentage in most of the rounds. Scorecards read 57-57, 58-56 for Maggie

 

4-Rauna Welterweight a'ee

Manuel Romero (1-2-2) vs. Carlos Gonzalez (1-6)

Santa Maria California’s Manuel Romero made quick work of Carlos Gonzales. Round one was all Romero as he came out guns blazing. I roto i te a tawhio rua, Romero landed a barrage of punches and the referee halted the bout at the 2:16 mark of the round two.

 

4-Round Jr. Flyweight Female Attraction

Poula Estrada (2-0) vs. Kayana Rain (0-1)

Palmdale, California’s Poula Estrada did enough to pull off a close victory against a game Kayana Rain, who hails from Los Angeles. . The taller Estrada used a good jab and movement to negate the pressure style of Rain. Although Rain landed some good power shots, Estrada landed the cleaner blows throughout the fight. Scorecards read 38-38, 39-37 for Estrada.

 

WEEKEND MATINEE: Bellator MMA “In Focus: Georgi Karakhanyan”

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Before the NFL Playoff games start today, taea e koe – and should – mataara “In Focus: Georgi Karakhanyan,” a look inside the family life and training camp of former professional soccer star and featherweight titleholder Georgi Karakhanyan.
Karakhanyan returns to the Bellator cage to take on National Champion D1 wrestling sensation Bubba Jenkins at “Bellator: Pitbull vs. Straus” i runga i January 16 i Pechanga Resort & Casino i roto i te Temecula, Calif.. Ka rite ki nga wa katoa, the event is live and free on Spike TV at 9 pm ET.

 

 

BERMANE STIVERNE AND DEONTAY WILDER TALK TRAINING CAMP AND THEIR PLACE IN HEAVYWEIGHT HISTORY BEFORE THEIR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN ON SATURDAY, Jan. 17 AT MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA LIVE ON SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

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Las Vegas (Jan 9, 2015) – As we near the epic return of world championship heavyweight action in the United States, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Gold Cup (24-1-1, 21 Koó) and unbeaten knockout specialist Deontay Wilder (32-0, 32 Koó) are deep in training camp for their championship showdown on SHOWTIME®.

 

Kei runga i te hoko tikiti mo te hui, me te utu i $500, $350, $250, $125 a $50, e kore e tae atu utu ratonga hāngai, me te takoha. E whāiti tīkiti ki waru (8) ia tangata whai rohe wha (4) i te $50 awhe utu. Ki te ki atu tenei na roto i te waea ki te kāri matua nama he, karanga Ticketmaster i (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are also available at www.mgmgrand.com ranei www.ticketmaster.com.

 

Read below for what the fighters have to say about how training is going, what their place in heavyweight history is and what the fans can expect to see on Jan. 17 i te MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas:

 

Q: Where have you been training? Who have you been training with? How has training been going?

 

Gold Cup: I am in Vegas training at the Mayweather Gym. I have had many sparring partners, seven total and they have been alternating since it has been a very long camp. I began training camp in August because we didn’t even know when this fight was going to happen so we had to be ready for any time and we did better than ever. It has been a long, long training camp and I am in the best shape I have ever been in.

 

I plan to go in the ring between 238 a 242 pauna. We thought about going lower but I am a super heavyweight and that is the weight where I am best.

Deontay Wilder: Camp has been great. It’s been a long hard road but we’re here now. I had my whole team which was excellent — Jay Deas, Mark Breland, Russ Anber, Cuz Hill and my strength coach Peter Khoury, so it couldn’t have been any better.

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

 

BS: Fighting at the MGM Grand is a dream come true. I have been dreaming of becoming a champion my whole life. When I think of the MGM I think of all the history and I want to write a new chapter.

DW: I’m super excited about fighting on the big stage. The bigger the better! The more attention and people watching, the more I like it. We’ve been working towards this for a long time, and I am glad we have gotten to this level.

 

Q: If you could meet any heavyweight champ who would it be? Is there a heavyweight that you would say you emulate?

BS: Muhammad – he was the greatest, he called himself “The Greatest” before he even knew he was The Greatest. He worked hard every single day to fulfill it and that is what I do. No corners cut.

DW: I’ve never patterned myself after any other heavyweight, but if I could meet one from the past it would be Joe Louis. He’s part of my nickname. He was the ‘Brown Bomber’ and since I’m from Alabama like he was and I won the Bronze medal at the Olympics, I’m the ‘Bronze Bomber.’

Q: How do you feel about being in the biggest heavyweight title fight in the United States in a decade?

 

BS: The Heavyweight Champion is what it’s all about. It’s the King of the Jungle. It is the Champion of all the Champions. I am happy to bring it back. Boxing is alive and well.

DW: It’s time for the heavyweight division to be important again and I’m the guy to do it, so I can’t wait.

 

Q: Which heavyweights inspired you or did you admire on your climb to this point?

 

BS: Iron Mike Tyson and James Toney – I really admire the way they fought. I loved Iron Mike’s explosiveness and speed and his fast hands. Tyson could hurt you with any punch at any angle and that is my forte. When I hit somebody, I see it in their eyes and their legs and I feel their pain.

DW: My daughter is my inspiration. I always admired guys like Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes though.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting for the WBC title that has been held by so many of the greatest including Muhammad Ali?

BS: The WBC heavyweight belt has been held by many great champions. It’s the biggest prize out there.

DW: A lot of great champions have held the WBC title belt, so it’s the big one and I’m honored and excited to be fighting for it.

 

Q: How important is it for you to represent your home country in this fight? Do you feel any additional pressure because of it?

BS: I am blessed to have been born in Haiti and lived in Quebec, Canada and now Las Vegas and I like to think of myself as an inspiration to kids in Haiti that have suffered so much – just like me. I want them to know that if they work hard they can achieve their dreams.

DW: Ka rite ki mea ahau, I am honored and excited. A lot of greats have held the belt and I am ready to make history and be one of the greats. Representing the U.S. in a heavyweight fight, bringing it back home, it’s an honor.

Q: He aha koe e whakaaro o tou hoa tauwhainga, does anything he does concern you?

BS: I think Wilder is a clown. Wilder thinks this is the WWE. He acts like it’s the WWE. This is for real. It is going to hurt very bad.

DW: I have no thoughts about Bermane Stiverne. I’m just ready to fight and leave it all out in the ring.

Q: What should the fans expect on Jan. 17? E whai koe i te matapae?

BS: On Jan. 17 I will hurt Wilder and I will knock him out and it will be a lasting image in peoples’ minds for a very long time.

DW: Fans should expect a great night of boxing and everyone will see Jan. 17. -. Be there or tune in on TV if you can’t. You don’t want to miss it!

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