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LAS VEGAS (Juni 23, 2015) – 50-år gammel WBC #17 tungvekt kandidat, “Bronco” Billy Wright (47-4, 38 KOs), snakker om å komme tilbake i ringen, kjemper toppnivå motstandere og jobber seg til en VM-tittel shot.
Med 14 knockouts på rad og en høy rangering, Bronco Billy Wright føler han er i ferd med å lande en stor kamp.
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INCA KOLA to unveil custom ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPER
Fredag, 5. juni ved RFA 26
in Broomfield, Colorado
WinThisChopper.com sweepstakes to support
Easter Seals New York’s Veterans Count
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Oppstandelse Fighting Alliance (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 Fredag, 5. juni. 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,” Uttalte Soares. “We are honored to host the debut of Orange County Choppers custom-built Inca Kola motorcycle at RFA 26 in Colorado. Den 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 i mars 2013, which took place at the same venue that Fredag 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, Oppstandelse Fighting Alliance, 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 Fredag, 5. juni at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. The main card will feature six professional fights televised live and nationwide on AXS TV at 10 pm. OG / 7 pm. 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 “Stenge ute” Marked (12-2) will lock horns with jiu-jitsu black belt Bruno Frazatto (6-2), while Hawaiian knockout artist Boston “Boom Boom” Salmon (3-0) will clash with collegiate wrestler Danny Mainus (3-3). Also on the main card, former RFA middleweight title challenger Andrew “El 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
Vennligst besøk RFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. RFA is also on Facebook at Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram på @RFAfighting, og Twitter på @RFAfighting.
Om RFA: RFA er en profesjonell mixed martial arts kampanje som gir stigende stjerner og øverste kandidatene anledning til å vise sitt talent til fans og ledere i bransjen. Den RFA presenterer live-hendelser på månedlig basis rundt om i USA som blant annet Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver og Milwaukee. RFA kan sees live i løpet 43 million boliger nasjonalt gjennom sin TV-avtale med AXS TV. Basert i Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA er en av de mest aktive og respekterte MMA organisasjoner i den raskest voksende sporten i verden. (Oktogonen, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, UFC®, og de åtte-sided konkurranse matte og bur er registrerte varemerker som eies utelukkende av Zuffa, LLC. Alle rettigheter reservert).
Om AXS TV-kamper: AXS TV Fights er kjent for sin universelt anerkjent Fredag Natt Mixed Martial Arts og Kickboksing hendelser. Som ditt hjem for MMA, AXS TV benytter en ekspansiv nettverk av kampanjer fra USA, Canada, og Europa. Og Asia til å kringkaste mer LIVE kamper enn noen annen TV-nettverk. “The Voice” Michael Schiavello og fem-tiden MMA verdensmesteren Pat Miletich gi seerne ekspert play-by-play, inngå fighter dekning, og omfattende analyse til hver kamp kortet. AXS TV-sendinger i verdensklasse LIVE kampen hendelser fra RFA, Lion Fight, Legacy FC, og MFC hver Fredag natt på 7 pm. PT / 10 pm. OG.
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RFA 26 I COLORADO
FREDAG 5. JUNI LIVE PÅ AXS TV
MAIN EVENT:
Ben Smith vs Gilbert Smith
WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
CO MAIN EVENT:
Thiago Alves vs Marcus Edwards
LIGHTWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Oppstandelse Fighting Alliance (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 “Bad Intentions” Edwards battles Brazilian submission ace Thiago “Monstrinho” Alves. Arrangementet finner sted fredag, 5. juni på 1STBANK Center i Broomfield, Colorado. Hele hovedkortet vil bli sendt direkte og lands på AXS TV på 10 pm. OG / 7 pm. PT.
