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LAS VEGAS (Juin 23, 2015) – 50-ans WBC #17 poids lourd, “Bronco” Billy Wright (47-4, 38 KOs), parle de revenir dans le ring, la lutte contre le top adversaires de niveau et de travailler son chemin à un match de championnat du monde.
Avec 14 KO dans une rangée et un rang élevé, Bronco Billy Wright sent qu'il est sur le point de décrocher un grand combat.
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INCA KOLA to unveil custom ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPER
Vendredi, June 5th au RFA 26
in Broomfield, Colorado
WinThisChopper.com sweepstakes to support
Easter Seals New York’s Veterans Count
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Résurrection Alliance de combat (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 Vendredi, June 5th. The chopper will be the awarded to a lucky winner entered in Inca Kola’s sweepstakes WinThisChopper.com
RFA president Ed Soares shared his thoughts on the promotion.
“RFA is proud to have had such a long relationship with Inca Kola,” A déclaré Soares. “We are honored to host the debut of Orange County Choppers custom-built Inca Kola motorcycle at RFA 26 au Colorado. Le WinThisChopper.com
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 mars 2013, which took place at the same venue that Vendredi night’s festivities are set to take place. “The Golden Kola” has 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
“We are really proud of our partnership with all of the vendors that have participated in this project including Orange County Choppers, Résurrection Alliance de combat, 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 Vendredi, June 5th 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. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
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 RFA #1 welterweight contender Gilbert Smith (10-4). The main card will also feature a pair of bantamweight bouts. NCAA Division I wrestler Jarred “Exclure” Marché (12-2) will lock horns with jiu-jitsu black belt Bruno Frazatto (6-2), while Hawaiian knockout artist Boston “Boom Boom” Saumon (3-0) will clash with collegiate wrestler Danny Mainus (3-3). Également sur la carte principale, former RFA middleweight title challenger Andrew “La Dirte” Sanchez (5-2) squares off with Respect FC and SFFN middleweight champion Clinton Williams (5-1) and undefeated heavyweight prospect Brandon Griffin (4-0) battles The MMA Lab destroyer Ashley Gooch (7-4).
170 CHAMPIONSHIP:
Ben Smith vs Gilbert Smith
155 CO-MAIN EVENT:
Thiago Alves vs Marcus Edwards
135 Feature Bout:
Jarred Mercado vs Bruno Frazzato
265 Feature Bout:
Brandon Griffin vs Ashley Gooch
185 Feature Bout:
Andrew Sanchez vs Clinton Williams
135 Feature Bout:
Boston Salmon vs Danny Mainus
Se il vous plaît visiter RFAfighting.com les mises à jour de combat et informations. RFA est aussi sur Facebook à Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram auRFAfighting, et Twitter àRFAfighting.
À propos de RFA: L'ARF est une promotion des arts martiaux mixtes professionnel qui donne des étoiles montantes et prétendants l'occasion de prouver leur talent aux fans et aux leaders de l'industrie. La RFA présente les événements en direct sur une base mensuelle autour des Etats-Unis, y compris Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver et Milwaukee. RFA peut être vu en direct dans plus de 43 millions de foyers à l'échelle nationale par le biais de son contrat de télévision avec AXS TV. Basé à Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA est l'une des organisations les plus actives MMA et respectées dans le sport la plus forte croissance dans le monde. (The Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship;, UFC®, et les huit face tapis de la concurrence et de la conception de la cage sont des marques déposées appartenant exclusivement par Zuffa, LLC. Tous les droits sont réservés).
À propos AXS TV Fights: AXS TV Fights est réputé pour son universellement reconnu Vendredi Nuit Mixed Martial Arts et des événements Kickboxing. Comme votre maison pour MMA, AXS TV utilise un vaste réseau de promotions des États-Unis, Canada, et en Europe. Et en Asie de diffuser des combats plus vivre que tout autre réseau de télévision. “La Voix” Michael Schiavello et cinq fois champion du monde de MMA Pat Miletich fournissent téléspectateurs play-by-play expert, la couverture de chasse en profondeur, et une analyse approfondie à chaque carte de combat. AXS TV diffuse des événements de combat en direct de classe mondiale de RFA, Lutte Lion, Héritage FC, et MFC chaque Vendredi nuit à 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET.
