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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON BOUNCE TV TELEVISED FIGHTERS QUOTES & PHOTOS

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ORLANDO (Lub Xya hli ntuj 31, 2015) – Fighters competing on the debut of PBC: The Next Round On Bounce TV took time out of their schedules to host a media roundtableHnub vas Xuv before their Hnub xya bouts at a sold out Full Sail Live at Full Sail University.

 

The main event on Sunday will showcase Juan Carlos “Baby Pacquiao” Payano (16-0, 8 KOs) taking on Rau’shee “Nuke” Warren (13-0, 4 KOs). The televised portion of the card will open with John Jackson (19-2, 15 KOs) facing Dennis Laurente (49-5, 30 KOs). The second televised bout will feature Yudel Jhonson (17-1, 9 KOs) squaring off against Jorge Cota Lugo (24-1, 22 KOs).

 

Below is what the fighters had to say Hnub vas Xuv:

 

JUAN CARLOS PAYANO

 

“I am very prepared for this fight and have no injuries. I’m 100 percent ready. Training went very well. I am a warrior with the hunger to prevail and win. I’m ready to leave everything in the ring Hnub xya hmo ntuj.

 

“Warren merits a title shot. He’s one of the best fighters in the division. It’ll be a great fight. He won’t win, but it’ll be a great fight.

 

“I see a lot of errors in Warren’s style. That particular style of his has a lot of errors in it and I’ll attack them as I see them. He’s perfect for me.

 

“I am very grateful to be getting this opportunity. I am looking forward to the exposure for the weight class and for myself. It doesn’t make a difference if I’m on TV or not though. I will be coming out to rip his head off, as I always do against anyone.

 

“The Dominican Vice President contacted me yesterday and wished me luck. I have great support from the people of my country.”

 

RAU’SHEE WARREN

 

“Launching the PBC on Bounce TV series is a huge step for me. I feel like I have to put on a show for my fans and everybody out there that’s watching. I’m looking to win every round.

 

“It was an honor fighting for the US three times in the Olympics as an amateur. I fought a lot of different fighters from all over the world, and I got to see lots of different styles. These days I feel like anyone new who steps in front of me is similar to something I’ve already seen.

 

“We put everything on the table in training camp. I just can’t wait for Lub yim hli ntuj 2. I hope that when the bell rings he’s as ready as I am because I’m putting everything into this one.

 

“I see a lot of things in Payano that I think I can take advantage of. I expect him to be aggressive, but his problem is that he’s going to be so worried about my speed he won’t even know what else I’m brining at him.

 

“This is free boxing for all. I feel like PBC is making the sport more accessible for the fans. People have been hearing about the pay-per-view (PPV) fighters, but they haven’t really been seeing the undercard fighters or the lesser-known fighters.

 

“If some people out there don’t know me yet then they will for sure after they tune into Bounce TV this Sunday. My job is to show them who Rau’shee Warren is and force them to pay attention.”

 

YUDEL JHONSON

 

“Training went very well. There’s no excuses. I am ready to go. I am already on weight and my camp was perfect.

 

“Cota is a very typical Mexican fighter. He’s aggressive. He’s awkward sometimes, but he comes forward. He’s a tough warrior and I respect him. He’s ready to fight and so am I. It’s going to be a great fight.

 

“I am very grateful to be here and plan on maximizing this opportunity on Bounce TV. I want to show the fans that I’m the real deal.

 

“After I win this fight, I would like a chance for revenge against Willie Nelson. Tony Harrison underestimated him, but I won’t. That’s who I want to fight.

 

“The fans that haven’t seen me will see someone who truly loves a war. I never run from a tough fight.”

 

JORGE COTA LUGO

 

“Normally I don’t do that much sparring, but for this fight we did a lot because I feel like (Jhonson) is a smart fighter with a lot of movement. So we sparred more to make sure we’re prepared for this fight.

 

“I want to guarantee everyone a great show on Sunday hmo ntuj. Anyone who bought a ticket will see a great fight when I step into the ring.

 

“A world title shot is different. This was a very difficult training camp. We worked extremely hard to get ready for this fight, but it was a really tough camp.

 

“I’m very motivated for this fight. Based on the way I’ve been treated it seems like people are counting me out, but I’m hear to give it my best.”

 

JOHN JACKSON

 

“I feel good and confident. I’m sure he’s going to be tough and he’s going to bring it, but I’m ready.

 

“We did a couple things different for him because he’s a southpaw. I’ve been working personally on my style to adjust to his style.

 

“I think it’s a great matchup of our styles. He comes forwards and I come forward too. I think it’s a great matchup for the fans.

 

“I am honored by this opportunity to be here and televised for the world to see us. It’s a blessing and I thank God for it. This is a huge fight for me.

 

“I’m treating this fight like it’s a world title fight. Hopefully this fight will open doors for me. I’m very privileged to be here. This is also my first time fighting in Florida. A lot of fans from the Virgin Islands are coming out to see me.

 

“I have no problem making this weight. I’m’ normally two pounds over.

