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The Mongoose Has Landed

Willie Monroe Jr. in Los Angeles for Tuesday scriptor Middleweight title bout to be televised on HBO World Championship Boxing® at 10 PM/PT

WBA number-two ranked contender WillieEl Mongoose” Jr Monroe. arrives at LAX with his team for Tuesday scriptor Middleweight title fight against Gennady Golovkin that will take place at the Forum in Inglewood, California and will be televised on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 10 PM/PT
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Undefeated New Haven boxer Luis “Rex KO” Rosa Ready to go from prospect to contender on ESPN Friday Night Fights, Friday, May 15, in Hartford

HARTFORD (May 11, 2015) – Rising junior featherweight star Luis “Rex KO” Rosa (19-0, 9 KOs) plans to graduate from top prospect to legitimate contender hoc Friday (May 15) on ESPN FridayDiei Pugnat, presented by 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions atque DiBella Entertainment, consociati Universal Promotions, close to his New Haven home at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

 

A native of Puerto Rico, the 24-year-old Rosa takes on Colombian veteran Jonathan “Popeye” Perez (33-10, 17 KOs) in the 8-round ESPN2 co-feature.

 

Headlining the card will be undefeated Puerto Rican lightweight Reynaldo Ojeda (16-0, 9 KOs) against longtime contender Monty Meza Clay (36-4, 22 KOs) X in pelagus eventus circum.

 

Live coverage will begin at 9 p.m. ATQUE on ESPN2 and will also be available through WatchESPN on computers, smartphones, tabulas, Ignis Ignis Amazon TV et lignum TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Annus, Xbox 360 et an Xbox via foederata video provider. In addition, ESPN’ Diei Pugnat will carry the fights live on broadband Spanish-language ESPN Deportes+.

 

The popular Rosa, who is world rated at No. 15 by the World Boxing Association (WBA) et non. 16 per Mundus II Boxing (WBC), has prepared for a breakout performance in front of a large ESPN Nocte Diei Pugnat viewing audience.

 

“Hoc ingens certamen mihi,” Rosa said. “It’s great fighting on ESPN and I’m going to show the nation what I’m all about. I’m prepared to put on an explosive show. I feel that I’m close to getting a title shot. I want to fight world-class opponents and I plan to prove I’m ready on Friday nox.

 

It’s always great fighting in my home state and I’m sure I’ll have a lot of fans there. In fine diei,, quamquam, I’m going to get the job done and it doesn’t matter where the fight would be held.

 

Perez, 28, a professional fighter since 2005, vicit 14 eius ultimum 15 finibus. The battle-tested Colombian has fought the likes of world champions Cristian Mijares, Mares Abner, Jose Lopez, Martin Castillo, Eric Ortiz atque Raul Martinez, as well a world title challenger Jesus Jimenez.

 

Perez is a veteran with 44 pro pugnat,” said Rosa about Perez. “He’s fought a lot of world-class guys and champions. I know he’s coming to fight. He’s going to come forward and he wants to bang. He’s strong, I’m stronger. I’m faster, quoque, and the better all-around fighter. I’ll be ready for whatever he brings.

Live coverage will begin at 9 p.m. ATQUE on ESPN2 and will also be available through WatchESPN on computers, smartphones, tabulas, Ignis Ignis Amazon TV et lignum TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Annus, Xbox 360 et an Xbox via foederata video provider. In addition, ESPN’ Diei Pugnat will carry the fights live on broadband Spanish-language ESPN Deportes+.

 

Fighting on the undercard are a pair of promising foreign boxers who are now living in the United States, as well as several New England and New York City favorites.

 

Undefeated Ukrainian middleweight Ivan Golub (7-0, 5 KOs), pugnantes ex Brooklyn, meets fellow Ukrainian Kostyantyn Rovenskyy (18-1-2, 5 KOs) sex in circuitu. Kazakh super middleweightDauren Yeleussinov (1-0), also living in Brooklyn, occurrit Jay “JD” Williams (3-6), of Louisiana, in a scheduled six-rounder.