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RFA 26 IN COLORADO
FRIDAY JUNE 5TH LIVE ON AXS TV
MAIN EVENT:
Ben Smith vs Gilbert Smith
WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
CO MAIN EVENT:
Thiago Alves vs Marcus Edwards
LÉGER SHOWDOWN
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Résurrection Alliance de combat (RFA) will feature a new co-main event as the promotion heads back to Colorado next month. RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith now has a co-headliner pitting two lightweights looking to make a big statement in the Mile High City as Colorado’s own Marcus “Mauvaises intentions” Edwards battles Brazilian submission ace Thiago “Monstrinho” Alves. L'événement aura lieu le vendredi, June 5th at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. La totalité de la carte principale sera retransmis en direct et à l'échelle nationale sur la télévision au AXS 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Les billets pour RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith are available for purchase NOW through AltitudeTickets.com. Billets à partir de $25.00. A limited number of catered 8-seat cageside VIP tables are available by calling 303-521-0966.
Alves (8-2) is a 28-year-old native of São Paulo, Brazil who holds the rank of black belt in jiu-jitsu. Alves is replacing former RFA title challenger Zach Juusola, who was forced to withdraw from the bout due to injury. The Team Link representative has secured six of his eight career victories via submission since making his professional MMA debut in 2011. Two of those submission wins have come this year and he will look to stay perfect in 2015 as he makes his national television debut at RFA 26.
“I don’t know a lot about Marcus Edwards personally, but this will be a great opportunity for the both of us to show off our skills on national television. I look forward to going to his hometown and doing my job at RFA 26.”
Edwards (9-3) will be celebrating a double-homecoming at RFA 26. The 26-year-old Factory X Muay Thai standout will be returning to fight in his home state of Colorado for the first time since 2013, while also returning to AXS TV, where he fought three times in 2014.
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 RFA #1 welterweight contender Gilbert Smith (10-4). The main card will also feature a pair of bantamweight bouts. NCAA Division I wrestler Jarred “Exclure” Marché (12-2) will lock horns with jiu-jitsu black belt Bruno Frazatto (6-2), while Hawaiian knockout artist Boston “Boom Boom” Saumon (3-0) will clash with collegiate wrestler Danny Mainus (3-3). Également sur la carte principale, former RFA middleweight title challenger Andrew “La Dirte” Sanchez (5-2) squares off with Respect FC and SFFN middleweight champion Clinton Williams (5-1) and undefeated heavyweight prospect Brandon Griffin (4-0) battles The MMA Lab destroyer Ashley Gooch (7-4).
170 CHAMPIONSHIP:
Ben Smith vs Gilbert Smith
155 CO-MAIN EVENT:
Thigo Alves vs Marcus Edwards
135 Feature Bout:
Jarred Mercado vs Brun Frazzato
265 Feature Bout:
Brandon Griffin vs Ashley Gooch
185 Feature Bout:
Andrew Sanchez vs Clinton Williams
135 Feature Bout:
Boston Salmon vs Danny Mainus
Additional bouts sur the RFA 26 souscard will be announced soon. RFA 26 will be the promotion’s sixth event to take place in the state of Colorado. It will be the second time the RFA has visited “The Centennial State” en 2015. La totalité de la carte principale de l'ARF 26 – Smith vs. Smith will be televised live and nationwide on AXS TV at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT vendredi, June 5th.
Se il vous plaît visiter RFAfighting.com les mises à jour de combat et informations. RFA est aussi sur Facebook à Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram auRFAfighting, et Twitter àRFAfighting.
