Архівы: Brooklyn

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
Бруклін (Мая 28, 2015)У чацвер ноч, Чэрвеня 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.
У галоўным падзеі, Непераможны суперцяжкай Джаррелл “Вялікі дзіця” Мельнік (12-0-1, 10 КО) will risk his undefeated mark when he takes on Damon McCreary (15-4, 11 КО) in a bout scheduled for 8 раўндаў.
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.
“Мая падрыхтоўка была найвышэйшай. Я выдатна сябе адчуваю. 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 фунтаў. 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 6’8″ і 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 гадоў, 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.
У 8-раўндавым сумесна функцыю, Dimash Ніязаў (7-0-3, 4 КО) Стейтен-Айлэнд, NY takes on Арыэль Дзюран (8-7-1, 5 КО) Каралёў, Нью-Ёрк у малодшы. Бой у нападаючым.
У 6-раўнд бою:
Стывен Марцінес (15-2, 12 КО) з Бронкса, NY will take on an opponent to be named in a Super Welterweight bout.
Мудры Augusta (6-1, 5 КО) Брукліна, Нью-Ёрк будзе змагацца Кўінсі Браўн (1-2, 1 KO) з Милбрук, Л. у бой у сярэднім.
У 4-раўнд бою:
Steve Geffrard (10-2, 7 КО) Маямі, Фларыда будуць змагацца Эрык Джордж (3-9) of Niagara Falls, NY in a Cruiserweight bout.
Бахтыяр Эюбаў (5-0, 5 КО) of Almaty, Kazakhstan will take on Джэйсан Томпсан (5-9-4, 4 КО) of New York in a Super Welterweight bout.

 

Dewayne Zeigler (4-0-1, 4 КО) of Montgomery, AL will fight Jeremy Graves (0-4) of Niagara Falls, Нью-Ёрк у лёгкі бой.

Julian Sosa (1-0) Брукліна, NY will take on an opponent to be named in a Welterweight bout.
Суперпетуха Майкл Стаут Лонг-Айленда, NY will make his pro debut against an opponent to be named.
Квіткі for the event are on sale and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.ticketmaster.com або па тэлефоне 800-745-3000.

PEC was launched in April by Barclays Center developer Bruce Ratner and Onexim Sports and Entertainment, with all business operations overseen by Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark. PEC and LIU Brooklyn announced recently that LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre, located at Flatbush and DeKalb Avenues on the LIU Brooklyn campus, will focus on booking emerging talent. LIU Brooklyn Paramount will soon undergo a 24-month renovation and will host more than 120 events annually.

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE & Медыя трэніроўкі Катыроўкі & ФОТА

Націсніце ВОТ Для фатаграфій з Лукасам Нуна / Прэм'ер бокса чэмпіёнаў

Націсніце ВОТ Для фатаграфій з Эдом дылераў / ДиБелла Entertainment

Націсніце ВОТ For Barclays Center TV Interview With Amir Khan

Бруклін (Мая 27, 2015) – Fight week activities for Прэм'ер Бокс чэмпіёнаўна Шып працяг Серада as fighters participated in the final press conference and media workouts at Barclays Center before they enter the ring on Friday, Мая 29.

 

Квіткі на турніры, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, па цане $250, $150, $75, і $45, не ўключаючы прыдатныя плата за абслугоўванне і падаткі, і ўжо ў продажы. Квіткі можна набыць у www.barclayscenter.com, WWW.ticketmaster.com і ў касах American Express у Barclays Center. Для зарадкі па тэлефоне, тэлефануйце Ticketmaster на (800) 745-3000. Для групавых білетаў, калі ласка, патэлефануеце 800-GROUP-BK.

 

Вось тое, што ўдзельнікі павінны былі сказаць, Серада:

 

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 у пятніцу.”

 

Крыс 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. Я гатовы да гэтага, 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.

 

Хаўер Фартуна

 

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 у пятніцу, 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.

 

Маркус Браўн

 

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’ назад, if you want to know what that is you have to buy a ticket for Пятніца ноч.”

