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King’s Promotions Thomas “KO” Snow ready for statement win over Del Valle Friday night in Washington, DC

Washington, DC (Maggio 12, 2016)– Questo Venerdì night in Washington, DC, Thomas Neve will meet Luis Orlando Del Valle (21-2, 16 KO) in the co-feature bout of nationally televised show live on BET.

The show is promoted by Roc Nation Sports.

Snow of Washington, DC ha un record di 18-2 con 12 knockouts and this is a big opportunity fighting on a big platform.
“Campo di addestramento è andato bene. It was a perfect camp and now it is time to do something, and I am going out there to get the win.
Asked what he knew about Del Valle, Snow did know much other than some basic information.
Del Valle is a conventional fighter from Puerto Rico. He has a similar record, but hasn’t fought many good guys. I saw his fight with (l'ex campione del mondo) Vic Darchinyan. (A fight that Del Valle lost via unanimous decision in 2012).
This is a fight that most boxing experts believe is a crossroads fight, with the winner leaping into contention, but Snow does not feel the pressure of the fight.

I think he has more to lose then me. I am moving up two weight classes. I would prefer to be fighting at 115 libbre, but the opportunities have been coming at higher weights. Con questo detto, I don’t think he is on my level. So I am confident in this fight and the win will be an awesome breakthrough.
Despite fighting in his hometown, Snow does not think that plays any part in who will win the fight.
There is no advantage to that. nel pugilato, it just takes one punch and that crowd I not help that.
I know what I did in training camp and I am prepared. I am not fearful of any man. God blessed me with skills and I am going to do the work. I just know by keeping God in your life, everything will go great for you.
Said Snow’s promoter, Marshall Kauffman of King’s Promotions, “This is a great opportunity for Thomas. He has shown throughout his career that he has talent. His only losses have been to undefeated guys, but he has had a tremendous camp, e il Venerdì night he will show that he should be one of the top contenders in the super bantamweight division

throne boxing PRESENTED BY ROC NATION SPORTS AND CORONA EXTRA WASHINGTON, D.C.’S UNDEFEATED DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON VS. MIKE DALLAS JR. MAIN EVENT & UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

 

FIGHTS SET FOR VENERDI, MAGGIO 13

AT THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

TELEVISED LIVE ON BET AND

STREAMED LIVE GLOBALLY ON TIDAL.COM

 

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Photo Credit: Roc Nation Sports/Tom Hogan Photography

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Maggio 11, 2016) - Di mercoledì, Maggio 11, Washington, D.C.’s undefeated Dusty Hernandez-Harrison (29-0, 16 KO) and Bakersfield, California di Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (21-3-1, 10 KO) participated in the final press conference at The Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. in advance of their May 13 fight at the DC Armory. Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr. will headline a trono di boxe event in a 10-round welterweight bout that will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. E/PT and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. Co-featured fighters including Dorado, Puerto Rico Orlando “Orlandito” Del Valle (20-2, 15 KO) che affronta Thomas “KO” Snow (18-2, 12 KO) di Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia heavyweight prospect Darmani “Rock Solid” Rock (Pro Debut) who takes on the beltway’s ownCarlos “DC Diamond Cutter” Black (1-3) were also in attendance at the press conference il Mercoledì.

 

Di seguito è ciò che i combattenti, promoter and other dais guests had to say at the press conference:

DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON:

“I want to thank Mike Dallas Jr. for coming into D.C. He has my respect for coming into my hometown and fighting. I’m really ready for this fight. I may have gotten in the best sparring that any fighter has ever gotten [for a fight]. I went from [sparring with] Canelo and came home to spar with Demetrius Hopkins, Austin Trout and Lamont Peterson. I don’t know if there’s better sparring than that. Campo è stato grande. I’m definitely ready for the fight. I want to thank FILA and Geico for supporting me. I hope everyone comes out on Friday, Maggio 13 at the DC Armory. I know we will put on a good show.”

 

 

MIKE “THE SILENT ASSASSIN” DALLAS JR.:

“I want to thank God for giving me this opportunity and keeping me strong through hard times. I had a good camp. I want to thank BET for having me on. Come Venerdì, it’s going to be a good fight. I’m mentally and physically there. I dug deep in camp and I’m ready to bring it in this fight. I wish my opponent the best. E sarà una lotta dura. I’m ready to go in there, give it my all and give you guys a great show. Come and watch the fight on Maggio 13."

 

ORLANDO “ORLANDITO” DEL VALLE:

“I would like to thank God, Roc Nation Sports and their entire staff for believing in me and giving me a second shot at my career. I won’t let you guys down. Becoming a world champion will be my only way to thank you guys so after this fight I’m ready for that.

 

“Thank you BET and TIDAL for allowing us to showcase our skills on national TV and over the internet so that boxing fans around the world can have a glimpse of what the near future holds.

 

"Questa lotta significa molto per me. E 'la più grande battaglia della mia carriera. I need to win this fight if I really want to get closer to a title shot. I’m in the greatest condition and shape of my life. Di Venerdì notte, expect nothing but fireworks from Orlando Del Valle. I guarantee you that a title shot for Orlando Del Valle will be coming. A champion for Roc Nation Sports is very, molto vicino. So once again, thank you all and don’t miss the action il Venerdì notte ".

 

 

DARMANI “ROCK SOLID” ROCK:

“I’m just looking forward to seeing everyone come out on May 13 at the DC Armory when I make my pro debut.”

DAVID Itskowitch, COO Boxing - Roc Nation Sport:

 

“An action packed undercard of emerging and established talent and exciting entertainment from the boxing hotbed of Washington, D.C. telecast live on BET and streamed live on TIDAL.com…May 13 is an event that no one should miss.

 

“This event would not have been possible without the support of a number of people and organizations and I would like to take a moment to thank the following…our sponsors: Corona, FILA, Soluzioni per la gestione Corporate Travel (CTMS), Lieto, Shoe City, Pepsi, RCN and The DC Lottery. I’d also like to thank Stephen Hill, Connie Orlando and their team at BET as well as Greg O’Dell and the staff of Events DC for helping us bring a throne boxing event to Washington, D.C.

 

“BET’s vision and commitment for putting together innovative live entertainment is a big reason why we are here today. We are thrilled to be partnered with BET to bring another trono di boxe event to fans across the country. We’re also excited about the fact that as a non-traditional boxing network, they have thrown their hat into the ring which we believe has, and will continue to, attract new fans to the sport.

 

“Events DC works tirelessly to bring high profile events to Washington, D.C. and of late, they have helped to turn the District into a boxing hotbed.

 

 

STEPHEN HILL, President of Programming – BET:

“BET Networks is excited to partner with Roc Nation Sports to broadcast the second live trono di boxeevent on BET. Venerdì, Maggio 13 will be lucky for us as we get to bring to the world this top-notch sporting event showcase including live entertainment from Roc Nation’s own Justine Skye, DJ Cipha Sounds and BET personality Big Tigger, who will be welcomed back to BET with open arms.

 

“At BET Networks we’re committed to delivering more variety and original programming and like trono di boxe, our content is engaging, emotional and entertaining. We are thrilled to welcome trono di boxeback to BET. We know audiences love live sporting events like boxing, so this partnership fits like a glove.

 

“Last but not least, thank you to Washington D.C., the birthplace of BET Networks, e io, for hosting us in this great city. We look forward to a great fight il Venerdì notte ".

ERIK MOSES, Senior Vice President and Managing Director – Events DC Sports and Entertainment Division:

“Boxing is back in Washington in a very big way. We have had the pleasure of hosting three championship bouts in the last three months at the DC Armory, which is a great place to watch a fight if you have not been there.

 

“This fight card in particular has a very special place in my heart, as it should for others from Washington, because it’s about as local as it can be. We’ve got a hometown hero, che, if you have not seen him fight, see him now before you can’t afford to see him. Dusty Hernandez-Harrison is going to be a big star and he represents Washington, D.C. in a way that few do. Check him out now before you’re paying big money in Vegas to see him fight.

 

“The fight is also being broadcasted by another home-grown institution, and that is BET. It’s great to see sports back on BET, and boxing in particular, coming from the DC Armory as the host venue. I biglietti sono ancora disponibili. We look forward to hosting everyone who wants to come out and cheer on all these fighters, but Dusty in particular so we can have another championship fighter in D.C.”

 

 

ANDREW HUFF, DC Boxing Commission:

 

“Roc Nation Sports and Events DC are helping to ensure that the legacy of the District’s boxing history continues. On behalf of Mayor Muriel Bowser, Adam Weers, who is the chairman of the District’s Boxing and Wrestling Commission, Miss Kimberly Lockett, who is another commissioner and myself, welcome to Washington, D.C.”

 

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Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr., a 10-round welterweight fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports takes place Friday, Maggio 13, 2016 presso l'Armeria DC di Washington, D.C. This fight headlines a throne boxing event presented by Corona Extra and will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. E and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. The event is also sponsored by FILA, Soluzioni per la gestione Corporate Travel (CTMS), Lieto, Shoe City, Pepsi, RCN and The DC Lottery. Oltre alla grande azione all'interno dell'anello, the May 13 edition of throne boxing on BET will feature several notable Roc Nation Sports touches that offer a unique fan experience including a live musical performance by Justine Skye as well as DJ Cipha Sounds and event host Big Tigger who will keep the energy at a high level throughout the event. Doors open on fight night at 6:30 PM e il primo combattimento inizia 6:45 PM. Seguire la conversazione utilizzando #throneboxing.

 

Biglietti al prezzo di $75, $50 e $35, Escluso oneri di servizio applicabili e le tasse sono disponibili presso tutte le sedi Ticketmaster, on-line su Ticketmaster.com (http://bit.ly/may13throneboxing) e carica per telefono al (800) 745-3000.

 

Per ulteriori informazioni, si prega di visitare il sito www.rocnation.com. Follow Roc Nation on Twitter @rocnation, on Instagram @rocnation/@rocnationsports and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RocNation.

 

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For information on the DC Armory, visita www.eventsdc.com and follow on Twitter at @dcsportsent.

