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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 (Mai 28, 2015)Am Donnerstag Nacht, Juni 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.
Im Main Event, unbesiegt Schwergewichts- Jarrell “Big Baby” Müller (12-0-1, 10 KO) will risk his undefeated mark when he takes on Damon McCreary (15-4, 11 KO) in a bout scheduled for 8 Runde.
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.
“Meine Ausbildung ist ausgezeichnet gewesen. Ich fühle mich großartig. 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 lbs. 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″ und 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 Jahr alt, 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 der 8-Runden-Ko-Funktion, Dimash Nijasow (7-0-3, 4 KO) von Staten Island, NY nimmt Ariel Duran (8-7-1, 5 KO) of Queens, NY in einer Jr. Weltergewicht bout.
Im 6-Runden-Kämpfe:
Steven Martinez (15-2, 12 KO) der Bronx, NY will take on an opponent to be named in a Super Welterweight bout.
Wise Augusta (6-1, 5 KO) von Brooklyn, NY kämpfen Quincy Brown (1-2, 1 KO) von Millbrook, AL in einem Kampf im Mittelgewicht.
In 4-Runden-Kämpfe:
Steve Geffrard (10-2, 7 KO) von Miami, FL wird kämpfen Eric George (3-9) of Niagara Falls, NY in a Cruiserweight bout.
Bakhtiyar Eyubov (5-0, 5 KO) of Almaty, Kazakhstan will take on Jason Thompson (5-9-4, 4 KO) of New York in a Super Welterweight bout.

 

Dewayne Zeigler (4-0-1, 4 KO) of Montgomery, AL will fight Jeremy Graves (0-4) of Niagara Falls, NY in einem leichten Anfall.

Julian Sosa (1-0) von Brooklyn, NY will take on an opponent to be named in a Welterweight bout.
Superbantamgewicht Michael Stoute von Long Island, NY will make his pro debut against an opponent to be named.
Tickets for the event are on sale and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.ticketmaster.com oder telefonisch unter 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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Davidstern Promotions wurde gegründet 2010 von Dmitriy Salita, ein Profi-Boxer und WM-Herausforderer, die die Notwendigkeit für eine fördernde Einheit sah, um die hellsten Aussichten verfügen, sowie erfahrene Faustkämpfer, in und um das New York City. Zuschauer haben genossen, Davidstern-Kämpfer in den letzten Jahren auf Spike TV, ESPN2, MSG, und Universal Sports Network. Bitte besuche www.Salitapromotions.com Weitere Informationen.

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE & Medien Training ZITATE & FOTOS

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Klicken HIER For Barclays Center TV Interview With Amir Khan

BROOKLYN (Mai 27, 2015) – Fight week activities for Premier Boxing Championsauf Spitze weiter Mittwoch as fighters participated in the final press conference and media workouts at Barclays Center before they enter the ring on Friday, Mai 29.

 

Karten für das Live-Event, von DiBella Entertainment und Star Boxing gefördert, sind zum Preis von $250, $150, $75, und $45, nicht einschließlich anwendbarer Steuern und Abgaben, und sind jetzt im Verkauf. Karten gibt es bei www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com und an der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center. Um per Telefon zu laden, rufen Sie bei Ticket (800) 745-3000. Für Gruppenkarten, rufen Sie bitte 800-GROUP-BK.

 

Hier ist, was die Teilnehmer zu sagen hatte Mittwoch:

 

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 am Freitag.”

 

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 am Freitag, 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’ der rücken, if you want to know what that is you have to buy a ticket for Freitag Nacht.”

 

HEATHER HARDY

 

I don’t look past what is in front of me. I have a really tough challenge in front of me am Freitag. 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 & FOTOS

 

WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL COTTO TO FACE

FORMER TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DANIEL GEALE

AN Juni 6, 2015 AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN LIVE ON HBO®

BY Roc Nation SPORTS VORGESTELLT + MIGUEL COTTO PROMOTIONS

 

Los Angeles (Mai 26, 2015) – Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 KO), 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) of Australia on Juni 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 Dienstagafternoon at Wild Card Boxing Club in preparation for his title defense against Geale.

