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MARIO BARRIOS DOMINATES IN 2016 DEBUT

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BROOKLYN, NY (April 16, 2016) – IBF #15 super-featherweight ranked contender,Mario Barrios, remained undefeated with a dominating unanimous decision victory over Edgar Gabejan (26-33-6, 9 Kos) a veteran of over 500 ronds, improving his record to (15-0, 8 Kos).
Omakhelwane, who hails from San Antonio, TX, came out guns blazing, dropping Gabejan in round one. Towering over his opponent, Omakhelwane, who stands over six feet tall, used his height and reach to perfection as he landed precise punches throughout the remainder of the fight. Gabejan made it to the final bell but was severely beaten up. Scorecards read 80-71 kwabebhodi, bonke bakhetha Barrios.
This marks the first fight for Barrios in 2016. With the win, Barrios hope to get back in the ring as soon as possible. A world title fight by the end of the year is what Barrios has is mind set on.
“I’m happy with my performance tonight,” Said Mario Barrios. “My opponent showed a lot of heart making it to the final bell. Going the full eight rounds was great experience for me. I feel I’m improving with each fight and I’m hoping by the end of the year I’ll be ready to challenge any of the champions in my division.”
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Undefeated Rising Star Errol Spence Jr. Makes A Statement In The Welterweight Division With Dominating Fifth-Round Stoppage Of Former World Champion Chris Algieri In Primetime On Premier Boxing Champions On NBC Live From Barclays Center In Brooklyn

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Krzysztof Glowacki Drops Steve Cunningham Four Times On His Way To Retaining Cruiserweight World Title
&
2012 U.S. Olympian Marcus Browne Remains Undefeated With Split-Decision Over Previously Unbeaten Radivoje Kalajdzic
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BROOKLYN (April 17, 2016) – Undefeated rising welterweight star Errol “Iqiniso” Spence Jr. (20-0, 17 Kos) went emphatically from prospect to contender with a fifth-round stoppage of former world champion Chris Algieri (21-3, 8 Kos) on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC Saturday night from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
“It meant a lot to get the stoppage,” wathi Spence Jr. “I did something Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan couldn’t do. That shows where I’m at in the welterweight division.”
Spence Jr. was superior in every regard as he took control of the fight from the beginning with world-class bodywork and blazing speed. Algieri was expected to be a major step-up for the 2012 U.S. Olympian, but was unable to bother his opponent despite landing 31 percent of his punches to Spence Jr.’s 30 percent per CompuBox stats.
“I can’t take anything away from this young hungry lion,” Said Algieri. “He did a great job. I trained really hard for this fight. I hope that people appreciate me and how hard I worked and what I brought to the fight.”
“Iqiniso” dominated by landing 41 percent of his power punches over the five rounds and only lost one round on the three judges’ scorecards. Spence Jr. sent Algieri down for the first time in the fourth round with a combination finished off by a straight left hand.
Algieri survived the round, but Spence Jr. was determined to get a stoppage and he connected with another straight left that put Algieri on the canvas early in round five.
“It was pretty one-sided, Ngazizwa,” wathi Spence Jr. “I started slowly. He said he was going to take me to deep waters so I wanted to pace myself.”
“I just wasn’t sticking to the style and the strategy like I should have,” Said Algieri. “We had a couple of different styles that we were going to show him and I never stayed in one style long enough to be effective.”
Spence Jr. saw his opportunity and launched a vicious attack in an attempt to end the fight. A massive left hook connected clean with Algieri’s jaw and put him on the canvas for the third and final time, as referee Benjy Esteves waved off the bout at :48 seconds into the fifth round.
“Everyone wanted to see what I could do against a proven fighter and I blew him out of the water,” added Spence Jr.
In the iziqubu ukuvulwa telecast, Polish star Krzysztof Glowacki (26-0, 16 Kos) sent former world champion Steve “U.S.S.” Cunningham (28-8-1, 13 Kos) to the canvas four times on his way to a unanimous decision to retain his cruiserweight world title in front of a raucous Polish-heavy crowd.
“Power and precision is my trademark,” said Glowacki. “That’s always been my game. I was a little bit reluctant because of the surgery, but I got more comfortable as the fight went on.”
Glowacki got the action going early as he scored his first knockdown with a left hand that he would use to control the fight and knocked down Cunningham a second time shortly after the former champion rose to his feet.
“I’m just disappointed,” Said Cunningham. “I knew I just had to work. The corner kept telling me to go to the body more in the later rounds. I’ve been down before. I knew I had to go at this guy.”
The southpaw from Walcz, Poland and the orthodox veteran from Philadelphia combined for several exciting exchanges as Cunningham was able to land his share of power right hands but was more often than not met with Glowacki’s thudding left.
“The plan from the beginning was to hit him with the left hand and you could tell I was hitting with full power,” said Glowacki. “I couldn’t hit that hard against Marco Huck because of my injury and now I’m hoping to keep that power up in my next fight.”
Cunningham went down again in the 10th round from a short right hand but was able to rally and stun Glowacki with a big right hand. The champion recovered quickly, but Cunningham did arguably his best work of the fight in the 11th round as he aggressively attacked Glowacki with combinations to the head and body.
The fireworks continued in the final round as a strong combination put Cunningham down for the fourth time in the fight. The challenger rose to his feet and attacked effectively at times, but the left hand proved to be too much.
“He punched with me and caught me coming in,” Said Cunningham. “I knew after the second round knockdowns that I had to get rounds back and go get him. He’s a smart fighter.”
Cunningham was actually able to land a higher percentage of punches than Glowacki as he connected on 34 percent versus just 25 percent from Glowacki. However the knockdowns and Glowacki’s output advantage of 462 to 366 was enough for him to retain his title by scores of 116-108 futhi 115-109 kabili.
“The fans were my motivation throughout the fight,” said Glowacki. “I just wanted to give them more and more. I want to thank everyone who came and watched me.”
The televised swing bout saw 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne (18-0, 13 Kos) remained undefeated with a narrow split-decision victory over previously unbeaten Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic (21-1, 14 Kos) in an eight-round light heavyweight contest.
“Establishing my jab was the key,” Said Browne. “Once I did that, he couldn’t get past it. He got me with a couple of good shots.”
Kalajdzic was emphatic that the judges were wrong in their decision.
“I don’t see how I lost,” said Kalajdzic. “I was the aggressor. I wabonisa inhliziyo yami. If he feels like he beat me, give me the rematch.”
The southpaw Browne was able to jab his way into control of the fight by landing 52 jabs to the 54 thrown by Kalajdzic the whole fight. Browne was able to bruise and eventually open up a cut over Kalajdzic’s left eye late in the fight.
In the emzuliswaneni wokuqala, Browne was credited with a controversial knockdown as it appeared via replay that a slip had occurred and Browne had hit Kaladjzic after he was down.
Kalajdzic was effective with his power punches throughout the fight as he landed 36 percent of his power punches to 29 percent from Browne. His most effective moment came in round six when he sent Browne to the mat with a right hand.
“He caught me with something that grazed me,” Said Browne. “I didn’t even know what it was. I walked into the punch but I was able to get up from it and get back in rhythm.”
“He didn’t do anything that bothered me,” said Kalajdzic. “I was doing my thing. I should have listened to my coaches more and I would have stopped him.”
Browne was able to recover for the final two rounds and earn the split-decision by scores of 76-74 for Kalajdzic, 76-74 for Browne and 76-75 again for the still unbeaten Staten Island-native.
“I love fighting in front of my fans and family. We gutted this one out and it’s on to the next one,” added Browne.
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Errol Spence Jr., Chris Algieri, Krzysztof Glowacki, Steve Cunningham, Marcus Browne & Radivoje Kalajdzic Final Press Conference Quotes & Ama ifotho