 

Also slated to fight in six-round bouts on the undercard are unbeaten New Haven light heavyweightCharles Foster (7-0, 3 KOs) facing Woonsocket, RI, opponent Joe Gardner (11-7-1, 1 KO) and undefeated Bronx middleweight Chris Galeano (7-0) taking on Las Vegasupset-minded Yosmani Abreu (4-8-2).

 

Three four-round matches are also on tap with Waterbury, CT, junior welterweight Jair Ramos (3-2-1, 2 KOs) vs. Harlemensis scriptor Curtis Morton (3-4-2), Miami lightweight Alberto Candeleria (4-2-1, 3 KOs) vs. S brooklyn Ian James (3-11-1, 1 KO), and New Haven junior lightweight William Foster III (1-0) vs. TBA.

Tickets are currently on sale and are priced at $100, $65 atque $35 (plus valet taxes). Tickets can be purchased by calling 1 (860) 728-2624 aut 1 (203) 627-7472. At ianuae 6:30 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ATQUE.

 

Championship Boxing Returns to CBS Sports Network on Friday, May 29 in Memphis

Greg Cohen Promotions Proudly Presents
Kayode vs. Kisner in Cruiserweight Main Event

Die Veneris, May 29, Greg Cohen Promotions, in association with GH3 Promotions, Prize Fight Promotion and Adam Wilcock’s Fight Card Productions, produced by David Schuster’s Winner Take All Productions, proudly announce the return of “Boxing VINDICIAE,” which will air live on CBS Sports Network (10:00 PM, ATQUE) from the WC Handy Pavilion on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee.

Headlining the night will be an intriguing 10-round cruiserweight battle between long-time undefeated contender Lateef “Potentia” Kayode (20-0, 16 KOs) and once-beaten “Lubricus” Nick Kisner (14-1-1, 5 KOs). In cooperatione consectetur, promising WBO #10 lightweight Josh King of Australia will make his US television debut in a regional title fight against Batesville, ArkansasRogelio Casarez (9-3, 4 KOs).

Also featured in televised action that night will be women’s superstar Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (23-1-1, 18 KOs) in a super featherweight showcase, as well as super middleweight Derrick “Take Bank” Webster (18-0, 9 KOs) putting his undefeated record on the line.

Nullam enim “Boxing VINDICIAE” at sunt precii $20 General Admission and $30 VIP and are available by calling 901.900.2236.

32-year-old Lateef Kayode was born in Lagos, Nigeria but resides in California. Known for his immense strength and punching power, Kayode has been a top contender at 200 lbs for many years and is the current WBO-NABO and NABF Cruiserweight Champion. He is trained by four-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach. Kayode has also held the WBA-NABA Cruiserweight Championship. In 2013, Kayode fought to a draw with multiple world champion Antonio Tarver.

A naturally fluid boxer with superb skills, 24-year-old Nick Kisner hails from Baltimore, Maryland. Ut amateur, and among countless distinctions, Kisner was a three-time National Silver Gloves Champion and Ringside World Champion. He holds the distinction of being the youngest boxer in American history (17) to ever win a Men’s National Title in the Heavyweight Division. Ex officio, Kisner’s two losses are a controversial draw in the opponent’s hometown and a split decision loss to fellow top prospect Junior Wright in Wright’s hometown of Chicago.

29-year-old Josh King is from Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Ex officio, he has already held the Australian Super Lightweight and WBF World Super Lightweight titles and is the current WBO Oriental Lightweight and WBO Asia Pacific Lightweight Champion. Ut amateur, King was 50-15 and a five-time Australian and five-time Golden Gloves Champ, among many distinctions.

26-year-old southpaw Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (23-1-1, 18 KOs) is a former Staten Island amateur champion, New York City Golden Gloves amateur champion, and Empire State amateur champion. She turned professional in 2009 and has already won the NABF Featherweight, Universal Boxing Federation World Featherweight, Women’s International Boxing Association World Featherweight, IBF World Super Featherweight, Universal Boxing Federation Inter­Continental Super Featherweight, and WBO World Lightweight Championships. She is currently ranked # 1 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), #2 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), and in the World Boxing Council (WBC) is ranked #5 at the featherweight.