 

“I have no prediction for the fight. If I see an opportunity for the knockout I’ll go for it, but I’m ready to go 10 muab suav. I will get that ‘W.’ That’s all I know.”

 

DENNIS LAURENTE

 

“My training was great. I was in camp for two months and I’m completely ready for this fight.

 

“John Jackson is a powerful puncher, but I have more experience. I watched the Andy Lee fight and I know how to beat him. I’m expecting a war with him, but I will stop him in eight rounds. That is my plan.

 

“I am excited for this opportunity. It’s a great opportunity. I have been on four Manny Pacquiao undercards, so I’ve been in big fights before, but this one is very important for me.

 

“I have received tremendous support from fans in the Philippines. The messages are coming in steady and I appreciate it very much. It makes me stronger.”

 

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For more information visit www.premierboxingchampions.com, follow on Twitter@PremierBoxing,@BounceTV, @JC_Payano, @RauSheeWarren, @WarriorsBoxingProm @Fullsail and @Swanson_Comm and follow the conversation using #PBConBounce, become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/BounceTVwww.Facebook.com/fullsailuniversity thiab www.Facebook.com/WarriorsBoxingPromo.
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HOMETOWN PROSPECT DAQUAN ARNETT FACES UNBEATEN JOSHUA CONLEY ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 AS PART OF FULL NIGHT OF UNDERCARD ACTION AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY IN WINTER PARK, FLORIDA

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Ntxiv! Undefeated Prospects Bryant Parella, Fabian Maidana,

Miguel Cruz and Javontae Starks All In Action

Payano vs. Warren: Premier Boxing Champions –

The Next Round on Bounce TV Debuts Hnub xya, Lub yim hli ntuj 2

9:00 p.m. LI

WINTER PARK, FLA. (Lub Xya hli ntuj 30, 2015) – Winter Park, Florida’s own Daquan Arnett(13-1, 8 KOs) squares-off against Joshua Conley (11-0-1, 6 KOs) in a matchup of exciting super welterweight prospects as part of a full night of fights on Hnub xya, Lub yim hli ntuj 2from Full Sail University.

 

This fight will lead into the inaugural installment of PBC: The Next Round On Bounce TV headlined by a 12-round bantamweight world championship fight between Juan Carlos “Baby Pacquiao”Payano (16-0, 8 KOs) thiab Rau’shee “Nuke” Warren (13-0, 4 KO).

 

Also on the telecast will be a two-fight tournament in the junior middleweight division featuring a 10-round matchup between Olympic Silver medalist Yudel Jhonson (17-1, 9 KOs) versus the knockout machine Jorge Cota (24-1, 22 KOs), and a 10-round showdown between Olympian John Jackson (19-2, 15 KOs) thiab Dennis Laurente(49-5, 30 KOs). The winners will meet in a matchup at a later date.

 

Further action from Full Sail University will include a 10-round super welterweight battle between Javier Maciel (29-3, 20 KOs) thiab Ayi Bruce (23-10, 15 KOs), an eight-round welterweight showdown between Fabian “TNT” Maidana (7-0, 6 KOs) thiab Peter Oluoch (9-9-2, 8 KOs) plus Bryant Parella (9-0, 8 KOs) noj Eduardo Flores(21-17-3, 13 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight bout.

 

Rounding out the action-packed evening is 25-year-old prospect Miguel Cruz (9-0, 5 KOs) out of Lake Mary, Florida taking on 32-year-old Osborn, Missouri-native Travis Hartman (13-22-1, 10 KOs) in six rounds of welterweight action, 26-year-old Javontae Starks (12-0, 7 KOs) of Orlando facing 24-year-old Colombian Carlos Galvan (10-2-1, 9 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight showdown and the pro debut of Miami’s Aujee Tyler as he takes on San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Edwin Rosado (0-2) in a four-round bantamweight battle.

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim nyob, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and Sampson Boxing, luv nqi tom $50 for reserved seating and $25 for general admission and can be purchased by calling Warriors Boxing at (954) 985-1155 or by visiting warriorsboxing.com. Tickets can also be purchased through Ticket Force by calling (877) 840-0457 or by clicking OS.

 

Arnett will be fighting in his own backyard on Lub yim hli ntuj 2 as he looks for his third straight win. The 22-year-old owns victories over previously unbeaten fights Jeremiah Wiggins and Brandon Quarles in addition to a 2009 Junior Olympic Championship. Standing in his way is the San Bernandino, California-native Conley, who is yet to be beaten in his young career. The 23-year-old will fight for the first time outside of California when he steps into the ring at Full Sail University.

 

Fighting for the second time in the United States, the 30-year-old Maciel is looking to build off of his triumphant U.S. debut when he defeated Jorge Melendez in June 2014. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Maciel has won 11 of his last 12 fights. He’ll be challenged by the 29-year-old Bruce who was born in Ghana but now fights out of Albany.

