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Unbeaten Former World Champion Luis Nery Takes On Fellow Unbeaten Aaron Alameda In WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator Bout Live On SHOWTIME® Saturday, Mars 28 In Premier Boxing Champions Event From Park MGM In Las Vegas

Heavyweight Contender Otto Wallin Meets Lucas Browne In Co-Main Event And Light Heavyweight Prospects Joseph George And Marcos Escudero Battle In Rematch In Telecast Opener

Tickets On Sale Thursday, Février 13 At Noon PT!

LAS VEGAS- Février 11, 2020 – Unbeaten former bantamweight world championLuis Nerywill face undefeated contenderAaron Alamedain a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator headlining live action on SHOWTIME Saturday, Mars 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.

LeBOXE SHOWTIME: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE® tripleheader begins at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and features heavyweight contenders squaring off asOtto WallinetLucas Brownebattle in a 10-round attraction in the co-main event, plus rising light heavyweights go toe-to-toe asJoseph GeorgevisagesMarcos Escuderoin a 10-round rematch of their November showdown onShoBox: La Nouvelle Générationthat saw George win a narrow split decision.

Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on saleJeudi, Février 13 à midi et peuvent être achetés àticketmaster.com. Wallin vs. Browne is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.

"Samedi, Mars 28 is going to be a night full of exciting action headlined by Mexican knockout artist Luis Nery beginning his path toward a world title at super bantamweight against an undefeated Mexican contender in Aaron Alameda,» A déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. “Adding in the heavyweight showdown between Otto Wallin and Lucas Browne, plus a rematch of young light heavyweights Joseph George and Marcos Escudero, fight night at Park MGM in Las Vegas is sure to deliver explosive battles from start to finish.”

Nery (30-0, 24 KOs) is a power puncher who has stopped his last 11 adversaires et 15 de son dernier 16. The 25-year-old southpaw from Tijuana, Mexico scored a dominant stoppage victory over former champion McJoe Arroyo in March and returned in July to stop former champion Juan Carlos Payano. He scored a TKO victory over Shinsuke Yamanaka to win the bantamweight world title in 2018 and will now move up to 122 pounds to seek a world title in a second weight class.

“I’m excited to fight on SHOWTIME and I’m planning on another knockout victory to prove to everyone that I’m one of the kings of the super bantamweight division,” said Nery. “I know that I can knock out any fighter at 118 ou 122 livres, and I’m hungrier than ever to prove that I’m one of boxing’s great Mexican champions. My goal is to continue to put on great performances for the fans and I’m ready to fight anyone who is willing to step up to the challenge.”

Representing Sonora, Mexique, Alameda (25-0, 13 KOs) est invaincu depuis qu'il est devenu pro 2014 after a strong amateur career, and will step up in competition as he faces Nery for a shot at a world title bout. The 26-year-old is ranked No. 12 by the WBC and most recently knocked out Jordan Escobar in April 2019, after three victories in 2018. Alameda will fight in the U.S. for the second time when he enters the ring on March 28, after scoring a body shot knockout over Andre Wilson in a January 2016 bout in Los Angeles.

“I’m very excited to be making my SHOWTIME debut in the main event against a great fighter,” said Alameda. “All of the years of training and fighting have brought me to this fight on March 28. Nery is a Mexican warrior like myself and I can’t wait to lock horns with him and give the fans great action all the way until the final bell.”

Wallin, 29 ans (20-1, 13 KOs) will return to the ring in Las Vegas, where he nearly defeated former unified heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in September, quand il a ouvert une coupure horrible sur l'œil droit de Fury avec un coup de poing légal qui a presque arrêté le combat. While Wallin dropped the decision, il a prouvé son courage en tant que futur champion potentiel des poids lourds. Représentant son Sundsvall natal, Suède, Wallin s'entraîne à New York avec l'ancien champion Joey Gamache. Wallin’s last fight in Las Vegas was his second in the U.S., after his debut on SHOWTIME in April ended in a no contest because of a cut suffered by his opponent in the first round.

Fighting out of New South Wales, Australie, Browne (29-2, 25 KOs) most recently scored a knockout victory over John Hopoate in November, his second win of 2019. He’s won four of his last five bouts, with his only career losses coming to Dillian Whyte and David Allen in the U.K. Browne won his first 25 combats professionnels, including a stoppage of Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 to capture a WBA Heavyweight Championship. He will be making his U.S. début.

George (10-0, 6 KOs) emerged victorious in a battle of then unbeaten fighters when he faced Escudero on SHOWTIME in November, taking a split-decision victory. The 30-year-old didn’t start boxing until he was 19 and is managed by Washington Redskins All-Pro offensive lineman Trent Williams, and trained in Houston by NFL All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson and James Cooper. George will look to transition from prospect to contender by defeating Escudero again on March 28.