In his pro curriculo, 32-year-old southpaw Derrick Webster has trouble finding opponents. At 6′ 4″ the towering super middleweight with the heavyweight reach is a handful for anyone in the world. Webster has worked as a sparring partner for former WBC and IBO Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal, Super Middleweight Champion Andre Ward, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Hopkins, light heavyweight king Sergey Kovalev and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

It’s great to be back in Memphis, working with my good friends Brian and Russ Young,” Greg dixit Cohen. “This will be a world-class event, featuring a mix of championship contenders and local talent. The card will be stacked from top to bottom with action-packed bouts that will have the crowd on Beale Street energized all night long. This is a truly special event and I couldn’t be more pumped!!”

Several local favorites will be showcased on the night’s undercard. Sed nox pugnam, doors open @ 6:00 pm. The live television telecast will run from 10 pm ad 12 am EST on CBS Sports Network. Pro magis notitia, visit www.gcpboxing.com.

SUPERSTAR pellentesque proelium Los Angeles’ SUO IN SABBATO ARON MARTINEZ AFTERNOON, IUNIUS 6 AS PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC EST IN StubHub CENTER CARSON, CALIF. INITIUM AT 3 P.m. ET / NOON PT

More! Chris Arreola & Alfredo Angulo

Ad certamen In Separate Bouts

Et a Featherweight Showdown Inter Jesus Cuellar & Pudi Darchinyan

CARSON, CALIF (May 11, 2015) –Robertus “De sancto” Bellator (32-3-1, 18 KOs) reditur tamquam ad caput anulum ut quadrata off contra Aron Martinez (19-3-1, 4 KOs) on Saturday post meridiem,, June 6 ut SUMMUS Boxing Propugnatores (Norma) NBC venit ad StubHub Center in Carson, Ill. Passim incipit 3 p.m. ATQUE/meridie PT.

 

Etiam featured in card sunt perennis stellas Chris “Somnum exterreri solebat” Arreola (36-4, 31 KOs) atque Alfred “Canis” Angulo (22-5, 18 KOs) qui certatim in separate bouts. Certum esse actionem actio explendam elit ut sollicitudin featherweight Jesus Cuellar (26-1, 20 KOs) proeliis Pudi Darchinyan (40-7-1, 29 KOs).

 

Nullam enim vivunt eventus,, promotus est per quod TGB Promotions, at sunt precii $200, $150, $100, $50 atque $25, plus valet taxes, ministerium feodis et sumptus,, nunc autem venalium et prompta ad AXS.com online.

 

“Curabitur sit amet ipsum non facere celeris reversionis anuli, praesertim NBC.” dicta Guerrero. “Sed honor est ut summa rei denuo pugnare StubHub Center. Ecce ego obducam ei simile daret pugnae nisl excitantis. Non possum exspectare bell insonare!”

 

“Gratus sum ipsum Robertum Guerrero pugnandi potestatem faceret in molestie ipsum,” dicta Martinez. “Quoniam ultima pugna, Fui in gym opus durissimum. Ipsaque mundi nullam volo quia sancti.’ Errorem ne circa illud, Venio ad vincendum.”

 

“Suspendi itaque anulum in gauisus sum questus statim post acceptam proxima pugna [March 13],” dicta Arreola. “Praetermissa eius rei occasio manere occupatus et pugnabit adversus StubHub Center grande est et ego cogito super showcasing meum artes.”

 

“Pugnare mihi gratum copia tanta card in California ubi pugnatum aliquoties,” dicta Angulo. “Video me et scio quia verum est pugnam amet nisl non confundentur.”

 

“Sumus excitatur ad operari StubHub mediusque

NBC super quadrigis actio-maniplos card” Tom Brown dixit de TGB Promotions. “Robert Guerrero et Aron Martinez providebit pompa ex apertis in bell

summa rei dabimus fundis plenam terrificum undercard card proeliis

ad completam meridianus conuiuia Southern California pugna fans.”

