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Terence Crawford vs. Xulio Indongo; TRANSSCRIPCIÓN DA SEMANA DE LOITA

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EDMONTON, Alberta, Canadá (Agosto. 17, 2017) – Super Channel estase emitindo este sábado Campionato mundial de unificación de peso welter junior da noite entre campións do mundo invictos, Terence Crawford eJulius “Máquina Azul” Indongo, a partir de 9 p.m. E/ 6 p.m. PT, en directo desde Pinnacle Bank Arena en Lincoln, Nebraska.
O gañador de Crawford-Indongo terá os catro títulos mundiais de peso welter júnior principais – WBC, WBO, WBA & IBF – ademais da prestixiosa correa da revista The Ring.
Tres pelexas emocionantes no cargado “Crawford vs, Indongo” tarxeta, promovido por Top Rank, vai ao aire exclusivamente en Canadá en Super Canle.
MAIN EVENT
WBO, WBC, WBA, IBF & Campionato do Mundo de peso welter júnior do anel (12 rounds)
Terence “Brote” CRAWFORD (31-0, 22 Kos, WBC, WBO & O campión do anel, Omaha, NE
XULIO “Máquina Azul” INDONGO (22-0, 12 Kos), WBA & Campión IBF, Windhoek, Namibia
CO-FEATURE
Veciños & Campionato de peso semipesado NABF (10 rounds)

OLEKSANDR “O Prego” GVOZDYK (13-0, 11 Kos), Campión, Kharkiv, Ucraína

CRAIG “O Gato Negro” PANDEIRO (17-1, 13 Kos), Reto, Baytown, TX
Featherweights (6 rounds)
SHAKUR STEVENSON (2-0, 1 KO), 2016 Medalla de prata olímpica, Newark, NJ
DAVID PAZ (4-3-1, 0 Kos), A Prata, Arxentina
(Todos os combates e loitadores están suxeitos a cambios. Pódense engadir loitas adicionais rexistradas anteriormente segundo sexa necesario para cubrir os propósitos. Todos os combates serán realizados por a “gráfica que aparece”.)
(WBC & OMB Jr. O campión de peso welter Terence Crawford co seu adestrador Brian McIntyre e
O presidente de primeiro rango, Todd duBoef / IBF & WBA JR. O campión do peso welter Julius Indongo co seu co-promotor e director Nestor Tobias e Frank Smith de Matchroom Boxing.)

TODD ​​duBOEF: Vai ser unha noite emocionante o sábado. Este será o noso terceiro evento en directo en ESPN e que forma de comezar con Pacquiao, Lomachenko e agora a unificación do título de Terence Crawford e Julius Indongo. Imos estar en Lincoln, Nebraska esta vez como Lady Gaga está en Omaha. Estamos ansiosos por Lincoln, xa que alí están os Cornhuskers. Isto é unha cousa incrible para poder facer. Moito tempo a xente fala de ver boas pelexas – os rapaces loitan contra os rapaces que están logrados – despois hai outros rapaces que queren os retos. Julius Indongo e o seu promotor, Matchroom Boxeo, apareceron nun ascenso meteórico no pasado 18 meses e Julius funcionou moi ben. Terence Crawford entrou na escena do boxeo – indo a Glasgow, Escocia e gañando o título de peso lixeiro e volvendo a Omaha na súa primeira defensa contra Gamboa e gañando de forma sensacional. Esta será a novena loita consecutiva de Terence polo título mundial en dúas divisións de peso. É único en que é unha unificación moi esperada. Só é a segunda vez na era dos catro cintos que dous campións mundiais pelexan entre si para unificar os títulos e o gañador emerxe como campión do mundo indiscutible da división..

FRANK SMITH: É xenial estar aquí en Omaha con Top Rank e estamos ansiosos por esta loita – é xenial cando os loitadores queren afrontar desafíos. Julius viaxou por todo o mundo – ir a Rusia onde gañou por nocaut na primeira rolda e despois enfrontouse a Ricky Burns en Escocia ante unha gran multitude.. Julius estivo pasando os últimos días en Omaha – Sei que está moi tranquilo e moi relaxado e con moitas ganas de chegar ao reto. É xenial estar involucrado nunha loita coma esta con todos os cintos en liña, que non ocorre con moita frecuencia. Sei que Julius está moi seguro de volver a casa con todos os cintos na man. Terence Crawford é un gran loitador e demostrouno en moitas ocasións e Julius está moi tranquilo e relaxado e está desexando mostrar o que fai e non lle preocupa a viaxe.. Irá a calquera parte para afrontar un desafío.

NESTOR TOBIAS: Estamos moi emocionados. Julius adestrouse moi duro para esta loita. Está moi concentrado e moi cómodo en Omaha. Pasamos un tempo antes de vir a Omaha adestrando no Wild Card Boxing Club de Freddie Roach
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JULIUS INDONGO: Moitas grazas por esta oportunidade. Sei que Crawford é un loitador moi bo e duro e este é un gran evento. O Sábado noite, Vou dar todo o que teño e o meu foco e o meu plan de xogo e todo está en posición. Só esperando o pesaxe. Intento non dicir demasiado antes da pelexa, que é algo ao que estou afeito. Prefiro facelo no ring cando o meu opoñente está diante de min para poder facer o meu traballo. Levo moito tempo no boxeo e non me coñece moita xente. Creo que este é o momento de demostrarlle ao mundo que un boxeador africano de Namibia pode vencer a un mozo que loita na súa casa fronte á súa xente.. Esta é a mellor forma de facelo. Confío nos meus estilos e técnicas que aprendín hai anos. O Sábado noite, vai ser boxeo – Non estou seguro de se vai haber un nocaut, pero sei que podo facelo se é preciso. Podo dicir agora que adestrei moito e que o meu adestrador sempre está aí.
TODD ​​duBOEF: Tamén quero agradecer ás organizacións por acomodar este partido porque había todo o mundo intentando que tivese loitadores que tiñan obrigatorios traballando entre bastidores para axudar a armar esta unificación.. Agradecemos a todos que traballen xuntos para axudar a levar este partido cos participantes cos catro títulos das organizacións.. Agradecemos moito que axuden a Matchroom e Top Rank.
JULIUS INDONGO: Si. Tamén me gustaría agradecer ás organizacións e a Top Rank e Matchroom por impulsar esta loita e axudar ás negociacións para que esta loita suceda. – por facelo todo posible.
Agora tes dous títulos, pero cal é a túa visión da posibilidade de ter os catro títulos?

JULIUS INDONGO: A miña opinión sobre isto é que non me centrei moito niso desde que estiven ocupado no ximnasio. Non me centrei en nada máis que en asegurarme do meu rendemento o sábado noite. O meu foco estivo no ximnasio para asegurarme de que o meu xogo sexa o mellor de sempre. Ninguén se esquecerá nunca desta loita. As organizacións estiveron implicadas en facer que esta loita ocorrese e agradézoo, pero non pensarei moito en ter catro títulos ata que remate a loita..

Como se sentirá saír do ring con catro cintos?

JULIUS INDONGO: Vai significar moito para min – significará que todo o traballo duro e a determinación obtiveron ese logro e creará máis oportunidades para min. Viaxarei polo mundo cos catro títulos. Vou levalos de volta a África – ao meu país. Vou ser moi, moi feliz
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Que difícil foi conseguir que as organizacións acompañen isto?
TODD ​​duBOEF: Foi moi difícil. Tivemos que traballar man a man con Matchroom porque obviamente Matchroom e Indongo tiñan dous cintos e Top Rank e Crawford tiñan dous e había obrigatorios e todo o que estaba entrando en xogo.. Había xente á que tiñamos que apelar e dixemos, “Ei, esta é unha rara oportunidade de que sexamos capaces de facelo. Intentemos traballar xuntos e ter unha solución positiva para o deporte do boxeo e creo que o conseguimos con delicadeza.
Canto tempo pensas que o gañador poderá manter eses títulos?

TODD ​​duBOEF: Creo que deberíamos facerlle esa pregunta ao gañador, non antes de ter un gañador. (A), non sabemos quen vai gañar – Indongo pensa que vai gañar e Crawford pensa que vai gañar. Entón nese momento teremos que ver cal é a orde, quen ten a obrigatoria, que orde de loitas e se todas as organizacións poden reunirse e se poden xenial e se non poden, será o loitador tomar as decisións. E ata os promotores. Creo que é prematuro discutir iso agora mesmo.

Como cambiou a túa vida dende que gañaches os dous títulos?
JULIUS INDONGO: O que realmente cambiou é – Aínda vivo na miña cidade de Namibia – e intento manterme concentrado e intento facer o correcto no público. Cando alguén se fai coñecido por todo o país, o máis importante, intento non rodar cos amigos equivocados. Intento quedarme na casa e ir á igrexa despois do traballo e fago o meu programa de adestramento dúas veces ao día. É o único xeito que podería dicir que se pode facer.
Vives no mesmo lugar?
JULIUS INDONGO: Si, alí é onde estou a quedar e onde adestro. Toda a xente é moi amable. Non temos demasiada división dentro da xente de todos no país, sobre todo na cidade. Non hai nada que me poida distraer onde quede ou faga o que faga – todo o mundo saberá en Namibia.
Canto mellor é Crawford que Ricky Burns ou Troyanovsky?
JULIUS INDONGO: Non podo dicir moito sobre iso porque cando loitei contra Troyanovsky e Ricky Burns, ambos foron pelexas máis fáciles que eu na última loita., que eu loitei dende a casa. As dúas loitas polo título mundial ás que desafiei foron o mellor adestramento que adestrei. Nunca estivera tan concentrado co mellor plan de xogo, polo que o fixo as pelexas máis fáciles para min. Os dous foron máis fáciles do que nunca pensamos que serían debido ao foco neles e ao plan de xogo.