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PBC on NBC Live From Barclays Center On Saturday, April 16
(8:30 p.m. KANYE/5:30 p.m. PT)
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BROOKYLN (April 13, 2016) – Undefeated rising welterweight star Errol “Iqiniso” Spence Jr. futhi owabe wezwe iqhawe Chris Algieri went face-to-face Wednesday to kick-off fight week activities with the final press conference before they meet in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC lokhu Saturday, April 16 kusukela Barclays Center e Brooklyn.
Also in attendance at the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan were cruiserweight championKrzysztof Glowacki futhi iqhawe owabe Steven “U.S.S” Cunningham plus undefeated 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne and unbeaten light heavyweight Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic who round out a stacked tripleheader ngomgqibelo ebusuku. Ngaphezu kwalokho, popular Brooklyn undefeated fighter Heather “Ukushisa” Hardy was in attendance as she nears her undercard bout against Sweden’s Anna Hultin.
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Nakhu press conference iqhaza ayezokusho Wednesday:
Errol Spence JR.
“This is a great card with great fighters and its a fantastic opportunity. A lot of people think I’m a prospect on the verge of being a contender. Saturday night is going to be a great performance.
“I never thought fight week would come. I’m just so excited to put on a show. It’s going to be the best Errol Spence you’ve ever seen.
“I just need to stick with my game plan. The game plan that my coach laid out for me and do what I do and get the win.
“Kungakhathaliseki ukuthi kwenzekani, happens. I’m going to have to feel it out in the first round. I just need to fight smart.
“I’ve always felt like I was ready for this level. Saturday ebusuku, I’m looking for a coming out party. My focus is 100 percent on this fight.
“I was ready two fights ago to fight for a title. After this fight we can talk about what’s next, kodwa manje, Chris Algieri is in front of me.
“Chris has been in a lot of hard fights. At the end of the day he’s a boxer and so am I. It’s going to be a war.”
CHRIS ALGIERI
“Brooklyn has treated me very well. I’ve had some of my best performances here at Barclays Center and I look forward to another.
“It’s always an honor to share the stage with such illustrious guys in our sport. A lot of these guys really bring honor and respect to the business that we do.
“I don’t think I’ve gotten as much respect as I deserve throughout my career. I don’t know why, but it doesn’t really matter. At the end of the day I go out there and perform. More often then not I’m victorious.
“I think everyone knows that I’ll fight anybody. Spence is a guy people don’t want to fight, so they brought him to me.
“The best thing about working with John David Jackson is the confidence he gives me. He let’s me be who I am. He gives me the faith to trust in my abilities. I’m looking forward to putting on another great display with him in my corner.
“The hard work is done. Training camp was long, hard and grueling. Not much more to be said. It’s time to fight. It’s going to be a great night of fights. “
Glowacki of Krzysztof
“I’m so happy to be back in the United States and I’d like to thank my team for preparing me so well.