 

The XXXII annorum Bellator de Gilroy, California owns victorias super Andre Berto, Selcuk Aydin et Michael Katsidis. Maxime cum nuper electrified fans excitantis perficientur contra Keith Thurman in medica inauguralis PBC card March 7 huius anni. A prioribus mundi fortissimus in quatuor classes pondus, Guerrero spectat induit aliam praestantes perficientur in June 6 at StubHub Center.

 

Natus in Uruapan, Canus de Ocampo, Mexico, sed proeliati Oriente de Los Angeles, Martinez facit StubHub Center debut on June 6. XXXIII annorum pro fictis et in 2005 et sibi et primus incipit ante septem a technica ducatur in 2007 contra Vito Gaspayran. A lenta pugnator Martinez insertis simul 10 recta inter victorias 2009 atque 2012..

 

In XXXIV annorum Arreola Curtis percussit in Harper iuvenale heavyweight showdown on March 13 in Ontario, Ill. Natus est in Escondido, Ill. sed proeliati de Los Angeles, Arreola diu est unum ex maxime timens punchers in divisione heavyweight. Optimum in divisione ausus, Arreola scit quid capit ut succedunt ad hoc gradu et spectat ad hospitalitatem patria sua fans on June 6.

 

A pugnare Mexicanus bellator born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico sed pugnantia de Coachella, Ill.,Angulo quaerunt a big victoria in fronte adoptivum patria fans. Semper in proelio lacessere optimum ludum, XXXII annorum profectus est ut- pollicem pedis quibusdam optimis pugnatores in mundo Gabrihel uictoriae tenet knockout Rosado, Joachim Alcine et Joel Julio.

 

Jejunium orientalem Stellam e Lipsiae, Argentina, Cuellar spectat ut faceret 10 victorias in a row cum ille tamen pugnasque Darchinyan on June 6. Virtutem suam in utraque tenerem manu duxit eum ad sex knockouts eius denique victoriis possidet a secundo circuitu interitum Puerto Rican icon Juan Manuel Lopez in Sept. 2014. XXVIII annorum curriculo in primo initio faciam cum intrat in California anuli StubHub Center.

 

Respiciens se ponere in discussione summo featherweights, ad XXXIX annorum Darchinyan cum tali exeat: genus experientia ruitura cautem explosivae Cuellar. A priori mundo fortissimus, pugnantis ex Armenia, qui pugnat ex Glendale, Venit in California depositio TKO circum nona Februarii huius anni Ioannes Jimenez. Expugnatisque top contendencium qualis Abner Mares, Nonito Donaire et Nicholaus Walters, Darchinyan etiam owns victorias super Yonnhy Phares, Jorge Arce et Cristian Mijares.

 

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DANIEL GEALE ARRIVES IN THE UNITED STATES; TRAINING CAMP TO BE HELD IN NEW JERSEY

Photos by Team Geale

NORTH BERGEN, New Jersey (May 11, 2015) – Fortissimus Deus orbem, Daniel Geale (31-3, 16 KO scriptor) has arrived in the United States for his upcoming showdown with WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 KO scriptor). Geale will host the remainder of his training camp in North Bergen, NJ.

 

I’ve arrived in the States with my trainer Shaw and I’m excited to get camp started in New Jersey,” said Daniel Geale. “Gary Shaw has provided me with a nice gym and I’m going to start my sparring sessions right away. This is a big fight, not only for my team and I, but for my countrymen as well. A new champion will be crowned on June 6th.
Cotto vs. Geale, a XII-circuitu pugnam traxere Cottonis et Ringo Magazine scriptor WBC Middleweight Mundus Championships, takes place Saturday, June 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. The fight is presented by Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions in association Gary Shaw Productions and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate. Nullam pretium at $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $50 atque $25, quos possidet locum muneris tutela quod taxes, are on sale now and available for purchase at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com et in American Express Box Office ad Barclays Center. A phone ut visitet, vocare ad Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000. At ianuae 6:00 PM, prima pugna incipit 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