Por que puideches centrarte máis para esas dúas loitas?

JULIUS INDONGO: As outras pelexas estaban ocorrendo na casa e adoitabamos ser demasiado como deixar moita xente no campamento – adoitabamos compartir invitacións – para as dúas últimas pelexas de todos os xeitos. A loita era polo campionato así que había algo que necesitabamos conseguir, cambiar e mellorar a nosa imaxe (se queremos) para ser coñecido no mundo. Tivemos que centrarnos só en min e no potencial e esa é a única forma en que o mundo ía chegar a verme. A promoción sabía o que me pasaba e facía saber a todos os demais. Entón, agora todos ían ver algo novo de novo, Sei. Non teño dúbida. Sei. O único que podo dicir é que só se chega o nocaut pode ser tarde. Pero espertar, o día da loita, ser hábil e concentrado – todo está en posición. O público ou os afeccionados, ou o público local de Terence non me intimidará – iso non é nada, Non podo permitilo, así que viaxo do mesmo xeito – sempre é o mesmo.

Dende que gañou nas cidades natales dos últimos dous títulos pelexas canta confianza che dá iso?

JULIUS INDONGO: Na Realidade, son condicións diferentes. Non me importa especialmente porque xa pasou. O meu foco é que é unha bendición de Deus manterme e non deixarme vagar en certo sentido, e pedir unha provisión para min, o meu presidente e o meu comandante na oficina que onde queira que viaxe estarei representando a toda Namibia. É como se tivese todo o país de Namibia sobre os meus ombreiros emitido polo meu presidente, así que teño que confiar no plan de xogo e esa é a confianza na que confío.. Así, se estou a pisar alí sei que o meu país e África están sobre os meus ombreiros e cando o equipo viaxa de Namibia á loita só podo centrarme na loita polo que motivoume moito. Así, Teño que centrarme só nesta loita.

Onde adestraches para esta loita?
JULIUS INDONGO: Cando vin Crawford pediu loitar contra o gañador da loita entre min Troyanovsky, que foi cando comecei a adestrar para esta loita porque non temos ningún poder e a única forma de confiar nos grandes armas cando se lles solicita.. Así, cando nos deron a oferta tivemos que ir por ela así que foi cando comecei a adestrar. Adestraba na casa en Namibia – onde sempre estiven adestrando. (Chegou aos Estados Unidos cedo e adestrouse no ximnasio de Freddie Roach en Hollywood).

Que notaches na audiencia dos combates en ESPN?

TODD ​​duBOEF: Unha cousa que estou desexando o sábado é Kurt Warner que acaba de rematar o seu [Intro do Salón da Fama] discurso para que non teñamos que tratar con iso o sábado. Todo isto forma parte dun plan de xogo a longo prazo para facer que estes loitadores cobren vida para os fanáticos dos deportes. Obviamente houbo unha cantidade incrible de ascenso antes da loita de Pacquiao e reflectida cunha incrible cantidade de ascenso para a loita de Lomachenko o 5 de agosto e ESPN cambiará o interruptor esta fin de semana., levar o pesaxe en directo e facer a mesma promoción constante e isto é marabilloso para as persoas que están interesadas no boxeo. Todo foi fantástico e poñer a dous dos mellores diante da xente que está vendo a NFL, NBA e Major League Baseball son capaces de ver o máis alto nivel de loitas é só un paso positivo para o deporte.

Houbo un cambio demográfico de quen está vendo as pelexas?

TODD ​​duBOEF: Non creo que houbese un cambio demográfico. Creo que a percepción da demografía do boxeo nos Estados Unidos foi desafortunadamente limitada. – un grupo demográfico máis vello. Estamos mirando estes números e obviamente 18-49 é o número que todos queren e mesmo con Kurt Warner e o resto do Salón da Fama en marcha enfrontámonos directamente ao UFC esa noite e gañamos en ambos. 18-49 e 18-34 que son as demostracións máis importantes. E creo que ademais, para ESPN esa semana, fomos os segundos mellor valorados 18-49 programa coa emisión de Lomachenko e de feito rematado 50% do noso público foi 18-49 onde estaba o béisbol 32%. Pensamos que a historia de que é un deporte vello e aos vellos non lles importa, que foi elaborado en gran parte polo UFC hai anos e creo que ata certo punto había algo de verdade – As demostracións máis antigas estaban nas canles premium – o feito é que isto é moi positivo, mozo, multicultural polo teito e estamos encantados de poñer isto nesta ampla plataforma.

É doado concentrarse e facer o que precisa facer na súa terra natal?

JULIUS INDONGO: Non creo que teña ningún problema coa afección nin coa poboación porque xa é algo do que sei. Todo o que teño é adestrar e concentrarme en Crawford e no meu plan de xogo e facer ben na miña preparación.
Indongo chegou ata agora – hai un ano ninguén sabía quen era e agora está nesta enorme plataforma…

TODD ​​duBOEF: Isto non é un valor atípico – este é o boxeo. Isto é o que pasa co boxeo. Isto non é diferente do que aparece Azumah Nelson 10 días, aviso e de súpeto subirse ao ring e facerse un nome nos Estados Unidos. A xente pode cambiar a marea moi rapidamente no deporte do boxeo e iso ocorre polas súas actuacións e temos que recoñecer que o seu é un deporte global.. Esta non é a Premier League nin a NFL nin a NBA e estamos relativamente illados nun pequeno grupo. Indongo é un loitador moi talentoso que probablemente traballou toda a súa infancia para descubrir como dominar un oficio. E iso é Julius Indongo e o que fixo foi, ábrese a porta da oportunidade e el atravesa, e esa é a historia do boxeo. Hai infinidade de historias como esa e creo que esta non é milagrosa, pero realmente remóntase ao que fai que o boxeo sexa tan especial.. Persoas que aproveitan esas oportunidades e de súpeto descobre un diamante en bruto.

Que tes que dicir desta actividade – esta é a túa cuarta loita en pouco máis dun ano?

JULIUS INDONGO: Realmente significa moito non só para min senón tamén para o meu ascenso onde adestro. Cando comecei non tiñan pensado producir tal evento nin ningunha oportunidade como esta ou nin sequera aquelas partidas que tiven na casa.. É algo grande e algo enorme e algo útil e é unha apreciación polo que Top Rank e Matchroom reuniron e agradezo estas oportunidades.

TODD ​​duBOEF: Démoslle a Terence todos os eloxios sobre o gran loitador que é, que todos coñecemos, pero non sabía que agora era unha sensación en internet. Hai que falar da sensación de Internet! Pensei que esta era a sensación de internet de Brian McIntyre na última loita de “Vida de Campamento,” pero na rolda de prensa mañá tes que mostrarme o teu reto de McGregor.

TERENCE CRAWFORD: Significa moito para min o feito de que será a primeira vez que os catro cintos estarán en xogo ao mesmo tempo na historia da división e só se fixo dúas veces no boxeo.. Estou preparado para o momento e para loitar contra o tempo desta fin de semana.

Antes do KO da 1a rolda de Indongo en Rusia, algunha vez o teu equipo escoitou falar del?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Non, nunca escoitamos falar de Indongo e nunca o vimos loitar máis que a que tivo en Rusia.
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Ben, queriamos a loita de Troyanovsky pero decidiu ir con Indongo así que cando soubemos que foi noqueado, miramos a repetición e miramos a loita – foi entón cando nos demos conta por primeira vez de quen era realmente Indongo.
Cando loitou contra Ricky Burns a quen estás familiarizado tendo vencido polo título de peso lixeiro, pensaches que poderías facelo posible ou foi algo que che trouxo Top Rank?

TERENCE CRAWFORD: Queriamos a loita de Ricky Burns 140 tamén, pero non querían pelexar, así que querían pelexar con Indongo e quizais máis tarde no ano puidésemos facer a loita entre min e Ricky Burns de novo, pero Indongo gañou a Ricky Burns., foi cando nos demos conta e dixemos ben que el é o tipo dos outros dous títulos así que a ver se podemos pelexar con el e unificar.

Que sentes de que viaxa a calquera lugar á cidade natal de ninguén para loitar polos títulos?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Mostra moito sobre o seu carácter e a súa confianza e a súa habilidade no ring. Ser dúas veces campión do mundo nese pouco tempo demostra que ten moita confianza, pero ao mesmo tempo é un pouco maior, polo que está ao final da súa carreira e non ten moitas opcións para o que quere facer.. Non pode esperar.

Que opinas de Indongo como loitador??

