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Hard Hitting Promotions goes 5-for-5 this past Friday night in Philadelphia

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Samuel Teah gets big win on ShoBox: Il-Ġenerazzjoni Ġdida

Pizarro, Rosa, Tapia and Sinakin all gain wins on the undercard

PHILADELPHIA — Novembru 19, 2018 — This past Friday night, five members of the Hard Hitting Promotions stable scored big victories in front of a sold-out crowd at The 2300 Arena.

 

Samuel Seah scored a eight-round unanimous decision over Kenneth Sims Jr. in the co-feature bout of a ShoBox: Il-karta New Generation.

 

 

 

The win was the biggest win of Teah’s career, li jittejbu biex 15-2-1. Teah put on a great performance in the fight, which saw many toe-to-toe exchanges. Teah landed more, and the harder punches, which thrilled the hometown crowd the was rooting Teah on.

 

 

 

Teah won by scores of 79-73 u 77-75 darbtejn.

 

 

 

In fights that were seen live on Facebook Fightnight Live:

 

Branden Pizarro won the NBA Intercontinental Junior Welterweight title with a six-round unanimous decision over Jerome Rodriguez.

 

 

 

Pizarro of Philadelphia won by scores of 60-54 u 59-55 twice to raise his mark to 13-1.

 

Gadwin Rosa was systematic in winning a six-round unanimous decision over 114-fight veteran German Meraz to capture the NBA Intercontinental super featherweight title.

 

 

 

Rosa won by scores of 60-54 u 59-55 twice over the durable Meraz, and the Ocala, Florida native stays perfect at 9-0.

 

Christian Tapia stopped Darnell Pettis at the end of round three of their scheduled four-round lightweight bout.

 

 

 

Tapia was dominant until the corner of Pettis had seen enough. Tapia of Coamo, Puerto Rico is 7-0 b'sitt knockouts.

 

 

 

Dawl Heavyweight Benny Sinakin meħtieġa biss 2:23 of the 1st round stop Darren Gibbs.

 

 

 

Sinakin scored one knockdown before the bout was halted due to a barrage of punches on the ropes.

 

 

 

Sinakin of Philadelphia is now 2-0 ma eliminatorja wieħed.

 

 

 

“This was a huge night for Hard Hitting Promotions. We were able to showcase some of our younger talent with Branden and Gadwin winning their 1st of what we think will be many titles. Samuel Teah gave an incredible performance, and he beat a good fighter in Kenneth Sims Jr. Samuel will be in big fights, and he proved he can compete at the highest levels. We had an incredible turnout for this show and, we look forward to announcing our 1st card for 2019 real soon,” said Manny Rivera and Will Ruiz of Hard Hitting Promotions

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Branden Pizarro And Gadwin Rosa To Compete For NBA Title Belts As Part Of Non-Televised Undercard Of ShoBox The New Generation Friday, Novembru 16 At The 2300 Arena In Philadelphia

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Pizarro Battles Jerome Rodriguez; Rosa Takes On Veteran German Meraz

PHILADELPHIA — Novembru 7, 2018 — Two members of the Hard Hitting Promotions stable will fight for NBA title belts on the non-televised undercard of a ShoBox: The New Generation event on Friday, Novembru 16 fil- 2300 Arena fl Philadelphia.

 

 

 

Junior welterweight Branden Pizarro will take on Jerome Rodriguez in an eight-round bout for the NBA Intercontinental title, while undefeated super featherweight Gadwin Rosa faces German Meraz in a six-round bout for the NBA Intercontinental title.

 

 

 

Those bouts will precede a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on SHOWTIME® (9:35 p.m. ET / PT) that will feature an all-Philly showdown between undefeated Jaron Ennis and veteran Raymond Serrano. Fil-ko-karatteristika fuq it-televiżjoni, Hard Hitting Promotions’ Samuel Teah will face Kenneth Sims Jr. in a junior welterweight bout. Opening the telecast will be a super bantamweight matchup between Arnold Khegai and Jorge Diaz.

 

 

 

“The NBA belt is a great springboard title, and to have two of our young prospects fight for titles on this great card is terrific for them,” said Manny Rivera of Hard Hitting Promotions. “The NBA has a long history of champions which include Roy Jones and Hector Camacho, so we definitely think that this will be the first of many titles for Branden and Gadwin.”

 

 

 

Pizarro, ta 'Philadelphia, għandha rekord ta ' 12-1 b'sitt knockouts, and the 19-year-old keeps improving with each fight. Rodriguez (7-10-3, 2 Kos), tal Allentown, Penn., is battle tested and has wins over two undefeated fighters, including world-ranked Avery Sparrow.

 

 

 

Rosa ,of Ocala, Fla., huwa 8-0 with seven knockouts. The unbeaten super featherweight will look to continue his knockout prowess as he fights the 113-fight veteran German Meraz, who has faced numerous top prospects and contenders. For Rosa, this fight will be a solid indicator of where the talented youngster stands as he climbs the 130-pound ladder.

 

 

 

In more non-televised action:

 

 

 

Kieran Hooks (3-1-1, 1 KO), ta 'Philadelphia, will fight Gledwin Ortiz (5-2, 4 Kos), tal Bronx, N.Y., fi bout welterweight.

 

 

 

Christian Tapia (6-0, 5 Kos). of Coamo, Puerto Rico, fights Darnell Pettis (3-12), tal Cleveland, in a super featherweight contest.

 

 

 

Light heavyweight Benny Sinakin (1-0), ta 'Philadelphia, will face Darren Gibbs (1-5, 1 KO), of Ferndale, lili.

 

 

 

Also seeing action against opponents to be named will be super bantamweight Angel Pizarro, ta 'Philadelphia, and light heavyweight David Stevens, tal-Qari, Penn., who will make his professional debut in a cruiserweight fight.

 

 

 

Tickets for the show, which is promoted by Victory Promotions in association with Hard Hitting Promotions, are priced $50, $75 u $125 and can be purchased at 2300arena.com u hardhittingpromotions.com.

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Weights from Wilmington, Delaware for Jones vs Gunn

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“Skill vs. Se”

LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW–FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH
Wilmington, DE (Frar 16, 2017)–Weights from Thursday’s weigh in for the “Skill vs. Se” Pay Per View card featuring future Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr. taking on Bare Knuckle Legend Bobby Gunn. The show will be televised LIVE ON PAY-PER beginning at 9 PM ET/ 6 PM PT
Bobby Gunn 197.4 – Roy Jones, Jr. 199
(WBF Cruiserweight title)
Kanat Islam 154.2 – Robson Assis 154.6
Frank De Alba 130.2 – German Meraz 129
Joey Tiberi, Jr. 136 – Bryan Timmons 138.2
Dan Biddle 214 – Lamont Singletary 204.8
Olimjon Nazarov 119.4 – Dagoberto Aguero 118.6
Henry Stewart 176.6 – Martez Williamson 190.6
Eddie Ortiz 162.2 – Jeff Chiffens 157.4
Promoturi: David Feldman Promotions, Nelsons Promotions, Promozzjonijiet re

Il-ġimgħa, FEBRUARY 17TH–LEJL ĠLIEDA–THE CHASE CENTER

6:00 PM–Bibien miftuħa
7:00 PM–1st bout
9:00 PM–Pay Per View Broadcast begins

The Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Scheduled to be in attendance are former Heavyweight champions Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Michael Spinks and Tyson Fury
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Roy Jones – Bobby Gunn Press Conference quotes

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“Skill vs. Se”

LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW–FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH
Wilmington, DE (Frar 16, 2017)–Below are quotes from Wednesday’s press conference in advance of Friday night’s “Skill vs. Se” Pay-Per-View showdown between Roy, Jones, Jr. and Bobby Gunn.
Roy Jones Jr.
On Bobby Gunn as an opponent:
“The thing I stand for and respect and represent – I love a person who won’t quit, u [Bobby Gunn] won’t quit for nothing. Huwa għandu 72 jirbaħ bil 72 knockouts – bare-knuckle – you’re really a professional bully! You just beat people up for the hell of it… It’s what I love. People ask why I’m so motivated to fight Bobby Gunn – it’s because what I stand for in boxing, he is in bare-knuckle. I respect that.”
On the opportunity to be in the ring on Friday:
“We are getting an opportunity to share the ring, and entertain the people while we share the ring, and I am at-heart an entertainer. And this man is a killer. I’m not saying that this man is not a killer, it’s just that I trust in my abilities to go out and do things differently because that’s who I am.”
On his conditioning:
“I am in very good shape for the first time in four or five years. I feel better than I have felt in a long time. I know I have my hands full, and I know my hands are ready for battle. I know this man is coming to bring it. But that’s what we live for; that’s what we love. Come Friday night be ready for a very entertaining fight.”
Bobby Gunn


On Roy Jones Jr. as an opponent:
I’m born and bred a fighting man, since birth. I’m fighting one of the greatest fighters who ever lived. I’ve seen a lot of horsesh!t on the Internet, people running him down. Saying he’s too old, this or that. Why don’t you guys get in the ring and fight him, imbagħad? Let me tell you something right now – I respect him more today than [the fighter he was] 20 snin ilu. Because he’s more dangerous, he’s cagey, he’s a veteran. There’s nothing you can do to him he hasn’t seen.”
On his mental and physical condition coming into the fight:
“I’m coming here to fight my guts out. I’m in good shape. I’ve been training hard for this one for a long time – this man’s been in my head a long time. I go to sleep with Roy, and I wake up with Roy. He’s part of my family, we’re sick of talking about Roy. I can’t wait to see him Friday night and get it over with! I’m coming here to fight.”
On critics of the matchup:
“In a few days here, me and Roy are going to battle. We’re doing to prove a lot of critics wrong, a lot of doubters. When that bell rings, it’s only me and him in there. Biex inkun onest miegħek, critics mean zero. Their opinions mean nothing… [Roy Jones Jr.] said he’d come and fight me, and he’s here. He has the heart of the lion. But we’re going to get it down. I’ll shake your hand today, but I’ll tell you [to Jones Jr.] we’re in for a good fight, both of us. Roy Jones won’t forget my name for the rest of his life.”

