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Bronco Billy Wright – The Tale Of A 50-Year Old Contender

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The man is 50 years old and has a belly that protrudes in a manner that suggests his blood pressure and cholesterol levels are in code red territory.

 

Not so, says “Bronco” Billy Wright, the most unlikely of heavyweight contenders I have come across in my decades of covering this red light district of a sport.

 

“I can hold a lemon meringue pie in one hand and a pumpkin pie in the other and still knock you out!” says the Las Vegas resident (46-4, 37 knockouts) in a recent phoner.

 

Wright, who debuted as a pro in 1986 after taking to boxing to get back in shape after breaking his back in a workplace accident, told me he’s set to glove up on Lub peb hlis ntuj 13 at We Ko Pa Casino in Fort McDowell, AZ against Gilberto Matheus Domingos, ib 22-2 (20 KOs) Brazilian.

 

It’s the first fight in the US since 2012 for Wright, who has made Bolivia his ring home away from home of late. “Fighting in America is very important,” said the boxer, rated No. 17 at heavyweight by the WBC. “This comeback is a difficult one to accept for people. I had to go abroad to get fights. Fighting here, I would have just been a club fighter and, nothing against that, but that’s not what I want.”

 

What he wants, he says, is for you simply to tune in and judge him by his merits, not his age or the fact that he has too much of a fondness for sweets. Roy Jones Jr.’s group is willing to give Wright a shot and put him on this card and he’s hoping you have an open mind as well.

 

“See for yourself! Yes, I’m 50 but it works to my advantage. I relax; I have my priorities in check. I don’t drink, don’t do the crazy stuff I did in my 20s and 30s, drinking beer, chasing skirts. Tsis yog, I’m not the bodybuilder, Adonis-type people have come to expect. I’m an old-school fighter. You had, back in the ’80s, Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Tony Tubbs; I’m more like a lumberjack. If you’re looking to see a body, save your money but otherwise come to see me and an exciting knockout fight. You’re going to see that for sure.” Continue Reading…

 

 

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JOHN MOLINA JR. & ABNER MARES MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS

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LOS ANGELES (FEB. 26, 2015) – John “The Gladiator” Molina Jr. thiab Abner Mares held an open workout for Los Angeles media Hnub peb before they lace up their gloves for the inaugural Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC show taking placeHnub vas xaum, Lub peb hlis ntuj 7 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

 

These fights are part of the blockbuster card promoted by Goossen Promotions featuring Keith Thurman vs. Robert Guerrero and Adrien Broner vs. John Molina, ❏ Jr ❏. that will air live on NBC (8:30 p.m. LI/5:30 p.m. PT). The Abner Mares vs. Arturo Santos Reyes bout will be televised live on the NBC show (8:30-11 p.m. LI) or on the NBCSN telecast (11 p.m. LI).

Tickets for the live event are priced at $400, $300, $100 thiab $50, thiab tsis muaj kev tsub thiab se, are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at www.mgmgrand.com los sis www.ticketmaster.com.

Check out what the fighters had to say about their upcoming bouts:

John Molina Jr., Super Lightweight Contender

“Being the underdog is how I got to this point. I took the scenic route to get here but I’m definitely excited to be on this big show on NBC. It’s going to be a great night of boxing onLub peb hlis ntuj 7.

“Tus (Humberto) Soto fight was a learning experience, but going in as the underdog is about going in and doing your job. I’ve had a lot of success as an underdog.

 

“I just took the positives from my last fight and tried to make the best of it and now I’m here today with the golden ticket in my hand.

 

“To see where I’m at today, after all I’ve gone through in my career, I’m in awe sometimes but we’re just barely getting started.

 

“I’m undefeated against quick guys like Adrien Broner and I love being the underdog. Adrien Broner is a great name for the sport of boxing, everyone loves to hate him, so it’s going to be a great night of boxing.

 

“Stylistically it’s two very different styles and that is what makes great fights. It’s like Apollo Creed and Rocky.