À propos de RFA: L'ARF est une promotion des arts martiaux mixtes professionnel qui donne des étoiles montantes et prétendants l'occasion de prouver leur talent aux fans et aux leaders de l'industrie. La RFA présente les événements en direct sur une base mensuelle autour des Etats-Unis, y compris Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver et Milwaukee. RFA peut être vu en direct dans plus de 43 millions de foyers à l'échelle nationale par le biais de son contrat de télévision avec AXS TV. Basé à Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA est l'une des organisations les plus actives MMA et respectées dans le sport la plus forte croissance dans le monde. (The Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, UFC®, et les huit face tapis de la concurrence et de la conception de la cage sont des marques déposées appartenant exclusivement par Zuffa, LLC. Tous les droits sont réservés).
À propos AXS TV Fights: AXS TV Fights est réputé pour ses arts martiaux et Kickboxing événements mixtes Friday Night universellement reconnus. Comme votre maison pour MMA, AXS TV utilise un vaste réseau de promotions des États-Unis, Canada, et en Europe. And Asia to broadcast moreLIVE fights than any other television network. “La Voix” Michael Schiavello et cinq fois champion du monde de MMA Pat Miletich fournissent téléspectateurs play-by-play expert, la couverture de chasse en profondeur, et une analyse approfondie à chaque carte de combat. AXS TV diffuse des événements de combat en direct de classe mondiale de RFA, Lutte Lion, Héritage FC, et MFC chaque vendredi soir au 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET.
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Distinctif et primés "Epilogue" se concentre Episode de réseau
Le Spotlight sur le drame imprévisible de Lutte Semaine
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La quatrième et dernière tranche de INSIDE Mayweather vs. Pacquiao-Épilogue-premieres ce samedi immédiatement après le SHOWTIME première du Mayweather vs. Pacquiao retardé télédiffusion au 9 p.m. ET/PT. Dans ce clip, témoin Mayweather et entraîneur Freddie Roach Pacquiao arguant quelques instants avant le combat. Et syntoniser ce samedi pour assister à tout le drame et l'intensité immédiatement avant et après l'abattage historique de samedi dernier.
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Floyd Mayweather
“Il est [Manny Pacquiao] est un enfer d'un combattant. Je prends mon chapeau à lui. Maintenant, je vois pourquoi il est l'un des gars qui sont à l'apogée de la boxe.
“Je savais qu'il allait pousser et gagner quelques tours. Il a eu quelques moments dans la lutte, mais je l'ai gardé à l'extérieur, Je suis un combattant intelligent. Je ne recevais pas frappé avec beaucoup de coups jusqu'à ce que je me suis assis dans la poche, qui est quand il allait atterrir beaucoup de coups.
“Nous avons fait ce que nous devions faire ce soir et je suis vraiment bénie.
“Je suis un combattant calculée, il est un concurrent difficile.
“Je dois l'enlever à mon père, sans lui, je ne serais pas où je suis.
“Il est un combattant très maladroit, si je devais prendre mon temps et le regarder à proximité.
“Tous 47 combats avant je suis arrivé à ce combat joué une clé majeure de ma carrière.
“Manny Pacquiao est un vrai champion et nous avons tous deux fait de notre mieux ce soir.
“Quand les livres d'histoire sont écrits, cette lutte aura été la peine d'attendre.
“Je dois un combat de plus. Mon dernier combat est en Septembre et alors il est temps pour moi de raccrocher. Je suis presque 40 vieille ans. Je suis allé dans le sport 19 ans et ont été un champion pour 18 ans, Je suis vraiment vraiment bénie.”
Manny Pacquiao
“Ce était un bon combat; Je pensais que je gagné le combat.
“Il n'a rien fait. Il a toujours été en mouvement à l'extérieur.
“Je lui ai plusieurs fois, Je vis ses poinçons.
“Il se déplaçait autour de trop, il n'a pas été facile poinçons de lancer sur lui. Si il aurait séjourné dans un endroit alors je pourrais ai poinçons jetés.
“Je lui coupais et la lutte contre. Je voulais me battre.
“Je suis capable de gérer sa puissance; il est pas fort comme adversaires précédents comme [Anthony] Margarito.
