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CHARLES MARTIN vs. Anthony Joshua final konferans pou laprès quotes & Ekran pou tit pwa loud batay sa a Samdi, APRIL 9, Ap viv sou SHOWTIME®

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"Mwen toujou isit la pou pwouve ke yo mal. Lè ou gen dout mwen, Sa jis konbistib dife mwen an. " - Charles Martin

"Mwen pral pwobableman ale deyò epi eseye pran tèt li. ” - Anthony Jozye

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LONDON (Avril 7, 2016) - IBF lour chanpyon mond Charles Martin ak envenku Britanik Olympic medaye an lò Anthony Joshua te fè fas a nan konferans pou laprès final la nan Jedi nan kat sezon Hotel nan Lond jan yo tou pre Samdi a Konfwontasyon pwa loud, ap viv sou showtime soti nan O2 la.

 

Showtime boksè Entènasyonal la® Telecast kòmanse viv nan 5 p.m. AK/2 p.m. PT sou chotim. Yon prezantasyon Encore pral lè sou Showtime ekstrèm® nan 8 p.m. AK/PT.

 

Isit la ki sa Martin ak Jozye te di nan konferans pou laprès final Jedi a.

 

CHARLES MARTIN:

"Mwen pa konsidere sa yon risk. Arena a O2, Sa se tèren mwen an. Mwen konfòtab tout kote mwen ale. Lè je yo sou mwen, Mwen pral fè.

 

"Mwen konnen ki jan pou avanse pou pi tèt mwen yo epi yo dwe klè. Reyèl analis vre wè bagay sa yo mwen fè. Yo ka di.

 

"Mwen toujou isit la pou pwouve ke yo mal. Lè ou gen dout mwen, ki jis konbistib dife mwen an.

 

"Nou pral kenbe mare nan woule. Nou ap woule. "

 

Anthony Jozye:

“Yo konnen lè li rive sa yo gwo gwo-frapeur nou pa jwe jwèt. Nou se isit la pou yo ale nan lagè. Nou jis te resevwa de jeneral nan bag la ak pi bon lame a ranport.

 

“Ou konnen ki sa mwen renmen, Mwen se yon avyon de gè. Mwen pa pral ale nan la ak danse alantou epi eseye evade pwenson. Mwen pral mache nan de ba l 'senk. Se jis ki jan li ale, M ap vini pou li.

 

“Mwen isit la nan bwat, Men, an menm tan an mwen konnen mwen pare pou naje nan dlo gwo twou san fon yo ka resevwa li. Li pa pral fasil, Mwen konnen sa pou yon reyalite, Pa gen batay fasil. Se poutèt sa mwen te di ou mwen pral bwat ak èspere ke li pral yon nwit fasil.

 

“Li pi definitivman se yon risk, Men, an menm tan an kite a bouyon tout sa a 15-batay, 16-goumen istwa san sans epi kite a mete moun nan bag la ansanm ki vle li. Nenpòt moun ki vle li soti sou tèt epi li la senp tankou sa. "

 

Lè yo te mande si li ka kontwole emosyon l 'yo: "Pwobableman pa. Mwen pral pwobableman ale deyò epi eseye pran tèt li. ”

 

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CHARLES MARTIN:

 

"Mwen pa konnen ki jan fanatik yo pral reyaji m 'frape l' soti, Men, se sa ki pral rive. Mwen pa konnen ki jan fanatik yo nan Lond pral reyaji, Men, mwen ka sèlman tèt mwen.

 

"Mwen se chanpyon nan lemonn, Men, anpil moun pa konnen m '. Apre mwen frape l 'soti nou pral wè ki kote ki ale.

 

"Mwen pa pral ale nan gen respekte pouvwa okenn moun nan. Li pral gen respekte m 'ak pouvwa mwen ak fè fas ak mwen ak zouti mwen an. Mwen pa pran swen sa li te pote sou tab la.

 

"Sa a se mwayen poul viv mwen ak mwen jwenn reyèl emosyonèl ak sa a. Si ou pa pran emosyon nan li Lè sa a, ki jan ou menm pral genyen? Mwen te oblije mache pwòp chemen mwen. Lè mwen jwenn emosyonèl devan yo nan yon gwo batay tankou sa a, Mwen santi ke mwen pa ka sispann. Menm si mwen gen dout, Mwen toujou gen sa.

 

"Mwen pa panse osijè de ki kote li te ye. Tout sa mwen pran swen sou se kote li pral. Mwen pa pran swen si li te nan dlo gwo twou san fon anvan, oswa konbyen jij li te. Mwen vle l 'sonje pawòl la' bwa 'paske mwen pral fè manman bourik l' frape ki twal reyèl difisil.

 

“Belt sa a se pou mwen. Li ap eseye pran sa ki pou mwen, Pran yon bagay nan men mwen. Li ap eseye vòlè manje soti nan bouch mwen, soti nan bouch timoun mwen yo, soti nan bouch fanmi mwen an. Sa a se mwayen poul viv mwen.

 

"Mwen pa vle kite sa ale: Sa pa janm pral fini. Mwen vle yo dwe li te ye kòm pi gwo lou nan Southpaw ki janm mete yo sou yon seri gan.

 

"Lè mwen rive nan pwen sa a kounye a, Mwen pa ka sispann. Mwen tankou Lamon Brewster kont Wladimir Klitschko lè li te dechaje tout moun sa yo vaksen jouk li pa t 'kapab voye jete ankò pwenson. Lè sa a, sa ki te Lamon Brewster fè? Frape l 'la (entèrjèktif) deyò. Jis ki pral pou pou genyen, youn. Ou ka voye jete tou sa ou vle, Men, mwen pral mache nan dife pou fè ou jwenn.

 

"Li nan agresyon kontwole, menm si, Paske si li pa, Ou pral kouri antre nan tout bagay yo voye jete nan ou. Mwen ale nan la ak antèn mwen nan plafon an epi mwen pa pral pran je m 'sou li jouk travay la fè.