Billetter til RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith er tilgjengelig for kjøp NÅ gjennom AltitudeTickets.com. Billetter starter på $25.00. Et begrenset antall med 8-seters VIP-bord med kageside er tilgjengelig ved å ringe 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 “Stenge ute” Marked (12-2) will lock horns with jiu-jitsu black belt Bruno Frazatto (6-2), while Hawaiian knockout artist Boston “Boom Boom” Salmon (3-0) will clash with collegiate wrestler Danny Mainus (3-3). Also on the main card, former RFA middleweight title challenger Andrew “El 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 på the RFA 26 henholdcard will be announced soon. RFA 26 blir kampanjens sjette arrangement som finner sted i delstaten Colorado. Det blir andre gang RFA besøker “Centennial State” i 2015. Hele hovedkortet av RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith blir sendt direkte og landsdekkende på AXS TV kl 10 pm. OG / 7 pm. PT på fredag, 5. juni.
Vennligst besøk RFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. RFA is also on Facebook at Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram på @RFAfighting, og Twitter på @RFAfighting.
Om RFA: RFA er en profesjonell mixed martial arts kampanje som gir stigende stjerner og øverste kandidatene anledning til å vise sitt talent til fans og ledere i bransjen. Den RFA presenterer live-hendelser på månedlig basis rundt om i USA som blant annet Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver og Milwaukee. RFA kan sees live i løpet 43 million boliger nasjonalt gjennom sin TV-avtale med AXS TV. Basert i Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA er en av de mest aktive og respekterte MMA organisasjoner i den raskest voksende sporten i verden. (Oktogonen, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, UFC®, og de åtte-sided konkurranse matte og bur er registrerte varemerker som eies utelukkende av Zuffa, LLC. Alle rettigheter reservert).
Om AXS TV-kamper: AXS TV Fights er kjent for sine universelt anerkjent Friday Night Mixed Martial Arts og Kickboksing hendelser. Som ditt hjem for MMA, AXS TV benytter en ekspansiv nettverk av kampanjer fra USA, Canada, og Europa. And Asia to broadcast moreLIVE fights than any other television network. “The Voice” Michael Schiavello og fem-tiden MMA verdensmesteren Pat Miletich gi seerne ekspert play-by-play, inngå fighter dekning, og omfattende analyse til hver kamp kortet. AXS TV-sendinger i verdensklasse LIVE kampen hendelser fra RFA, Lion Fight, Legacy FC, og MFC hver fredag kveld på 7 pm. PT / 10 pm. OG.
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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 INSIDE Mayweather vs. Pacquiao-Epilogue–premieres denne lørdagen immediately following the SHOWTIME premiere of the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao delayed telecast at 9 pm. OG/PT. In this clip, witness Mayweather and Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach arguing just moments before the fight. And tune in denne lørdagen to witness all the drama and intensity immediately before and after last Saturday’s historic showdown.
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FLOYD Mayweather
“Han er [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.
“Vi gjorde det vi måtte gjøre i kveld 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.
“Alt 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 i kveld.
“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 år, I’m truly truly blessed.”
MANNY PACQUIAO
“Det var en god kamp; 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 [Anthony] Margarito.
“I thought I was up in the fight, so that’s why I didn’t attack harder in the 11th og 12th runder.
“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 Juli 24 og Mexico, Leve det for å tro det. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast was co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® og HBO Pay-Per-View® begynner på 9 pm. OG/ 6 pm. PT.
For mer informasjon besøk www.mayweatherpromotions.com,
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RFA 26 I COLORADO
FREDAG 5. JUNI LIVE PÅ AXS TV
MAIN EVENT:
Ben Smith vs Gilbert Smith
VELTERVEKT KAMPIOSNHIP
MER:
RETUREN AV BOSTON SALMON, DANNY MAINUS, JARRED MARKED, OG BRUNO FRAZATTO
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Oppstandelse Fighting Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares kunngjorde i dag at kampanjen kommer tilbake til delstaten Colorado neste måned. RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith vil inneholde et hovedarrangement mellom to RFA-fanfavoritter. RFA-vektervektmester Benjamin Smith kommer tilbake for å møte mann similar i name og fortellingnt. Sin første tittel forsvar vil være mot #1 konkurrent Gilbert Smith, som vil se for å forhindre at tittelen forlater hjemstaten. Arrangementet finner sted fredag, 5. juni på 1STBANK Center i Broomfield, Colorado. Hele hovedkortet vil bli sendt direkte og lands på AXS TV på 10 pm. OG / 7 pm. PT.