 

Possessing the same furious style as his brother Marcos, the 23-year-old Maidana has stopped each of his opponents within two rounds since winning a unanimous decision in his pro debut. Representing Santa Fe, Argentina, he will take on the 36-year-old Kenyan Oluoch fighting out of Pahokee, Florida.

 

A 26-year-old fighting near his hometown of Fort Myers, Florida, Perrella hopes to pick up his third career victory in his home state. He squares-off against the experienced 29-year-old Flores of Salcido, Ecuador.

 

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For more information visit www.premierboxingchampions.com, follow on Twitter@PremierBoxing,@BounceTV, @JC_Payano, @RauSheeWarren, @WarriorsBoxingProm @Fullsail and @Swanson_Comm and follow the conversation using #PBConBounce, become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/BounceTVwww.Facebook.com/fullsailuniversity thiab www.Facebook.com/WarriorsBoxingPromo.
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On-Air Talent Announced for Debut of Premier Boxing Champions – The Next Round This Sunday Aug. 2 tom 9:00 PM (LI) on Bounce TV

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Fred Hickman (CNN Sports, ESPN) to Host,

Fran Charles (NFL Network, MLB Network) Calls Blow-by-Blow,

Former World Champion Austin Trout Provides Analysis

 

PBC – The Next Round Live from Orlando Features World Title Fight Between

Juan Carlos “Baby Pacquiao” Payano and Rau’shee “Nuke” Warren

 

ATLANTA (Lub Xya hli ntuj 28, 2015) – Thaws TV today announced a seasoned line-up of on-air sports talent
PBC-The Next Round Host
Fred Hickman

for the debut of its new monthly series Premier Boxing Champions – The Next Round beginning this Hnub xya, Lub yim hli ntuj 2 tom 9:00 p.m. (LI), which will also be streamed live on BounceTV.com. Fred Hickman will anchor PBC – The Next Round as host, Fran Charles will call the blow-by-blow action ringside joined by former Super Welterweight World Champion Austin “Tsis doubt tsis ntseeg” zaub ntug hauv paus, who will provide insight and analysis.

The main event for the series premiere of PBC – The Next Round will be a 12-round Bantamweight World Championship fight between Juan Carlos “Baby Pacquiao”Payano (16-0, 8 KOs) thiab Rau’shee “Nuke” Warren (13-0, 4 KOs). Both fighters are Olympians – Payano for the Dominican Republic and Cincinnati southpaw Warren, a three-time Olympian for the United States. Each fighter brings an undefeated record to the battle for the title.

“Fred and Fran combine for more than 50 years of major sports event coverage and Austin will help put viewers in the ring with his current and fresh perspective. We are thrilled to assemble such an impressive and talented team of announcers for our Premier Boxing Champions debut,” commented Ryan Glover, President of Bounce TV.

Hickman spent nearly 20 years with CNN Sports where he co-hosted the country’s original daily sports-highlights show CNN Sports Tonight. He also served as an anchor for CNN/Sports Illustrated, a host for both NBA and NFL pre-game shows, a co-host of the 1992 thiab 1994 Winter Olympic Games and a co-host of the 1994 Goodwill Games. Hickman moved to ESPN in 2004, appearing onflagship shows such as SportsCenter, Baseball Tonight, NBA Shootaround, thiab NBA Coast to Coastand he has also hosted pre-and post-game shows for the YES Network. Most recently, he served as the sports director for WVUE-TV, Bounce TV’s affiliate in New Orleans.

 

Charles served as a blow-by-blow announcer for more than seven years. He was also a studio host for NFL Network, where he contributed to NFL GameDay Final, NFL Total Access thiab Around the League. Charles was also the host of the weekly golf show, PGA Tour Sunday on USA Network, serving as lead anchor for studio segments during PGA Tour events. Charles currently serves as a host and reporter for MLB Network.

 

Nyob rau hauv 2004, Trout won the U.S. National Amateur Welterweight Championship and after climbing up the ranks as an elite boxer, he won a Super Welterweight World Championship in 2004 by defeating Rigoberto Alvarez. He went on to defend that title four times, including a dominant victory over Miguel Cotto in New York. He is currently on a three-fight win streak as he works towards another world title opportunity.

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The co-feature Sunday night is a two-fight tournament in the junior middleweight division: A 10-round match that sees Olympic Silver Medalist Yudel Jhonson (17-1, 9 KOs) taking on the knockout machine Jorge Cota (24-1, 22 KOs), plus 10 rounds of Olympian John Jackson (19-2, 15 KOs) battling Dennis Laurente (49-5, 30 KOs). The winners of the two bouts will face-off on a date to be announced soon.

 

Payano vs. Warren: PBC – The Next Round,promoted by Warriors Boxing and Sampson Boxing, will take place at Full Sail Live, the state-of-the-art performance venue on the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

 

Bounce TV is free on the broadcast signals of local television stations and corresponding cable carriage. For local channel location, sib ntsib BounceTV.com.