In the main event the legendary Roy Jones, Jr. takes on Bare Knuckle legend Bobby Gunn for the WBF Cruiserweight title LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW fil- Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware.
Media Week Schedule
Il-Ħamis, FEBRUARY 16TH–OFFICIAL WEIGH IN–DELAWARE PARK CASINO–6PM

5:00 PM–Media Check in
6:00 PM–Fighters on the scales

Delaware Park Casino
777 Delaware Park Blvd.
Wilmington, Delaware 19720

Il-ġimgħa, FEBRUARY 17TH–LEJL ĠLIEDA–THE CHASE CENTER

6:00 PM–Bibien miftuħa
7:00 PM–1st bout
9:00 PM–Pay Per View Broadcast begins

The Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Scheduled to be in attendance are former Heavyweight champions Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Michael Spinks and Tyson Fury
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King’s Promotions fighters Aguero and De Alba to appear on Jones – Gunn undercard

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“Skill vs. Se”

LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW–FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

Dagoberto Aguero battles Olimjohn Nazarov
Frank De Alba takes on German Meraz
Wilmington, DE (Frar 14, 2017)-Dan il-ġimgħa lejl, two members who fight under the King’s Promotions banner will be in action as Dagoberto Aguero jieħu fuq Olimjohn Nazarov in a super bantamweight bout scheduled for eight-rounds, while junior lightweight Frank De Alba jieħu fuq German Meraz in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds.
In the main event the legendary Roy Jones, Jr. takes on Bare Knuckle legend Bobby Gunn for the WBF Cruiserweight title LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW fil- Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware.
Aguero, 23 years-old of San Cristobal, Domincan Republic will be looking to make a big impression in his United States debut when he takes on the battle tested Nazarov.
“I want to thank David Feldman Promotions, Promozzjonijiet re. Nelsons Promotions, and Raynelo Management are giving me an opportunity of a lifetime to show my skills in the ring,” said Aguero. “I come from nothing in the Dominican Republic, and I managed to get out alive and now I have to take advantage of opportunities like this. I’m on the card with Ring Legend Roy Jones Jr. in my first debut in the US, this is a dream come true. “
Aguero is coming off a 1st round stoppage over Juan Miguel Garcia on June 24th.
Nazarov of Tashkent, Uzbekastan has a record of 14-4 ma 8 knockouts, will already be making his 2nd start of 2017. Fuq Jannar 20, he was in a tough battle with world ranked bantamweight Stephon Young before dropping an 8-round unanimous decision in Atlantic City

De Alba ta 'Reading, PA has a record 20-2-2 ma 9 knockouts has won 3 in a row since dropping a hotly contested majority decision to then-undefeated Omar Douglas on December 29, 2015 f'Betlem, PA.
Frank De Alba
He has rebounded nicely with wins over Daniel Perales, Jonathan Perez, and an explosive 2nd round stoppage over Kiun Evans on September 9, 2016 Qari, PA.
“My training has been good. I have been waiting to get back in there after 5 xhur,”Said De Alba.
“I know Meraz is a Mexican, and I expect him to come forward, and it will be a great war.”
De Alba is very excited about the opportunity to fight on a high profile card that will be headlined by Roy Jones, Jr.
“I am very much looking forward to fight on this card that will be headlined by Roy Jones, Jr. He is a legend, and to share the same ring as him is a great honor.”
The Douglas fight was a good experience for De Alba, and his performance in his subsequent bouts has shown that he has learned and raised his game from that contest.
“After the Douglas loss, that fight made me aware of my talent. I could have won that fight. I learned that I have the talent and now the experience that will pave the way in my career. But first things first. I am just ready to get back in the ring nhar il-Ġimgħa and perform in Wilmington, and hopefully make some new fans for Team De Alba.”
Meraz of Agua Prieta, Mexico has fought a staggering 97 ħinijiet fil 12 snin. Fil biss 30 years-old Meraz has posted a record of 55-41-1 ma 32 knockouts.

Meraz has fought 5 ċampjins tad-dinja.

Fl-aħħar bout tiegħu, Meraz lost a 6-round unanimous decision to Hairon Socarras on February 3rd in Philadelphia.
Fil bouts 6-tond:
Samuel Seah (9-1-1, 3 Tal-KO) jieħu fuq Daniel Parales (10-7-1, 5 Tal-KO) of Monterrey, Mexico in a super lightweight bout.
Fil bouts 4-tond:
Joey Tiberi, Jr. (13-2, 6 Tal-KO) ta 'Newark, Delaware will fight Bryan Timmons (5-8, 5 Tal-KO) ta 'San. Joseph, Missouri in lightweight bout.

Henry Stewart (2-0, 2 Tal-KO) of Toronto, Canada squares off Robert Mendoza (1-8, 1 KO) of Frankfurt, Indiana.

Dan Biddle (9-5, 5 Tal-KO) tal Wilmington, Delaware will fight Lamont Singletary (7-1, 4 Tal-KO) of Dover, Delaware in a cruiserweight battle.
Eddie Ortiz (2-0-1, 2 Tal-KO) ta 'San Antonio, Texas takes on pro debuting Jeff Chiffens tal Wilmington, Delaware in a middleweight bout.
Media Week Schedule
L-Erbgħa, FEBRUARY 15TH FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE CHASE CENTER–12 PM NOON
11:30 AM–Media Check in

The Chase Center

815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

L-Erbgħa, FEBRUARY 15TH OPEN WORKOUT–CROSSFIT RIVERFRONT AT 2 PM
1:00 Media only check-in

2:00 Open Workouts–Public let in

Crossfit Riverfront
512 Jutison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Il-Ħamis, FEBRUARY 16TH–OFFICIAL WEIGH IN–DELAWARE PARK CASINO–6PM

5:00 PM–Media Check in
6:00 PM–Fighters on the scales

Delaware Park Casino
777 Delaware Park Blvd.
Wilmington, Delaware 19720

Il-ġimgħa, FEBRUARY 17TH–LEJL ĠLIEDA–THE CHASE CENTER

6:00 PM–Bibien miftuħa
7:00 PM–1st bout
9:00 PM–Pay Per View Broadcast begins

The Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Scheduled to be in attendance are former Heavyweight champions Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Michael Spinks and Tyson Fury
SKILL VS WILL will be distributed live throughout North America via cable and satellite in High Definition by New York-based MultiVision Media, Inc. The broadcast will premiere on Friday, February 17th at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT and will be carried throughout the month on video-on-demand. Please consult your local guide for channels and encores in your area. The suggested retail price is $24.99. The event will also be available worldwide on home computers, laptops, Smart TVs, iPhones, iPads, AppleTV, and Android devices on FITE-TV, Flipps, and other OTT (over-the-top) streaming services.
Tickets are on sale now ranging from $55 – $300 u jistgħu jinxtraw billi ċċempel (484) 935-3378 & www.firststatefights.com

Roy Jones, Jr. vs Bobby Gunn, promoted by David Feldman Promotions and the Casino at Delaware Park.
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Ward vs. Barrera + Diaz Jr. vs. Velez Finali Istampa Kwotazzjonijiet Konferenza u Photos

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Żewġ time World Champion ANDRE WARD VS. Undefeated SULLIVAN Barrera

NABF featherweight CHAMPION JOSEPH DIAZ JR. VS. JAYSON VELEZ

QUOTES FINALI Konferenza Stampa u ritratti

Showdowns stabbiliti għall IS-SIBT, MARZU 26

AT ORACLE ARENA IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

Fuq it-televiżjoni jgħixu fuq HBO®

Ikklikkja HERE għall Ritratti

Photo Kreditu: ROC Nazzjon Sports / Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos

OAKLAND, BĦAL (Marzu 23, 2015) - Nhar L-Erbgħa, Marzu 23, ROC Nazzjon Isport ospitat il-konferenza stampa finali għall Żewġ Ħin Dinja Champion u top-rated lira-għal-lira ġlied Andre Ward(28-0, 15 Kos) u n-numru wieħed ratata konkorrent heavyweight IBF dawl Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Kos) fil-Lag Merritt Amphitheater fil Oakland, California bil-quddiem tagħhom Marzu 26 ġlieda fuq Oracle Arena fil Oakland. Ward u Barrera se jiltaqa fin-numru IBF 12-tond pożizzjoni waħda u eliminatur pożizzjoni obbligatorji bout televiżjoni jgħixu fuq HBO Dinjija Kampjonat Boxing® li tibda fl- 9:45 p.m. U/PT. NABF featherweight Champion Joseph "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 Kos) u top-rated konkorrent featherweight Jayson "La Maravilla" Vélez (23-1-1, 16 Kos) kienu wkoll fl-attendenza fuq il-dais konferenza stampa li tinjora Lake Merritt qabel iż 10-round-ġlieda tagħhom titolu NABF featherweight li se jiftħu l-telecast HBO.