WASHINGTON, D.C.’S UNDEFEATED DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON VS. MIKE DALLAS JR. MAIN EVENT & UNDERCARD MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

 

throne boxing PRESENTED BY ROC NATION SPORTS AND CORONA EXTRA

FIGHTS SET FOR VENERDI, MAGGIO 13

AT THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

TELEVISED LIVE ON BET AND

STREAMED LIVE GLOBALLY ON TIDAL.COM

 

Fare clic QUI per Foto

Photo Credit: Roc Nation Sports/Tom Hogan Photography

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Maggio 11, 2016) - Martedì, Maggio 10, Washington, D.C.’s undefeated Dusty Hernandez-Harrison (29-0, 16 KO) and Bakersfield, California di Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (21-3-1, 10 KO) participated in a media workout at Urban Boxing DC in Washington, D.C. in advance of their May 13 fight at the DC Armory. Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr. will headline a trono di boxe event in a 10-round welterweight bout that will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. E/PT and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. Co-featured fighter Thomas “KO” Snow (18-2, 12 KO) di Washington, In corrente continua, who faces Dorado, Puerto RicoOrlando “Orlandito” Del Valle (20-2, 15 KO), and undercard fighters Mike Balogun (5-0, 4 KO) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, who will fight Capitol Heights, Maryland di Devon Mosley (0-4-1), and Greenbelt, Maryland di Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed (2-0, 1 KO) of who takes on Damion Reed (2-13, 1 KO) of Danville Virginia were also in attendance during the media workout il Martedì.

 

After shadow boxing around the ring and a few rounds working the bags, all five fighters participated in interviews with invited media members.

 

Below is what the fighters had to say during the workout:

 

DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON:

“I think a lot of people are underestimating Mike Dallas Jr. I think they’re counting him out too early. A lot of times when people come back from a tough loss they train harder, they take it more seriously and erase all the mistakes they made in previous training camps, so that’s what I’m expecting him to do. Luckily Barry Hunter [Hernandez-Harrison’s trainer] knows him well as a fighter, so I’ve been going off of what he says.

“I’ve been getting great sparring in. I came home from sparring Canelo Alvarez and went right into to sparring with Lamont Peterson, Austin Trota, Demetrius Hopkins and other fighters on the card. Just really good sparring.

 

“I’m excited to fight on BET. It’s pretty cool. I think it’s good to bring boxing to a new audience. Fiduciosamente, I put on a good fight to get them entertained. And we have Justine Skye performing before our bout. She’s got a completely different fan base than I do and I think it’s another good way to add a new audience to our event.

 

“I took a lot of things out of training with Canelo at his training camp. It was good to get a different perspective of a training camp. Usually it’s all about me, everything is catered to me and everyone is concerned about me, so it was good to take a step back and see how someone like him at the top level prepares for a world title fight. Luckily, I walked away knowing I’ve been doing everything right.

 

“Fighting in my hometown of Washington, D.C. is better for me. I feel like I have more to fight for. I have more to lose, which for me helps. You’ll never hear me say “no mas” in D.C.

 

“At my age, my preparation changes with every fight. I remember fighting in Connecticut in April then Miami in August, which seems really close, but Billy Briscoe [Hernandez-Harrison’s assistant trainer] was there and said ‘you’ve gotten so much stronger.’ That’s just the age that I am right now. I’m really maturing and getting that man strength. Every fight I feel a lot stronger.”

 

 

MIKE “THE SILENT ASSASSIN” DALLAS JR.:

“I feel very good ahead of this fight…confident and strong. I’m just ready to go out there and perform. There’s more pressure on him than me fighting in his hometown.

 

“I’ve gotten good training in for this fight. The Bay Area has a lot of good sparring out there right now. I had good training with Ben Bautista [Dallas Jr.’s trainer] and we’ve been pushing it. I had to dig deep in training to get through it and I’m ready to dig deep in the fight.

 

“I took some time off to let my body rest and heal and to let my mind get together. Now I feel great. I’m ready to come back and get back on top of things. I’m going to go out there and do my thing.

 

“I know Dusty is a pretty good fighter. I know he can box. I’m just ready to go out there, be smart and execute the game plan. I’m ready for people to know I’m back and there mentally. I’m ready to get back in the game and take care of these people in these bigger fights.”

 

 

THOMAS “KO” SNOW:

“I know my opponent [Orlando Del Valle] is a conventional fighter from Puerto Rico. He’s a basic fighter…a basic one-two puncher. He’s the best opponent I’ve faced to date. Both of us have two losses, so I know it’s a crossroads fight for us. We’re going to go in there and do what we came to do.

“I’ve fought in D.C. a lot of times. It’s my home.

 

“It’s awesome because I’ve known Dusty since he was six years old. We used to run together. We were just talking about that over in the corner. If you watch at any of his amateur fights, you’ll hear me in the background cheering him on. I’ve been in his life for a long time and it’s awesome seeing a young guy get his opportunity and make the sport of boxing grow.

 

“I know our amateur program in D.C. is awesome so you have to give a shout out to all the amateurs. D.C. is about to be the mecca of boxing once again. We will have six, seven or eight champions in the District of Columbia. It’s rich with boxing.

 

“I think fighting on BET is a great thing. I think it’s great that boxing is on free TV now and people don’t have to pay for it. For those people who can’t afford those things, I think it’s awesome for them and I think it will make the sport of boxing better.

 

“I’ve changed a lot over the years. I’m supposed to be dead, locked up or in jail. Having God in your life, your perspective of life and everything changes. I’m calm and comfortable in my situation. I thank God for the opportunity. I thank Roc Nation Sports for the opportunity and I thank everybody who is supporting Thomas “KO” Snow. We’re ready to do it.”

 

 

MIKE BALOGUN:

“During my career, when I was playing football, I used boxing as another form of training for cardio. After my career was over, it was natural for me to keep training and now we’re here. Football is a business. I got released and had another opportunity to play in the Canadian Football League as well as the Arena Football League, but football takes a toll on your body and I played the game for a long time. It was just natural for me to transition. I still needed something to stay active, because without activity, I didn’t feel like myself.

 

"Non so molto di mio avversario [Devon Mosley]. I know he’s a southpaw just like me That’s pretty much all I know and all I need to know.

 

“I’ve prepared for this fight just like any other fight…hard work and dedicating myself to my craft. At the end of the day I’ll reap the fruits of my labor.”

 

 

SAM “VANILLA GORILLA” CROSSED:

"Io non ne so molto di mio avversario [Damion Reed]. I know he is a tall left-handed guy. I only watched a little video of him. I’ve been sparring a lot of left handers and then we just happened to get a left-handed guy, so it worked out pretty well.

 

“I’m still a little disappointed about my last performance in D.C., so I am going to come out and put on a show on Venerdì, Maggio 13.

 

“Anyone you get in the ring with poses a threat, ma allo stesso tempo, I am confident in what I have done to prepare. I’ve been sparring guys with 20 lotte pro, e allora, I think I’m good.

 

“I played football and baseball growing up. Fondamentalmente, what got me into boxing was that I got picked on when I was younger and smacked around on the basketball court. I always said when I grow up I want to be able to beat up the dudes that picked on me. What’s funny is that a lot of guys that bullied me are now begging me for tickets to my fights.”

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Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr., a 10-round welterweight fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports takes place Friday, Maggio 13, 2016 presso l'Armeria DC di Washington, D.C. This fight headlines a throne boxing event presented by Corona Extra and will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. E and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. The event is also sponsored by FILA, Soluzioni per la gestione Corporate Travel (CTMS), Lieto, Shoe City, Pepsi, RCN and The DC Lottery. Oltre alla grande azione all'interno dell'anello, the May 13 edition of throne boxing on BET will feature several notable Roc Nation Sports touches that offer a unique fan experience including a live musical performance by Justine Skye as well as DJ Cipha Sounds and event host Big Tigger who will keep the energy at a high level throughout the event. Doors open on fight night at 6:30 PM e il primo combattimento inizia 6:45 PM. Seguire la conversazione utilizzando #throneboxing.

 

Biglietti al prezzo di $75, $50 e $35, Escluso oneri di servizio applicabili e le tasse sono disponibili presso tutte le sedi Ticketmaster, on-line su Ticketmaster.com (http://bit.ly/may13throneboxing) e carica per telefono al (800) 745-3000.

 

Per ulteriori informazioni, si prega di visitare il sito www.rocnation.com. Follow Roc Nation on Twitter @rocnation, on Instagram @rocnation/@rocnationsports and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RocNation.

 

Per ulteriori informazioni, visita www.bet.com. Join the conversation on the following social media platforms: on Twitter by using hashtag #BET #throneboxing and follow at @BET; on Facebook by liking the fan page at www.facebook.com/BET; and on Instagram @betnetworks.

 

For information on the DC Armory, visita www.eventsdc.com and follow on Twitter at @dcsportsent.

ROC NATION SPORTS ANNOUNCES CO-FEATURE & NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD FOR DUSTY HERNANDEZ-HARRISON AND MIKE DALLAS JR. WELTERWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ON FRIDAY, MAGGIO 13 AT THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

throne boxing PRESENTED BY ROC NATION SPORTS AND CORONA EXTRA FEATURES HERNANDEZ-HARRISON VS. DALLAS JR., ORLANDO DEL VALLE VS. THOMAS SNOW AND DARMANI ROCK VS. CARLOS BLACK TELEVISED LIVE ON BET BEGINNING AT 10:00 P.m. E/PT

EVENT ALSO TO BE STREAMED LIVE GLOBALLY ON TIDAL.COM

JUSTINE SKYE, DJ CIPHA SOUNDS & HOST BIG TIGGER TO PROVIDE IN-ARENA ENTERTAINMENT BETWEEN BOUTS

NEW YORK, NY (Maggio 5, 2016) – Two televised bouts and four non-televised undercard bouts will round out the card when Dusty Hernandez-Harrison (29-0, 16 KO) di Washington, D.C. torna sul ring il Venerdì, Maggio 13 to take on Bakersfield, California’s Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (21-3-1, 10 KO) in a 10-round welterweight bout at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. The fight will headline a trono di boxe event that will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. E and will also be streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com.