“I’m very happy to be healthy. Training camp went the way I wanted to and I feel 100 percent ready to get in the ring
“Kumele ukunqoba. That’s the most important thing. It’s nice to be fighting on such a great card, but all that matters is keeping my belt.
“Fans can expect to see beautiful boxing. It will be a war inside of the ring. Okubaluleke kakhulu, I uyosibonisa.
“A lot of things have changed since I won my world title. Nobody used to know me and now everyone knows me. I’m happy with my career so far. I don’t like to talk about the future of my career until after the fight.
“Steve Cunningham is not only a great fighter but a great human being, so I expect a tough fight. He wants to take the belt from me but it’s not going to be easy. I want everyone to come out for a great show ngomgqibelo.”
Steve Cunningham
“This is my first time fighting at Barclays Center and I’m very excited about that. Ngikulungele ukulwa. Ikamu Training uphezu. You know it’s grueling and hard work.
“I know I have a great opponent. He took the belt from the champion. He got up off the canvas so I can’t look at him lightly at all. But I’m here to do a job.
“I’m was sick of getting cheated and robbed of opportunities at the heavyweight division. I decided to come back down. It’s no problem. Three pounds or four pounds, no big deal. Here we are.
“We are coming to steal the show. I’d like to steal the show without me getting hit too much. A fight is a fight. You know I come to win, so we’re going to have some fun.
“There are some adjustments you have to make when you fight a southpaw. A guy throwing two gloves at you and you have to throw gloves back at him. Doesn’t matter if he fights me upside down, I have to fight smart and beat him regardless.
“There’s always something special with Naazim Richardson. He’s a great mind. One of the great trainers out there. We’ve always got something special prepared. We have to do what we have to do and that’s win.
“When you beat a guy like Marco Huck who was about to make history and you beat him like Glowacki beat him, you have to think he’s good and realize you can’t take Glowacki lightly. Muhle neqhawe. He’s a problem, something I’m going to have to deal with.
“I’m not 40-years-old yet. Give me a few more months! I don’t feel 39 noma 40. Ngizizwa enkulu. I just want to go in there and perform and do what I do.
“I’m not one of those predicting guys. I know things happen in the ring. But come Saturday ebusuku, I want things to go my way. Uma kungenjalo, we’re able to evolve. Let’s go, it’s work time.”
Marcus Browne
“We’ve done a lot of talking leading up into this fight. I want to talk with my hands. He said he’s ready to fight. We’ll see ngomgqibelo ebusuku.
“Ngizizwa enkulu. Training camp has gone great. Right now the focus is to win and look good. Whatever happens after that is going to happen.
“I’m going to do what I do best and that’s take care of business no matter what.
“I’m ready for whatever he brings to the table. We will know that after the first minute of the first round.
“It’s an incredible honor to be representing my hometown. Fighting in front my home fans is always very motivating and I can’t wait to put on another show for them.
“People have said a lot about how this will be my toughest fight. I can’t listen to anything on the outside. I’m prepared to my fullest and we’ll see what he has ngomgqibelo ebusuku.”
RADIVOJE KALAJDZIC
“Ngikulungele. I don’t have too much to say. Angive ilungela ukulwa.
“Camp Training waya enkulu. We got a full eight weeks in. Roadwork, conditioning, konke. Angive ilungela ukulwa.
“I want to introduce myself to the fans by knocking out Marcus Browne. If that doesn’t come, Ngifuna ukuba agqoke ukusebenza enkulu. Being on the big stage doesn’t bother me, once the bell rings its just another day.
“I know Marcus is fast and has pop to him. I don’t want to give too much away.
“I’m a boxer puncher. I’ve got the power to knock a fighter out. Most of my knockouts have come in the first round.
“I feel like I came up the right way. I didn’t have that much amateur experience, but I stepped up to this big opportunity at the right time.”
UHEATHER Hardy
“I’m expecting to face a good strong boxer ngomgqibelo ebusuku. She’s coming down in weight to fight me, so don’t miss it.
“We changed a little bit during this training camp. I added another conditioning coach. A guy that has been putting me through torture three times a week.
“My opponent is strong, she has a good record, she’s from overseas. I know I have my hands full.
“It’s a real honor to fight at Barclays Center. I couldn’t ask for a better place. There’s nowhere in the world I’d rather fight than right here at home. As far as my career progressing, I’d like to be up there on stage and be on TV.
“I can’t wait to fight (unbeaten contender) Shelly Vincent. I think that will be the big breakthrough fight that let’s me establish who I am in this game and who I am for the bigger competition. That’s a perfect fight for TV. Fingers crossed.”
LOU DIBELLA, President of DiBella Entertainment
“This great card features a fighter who is believed to be the top prospect in boxing, in Errol Spence Jr. versus New York’s own, a former world champion in Chris Algieri in what promises to be an exciting primetime main event.
“Marcus Browne has fought more times at Barclays Center than any other professional fighter. He has the chance to make the jump towards a world title by taking out another young undefeated fighter. ‘Hot Rod’ is not planning on letting that happen without serious resistance.
“Glowacki’s fight with Huck was one of the best of last year and he can expect the Polish fans in Brooklyn to be behind him ngomgqibelo ebusuku.
“Steve Cunningham is one of the most respected fighters by his peers. Not just for his quality in the ring, but his quality as a family man and as a human being. He knows he’s fighting a great champion and I know he’s got a great game plan.”
JOE DEGUARDIA, President of Star Boxing
“It’s a pleasure to be back in Brooklyn and to have Chris Algieri fighting at Barclays Center again. It’s very rewarding that he will be in the main event on national television on NBC. It’s a real testament to this fight.
“Chris has had some great performances at Barclays Center. He’s going to have another one in front of him ngomgqibelo. Spence Jr. is a challenge that Chris is looking forward to and one he has faced before.
“Everyone wrote him off when he faces Ruslan Provodnikov. We’re looking forward to Chris Algieri pulling off a surprise just like that ngomgqibelo ebusuku.”
UBRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
“Barclays Center is thrilled to have Chris Algieri back for his fourth fight and we expect a great turnout from the Long Island fans who are looking forward to Saturday kanjalo. We’re also looking forward to a new name to headline Brooklyn and we welcome Errol Spence Jr.
“We welcome Marcus Browne back for your 11th fight and we thank you for calling Barclays Center home. Heather Hardy is also back at Barclays Center for the sixth time and we are thrilled to have all of them fighting in our building.
“It’s fitting that Saturday nights card features Chris Colbert and Earl Newman who got their start at Golden Gloves.
“Ngiyacabanga 2016 will be our biggest year yet and we look forward to welcoming everybody back in the coming months.”
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MARIO BARRIOS TO FACE 500 ROUND VETERAN IN EDGAR GABEJAN

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Isithombe ngu-Team Barrios
San Antonio, TX (April 13, 2016) – Unbeaten super lightweight contender, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 KO), has an opponent named for his upcoming bout scheduled for this Saturday, April 16 kusukela Barclays Center e Brooklyn. Barrios will face Edgar Gabejan (27-32-6, 9 Kos), his most experienced foe to date, a veteran with over 500 battle tested rounds. The non-televised 8-round bout will take place on the undercard of a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC tripleheader headlined by undefeated rising star Errol “Iqiniso” Spence Jr. ethatha owabe emhlabeni iqhawe Chris Algieri. Ukusabalala isiqephu uqala at 8:30 p.m. KANYE/5:30 p.m. PT.
Standing over six feet tall, the towering Barrios will look to carry the momentum from a fabulous 2015, where he went 7-0 kanye 5 knockouts. Fighting in New York for the first time in his professional career, Barrios wants to send a messages to the 130-pound division with a dominating performance.
“I’m eager to get back in the ring and start the year off with a bang,” Said Mario Barrios, the rising star who hails from San Antonio, TX. “I’ve been in the gym since my last fight in mid-December and I’m ready to make statement in this fight. I want let everyone in the super-featherweight division know I’m gunning for them, especially the all the champions. My 2016 march toward a world title starts this Saturday. I can’t wait to let my hands go and give the east coast fans a great night of action.”

