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Support KeisherFireMcLeod-Wells in her Next Title Championship Fight.

New Legend Boxing and DiBella Entertainment continue their support of Women’s Boxing at Resorts World Casino onSaturday, May 30, 2015. 

Gleason’s very own World Champion KeisherFireMcLeod-Wells will be featured in a title bout for the vacant NYS Title super flyweight title.

 

Fire has a professional boxing record of 7 guul iyo 2 khasaarihii.

 

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Albaabada ay u furan ee 6:00 pm and the first bout starts at 7:00 pmfiiqan.

 

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John Thompson ready to win Boxcino title tonight

For Immediate Release

Crown, California (May 22, 2015)-Caawa at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena, John Thompson (16-1, 5 KO ee) looks to win the Boxcino Jr. Middlweight championship when he takes on Brandon Adams in the finale of ESPN Friday Dagaaladu waxa Night.

Thompson weighed in at a ready 153.2 at Thursday ee weigh in and he looks in prime shape to not only win the title but enter the world rankings.
John has been really working hard in Virginia. This is his 2nd training camp down there and after his layoff we have really seen the improvement and his confidence,”said Thompson’s promoter Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions.
Thompson, who literally entered the tournament at the last second when Cleotis Pendarvis failed to make weight for his opening round bout with Ricardo Pinnel. Thompson went out and boxed very soundly to win the unanimous decision.
In his semifinal bout with previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod, Thompson peppered the undefeated Ukrainian fr.om the outside and mixed it up on the iniside en route to winning the split decision on April 10 Beytlaxam, PA.
Now Thompson will take on the Boxcino veteran Adams with the eye on becoming a major player in the crowded Jr. Qeybinta dhexe
I have believed in John since day one. A lot of people jumped off the bandwagon since his loss to Frank Galarza. But I always knew he had the ability to compete at the highest level and tonight he will prove that I am excited for not only caawa but the future of John. He is just 26 and is best boxing is ahead of him,” finished Mielnicki
Photo By Emily Harney / Dalacaad Banner
Dalacaad GH3 qoreysa badinin dhexe Antoine Douglas, Super dhexe ee Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, badinin Super bantamweight Adam Lopez iyo sidoo kale Jr. Dhexe John Thompson, Jr., badinin Welterweight Jerrell Harris,badinin Super bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, badinin miisaanka yar Oscar Bonilla, Culus Natu Visinia iyo Light culus Lavarn Harvell u dalacaad GH3 deggan.

AMIR KHAN VS. CHRIS ALGIERI LIP SYNC BATTLE AHEAD OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE FIGHT FRIDAY, May 29 Ee Barclays CENTER

Before they battle it out in Brooklyn, riix halkan or below to watch Amir Khan and Chris Algieri face off on the Lip Sync Battle stage featuring host LL COOL J and Colorful Commentator Chrissy Teigen.

The highly anticipated Amir Khan vs. Chris Algieri fight takes place Friday, May 29th at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT LIVE on Spike.

Amir Khan vs. Chris Algieri – “Mama Said Knock You Out

Friday, May 29th – 9 ET/ 6PT

Premier feerka CHAMPIONS

at Barclays Center LIVE ON SPIKE

Amir Khan vs. Chris Algieri

Javier Fortuna vs. Bryan Vasquez

Boxcino 2015 finals weigh in Photos

Orange, Message. (May 21, 2015) – ESPN ayaa “Friday Dagaaladu waxa Night” final broadcast features two outstanding fights in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions that will decide the 2015 Boxcino Champions.
Below are photos from Thursday ee weigh in from the Boxcino Finals that will take place on Friday at the Omega Products International Outdoor Arena in Corona, California. The show begins at 10:00 IYO on ESPN 2 as the finale of ESPN FridayDagaaladu waxa Night.

 

Boxcino The 2015 tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions. Friday ee show is promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.

