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Damon McCreary looking to upset undefeated Jarrell Miller next Thursday night at LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theater

Fight Card Part of Brooklyn Brawl Series
Promoted by Dmitriy Salita’s Star of David Promotions
BROOKLYN (Mei 28, 2015)Op Donderdag nag, Junie 4, Dmitry Salita’s Star of David Promotions will bring it’s Brooklyn Brawl series to LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theater with a terrific night of boxing.
In die belangrikste gebeurtenis, onoorwonne Swaargewig JARRELL “Big Baby” Miller (12-0-1, 10 KO se) will risk his undefeated mark when he takes on Damon McCreary (15-4, 11 KO se) in a bout scheduled for 8 rondes.
McCreary has been training hard in Detroit as Miller will be his 4th consecutive and 7th overall undefeated opponent.
He has previously been in with current WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder as well as Jordan Shimmell, Ali Mansour and Charles Martin.
“My opleiding is uitstekend. Ek voel 'n groot. I know what I have going against me,” said McCreary.
In Miller, McCreary will be facing a guy who stands about 6’4and checks in around 260 £. McCreary has been preparing for that with regular sparring against huge men.
I know he is a big guy. I been sparring with guys who stand about 6’8and 6’9″. I know Miller is young, hungry and a puncher. His skills are OK but he hasn’t fought at the level I have been at.
McCreary has been a pro since 1998 and he feels that could be a big factor in his favor.
My experience is a huge factor. I know up until the last couple years that he has been an MMA fighter. I just hope he doesn’t kick me or put me in a headlock.quipped McCreary.
Despite being 41 jaar-oue, McCreary is confident that a win in New York will catapult him into some great opportunities.
I have a few years left in me. This win will get me a bigger fight. It is great to fight in New York. I have fought in Los Angeles and Chicago but I have to treat this as just another fight.
Because of the his past opponents, McCreary is giving himself a great shot to pull the upset.
I am from Detroit. I am a soldier who won’t back down and I am coming to win. By the grace of god, I can pull the upset and further my career.
In die 8-ronde mede-funksie, Dimash Niyazov (7-0-3, 4 KO se) van Staten Island, NY takes on Ariel Duran (8-7-1, 5 KO se) van Queens, NY in 'n Jr. Weltergewig bout.
In 6-ronde aanvalle:
Steven Martinez (15-2, 12 KO se) van Bronx, NY sal op 'n teenstander te neem om die naam van 'n Super Welterweight bout.
Wyse Augusta (6-1, 5 KO se) van Brooklyn, NY sal veg Quincy Brown (1-2, 1 KO) van Millbrook, AL in 'n Middelgewig bout.
In 4-ronde aanvalle:
Steve Geffrard (10-2, 7 KO se) van Miami, FL sal veg Eric George (3-9) van Niagara Falls, NY in 'n Cruiserweight bout.
Bakhtiyar Eyubov (5-0, 5 KO se) van Almaty, Kazakhstan will take on Jason Thompson (5-9-4, 4 KO se) van New York in 'n Super Welterweight bout.

 

DeWayne Zeigler (4-0-1, 4 KO se) Montgomery, AL will fight Jeremy Graves (0-4) van Niagara Falls, NY in 'n liggewig bout.

Julian Sosa (1-0) van Brooklyn, NY sal op 'n teenstander te neem om die naam van 'n Welterweight bout.
Super Pluim Gewichten Michael Stoute van Long Island, NY sy pro-buiging teen 'n teenstander te vernoem.
Kaartjies for the event are on sale and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.ticketmaster.com of deur te bel 800-745-3000.

PEC is in April van stapel gestuur deur Barclays Center ontwikkelaar Bruce Ratner en Onexim Sport en Vermaak, met al sakebedrywighede toesig van Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark. PEC en LIU Brooklyn het onlangs aangekondig dat LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre, geleë op Flat Bush en DeKalb Avenues op die LIU Brooklyn kampus, sal fokus op die bespreking opkomende talent. LIU Brooklyn Paramount sal binnekort ondergaan 'n 24-maande-opknapping en sal meer as gasheer 120 gebeure jaarliks.

OOR Ster van Dawid PROMOTIONS
Ster van Dawid Promotions is gestig in 2010 deur Dmitri Salita, 'n professionele bokser en wêreld titel uitdager wat die behoefte vir 'n promosie entiteit gesien om die helderste vooruitsigte funksie, sowel as gesoute pugilists, in en om die New York City. Kykers geniet kyk Ster van Dawid vegters in die afgelope jaar op Spike TV, ESPN2, MSG, en Universal Sports Network. Besoek www.Salitapromotions.com vir meer inligting.

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE & MEDIA oefensessie KWOTASIES & FOTOS

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Klik HIER For Barclays Center TV Interview With Amir Khan

BROOKLYN (Mei 27, 2015) – Fight week activities for Premier Boxing Championsop Spike voortgegaan Woensdag as fighters participated in the final press conference and media workouts at Barclays Center before they enter the ring on Friday, Mei 29.