“Smith vs. Smith blir en fantastisk tittelkamp på weltervekt på RFA 26,” Uttalte Soares. “Benjamin Smith var helt dominerende i å vinne tittelen, mens Gilbert Smith var tapper i sin siste tittelkamp ved å gå 5 runder med en fyr som gikk glipp av vekt 5 pounds. Smith og Smith vil gi Colorado en tittelkamp de fortjener.”
Billetter til RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith er tilgjengelig for kjøp NÅ gjennom AltitudeTickets.com. Billetter starter på $25.00. Et begrenset antall med 8-seters VIP-bord med kageside er tilgjengelig ved å ringe 303-521-0966.
Benjamin Smith (14-2) tilbake til RFA-åttekantet etter å ha vunnet den ledige RFA-veltvektstroppen med en dominerende TKO-seier over Tat Romero i mars. Den seieren kom etter at han bestet Josh Cavan i co-main event av RFA 20 å stenge i fjor. Smith har vært perfekt i MMA de siste to årene og kjører for øyeblikket en 6-kamps vinnerrekke. Den voksende Minnesota-baserte jagerflyen ser nå ut til å styrke sin kontroll over RFA-veltvektdivisjonen med sitt første tittelforsvar.
“Det føles bra å forsvare tittelen min i Coloradden, siden Jeg hadde en flott opplevelse å slåss der i november,” sier Smith. “Jeg vant tittelen tilbake i mars, og dette er en flott mulighet. Det gir meg status. Gilbert Smith har et flott etternavn. Han er også en veldig fysisk sterk konkurrent. Jeg gleder meg til å bli ferdig med ham og beholde beltet hos RFA 26 5. juni.”
Gilbert Smith (10-4) går inn i tittelkampen på jakt etter forløsning og en viss oppslutning etter at hans første skudd på tittelen i januar ble hindret da motstanderen alvorlig gikk glipp av vekt med 5 pund. Alltid-spillet Smith gikk med på å ta kampen uansett, men den brazen vektfordelen som motstanderen hans hadde, spilte en sentral og urettferdig rolle i utfallet av deres 5-runde affære. Smith er nå ivrig etter å få skuddet på tittelen på like vilkår.
“Først og fremst, Jeg er veldig spent på å få denne muligheten,” Smith forklarte. “Det vil være hyggelig å få innløsning. Jeg skulle ønske min motstander fikk vekt i den siste kampen, men jeg endte opp med å lære mye av den kampen. Jeg var tilbake i treningsstudioet på onsdagen etter kampen, og jeg har fylt ut hullene jeg trengte å fikse. Benjamin Smith er en fortjent mester. Han er en god grappler som har jobbet med boksingen hans, men han har en lignende stil som meg. Det vil spille til min fordel. Jeg vet ikke hvordan, men jeg vil fullføre ham, og få beltet festet rundt livet mitt foran venner og familie i Colorado.”
RFA 26 vil også se retur av tidligere RFA bantamweight tittelutfordrer Jarred “Stenge ute” Marked (12-2). Han møter to ganger RFA-veterinær Bruno Frazatto (6-2). Mercado har NCAA Division I bryting legitimasjon, mens Frazatto er et høyt dekorert jiu-jitsu svart belte. Hovedkortet vil inneholde et annet par RFA-bantamvekter som begge er kjent for sine spennende og actionfylte kamper. Hawaiisk slående følelse Boston Salmon (3-0) vil se for å holde sin feilfrie rekord intakt med en fjerde strak TKO-seier. Han vil møte kollegial bryter og tre ganger RFA-veterinær Danny Mainus (3-3) i en kamp som har “Fight of the Night” skrevet over hele seg.
Hovedhendelsen, funksjonskamp, og addinasjonal bouts ved RFA 26 ønskerJeg blir kunngjort soon. RFA 26 blir kampanjens sjette arrangement som finner sted i delstaten Colorado. Det blir andre gang RFA besøker “Centennial State” i 2015. Hele hovedkortet av RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith blir sendt direkte og landsdekkende på AXS TV kl 10 pm. OG / 7 pm. PT på fredag, 5. juni.