 

Ward vs. Barrera huwa tfassil sa tkun battalja ferm kkontestata bejn żewġ ġellieda li t-tnejn kienu sights tagħhom stabbiliti fuq jaqblu-up kontra Unifikata Dawl Heavyweight Champion tad-Dinja Sergey Kovalev.

 

Hawn taħt huwa dak li l-ġellieda, promoturi, trejners, maniġers u dais oħra mistednin kellhom jgħidu fil-konferenza stampa:

 

 

ANDRE WARD, Żewġ Ħin Dinja Champion u top-rated lira-għal-lira ġlied:

"Nixtieq nirringrazzja lil kulħadd għall ġejjin out bħas-soltu. Iż-Żona Bay huwa post sabiħ. Aħna ma spiss tikseb kreditu biżżejjed għall-talent li toħroġ hawn, iżda għall-bażi tal-fann, huwa tremend. Jien biss thankful talli minn post bħal dan u thankful li jkollhom l-imħabba u l-appoġġ f'kull każ li nġibu hawn. Jien thankful li myself u guys simili Marshawn Lynch, Damian Lillard u l-ġellieda mqiegħda dan il-post fuq il-mappa u n-nies qed jieħdu avviż dwar l-istadju nazzjonali. Dan huwa verament importanti għalija.

 

"Safejn il-ġlieda innifsu, huwa sempliċi ħafna lili ... xi ħadd li jaf lili, ikunu jafu kif naħdem u jkunu jafu kif I immarka. Jien ma jsibux maqbuda fil xi jmiss. Jien ma jsibux maqbuda fil dak in-nies qed jgħidu. Jien konxju ta 'dak li jkun intqal. Naf dak avversarju tiegħi kien qal u I jieħdu lilu fil-kelma tiegħu. I ghamilt dak kollu li jien suppost tagħmel, bħal I dejjem jagħmlu u bħal I ghamilt l-aħħar 10 snin ta 'karriera tiegħi. Stajt meħuda dwar l-aħjar ... jekk ma jkunx champion ieħor allura huwa konkorrent top ... u dan huwa differenti. Inti guys biss jafu li jien iffukat u msakkra fil bħal I dejjem am. Jien ippreparat u jien lest għall-gwerra jaqgħu Marzu 26."

SULLIVAN Barrera, Numru wieħed ratata IBF konkorrent heavyweight dawl:

"Jien ridt ngħid grazzi għall ġejjin hawn. Irrid ngħid grazzi HBO, nirringrazzjak kulħadd. Grazzi Andre Ward għall-aċċettazzjoni ġlieda tiegħi. I wegħda kulħadd li jiġi l-arena li kelli preparazzjoni kbira u dan huwa ħolma kbira. Fuq dak il-lejl, I ser ikollhom juru kbira għal kulħadd. "

DAVID ITSKOWITCH, COO Boxing - ROC Nazzjon Isport:

"Tnejn mill-heavyweights dawl fuq fuq il-pjaneta se jikkonfliġġu fuq Marzu 26. Huma għandhom rekord kombinat ta 45-0 ma 27 Kos u m'hemmx għalfejn ngħidu, lanqas ma daq telfa bħala professjonali. Filwaqt li kull bniedem għandu avversarju formidabbli quddiem minnu, tnejn li huma għandhom għajnejhom fuq Sergey Kovalev u ċinturini tiegħu titolu tlieta dinja, iżda l-ewwel ikollhom in-negozju biex jattendu għall nhar is-Sibt lejl.

 

"Kull meta nasal biex Oakland għal avveniment u jien ma Andre fi b'funzjoni fejn hu jitkellem mal-midja, hija jolqotni li ovvjament, huwa talent speċjali athletically, iżda huwa wkoll persuna speċjali u nispera li kulħadd hawn fil Oakland jifhem u japprezza li. Hu raġel tal-familja ta 'prinċipju li dejjem tipprova tagħmel l-aħjar ħaġa u li hija xi ħaġa li hija rari fil-ħajja f'dawn il-jiem, iżda hu partikolarment rari fl-isports. Nispera li guys japprezzaw lilu. karrieri Boxing ma jservux għal dejjem. Hu mhux se tkun ġlied dejjem, sabiex kulħadd napprezzaw dak li għandek hawn fil Andre Ward.

 

"Andre maqbudin midalja tad-deheb fl-Olimpjadi ta 'Ateni u l-U.S aħħar. Boxer li għamlu hekk. Lista tiegħu ta foes telliefa taqra bħal Min hu xiex tad-diviżjoni middleweight super. Huwa wkoll iddominat u knocked out eks dawl champion tad-dinja heavyweight, Ċad Dawson fil tagħhom 2012 Showdown. Fl-aħħar ġlieda tiegħu, huwa ddominat żewġ time titolu dinja isfidant Paul Smith fuq Ġunju 20 fil-Oracle Arena. Huwa tibda triqitha fuq il-kapitolu li jmiss tal-karriera tiegħu fuq Marzu 26, jirritornaw lejn Oracle Arena darb'oħra, kif hu jagħmel pass tiegħu sal-diviżjoni heavyweight dawl lesta li tagħmel dak li kien fid-diviżjoni super middleweight ... tindif out u tiddomina kulħadd li stands fil-mod tiegħu. "

Nicole DOVE, Viċi President tal-Marketing u Konsulent Ġenerali - Avvenimenti ewlenin:

"Nixtieq verament jixtieq jirringrazzja Andre Ward. Huwa ma jkollu jieħu fuq ġlied undefeated fl-ewwel ġlieda tiegħu fil heavyweight dawl, imma hu ma kien u naħseb li huwa ifaħħarha.

 

"Fl-aħħar ġlieda tiegħu, Sullivan saret l-konkorrent obbligatorju għall ċinturin IBF Sergey Kovalev ta. Huwa seta sib lura u stenniet ġlieda titolu tiegħu, imma minflok huwa ra din il-ġlieda kontra l Andre Ward bħala opportunità biex verament jilħqu għall greatness u hu ma li. As you know kollha, Avvenimenti ewlenin u l-ROC Nazzjon Isport għandhom pjanijiet kbar għall Andre Ward u Sergey Kovalev aktar tard din is-sena u Sullivan Barrera jista 'verament mqalleb li CART tuffieħ.

 

"Dawn iż-żewġ irġiel, Sullivan u Andre, kienu kollox riding fuq ir-riżultat tal Sibt ġlieda. Fil-klima li għandna fil-boxing dritt issa, huwa iġjeniċi biex tara ġellieda reali li ma jibżgħux jieħdu riskji. Huma t-tnejn jistħoqqilhom rispett tagħna u ammirazzjoni għal dak. Dan huwa dak l-isport tagħna għandu jkun madwar.

 

"Sullivan Barrera ilu ma jitlef ma 'rekord ta' 17-0 ma 12 jirbaħ ġejjin permezz ta 'eliminatorja. Huwa biss daru 34, xahar ilu, li inti tista 'taħseb hija ftit antika għal dan il-punt fil-karriera tiegħu. Dak li inti tista 'ma jafu hu li huwa kellu karriera dilettanti suċċess fil-Kuba u mbagħad mitlufa bosta snin ta' prim tiegħu waqt li kien skoperta lill-Istati Uniti. Hu wasal triq verament twila li jkun hawn illum biex dan il-mument u din l-opportunità. Huwa bil-ġuħ, huwa kunfidenti u huwa lest. "

VIRGIL HUNTER, trainer Andre Ward:

"Din hija karta meraviljuż ma 'atleti meraviljuż li qed jippruvaw jagħmlu mod tagħhom fid-dinja tal-boxing. Jekk din il-ġlieda kien qed iseħħ fi kwalunkwe belt oħra, ikun avveniment enormi. Dak li rridu nagħmlu huwa li tiżgura li l Oakland jifhem, u li l Bay Area madwar jifhem, il-kobor ta 'dan l-avveniment hekk nistgħu jkompli jagħti boxing klassi dinjija għall Oakland. Oakland hija art fertili għall-ġellieda aqwa u aħna diġà jkollhom magħhom. L-aktar li inti appoġġ għalina, l-aktar li dawn tissielet se jsiru viżibbli u se tara l-big time fil-quċċata.

 

"Huma jgħidu netwerks oħra jagħmlu ġellieda, iżda HBO jagħmel istilel, hekk aħna ferħanin li tkun parti minn dan. Aħna nitolbukom biex toħroġ u jappoġġjaw il-ġlieda. Come fuq barra IS-SIBT lejl u jgawdu infuskom għal-lejl tajba ta 'boxing top. "

BEN lire, Trainer Sullivan Barrera ta:

"Nixtieq nirringrazzja lin-nies kollha li jpoġġu flimkien dan l-avveniment super nhar is-Sibt. Aħna qegħdin hawn biex jitqiegħdu fuq juru kbir u Sullivan għamlet minn kollox biex jipprepara lilu nnifsu għal dan l-avveniment. Jaf l-isfidi fil quddiem minnu, imma hu jemmen fih innifsu u huwa jemmen li dan huwa żmien tiegħu biex juru l-pubbliku u l-udjenza viewing li dan huwa fejn hu. Huwa qiegħed hemm biex tagħmel stqarrija.