 

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, word geprys teen $250, $150, $75, en $45, nie, insluitend toepassing diensgelde en belasting, en is nou op die rakke. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com en by die American Express Box Office by Barclays Center. Te hef per telefoon, noem Ticket by (800) 745-3000. Vir groep kaartjies, bel 800-GROEP-BK.

 

Hier is wat die deelnemers het om te sê Woensdag:

 

AMIR KHAN

 

I really believe that I have the movement, the skills and the technique to beat Chris Algieri and look spectacular doing it.

 

Algieri has been in the ring with big names before so we know that’s not going to scare him and he won’t get nervous. I’m going to be ready for anything he brings to the table.

 

This is going to be an entertaining fight because of our styles. We both like to throw a lot of punches and there will be a lot of movement. This will be a more skillful fight and I think the fans will enjoy what they see.

 

I’ve always wanted to fight here at Barclays Center and I really am excited to put on a great performance for all the New Yorkers.

 

Virgil Hunter has been great for me as a fighter and he’s helped me really understand the sport of boxing. I’ve worked on my technique and my defense and really just everything.

 

Training camp for me has been really good. I’m focused on my opponent and I’m not going to make any mistakes. It’s going to be a great performance from me Vrydag.”

 

CHRIS ALGIERI

 

This is going to be a great fight with two fast-paced boxers. It’s going to be very exciting for everyone watching.

 

Working down in Florida with John David Jackson really refreshed a lot of things in boxing for me. I got to see new things and try new things. I learned a lot.

 

The only thing that matters is proving something to myself and I do feel like I have to prove something. I wasn’t happy with my last performance at all. I know I belong here at the elite level and it’s time for me to prove it.

 

I like to challenge myself and this is a great opportunity. I’m ready for this, I will challenge anybody in the welterweight division.

 

I feel very comfortable being here in New York and I’m happy to be back at Barclays Center.

 

JAVIER FORTUNA

 

For me it is an honor to be here in Brooklyn. This will be a great night for all of my fans.

 

I hope my opponent doesn’t have any excuses Vrydag, because I’m going to knock him out.

 

Everyone here is going to see a great performance and I can’t wait to get in the ring.

 

I’m a strong fighter and I am looking forward to showing everyone what I am capable of.

 

BRYAN VASQUEZ

 

I’m very thankful to be here and I look forward to a great fight. I promise it’s going to be a war.

 

I’m an exciting fighter who always comes to fight. This is my time and I will not disappoint.

 

Fighting in New York is a great opportunity. I want people to see that Costa Rica has great fighters.

 

I know I have a tough opponent, but he has never faced anyone like me. I’m going to give it my all and I hope he does the same.

 

MARCUS BROWNE

 

I feel like having a daughter has given me the kick in the rear that really has me focused on what I want to do, which is becoming a world champion. I want to give her a better life than I ever had.

 

My intensity and focus has never been higher. The fun part of boxing is back again.

 

I told my daughter that ‘daddy is going to give you the world.So I guess I need to become a world champion to give her the world. Her first word might be ‘champ.'

 

I’m so thankful to all the people at Barclays Center that allow me to continue to show off my talent and skills in this beautiful building.

 

Fighting on this Premier Boxing Champions card is really special and amazing. When I went to the Olympics in 2012 we stayed in Bolton and worked out at Amir Khan’s gym, now it comes full circle.

 

Fans can expect to see ‘spizazzfrom me. That’s a word I came up with back in my amateur days. I’m here to bring that ‘spizazz’ terug, if you want to know what that is you have to buy a ticket for Vrydag nag.”

 

HEATHER HARDY

 

I don’t look past what is in front of me. I have a really tough challenge in front of me Vrydag. I know she has an incredible desire to win and I’m ready for that.

 

I’m a pretty aggressive fighter but I’ve been known to box. I go in there and make adjustments but I’m not afraid to throw punches.

 

There was a really unfinished feeling after my last fight, I was disappointed. I expected more from my opponent. I wanted to put on a show for fans to remember.

 

I definitely want to make up for my last fight this time and I feel like my opponent is on the same page with me about where we need to go to take this sport further.

 

 

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Vir meer inligting besoek www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.spike.com/shows/premier-Boks-kampioene, www.barclayscenter.com enwww.dbe1.com. Volg op TwitterPremierBoxing, @AmirKingKhan, ChrisAlgieri, LouDiBella, @SpikeTV and @BarclaysCenter and become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/AmirKhanThePage,www.Facebook.com/ChrisAlgieri en www.Facebook.com/Spike. Follow the conversation using #PremierBoxingChampions and #BrooklynBoxing.

MIGUEL COTTO LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

 

WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL COTTO TO FACE

FORMER TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DANIEL GEALE

OP Junie 6, 2015 By Barclays-sentrum in BROOKLYN woon op HBO®

AANGEBIED DEUR ROC NATION SPORTS + MIGUEL Cotto PROMOTIONS

 

Los Angeles (Mei 26, 2015) – Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 KO se), 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, will defend his titles against former Two-Time World Champion Daniel Geale (31-3, 16 KO se) of Australia on Junie 6, 2015 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a 12-round fight that will be televised live on HBO. Cotto hosted a Los Angeles media workout Dinsdagafternoon at Wild Card Boxing Club in preparation for his title defense against Geale.