 

Bounce TV is the fastest-growing African-American (AA) network on television and has become the #2 most-watched among all AA networks. The network features a programming mix of original and off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, specials, live sports and more. Bounce TV has grown to be available in more than 85 million homes across 90 markets, 90% of African American television homes — including all of the top AA television markets — and three quarters of the total television homes in the United States. Among the founders of Bounce TV are iconic American figures Ambassador Andrew Young and Martin Luther King III.

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For more information visit www.premierboxingchampions.com, follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing, @BounceTV, @JC_Payano, @RauSheeWarren, @WarriorsBoxingProm @Fullsail and @Swanson_Comm and follow the conversation using #PBConBounce, become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/BounceTVwww.Facebook.com/fullsailuniversitythiab www.Facebook.com/WarriorsBoxingPromo.
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Chris “Ludacris” Bridges Stars in New Promotional Campaign For Bounce TV’s Debut of Premier Boxing Champions – The Next Round Sunday, Lub yim hli ntuj 2 tom 9 p.m. LI

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ATLANTA (Lub Xya hli ntuj 23, 2015) — Chris “Ludacris” Bridges is stepping into the ring to help Bounce TV promote the debut of Premier Boxing Champions – The Next Round via a new series of promotional videos for the nation’s first and only broadcast television network designed for African American audiences. Tusspots featuring the multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY®-award winning artist and actor are rolling out on Bounce TV; Nyem qhov here to watch.

 

 

Premier Boxing Champions comes to Thaws TV rau Hnub xya, Lub yim hli ntuj 2 tom 9:00 p.m. (LI), with the debut of the new monthly series PBC – The Next Round, which will showcase the sport’s future stars and potential champions. The network will also stream the telecast live on BounceTV.com.

The main event for the series premiere of PBC – The Next Round will be a 12-roundWorld Bantamweight Championship fight between Juan Carlos “Baby Pacquiao”Payano (16-0, 8 KOs) thiab Rau’shee “Nuke” Warren (13-0, 4 KOs). Both fighters are Olympians – Payano for the Dominican Republic and Cincinnati southpaw Warren, a three-time Olympian for the United States. Each fighter brings an undefeated record to the battle for the title.

The co-feature is a two-fight tournament in the junior middleweight division: A 10-round match that sees Olympic Silver Medalist Yudel Jhonson (17-1, 9 KOs) taking on the knockout machine Jorge Cota (24-1, 22 KOs), plus 10 rounds of Olympian John Jackson (19-2, 15 KOs) battling Dennis Laurente (49-5, 30 KOs). The winners of the two bouts will face-off on a date to be announced soon.

 

Payano Vs. Warren: PBC – The Next Round, promoted by Warriors Boxing and Sampson Boxing, will take place at Full Sail Live, the state-of-the-art performance venue on the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

 

Bounce TV is free on the broadcast signals of local television stations and corresponding cable carriage. For local channel location, sib ntsib BounceTV.com.

 

Ambassador Andrew Young and Martin Luther King III are among the founders of Bounce TV, the fastest-growing African-American (AA) network on television and the #2 most-watched AA network. Bounce TV features a programming mix of original and off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, specials, live sports and more. Bounce TV has grown to be available in more than 85 million homes across 90 markets, 90% of African American television homes — including all of the top AA television markets — and three quarters of the total television homes in the United States.

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For more information visit www.premierboxingchampions.com, follow on Twitter@PremierBoxing,@BounceTV, @JC_Payano, @RauSheeWarren, @WarriorsBoxingProm @Fullsail and @Swanson_Comm and follow the conversation using #PBConBounce, become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/BounceTVwww.Facebook.com/fullsailuniversitythiab www.Facebook.com/WarriorsBoxingPromo.
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Payano vs. Warren: Premier Boxing Champions – The Next Round To be Streamed Live on BounceTV.com Sun. Aug. 2 tom 9:00 PM (LI)

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World Bantamweight Championship Fight Between

Juan Carlos “Baby Pacquiao” Payano and Rau’shee “Nuke” Warren Headlines Card

Plus Four-Man Junior Middleweight Tournament:

Olympic Silver Medalist Yudel Jhonson vs. Jorge Cota &

Olympian John Jackson vs. Dennis Laurente

 

ATLANTA (Lub Xya hli ntuj 21, 2015) – Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) comes to Thaws TVrau Hnub xya, Lub yim hli ntuj 2 tom 9:00 p.m. (LI), with the debut of a new monthly series kicked-off by Payano vs. Warren: PBC – The Next Round, which will showcase the sport’s future stars and potential champions.

 

Bounce TV is free on the broadcast signals of local television stations and corresponding cable carriage. The network announced today that it will also stream the telecast live on BounceTV.com.

 

The main event for the series premiere of PBC – The Next Round will be a 12-roundWorld Bantamweight Championship fight between Juan Carlos “Baby Pacquiao”Payano (16-0, 8 KOs) thiab Rau’shee “Nuke” Warren (13-0, 4 KOs). Both fighters are Olympians – Payano for the Dominican Republic and Cincinnati southpaw Warren, a three-time Olympian for the United States. Each fighter brings an undefeated record to the battle for the title.