 

"Tout bagay se jis pou kwit manje nan kwizin nan tankou mwen se yon chef mèt, Ak tout engredyan yo mete ansanm fè li pafè.

 

"Lavi se tout sou pran risk men mwen pa konsidere sa a yon risk paske mwen gen konfyans nan sa mwen fè. Li nan tout sou jis pran ki premye etap. Ou te oblije mache sou pwòp ou yo epi ou te oblije kwè nan tèt ou. Si mwen pa t 'kwè nan tèt mwen mwen pa ta fè l' byen lwen. Si mwen pa t 'kwè nan tèt mwen mwen pa ta dwe Prince Charles Martin.

 

"Senti a se absoliman nan men yo dwa. Mwen pa t 'vle pou pou genyen li jan mwen te fè a - sa ki te jis fou - Mwen pa menm reyèlman renmen pale sou li paske li pa t' fòt mwen. Pita, Li te mache soti nan pidevan a - li pa t 'bwete oswa jwenn te pote soti, Li te mache. Si sa ki te m 'mwen ta te goumen sou yo ak ale deyò sou plak pwotèj mwen an. Ou ta dwe frape m 'pa gen pwoblèm sa. Mwen pa pran swen si mwen kraze men mwen, Si mwen kraze machwè mwen an, Mwen pa kanpe. "

 

Anthony Jozye:

"Mwen kwè mwen pare pou genyen tit mond lan. Yon anpil moun te di ke sa a ta ka twò bonè pou mwen, ke mwen te mòde plis pase mwen ka moulen, Men, kounye a dwa m 'yo grate ak mwen jis vle jwenn nan la epi montre mond lan sa mwen ka fè.

 

"Lè pwomotè mwen Eddie Hearn rele m 'leve, li di' Èske ou vle goumen Charles Martin pou tit la Mondyal pwa loud?'Mwen jis di: 'Se pou woule'.

 

"Opòtinite knocks epi ou gen yo louvri pòt la. Mwen resevwa fòmasyon ak prepare kòrèkteman epi mwen pare pou sa. Pa gen okenn vire tounen. Mwen jis anbrase li.

 

"Nou te wè opòtinite a lè Martin te rele m 'soti. Mwen te tankou, 'Ok Mesye. IBF rele m 'soti.' Champ la IBF rele soti Champ Britanik la. Mwen te gen chanpyon an pwa loud nan mond lan rele m 'soti di li vle goumen m'. Mwen di fre. Ann wòch ak woule.

 

"Nan fen jounen an, Se pou nou dezabiye tit la pwa lou epi kite a gade nan advèsè a mwen ap fè fas. Charles Martin se yon sid ki ka bwat epi ki moun ki ka kout pyen yon ti jan.

 

"Fè fas a yon Southpaw toujou vini ak ang diferan ak ke trik nouvèl diferan. Mwen pa ka ale nan enpridans paske ou ka fasilman jwenn vann san preskripsyon trou. Se poutèt sa bòks enpòtan epi ki gen yon kan siksè enpòtan. Mwen konnen mwen te fè tout sa mwen kapab pou prepare tèt mwen pou li.

 

"Ann akeyi Charles nan twou lyon an. Li ap vini nan O2 la - sa a se tè stomping mwen an. Lè mwen goumen isit la li nan elektrik epi li pral yo dwe yon atmosfè etonan, pi bon an ankò. Li pral enteresan yo wè ki jan li okipe li. Ki sa ki yon nwit li pral si mwen ka leve ki senti anwo tèt mwen.

 

"Pafwa ou te mete talan sou yon bò ak fouye gwo twou san fon. Sa a se jwèt la batay; Ou te pwouve ke nan tèt ou ke lè taktik yo pa ap travay, Ou te oblije fouye yon ti jan pi fon, ale nan lagè epi jwenn yon fason pou pou genyen. Se sa mwen te panse lè mwen te goumen Dillian (Whyte). Sèten bagay yo pa t 'travay, Mwen te kouri yon ti jan, Mwen pa t 'nan zòn konfò mwen an, Men, mwen fouye gwo twou san fon mwen te jwenn yon fason pou pou genyen e mwen te fini nwit la la nan yon pentch espektakilè.

 

"Apre mwen fè biznis la ak Martin, yon batay ak (Tyson) Kòlè se 10 oswa 12 mwa lwen — bay li manch biznis li nan (Wladimir) Klitschko rematch.

 

"Mwen jwenn kòlè yon ti jan enèvan yo dwe onèt. Tout eksantrik li yo travay pou li, Mwen ta kwè, Men, mwen pa ka tann pou goumen l '. Li te gen anpil di sou mwen, Epi li ap vini soti nan menm nèg la ki te chante fè lwanj mwen lè mwen te chire avè l 'lè mwen te yon inisyasyon konplè.

 

"Kòm tan ale sou, Li pral vin pi mal pou lòt moun yo paske konfyans mwen ap grandi, Mwen pral antrene, aprann epi pran li nan bag la.

 

“David Haye? Pote li sou. Kè mwen di m 'mwen pare. Mwen nan nivo chanpyona kounye a. Apre mwen jwenn Martin soti nan wout la, David se yon non masiv ak lè nou 're pare pou jwenn li sou li pral yon gwo batay. "

 

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Anthony Jozye konpilasyon videyo pent

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Undefeated pwa lou contender Anthony Jozye gen 15 debouchur nan l ' 15 batay pwofesyonèl. Tcheke konpilasyon videyo sa a soti nan Showtime espò èkspoze tout Kos Jozye a. Ak melodi nan sa a Samdi yo gade la 2012 Britanik Olympic Gold Medalist defi undefeated Ameriken titlist Charles Martin pou IBF pwa loud Mondyal chanpyona a, viv sou chotim nan 5 p.m. AK/2 p.m. PT soti nan O2 a nan Lond.

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Goumen Rapò: Churcher KOs Horvath To Secure WBF title as Herbert Shines In Wales

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Lee Churcher pulled out a sensational against the odds victory over Hungarian Balazs Horvath nan Samdi night to secure the World Boxing Foundation Intercontinental Middleweight title, at the Pill Millennium Centre in his hometown of Newport.