 

“There’s nothing in the past or before this, I’m only focused on being victorious on Lub peb hlis ntuj 7.”

 

Abner Mares, Former Three-Division World Champion

“I have always felt the love from all my different coaches. There’s no perfect coach and no perfect fighter. Going back to Clemente Medina was just the most perfect fit. He knows me well and we’re on the same page. There is a lot of comfort.

 

“I didn’t lose anything from the Gonzalez fight, I gained. I learned a lot from that fight and now I’m more focused on becoming better and better.

 

“I have to go out there and make a statement. I’m going out there and branding myself on national television. I’m excited for people to see me out there and my mentality is to go in there and impress. I want to steal the show.

 

“I hope Leo Santa Cruz is next. I know it’s there. I just want to look sharp and go from there.”

 

For more information visit www.premierboxingchampions.com, www.nbcsports.com/boxing thiab www.goossenpromotions.com, follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing, @KeithFThurmanJr, @GhostBoxing, @AdrienBroner, @JohnMolinaJr135, @abnermares, @NBCSports and @MGMGrand and become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions thiab www.facebook.com/NBCSports.
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RISING STARS TO BE FEATURED ON UNDERCARD OF BLOCKBUSTER EVENT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 7 AT THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA

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U.S. Olympians Terrell Gausha & Dominic Breazeale To Be Featured; Ntxiv

Undefeated Lightweight Prospect Robert Easter Also In Action

LAS VEGAS (FEB. 25, 2015) – The action-packed undercard on Hnub vas xaum, Lub peb hlis ntuj 7 just got even better with the additions of undefeated U.S. Olympians Terrell Gausha thiab Dominic Breazeale and undefeated lightweight prospect Robert Easter, all participating in separate bouts at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

 

These fights are part of the blockbuster card featuring Keith Thurman vs. Robert Guerrero and Adrien Broner vs. John Molina, ❏ Jr ❏. that will air live on NBC (8:30 p.m. LI/5:30 p.m. PT). The Abner Mares vs. Arturo Santos Reyes bout will be televised live on the NBC show (8:30-11 p.m. LI) or on the NBCSN telecast (11 p.m. LI).

 

Tickets for the live event are priced at $400, $300, $100 thiab $50, thiab tsis muaj kev tsub thiab se, are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at www.mgmgrand.com los sis www.ticketmaster.com.

 

Born and raised in Cleveland, Gausha (13-0, 7 KOs) was a decorated amateur who won gold medals at the U.S. National Championships in 2009 thiab 2012. The 27-year-old is undefeated since turning pro in 2012. Most recently he scored a knockout victory in December 2014 over Cesar Vila and he looks to keep his perfect record intact on Lub peb hlis ntuj 13.

 

A 2012 U.S. Olympian, Breazeale (13-0, 12 KOs) has been nearly perfect in recording knockouts as a pro, having only gone the distance in one fight. The 29-year-old looks to keep his undefeated record intact on Lub peb hlis ntuj 7 when he takes on 35-year-old Puerto Rican heavyweight Victor Bisbal (21-2, 15 KOs). Bisbal last fought in 2013 when he was knocked out by Magomed Abdusalamov despite having won his previous 16 bouts.
An accomplished amateur from Toledo, Ohio, Easter (12-0, 9 KOs) is another highly regarded amateur looking to make a statement on Lub peb hlis ntuj 7 in Las Vegas. He most recently recorded a dominant unanimous decision victory in December 2014 over Angel Hernandez. Fighting for the third time in Las Vegas, the 24-year-old will look to put on a show on Lub peb hlis ntuj 7.

 

The stellar Lub peb hlis ntuj 7 fight night is promoted by Goossen Promotions.

 

For more information visit www.premierboxingchampions.com, www.nbcsports.com/boxing thiab www.goossenpromotions.com, follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing, @KeithFThurmanJr, @GhostBoxing, @AdrienBroner, @JohnMolinaJr135, @abnermares, @NBCSports and @MGMGrand and become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions thiab www.facebook.com/NBCSports.
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“MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO”: STEPHEN ESPINOZA AND KEN HERSHMAN MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

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“We believed this day would come, we worked hard to make it happen and we’re thrilled that it is here.”

– Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President & General Manager SHOWTIME Sports®

“This is the biggest boxing event of all time, we’re confident of that. We couldn’t be prouder to be a part of it and help craft it.”

– Ken Hershman, President HBO SPORTS®

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NEW YORK (FEB. 20, 2015) — It’s a done deal! Undefeated Floyd Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs) will fight longtime rival Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KOs) in a Welterweight World Championship Unification Bout live on Pay-Per-View on Hnub vas xaum, Tej zaum 2.

Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports, thiab Ken Hershman, President of HBO SPORTS, were made available to the media just minutes after the fight was officially announced by Mayweather via his Shotsaccount.

 

Here are highlights from what Hershman and Espinoza had to sayHnub vas Xuv:

 

KEN HERSHMAN, President HBO SPORTS

 

“This is the biggest boxing event of all time, we’re confident of that. We couldn’t be prouder to be a part of it and help craft it.

“We look forward to Tej zaum 2. It’s going to be a spectacular night for this sport and for HBO and SHOWTIME as well.

“The Mike Tyson–Lennox Lewis joint pay-per-view fight was a great roadmap for this fight. It showed that this can be done successfully. There’s a lot of mechanics that go into this when two networks are working together, and those mechanics carry forward in terms of how things operate behind the scenes.

“The fight will be held on traditional pay-per-view, nothing out of the ordinary on that front. We’re looking forward to getting going, there’s a lot of hard work ahead of us.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President & General Manager SHOWTIME Sports

 

“We’re thrilled to be a part of what we expect to be a record-breaking event. This deal is a product of a lot of hard work with some blood, sweat and tears along the way.

“I took this job approximately three years ago; the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight has been a topic of conversation and a goal of not only ours, but of Floyd Mayweather’s since he came over to SHOWTIME a little less than three years ago.

“I believe that the direct line of communication between Floyd and Manny cleared up a lot of doubts on both of their minds and renewed their commitment to getting this fight done.

“We have had significant discussions as to who will make up the broadcast team; it will be an all-star team with a combination of talent from both networks.

“The meeting between Floyd and Manny at the Miami Heat game certainly greased the wheels in getting through the final stages of the process.

“One of the main reasons why this deal got done, as opposed to deals in the past, was because Leslie Moonves [President and CEO, CBS Corporation] was a part of the process. He was deeply committed to making this deal and was someone that all parties in this negotiation really respect. He was really the catalyst for seeing this through and refused to take no for an answer from any side.

“We believed this day would come, we worked hard to make it happen and we’re thrilled that it is here.”

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THE FIGHT IS ON! Floyd Mayweather Formally Announces Mayweather vs. Pacquiao

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Renowned Fighters Agree To Meet in Welterweight World Championship Unification Bout on Hnub vas xaum, Tej zaum 2 * Live on Pay-Per-View

LAS VEGAS (FEB. 20, 2015) – Undefeated, 11-time world champion Floyd Mayweather formally announced today the most anticipated boxing match of this generation. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, a welterweight world championship unification bout, will take place on Hnub vas xaum, Tej zaum 2, live on pay-per-view.

 

This event, which holds the promise of breaking every pay-per-view record in history, is being promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV®and HBO Pay-Per-View®.

 

“I am glad my decision to meet with Manny and discuss making this fight happen helped get the deal done,” said Mayweather. “Giving the fans what they want to see is always my main focus. This will be the biggest event in the history of the sport. Boxing fans and sports fans around the world will witness greatness on Tej zaum 2. I am the best ever, TBE, and this fight will be another opportunity to showcase my skills and do what I do best, which is win. Manny is going to try to do what 47 before himfailed to do, but he won’t be successful. He will be number 48.”