Escudero (10-1, 9 KOs) will look to bounce back and even the score against George, and in turn bolster his own position in the light heavyweight division. The 26-year-old from Buenos Aires, Argentina has fought primarily in the U.S. since turning pro in 2017. His amateur career saw him become a national champion in Argentina in 2014 and represent his country in the Pan-Am Games in 2015. Escudero currently trains in Miami and scored three stoppage wins in 2019 before facing George for the first time.

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Janvier 18: Eleider Alvarez and Michael Seals Set for Light Heavyweight Slugfest LIVE on ESPN+ at Turning Stone Resort Casino

ESPN+ stream to begin at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT

Undercard bouts will stream live on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

VERONA, N. Y.. (Novembre. 4, 2019) — Two of the light heavyweight’s division’s most explosive fighters are set for a fistic shootout Saturday, Jan. 18, as former world champion Eleider “Storm” Alvarez will face Michael “Cannon Handz” Seals at Turning Stone Resort Casino.


The 10-round showdown will be contested for the vacant WBC Continental Americas title, and the winner is expected to challenge for a world title in 2020.

Alvarez-Seals and a co-feature will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+, the leading multi-sport streaming service, à partir de 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT. Undercard bouts will stream live on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Groupe Yvon Michel, tickets priced at $89, $75, $69, $62, $59 and $40 go on sale Friday, Novembre. 8 à 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased at the Turning Stone Resort Box Office, charge by phone by calling 800.771.7711 ou en ligne àTicketmaster.

“This is a fantastic fight, une véritable 50-50 matchup featuring two of the division’s best punchers,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “The light heavyweight division is on fire right now, and the winner will be in a tremendous position.”

“I am very happy to get back in the ring after this long layoff,” Alvarez said. “I am looking at Jan. 18 to reboot my career against a strong puncher, Michael Seals, and begin my campaign to once again be on top of the boxing world. I have a lot of respect for my opponent, mais en 2020, nothing will stop me from becoming a world champion again.”

“First, I would like to thank Top Rank and ESPN for giving Eleider this opportunity, as well as a plan to be very active in 2020,” said Yvon Michel, Alvarez’s co-promoter. “Eleider had a great run before his last fight, beating three former or current world champions in a row: Lucian Bute, Jean Pascal and Sergey Kovalev. The defeat in his rematch with Kovalev was very painful, but also a great learning lesson. Eleider Alvarez belongs with the elite of the light heavyweight division, and he will prove it starting Jan. 18 in Verona.”

“Uncle Bob and Brad Goodman are giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, and I am going to put on a show for them,” Seals said. “Everyone knows that going the distance is against my religion. I’m going to bring the heat, and that’s no secret. Alvarez made a huge mistake in accepting me for his ‘comeback fight.’ When you sign a contract with me, I’m trying to force-feed you some ZzzQuil. This is a tune-up for him but everything for me. I’m not an opponent for the top fighters. I am a top fighter. I want a world title shot, and I won’t let this guy get in the way. He had his time. It’s my time.”

Alvarez (24-1, 12 KOs), the Colombian-born, Montreal-based boxer-puncher has not fought since Feb. 2, when he dropped a unanimous decision to Sergey Kovalev six months after knocking him out to win the WBO light heavyweight world title. Alvarez’s long layoff is due to a torn foot ligament he suffered in training earlier this year. He hopes a win over Seals will earn him another crack at world championship glory.

Phoques (24-2, 18 KOs), a Mobile, Alabama, native who played collegiate football at Alabama A&M, is still one of the division’s heaviest hitters at 37 ans. An 11-year pro, Seals has been involved in many memorable brawls, y compris un 2015 Fight of the Year contender versus Edwin Rodriguez that included five knockdowns in three rounds. Despite falling short versus Rodriguez, Seals’ reputation as a fan-friendly was solidified. Il a remporté quatre dans une rangée, including three by knockout in either first or second round. He is coming off a one-punch, first-round knockout Oct. 18 in Philadelphia against Elio Trosch.

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‘LANE BROTHERS BOXING’ SIGN #1 LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER MENG FANLONG & TOP HEAVYWEIGHT ZHANG ZHILEI

OCTOBER 22nd, NYC — Number one IBF light heavyweight contender, Meng Fanlong (16-0, 10 KOs), and top heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (20-0, 16 KOs), signer des accords de conseiller exclusif avec nouvellement formé « Lane Brothers boxe. »

Meng Fanlong

Meng de Chifeng, Chine, est heureux d'avoir Terry et Tommy Lane soient ses représentants de l'industrie.