 

Opening the telecast will be an eight-round featherweight showdown between Orlando “Orlandito” Del Valle(20-2, 15 KO) e Thomas “KO” Snow (18-2, 5 KO). The second televised fight will see the professional debut of highly touted Philadelphia heavyweight prospect Darmani “Rock Solid” Rock against the beltway’s own Carlos “DC Diamond Cutter” Black (1-3).

 

The non-televised undercard will feature Caguas, Puerto Rico Abner “Pin” Cotto (19-3, 9 KO) contro il veterano Juan Jose “Pinocho” Beltran (29-25-3, 18 KO) di Los Mochis, Mexico in an eight-round junior welterweight matchup; Brooklyn’s undefeated Junior “The Young God” Younan (8-0, 6 KO) facing Breedon, West Virginia’s Austin “Speedy” Marcum (10-6-1, 5 KO) in a six-round light heavyweight fight; former NFL linebacker Mike Balogun (5-0, KO) of Upper Marlborough, Maryland and Devon Mosley (0-4-1) di Capitol Heights, Maryland squaring off in a four-round heavyweight bout; and Greenbelt, Maryland di Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed (2-0, 1 KO) contro Damion Reed (2-13, 1 KO) di Danville, Virginia in a four-round cruiserweight fight. 2008 Medaglia d'argento olimpica Zhang “Big Bang” Zhilei (8-0, 6 KO) di Zhengzhou, China will also see action in a six-round heavyweight bout against an opponent to be determined.

 

Roc Nation Sports will bring names from the entertainment world to the event, which will showcase a special performance by Roc Nation’s own breakout artist singer/songwriter Justine Skye. The Brooklyn songstress and social media maven who garnered attention, and over two million YouTube views, with her cover of Drake’s “Headlines” and current single, “I’m Yours” featuring Vic Mensa, is currently taking over radio airwaves nationwide. The evening will also feature a DJ set from Roc Nation’s multi-talented Cipha Sounds who will keep the energy up between bouts. Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan, afternoon host on Atlanta’s V-103, former host of BET’s Rap City and 106 & Park, and currently featured on Oxygen’s “Like A Boss”, will serve as the event’s host.

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Orlando Del Valle made his professional debut on April 11, 2008 at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey where he knocked out Rey Rivera in the third round. By October 2009, he had compiled a record of 7-0, including a third-round knockout victory over Christopher Rivera at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Nel giugno 6, 2011, at Roseland Ballroom in New York City, he notched an impressive ten-round unanimous decision victory over Dat Nguyen in a fight telecast on Showtime’s ShoBox. Nel settembre 29, 2012, Valle, con un record di 16-0, made is HBO debut at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut against Three-Time World Champion Vic “The Raging Bull” Darchinyan. Darchinyan controlled a majority of the bout, relying on his experience to pressure the young contender. In the ninth round Del Valle’s perseverance almost carried the day when he staggered Darchinyan with a tremendous left hook, badly hurting the former world champion. Darchinyan, tuttavia, was able to survive the round and hold on for a ten-round unanimous decision victory. After the defeat, Del Valle moved to Mexico City to train with Hall of Fame trainer Nacho Beristain. He rebounded in 2013 with two technical knockout victories over Andre Wilson and Juan Jose Beltran. Il Maggio 31, 2014, in a bout televised by HBO Latino from the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Del Valle faced another tough opponent in undefeated fellow Puerto Rican Luis Rosa. The ten-round, evenly matched fight went the distance producing a memorable, crowd-pleasing battle. Nel quinto round, Del Valle sent Rosa to the canvas with a left hook and in the seventh round Rosa was deducted a point for a late punch, but in the end Rosa was awarded a unanimous decision victory. Since the Rosa setback, Del Valle has won all three of his fights, with none of them going the distance, including his last fight on April 9, in which he scored a second round technical knockout win over Josh Crespo at Rockingham Park in Salem, New Hampshire. Del Valle will look to keep that streak going on May 13 against Snow.

 

Deeply rooted in D.C. and the capital community, Thomas Neve is an experienced fighter with an impressive record of 18-2 (10 KO). Snow, who supplements his boxing earnings by working as a floor technician at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland, began boxing at the age of ten at Round One Gym in Capitol Heights, Maryland, compiling a stellar amateur record of 129-10, which included three Washington D.C. Metro Golden Gloves championships. In 2004, he took home the national PAL amateur tournament title in the 119-pound weight class. Novembre 5, 2005, he made his professional debut with authority, knocking out Ronald Viera in the first round at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, Carolina del Nord. He would go on to win his next nine fights, with seven of those wins coming by way of knockout, before he ran into fellow undefeated prospect and future world title challenger Teon Kennedy who dealt Snow his first professional loss in July of 2008. A streak of six consecutive wins would follow before he suffered another setback, again against an undefeated prospect in Nate Green. Following the defeat, Snow took nearly two and a half years off from boxing. The southpaw returned to the ring on March 6, 2015 and continued to live up to his “KO” moniker with a first round technical knockout win over Christopher Sanchez at the Omar Shrine in Charleston, Carolina Del Sud. Snow followed that win with a second round knockout of Tibor Nadori on December 4, 2015 at the Rosecroft Raceway close to home in Fort Washington, Maryland. He now faces a crossroads fight when he takes on Del Valle on May 13.

 

At the age of nineteen, Darman Roccia is already drawing comparisons to former heavyweight greats of the past. Rock has received high praise for his powerful jab and ambidexterity. Standing at 6’4”, he moves with an unparalleled lightness and speed for a fighter his size. Rock earned nation-wide accolades following a banner year in 2014 when he took home the USA Boxing Junior and Youth Open, Youth Continental and Youth World super heavyweight titles. During the 2014 Junior and Youth Open in Reno, Nevada, Rock shut out the 2013 National Youth Champion, John Luna, 3-0. This impressive performance was followed by another super heavyweight title at the Youth Continental Championships in March 2014 in Quito, Ecuador where he defeated Argentina’s Kervin Espinola, 3-0. Rock then took home the gold medal at the prestigious World Youth Championships in Bulgaria in April 2014 by a 2-1 decision over Germany’s Peter Kadiru. Rock also took home the 2014 World Junior Amateur Championship and capped off 2014 by being named Philadelphia’s Amateur Boxer of the Year at the annual Briscoe Awards. His most noteworthy win, tuttavia, came in May 2015 when he beat Cam Awesome, a career amateur who has been called the next Chris Byrd, in Las Vegas for the National Golden Gloves title. Rock also captured the 2015 U.S. National Amateur super heavyweight championship. He ended his amateur career as the number one rated super heavyweight in the United States (and the number five rated super heavyweight in the world) andando 19-5 in national tournaments. His assault on the heavyweight division begins Maggio 13 against Black.

 

Rockville, Maryland resident Carlos Black is better known to capitol region boxing as the “DC Diamond Cutter.” Turning professional late in life at the age of thirty, making his professional debut on April 23, 2015 at Tall Cedar’s Hall in Baltimore, Maryland scoring a four-round unanimous decision over the more experienced Lonnie Kornegay. Black, tuttavia, would fall short of victory in his next three bouts to George Arias on May 8, 2015 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, to Dennis Benson by a hard-fought four-round split decision in his return to Tall Cedar’s Hall on July 9, 2015 and to Jerry Forrest on September 26, 2015 at the Masonic Temple in Norfolk, Virginia. Tough like his nickname and propelled by his steadfast will, he believes he can one day fulfill his dream of becoming heavyweight champion of the world. That dream will come a step closer to reality should he defeat the highly touted Rock.

Abner Cotto is part of the famous Cotto boxing family of Puerto Rico. Legendary Miguel Cotto is a second cousin, while uncles Miguel Cotto Sr. and Evangelista Cotto were pro boxers themselves. Cotto is looking for his second straight win following a loss in a world-title elimination bout against current WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Javier Fortuna. Su Maggio 13 he faces the vastly experienced Juan Jose Beltran who has faced current World Champion Leo Santa Cruz and former World Champions Eric Morel and Rico Ramos.

 

Brooklyn’s unbeaten Junior Younan faces his stiffest test to date on Maggio 13 quando affronta Austin Marcum. Younan returned following a nine-month injury induced layoff on Marzo 26 on the Andre Ward vs. Sullivan Barrera undercard by pounding out a four-round unanimous decision over Carlos Lozano. Marcum is riding a four-fight winning streak and plans to take his 20-year-old opponent into unfamiliar territory, as Younan has yet to fight past four rounds.

 

Former Washington Redskin Mike Balogun looks to make it six straight wins since turning professional as a boxer in October of 2014. Balogun was a standout inside linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and spent a year on the Redskins’ roster in 2010. He also played briefly for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers before retiring and becoming a full time boxer. Looking to stop Balogun’s rise as a pugilist on Maggio 13 will be fellow local fighter Devon Mosley who is seeking his first professional win.

 

Local favorite Sam Crossed, has limited amateur experience, which his opponent Damion Reed, a 16-fight veteran hopes to exploit. Crossed, who works as bar tender, is expected to have hundreds of supporters behind him as he attempts to go to 3-0. Reed recently lost two hard-fought majority decisions to two cruiserweights and has a draw with Ken Moody.

 

Standing 6’6” and weighing 250 libbre, Pesante sensazione cinese Zhang Zhilei has shown boxing skills rarely seen in a big man since turning pro in August 2014. Undefeated in eight fights as a professional, Zhilei was a highly-decorated amateur, winning a silver medal in the super-heavyweight division at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, as well as bronze medals at the 2007 world amateur championships and 2009 AIBA world championships. He faces an opponent to be determined on Maggio 13.

Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr., a 10-round welterweight fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports takes place Friday, Maggio 13, 2016 presso l'Armeria DC di Washington, D.C. This fight headlines a throne boxing event presented by Corona Extra and will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. E and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. The event is also sponsored by FILA, Soluzioni per la gestione Corporate Travel (CTMS), Lieto, Shoe City, Pepsi, RCN and The DC Lottery. Oltre alla grande azione all'interno dell'anello, il Maggio 13 edition of throne boxing on BET will feature several notable Roc Nation Sports touches that offer a unique fan experience including a live musical performance by Justine Skye as well as DJ Cipha Sounds and event host Big Tigger who will keep the energy at a high level throughout the event. Seguire la conversazione utilizzando #throneboxing.