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2012 U.S. Olympians Errol Spence Jr. & Marcus Browne Reflect On Olympic Experience Heading Into Premier Boxing Champions on NBC Showdowns Taking Place Saturday, April 16 From Barclays Center In Brooklyn

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“The Olympic stage prepares you for anything.” – Spence Jr.
“We always thought about nights like these where
we’re both center stage.” – Browne
BROOKLYN (April 12, 2016) – Undefeated rising stars Errol “Iqiniso” Spence Jr. futhi “Sir” Marcus Brownestarted out as teammates on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team and will face the toughest tests of their careers when they enter the ring in primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on NBC Saturday, April 16 kusukela Barclays Center e Brooklyn.
The rising welterweight Spence Jr. kuzothatha on wangaphambili emhlabeni iqhawe Chris Algieri in the main event while Browne kicks-off televised coverage at 8:30 p.m. KANYE/5:30 p.m. PT when he takes on unbeaten Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic.
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With the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio nearing the opening ceremonies, it is poetic that both Spence Jr. and Browne will have the opportunity to launch themselves into the upper echelon of the sport as a new generation of rising stars get set to test themselves against the best in the world at the Olympics.
Here is what the fighters had to say about their Olympic experiences, fighting on the same card, advice to the 2016 team and more:
On fighting in televised fights on the same card:
Errol Spence Jr.: “My pro debut was on the ‘Night of the Olympians’ and it had me, Terrell Gausha, Marcus Browne, and Rau’Shee Warren. These are the kind of nights we envisioned. It’s so great to see my friends and Olympic brothers doing as well as me.
Marcus Browne: “We always thought about nights like these where we’re both center stage. This couldn’t have happened if we didn’t keep our records clean and fought hard. To have gotten to this point alongside an Olympic teammate is an amazing thing. I look forward to both of us being propelled to the next level.”
On their favorite Olympic memories:
ES: “My favorite memory is competing and being around all of the great athletes. I got to meet Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Serena Williams and Michael Phelps. All of these athletes that I had seen on TV. Being in that atmosphere helped me realize that I am a great athlete amongst other great athletes.
MB: “It sounds materialistic, but all the free gear we got was amazing. Coming where I come from, I had never been given anything like that before. I was surprised at the adoration I was getting from people. Everyone just wanted to make us feel a part of this unbelievable event.
On how the Olympics prepared them for the pros:
ES: “The Olympic stage prepares you for anything. It’s the biggest tournament in the world. Having media day and talking to all of those outlets and then having to train, it prepares you for the professional ranks. When you get to the top, you’re going to have to do those exact same things.
MB: “Fighting in front of 10,000 people that are cheering against you will prepare you for anything in this sports. A lot of people don’t get that until they’re at the highest level. The atmosphere is just so intense and the Olympic fans are so passionate.
On the bond they share with their Olympic teammates:
ES: “All of us on the team have a great bond. Anytime you spend four months in camp with the same group of guys and you’re training and losing weight together, you become very close. It automatically creates a natural bond and connection. They are like brothers to me.
MB: “There is always going to be that bond of brotherhood regardless if you talk everyday or every three years. Spending every waking moment with these guys and singing the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ every morning, we build up a group bond and individual friendships that are so important to us.
On their impressions of the other:
ES: “Marcus was always the loud one in the Olympic training center. Marcus was always encouraging everyone to work hard and train harder. I want to be like Evander Holyfield. He and his Olympic teammates like Pernell Whitaker all held belts at the same time.
MB: “Errol and I are kind of opposites. Errol is more of a quiet and reserved guy. He works hard and runs like a gazelle. He fights hard and at the end of the day he is just a good dude. The plan is for all of us to be world champions and do great things.
On their advice to the 2016 U.S. Olympic team:
ES: “I would tell the 2016 team to just keep doing what they’re doing. Stay focused. Don’t get too big headed. Listen to your coaches and do everything you’ve been doing. The Olympics are right around the corner and we want to see medals in the men’s division this year.”
MB: “I just want to tell the team to make sure you get all the international experience you can get and fight hard for your country.”
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WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH ADDITION OF THREE NEW, STAR-STUDDED MATCHUPS

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WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH ADDITION

OF THREE NEW, STAR-STUDDED MATCHUPS

WELTERWEIGHT: JOHN HOWARD VS. THIAGO MELLER
Featherweight: LUIS PALOMINO VS. SHEYMON MORAES
Wesibhakela: CHRIS “HUGGY BEAR” BARNETT VS. JUSTIN WILLIS

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. KANYE
FROM MASHANTUCKET, Conn. NGOLWESIHLANU, JUNE 17

Las Vegas (April 12, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) today announced the addition of three star-studded matchups to complete the main card for its WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) umcimbi, siphile on NBCSN at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. kusukela Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. ngolwesihlanu, June 17.

In a second heavyweight matchup, dynamic, ekuphumeni star Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett (14-2) will make his World Series of Fighting debut against Team AKA prodigy Justin Willis (4-1).

Also stepping in the decagon cage for the first time, battle-tested warrior John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12) will collide with submission expert Thiago “Minu” Meller (20-7) in a welterweight (170 amakhilogremu) indaba.

In a featherweight (145 amakhilogremu) scrap between two prolific strikers, Luis "Baboon" Palomino (24-12) will face off with former world championship challenger Sheymon Moraes (8-1).

In the umcimbi main, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) ngenkathi, in the lightweight (155 amakhilogremu) co-main umcimbi, superstars Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) futhi Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

Chris Barnett vs. Justin Willis

After spending the last year and a half making waves in Japan, 5-foot-9, 29-year-old Barnett of Tampa, Fla. will suit up as “Huggy Bear,” and make his way onto a major stage in the U.S. for the first time in his career.

With heavy hands and tremendous agility for a fighter of his massive stature, Barnett has notched 12 of yakhe 14 career zokunqoba ngendlela (T)KO, and has celebrated his wins in flamboyant fashion, with everything from cartwheels to breakdancing to hand stands.

Like Barnett, the stocky, 6-foot-3, 28-yebor-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats UKhayini Velasquez futhi Daniel Cormier, has been enjoying success in Japan under the promotion of Inoki Genome Federation (IFG).

Willis will make his first start of 2016, and look to extend his win streak to four consecutive bouts. In his last effort on August 29, he earned a unanimous decision over Rizvan Kuniev e Tokyo.

Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes

The 5-foot-8, 35-year-old Palomino of Miami, Fla. via Lima, Peru is coming off an epic year in which he engaged in twthe, all-out wars with reigning, Ezingakanqotshwa World Series of Ukulwa iqhawe engasindi Justin "The Gqamisa" Gaethje, both of which earned "Fight of the Month” honors.