 

Heavyweight finals–Andrey Fedosov (l) and Donovan Dennis

Jr. Middleweight finals. John Thompson (l) and Brandon Adams

Andrey Fedosov

Donovan Dennis

John Thompson

Brandon Adams

Photos by Emily Harney / Dalacaad Banner

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS


(Laga bilaabo bidix ilaa midig: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Andre Dirrell, DiBella Entertainment’s Lou DiBella, James Degale, Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

(Laga bilaabo bidix ilaa midig: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Chris Gilbert, Logan McGuinness, Gary O’Sullivan, Edwin Rodriguez, Andre Dirrell, James DeGale, Craig Baker, Danny O'Connor & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

Guji HALKAN Wixii Photos From Suzanne Teresa / Premier Boxing Champions

Guji HALKAN For Photos From Carly Gillis Photography

BOSTON (May 21, 2015) – Dagaal ka qayb on Saturday ee Premier Boxing Champions on NBC card took part in the final press conference today at historic Fenway Park in Boston before their respective fights at Agganis Arena, with televised coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. IYO/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Qiimaha tikidhada dhacdo live, kaas oo la dalacsiiyay by DiBella Entertainment ururka la Murphys Boxing, waxaa la qiime jaban ah $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 iyo $35, ma ku jiraan kharashyada adeegga ay khuseyso iyo canshuurta, oo waa on sale hadda.

 

Halkan waxaa ku qoran waxa ka qaybgalayaasha shir jaraa'id lahaa in la yidhaahdo:

 

ANDRE DIRRELL

 

A title means everything. It completes you as a fighter. That’s the top of the food chain in this sport, and that’s the pedestal we’re all trying to reach – Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka. Everybody wants to be a world champion. The greats had it and now we want it. It would mean more for my city, qoyskeyga iyo saaxiibadeey, and it’s something I’ll always be able to look back it. It would put me in the record books for life.

 

DeGale is not quiet. Today he’s chilling, maybe because he’s a little out of his comfort zone. But there’s a lot of tension when you’re standing right there next to your opponent. He might just be a little cranky today.

 

I like to lighten the mood and stay comfortable. This is all a part of the game. Let’s have fun now. It’s ass-kicking time when we get in that ring, but outside it’s all love.

 

There was a time when I didn’t want to do interviews. I didn’t want to go to fights. I didn’t want to hear fans online and on social media. I closed all them down because I didn’t want to hear people ask, ‘When are you fighting again? Talking about talent wasted, or saying I’m glad he’s gone.It hurt because there was nothing I could do. I was powerless even with all the power in the world.

Yacquub DEGALE

 

Andre says the belt doesn’t mean anything to him in the fight – sidoo, the belt means everything to me and more. I am here to make history and it doesn’t happen without that title.

 

I could win on Saturday night and retire a happy manthat’s how much I want to beat Andre Dirrell. But when I do win that title, I am going for the rest of the belts, creating a lasting legacy for my country, my fans and myself.

 

Andre is a classy fighter and he showed in the press conference that he is a classy guy toowhen two fighters who believe in their ability 100 percent and know they are going to win a fight, it is going to be explosive.

 

There’s nothing but respect between us, but ultimately, we’re going to take each other to dark territory on Saturday habeen, it’s going to be a brutal battleand one that I am going to win.

 

Edwin Rodriguez

 

This is home for me and I’m thrilled. I know I have a good undefeated fighter in front me, so I’m looking forward to a competitive matchup. It’s going to be a great fight for the fans.

 

This is an exciting day for me. I saw Pedro Martinez pitch so many times here at Fenway and he’s going into the Hall of Fame. Sidoo kale, my fellow countrymen Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz have made so much history here.

 

Being here today and then having the weigh-in at Faneuil Hall berri and fighting on Saturday, it’s just an amazing experience.

 

Craig Baker

“Tani waa fursad weyn ayay ii tahay. I’ve dreamed of fighting on a grand scale like this since I first started boxing.

 

The entire experience has been awesome. It’s going to be an interesting fight. I’m going to keep coming forward. I’m going to keep boxing all night.

 

Everyone should look forward to an action packed night, I know it’s going to be an interesting matchup.

 

Danny O'Connor

 

A couple of years ago Ken Casey and I talked about bringing boxing back to the city of Boston. Fast-forward to today and we’re doing it.

 

I’m excited to be part of it and to see boxing in Boston blossom. It’s good for the city and all the young boxers in this area.

 

I know I have a tough opponent in front of me and I won’t take him lightly. I’m planning on putting on a show for the fans come Saturday habeenkii.”