 

FOTOS:

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VIDEO:

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Here’s what Cotto and his trainer, Freddie Roach, te sê gehad het:

 

Miguel Cotto – WBC & Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion

 

“I feel good and in the best shape possible. I just feel ready. I know Geale is a tough opponent and he is going to bring his best on Junie 6, but I trust in the work we have done here in Los Angeles and I’m going to bring my best too.”

 

'Na 14 years in boxing, the best decision I could have made was to take the last year off. My mind was not in boxing, but since I got here with Freddie, everything is working perfectly again. Boxing is all I know. Boks is my lewe. Through boxing, I raised my family and I work to provide the best future for them. They are the reason I love boxing.”

 

“Boxing at this point in my career is a battle with myself. Everyday I need to bring my best in the gym from morning to evening. Next week has to be better than last week. I need to ask myself to be better every day. I know that if I bring my best to the gym every day, I can bring my best the night ofJunie 6 against Geale.”

“Freddie comes here every day with the best attitude and he knows how to get the best out of me.”

 

“It will have been 364 days to the day on Junie 6 since I have been in the ring. It’s not difficult to get back in after this long stretch. I’ve been focused on my work. I have gained more knowledge during my time off in order to get myself ready to fight again.”

 

“Daniel Geale is the next chapter in my career. After I get through him, I can talk about what comes next.”

 

Freddie Roach – Cotto se Trainer

“Miguel’s sparring has been great. His movement has been very good. It’s hard on me in the ring! His body shots are very effective and the head shots come with it. I think we are going to get a late round knockout. Geale is tough enough to go some rounds, but a knockout in a late round…that’s my call.”

 

“One of Miguel’s greatest strength against Geale will be his body shots, but Miguel’s knowledge in the ring will be Geale’s ultimate undoing.”

 

“He has found a new home here at Wild Card and I’m glad I provided that for him. He loves this gym. He loves the atmosphere. He’s thrived in this environment and when a fighter is in a good mood and happy, he performs at the highest level.”

 

Cotto vs. Geale, 'n 12-ronde stryd vir WBC en Ring Magazine Middelgewig Wêreldkampioenskappe Cotto se, plaasvind Saterdag, Junie 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. Die stryd, which is presented by Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions, will be the official kick-off event of the 2015 National Puerto Rican Day Parade Week and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, Jaybird, TapouT, Tequila Cazadores and Venue Kings. In bykomend tot die groot aksie in die ring, die geleentheid sal die funksie verskeie noemenswaardige Roc Nasie raak wat verdere toeskouers sal dien met 'n gevorderde fan ervaring, including Roc Nation and Grammy nominated artist Big Sean taking to the ring for a special performance prior to the main event. The event will be hosted by notable emcee “The Voice of New York” Angie Martinez and will also feature hit master DJ Lobo who will serve alongside Martinez throughout the night. Kaartjies kos $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $80, $50, $35 en $25, nie, insluitend toepassing diensgelde en belasting, are on sale now and available for purchase at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com en by die American Express Box Office by Barclays Center. Te hef per telefoon, noem Ticket by (800) 745-3000. Deure open om 6:00 PM, die eerste geveg begin by 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

 

Vir meer inligting, besoek www.rocnation.com. Volg Roc Nasie op Twitter en Instagramrocnation en op Facebook by www.facebook.com/RocNation.

 

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AMIR KHAN & CHRIS ALGIERI FIGHT WEEK QUOTES PLUS! PHOTOS FROM BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

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BROOKLYN (Mei 26, 2015) – Fight week for Vrydag se Premier Boxing Champions op Spike event kicked off today with Amir Khan (30-3, 19 Uitklophoue)en Chris Algieri (20-1, 8 Uitklophoue) hosting a photo opportunity at Brooklyn Bridge Park before they square-off at Barclays Center on Mei 29.

 

Coverage on Spike begins at 9 namiddag. EN/6 namiddag. PT with an exciting showdown betweenJavier Fortuna (27-0-1, 20 Uitklophoue) en Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 Uitklophoue).

 

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, word geprys teen $250, $150, $75, en $45, nie, insluitend toepassing diensgelde en belasting, en is nou op die rakke. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by
www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com en by die American Express Box Office by Barclays Center. Te hef per telefoon, noem Ticket by (800) 745-3000. Vir groep kaartjies, bel 800-GROEP-BK.

 

Here is what Khan and Algieri had to say about training camp, each other and more:

 

AMIR KHAN

 

Algieri is a fighter that has a lot of skills and assets. His range and height give him good advantages against opponents but I believe with my speed, movement and style it will be too much for him.

 

Each day me and Virgil Hunter are getting stronger and we have built a really good rapport. It takes time to get that but he understands my style even more now and what works for me so we’re only going to keep growing.

 

My aim since I was a kid and got into this sport was to be the very best. I fulfilled a dream when I got to the Olympics at 17 and brought back a silver medal. Later I became a world champion and then unified the light-welterweight division. My goal now is to fight the very best at 147 pounds and make my mark on this division too.