TERENCE CRAWFORD: Indongo é un bo loitador. É un bo boxeador – ten boas pernas e parece que pode golpear. Non deixa que o seu rival se meta por dentro e lle faga moito dano.
TODD ​​duBOEF: Buscas algunha semellanza entre el e Postol??
TERENCE CRAWFORD: A única comparación que vexo é a altura. Teñen dous estilos diferentes. Postol era máis recto arriba e abaixo. Indongo é un pouco máis esquivo. Creo que Postol era un pouco máis técnico. Indongo pode volverse un pouco salvaxe ás veces.
Cres que Postol é mellor que Indongo?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Non podo dicir iso porque non estiven no ring con Indongo pero estiven no ring con Postol. Pódese ver dende fóra, pero unha vez que entras no ring con alguén pode ser totalmente diferente, así que despois da pelexa podo dicirche.

Que opinas de loitar en ESPN para ampliar a túa base de fans?

TERENCE CRAWFORD: Pode ampliar a base de fans e dará a máis xente a oportunidade de ver quen é realmente Terence Crawford. Para mostrar o meu talento e as miñas habilidades a máis xente – Só estou preparado para Sábado vir para poder mostrar a máis xente quen é realmente Terence Crawford.

BRIAN McINTYRE: Estou preparado para que saiamos alí para que Terence poida mostrar no que estivo traballando no campamento. Quero que unifique e faga historia e a división de 140 libras. Tamén podemos silenciar a todos os críticos que veñen dicindo que o seu currículo non é tan bo como algúns loitadores. Non só eu, senón tamén todo o equipo está ilusionado. Sei que está emocionado, para saír alí e mostrarlle a ESPN o que todo o mundo estivo escoitando – que é un gran boxeador e un maldito bo golpeador e como pode cambiar de ambos os bandos. Así, Estou animado. Estou emocionado polo neno e estou emocionado pola súa familia. Estou emocionado por todos.

O gañador terá os catro cintos, que é histórico. Será que ese loitador tamén será considerado campión libra por libra?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Claro, Creo que estiven facendo moito no deporte do boxeo e mencionáronme o meu nome entre os tres primeiros. Estarei desexando ser o primeiro, ou quizais dous despois desta loita. Só depende de como o mire a xente. Nos meus ollos, Creo que xa son dous primeiros, así.
Foi frustrante para vostede que non teña o crédito que merece?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Intento non pensar niso. Non podo preocuparme polo que a persoa pensa de min ou di sobre min. Ao final do día son eu o que ten que entrar alí e levar os golpes. Moita xente me critica por quen estou loitando porque quizais non son o seu loitador favorito ou quizais o fago mellor que o seu loitador favorito., ou hai un loitador que quere verme pelexar e a pelexa non ocorre ou pasa entón eu gáñoos. Despois din, "Oh, a única razón pola que Terence gañou foi porque é baixo’ ou ‘gañou porque era básico’ – sempre vai haber unha escusa con ese tipo de xente.
TODD ​​duBOEF: Estamos nun deporte que é disecado constantemente por persoas que odian, xente que ten axendas e ao final do día cando tes un fillo como Terence Crawford que é brillante no ring, só deixamos que o pobo decida o que é. Estaremos esgotados en Lincoln, Nebraska e acabamos de facelo 10,000 xente en Nova York – non imos perseguir o xogo de persoas e bloggers e cousas así que queren odiar porque nunca gañarás ese xogo..
Cantos aguantará Pinnacle?
TODD ​​duBOEF: Vai aguantar pouco máis 10,000.
Cales son os teus pensamentos loitando en Lincoln?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Estou emocionado de que sexa a capital do noso estado e onde xoga o equipo de fútbol de Nebraska. É unha area bonita e sempre quixen loitar alí. Leváronme alí para ver un par de partidos e sempre imaxinaba que sería un bonito campo para loitar.. Todo o mundo por alí sempre me acolleu cos brazos abertos dicíndome: "Tes que vir loitar aquí"., tes que vir loitar aquí.’ Entón estou emocionado de que puiden facelo posible. Está a uns 45 minutos en coche de Omaha.
TODD ​​duBOEF: Imaxínate, entre 45 minutos en coche tes Lady GaGa en Omaha e Terence Crawford en Lincoln – non é unha mala noite de entretemento nunha zona pequena. Brian vas á pelexa ou a Lady GaGa?
BRYAN McINTYRE: Pois vou ir a GaGa en canto lle toquemos a este tipo. Coñézoa persoalmente.
CARL MORETTI: Terence é probablemente o campión máis activo do boxeo neste momento. A súa última defensa foi hai tres meses contra Félix Díaz e loitou en decembro antes e en xuño antes. Así, se miras xusto antes de gañar o título de peso lixeiro, poden ser oito defensas do título en 27 meses. Non creo que poidas atopar un campión máis activo que mellorou no ring defendendo o seu título máis que Crawford.
Que importante é ser activo?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: É moi importante. Estou tratando de sacar o meu nome e de conseguir o recoñecemento que me merezo. Aínda son novo e no meu mellor momento.
Que significa se Terence é capaz de noquear a Indongo o sábado noite.

BRIAN McINTYRE: Iso sería encantador – para facelo de boa forma así, non podes pedir nada mellor. Xa sabes que se buscas un nocaut non está.

Se gañas tes todos os cintos – preferirías quedarte alí ou subir?
estou en 140 agora e veña Sábado ese é o meu foco principal é Julius Indongo. Veremos como vai a pelexa e despois desa volta voltaremos e veremos cal será o seguinte movemento.

Como é cando tes un cambio rápido para o campo de adestramento? É máis doado?

TERENCE CRAWFORD: O campo de adestramento nunca é doado. Sempre é difícil pero ao mesmo tempo, Só tiven unha pelexa e volvín ao ximnasio e volvín ao ritmo de todo. É máis difícil cando tes un longo período de descanso porque esta vez estiven algo en forma.

Parece que te estabas pasando ben no campamento. Iso é normal?

TERENCE CRAWFORD: Gústanos pasalo ben no campo de adestramento. O campo de adestramento sempre é un traballo duro pero divírtete, traballo duro, pasalo ben, traballo duro – se non che gusta o que estás facendo, entón tes que conseguir un traballo diferente. Estamos bailando todos os campos de adestramento que tivemos e xogamos – ese son os diferentes tipos de cousas que facemos. En “Vida de Campamento” Quizais sexa a primeira vez que a xente vexa ese Terence Crawford exterior.
É importante para ti sacar iso?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: É importante para a miña marca pero ao mesmo tempo son só eu. Non me gusta dar a coñecer todos os meus movementos – fai un vídeo e di, 'Oh, isto é o que fago para gañarme a vida,’ Eu só ir co fluxo.
Se te consideras Número 2 libra por libra, quen dis que é Número 1?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Andre Ward.
Onde estabas cando viu a McGregor facer o seu quecemento?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Viña do ximnasio e todos estaban vendo un vídeo e preguntei que era, entón dixen que vou probar iso. Pasaron un par de días despois xuntei a todos para facer o McGregor Challenge.
Cal é a mellor resposta que obtiveches desde que subiu ese vídeo?
TERENCE CRAWFORD: Teño todo tipo de respostas – Estou recibindo resposta de odio, resposta de prexuízo, Teño moitas respostas positivas. A xente dime que McGregor me pegará. Eu só río – só nos divertimos con el.
Super Channel emitiu recentemente grandes eventos de boxeo en directo como Brook vs. Spence Jr, Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, JR. vs. Abraham, e Lomachenko contra Marriaga.
Para ver o “Crawford vs. Indongo” vivir, así como o boxeo máis emocionante para vir, os fans de loita en Canadá poden contactar co seu provedor de cable local para asinar o Super Canle e todo o que ofrece, incluíndo a serie de premio, películas e moito máis, para tan baixo como $9.95 por mes.
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Super Channel transmitirá Terence Crawford vs. Tarxeta de Julius Indongo

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Vivo este sábado noite en Canadá
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canadá (Agosto. 15, 2017) – Continuando cos seus fortes esforzos como destino televisivo para ver boxeo de clase mundial en Canadá, Os subscritores de Super Channel poderán velo este sábado Campionato mundial de unificación de peso welter junior da noite entre campións do mundo invictos, Terence Crawford e Julius “Máquina Azul” Indongo, a partir de 9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT, en directo desde Pinnacle Bank Arena en Lincoln, Nebraska.
O gañador de Crawford-Indongo terá os catro títulos mundiais de peso welter júnior principais, ademais da prestixiosa correa da revista The Ring.
Crawford (31-0, 22 Kos), loitando fóra de Boise (NE), é un bicampión que gañou seis dos seus últimos oito combates por parada. O 2014 Loitador do Ano, Crawford é o Consello Mundial de Boxeo reinante (WBC) e campión do mundo da revista The Ring.
Terrence Crawford
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Na súa 2017 debutar este pasado Maio 30 no famoso Madison Square Garden de Nova York, Crawford defendeu con éxito as súas coroas mediante a 10th eliminatoria redonda sobre o antigo medallista de ouro olímpico Felix Diaz.