 

FOTOS:

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Bildnachweise: Miguel Cotto Promotions/Roc Nation Sports

 

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VIDEO CREDIT: Miguel Cotto Promotions/Roc Nation Sports

 

Here’s what Cotto and his trainer, Freddie Roach, zu sagen hatte:

 

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

 

"Nach dem 14 Jahre im Boxen, 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. Boxen ist mein Leben. 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 ofJuni 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 Juni 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’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.”

 

Cotto vs. Geale, ein 12-Runden-Kampf für Cotto WBC-und Ring Magazine Mittelgewicht Weltmeisterschaft, findet statt Samstag, Juni 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. Der Kampf, 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. Neben der großen Aktion in den Ring, die Veranstaltung wird einige bemerkenswerte Roc Nation berührt, dass weitere dienen Zuschauer mit einer verbesserten Lüfter Erfahrung verfügen, 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. Tickets zum Preis von $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $80, $50, $35 und $25, nicht einschließlich anwendbarer Steuern und Abgaben, are on sale now and available for purchase at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com und an der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center. Um per Telefon zu laden, rufen Sie bei Ticket (800) 745-3000. Die Türen öffnen um offen 6:00 PM, der erste Kampf beginnt um 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

 

Für weitere Informationen besuchen Sie bitte www.rocnation.com. Folgen Sie Roc Nation auf Twitter und Instagramrocnation und auf Facebook unter www.facebook.com/RocNation.

 

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

Klicken HIER Für Fotos von Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment

BROOKLYN (Mai 26, 2015) – Kampfwoche für Freitag Premier Boxing Champions auf Spitze event kicked off today with Amir Khan (30-3, 19 KOs)und Chris Algieri (20-1, 8 KOs) hosting a photo opportunity at Brooklyn Bridge Park before they square-off at Barclays Center on Mai 29.

 

Coverage on Spike begins at 9 p.m. UND/6 p.m. PT with an exciting showdown betweenJavier Fortuna (27-0-1, 20 KOs) und Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 KOs).

 

Karten für das Live-Event, von DiBella Entertainment und Star Boxing gefördert, sind zum Preis von $250, $150, $75, und $45, nicht einschließlich anwendbarer Steuern und Abgaben, und sind jetzt im Verkauf. Karten gibt es bei
www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com und an der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center. Um per Telefon zu laden, rufen Sie bei Ticket (800) 745-3000. Für Gruppenkarten, rufen Sie bitte 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.

 

 

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 Freitag Nacht.

 

I am excited to be back in New York and excited to show the world what I am really made of am Freitag Nacht. 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 Freitag Nacht.”

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Die Freitag, Mai 29 Auflage Premier Boxing Champions auf Spitze Eigenschaften Amir Khan (30-3, 19 KOs)und Chris Algieri (20-1, 8 KOs) squaring off in a 12-round welterweight battle and the 12-round junior lightweight battle between Javier Fortuna (27-0-1, 20 KOs) und Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 KOs).

 

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

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TUREANO JOHNSON PROVIDING GREAT SPARRING FOR DANIEL GEALE

 

NEW JERSEY (Mai 26, 2015)Gary Shaw Productions Mittelgewichts-Anwärter, Tureano Johnson (18-1, 13 KOs), is now the chief sparring partner for Daniel Geale (31-3, 16 KOs) as he prepares him for his upcoming WBC title clash with Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 KOs). Johnson, who captured the WBA International and WBC Silver middleweight titles in his last bout, ist derzeit WBC eingestuft #2, WBA #5, IBF #8 und 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 (Mai 26, 2015) – The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) today announced that its 2015 Parade, für geplante Sonntag, Juni 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 Samstag, Juni 6, 2015 bei 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 bei Barclays Center in Brooklyn,", Sagte 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.”

