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MATTHYSSE VS. PROVODNIKOV FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS
Verona, NEW YORK (Abril 16) – Members of the media and fans got a preview of what to expect in the ring sa Sabado with former World Champions Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse ug “Ang Siberian Rocky” Ruslan Provodnikov duringtoday’s final press conference for Matthysse vs. Provodnikov at the Oneida Nation’s Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY.
In what is sure to be an all-action fight to remember and a treat all fight fans are excited for, Argentina ni Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse (36-3, 34 KOs) will fight Ruslan Provodnikov “Ang Siberian Rocky” (24-3, 17 KOs), in what will be the ultimate test for both fighters. Due to unprecedented demand, tickets are now sold-out but fans can catch all the action live on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at 9:45 sa gabii. UG/PT.
Sa ubos mao ang unsa ang mga manggugubat, promoters and trainers had to say today at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY.
RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV, Kanhi WBO Super Lightweight World Champion:
“I want thank everyone for being here and supporting this event, and I want to thank all who made this fight happen, Golden Boy Promotions, Banner Promotions and HBO.
“I am glad Lucas and team are so sure of themselves because I am positive that once I am in the ring my actions will speak for themselves. I am here to win and I will do everything to win this fight.
“I am positive that once I am in the ring, I am only there to win.
“I know I am only there to win the fight. I will win the fight at any cost.
“No one can stop my will, my will, will not be broken.
“I fight for an idea, for myself, for the people and to make history. I am fighting one of the best fighters, and I feel like this will make history. I don’t do it for the fame or the money.
“I met Bernard a long time ago and he told me: ‘make your own history,’ and I feel like I have been doing that.
“This is going to make a great fight, the fans have waited long for, and let the best man win.”
LUCAS MATTHYSSE, Former Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Champion:
“I want to thank Oscar and Mario for making this fight happen. I want to thank Ruslan for accepting the fight. Malipayon kaayo ko.
“We did a great job in training camp, and I am prepared and ready for Ruslan. I am going to give a great performance sa Sabado.”
ARTIE PELULO, Presidente sa Banner Promotions:
“This is going to be the best fight of the year.
“I have had the good fortune to co-promote Corrales-Castillo I and this could be that.
“It is great that two fighters in the prime of their career to be in the ring.
“I have to thank my partners at Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya and Eric Gomez. It’s very rare and great that two fighters in their prime have decided to face each other in the ring.
“I want to thank Turning Stone Resort Casino, they are a first class operation.
“Both these fighters have gotten here fighting tough, top fighters. They want to fight the best just like Oscar and Bernard who are here today. Ruslan and Lucas believe that they are the best, they are fighting each other in their prime, something that is very rare in the sport.”
“Both of these men have gotten here by fighting very good guys.
Oscar de la Hoya, Presidente ug Founder sa Golden Boy Promotions:
“It’s a pleasure to be working side by side with Banner Promotions and HBO, making this great fight, the fight that the fans want to watch.
“When I was here at Turning Stone Resort Casino last year for the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction, I stood up and preached on how we should put aside our egos to make fights for the fans. This is the perfect example of what boxing can be when you have two great fighters face each other in the ring. Putting on the great fight is what Banner Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions is all about.
“HBO is one of the best partners in the business, they are committed to putting on the best fights on television. When you watch HBO, you know it’s the best.
“Mario is the top promoter in Argentina, a partner who understands our philosophy, and he trusts us. They have been instrumental to put on the best boxing in the last 10 ka tuig. We have to thank partners like him for our success.
“Lucas is one of the best fighters to come out of Argentina. He has a great fighting spirit. He has the best combination of being a brawler and can also box and move when he wants to. This great combination makes him a boxer-puncher, which makes him fun to watch.
“Lucas’ record speaks for himself, with one of the best percentages of knockouts in the sport.”
VADIM KORNILOV, Manager for Ruslan Provodnilkov:
“I want to thank the whole team for making this fight happen.
“Ruslan is ready for this fight, this is something he has been waiting for to show that be is the best in his weight class.
” Oscar De La Hoya for saying that the winner of Matthysse – Provodnikov should fight the winner of Mayweather -Pacaquio, Oscar that fighter will be Ruslan.”
ANDREI NAPOLSKIKH, Co-manager for Ruslan Provodnikov:
“This is one of the fights Ruslan has been waiting for,. That has caused a lot of motivation on our side and we are looking forward to a good fight on Saturday, April 18.”