Posiblemente un dos cinco mellores loitadores de libra por libra no mundo actual, Crawford unificou os títulos mundiais de xullo 23, 2016, gañando unha decisión unánime de 12 asaltos sobre o entón invicto campeón de pesos superlixeiros do CMB Viktor Postol.
O seu triunfo contra Postol tamén gañou o título de Crawford The Ring e designouno como o campión lineal da división de 140 libras.. Crawford tamén derrotou John Molina, JR., Thomas Dulorme, Hank Lundy, Ricky Burns,Yuriokis Gamboa e Ray Beltrán entre os máis notables.
Indongo nativo de Namibia (22-0, 11 Kos) converteuse nun campión do mundo unificado — Federación Internacional de Boxeo (IBF) e Asociación Mundial de Boxeo (WBA) – o camiño máis difícil como un verdadeiro guerreiro da estrada. Conquistou o título da FIB noqueando ao campión defensor Eduardo Troyanovsky na quenda inicial do seu decembro 3, 2016 loita polo título en Rusia, e unificou os títulos mundiais este pasado Abril 15, cando tomou unha decisión unánime de 12 asaltos Ricky Burns en Escocia.
O Indongo, de 34 anos, era un 2008 Olímpico de Namibia.
Tres pelexas emocionantes no cargado “Crawford vs, Indongo” tarxeta, promovido por Top Rank, vai ao aire exclusivamente en Canadá en Super Canle.
Super Channel emitiu recentemente grandes eventos de boxeo en directo como Brook vs. Spence Jr, Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, JR. vs. Abraham, e Lomachenko contra Marriaga.
Outros combates na tarxeta Crawford-Indongo que tamén se emitirán en directo en Super Channel inclúen un choque de peso semipesado de 10 asaltos entre o invicto campión da Federación Norteamericana de Boxeo. Oleksandr “O Prego” Gvozdyk (13-0, 11 Kos), Non clasificados. 2 polo WBC, e un texano molesto Craig “O Gato Negro” Panadeiro (17-1, 13 Kos). Gvozdyk é un antigo afeccionado ucraíno destacado que vive e adestra en Oxnard, California.
A estrea televisiva en Super Channel contará 2016 Medalhista de prata olímpico Shakur Stevenson (2-0, 1 KO), loitando fóra de Newark (NJ), contra o peso pluma arxentino David Paz (4-3, 0 Kos) nun ataque de seis rolda.
Os combates e a orde están suxeitos a cambios. Pódense engadir loitas adicionais rexistradas anteriormente segundo sexa necesario para cubrir os propósitos. Todos os combates serán realizados por a “gráfica que aparece.
Para ver o “Crawford vs. Indongo” vivir, así como o boxeo máis emocionante para vir, os fans de loita en Canadá poden contactar co seu provedor de cable local para asinar o Super Canle e todo o que ofrece, incluíndo a serie de premio, películas e moito máis, para tan baixo como $9.95 por mes.
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Joseph Elegele Scores Hard Fought Unanimous Decision Victory Over Phil Lo Greco In Main Event Of Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round On Bounce From The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL

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Dauren Yeleussinov and Devaun Lee Fight To Split Decision Draw
Craig Baker Stops Steve Lovett In Final Seconds Of Eighth Round
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LAKELAND, FL. (Xuño 13, 2016) – Exciting super welterweight Joseph Elegele (16-2 11 Kos) showed his strength and power Domingo noite no evento principal Premier Boxeo League: A seguinte rolda de Bounce TV as he went toe-to-toe with Phil Lo Greco(27-3, 15 Kos) para 10 hard-fought rounds from The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL. Both combatants left it all in the ring, exchanging punches throughout the bout with close rounds that left the audience wanting more.
Elegeleof nearby Winter Haven, FL started the bout coming forward, slightly stunning Toronto’s Lo Greco with several flurries of punches that set the tone for a hard fought back and forth battle. The action picked up in round two as Lo Greco came in on the attack early in the round, pinning Elegele against the ropes and continuing to pepper him with punches to the body and the head.
Despite being taken aback by the attack, Elegele came roaring back in the final seconds of round two and out of the corner to kick off round three. Lo Greco remained in the pocket, not afraid to continue to throw wide left hooks as the fighters traded punches back and forth.
As the fight continued, Lo Greco backed Elegele up against the ropes, smothering him with punches despite Elegele’s four-inch height advantage. But round six was completely controlled by Elegele as he threw a combination of bruising punches that very well could have sent Lo Greco to the canvas. However Lo Greco remained in the pocket. In the 10th and final round, Lo Greco saíu forte, outworking Elegele, but with less than 20 seconds to go in the bout, Elegele stunned Lo Greco with a barrage of punches up against the ropes. Judges scored the bout 97-95 e 96-94 dúas veces, all for Elegele, the winner by unanimous decision.
The second televised bout saw two former amateur standouts Dauren Yeleussinov (5-0-1, 4 Kos) de Casaquistán, who now fights out of Brooklyn, e Devaun Lee (7-2-1, 3 Kos) of Queens, NY in an eight-round middleweight bout that ended in a split draw. Yeleussinov wasted no time in the first round as he kicked off the fight by throwing multiple left hands, one to the body and two to the head of Lee.
Lee escaped the round unscathed and despite spending the majority of the second round against the ropes, he was able to let his hands go and catch Yeleussinov with multiple shots. The 30-year-old Yeleussinov went on the attack in the sixth round, pinning Lee against the ropes, once again with a barrage of punches. Judges scored the bout at 79-73 for Yeleussinov, 78-74 por Lee e 76-76, ending the bout in a split draw.
Na apertura televisado loita, Australian prospect Steve Lovett (15-1, 12 Kos) batallado Craig Baker (17-1, 13 Kos) in a 10-round light heavyweight showdown that ended with an explosive knockout. Baker of Baytown, TX was sent to the canvas in round four following a big left hook thrown by Lovett, but Baker was the more active fighter throughout the fight as he was up on all three of the judge’s scorecards going into the eighth and final round. With only three seconds to go in the bout, Baker sent Lovett to the canvas with a hard right hand that ended the bout.
Here is what the participants had to say about their respective performances Domingo noite:
JOSEPH ELEGELE
“I wasn’t surprised because he’s a tough fighter, he’s a Canadian and Canadian fighters are tough. El veu para loitar. Foi unha boa loita.
“It’s hard for anyone to find an answer for a straight left, but I was surprised he kept walking through it.
“I hope this win puts me on the next level. I’m ready for the top fighters. I know there are some things I can work on, but I am ready for the top fighters.
“I’m not sure what’s up with my left hand. It hurt me when I was throwing it, but I’m a warrior. I’ve been through too much in life to let a little left hand hurt me. It could be falling off and I’m still going to throw it.”
PHIL LO GRECIA
“It was his hometown. The score could have gone either way. I hurt him in the second round. He was out and the ref could have stopped the fight. That is no excuse. I will fight anyone, en calquera lugar.
“I felt I was pushing the fight. I am disappointed in the decision.
“It’s up to the fans if they want to see me again. People see that I will fight anywhere and anyplace. I enjoyed tonight.”
DEVAUN LEE
“I don’t agree with the draw, I think I won the fight. I would have been comfortable with a split decision. He worked, but I landed clean shots and I landed heavier punches. I feel like I won the fight. Ten poder, but he wasn’t powerful enough to stop me.
“Next, I’m ready for whatever they put in front of me. I would do it again.”
CRAIG BAKER
“Lovett is a strong guy and he’s a hell of a competitor. He came to work and he tested me, so it is what it is, un.
“This is awesome, un. This is what I sweat and kill myself in the gym for. This win means the world to me.
“He never hurt me tonight. We stayed patient I do what we do. This is the biggest win of my career, but I won’t rest until I get a title.
“I’ll fight whoever next. I’ll be back in the gym soon and getting ready for whoever the put in front of me next.
“Fighting on a Premier Boxing Champions card is amazing. I’m grateful to get the opportunity and I hope to be back on PBC fighting again.”
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The fight card was promoted by King’s Promotions and sponsored by Corona Extra: Finest Beer.
Para máis información visite www.premierboxingchampions.com, siga no TwitterPremierBoxing, BounceTV, @KingsBoxing_ and @Swanson_Comm and follow the conversation using #PBConBounce, tornar-se un fan en Facebook enwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions ewww.Facebook.com/BounceTV.
Bounce TV is the fastest-growing African-American (AA) network on television and airs on the broadcast signals of local television stations and corresponding cable carriage. The network features a programming mix of original and off-network series, teatrais películas, specials, deportes en directo e moito máis. Bounce TV has grown to be available in more than 93.5 million homes across the United States and 93% of all African American television homes, incluíndo todos os mercados de televisión top AA. Among the founders of Bounce TV are iconic American figures Martin Luther King, III and Ambassador Andrew Young.
Para a localización da canle local, visita BounceTV.com.
Check out Fight News Unlimited’s recent interviews of the main event combatants:
Phil Lo Greco:
Joseph Elegele:
http://www.podcastmachine.com/podcasts/19429/episodes/114793
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Undefeated Middleweight Dauren Yeleussinov Battles Hard-Hitting Devaun Lee in Undercard Action on Sunday, Xuño 12 From The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL

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Máis! Undefeated Prospects Harold Calderon & David Gonzalez in Separate Bouts as Part of Action Packed Undercard
Premier Boxeo League: A seguinte rolda Bounce en TV
Begins at 9 p.m. E/PT,
Telecast Include Special Tributes to Muhammad Ali
LAKELAND, FL. (Xuño 8, 2016) – Invicto Dauren Yeleussinov (5-0, 4 Kos) battles New York’s Devaun Lee (7-2, 3 Kos) in an eight-round middleweight bout that highlights undercard action on Domingo, Xuño 12 from the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL.
O xuño 12 PBC on Bounce TV show is headlined by a battle between exciting welterweights Phil Lo Greco e Joseph Elegele. Cobertura televisada comeza en 9 p.m. E/PT and will feature unbeaten Australian prospect Steve Lovett and tough contender Craig Baker nun enfrontamento dos medio-pesados. PBC – A seguinte rolda will include several special tributes to Muhammad Ali and his tremendous impact on boxing throughout the telecast.
Os ingresos para o evento en directo, que é promovido pola Promocións rei, custa $75, $50 e $35, e xa están á venda. Os billetes poden ser adquiridos por visitarwww.thelakelandcenter.com ou por teléfono 888-397-0100 and from the Lakeland Center Box Office by calling 863-834-8111 or visiting between 9:30 a.m. e 5:30 p.m. LunsA través dos Venres.
Additional action features unbeaten Miami prospect Harold Calderon (9-0, 5 Kos) in a six-round junior middleweight attraction, undefeated Philadelphia prospect David Gonzalez (7-0-2, 2 Kos) in a six-round junior welterweight fight and Groveland, de Florida Amos Cowart (11-1-1, 9 Kos) in eight-rounds of lightweight action against Justin Savi (28-5-2, 18 Kos) out of Benin.
Rounding out the night of fights are Orlando’s Christian Camacho (1-1) contra o veterano Anthony Napunyi (14-19, 7 Kos) in four-rounds of featherweight action, Orlando-prospect Craig Duncan (5-1-1, 4 Kos) in a six-round super middleweight fight against unbeaten Miami-native Victor Darocha (7-0-1, 6 Kos) and the pro debut of Lakeland’s Emmanuel Bermudez contra Randy Heddericks (0-5) in a four-round welterweight tilt.
An experienced amateur out of Berezino, Casaquistán, Yeleussinov now fights out of Brooklyn where he has served as a sparring partner for middleweight world champion Daniel Jacobs. Desde que se fixo profesional en 2014, the 30-year-old has stopped four of his five opponents inside the distance. He will take on the Queens-native Lee who comes off back-to-back victories over previously unbeaten fighters including his March victory over Chris Galeano.
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Para máis información visite www.premierboxingchampions.com, siga en Twitter @ PremierBoxing, BounceTV, @KingsBoxing_ and @Swanson_Comm and follow the conversation using #PBConBounce, tornar-se un fan en Facebook enwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions e www.Facebook.com/BounceTV.PBC on Bounce is sponsored by Corona Extra: Finest Beer.
Bounce TV is the fastest-growing African-American (AA) network on television and airs on the broadcast signals of local television stations and corresponding cable carriage. The network features a programming mix of original and off-network series, teatrais películas, specials, deportes en directo e moito máis. Bounce TV has grown to be available in more than 93.5 million homes across the United States and 93% of all African American television homes, incluíndo todos os mercados de televisión top AA. Among the founders of Bounce TV are iconic American figures Martin Luther King, III and Ambassador Andrew Young.
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Welterweight Showdown Between Phil Lo Greco & Joseph Elegele Headlines Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round On Bounce TV Sunday, Xuño 12 From The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL (9 p.m. ET / ES)

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Máis! Unbeaten Australian Steve Lovett Takes On Craig Baker
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Billetes xa á venda!
LAKELAND, FL. (Maio 26, 2016) – A battle between exciting welterweights Phil Lo Greco (27-2, 15 Kos) e Joseph Elegele (15-2, 11 Kos) will serve as the 10-round main event of Premier Boxeo League: A seguinte rolda en Bounce TV e BounceTV.com Domingo, Xuño 12 from The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL.
Televised coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET/PT and will feature unbeaten Australian prospect Steve Lovett (15-0, 12 Kos) and tough contender Craig Baker (16-1, 12 Kos) in a 10-round light heavyweight showdown. The full night of action will be streamed on BounceTV.com
“I don’t know much about Elegele but I will not take him lightly,” said Lo Greco. “I am always in the gym. Gústame loita. This is what it’s all about, fighting on television and making a name for yourself. A win here will get me one step closer to the bigger fights.”
“People should watch me, because after this fight, I am ready to show the world that I am ready for the big fights,” said Elegele. “This win will put me towards the top and in a position to fight top fighters. This is the best I have felt in my whole career. Lo Greco is a game fighter. This is my hometown and I will have a lot of people coming out to support me and I can’t wait.”
“A win here will get me in the mix with the top contenders,” said Lovett. “I expect an entertaining fight and I am ready to go. Training camp is always good and I will be in the best shape possible on June 12. I helped Edwin Rodriguez prepare for his fight against Baker so I know him well. I am at the stage to step up to the next level”
“I’m excited about this opportunity to take on a fighter like Steve Lovett,” said Baker. “He’s highly regarded but I know that I have the skills and experience to beat him. I’m leaving it all in the ring. A win here puts me in position to get big fights so I plan on being impressive.”
Os ingresos para o evento en directo, que é promovido pola Promocións rei, custa $75, $50 e $35, e xa están á venda. Os billetes poden ser adquiridos por visitarwww.thelakelandcenter.com ou por teléfono 888-397-0100 and from the Lakeland Center Box Office by calling 863-834-8111 or visiting between 9:30 a.m. e 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
“This will be a great night of boxing,” dixo Marshall Kauffman de Promocións rei. “Elegele and Lo Greco is a real 50/50 fight with each guy needing a win to get to the next level. The last show at Lakeland was action packed and June 12 will be no different.”
Un campión canadense de afeccionado nacional catro veces, Toronto nado Lo Greco converteuse profesional en 2006 e axiña fixo un nome para si mesmo como un dos mellores loitadores do Canadá. The veteran fighter has also fought in Germany, Italia e Hungría antes de facer a súa U.S. estrea en 2012 ao derrotar Hector Orozco en Atlantic City. El acumulou unha 25-0 record to begin his career and his lone defeats have come to top welterweights Shawn Porter and Errol Spence Jr. Na súa última loita, Lo Greco stopped Pablo Munguia in the fifth-round.
After piling up an amateur record of 69-8, Elegele turned pro in 2009 and reeled off 12 victories to start his career. One of nine siblings, Elegele worked as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather in 2013 and has also spent time in the training camps of Adrien Broner and fellow New Haven, FL native Andre Berto, who he has known since he was 12-years-old. He owns victories over Manuel Aguilar, Angel Hernandez and Lanard Lane and most recently stopped Alex De Jesus in the sixth-round of their Bounce TV clash in January.
Born in Australia but now training in Houston with Ronnie Shields, Lovett mira para aproveitar o impulso que gañou en 2015 with four knockouts in his five wins. The New South Wales-native has taken down veterans Kevin Engel and Samuel Miller in his last two fights as he heads into his toughest challenge in Baker.
A once-beaten fighter who turned pro in 2008, Baker enters this fight having four of his last five opponents inside the distance. The Baytown, TX native took home victories over Anthony Greeley and Sergio Cordoba in 2014 and kicked off 2015 by knocking out highly regarded Umberto Savigne. Agora, Baker looks to bounce back from a defeat to Edwin Rodriguez when he enters the ring on June 12.
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Para máis información visite www.premierboxingchampions.com, siga en Twitter @ PremierBoxing, BounceTV, @KingsBoxing_ and @Swanson_Comm and follow the conversation using #PBConBounce, tornar-se un fan en Facebook en www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions e www.Facebook.com/BounceTV. PBC on Bounce is sponsored by Corona Extra: Finest Beer.
Bounce TV is the fastest-growing African-American (AA) network on television and airs on the broadcast signals of local television stations and corresponding cable carriage. The network features a programming mix of original and off-network series, teatrais películas, specials, deportes en directo e moito máis. Bounce TV has grown to be available in more than 93.5 million homes across the United States and 93% of all African American television homes, incluíndo todos os mercados de televisión top AA. Among the founders of Bounce TV are iconic American figures Martin Luther King, III and Ambassador Andrew Young.
Para a localización da canle local, visite BounceTV.com.
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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & World

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(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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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 man – that’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 too – when 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 battle – and 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.

Para máis información visite www.premierboxingchampions.comwww.nbcsports.com/boxing, www.AgganisArena.com e www.dbe1.com, siga no TwitterPremierBoxing, @AndreDirrell, @JamesDeGale1, LouDiBella, DropkickMurphys, MurphysBoxing, @NBCSports and @AgganisArena and become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.facebook.com/NBCSports,www.facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment, www.Facebook.com/DropkickMurphys ewww.facebook.com/MurphysBoxing. Follow the conversation using #PremierBoxingChampions and #PBConNBC
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BIG-TIME BOXING RETURNS TO BOSTON ON SATURDAY, MAIO 23 WITH PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC

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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. Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure 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 film “The 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 home…it 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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Tickets for the return of big-time boxing to Boston, 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.