Außerdem, 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 Juni 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 jede. 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 Sonntag, Juni 14, von 11:00 AM bis 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:

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

Für weitere Informationen besuchen Sie bitte www.nprdpinc.org. Follow NPRDP on Twitter: @PRparadeNYC, Instagram: NPRDP, #PRparade, und auf Facebook unterwww.facebook.com/NationalPuertoRicanParade.

Cotto vs. Geale, ein 12-Runden-Kampf für Cotto WBC-und Ring Magazine Mittelgewicht Weltmeisterschaft, findet statt Samstag, Juni 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. Der Kampf, 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. Neben der großen Aktion in den Ring, die Veranstaltung wird einige bemerkenswerte Roc Nation berührt, dass weitere dienen Zuschauer mit einer verbesserten Lüfter Erfahrung verfügen, 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. Tickets zum Preis von $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $50 und $25, nicht einschließlich anwendbarer Steuern und Abgaben, are on sale now and available for purchase atwww.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com und an der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center. Um per Telefon zu laden, rufen Sie bei Ticket (800) 745-3000. Die Türen öffnen um offen 6:00 PM, der erste Kampf beginnt um 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

Für weitere Informationen besuchen Sie bitte www.rocnation.com. Folgen Sie Roc Nation auf Twitter und Instagramrocnation und auf Facebook unterwww.facebook.com/RocNation.

Weitere Informationen, Besuch 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 & FOTOS


(Von links nach rechts: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Andre Dirrell, DiBella Entertainment’s Lou DiBella, James Degal, Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

(Von links nach rechts: 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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Klicken HIER Für Fotos von Carly Gillis Fotografie

BOSTON (Mai 21, 2015) – Fighters teilnehmen am Samstag Premier Boxing Champions auf 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. UND/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Karten für das Live-Event, die durch DiBella Entertainment in Zusammenarbeit mit Murphys Boxing gefördert wird, sind zum Preis von $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 und $35, nicht einschließlich anwendbarer Steuern und Abgaben, und sind jetzt im Verkauf.

 

Hier sind, was die Pressekonferenz Teilnehmer hatten zu sagen,:

 

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 – Weltmeister. Everybody wants to be a world champion. The greats had it and now we want it. It would mean more for my city, meine Familie und meine Freunde, 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 – bien sur, 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 am Samstag 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 am Samstag Nacht, 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. Es wird ein toller Kampf für die 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. Auch, 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 morgen and fighting am Samstag, it’s just an amazing experience.

 

CRAIG BAKER

“Dies ist eine großartige Gelegenheit für mich,. I’ve dreamed of fighting on a grand scale like this since I first started boxing.

 

The entire experience has been awesome. Es wird ein interessanter Kampf werden. 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 O'Connor

 

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 Samstag Nacht.”

 

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. Ich könnte nicht glücklicher sein.

 

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 Samstag, Mai 23 Ausgabe von Premier Boxing Champions auf NBC EigenschaftenAndre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KOs) und James Degale (20-1, 14 KOs) in einem 12-Runden-Super-Mittelgewichts-Showdown und Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KOs) vs. Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KOs) in 10-Runden-Schwergewichts-Match bis. . Live-Berichterstattung von dieser speziellen Memorial Day Wochenende Nachmittagsausgabe der PBC auf NBC beginnt um 4:30 p.m. UND/1:30 p.m. PT auf NBC und geht bis 6:00 pm. UND / 3:00 p.m. PT, wenn die Aktion in NBCSN aus 6:00 p.m. UND/3:00 p.m. PT bis 7:00 p.m. UND/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, MAI 29

Live von Barclays Center

ANFANG AN 9:00 P.M. UND/6:00 P.M. PT

Mehr, Undercard Action Featuring

Staten Island’s 2012 Olympian Marcus Browne Battling Cornelius White

& Brooklyn’s Heather Hardy Facing Noemi Bosques

BROOKLYN (Mai 21, 2015) – An electric showdown between Javier Fortuna (27-0-1, 20 KOs) und Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 KOs) will open up the Premier Boxing Champions auf Spitze telecast taking place Freitag, Mai 29 bei 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 und Chris Algieri. The Spike telecast begins at 9 p.m. UND/6 p.m. PT.