 

"Aktar minn kull ħaġa oħra, aħna rigward Sur. Ward għall-kisbiet tiegħu, kredibilità tiegħu u huwa Guy super fl-isport. Hija xi ħaġa kbira li tkun parti minn dan. Aħna ppreparati sew u għamilna dak kollu li għandna biex do come IS-SIBT li jagħti l-udjenza viewing juru super kbir għaliex dan huwa dak boxing huwa madwar. Huwa dwar ir-rendiment u ż-żewġ ġellieda jiksbu biex iwettqu f'dan il-livell f'avveniment kbir. Aħna onorat li tkun parti ta 'dan l-avveniment. Għamilna dak kollu li hu possibbli biex jiġi żgurat li aħna se toħroġ u mqiegħda fuq juru fabulous. "

JAMES PRINCE, maniġer Andre Ward:

"Dan huwa mument storiku għalina. Aħna qed jidħlu fis- 175 lira diviżjoni heavyweight dawl. Dan huwa mument li l-belt ma tridx taqbeż. Dan huwa l-mument fil-bidu ta 'moviment. Barrera biss jiġri li jkun l-ewwel vittma u aħna qed tmur biex jittrattaw persuna nteressata. Imxejna ġiet smigħ ħafna diskors u konverżazzjoni qiegħda isseħħ fejn hu kkonċernat, u aħna nafu li huwa jemmen dak kollu li huwa qal. Għal darb'oħra, aħna eċċitati dwar din l-opportunità u inti ma tridx taqbeż dan il-mument storiku nhar is-Sibt lejl. "

JOSEPH DIAZ JR., NABF featherweight Champion:

"Come Marzu 26, I know I jkollhom ġlieda verament iebsa quddiemu lili. Naf Jayson Velez huwa veteran b'esperjenza fil-ċirku. Hu gwerriera. Huwa għandu vantaġġ fejn ma jintlaħaqx sitt pulzieri fuq lili hekk li għaddej biex tkun ġlieda verament kbir. Naf hu ġejjin off ta 'telf, so I know hu verament jixtieq li bounce back u juru kulħadd li hu għadu konkorrent titolu dinja.

 

"Kelli kamp ta 'taħriġ verament kbir. Stajt ġiet taħriġ għal tmien ġimgħat. Dan huwa tiegħi ewwel darba ġlied fuq HBO, so I verament irridu li nuru li I verament am. Jien 110% lest. Jien lest li jagħti fannijiet ġlieda gwerra jekk Jayson Velez trid li jkollha gwerra. Jien lest biex jesponu għal kulħadd l-abbiltajiet għandi ġewwa l-ċirku. Jien eċċitati ħafna biex jiġġieldu fuq il-karta Andre Ward u Sullivan Barrera. Huma qed żewġ atleti elite u jien onorat ħafna li tkun l-avveniment ko prinċipali għal din il-ġlieda. Tali Kif Marzu 26, I wegħda jien ser jagħtuk juru kbira. "

JAYSON VELEZ, konkorrent featherweight Top-rated:

"Nixtieq nirringrazzja Alla l-ewwel, ovvjament huwa jagħmel dak kollu possibbli. Nixtieq nirringrazzja promoturi tiegħi, Promozzjonijiet Miguel Cotto u l-Promozzjonijiet Boy Golden u t-tim kollu tiegħi. I m'għandhomx wisq biex wieħed jgħid minbarra li dan huwa ġlieda kbira. Joseph niġu għall-ġlieda kontra. Nasal għall-ġlieda kontra. Aħna kemm tixtieq li jirbaħ. Aħna kemm jieħdu isfidi. Nies iżommu tistaqsi lili għaliex I ħa din il-ġlieda perikolużi u t-tweġiba hija faċli ... jekk I tixtieq li tkun l-aħjar, I jkollhom għall-ġlieda l-aħjar. Joseph huwa wieħed mill-aħjar.

 

"Tlift ġlieda tiegħi aħħar, so I bżonn li tirbaħ. Irrid li jirbaħ. I ma jista 'jgħidlek li għaddej biex tirbaħ din il-ġlieda għaliex aħna kemm huma ġellieda kbir u ġellieda. Hu Messikani, Jien Puerto Rikan, u meta jkollok Rika Puerto u Messikani fl-istess ċirku, inti se tara gwerra. Inti se tara veloċità, qawwa, kollox f'din il-ġlieda. Hu ġellied kbir u jien hekk eċċitati. Grazzi għal kulħadd u tissospendi sintonizzat din is-Sibt u nirringrazzjak għall HBO tal-kors. "

 

ROBERT DIAZ, Kap Matchmaker - Promozzjonijiet Boy Golden:

"Ovvjament l-avveniment prinċipali titkellem għaliha nfisha. You ħadthom ltqajna Andre Ward versus Guy ilu ma jitlef żgħażagħ bħal Sullivan Barrera, iżda l-avveniment ko prinċipali se fossa żewġ żgħażagħ, ġellieda ġuħ kontra xulxin fil Jayson Velez u Joseph Diaz. Huma qed kemm żgħażagħ. Huma qed kemm lesti li jieħdu fuq l-aħjar ġlied, -ġlied aktar ħorox u l-prova ta 'dan huwa kif kienet faċli biex jagħmlu din il-ġlieda.

 

"Ninsab eċċitati ħafna dwar din il-ġlieda. Inti ma tridx taqbeż il- 10 rawnds għat-titlu NABF.

"Jayson Velez huwa żgħażagħ, iljun bil-ġuħ li jixtieq jikseb lura up fuq il-palk u jaf kif sinifikanti rebħa fuq Joseph Diaz huwa. Huwa mifhum l-opportunità għall-ġlieda fuq HBO u fuq din il-karta tremend. Nixtieq infakkarkom tal-karattru ta 'Jayson Velez. Fil-jum u l-età fejn ġellied li jitlef trid tieħu forsi rimonta jew tixgħel, jew tnejn jew tlieta, qabel ma jieħdu ġlieda ta 'riskju għoli u Jayson Velez qed tagħmel dan id-dritt wara. Dan juri li jixtieq jikseb lura fuq nett u hu jaf dak li trid tagħmel biex naslu s'hemm ... għandu jkun mill-waqfien ta 'livell għoli ġlied bħal Ġużeppi Diaz. "

Ralph Heredia, maniġer joseph Diaz:

 

"Huwa ta 'unur li jkun hawn, opportunità kbira u l-privileġġ li jingħataw din l-opportunità li nuru talent, 2012 Olympian. lil Joseph, dan huwa dak li aħna tkellem dwar, nirringrazzjak talli pazjent, inti lest għall-opportunità. Nafu liema żagħżugħ speċjali u raġel talent int, iżda issa d-dinja kollha se tikseb biex tara fuq l-istadju kbar liema talent, dak gentleman reali u liema ġellied għandu jkun ... bħal Joseph Diaz.

 

"Dak li nista 'ngħid dwar Jayson Vélez? Huwa tal gentleman li jaf x'hemm fil-periklu u għandu esperjenza. Emmini, inti ma tridx taqbeż dan. IS-SIBT, inti trid tixgħel. Huwa ser tkun ġlieda azzjoni ppakkjati. "

 

 

JOSE "LI LI" SANCHEZ, trainer Jayson Velez:

"Nara Diaz bħala ġellied kbir, imma jien Jayson f'kondizzjoni tajba ħafna u hu lest għall-ġlieda. Naf li għaddej biex tkun ġlieda tajba għaliex huma lesti, u l-istess ħaġa huwa veru għall ġellied tiegħi Jayson Vélez. Huwa ħadem iebes ħafna għal din il-ġlieda u naf hu lest għall-ġlieda. "

 

 

Tony WALKER, Direttur, HBO Sports:

"F'isem tagħna Viċi-President Eżekuttiv Peter Nelson, ninsabu kuntenti ħafna li jkun hawn fil-Żona Bay, bil-folla kbira u fannijiet boxing kbira, kif aħna nħarsu biex inti din il doubleheader nhar is-Sibt lejl.

 

"Mhuwiex faċli li jiġbru flimkien taqbila boxing kbir u dawn it-timijiet kienu jinġibed flimkien karta kbira minn fuq għal isfel, hekk anke jekk l-ġlied mhux se tkun fuq HBO, jekk inti tixtieq li tara xi boxing kbira, mur Oracle Arena u jekk inti għandek tkun id-dar, check out fuq HBO.

 

"Matul tagħna 43 snin ta 'programmazzjoni fuq HBO, boxing minn dejjem kien parti integrali minn dak li nagħmlu. Imxejna dejjem prided nfusna fuq li l-aħjar ġellieda u l-aħjar logħbiet, u aħna jħossuhom tajjeb ħafna li din it-tradizzjoni se torganizza mill-ġdid bħala Andre Ward jagħmel tiegħu 2016 debutt fil-ċirku. Fil-ċirku tal-boksing, huwa qatt rakkomandat li inti jinjoraw bil-ġuħ, ġellied undefeated simili aħna għandna fil Sullivan Barrera, so I jixtieq jilqa Sullivan għan-netwerk u nirringrazzja lilu għal teħid fuq din l-isfida.

