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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 (Maio 28, 2015)O xoves noite, Xuño 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.
No evento principal, invicto Heavyweight Jarrell “Big Baby” Moleiro (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 rounds.
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.
“Meu adestramento foi excelente. Eu me sinto gran. 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 6’8and 6’9″. I know Miller is young, hungry and a puncher. His skills are OK but he hasn’t fought at the level I have been at.
McCreary has been a pro since 1998 and he feels that could be a big factor in his favor.
My experience is a huge factor. I know up until the last couple years that he has been an MMA fighter. I just hope he doesn’t kick me or put me in a headlock.quipped McCreary.
Despite being 41 anos, 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.
Na co-metragem 8 redonda, Dimash Niyazov (7-0-3, 4 KO) de Staten Island, NY takes on Ariel Duran (8-7-1, 5 KO) of Queens, NY nun Jr. Ataque Welterweight.
En loitas 6 redonda:
Steven Martínez (15-2, 12 KO) do Bronx, NY will take on an opponent to be named in a Super Welterweight bout.
Sabio Augusta (6-1, 5 KO) de Brooklyn, NY loitará Quincy Brown (1-2, 1 KO) de Millbrook, AL nun ataque Middleweight.
En loitas 4 redondas:
Steve Geffrard (10-2, 7 KO) de Miami, FL loitará 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 nun ataque lixeiro.

Julián Sosa (1-0) de Brooklyn, NY will take on an opponent to be named in a Welterweight bout.
Super Bantamweight Michael Stoute de Long Island, NY will make his pro debut against an opponent to be named.
Ingresos for the event are on sale and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.ticketmaster.com ou por teléfono 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.

SOBRE estrela de David OFERTAS
Estrela de David Promotions foi fundada en 2010 por Dmitriy Salita, un boxeador e título mundial challenger profesional que viu a necesidade dunha entidade de promoción para caracterizar as perspectivas máis brillantes, así como expertos boxeadores, e en torno da área de Nova York. Os espectadores gozaron asistir estrela de David loitadores nos últimos anos en Spike TV, ESPN2, MSG, e Universal Sports Network. Por favor visite www.Salitapromotions.com para máis información.

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE & Citas adestramento de medios & World

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Prema AQUI For Barclays Center TV Interview With Amir Khan

BROOKLYN (Maio 27, 2015) – Fight week activities for Premier Boxeo Leagueen Espigão continuo Mércores as fighters participated in the final press conference and media workouts at Barclays Center before they enter the ring on Friday, Maio 29.

 

Os ingresos para o evento en directo, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, custa $250, $150, $75, e $45, non incluíndo encargos de servizo aplicables e os impostos, e xa están á venda. Os billetes están dispoñibles no www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com e na taquilla American Express no Barclays Centro. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000. Para billetes de grupo, por favor, chame 800-GROUP-BK.

 

Aquí está o que os participantes tiñan que dicir Mércores:

 

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 o venres.”

 

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 o venres, 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’ de volta, if you want to know what that is you have to buy a ticket for Venres noite.”

 

HEATHER HARDY

 

I don’t look past what is in front of me. I have a really tough challenge in front of me o venres. 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 & World

 

WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL COTTO TO FACE

FORMER TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DANIEL GEALE

EN Xuño 6, 2015 AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN LIVE ON HBO®

PRESENTADO POR Roc Nation SPORTS + MIGUEL COTTO PROMOTIONS

 

Anxos (Maio 26, 2015) – Miguel Cotta (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 Xuño 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 Martesafternoon at Wild Card Boxing Club in preparation for his title defense against Geale.

 

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Here’s what Cotto and his trainer, Freddie Roach, tiña que dicir:

 

Miguel Cotta – 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 Xuño 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. O boxeo é a miña vida. 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 ofXuño 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 Xuño 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.”

 

Cotta vs. Geale, unha loita 12 redonda para WBC e compartimento do anel Middleweight Campionato Mundial de Cotta, ten lugar Sábado, Xuño 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. A loita, 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. En adición á gran acción no interior do anel de, O evento contará con varios notables toques Roc Nation que servirán máis espectadores cunha experiencia mellorada fan, 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. Ingresos ao prezo de $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $80, $50, $35 e $25, non incluíndo encargos de servizo aplicables e os impostos, are on sale now and available for purchase at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com e na taquilla American Express no Barclays Centro. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000. As portas abren ás 6:00 PM, a primeira loita comeza ás 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

 

Para obter máis información, visite www.rocnation.com. Siga Roc Nation en Twitter e Instagramrocnation e en Facebook en www.facebook.com/RocNation.