« Je suis vraiment ravi d'avoir Terry Lane et Tommy Lane dans mon équipe que mes conseillers. » Dit Meng. « Ils sont jeunes et enthousiastes à l'idée de boxe. Ils croient en moi et sont très professionnels dans ce qu'ils font. Je crois que notre coopération aura un impact positif sur ma carrière « .

Comme l'IBF #1 concurrent dans la division des lourds légers, Meng lorgne un combat l'année prochaine contre le champion Artur Beterbiev, qui vient de marquer un KO technique sensationnelle victoire sur Oleksandr Hvozdyk vendredi soir à Philadelphie.

« Ceci est un moment excitant dans la carrière de Fanlong. » Dit Terry Lane. « Il est l'un des meilleurs combattants à 175 livres, et l'un des talents de boxe top à venir de la Chine. Nous ne pouvions pas être plus heureux de l'aider à guider à travers ce voyage « .

Information sur l'épreuve de force Meng Fanlong avec Beterbiev sera annoncée dans le temps.

*Image – Meng Fanlong *

*Image de gauche à droite – Tommy Lane, Meng Fanlong, formateur Shaun George, Terry Lane *

Zhang Zhilei

Zhang, de Zhoukou, Chine, est également heureux d'avoir Terry et Tommy Lane soient ses représentants de carrière.

« Terry, Tommy et je vais le chemin du retour depuis le début de mon pro tournant ici aux États-Unis. » Dit Zhang. "Après plusieurs années, nous travaillons actuellement à nouveau ensemble. Ils sont maintenant mes conseillers. Leur père est un arbitre bien connu et Hall of Famer. Les frères ont été dans les affaires de la boxe toute leur vie. Je crois que notre coopération sera un nouveau chapitre de ma carrière professionnelle « .

Zhang, 6'6’ » 260 lb 2008 Médaillé d'argent olympique, a amassé un impressionnant record invaincu et est à la recherche de grands combats dans la division des poids lourds.

« Zhang Zhilei est le visage de la boxe en Chine. » Dit Tommy Lane. « Il a tellement de possibilités devant lui, nous sommes ravis de ce partenariat « .

Zhang est prévue pour lutter contre la difficile Sergey Kuzmin (15-1, 11 KOs) le 30 Novembre au Casino de Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo, Monaco Novembre 30 mai. Le combat sera diffusé sur DAZN.

*Image de gauche à droite – Zhang Zhilei, Tommy Lane, Terry Lane *

*Image – Zhang Zhilei et Terry Lane *

À PROPOS DE BOXE LANE BROTHERS

New York City Based « Lane Brothers Boxing » a été fondée en 2019 par les frères Terry et Tommy Lane. Les frères Lane ont travaillé dans la boxe professionnelle pour près de quinze ans, et utilisent maintenant leur expertise de l'industrie pour conseiller les meilleurs talents internationaux de la boxe. Terry and Tommy are the sons of former referee Mills Lane.

MURPHYS BOXE REVIENT À MGM SPRINGFIELD SPÉCIAUX EXTÉRIEUR MATINEE CAS AOÛT 17 VEDETTE NABA Light Heavyweight Champion, CHARLES ET FOSTER INVAINCUS IRISH LOURD, NIALL KENNEDY! EN DIRECT SUR UFC PASS FIGHT!

INVAINCUS IRISH HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECT, NIALL KENNEDY DE VISAGE DEVIN VARGAS EN CAS CO-MAIN

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Springfield, Massachusetts (Juillet 16, 2019):


Murphys boxe est fier d'annoncer leur retour à la MGM Springfield pour un événement spécial en plein air sur matinee Samedi, Août 17, 2019 qui sera diffusée en direct sur UFC Fight passe.


Dans l'événement principal, NABA Light Heavyweight Champion, Charles Foster (18-0, 9 KOs) défendra son titre pour la quatrième fois 10 rond- contre cogneur de puissance russe,Denis Grachev (19-7-1, 10 KOs).



Favoriser, qui est originaire de la ville voisine de New Haven, Connecticut est classé #10 dans le monde par laWBA et est vient d'obtenir une victoire impressionnante sur l'arrêt de Chicago de fois battus, Mike Jiminez ce passé Mars.


Gratchev connu sous le nom « Fils de Drago », est actuellement sur un 3 Série de victoires en lutte 2019 et une victoire bouleversée par Foster serait immédiatement atterrir le dos russe dans le classement mondial.


“Je suis très heureux d'être dans l'événement principal dans un lieu extraordinaire comme MGM Springfield.”, explique Foster, le gaucher confiance qui va par le surnom, 'La vérité'.


“Je me sens vraiment que je suis prêt à prendre tout le monde dans le Top 10. Je veux être en position pour un tir à un titre mondial l'année prochaine. Le 17 Août, Je compte faire une déclaration au reste de la division des lourds légers en défendant mon titre et l'arrêt Grachev.”