 

Верас HARDY

 

I don’t look past what is in front of me. I have a really tough challenge in front of me у пятніцу. 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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MIGUEL COTTO LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & ФОТА

 

WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL COTTO TO FACE

FORMER TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DANIEL GEALE

ПА Чэрвеня 6, 2015 AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN LIVE ON HBO®

Прадстаўлены на РПЦ НАЦЫІ СПОРТ + MIGUEL COTTO PROMOTIONS

 

Лос-Анджэлес (Мая 26, 2015) – Мігель Котто (39-4, 32 КО), 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 КО) of Australia on Чэрвеня 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 Аўторакafternoon at Wild Card Boxing Club in preparation for his title defense against Geale.

 

ФОТА:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fqjvnl11t2q1xbb/AAAOImxUmohGdl5fC1fp2Fnka?dl=0

ФОТА КРЭДЫТ: Miguel Cotto Promotions/Roc Nation Sports

 

ВІДЭА:

https://afcdmc.wetransfer.com/downloads/1397cb7b30b42decabe83c7b48c48f9520150526232502/c178d18b36986aea786b9c36c0ccae4120150526232502/526528

ВІДЭА КРЭДЫТ: Miguel Cotto Promotions/Roc Nation Sports

 

Here’s what Cotto and his trainer, Фрэдзі Роўч, павінен быў сказаць:

 

Мігель Котто – 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 Чэрвеня 6, but I trust in the work we have done here in Los Angeles and I’m going to bring my best too.”

 

“After 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. Бокс гэта маё жыццё. 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 ofЧэрвеня 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 Чэрвеня 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.”

 

Фрэдзі Роўч – Cotto’s 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.”

 

Котто. Geale, 12-раундавы бой за WBC і часопіса Ring ў сярэднім чэмпіянаце свету Котто, адбываецца Субота, Чэрвеня 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. Барацьба, 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. У дадатак да вялікіх дзеяннем ўсярэдзіне кольца, Мерапрыемства будзе ўключаць некалькі прыкметных Roc Nation рыскі, якія будуць і надалей служыць гледачоў з пашыранай вопыт вентылятара, 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. Квіткі па цане $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $80, $50, $35 і $25, не ўключаючы прыдатныя плата за абслугоўванне і падаткі, are on sale now and available for purchase at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com і ў касах American Express у Barclays Center. Для зарадкі па тэлефоне, тэлефануйце Ticketmaster на (800) 745-3000. Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6:00 PM, Першы бой пачынаецца ў 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

 

Для атрымання больш падрабязнай інфармацыі, калі ласка, наведайце www.rocnation.com. Выконвайце Roc Nation на Twitter і Instagramrocnation і Facebook у www.facebook.com/RocNation.

 

Для атрымання больш падрабязнай інфармацыі, візіт www.hbo.com/boxing, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @HBOBoxing and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.

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

Націсніце ВОТ Для фатаграфій з Эдом дылераў / ДиБелла Entertainment

Бруклін (Мая 26, 2015) – Fight week for Пятніцы Прэм'ер Бокс чэмпіёнаў на Шып event kicked off today with Амір Хан (30-3, 19 КО)і Крыс Algieri (20-1, 8 КО) hosting a photo opportunity at Brooklyn Bridge Park before they square-off at Barclays Center on Мая 29.

 

Coverage on Spike begins at 9 p.m. І/6 p.m. PT with an exciting showdown betweenХаўер Фартуна (27-0-1, 20 КО) і Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 КО).

 

Квіткі на турніры, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, па цане $250, $150, $75, і $45, не ўключаючы прыдатныя плата за абслугоўванне і падаткі, і ўжо ў продажы. Квіткі можна набыць у
www.barclayscenter.com, WWW.ticketmaster.com і ў касах American Express у Barclays Center. Для зарадкі па тэлефоне, тэлефануйце Ticketmaster на (800) 745-3000. Для групавых білетаў, калі ласка, патэлефануеце 800-GROUP-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.

 

 

Крыс 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 Пятніца ноч.

 

I am excited to be back in New York and excited to show the world what I am really made of у пятніцу ноч. 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 Пятніца ноч.”

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The Пятніца, Мая 29 выданне Прэм'ер Бокс чэмпіёнаў на Шып Асаблівасці Амір Хан (30-3, 19 КО)і Крыс Algieri (20-1, 8 КО) squaring off in a 12-round welterweight battle and the 12-round junior lightweight battle between Хаўер Фартуна (27-0-1, 20 КО) і Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 КО).