 

Para obter máis información, visita 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

Prema AQUI Para Photos From Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment

BROOKLYN (Maio 26, 2015) – Fight week for Venres Premier Boxeo League en Espigão event kicked off today with Amir Khan (30-3, 19 Kos)e Chris Algieri (20-1, 8 Kos) hosting a photo opportunity at Brooklyn Bridge Park before they square-off at Barclays Center on Maio 29.

 

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

 

Os ingresos para o evento en directo, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, custa $250, $150, $75, e $45, non incluíndo encargos de servizo aplicables e os impostos, e xa están á venda. Os billetes están dispoñibles no
www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com e na taquilla American Express no Barclays Centro. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000. Para billetes de grupo, por favor, chame 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 Venres noite.

 

I am excited to be back in New York and excited to show the world what I am really made of o venres noite. 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 Venres noite.”

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O Venres, Maio 29 edición Premier Boxeo League en Espigão Características Amir Khan (30-3, 19 Kos)e 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) e 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. E/6 p.m. PT.

Para máis información visite www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.spike.com/shows/premier-boxing-campións, www.barclayscenter.com ewww.dbe1.com. Siga en TwitterPremierBoxing, @AmirKingKhan, ChrisAlgieri, LouDiBella, @SpikeTV and @BarclaysCenter and become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/AmirKhanThePage,www.Facebook.com/ChrisAlgieri e www.Facebook.com/Spike. Follow the conversation using #PremierBoxingChampions and #BrooklynBoxing.

TUREANO JOHNSON PROVIDING GREAT SPARRING FOR DANIEL GEALE

 

NOVA JERSEY (Maio 26, 2015)Gary Shaw Productions medios contedor, 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 Cotta (39-4, 32 Kos). Johnson, who captured the WBA International and WBC Silver middleweight titles in his last bout, is currently ranked WBC #2, WBA #5, IBF #8 and WBO #13. He gives his thought on sparring with Geale.

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

Cotto Receives Honorary Title of “Athlete of the Year”

Nova York (Maio 26, 2015) – The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) today announced that its 2015 Parade, programa para Domingo, Xuño 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 Sábado, Xuño 6, 2015 no Barclays Center, en 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 no Barclays Center, en Brooklyn,"Dixo 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.”

Alén, 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 Xuño 6."

The NPRDP established the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship Awards Program to help promote the pursuit of higher education within the community. En 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 cada un. In celebration of the 2015 class of scholarship winners, Miguel Cotta, 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.”

O 2015 National Puerto Rican Day Parade will take place on Domingo, Xuño 14, a partir de 11:00 AM para 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:

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

Para obter máis información, visite www.nprdpinc.org. Follow NPRDP on Twitter: @PRparadeNYC, Instagram: NPRDP, #PRparade, e en Facebook enwww.facebook.com/NationalPuertoRicanParade.

Cotta vs. Geale, unha loita 12 redonda para WBC e compartimento do anel Middleweight Campionato Mundial de Cotta, ten lugar Sábado, Xuño 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. A loita, 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. En adición á gran acción no interior do anel de, O evento contará con varios notables toques Roc Nation que servirán máis espectadores cunha experiencia mellorada fan, 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. Ingresos ao prezo de $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $50 e $25, non incluíndo encargos de servizo aplicables e os impostos, are on sale now and available for purchase atwww.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com e na taquilla American Express no Barclays Centro. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000. As portas abren ás 6:00 PM, a primeira loita comeza ás 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

Para obter máis información, visite www.rocnation.com. Siga Roc Nation en Twitter e Instagramrocnation e en Facebook enwww.facebook.com/RocNation.

