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Vídeo: CMB #17 Heavyweight Contender Bronco Billy Wright buscant Big Fight

LAS VEGAS (Juny 23, 2015) – 50-anys d'edat CMB #17 contendent de pes pesat, “Bronco” Billy Wright (47-4, 38 KOs), parla de tornar a estar al ring, la lluita contra els millors oponents de nivell i treballar el seu camí a una oportunitat pel títol mundial.

Amb 14 nocauts en una fila i una alta graduació, Bronco Billy Wright sent que està a punt d'aterrar una gran baralla.

 

CINCINNATI’S ADRIEN BRONER & AKRON’S SHAWN PORTER DISCUSS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN OHIO CHAMPION

Broner & Porter Square Off On Dissabte, Juny 20 On Premier Boxing Champions on NBC Live From MGM Grand Garden Arena

En 8:30 P.m. I/5:30 P.m. PT

LAS VEGAS (Juny 4, 2015) – While the eyes of the sports world are fixated on game 1 of the NBA Finals between LeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors aquesta nit, two other great Ohio athletes will look to bring the glory of victory home with them when Adrien “El Problema” Broner i “Temps De La Funció” Shawn Porter meet in the ring on Lliga de Campions de Boxa a NBC a Dissabte, Juny 20 (8:30 p.m. I/5:30 p.m. PT).

 

Both of these fighters have joined the list of Ohio-born world champions that include boxing greats such as Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, Aaron Pryor, Buster Douglas and Kelly Pavlik.

 

The all-Ohio battle comes in the midst of an exciting time for Ohio sports. In addition to the Ohio State University football team’s national championship winning performance in January, Akron’s own LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers are attempting bring the city of Cleveland its first professional sports championship since 1964.

 

Here is what Broner and Porter had to say about Ohio sports, LeBron and more:

 

Did you root for Ohio-sports teams growing up? Which ones were your favorite and who were your favorite players? What’s your favorite memory of watching Ohio sports teams?

Adrien Broner:I grew up watching the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Cavaliers. I didn’t start watching basketball until I was playing more of it in elementary and high school. That’s when LeBron first came into the league. I remember LeBron’s very first game in Cleveland. It was huge. Most players freeze under that kind of hype, but not him.

Shawn Porter: “I’ve always been a huge Browns fan. I’ve tried to watch every draft and every preseason and regular season game. I got into the Cavaliers a little more when I was in high school. I’m an all around Ohio sports fan though.

How would you describe Ohio-sports fans? How badly do you want to win for them?

AB:Ohio fans are very supportive. Some other states don’t like us because we come out strong. I would love to win for the fans in Ohio because bringing a championship back there means a lot to me. I’ve done it three times already and I’m looking for a fourth. You always want that rush again.

SP: We’re crazy! Cleveland fans root for their teams with a love and respect that’s admirable. Whether it’s good days or bad days we’re faithful and trying to stay positive. It would be huge for me to win for the fans here and represent Ohio. I’m doing this for everyone in Northeast Ohio. This is a statement about a great kid from Ohio representing the people there and winning another big fight.

How important was LeBron James returning to Cleveland for the psyche of Ohio sports?

AB: “LeBron coming home was very important because he’s made the Cavs so much better. With him in Cleveland we’re back in the championship series.

SP: “LeBron coming home was huge. If he didn’t return I don’t know what we’d have done. There probably would have been more riots. But him coming back brought joy to all of us in Ohio. That’s part of our job as professional athletes to bring joy and positivity to family, friends and the fans. That’s exactly what he did by returning to Cleveland.

 

Will you be watching the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals? Do you have a prediction for the series?

AB: “I’ll definitely be watching the games. No training until after the game aquesta nit. I think Cleveland wins it all in six games.

SP: “Jo no faig prediccions. I’m praying for the Cavs to do this for the city and for themselves. Hopefully they can pull it together and get what they deserve. It would be a great to get a win for the team and for NE Ohio. I’ll be watching every game on my projection screen.

Describe what it’s like to fight in front of a hometown crowd in Ohio?

AB: It’s always fun fighting at home in front of a lot of people who know you. Even when your back is against the wall they cheer and help push me on.

 

SP: “Honestament, all the crowds are the same when I’m in the ring. I’m actually looking forward to fighting in the big arena at MGM Grand though. I kind of like having a mix of people in the crowd with some for and some against me.

Is there more pressure and emphasis on performing well on Juny 20 to walk away with bragging rights in Ohio?

AB:I think I already have the bragging rights in Ohio.

SP: There’s no added pressure, it honestly doesn’t matter to me like that. This is first and foremost about my team. We’re successful as a team and as a family.

If you could meet one athlete from or who played in the state of Ohio who would it be?

AB: “I’d have to say myself.

SP: I met my all-time favorite Cris Carter already. Cris is from Ohio and went to Ohio State. I haven’t met Charles Woodson or LeBron though. Charles is from here, but he went to Michigan for college. But I’d really love to meet LeBron because he’s still doing his thing and he has that burning desire to win. I need to have that same desire and I’m learning that from watching him play.

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Lluita Xarxa Presenta RFA 26 EN VIU, WSOF 21 Divendres, Juny 5 Des 10 p.m. I

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Per publicació immediata

TORONTO (Juny 4, 2015 — Fight Network, més important del món 24/7 canal de televisió dedicat a completar la cobertura dels esports de combat, presents back-to-back world-class championship mixed martial arts broadcasts this Friday, Juny 5, a partir de les 10 p.m. amb una presentació en viu de RFA 26: Smith vs. Herrero from 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado.