Dans le 10 événement co-tour principal l'un des plus populaires combattants de boxe Murphys, des poids lourds sensation irlandaise, Niall Kennedy (13-0-1, 8 KOs) fera face à l'un de ses tests les plus durs à ce jour, 2014 États-Unis aux Jeux olympiques, Devin Vargas (20-5, 8 KOs) dans une bataille de carrefour qui mettra le gagnant en ligne une opportunité majeure dans la division rouge chaud.


'Boom boom’ qui est également un officier de police dans sa ville natale de Gorey, L'Irlande a amassé une importante Massachusetts à base suivant avoir combattu la quasi-totalité de ses combats professionnels en Nouvelle-Angleterre de remporter le titre des poids lourds de l'État dans le processus.


“Je suis très heureux de se battre au MGM Springfield. Il est la première fois dans ce domaine [du Massachusetts] et ce qu'un événement soit sur, faire partager le projet avec le talentueux Charles Foster.”, dit le poids lourd humble.


“Nous espérons qu'il [le combat] sera un classement mondial et mon adversaire, Je crois, est un ancien athlète olympique qui a mélangé avec la table de haut et qui je suis sûr, faire ressortir le meilleur de moi. La formation va exceptionnellement bien. Je vais mettre chaque once de sang et de sueur dans la fabrication de mon petit garçon, MJ et ma femme fière. Je suis honoré et béni d'avoir Ken et Packie guider ma carrière et à 35, c'est l'année où je veux me entrer dans le top 20 et dans des combats massifs et pour que cela se produise, je dois effectuer le 17 Août.”


Le undercard mettra en vedette plusieurs combattants locaux, y compris:


Shelly Vincent (25-2, 1 KO), la fierté de la Providence, et ancien challenger titre mondial, va lui faire revenir dans un 8 ronde combat poids plume contre un adversaire à être nommé.


Anthony Velazquez (7-0, 7 KOs), l'un des plus populaires combattants à Springfield, apparaîtra dans un 6 combat welters tour contre un adversaire à être nommé.


Derrick Jr Whitley. (5-1-1), qui vient de la famille Whitley de combat célèbre de Springfield, fera face à un adversaire à être nommé dans un 6 combat welters ronde.


Ray Jay Bermudez (7-0, 5 KOs) qui est originaire de la ville voisine Albany, New York, apparaîtra dans un 6 super combat léger tour.


Deux combats plus supplémentaires seront annoncés sous peu.


“Notre premier combat au MGM Springfield mai, qui est aussi notre premier col de combat UFC, était une nuit incroyable et un succès total.”, explique Ken Casey, fondateur de boxe Murphys.


“Pour notre retour à la MGM Springfield nous voulions prendre à un autre niveau. Avoir un haut 10 monde classé combattant comme Charles Foster faire une défense de titre dans son arrière-cour, ajoutant Niall Kennedy dans une épreuve de force des poids lourds enjeux élevés et ce qui en fait un spectacle en plein air matinee, nous pensons atteint cet objectif. Nous ne pouvons pas attendre d'être de retour au MGM Springfield le 17 Août.”


Murphys boxe présente Foster vs. Grachev samedi, 17 mai à MGM Springfield à Springfield, Massachusetts (1 Way MGM, Springfield, MA. 01103). Les portes ouvrent à 13 heures et le premier combat commence à 14 heures. Les billets sont au prix de $45, $75, $100 et $125 en vente ce vendredi, 19 juillet à: www.murphysboxing.com et www.mgmspringfield /
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“Popeye” revient dans le Sud ce samedi à Charlotte, Caroline du Nord


HARTFORD, Conn. (Février 18, 2019) – Undefeated prospect Richard “Popeye le marin” Rivera retourne dans le Sud ce samedi soir (Février. 23) en autre “rester occupé” combattre sur le “Christy Martin Fight Night” carte, présenté par Christy Martin Promotions, à Centerstage@Noda à Charlotte, Caroline du Nord.


Novembre dernier 30e, Rivera a combattu à Charlotte pour la première fois, assommer le favori local Josué Robertson au sixième tour. Le février. 23 il affrontera un combattant mexicain vétéran Jose “Olympique” Corral (20-23, 12 KOs) dans un combat prévu de six rounds qui sera disputé à un poids de capture de 187 livres.

Le combattant portoricain-américain n'avait pas beaucoup de supporters la dernière fois, mais, sur la base de sa performance impressionnante, il a gagné des fans à ses côtés, et il a bien l'intention d'ajouter plus ce voyage.