Para obter máis información, visita 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 & World


(From left to right: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Andre Dirrell, DiBella Entertainment’s Lou DiBella, James Degale, Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

(From left to right: Murphys Boxing Ken Casey, Chris Gilbert, Logan McGuinness, Gary O’Sullivan, Edwin Rodríguez, Andre Dirrell, James Degale, Craig Baker, Danny O'Connor & Murphys Boxing Sean Sullivan)

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Prema AQUI For Photos From Carly Gillis Photography

BOSTON (Maio 21, 2015) – Fighters participantes o sábado de Premier Boxeo League en 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. E/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Os ingresos para o evento en directo, que é promovido pola DiBella Entertainment en asociación con Murphys Boxeo, custa $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 e $35, non incluíndo encargos de servizo aplicables e os impostos, e xa están á venda.

 

Aquí está o que os participantes da conferencia de prensa tiña que dicir:

 

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 – campión mundial. Everybody wants to be a world champion. The greats had it and now we want it. It would mean more for my city, miña familia e os meus amigos, 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 – ben, 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 o sábado 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 o sábado noite, it’s going to be a brutal battleand one that I am going to win.

 

RODRIGUEZ EDWIN

 

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. Tamén, 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 mañá and fighting o sábado, it’s just an amazing experience.

 

CRAIG BAKER

“Esta é unha grande oportunidade para min. I’ve dreamed of fighting on a grand scale like this since I first started boxing.

 

The entire experience has been awesome. It’s going to be an interesting fight. 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 Sábado noite.”

 

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. Eu non podería estar máis feliz.

 

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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O Sábado, Maio 23 edition of Premier Boxing Champions en NBC CaracterísticasAndre Dirrell (24-1, 16 Kos) e James Degale (20-1, 14 Kos) in a 12-round super middleweight showdown and Edwin Rodríguez (26-1, 17 Kos) vs. Craig Baker (16-0, 12 Kos) 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. E/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC and goes until 6:00 pm. E / 3:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. E/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. E/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, MAIO 29

LIVE FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

BEGINNING AT 9:00 P.M. E/6:00 P.M. PT

Máis, Undercard Action Featuring

Staten Island’s 2012 Olympian Marcus Browne Battling Cornelius White

& Brooklyn’s Heather Hardy Facing Noemi Bosques

BROOKLYN (Maio 21, 2015) – An electric showdown between Javier Fortuna (27-0-1, 20 Kos) e Bryan Vasquez (35-1, 18 Kos) will open up the Premier Boxeo League en Espigão telecast taking place Venres, Maio 29 no Barclays Centro.

 

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

 

Undercard action will also feature a slew of exciting local prospects competing in tough fights. 2012 U.S. Olímpico “Señor” Marcus Browne (14-0, 11 Kos) of Staten Island will take on the experienced Cornelius White (21-2, 16 Kos) nunha 10 round light heavyweight bout while Urce “The Heat” Ousado (12-0, 2 Kos) rostros Bosques Noemi (8-2-2) in eight rounds of featherweight action.

 

Also on the card are Wesley Ferrer (8-0, 5 Kos) asumindo Jose Miguel Castro (4-2, 2 Kos) in a six round lightweight attraction, Noel Murphy (1-0) batalhando Michael Black(0-1) in four rounds of welterweight action, Adam Kownacki (9-0, 9 Kos) peitando 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) e Leo Pla (5-4-2, 2 Kos).

 

Rounding out the action is the professional debut of Chris Colbert mentres loita Marquis Pierce (1-5) in a four round featherweight bout and Luis Franco (12-1-1, 8 Kos) asumindo Guillermo Sanchez (15-15-1, 6 Kos).

 

Os ingresos para o evento en directo, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, custa $250, $150, $75, e $45, non incluíndo encargos de servizo aplicables e os impostos, e xa están á venda. Os billetes están dispoñibles no www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com e na taquilla American Express no Barclays Centro. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000. Para billetes de grupo, por favor, chame 800-GROUP-BK.

 

An amateur standout who participated in the first Pan American Junior Championships in 2003, a 25-year-old Fortuna (27-0-1, 20 Kos) owns victories over Abner Cotto, Miguel e Patrick Hyland Zamudio. 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 Maio 29.

 

The 27-year-old 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, 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, o 2012 U.S. Olímpico Browne (13-0, 10 Kos) está facendo sinónimo de máis nova meca do boxeo. Invicto como profesional, with six knockouts at Barclays Center, o nativo de Staten Island mostrou o que el ama loitar no seu curro, 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.