 

I was away in training camp when my daughter turned one last week. It’s hard to be away from her but as a fighter those are the sacrifices you have to make. Everything I do is for her and I can’t wait to see her and spend time with her after this fight. Her birthday celebrations have been put on hold until after the fight!

 

I’m really looking forward to returning to New York and fighting at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. I have good memories of this city because it’s the place where I had my first fight on US soil against Paulie Malignaggi in 2010 and also where I got married. I’m out to make it another good time this weekend.

 

 

CHRIS ALGIERI

I know that it gets said all the time, but this was truly the best and most intense training camp of my life. Working with John David Jackson has truly been a blessing. He has brought out the best Chris Algieri there is. You are going to see a whole new fighter come Vrydag nag.

 

I am excited to be back in New York and excited to show the world what I am really made of Vrydag nag. We are just a few days away from the fight and I am so anxious to get in there and get to work.

 

Amir is a tough fighter there is no doubt about that, but I am very confident in my ability and the game plan that coach has come up with for me.

 

You are going to see two proven champions in a high intensity and high level fight, laying everything on the line come Vrydag nag.”

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Die Vrydag, Mei 29 uitgawe van Premier Boxing Champions op Spike funksies Amir Khan (30-3, 19 Uitklophoue)en Chris Algieri (20-1, 8 Uitklophoue) squaring off in a 12-round welterweight battle and the 12-round junior lightweight battle between Javier Fortuna (27-0-1, 20 Uitklophoue) en Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 Uitklophoue).

 

This event is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing with live coverage beginning on Spike at 9 namiddag. EN/6 namiddag. PT.

Vir meer inligting besoek www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.spike.com/shows/premier-Boks-kampioene, www.barclayscenter.com enwww.dbe1.com. Volg op TwitterPremierBoxing, @AmirKingKhan, ChrisAlgieri, LouDiBella, @SpikeTV and @BarclaysCenter and become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/AmirKhanThePage,www.Facebook.com/ChrisAlgieri en www.Facebook.com/Spike. Follow the conversation using #PremierBoxingChampions and #BrooklynBoxing.

TUREANO JOHNSON PROVIDING GREAT SPARRING FOR DANIEL GEALE

 

NEW JERSEY (Mei 26, 2015)Gary Shaw Productions middelgewigtitel aanspraakmaker, Tureano Johnson (18-1, 13 Uitklophoue), is now the chief sparring partner for Daniel Geale (31-3, 16 Uitklophoue) as he prepares him for his upcoming WBC title clash with Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 Uitklophoue). Johnson, who captured the WBA International and WBC Silver middleweight titles in his last bout, is currently ranked WBC #2, WBA #5, IBF #8 and WBO #13. He gives his thought on sparring with Geale.

 

Daniel Geale is a special fighter who possesses a lot of boxing skills,” said Tuerano Johnson. “He’s looking real sharp in the gym and his power is there. I can feel the snap on his punches and I think Miguel Cotto is in for a big surprise. Everyone is counting Geale out but not me. Gary Shaw brought me in to test Geale’s skills and after a few days of sparring, I believe Daniel will be crowned champion.

 

I brought Tureano to the gym to spar with Geale because he’s a good look to emulate Cotto and he’s one of the top fighters in the middleweight division,” Gary Shaw said. “The feedback I got from Johnson about sparring Geale is very positive. I’m confident that Daniel will use everything in his playbook to come out victorious.

 

Tureano Johnson is currently riding a 4-fight winning streak, three of which came by stoppage. Highly ranked across the board of all sanctioning organizations, Johnson is on the cusp of landing a big fight.

WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL COTTO VS. DANIEL GEALE ON JUNE 6, 2015 AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN NAMED OFFICIAL KICK-OFF EVENT OF NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE WEEK 2015

Cotto Receives Honorary Title of “Athlete of the Year”

NEW YORK (Mei 26, 2015) – The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) today announced that its 2015 Parade, geskeduleer vir Sondag, Junie 14 on New York’s Fifth Avenue, will officially kick off a week of festivities with the WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Championship fight between Miguel Cotto and Daniel Geale on Saterdag, Junie 6, 2015 by Barclays Center in Brooklyn. It was also announced that Miguel Cotto, Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions will be making a contribution to the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship Fund.

“Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions are thrilled to be aligned with the National Puerto Rican Day Parade and to kick off their week of festivities with our event on June 6 by Barclays Center in Brooklyn,"Sê David Itskowitch, COO of Boxing for Roc Nation Sports. “New York’s Puerto Rican community has supported Miguel throughout his career and we look forward to mirroring that support through our scholarship fund contribution and association with the Parade’s mission to promote education and empowerment.”

Daarbenewens, to honor Cotto’s impressive athletic accomplishments spanning over a decade which include him becoming Puerto Rico’s first and only Four Division World Champion, the NPRDP has bestowed upon him the honorary title of “Athlete of the Year.”