 

Churcher, who was World ranked some two hundred plus places lower than Horvath, dominated the bout right from the off. Working behind a good solid jab, the Newport lad enthralled the local fans with some slick combinations, to both body and head, so much so that the more experienced Hungarian soon had to result to holding tactics whenever Churcher was in close range.

 

The canny Welshman was having none of it though and just patiently waited for any opportunity that came his way to punish Horvath with vicious body shots.

 

By midway through the first round Churcher’s confidence really began to grow, after badly shaking Horvath with the aforementioned body shots, so it came as no surprise to anyone when shortly after Churcher sent Horvath to the deck.

 

Horvath recovered but once again resorted to holding tactics to frustrate Churcher through to the end of the round.

 

More of the same in round two more or less, except Churcher really started to get into a flow, catching Horvath with more vicious body shots, the Hungarian tried to cover up, before again trying to grab hold of the Welshman, Churcher is canny though and worked behind the jab again before letting rip with yet another huge right hand to send Horvath down for the second time.

 

The Hungarian made the count and immediately on the restart Churcher went back on the attack, but the Hungarian tried to stifle the Welshman’s attacks by attempting to grab hold again, Churcher though used this to his advantage and let rip with a huge body shot to send the Hungarian back down to the canvas.

 

Clearly in distress, Horvath made an initial attempt to get back to his feet before settling to be just up on one knee, the pain showing on the Hungarian’s face clear for all to see as he attempted to unsuccessfully beat the count.

 

Whilst it may not have been a classic, nothing, but nothing can take away from Lee Churcher the artistry of his craft and tactics throughout and of course claiming the third Championship accolade of his career, the World Boxing Foundation Intercontinental Middleweight Championship, to add to his British Masters and BBBofC Welsh Area Title.

 

Main support for the Churcher-Horvath Championship bout, featured a four round Super Welterweight bout between Nottingham duo Carwyn Herbert and Matt Scriven.

 

What a cracking fight, both combatants going at it hammer and tongs in close combat for the full three minutes of each and every round.

 

After the full four rounds of non-stop action referee Chris Kelly scored the bout 40-36 to the youngster Carwyn Herbert, however that doesn’t really express the closeness of each round or the full on intent of either competitor throughout.

 

Supporting the two pro bouts were six Wales versus England exhibition bouts, supervision courtesy of Wales Boxing. Whilst I’m not going to cover these because they were not pro, have to say the final two bouts of the six were excellent and really could have featured on any pro card and nobody would have known the difference.

 

Have to say plaudits must go to co-promoters Dave Murphy (Acourtier Events) and Steven Fisher (Lights Out Promotions) for digging deep into their pockets to bring both the MBC and the WBF Championship to Wales for the first time, even if it meant there wasn’t enough money in the kitty to justify a full pro show, hopefully the Welsh fans will get behind Lee Churcher so his first defense of the WBF title can also be in Newport or nearby.

 

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SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL® CHARLES MARTIN vs. ANTHONY JOSHUA IBF HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO AIR LIVE ON SHOWTIME® AT 5 P.m. ET/2 P.M. PT ONSATURDAY, APRIL 9 FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

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Encore Presentation At 8 P.m. AK/PT sou chotim EXTREME®

NEW YORK (Mas 29, 2016) - Nan Chotim boksè INTERNATIONAL presentation of the IBF Heavyweight World Championship between undefeated American titlist Charles Martin and fellow unbeaten British Olympic Gold Medalist Anthony Joshua will air live on Chotim nan 5 p.m. AK/2 p.m. Sou PTSamdi, Avril 9 soti nan The O2 nan London.

An encore presentation will air later that evening on SHOWTIME EXTREME at 8 p.m. AK/PT.

Nan Chotim boksè INTERNATIONAL telecast will be hosted by Brian Custer with analysis from Al Bernstein ak Paulie Malignaggi. Coverage of the event will be provided by Sky Sports with the play-by-play call from Nick Halling, analysis from Jim Watt ak Carl Froch and post-fight interviews from Andy Scott.

The SHOWTIME telecast will include extensive highlights and analysis of the IBF Featherweight World Championship between defending titlist Lee Selby and American challenger Eric Hunter.

(EDITORS NOTE: Due to a change in the bout order at The O2 in London, SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL is unable to provide live coverage of this bout.)

Martin VS. Joshua is the third of four heavyweight title bouts in five months sou chotim (see details below). The scheduled 12-round matchup is the toughest test to date for both Martin (23-0-1, 21 Ko) and Joshua (15-0, 15 Ko), two bombers who boast a combined 94 percent knockout ratio.

Selby (22-1, 8 Ko) vs. Hunter (21-3, 11 Ko) se dezyèm lan nan senk pwograme plum tit kriz nan 2016 (Detay anba a), Yon pwogramasyon ki montre anpil nan pi bon nan mond lan 126-Pounders vise inifye youn nan divizyon pwofon boksè a.

“The heavyweight division is experiencing an incredible resurgence, and the featherweight division is rife with compelling matchups,"Te di Stephen Espinoza, Egzekitif Vis Prezidan & General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports. “Martin vs. Joshua is a can’t-miss showdown between a newly minted American champion and one of the sport’s fastest-rising stars. And Selby vs. Hunter has major implications in the talent-rich division. We are proud to work with Matchroom Sport to deliver these pivotal matchups to the U.S. audience.”

“I’m the Heavyweight Champion of the World, and that’s why I have no problem traveling to England for my first title defense,” Martin said. “I only want to fight the best, and I plan on knocking Anthony Joshua out and taking his fans and the belt back with me.”

“The O2 is going to be rocking on Avril 9 and the U.S. fans are in for a treat when they see Charles and I clash,” Joshua said. “Credit to him for coming over after calling me out, but he doesn’t know what he’s getting himself in for. I am going to show all my power, all my speed and all my accuracy to put on the best display of my life and become the Heavyweight Champion of the World by knocking him out. I’m delighted that fans in the U.S. will be able to witness it.”