 

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OMAR FIGUEROA DEFEATS RICKY BURNS AT STATE FARM ARENA IN HIDALGO, TEXAS ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON CBS

Jamie McDonnell Earns Close Decision Over

Tomoki Kameda

Click HIC For Photos From Esther Lin/PBC on CBS

Hidalgo, TEXAS (May 9, 2015) – Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (25-0-1, 18 KOs) remained undefeated as he put on an exciting show in front of a raucous hometown crowd and earned a unanimous decision over Burns Ricky (37-5-1, 11 KOs) on Premier Boxing Champions on CBS live from State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas.

 

Figueroa was the sharper fighter who landed harder punches and was able to dictate the pace of the fight. Burns was deducted a point in both the eighth and 11th rounds by the referee for excessive holding. “Panterita” parta pereuntis 116-110 et bis 117-109.

 

In the first televised fight of the afternoon, British star Jamie McDonnell (25-2-1, 12 KOs) earned a narrow but unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Tomoki “The Mexicanito” Kameda (31-1, 19 KOs). McDonnell was knocked down for the first time in his career by a sharp right hand from Kameda in round three but quickly recovered to win by a score of 114-113 omnium trium iudicum’ cards.

 

Here are what the fighters had to say after their bouts:

 

OMAR Figueroa

 

Fighting a fight like that, it takes a lot to go even four rounds, much less 12. With a fighter like that, leaning on you and using his weight on you it’s tough. I’m just glad I was in shape and didn’t let my fans down.

 

I’m a very offensive fighter, so the holding kind of slowed me down. I tried to do what I could and, thankfully, the judges saw that.

 

My hands are a little sore, but I really did hold back on my punches, especially because he has one of those European guards where he holds his hands up high and his elbows are exposed. I had to be careful going to the body because that’s how I hurt my hands most times, from hitting the elbows. I felt ridiculously strong at the new weight, but I didn’t think my hands would hold up, so I was holding back and trying to win the fight on points and if I could hurt him I would try to stop him.

 

He was punching me behind the head, so I felt like I had to do the same. If you want to play like that, I can play that game.

 

At the end of the fight, he came with a good body shot that hurt me a bit. That’s why I slowed down at the end. I have to give it to Ricky. He’s a tough fighter.

 

It’s time to rest up. I’ve been training since the beginning of the year and I deserve a little rest.

 

RICKY BURNS

 

We knew it was going to be a tough fight, but I didn’t agree with the deductions for holding. I thought he was holding as much as me and that’s why I had to tie him up.

 

We moved up in weight for this one but still had some trouble making weight, but I didn’t want to jeopardize my chance to fight in America.

 

I think it was his size that gave me problems more than anything. I don’t know what weight he was in that ring, but it was a lot bigger than me.

 

The plan was to try to stick to boxing for the first half of the fight, but once the size really took over I had to stand and exchange more than I would have liked. I couldn’t get him off of me. I’ve got no excuses, as I said the best man will win.

 

I always leave everything in the ring and that’s all I can do. I hope everyone who watched enjoyed the fight.

 

We’ve enjoyed the experience of being in the U.S., obviously the decision didn’t go our way which puts a damper on it, but overall everyone here in Texas has been great. I want to say a big thank you to everybody. I hope to back again.

 

JAMIE Mcdonnell

 

I felt in control all the way through. It was a great performance. I know I should have just boxed but I wanted to fight.

 

I didn’t think I was going to get the decision being abroad, but it’s more than spectacular to come out of here victorious. He’s a great, undefeated fortissimus.

 

His speed surprised me on the knockdown. I knew he was going to be fast, but I didn’t expect it like that. I didn’t see the shot and next thing I knew I was on the floor.

 

Hit and move, hit and move, that was the strategy. I remember being in there and thinking, ‘Man, this isn’t easy.I knew the crowd was going to go his way but it was a great experience.