“It’s a privilege for my June 6 fight against Daniel Geale at Barclays Center in Brooklyn to be named the official kick-off event of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Week and I want to express my deepest gratitude for being honored me as Athlete of the Year,” said Cotto. “New York is truly my second home because I have been embraced by its Puerto Rican community. I’m looking forward to seeing my New York fans at Barclays Center on Junie 6."

The NPRDP established the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship Awards Program to help promote the pursuit of higher education within the community. In 2015, the organization will double the total dollar figure and number of scholarships awarded from the previous year to 30 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 elke. In celebration of the 2015 class of scholarship winners, Miguel Cotto, Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions will be contributing $5,000 to the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship Fund in support of helping other high school and college students pay for their educations.

“The mission of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade is to create an awareness and appreciation of Puerto Rican contributions to the United States by holding an annual parade that displays the culture and diverse achievements of the Puerto Rican community and by supporting the higher education of our youth through our scholarship program,” said Ululy Rafael Martinez, Vice-Chair of NPRDP. “We are proud to honor Miguel Cotto as Athlete of the Year and express our deepest gratitude to Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Productions for contributing to our scholarship fund.”

Die 2015 National Puerto Rican Day Parade will take place on Sondag, Junie 14, uit 11:00 AM te 5:00 PM on New York’s Fifth Avenue. The Parade’s overall theme will be a continuation of “Un Pueblo Muchas Voces” (One Community, Many Voices) with a special commemorative theme “Celebrating Afro-Boricua Heritage,” meant to coincide with the designation of the next decade as the “International Decade for People of African Descent” by the United Nations. Spectators can watch the Parade from any designated areas between E. 44th and E. 79th Streets. NPRDP 2015 official events include the following:

Mei 27 – Education Leadership Awards
Mei 30 – 152nd Street Festival in the Bronx
Junie 6 – Miguel Cotto vs. Daniel Geale at Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Junie 6 – Rising Stars Challenge
Junie 7 – Annual Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Junie 12 – Annual Gala of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade
Junie 14 – 58th National Puerto Rican Day Parade

Vir meer inligting, besoek www.nprdpinc.org. Follow NPRDP on Twitter: @PRparadeNYC, Instagram: NPRDP, #PRparade, en op Facebook bywww.facebook.com/NationalPuertoRicanParade.

Cotto vs. Geale, 'n 12-ronde stryd vir WBC en Ring Magazine Middelgewig Wêreldkampioenskappe Cotto se, plaasvind Saterdag, Junie 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. Die stryd, which is presented by Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions, will be the official kick-off event of the 2015 National Puerto Rican Day Parade Week and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, Jaybird, TapouT, Tequila Cazadores and Venue Kings. In bykomend tot die groot aksie in die ring, die geleentheid sal die funksie verskeie noemenswaardige Roc Nasie raak wat verdere toeskouers sal dien met 'n gevorderde fan ervaring, including Roc Nation and Grammy nominated artist Big Sean taking to the ring for a special performance prior to the main event. The event will be hosted by notable emcee “The Voice of New York” Angie Martinez and will also feature hit master DJ Lobo who will serve alongside Martinez throughout the night. Kaartjies kos $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $50 en $25, nie, insluitend toepassing diensgelde en belasting, are on sale now and available for purchase atwww.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com en by die American Express Box Office by Barclays Center. Te hef per telefoon, noem Ticket by (800) 745-3000. Deure open om 6:00 PM, die eerste geveg begin by 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

Vir meer inligting, besoek www.rocnation.com. Volg Roc Nasie op Twitter en Instagramrocnation en op Facebook bywww.facebook.com/RocNation.

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS


(Van links na regs: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Andre Dirrell, DiBella Entertainment’s Lou DiBella, James Degale, Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

(Van links na regs: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Chris Gilbert, Logan McGuinness, Gary O’Sullivan, Edwin Rodriguez, Andre Dirrell, James DeGale, Craig Baker, Danny O'Connor & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

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Klik HIER Vir foto's van Carly Gillis Photography

BOSTON (Mei 21, 2015) – Vegters deelnemende Saterdag se Premier Boxing Champions op NBC card took part in the final press conference today at historic Fenway Park in Boston before their respective fights at Agganis Arena, with televised coverage starting at 4:30 namiddag. EN/1:30 namiddag. PT.

 

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat bevorder deur DiBella Entertainment in samewerking met Murphys Boxing, word geprys teen $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 en $35, nie, insluitend toepassing diensgelde en belasting, en is nou op die rakke.

 

Hier is wat die perskonferensie deelnemers het om te sê:

 

ANDRE DIRRELL

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

JAMES DEGALE

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

EDWIN RODRIGUEZ

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

CRAIG BAKER

“Dit is 'n groot geleentheid vir my. I’ve dreamed of fighting on a grand scale like this since I first started boxing.

 

The entire experience has been awesome. Dit gaan 'n interessante stryd wees. I’m going to keep coming forward. I’m going to keep boxing all night.

 

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

 

DANNY PUMPKINS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

CHRIS GILBERT

 

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

 

I was full steam ahead when I got the call for this fight. I train all the time, I don’t take breaks and I’m always looking for an opportunity. Ek kan nie gelukkiger wees.