The co-feature is a two-fight tournament in the junior middleweight division: A 10-round match of Olympic Silver Medalist Yudel Jhonson (17-1, 9 KOs) taking on the knockout machine Jorge Cota (24-1, 22 KOs), plus 10 rounds of Olympian John Jackson (19-2, 15 KOs) battling Dennis Laurente (49-5, 30 KOs). The winners of the two bouts will face-off on a date to be announced soon.

 

Payano vs. Warren:PBC – The Next Round, promoted by Warriors Boxing and Sampson Boxing, will take place at Full Sail Live, the state-of-the-art performance venue on the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

 

Ambassador Andrew Young and Martin Luther King III are among the founders of Bounce TV, the fastest-growing African-American (AA) network on television and the #2 most-watched AA network. Bounce TV features a programming mix of original and off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, specials, live sports and more. Bounce TV has grown to be available in more than 85 million homes across 90 markets, 90% of African American television homes — including all of the top AA television markets — and three quarters of the total television homes in the United States.
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PAYANO VS. WARREN: PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS – THE NEXT ROUND ON BOUNCE TV TAKES PLACE SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 LIVE FROM FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY IN WINTER PARK, FLORIDA 9:00 P.M. LI

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tripleheader Features World Title Fight Between

Juan Carlos Payano & Rau’shee Warren

Plus Four-Man Junior Middleweight Tournament That Pits

Yudel Jhonson vs. Jorge Cota & John Jackson vs. Dennis Laurente

Winter Park, Florida (Lub Xya hli ntuj 20, 2015) – Payano vs. Warren: Premier Boxing Champions – The Next Round on Bounce TV debuts Hnub xya, Lub yim hli ntuj 2 tom 9:00 p.m. LI on Bounce TVfrom the state-of-the-art performance venue, Full Sail Live, on the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida with tickets on sale for the event now.

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim nyob, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and Sampson Boxing, are on sale and priced at $50 for reserved seating and $25 for general admission and can be purchased by calling Warriors Boxing at (954) 985-1155 or by visiting warriorsboxing.com. Tickets can also be purchased through Ticket Force by calling (877) 840-0457 or by clicking OS.

 

The main event of the evening will be a 12-round Bantamweight World Championship fight between Juan Carlos “Baby Pacquiao”Payano (16-0, 8 KOs) thiab Rau’shee “Nuke” Warren (13-0, 4 KOs). Both fighters are Olympians – Payano for the Dominican Republic and Cincinnati southpaw Warren, a three-time Olympian for the United States. Each fighter brings an undefeated record to the battle for the title.

 

The co-feature is a two-fight tournament in the junior middleweight division: A 10-round match where Olympic Silver medalist Yudel Jhonson (17-1, 9 KOs) takes on the knockout machine Jorge Cota (24-1, 22 KOs), plus 10-rounds of Olympian John Jackson (19-2, 15 KOs) battling Dennis Laurente (49-5, 30 KOs). The winners of the two bouts will face-off on a date to be announced soon.

 

PBC – The Next Round will be a monthly series on Bounce TV and will showcase the sport’s future stars and potential champions. Bounce TV is the nation’s first-ever over-the-air broadcast television network designed for African-American (AA) audiences and is seen free on the digital broadcast signals of local television stations and corresponding cable carriage. Bounce TV has become the fastest-growing AA network on television and the #2 most watched. The network is available in more than 85 million homes across 90 markets, 90% of African American television homes — including all of the top AA television markets — and three quarters of the total television homes in the United States. Bounce TV features a programming mix of original and off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, specials, live sports and more.

 

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For more information visit www.premierboxingchampions.com, follow on Twitter@PremierBoxing,@BounceTV, @JC_Payano, @RauSheeWarren, @WarriorsBoxingProm @Fullsail and @Swanson_Comm and follow the conversation using #PBConBounce, become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/BounceTVwww.Facebook.com/fullsailuniversity thiab www.Facebook.com/WarriorsBoxingPromo.
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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON ESPN – THURMAN VS. COLLAZO OFFICIAL WEIGHTS & DUAB LUV-IN

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BLUE CORNER   RED

BANTAMWEIGHTS — 6 Rounds
Gary Antonio Russell

Washington, DC
2-0 (2 KOs)

117.8 lbs.

 vs. Jaxel Marrero
San Juan, PR
1-5-1
119 lbs.
SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS — 6 Rounds
Manny Woods

St Petersburg, IBCE
13-3-1 (5 KOs)
154.8 lbs.

 vs. Carlos Garcia
Aguada, PR
7-14-1 (7 KOs)
153.8 lbs.
     
SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS — 10 Rounds
Anthony Peterson

Washington, DC
34-1 (22 KOs)
138 lbs.

 vs. Ramesis Gil
San Juan, PR
8-11-5 (5 KOs)
137.4 lbs.
SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS — 4 Rounds
Antonio Tarver Jr.