 

CHRIS GILBERT

 

I’m an aggressive come forward, in your face boxer from the first bell to the last.

 

I was full steam ahead when I got the call for this fight. I train all the time, I don’t take breaks and I’m always looking for an opportunity. Anigu ma noqon kartaa farxad.

 

Danny O’Connor is one of the best in my weight division in New England. Everything he does, he does well.

 

I just need to keep my head and continue to come forward, I can’t get frustrated. I’m going 100 percent the full way through. If I’m busy and I fight smart I get good outcomes.

 

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The Saturday, May 23 edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC muuqaaladaAndre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KOs) iyo James DeGale (20-1, 14 KOs) in a 12-round super middleweight showdown and Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KOs) vs. Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KOs) in 10-round light heavyweight match up. . Live coverage of this special Memorial Day weekend afternoon edition of PBC on NBC starts at 4:30 p.m. IYO/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC and goes until 6:00 pm. IYO / 3:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. IYO/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. IYO/4:00 p.m. PT.

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JAVIER FORTUNA TAKES ON BRYAN VASQUEZ IN TELEVISED OPENER FOR PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE ON FRIDAY, May 29

LIVE FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

BEGINNING AT 9:00 P.M. IYO/6:00 P.M. PT

More, Undercard Action Featuring

Staten Island’s 2012 Olympian Marcus Browne Battling Cornelius White

& Brooklyn’s Heather Hardy Facing Noemi Bosques

Brooklyn (May 21, 2015) – An electric showdown between Javier Fortuna (27-0-1, 20 KOs) iyo Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 KOs) will open up the Premier Boxing Champions on Spike telecast taking place Friday, May 29 ee Barclays Center.

 

The 12-round junior lightweight bout between Fortuna and Vasquez will lead into the highly anticipated contest between former world champions Amir Khan iyo Chris Algieri. The Spike telecast begins at 9 p.m. IYO/6 p.m. PT.

 

Undercard action will also feature a slew of exciting local prospects competing in tough fights. 2012 Laga xoreeyo. Cayaaraha olombikada “Sir” Marcus Browne (14-0, 11 KOs) of Staten Island will take on the experienced Cornelius White (21-2, 16 KOs) in a 10 round light heavyweight bout while Heather “Heat ayaa” Hardy (12-0, 2 KOs) Wajiyada Noemi kaymaha (8-2-2) in eight rounds of featherweight action.

 

Also on the card are Wesley Ferrer (8-0, 5 KOs) qaadashada on Jose Miguel Castro (4-2, 2 KOs) in a six round lightweight attraction, Noel Murphy (1-0) dagaal Michael Black(0-1) in four rounds of welterweight action, Adam Kownacki (9-0, 9 KOs) islamarkaana iska soo horjeeda Ytalo Perea (5-1-1, 3 KOs) in an eight round heavyweight fight and the eight round cruiserweight battle between Keith Tapia (14-0, 9 KOs) iyo Leo Pla (5-4-2, 2 KOs).

 

Rounding out the action is the professional debut of Chris Colbert as he battles Marquis Pierce (1-5) in a four round featherweight bout and Luis Franco (12-1-1, 8 KOs) qaadashada on Guillermo Sanchez (15-15-1, 6 KOs).

 

Qiimaha tikidhada dhacdo live, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, waxaa la qiime jaban ah $250, $150, $75, iyo $45, ma ku jiraan kharashyada adeegga ay khuseyso iyo canshuurta, oo waa on sale hadda. Tikidhada waxaa laga heli karaa www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com iyo American Express Box Office ee Barclays Center. Si mas'uul ah adigoo taleefoon, wac Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Wixii tikidhada kooxda, fadlan soo wac 800-GROUP-BK.

 

An amateur standout who participated in the first Pan American Junior Championships in 2003, 25-sano jir ah Fortune (27-0-1, 20 KOs) owns victories over Abner Cotto, Miguel Zamudio iyo Patrick Hyland. The undefeated rising star out of La Romana, Dominican Republic holds four knockouts over his last six fights as he looks to put on another great show on May 29.