 

Xav paub ntau ntxiv, follow on Twitter at @floydmayweather and @mayweatherpromo; become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FloydMayweather thiab www.Facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions or go to www.mayweatherpromotions.com.
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ROBERT GUERRERO MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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Photo Credit: Stephanie Trapp

 

AROMAS, CALIF. (FEB. 19, 2015) – Media in the Bay Area gatheredHnub peb to watch Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero prepare for his headlining welterweight showdown with Keith “One Time” Thurmanon the inaugural Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC taking place Hnub vas xaum, Lub peb hlis ntuj 7 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Tickets for the live event are priced at $400, $300, $100 thiab $50, thiab tsis muaj kev tsub thiab se, are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available
tom www.mgmgrand.com los sis www.ticketmaster.com.

Here is what Guerrero had to say heading into his historic bout with Thurman:

ROBERT GUERRERO, Former Four-Division World Champion

“I’m very happy that the fight is right around the corner. I’m looking forward to giving fans a great night in boxing. A lot of big shots are going to be thrown from my end.

“I know Keith Thurman is training hard and so am I. This fight is going to be a war and I’m looking forward to it.

“Training camp is wrapping up and my body feels great. This is one of the best camps I’ve had in a very long time and the fans can count on me being at peak performance on fight night.

“I can’t wait to show the world and everybody watching on NBC what I’m all about. Lub peb hlis ntuj 7 can’t come soon enough. I’m ready to go!”

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Premier Boxing Champions on NBC is promoted by Goossen Promotions and features Keith Thurman vs. Robert Guerrero and Adrien Broner vs. John Molina, ❏ Jr ❏. in bouts that will air live on NBC (8:30 p.m. LI/5:30 p.m. PT). The Abner Mares vs. Arturo Santos Reyes bout will be televised live on the NBC show (8:30-11 p.m. LI) or on the NBCSN telecast (11 p.m. LI).

For more information visit www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.nbcsports.com/boxing thiab www.goossenpromotions.com, follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing, @KeithFThurmanJr, @GhostBoxing, @AdrienBroner, @JohnMolinaJr135, @abnermares, @NBCSports and @MGMGrand and become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions thiabwww.facebook.com/NBCSports.

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THE FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE “FIGHT 4 FITNESS” 5K RUN/2K WALK, KIDS FUN RUN & COMMUNITY DAY SATURDAY, LUB PLAUB HLIS NTUJ 19 AT SUNSET PARK IN LAS VEGAS

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LAS VEGAS (FEB. 16, 2015) The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (FMJF) is proud to present the Fight 4 Fitness 5K Run/2K Walk, Kids Fun Run and Community Day taking place Hnub vas xaum, Tim 19 at Sunset Park in Las Vegas.

 

The 5K Run/2K Walk and Kids Fun Run (one half mile run for kids 12 and under) starts at 8 a.m. and is followed by an awards ceremony honoring all of the participants. The Community Day event immediately following the awards ceremony will include food, music, games, raffled prizes and health and fitness exhibitors offering their services to enhance your fitness goals.

 

“My foundation genuinely cares about the Las Vegas community, and we are continuing our pledge to serve with great events like this,” said Mayweather. “Staying fit and active is so important. We hope this event encourages people of all ages to work towards getting in shape and living a healthy lifestyle.”

 

The mission of Fight 4 Fitness is to form community alliances where awareness and empowerment serve as the nucleus for an improved quality of life. From children to adults, everyone is welcome to join the “fight” in reversing health trends that are adversely affecting our quality of life. Fight 4 Fitness is a movement toward good health through the possibilities of change that can enhance one’s own life and the lives of those around them. Participating in the Fight 4 Fitness event can be the catalyst needed to create a vigorous, happy, and healthy Las Vegas community. This unique experience invites all members of the community to run/walk independently or with friends, family, thiab coworkers.