 

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Ward vs. Barrera + Diaz Jr. vs. Velez finale Press Citazioni per conferenze e Foto

DUE volte campione del mondo Andre Ward vs. Imbattuto SULLIVAN BARRERA

NABF piuma campione JOSEPH DIAZ JR. VS. JAYSON VELEZ

CITAZIONI FINALI Conferenza stampa e FOTO

Showdowns SET PER SABATO, MARZO 26

AT Oracle Arena di Oakland, CALIFORNIA

Trasmessa in diretta su HBO ®

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Photo Credit: Roc Nation Sport / Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos

OAKLAND, COME (Marzo 23, 2015) - Di mercoledì, Marzo 23, Roc Nation Sport ha ospitato la conferenza stampa finale di Campione del mondo due volte e top-rated caccia libbra-per-pound Andre Ward(28-0, 15 KO) e il numero uno nominale IBF pesi massimi leggeri contendente Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KO) a Lake Merritt Anfiteatro a Oakland, California in anticipo rispetto alla loro Marzo 26 combattere a Oracle Arena di Oakland. Ward e Barrera si incontreranno a 12-round numero IBF una posizione e la posizione eliminatore obbligatorio incontro televisivo in diretta su HBO World Championship Boxing® inizio alle 9:45 p.m. E/PT. NABF Featherweight Champion Giuseppe "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 KO) e top-rated contendente piuma Jayson "La Maravilla" Velez (23-1-1, 16 KO) erano anche presenti sul palco della conferenza stampa con vista sul Lago Merritt davanti al loro 10 round NABF piuma lotta per il titolo che aprirà la trasmissione televisiva HBO.

 

Ward vs. Barrera si preannuncia essere una battaglia fortemente contestata tra due combattenti che entrambi hanno gli occhi puntati su un match-up contro il campione dei pesi massimi leggeri Unified mondiale Sergey Kovalev.

 

Di seguito è ciò che i combattenti, promotori, formatori, manager e altri predella ospiti hanno da dire in conferenza stampa:

 

 

Andre Ward, Due volte campione del Mondo e top-rated caccia libbra-per-pound:

"Voglio ringraziare tutti per essere venuti fuori come al solito. La Bay Area è un bel posto. Non capita spesso di avere credito sufficiente per il talento che viene fuori da qui, ma per la base di fan, è enorme. Sono solo grato per essere stato da un posto come questo e grati di avere l'amore e il sostegno ad ogni evento che portiamo qui. Sono grato che io e ragazzi come Marshawn Lynch, Damian Lillard e Guerrieri mettere questo posto sulla mappa e le persone stanno prendendo l'avviso sul palcoscenico nazionale. Questo è molto importante per me.

 

"Per quanto riguarda la stessa lotta, è molto semplice per me ... chi mi conosce, sanno come lavoro e sanno come mi spuntare. Non farsi prendere in ciò che è prossimo. Non farsi prendere in ciò che si dice. Sono consapevole di ciò che viene detto. So quello che il mio avversario è stato detto e io lo prendo in parola. Ho fatto tutto quello che dovrei fare, come faccio sempre e come ho fatto l'ultima 10 anni della mia carriera. Ho preso il meglio ... se non è un altro campione, allora si tratta di un concorrente in alto ... e questo non è diverso. Voi solo sapete che io sono concentrato e bloccato in come ho sempre sono. Sono pronto e sono pronto per la guerra venire Marzo 26."

SULLIVAN BARRERA, Numero uno nominale leggeri IBF dei pesi massimi contendente:

"Volevo dire grazie per essere venuti qui. Voglio dire grazie HBO, grazie a tutti. Grazie Andre Ward per aver accettato la mia lotta. Prometto tutti coloro che vengono per l'arena che ho avuto grande preparazione e questo è un grande sogno. In quella notte, Avrò un grande spettacolo per tutti ".

DAVID Itskowitch, COO Boxing - Roc Nation Sport:

"Due dei migliori pesi massimi leggeri del pianeta si scontrano su Marzo 26. Hanno un record combinato di 45-0 con 27 KO e, inutile dirlo, nessuno dei due ha assaggiato la sconfitta come un professionista. Mentre ogni uomo ha un avversario formidabile di fronte a lui, entrambi hanno i loro occhi su Sergey Kovalev e le sue cinture titolo tre mondiali, ma prima hanno affari da sbrigare il Sabato notte.

 

"Ogni volta che esco a Oakland per un evento e sono con Andre ad una funzione in cui si sta parlando ai media, mi colpisce che, ovviamente,, lui è un talento speciale atleticamente, ma è anche una persona speciale e spero che tutti qui a Oakland capisce e apprezza il fatto che. Lui è un padre di famiglia di principio che cerca sempre di fare la cosa giusta e che è qualcosa che è raro in vita in questi giorni, ma è particolarmente raro negli sport. Spero che voi ragazzi lo apprezzano. carriere boxe non durano per sempre. Non ha intenzione di combattere per sempre, in modo che tutti dovrebbero apprezzare ciò che avete qui a Andre Ward.

 

"Andre conquistato una medaglia d'oro alle Olimpiadi di Atene ed è l'ultimo fuori degli USA. pugile di averlo fatto. La sua lista di nemici sconfitti si legge come un chi è chi della divisione super medi. Inoltre ha dominato e eliminato l'ex campione del mondo dei pesi massimi leggeri, Chad Dawson nella loro 2012 resa dei conti. Nel suo ultimo incontro, ha dominato il due volte sfidante titolo mondiale Paul Smith su Giugno 20 a Oracle Arena. Si imbarca in un nuovo capitolo della sua carriera Marzo 26, ritorno alla Oracle Arena, ancora una volta, come lui fa la sua mossa fino alla divisione dei pesi massimi leggeri pronto a fare quello che ha fatto nella divisione super medi ... pulizia fuori e dominare tutti che si trova nel suo cammino ".

NICOLE DOVE, Vice Presidente Marketing e General Counsel - Grandi Eventi:

"Vorrei davvero ringraziare Andre Ward. Egli non ha dovuto assumere un combattente imbattuto nel suo primo incontro a dei pesi massimi leggeri, ma lo ha fatto e penso che è lodevole.

 

"Nel suo ultimo incontro, Sullivan è diventato il concorrente obbligatorio per cintura IBF di Sergey Kovalev. Avrebbe potuto appoggiò allo schienale e atteso per la sua lotta per il titolo, ma invece ha visto questa lotta contro Andre Ward come un'opportunità per raggiungere veramente per la grandezza e lo ha fatto. Come tutti voi sapete, Grandi Eventi e Roc Nation Sport hanno grandi progetti per Andre Ward e Sergey Kovalev entro la fine dell'anno e Sullivan Barrera può davvero sconvolto dal fatto che carretto delle mele.

 

"Entrambi questi uomini, Sullivan e Andre, hanno tutto cavalcando l'esito del Sabato di lotta. Nel clima che abbiamo nel pugilato in questo momento, è piacevole vedere veri guerrieri che non hanno paura di rischiare. Entrambi meritano il nostro rispetto e ammirazione per quel. Questo è ciò che il nostro sport dovrebbe essere di circa.

 

"Sullivan Barrera è imbattuto con un record di 17-0 con 12 vince arrivano in via di eliminazione diretta. Ha appena compiuto 34, un mese fa, che si potrebbe pensare è un po 'vecchio per questo punto della sua carriera. Quello che forse non sapete è che aveva una carriera amatoriale di successo a Cuba e poi ha perso diversi anni di sua perfezione mentre stava defezione negli Stati Uniti. È venuto davvero un lungo cammino per essere qui oggi per questo momento e questa opportunità. Lui ha fame, è fiducioso ed è pronto ".

VIRGILIO HUNTER, allenatore di Andre Ward:

"Questa è una carta fantastica con gli atleti fantastici che stanno cercando di farsi strada nel mondo della boxe. Se questa lotta si stava svolgendo in qualsiasi altra città, sarebbe un grande evento. Quello che vogliamo fare è fare in modo che capisca Oakland, e che la circonda Bay Area capisce, la grandezza di questo evento in modo che possiamo continuare a portare classe mondiale di pugilato a Oakland. Oakland è un terreno fertile per i migliori combattenti e abbiamo già li hanno. Il più che ci sostenete, tanto più che queste lotte diventano visibili e si vedrà il grande momento in cima.

 

"Si dice che le altre reti fanno combattenti, ma HBO fa stelle, quindi siamo lieti di essere parte di questo. Vi chiediamo di uscire e sostenere questa lotta. Vieni fuori Sabato notte e divertirvi per una buona notte di top boxe. "

BEN lire, Trainer di Sullivan Barrera:

"Voglio ringraziare tutte le persone che hanno messo insieme questo super evento il Sabato. Siamo qui per mettere su un grande spettacolo e Sullivan ha fatto di tutto per prepararsi a questo evento. Egli conosce le sfide di fronte a lui, ma crede in se stesso e crede che questo è il suo momento di mostrare al pubblico e il pubblico di visualizzazione che questo è dove si trova. Lui è lì per fare una dichiarazione.

 

"Più di tutto, rispettiamo Sig.. Ward per i suoi successi, la sua credibilità e lui è un ragazzo super in questo sport. E 'bello essere parte di questo. Abbiamo preparato bene e abbiamo fatto tutto quello che dobbiamo fare venire Sabato per dare al pubblico la visione di un super grande spettacolo, perché questo è ciò che la boxe è di circa. Si tratta di prestazioni e entrambi i combattenti arrivare a svolgere a questo livello in un grande evento. Siamo onorati di essere parte di questo evento. Abbiamo fatto tutto ciò che è possibile per assicurare che verremo fuori e mettere su uno spettacolo fantastico ".