Bernard Hopkins, Umaabot Hall of Famer ug Golden Boy Promotions Partner:
“We are here to make the best fights. The kinds of fights the fans want to see.
“I want to address the media: you all get a chance to write about good fights, you follow them and you know who the fighters need to fight to be on the highest level. To be able to continue to put on the best fights, we need you to put pressure on us to continue to do strive to put on the fights the fans want to see.
“dinhi, you have two great warriors in Lucas and Ruslan. The fight was talked about and then it was done, and that is what boxing is all about. We want to start a good vibe in the boxing world.
“Write something good about us.”
MARIO ARANO, Manager to Lucas Matthysse:
“We are very happy and thankful to be here. I want to thank HBO, Golden Boy Promotions and Banner Promotions for making this fight happen. I want to personally thank Artie Pelullo and Ruslan for accepting the fight.
“Team Matthysse has done a great job in getting Lucas in the best shape for this fight. Lucas has worked really hard and is prepared to bring the best possible fight against Ruslan sa Sabado.
“Lucas belongs in the major leagues, ug sa Sabado he will show the world why.”
MARVIN SOMODIO, Trainer of Ruslan Provodnikov:
“I would like to thank Oscar, Golden Boy Promotions and Banner Promotions for the opportunity. For me it is an honor to be part of this.I also want to thank Freddie Roach for having us be part of his team. This is a big responsibility.
“This is my third time at Turning Stone Resort Casino. The first two times we were 1st round knockouts and Sabado sa gabii, I am looking for out 3rd first-round knockout.
LUIS “CUTY” BARRERA, Trainer to Lucas Matthysse:
“Sa Sabado, Lucas will prove he belongs with all the greats in the sport.”
RAY HALBRITTER, Oneida Nation Representative ug Nation Enterprises CEO:
“We are honored to be hosting these two great fighters, and we are happy they chose Turning Stone Resort Casino.
“This is Turning Stone’s 50th nationally broadcasted fight in two years.
“The build up for this fight is warranted, and we look forward to an exciting night on Saturday, April 18.”
Photos by Banner Promotions
Due to the unprecedented demand to see this surefire “Fight sa Tuig,” tickets are completely sold out.
Doors on Saturday, Abril 18 open sa 7:00 sa gabii. uban sa unang bout nga gikatakda alang sa 8:00 sa gabii. ug ang HBO Boxing Human sa Dark telecast sa 9:45 sa gabii. UG/PT.
Matthysse vs. Provodnikov is a 12-round junior welterweight bout presented by Banner Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions in association with Arano Box Promotions and is sponsored by Corona Extra, Mexico, Mabuhi kini Aron Motuo Kini! ug Khortytsa Vodka. Pultahan karon gikatakda sa pag-abli sa 6:00 sa gabii. UG uban sa unang bout nga gikatakda alang sa 6:50 sa gabii. UG and the HBO Boxing After Dark telecast will being at9:45 sa gabii. UG/PT.
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ROC NASOD SPORTS + MIGUEL COTTO PROMOTIONS PRESENT WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL COTTO VS. DANIEL GEALE
SA HUNYO 6, 2015 Sa Barclays Center sa Brooklyn Telebisyon LIVE SA HBO®
-Tiket Sa Sale Miyerkules, Abril 22 sa 10:00 AM ET–
NEW YORK (Abril 16, 2015) – Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions are pleased to announce the next highly anticipated battle for Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 KO ni), the reigning WBC Middleweight and Ring Magazine World Champion and the first native of Puerto Rico to become world champion in four different weight classes. Sa Hunyo 6, 2015, Cotto will defend his titles against former Two-Time World Champion Daniel Geale (31-3, 16 KO ni) of Australia in a fight that will be televised live on HBO from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Ang mga tiket nagkantidad $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $50 ug $25, dili lakip na magamit sa pag-alagad nga mga kaso ug mga buhis, ug moadto sa sale Miyerkules, Abril 22 sa 10:00 AM ET. Tickets will be available at www.barclayscenter.com,www.ticketmaster.com ug sa American Express Box Office sa Barclays Center sugod Huwebes, Abril 23 sa 12:00 PM ET. Aron sa sugoon sa telepono, pagtawag Ticketmaster sa (800) 745-3000.