 

Xa o gañador do primeiro absoluto profesional loita de boxeo feminino no Barclays Centro,Ousado (12-0, 2 Kos) retorna en Maio 29 looking to bounce back from a frustrating no contest on Abril 11. Súa vitoria anterior do Barclays Centro veu en xuño 2014 cando ela gañou unha decisión dividida sobre Jackie Trivilino. Her most recent victory was a dominant unanimous decision against Elizabeth Anderson in December 2014. Ela mira para manter ese impulso suceder Maio 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, Nova York, Murphy turned pro in November of last year with a unanimous decision over Anthony Smith. He returns to the ring on Maio 29para loitar Black out of Las Vegas.

 

Originally from Lomza, Polonia, pero loitando fóra de Brooklyn, Kownacki é un 2006 e 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 professional victory. He faces the 21-year-old 2012 Olímpico 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 de Wichita, Kansas.

 

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

 

An accomplished amateur who represented Cuba in the 2004 Xogos Olímpicos, Franco won a Junior World Championship in 2003. O mozo de 33 anos, who now fights out of Miami, will take on the 26-year-old Sánchez out of Buffalo, Nova York.

 

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FIGHTER MEDIA WORKOUTS QUOTES & World

Prema AQUI For Photos From Carly Gillis Photography

BOSTON (Maio 20, 2015) – Fighters took part in a media workout at The Ring Boxing Club in Boston Wednesday to kick off fight week for deste sábado Premier Boxeo League en NBC card at Agganis Arena that is headlined byAndre Dirrell vs. James Degale with coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Os ingresos para o evento en directo, que é promovido pola DiBella Entertainment en asociación con Murphys Boxeo, custa $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 e $35, non incluíndo encargos de servizo aplicables e os impostos, e xa están á venda. Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster (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.

 

James 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 por cento. So you have two very confident fighters going into the ring o sábado.

 

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.

 

RODRIGUEZ EDWIN

 

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.

 

Danny O'Connor

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 Sábado.”

 

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.

 

GARY “Spike” O'Sullivan

 

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

 

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

 

RYAN 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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O Sábado, Maio 23 edition of Premier Boxing Champions en NBC Características Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 Kos) eJames Degale (20-1, 14 Kos) in a 12-round super middleweight showdown and Edwin Rodríguez (26-1, 17 Kos) vs.Craig Baker (16-0, 12 Kos) 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. E/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC and goes until 6:00 pm. E / 3:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. E/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. E/4:00 p.m. PT.

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

TAKE A LOOK BACK AT BOSTON’S RICH BOXING HISTORY

BOSTON (Maio 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. En Sábado, Maio 23, world championship boxing is officially back in Beantown when Premier Boxeo League en NBC returns with a showdown between Andre Dirrell e James Degale at Boston University’s Agganis Arena with coverage on NBC beginning at 4:30 p.m. E/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 “Sicário” Hatton derrota Luís Collazo in a welterweight world title fight, mentres Eric Aiken chat anteriormente invicto 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,” dito 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. Desde 1902-1908 the small town of Chelsea that borders Boston became the mecca for boxing as the sport was banned throughout most of America. Con todo, 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.

 

Alén, Fenway Park, famed home of the Boston Red Sox, aloxado 29 professional boxing cards between 1919 e 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 e 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,” dito 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, Masa. both had an impact on the heavyweight landscape decades after each other. Tom McNeeley fought heavyweight world champion Floyd Patterson en 1961 and dropped the champion before eventually succumbing to a fourth round knockout. Over 30 anos despois, 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 Xogos Olímpicos, 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 dúas veces eJose Torres, losing all three by decision. He also lost a decision and fought to a draw against Rubin “Furacán” Carreteiro. After his professional boxing career, McClure served as a Massachusetts boxing commissioner before eventually retiring in the Boston area where he resides to this day.

 

Another greatly revered fighter to come out of the Boston-area is Lowell’s Micky Ward. Hugely popular for his exciting style, Ward compiled a 38-13 pro record with 27 nocautes. 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,” dixo Ward. “It was like I was fighting at homeit was home for me as a fighter. Fans traveled a lot to my fights, moi. They were a little crazy, drank lot of beer and were more vocal than most places I ever fought. I loved it.

 

En Sábado, Maio 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. A acción comeza ás 1:30 p.m. E inside of Agganis Arena.

 

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