After closing out 2015 with a gutsy appearance in World Series of Fighting’s first-ever, one-night, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, emzuliswaneni wokuqala (4:55) WHO (punches) on Rich Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) WHO (punches) at the hands of eventual tournament winner Brian Foster, Palomino will return to the featherweight division where he has held two world titles.

The 5-foot-8, 25-year-old Moraes of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil returned to form in his last bout, decimating fellow knockout artist Robbie "Izinkinga" Peralta by way of TKO (punches) e emzuliswaneni wesibili (3:21) of their matchup at WSOF26.

A seasoned Muay Thai stylist, Moraes ran to seven straight victories in his first seven starts as a professional MMA competitor before being handed his first career defeat by way of third round (3:46) ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 amakhilogremu) champion UMarlon Moraes.

John Howard vs. Thiago Meller

Following his second stint with the UFC that spanned seven bouts and included victories over Uriya Hall, Siyar Bahadurzada futhi Cathal Pendred, the 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Mass. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (punches) ukulahlekelwa Tim Means ngoDisemba 10.

Kuze kube manje, Howard has notched 15 of yakhe 23 career zokunqoba ngendlela (T)KO noma ukuzithoba. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, round wesithathu (4:55) KO (punches) on submission ace Dennis "Superman" Hallman ngoDisemba 5, 2009, marking his third consecutive conquest in the league.

Meller of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil will look to collect his second win in a row, following his first round submission (okukhulisa-naked binda) of Leonardo Rodriguez on June 26, 2015.

The 5-foot-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 of yakhe 20 career wins, ngendlela yokuzithoba.

The preliminary bout card lineup for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland will be announced soon.

Ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe kusuka $39.99, tickets for the event are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, at 5 p.m. KANYE, owokuqala wokulungiselela ikhadi iziqubu uzoqala at 6 p.m.
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WSOF30: IGATSHA VS. STARKS FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

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WSOF30: IGATSHA VS. STARKS
FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

LIVE NBCSN TELECAST OF
FOUR-FIGHT MAIN CARD NOW BEGINS AT
11:30 P.M ET ON SATURDAY, APRIL 2

Matt Church replaces injured Gil Guardado against
Steve Kozola in 160-pound preliminary contest

Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams in middleweight bout
Las Vegas (March 30, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) umemezele namuhla that it has finalized the lineup for the WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks, umhlaba ubuqhawe Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) doubleheader event, with the addition of a sixth preliminary card bout – a middleweight (185 amakhilogremu) matchup phakathi UClinton Williams (7-3, 1 NC) futhi Rex "T-Rex" Harris (8-2) – at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas ngoMgqibelo, April 2, siphile on NBCSN at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

Ukwengeza, a broken nose has forced Gil Guardado to withdraw from his scheduled lightweight (155 amakhilogremu) matchup with undefeated Steve Kozola (6-0), abayoba manje nazo Matt “The Sleeper” Church (3-1) in a 160-pound catchweight affair, futhi Jeff Roman (1-2-1) ngeke izikwele off with Zach Bunnell (0-0) in a welterweight (170 pounds) preliminary card contest.

The 5-foot-11, 32-year-old Williams is looking to rebound from a narrow, split decision defeat at the hands of Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun at WSOF26 ngoDisemba 18, 2015.

One fight prior to the loss, Williams submitted Jared Hatch with a shoulder choke in the third round (4:10) of their matchup on November 14, 2015.

I 6-foot, 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is riding a four-fight win streak. In isiqalo sakhe sokugcina, Harris, oye isetshenzwa 7 of yakhe 8 career victories by way of (T)KO noma ukuzithoba, edged out a split decision over Justin Torrey at WSOF24 on October 17, 2015.

Church of Las Vegas will attempt to notch his fourth consecutive win, after threestraight finishes, the last of which came on March 4 when he submitted Pat DeFranco with a leglock in the first round (2:55) of their matchup.

Tickets for WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks are available for purchase online at WSOF.com and AXS.com.

Doors Ukuhlala Ngokuhlanganyela Kwezindlu Zombili at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino sizovula for umcimbi 4 p.m. PT, kanye iziqubu lokuqala wokulungiselela uzoqala at 5 p.m.

In the umcimbi main, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), phiko yokuqala ngqa, ezimbili-division isihloko kumnikazi welungelo, uyobhala umqhele wakhe akhethekile ayefiswa abaningi on the line ngokumelene Olwa phezulu Clifford Starks (13-2).

In the umcimbi co-main, superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) ayokulwa wamuva we-World Series of Ukulwa olulodwa, -Man nesishiyagalombili mqhudelwano umgijimi-up Joao "Brazilian Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) ne singenamuntu World Series of Ukulwa welterweight ubuqhawe kwabantu kusengozini.

Kwenye indawo kwi-mpi ezine, siphile NBCSN telecast, isazi ukuzithoba Vinny "Pezao" Magalhães (13-7) ngeke izikwele off with Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) in a wesibhakela ekukhanyeni (205 amakhilogremu) umncintiswano, kuyilapho World Series of Ukulwa elisha futhi Knockout umculi Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) ngeke Ilokhi izimpondo kanye Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) at welterweight.

IKHADI MAIN (Live on NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Middleweight Championship Main Event:
David Branch (Champion) vs. Clifford Starks (Challenger)

World Series of Fighting Vacant Welterweight Championship Main Event:
Jon Fitch (Challenger) vs. Joao Zeferino (Challenger)

Light Heavyweight: Vinny Magalhães vs. Jake Heun
Welterweight: Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, Jr.