 

Immediately following the live broadcast, Fight Network will present WSOF 21: Palmer vs. Horodecki in its entirety from Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canadà.

 

Fight Network will televise both cards exclusively in Canada, i en el món en més de 30 països d'Europa, Àfrica i Orient Mitjà.

 

Transmès en viu a 10 p.m. I, RFA 26 will be headlined by a welterweight title bout as RFA welterweight champion Benjamin Smith (14-2) puts his title on the line against No. 1 contendent Gilbert Smith(10-4). En l'esdeveniment co-principal, Brazilian submission ace Thiago “Monstinho” Alves (8-2) battles Colorado’s own Marcus “Males Intencions” Edwards (9-3). The main card will also feature a pair of bantamweights bouts, as NCAA Division I wrestler Jarred “Blanquejada” Mercat (12-2) will lock horns with jiu-jitsu black belt Bruno Frazatto (6-2), while Hawaiian knockout artist Boston “Boom Boom” Salmó (3-0) will clash with collegiate wrestler Danny Mainus (3-3). També a la targeta principal, former RFA middleweight title challenger Andrés “El Dirte” Sánchez (5-2) squares off with Respect FC and SFFN champion Clinton Williams (5-1) and undefeated heavyweight prospect Brandon Griffin(4-0) battles The MMA Lab destroyer Ashley Gooch (7-4).

 

WSOF 21: Palmer vs. Horodecki features a championship doubleheader. En l'esdeveniment principal, reigning WSOF featherweight champion Llança Palmer (9-1) will put his title on the line for the first time against Canadian challenger and battle-tested veteran Chris “The Polish HammerHorodecki (21-5-1), while the co-feature pits WSOF heavyweight champion SmealinhoThe PrinceRam aagainst Bulgarian standout Blagoi Ivanov (11-1). Two featherweight rising stars will put their unblemished records on the line when Hakeem Dawodu (4-0) es reuneix Chuka “El Rei Lleó” Willis(4-0), més MarkSweet DreamsDrummond (7-2) batalles Michael “The Messenger” Pujol in an all-Canadian welterweight clash.

 

The live action continues on Saturday, Juny 6, a partir de les 9 a.m. I amb M-1 Desafiament 58: Battle in the Mountains 4 from Ingushetia, Rússia, que ofereix Marcelo Brito (13-6) vs. Murad Abdulaev(14-3) for the M-1 welterweight title, més Llegeix Morrison (12-5) cares Pavel Vitruk (12-1) en l'acció de pes ploma, i els pesos pesats Alexei Kudin (19-8) i Denis Smoldarev (10-1) will throw down. Lluita emissió en directe de la xarxa de M-1 Challenge 58 sortirà a l'aire en la televisió òptim de Cablevision, Gran Comunicacions, Shentel Cable i Armstrong per cable als EUA, a nivell nacional al Canadà, Roku dispositius a través d'Amèrica del Nord, i en el món en més de 30 països d'Europa, Àfrica i Orient Mitjà.

 

Després, Fight Network will televise the preliminars en viu per UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson exclusivament al Canadà des 8 p.m. I a 10 p.m. I. The prelims will feature an explosive heavyweight clash between heavy-handed Texan Shawn Jordan (17-6) and New Orleansown knockout artist Derrick Lewis (12-3, 1NC), a welterweight matchup pitting 69-fight veteran Brian Ebersole (51-16-1, 1NC) against Dagestani prospect Omari Akhmedov (14-2), a lightweight bout between New Yorker Chris Wade (9-1) and Californian Christos Giagos (11-3), plus Massachusetts native Joe Proctor(10-3) faces Ohio native Justin Edwards (9-4) in a lightweight showcase of Ultimate Fighter veterans.

 

En viu la cobertura abans de la baralla es durà a les preliminars en dissabte evening with Fight Network’s UFC Pre-Show Live a 7 p.m. I, que ofereix vistes prèvies, prediccions i anàlisi.

 

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INCA KOLA to unveil custom ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPER at RFA 26

 

INCA KOLA to unveil custom ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPER
Divendres, Juny 5 a la RFA 26
in Broomfield, Colorado
WinThisChopper.com sweepstakes to support
Easter Seals New York’s Veterans Count
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Aliança Fighting Resurrecció (RFA) and Inca Kola USA announced today that the debut of an Orange County Choppers (OCC) custom-built motorcycle designed for Inca Kola will debut at RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith this Divendres, Juny 5. The chopper will be the awarded to a lucky winner entered in Inca Kola’s sweepstakes WinThisChopper.com. The proceeds from the sweepstakes will benefit Easter Seals New York’s Veterans Count and educational programs.

RFA president Ed Soares shared his thoughts on the promotion.
RFA is proud to have had such a long relationship with Inca Kola,” Declarat Soares. “We are honored to host the debut of Orange County Choppers custom-built Inca Kola motorcycle at RFA 26 in Colorado. La WinThisChopper.com sweepstakes is a great way to raise awareness and funds for Easter Seals New York’s Veterans Count and educational programs.
Orange County Choppers co-founder Paul Teutul, Sr. shared similar sentiments.
The entire team at Orange County Choppers is honored to be working with Inca Kola to raise awareness and donations for Easter Seals and Veterans Count,” stated Paul Teutul Sr.
Inca Kola has been a longtime sponsor of the RFA dating back to RFA 7 en de març de 2013, which took place at the same venue that Divendres night’s festivities are set to take place. “The Golden Kolahas become a very prominent brand seen at live RFA events and nationwide through the RFA’s television deal with AXS TV. Inca Kola’s COO Randy Berman sees the WinThisChopper.com sweepstakes as a way to parlay Inca Kola and the RFA’s relationship and bring nationwide awareness to a great cause that will culminate this fall when a winner of the Orange County Choppers custom-built Inca Kola motorcycle is announced.
We are really proud of our partnership with all of the vendors that have participated in this project including Orange County Choppers, Aliança Fighting Resurrecció, and AXS TV,” Berman explained. “We are certain that their participation will make this promotion for Easter Seals Veterans Count a huge success.

RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith takes place this Divendres, Juny 5 at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. The main card will feature six professional fights televised live and nationwide on AXS TV at 10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT.
RFA 26 serà encapçalat per una baralla pel títol de pes welter com RFA campió de pes welter Benjamin Smith (14-2) posa el seu títol en joc contra la RFA #1 contendent de pes welter Gilbert Smith (10-4). La targeta principal també comptarà amb un parell de baralles de pes gall. Divisió I de la NCAA lluitador Jarred “Blanquejada” Mercat (12-2) es bloquejarà banyes amb el jiu-jitsu cinturó negre Bruno Frazatto (6-2), mentre que l'artista del nocaut hawaiana Boston “Boom Boom” Salmó (3-0) xocarà amb el lluitador col·legial Danny Mainus (3-3). També a la targeta principal, l'ex retador al títol de pes mitjà RFA Andrew “El Dirte” Sánchez (5-2) es quadra amb Respecte FC i SFFN campió mitjà Clinton Williams (5-1) i prospecte de pes pesat invicte Brandon Griffin (4-0) batalles El destructor MMA Lab Ashley Gooch (7-4).
170 CAMPIONAT:
Ben Smith vs Gilbert Smith
155 L'esdeveniment co estel·lar:
Thiago Alves vs Marcus Edwards
135 Característica Bout:
Jarred Mercado vs Bruno Frazzato
265 Característica Bout:
Brandon Griffin vs Ashley Gooch
185 Característica Bout:
Andrew Sanchez vs Clinton Williams
135 Característica Bout:
Boston Salmó vs Danny Mainus
Si us plau visita RFAfighting.com els rumors i combat. RFA és també a Facebook en Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram enRFAfighting, i Twitter enRFAfighting.
Sobre la RFA: RFA és una promoció d'arts marcials mixtes professional que dóna les estrelles emergents i principals contendents l'oportunitat de demostrar el seu talent per als fans i els líders en la indústria. La RFA presenta esdeveniments en viu sobre una base mensual al voltant dels Estats Units, incloent Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver i Milwaukee. RFA es pot veure en viu en més de 43 milions de llars a nivell nacional a través del seu acord de televisió amb TV AXS. Amb seu a Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA és una de les organitzacions més actives i respectades de MMA en l'esport de més ràpid creixement en el món. (El Octàgon, Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC®, i el de vuit costats estora competència i disseny de la gàbia són marques registrades propietat exclusiva de Zuffa registrats, LLC. Reservats tots els drets).
Sobre Fights televisió AXS: AXS TV Fights és famós pel seu reconegut universalment Divendres Nit Arts Marcials Mixtes i esdeveniments Kickboxing. Com La seva Llar Per MMA, AXS TV utilitza una extensa xarxa de les promocions dels Estats Units, Canadà, i Europa. I Àsia per transmetre baralles més viu que qualsevol altra cadena de televisió. “La Veu” Michael Schiavello i el cinc vegades campió del món de MMA-Pat Miletich proporcionen espectadors play-by-play expert, cobertura de combat en profunditat, i extensa anàlisi a cada targeta de la lluita. AXS TV emet esdeveniments de classe mundial baralla en viu de la RFA, Lleó de Lluita, Llegat FC, i MFC cada Divendres nit en 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. I.

RFA 26 Obté nou esdeveniment co-estel·lar, TARGETA televisada COMPLET ALLIBERAT

 

RFA 26 A COLORADO
Divendres 5 DE JUNY EN VIU A TV AXS
MAIN EVENT:
Ben Smith vs Gilbert Smith
WELTER CAMPIONAT
CO PRINCIPAL ESDEVENIMENT:
Thiago Alves vs Marcus Edwards
ENFRONTAMENT LLEUGER


LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Aliança Fighting Resurrecció (RFA) es featurei un nou co-estel·lar esdeveniment com la promoció es dirigeix ​​de nou a Colorado el proper mes. RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith té ara una co-Headliner enfrontant dos lightweights elOking a fer una gran declaració al Mile High City com el mateix Marcus de Colorado “Males Intencions” Edwards batalles es presentació brasiler Thiago “Monstre” Alves. L'esdeveniment tindrà lloc divendres, Juny 5 al Centre 1stBank a Broomfield, Colorado. Tota la cartellera principal serà transmès en viu a tot el país i en la televisió en AXS 10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT.
Les entrades per a la RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith estan disponibles per la seva compra a través EMPRESA AltitudeTickets.com. Les butlletes costen des $25.00. Un nombre limitat de taules VIP cageside 8 seients atesos estan disponibles trucant al 303-521-0966.
Alves (8-2) és un nadiu de 28 anys d'edat, de Són Paulo, Brasil, que té el rang de cinturó negre en jiu-jitsu. Alves està reemplaçant l'ex retador RFA Zach Juusola, qui es va veure obligat a retirar-se de la baralla a causa d'una lesió. El representant de l'equip Link ha aconseguit sis dels seus vuit victòries en la seva carrera a través de la presentació des que va fer el seu debut professional en MMA 2011. Dues d'aquestes victòries de presentació han arribat aquest any i que buscaran mantenir-se en perfecte 2015 com ell fa el seu debut a la televisió nacional a la RFA 26.
“No sé molt sobre Marcus Edwards personalment, però aquesta serà una gran oportunitat per als dos de nosaltres per mostrar apagat les nostres habilitats en la televisió nacional. Espero poder anar a la seva ciutat natal i fer la meva feina a la RFA 26.”
Edwards (9-3) se celebra un doble retorn a casa a la RFA 26. El jugador de 26 anys d'edat, destacat Fàbrica X Muay Thai tornarà a lluitar en el seu estat natal de Colorado per primera vegada des 2013, mentre que també tornar a TV AXS, on va combatre tres vegades en 2014.
RFA 26 serà encapçalat per una baralla pel títol de pes welter com RFA campió de pes welter Benjamin Smith (14-2) posa el seu títol en joc contra la RFA #1 contendent de pes welter Gilbert Smith (10-4). La targeta principal també comptarà amb un parell de baralles de pes gall. Divisió I de la NCAA lluitador Jarred “Blanquejada” Mercat (12-2) es bloquejarà banyes amb el jiu-jitsu cinturó negre Bruno Frazatto (6-2), mentre que l'artista del nocaut hawaiana Boston “Boom Boom” Salmó (3-0) xocarà amb el lluitador col·legial Danny Mainus (3-3). També a la targeta principal, l'ex retador al títol de pes mitjà RFA Andrew “El Dirte” Sánchez (5-2) es quadra amb Respecte FC i SFFN campió mitjà Clinton Williams (5-1) i prospecte de pes pesat invicte Brandon Griffin (4-0) batalles El destructor MMA Lab Ashley Gooch (7-4).
170 CAMPIONAT:
Ben Smith vs Gilbert Smith
155 L'esdeveniment co estel·lar:
Thigo Alves vs Marcus Edwards
135 Característica Bout:
Jarred Mercat vs Brun Frazzato
265 Característica Bout:
Brandon Griffin vs Ashley Gooch
185 Característica Bout:
Andrew Sanchez vs Clinton Williams
135 Característica Bout:
Boston Salmó vs Danny Mainus
Additiocombats nals a la RFA 26 sotatargeta serà anunciat en breu. RFA 26 serà sisè esdeveniment de la promoció que tindrà lloc a l'estat de Colorado. Serà la segona vegada que la RFA ha visitat “L'Estat Centenari” a 2015. Tota la cartellera principal de la RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith serà televisat en viu a tot el país i en la televisió en AXS 10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT divendres, Juny 5.
Si us plau visita RFAfighting.com els rumors i combat. RFA és també a Facebook en Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram enRFAfighting, i Twitter enRFAfighting.
Sobre la RFA: RFA és una promoció d'arts marcials mixtes professional que dóna les estrelles emergents i principals contendents l'oportunitat de demostrar el seu talent per als fans i els líders en la indústria. La RFA presenta esdeveniments en viu sobre una base mensual al voltant dels Estats Units, incloent Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver i Milwaukee. RFA es pot veure en viu en més de 43 milions de llars a nivell nacional a través del seu acord de televisió amb TV AXS. Amb seu a Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA és una de les organitzacions més actives i respectades de MMA en l'esport de més ràpid creixement en el món. (El Octàgon, Últim Fighting Championship®, UFC®, i el de vuit costats estora competència i disseny de la gàbia són marques registrades propietat exclusiva de Zuffa registrats, LLC. Reservats tots els drets).
Sobre Fights televisió AXS: AXS TV Fights és famosa per les seves arts marcials mixtes i Kickboxing esdeveniments Friday Night universalment reconeguts. Com La seva Llar Per MMA, AXS TV utilitza una extensa xarxa de les promocions dels Estats Units, Canadà, i Europa. I Àsia per Broadcast mésFigh VIUts que unaNova York una altra telexarxa de la visió. “La Veu” Michael Schiavello i el cinc vegades campió del món de MMA-Pat Miletich proporcionen espectadors play-by-play expert, cobertura de combat en profunditat, i extensa anàlisi a cada targeta de la lluita. AXS TV emet esdeveniments de classe mundial baralla en viu de la RFA, Lleó de Lluita, Llegat FC, i MFC cada nit de divendres a 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. I.

Mayweather vs. PACQUIAO PREMIERES THIS SATURDAYON SHOWTIME®, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY INSIDE MAYWEATHER vs. PACQUIAO EPILOGUE

 

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Network’s Distinctive And Award-Winning “Epilogue” Episode Focuses

The Spotlight On The Unpredictable Drama Of Fight Week

 

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The fourth and final installment of DINS Mayweather vs. Pacquiao-Epíleg–premieres aquest dissabte immediatament després del SHOWTIME premiere of the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao delayed telecast at 9 p.m. I/PT. In this clip, witness Mayweather and Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach arguing just moments before the fight. And tune in aquest dissabte to witness all the drama and intensity immediately before and after last Saturday’s historic showdown.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER DEFEATS MANNY PACQUIAO BY UNANIMOUS DECISION IN FRONT OF 16,507 FANS AT MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA

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Floyd Mayweather

“Ell és [Manny Pacquiao] is a hell of a fighter. I take my hat off to him. Now I see why he’s one of the guys that are at the pinnacle of the sport of boxing.