 

The 27-year-old Vasquez (35-1, 18 KOs) is quickly becoming known as the preeminent pugilist from Costa Rica. The San Jose-native is the winner of his last five fights, including a stoppage of Sergio Thompson in Dec. 2014. Vasquez does not shy from any competition and will not back down when he faces his toughest test to date in Javier Fortuna on Spike TV.

 

As he approaches his record ninth appearance at Barclays Center, ka 2012 Laga xoreeyo. Cayaaraha olombikada Browne (13-0, 10 KOs) ayaa noqonaya Lewis feerka ee cusub ee Mecca. Aan weli laga badin sida xirfadle, with six knockouts at Barclays Center, hooyo Staten Island ayaa muujiyay sida aadka ah uu jecel yahay dagaalada ka jira uu Backyard, most recently scoring a sixth round stoppage over Aaron Pryor Jr. at Barclays Center in April. The 24-year-old faces the 34-year-old White (21-3, 16 KOs) from Houston.

 

Durba goolka guusha ee ciyaarta ugu horeysay abid ee xirfadle feerka dumar ah ee Barclays Center,Hardy (12-0, 2 KOs) soo laabtay on May 29 looking to bounce back from a frustrating no contest on April 11. Her guul hore ee Barclays Center yimid ee June 2014 markii ay ku guuleystay go'aan kala badan Jackie Trivilino. Her most recent victory was a dominant unanimous decision against Elizabeth Anderson in December 2014. Waxay u egtahay in ay sii dardar in socday May 29 when she faces the 32-year-old Bosques out of Saint Petersburg, Florida.

 

An accomplished amateur out of Brooklyn, Ferrer owns a 2012 New York Amateur Boxing Championship and a 2013 New York Daily News Golden Gloves Championship. The 22-year-old has already won twice in 2015, scoring a second round TKO over Bryan Timmons in April. He prepares to face the 27-year-old Castro out of Carolina, Puerto Rico.

 

A 20-year-old prospect out of Woodlawn, New York, Murphy turned pro in November of last year with a unanimous decision over Anthony Smith. He returns to the ring on May 29si ay ula dagaalamaan Black out of Las Vegas.

 

Originally from Lomza, Poland, laakiin dagaalka ka mid ah Brooklyn, Kownacki waa a 2006 iyo 2009 New York Daily News Golden Gloves Champion. The 26-year-old delivered a first round knockout in April over Randy Easton and returns to the ring in his adopted hometown looking for his 10th professional victory. He faces the 21-year-old 2012 Cayaaraha olombikada Pereafrom Ecuador.

 

An undefeated prospect from Santurce, Puerto Rico, Tapia aims to build on his previous two outings, which both ended in first round knockouts. The 24-year-old will battle with the 33-year-old Pla out of Wichita, Kansas.

 

Making his professional debut on May 29, Brooklyn ee u gaarka ah Colbert will face off against the 25-year-old Pierce out of Newark, New Jersey.

 

An accomplished amateur who represented Cuba in the 2004 Olympics, Franco won a Junior World Championship in 2003. The 33-year-old, who now fights out of Miami, will take on the 26-year-old Sanchez out of Buffalo, New York.

 

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USNBC Champion Melson to speak to Lodi students!

New York, NY (May 21, 2015) – Newly crowned WBC-USNBC 154 pound champion Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson will serve as a special guest speaker at Thomas Jefferson Middle School Friday, May 22 in Lodi, NJ.

 

A 2003 West Point graduate, Melson serves as an Army Reserve Officer, donates 100% of his purses to Teamfighttowalk.com and works a full time job. Between his aforementioned commitments along with training and making weight, Melson’s had to overcome many difficulties both personally and professionally. As a professional boxer, the native New Yorker’s built an impressive 15-1-1 Record 4 guul ay knockout. On May 8, he scored the biggest win of his career, dominating Mike Ruiz over 10 rounds to capture the WBC-USNBC championship.

 

During his speech, Melson will discuss what it’s like to get knocked down by life when pursuing dreams, how to stay focused on goals, choices in life and the different paths life could take a person based on those choices.