IKHADI Preliminary (Phila on WSOF.com)

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Matt Frincu
Middleweight: Rex Harris vs. UClinton Williams
Catchweight (160 amakhilogremu): Steve Kozola vs. Matt Church
Flyweight: Carlos Garcia vs. Jason Pacheco
Bantamweight: Adam Acquaviva vs. Andres Ponce
Welterweight: Jeff Roman vs. Zach Bunnell
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MARIO BARRIOS RETURNS APRIL 16 AT Barclays CENTER eBrooklyn

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Rising UNDEFEATED Prospect Mario Barrios & Top 140-Pound Contender Luca Giacon Highlight Undercard Action On Saturday, April 16 From Barclays Center In Brooklyn
Stacked Card Features Local Talent Including
Heather Hardy, Chris Colbert & Earl Newman & International Stars Lukasz Maciec & Dardan Zenunaj
BROOKLYN (March 29, 2016) – Undefeated prospect Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Kos) and top super lightweight contender Luca “Black Mamba” Giacon (27-1, 23 Kos) compete in separate bouts that highlight undercard action on Saturday, April 16 kusukela Barclays Center e Brooklyn.
The April 16 Umcimbi sibonisa Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC tripleheader headlined by undefeated rising star Errol “Iqiniso” Spence Jr.ethatha owabe emhlabeni iqhawe Chris Algieri. Ukusabalala isiqephu uqala at 8:30 p.m. KANYE/5:30 p.m. PT and will see cruiserweight world champion Krzysztof Glowacki defending his title against former cruiserweight champion Steve “U.S.S. Cunningham futhi Ezingakanqotshwa 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne battling fellow unbeaten Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic.
Barrios makes his east coast debut in an eight-round super featherweight bout while Giacon looks to put the 140-pound division on notice when he competes in an eight-round affair.
A trio of exciting fighters representing Brooklyn will enter the ring as undefeated star Heather “Ukushisa” Hardy (15-0, 3 Kos) competes in an eight-round junior featherweight bout while Golden Gloves champions Chris Colbert (4-0, 2 Kos) futhiEarl Newman (8-0, 6 Kos) compete in a four-round featherweight bout and an eight-round cruiserweight bout respectively.
International action will heat up the ring at Barclays Center as 26-year-old Polish contender Lukasz Maciec (22-3-1, 5 Kos) fights in an eight-round super welterweight bout, 28-year-old Belgian Dardan Zenunaj (11-1, 9 Kos) fights in an eight-round junior lightweight affair and 22-year-old Russian Radzhab Butaev (1-0, 1 KO), ukulwa eBrooklyn, in a six-round super welterweight fight against South Carolina’s TyKeem Sadler (6-1, 4 Kos)
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, okuyinto kugqugquzelwa DiBella Entertainment sikanye Star Boxing, ukuqalisa at $25, hhayi kuhlanganise letidzingekile, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Amathikithi angathengwa online ngokuvakashela www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com noma ngokushayela ucingo 1-800-745-3000. Amathikithi ayatholakala at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group izaphulelo ayatholakala ngokubiza 844-BKLYN-GP.
A tall featherweight at more than six feet, the 20-year-old Barrios picked up seven victories in a jam-packed 2015 in which he stopped five opponents inside the distance, including an uppercut left hook combo that ended the night of Manuel Vides in December. The San Antonio-native turned pro in 2013 and is on the fast track towards a world title shot as he makes his 2016 DEBUT.
A winner of six-straight fights, Giacon is coming off of a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Steve Jamoye in October 2015 that put him in the top contender status in the division. The 27-year-old has fought in Spain, Panama and Italy throughout a pro career that dates back to 2007 futhi ngeke yini kwenze U.S yakhe. debut on April 16.
A popular Brooklyn fighter who competed in Barclays Center’s first-ever professional female boxing match, Hardy isibe okuyisisekelo enkundleni kusukela. On April 16, she will be making her sixth appearance at Barclays Center. A engaphezudlwana kwamashumi amabili ngemuva DEBUT yakhe pro iminyaka, Hardy wanqoba an international isihloko ibhande le division super bantamweight e October 2014 and followed it up in 2015 with a victory over Renata Domsodi and two over Noemi Bosques.
Fighting out of Lublin, Poland, Maciec will be making his second start in the U.S. and his first in the Polish-heavy borough of Brooklyn. The 26-year-old owns victories over veteran contenders Lanardo Tyner, Laszlo Fazekas and previously unbeaten Sasun Karapetyan.
Originally from Kosovo but fighting out of Belgium, Zenunaj made his U.S. debut in December 2015 and stopped Bryant Cruz in the seventh round to announce his presence stateside. The 28-year-old has won 10 fights in a row including eight in a row by knockout.
Brooklyn Boxing ™ platform izinhlelo Barclays Center sethulwa by AARP. PBC on NBC lixhaswe ngezimali yi Corona, Finest Beer.

Ukuze ulwazi olunabile, vakashela www.premierboxingchampions.com futhi www.nbcsports.com/boxing, ukulandela on TwitterPremierBoxing,ErrolSpenceJr, ChrisAlgieri, USSCunningham, @Marcus_Browne, LouDiBella, StarBoxing,NBCSports, BarclaysCenter FuthiSwanson_Comm noma abe umlandeli ku-Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.facebook.com/NBCSports, www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment futhi www.Facebook.com/barclayscenter. Highlights kuyatholakala at www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions.
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RISING UNDEFEATED PROSPECT MARIO BARRIOS & TOP 140-POUND CONTENDER LUCA GIACON HIGHLIGHT UNDERCARD ACTION ON SATURDAY, APRIL 16 KUSUKELA Barclays CENTER eBrooklyn