 

I knew he was going to push it and win some rounds. He had some moments in the fight, but I kept him on the outside, I was a smart fighter. I wasn’t getting hit with a lot of shots until I sat in the pocket, that’s when he would land a lot of shots.

 

“Vam fer el que havíem de fer aquesta nit and I’m truly blessed.

 

I’m a calculated fighter, he’s a tough competitor.

 

I have to take it off to my dad, without him I wouldn’t be where I’m at.

 

He’s a very awkward fighter, so I had to take my time and watch him close.

 

“Tots 47 fights before I got to this fight played a major key in my career.

 

Manny Pacquiao is a true champion and we both did our best aquesta nit.

 

When the history books are written, this fight will have been worth the wait.

 

I have one more fight. My last fight is in September and then it’s time for me to hang it up. I’m almost 40 years old now. I’ve been in the sport 19 years and have been a champion for 18 any, I’m truly truly blessed.

 

 

Manny Pacquiao

“Va ser una bona baralla; I thought I won the fight.

 

He didn’t do anything. He was always moving outside.

 

I got him many times, I saw his punches.

 

He was moving around too much, it wasn’t easy throwing punches at him. If he would’ve stayed in one place then I could’ve thrown punches.

 

I was cutting him and countering. I wanted to fight.

 

I was able to handle his power; he’s not strong like previous opponents like [Antonio] Margarito.

 

I thought I was up in the fight, so that’s why I didn’t attack harder in the 11º i 12º rondes.

 

He’s not bigger than me, it’s not about the size. The size doesn’t matter. I’ve fought guys bigger than him and had no problem.

 

 

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao was a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere Juliol 24 i Mèxic, Viure per creure-ho. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast was co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® i HBO Pay-Per-View® a partir de les 9 p.m. I/ 6 p.m. PT.

 

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RFA RETURNS TO MILE HIGH CITY TO CROWN WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION

 

RFA 26 A COLORADO
Divendres 5 DE JUNY EN VIU A TV AXS
MAIN EVENT:
Ben Smith vs Gilbert Smith
WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIOSNHIP
MÉS:
THE RETURN OF BOSTON SALMON, DANNY MAINUS, JARRED MERCADO, AND BRUNO FRAZATTO



LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Aliança Fighting Resurrecció (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will be returning to the state of Colorado next month. RFA 26 – Smith vs. Herrero will feature a main event between two RFA fan favorites. RFA welterweight champion Benjamin Smith returns to face man similar in name and talent. La seva primera defensa del títol serà contra #1 contender Gilbert Smith, who will be looking to keep the title from leaving his home state. L'esdeveniment tindrà lloc divendres, Juny 5 al Centre 1stBank a Broomfield, Colorado. Tota la cartellera principal serà transmès en viu a tot el país i en la televisió en AXS 10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT.

“Smith vs. Smith will be a fantastic welterweight title fight at RFA 26,” Declarat Soares. “Benjamin Smith was completely dominant in winning the title, while Gilbert Smith was valiant in his last title fight by going 5 rounds with a guy who missed weight by 5 lliura. Smith and Smith will give Colorado a title fight they deserve.
Les entrades per a la RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith estan disponibles per la seva compra a través EMPRESA AltitudeTickets.com. Les butlletes costen des $25.00. Un nombre limitat de taules VIP cageside 8 seients atesos estan disponibles trucant al 303-521-0966.
Benjamin Smith (14-2) returns to the RFA octagon after winning the vacant RFA welterweight strap with a dominant TKO victory over Tat Romero in March. That win came after he bested Josh Cavan in the co-main event of RFA 20 to close out last year. Smith has been perfect in MMA for the past two years and is currently riding a 6-fight winning streak. The surging Minnesota based fighter now looks to solidify his control of the RFA welterweight division with his first title defense.
It feels great to be defending my title in Coloradla, des I had a great experience fighting there in November,” va dir Smith. “I won the title back in March and this is a great opportunity. It gives me holding status. Gilbert Smith has a great last name. He’s also a really physically strong competitor. I look forward to finishing him and keeping the belt at RFA 26 on June 5th.
Gilbert Smith (10-4) enters the title fight looking for redemption and some vindication after his first shot at the title in January was hindered when his opponent egregiously missed weight by 5-pounds. The always-game Smith agreed to take the fight anyway, but the brazen weight advantage that his opponent possessed, played a pivotal and unfair role in the outcome of their 5-round affair. Smith is now eager to get his shot at the title on a level playing field.
“Primer i abans que res, I am really excited to be getting this opportunity,” Smith va explicar. “It will be nice to get redemption. I do wish my opponent made weight in the last fight, but I ended up learning a lot from that fight. I was back in the gym on the Wednesday after the fight and I have filled in the holes that I needed to fix. Benjamin Smith is a deserving champion. He’s a good grappler that has been working on his boxing, but he has a similar style to me. That will play to my advantage. I don’t know how, but I will finish him, and get that belt strapped around my waist in front of my friends and family in Colorado.
RFA 26 will also see the return of former RFA bantamweight title challenger Jarred “Blanquejada” Mercat (12-2). He faces fellow two-time RFA vet Bruno Frazatto (6-2). Mercado has NCAA Division I wrestling credentials, while Frazatto is a highly-decorated jiu-jitsu black belt. The main card will feature another pair of RFA bantamweights that are both known for their exciting and action-packed fights. Hawaiian striking sensation Boston Salmon (3-0) will look to keep his flawless record intact with a fourth straight TKO win. He will face collegiate wrestler and three-time RFA vet Danny Mainus (3-3) in a bout that has “Baralla de la Nit” escrit per tot arreu.
The co-main event, feature fight, and additional bouts a la RFA 26 volerl be announced soon. RFA 26 serà sisè esdeveniment de la promoció que tindrà lloc a l'estat de Colorado. Serà la segona vegada que la RFA ha visitat “L'Estat Centenari” a 2015. Tota la cartellera principal de la RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith serà televisat en viu a tot el país i en la televisió en AXS 10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT divendres, Juny 5.
Please visit RFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. RFA is also on Facebook at Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram enRFAfighting, i Twitter enRFAfighting.
Sobre la RFA:
RFA és una promoció d'arts marcials mixtes professional que dóna les estrelles emergents i principals contendents l'oportunitat de demostrar el seu talent per als fans i els líders en la indústria. La RFA presenta esdeveniments en viu sobre una base mensual al voltant dels Estats Units, incloent Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver i Milwaukee. RFA es pot veure en viu en més de 43 milions de llars a nivell nacional a través del seu acord de televisió amb TV AXS. Amb seu a Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA és una de les organitzacions més actives i respectades de MMA en l'esport de més ràpid creixement en el món. (El Octàgon, Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC®, 1d the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC. Reservats tots els drets).
Sobre Fights televisió AXS:
AXS TV Fights és famosa per les seves arts marcials mixtes i Kickboxing esdeveniments Friday Night universalment reconeguts. Com La seva Llar Per MMA, AXS TV utilitza una extensa xarxa de les promocions dels Estats Units, Canadà, i Europa. And Asia to broadcast more LIVE fights than any other television network. “La Veu” Michael Schiavello i el cinc vegades campió del món de MMA-Pat Miletich proporcionen espectadors play-by-play expert, cobertura de combat en profunditat, i extensa anàlisi a cada targeta de la lluita. AXS TV emet esdeveniments de classe mundial baralla en viu de la RFA, Lleó de Lluita, Llegat FC, i MFC cada nit de divendres a 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. I.