 

"Ftuħ il telecast TV se jkun Joseph Diaz kontra Jayson Vélez, żewġ guys żgħażagħ up-u-li ġejjin, żewġ pistoli żgħażagħ, li jaħsbu li qed lesti għall-istadju kbar. Kollox f 'Kollox, li għaddej biex tkun telecast kbir, 9:45 PM ET aħna wegħda lejl informattiv u divertenti mat-tim xandira tagħna. "

Ward vs. Barrera, 12-tond IBF numru pożizzjoni waħda u eliminatur pożizzjoni mandatorja li hija ppreżentata mill ROC Nazzjon Isport flimkien mal Avvenimenti ewlenin, sseħħ IS-SIBT, Marzu 26, 2016 fi Oracle Arena fil Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Soluzzjonijiet Ivvjaġġar Korporattivi Ġestjoni (It-TMK), ferħan, irfigħ, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrizzjoni, Palazz Shoe, Il-Hotel Waterfront u Żur Oakland. L-avveniment se tixxandar live fuq bidu HBO Dinjija Kampjonat Boxing fil 9:45 p.m. U/PT. Ftuħ il telecast HBO se jkun Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez fi ġlieda 10-round għat-titlu NABF featherweight preżentata mill Promozzjonijiet Boy Golden f'assoċjazzjoni mal Promozzjonijiet Miguel Cotto.

 

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Żewġ time World Champion ANDRE WARD VS. Undefeated SULLIVAN Barrera

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NABF featherweight CHAMPION JOSEPH DIAZ JR. VS. JAYSON VELEZ

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Showdowns stabbiliti għall IS-SIBT, MARZU 26

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OAKLAND, BĦAL (Marzu 23, 2015) - Nhar it-Tlieta, Marzu 22, Żewġ Ħin Dinja Champion u top-rated lira-għal-lira ġlied Andre Ward (28-0, 15 Kos) u n-numru wieħed ratata konkorrent heavyweight IBF dawl Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Kos) ipparteċipa workout medjatiku fil Gym King fil Oakland, California bil-quddiem tagħhom Marzu 26 ġlieda fuq Oracle Arena fil Oakland. Ward u Barrera se jiltaqa fin-numru IBF 12-tond pożizzjoni waħda u eliminatur pożizzjoni obbligatorji bout televiżjoni jgħixu fuq HBO Dinjija Kampjonat Boxing® li tibda fl- 9:45 p.m. U/PT. NABF featherweight Champion Joseph "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 Kos) u top-rated konkorrent featherweight Jayson "Star" Velez (23-1-1, 16 Kos) kienu wkoll fl-attendenza waqt l-workout qabel iż 10-round-ġlieda tagħhom titolu NABF featherweight li se tiftaħ l-telecast HBO.

 

Wara shadowboxing fiċ-ċirku u rounds ftit fuq l-ixkejjer ippanċjar, erba ġellieda kollha pparteċipaw fl-intervisti ma 'membri tal-midja fl-attendenza. Super Bowl Champion u indiġeni Oakland Marshawn Lynch, AVID sostenitur Andre Ward, kellu logħba speċjali matul il-workout b'appoġġ għall-Ward.

 

Hawn taħt huwa dak li l-ġellieda kellhom jgħidu matul il-workout midja finali:

 

ANDRE WARD, Żewġ Ħin Dinja Champion u top-rated lira-għal-lira ġlied:

"Inħoss tajba u I am lesta li tmur. Jien quċċata fil-ħin. Jien biss eċċitati biex tiksbu nhar is-Sibtlejl.

 

"I użati biex issuq mill-Oracle Arena fuq 880 bħala kid fit-triq tiegħi biex Gym King u wonder jekk I tista 'tagħmel dan hemm jum wieħed u [trainer] Virgil [Hunter] użati biex jgħidu b'kunfidenza, "Inti qed tmur biex lett hemmhekk." Kif sibt anzjani, I użati biex tmur xi wħud mill-karti mqiegħda fis fix-xena. I kien għadu dilettant u nixtieq biss ħolma. Ħaġa li jmiss inti taf, fil 2009, I kien fil-ġlieda sink jew jgħum kontra Edison Miranda. Jekk I rebaħ, kien hemm probabbilment ċans tajjeb li nixtieq nikseb xi sparatura titolu u l-bqija hija l-istorja. Hawnhekk aħna darb'oħra, huwa tiegħi 7th ħin Oracle u huwa għadu barka.

 

"Din kienet l-ħin id-dritt li jmorru heavyweight dawl. Hija kienet taħlita ta 'ma jkollhomx l-guys dritt għall-ġlieda jew guys li ma riedx li jiġġieldu lili. Irrid li jkun kbir. Dawn huma t-tipi ta 'jiċċaqlaq għandek tagħmel. I'ma student ta 'l-isport u meta I tistudja l-isport, dan huwa dak greats dejjem isir. Huma ningranaw. Dawk kbira jsibu mod biex tikseb dan isir u nixtieq li tkun f'dak konverżazzjoni.

 

"Barrera hu korp kbir. Hu fiduċjuż. Jidher li jkun zgħir tajba. Aħna ma pick lilu għaliex huwa touch soft. Aħna qabad lilu minħabba li huwa kien se tikseb lili lesti u urini dak li din il-klassi ta 'piż hija dwar. Jekk inti tħares lejn il-karriera tiegħi, hemm post għall intunazzjoni-ups li I ma kellhomx ħafna ta '. Inti tixtieq li jiġġieldu l-aħjar u jekk m'intix jiġġieldu l-aħjar, inti tixtieq li ġlieda kontra l-konkorrent numru wieħed. Dak hu li aħna qed tagħmel.

 

"I think I am tevolvi fi ġlied effiċjenti. Jien jiċċaqilqu meta I ikollha tiġi spustjata. Naħseb li l-sbuħija ta 'kull atleta li ma jabbużawx ġisem tiegħu u verament jieħu dgħajjes tiegħu bis-serjetà. Stajt tidher xi artikli li jallegaw tlift ewlenija tiegħi. Huwa crazy lili. Inħoss li jiena tajba daqs jien qatt qabel. Stajt ġiet fil-gym boxing mingħajr ħafna ta 'waqfa għall-aħħar 20 snin. moħħ tiegħi irringrazzjani għall-aħħar sentejn. korp tiegħi irringrazzjani. Jista 'jagħti me sentejn oħra fil-karriera tiegħi.

 

"Għandi li jkun biss lili. Min jien huwa biżżejjed. I m'għandhomx għalfejn juru għall Kovalev fil-folla nhar is-Sibtlejl. Aħna biss għandhom biex jimplimentaw il-pjan ta 'logħba. Naħseb li għaddej biex tibgħat il-messaġġ huwa suppost li jibagħtu u jekk ma jiġrix dan, allura hu ser [Kovalev] twassal il-messaġġ meta aħna ġlieda.

 

"Jekk jien ma jirbaħ din il-ġlieda, hemm xejn fl-triq. Jekk jien ma jirbaħ din il-ġlieda, Jien ma jixirqilhom għall-ġlieda għat-titlu. Dik hija r-realtà tas-sitwazzjoni tiegħi.

 

"Barrera qatt ma ġġieldu Guy bħali qabel, sabiex ikunu jistgħu jitkellmu logħba tajba. Huma jistgħu jiddominaw l-aħbarijiet li wassal għall-ġlieda. Huma jistgħu jgħidu l-għalf roqgħa li jkunu jridu jgħidu. Aħna biss trid jiddominaw l-aħbarijiet Il-Ħadd għodwa ta 'wara l-ġlieda huwa fuq. Dak hu li jien iffukat fuq. "

 

SULLIVAN Barrera, Numru wieħed ratata IBF konkorrent heavyweight dawl:

"Jien aktar b'saħħitha milli Ward. Għandi l-isfond Kuban u tgħallimt ħafna ta 'ħiliet hemm. Aktar minn kull ħaġa oħra, id-determinazzjoni li jingħelbu xejn quddiem lili ser jgħinuni telfa Ward fuq Marzu 26.

 

"Ladarba I am fiċ-ċirku, huwa dar tiegħi.

 

"Hu x'inhu Ward għandha, I se jaġġustaw ruħhom għaliha u jegħlbu dan.

 

"Għandi żewġ idejn. Huwa għandu żewġ idejn. I jkollhom impjieg li tagħmel fuq Marzu 26.

 

"Naf Ward u Kovalev huma ferm rispettat ħafna u dawn joħolqu ħafna flus u ħafna ta 'interess, iżda dawn ma jkunux jafu liema Sullivan Barrera hija kapaċi tagħmel. I se jipprova li nhar is-Sibt.

 

"Jien ma verament Guy li għandu jħares għal eliminatorja. ħiliet boxing tiegħi jitkellmu għalihom infushom. I am ġlieda kontra Andre Ward u ġlied hawn fil Oakland, so I do not think deċiżjoni ser jisfaw favur tiegħi.

 

"Biex l-fannijiet kollha, speċjalment l-fannijiet Kubani li appoġġjaw me jekk jogħġbok jafu li jidħlu IS-SIBT, I am ser tagħmel dak kollu li nagħmel biex toħroġ rebbieħa. "

JOSEPH DIAZ JR., NABF featherweight Champion:

"I ma jistax jistenna dak Jayson għamilt biex Ronny Rios matul din il-ġlieda. Stajt ltqajna biex tmur fil hemm, jittestja lilu out u aġġusta meta I am fil-ċirku.

 

"Jekk l-opportunità tippreżenta lilha nnifisha fejn hu iweġġgħu u nara li puntelli tiegħi huma l-kbira minnu, allura naturalment jien ser tikseb fil hemm, tkun aggressiva u kun żgur I jieħdu lilu kmieni kemm jista 'jkun.

 

"Naf jkollna fuq ġewwa, qtugħ barra l-anell u tieħdu lill-korp dritt bogħod se break lilu isfel. Li għaddej biex jagħmel lilu ma jiċċaqalqux ħafna u aktar tard fil rawnds nista 'art daqqa vizzjuż lill-kap. Jien ser tieħu lill-korp dritt bogħod.

