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Sammy Vasquez Jr. & Felix Diaz Training Camp Quotes & Photos

Welterweight Contenders Discuss Their PBC on FOX & FOX Deportes Showdown Samedi, Juillet 16 à Birmingham, Alabama
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Juillet 7, 2016) – Candidat invaincu Sammy “Le sergent” Vasquez Jr. and Olympic gold medalist Felix Diaz are deep into training camp for their pivotal welterweight showdown on Samedi, Juillet 16 dans le cadre de Premier Champions de boxe sur FOX et FOX déporte live from Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.
PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and is headlined by heavyweight world champion Deontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilder defending his belt against two-time title challenger Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola.
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Vasquez and Diaz both have world title aspirations but will have to navigate difficult southpaw opponents in the hopes of reaching the top levels of the welterweight division. Here is what both fighters had to say about each other, training camp, the 147-pound division and more:
SAMMY VASQUEZ JR.
On his opponent change from Luis Collazo to Felix Diaz
It’s unfortunate that Collazo got hurt, but Diaz is a very good fighter and I know he’s going to bring it. I’ve been sparring with nothing but lefties, and since both Diaz and Collazo are southpaws, it’s business as usual. Diaz is coming off a close majority decision losshis first defeat, so I know he’s hungry to get back in that win column. This is a dangerous fight and I’m not taking it lightly. Like always, I’m willing and ready to fight anyone they put in front of me.
On his recent training camp at the Triple Threat Boxing Gym in Colorado Springs
It’s been a grueling camp with a lot of hard work being put out. Sparring has been fantastic and I’m feeling really sharp right now. My weight is good and I’m feeling strong. We have a few more days left and then it’s on to fight week.
On fighting on FOX with a global audience expected to be tuning in
This is what it’s all about, fighting on the big stage with millions of fans looking to see a great fight. FOX is an incredible network to be showcased on and I want to let the world know I’m here to take over the welterweight division. The fans can expect to see a lot of power punches. Hopefully I can score the knockout.
On his relationship with his team members
I have an unbelievable team behind me. First off my dad Sammy Sr. is there watching my every move, so I’m very comfortable with him by my side. Charles Leverette is the head coach, with Ryan Rimsek working the mitts. Jason Barber is my strength and conditioning coach. Everyone is doing a great job. We have a great game plan that we feel we can execute against Diaz. I’m very happy with my team.
On when he thinks he’ll be ready to challenge for a world title
I feel I’m ready now. I’m ranked in the top ten in three of the major sanctioning organizations, so I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know a victory against Diaz will get me closer to a title shot. I have to keep winning to fulfil the goal I set for myself when I first started boxing, and that’s to become a world champion.
On the current landscape of the welterweight division….
The division is loaded with great fighters. With the exception of Jesse Vargas, all the champions are undefeated. The road to get to the top is very tough because everyone in the top ten is an exceptional fighter. I think it’s the toughest division in boxing.
FELIX DIAZ
On fighting Sammy Vasquez on short notice
I stay ready in the gym. I had a fight scheduled with Miguel Vasquez that fell through so now it’s on to another Vasquez. I had to switch to southpaw sparring but that is nothing new to me. I fought a lot of southpaws on short notice in the amateurs. I’m grateful for this opportunity and I’m going to make the best of it.
On his current training camp …
I’m having a great camp. Everything is coming together for me. My punches are accurate and my timing is better than ever. I’m looking very good in sparring and I know I’ll be at my best on fight night.
On the opportunity to get into world title contention
“Ceci est un grand combat pour moi. Sammy Vasquez is a highly rated fighter. A win against him will put me right up there with all the other contenders. I live for these occasions.
On what he thinks of Sammy Vasquez as a fighter
He’s a very smart fighter with good power. Although he does a lot of things right in the ring, I see some flaws in his style that I know I can expose. I believe my style will give him a lot of trouble. I know he wants to keep his undefeated record intact, but my hunger to start another winning streak is greater.
On bouncing back from his first defeat in his last bout
In my last bout I suffered my first loss against Lamont Peterson, a majority decision. It was a very close fight and I really felt I came out on top. When you’re undefeated and loss for the first time, you want nothing more than to get back in the ring and prove to everyone that you belong with the elite fighters in the division. I’ve been training in the gym like an animal, waiting for an opportunity like this to come my way. Maintenant que c'est ici, I’m going to take full advantage of the situation.
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Deontay Wilder & Chris Arreola Enlist VADA Program Leading Up to Heavyweight World Title Showdown Saturday, Juillet 16