“After a great experience in my first defense in Arizona against Fernando Montiel, it’s nice to be back in front of my home fans at The O2 in London,” Selby said. “It’s going to be a crazy atmosphere with a 20,000 person sold-out arena. Hunter has talked a lot of trash and I’m looking forward to showing him what it’s like at the world championship level. He’s in for a shock.”

“He’s got a belt I want, and that’s all I know about him,” Hunter said. “My team knows more about him than I do. It’s their job to come up with a game plan. My job is train and get ready to perform my best. I can adjust to anything in the ring. I’m just here at the gym working my butt off to get the job done. I’m going to be more focused than I ever have been for this fight.”

The 6-foot-5 Martin won the IBF championship on Jan. 16 lè Vyacheslav Glazkov suffered a knee injury in the third round of their vacant world title fight. In capturing the IBF belt, Martin, nan St. Louis, Mo, became just the sixth southpaw heavyweight champion in boxing history and the second current American heavyweight titlist.

While Martin has stopped his last 13 opponents and was the aggressor against Glazkov, the undefeated champ remains virtually untested. His first title defense and initial start outside the U.S., will take place at what is expected to be a pro-Joshua arena in London that sold out in just 90 segonn. The 29-year-old Martin, who is trained by U.S. Zolenpik Henry Tillman in Big Bear, Kalifòni., will be Joshua’s first professional southpaw opponent.

Joshua had a standout amateur career that culminated with an Olympic Gold Medal at super heavyweight in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Since turning professional in July 2013, the 6-foot-6 Joshua has steadily climbed through the ranks.

One of boxing’s most promising prospects, Joshua is coming off consecutive victories over previously undefeated opponents. Nan bout dènye l ', the 26-year-old was pushed past the third round for the first time in his career. Joshua defeated Dillian Whyte via seventh-round knockout on Dec. 12. Koulye a,, Joshua returns to The O2, the site of his professional debut and five of his 15 epizod pwofesyonèl, in a bid to join Tyson kòlè as the second current reigning British heavyweight champion.

Joshua is also looking to become the sixth super heavyweight Olympic Gold Medalist to win a heavyweight world title. If successful, he will join an impressive group that includes George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Lennox Lewis akWladimir Klitschko.

Li te fèt nan Barry, Wales, Selby won his world title with a dominant technical decision over previously undefeated Evgeny Gradovich nan mwa me 2015. The slick boxer made his first title defense in his U.S. debut last October, capturing a unanimous decision over former three-division champ Fernando Montiel.

The 29-year-old owns a slew of victories over previously unblemished fighters including Joel Brunker, Ryan Walsh, Viorel Simon, Corey McConnell akStephen Smith. He has won 18 straight since the lone blemish of his career, and six of his last eight victories came over previously undefeated opponents.

Hunter, who will take a four-fight win streak into his initial start outside the U.S., has always possessed an abundance of talent. Anvan ou vire pro, the Philadelphia native was an outstanding amateur and an alternate on the U.S. Olympic team.

The fast-handed 29-year-old has scored some solid victories as a pro, and his biggest enemy in a nine-year career has been himself – the switch-hitter doesn’t always keep his composure in check and allows his emotions get the best of him. Two of Hunter’s three losses came by disqualification, the last coming via DQ in 2013 kont Mike Oliver for hitting at the break. The other came againstLuis Franco nan 2010, when he had a point deducted in the second and was DQ’d in the eighth after repeated low blows.

If Hunter can keep his hot head from getting him in trouble, he’s confident he can upset Selby and join Leo Santa Cruz ak Gary Russell Jr. as U.S.-born world champion at 126 liv.

2016 Heavyweight Title Bouts (REMAK: all on SHOWTIME))

· Jan. 16 WBC Heavyweight World Championship Deontay Wilder vs. Arthur PIN

· Jan. 16 IBF Heavyweight World Championship Charles Martin vs. Vyacheslav Glazkov

· Avril 9 IBF Heavyweight World Championship Charles Martin vs. Anthony Joshua

· Me 21 WBC Heavyweight World Championship Deontay Wilder vs. Alexander Povetkin

2016 Bouts Tit plum (Tout sou showtime ak eksepsyon deJen 25 "Showtime boksè sou CBS")

· Feb. 27 WBA (Super) Featherweight Mondyal chanpyona Leo Santa Cruz VS. Kiko Martinez

· Avril 9 IBF Featherweight Mondyal Chanpyona Lee Selby VS. Eric Hunter

· Avril 16 WBC Featherweight Mondyal chanpyona Gary Russell Jr. vs. Patrick Hyland

· Jen 25 WBA (Regilye) Featherweight Mondyal chanpyona Jezi Cuellar VS. Abnè Mares

· Ete 2016 WBA (Super) Featherweight Mondyal chanpyona Leo Santa Cruz VS. Carl Frampton

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CARL FRAMPTON vs. SCOTT QUIGG FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR 122-POUND UNIFICATION THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHO EXTREME®

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Chotim boksè INTERNATIONAL® Viv Nan 5:30 p.m. AK/PT

From Manchester Arena In Manchester, Angletè;

Encore Presentation Samdi Evening On SHOWTIME®

 

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Undefeated 122-pound world champions Carl Frampton (IBF) ak Scott Quigg (WBA) had to be separated at their final press conference on Thursday in Manchester, Angletè, as they faced-off for the long-awaited super bantamweight unification showdown this Samdi, Feb. 27 nan Manchester Arena.

 

The unification between Frampton (21-0, 14 Ko), of Belfast, Iland, and Quigg (32-0-2, 23 Ko), of Lancashire, United Kingdom will be televised live on SHO EXTREME nan 5:30 p.m. AK/PT.

 

After jarring over who deserves the home dressing room at the sold-out, 21,000 seat Manchester Arena, the 122-pound rivals had to be separated by Hall of Famer Barry McGuigan and promoter Eddie Hearn.

 

“It’s going to be a great fight, one for the ages,"Te di Frampton, the IBF champion. “I’ll win. It doesn’t matter how, KO or clear points decision.”