 

"Mentalment Jiena 100% lest. Dan huwa stadju kbir fil-karriera tiegħi, hekk jien mentalment ffukati. Jien mħejjija sew. Inħoss bħal dan huwa l-mument I ilhom jistennew għall-ħajja kollu tiegħi kollu. Inħoss bħal jien lest għal dan u I ma jistgħux jistennew għall Marzu 26. I mħarrġa iebsa ħafna għal din il-ġlieda u jien ppreparati sew għaliha.

 

"I really jixtiequ jagħmlu stqarrija f'din il-ġlieda. Irrid li juru d-dinja li Joseph Diaz jista 'jkun il-ħaġa kbira li jmiss fil-boxing, so I mħarrġa diffiċli ħafna biex jitqiegħdu fuq ġlieda kbira għall-fannijiet ġlieda, jkunu aggressivi ħafna u jagħmilha gwerra fil hemmhekk. Nittama li Jayson Vélez huwa 110% lest minħabba I tixtieq li lilu tkun fl-aqwa tiegħu.

 

"Jekk jien jirbaħ din il-ġlieda u jagħmel dikjarazzjoni, I think I tista 'timxi għall-istatus konkorrent u nittamaw jiksbu dinja titolu maqtula mill-aħħar ta' din is-sena. Irrid li jiġġieldu l-avversarji iebsa din is-sena għaliex nixtieq li juru d-dinja li jiena.

 

"Inħoss bħal kruha meta I pass lejn il-ring u I jista 'jara dan fil sparring. Kulmeta Jien inżul daqqa effettivi, I tista 'tgħid li jiena jolqtu ħażin avversarju tiegħi. "

JAYSON VELEZ, konkorrent featherweight Top-rated:

"Fil-livell tiegħi, kull Guy huwa konkorrent top. Għandi biex iħarrġu aktar diffiċli u jtejbu d-difiża tiegħi. Stajt ilhom jaħdmu fuq din.

 

"Jekk inti tara aħħar tlieta jew erba tiegħi tissielet, se tara li ġew I jiddomina fl-ewwel ftit rawnds u mbagħad I jispiċċaw tal-gass, I kienu ilhom jaħdmu fuq stamina tiegħi hekk li mhux se jiġri fuq Marzu 26.

 

"Rajt tissielet Diaz. Imxejna sparred koppja ta 'drabi. Hu veloċità ltqajna. Hu ltqajna ġuħ. Huwa debutt HBO tiegħu, hekk hu definittivament motivati, imma hekk am I. Huwa ser tkun ġlieda kbira.

 

"Irrid li jkun ċampjin tal-kelma. Naf jixtieq wisq. Nhar is-Sibt, aħna se jkun jaf li jixtieq aktar. Aħna kemm tixtieq li jirbaħ u aħna kemm taħriġ għal rebħa. A ġlieda bejn is-setgħa u l-veloċità hija kbira jaqblu-up. Biex ma nsemmux hu Messikani u jien Puerto Rikan. Għandek tistenna ġlieda kbira u mhuwiex wieħed inti tixtieq li titlef. "

 

 

Ward vs. Barrera, 12-tond IBF numru pożizzjoni waħda u eliminatur pożizzjoni mandatorja li hija ppreżentata mill ROC Nazzjon Isport flimkien mal Avvenimenti ewlenin, sseħħ IS-SIBT, Marzu 26, 2016 fi Oracle Arena fil Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Soluzzjonijiet Ivvjaġġar Korporattivi Ġestjoni (It-TMK), ferħan, irfigħ, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrizzjoni, Palazz Shoe, Il-Hotel Waterfront u Żur Oakland. L-avveniment se tixxandar live fuq bidu HBO Dinjija Kampjonat Boxing fil 9:45 p.m. U/PT. Ftuħ il telecast HBO se jkun Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez fi ġlieda 10-round għat-titlu NABF featherweight preżentata mill Promozzjonijiet Boy Golden f'assoċjazzjoni mal Promozzjonijiet Miguel Cotto.

 

Biljetti pprezzati għal $300, $150, $100, $50 u $25, mhux inklużi ħlasijiet għal servizzi applikabbli u taxxi huma disponibbli fil-postijiet kollha Ticketmaster, online fuq Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) u l-ħlas bit-telefon fil (800) 745-3000.

 

Segwi l-konverżazzjoni fuq Twitter bl-użu #WardBarrera.

 

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Non-Televised Undercard Fights For Andre Ward vs. Sullivan Barrera March 26 + In-Arena Entertainment

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ROC NATION SPORTS ANNOUNCES NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD FIGHTS

FOR ANDRE WARD VS. SULLIVAN Barrera

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ON IS-SIBT, MARZU 26

AT ORACLE ARENA IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

WARD VS. BARRERA AND JOSEPH DIAZ JR. VS. JAYSON VELEZ TELEVISED

LIVE ON HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® BEGINNING AT 9:45 p.m. U/PT

SWAY CALLOWAY & DJ FRANZEN TO PROVIDE

IN-ARENA ENTERTAINMENT BETWEEN BOUTS

NEW YORK, NY (Marzu 14, 2016) – A slate of six non-televised undercard bouts will serve as support when Two-Time World Champion and top-rated pound-for-pound fighter Andre Ward (28-0, 15 Kos) faces undefeated and number one rated IBF light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 Kos) in a 12-round IBF number one position and mandatory position eliminator at Oracle Arena in Ward’s hometown of Oakland, California on March 26. Opening the HBO® telecast will be Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez in a 10-round fight NABF Featherweight title fight.

 

In addition to the exciting televised lineup, some of boxing’s hottest rising stars will be featured on the non-televised undercard including Roc Nation Sports standouts Maurice Hooker, Daniel Franco, Rudy Puga Jr. u Junior Younan flimkien ma ' 2008 Olympic Super Heavyweight Silver Medalist Zhang Zhilei and local favorite Aaron coley who will all see action on March 26.

 

Roc Nation Sports will bring names from the entertainment world to the event as well, including notable event emcee, SiriusXM/Shade 45 morning show host of Sway in the Morning, Executive Producer and talent for VH1 & MTV and Oakland-native Tbandil Calloway, li se jservi bħala ospitanti tal-avveniment, u hit kaptan DJ Franzén, DJ residenti fi Hot Las Vegas " 97.5 and Drais Nightclub. Sway and Franzen will entertain together throughout the night to keep fans entertained between bouts at Oracle Arena.

Biljetti pprezzati għal $300, $150, $100, $50 u $25, mhux inklużi ħlasijiet għal servizzi applikabbli u taxxi huma disponibbli fil-postijiet kollha Ticketmaster, online fuq Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) u l-ħlas bit-telefon fil (800) 745-3000.

 

Fuq Marzu 26, NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (19-0-2, 14 Kos) risks his unbeaten record against Wilfrido “La Roca” Buelvas (17-5, 11 Kos) ta 'Barranquilla, Colombia in a ten-round junior welterweight bout. Hooker, rated number seven by the WBO, is coming off of a career-best win on October 17, 2015 against his toughest opponent to date in Ghislain Maduma (17-2, 11 Kos) fil Madison Square Garden. Hooker successfully defended his NABO title with the 10-round decision win over Maduma on the undercard of Gennady Golovkin vs. David Lemieux in a fight that was featured on the event’s “freeview” in the United States and streamed online around the world. Buelvas, a former WBA Fedebol champion, has won two of his last three bouts by knockout and fought Humberto Soto for the WBC Silver International Super Lightweight title in 2014, going the 12-round distance before losing a decision to the former World Champion.

 

Born and raised in Oak Cliff, Texas, a rough suburb of Dallas, Hooker found a boxing home at Maple Avenue Boxing Gym by way of an outreach program for at-risk youths. His natural talent was soon noticed resulting in him competing as an amateur, during which time he participated in over 100 tissielet, compiling a record of 97 rebħiet u biss 7 telf, ma 67 victories coming by way of knockout. Hooker turned professional on April 29, 2011, taking on the vastly more experienced Tyrone Chatman (7-1, 5 Tal-KO) at the Orpheum Theater in St. Louis. After four rounds, the judges saw the fight 40-36, 37-39 u 38-38, making the fight a split draw. Undeterred, in his next fight on June 24, 2014, Hooker scored his first professional win, knocking out Wilbert Mitchell in the first round at the Dr. Pepper Arena in Frisco, Texas. Eleven wins (eight by knockout) later, he took on undefeated Abel Ramos (8-0, 4 Tal-KO) fuq Jannar 17, 2014 in a bout that was featured on ShoBox from the Cook Convention Center in Memphis. After eight close, hard-fought rounds, the judges saw the fight a draw. Hooker followed the draw with a six-round unanimous decision win over Adrian Rodriguez Garza (8-2, 6 Tal-KO) fuq April 26 at Fitzgerald’s Casino and Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi. Four consecutive knockout victories would follow before he took on fellow undefeated prospect Eduardo Galindo (10-0-1, 7 Tal-KO) dwar Ġunju 26, 2015 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas for the vacant NABO Junior Welterweight Championship. “Mighty Mo” did not disappoint his legion of hometown fans who saw him capture the title with a sixth round technical knockout victory.