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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. (Juin 30, 2016) – Champion du monde des poids lourds Deontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilder and two-time title challenger Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola have both enrolled with the world-renowned Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (“VA DONNER”) to conduct the anti-doping program leading up to their Samedi, Juillet 16 showdown that headlines Premier Champions de boxe sur FOX & FOX Sports Héritage de Arena à Birmingham, Alabama. Couverture télévisée commence à 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Despite the short lead time to Wilder vs. Arreola, I am happy to report that VADA is in place as the anti-doping agency in accordance with the WBC Clean Boxing Program,” a déclaré Lou DiBella, Président de DiBella Entertainment. “VADA is a preeminent and reliable service and its relationship with the WBC evidences a commitment to a cleaner sport.
This marks the second straight training camp in which Wilder has enrolled with VADA. VADA testing, in accordance with the WBC Clean Boxing Program, was in place for Wilder’s scheduled Mai 21 defense versus Alexander Povetkin, which was canceled following Povetkin’s positive test for Meldonium. En outre, Wilder has submitted paperwork to VADA and the WBC to participate in year-round anti-doping testing that is expected to commence later this summer.
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Deontay Wilder contre. Chris Arreola Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Juin 21, 2016) – Champion du monde des poids lourds Deontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilder et ancien challenger titre Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola went face-to-face for the first time Tuesday at a Los Angeles press conference for their Premier Champions de boxe (PBC) sur FOX & FOX Sports épreuve de forceSamedi, Juillet 16 Héritage de Arena à Birmingham, Alabama.
Couverture télévisée commence à 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and features undefeated welterweight contender Sammy “Le sergent” Vasquez Jr. prenant sur l'ancien champion du monde Luis Collazo. Two more hours of boxing on FS1 and FOX Deportes will immediately follow at 10 p.m. ET after the Wilder vs. Arreola fight on FOX. Further details will be announced shortly.
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The fighters were together at the Conga Room at L.A. Live after Wilder had hosted a press conference in Birmingham the week before, that Arreola joined via skype.
Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire mardi:
Deontay Wilder
This is going to be an exciting fight for everyone. It’s two dangerous heavyweights. Two guys who fight with their hearts. It’s going to be an action-packed fight from beginning to end.
People said Arreola doesn’t deserve the shot, but who are they to say things about a man who every time he gets in the ring, fights with his heart.
I feel like this is a special occasion. It’s a short notice fight. A lot of guys said they would take it, but used the short notice as an excuse. It takes a lot to put together a fight. But when you can get someone who can make the best of this and put on a great show, it’s a job well done.
There’s only one name who can make this be what it is. Every time he steps in the ring, il vient de se battre. I think we chose the right person.
This is going to be a great fight for boxing fans. I chose to go back home because of all the travel I did preparing for the Povetkin fight. I’m excited to be in my backyard and have the great support behind me. I won’t crack under the pressure.
The fans will get their money’s worth. It’s two tough and determined fighters who are trying to knock each other’s head off.
This was my longest layoff. I’ve wanted to be an active champion since I won the belt. When one door closes, another one opens.
It’s up to Chris to take advantage of this opportunity. He has his own history that he can make and it will mean a lot to him.
My mentality is to go all out. dire tout ce que je, I really believe. I don’t need anyone to believe in me, because I believe in myself.
I have a guy in front of me who’s trying to stop me from getting to the next level. I promise this is going to be an outstanding fight.
Chris Arreola
“Je suis reconnaissant pour cette occasion. A lot of people say that I don’t deserve this title fight. A lot of people said Deontay didn’t deserve his title shot. I said that. But when he got it, he made the most out of it. He beat the guy who beat me.
He’s defended his title and done everything you’re supposed to do as a champion. I respect him a lot. I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
I’m going to his backyard. I’m fine with people not recognizing me out there. He’s going to be dealing with ticket requests and I’m just going to be focused on beating Deontay Wilder.
I’m not fighting the fans, at the end of the day it’s me and Deontay Wilder in that ring. That’s what I know about this sport, there’s a lot of talk, mais à la fin de la journée, it’s mano a mano.
I’m blessed to have this opportunity and I’m going to make the most of it.
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Undefeated Rising Star Sammy Vasquez Jr. Takes On Former World Champion Luis Collazo in Co-Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, Juillet 16 Héritage de Arena à Birmingham, Alabama (8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Juin 21, 2016) – Undefeated welterweight contender Sammy “Le sergent” Vasquez Jr. (21-0, 15 KOs) is set to battle former world champion Luis Collazo (36-7, 19 KOs) in the 10-round co-main event of Premier Champions de boxe sur FOX & FOX Sports en prime time sur Samedi, Juillet 16 Héritage de Arena à Birmingham, Alabama.
Couverture télévisée commence à 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with two more hours of boxing on FS1 and FOX Deportes to follow immediately at 10 p.m. ET. Further details will be announced shortly.
This is a great opportunity for me and I’m looking forward to showcasing my talent and skills,” said Vasquez Jr. “Luis Collazo is one of the toughest guys I’ve fought so far and he’s definitely going to test me. My job is to go in there, handle my business and beat him worse than anyone else has. I think our styles will combine for a great battle and I’m excited to give the people another great fight.
I’m totally stoked about this fight against Sammy Vasquez” Saïd Collazo. “He is a talented fighter and I’m excited to test his abilities and the will that he has to keep that zero. This will be a good one.
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Vasquez has fought professionally since 2012, après avoir purgé deux tours de service en Irak en tant que membre de la Garde nationale. Il l'a fait pour les demi-finales de la 2012 U.S.. Essais olympiques et a remporté l'or à la 2010 et 2011 Championnats de boxe des Forces armées. Le combattant de Monessen, Penn., notched big victories in 2015 over Wale Omotoso in June and Jose Lopez in September. In PBC on FOX action in January, Vasquez stopped veteran contender Aron Martinez in the sixth-round in Los Angeles.
L'un des combattants les plus respectés de Brooklyn,Collazo looks to make the most of his showdown with the undefeated Vazquez on July 16. Un champion du monde en 2005, Collazo a été confronté meilleurs combattants toute sa carrière. Plus particulièrement, ces dernières années, he delivered an electrifying second round knockout over Victor Ortiz in December 2014. Collazo gave world champion Keith Thurman trouble in his last outing, staggering him with a body shot in the middle rounds before eventually losing to the undefeated fighter.
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CITATIONS & PHOTOS DE DEONTAY WILDER VS. CHRIS ARREOLA BIRMINGHAM, CONFÉRENCE DE PRESSE AL