 

“I’m going to prove I’m the best super bantamweight,” said Quigg, the WBA titlist. “I’m going to win by knockout.”

 

Nan Chotim boksè INTERNATIONAL® ofrann nan la Syèl Espò telecast will feature analysis from Chotim Espò® hostBarry Tompkins, analis Steve Farhood and special guest and WBA Middleweight World Champion Daniel Jacobs. An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHOWTIME® immediately following Samdi aviv Chotim chanpyona boksè® telecast headlined by three-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz ak ansyen titlist Kiko Martinez. The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 10 p.m. AK/7 p.m. PT.

 

Here’s what Frampton, Quigg and their trainers and promoters had to say in Manchester on Thursday:

CARL Frampton:

“I’m better in every department, klè ak senp.

 

“Because of the magnitude of this fight, everything had to be perfect. I’ve done everything right this time,"

 

“This means so much; there is a lot at stake. It’s more than titles – it’s pride and bragging rights. It’s proving who is the best. Reputation is a big deal, so there is so much on the line.

 

“I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to win. I’ve punching power to KO him in any round and I’ve the boxing brain to win on points.

 

“I’ve spent 17 weeks in camp, the longest ever. I missed my son’s first steps and both my kids’ birthdays. I did that because this could be my toughest fight. I’m not going to let Scott Quigg make all that be for nothing.”

 

“It’s going to be a great fight, one for the ages. I’ll win. It doesn’t matter how, KO or clear points decision.

 

On the home-team dressing room:

“I’m contractually the A-side. It’s a question of principle.”

 

SCOTT QUIGG:

“Nobody does what I do in terms of dedication to the sport. I’ll win because of boxing brain and ability.

 

“It’ll mean everything to win. Since the age of 15, all I have done is eat, sleep and train.

 

"Samdi is my moment of destiny and, kwè m ', Mwen pral genyen sa a batay. I’ve put in too much for anyone to stop me.”

 

“Tune in for a great fight. I’m going to prove I’m the best super bantamweight. I’m going to win by knockout.

 

On the home-team dressing room:

“It’s my arena, I’m the home fighter. I want the home dressing room.”

 

SHANE McGuigan, Trainer Frampton nan:

“They are two legitimate, world class fighters and there is maybe only 2 percent difference at the top level – Carl has that extra percent.

 

“As a trainer you are only as good as your fighters and I’m lucky to have Carl.”

 

JOE GALLAGHER, Quigg’s Trainer

"Li te (Shane McGuigan) was a nutritionist a few years ago who asked to help Gerry Storey. He’s only famous because of his dad.

 

“They are underestimating Scott’s boxing brain and being disrespectful throughout the build-up.”

 

BARRY McGuigan, Frampton’s Promoter

“There has never been a bigger super bantamweight fight of this magnitude in Europe. It’s got a Barrera-Morales feel to hit and is going to be a magnificent occasion.

 

“I think Carl will have too much for him, but it has the potential to be a great fight.”

 

EDDIE HEARN, Quigg’s Promoter

“It’s bigger than Froch vs. Groves, because it is a global event.

 

“I’m proud to have made the fight happen. This can ignite the sport and keep it alive.

 

“The atmosphere and passion will eclipse all that has gone before. It just doesn’t get any bigger than this.

 

“I can’t see anything other than a great fight. With two fighters this talented, so much on the line and so much passion from teams and fans, you’re going to get something very special.”

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CARL Frampton & SCOTT QUIGG QUOTES & WORKOUT PHOTOS FOR 122-POUND UNIFICATION SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAYLIVE ON SHO EXTREME®

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We’ve been chasing these boys for years… Scott is in for a big, big shock.” – Carl Frampton

 

“I’ve always wanted the chance to prove I’m the best…I can win on points, but I will knock out Carl Frampton. – Scott Quigg

 

 

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Undefeated 122-pound world champions Carl Frampton (IBF) ak Scott Quigg (WBA) held media workouts nan Madi nan Manchester, Angletè, as they finalize preparation for their long-awaited super bantamweight unification showdown this Samdi, Feb. 27 nanManchester Arena.

 

The massive unification between Frampton (21-0, 14 Ko), of Belfast, Iland, and Quigg (32-0-2, 23 Ko), of Lancashire, United Kingdom will be televised live on SHO EXTREME nan 5:30 p.m. AK/PT.

 

Nan Chotim boksè INTERNATIONAL® ofrann nan la Syèl Espò telecast will feature analysis from Chotim Espò®analis Barry Tompkins, Steve Farhood and guest analyst and WBA Middleweight World Champion Daniel Jacobs.

An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHOWTIME® immediately following Samdi a viv Chotim chanpyona boksè®telecast headlined by three-division world champion Leo Santa Cruzak ansyen titlist Kiko Martinez.

 

Here’s what Frampton and Quigg had to say as they approachSamdi a batay:

 

CARL Frampton:

“I have wanted this fight for a long, long tan. I thrive on the big occasions and there are not many bigger than a domestic super fight.

 

“I won my world title on a massive stage, Scott Quigg was handed his title after a draw. He has fought on big cards but not as a bill-topper and I genuinely don’t know if he will be able to handle this level of pressure. I’m going to use all of my experience to outbox, outfight and outgun Scott Quigg.

 

“We’ve been chasing these boys for years. They didn’t want it, end of story. Then all it took was one below par performance from me to convince his team that they should finally take the fight. If that first round in my last fight is what they’re basing their hopes of victory on then Scott is in for a big, big shock.

 

“I’ve had the best training camp of my career, I’m in the shape of my life and I’m going to become the unified Super Bantamweight World Champion.

 

“First and foremost I’m doing this for my family. I have two beautiful kids and both Christine (Frampton) and I want the best for them, that’s what drives me and makes me so focused on being the best in the world.

 

“I am 100 percent dedicated to the sport of boxing, I spend twelve-weeks in training camp in London away from home, only getting to go home a handful of times and I do this so I can be the best I possibly can.

 

“People have said Quigg trains like a machine. I can tell you I train every bit as hard if not harder, but I’m no machine. I don’t need to be programmed in order to perform.