 

“I’m very thankful for the opportunity,"Ayuu yiri Melson. “There are many kids that need the proper guidance or fuel to light their fire. I believe everybody has the potential to make something of themselves. What it comes down to is making the right choices and staying on track even when life throws you a curveball. My goal is to relate to these students and inspire them to stay focused while making smart choices for their futures.”

 

For more information on Boyd Melson and Team Fight to Walk, visit Teamfighttowalk.com

Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez returns Friday night in Corona, California

Crown, SIDA (May 21, 2015)Berri night in Corona, California, badinin Super bantamweight Adam Lopez returns to the ring for the third time in three months when he battles Miguel Tamayo in bout scheduled for six rounds at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena.
The bout will be on the undercard of the Boxcino finals where Lopez GH3 Promotions stablemate John Thompson takes on Brandon Adams in Jr. Middleweight championship bout.
Training went really well. I did a lot of sparring to get ready for Tamayo who is a southpaw,” Saciid Lopez.
Lopez, who has a record of 11-0 with six knockouts will be fighting for the third time since March 13, is coming off of two consecutive 2nd round knockouts with the first being over undefeated Pablo Cruz that was nationally televised by ShoBox.
I feel good about keeping active and having fights to keep me busy. It is a good confidence boost to keep me active.
In Tamayo, he is fighting a guy that has 30 fights under his belts (16-12-2, 14 KO ee) and has been in the ring with former world title challenger Cesar Seda, current world champion Gary Russell Jr and prospects Diego De La Hoya &McWilliams Arroyo.
He is a veteran journeyman. He fought guys like Russell and De La Hoya so it is a measuring stick and it will put me in a category that I should start getting more notice. I don’t care what the others did with him. I am just going out to do my thing and win the fight.
Even though the 24 year-old Lopez is from San Antonio, Texas, he has California roots and did not grow up far from Corona.
I am from California and not too far from Corona. I fought here as an amateur and am excited to fight here as a professional.
I am excited GH3 is keeping me active and have been fighting every month. This is exactly what I need to do. I am going to go out there and do my thing. I am excited and honored to be fighting on the Boxcino finals show and on the last ESPN Friday Night Fights card,”finished Lopez.
Said Lopez promoter Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions, “We are happy to have Adam fight on this card. With John fighting in Boxcino, it gives Adam a chance to fight close to where he grew up and get him exposure on the West coast.
Dalacaad GH3 qoreysa badinin dhexe Antoine Douglas, Super dhexe ee Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, badinin Super bantamweight Adam Lopez iyo sidoo kale Jr. Dhexe John Thompson, Jr., badinin Welterweight Jerrell Harris,badinin Super bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, badinin miisaanka yar Oscar Bonilla, Culus Natu Visinia iyo Light culus Lavarn Harvell u dalacaad GH3 deggan.

Daniel Jacobs & Harold Weston Ring 8 Guest Speakers pictures

(L-R) – 2015 New York State Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Harold Weston and WBA middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs were guest speakers at last night’s Ring 8 kulan bille ah. Former world middleweight champion

Vito Antuofermo is to the far right.

 

(photo by Stanley Janousek)

KU SAABSAN WAC 8: Ring 8 noqday kabista siddeedaad oo markaa waxa loo yaqaan Feeryahannada Association National cadaaga ah – Halkan ka, WAC 8 – oo maanta ah hal ku dhiga ee ururka weli: Feeryahannada Caawinta Feeryahannada.

 

WAC 8 waxaa si buuxda ka go'an tahay in ay taageerto dadka aan wax heysan ee bulshada feerka u baahan kara kaalmaynta marka la eego kirada bixinta, kharashyada caafimaadka, ama wax kasta oo u baahan marka labarbar.

 

Tag on line in www.Ring8ny.com Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan WAC 8, kooxda ugu weyn ee noociisa ah ee dalka Mareykanka in ka badan 350 Xubnaha. Xubinimada Annual waa kaliya $30.00 iyo qof kasta oo xaq u leeyahay inuu qado reerkeyga ee WAC 8 kulamada bilaha ah, marka laga reebo July iyo August. All diinta firfircoon, hiwaayadda ah iyo xirfad, oo leh liisan feerka hadda ama buug xaq u leedahay in giraan lagu sharfo 8 xubin sanad kasta. Martida ee Ring 8 Xubnaha ayaa lagu soo dhaweynayaa kharash ah oo keliya $7.00 qofkiiba.