Orlando, IBCE
2-0 (2 KOs)

155.2 lbs.

 vs. Julian Valerio

Brooklyn, NY

2-3 (1 KO)
155 lbs.

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS — 10 Rounds
Walter Castillo

Managua, NIC
25-3 (18 KOs)
143.6 lbs.

 vs. Amet Diaz

Panama City, PAN
32-11 (23 KOs)
143.8 lbs.
     
LIGHTWEIGHTS — 10 Rounds
Edner Cherry

Wauchula, IBCE
33-6-2 (18 KOs)
132 lbs.

 vs. Luis Cruz
Las Piedras, PR
21-3 (16 KOs)
132.8 lbs.
     
SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS — 4 Rounds
Bruno Bredicean
Cape Coral, IBCE
Pro Debut
148.2 lbs.		 vs.

Randy Hedderick

Gulfport, MS

0-3

149.8 lbs.
     
SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS — 8 Rounds
Patryk Szymanski

Konin, POL
13-0 (8 KOs)
155.6 lbs.

 vs. Maurice Louishomme

Colorado Springs, CO
8-2- (4 KOs)
154.6 lbs.
     
MIDDLEWEIGHTS — 10 Rounds
Harrison Tony

Detroit, MI
21-0 (18 KOs)
153.8 lbs.

 vs. Willie Nelson
Cleveland, OH
23-2-1 (13 KOs)
154.6
     
WBA WELTERWEIGHTS — 12 Rounds
Keith Thurman

Clearwater, IBCE
25-0 (21 KOs)
146.2 lbs.

 vs. Luis Collazo

Poj vaj, NY
36-6 (19 KOs)
147 lbs.

 

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON ESPN FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS

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Nyem qhov OS For ESPN Replay

 

TAMPA (Lub Xya hli ntuj 9, 2015) – Two days before their primetime fights, televised fighters onPremier Boxing Champions rau ESPN conducted a final press conference before theirHnub vas xaum, Lub Xya hli ntuj 11 bouts at USF Sun Dome in Tampa.

 

While main event participants Keith “One Time” Thurman (25-0, 21 KOs) thiab Luis Collazo (36-6, 19 KOs) were calm and focused discussing their world title bout, Harrison Tony (21-0, 18 KOs) thiab Willie Nelson (23-2-1, 13 KOs) launched verbal jabs at each other during the formal portion of the press conference and through their face-offs.

 

Televised coverage begins on ESPN at 9 p.m. LI/6 p.m. PT. Here is what the press conference participants had to say:

 

KEITH THURMAN

 

“I’m so blessed to be here. Some of you reporters remember me since I was a little boy, when Ben Getty went around and told everybody that I was going to be a champion and we are champion. Fighting right back here in my hometown.

 

“Tampa used to have a rich boxing history and I’m looking forward to bringing that back.

 

“Collazo is a solid fighter, with a great resume and he has something to prove. He’s trying to take my title home and I believe him. A hungry man is a dangerous man.

 

“I’m thankful for everyone who has come to support me and I can’t wait to see everybodyRau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj.

 

“This is going to be an exciting night of boxing. We have a lot of talent from Tampa on top of even more world class talent on the card. If you’re off the clock, get there at 6:30.

 

“Lub Xya hli ntuj 4th there were some nice fireworks, rau Lub Xya hli ntuj 11 there will be better ones.”

 

 

LUIS COLLAZO

 

“Keith Thurman is a champion, I can’t take anything away from him. He’s a champion in boxing but he still has more to learn. There’s not a day I go to the gym and don’t learn something new.

 

“I’ve had a great camp and I’m sure Keith has too. This is a fight you have to be ready for, not only physically but mentally as well.

 

“I’m not here for a handout. I’m coming here for win and to bring that belt back to Brooklyn.

 

“I’m a problem to a lot of fighters because of my style.

 

“I’m fighting to inspire all the kids who were counted out before they were even given a chance. I always want to help those who have been counted out.

 

“I’ve had a lot of experience coming into my opponent’s hometown and it can be tough having people against you. But at the end of the fight they could be with you.”

 

TONY HARRISON

 

“There’s nothing like the background I come from. There is no place like Detroit. Everybody knows what I bring into the ring.

 

“I have what it takes to knock Willie Nelson out. Everyone knows he has a glass chin. I’m going out there to exploit it.

 

“I’ve had a great training camp and I thank my team for that. This fight is a challenge for me and that’s why I took it. Anybody that tall at this weight is a challenge for everybody.

 

“I’m looking forward to fight and I’m looking forward to the challenge. It’s not enough to just beat Willie Nelson, I have to knock him out. The challenge is to look good and steal the show from this great main event.”

 

WILLIE NELSON

 

“I’m the youngest of eight kids. I was raised by my sister. The dirt had more value than my life at times. I have four kids, I’m not letting this guy beat me and take food off their plate.

 

“How many times do I have to prove everybody wrong? I’m going to do it, once again, Rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj.

 

“I wanted to get Tony pumped up today and get him off of his game plan so we can capitalize on fight night. It worked, I even had his team fired up. So I’m extremely confident, it’s on to the fight.”