“Je croyais dans la lutte, voilà pourquoi je ne l'attaque plus difficile à 11e et 12e tours.
“Il est pas plus grand que moi, il est pas de la taille. La taille n'a pas d'importance. Je me suis battu gars plus gros que lui et n'a eu aucun problème.”
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao a été un 12 rounds monde welters championnat combat d'unification promu par Promotions Mayweather et Top Rank Inc., et parrainé par Tecate con caractère, Paramount Pictures et Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, dans les théâtres Juillet 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions présente MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: NATION ROGUE, Dans les cinémas & IMAX Juillet 31st, The Weinstein Company et le nouveau film Southpaw, mettant en vedette Jake Gyllenhaal, dans les théâtres partout Juillet 24 et le Mexique, Vivre pour le croire. Le trois lutte télédiffusion pay-per-view a été co-produit et co-distribué par Showtime PPV® et HBO Pay-Per-View® à partir de 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.
Pour plus d'informations, visitez www.mayweatherpromotions.com,
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RFA 26 IN COLORADO
FRIDAY JUNE 5TH LIVE ON AXS TV
MAIN EVENT:
Ben Smith vs Gilbert Smith
WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIOSNHIP
PLUS:
THE RETURN OF BOSTON SALMON, DANNY MAINUS, JARRED MERCADO, AND BRUNO FRAZATTO
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Résurrection Alliance de combat (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will be returning to the state of Colorado next month. RFA 26 – Smith vs. Forgeron will feature a main event between two RFA fan favorites. RFA welterweight champion Benjamin Smith returns to face man similar in name and talent. Sa première défense de titre sera contre #1 contender Gilbert Smith, who will be looking to keep the title from leaving his home state. L'événement aura lieu le vendredi, June 5th at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. La totalité de la carte principale sera retransmis en direct et à l'échelle nationale sur la télévision au AXS 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
“Smith vs. Smith will be a fantastic welterweight title fight at RFA 26,” A déclaré 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 livres. Smith and Smith will give Colorado a title fight they deserve.”
Les billets pour RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith are available for purchase NOW through AltitudeTickets.com. Billets à partir de $25.00. A limited number of catered 8-seat cageside VIP tables are available by calling 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, depuis I had a great experience fighting there in November,” a déclaré 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.
“Tout d'abord, I am really excited to be getting this opportunity,” Smith a expliqué. “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 “Exclure” Marché (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 “Lutte de la Nuit” écrit sur elle.
The co-main event, feature fight, and additional bouts au RFA 26 vouloirl be announced soon. RFA 26 will be the promotion’s sixth event to take place in the state of Colorado. It will be the second time the RFA has visited “The Centennial State” en 2015. La totalité de la carte principale de l'ARF 26 – Smith vs. Smith will be televised live and nationwide on AXS TV at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT vendredi, June 5th.
S'il vous plaît visitez RFAfighting.com des mises à jour de combat et informations. RFA est aussi sur Facebook à Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram auRFAfighting, et Twitter àRFAfighting.
À propos de RFA:
L'ARF est une promotion des arts martiaux mixtes professionnel qui donne des étoiles montantes et prétendants l'occasion de prouver leur talent aux fans et aux leaders de l'industrie. La RFA présente les événements en direct sur une base mensuelle autour des Etats-Unis, y compris Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver et Milwaukee. RFA peut être vu en direct dans plus de 43 millions de foyers à l'échelle nationale par le biais de son contrat de télévision avec AXS TV. Basé à Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA est l'une des organisations les plus actives MMA et respectées dans le sport la plus forte croissance dans le monde. (The Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship;, UFC®, uned the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC. Tous les droits sont réservés).