 

Undercard action will also feature a slew of exciting local prospects competing in tough fights. 2012 U.S.. Olympier “Herr” Marcus Browne (14-0, 11 KOs) of Staten Island will take on the experienced Cornelius White (21-2, 16 KOs) in einer 10 round light heavyweight bout while Heidekraut “Die Hitze” Winterhart (12-0, 2 KOs) Gesichter Noemi Wälder (8-2-2) in eight rounds of featherweight action.

 

Also on the card are Wesley Ferrer (8-0, 5 KOs) Annahme Jose Miguel Castro (4-2, 2 KOs) in a six round lightweight attraction, Noel Murphy (1-0) kämpfen Michael Black(0-1) in four rounds of welterweight action, Adam Kownacki (9-0, 9 KOs) Quadratur off gegen Ytalo Perea (5-1-1, 3 KOs) in an eight round heavyweight fight and the eight round cruiserweight battle between Keith Tapia (14-0, 9 KOs) und Leo Pla (5-4-2, 2 KOs).

 

Rounding out the action is the professional debut of Chris Colbert as he battles Marquis Pierce (1-5) in a four round featherweight bout and Luis Franco (12-1-1, 8 KOs) Annahme Guillermo Sanchez (15-15-1, 6 KOs).

 

Karten für das Live-Event, von DiBella Entertainment und Star Boxing gefördert, sind zum Preis von $250, $150, $75, und $45, nicht einschließlich anwendbarer Steuern und Abgaben, und sind jetzt im Verkauf. Karten gibt es bei www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com und an der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center. Um per Telefon zu laden, rufen Sie bei Ticket (800) 745-3000. Für Gruppenkarten, rufen Sie bitte 800-GROUP-BK.

 

Ein Amateur herausragenden, die in den ersten Pan American Junior Championships teilgenommen 2003, der 25-Jährige Vermögen (27-0-1, 20 KOs) besitzt Siegen über Abner Cotto, Miguel Zamudio und Patrick Hyland. Die ungeschlagenen Rising Star aus La Romana, Dominikanische Republik hält vier Knockouts auf seiner letzten sechs Kämpfe, als er sieht, um auf einem anderen großartige Show zu setzen Mai 29.

 

Der 27-Jährige Vasquez (35-1, 18 KOs) is quickly becoming known as the preeminent pugilist from Costa Rica. The San Jose-native is the winner of his last five fights, darunter ein Stillstand von Sergio Thompson im Dezember. 2014. Vasquez nicht von jedem Wettbewerb schüchtern und werden nicht klein beigeben, wenn er Gesichter seiner härtesten Prüfung auf dem neuesten Stand in Javier Fortuna auf Spike TV.

 

As he approaches his record ninth appearance at Barclays Center, die 2012 U.S.. Olympier Browne (13-0, 10 KOs) ist zum Synonym für Boxen die neueste Mekka. Ungeschlagen als Profi-, with six knockouts at Barclays Center, Die Staten Island nativen hat gezeigt, wie sehr er es liebt in seinem Hinterhof zu kämpfen, 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 KOs) from Houston.

 

Bereits der Sieger des allerersten professionelle weibliche Boxkampf in Barclays Center,Winterhart (12-0, 2 KOs) kehrt auf Mai 29 looking to bounce back from a frustrating no contest on April 11. Ihre bisherigen Sieg bei Barclays Center kam im Juni 2014 als sie eine getrennte Entscheidung über Jackie Trivilino gewonnen. Her most recent victory was a dominant unanimous decision against Elizabeth Anderson in December 2014. Sie schaut zu halten, dass die Dynamik los Mai 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 Mai 29kämpfen Black out of Las Vegas.