 

“Shane (McGuigan) is a brilliant coach, I’ve been saying it all along. But now people are sitting up and taking notice. Shane and I work hard on tactics and techniques when we approach every fight, but we both know that if tactics need tweaking mid fight I can think my way through a contest. Scott Quigg can’t.”

 

SCOTT QUIGG:

“This is the perfect time now for this fight. We’re both world champions, we’re both undefeated, and I believe this is the perfect time for me to go out there and do a job on him.

 

“It’s a fight I’ve wanted for a long time. It’s a fight that’s been brewing for a long time. Seeing Carl sign on the dotted line meant that I was one step closer to achieving everything I’ve worked towards; becoming the best.

 

“I’ve always wanted the chance to prove I’m the best. Now the fight’s been made, I’m one million per cent confident that I’m going win in spectacular fashion. I can win on points, but I will knock out Carl Frampton.

 

“No-one expected me to get Kiko out of there early. If I’d have stopped him late or won on points, then Carl had already done that, so the only way I could get credit or show people what I am capable of was KO him early.

 

“With Carl and his performance in the States, they handpicked (Alejandro) Gonzalez from a list of opponents because they thought that he would be the easiest one. They wanted to go over there and look good in his U.S. debut so the Americans would rave about him – and he nearly came unstuck.

 

“We respect each other as fighters. You don’t become a world champion by chance, there’s a lot of hard work and a lot of talent involved. But they are in for a shock because they think I can only fight one way. They don’t think I can’t adapt and I’ll just come steaming forward. Maybe I will do that, but if I do come steaming forward, it’s because I am going to KO him.

 

“People are saying now that because I’ve been knocking guys out quite early that I’ve been going out for the stoppages, but that’s not the case. I’ve been going out and I’ve been boxing.

 

“If I land clean on any super bantamweight or featherweight in the world, I will knock them out. Se konsa,, it’s about just making sure I pick the right time and I open the gaps. And when the gaps are there then I’ll take them.

 

“I don’t take any notice of whether I’ve got the crowd behind me or whether it is behind my opponent, but I know for a fact that he takes comfort from having a lot of support. When he’s taken away from that, he shows his vulnerabilities. I think that will affect him.

 

“The Irish are very passionate about the sport and they know their boxing inside-out. They get behind their man and they will create a great atmosphere. The atmosphere is going to go off even more because we’re both at the top of our game and there’s a lot riding on this. There’s a lot of pride at stake – it’s going to be electric.”

 

“I got into boxing to become world champion. I’ve done that and now I’ve set new goals to reach greater heights because I want to challenge myself every day.

 

“Ricky Hatton became a crossover star and was a hit in the US. He took 40,000 Brits to Las Vegas and became a global star. That’s the next goal that I’ve set for myself and I can make it if I keep working hard, maintain my dedication and focus.

 

“Getting this fight now on SHOWTIME in the U.S. is the first step. I’ll go out and do a job on Carl, win in a spectacular fashion and that’s going to give me a boost for my profile in the U.S.

 

“I am not going to give the WBA belt up. Mwen vle goumen pi bon an. Guillermo Rigondeaux is next because that’s what the WBA have ordered.

 

“My focus is on beating Carl. We’ll look at fighting the best out there after that. Mwen te toujou di, ‘I’m out to fight the best and beat the best.’ So, I’m obviously going to fight Rigondeaux. I’m not scared of fighting him. I’m not shying away from the challenge. I thrive on that sort of task and fighting Rigondeaux – who’s rightly so ranked No. 1 in the division because of what he’s achieved – would be a huge challenge. I honestly believe that if the time comes and we fight, I can beat him.”

 

SHANE McGuigan, Trainer Frampton nan:

“There is a lot of debate about who hits harder between Frampton and Quigg. I know Carl Frampton is the hardest punching Super Bantamweight in the world.

 

“One thing you can’t argue about is who has the better pedigree and who has the better boxing brain. Carl wins hands down in both departments and he is going to show this in brutal and clinical fashion.

 

“Carl can box off the back foot, he can fight on the front foot and he has devastating one-punch power.”

 

BARRY McGuigan, Frampton’s Promoter:

“Carl is always so cool when the heat is on him, he steps up to the plate and delivers.

 

“Even in his last fight when he didn’t get off to a great start, Carl still managed to pull himself together and do what was needed to get the win.

 

“He’s a natural born winner. I had to work very hard just to be able to compete at world level. I think the same can be said of Scott Quigg, but for Carl it comes more naturally. Couple this with his incredible work ethic and that is why Carl Frampton is the best in the world.”

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Khan Stops Quaye To Secure WBU Crown

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Nan samdi lannwit, Great Britain’s Tasif Khan secured both the World Boxing Union (WBU) and Global Boxing Union (GBU) World Super Flyweight Championships at the Cedar Court Hotel in his hometown of Bradford in the United Kingdom.

 

Khan, who only returned to the sport, following a two year sabbatical, just over twelve months ago, put in the performance of his career, in front of a pack house that included a number of British star boxers, such as interim WBA World Lightweight Champion Derry Mathews and former British, Commonwealth, European and WBC World Champion Junior Witter as well as various local dignitaries such as the Mayor of Bradford and local MP Imran Hussain.

 

Khan also received support from the British Army, who turned out in force to watch their man being lead to the ring by the band of the Yorkshire Regiment.

 

After a slow first round, during which both combatants barely threw a shot in anger, Khan proceeded to utterly dominated Accra, Ghana’s Isaac Quaye from the second stanza right through to the sensational sixth round, during which Khan really stepped up the pace and sent the Ghanaian to the canvas three times in very short succession, the last of which was a perfect right to the chin that sent Quaye crashing backwards and prostrate on the canvas in such a spectacular manner that the Ghanaian’s corner-man immediately jumped into the ring before referee Lee Murtagh had barely started the count. NB. Quaye was perfectly fine albeit a little dazed after rising.

 

Following the bout a clearly elated Khan spoke briefly.