Fighters Discuss Juillet 16 Premier Champions de boxe (PBC) On FOX & FOX Deportes From The Legacy Arena In Birmingham
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Birmingham, Alabama (Juin 15) – Two of the biggest and best talkers in the sport of boxing met face to face today. WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder was on stage at a press conference in Birmingham, AL and two-time heavyweight title challenger Chris Arreola via Skype from his training camp in San Diego to officially announce their heavyweight title showdown taking place Samedi, Juillet 16 du Legacy Arena survivre Premier Champions de boxe (PBC) sur FOX et FOX Deportes.
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Both combatants were joined by promoters at the Legacy Arena where Wilder and Arreola will meet in the ring on Juillet 16:
Deontay Wilder, WBC World Heavyweight Champion
Everyone knows what happened to my last fight. I was super prepared. I put my body through everything you can go through in the gym. Of course everyone knows what happened with Povetkin with my last fight. I was super prepared and everything. Traveled to a whole other country and continued training. I was a different fightera different Deontay with everything I did.
I was ready to represent my country too. Things happen. Ceci est la boxe. It is a business. The saying is, ‘One door closes and another one opens.This is a prime example of that. This opportunity is opened wide. I understand being patient and patience is a virtue. I’ve been patient all my life. I am not an overnight success. I don’t believe in luck.
As you see Chris Arreola stayed patient. You wonder why he continued to get title fights. It is his time. Some guys get chances after chances and some don’t. You can’t deny him. You can’t look past him. With the circumstances that we were facing, to come back and do a short notice-type fight, as far as looking for opponents, we knew it had to be the right person.
Placing someone in a category doesn’t define who they are. We needed a fighter that would fit the description that he would fight with his heart, give it his all.
I’m happy to introduce you to Chris Arreola. He is the perfect person for this opportunity. I don’t think there is anyone else who could take on this situation.
We love working with the Legacy Arena and Birmingham. Each and every time, we add to history. People have been waiting for this, to have another fight here. It is crazy how you can seed and watch the love grow and now its blooming.
People are hungry for boxing here. They’re excited. Those that missed the first title fight, came to the second. Those who missed the second are going to come to this one. We are going to sell out the venue.
We’ve been in camp. I am never out of shape. Just adding on to it. Je suis fatigué, but this is what I love to do. If you love to do something, it isn’t really a job. So this is what I am dedicating my life to. This is what I am trained to do. I think it is what I was born to do.
Chris Arreola, Two-Time Heavyweight World Title Challenger
I’m ready for this opportunity to fight Deontay. I’m going to get up there and give everyone in Birmingham a great show. That is my job. I always come ready to fight. I always come ready for a brawl.
Deontay is one of the biggest names. One of the better names out there because of his skills that he has shown. I have to be prepared.
I have to make the best out of this opportunity. He is doing what he is supposed to do as a champion. He is defending his title.
I have to approach this fight different than any others. I have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Deontay has a lot to lose. He is going to come prepared. He knows what kind of fighter I am. I am going to give it my all.
Deontay is a tough S.O.B. An athlete has to be ready for that right hand and that jab. Be careful and be ready at all times.
“Je adore la boxe. I love boxing fans whether they are with me or against me. They give energy to their fighters and it is just me and Deontay in the ring. There is no one that will be able to help Deontay and no one that can help me when that bell rings. That is what I love about boxing. It is the most gentlemanly sport there is. A la fin de la journée,, it is going to be one-on-one.
Jay Deas, Entraîneur de Wilder
When the Povetkin fight was called off, we were gutted. Then we were told we could have a fight and do it soon. We were already in shape so when we heard about a fight, we could take it.
The mayor [of Birmingham] called me and said he wanted this fight to be in BirminghamThis is how Birmingham works. This is why Birmingham works. They put the foot on the gas pedal and get the job done. I thank the city of Birmingham and everyone involved in his event. It is going to be fantastic.
You cannot find a more action-packed fighter than Chris Arreola. If you’re not a Chris Arreola fan, you’re not a boxing fan. He is everything you want out of a fighter. Il est dur, he is strong, he punches hard. He is determined. He is resilient. Then you have Deontay Wilder, the most athletic heavyweight in generations.
You can see thee guys fight for 20 dollars. With an undercard of 15 combats, you’re talking about a dollar and some change per fight and its going to be on FOX for the world.
Birmingham came through and we are thrilled they did. Deontay Wilder is the reason this is happening. He is the guy that wants to fight every three or four months. He is the guy that wants to be the most active heavyweight and he is well on his way to doing it.
Kevin Rooney, DiBella Entertainment
Sometimes in boxing as is in life, fortunate situations come out of unfortunate circumstances, and that is what we have here. While it was a disappointment for all of us, especially Deontay, what happened with his title defense against Povetkin, we are fortunate that Deontay will now be making the next defense of his world title back here at home in Alabama. Live on free network TV as this is a PBC on FOX event.
From a stylistic standpoint, this is one of the most exciting fights to be made in the heavyweight division. Chris Arreola always brings it and we expect him to come out throwing bombs from the opening bell.
Chis has twice challenged for the heavyweight world title before and he believes that the third time is the charm as he looks to become the first Mexican heavyweight champion in history.
As Deontay has said before though, he plans on holding onto that WBC belt for the rest of his career, as well as adding a couple more to put around his waist and we know that he will be even more fired up, once again fighting in front of that hometown Alabama crowd, and we expect absolute fireworks inside an electric arena on Juillet 16.”
Gene Hallman, Bruno Event Team
The most remarkable thing is that this is the third heavyweight title fight in just over one year in Birmingham, Alabama and that is because of Deontay Wilder.
The only other city that has ever done this is Las Vegas, Nevada. Birmingham is right there with them with a unique mark in boxing history.
I truly believe that this will be substantially bigger than the other two heavyweight title fights here. We went on sale yesterday and we are far ahead of the pace that we were at last year. Fans from around the country are buying tickets.
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There will be two more hours of boxing on FS1 and FOX Deportes at 10 p.m. ET, immediately following the Wilder vs. Arreola fight on FOX. Further details will be announced shortly.