 

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT

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Lou DiBella

Grazas, everybody for joining us for Premier Boxing Champions on NBC press call. The card is Saturday, Maio 23rd. That’s the Sábado of Memorial Day weekend at Boston’s Agganis Arena. The start time on NBC is 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Os ingresos para o evento en directo, which is being promoted in associated with Murphys Boxing are priced at $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 e $35, and they’re available at ticketmaster.com. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster 800-745-3000. Novo, the NBC broadcast goes on at 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

We’re going to start the call by talking to our co-main event fighters, the guys are going to open the telecast. That’s light-heavyweight contender Edwin Rodriguez taking on undefeated light-heavyweight contender Craig Baker. Craig is 10-0 con 12 KO. He’s coming off a KO of highly regarded Umberto Savigne in his last fight and he’s looking to upset the apple cart and derail the career of Edwin Rodriguez who’s looking for another shot at a world title; this time at 175 libras.

 

Craig is promoted by Sampson Boxing. Craig, if you’d like to say a few words.

 

Craig Baker

Ben, I’m just grateful to have the opportunity to fight on such a grand field again. It clearly is what I dream about. It’s one of those things I’ve always looked forward to since I was little bity kid.

 

L. DiBella

Grazas. Edwin Rodríguez, the pride of Worchester, Massachusetts and is fighting in his home state. This is his second fight at light heavyweight. His only loss is to Andre Ward, one of the pound-for-pound fighters in the world and Edwin believes at light heavyweight he’s stronger, better and that he can win the title. Así, Edwin, would you like to say a few words?

 

Edwin Rodríguez

Si. En primeiro lugar, I’d like to thank you, Lou, for bringing me back on NBC and giving me such a great opportunity and also to Al Haymon and the NBC crew. I’m ready to show the world that I’m one of the best or the best 175 pound fighter in the world. I just got to prove it and this is one of the steps to do it, fighting an undefeated fighter, Craig Baker, who’s hungry and I’m excited because I know that he’s hungry; I’m hungry to get at that elite level. It’s going to be a great fight for the fans.

 

Q

Si, I have a question for each of you if you don’t mind. Craig, how do you feel about fighting Edwin so close to his hometown?

 

C. Panadeiro

At the end of the day that doesn’t really matter to me because everyone is out to pretty much beat the crap out of you. Así, it doesn’t matter where you fight. It’s the competition, and that’s how I take it.

 

Q

Edwin, what will it mean to you to fight so close to Worcester?

 

E. Rodriguez

It means a lot because I haven’t fought at home for about four years now. Así, I’m excited to come back and fight close to home with family and friends supporting me. It’s something that helps me and pushes me to take it to the next level.

 

Q

Edwin, first question; how do you feel at light-heavyweight? Are you more comfortable now than you were at super middleweight? Do you feel stronger, and is your stamina a little better?

 

E. Rodriguez

I feel great now. I feel like 175 is the weight that I belong at. I feel like I’m strong and I’m fast and I feel like I’m the best light heavyweight. I just need the opportunity to prove it, and this is one of them and I’m excited.

 

Q

You’re with Al Haymon. Adonis Stevenson is with Al Haymon. Is that what boxing and fans can assume, that this is all building towards a fight with Adonis Stevenson for the title?

 

E. Rodriguez

Agora, I’m focused on Baker. He’s an undefeated hungry fighter, but that’s the goal. I want to fight the best guy so I can prove that I’m the best. Adonis Stevenson is a good fighter. He has proved he’s the world champion and that’s who I want in the future. Así, I’m just setting myself up and I’m working hard to look impressive against Baker and to get my opportunity to show the world that I’m on the best.

 

Q

Craig, just what is it about Edwin that impresses you and what will you have to do to beat him?

 

C. Panadeiro

Ben, I’m really impressed with the improvements that he’s made. I see him pushing forward, pushing issues and always in your face. Iso é bo. Me gusta diso. Ao final do día, I just have to show up and fight. That’s the way I take the game. I have to bring my A game at all times and that’s what I do.

 

Q

I was looking at the records of a lot of your opponents. You fought a lot of guys with pretty poor records. Why is that and why did you make the step up a couple of fights ago?

 

C. Panadeiro

I just felt like it was time, un.

 

Q

Edwin, what impresses you about Craig Baker?

 

E. Rodriguez

He’s a hungry fighter and it doesn’t matter who he’s fought. He’s undefeated and you can’t take an undefeated fighter lightly, especially one that defeated a guy that had over 400 amateur fights and was a big prospect in the pros, like Savigne. You can’t take a guy like Craig Baker lightly.

 

Q

You’ve defeated undefeated fighters in the past. Así, how is your confidence level going in when you fight somebody who hasn’t lost?

 

E. Rodriguez

I believe a lot of my skills and I’m very confident, but I’m not stupid. I know that a fighter who’s undefeated comes in with a very strong mentality and I’m ready. I’ve been working hard for this fight knowing that this guy is undefeated and I have to take that away from him. But at the same time, we’ve got to respect everyone because we’re all competitors and it’s all about looking good and winning and he’s just in my way right now.

 

L. DiBella

Grazas. The main event of the evening is a super middleweight world title fight and it features two guys that have been engrained into boxing since they were amateurs. James DeGale is an Olympic gold medalist. He’ll be facing Andre Dirrell. James is from England; Andre from the US. Andre was a bronze medalist in the Olympics. This is a match of two of the very best super middleweights in the world and figures to be a terrific fight.

 

James is promoted by Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn is on the call. When you go to Q&A, if anyone has a question for Eddie, Eddie is available. We’re going to start with James DeGale. James, would you like to say a few words? James is 21-1, con 14 Kos.

 

James Degale

Si, my time is here. My time is here, próximo sábado. I’ve trained extremely hard and you’re in for a treat because you’re going to watch two very talented hungry fighters próximo sábado fight it out for a world title. I honestly think it’s going to be a hell of a fight, one I’m confident of winning. Así, fasten your seatbelts, un. It should be good.

 

L. DiBella

Grazas, James. Andre Dirrell, please say a few words.

 

Andre Dirrell

I agree with James. This is going to be a very good fight. I’ve trained my butt off as well. Everything went very smoothly this camp. He’s a hungry fighter. I’m a hungry fighter. We are both in desperate need or desperate want of a world title and I myself feel very confident and I’m excited about this match, un. He feels like he’s an undefeated fighter. I feel like I’m an undefeated fighter, but we both have a lot to prove, un. Así, we’re going to come to the full effect and I believe it’s going to be a great show.

 

L. DiBella

Grazas, Outro. We’re going to open it up to questions now. One more time, it’s PBC on NBC broadcast. It will be on May 23rd, Sábado afternoon of Memorial Day Weekend, 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 and we’re going to open it up for questions now.

 

Q

This is for James. This is your first fight in the United States and also, this is the first time a lot of people are going to get to see you because you’re going to be on national television. What are you expecting in terms of the energy and what it’s going to be like performing in a completely new audience?

 

J. DeGale

Si. I’m looking forward to it. I’m used to it as well because obviously back in England I’m promoted by Matchroom, a well-known commercial company. Así, I box on big shows in front of 10,000-20,000 persoas. It should be good. They have a lot of Irish and English over there. Así, I should have some good support and I’m looking forward to it.

 

Q

Let me follow-up with another question. There was a time that you considered retiring from the sport and becoming a personal trainer. Can you talk about that a little bit and looking back, are you glad you made the right decision to continue to do boxing?

 

J. DeGale

Si. It’s pretty simple. I was going through a hard time with my promoter at the time and I was a bit depressed because I wasn’t getting my chances and I wasn’t getting the right fights and I boxed on small shows. I basically was a bit depressed and I couldn’t motivate myself properly. Así, si, that was the way it was and then I made the change to Matchroom and things have just gone from pretty bad to really great.

 

Obviamente, my last two performances speak for themself. I boxed Brandon Gonzales, an undefeated American, a confident American. He come over to America and I boxed him front of 80,000 people and knocked him out in four rounds.

 

Then four months later, I boxed Periban. If you don’t know Marco Antonio Periban, he boxed Sakio Bika for the world title and lost on a split decision and I knocked him out in three rounds. Así, estou seguro. I’m feeling good, and I’m motivated very well at the minute.

 

Q

Outro, when you brother lost, he lost a close decision .What was your conversation with Anthony like because you lost a close fight you thought you’d won. Así, how have you been able to converse with him about getting through that loss?

 

A. Dirrell

Ben, I didn’t have to say much because he was confident after the fight, but I pretty much had him realize that you’ve had a bad night after he had a terrific camp, but I believe that’s where he left it. He left it in that. When it came to fight time, he had a few setbacks leading up to the fight and unfortunately, he lost, but we saw a lot of things that he needs to correct. I told him to watch the fight over and over again because that’s what I used to do in my fight, any fight that I feel bad about. Así, I just told him keep his confidence up, man and stay on that run, un. Don’t lay off at all. That’s all we can do, un. I’ve learned a lot from past experience and one thing’s for certain; you can’t take anything from the past and bring it to the future. Only confidence.

 

Así, I’m feeling good, un. He’s excited for me and I’m going to keep that name alive and keep the Dirrell name going.

 

Q

Everybody talks about the super middleweights, they talk about Andre Ward. But it seems like some people forget how good of a boxer that you are because you had to take this time off. With this being on NBC and getting in front of a large audience, are you looking at this as an opportunity to put your name back in that conversation for people who may have forgotten how good Andre Dirrell is?