 

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

 

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

 

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Die Saterdag, Mei 23 uitgawe van Premier Boxing Champions op NBC funksiesAndre Dirrell (24-1, 16 Uitklophoue) en James DeGale (20-1, 14 Uitklophoue) in 'n 12-round super middelgewig konfrontasie en Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 Uitklophoue) vs. Craig Baker (16-0, 12 Uitklophoue) in 10-ronde lig swaargewig match up. . Live dekking van hierdie spesiale Memorial Day weekend middag uitgawe van PBC op NBC begin by 4:30 namiddag. EN/1:30 namiddag. PT op NBC en gaan totdat 6:00 pm. En / 3:00 namiddag. PT wanneer die aksie skakel na NBCSN uit 6:00 namiddag. EN/3:00 namiddag. PT tot 7:00 namiddag. EN/4:00 namiddag. PT.

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

LIVE FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

BEGINNING AT 9:00 Namiddag. EN/6:00 Namiddag. PT

Meer, Undercard Action Featuring

Staten Island’s 2012 Olympian Marcus Browne Battling Cornelius White

& Brooklyn’s Heather Hardy Facing Noemi Bosques

BROOKLYN (Mei 21, 2015) – An electric showdown between Javier Fortuna (27-0-1, 20 Uitklophoue) en Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 Uitklophoue) will open up the Premier Boxing Champions op Spike telecast taking place Vrydag, Mei 29 by Barclays Center.

 

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

 

Undercard action will also feature a slew of exciting local prospects competing in tough fights. 2012 U.S. Olimpiese “Sir” Marcus Browne (14-0, 11 Uitklophoue) of Staten Island will take on the experienced Cornelius White (21-2, 16 Uitklophoue) in 'n 10 round light heavyweight bout while Heather “Die hitte” Hardy (12-0, 2 Uitklophoue) gesigte Noemi woude (8-2-2) in eight rounds of featherweight action.

 

Also on the card are Wesley Ferrer (8-0, 5 Uitklophoue) neem op Jose Miguel Castro (4-2, 2 Uitklophoue) in a six round lightweight attraction, Noel Murphy (1-0) sukkel Michael Black(0-1) in four rounds of welterweight action, Adam Kownacki (9-0, 9 Uitklophoue) kwadratuur teen Ytalo Perea (5-1-1, 3 Uitklophoue) in an eight round heavyweight fight and the eight round cruiserweight battle between Keith Tapia (14-0, 9 Uitklophoue) en Leo Pla (5-4-2, 2 Uitklophoue).

 

Rounding out the action is the professional debut of Chris Colbert as hy sukkel Marquis Pierce (1-5) in a four round featherweight bout and Luis Franco (12-1-1, 8 Uitklophoue) neem op Guillermo Sanchez (15-15-1, 6 Uitklophoue).

 

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, word geprys teen $250, $150, $75, en $45, nie, insluitend toepassing diensgelde en belasting, en is nou op die rakke. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com en by die American Express Box Office by Barclays Center. Te hef per telefoon, noem Ticket by (800) 745-3000. Vir groep kaartjies, bel 800-GROEP-BK.

 

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

 

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

 

As he approaches his record ninth appearance at Barclays Center, die 2012 U.S. Olimpiese Browne (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue) steeds sinoniem met boks se nuutste Mekka. Onoorwonne as 'n professionele, with six knockouts at Barclays Center, die Staten Island moedertaal het gewys hoe lief Hy veg in sy agterplaas, most recently scoring a sixth round stoppage over Aaron Pryor Jr. at Barclays Center in April. The 24-year-old faces the 34-year-old White (21-3, 16 Uitklophoue) from Houston.

 

Reeds die wenner van die eerste-ooit professionele vroulike boksgeveg by Barclays Center,Hardy (12-0, 2 Uitklophoue) opbrengs op Mei 29 looking to bounce back from a frustrating no contest on April 11. Haar vorige oorwinning in Barclays Center het in Junie 2014 toe sy het 'n verdeelde besluit oor Jackie Trivilino. Her most recent victory was a dominant unanimous decision against Elizabeth Anderson in December 2014. Sy lyk te hou dat momentum aan die gang Mei 29 when she faces the 32-year-old Bosques out of Saint Petersburg, Florida.

 

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

 

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

 

Originally from Lomza, Pole, maar veg uit Brooklyn, Kownacki is 'n 2006 en 2009 New York Daily News Golden Gloves Champion. The 26-year-old delivered a first round knockout in April over Randy Easton and returns to the ring in his adopted hometown looking for his 10ste professional victory. He faces the 21-year-old 2012 Olimpiese Pereafrom Ecuador.

 

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

 

Making his professional debut on Mei 29, Brooklyn se eie Colbert will face off against the 25-year-old Pierce out of Newark, New Jersey.

 

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

 

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PREMIER boks CHAMPIONS op die NBC Fighter MEDIA workouts KWOTASIES & FOTOS

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BOSTON (Mei 20, 2015) – Vegters deelgeneem aan 'n media oefensessie by The Ring Boxing Club in Boston Woensdag af te skop stryd week vir hierdie Saterdag Premier Boxing Champions op NBC kaart by Agganis Arena wat die opskrif deurAndre Dirrell vs. James DeGale met dekking begin by 4:30 namiddag. EN/1:30 namiddag. PT.