Undefeated Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder Defends His Title Against Two-Time World Title Challenger Chris Arreola in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Primetime Main Event Saturday, Juillet 16 From Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama (8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT)

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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Juin 13, 2016) – Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilder (36-0, 35 KOs) will defend his title in his home state when he battles two-time world title challenger Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola (36-4-1, 31 KOs) dans l'événement principal de Premier Champions de boxe (PBC) sur FOX et FOX déporte Samedi, Juillet 16 from Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama with televised coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
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Wilder returns to the ring after he was set to travel to Russia and defend his title against Alexander Povetkin on May 21 before the challenger failed a drug test that caused a cancellation of the fight. Maintenant, Wilder will showcase his exceptional skills in primetime on network television as he takes on Arreola. It will be Wilder’s fourth defense and third in his home state of Alabama.
I’m always excited about coming home and being in front of my people where I’m the most comfortable,” Saïd Wilder. “I’ve been traveling a lot, going over to Sheffield, England to train before I was supposed to fight Alexander Povetkin in Moscow. But because of his decision to use a banned substance, the fight didn’t happen. I’m disappointed about that, but it’s not going to stop me from being an active heavyweight world champion. It has also given me the opportunity to again defend my title before my hometown fans. It’s always good to come home.
This is the longest stretch that I’ve been out of the ring and I’m anxious to get back in and continue my quest to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world,” suite Wilder. “This is another fight in that process. I respect Chris Arreola for getting into the ring with me, but we all know who the real champion is and I’m going to prove it. I’ve been training long and hard for a fight and now I’m going to take it out on Arreola on July 16.
I’m thankful to Deontay for this opportunity, he has provena great deal by winning the heavyweight title and by defending it three times,” Saïd Arreola. “I’m very excited to step into the ring with him, put on a great show, be victorious and make history by becoming the first Mexican heavyweight world champion.
We are thrilled that Deontay will be back in the ring quickly, in primetime on FOX, and at home in Alabama. Chris Arreola knows that this is his last opportunity for heavyweight glory and will likely come out throwing bombs from the opening bell. I expect an explosive, fan friendly fight for as long as it lasts,” a déclaré Lou DiBella, Président de DiBella Entertainment. “In the wake of Povetkin’s positive PED test and the cancellation of that fight, we are happy that Deontay’s next heavyweight title defense will be contested on 16 juillet and on such a great platform.
Chris knows what this fight means, and having been in the position to be the first Mexican heavyweight world champion before, he’s not going to let that chance slip by him again, ” dit Tom Brown du TGB Promotions.
We are excited to work with DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions to bring the third heavyweight boxing championship in a little over a year to the state of Alabama,” a déclaré Gene Hallman, président et chef de la direction de Bruno équipe événement. “We expect tickets for this fight to sell quickly and we encourage Alabama boxing fans to show their support for Deontay.
FOX and FOX Deportes are thrilled to be broadcasting the much anticipated heavyweight championship of the world between Deontay Wilder vs. Chris Arreola as part of our partnership with Premier Boxing Champions,” a déclaré David Nathanson, Fox Sports Chef des opérations commerciales. “It’s been just over 20 years since FOX presented its last heavyweight headliner, Mike Tyson vs. Buster Mathis. We’re sure this title fight will deliver another amazing PBC show on our networks.