“I am happy and excited to be back in New York and fighting at Barclays Center,” said Cotto. “This is another chapter in my career and I’m committed to train as hard as always and bring a big victory. I’m looking forward to seeing all the Puerto Rican fans on June 6 and to being part of another exciting boxing night in Brooklyn.”
“I would like to thank HBO for their continued support, Gary Shaw of GSP, Bill Treacy of Grange Old School Boxing and Dino Duva at Roc Nation Sports for their collective professionalism in making this fight happen,” said Geale. “Last but not least, thanks to Miguel Cotto for the opportunity to become a world champion once again. I have total respect for Miguel and his achievements, but I can win this fight and that is exactly what I intend to do come June 6 in Brooklyn at Barclays Center.”
“We’re excited and proud to bring Miguel Cotto back to New York along with Miguel Cotto Promotions, now as a part of the Roc Nation Sports family,” said David Itskowitch, COO Boxing sa Roc Nation Sports. “Brooklyn and boxing have a long history, and Puerto Rican heritage is closely integrated with both. What a way for New York to kick off the week of the Puerto Rican Day Parade festivities…with Miguel Cotto’s long-awaited return to the ring. The night of Hunyo 6 will be one to remember for fans in attendance at Barclays Center and those watching at home on HBO.”
“We are excited to have Miguel Cotto back in New York and at Barclays Center for the first time,” said Hector Soto, Miguel Cotto Promotions. “This is a Puerto Rican tradition – Miguel Cotto is New York and New York is boxing. We can’t wait until the night of Hunyo 6 to present a great and entertaining boxing show together with our partners at Roc Nation Sports.”
“Daniel Geale is a true warrior and will leave everything in the ring against Miguel Cotto like he always does,” miingon Gary Shaw, Gary Shaw Productions. “He’s never in a dull fight and the fans will get their money’s worth as both fighters like to let their hands go. I want to thank Grange Old School Boxing for having confidence in me. This will be a tough fight for Geale, however I’m convinced that he will beat Cotto and I’m hopeful that Miguel didn’t make any other plans for September other than a rematch with Daniel.”
“We are delighted that Miguel Cotto has chosen Barclays Center and Brooklyn to continue his storied career in New York City,” miingon Brett Yormark, Barclays Center CEO. “Cotto’s Puerto Rican heritage combined with Australia’s own Daniel Geale is going to create a tremendous global audience for this Hunyo 6 away. This announcement further cements Barclays Center as the leading boxing venue in this country.”
“Last June, Miguel Cotto became a middleweight champion, joining a select handful of elite fighters to have won major titles in four weight classes or more, and becoming the first Puerto Rican champion to do so ,” miingon si Pedro Nelson, vice president, programming, HBO Sports. “For Cotto’s first title defense, he faces former two-time world champion Daniel Geale at Barclays Center, the iconic Brooklyn landmark whose mystique elevates every event fortunate enough to call it home. As Cotto continues the next phase of his historic career, we are thrilled to present this middleweight championship fight live on HBO.”
Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 KO ni) is the reigning WBC and Ring Magazine middleweight world champion and the first native of Puerto Rico to become world champion in four different weight classes. He is the former WBO junior welterweight world champion, the former WBA welterweight world champion, the former WBO welterweight world champion and the former WBA super welterweight world champion. He also represented Puerto Rico in the 2000 Olympic Games sa Sydney, Australia. Cotto has had 22 world championship fights, compiling a record of 18-4 uban sa 15 knockouts in those bouts. In Puerto Rico, he is hailed as a national hero and the successor of Felix Trinidad as the island’s most revered boxer. Cotto is one of the biggest gate attractions in boxing and one of the largest pay-per-view draws among active fighters. Labing bag-o lang, sa Hunyo 2014, Cotto made history in his first fight as a middleweight by dominating Argentine southpaw and defending WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion Sergio Martinez (51-2-2, 28 KO ni). He is trained by legendary Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach and has fought some of the biggest names in the sport including Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Cotto owns his own boxing promotional company in Puerto Rico, Miguel Cotto Promotions, and presides over his charity La Fundación El Ángel de Miguel Cotto, a non-profit organization dedicated to combatting childhood obesity. Sa Marso 2015, Cotto and Roc Nation Sports announced that they had entered into a partnership that includes a co-promotional agreement with Miguel Cotto Promotions to promote Cotto’s fights.