 

Originally from Lomza, Polen, aber die Bekämpfung von Brooklyn, Kownacki ein 2006 und 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 10th professioneller Sieg. He faces the 21-year-old 2012 Olympier 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 von Wichita, Kansas.

 

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

 

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

 

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PREMIER Boxweltmeister auf NBC FIGHTER MEDIA TRAININGS ZITATE & FOTOS

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BOSTON (Mai 20, 2015) – Kämpfer nahmen an einer Medien-Training in The Ring Boxing Club in Boston Mittwoch zum Auftakt Kampf Woche für diesem Samstag Premier Boxing Champions auf NBC Karte an Agganis Arena, die von Headliner wirdAndre Dirrell vs. James Degale mit Abdeckung ab 4:30 p.m. UND/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Karten für das Live-Event, die durch DiBella Entertainment in Zusammenarbeit mit Murphys Boxing gefördert wird, sind zum Preis von $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 und $35, nicht einschließlich anwendbarer Steuern und Abgaben, und sind jetzt im Verkauf. Die Tickets werden an sein www.ticketmaster.com. Um per Telefon zu laden, rufen Sie bei Ticket (800) 745-3000.

 

Sehen Sie hier, was die Teilnehmer hatten bis Mittwoch sagen:

 

Andre Dirrell

 

“Ich wusste immer, mein Tag kommen würde. Ich in der Arbeit setzen, Ich liebe diesen Sport so ich es geben, was ich schulde.

 

“Ich bin glücklich, eine Chance auf einen weiteren Titel zu bekommen. Ich bin nicht dabei, es für selbstverständlich zu nehmen. Ich werde in meiner Arbeit zu setzen und durchführen, um das Beste aus meinen Fähigkeiten und das wird mir ein Weltmeister zu machen.

 

“Ich bin froh, zu bekommen, werden in es mit jemandem, der glaubt, dass er gewinnen kann. Ich möchte jemanden, der mich zu testen wird, wie ich sie testen. Das ist eine echte WM-Kampf.

 

“Ich bin viel hungriger als ich in meiner Karriere früh und ich bin fokussierter mental. Mit dem Alter kommt die Weisheit. Alles, was ich durchgemacht habe ist alles ein Segen.

 

“Meine Ziele gesetzt und ich werde jeden zu erreichen.”

 

James Degale

 

“Dirrell-Team versucht, in meinem Kopf. Sie müssen Angst. Ich bin aufgewickelt und ich bin bereit.

 

“Ich bin mit der Herstellung Geschichte besessen. Es ist, was mich antreibt, um so hart im Fitnessstudio trainieren und erfolgreich in den Ring.

 

“Es war ein 16-Wochen-Lager kommen Fight Night, so dass es eine lange Zeit. Mein Körper und Geist fühlen sich bereit zu kämpfen, Ich bin so scharf und in einem sehr guten Platz.

 

“Er ist eine knifflige, talentiert, zuversichtlich, fighter – er glaubt an seine Fähigkeit,. Er sagte, er würde nicht wieder in seiner Karriere geschlagen, und ich bin sicher, dass er glaubt, dass 100 Prozent. So können Sie zwei sehr zuversichtlich Kämpfer gehen in den Ring haben am Samstag.

 

“Ich werde alle, die ich zeigen,. Ich bin angesteuert, um die erste Olympiasieger aus dem Vereinigten Königreich zu werden. um einen WM-Titel zu gewinnen, und ich tue es für mein Land.”

 

EDWIN RODRIGUEZ

 

“Es ist ein extrem wichtiger Kampf, weil es so nahe an meinem Hause.

 

“Ich bin begeistert, auf NBC zu kämpfen. Dies ist eine große Chance für mich, um wieder an der Elite-Niveau.

 

“Es ist wichtig für mich, diesen Sieg zu bekommen und sich in einen großen Kampf gegen die besten. Ich weiß, ich muss beeindruckend und das ist, was ich plane.”