 

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“PBC nyob ESPN – THURMAN vs. COLLAZO,” a 12-round fight for Thurman’s Welterweight World Championship, takes place Hnub vas xaum, Lub Xya hli ntuj 11, at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida. The event is promoted by Warrior’s Boxing. In the co-main event, Tony Harrison will face Willie Nelson in a 10-round middleweight bout. It will air live on ESPN (9 p.m. LI/6 p.m. PT).

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FULL NIGHT OF UNDERCARD ACTION FEATURES EDNER CHERRY BATTLING LUIS CRUZ & ANTHONY PETERSON TAKING ON RAMESIS GIL FROM THE USF SUN DOME IN TAMPA ON SATURDAY, JULY 11

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Keith Thurman Taking on Luis Collazo &

Rising Star Tony Harrison Battling Willie Nelson

Coverage Begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT

TAMPA (Lub Xya hli ntuj 6, 2015) – An exciting night of undercard fights comes to the USF Sun Dome in Tampa on Saturday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 11 featuring matchups between Edner Cherry (33-6-2, 18 KOs) fighting Luis Cruz (21-3, 16 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight battle and Anthony Peterson (34-1, 22 KOs) facing Ramesis Gil (8-11-5, 5 KOs) in a 10-round super lightweight bout.

 

Televised coverage of Premier Boxing Champions rau ESPN begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with an explosive junior middleweight showdown between Harrison Tony (21-0, 18 KOs) thiab Willie Nelson (23-2-1, 13 KOs). The night is headlined by undefeated welterweight star Keith “One Time” Thurman (25-0, 21 KOs) facing former world champion Luis Collazo (26-6, 19 KOs). Door open at USF Sun Dome at 6 p.m. with the first fight beginning at 6:30 p.m.

 

The night of action will also feature Walter Castillo (25-3, 18 KOs) who takes on Amet Diaz (32-11, 23 KOs) in a 10-round super lightweight attraction and undefeated prospectPatryk Syzmanski (13-0, 8 KOs) facing off against Maurice Louishomme (8-2, 4 KOs) in an eight-round super welterweight bout.

 

Also showcased will be the brother of world champion Gary Russell Jr., 22-year-old Washington, D.C. prospect Antonio Russell who takes on 23-year-old Puerto RicanJaxel Marrero in a six-round bantamweight attraction and the pro debut of Chicago’sBruno Brecidean as he faces 21-year-old Brad Sustad out of Orlando in a super welterweight tilt scheduled for four rounds.

 

Rounding out the scheduled fights are Antonio Tarver Jr. (2-0, 2 KOs), the 27-year-old out of Orlando and son of boxing superstar Antonio Tarver who takes on 29-year-oldJulian Valerio (2-3) of Orlando in a four round super welterweight bout and undefeated 28-year-old super welterweight Manny Woods (13-3-1, 5 KOs) out of St. Petersburg who takes on 26-year-old Puerto Rican Carlos Garcia (7-14-1, 7 KOs)

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim nyob, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing, luv nqi tom $200, $150, $75, $50 thiab $25, thiab tsis muaj kev tsub thiab se, thiab muaj rau ntawm kev muag khoom tam sim no. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at www.ticketmaster.com or by visiting the Sun Dome box office.

 

An experienced fighter who has made appearances in the ring for over a decade as a professional, the 32-year-old Cherry will make his 2015 debut on July 11 in Tampa. Owner of victories over Vicente Escobedo, Monta Meza Clay and Wes Ferguson, Cherry was born in the Bahamas but now fights out of Wauchula, Florida. He takes on the 29-year-old Puerto Rican Cruz.

 

The brother of former world champion Lamont Peterson, the 30-year-old Peterson hopes to soon make a name for himself on the big stage. Owner of wins over Daniel Attah, Dominic Salcido and Marcos Leonardo Jimenez, the Washington, D.C. product is looking to win his fifth consecutive fight on July 11. He faces the 32-year-old Gil out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

 

The 26-year-old Castillo is an exciting brawler who never takes a step back and will look to put on a show for fans in Tampa. The Managua, Nicaragua-born knockout artist ended 12 of his first professional 14 victories inside of the distance. He will face 32-year-old former title challenger Diaz out of Panama City.

 

Miami-based fighter, Hernandez will be able to compete not far from his home when he hits the ring in Tampa on July 11. The 30-year-old will bring his straight ahead style up against the 22-year-old Tercero out of Mexico City.

 

Undefeated at just 22-years-old, Szymanski will look to build on his recent success on July 11. The Konin, Poland-born fighter made his 2015 debut in March with a second round TKO over Yoryi Estrella. He is set to face the 37-year-old Louishomme out of Colorado Springs.