Mayweather VS. PACQUIAO PAY-PER-VIEW UNDERCARD FIGHTERS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM DAVID COPPERFIELD THEATER AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS

Feu clic a AQUÍ Per a fotos des Stephanie Trapp / Mayweather Promotions

Feu clic a AQUÍ Per Photos From Idris Erba / Mayweather Promotions

Feu clic a AQUÍ Per a les fotos de Chris Farina / Top Rank

Feu clic a AQUÍ For Photos From Will Hart/HBO

Feu clic a AQUÍ Per Photos From Esther Lin / SHOWTIME

 

LAS VEGAS (Abril 30, 2015) – Undefeated WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Lleó “El Terratrèmol” Santa Creu, WBO Featherweight World Champion Vasyl Lomachenko, their opponents and non-televised fighters participated Dijous in the undercard final press conference before their respective fights taking place this Saturday, Maig 2, live on pay-per-view at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

In pay-per-view fights before Floyd “Diners” Mayweather es reuneix Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao in their epic welterweight championship unificiation showdown, the Mexican star Santa Cruz (29-0-1, 17 KOs) will take on fellow Mexican countryman Jose Cayetano (17-3, 8 KOs) in a 10-round featherweight contest and Ukraine’s Lomachenko(3-1, 1 KO) defensarà contra Puerto Rico de Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 KOs).

 

The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® i HBO Pay-Per-View® a partir de les 9 p.m. I/ 6 p.m. PT.

 

Also appearing at the press conference were boxers fighting on the non-televised portion of the card: Promising unbeaten Chris “Jove Rei” Pearson (11-0, 9 KOs), que compleixi Said El Harrak (12-2, 7 KOs) en un combat de pes mitjà de 10 assalts; contundent Jesse Hart (16-0, 13 KOs), who’ll face fellow unbeaten Micro Jimenez (17-0, 11 KOs) in a 10-rounder for the NABO, USBA and NABF Super Middleweight titles, power-punching Andrés “La Bèstia” Tabiti (9-0, 9 KOs), who will be opposed by Anthony Caputo Smith (15-4, 10 KOs) in a cruiserweight eight-rounder and undefeated super middleweight Brad Solomon (24-0, 9 KOs), que compleixi Adrian Rene Granados (13-3, 9 KOs) in a 10-round scrap.

 

Here is what the fighters and executives said Dijous at the Copperfield Theater at the MGM Grand:

LEO SANTA CREU

I’m more than excited to be on this undercard. This is the biggest card I could have been on. I want to show the whole world who I am.

 

I prepared very hard for this fight, like I always do. It’s going to be a historic night and I’m happy to be a part of that history.

 

I know that everybody is here for Mayweather and Pacquiao but there will still be millions seeing me fight and I want to show them who Leo Santa Cruz is so that I can get a lot more fans.

 

“”I’m still young and there are many more fights to come. The fights the fans want, we’re going to give it to them. I know those fights are going to happen.

 

I want to look spectacular and I want to get Cayetano out of there really fast. Sometimes these kind of fighters are the ones who give you the hardest fights because they come hungrier and have nothing to lose.

 

Seeing my family here and having them in the arena on fight night is a huge motivation for me. I feel happier and more relaxed and I’m ready.

 

I never underestimate a fighter. Any fighter in the ring is dangerous. I hope that Cayetano is ready so that we can give the fans a great show.

 

JOSE CAYETANO
I know that Leo Santa Cruz is a strong, difficult fighter but he also has weaknesses and that is what we prepared for, to give him a surprise.