 

It’s been a fantastic time being here in America. I’d like to see some familiar faces but it’s a new experience. I was up against it but I knew I could pull it off. I knew deep inside that I could do it.

 

I think I’m going to move up in weight. I want to catch the big fights before they’re gone.

 

TOMOKI KAMEDA

 

I think I won the fight. I did enough to win. He did a lot to win the last rounds, but I did more over the fight. I don’t agree with the judges decision, but I respect it.

 

I knew he would get up after the knockdown because he’s a world champion. He’s a great fighter and I take my hat off to him, but I won the fight.

 

“I want a rematch.”

 

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EDWIN RODRIGUEZ AND CRAIG BAKER TO SQUARE OFF IN BOSTON AS PART OF PBC ON NBC CARD TAKING PLACE

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAIUS 23

Plus Undefeated Javier Fortuna Battles Bryan Vazquez

In Undercard Action

Undercard Bouts To Support Andre Dirrell vs. James DeGale

Super Middleweight Showdown

BOSTON (May 8, 2015) – Excitando lux heavyweights Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KOs)atque Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KOs) enter the ring on Saturday, May 23 in Boston as part of a special Memorial Day weekend edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC.

 

The live PBC on NBC event starts at 4:30 p.m. ATQUE/1:30 p.m. PT and goes until 6:00 pm. AND / III:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. ATQUE/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. ATQUE/4:00 p.m. PT.

 

Further undercard action pits a pair of dangerous junior lightweights as Fortuna javier(27-0-1, 20 KOs) atque Bryan Vazquez (34-1, 18 KOs)do battle at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. These undercard bouts will support the super middleweight contest between Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KOs) atque James DeGale (20-1, 14 KOs).

 

I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity to be on this great card,” dicta Rodriguez. “I will show the world and all the top light heavyweights, especially Kovalev, Stevenson and Fonfara, that I am a force to be reckoned with by taking Craig Baker’s undefeated record in an entertaining fashion.

 

I’m well prepared to seize the opportunity that this fight presents,” said Baker. “A win in May 23 puts me closer to a world title fight and I’ve only dreamed of actually accomplishing something that big. I’ve seen Rodriguez in action before and he’s a good fighter, but I’m working to be in great condition so that I can put on a show for the fight fans in Boston. We’re having a great camp and making major accomplishments, things should be pretty interesting.

 

Nullam enim vivunt eventus,, qua promotus est per DiBella Entertainment in consociatione cum Murphys Boxing, at sunt precii $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 atque $35, quos possidet locum muneris tutela quod taxes, et nunc in venditionem. Tickets will be available atwww.ticketmaster.com. A phone ut visitet, vocare ad Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000.

 

Patrati amateur vicit 2006 National aurei Gloves aurum numisma et a 2005 U.S. National risus aurum numisma, in XXIX annorum Rodriguez enters this fight as the winner of his last two bouts. Born in the Dominican Republic but fighting out of nearby Worcester, Mass., Rodriguez’s lone loss came to undefeated star Andre Ward in 2013 et victoriae super illud prius habuerat invictam pugnatores Will Rosinsky, Jason Escalera et Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna.

 

An undefeated fighter who turned pro in 2008, Baker enters this fight having stopped his last four opponents inside the distance. The 31-year-old took home victories over Anthony Greeley and Sergio Cordoba in 2014 and kicked off 2015 by knocking out Umberto Savigne. Fighting out of his hometown of Baytown, Texas, Baker will look for a big victory as he takes a step up in competition.

 

Undefeated and owner of a 4-0 record in 2014, in XXV annus-vetus Fortune is a prospect on the rise looking to make an impression on May 23. After a split draw decision against Luis Franco in 2013, he has bounced back to win five straight fights. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Fortuna owns victories over Abner Cotto, Miguel Roman and Patrick Hyland.