 

Hailing from Rancho Cucamonga, California u l-ġlieda mill-boxing hotbed ta Oxnard, undefeated Daniel "Twitch" Franco (12-0-3, 7 Tal-KO) meets Mexican veteran German “Panteonero” Meraz(52-37-1, 30 Kos) in an eight-round featherweight bout on Marzu 26. Featured for the second time on a Ward undercard, the sharp-boxing Franco will look to improve on his undefeated record against an opponent with literally six times his pro boxing experience. Meraz is only 29 years old but has already logged an amazing 90 professional bouts and has won four of his last six fights by knockout. He has fought current World Champion Juan Carlos Payano, Three-Time U.S. Olympian Rau’shee Warren and highly-touted prospect Gervonta Davis, going the distance with all three.

 

Franco began boxing at the age of eight, amassing rekord dilettanti tal 67-15, jirbħu l-kampjonat Oxnard PAL fl 2006 u l-Istat California Silver Ingwanti Kampjonat fl 2007 tul it-triq. Matul debutt professjonali Franco dwar Diċembru 18, 2010, hu megħlub Emanuel Machorro fi Club 401 fl Ontario, California via t-tielet eliminatorja tekniku round. Minkejja li rreġistrata bħala student full-time fi CHAFFEY College fl Rancho Cucamonga, Franco impressjonat kmieni fil-karriera tiegħu, kumpilazzjoni rekord undefeated b'żewġ jiġbed fil-postijiet madwar California sal-aħħar ta ' 2013. Wieħed minn dawk jiġbed daħal kontra Alejandro Ochoa fil Cannon trankwillità fil Montebello, California on September 20, 2013, but in a rematch three months later, Franco outmatched Ochoa skorja ta 'sitt round rebħa deċiżjoni unanima fuq Westin Bonaventure Hotel fil-Los Angeles. Dwar Ġunju 20, 2015, during Ward’s return to the ring at Oracle Arena, Franco saw action in an eight-round junior lightweight bout against Jonathan Alcantara and won by unanimous decision. A hand injury suffered in that bout kept Franco out of action until Diċembru 21when he scored a decision victory over Hector Garcia in Tijuana, Messiku.

 

A promising unbeaten prospect from Salinas, California, Rudy “The Revelation” Puja. Jr. (7-0, 6 Kos)looks to extend his undefeated streak against Carlos “Kalimba” Lozano (7-5, 4 Kos) of Ensenada, Mexico in a six-round middleweight bout. Puga turned in a career-best performance in his last match-up on February 12 in knocking out Alejandro Osuna (4-2, 2 Tal-KO) in two rounds at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario, California. Issa, just a little over a month later, “The Revelation” will step into the ring against a tough opponent in Lozanao, a southpaw who has never been stopped and already has a ten-round decision victory under his belt.

 

Having compiled an exceptional amateur record of 99-8, Puga made his professional debut on September 2, 2011, scoring a fourth round technical knockout victory over Raul Talamontes at the Sports Complex in his hometown. Back in the ring less than two months later, Puga Jr. raised his record to 2-0 with a first round technical knockout of Jose Jesus Hurtado at the Sherwood Inn in Salinas. F'Ġunju 2012, he sent Thomas Turner to the mat four times in scoring a second round technical knockout win at the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. After a little more than a year away from the ring, he rededicated himself to the “sweet science” with a vengeance and on February 17, 2014, Puga Jr. made his comeback stopping Charon Spain in the third round with an overpowering body shot at the Salinas Storm House in his native Salinas. Promotional issues kept Puga Jr. out of the ring for the next year and injuries led to a slow 2015, but Puga Jr. scored a a fourth round technical knockout win over of Katrell Straus on April 24 and a six-round unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Rojas on Novembru 21, both fights taking place at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario, California.

 

Brooklyn’s 20-year-old, undefeated Junior “The Young God” Younan (7-0, 6 Tal-KO) jirritorna l-ċirku fuq Marzu 26 after a nine-month layoff to take on Cristian Solorzano (4-7, 3 Kos) tal Sonora, Mexico in a four-round super middleweight fight. Younan has battled multiple nagging injuries since scoring a second round technical knockout victory over Mike Sawyer on the Miguel Cotto vs. Daniel Geale undercard on June 6, 2015 fi Barclays Center fi Brooklyn, New York. Issa 100 percent healthy, Younan looks to make Solozano his third straight knockout victim. Solorzano, a naturally bigger fighter, has campaigned in the light heavyweight division and is coming off of a knockout win.

 

Younan, trained by his father Sherif, a former professional boxer himself, began fighting competitively at age eight and only two years later was called a “boxing prodigy” by the New York Times. He compiled an amateur record of 90-5, racking up an impressive series of titles along the way including nine Junior Olympic championships, nine Junior Metro championships, eight New York State Silver Gloves championships and five Regional Silver Gloves championships. Fl 2011, he was crowned National Junior Golden Gloves champion and was U.S.A. Boxing’s number one rated junior boxer in his weight class. Less than a month after his 18th birthday, Younan made his professional debut on November 9, 2013, at the Aviator Sports and Events Center in Brooklyn, New York, stopping Kenneth Schmitz in the first round. Younan would go on to knockout his next three opponents before going the distance for the first time against Azamat Umarzoda on July 2, 2014 fil Foxwoods Resort Casino fil Mashantucket, Connecticut. He followed that fight with a first round knockout of Marlon Farr on Awissu 13 the BB King Blues Club and Grill in New York on Awissu 13.

Chinese heavyweight Zhang “Big Bang” Zhilei (7-0, 4 Kos) joins the undercard on Marzu 26 in a four-round bout against an opponent yet to be determined. The Silver Medalist from the 2008 Beijing Olympics continues to infuse excitement into the heavyweight division and is coming off of a first round technicalknockout win over David Koswara on February 20 at the Lanzhou Sports Arena in Lanzhou, Ċina.

 

Born on May 2, 1983 in Henan, Zhang began his amateur career in 2003, participating in the World Championships. A breakthrough came in 2007 at the World Championships where Zhang defeated the trio of Nurpais Torobekov, Rustam Rygebayev and Daniel Beahan en route to the semifinals where he lost to Ukrainian Vyacheslav Glazkov. By capturing a bronze medal and finishing the competition in third place, he qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The Chinese powerhouse nearly reached the zenith of amateur success in the summer of 2008, entering the super heavyweight finals at the Summer Olympics in Beijing against Italy’s Roberto Cammarelle. It was not to be as Zhang suffered his first defeat of that Olympiad, losing to Cammarelle, but proudly adding to the host country’s medal total with a Silver. Fl 2009, Zhang captured a gold medal at the China National Games, an event of equal prestige to the Olympics in China. 2013 saw yet another gold medal winning performance in the China National Games, setting the stage for “Big Bang” to embark on a professional career while basing himself in the United States. Fuq Awissu 8, 2014, Zhang made his professional debut by scoring a first-round knockout win over Curtis Lee Tate in Fallon, Nevada in a fight that was televised live on ESPN2. Dwar Marzu 14, 2015, Zhang beat Eric George via a four-round unanimous decision at the Armory in Jersey City, New Jersey. He followed that with another four-round unanimous decision win, this time over Glenn Thomas on the highly anticipated Cotto-Geale undercard at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Ġunju 6. Next came a sixth round technical knockout win over Dennis Benson at The Playground in Atlantic City on Awissu 15. To end the year, Zhang was featured on the undercard of the Novembru 21 Cotto vs. Canelo mega-fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, where scored a four-round unanimous decision victory over Juan Goode.

 

Hayward lokali, Favoriti California Aaron coley (12-1-1, 6 Tal-KO) faces a very stern test in a six-round junior middleweight bout against Segwit Ryskeldiev (11-3-2, 7 Kos) of West Hollywood, California, a Kyrgyzstan native who is undefeated in his last seven fights.

 

Fuq Marzu 26, Coley will look follow his most recent victory, a unanimous decision over Jeremy Ramos onJannar 23 at the Marriott on Broadway in Oakland, with another win in front of his hometown fans. Prior to his January win he scored two unanimous decision triumphs, including his June 20, 2015 performance against Yusmani Abreu (who Ryskeldiev defeated by technical knockout in September) on the undercard of Ward’s last fight. Considered a promising prospect in boxing circles, Coley’s lone loss came via decision to one of boxing’s hottest prospects in Ievgen Khytrov in a bout that was televised live on Showtime’s ShoBox on April 10, 2015 from The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York.

Ward vs. Barrera, a 12-round fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports in association with Main Events, sseħħ is-Sibt, Marzu 26, 2016 fi Oracle Arena fil Oakland, California and is sponsored byCorona Extra, Ticketmaster, Soluzzjonijiet Ivvjaġġar Korporattivi Ġestjoni (It-TMK), ferħan, irfigħ, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrizzjoni, Shoe Palace and The Waterfront Hotel. L-avveniment se tixxandar live fuq bidu HBO Dinjija Kampjonat Boxing fil 9:45 p.m. U/PT. Ftuħ il telecast HBO se jkun Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez fi ġlieda 10-round għat-titlu NABF featherweight preżentata mill Promozzjonijiet Boy Golden f'assoċjazzjoni mal Promozzjonijiet Miguel Cotto.

 

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OMAR FIGUEROA DEFEATS RICKY BURNS AT STATE FARM ARENA IN HIDALGO, TEXAS ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON CBS

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Jamie McDonnell Earns Close Decision Over

Tomoki Kameda

Ikklikkja HERE For Photos From Esther Lin/PBC on CBS

HIDALGO, TEXAS (Mejju 9, 2015) – Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (25-0-1, 18 Kos) remained undefeated as he put on an exciting show in front of a raucous hometown crowd and earned a unanimous decision over Ricky Burns (37-5-1, 11 Kos) on Premier Boxing Champions on CBS live from State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas.