 

A. Dirrell

People know and in the end, it’s my job to keep my name lean. I haven’t had the opportunity to do that as well. I had a major setback as well, but with that I stayed in the game, stayed sharp. I was sharp in my last couple of performances. I’m looking forward to the future and this is the breakout fight like I said. James is one hell of a fighter. He has a lot of heart, a lot of spunk, a lot of energy, un, and he wants to win.

 

If you want to put me in front of a fighter for a world championship fight, then James DeGale is bar none one of the best to do it in front of. Así, I’m excited about this fight. I think this is probably one of the biggest fights from Premier Boxing Champion that they’ve had and I’m excited to be on that big stage. Así, I want a breakout performance and I did everything in camp to make sure I can do so.

 

Q

How does it feel to be the first Brit on the verge of making some boxing history?

 

J. DeGale

É gran, but I need to stay focused and keep my eye out on the prize. That’s what I have to do. Pero, Vostede sabe o que? A lot of people say I’m obsessed about making history, about becoming the first Olympic gold medalist from Great Britain to win a genuine world title. Pero vostede sabe o que? Eu son. I am because that’s what drives me and that’s what makes me train hard every day. Así, si, I’m looking forward to it.

 

Q

Ok, and you touched on a little bit there. I mean not so long ago you were boxing in front of a couple of hundred people at the shopping center in Blue Water and now you’re making noise on TV in America. How does that feel, the difference?

 

J. DeGale

Ben, it’s fantastic. Sure a lot of credit has to go to Eddie Hearn. I’m a buzz fire. I like the big audience. I like the big lights. I’m just feeling real relaxed, chilled and ready to perform próximo sábado. I’m buzzing. I really can’t wait; just being in America and knowing that I’m going to make my debut próximo sábado in front of millions of Americans and back in the UK as well. It’s going to be fantastic.

 

Q

Outro, this fight seems to be your highest profile fight since five years ago when you had the Abraham fight, when he got DQ’ed. You were leading at that time. Can you tell us at this point, where are you physically and mentally compared to where you were when you were obviously at the top of the division five years ago?

 

A. Dirrell

Ben, I look at it all from a mental aspect. As of now, un, I’m grown tremendously in my mind. I’ve realized how important boxing is to me and what it takes to become world champion, the work you have to put in and I just follow those guidelines every day. I’m a very motivated fighter, very self-motivated. A lot of fighters run with music, have to listen to music.

 

If I can hear my punches while I’m hitting the bag, I’m motivated. Así, nothing motivates me more than hard work and that’s all I look for. The fight is won in the gym, not on fight night. It’s what you do in the gym, not how hard you put up a fight.

 

I’ve done all of that and more. I feel very relaxed. I’m very energetic and I’m feeling the vibe already and I really can’t wait to make Sábado myself. I feel I have a lot to prove and I have a different Andre Dirrell to show, one that’s just as sharp, just as fast, just as brave, but just has a bigger mental capacity. I’m excited about next week.

 

Q

What do you think your advantages are over James DeGale in this fight?

 

A. Dirrell

We’re pretty much evenly matched and I actually like that scenario because I know I’m faster. I know I’m smarter and I know I’m a better boxer. It’s just as simple as that. Pero, none of that can come into play without hard work, and I know he’s worked his ass off, un. He has to come over to America just like I went over there to England to try to fight for a world championship.

 

I know what kind of guy I’m going to face come the 23rd. I’ve worked my butt off like I said, , and with those advantages, I’ve put the hard work in so I can display that. I just feel like I’ll be the better man that night.

 

Q

James, tell us why you think you’re confident that you’re going to be able to win this fight?

 

J. DeGale

Momentum is a big thing. Look at my last two performances against good, quality opponents and look his last three. Escoita, I come from good pedigree and so does Andre. We’re good, quality, young fighters. But I just think overall, I’m better. I think he struggles. He doesn’t like it when it gets hard in there. He’s a competent fighter, but he likes it when he’s dictating the pace and he’s on the front foot.

 

Well listen, I’m not going to let him rest. He thinks this is going to be a boxing match. Ben, this ain’t. I’m telling him now. This ain’t going to be a boxing match. I’m going in there and I’m taking the title. estou levando. I’m ripping it away from him.

 

Q

Do you think you’re a really improved fighter? I know that the loss that you had to Groves was very controversial, but how much do you think you’ve improved since that fight with Groves?

 

J. DeGale

It’s like night and day. Escoita, and another thing, I was in this for two years as well. I had two operations on my groin. Así, I couldn’t throw my shots with any power. I couldn’t run the ring properly. Even in the fight at Wembley in front of 80,000 Eu non estaba 100% dereito. Even against Periban I wasn’t 100% dereito. Now I’m 100% dereito, fully healthy, fully focused and mentally right. Así, you’re going to see me step up again próximo sábado.

 

Q

James, you mentioned about being a buzz fighter and this is the biggest stage, the biggest pressure you’ve ever been under. Así, does this mean we’re going to see your best ever performance?

 

J. DeGale

I honestly do. The way I’ve been in the gym training, adestramento, running, I honestly think you’re going to see the performance of my career so far. My last couple of fights after my injuries have been sorted and I just got better and better and I think this one is going to top it and winning my world title as well and making history.

 

Q

Pero, do you deal with the pressure and does that inspire you more?

JamesI thrive on it. Vostede me coñece. I thrive in it. I’m just looking forward to it. As I say, it’s my debut as a professional in America. Así, I’m buzzing right now. You don’t understand. I’m just really looking forward to it.

 

Q

Outro. You’ve obviously fought Carl Froch and you’ve watched video of James I imagine. How do they compare as fighters and who do you rate as a better fighter?

 

A. Dirrell

As far as skill, I can give it to James DeGale, but as far as toughness, mental toughness, physical toughness, that’s Carl Froch. We all know how mentally strong he is. Así, I have to give the edge to Carl Froch in that aspect, but as I said before, I know DeGale is coming to fight and no one gets in that ring and fights me as they want to fight. You know what I’m saying? Just like he thinks it’s going to be an easy fight. I feel like I have a lot more to prove as well.

 

Así, I’m looking to bring the fight as well and I’m working hard in the gym. I made it tough on myself. The more pressure you actually put on me, the more dangerous I become.

 

I’m really excited as well, un. I have a lot to prove. He has a lot to prove. This is going to be the best fight yet on Premier Boxing Champions.

 

Q

Basically for Andre, there was a chance obviously this fight could end up going to Britain. You’ve been to Britain before and you were very unlucky against Carl Froch. Was that something you were against, to face another title fight in Britain?

 

A. Dirrell

I’m not going to say that because I enjoyed my time over there. I believe I won the fight like I said and it just didn’t go my way unfortunately. I don’t like to judge my future fights based on past. I look forward to fighting in Britain again, in England again, the UK again whenever that day may come. I had a lot of fans over there; I have a lot of fans over there and I enjoy my time over there. I’ve been going over there since the amateurs. I enjoy it very much and I’m a world-class fighter. Así, I want to be displayed on a world-class level.

 

I’m definitely looking forward to it. If it was over there, if it had to be over there, así sexa. I would have came over there to fight James. We are world competitors, world-class. We fight for world titles. Why should it be in America all the time? This is a world-class sport and we should treat it like one.

 

Q

Arthur Abraham kind of robbed you of your great win when he hit you on the floor. That was looking like such a great performance that night. In the sort of layup after that, how close did you come to actually having to retire? Was there ever a time you thought you might not box again?

 

A. Dirrell

I was going through some stuff with my family. I actually wanted to. I knew in my heart that I’d get my time again. I knew my time would come. I knew I had a chance of getting out of my contract. Así, I kept training. Claro, there were times that I would hit slumps and feel like I’m doing it for nothing, but it was quite a stressful time for me. I think I always knew that I would be able to get back in that ring. Así, I stayed busy and it didn’t really totally veer me away from the sport, but I do know the feeling.

 

I did feel like any moment could come up to where that it could be over just like that and I had to deal with it and I could easily retire. If it happened again, I just might. I knew that my time was coming again. There’s always hope there. I just kept pushing forward and here I am now.

 

Q

One for you, James, quickly. You’re in Florida now. Can you tell us where you are and how’s it going?

 

J. DeGale

Si, non, I’m in Miami. I’ve been training here for the past week. Así, we climatized and we adjusted and we’re ready to go.

 

L. DiBella

Just a couple of final words. Grazas, Edwin, Craig, Andre and James. This is a great undercard that features a lot of New England talent and I want to acknowledge Murphys Boxing, our friend Ken Casey who’s with the legendary Irish band, the Dropkick Murphys, and is helping us with local promotion. We’re going to have a lot of announcements coming about some great fight week activities.

 

Premier Boxing Champions on NBC, PBC on NBC Saturday, Maio 23rd at Boston’s Agganis Area,4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT for the beginning of the broadcast. Tickets for the live event are available at Ticketmaster.com. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000. Tune into NBC on Saturday, Maio 23rd, but if you can be with us in Boston, join us at the Agganis Arena. Grazas, todo o mundo, for joining us.