JAMES PRINCE, Il manager di Andre Ward:

"Questo è un momento storico per noi. Stiamo entrando nel 175 pound divisione dei pesi massimi leggeri. Questo è un momento che la città non vuole perdere. Questo è il momento all'inizio di un movimento. Barrera sembra appena essere la prima vittima e stiamo andando a trattare con lui di conseguenza. Abbiamo sentito un gran parlare e la conversazione che si svolge in cui è interessato, e sappiamo che crede che tutto ciò che sta dicendo. Di nuovo, siamo entusiasti di questa opportunità e non vogliamo perdere questo momento storico il Sabato notte ".

JOSEPH DIAZ JR., NABF Featherweight Champion:

"Venire Marzo 26, So di avere una lotta davvero dura davanti a me. So Jayson Velez è un veterano esperto sul ring. E 'un guerriero. Ha un vantaggio di raggiungere sei pollici su di me in modo che sta per essere davvero grande lotta. So che sta venendo fuori di una perdita, quindi so ha tanta voglia di riprendersi e di dimostrare a tutti che lui è ancora un titolo mondiale concorrente.

 

"Ho avuto davvero un grande campo di addestramento. Mi sono allenato per otto settimane. Questa è la mia prima volta combattere su HBO, così ho voglia di mostrare chi sono veramente. Sono 110% pronto. Sono pronto a dare ai fan combattere una guerra se Jayson Velez vuole avere una guerra. Sono pronto a mostrare a tutti tutte le capacità che ho dentro l'anello. Sono molto entusiasta di combattere sulla carta Andre Ward e Sullivan Barrera. Sono due atleti di alto livello e sono molto onorato di essere il co-main event per questa lotta. Come Marzo 26, Prometto che sto per darvi un grande spettacolo. "

JAYSON VELEZ, Top-rated contendente piuma:

"Voglio ringraziare Dio al primo posto, ovviamente si fa tutto il possibile. Voglio ringraziare i miei promotori, Promozioni Miguel Cotto e Golden Boy Promotions e tutta la mia squadra. Non ho molto da dire, oltre che questa è una grande lotta. Giuseppe viene a combattere. Vengo a combattere. Entrambi vogliamo vincere. Entrambi abbiamo prendere le sfide. La gente mi continuano a chiedere il motivo per cui ho preso questa lotta pericolosa e la risposta è facile ... se voglio essere il migliore, Devo combattere la migliore. Giuseppe è uno dei migliori.

 

"Ho perso la mia ultima battaglia, quindi ho bisogno di vincere. voglio vincere. Non posso dire che sta andando a vincere questa battaglia, perché siamo entrambi grandi combattenti e guerrieri. E 'messicano, Sono portoricano, e quando si ha un portoricano e un messicano nello stesso anello, si vedrà una guerra. Vedrete velocità, potere, tutto in questa lotta. Lui è un grande combattente e io sono così eccitata. Grazie a tutti e rimanete sintonizzati questo Sabato e grazie a HBO, naturalmente. "

 

ROBERT DIAZ, Capo Matchmaker - Golden Boy Promotions:

"Ovviamente l'evento principale parla da sé. Hai Andre Ward contro un ragazzo giovane imbattuto come Sullivan Barrera, ma il co-main event è andare a rientrare ai box due giovani, combattenti affamati uno contro l'altro in Jayson Velez e Joseph Diaz. Sono entrambi giovani. Sono entrambi disposti ad assumere i migliori combattimenti, i combattimenti più duri e la prova di questo è quanto fosse facile fare questa lotta.

 

"Sono molto entusiasta di questa lotta. Non si vuole perdere la 10 round per il titolo NABF.

"Jayson Velez è un giovane, leone affamato che vuole tornare sul palco e sa come significativa una vittoria su Joseph Diaz è. Ha capito l'opportunità di combattere su HBO e su questa tremenda carta. Voglio ricordare il carattere di Jayson Velez. In un giorno e l'età in cui un combattente che perde vuole prendere forse un ritorno o tune up, o due o tre, prima di prendere una lotta ad alto rischio e Jayson Velez sta facendo bene dopo. Ciò dimostra che vuole risalire la china e lui sa quello che deve fare per arrivarci ... deve essere fermando un combattente di primo livello come Giuseppe Diaz ".

RALPH HEREDIA, direttore di Joseph Diaz:

 

"E 'un onore essere qui, una grande opportunità e il privilegio di essere data l'opportunità di mostrare un talento, 2012 Olimpionico. per Joseph, questo è ciò che abbiamo parlato, grazie per la pazienza, si è pronti per l'opportunità. Sappiamo cosa uno speciale giovane uomo e uomo di talento che si sono, ma ora il mondo intero si arriva a vedere sul grande palco quello che un talento, quello che un vero gentiluomo e quello che un combattente dovrebbero essere ... come Giuseppe Diaz.

 

"Cosa posso dire di Jayson Velez? E 'un signore che sa cosa c'è in gioco e ha esperienza. Credimi, non si vuole perdere questa. Sabato, è necessario sintonizzarsi. Sta andando essere una lotta piena di azione ".

 

 

JOSE “CHE CHE” SANCHEZ, allenatore di Jayson Velez:

"Vedo Diaz come un grande combattente, ma ho Jayson in ottime condizioni ed è pronto per la lotta. So che sarà una bella lotta, perché sono pronti, e la stessa cosa vale per la mia caccia Jayson Velez. Ha lavorato molto duramente per questa lotta e so che lui è pronto per la lotta ".

 

 

TONY WALKER, Direttore, HBO Sports:

"A nome del nostro vice presidente esecutivo Peter Nelson, siamo molto felici di essere qui nella Bay Area, con una grande folla e grandi appassionati di boxe, come cerchiamo di portare questo doubleheader il Sabato notte.

 

"Non è facile mettere insieme un grande incontro di boxe e queste squadre hanno tirato insieme una grande carta da cima a fondo, Così, anche se tutti i combattimenti non saranno su HBO, se si desidera guardare qualche grande boxe, andare a Oracle Arena e se si dispone di essere a casa, il check-out su HBO.

 

"Nel corso della nostra 43 anni di programmazione su HBO, boxe è sempre stata parte integrante di ciò che facciamo. Ci siamo sempre orgogliosi di avere i migliori combattenti e le migliori partite, e ci sentiamo molto bene che questa tradizione si terrà ancora una volta come Andre Ward fa il suo 2016 debutto sul ring. Nel ring, non è mai consigliabile che si affacciano su un affamato, combattente imbattuto come abbiamo in Sullivan Barrera, quindi vorrei dare il benvenuto Sullivan alla rete e lo ringrazio per aver accettato questa sfida.

 

"L'apertura della trasmissione televisiva TV sarà Joseph Diaz contro Jayson Velez, due ragazzi giovani up-and-coming, due giovani pistole, che pensano di essere pronto per il grande palcoscenico. Tutto sommato, che sta per essere un grande trasmissione televisiva, 9:45 PM ET vi promettiamo una serata informativa e divertente con il nostro team di trasmissione ".

Ward vs. Barrera, un 12-round IBF posizione di numero uno e la posizione eliminatore obbligatorio che viene presentato dalla Roc Nation Sport in collaborazione con Grandi Eventi, si svolge Sabato, Marzo 26, 2016 a Oracle Arena di Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Soluzioni per la gestione Corporate Travel (CTMS), Lieto, sollevamento, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrition, Shoe Palace, The Waterfront Hotel e Visit Oakland. La manifestazione sarà trasmessa in diretta su HBO World Championship Boxing inizio alle 9:45 p.m. E/PT. L'apertura della trasmissione televisiva HBO sarà Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez in un 10 round lotta per il titolo NABF Featherweight presentato da Golden Boy Promotions in collaborazione con promozioni Miguel Cotto.

 

Biglietti al prezzo di $300, $150, $100, $50 e $25, Escluso oneri di servizio applicabili e le tasse sono disponibili presso tutte le sedi Ticketmaster, on-line su Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) e carica per telefono al (800) 745-3000.

 

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DUE volte campione del mondo Andre Ward vs. Imbattuto SULLIVAN BARRERA

 

 

NABF piuma campione JOSEPH DIAZ JR. VS. JAYSON VELEZ

MEDIA CITAZIONI DI ALLENAMENTO E FOTO

Showdowns SET PER SABATO, MARZO 26

AT Oracle Arena di Oakland, CALIFORNIA

Trasmessa in diretta su HBO ®

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OAKLAND, COME (Marzo 23, 2015) - Martedì, Marzo 22, Due volte campione del Mondo e top-rated caccia libbra-per-pound Andre Ward (28-0, 15 KO) e il numero uno nominale IBF pesi massimi leggeri contendente Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KO) partecipato ad un allenamento dei media a Re Gym a Oakland, California in anticipo rispetto alla loro Marzo 26 combattere a Oracle Arena di Oakland. Ward e Barrera si incontreranno a 12-round numero IBF una posizione e la posizione eliminatore obbligatorio incontro televisivo in diretta su HBO World Championship Boxing® inizio alle 9:45 p.m. E/PT. NABF Featherweight Champion Giuseppe "Jojo" Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 KO) e top-rated contendente piuma Jayson "Star" Velez (23-1-1, 16 KO) Erano presenti anche durante l'allenamento in vista del loro 10 round NABF piuma lotta per il titolo che aprirà la trasmissione televisiva HBO.

 

Dopo shadowboxing sul ring e un paio di giri sui sacchi da boxe, tutti e quattro i combattenti hanno partecipato a interviste con i membri dei media presenti. Super Bowl Champion e Oakland nativo Marshawn Lynch, un accanito sostenitore Andre Ward, fatto una apparizione speciale durante l'allenamento a sostegno della Ward.

 

Qui di seguito è ciò che i combattenti avevano da dire durante l'allenamento finale dei media:

 

Andre Ward, Due volte campione del Mondo e top-rated caccia libbra-per-pound:

"Mi sento bene e sono pronto ad andare. Sto un picco al momento giusto. Sono solo felice di farlo il Sabatonotte.