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Stacked Card Features Local Talent Including
Heather Hardy, Chris Colbert & Earl Newman & International Stars Lukasz Maciec & Dardan Zenunaj
BROOKLYN (March 29, 2016) – Undefeated prospect Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Kos) and top super lightweight contenderLuca “Black Mamba” Giacon (27-1, 23 Kos) compete in separate bouts that highlight undercard action on Saturday, April 16 kusukela Barclays Center e Brooklyn.
The April 16 Umcimbi sibonisa Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC tripleheader headlined by undefeated rising star Errol “Iqiniso” Spence Jr. ethatha owabe emhlabeni iqhawe Chris Algieri. Ukusabalala isiqephu uqala at 8:30 p.m. KANYE/5:30 p.m. PT and will see cruiserweight world champion Krzysztof Glowacki defending his title against former cruiserweight champion Steve “U.S.S. Cunningham futhi Ezingakanqotshwa 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne battling fellow unbeaten Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic.
Barrios makes his east coast debut in an eight-round super featherweight bout while Giacon looks to put the 140-pound division on notice when he competes in an eight-round affair.
A trio of exciting fighters representing Brooklyn will enter the ring as undefeated star Heather “Ukushisa” Hardy (15-0, 3 Kos) competes in an eight-round junior featherweight bout while Golden Gloves champions Chris Colbert (4-0, 2 Kos) futhi Earl Newman (8-0, 6 Kos) compete in a four-round featherweight bout and an eight-round cruiserweight bout respectively.
International action will heat up the ring at Barclays Center as 26-year-old Polish contender Lukasz Maciec (22-3-1, 5 Kos) fights in an eight-round super welterweight bout, 28-year-old Belgian Dardan Zenunaj (11-1, 9 Kos) fights in an eight-round junior lightweight affair and 22-year-old Russian Radzhab Butaev (1-0, 1 KO), ukulwa eBrooklyn, in a six-round super welterweight fight against South Carolina’s TyKeem Sadler (6-1, 4 Kos)
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, okuyinto kugqugquzelwa DiBella Entertainment sikanye Star Boxing, ukuqalisa at $25, hhayi kuhlanganise letidzingekile, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Amathikithi angathengwa online ngokuvakashela www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com noma ngokushayela ucingo 1-800-745-3000. Amathikithi ayatholakala at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group izaphulelo ayatholakala ngokubiza 844-BKLYN-GP.
A tall featherweight at more than six feet, the 20-year-old Barrios picked up seven victories in a jam-packed 2015 in which he stopped five opponents inside the distance, including an uppercut left hook combo that ended the night of Manuel Vides in December. The San Antonio-native turned pro in 2013 and is on the fast track towards a world title shot as he makes his 2016 DEBUT.
A winner of six-straight fights, Giacon is coming off of a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Steve Jamoye in October 2015 that put him in the top contender status in the division. The 27-year-old has fought in Spain, Panama and Italy throughout a pro career that dates back to 2007 futhi ngeke yini kwenze U.S yakhe. debut on April 16.
A popular Brooklyn fighter who competed in Barclays Center’s first-ever professional female boxing match, Hardy isibe okuyisisekelo enkundleni kusukela. On April 16, she will be making her sixth appearance at Barclays Center. A engaphezudlwana kwamashumi amabili ngemuva DEBUT yakhe pro iminyaka, Hardy wanqoba an international isihloko ibhande le division super bantamweight e October 2014 and followed it up in 2015 with a victory over Renata Domsodi and two over Noemi Bosques.
Fighting out of Lublin, Poland, Maciec will be making his second start in the U.S. and his first in the Polish-heavy borough of Brooklyn. The 26-year-old owns victories over veteran contenders Lanardo Tyner, Laszlo Fazekas and previously unbeaten Sasun Karapetyan.
Originally from Kosovo but fighting out of Belgium, Zenunaj made his U.S. debut in December 2015 and stopped Bryant Cruz in the seventh round to announce his presence stateside. The 28-year-old has won 10 fights in a row including eight in a row by knockout.
Brooklyn Boxing ™ platform izinhlelo Barclays Center sethulwa by AARP. PBC on NBC lixhaswe ngezimali yi Corona, Finest Beer.
Ukuze ulwazi olunabile, vakashela www.premierboxingchampions.com futhi www.nbcsports.com/boxing, ukulandela on TwitterPremierBoxing,ErrolSpenceJr, ChrisAlgieri, USSCunningham, @Marcus_Browne, LouDiBella, StarBoxing,NBCSports, @BarclaysCenter and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.facebook.com/NBCSports, www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment futhi www.Facebook.com/barclayscenter. Highlights available at www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions.
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Errol Spence Jr., Chris Algieri, Krzysztof Glowacki, Steve Cunningham, Marcus Browne & Radivoje Kalajdzic Media Conference Call Gqamisa Quotes