 

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

Для атрымання дадатковай інфармацыі наведайце www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.spike.com/shows/premier-Бокс-чэмпіёны, www.barclayscenter.com іwww.dbe1.com. Выконвайце па щебетатьPremierBoxing, @AmirKingKhan, ChrisAlgieri, LouDiBella, @SpikeTV and @BarclaysCenter and become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/AmirKhanThePage,www.Facebook.com/ChrisAlgieri і www.Facebook.com/Spike. Follow the conversation using #PremierBoxingChampions and #BrooklynBoxing.

TUREANO JOHNSON PROVIDING GREAT SPARRING FOR DANIEL GEALE

 

Нью Джэрсі (Мая 26, 2015)Гэры Шоу Productions сярэднім суперніка, Tureano Джонсан (18-1, 13 КО), is now the chief sparring partner for Гіл (31-3, 16 КО) as he prepares him for his upcoming WBC title clash with Мігель Котто (39-4, 32 КО). Джонсан, 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”

Нью-Ёрк (Мая 26, 2015) – The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) today announced that its 2015 Parade, запланавана на Нядзеля, Чэрвеня 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 Субота, Чэрвеня 6, 2015 у Barclays Center ў Брукліне. 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 у Barclays Center ў Брукліне,"Сказаў Дэвід 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.”

У дадатак, 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 Чэрвеня 6."

The NPRDP established the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship Awards Program to help promote the pursuit of higher education within the community. У 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 each. In celebration of the 2015 class of scholarship winners, Мігель Котто, 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.”

The 2015 National Puerto Rican Day Parade will take place on Нядзеля, Чэрвеня 14, ад 11:00 AM для 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:

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

Для атрымання больш падрабязнай інфармацыі, калі ласка, наведайце www.nprdpinc.org. Follow NPRDP on Twitter: @PRparadeNYC, Instagram: NPRDP, #PRparade, і на Facebook уwww.facebook.com/NationalPuertoRicanParade.

Котто. Geale, 12-раундавы бой за WBC і часопіса Ring ў сярэднім чэмпіянаце свету Котто, адбываецца Субота, Чэрвеня 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. Барацьба, 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. У дадатак да вялікіх дзеяннем ўсярэдзіне кольца, Мерапрыемства будзе ўключаць некалькі прыкметных Roc Nation рыскі, якія будуць і надалей служыць гледачоў з пашыранай вопыт вентылятара, 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. Квіткі па цане $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $50 і $25, не ўключаючы прыдатныя плата за абслугоўванне і падаткі, are on sale now and available for purchase atwww.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com і ў касах American Express у Barclays Center. Для зарадкі па тэлефоне, тэлефануйце Ticketmaster на (800) 745-3000. Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6:00 PM, Першы бой пачынаецца ў 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

Для атрымання больш падрабязнай інфармацыі, калі ласка, наведайце www.rocnation.com. Выконвайце Roc Nation на Twitter і Instagramrocnation і Facebook уwww.facebook.com/RocNation.

Для атрымання больш падрабязнай інфармацыі, візіт www.hbo.com/boxing, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @HBOBoxing and become a fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & ФОТА


(Злева направа: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Андрэ Диррелл, DiBella Entertainment’s Lou DiBella, James Degale, Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

(Злева направа: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Chris Gilbert, Logan McGuinness, Гэры О’Саліван, Эдвін Радрыгес, Андрэ Диррелл, Джэймс DeGale, Крэйг Бэйкер, Дэні О'Конар & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

Націсніце ВОТ Для фатаграфій з Сюзанай Тэрэза / Прэм'ер бокса чэмпіёнаў

Націсніце ВОТ For Photos From Carly Gillis Photography

Бостан (Мая 21, 2015) – Байцы, якія ўдзельнічаюць на суботу Прэм'ер Бокс чэмпіёнаў на 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 p.m. І/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Квіткі на турніры, які спрыяе ДиБелла Забавы ў сувязі з Murphys бокса, па цане $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 і $35, не ўключаючы прыдатныя плата за абслугоўванне і падаткі, і ўжо ў продажы.

 

Вось тое, што ўдзельнікі прэс-канферэнцыі павінен быў сказаць:

 

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 – чэмпіён свету. Everybody wants to be a world champion. The greats had it and now we want it. It would mean more for my city, мая сям'я і мае сябры, 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.