“Se battre là-bas la première fois était une expérience intéressante,” Rivera a déclaré. “J'ai eu des émotions mitigées, mais les fans là-bas m'ont montré beaucoup d'amour. Les gens sont venus me voir après le combat pour me dire combien ils aimaient me regarder me battre. C'était une bonne expérience pour moi. J'ai tabassé un combattant local, mais ils veulent que je revienne, et j'y vais pour refaire le boulot.

“Le plan est que j'aie plus de combats cette année pour augmenter mon expérience sur le ring. Je me sens plus confiant à chaque combat. Il ne me manque que l'expérience dans les gros combats et ça arrive. Plus je deviens confiant sur le ring m'aide à mieux me concentrer sur ce que je fais là-bas.

“J'ai eu quelques obstacles en cours de route, mais j'aime la boxe et me battre en tant que 'Popeye'. Je me réveille chaque matin prêt à partir.”

Rivera (9-0, 8 KOs), la Fédération Universelle de Boxe en titre (UBF) Championne des poids mi-lourds de toute l'Amérique, fait partie d'un trio qui a formé Hartford Boxing Promotions (RAP) l'année dernière, qui comprend également le manager / entraîneur en chef de Rivera Tony blanc et son autre partenaire, Michael Tran.

Blanco a noté que ce combat pour Rivera a ajouté de l'importance. “Nous discutons avec un grand promoteur d'un accord pour co-promouvoir Richard,” Blanco a expliqué. “Si, il doit bien paraître février 23e à Charlotte. Il a la bonne combinaison de talent et de valeur marchande que les fans adorent.

“Aller à Charlotte pour combattre la première fois était une bonne expérience. Ils l'aimaient et le respectaient tellement qu'il repart à la demande générale. Nous aimons vraiment Christy, pour être honnête. Elle a déjà demandé si Richard se battrait sur une carte dont elle fait la promotion en mars à Jacksonville, Floride.”

Martin ressent la même chose à propos de Team Rivera. “C'est un enfant génial,” elle a ajouté. “Il est doué, un solide pro sur le ring, et très charismatique en dehors du ring. Les fans ici l'aiment en tant que combattant et personne. J'ai dit 'Popeye’ revient et les fans ici sont excités.

“Et maintenant il est sorti de sa zone de confort, combats en dehors de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, devant des foules différentes, et contre des combattants avec des styles différents Le ciel est la limite pour lui. Je pense qu'il est la vraie affaire.”

Les billets sont au prix de $70.00 (Ringside) et $35.00 (admission générale et disponible à l'achat sur place.

Les portes ouvrent à 6 p.m. ET avec le premier combat prévu pour commencer à 7 p.m. ET.

Tous les combats et les combattants sont sujets à changement.

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BADOU JACK TALKS MARCUS BROWNE FIGHT, THE CUT THAT BROKE THE INTERNET & UPCOMING MISSION TO THE MIDDLE EAST




Two-Division World Champion Leaves for International Tour and Goodwill Mission on Behalf of Badou Jack Foundation


Visite www.BadouJackFoundation.org pour plus d'informations


LAS VEGAS (Janvier 23, 2019) – Although two-division world champion Badou Jack dropped a decision Saturday night to fellow light heavyweight Marcus Browne, it was the courage and tenacity that he showed in fighting through what some are calling one of the worst cuts in boxing history that has had the sports world buzzing. Jack has since made it clear that his tenacity and heart is motivated by those who benefit from the work of the Badou Jack Foundation. Jack is set to embark on a goodwill mission to the Middle East today as he couldn’t wait to continue his charitable efforts overseas.


His international itinerary includes trips to the Zaatari and Baqaa Refugee Camps in Jordan and business meetings Dubai and London.


“I don’t just fight for myself, I fight for the refugee children and I was thinking of them,” said Jack. “They come from war and often don’t have any parents, so what’s a scratch on my forehead? They are going through something much worse. You have to keep fighting.”


While many were concerned with the blood that gushed from Jack’s cut round after round, the veteran fighter was able to block it out and continued to fight until the final bell. Although he was taken to the hospital immediately following the fight, Jack was unfazed by the severity of the cut, which was sewn up with nearly 100 stitches.


“I feel great right now. Things like that can just happen in the ring,” said Jack. “It was just some blood. The cut was only bothering me because I couldn’t see too well, but I was going to keep fighting no matter what. This isn’t just any other sport; its boxing. You have to fight through it.”


And fight through he has.


“I was definitely going to make my run like I have in the past,” said Jack. “I think most people in boxing know that this would have been a totally different fight. Me, it’s not a big injury. I’m fighting for a bigger cause. Those refugees aren’t going to quit, so I sure wasn’t going to either.”

MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ADRIEN BRONER FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS

I have something to prove to everyone,” – Pacquiao

I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here

to get this victory,” – Broner

Welterweight Champion Pacquiao Takes on Former Four-Division World Champion Broner This Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV®

From the MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas &

Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe

CliquezICI for Photos from Esther Lin/SHOWTIME

CliquezICI for Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions

CliquezICI for Photos from Chris Farina/Mayweather Promotions

LAS VEGAS(Janvier 16, 2019) – Boxing’s only eight-division world championManny Pacquiaoand former four-division world championAdrien “The Problem” Broner went face-to-face Wednesday in Las Vegas at the final press conference before they battle for Pacquiao’s World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title Saturday, Janvier 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Pacquiao will be ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his title against the brash must-see attraction Broner. On Wednesday the fighters talked about their preparation and what they envision going down on Saturday night before staring each other down at the Copperfield Theatre at MGM Grand.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday in Las Vegas:

Manny Pacquiao

I feel so blessed and happy because of the excitement around this fight. It’s come from the fans here in the U.S. and media all over the world. I want to go out there and make all the people happy.

The knockout in my last fight felt good. It felt like my younger days against Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto et d'autres. That fight was a big challenge for me to recover from the fight against Jeff Horn. People said that my career was done. But I never got discouraged, I just worked hard and made the knockout against Lucas Matthysse happen.

These days I don’t only train my body, but also my mind. I’m a Senator, so my mind is very busy. I also play chess regularly and read books to keep my mind sharp.

People writing me off after the Jeff Horn fight was good for me. I’m not mad at anyone who thought that. It just became a challenge and a test to me of whether or not I could still show my best.

Being back here at MGM Grand makes me so happy. C’est un honneur d’être à ce poste. I remember my first fight here in the U.S. was at MGM Grand. I will never forget that moment and now I get to come back here and do it again.

I know he is going to counter me but we’re ready for that. What happened in the Juan Manuel Marquez fight will not happen again. It was a mistake and I learned that mistake. We’ve worked on that in this training camp. I am prepared for Broner’s style.

This is a challenge because it is my first fight as a 40-year-old. I have something to prove to everyone about what that means. Age is just a number. What matters is how you prepare and that you’re working hard.

I don’t need to dislike my opponent to want a knockout. I’m just doing my job in the ring. Si le coup de grâce vient, ça arrive. We’re hoping to have that opportunity Saturday. I have to pressure him to make him open up. Wherever he goes, Je serai là.

I’ve always stayed disciplined throughout my years in boxing. I’m always making sure everything is in order and on point during my workouts. That plus cross-training with activities like basketball has helped me stay in this position all these years.

ADRIEN BRONER

I’m not up here to talk a lot of trash. I’ve put in the work. Il est temps de se battre. Après j'ai gagné, everything is going to be different.

People are talking a lot about Pacquiao fighting Floyd Mayweather again, but I’m pretty sure Floyd is retired. I feel like people are trying to throw me to the wolves and overlook me.

He doesn’t remind me of any past opponents just like I’m not going to remind him of anyone he’s fought. He’s never fought anyone like me. Every fighter has similarities, but truly every fighter is different. If I remind him of Floyd Mayweather, I hope his arm doesn’t hurt after this one.

Look at my last five fights. I’ve fought world champion after world champion. I don’t duck any fights. I don’t care how many weight classes he’s won titles in.

I’m not in awe of any fighter, especially Manny Pacquiao. I hope he’s in awe of me. I’m a one of a kind fighter too. I’ve made history in this sport.

I just have to go out and win this fight, then everything is going to start going my way. samedi soir, Je vais être victorieux. This is a defining moment in my career and it’s going to be one of the biggest nights of my life.

Pacquiao hasn’t fought me so I’m not worried about what he says about me right now. He’s going to have a different outlook after he fights me Saturday night.

I’m going to turn Las Vegas into a big block party after I win on Saturday night. It’s going to change my career.

Manny Pacquiao has done a lot for the sport. I’m going to beat him up and have a drink with him afterward. I grew up in boxing and I know what’s going on. It’s a business, but don’t get it twisted, I’m going to dominate and win.

This is going to be a hell of a fight. I’ve trained so hard and I want everyone to know that I play around a lot, but when that bell rings, Je vais être prêt. I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here to get this victory. Real talk.

BUBOY FERNANDEZ, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer

I’m very thankful to this great team that we have that has prepared Manny for this challenge. I know that we worked very hard for this. I cannot fly without wings, but I can bring the belt back to the Philippines.

Manny has trained hard and we expect a good fight. This is the hardest I’ve seen him train and it will be seen in the ring Saturday night

Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer

We’ve trained really hard for this fight. Manny is looking really good and is in tremendous shape. I’m sure Adrien is also because they’re both great fighters. I wish both men luck and may the best man win.