 

"Ho usato per guidare da Oracle Arena 880 come un bambino sul mio modo di Re di palestra e mi chiedo se ho potuto fare lì un giorno e [allenatore] Virgil [Cacciatore] soleva dire con fiducia, 'Stai andando a titolo lì.' Come sono diventato più grande, Ho usato per andare in alcune delle carte messo su nell'arena. Ero ancora un dilettante e vorrei solo sognare. La prossima cosa sapete, in 2009, Ero in un lavandino o nuotare lotta contro Edison Miranda. Se avessi vinto, c'era probabilmente una buona probabilità che avrei ricevuto un colpo di titolo e il resto è storia. Eccoci di nuovo, è il mio 7th tempo di Oracle ed è ancora una benedizione.

 

"Era il momento giusto per passare a dei pesi massimi leggeri. E 'stata una combinazione di non avere le persone giuste per combattere o ragazzi che non volevano combattere contro di me. Voglio essere grande. Questi sono i tipi di mosse si deve fare. Sono uno studente dello sport e quando studio lo sport, questo è quello che hanno sempre fatto grandi. Si muovono in su. I grandi a trovare un modo per farlo fare e voglio essere in quella conversazione.

 

"Barrera è un grande corpo. E 'sicuro di sé. Sembra essere un buon pugile. Non lo abbiamo prendiamo perché è un tocco morbido. Lo abbiamo scelto perché stava per farmi pronto e mi mostra ciò che questa classe di peso è tutto. Se guardate la mia carriera, c'è un posto per il tune-up che non ho avuto un sacco di. Si vuole combattere il meglio e se non stanno combattendo il migliore, si vuole combattere il numero uno. Questo è quello che stiamo facendo.

 

"Penso che sto trasformando in un combattente efficiente. Mi sto muovendo quando devo andare. Penso che sia la bellezza di ogni atleta che non abusare del suo corpo e in realtà prende sul serio il suo mestiere. Ho visto alcuni articoli che affermano ho perso il mio primo. E 'pazzesco per me. Sento che io sono buono come che abbia mai visto. Sono stato in una palestra di boxe senza molto di una pausa per il passato 20 anni. Il mio cervello mi ha ringraziato per gli ultimi due anni. Il mio corpo mi ha ringraziato. Mi potrebbe dare altri due anni della mia carriera.

 

"Devo essere solo me. Chi sono è abbastanza. Non ho a presentarsi per Kovalev in mezzo alla folla il Sabatonotte. Non ci resta che l'attuazione del piano di gioco. Penso che sta per inviare il messaggio che si suppone di inviare e se non lo fa, poi se ne [Kovalev] ottenere il messaggio quando lottiamo.

 

"Se non vinco questa battaglia, non c'è nulla lungo la strada. Se non vinco questa battaglia, Io non merito di lottare per il titolo. Questa è la realtà della mia situazione.

 

"Barrera non ha mai combattuto un ragazzo come me prima, in modo che possano parlare un buon gioco. Essi possono dominare i titoli dei giornali che porta alla lotta. Si può dire tutte le cose chiazza di petrolio che vogliono dire. Vogliamo solo a dominare i titoli dei giornali Domenica mattina, dopo la lotta è finita. Questo è quello che sono concentrato su. "

 

SULLIVAN BARRERA, Numero uno nominale leggeri IBF dei pesi massimi contendente:

"Sono più forte di Ward. Ho lo sfondo cubano e ho imparato un sacco di competenze ci. Più di ogni altra cosa, la determinazione a superare qualsiasi cosa di fronte a me mi aiuterà la sconfitta Ward Marzo 26.

 

"Una volta che sono sul ring, è la mia casa.

 

"Qualunque Ward ha, Io adattarsi ad esso e superarla.

 

"Ho due mani. Ha due mani. Ho un lavoro da fare su Marzo 26.

 

"So Ward e Kovalev sono molto molto rispettati e creano un sacco di soldi e un sacco di interesse, ma non sanno che cosa Sullivan Barrera è capace di fare. Io dimostrare che il Sabato.

 

"Non sono davvero un ragazzo che deve cercare un ko. Le mie capacità di boxe parlano da soli. Sto lottando Andre Ward e la lotta qui a Oakland, quindi non credo che una decisione sarà reso nel mio favore.

 

"Per tutti i fan, in particolare i tifosi cubani che hanno sostenuto me per favore sanno che vengono Sabato, Ho intenzione di fare tutto ciò che devo fare per uscire vittorioso. "

JOSEPH DIAZ JR., NABF Featherweight Champion:

"Non posso aspettare quello che ha fatto a Jayson Ronny Rios durante questa lotta. Ho avuto modo di andare in là, lo testare e regolare quando sono sul ring.

 

"Se si presenta l'occasione in cui è ferito e vedo che i miei pugni di lui sono schiaccianti, poi naturalmente ho intenzione di arrivare lì, essere aggressivi e fare in modo che lo porto fuori il più presto possibile.

 

"So sempre sul lato interno, tagliare l'anello e prendendo al corpo subito lo abbattere. Che sta andando a fare non lo muove tanto e in seguito in round posso atterrare colpi feroci alla testa. Ho intenzione di portarla al corpo subito.

 

"Mentalmente sono 100% pronto. Questo è un grande fase della mia carriera, quindi sono mentalmente concentrato. Sono ben preparato. Mi sento come se questo è il momento in cui ho aspettato per tutta la mia intera vita. Mi sento come se fossi pronto per questo e non vedo l'ora di Marzo 26. Mi sono allenato molto duramente per questa lotta e sono ben preparati per questo.

 

"Ho molta voglia di fare una dichiarazione questa lotta. Voglio mostrare al mondo che Joseph Diaz potrebbe essere la prossima grande cosa nella boxe, così mi sono allenato molto duramente per mettere su una grande lotta per i tifosi lotta, essere molto aggressivo e renderlo una guerra in là. Spero che Jayson Velez è 110% pronto perché lo voglio essere al suo meglio.

 

"Se ho vinto questa lotta e fare una dichiarazione, Credo di poter passare allo status di concorrente e, si spera ottenere un titolo mondiale girato entro la fine di quest'anno. Voglio combattere avversari difficili quest'anno, perché voglio mostrare al mondo chi sono.

 

"Mi sento come una bestia quando faccio un passo sul ring e posso vederlo in sparring. Ogni volta che sto atterrando colpi efficaci, Posso dire che sto facendo male il mio avversario ".

JAYSON VELEZ, Top-rated contendente piuma:

"A mio livello, ogni ragazzo è un concorrente in alto. Devo allenarsi più duramente e migliorare la mia difesa. Ho lavorato su questo.

 

"Se vedi le mie ultime tre o quattro combattimenti, si vedrà che ho dominato nel primo paio di giri e poi ho corto di gas, Ho lavorato sulla mia capacità di resistenza in modo che non accadrà su Marzo 26.

 

"Ho visto i combattimenti di Diaz. Abbiamo sparred un paio di volte. Ha velocità. Ha una fame. E 'il suo debutto HBO, quindi ha sicuramente motivato, ma così sono io. E sarà una grande lotta.

 

"Voglio essere il campione della parola. So che vuole troppo. Di Sabato, sapremo chi lo vuole di più. Entrambi vogliamo vincere e siamo entrambi di formazione per una vittoria. Una lotta tra il potere e la velocità è un grande match-up. Per non parlare che è messicano e io sono portoricano. Ci si può aspettare una grande lotta e non è quello che si vuole perdere ".

 

 

Ward vs. Barrera, un 12-round IBF posizione di numero uno e la posizione eliminatore obbligatorio che viene presentato dalla Roc Nation Sport in collaborazione con Grandi Eventi, si svolge Sabato, Marzo 26, 2016 a Oracle Arena di Oakland, California. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Ticketmaster, Soluzioni per la gestione Corporate Travel (CTMS), Lieto, sollevamento, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrition, Shoe Palace, The Waterfront Hotel e Visit Oakland. La manifestazione sarà trasmessa in diretta su HBO World Championship Boxing inizio alle 9:45 p.m. E/PT. L'apertura della trasmissione televisiva HBO sarà Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez in un 10 round lotta per il titolo NABF Featherweight presentato da Golden Boy Promotions in collaborazione con promozioni Miguel Cotto.

 

Biglietti al prezzo di $300, $150, $100, $50 e $25, Escluso oneri di servizio applicabili e le tasse sono disponibili presso tutte le sedi Ticketmaster, on-line su Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) e carica per telefono al (800) 745-3000.

 

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

ROC NATION SPORTS ANNOUNCES NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD FIGHTS

FOR ANDRE WARD VS. SULLIVAN BARRERA

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ON SABATO, MARZO 26

AT Oracle Arena di Oakland, CALIFORNIA

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

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

SWAY CALLOWAY & DJ FRANZEN TO PROVIDE

IN-ARENA ENTERTAINMENT BETWEEN BOUTS

NEW YORK, NY (Marzo 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 KO) faces undefeated and number one rated IBF light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KO) 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. e Junior Younan insieme a 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 Sway Calloway, che servirà come ospite della manifestazione, e ha colpito maestro DJ Franzen, DJ resident a Las Vegas 'Hot 97.5 and Drais Nightclub. Sway and Franzen will entertain together throughout the night to keep fans entertained between bouts at Oracle Arena.

Biglietti al prezzo di $300, $150, $100, $50 e $25, Escluso oneri di servizio applicabili e le tasse sono disponibili presso tutte le sedi Ticketmaster, on-line su Ticketmaster.com (bit.ly/WardBarreraTix) e carica per telefono al (800) 745-3000.