I’m a man that takes challenges and I’ve been preparing very hard, I’m always prepared for these types of fights. I’m very prepared and I feel very strongly that I will win.

I came here for the opportunity to beat Leo Santa Cruz and for the opportunity to participate in such a grand event that is Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.

I’m very happy and very grateful and very excited to get into the ring. It’s a huge commitment, the entire world will be watching me but that is why I accepted the fight, I know that if I beat him, bigger and better opportunities will come my way.

I’m not nervous because it’s not the first time that I’ve faced a tough opponent. I’ve never faced a world champion but I’ve faced opponents that throw hard punches, so I’m not nervous, I’m excited.

 

VASYL LOMACHENKO

This is an opportunity to show everyone what I’m capable of doing and for millions of viewers to see that I can do it.

 

The best fighters get the best opportunities in the ring, there are a lot of great fighters getting those opportunities including myself.

 

It’s always a good feeling when people are saying good things about you.

 

I’m very excited to be involved in a bout such as this one, Maig 2 will be a big show shown around the world. I’m very happy to be in the opening bout for this huge fight.

 

GAMALIER RODRIGUEZ
I’m looking forward to this big fight en dissabte. It’s a blessing to participate in this type of press conference and come Dissabte, Vaig a guanyar! I’m sure of it. I will be champion.

All of the attention toward Vasyl Lomachenko gives me motivation. I’ve been a fighter and a boxer since I was young and it’s added motivation to come out on top this weekend.

 

I know that Lomachenko is a good and technical fighter but it doesn’t compare to my hunger and drive to be world champion.

I wanted to take the opportunity during my speech at the press conference to let everyone know that I can here to fight. It’s going to be a hard fought battle and I’m very confident that I’ll win and become the champion this Saturday.

 

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

I am so excited to be here today to discuss the great undercard which will be the lead-in to our long awaited, history making event taking place this Saturday night.

 

The lead-in fight for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao will be a very exciting fight featuring Leo Santa Cruz and Jose Cayetano.

 

Leo Santa Cruz is one of the classiest gentleman in the sport. He’s a very fan-friendly fighter and a Mexican warrior. He represents Mexico very well.

 

BOB ARUM, Saló de la Fama del promotor, Top Rank

I know that every fighter deems it a tremendous honor to be part of this great event. We hope and believe that we will be presenting to the public through Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank, the best of boxing and the best fighters.

 

Vasyl Lomachenko is considered to be the greatest amateur fighter of all time. Ara, he looks for the same type of success he had as an amateur in the professional ranks. But this will be a very competitive fight, because Gamalier Rodriguez is a Puerto Rican who comes to fight and believes that he can upset Vasyl.

 

A lot of the young men up here believe they are the next big thing in boxing, and many will be. But I know that Vasyl Lomachenko will be a big superstar in the sport of boxing.

 

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and is sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 i Mèxic, Viure per creure-ho.

 

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FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND MANNY PACQUIAO FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM KÀ THEATRE AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS

"Mayweather VS. Pacquiao "

Aquest Dissabte, Maig 2, En viu per Pay-Per-View

Feu clic a AQUÍ Per Photos From Idris Erba / Mayweather Promotions

Feu clic a AQUÍ Per a fotos des Stephanie Trapp / Mayweather Promotions

Feu clic a AQUÍ Per a les fotos de Chris Farina / Top Rank

Feu clic a AQUÍ For Photos From Will Hart/HBO

Feu clic a AQUÍ Per Photos From Esther Lin / SHOWTIME

 

LAS VEGAS (Abril 29, 2015) - Floyd "Money" Mayweather i Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao faced off for only the third time Dimecres during the final press conference for their long-awaited welterweight world championship unification fight this Dissabte, Maig 2, al MGM Grand Garden Arena, live on pay-per-view.

 

The last time the boxing superstars met face-to-face was at the Los Angeles press conference to formally announce the mega-fight on Març 11. The first time they were photographed up close and personal came at a Miami Heat basketball game in January.

 

In the most eagerly awaited showdown in years – and the richest fight in boxing historythe undefeated and universally recognized No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs), an 11-time world champion in five weight divisions, will take on the fighting pride of the Philippines, Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KOs), the only boxer to capture world titles in eight weight classes.

 

Here is what the fighters and executives said Dimecres at the KÀ Theatre at the MGM Grand:

Floyd Mayweather

“The only thing I can do is take it one day at a time. When the fight gets here I will go out there and do what I do best and that’s go out and fight.

 

“From the beginning of my career, I’ve always had a game plan. It’s just like chess. We make calculated moves in the ring and outside the ring. I got with the right team and surrounded myself with the right chess pieces.

 

“I’m a lot wiser than I once was. This fight sells itself. Our ultimate goal was to get to this point, whether it was Manny or another fighter.

 

“I don’t take anything away from Manny Pacquiao. He’s a solid fighter; a solid competitor and it will be an intriguing matchup come Saturday.

 

“Everything takes time, it’s all about timing. I’m glad that we had patience and didn’t rush. The time is now, this is the right time for this fight.

 

“I want to thank all the writers for being here. Some have been around since I was 10-years-old, some have been here for my 19 years in this sport. I’m thankful for all the writers, whether the stories were good stories or bad, you guys kept me relevant for 19 any.

 

“This fight is about one fighter who is at the top fighting another fighter who is at the top. It’s about giving you guys excitement. We don’t know how this fight is going to play out, but I believe in my skills. I believe I am going to be victorious.