Gå til RFAfighting.com for oppdateringer og informasjon. RFA er også på Facebook på Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram på @RFAfighting, og Twitter på @RFAfighting.
Om RFA:
RFA er en profesjonell mixed martial arts kampanje som gir stigende stjerner og øverste kandidatene anledning til å vise sitt talent til fans og ledere i bransjen. Den RFA presenterer live-hendelser på månedlig basis rundt om i USA som blant annet Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver og Milwaukee. RFA kan sees live i løpet 43 million boliger nasjonalt gjennom sin TV-avtale med AXS TV. Basert i Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA er en av de mest aktive og respekterte MMA organisasjoner i den raskest voksende sporten i verden. (Oktogonen, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, UFC®, end den åtsidige konkurransematten og burdesignet er registrerte varemerker som eies eksklusivt av Zuffa, LLC. Alle rettigheter reservert).
Om AXS TV-kamper:
AXS TV Fights er kjent for sine universelt anerkjent Friday Night Mixed Martial Arts og Kickboksing hendelser. Som ditt hjem for MMA, AXS TV benytter en ekspansiv nettverk av kampanjer fra USA, Canada, og Europa. Og Asia for å kringkaste mer LIVE fights than noen otTV-en hennesderespå nettverket. “The Voice” Michael Schiavello og fem-tiden MMA verdensmesteren Pat Miletich gi seerne ekspert play-by-play, inngå fighter dekning, og omfattende analyse til hver kamp kortet. AXS TV-sendinger i verdensklasse LIVE kampen hendelser fra RFA, Lion Fight, Legacy FC, og MFC hver fredag kveld på 7 pm. PT / 10 pm. OG.
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LAS VEGAS (April 30, 2015) – Undefeated WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Lion “Jordskjelv” Santa Cruz, WBO Featherweight World Champion Vasyl Lomatsjenko, their opponents and non-televised fighters participated Torsdag 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 “Penger” Mayweather oppfyller 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) vil forsvare seg mot Puerto Rico Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 KOs).
The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® og HBO Pay-Per-View® begynner på 9 pm. OG/ 6 pm. PT.
Also appearing at the press conference were boxers fighting on the non-televised portion of the card: Promising unbeaten Chris “Young kong” Pearson (11-0, 9 KOs), som oppfyller Sa El Harrak (12-2, 7 KOs) i en 10-runde mellomvekt bout; hardtslående Jesse Hart (16-0, 13 KOs), who’ll face fellow unbeaten Mike Jimenez (17-0, 11 KOs) in a 10-rounder for the NABO, USBA and NABF Super Middleweight titles, power-punching Andrew “The Beast” 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), som oppfyller Adrian Rene Granados (13-3, 9 KOs) in a 10-round scrap.
Here is what the fighters and executives said Torsdag 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 på lørdag. It’s a blessing to participate in this type of press conference and come Lørdag, Jeg vil vinne! 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 i Mayweather Kampanjer
“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, Hall of Fame Arrangøren, 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. Nå, 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 og Mexico, Leve det for å tro det.
For mer informasjon besøk www.mayweatherpromotions.com,
"Mayweather VS. Pacquiao "
Dette Lørdag, Mai 2, Live på Pay-Per-View
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LAS VEGAS (April 29, 2015) - Floyd "Money" Mayweather og Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao faced off for only the third time Onsdag during the final press conference for their long-awaited welterweight world championship unification fight this Lørdag, Mai 2, på MGM Grand Garden Arena, leve på 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 Onsdag 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. Tiden er nå, 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 år.
“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, er tilbake. 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., Mayweather far & Trener
“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 sin Trainer
“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 i Mayweather Kampanjer
“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 11th consecutive fight at MGM Grand and the 14th 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, Hall of Fame Arrangøren, 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. Også, there will be two undercard events starting at 9 pm. 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, Konserndirektør og daglig leder, 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 timer. We are so proud to have been given the opportunity to be a part of such a highly anticipated event.”
RICHARD STORM, President of Entertainment & Sport for 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 og Mexico, Leve det for å tro det. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast is co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® og HBO Pay-Per-View® begynner på 9 pm. OG / 6 pm. PT.
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