The heavyweight champion from Tuscaloosa is itching to get back in the ring after defending his title with stoppages of Eric Molina, Johann Duahaupas and most recently a one-punch knockout of Artur Szpilka in January. Avant de passer pro en Novembre 2008, Wilder a remporté la médaille de bronze au poids lourd pour les Etats-Unis. au 2008 Jeux Olympiques. Il est le dernier boxeur mâle américain à remporter une médaille aux Jeux olympiques. The 30-year-old won the belt with a dominant decision over Bermane Stiverne in January 2015. The six-month layoff will be the longest of Wilder’s career. This fight will mark the eighth time Wilder fights in his home state of Alabama as a professional.
Always in exciting fights, the Los Angeles-born Arreola will look to entertain the primetime audience as he takes his third crack at a heavyweight world championship. With victories over Eric Molina, Seth Mitchell, Joey Abell and Jameel McCline plus championship losses to Vitali Klitschko and Bermane Stiverne, he will be one of the most battle-tested opponents of Wilder’s career.
There will be two more hours of boxing on FS1 and FOX Deportes at 10 p.m. ET, immediately following the Wilder vs. Arreola fight on FOX. Further details will be announced shortly.
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BREAZEALE TO JOSHUA: “LET’S DO THIS!”

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Hauteurs, Californie (Avril 22, 2016)Nearly three months after an exciting victory in the inaugural Premier Boxing Champions on Fox series, Dominic “Difficulté” Breazeale (17-0, 15 KO) finds himself sitting on the cusp of a shot at the world title against newly crowned IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (16-0, 16 KO). What has transpired for Breazeale in the last four months, has been nothing short of the irony in how he has reached this point to possibly fight Joshua; is his fate as he sees it.

Back in December of 2015, Breazeale was scheduled to fight Charles Martin in a battle of undefeated American heavyweights. Martin then withdrew from the bout to preserve a title shot against Vyacheslav Glazkov in which he later won. Breazeale went on to fight heavyweight veteran Amir Mansour a month later and after courageously getting up from the canvas, stopped Mansour on his stool prior to the 6th round.
“Vous savez, the incident with Martin was really disappointing as we had trained hard for that bout. To show up fight week physically and mentally prepared for the bout and then it’s all of a sudden called off, is just discouraging. But I trusted in my adviser Al Haymon and he put something together for me quickly.
Later the Mansour bout was scheduled and it was a tough fight, but I learned a lot from it. During and after the fight, I realized that I had to use basic fundamentals. He caught me with a good shot but I got off the canvas and started to box him. Only the best of best heavyweights get off the canvas and finish the fight the way I did. Mansour was never stopped before and I clearly showed I have the power needed to stop fighters, and after I broke his jaw, I don’t think he’s ever going to want to fight again,” Saïd Breazeale.
Breazeale, was then scheduled to fight Chris Arreola on April 30th and received disappointing news that Arreola had fractured his ankle and could no longer move forward with the bout. “When I first heard about it, I thought to myself not again, and I was upset that another fight was cancelled, but it was a blessing in disguise,” Breazeale dit.
Two weeks later, Anthony Joshua would obliterate Charles Martin and claim the IBF world heavyweight title. “Charles Martin got what he deserved and was totally outclassed by Anthony Joshua. Joshua did what he had to do. Martin wasn’t even developed or prepared for the bout. He was soft and slow and you can’t do that in the heavyweight division,” Saïd Breazeale.
Breazeale, who is now ranked #13 par l'IBF, is being considered to fight Joshua in his first title defense, and he hopes that he gets a shot at the world heavyweight title and is chosen for the bout. “When I first heard that I was possibly going to fight Joshua for the title I was extremely excited. I have been thinking about this daily. This is an opportunity that every fighter dreams and hopes of. I’m sure Joshua felt the same way when he first found out he was going to fight Martin for the title. The only difference is that I am not going to lay down like Charles did and hand the belt over.
Hey Anthony Joshua! LET’S DO THIS! This a great fight for the heavyweight division and the fans. We are both 2012 Olympiens, invaincu, and pack a punch. The United States of America versus Great Britain. I want to go back to London and finish what I didn’t in 2012. Instead of the gold medal, I want the IBF title, and I guarantee you I’m bringing it back to the United States where it belongs!,” Saïd Breazeale.
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Travis Kauffman honored by Hometown of Reading, Pennsylvanie