Джэймс DeGale

 

Andre says the belt doesn’t mean anything to him in the fight – добра, 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 у суботу 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 у суботу ноч, it’s going to be a brutal battleand one that I am going to win.

 

Эдвін Радрыгес

 

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. Таксама, 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 заўтра and fighting у суботу, it’s just an amazing experience.

 

Крэйг Бэйкер

“Гэта выдатная магчымасць для мяне. I’ve dreamed of fighting on a grand scale like this since I first started boxing.

 

The entire experience has been awesome. Гэта будзе цікавы бой. 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.

 

Дэні О'Конар

 

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 Субота ноч.”

 

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. Я не мог быць больш шчаслівым.

 

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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The Субота, Мая 23 edition of Premier Boxing Champions на NBC АсаблівасціАндрэ Диррелл (24-1, 16 КО) і Джэймс DeGale (20-1, 14 КО) in a 12-round super middleweight showdown and Эдвін Радрыгес (26-1, 17 КО) супраць. Крэйг Бэйкер (16-0, 12 КО) in 10-round light heavyweight match up. . Live coverage of this special Memorial Day weekend afternoon edition of PBC on NBC starts at 4:30 p.m. І/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC and goes until 6:00 вечара. І / 3:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. І/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. І/4:00 p.m. PT.

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

LIVE FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

BEGINNING AT 9:00 P.m. І/6:00 P.m. PT

Больш, Undercard Action Featuring

Staten Island’s 2012 Olympian Marcus Browne Battling Cornelius White

& Brooklyn’s Heather Hardy Facing Noemi Bosques

Бруклін (Мая 21, 2015) – An electric showdown between Хаўер Фартуна (27-0-1, 20 КО) і Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 КО) will open up the Прэм'ер Бокс чэмпіёнаў на Шып telecast taking place Пятніца, Мая 29 у Barclays Center.

 

The 12-round junior lightweight bout between Fortuna and Vasquez will lead into the highly anticipated contest between former world champions Амір Хан і Крыс Algieri. The Spike telecast begins at 9 p.m. І/6 p.m. PT.

 

Undercard action will also feature a slew of exciting local prospects competing in tough fights. 2012 U.S. Алімпіец “Сэр” Маркус Браўн (14-0, 11 КО) of Staten Island will take on the experienced Cornelius White (21-2, 16 КО) у 10 round light heavyweight bout while Верас “Цяпло” Цягавіты (12-0, 2 КО) асобы Noemi Лясы (8-2-2) in eight rounds of featherweight action.

 

Also on the card are Уэслі Ферэр (8-0, 5 КО) прымаючы на Хасэ Мігель Кастра (4-2, 2 КО) in a six round lightweight attraction, Noel Murphy (1-0) змагаючыся Michael Black(0-1) in four rounds of welterweight action, Адам Kownacki (9-0, 9 КО) баявую стойку супраць Ytalo пера (5-1-1, 3 КО) in an eight round heavyweight fight and the eight round cruiserweight battle between Кейт Тапиа (14-0, 9 КО) і Leo Pla (5-4-2, 2 КО).

 

Rounding out the action is the professional debut of Крыс Колберта as he battles Marquis Pierce (1-5) in a four round featherweight bout and Luis Franco (12-1-1, 8 КО) прымаючы на Гільерма Санчэс (15-15-1, 6 КО).

 

Квіткі на турніры, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, па цане $250, $150, $75, і $45, не ўключаючы прыдатныя плата за абслугоўванне і падаткі, і ўжо ў продажы. Квіткі можна набыць у www.barclayscenter.com, WWW.ticketmaster.com і ў касах American Express у Barclays Center. Для зарадкі па тэлефоне, тэлефануйце Ticketmaster на (800) 745-3000. Для групавых білетаў, калі ласка, патэлефануеце 800-GROUP-BK.

 

An amateur standout who participated in the first Pan American Junior Championships in 2003, 25-гадовы Стан (27-0-1, 20 КО) owns victories over Abner Cotto, Мігель Самудио і Патрык Хайленд. 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 Мая 29.

 

The 27-year-old Васкес (35-1, 18 КО) 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, the 2012 U.S. Алімпіец Браўн (13-0, 10 КО) становіцца сінонімам новага Меку бокса. Непераможны, як прафесійныя, with six knockouts at Barclays Center, роднай Стэйтэн-Айлэнд паказала, як моцна ён любіць баявыя дзеянні ў заднім двары свайго дома, 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 КО) from Houston.