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Broner’s Co-Trainer

We’ve had a tremendous training camp. Adrien is ready to go. Everyone who knows me, knows that all I have in this world in my word, and I don’t break it for nobody. I’m giving you my word that Adrien will put on a spectacular performance on Saturday night.

I’m guaranteeing that Adrien will send Manny back to the Senate, beltless, without the WBA title. I guarantee it.

MIKE STAFFORD, Broner’s Co-Trainer

Adrien came to me when he was 55 pounds and seven-years-old. He was an underdog then and he came back day after day. People thought he was a bad kid, but I told people that I saw something in him.

Freddie Roach didn’t know who Adrien was years ago when we were getting ready to work with the Olympic team together. But he got to know Adrien, and on Saturday night, Manny is going to know him too. That’s for sure.

JOE RAMOS, COO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions

We are honored, humbled and proud to be a part of this amazing event. This will be Manny’s 20e fight in Las Vegas and we’ve been treated amazingly throughout the entire promotion. I’m thankful to all of Team Pacquiao for the work they do and helping make everything run smoothly.

We all know that Adrien is ready and we expect nothing but the best from him and his team on Saturday night.

MGM Grand is known for the lion, and Lenny the Lion is right there when you enter the building. Le samedi soir, Manny will show his heart of a lion for fans all over the world and prove once again that he’s the king of the jungle.

LEONARD Ellerbe, PDG de Promotions Mayweather

About three and a half years ago I sat here opposite this great legend in Manny Pacquiao. I’ve studied this man for many years and today he’s still one of the best welterweights in the world. He still has tremendous explosiveness and power, but more importantly the experience to beat any welterweight in the world.

Pacquiao has been doing this for so many years that we forget how truly great this man is. He’s in a very comfortable position right now. He’s super motivated and thats what is going to make this a great fight on Saturday night.

Coming into this fight we all know that there have been rumblings about what Adrien needs to do to win this fight. But what I’ve witnessed firsthand this entire promotion, is that this man has dedicated himself 100 pour cent. He’s done everything his coaches have asked of him and he’s exceeded those expectations.

Adrien Broner is ready, concentré, and he’s put in the work. He’s put himself in the best situation to be successful on Saturday night. I expect nothing less than a great virtuoso performance. He didn’t cut one corner this training camp. He wants to prove to everyone, that everything people have said about him can be thrown out the window. He’s coming to show the entire world what he’s all about.

Ravone LITTLEJOHN, CEO of About Billions Promotions

Adrien trained really hard for this fight. I’d like to thank Kevin Cunningham and Mike Stafford, they put together a great game plan. Adrien will be ready.

There’s been a lot of talk from Pacquiao’s side about getting a knockout, but you’re the one getting knocked out. You’ve been knocked out, we haven’t.

This our first time on this stage and in this position and it’s been very enjoyable. Adrien and I have put a lot into this over the last 10-15 ans. We’re pulling for our guy 100 percent.

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Sport Président & Programmation de l'événement, Showtime Networks Inc.

I’m not going to come up here and tell you all anything you don’t already know about Manny Pacquiao or Adrien Broner. These are two guys who have operated at the highest level of boxing for years. In Manny’s case, literally decades. But I will remind you of some things.

Manny Pacquiao is a Hall of Famer, aucune question à ce sujet. He’s a boxing legend who’s generous, humble and soft-spoken outside of the ring. But most of all, he takes tough fights. Le dernier 20 opponents Pacquiao has had have been current, future or former world champions.

Adrien Broner has faced nine world champions in 37 combats de carrière. He’s obviously demonstrated himself as being an elite fighter. He’s flashy, flamboyant, sometimes outrageous, but he’s always unapologetically himself.

On Saturday night, everything changes. Pacquiao is no longer soft-spoken and Broner is no longer fun-loving and outgoing. They transform themselves into two of the most athletically gifted and ferocious warriors in our sport. Above all these two guys have heart, which is the rarest thing in this sport.

Between the two of them, they’ve won titles in 12 divisions de poids. That’s the third most of all-time, trailing just Mayweather vs. Pacquiao and Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya.

We know this is an elite fight and these fighters are in elite company. But on Saturday night, none of that matters. It’s not a contest of who has the best resume. This is a high level contest with high stakes between two of the most talented and athletically gifted fighters in the sport today. A win in this fight catapults each of these men to bigger things. It doesn’t get any more significant than that.

RICHARD STORM, President of Entertainment and Sports for MGM Resorts International

I’d like to welcome back Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner, two of the sport’s best fighters, back to Las Vegas and MGM Grand. Fans are always excited to watch these two fighters compete in the ring and we’re confident that Saturday’s event will kick off another exciting year of sports and entertainment programming for MGM Resorts.

I’m thankful to all of the people who have helped make this fight happen here in Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing everyone at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night for this sensational event.