Daniel Geale (31-3, 16 KO ni) is the former IBF and WBA middleweight world champion and the current holder of the PABA and WBO Interim Asia Pacific middleweight titles. A boxing hero in his native Australia and hailed as Tasmania’s 2012 Athlete of the Year, Geale is Ring Magazine’s fourth rated middleweight in the world and the WBC’s number six rated contender. Sama sa usa ka amateur, he competed for Australia in the 2000 Olympic Games and was a gold medalist at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England. Geale made his professional debut in Australia in 2004, eventually compiling twenty-one consecutive victories and winning the IBO middleweight title in 2007 against previously undefeated Daniel Dawson (29-0, 20 KO ni). Sa Mayo 2009, Geale suffered his first defeat, losing his title to Anthony Mundine (35-3, 23 KO ni) in a hotly-contested battle. The Australian rebounded in May 2011 to win the IBF middleweight title with a split decision victory over Sebastian Sylvester (34-3, 16 KO ni) sa Germany. After two successful title defenses, including a unanimous-decision victory over Ghanaian Osumanu Adama (20-2, 15 KO ni), Geale stunned Germany’s Felix Sturm (37-2-2, 16 KO ni) to win the WBA middleweight title, unifying the titles in 2012. A year later on August 17, 2013, Geale lost his IBF middleweight title to Darren Barker (25-1, 16 KO ni) via a split-decision in Atlantic City. He bounced back six months later with a sixth round technical knockout victory over Garth Wood (12-3-1, 8 KO ni). Sa Hulyo 26, 2014, in an event televised by HBO World Championship Boxing, Geale faced off against undefeated WBA Middleweight World Champion Gennady Golovkin (29-0, 26 KO ') sa New York City, but came up short in trying to reclaim his former title. Sa iyang labing bag-o nga away, Geale captured the vacant PABA and WBO Interim Asia Pacific middleweight titles, winning a twelve-round unanimous decision victory over fellow Australian Jarrod Fletcher (18-2, 10 KO ni).
Cotto vs. Geale, usa ka 12-round away alang sa Cotto sa WBC ug Ring Magazine middleweight World Championships, mahitabo Sabado, Hunyo 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. The fight is presented by Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions in association Gary Shaw Productions and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate.
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Mga Roc Nation Sports
ROC Nation Sports, sa usa ka sub-division sa Roc Nation, gilusad sa tingpamulak 2013. Founder Shawn “JAY Z” Carter ni gugma sa sports mosangpot sa natural nga formation sa Roc Nations Sports, sa pagtabang sa mga atleta sa sa mao gihapon nga paagi sa Roc Nation nga pagtabang sa artists sa industriya sa musika alang sa mga tuig. Roc Nation Sports nagpokus sa pagpataas sa mga atleta’ career sa usa ka global nga sukdanan duha ug sa uma. Roc Nation Sports conceptualizes ug nagabuhat marketing ug endorsement deals, community outreach, charitable tie-ins, media relasyon ug sa brand nga pamaagi. Roc Nation Sports milusad sa iyang boxing division, sa usa ka bug-os nga pag-alagad promotional nga kompanya nga nagrepresentar sa kalibutan champions Miguel Cotto ug Andre Ward, sa Agosto 2014. ROC Nation Sports’ listahan naglakip sa premiere atleta sama sa Robinson Cano, Skylar Diggins, Kevin Durant, Geno Smith, Victor Cruz, CC Sabathia, Santiago Young, Dez Bryant, Ndamukong Suh, Rusney Castillo, Yoenis Cespedes, Jaelen Lig-on, Todd Gurley, Wilson Chandler, Erick Aybar and Frances Tiafoe.
About Miguel Cotto Promotions
Miguel Cotto Promotions is the leading promotional company in Puerto Rico founded by the five-time and four-division world champion Miguel Cotto and entrepreneur Hector Soto in 2005. Miguel Cotto Promotions has the vision of developing the best talent in Puerto Rico and Latin America, while searching for the best partnerships in the business to present the best quality shows in the industry. Sa 2015, Miguel Cotto Promotions launched their most recent project named “Boxeo Al Maximo” in partnership with Univision Puerto Rico network, capturing great ratings results on the new Sabado night fights’ platform.