 

Danny O'Connor

“Ich war in meinem Kampf mit Paulie Malignaggi Abbruch enttäuscht, aber es gibt immer positive und einer von ihnen ist, dass ich kämpfen nun in meiner Heimatstadt Boston.

 

“Ich weiß eine Menge Arbeit in und aus dem Ring, um für einen Kampf vorbereiten. Ich bin voll konzentriert sich jetzt auf die Bekämpfung Chris Gilbert.

 

“Ich möchte all den Menschen, die fahren Sie auf dieser Karte hat mir geholfen, danke, einschließlich Murphys Boxing, Ich verspreche, ich werde auf eine Show kommen setzen Samstag.”

 

CHRIS GILBERT

 

“Das ist eine riesige Chance für mich. Ich habe über Danny, seit ich begann Boxen und ich habe sogar auf ein paar Karten mit ihm gewesen.

 

“Danny hat in meiner Abteilung war der Top-Kämpfer New England, und Sie wollen immer Ihre Fähigkeiten mit jemandem wie ihm zu vergleichen,.

 

“Ich war in Vermont und ich bin immer in Top-Form hergestellt, um einen Anruf zu kämpfen bekommen und dies hier ist, dass große Chance.”

 

GARY “SPIKE” O'SULLIVAN

 

“Das ist absolut fantastische kämpf hier und es ist ein sehr wichtiger Kampf für mich gewinnen zu gehen.

 

“Als ich knock out mein Gegner am Samstag, Ich möchte die Nummer eins in der Sparte zu sein und kämpfen alle großen Namen.”

 

RYAN KIELCZWESKI

“Es ist fantastische kämpf in Boston vor meinem Heimpublikum mit allen meinen Freunden, Familie und Freunde anwesend.

 

“Der Kampf auf dem undercard der dieser großen Veranstaltung mit so vielen großen Kämpfe macht die Erfahrung noch besser und das ich nie vergessen werde.”

 

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Die Samstag, Mai 23 Ausgabe von Premier Boxing Champions auf NBC Eigenschaften Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KOs) undJames Degale (20-1, 14 KOs) in einem 12-Runden-Super-Mittelgewichts-Showdown und Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KOs) vs.Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KOs) in 10-Runden-Schwergewichts-Match bis. Live-Berichterstattung von dieser speziellen Memorial Day Wochenende Nachmittagsausgabe der PBC auf NBC beginnt um 4:30 p.m. UND/1:30 p.m. PT auf NBC und geht bis 6:00 pm. UND / 3:00 p.m. PT, wenn die Aktion in NBCSN aus 6:00 p.m. UND/3:00 p.m. PT bis 7:00 p.m. UND/4:00 p.m. PT.

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

TAKE A LOOK BACK AT BOSTON’S RICH BOXING HISTORY

BOSTON (Mai 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. Auf Samstag, Mai 23, world championship boxing is officially back in Beantown when Premier Boxing Champions auf NBC returns with a showdown between Andre Dirrell und James Degale at Boston University’s Agganis Arena with coverage on NBC beginning at 4:30 p.m. UND/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 Ricky “Killer” Hatton Niederlage Luis Collazo in a welterweight world title fight, während Eric Aiken verärgert bisher ungeschlagenen 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,” sagte, 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 20th century. Von 1902-1908 the small town of Chelsea that borders Boston became the mecca for boxing as the sport was banned throughout most of America. Jedoch, 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.

 

Außerdem, Fenway Park, famed home of the Boston Red Sox, Gastgeber 29 professional boxing cards between 1919 und 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 Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Boston’s own featherweight championsSandy Saddler und 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,” sagte, 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, Masse. 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. Über 30 Jahre später, 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 Olympiade, 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 zweimal undJose Torres, losing all three by decision. He also lost a decision and fought to a draw against Einreiben “Hurrikan” Fuhrmann. 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 Rekord mit 27 Knockouts. 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 film “Der Kämpfer”, which starred Mark Wahlberg as Ward.

 

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

 

Auf Samstag, Mai 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. UND inside of Agganis Arena.

 

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