Lecture, Pennsylvanie. (Décembre 21, 2015) – Heavyweight prétendante, Travis “My Time” Kauffman was honored in his hometown of Reading, Pennsylvania by the City Council for his excellent performance on December 12th against Chris Arreola in San Antonio, Texas.
In the proclamation, Kauffman was honored for not only his fight with Arreola, where he battled the former two-time world title challenger to a fight in which most people watching the fight both at ringside and watching on NBC had Kauffman ahead, but also for his activities in the community, which includes feeding the homeless and giving back in many facets in Reading.

I worked hard for years just to get recognized by the city I love,” dit Kauffman. “I made many mistakes in my life, but I turned my life around and have done everything to give back to my community and the people of Reading, Pennsylvanie. I’m honored today to finally be recognized in my city after all the hard work and the dedication. Thank you to the mayor, the City Council, and the people of Reading, Pa for this award. I’m at a loss for words, but my journey has just begun. I love my city and will rep it until the death of me.

Kauffman, 30-2 avec 22 KO, is already back in the gym and is looking forward to his next bout which should come in the beginning of 2016.

Heavyweight contender Travis Kauffman chimes in on controversial decision with Chris Arreola

Lecture, Pennsylvanie (Décembre 14, 2015) -Ce passé Samedi night at the AT & T Center in San Anonio, Poids lourd Travis Kauffman (30-2, 22 KO) and former two-time world title challenger Chris Arreola engaged in a action packed bout that saw Arreola get a dubious split decision by scores 114-113 twice for Arreola and 114-113 for Kauffman.
Most accounts of the fight had Kauffman getting the decision, which included PBC ringside scorer Steve Farhood.
Kauffman de Reading, Pennsylvanie. pushed the action and landed the more telling blows, which included a knockdown in round three from a jab-right hand combination. The fight validated Kauffman as a player in the division, but he wasn’t satisfied with just a good performance.
“Je me sens bien. I thought I did enough to win the fight. I had it 8-4 ou 7-5 in my favor plus the knockdown,” said Kauffman after viewing the fight.
I dominated from rounds three to nine. I took off ten and eleven as I thought that I was secure with my lead. I dominated the twelfth round and after a three-punch combination, Chris went falling back and it looked like his glove touched the canvas. Peu importe ce que, I thought I won the twelfth round. I backed him up the entire fight. I dominated him at his own game.
Kauffman believes that he won over the crowd and those in attendance thought that he deserved the nod as well.
The crowd booed me as I came into the ring and cheered me when I left. I won them over and I won over the boxing public.
With the performance, Kauffman should be in line for another significant fight in the first quarter of 2016.
I spoke to my manager, Al Haymon and he said that bigger things are going to happen for me. Weather it is a rematch or someone else, Je suis prêt pour cela. I showed that I am a force in the division. I worked for so long for this fight, so I am just going to take a week off and enjoy my kids and I will be right back in the gym. I am looking to be back sometime between February and April.
I appreciate all the fans. The ones that have been with me before the fight one the ones that became fans Samedi.”
Said Kauffman’s father Marshall Kauffman, “I am very proud of Travis and what he did in the fight Just look at each of them and you could tell who took the beating in the fight. The worst case scenario, the fight it was 6-6 but Travis scored the knockdown that should have gave him the fight. I believe he will get another opportunity. He showed what he is capable of doing.

Photos by Joe TarleckyTeam Kauffman

Omar Figueroa EMPORTE Antonio DeMarco en prime time bagarre sur Premier Champions de boxe sur NBC à partir du au&T Center à San Antonio