About Gary Shaw Productions
Based out of New Jersey, Gary Shaw Productions was founded in 2002 by President and Chief Executive Officer, Gary Shaw, a former NJ regulator. Having promoted boxing shows in China, Australia, Mexico and the U.K., GSP is known as an international enterprise, whose main objective is to bring excitement to boxing with competitive fights. Partaking in some of the biggest events in boxing history, which include Felix Trinidad vs. Fernando Vargas, Lennox Lewis vs. Vitali Klitschko, Winky Wright vs. Felix Trinidad, Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo, Shane Mosley vs. Winky Wright and Marquez vs Vasquez I, II & III, GSP has solidified its self as one of the top promotional companies in the sport.
About Barclays Center
Barclays Center opened on September 28, 2012, and is a major sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. One of the most intimate seating configurations ever designed into a modern multi-purpose arena, Barclays Center offers 17,732 seats for basketball, 15,795 for hockey, and up to 19,000 seats for concerts, ug 101 luxury suites, four bars/lounges, four clubs, ug 40/40 CLUB & Restaurant by American Express.
Barclays Center hosts an extensive variety of events, including premier concerts, major professional boxing cards, top college basketball, family shows, the Brooklyn Nets and soon the New York Islanders.
Barclays Center has redefined the arena customer service and culinary experience. Its more than 2,000 employees are trained by Disney Institute, the business advisory arm of The Walt Disney Company, and its BrooklynTaste™ food program features selections from 55 well-known restaurants and vendors in the borough.
Barclays Center engages the customer with state-of-the-art technology to enhance the fan experience. As the first arena in the world to utilize Cisco StadiumVision mobile multicast streaming technology, Barclays Center allows fans to watch live video and instant replays from their mobile phones while connected to the arena’s free Wi-Fi.
Located atop one of the largest transportation hubs in New York City, Barclays Center is accessible by 11 subway lines, the Long Island Rail Road, ug 11 bus lines.
For more information on Barclays Center, palihug bisitaha ang www.barclayscenter.com
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Trey Lippe-Morrison teams up with legendary Jesse Reid!
Oklahoma City, OK (Abril 16, 2015) – Undefeated heavyweight sensation Trey Lippe-Morrison is now being trained by Hall of Famer Jesse Reid.
One of the great trainers in boxing history, Reid is a member of the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Kinatibuk-an, Reid’s trained more than 20 world champions including Johnny Tapia, Hector Camacho, Orlando Canizales, Bruce Curry, Roger Mayweather, Reggie Johnson and Paul Spadafora amongst others. Nga adunay labaw pa sa 40 years of experience in developing top fighters, Reid’s globally recognized as one of the best in the business.
“This is a big change from Oklahoma but one I needed,"Miingon Lippe-Morrison, who started camp a few days ago. “I’m extremely grateful that Jesse is training me. He’s a legend and we clicked immediately. There’s a lot of talent here and I’ll have the chance to spar with some very good fighters. Training and sparring with top fighters will help show me where I’m truly at.”
A dynamic puncher who draws comparisons to his legendary father Tommy Morrison, Lippe-Morrison mao ang 7-0 with all of his victories coming by knockout. Sa iyang labing bag-o away, Lippe-Morrison flattened veteran Richard Dawson in two minutes and one second. Between his heavy hands, potential and familiar surname, the 25-year-old Lippe-Morrison is considered one of the top American heavyweight prospects. Even with the relocation for training camp, Lippe-Morrison remains a member of the popular “Four State Franchise” which fights in front of sellout crowds at the Buffalo Run Casino.
“Trey has exceptional hand speed and footwork for a heavyweight and he’s very tough,” said Reid. “He’s got a great attitude and is eager to learn. We’re working on the little things and putting together pieces of the puzzle to make him a better all around fighter. There’s definitely a lot of potential in Trey and I look forward to unleashing it.”
Lippe-Morrison’s promoter is equally as excited about his prized pupil learning from one of the greats.
“I’m happy to see Trey get into a gym with one of the all-time greats,” said Tony Holden of Holden Productions. “The Powerhouse Gym is loaded with heavyweights and Trey’s always needed great sparring. I’d like to personally thank Team Rouse for doing a great job of training Trey and getting him where he is now. Subo nga, Oklahoma didn’t have enough sparring for Trey but the move to California will provide him with the opportunity to work with other great talent.”
Lippe-Morrison’s next bout is expected to take place in May and official particulars will be announced at 2 hapon sa Huwebes, Abril 23 during a press conference at the Buffalo Run Casino.