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(Photo Credit: Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment)
“Ngikholwa Ngingomunye wamathalenta phezulu kwezemidlalo, kodwa kumele ngibe kule mpi.” – Spence Jr.
“Kuyinto umsebenzi onzima kakhulu ukuya kusukela ithuba Olwa. Ngikholwa ukuthi lena eqa enkulu Errol.” – Algieri
BROOKLYN (March 24, 2016) – Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC fighters labetibambile ucingo esithangamini sabezindaba namuhla ukudingida zabo Saturday, April 16 matchups at Barclays Center eBrooklyn.
Ezingakanqotshwa star nokunyuka Errol “Iqiniso” Spence Jr., wangaphambili world iqhawe Chris Algieri, Cruiserweight iqhawe emhlabeni Krzysztof Glowacki, zangaphambili Cruiserweight iqhawe Steve “U.S.S.” Cunningham, unbeaten 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne futhi Ezingakanqotshwa ukukhanya sosondonzima radivoje Kalajdzic wakhuluma nabezindaba kusengaphambili of showdowns zabo emini ku NBC, eyamukela isiqephu kuqalwe 8:30 p.m. KANYE/5:30 p.m. PT.
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, okuyinto kugqugquzelwa DiBella Entertainment sikanye Star Boxing, ukuqalisa at $25, hhayi kuhlanganise letidzingekile, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Amathikithi angathengwa online ngokuvakashela www.ticketmaster.com,www.barclayscenter.com noma ngokubiza 1-800-745-3000. Amathikithi ayatholakala at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group izaphulelo ayatholakala ngokubiza 844-BKLYN-GP.
Nakhu fighters ayezokusho Thursday:
Errol Spence JR.
“Lena ithuba elikhulu kimi. Kuba esinye isinyathelo emsebenzini wami ukuze uthole lapho ngifuna ukuba abe, okuyinto lena impi isihloko emhlabeni.
“Camp ihamba kahle kakhulu. Ngikhathazekile ngokuthi isisindo futhi Ngibheke phambili ngokubeka on a enkulu, ukusebenza eyodwa emaceleni on April 16.
“Nginokuthile engifuna ukufakazela. Ngikholwa Ngingomunye wamathalenta phezulu in the mdlalo kodwa enginakho ukuze ngibe kule mpi. Kukhona imibuzo eminingi ukuthi kudingeka ekuphenduleni. April 16 Kumele ngibe futhi ngikulungele ngoba.
“Going kusukela themba Olwa is a eqa, kodwa kufanele uhambe ngalo. Kuningi okulindeleke kude nami. Yilokhu okufanele ngiyenze ukuze singene ukuthi top nanhlanu level.
“Chris has a lot of inhliziyo. Muhle band. Ngiyazi ukuthi uya azolwa ube ne nempi yangempela bezijabulisa.
“Mina ungabeki nanoma ikuphi ukucindezela kwabanye mina. Ngithathe ukuqeqesha nzima kunanini ngaphambili kodwa ngizobuye e sengathi nanoma iyiphi enye impi. Sengilungele abukisa enkulu.
“Ngifuna ukulwa izikhathi okungenani ezintathu kulo nyaka. Njengoba nje Ngikhathazekile enempilo futhi yonke into ihamba kahle, Ngifuna ukuhlala asebenzayo. Angifuni ukuba ulinde azungeza umbheke. Ngifuna ukuthola esiyingini uhlale ngokuwina.”
CHRIS ALGIERI
“Sibheke phambili ngokubeka kwenye ukusebenza enkulu. Ngiye ngabhekana yamakhonsathi zami umhlabeleli at Barclays futhi lokhu kuzoba enye.
“Sengiba more and more ejabulile njengoba sithola ukulwa ebusuku. Ngithathe ngempela ngabomvu April 16.
“Lokhu kid ngabe angikho lapha uma wayengeyona ukulwa okuhle. Kuningi ukucindezeleka kwakhe. Kuyinto umsebenzi onzima kakhulu ukuya kusukela ithuba Olwa. Akukona lula ukwenza ukuthi gxuma. Kufanele uqaphele ukuthatha intuthuko enkulu. Ngikholwa ukuthi lena eqa omkhulu.
“Ingihlabe esiyingini guys big kanzima Hitters. Izitayela ukwenza kulwelwa kodwa kungcono konke mayelana matchups. Boxing wumdlalo isigqi. Kufanele kube nge guy futhi sibone indlela izitayela Mesh.
“Ngalwa at 147 futhi 154 lapho mina xosha-Boxed ngakho bengilokhu esiyingini nalabo guys ezinkudlwana. Angikaze nenkinga usayizi.”
Glowacki of Krzysztof
“Ngijabule kakhulu ukuba bakwazi azolwa e-United States futhi Ngizofika ukuletha kwenye empini enkulu. Ngithemba kokubili Polish nabalandeli Melika abazobe belapho salokhu mpi eziyiziqhumane.
“Ngingumfana ngokuphelele ngomumo ukuba e-United States futhi avikele isihloko yami.
“Kwakungidikibalisa kakhulu babe izingozi enganginayo. Angibange ngisakwazi kwenza lutho. I-Silver Lining wukuthi Angive ezingakholeki ulambile ukubuyela. Ngingumfana ngakulambela ngisho kunokujwayelekile.
“reception My emuva ekhaya ngemva kwempi Huck Kwakungakholeki. Lapho ngifika ngiqhubeke esikhumulweni sezindiza kwakukhona abantu izimbali futhi ngathola ukuba aphelezelwe amaphoyisa edolobheni lakithi. Kuba umuzwa kungakholeki abe iqhawe emhlabeni. Ngifuna nomuzwa futhi uma ngibuya. Ngangineminyaka abayingeni kodwa manje abantu beza kimi emigwaqweni futhi akuve omkhulu ukuze babe.”
Steve Cunningham
“Ngijabulile ukuba elinye ithuba at isihloko izwe division Cruiserweight. Ngihlale ngomumo, Ngihlale balungisa in the gym.
“Glowacki uyisitha esinamandla. Wenza obomvana enkulu e U.S yakhe. aseqala futhi abantu ngeke bafuna ukubona uba isandla sawo singafinyeleli siphile ngokuvumelana naleso. Sizoba ndawonye bese wenze eminye imisebenzi.
“Lokhu akuyona insimu entsha kimi nje Umphikisi entsha. Asazi bheka esidlule noma ubani futhi sesilungele ngoba lona. Sekuyisikhathi impi.
“Ngiyazi ukuthi kusuke enophephela, kodwa mina eliqhutshwa futhi. Ngiye balwa emhlabeni wonke. Kuba entsha nokulwa eduze nasekhaya, kodwa namanje ukuba nomuzwa like Poland e Barclays Center. Well Ngiye ngalwa Poland ngaphambi, ngakho sesikude nje ukuba amthathe ekonke ekamu, awulethe ukulwa.”
Marcus Browne
“Lokhu kungenye nje isinyathelo mina endleleni eya ekubeni iqhawe emhlabeni. Wonke umuntu ufuna ukwenza kube sengathi nguye fighter ezingcono kakhulu engake ngahlangana wabhekana. April 16 sizobona.
“Ngibona ukuthi yini ngibona kusuka 'Zezıhlabane Rod'. Muhle young, yena Ezingakanqotshwa futhi akafuni ukuba aphelelwe 0. Ngizofika awuthwale ring.
“Lezi uhlobo ukulwa ibalulekile kithina sobabili futhi eyobangela iziqhumane. Kodwa yena wayengekho on radar lami kodwa woza ngaphambi April 16 sizobe bobabili on radar nakanjani omunye nomunye.
“Ingabe abaphikisi best Ngiye wabhekana ulwa professional? Yebo. Kodwa lokhu akulona umfana best bengilokhu ku indandatho. April 16Ngizofika banakekele ibhizinisi lami ring. Yileyo ndlela thina besazi boxing.
“Awukwazi ukuya lapho ngicabanga ukuthi lokho akwenza nayizimfundamakhwela kukwenza pro enkulu. Akuve ezimbili imidlalo ehlukene ngokuphelele. Ingihlabe lapho eziningi guys okuhle kusukela esemncane.”
RADIVOJE KALAJDZIC
“Ngiyajabula elwa at Barclays Center on a show enkulu. Angive ilungela ukulwa futhi ngiyethemba Marcus Browne kakhulu.
“Ngiye ngenza nomsebenzi ophathelene nezakhi Keith Thurman ngaphambi nangemva ayithole ngokungafanele esiyingini naye kusukela sobabili isitimela phansi St. Petersburg, Florida. Kuyinto umsebenzi omuhle real. Muhle a fighter enkulu.
“kusobala Marcus ine isivinini namandla. Ngeke ngiwaqambe kini ubuthakathaka bakhe, kepha uma ubuka impi ebusuku, Ngizokukhombisa.
“Sisebenza ikakhulu egxile kulokho Ngizofika ukwenza. Siphezu game plan yethu sizobe lapho bese isizakala ngokulutheka nobuthakathaka bakhe.
“Ngijabulile ukuba ekulweni eBrooklyn. Ngiye walwa ukulungiswa kwezimbali edolobheni lakithi futhi Ngijabulile ukuba isixuku ngokumelene nami. It kuphela kuzoba kuye mina ring.”
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