 

Su Marzo 26, NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (19-0-2, 14 KO) risks his unbeaten record against Wilfrido “La Roca” Buelvas (17-5, 11 KO) of 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 KO) al 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 combattimenti, compilazione di un record di 97 vittorie e solo 7 perdite, con 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 KO) at the Orpheum Theater in St. Louis. After four rounds, the judges saw the fight 40-36, 37-39 e 38-38, making the fight a split draw. Imperterrito, 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 KO) a gennaio 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 KO) su Aprile 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 KO) giugno 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 e la lotta fuori del focolaio boxe di Oxnard, imbattuto Daniel "Twitch" Franco (12-0-3, 7 KO) meets Mexican veteran German “Panteonero” Meraz(52-37-1, 30 KO) in an eight-round featherweight bout on Marzo 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, accumulando un record amatoriale 67-15, vincendo il campionato Oxnard PAL in 2006 e il Campionato Guanti California State Silver a 2007 lungo il percorso. Durante il debutto professionale di Franco dicembre 18, 2010, sconfisse Emanuel Machorro al Club 401 in Ontario, California tramite un terzo turno ko tecnico. Nonostante sia iscritto come studente a tempo pieno presso Chaffey College di Rancho Cucamonga, Franco ha colpito all'inizio della sua carriera, la compilazione di un record di imbattibilità con due pareggi in locali in tutta la California per la fine del 2013. Uno di questi è venuto pareggi contro Alejandro Ochoa a Cannon tranquillo a Montebello, California settembre 20, 2013, but in a rematch three months later, Franco outmatched Ochoa segnando un sei round vittoria decisione unanime al Westin Bonaventure Hotel di Los Angeles. Nel giugno 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 Dicembre 21when he scored a decision victory over Hector Garcia in Tijuana, Messico.

 

A promising unbeaten prospect from Salinas, California, Rudy “The Revelation” Puja. Jr. (7-0, 6 KO)looks to extend his undefeated streak against Carlos “Kalimba” Lozano (7-5, 4 KO) 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 KO) in two rounds at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario, California. Ora, 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. Nel mese di giugno 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 Aprile 24 and a six-round unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Rojas on Novembre 21, both fights taking place at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario, California.

 

Brooklyn’s 20-year-old, imbattuto Junior “The Young God” Younan (7-0, 6 KO) torna sul ring il Marzo 26 after a nine-month layoff to take on Cristian Solorzano (4-7, 3 KO) di 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 a Barclays Center a Brooklyn, New York. Ora 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. Ha compilato un record amatoriale di 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. In 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 compleanno, 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 al Foxwoods Resort Casino di Mashantucket, Connecticut. He followed that fight with a first round knockout of Marlon Farr on Agosto 13 the BB King Blues Club and Grill in New York on Agosto 13.

Chinese heavyweight Zhang “Big Bang” Zhilei (7-0, 4 KO) joins the undercard on Marzo 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, Porcellana.

 

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 Olimpiadi estive a Pechino. 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. In 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. Il primo agosto 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. Nel marzo 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 Giugno 6. Next came a sixth round technical knockout win over Dennis Benson at The Playground in Atlantic City on Agosto 15. To end the year, Zhang was featured on the undercard of the Novembre 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 locale, California preferito Aaron Coley (12-1-1, 6 KO) faces a very stern test in a six-round junior middleweight bout against Seguito Ryskeldiev (11-3-2, 7 KO) of West Hollywood, California, a Kyrgyzstan native who is undefeated in his last seven fights.

 

Su Marzo 26, Coley will look follow his most recent victory, a unanimous decision over Jeremy Ramos onGennaio 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, si svolge Sabato, Marzo 26, 2016 a Oracle Arena di Oakland, California and is sponsored byCorona Extra, Ticketmaster, Soluzioni per la gestione Corporate Travel (CTMS), Lieto, sollevamento, Zappos, BodyArmor, SAN Nutrition, Shoe Palace and The Waterfront Hotel. La manifestazione sarà trasmessa in diretta su HBO World Championship Boxing inizio alle 9:45 p.m. E/PT. L'apertura della trasmissione televisiva HBO sarà Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jayson Velez in un 10 round lotta per il titolo NABF Featherweight presentato da Golden Boy Promotions in collaborazione con promozioni Miguel Cotto.

 

Per ulteriori informazioni, si prega di visitare il sito www.rocnation.com, www.mainevents.com,www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.promocionesmiguelcotto.com, www.hbo.com/boxing, seguici su Twitter e Instagram @rocnation, @eventi principali, @goldenboyboxing, @cottopromotions e @HBOBoxing e diventare fan su Facebook a www.facebook.com/RocNation,www.facebook.com/MainEventsBoxing, www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing ewww.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.

 

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Foto: Miguel Cotto vs Daniel Geale & Undercard Weigh-In for their June 6, 2015 fight on HBO +

Campione WBC e Ring Magazine medi mondo Miguel Cotto (sinistra) and former Two-Time World Champion Daniel Geale (destra) pongono giugno 5, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York at the weigh-in for June 6, 2015 world title fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn which will be televised live on HBO. (PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Roc Nation Sports/Miguel Cotto Promotions)
Campione WBC e Ring Magazine medi mondo Miguel Cotto (sinistra) and former Two-Time World Champion Daniel Geale (destra) pongono giugno 5, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York at the weigh-in for June 6, 2015 world title fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn which will be televised live on HBO. (PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Roc Nation Sports/Miguel Cotto Promotions)
Campione WBC e Ring Magazine medi mondo Miguel Cotto (sinistra) and former Two-Time World Champion Daniel Geale (destra) pongono giugno 5, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York at the weigh-in for June 6, 2015 world title fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn which will be televised live on HBO. (PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Roc Nation Sports/Miguel Cotto Promotions)
Undefeated welterweight prospect Dustin Fletcher (sinistra) and Karim Miller (destra) pongono giugno 5, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York at the weigh-in for their June 6, 2015 fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Roc Nation Sports/Miguel Cotto Promotions)
Undefeated junior lightweight prospect Jose Lopez (sinistra) and Angel Luna (destra) pongono giugno 5, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York at the weigh-in for their June 6, 2015 fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Roc Nation Sports/Miguel Cotto Promotions)
Undefeated light heavyweight prospect Junior Younan (sinistra) and Mike Sawyer (destra) pongono giugno 5, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York at the weigh-in for their June 6, 2015 fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Roc Nation Sports/Miguel Cotto Promotions)
Junior featherweight prospect Shawn Simpson (sinistra) and Damon Simon (destra) pongono giugno 5, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York at the weigh-in for their June 6, 2015 fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Roc Nation Sports/Miguel Cotto Promotions)
Former World Champion Wilfredo Vazquez (sinistra) and Fernando Vargas (destra) pongono giugno 5, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York at the weigh-in for their June 6, 2015 fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Roc Nation Sports/Miguel Cotto Promotions)
Undefeated heavyweight prospect Zhang Zhilei (Destra) and Glen Thomas (Left) pongono giugno 5, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York at the weigh-in for their June 6, 2015 fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Roc Nation Sports/Miguel Cotto Promotions)

6-6-15 HBO WCB Bout Sheet

Miguel Cotto VS. DANIEL GEALE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO

WBC & RING MAGAZINE MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION COTTO TO FACE FORMER TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION GEALE ON Giugno 6, 2015 AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN LIVE ON HBO®

PRESENTATA DA ROC NAZIONE SPORT + MIGUEL COTTO PROMOTIONS

 

NEW YORK (Giugno 2, 2015) Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions hosted the final press conference for the June 6 showdown between WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto and former Two-Time World Champion Daniel Geale on Tuesday, Giugno 2 a B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. Along with the main event participants, undercard fighters Junior Younan and Zhang Zhilei were also in attendance. Other speakers included Michael Yormark (Presidente & Chief of Branding and Strategy of Roc Nation), Hector Soto (Promozioni Miguel Cotto), Freddie Roach (Cotto’s Trainer), Gary Shaw (Gary Shaw Productions), Graham Shaw (Geale’s Trainer), Brett Yormark (CEO of Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets), Peter Nelson (VP HBO Sports Programming), David Berlin (Executive Director of the New York State Athletic Commission) and Ululy Martinez (Vice Chairman of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Board of Directors). The press conference was emceed by Brooklyn Nets Public Address Announcer David Diamante.

 

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Here’s what press conference participants had to say:

 

Michael Yormark – Presidente & Chief of Branding and Strategy of Roc Nation

“Led by our Chairman JAY Z and his partners, Roc Nation was founded to work with artists and entertainers to guide them and help them build their careers even beyond the boundaries of the music industry. It is fitting then, that today we stand in a setting named for the legendary BB King – may he rest in peace – an artist and a man that knew no boundaries during a career that transcended his art. In a few short years, Roc Nation itself has expanded beyond the world of music, diversifying in a way that many never thought possible. Today we begin to celebrate a landmark in that expansion, as another legend, World Champion Miguel Cotto, prepares to headline Roc Nation’s first major fight on Saturday night against Daniel Geale, live at Barclays Center and on HBO.”

 

“When Roc Nation founded its boxing division less than a year ago, we committed to doing things differently, and what you will see on Saturday night will be different. The eyes of the boxing world will be fixed on Barclays Center on Saturday, with celebrities and VIP’s lining the ring and a captivated audience watching at home. They will watch with anticipation, awaiting not only a masterful performance from the champion Miguel Cotto against a formidable opponent, but also an electric appearance from Roc Nation artist and hip-hop superstar Big Sean, as well as the voice of New York Angie Martinez, and a host of other surprises that will make this live boxing experience different from anything you’ve ever seen before.”

 

“Saturday is the start of something new and fresh for the boxing industry. It is a chance for all of us to show boxing fans, and sports and entertainment fans around the world, that the action on fight night can and will live up to the hype.”

 

 

Hector Soto – Miguel Cotto Promotions

 

“It has been several months of hard work and dedication. Puerto Rico will shine again on the night of June 6 when Miguel Cotto defends his titles successfully.”

 

 

Ululy Rafael Martinez – Puerto Rican Day Parade

“We’re really happy this year to formalize a relationship with Miguel Cotto thanks to Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions. I also want to thank Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions for contributing to our scholarship fund. They are helping us empower young high school students and college students we provide scholarships to so they can further their education. I’m encouraging everyone planning on coming to the Parade on June 14 to support our man Miguel Cotto On Saturday, Giugno 6 at Barclays Center for the boxing match of the year.”

 

 

David Berlin – New York Athletic Commission

“Miguel Cotto and Daniel Geale represent the best in boxing. These are men that carry themselves with dignity both inside and outside the ring. Men who can be respectful because they don’t have to prove themselves with words. Where they prove themselves each and every time they fight is inside that ring.”