 

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Premier Boxing Champions on NBC Starts At 4:30 P.M. E/1:30 P.M. PT

BOSTON (Maio 19, 2015) – Boston-area fans will be treated to fireworks this Memorial Day weekend as a full slate of exciting undercard fights come to Agganis Arena on Sábado, Maio 23. The undercard action is highlighted by Boston’s own Danny O'Connor (25-2, 9 Kos) taking on the fighting pride of Vermont, Chris Gilbert (13-1, 10 Kos) in an eight-round welterweight battle for the New England welterweight championship title.

 

Undercard fights will support the Premier Boxeo League en NBC show featuring the super middleweight showdown between Olympic medalists Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 Kos) e James Degale (20-1, 14 Kos) e Edwin Rodríguez (26-1, 17 Kos) taking on the undefeated Craig Baker (16-0, 12 Kos).

 

O'Connor vs. Baker will put two of the most popular fighters in the New England area on display as the slick boxing O’Connor will look to pick apart the hard-charging Gilbert. The bout will be the final event of the evening and close down the show in spectacular fashion at Agganis Arena.

 

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to fight Chris in Boston,” dixo O'Connor. “Being able to do what I love in front of my hometown fans that have supported me since day one is very meaningful to me”

 

“I’m very excited to have the opportunity to fight on such an amazing card,” said Gilbert. “I’m coming off a first round knockout last week and I plan to bring the same intensity, aggressiveness and hard hitting style into the ring this week. O’Connor has been at the top of the welterweight division, whether in the amateurs or pros, and I’m excited to see how my skills compare.”

 

“This is a fight that local fight fans have been eager to see for a long time,” dixo Ken Casey, President and CEO of Murphys Boxing. “New England’s premiere welterweight versus New England’s hardest hitting welterweight. Pride can be worth more than money sometimes and the right to call yourself ‘New England welterweight’ champ is very important to a fighter in this close knit community.”

 

The undercard will also feature a highly anticipated 10-round middleweight contest that pits Gary O’Sullivan (20-1, 13 Kos) contra Melvin Betancourt (29-1, 23 Kos) as both men look to prove themselves as contenders in the division.

 

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.

 

Further action will feature the six round featherweight bout between local favorite Ryan Kielczweski (22-1, 6 Kos) eAnthony Napunyi (15-14, 8 Kos) and a six round junior lightweight bout that showcases Logan McGuinness (22-0-1, 10 Kos) asumindo Christian Esquivel (17-13, 15 Kos). Plus undefeated prospect Immanuel Aleem (12-0, 8 Kos) revestimento David Toribio (21-14, 14 Kos) in a six or eight round middleweight swing bout.

 

Also stepping into the ring at Agganis Arena is undefeated knockout artist Jonathan de Guzman (18-0, 18 Kos) que asume Christian Esquivel (27-6, 20 Kos) in an eight-round junior featherweight matchup. Heavyweight prospect Danny Kelly (7-1-1, 1 KO) vai asumir Curtis Lee Tate (7-5, 6 Kos) in a six-round heavyweight attraction while Antonio Russell (1-0,1 KO) asumindo Brandon Garvin (0-1) in a four round bantamweight fight. Kicking off the action in the arena is undefeated prospect Edwin Espinal (5-0, 4 Kos) que asumirá Alvaro Enriquez (12-13-2, 4 Kos) in a four round light heavyweight fight.

 

A former National Golden Gloves champion who has fought as a pro since 2008, O'Connor was set to face former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi, but will now return home for a Maio 23 fin. The 30-year-old out of Framingham, Massachusetts is coming off of back-to-back knockout victories over Michael Clark and Andrew Farmer and looks to leave a big impression on his hometown fans.

 

A hard-hitting fighter out of Windsor, Vermont, Gilbert has become a staple throughout New England, appearing on cards all around the region since turning pro in 2011. The 30-year-old boasts an impressive knockout percentage and just last week recorded his tenth professional stoppage with a first round knockout over Raphael Valenzuela. He takes a step up in competition when he battles O’Connor on Maio 23.

 

A resident of Cork, Irlanda, O'Sullivan will be fighting for the fifth time as a professional in the state of Massachusetts, where he is yet to lose. At 30-years-old, he has won his last four fights since a defeat to Billy Joe Saunders in 2013, including three straight by knockout. He will take on a strong opponent making his U.S. estrea en Betancourt. The fighter out of Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic has won nine fights in a row.

 

A vice-campión no 2008 Nacional Golden Glove torneo, a 25-year-old Kielczweski has become a staple fighting in his home state of Massachusetts. Nacido e creado en Quincy, he hopes to rebound from the first loss of his career, a split decision defeat to Danny Aquino in April of this year. He will take on the 32-year-old Napunyi, who is coming off of a third round TKO victory over Joshua Omukhulu in January of this year. Fighting out of Canal Point, Florda, he hopes to make it back-to-back victories on Maio 23.

 

Fighting out of Ontario, Canadá, McGuinness will make his second start in the U.S. after debuting in April with a first round TKO over Carlos Fulgencio at Memorial Hall in Massachusetts. The 27-year-old will take on the 35-year-oldCuevas fóra da Cidade de México.

 

An undefeated prospect out of Richmond, Virxinia, the 21-year-old Aleem will take on the very dangerous and experienced 35-year-old Toribio fóra de Miami.

 

With a perfect knockout percentage, a 25-year-old Guzman looks to build off of his Massachusetts debut, which saw him knockout Juan Guzman in the fifth round in February of this year. Fighting out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic he returns to the ring to take on 28-year-old Esquivel out of Temoaya, México.

 

A 23-year-old Kelly will return to the same city where he delivered a first round TKO of Eric Newell in June 2014 looking for another big victory. The fighter out of Washington D.C. will take on the 31-year-old Tate out of Oakland, Tennessee.

 

Another native of Washington D.C., Russell made his professional debut this year with a second round knockout over Harold Reyes in January. The 22-year-old takes on Philadelphia’s Garvin.

A 22-year-old prospect who has racked up five wins since turning pro in February of this year, Espinal will get back in the ring again on Maio 23. The fighter out of Providence, Rhode Island will take on the 33-year-old Enriquez out of Tlaxcala, México.

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAIO 23

Plus Undefeated Javier Fortuna Battles Bryan Vazquez

In Undercard Action

Undercard Bouts To Support Andre Dirrell vs. James Degale

Super Middleweight Showdown

BOSTON (Maio 8, 2015) – Medio-pesados ​​emocionantes Edwin Rodríguez (26-1, 17 Kos)e Craig Baker (16-0, 12 Kos) enter the ring on Sábado, Maio 23 in Boston as part of a special Memorial Day weekend edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC.

 

The live PBC on NBC event starts at 4:30 p.m. E/1:30 p.m. PT 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.

 

Further undercard action pits a pair of dangerous junior lightweights as Javier Fortuna(27-0-1, 20 Kos) e Bryan Vazquez (34-1, 18 Kos)do battle at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. These undercard bouts will support the super middleweight contest between Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 Kos) e James Degale (20-1, 14 Kos).

 

“I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity to be on this great card,” Dixo Rodríguez. “I will show the world and all the top light heavyweights, especially Kovalev, Stevenson and Fonfara, that I am a force to be reckoned with by taking Craig Baker’s undefeated record in an entertaining fashion.”

 

“I’m well prepared to seize the opportunity that this fight presents,” said Baker. “Unha vitoria sobre Maio 23 puts me closer to a world title fight and I’ve only dreamed of actually accomplishing something that big. I’ve seen Rodriguez in action before and he’s a good fighter, but I’m working to be in great condition so that I can put on a show for the fight fans in Boston. We’re having a great camp and making major accomplishments, things should be pretty interesting.”

 

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 atwww.ticketmaster.com. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000.

 

Un afeccionado realizado que gañou unha 2006 Luvas de Ouro nacionais medalla de ouro e un 2005 U.S. Campionato Nacional da medalla de ouro, a 29-year-old Rodriguez enters this fight as the winner of his last two bouts. Born in the Dominican Republic but fighting out of nearby Worcester, De Masa., Rodriguez’s lone loss came to undefeated star Andre Ward in 2013 e posúe vitorias sobre loitadores previamente invicto Will Rosinsky, Jason Escalera e Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna.

 

An undefeated fighter who turned pro in 2008, Panadeiro enters this fight having stopped his last four opponents inside the distance. The 31-year-old took home victories over Anthony Greeley and Sergio Cordoba in 2014 and kicked off 2015 by knocking out Umberto Savigne. Fighting out of his hometown of Baytown, Texas, Baker will look for a big victory as he takes a step up in competition.

 

Undefeated and owner of a 4-0 record in 2014, a 25-year-old Fortuna is a prospect on the rise looking to make an impression on Maio 23. After a split draw decision against Luis Franco in 2013, he has bounced back to win five straight fights. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Fortuna owns victories over Abner Cotto, Miguel Roman and Patrick Hyland.

 

A former world title challenger whose only loss came to Takashi Uchiyama in 2012,Vázquez comes into this fight on an impressive five fight-winning streak. The 27-year-old began his career with 29 wins and has recently added victories over Sergio Thompson, Jose Feliz Jr. and Rene Gonzalez. Fighting out of Costa Rica, Vazquez has a big chance for a signature victory on May 23.

 

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