CHRIS ARREOLA RECOVERS FROM EARLY KNOCKDOWN TO TAKE HOME SPLIT-DECISION OVER TRAVIS KAUFFMAN EN BRAWL LOURDS
Victor Ortiz, TERRELL Gausha & MARIO BARRIOS PICK UP victoires en PBC ON NBC Sports Network ACTION
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SAN ANTONIO (Décembre 13, 2015) – Invaincu Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (26-0-1, 18 KOs) gagné une bagarre intense sur l'ancien champion du monde Antonio DeMarco(31-6-1, 23 KOs) en prime time Samedi nuit Premier Champions de boxe (PBC) surNBC À partir de la&T Center à San Antonio.
Figueroa a obtenu la décision unanime dans un combat bourré d'action qui a vu le jet Texas natif sud sur 1000 poinçons à travers 12 tours. Figueroa a dominé les six premiers tours de la lutte, jetant de nombreuses combinaisons et en prenant un minimum de dégâts de son adversaire.
Le vétéran mexicain DeMarco a gardé le meilleur pour la deuxième moitié de la lutte et a pu atterrir fréquemment coups de puissance propres contre le Figueroa offensif. Dans le 11e-tour, DeMarco chancela Figueroa avec une série de tirs à la tête et semblait l'avoir de sérieux ennuis. Figueroa récupéré assez pour survivre à la ronde et de gagner la dernière strophe dans les yeux de tous les trois juges.
Combinés les combattants jetèrent 1160 coups de puissance contre tout 519 jabs. Figueroa a atterri 48 pour cent de ses coups en puissance tout en DeMarco connecté sur 45 pour cent de son. Le 1092 à 587 poinçon avantage de sortie pour Figueroa aurait révélé être la différence comme il a atterri hors de son adversaire 414 à 225.
Les juges ultimes’ scores étaient 116-112 et 115-113 deux fois.
Dans le cas de co-vedette, Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola (37-4-1, 31 KOs) gagné une victoire par décision partagée sur Travis “My Time” Kauffman (30-2, 22 KOs) dans une épreuve de force des poids lourds de 12 rounds qui vécu jusqu'à l'trash talk pré-combat entre les anciens partenaires d'entraînement.
Arreola a commencé en force, remportant les deux premiers tours sur les trois juges’ tableaux de bord. Au troisième tour, Kauffman livré une combinaison sensationnelle à la tête et le corps qui a mis sur le tapis Arreola.
Le knockdown ralenti Arreola bas que Kauffman a remporté cinq tours entre les rounds trois et neuf tout en affichant un excellent jeu de jambes et la perforation du corps. Après un coup bas par Kauffman en neuvième manche, Arreola a fallu plusieurs minutes pour récupérer avant que l'arbitre a continué l'action. Le temps supplémentaire est apparu pour donner un second souffle Arreola comme il a terminé fort et fermé la lutte avec une performance impressionnante dans les trois derniers tours.
La décision partagée était aussi étroite qu'elle pourrait l'être avec deux juges’ marquant le combat 114-113 pour Arreola et l'autre juge avec le même score pour Kauffman. Arreola hors atterri Kauffman 216-206 dans le total des poinçons et reliée à 57 pour cent de ses coups en puissance.
En tête d'affiche de la NBC Sports Network télédiffusion avant, ancien champion du monde “Méchant” Victor Ortiz (31-5-2, 24 KOs) de rentrer d'une mise à pied d'un an pour arrêter Gilberto Sanchez-Leon (31-15-2, 13 KOs) dans le huitième round de leur combat welters.
Ortiz revenait d'une fracture du poignet subie à la fin de son dernier combat en Décembre 2014 et a pu atterrir 50 pour cent de ses coups de puissance. L'arrêt est venu à 2:57 dans le huitième round dans un combat prévu pour 10.
San Antonio-natale Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 KOs) impressionné en face de ses fans ville natale sur son chemin à l'arrêt Manuel Vides (18-5, 11 KOs) 31 secondes dans le sixième round. Barrios a montré une précision mortelle, atterrissage 54 pour cent de ses coups de puissance et 46 pour cent de ses coups totaux.
Dans l'action NBC Sports Network qui a suivi la diffusion en prime time, 2012 U.S.. Olympien Terrell Gausha (17-0, 8 KOs) gardé intacte sa fiche parfaite, défaite Said El Harrak (12-4-2, 7 KOs) dans un combat de poids moyen de 10 rounds. Gausha enregistré un effet de choc dans le deuxième tour et a croisé à un 100-89 la décision, selon les trois juges.
Omar Figueroa
“Ce sont le genre de combats que je l'aime être en. Un peu plus rugueuse que je l'aurais souhaité et mon visage le montre. Ce était un bon combat. Je souhaite que je l'avais fait mieux, mais je fais toujours de mon mieux.
“Ma détermination est ce qui m'a aidé à gagner ce combat. Je ne vais pas perdre un combat. Je ne l'ai pas en moi. Je ai eu toutes les blessures. Je pourrais avoir un bras manquant mais je vais quand même trouver un moyen de gagner le combat.
“Il avait une super ambiance. Je pouvais entendre les fans me encourager et il est un grand sentiment. Je sais que les gens d'ici ont été pour me soutenir et je voulais juste donner mon.