 

The full schedule of events is listed below:

  • 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. – 5K Run/2K Walk & Kids Fun Run
  • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Khoom plig Ceremony
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Community Day

Registration for any and all events is underway and can be completed at www.runsignup.com/Fight4Fitness. Full registration dates and fees are listed below*:

  • Jan 30th – Lub peb hlis ntuj 2nd – $35 5K/$30 2K/$15 KIDS FUN RUN
  • Lub peb hlis ntuj 3lawm – Lub peb hlis ntuj 16th – $40 5K/$35 2K/$15 KIDS FUN RUN
  • Lub peb hlis ntuj 17th – Lub peb hlis ntuj 30th – $45 5K/$40 2K/$15 KIDS FUN RUN
  • Tim 1st – Tim 12th – $50 5K/$45 2K/$20 KIDS FUN RUN
  • Same Day Registration – $60 5K/$45 2K/ $20 KIDS FUN RUN

* Clark County School District: First 100 students can register for free. All students and faculty can register for $20 until March 1st. The aggregate of $3 from each registration for the event will be divided and donated to 10 designated CCSD schools that have demonstrated need for support in the following areas: athletic programs, physical education and educational field trips.

 

For more information follow on Twitter @FloydMayweather and @TFMJ become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FloydMayweather thiab www.Facebook.com/TFMJF follow on Instagram at Instagram.com/FloydMayweather and Instagram.com/TFMJF and add on Shots: Floyd Mayweather and TFMJF.
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UNDEFEATED RISING STAR TONY HARRISON TAKES ON BATTLE-TESTED VETERAN ANTWONE SMITH ON ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS ON ESPN2, MARCH 6 AT THE MARQUEE BALLROOM AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS

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TELEVISED ACTION ALSO INCLUDES

RISING STAR ERICKSON LUBIN GOING UP AGAINST RAFAEL COBOS

PLUS UNDEFEATED PROSPECT IEVGEN KHYTROV TAKES ON AN

OPPONENT TO BE DETERMINED

LAS VEGAS (FEB. 16, 2015) – An action-packed night of fights headlined by undefeated junior middleweight prospect Harrison Tony (19-0, 16 KOs) battling experienced contender Antwone Smith (23-5-1, 12 KOs) comes to the Marquee Ballroom at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Hnub vas Xuv, Lub peb hlis ntuj 6 for a presentation of ESPN Hnub vas XuvHmo ntuj Fights nyob ESPN2.

 

Also featured in televised action is rising star Erickson Lubin (9-0, 6 KOs) battling Mexican warrior Rafael Cobos (15-5-5, 3 KOs) and undefeated prospect Ievgen Khytrov (7-0, 7 KOs) against an opponent to be determined.

 

The night of fights is promoted by Warriors Boxing in association with Goossen Promotions and will feature a full night of televised action starting at 11 p.m. LI/8 p.m. PT on ESPN2.

 

Tickets for the live event are priced at $100, $75, $50 thiab $25, thiab tsis muaj kev tsub thiab se, and are on sale Saturday, FEB. 14 tom 1 p.m. PT. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster (800) 745-300 or purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets will be available Saturday, FEB. 14 tom 3 p.m. PT at any MGM Resorts International box office or online at www.mgmgrand.com.

 

“It is a dream come true that I get to really display my abilities to the world,” said Harrison. “I want to let the world fall in love with a fighter that they haven’t had a chance to see and I think this is the chance I need. You have to be able to entertain and I think I bring that. Antwone has fought some great contenders and he is tough to stop but my game plan doesn’t change. I’m going to go out there, do my thing, put on a show and knock him out.”

 

“I’ve been out for a while and I feel like this is a great opportunity. It’s like I never left. I’m motivated and ready to go,” said Smith. “I’m coming to fight, I’m ready to go 10 muab suav. He hasn’t been that deep. I know I can go the distance so all the questions are on him.”

 

“Warriors Boxing is proud to be able to put on such a great event in Las Vegas at MGM Grand on Lub peb hlis ntuj 6,” said Leon Margules, President of Warriors Boxing. “The main event will pit a young up-and-comer against a wily veteran who won’t give an inch. There’s no doubt it’s going to be a great fight.”