 

“When I went to training camp I worked extremely hard to win this fight and I’m pretty sure Manny did the same. That’s why this is an intriguing matchup.”

Manny Pacquiao

“I don’t have a prediction, but I’m excited. I’m confident and I feel for the first time that I’m ready for the fight.

"I’m so happy because that feeling and that focus that I had many years ago, està de tornada. I’m confident and relaxed.

“My love and eagerness for this fight has made me especially interested.

“I would like to invite everyone to witness the great fight between Floyd and I this Saturday.

“I want to be an example and inspiration to people.

“Before I became a boxer, I used to sleep on the street. I can’t believe that I am in this position. The boy who didn’t have food and slept on the street can have this life.

“On Saturday our goal is to make the fans happy with our performance. Both of us will work very hard to entertain the fans and give a good fight.

“I hope that both Floyd and I do our best on Saturday and to put our name in boxing history.

“The most important thing I hope for is that after the fight I can talk with Floyd about being an inspiration to people all around the world.”

Floyd Mayweather SR., Pare de Mayweather & Entrenador

 

“Whatever happens on Saturday, it’s going to be one-sided. Pacquiao is going to sleep.

 

“I’m a trainer, I know what’s going on with fighters. Pacquiao doesn’t have it.

 

“Everybody can say what they want to say. I’ve said it before, Pacquiao can’t punch. I’m not worried about it. I’m going to have Floyd walk him down.”

 

FREDDIE ROACH, Entrenador de Pacquiao

“When this fight was announced, Manny’s training level went way up. He’s really excited about this fight.

 

“I think we will win a decision and outpoint this guy. If the knockout comes then that will be a bonus.

“I think Manny likes to be the underdog. We like pulling upsets and doing things we’re not supposed to do. Manny is going to be that guy.

“We will put a lot of pressure on Floyd. Manny likes to exchange and with his hand speed, this fight will go in our favor.

“Manny is reckless, but that’s his style. He tries to win fights and people enjoy his fights. He gives it his all and sometimes you get knocked out, that’s part of boxing.”

 

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

 

“The worldwide attention and interest in this event has been unbelievable and Floyd and Manny deserve it.

 

“Las Vegas has a rich history of hosting the biggest and best fights in the sport. Over the years Floyd Mayweather has made the MGM his home. This will be his 11º consecutive fight at MGM Grand and the 14º in his career.

 

“There are two great fighters that will be fighting on Saturday night and the focus needs to be on the fighters, no one else. The focus is on the fighters on Saturday night.

 

“On May 2, Floyd faces another huge challenge in fellow world champion Manny Pacquiao, in a fight that the whole world is waiting to see. Once again Floyd is out to prove that he is The Best Ever and I know he will on Saturday night.”

 

BOB ARUM, Saló de la Fama del promotor, Top Rank

 

“This is a great promotion with two great fighters. I hope that this fight will help elevate the rest of boxing. I think based on the interest in this fight, there has been increased interest in boxing as well, and that’s great.

 

“People have spent a lot of time during this event watching Manny train, but more importantly, watching Freddie teach. It’s great to see two guys on the same wavelength, working on the strategy and then working it out in the ring.”

 

KEN Hershman, President, HBO Sports

 

“The journey to this fight has been a remarkable one. In addition to the great writing and reporting that all the media has been doing, HBO has been putting on terrific programs for fight fans to enjoy and bring them closer to the sport.

 

“One important note for everyone, please order the pay-per-view Saturday night early, or if possible today or tomorrow. We expect that the ordering systems will be overwhelmed. També, there will be two undercard events starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and those events can end at any time. We want to make sure that no one misses any of the main event. Tune-in and tune-in early.”

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Vicepresident Executiu i Gerent General, SHOWTIME Sports

 

“This event is about two world-class athletes, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, who have been working for weeks and weeks, all of their lives really, to get to this precise moment.

 

“These two fighters have worked their entire lives to get to this moment.

 

“Floyd and Manny have great teams. Floyd will be the first one to tell you that his team deserves a lot of the credit for his success and I’ve heard Manny say very similar things.

 

“What makes this event so special and so historic, is that we have two once-in-a-generation athletes who will be meeting in the ring in about 72 hores. We are so proud to have been given the opportunity to be a part of such a highly anticipated event.”

 

RICHARD TEMPESTA, President d'Entreteniment & Esports de MGM Resorts International

 

“It is an honor for the MGM Resorts to house this highly anticipated event. Sports fans around the world will have the unique opportunity to watch two of boxing’s top champions, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, as they go toe-to-toe at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

“Excitement for this event has resonated throughout our MGM Resorts properties and the entire Las Vegas community.

 

“We have created additional programming at the resorts including closed circuit viewing that gives fans the chance to experience MGM’s great championship fights.

 

“We just want to thank everybody involved in this great event. We’re excited, we’re proud and we can’t wait for Saturday night.”

 

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and is sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions –Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 i Mèxic, Viure per creure-ho. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast is co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® i HBO Pay-Per-View® a partir de les 9 p.m. I / 6 p.m. PT.

 

Per obtenir més informació, visiteu www.mayweatherpromotions.com, www.toprank.com, www.SHO.com/Sports,www.hbo.com/boxing i www.mgmgrand.com and follow on Twitter at @floydmayweather, MannyPacquiaomayweatherpromo, TRBoxing, SHOSports, HBOboxing YSwanson_Comm, i fes-te fan a Facebook a www.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com/TopRankMannyPacquiao www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, www.facebook.com/TRBoxing, www.facebook.com/SHOsports iwww.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.