 

“This is the greatest day of my life, it’s a dream come true and to be crowned World Champion in front of my home crowd really is the cherry on top.

 

I have to say a big thank you to Isaac (Quaye), he’s a great fighter and it couldn’t have been easy for him to walk into the Lion’s Den with such a partisan crowd shouting out their support for me.

 

Also have to say a big thank you to Stephen (Vaughan) and his team for putting on such a great show for the fans and for believing in me, the same to Rio (WBU Europe President & MBC Vice President Gianluca Di Caro) for giving me the chance to box again and more importantly to fight for the WBU title, I’ve always wanted a WBU belt around my waist ever since watching Ricky Hatton win it when I was just a teen.

 

Huge thanks as well to GBU President Juergen Lutz for allowing me to fight for his title also.

 

Finally I’d also like to thank all my fantastic fans that turned out to support me tonight, as well as the Mayor of Bradford and my local MP Imran Hussain for their support, and last but definitely not least my sponsors; Broadway Solicitors Oldham, Kingsland Business Recovery, Vista Gym Benidorm and 3X Sports, as without you guys I could never have achieved my dream – thank you all so much”

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ANDY LEE & BILLY JOE SAUNDERS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES FOR WBO MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT

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Sa a Samdi LIVE ON SHO EXTREME®

Chotim boksè INTERNATIONAL® Lee vs. Saunders
Airs Live at 5 p.m. AK/PT sou SHO EXTREME; Encore Presentation at 9 p.m. AK/PT

“He’s not good enough to beat me.” – Andy Lee

“I’m not going to leave that ring without the title.” – Billy Joe Saunders

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NEW YORK (Dec. 15, 2015) – WBO Middleweight World Champion Andy Lee ak undefeated pwovokatè Billy Joe Saunders held separate media workouts in Manchester, Angletè, as they conclude preparations for their eagerly awaited showdown this Samdi, Dec. 19, live on SHO EXTREME (5 p.m. AK/PT)from Manchester Arena.

 

Lee Iland a (34-2-1, 24 Ko) will make the first defense of his 160-pound title against England’s Saunders (22-0, 12 Ko), the WBO’s No. 1 middleweight contender.

 

Nan Chotim boksè INTERNATIONAL ofrann nan laBoxNation telecast will feature analysis from SHOWTIME boxing experts Brian Custer, Al Bernstein ak Paulie Malignaggibefore and after the world championship showdown. An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHO EXTREME later that evening at 9 p.m. AK/PT.

 

Here’s what Lee and Saunders had to say at their media workouts on Tuesday and Lendi, respektivman:

 

ANDY LEE:

“I have a punch that can end a fight, lights out, in any given second.

 

“I won’t rely on the punch. I will look to dominate from the start with educated pressure.

 

“I’m feeling very dangerous at the moment.

 

“Saunders’ unbeaten record is a disadvantage. He’s always been in fights he’s expected to win and has been well managed by(Frank) Warren.

 

“I’ve never lost a fight on points and I never will on points. If I’m down on the cards I will go out swinging in the last round.

 

“Saunders being a fellow traveler does add another layer, but at the end the day it’s about how good you are and he’s not good enough to beat me.”

 

BILLY JOE SAUNDERS:

“I’m ready to go for Samdi lannwit. This is the best camp that I’ve ever had. I’m prepared for the toughest test of my career, but I know that I’m in excellent shape to win this fight and become world champion.

 

“Andy Lee is a tough fighter – he’s proved that by becoming world champion and having the type of career he has had. But I’m undefeated and hungry and know that I’m on the brink of fulfilling a childhood dream. I’m not going to leave that ring without the title.

 

“Training in Spain allows me to lock myself away from all distractions and focus solely on the fight. It’s hard being away from home, but it’s all part of boxing. It’s been a long camp, a tough camp, but after that I know that I’m ready to go through hell to make sure that I’m successful come fight night.

 

“The middleweight division is one of the hottest around and I’m prepared to fight any of the other champions in there once I win the title.

 

"Danny Jacobs had a great win against Pyè Quillin, and then there is CANELO (Alvarez) ak (Gennady) Golovkin. I know the importance of this fight for the division and I want my name to be among the very best. I’m taking it one step at a time, but I’m open to fight anyone.

 

“There has been no trash talk with Andy because we know what each person is about. We share a similar background and neither of us is going to take a back step.

 

“This is going to be a very exciting all-action fight because we’re going to leave it all in the ring. I know I have the skills to beat him and I intend to show the world why I’m among the best around.”

 

Saunders on fellow Brit Chris Eubank Jr.:

“The truth of the matter is that Eubank Jr. does not belong at the world level – he’s a phony. Li nan kòm senp tankou sa. I wasn’t impressed with his win over Gary O’Sullivan, who I’ve already beat. He thinks he can fool the public with a win like that, but he can’t.

 

“His aim now is to move up and fight the best guys in the world, but we saw what happened the last time he stepped up a notch and faced me: he was badly exposed. The same thing will happen with him if he fights someone like Danny Jacobs for the WBA title.

 

“You’re not the best middleweight in your own country and you want to fight a world champion and say you’re going to beat him? I think it’s a delusion and he thinks he’s greater than he actually is.

 

“Sooner rather than later he’s going to get exposed again as the fraud that he is. You can keep talking, but eventually you have to back it up in the ring against top-level fighters. He’s won his last fight and now he’s back talking (entèrjèktif) again like he’s the best fighter in history.

 

“If he has the balls to fight again, which I doubt, I would happily hand him another beating, this time in even more convincing fashion.”

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Corito Stops Ellis as Gelder Outpoints Bogdanovic In Malta

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Nan Vandredi lannwit, at the Aria Complex in San Gwann, Malta’s own Heavyweight King Billy Corito scored yet another emphatic victory, this time over late replacement, Great Britain’s Matt Ellis.

 

Originally Corito was lined up to face Lee Kellett, who unfortunately was unable to make it through the floods in Cumbria to compete against the local star on this special Stephen Vaughan promoted Malta versus UK charity event, Fight For Life in aid of Caritas.