 

Figueroa was the sharper fighter who landed harder punches and was able to dictate the pace of the fight. Burns was deducted a point in both the eighth and 11th rounds by the referee for excessive holding. “Panterita” mirbuħa minn punteġġi ta ' 116-110 darbtejn u 117-109.

 

In the first televised fight of the afternoon, British star Jamie McDonnell (25-2-1, 12 Kos) earned a narrow but unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Tomoki “L Mexicanito” Kameda (31-1, 19 Kos). McDonnell was knocked down for the first time in his career by a sharp right hand from Kameda in round three but quickly recovered to win by a score of 114-113 fuq it-tliet imħallfin’ karti.

 

Here are what the fighters had to say after their bouts:

 

Omar FIGUEROA

 

“Fighting a fight like that, it takes a lot to go even four rounds, much less 12. With a fighter like that, leaning on you and using his weight on you it’s tough. I’m just glad I was in shape and didn’t let my fans down.

 

“I’m a very offensive fighter, so the holding kind of slowed me down. I tried to do what I could and, thankfully, the judges saw that.

 

“My hands are a little sore, but I really did hold back on my punches, especially because he has one of those European guards where he holds his hands up high and his elbows are exposed. I had to be careful going to the body because that’s how I hurt my hands most times, from hitting the elbows. I felt ridiculously strong at the new weight, but I didn’t think my hands would hold up, so I was holding back and trying to win the fight on points and if I could hurt him I would try to stop him.

 

“He was punching me behind the head, so I felt like I had to do the same. If you want to play like that, I can play that game.

 

“At the end of the fight, he came with a good body shot that hurt me a bit. That’s why I slowed down at the end. I have to give it to Ricky. He’s a tough fighter.

 

“It’s time to rest up. I’ve been training since the beginning of the year and I deserve a little rest.”

 

RICKY BURNS

 

“We knew it was going to be a tough fight, but I didn’t agree with the deductions for holding. I thought he was holding as much as me and that’s why I had to tie him up.

 

“We moved up in weight for this one but still had some trouble making weight, but I didn’t want to jeopardize my chance to fight in America.

 

“I think it was his size that gave me problems more than anything. I don’t know what weight he was in that ring, but it was a lot bigger than me.

 

“The plan was to try to stick to boxing for the first half of the fight, but once the size really took over I had to stand and exchange more than I would have liked. I couldn’t get him off of me. I’ve got no excuses, as I said the best man will win.

 

“I always leave everything in the ring and that’s all I can do. I hope everyone who watched enjoyed the fight.

 

“We’ve enjoyed the experience of being in the U.S., obviously the decision didn’t go our way which puts a damper on it, but overall everyone here in Texas has been great. I want to say a big thank you to everybody. I hope to back again.”

 

JAMIE McDonnell

 

“I felt in control all the way through. It was a great performance. I know I should have just boxed but I wanted to fight.

 

“I didn’t think I was going to get the decision being abroad, but it’s more than spectacular to come out of here victorious. He’s a great, champion undefeated.

 

“His speed surprised me on the knockdown. I knew he was going to be fast, but I didn’t expect it like that. I didn’t see the shot and next thing I knew I was on the floor.

 

“Hit and move, hit and move, that was the strategy. I remember being in there and thinking, ‘Man, this isn’t easy.’ I knew the crowd was going to go his way but it was a great experience.

 

“It’s been a fantastic time being here in America. I’d like to see some familiar faces but it’s a new experience. I was up against it but I knew I could pull it off. I knew deep inside that I could do it.

 

“I think I’m going to move up in weight. I want to catch the big fights before they’re gone.”

 

Tomoki KAMEDA

 

“I think I won the fight. I did enough to win. He did a lot to win the last rounds, but I did more over the fight. I don’t agree with the judges decision, but I respect it.

 

“I knew he would get up after the knockdown because he’s a world champion. He’s a great fighter and I take my hat off to him, but I won the fight.

 

“Irrid rematch.”

 

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON CBS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & RITRATTI

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Live On CBS Sports Starting at 4 P.M. U/1 P.M. PT

HIDALGO, TEXAS (Mejju 7, 2015) – Fight week for Premier Boxing Champions fuq CBS continued Thursday as televised fighters Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, Ricky Burns, Tomoki “L Mexicanito” Kameda, Jamie McDonnellu Austin “Nru Dubju” Trota spoke to the media at the final press conference before their respective bouts taking placeIS-SIBT, Mejju 9 fil Stat Farm Arena.

 

Here are what the participants had to say Thursday:

 

Omar FIGUEROA

 

“This is the biggest fight of my career thus far. I have my brother on the undercard and it’s here at home. Dan huwa. I think it’s great for people from the Valley to get a huge card like this here. They haven’t seen this since Vasquez vs. Marquez, so I hope to bring that level of boxing back to the Valley.

 

“I definitely feel more pressure but the good kind of pressure. I’ve thrived on pressure my whole life. I was a pitcher for a long time. I was a closer. So I’ve been in situations where it’s bases loaded and we’re down so many runs and I’ve got to keep the game close. This is what I live for.

 

“I haven’t seen any film of Ricky Burns. Haven’t watched him at all. But from what I’ve heard he’s a tough fighter in great shape, so if we go 12 rounds it’ll be a good 12 rawnds. I’m going to go out there and give it my all and win in the most impressive way possible.

 

“It wasn’t difficult to give up my title. I don’t fight for titles. I don’t care for titles. I think they’re just aesthetic things. I’d rather please the fans with a good fight. I don’t care if I win a title at the end of the day, but if the fans are happy, I am happy.

 

“I’m going to be a lot stronger at this new weight. I don’t know what to expect. I’m excited to get in the ring and find out.”

 

RICKY BURNS

 

“When you’re in hard fights, that’s what brings out the best of you. I’m looking forward to getting in the ring and putting on a good performance and win some fans over here.

 

“It’s a very tough fight and we knew that before we took it. Figueroa likes to come forward and be aggressive, but that can be his downside because he takes a lot of shots. We’re prepared for whatever happens on fight night and the best man will win.

 

“Some people think I’ve come over here just to be an opponent but that’s not the case. I had a bad year but it’s all behind me. I’m going to get back to my winning ways.

 

“This is everything I’ve ever wanted to accomplish in boxing. It’s going to be a hard fight but by the time the fight comes it will be just about four weeks that I’ve been in Texas.

 

“I treat boxing as my job, when it comes to training and fighting I always give it 100 percent and leave it all in the ring and hopefully the fans will see that. Omar is never in a dull fight and I’m not one to back out.

 

“We’ve treated this fight exactly the same as any other. Even though we’re in his hometown, as soon as that first bell goes that’s when it’s going to count. It’s just me and him in that ring.”

 

Tomoki KAMEDA

 

“It is a dream come true to fight on a network like CBS. Millions are now going to get to know me, get to know my style. Boxing is changing and to be part of that is a great honor to me.

“It was not easy to relinquish my world title — I was the first Japanese to hold that title. It’s never easy to give up something that you’ve worked so hard for. But I respect the sanctioning body’s decision, they said I had to relinquish it and so I did. Issa, I’m going for another title, and after that maybe unification.

“McDonnell is a good boxer. He knows how to box and knows his way inside the ring. Most British fighters do that, move around a lot. Its not an easy style to face, but my team and I have a great strategy and we are going to win, we are going to win by knockout.

“I love Mexico. I moved there when I was 15 with my family. I did all of my amateur and all my professional career there. I’m grateful to Mexico and all Mexicans for giving me so much.

“My team and the guys at the gym started calling me ‘El Mexicanito’ because I embrace Mexican culture as my own. I love the food, the people and of course the Spanish language. I struggle with it at first, but now I think I got it mastered.”

 

JAMIE McDonnell

 

“I think Kameda is a bit scared and a bit intimidated by my size. I genuinely believe I am going to knock him out. I’m too big and too strong.

 

“I’ve been a world champion for a couple of years now. I’m ultra-confident for this fight. It’s the best I’ve ever felt. Ninsab verament bil-ħerqa li lilha.

 

“Kameda is a good fighter and I expect the very best from him. He better expect the very best from me. This is life changing, whoever wins this fight gets propelled up a few levels.

 

“I want the best life possible for my wife and baby daughter. To do that I have to beat him.

 

“My losses were six years ago and I didn’t even really believe in myself at that time. I’ve gone through every experience that you can in that time and I bring everything to the table.

 

“Fans can expect to see a lot of heart. I can take a punch, I can give a punch. It’s an interesting fight and it’s a chance for me to showcase what I’m all about on this great stage here in America.”

 

AUSTIN TROUT

 

“As far as my opponent dropping out at the last minute, disappointment is kind of an understatement. But I’m trying to keep it classy, so I’ll stick with disappointed. I’m not surprised though.

 

“The day I heard that he pulled out it definitely changed my mindset, but I had to find that focus and realize that we still have work to do.

 

“It’s an honor to be part of this whole PBC on CBS card. I feel like this is the resurgence of boxing – brining it back to the golden days. For me to be a part of that was one of my goals when I turned pro. I wanted to be a part of the comeback of boxing.

 

“I’m trying to get a belt. I want my world title back. After I get a world title I’m going to try and avenge those losses. After I avenge those losses I want another title so I can become an undisputed champion. Once that’s done we can consider moving up to another weight class maybe.”

 

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