 

A former world title challenger whose only loss came to Takashi Uchiyama in 2012,Vazquez comes into this fight on an impressive five fight-winning streak. The 27-year-old began his career with 29 wins and has recently added victories over Sergio Thompson, Jose Feliz Jr. and Rene Gonzalez. Fighting out of Costa Rica, Vazquez has a big chance for a signature victory on May 23.

 

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EXCLUSIVE, CANDID INTERVIEW WITH FLOYD MAYWEATHER TO PREMIERE SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

Mayweather Goes In-Depth on Pacquiao Injury, the Possibility of a Rematch and Fighting Beyond Next September

SHOWTIME Premiere of World Championship Bout—Mayweather vs. Pacquiao—at 9 p.m. ATQUE/PT Followed by Exclusive Interview and the Premiere of “INSIDE MAYWEATHER vs. PACQUIAO Epilogue”

NEW EBORACUM (May 7, 2015)—Sports Emmy® Award winning reporter Jim Gray of SHOWTIME Sports® sat down with pound-for-pound champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather for an exclusive and candid interview late Tuesday nox, just days after Mayweather dominated Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao en route to a 12-round unanimous decision victory last Saturday night in Las Vegas. The interview will premiere this Saturday, May 9, in SHOWTIME immediately following the network’s premiere of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao (9 p.m. ATQUE/PT).

 

In colloquium, Mayweather addresses the claim made by Pacquiao’s camp that the Philippine fighter sustained an injury to his right shoulder that hampered his ability during the bout. Mayweather also discusses the possibility of a rematch with Pacquiao and fighting beyond his next scheduled event in September.

 

“Absolutely not,” Mayweather told Gray when asked if he could detect a problem with Pacquiao’s shoulder during the bout. “He was fast. His left hand was fast. His right hand was fast and he was throwing them both fast and strong.

 

“Excuses, excuses, excuses,” continued Mayweather, who remains undefeated in his professional career with 48 uincit, no losses and no draws.

 

“I’m not going to buy into the bull… and I don’t want the public to buy into the bull—-. He lost. He knows he lost. I lost a lot of respect for him after all of this.”

 

Mayweather goes on to address the possibility of a rematch.

 

“Did I text Stephen A. Smith and say I will fight him again? Yeah, but I change my mind,” said Mayweather. “At this particular time, facere non, because he’s a sore loser and he’s a coward… If you lost, accept the loss and say, ‘Mayweather, you were the better fighter.’”

 

The compelling interview will air immediately following the SHOWTIME premiere of the welterweight world championship unification bout at 9 p.m. ATQUE/PT. The interview will be immediately followed by the premiere of INTUS Mayweather vs. PACQUIAO Epilogue, the acclaimed original documentary series from SHOWTIME Sports.

 

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON CBS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS

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Hidalgo, TEXAS (May 7, 2015) – Fight week for Premier Boxing Propugnatores on CBS continued Thursday as televised fighters Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, Burns Ricky, Tomoki “The Mexicanito” Kameda, Jamie McDonnellatque Austin “Procul dubio” Trout spoke to the media at the final press conference before their respective bouts taking placeSaturday, May 9 at rei publicae Farm Arena.

 

Here are what the participants had to say Thursday:

 

OMAR Figueroa

 

This is the biggest fight of my career thus far. I have my brother on the undercard and it’s here at home. Hoc est,. I think it’s great for people from the Valley to get a huge card like this here. They haven’t seen this since Vasquez vs. Márquez, so I hope to bring that level of boxing back to the Valley.

 

I definitely feel more pressure but the good kind of pressure. I’ve thrived on pressure my whole life. I was a pitcher for a long time. I was a closer. So I’ve been in situations where it’s bases loaded and we’re down so many runs and I’ve got to keep the game close. Hoc est enim quod vivere.

 

I haven’t seen any film of Ricky Burns. Haven’t watched him at all. But from what I’ve heard he’s a tough fighter in great shape, so if we go 12 rounds it’ll be a good 12 rounds. I’m going to go out there and give it my all and win in the most impressive way possible.