“Il était tout le coeur et les tripes là-bas. Voilà ce que je compte sur quand tout le reste échoue. Nous faisons de notre mieux pour sortir avec la victoire.
“Je veux me battre dans la catégorie de poids de 140 livres. Certaines choses se sont produites qui étaient hors de notre contrôle et nous voulions juste de mettre sur un spectacle pour les fans. Mon corps devient plus grand, mais je veux faire des choses à 140 livres avant de passer jusqu'à. Nous faisons de notre mieux, nous apprendre à faire les choses. Nous sommes dans le processus d'apprentissage.
“Mes mains sentent vraiment bien. Ils ressemblent à des mains. Ce qui est agréable. Mon visage ressemble à un visage, juste un visage battre.
“Antonio m'a donné beaucoup de respect après le combat et il m'a dit que «la famille est la chose la plus importante.’ Nous avons tous le sacrifice au camp d'entraînement et nous sommes tellement reconnaissants que nous arrivons à battre.
“Je l'ai pas quitter en moi. Je me suis battu avec des blessures et l'adversité. Il est tout simplement pas en moi d'arrêter de fumer.”
ANTONIO DEMARCO
“Je pensais que je suis un tirage au sort sur la lutte, mais il est ici dans son état d'origine, avec son public, et je respecte la décision.
“Il était tout simplement trop grand. Pas d'excuses, mais je sais que ce pourquoi il était capable de durer le combat complète avec moi.
“Il venait juste de me pousse vers l'avant, me poussant vers l'avant et l'aide de son poids corporel, mais il ne m'a jamais fait mal à tout moment.”
Chris Arreola
“Je suis pas blessé du knockdown, il était plus d'un effet de choc flash.”
“Je l'ai sorti dans les tours de championnat. Je suis en grande forme et qui a été la différence dans mon victoires.
I had to show him a little different look tonight and not just bull rush him. Il est venu me, qui a rendu plus facile pour moi. Conditioning was the deciding factor tonight.
“Oui, Je donnerais Travis Kauffman une revanche. N'importe quand, nous pouvons le faire à nouveau.
“Je dois gagner un combat de championnat du monde et je dois gagner de façon convaincante. Si je me bats Deontay Wilder, Je dois être en grande forme.
“Je vais prendre un peu de vacances avec la famille, puis je prévois d'être de retour dans le gymnase juste après le Nouvel An.”
TRAVIS KAUFFMAN
“Je ne suis pas le seul qui pensais que je gagné le combat, toute la foule pensait que je gagné le combat. Je me suis battu un grand combat. Je suis venu ici pour gagner. Je ne suis pas un empoté, Je suis un combattant. Je fais ça depuis toute ma vie.
I didn’t get the victory that I deserved tonight, mais je suis capable de gagner sur la foule et je conquis l'Amérique.
“La foule est venue en liesse pour Chris. Ils sont partis applaudir pour moi.”
Victor Ortiz
“Il était un combattant vraiment difficile. Il a obtenu quelques bons coups dans. Je ne veux pas faire des excuses. En trois ans, Je ne l'ai battu deux fois. Il y avait beaucoup de rouille. Mais je suis juste heureux de revenir dans le ring.
“Je me sens aucune douleur. Je suis heureux pour cela et prêts à avancer.
“Mon passé est mon passé. Je veux y aller. Tous les meilleurs welters de, je les veux.
“Ce camp était incroyable. Non seulement Joel Diaz, mais toute l'équipe a été avec moi 24/7 et ils ont été génial. Il est un grand atout d'avoir ce genre de personnes dans mon coin.
“Autrefois, Je me suis toujours trouvé sauter le pistolet. Ces entraîneurs ont aidé à me ralentir. Ceci est certainement un pas en avant.
“Je suis mon pire critique. Il ya beaucoup de choses à améliorer. Mes réflexes étaient bons, mais mon timing était hors. Probablement en raison de l'inactivité. Je suis tellement reconnaissante pour cette opportunité et je dois une nouvelle chance d'atteindre mes objectifs.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“Je suis juste heureux d'avoir pu mettre sur un grand spectacle pour ma famille et les amis. En ce moment je me sens bien. Je ne pouvais pas être plus heureux.
“Nous commençons avec un plan de match qui tourne autour de notre travail hors jab et de ramasser nos coups. Il avait tendance à travailler au centre du terrain et voilà comment nous avons trouvé des ouvertures.
“À tout moment, je suis prêt à y bagarre et asseoir avec lui, mais ce ne fut pas le plan de cette lutte. Le plan était d'être plus intelligent et qui est que nous avons fait.
“Ma taille et la taille est quelque chose que nous travaillons toujours et utiliser à notre avantage.”
TERRELL Gausha
I’m very happy with my performance but I still have a lot of improvements to make in the gym.
“Je l'ai pris avec quelques bons coups de corps et qui a été la différence.
“Nous ne ciblons pas n'importe qui, but I’m ready for someone in the top 10. Je tiens à battre à nouveau en Février si possible.”
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