 

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat bevorder deur DiBella Entertainment in samewerking met Murphys Boxing, word geprys teen $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 en $35, nie, insluitend toepassing diensgelde en belasting, en is nou op die rakke. Kaartjies sal beskikbaar wees by www.ticketmaster.com. Te hef per telefoon, noem Ticket by (800) 745-3000.

 

Kyk hier wat die deelnemers moes Woensdag sê:

 

ANDRE DIRRELL

 

“Ek het altyd geweet my dag sou kom. Ek sit in die werk, Ek is mal oor hierdie sport so ek gee dit wat ek skuld.

 

“Ek is gelukkig om 'n skoot te kry by 'n ander titel. Ek is nie van plan om dit te neem vir toegestaan. Ek gaan in my werk te sit en uit te voer na die beste van my vermoë, en dat vir my 'n wêreldkampioen sal maak.

 

“Ek is bly om te kry in daar met iemand wat glo hy kan wen. Ek wil iemand wat my sal toets soos ek hulle sal toets. Dit is 'n ware kampioenskap stryd.

 

“Ek is baie hongerder as wat ek was vroeg in my loopbaan en ek is meer gefokus verstandelik. Met ouderdom kom wysheid. Alles wat ek het deur is al 'n seën.

 

“My doelwitte gestel en ek gaan aan elkeen te bereik.”

 

JAMES DEGALE

 

“Dirrell se span probeer in my kop te kry. Hulle moet bang wees. Ek is gelikwideer en ek is gereed.

 

“Ek is 'n obsessie met die maak van die geskiedenis. Dit is wat dryf my om so hard te werk in die gimnasium en slaag in die ring.

 

“Dit was 'n 16-week laer kom stryd nag, so dit is 'n lang tyd. My liggaam en gees gereed om te veg voel, Ek is so skerp en in 'n baie goeie plek.

 

“Hy is 'n moeilike, talentvolle, vol vertroue vegter – hy glo in sy vermoë. Hy het gesê dat hy nie weer sou kry geslaan in sy loopbaan, en ek is seker hy glo dat 100 persent. So jy het twee baie vol vertroue vegters gaan in die ring Saterdag.

 

“Ek gaan aan almal wat ek wys. Ek is gedryf om die eerste Olimpiese goue medalje van die Verenigde Koninkryk geword. om 'n wêreld-titel te wen en ek doen dit vir my land.”

 

EDWIN RODRIGUEZ

 

“Dit is 'n uiters belangrike stryd, want dit is so naby aan my huis.

 

“Ek is opgewonde om te veg op NBC. Dit is 'n groot geleentheid vir my om terug te wees by die elite vlak.

 

“Dit is vir my belangrik om hierdie oorwinning te kry en in 'n groot stryd teen die beste. Ek weet ek moet indrukwekkend en dit is wat ek van plan is.”

 

DANNY PUMPKINS

“Ek was teleurgesteld in my stryd met Paulie Malignaggi val uit, maar daar is altyd positiewe en een van hulle is dat ek nou veg in my tuisdorp van Boston.

 

“Ek doen 'n baie werk in en uit die ring voor te berei vir 'n stryd. Ek is vol gefokus nou veg Chris Gilbert.

 

“Ek wil al die mense wat gehelp het om my op hierdie kaart dankie, insluitend Murphys Boxing, Ek belowe ek gaan op 'n show kom sit Saterdag.”

 

CHRIS GILBERT

 

“Dit is 'n groot geleentheid vir my. Ek het geweet Danny sedert ek begin boks en ek het selfs al 'n paar kaarte met hom.

 

“Danny het die top New England vegter in my afdeling en jy wil altyd om jou vaardighede te vergelyk met iemand soos hy.

 

“Ek was in Vermont en ek is altyd in top vorm bereid om 'n oproep om te veg kry en dit is hier dat 'n groot geleentheid.”

 

GARY “SPIKE” O'SULLIVAN

 

“Dit is absoluut asemrowende gevegte hier en dit is 'n baie belangrike stryd vir my om te gaan wen.

 

“Toe ek klop my opponent Saterdag, Ek wil die nommer een aanspraakmaker in die afdeling wees en veg al die groot name.”

 

RYAN KIELCZWESKI

“Dit is awesome gevegte in Boston in die voorkant van my tuisskare met al my vriende, familie en vriende in die bywoning.

 

“Veg op die undercard van hierdie groot gebeurtenis met so baie groot gevegte maak die ervaring nog beter en een wat ek nooit sal vergeet nie.”

 

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Die Saterdag, Mei 23 uitgawe van Premier Boxing Champions op NBC funksies Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 Uitklophoue) enJames DeGale (20-1, 14 Uitklophoue) in 'n 12-round super middelgewig konfrontasie en Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 Uitklophoue) vs.Craig Baker (16-0, 12 Uitklophoue) in 10-ronde lig swaargewig match up. Live dekking van hierdie spesiale Memorial Day weekend middag uitgawe van PBC op NBC begin by 4:30 namiddag. EN/1:30 namiddag. PT op NBC en gaan totdat 6:00 pm. En / 3:00 namiddag. PT wanneer die aksie skakel na NBCSN uit 6:00 namiddag. EN/3:00 namiddag. PT tot 7:00 namiddag. EN/4:00 namiddag. PT.