 

Ужо пераможцам першага ў гісторыі прафесійнага жаночага баксёрскага паядынку ў Barclays Center,Цягавіты (12-0, 2 КО) вяртае на Мая 29 looking to bounce back from a frustrating no contest on Красавіка 11. Яе папярэдняя перамога на Barclays Center з'явілася ў чэрвені 2014 калі яна выйграў падзеленым рашэннем суддзяў над Джэкі Trivilino. Her most recent victory was a dominant unanimous decision against Elizabeth Anderson in December 2014. Яна глядзіць каб захаваць гэты імпульс адбываецца Мая 29 when she faces the 32-year-old Bosques out of Saint Petersburg, Фларыда.

 

An accomplished amateur out of Brooklyn, Ферэр 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 Кастра out of Carolina, Пуэрта-Рыка.

 

A 20-year-old prospect out of Woodlawn, Нью-Ёрк, Murphy turned pro in November of last year with a unanimous decision over Anthony Smith. He returns to the ring on Мая 29змагацца Black out of Las Vegas.

 

Originally from Lomza, Польшча, але змагаюцца з Брукліна, Kownacki з'яўляецца 2006 і 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 10й professional victory. He faces the 21-year-old 2012 Алімпіец Pereafrom Ecuador.

 

An undefeated prospect from Santurce, Пуэрта-Рыка, Тапиа 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 з Уичито, Канзас.

 

Making his professional debut on Мая 29, Бруклін ўласнай Кольбер will face off against the 25-year-old Pierce out of Newark, Нью-Джэрсі.

 

An accomplished amateur who represented Cuba in the 2004 Алімпійскія гульні, Франка won a Junior World Championship in 2003. The 33-year-old, who now fights out of Miami, will take on the 26-year-old Санчэс out of Buffalo, Нью-Ёрк.

 

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FIGHTER MEDIA WORKOUTS QUOTES & ФОТА

Націсніце ВОТ For Photos From Carly Gillis Photography

Бостан (Мая 20, 2015) – Fighters took part in a media workout at The Ring Boxing Club in Boston Wednesday to kick off fight week for гэта суботу Прэм'ер Бокс чэмпіёнаў на NBC card at Agganis Arena that is headlined byАндрэ Диррелл супраць. Джэймс DeGale with coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. І/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Квіткі на турніры, які спрыяе ДиБелла Забавы ў сувязі з Murphys бокса, па цане $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 і $35, не ўключаючы прыдатныя плата за абслугоўванне і падаткі, і ўжо ў продажы. Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com. Для зарадкі па тэлефоне, тэлефануйце Ticketmaster на (800) 745-3000.

 

See here what the participants had to say Wednesday:

 

ANDRE DIRRELL

 

I always knew my day would come. I put in the work, I love this sport so I give it what I owe.

 

I’m happy to get a shot at another title. I’m not going to take it for granted. I’m going to put in my work and perform to the best of my ability and that will make me a world champion.

 

I’m glad to be getting in there with somebody who believes he can win. I want someone who will test me like I’ll test them. That’s a real championship fight.

 

I’m much hungrier than I was early in my career and I’m more focused mentally. With age comes wisdom. Everything I went through is all a blessing.

 

My goals are set and I’m going to accomplish every one.

 

Джэймс DeGale

 

Dirrell’s team is trying to get in my head. They must be scared. I’m wound up and I’m ready.

 

I’m obsessed with making history. It’s what drives me to work so hard in the gym and succeed in the ring.

 

It’s been a 16-week camp come fight night, so it’s been a long time. My body and mind feel ready to fight, I am so sharp and in a very good place.

 

He’s a tricky, talented, confident fighterhe believes in his ability. He said that he would not get beaten again in his career, and I am sure he believes that 100 працэнтаў. So you have two very confident fighters going into the ring у суботу.

 

I’m going to show everybody who I am. I’m driven to become the first Olympic gold medalist from the U.K. to win a world title and I’m doing it for my country.

 

Эдвін Радрыгес

 

It’s an extremely important fight because it’s so close to my home.

 

I’m excited to be fighting on NBC. This is a great opportunity for me to be back at the elite level.

 

It’s important for me to get this win and get into a big fight against the best. I know I have to look impressive and that’s what I plan on.