À propos AXS TV Fights:
AXS TV Fights est réputé pour ses arts martiaux et Kickboxing événements mixtes Friday Night universellement reconnus. Comme votre maison pour MMA, AXS TV utilise un vaste réseau de promotions des États-Unis, Canada, et en Europe. And Asia to broadcast more LIVE fights than any other television network. “La Voix” Michael Schiavello et cinq fois champion du monde de MMA Pat Miletich fournissent téléspectateurs play-by-play expert, la couverture de chasse en profondeur, et une analyse approfondie à chaque carte de combat. AXS TV diffuse des événements de combat en direct de classe mondiale de RFA, Lutte Lion, Héritage FC, et MFC chaque vendredi soir au 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET.
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LAS VEGAS (Avril 30, 2015) – Undefeated WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Lion “Tremblement de terre” Santa Cruz, WBO Featherweight World Champion Vasyl Lomachenko, their opponents and non-televised fighters participated Jeudi in the undercard final press conference before their respective fights taking place this Saturday, Mai 2, live on pay-per-view at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
In pay-per-view fights before Floyd “Argent” Mayweather répond 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) se défendre contre de Porto Rico Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 KOs).
La télédiffusion à la carte sera coproduite et codistribuée par SHOWTIME PPV® et HBO Pay-Per-View® à partir de 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.
Also appearing at the press conference were boxers fighting on the non-televised portion of the card: Promising unbeaten Chris “Le jeune roi” Pearson (11-0, 9 KOs), qui répond Said El Harrak (12-2, 7 KOs) dans un combat de poids moyen de 10 rounds; percutant Jesse Hart (16-0, 13 KOs), who’ll face fellow unbeaten Micro Jimenez (17-0, 11 KOs) in a 10-rounder for the NABO, Titres USBA et NABF des super-moyens, power-punching Andrew “La Bête” 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 Salomon (24-0, 9 KOs), qui répond Adrian René Granados (13-3, 9 KOs) in a 10-round scrap.
Here is what the fighters and executives said Jeudi at the Copperfield Theater at the MGM Grand:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“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, Mai 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 Samedi. It’s a blessing to participate in this type of press conference and come Samedi, Je vais gagner! 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, PDG de Promotions Mayweather
“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, Temple de la renommée promoteur, 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. Maintenant, 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 est un 12-ronde monde welters championnat combat d'unification promu par Promotions Mayweather et Top Rank Inc., et est parrainé par Tecate con caractère, Paramount Pictures et Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, dans les théâtres Juillet 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions présente MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: NATION ROGUE, Dans les cinémas & IMAX Juillet 31st, The Weinstein Company et le nouveau film Southpaw, mettant en vedette Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 et le Mexique, Vivre pour le croire.
Pour plus d'informations, visitez www.mayweatherpromotions.com,
"Mayweather VS. Pacquiao "
Cette Samedi, Mai 2, En direct sur Pay-Per-View
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LAS VEGAS (Avril 29, 2015) - Floyd «Money» Mayweather et Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao faced off for only the third time Mercredi during the final press conference for their long-awaited welterweight world championship unification fight this Samedi, Mai 2, au MGM Grand Garden Arena, en direct sur 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 Mars 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 history — the 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 Mercredi 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. C'est maintenant, 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 ans.
“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, est de retour. 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., Père de Mayweather & Entraîneur
“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, Pacquiao entraîneur
“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, PDG de Promotions Mayweather
“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 11e consecutive fight at MGM Grand and the 14e 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, Temple de la renommée promoteur, 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, Président, 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. Aussi, there will be two undercard events starting at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. 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, Vice-président exécutif et directeur général, Sports Showtime
“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 heures. We are so proud to have been given the opportunity to be a part of such a highly anticipated event.”
RICHARD STORM, Président de Divertissement & Sport pour 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 est un 12-ronde monde welters championnat combat d'unification promu par Promotions Mayweather et Top Rank Inc., et est parrainé par Tecate con caractère, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions –Terminator Genisys, dans les théâtres Juillet 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions présente MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: NATION ROGUE, Dans les cinémas & IMAX Juillet 31st, The Weinstein Company et le nouveau film Southpaw, mettant en vedette Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 et le Mexique, Vivre pour le croire. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast is co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® et HBO Pay-Per-View® à partir de 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.
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