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BIG-TIME BOXING RETURNS TO BOSTON ON SATURDAY, MAG 23 WITH PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC

TAKE A LOOK BACK AT BOSTON’S RICH BOXING HISTORY

BOSTON (Mei 20, 2015) – Boston is known for being home to some of the most passionate sports fans in the country, but many may not know that it is also a city that has had a long and rich history with the sweet science. Op Saterdag, Mei 23, world championship boxing is officially back in Beantown when Premier Boxing Champions op NBC returns with a showdown between Andre Dirrell en James DeGale at Boston University’s Agganis Arena with coverage on NBC beginning at 4:30 namiddag. EN/1:30 namiddag. PT.

 

The last time Boston saw a world championship fight was May 23, 2006 when two world title fights took place at TD Bank Garden, formerly the Boston Garden. That night saw British superstar Ricky “Hitman” Hatton nederlaag Luis Collazo in a welterweight world title fight, terwyl Eric Aiken ontsteld voorheen onoorwonne Valdemir Pereira for a featherweight world title.

Fighting in the Boston Garden was a great honor, never mind in a world title fight, but even a four rounder,” gesê Tony DeMarco, who won the welterweight world title in 1955 at the Boston Garden. “I had more fights there than anybody (28), including my pro debut. It’s always good fighting at home. You’re more comfortable at home. The fans know and honor you. Boston fans were real fight fans.

 

Boston has been deeply invested in boxing since the early 20ste century. Van 1902-1908 the small town of Chelsea that borders Boston became the mecca for boxing as the sport was banned throughout most of America. Egter, Chelsea had a special ordinance that legalized boxing. It was during this time that Jack Johnson was faced with what he admitted was the toughest fight of his career, when he defended his heavyweight title against Sam Langford on April 6, 1906. Johnson won by a 15-round unanimous decision and refused to fight Langford again.

 

Daarbenewens, Fenway Park, famed home of the Boston Red Sox, aangebied 29 professional boxing cards between 1919 en 1956. Beyond just hosting big fights, Boston has also produced a slew of Hall of Fame talent who were either born in Massachusetts or called the state home.

 

Noteworthy names include Roxbury heavyweight champions John L. Sullivan, Brockton heavyweight Rocky Marcianoand Brockton resident and middleweight champion Wonderlike Marvin Hagler. Boston’s own featherweight championsSandy Saddler en George Dixon plus Boston promoter Rip Valenti have all been enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

 

Fighting in Boston was a great experience,” gesê John Ruiz, a two-time heavyweight world champion from Chelsea. “Like any sport, Boston sports fans are true fans who follow your progress. I could feel their emotion wherever I fought. I will never forget them. I fought in Las Vegas a lot and there were always Boston fans there supporting me. I always appreciated them traveling all over the country to my fights.

 

A father-son duo from Arlington, Mass. both had an impact on the heavyweight landscape decades after each other. Tom McNeeley fought heavyweight world champion Floyd Patterson in 1961 and dropped the champion before eventually succumbing to a fourth round knockout. Over 30 jaar later, his son Peter was the first man to fight Mike Tyson after he was released from prison, with the fight ending in McNeeley being disqualified.

 

One of the more unique athletes to come out of Boston, Dr. WilbertSkeeterMcClure was an Olympic Gold medalist, a doctor of psychology and a Massachusetts boxing commissioner. While at the 1960 Olimpiese Spele, McClure served as the co-captain for Team USA and was the roommate of fellow gold medalist Cassius Clay. While he never reached his potential as a professional, he received opportunities against world class opponents Luis Manuel Rodriguez twee keer enJose Torres, losing all three by decision. He also lost a decision and fought to a draw against Rubin “Hurricane” Carter. After his professional boxing career, McClure served as a Massachusetts boxing commissioner before eventually retiring in the Boston area where he resides to this day.

 

Another greatly revered fighter to come out of the Boston-area is Lowell’s Micky Ward. Hugely popular for his exciting style, Ward compiled a 38-13 pro record with 27 uitklophoue. He was most known for the three epic fight of the year award-winning battles with the late Arturo Gatti. Ward’s life and career was portrayed in the award-winning filmThe Fighter”, which starred Mark Wahlberg as Ward.

 

It was great fighting in Boston. The fans were very supportive and knowledgeable about the game,” gesê Ward. “It was like I was fighting at homeit was home for me as a fighter. Fans traveled a lot to my fights, te. They were a little crazy, drank lot of beer and were more vocal than most places I ever fought. I loved it.

 

Op Saterdag, Mei 23 a new crop of young and hungry fighters will lay it all on the line, hoping to write the next exciting chapter of boxing history in the city of Boston. The action begins at 1:30 namiddag. EN inside of Agganis Arena.

 

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