 

Дэні О'Конар

I was disappointed in my fight with Paulie Malignaggi dropping out but there are always positives and one of them is that I’m now fighting in my hometown of Boston.

 

I do a lot of work in and out of the ring to prepare for a fight. I’m full focused now on fighting Chris Gilbert.

 

I want to thank all the people who helped get me onto this card, including Murphys Boxing, I promise I’m going to put on a show come Субота.”

 

CHRIS GILBERT

 

This is a huge opportunity for me. I’ve known about Danny since I started boxing and I’ve even been on a few cards with him.

 

Danny has been the top New England fighter in my division and you always want to compare your skills with somebody like him.

 

I was in Vermont and I’m always in top shape prepared to get a call to fight and this here is that big opportunity.

 

Гару “Спайк” О'Саліван

 

This is absolutely awesome fighting here and it’s a very important fight for me to go win.

 

When I knock out my opponent у суботу, I want to be the number one contender in the division and fight all the big names.

 

Раян KIELCZWESKI

It’s awesome fighting in Boston in front of my home crowd with all of my friends, family and friends in attendance.

 

Fighting on the undercard of this huge event with so many great fights makes the experience even better and one I’ll never forget.

 

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The Субота, Мая 23 edition of Premier Boxing Champions на NBC Асаблівасці Андрэ Диррелл (24-1, 16 КО) іДжэймс DeGale (20-1, 14 КО) in a 12-round super middleweight showdown and Эдвін Радрыгес (26-1, 17 КО) супраць.Крэйг Бэйкер (16-0, 12 КО) in 10-round light heavyweight match up. Live coverage of this special Memorial Day weekend afternoon edition of PBC on NBC starts at 4:30 p.m. І/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC and goes until 6:00 вечара. І / 3:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. І/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. І/4:00 p.m. PT.

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

TAKE A LOOK BACK AT BOSTON’S RICH BOXING HISTORY

Бостан (Мая 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. На Субота, Мая 23, world championship boxing is officially back in Beantown when Прэм'ер Бокс чэмпіёнаў на NBC returns with a showdown between Андрэ Диррелл і Джэймс DeGale at Boston University’s Agganis Arena with coverage on NBC beginning at 4:30 p.m. І/1:30 p.m. 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 Рыкі “Наёмную забойца” Hatton паражэнне Луіс Кольясо in a welterweight world title fight, у той час як Эрык Айкен засмучаны раней непераможным 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,” сказаў Тоні дэ Марка, 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 20й century. Ад 1902-1908 the small town of Chelsea that borders Boston became the mecca for boxing as the sport was banned throughout most of America. Аднак, 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.

 

У дадатак, Fenway Park, famed home of the Boston Red Sox, адбыўся 29 professional boxing cards between 1919 і 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 Рокі Марчіаноand Brockton resident and middleweight champion Выдатнае Марвін Хаглер. Boston’s own featherweight championsСэндзі Садлер і Джордж Дыксан plus Boston promoter Rip Valenti have all been enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

 

Fighting in Boston was a great experience,” сказаў Джон Руіз, 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, Маса. both had an impact on the heavyweight landscape decades after each other. Тым McNeeley fought heavyweight world champion Флойд Паттерсон у 1961 and dropped the champion before eventually succumbing to a fourth round knockout. Over 30 years later, his son Пітэр was the first man to fight Майк Тайсан 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, Доктар. WilbertSkeeterMcClure was an Olympic Gold medalist, a doctor of psychology and a Massachusetts boxing commissioner. While at the 1960 Алімпійскія гульні, McClure served as the co-captain for Team USA and was the roommate of fellow gold medalist Кассіусом Клей. While he never reached his potential as a professional, he received opportunities against world class opponents Luis Manuel Rodriguez у два разы іХасэ Торэс, losing all three by decision. He also lost a decision and fought to a draw against Rubin “Ураган” Возчык. 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 Мікі Уорд. Hugely popular for his exciting style, Ward compiled a 38-13 pro record with 27 накаўты. 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,” сказаў Уорд. “It was like I was fighting at homeit was home for me as a fighter. Fans traveled a lot to my fights, занадта. They were a little crazy, drank lot of beer and were more vocal than most places I ever fought. I loved it.

 

На Субота, Мая 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 p.m. І inside of Agganis Arena.

 

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