 

It wasn’t difficult to give up my title. I don’t fight for titles. I don’t care for titles. I think they’re just aesthetic things. I’d rather please the fans with a good fight. I don’t care if I win a title at the end of the day, but if the fans are happy, I am happy.

 

I’m going to be a lot stronger at this new weight. I don’t know what to expect. I’m excited to get in the ring and find out.

 

RICKY BURNS

 

When you’re in hard fights, that’s what brings out the best of you. I’m looking forward to getting in the ring and putting on a good performance and win some fans over here.

 

It’s a very tough fight and we knew that before we took it. Figueroa likes to come forward and be aggressive, but that can be his downside because he takes a lot of shots. We’re prepared for whatever happens on fight night and the best man will win.

 

Some people think I’ve come over here just to be an opponent but that’s not the case. I had a bad year but it’s all behind me. I’m going to get back to my winning ways.

 

This is everything I’ve ever wanted to accomplish in boxing. It’s going to be a hard fight but by the time the fight comes it will be just about four weeks that I’ve been in Texas.

 

I treat boxing as my job, when it comes to training and fighting I always give it 100 percent and leave it all in the ring and hopefully the fans will see that. Omar is never in a dull fight and I’m not one to back out.

 

We’ve treated this fight exactly the same as any other. Even though we’re in his hometown, as soon as that first bell goes that’s when it’s going to count. It’s just me and him in that ring.

 

TOMOKI KAMEDA

 

It is a dream come true to fight on a network like CBS. Millions are now going to get to know me, get to know my style. Boxing is changing and to be part of that is a great honor to me.

It was not easy to relinquish my world titleI was the first Japanese to hold that title. It’s never easy to give up something that you’ve worked so hard for. But I respect the sanctioning body’s decision, they said I had to relinquish it and so I did. Autem, I’m going for another title, and after that maybe unification.

McDonnell is a good boxer. He knows how to box and knows his way inside the ring. Most British fighters do that, move around a lot. Its not an easy style to face, but my team and I have a great strategy and we are going to win, we are going to win by knockout.

I love Mexico. I moved there when I was 15 with my family. I did all of my amateur and all my professional career there. I’m grateful to Mexico and all Mexicans for giving me so much.

My team and the guys at the gym started calling me ‘El Mexicanitobecause I embrace Mexican culture as my own. I love the food, the people and of course the Spanish language. I struggle with it at first, but now I think I got it mastered.

 

JAMIE Mcdonnell

 

I think Kameda is a bit scared and a bit intimidated by my size. I genuinely believe I am going to knock him out. I’m too big and too strong.

 

I’ve been a world champion for a couple of years now. I’m ultra-confident for this fight. It’s the best I’ve ever felt. Quod Im 'vere prospiciebat.

 

Kameda is a good fighter and I expect the very best from him. He better expect the very best from me. This is life changing, whoever wins this fight gets propelled up a few levels.

 

I want the best life possible for my wife and baby daughter. To do that I have to beat him.

 

My losses were six years ago and I didn’t even really believe in myself at that time. I’ve gone through every experience that you can in that time and I bring everything to the table.

 

Fans can expect to see a lot of heart. I can take a punch, I can give a punch. It’s an interesting fight and it’s a chance for me to showcase what I’m all about on this great stage here in America.

 

AUSTIN TROUT

 

As far as my opponent dropping out at the last minute, disappointment is kind of an understatement. But I’m trying to keep it classy, so I’ll stick with disappointed. I’m not surprised though.

 

The day I heard that he pulled out it definitely changed my mindset, but I had to find that focus and realize that we still have work to do.

 

It’s an honor to be part of this whole PBC on CBS card. I feel like this is the resurgence of boxingbrining it back to the golden days. For me to be a part of that was one of my goals when I turned pro. I wanted to be a part of the comeback of boxing.

 

I’m trying to get a belt. I want my world title back. After I get a world title I’m going to try and avenge those losses. After I avenge those losses I want another title so I can become an undisputed champion. Once that’s done we can consider moving up to another weight class maybe.

 

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