 

“This show captures the true essence of what Hnub vas Xuv Hmo ntuj Fights represents with three fighters on the verge of stardom in Harrison, Khytrov and Lubin,” said Brian Kweder, ESPN senior director of programming and acquisitions. “Fight fans are going to want to tune in to see Tony Harrison. We’ve been following his progress and we are excited to get a chance to showcase him on national television in a true test against Antwone Smith.”

 

Without a single blemish on his record, the 24-year-old Harrison has caught the eye of many in the fight game with his impressive knockout power. Fighting out of Detroit, he has stopped 16 of his 19 opponents, including nine in the first round. Nyob rau hauv 2014, Harrison delivered a trio of early stoppages taking down more experienced fighters Grady Brewer, Bronco McKart and Tyrone Brunson. Now, he looks to make it a perfect 20 for 20 rauLub peb hlis ntuj 6 in Las Vegas.

 

An experienced 28-year-old, Smith has been in the ring with some of the biggest and best names in boxing. He also excelled as an amateur, winning the Florida Golden Gloves at 17-years-old. The Miami-native has gone toe-to-toe and owns victories over Jose Luis Castillo and Ronald Cruz and losses to Jermall Charlo, Kermit Cintron and Lanardo Tyner throughout his career. Smith did not fight in 2014, but looks to return in style onLub peb hlis ntuj 6.

 

At just 19-years-old, Lubin is looking to continue his climb up the professional ranks on Lub peb hlis ntuj 6 as he attempts to stay undefeated. Having already fought all over the U.S., Lubin will be making his Las Vegas debut when he hits the ring on ESPN2. Most recently, the Orlando, Fla. native wiped out Michael Finney in a unanimous decision victory on Feb. 6 in Biloxi, Miss.

 

Born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Cobos has been a professional since 2006 fighting exclusively in Mexico before his U.S. debut in Sept. 2014. While he lost a decision that night to Josesito Lopez, Cobos had won three fights in a row leading up to that and hadn’t lost since 2010. Now he looks to get back to his winning ways on Lub peb hlis ntuj 6 in Las Vegas.

 

A 2012 Ukranian Olympian, Khytrov was an accomplished amateur who won a gold medal at the 2007 European Junior Championships. Born in Kryvy Rih, Ukraine but fighting out of Brooklyn, the 26-year-old has won all eight of his professional fights by knockout and looks to keep that streak going on Lub peb hlis ntuj 6.

 

For more information visit www.warriorsboxing.com thiab www.goossenpromotions.com, follow on Twitter @IAmBoxing, @WarriorsBoxingProm, @ESPNFNF and @MGMGrand and become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/warriorsboxingpromotions, www.facebook.com/GoossenBoxing thiabwww.facebook.com/espn.fnf
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THREE-TIME WORLD CHAMPION ABNER MARES TO FIGHT ON BLOCKBUSTER CARD IN “PBC ON NBC” DEBUT LIVE IN PRIMETIME ON SATURDAY, MARCH 7

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Mares To Face Arturo Santos Reyes From The MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (FEB. 12, 2015) – Former three-division world champion Abner Mares (28-1-1, 15 KOs) returns to the ring to face 2008 Mexican Olympian Arturo Santos Reyes (18-4, 5 KOs) rau Hnub vas xaum, Lub peb hlis ntuj 7 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in the primetime debut of the Premier Boxing Champions series on NBC and NBCSN.

 

The fight is part of the blockbuster card promoted by Goossen Promotions featuring Keith Thurman vs. Robert Guerrero and Adrien Broner vs. John Molina, ❏ Jr ❏. that will air live on NBC (8:30 p.m. LI/5:30 p.m. PT).

 

The Mares-Reyes bout will be televised live on Hnub vas xaum, Lub peb hlis ntuj 7, on the NBC show (8:30 – 11 p.m. LI) or on the NBCSN telecast (11 p.m. LI).