 

In front of a packed house, both fighters started hard and fast, Ellis utilising his jab to good effect to stop the local hero getting in too close, however as the bout progressed nothing Ellis could do could stop Corito getting in close and letting rip with big rights to the body of the Englishman.

 

The first two rounds were very close, but the third was a different matter altogether, Corito started fast and backed the Englishman onto the ropes with some superb combinations, once there Corito proceeded to target the body and then around the thirty second mark let rip with a powerful body shot that sent Ellis to the canvas, then as referee Lee Murtagh began the count the Englishman’s corner threw the towel in, which was ignored and the referee continued to count Ellis out.

 

The official time of the stoppage was thirty three seconds of the third round.

 

Following his victory Corito was informed by Stephen Vaughan that his next fight will be in the United Kingdom, where he will fight in a six rounder on the undercard of Tasif Khan versus Isaac Quaye WBU Super Flyweight World Championship bout in Bradford on February 6th.

 

Prior to Corito-Ellis, local Light Heavyweight Goran Bogdanovic made his professional debut against Bilston, West Midlands, UK’s Jamie Gelder.

 

Gelder started hard and fast, taking the fight to Bogdanovic, and then continued to keep up the high pace of attack for the entire four rounds, forcing Bogdanovic to be defensive throughout.

 

Bogdanovic did have some success, backing the Englishman onto the ropes and letting rip with fast and furious combinations of his own, however not enough to capture any of the rounds.

 

After four sensational rounds of boxing Judges Nick Aish and Stephen Farrugia both scored it 36-40, whilst Judge Gwayn Bonsfield scored the bout 37-39, all in favour of Jamie Gelder.

 

Supporting the two professional bouts were a number of Malta vs UK Novice Pro bouts as well as two exhibition bouts featuring local fighters.

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Chotim Espò POU televize WBO Middleweight WORLD TIT batay ant ANDY Lee ak BILLY JOE SAUNDERS nan Samdi, DEC. 19, LIVE NAN MANCHESTER, ENGLAND

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Difuze Live Nan 5 p.m. AK/PT sou SHO EXTEME

 

NEW YORK (Dec. 1, 2015) - Chotim Espò® pral prezante WBO Middleweight Chanpyona Mondyal la ant defann titlist Andy Lee ak envenku pwovokatè Billy Joe Saunders sou Saturdaak, Dec. 19, ap viv sou SHO EXTREME (5 p.m. AK/PT) soti nan Manchester, Angletè.

 

Nan Chotim boksè INTERNATIONAL ofrann nan la PO Box Nation telecast will feature analysis from SHOWTIME boxing experts Brian Custer, Al Bernstein ak Paulie Malignaggi before and after the world championship showdown. An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHO EXTREME later that evening at 9 p.m. AK/PT.

 

"Nou ap eksite yo delivre matchup enpòtan sa a nan middleweights tèt nan peyi Etazini an. odyans,"Te di Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports. “The 160-pound class is one of boxing’s hottest and deepest divisions right now, ak gayan an nan sa a batay ta dwe pozisyon tèt li pou yon gwo konfwontasyon oswa inifikasyon an 2016. "

 

Lee Iland a (34-2-1, 24 Ko) te genyen WBO tit la vid ak yon TKO sizyèm-wonn nan Lè sa a, undefeated Matt Korbov nan mwa desanm 2014. 6 nan-pye-2, 31-ane fin vye granmoun te sou yon sis-batay genyen tras anvan boksè yon dezinyon 12-wonn tire dlo undefeated ansyen chanpyon Pyè Quillin sou Avril 11, 2015, nan Brooklyn. Both fighters went down in a highly competitive scrap that was scored 113-112 pou Quillin, 113-112 pou Lee ak 113-113.

 

Anvan vire pro Lee te yon amatè tèt ak reprezante Iland nan la 2004 Jwèt Olympic nan Atèn.

 

"Li nan gwo ke fanatik mwen an U.S lan. pral jwenn yo wè batay la ant mwen menm ak Saunders ak mwen garanti li nan pral fè enteresan,"Lee te di.

 

Saunders (22-0, 12 Ko), a Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Wayòm Ini, se WBO nan Pa gen. 1 middleweight contender. The 26-year-old is coming off a fourth-round TKO over Yoannan Bloyer dènye Jiyè 24 nan London.

 

De kòmanse de sa, nan pifò nòt-vo genyen batay la nan karyè li, 5-nan pye-11, Saunders te pran yon desizyon fann 12-wonn sou Chris Eubank Jr. sou Nov. 29, 2014, nan London. Tout men se yon sèl nan batay Saunders 'te pwan plas nan England; lòt la te Northern Ireland.

 

Saunders te tou yon amatè akonpli; li reprezante England nan la 2008 Olympic jwèt kòm yon wèltèr a laj de 18. Saunders is the great-grandson of one of Britain’s most famous gypsy bare-knuckle champions, Absalon Beeney.

 

"Sa a se yon jou lannwit masiv pou m 'ak mwen se eksite ke li nan pral soti viv nan Amerik,” Saunders said. “The U.S. viewers will get to see just what I can do when I face Lee and become world champion. It’s a big boost for me and takes the fight to another level when American TV comes on board and then you know it’s a big fight on the world stage. I hope that (Gennady) Golovkin ak (Miguel) Cotto yo pral tou de gade paske mwen vit apwoche nivo yo epi yo pral jwenn yo wè sa ki mwen se tout sou. "

 

Pwomotè Frank Warren di, "Mwen sepandan trè kontan ke chotim pral kounye a dwe televize Lee vs. Saunders ap viv nan U.S lan. as it confirms the importance of this fight on the world scene. My relationship with the network goes back many years with fights like Joe Calzaghe vs. Jeff Lacy, Ricky Hatton vs. Kostya Tszyu, Frank Bruno vs. Oliver McCall, plus Naseem Hamed and Nigel Benn fights. I believe that Lee vs. Saunders will be another great fight to add to that list because of what’s at stake for both fighters. What lies ahead for the winner will make them fight to their very best.”