 

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EIGHT FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT UNDEFEATED RISING STAR TONY HARRISON

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Harrison Fights Willie Nelson On Premier Boxing Champions On ESPN

Hnub vas xaum, Lub Xya hli ntuj 11 From The USF Sun Dome In Tampa

Headlined By Undefeated Star Keith Thurman Facing Luis Collazo

DETROIT (Rau hli ntuj 30, 2015) – Undefeated rising star Harrison Tony (21-0, 18 KOs) is set for his Premier Boxing Champions rau ESPN showdown against Willie Nelson (23-2-1, 13 KOs) taking place Hnub vas xaum, Lub Xya hli ntuj 11 from the USF Sun Dome in Tampa and will look to make an impression in his first PBC start.

 

Harrison’s fight will mark the very first PBC on ESPN bout and will precede the evening’s main event featuring undefeated welterweight world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman (25-0, 21 KOs) battling former world champion Luis Collazo (36-6, 19 KOs) on ESPN, with televised coverage beginning at 9 p.m. LI/6 p.m. PT.

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim nyob, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing, luv nqi tom $200, $150, $75, $50 thiab $25, thiab tsis muaj kev tsub thiab se, thiab muaj rau ntawm kev muag khoom tam sim no. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at www.ticketmaster.com or by visiting the Sun Dome box office.

Before Harrison enters the ring, learn more about the Detroit native and future star and what has gotten him to this point in his own words.

 

Harrison has boxing in his family…

Not only is his father Ali Salaam a former professional welterweight, but his grandfather is former heavyweight contender Henry Hank. Harrison is trained by his father and is in the gym with him everyday.

 

“It’s a father-son relationship. We have our ups and our downs, but nobody has my well being in mind more than my father.”

 

However, it was Harrison’s mother who encouraged him to start boxing….

Harrison was frequently suspended from school for fighting and while his parents encouraged him to stand up for himself, his mother saw a potentially dangerous path forming. She was able to convince him his father to take Harrison to the gym.

 

“My dad didn’t want me to box but my mom got tired of seeing me get suspended. She told my dad to put me in the gym. My mom knew about boxing from him and said to take me to the gym and we never looked back.”

 

Harrison was the second youngest of eight kids growing up…

He was the second youngest of his three brothers and four sisters. He’s closest to his older brother Lloyd, 26, who still wraps his hands.

 

“I was the test dummy for everything that was supposed to be tested out. I got the clothes second hand. I was young so I was the dummy. When wrestling came on, my older brother would do the ‘Rock Bottom’ on me and I would just get up and smile. All this stuff made me tougher.”

His cousin is future NFL Hall of Famer Antonio Gates, who he teams up with for his greatest passion outside boxing…

Harrison’s greatest joy outside of the ring comes from the team of youth football players he coaches for a team sponsored by Antonio Gates. Every day after training Harrison coaches the Michigan Bulldogs of the Advanced Youth Football League. They haven’t lost a game in three years.

 

“My heart belongs to the kids. Every day I go out and work with those kids. Next year, they’ll move up to an older team and I’m going to miss them like crazy. If I wasn’t boxing, I wouldn’t do anything but be with those kids every day.”

 

Born in Detroit, he hopes to raise the prominence of Detroit boxing nationwide…

The Detroit-native has fought seven times in his home city as a pro, most recently in May 2014.

“I feel like Detroit is still a hotbed for boxing. The publicity just hasn’t been there. People aren’t coming to Detroit like they used to and they don’t get the same opportunities. No one is out here on the forefront. There’s the same talent and caliber of fighters, it just takes somebody to open up the door so that the big names and big companies come back to the city.”

 

He was managed by the legendary Emanuel Steward and has trained at the famed Kronk Gym…

Harrison was managed by Steward but considered him more of a mentor and friend. While at Kronk he sparred with top fighters such as Cornelius Bundrage, Andy Lee, Dominique Dolton, Chad Dawson and Luis Collazo.

 

“Emanuel was more than my manager, he was my friend. He did a little bit of everything. He took care of me. I would go on walks with him and I believed in him. He has a special place in my heart.”

 

He is prepared for the step up in competition against Willie Nelson…

Harrison will no doubt be facing the toughest opponent of his career so far on Lub Xya hli ntuj 11 when he battles the experienced and dangerous Nelson.

 

“I know Willie Nelson is a tough guy. He breathes the same air I breathe from this region and that comes with a lot of heart. Ohio has always had some of the top amateurs in the country and he comes from that area. His losses came against top competition. He’s a real dangerous fighter to fight.”

 

He relishes fighting in the first PBC on ESPN bout…

Harrison is fully aware that Lub Xya hli ntuj 11 is a major opportunity for him. One that will further his goals of remaining undefeated and eventually becoming a world champion.

“I’m the kind of guy to be the first fighter to do something [in the first PBC on ESPN bout]. If you want to try something out for the first time, I’m that guy. My brothers did it my whole life. If you want to make history, you call me. That’s the kind of person I am. I feel like I’m Mr. ESPN. I’m the kind of guy who makes history. I’m going to do it in impressive fashion. I think you’re going to see the best Tony Harrison you’ve ever seen. I’m coming to put on a show. It’s going to be drama.”

 

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