 

Marv Albert will call the fights in primetime on NBC alongside analyst “Sugar” Ray Leonard, the six-time world champion and 1976 Olympic gold medalist. Al Michaels will host.

 

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to fight in Las Vegas on Lub peb hlis ntuj 7,” said Mares. “This is a fantastic card that is great for me and great for the sport of boxing. I look forward to putting on a show for the fans and winning impressively.”

 

“It’s a big honor to get this fight against Abner Mares and to be fighting at MGM Grand in Las Vegas,” said Reyes. “Mares is a great fighter. I know what he brings to the table. But I’m going to give it my all on Lub peb hlis ntuj 7 and shock the boxing world.”

 

The 29-year-old Mares looks to stay at the top of the featherweight division when he steps into the ring on Lub peb hlis ntuj 7. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and fighting out of Downey, Calif., Mares first tasted world championship gold in 2011 when he beat Joseph Agbeko to win the bantamweight world title. He continued his rise up the pound-for-pound list with wins over Anselmo Moreno and Daniel Ponce De Leon to win world titles at super bantamweight and featherweight respectively. He suffered his only defeat in a shocking loss to Jhonny Gonzalez but has rebounded nicely with back-to-back wins and now looks to return to the top of the sport.

 

An accomplished amateur from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Reyes makes his U.S. debut on Lub peb hlis ntuj 7 with a chance to immediately make a name for himself stateside. The 29-year-old was a silver medalist at the Junior World Championships in 2004 and he would go on to represent his country at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Reyes turned pro in 2009 and racked up victories in his first five outings. Fighting almost exclusively in Mexico, he defeated Khabir Suleymanov in 2012 for the super bantamweight title. Most recently Reyes went on the road and lost to Simpiwe Vetyeka in his native South Africa for the vacant international featherweight title. He returns to the ring looking to make an immediate impact in his U.S. debut.

Tickets for the live event are priced at $400, $300, $100 thiab $50, thiab tsis muaj kev tsub thiab se, are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at www.mgmgrand.com los sis www.ticketmaster.com.

 

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Marvelous Training Camp Begins! Sonsona Arrives in Vegas

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Former WBO Super Flyweight Champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (19-1-1, 15 KOs) arrived yesterday in Las Vegas to continue working with trainer Jun Agrabio, Sampson Boxing stablemate and fellow former world champion John Riel Casimero, as well as strength and conditioning coach Angel Heredia, for his upcoming fight against Puerto Rico’s Jayson “La Maravilla” Velez (22-0-1, 16 KOs).

 

Team Sonsona will be training at Roy Jones Jr.’s Gym.

 

Ranked #2 WBC, #5 WBA, #4 IBF and #12 WBO, Sonsona, will face Velez (ranked #3 WBC) in a final elimination bout to face champion Jhonny Gonzalez and in defense of his NABF Featherweight Championship.

 

While working with Agrabio, the 24-year-old Sonsona, of General Santos City, Philippines, has rededicated himself to his boxing career and the results have shown. He knocked out former world champion Akifumi Shimoda in three brutal rounds last February and then avenged his only loss, to Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. by way of a split decision victory in June.

“I’m very happy that Sonsona and Casimero are working together in Las Vegas, my hometown,” said the pair’s co-promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing (along with Sammy Gello-ani), and I’m looking forward to having two more champions for my promotional company in the very near future.”

 

Casimero, from Cebu City, Philippines, is currently waiting to face the winner of the upcoming IBF flyweight title fight between current champion Amnat Ruenroeng and China’s Zou Shiming in March.

 
ABOUT SAMPSON BOXING

After a very successful run as a matchmaker and adviser, Sampson Lewkowicz switched over to the promotional side of professional boxing in January 2008.

Sampson Boxing has grown into one of the world’s most prestigious promotional firms, representing many of the world’s best fighters and most promising young contenders.

Sampson Boxing has promotional partners all over North and South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America and Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, VS. and several international networks.