 

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FIGHTER MEDIA WORKOUTS QUOTES & PHOTOS

Guji HALKAN For Photos From Carly Gillis Photography

BOSTON (May 20, 2015) – Fighters took part in a media workout at The Ring Boxing Club in Boston Wednesday to kick off fight week for this sabtida ee Premier Boxing Champions on NBC card at Agganis Arena that is headlined byAndre Dirrell vs. James DeGale with coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. IYO/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Qiimaha tikidhada dhacdo live, kaas oo la dalacsiiyay by DiBella Entertainment ururka la Murphys Boxing, waxaa la qiime jaban ah $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 iyo $35, ma ku jiraan kharashyada adeegga ay khuseyso iyo canshuurta, oo waa on sale hadda. Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com. Si mas'uul ah adigoo taleefoon, wac Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.

 

See here what the participants had to say Wednesday:

 

ANDRE DIRRELL

 

I always knew my day would come. I put in the work, I love this sport so I give it what I owe.

 

I’m happy to get a shot at another title. I’m not going to take it for granted. I’m going to put in my work and perform to the best of my ability and that will make me a world champion.

 

I’m glad to be getting in there with somebody who believes he can win. I want someone who will test me like I’ll test them. That’s a real championship fight.

 

I’m much hungrier than I was early in my career and I’m more focused mentally. With age comes wisdom. Everything I went through is all a blessing.

 

My goals are set and I’m going to accomplish every one.

 

Yacquub DEGALE

 

Dirrell’s team is trying to get in my head. They must be scared. I’m wound up and I’m ready.

 

I’m obsessed with making history. It’s what drives me to work so hard in the gym and succeed in the ring.

 

It’s been a 16-week camp come fight night, so it’s been a long time. My body and mind feel ready to fight, I am so sharp and in a very good place.

 

He’s a tricky, talented, confident fighterhe believes in his ability. He said that he would not get beaten again in his career, and I am sure he believes that 100 boqolkiiba. So you have two very confident fighters going into the ring on Saturday.

 

I’m going to show everybody who I am. I’m driven to become the first Olympic gold medalist from the U.K. to win a world title and I’m doing it for my country.

 

Edwin Rodriguez

 

It’s an extremely important fight because it’s so close to my home.

 

I’m excited to be fighting on NBC. This is a great opportunity for me to be back at the elite level.

 

It’s important for me to get this win and get into a big fight against the best. I know I have to look impressive and that’s what I plan on.

 

Danny O'Connor

I was disappointed in my fight with Paulie Malignaggi dropping out but there are always positives and one of them is that I’m now fighting in my hometown of Boston.

 

I do a lot of work in and out of the ring to prepare for a fight. I’m full focused now on fighting Chris Gilbert.

 

I want to thank all the people who helped get me onto this card, including Murphys Boxing, I promise I’m going to put on a show come Saturday.”

 

CHRIS GILBERT

 

This is a huge opportunity for me. I’ve known about Danny since I started boxing and I’ve even been on a few cards with him.

 

Danny has been the top New England fighter in my division and you always want to compare your skills with somebody like him.

 

I was in Vermont and I’m always in top shape prepared to get a call to fight and this here is that big opportunity.

 

GARY “Kororka” O'Sullivan

 

This is absolutely awesome fighting here and it’s a very important fight for me to go win.

 

When I knock out my opponent on Saturday, I want to be the number one contender in the division and fight all the big names.

 

Ryan KIELCZWESKI

It’s awesome fighting in Boston in front of my home crowd with all of my friends, family and friends in attendance.

 

Fighting on the undercard of this huge event with so many great fights makes the experience even better and one I’ll never forget.

 

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The Saturday, May 23 edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC muuqaalada Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KOs) iyoJames DeGale (20-1, 14 KOs) in a 12-round super middleweight showdown and Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KOs) vs.Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KOs) in 10-round light heavyweight match up. Live coverage of this special Memorial Day weekend afternoon edition of PBC on NBC starts at 4:30 p.m. IYO/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC and goes until 6:00 pm. IYO / 3:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. IYO/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. IYO/4:00 p.m. PT.

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