 

“Now that I am with the commission, I no longer root for fighters. I’m in a neutral role, but I do root for fights. I root for fights when fighters come into the ring and they fight hard but they leave the ring safely. I root for fights that satisfy the fans and fights where the right man has his hand raised at the end. That of course is where the New York State Athletic Commission comes in.

 

“This promises to be a competitive fight. Obviously a competitive fight means it’s a hard night for judges, but what I’m committing to the fighters and fans is that we are going to have competent, qualified and neutral officials in place and the right man is going to have his hand raised at the end of the fight. I wish both men good luck on Saturday night.”

 

 

Brett Yormark – CEO of Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets

“We’re expecting a great night on Saturday night. Così, hopefully we see all of you. I biglietti sono ancora in vendita. Saturday night represents our 13th night of championship boxing at Barclays Center since we opened the building 32 months ago and boxing plays a huge role in what we do in Brooklyn.”

 

 

Peter Nelson – Vice President of Programming HBO Sports Programming

“We look forward to two fighters who have always rose to every challenge that has been put in front of them. Daniel Geale had a lucrative opportunity at one point in time to make his HBO debut and he actually decided instead to go to Germany, to Felix Sturm’s backyard, fight him for his world titles and ended up lifting the titles away from him. He is naturally the largest opponent that Miguel Cotto has ever fought and he’s stepped up to every challenge that’s ever been put in front of him.”

 

“Miguel Cotto…the last time he stepped into the ring, he entered it an underdog and he ended up leaving it the lineal middleweight champion. He joined just a handful of fighters ever to win four world titles in four separate divisions and he was the first man from Puerto Rico ever to do so. He performed what I saw as one of the strangest punches ever in boxing when he touched a man on the temple and it caused his knee to twist into a knot. I’ve never seen that happen. It was an extraordinary performance.”

 

“We look to see in this fight, fighters who are going to give us moments of great bravery and great courage. These are the kind of men we want to have on the network. That’s what makes great fights.”

 

 

Gary Shaw – Gary Shaw Productions

 

“I have a personal problem with catch weights. We accepted the catch weight of 157 and I’m not here to complain about the catch weight. We’re going to make the weight. It’s going to be tough. I believe that if a fighter wants to fight at any weight that he wants to fight at, he has that opportunity, but he shouldn’t stop the opponent from fighting at the sanctioned weight which in this case is 160.”

 

“I believe Daniel Geale is going to win the fight. I believe that Miguel and his team made a mistake. If they were looking at the Golovkin fight, thinking that’s the Daniel that is going to come into the ring…it will not be that same Daniel Geale.”

 

“It’s truly an honor to represent Daniel Geale because he’s a different young man. The first time I met him, I flew to Germany. I looked around and I couldn’t identify Daniel Geale. Little did I know, he was standing against the back wall. After taking my seat at the dais, Daniel Geale walked up. I looked at him and I said “we’re in trouble! This kid looks like a choir boy not a fighter,” but he gave it all he got and he won the fight. È un padre di famiglia. Doesn’t travel with an entourage. Always on time. Trains hard. Does everything that a true champion has to do.”

 

 

Daniel Geale – Former Two-Time World Champion

 

“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited. We’re so excited as a team that this fight is taking place. We’ve put a great training camp in for this fight and I’m feeling as good as I ever have. Non c'è niente scuse. I’m going in as the best fighter I can possibly be. I’m hoping Miguel Cotto is the best fighter he can be as well. I want the fans to enjoy a great fight and I believe it will be a great fight. I can’t wait to walk away with another title. I’m going in very confident and I know a lot of people aren’t giving me much of a chance, but I have a huge amount of confidence in myself knowing I’ve completed a great training camp. Knowing that I have put everything that I possibly can into it and knowing that I have such a great team. I look forward to Saturday night.”

 

 

Freddie Roach – Cotto’s Trainer

“We’ve had a great training camp. Miguel is in great shape. Our sparring partners on our team have been great. And we’re ready for this fight. Gary’s been making a big deal about catch weights, but they have been around for a long time and he knows how to read a contract and he’s had that contract for a long time now, so I don’t think that’s an issue. We look forward to seeing you at the fight.”

Miguel Cotto – WBC & Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion

 

“I want to thank my lovely family for being here with my. My kids, my wife, my lovely mom. Thank you for always supporting my career no matter how hard it seems or looks to you. I love you.”

 

“I think that people are making a big issue where there does not need to be a big issue with catch weights. Freddie, back in 2009, made me go down from 147 a 145. Did anyone hear anything about Miguel Cotto disagreeing with the catch weights? Non, I was a gentlemen the whole way. Catch weights were our main point to make this fight happen. Daniel and his team agreed to going down to 157 and I hope he can make weight on Friday. I hope to see everyone there on Saturday night.”

 

“Freddie brings the confidence back to Miguel. He comes every day no matter what he feels and gives his best to me. When you have this kind of person in front of you giving you his best and making sure that you are going to do your best, the only way you can pay him back is bringing your best too. We only talk about boxing when we are in the gym. He’s my trainer there, but as soon as we finish our training session, he’s my friend.”

 

 

Cotto vs. Geale, un 12-round lotta per WBC e Ring Magazine medi Campionati del Mondo di Cotto, si svolge Sabato, Giugno 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. La lotta, which is presented by Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions, will be the official kick-off event of the 2015 National Puerto Rican Day Parade Week and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, Jaybird, TapouT, Tequila Cazadores, Venue Kings and Nüe Resource. Oltre alla grande azione all'interno dell'anello, l'evento sarà caratterizzato da diversi importanti tocchi Roc Nation che servirà ulteriormente spettatori un'esperienza ventilatore migliorata, including Roc Nation and Grammy nominated artist Big Sean taking to the ring for a special performance prior to the main event. The event will be hosted by notable emcee “The Voice of New York” Angie Martinez and will also feature hit master DJ Lobo who will serve alongside Martinez throughout the night. Biglietti al prezzo di $500, $250, $200, $150, $100, $80, $50, $35 e $25, non compresi gli oneri di servizio applicabili e tasse, are on sale now and available for purchase atwww.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com e presso la American Express Box Office al Barclays Center. Per caricare al telefono, call Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000. Apertura delle porte alle 6:00 PM, il primo incontro inizia alle 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET / PT.

 

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WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL COTTO TO FACE

FORMER TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DANIEL GEALE

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

PRESENTATA DA ROC NAZIONE SPORT + MIGUEL COTTO PROMOTIONS

 

Los Angeles (Maggio 26, 2015) – Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 KO), the reigning WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion and the first native of Puerto Rico to become world champion in four different weight classes, will defend his titles against former Two-Time World Champion Daniel Geale (31-3, 16 KO) of Australia on Giugno 6, 2015 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a 12-round fight that will be televised live on HBO. Cotto hosted a Los Angeles media workout Martedìafternoon at Wild Card Boxing Club in preparation for his title defense against Geale.

 

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Here’s what Cotto and his trainer, Freddie Roach, aveva da dire:

 

Miguel Cotto – WBC & Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion

 

“I feel good and in the best shape possible. I just feel ready. I know Geale is a tough opponent and he is going to bring his best on Giugno 6, but I trust in the work we have done here in Los Angeles and I’m going to bring my best too.”

 

"Dopo 14 anni di boxe, the best decision I could have made was to take the last year off. My mind was not in boxing, but since I got here with Freddie, everything is working perfectly again. Boxing is all I know. La boxe è la mia vita. Through boxing, I raised my family and I work to provide the best future for them. They are the reason I love boxing.”

 

“Boxing at this point in my career is a battle with myself. Everyday I need to bring my best in the gym from morning to evening. Next week has to be better than last week. I need to ask myself to be better every day. I know that if I bring my best to the gym every day, I can bring my best the night ofGiugno 6 against Geale.”

“Freddie comes here every day with the best attitude and he knows how to get the best out of me.”

 

“It will have been 364 days to the day on Giugno 6 since I have been in the ring. It’s not difficult to get back in after this long stretch. I’ve been focused on my work. I have gained more knowledge during my time off in order to get myself ready to fight again.”

 

“Daniel Geale is the next chapter in my career. After I get through him, I can talk about what comes next.”

 

Freddie Roach – Cotto’s Trainer

“Miguel’s sparring has been great. His movement has been very good. It’s hard on me in the ring! His body shots are very effective and the head shots come with it. I think we are going to get a late round knockout. Geale is tough enough to go some rounds, but a knockout in a late round…that’s my call.”

 

“One of Miguel’s greatest strength against Geale will be his body shots, but Miguel’s knowledge in the ring will be Geale’s ultimate undoing.”

 

“He has found a new home here at Wild Card and I’m glad I provided that for him. He loves this gym. He loves the atmosphere. He’s thrived in this environment and when a fighter is in a good mood and happy, he performs at the highest level.”

 

Cotto vs. Geale, un 12-round lotta per WBC e Ring Magazine medi Campionati del Mondo di Cotto, si svolge Sabato, Giugno 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. La lotta, which is presented by Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions, will be the official kick-off event of the 2015 National Puerto Rican Day Parade Week and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, Jaybird, TapouT, Tequila Cazadores and Venue Kings. Oltre alla grande azione all'interno dell'anello, l'evento sarà caratterizzato da diversi importanti tocchi Roc Nation che servirà ulteriormente spettatori un'esperienza ventilatore migliorata, including Roc Nation and Grammy nominated artist Big Sean taking to the ring for a special performance prior to the main event. The event will be hosted by notable emcee “The Voice of New York” Angie Martinez and will also feature hit master DJ Lobo who will serve alongside Martinez throughout the night. Biglietti al prezzo di $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $80, $50, $35 e $25, non compresi gli oneri di servizio applicabili e tasse, are on sale now and available for purchase at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com e presso la American Express Box Office al Barclays Center. Per caricare al telefono, call Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000. Apertura delle porte alle 6:00 PM, il primo incontro inizia alle 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

 

Per maggiori informazioni visitare il sito www.rocnation.com. Segui Roc Nation su Twitter e Instagramrocnation e su Facebook a www.facebook.com/RocNation.

 

Per ulteriori informazioni, visita www.hbo.com/boxing, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @HBOBoxing and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.