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. Broner

Pacquiao vs. Broner is headlined by Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao,boxing’s only eight-division world champion, ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “Le Problème” Broner Saturday, Janvier 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

For more information visitwww.sho.com/sports etwww.mgmgrand.com, follow on Twitter @MannyPacquiao, AdrienBroner, @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, @MGMGrand and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/SHOSportswww.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions etwww.Facebook.com/MGMGrand. hreadE��[s�

SHOWTIME SPORTS® RELEASES FIRST INSTALLMENT OF ALL ACCESS DAILY: PACQUIAO VS. Broner

SHOWTIME SPORTS® RELEASES FIRST INSTALLMENT OF ALL ACCESS DAILY: PACQUIAO VS. Broner

Daily Digital Features To Chronicle Fight Week Leading Up To This Saturday’s Welterweight World Championship Between Two Of Boxing’s Biggest Stars

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QUOI: SHOWTME Sports released the first installment ofALL ACCESS DAILY: PACQUIAO VS. Broner, the first of four daily digital features that will chronicle fight week leading into this Saturday’s welterweight blockbuster between two of boxing’s biggest stars.MONTRE:https://s.sho.com/2CnI2Rf

Manny Pacquiao will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his WBA Welterweight World Title against must-see attraction Adrien Broner this Saturday in the first marquee boxing event of 2019.

ALL ACCESS DAILY delivers the same intimate access and signature storytelling as the network’s Emmy Award-winningALL ACCESS series. New installments ofALL ACCESS DAILY: PACQUIAO VS. Broner will publish each day on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms leading into Saturday’s SHOWTIME PPV® from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

ADRIEN BRONER LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS

Former Four-Division World Champion Broner Takes on Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao Saturday, Janvier 19 sur Showtime PPV®

Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe

From the MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS(Janvier 15, 2019) – With fight week underway in Las Vegas, former four-division world championAdrien “Le Problème” Bronerhosted a media workout Monday before he battlesManny Pacquiaofor the World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title Saturday, Janvier 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

Broner, avec l'entraîneurKevin Cunningham, have been at Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas finishing up training camp after spending most of camp in West Palm Beach, Florida preparing to face boxing’s only eight-division world champion in Pacquiao. Here is what they had to say Monday at Barry’s Boxing:

ADRIEN BRONER

Every fighter is different, but I know if I touch him flush, I’ll put him out. It’s no secret, he’s been to sleep before.

I’m in shape and ready to go. We had a tremendous training camp. I could have made weight weeks ago. We’re prepared to go out and execute.

I’ve been here before, and even though I haven’t been in a fight of exactly this magnitude, I’m just treating it like any other fight. He’s another opponent.

A lot of people are saying that Pacquiao’s age will be a factor, but I’m not looking at it like that. You see guys like Floyd Mayweather who stay undefeated at an older age. I’m just focused on being me. As long as I do what I have to do, Je vais être victorieux.

We’re ready for whatever this fight is going to end up being. It could definitely be a war. I’ve always been an underdog. I came from the trenches and I’m bringing that mentality into the ring.

I can take over boxing with a win over Pacquiao. There are a lot of great fighters in this sport, but they just don’t bring what I bring to the table. With a win like this, it would put me right where I was always meant to be.

I’ve always wanted to fight the big names like this and I knew that I just had to keep working hard and the time would come.

Once that bell rings, I’ll make my adjustments and go ahead and get my victory. I don’t have anything I want to go out and prove. It’s just about winning. That will say everything.

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Entraîneur de Broner

Preparation has been great. Camp a été énorme. Adrien is ready to go and extremely focused for this fight. He came into camp that way and it’s stayed that way.

We added some things this training camp, because we know he’s fighting a legendary fighter. This is one that he has to have and he realizes it. I expect a spectacular performance.

I think on Saturday night that Adrien is going to be that guy that everyone expected him to be from day one. It will open a lot of eyes. I believe that we put the work in. I can’t see Adrien coming out of there without a victory.

The key to victory is for Adrien to just be himself. He has to do what he does best with no hesitation. He’s going to throw the right punches at the right time.

Pacquiao still throws combinations but they don’t come in as fast or as sharp as they used to. He can throw as many punches as he wants to throw, but if they’re not landing, it doesn’t mean anything.

I think Adrien is the quicker fighter. Quickness offsets speed, all day, every day. It’s all about being quick enough to time the guy with your hand speed. It’s different than just throwing a bunch of fast punches.

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. Broner

Pacquiao vs. Broner is headlined by Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “Le Problème” Broner Saturday, Janvier 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

For more information visitwww.sho.com/sports etwww.mgmgrand.com, follow on Twitter @MannyPacquiao, AdrienBroner, @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, @MGMGrand and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/SHOSportswww.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions etwww.Facebook.com/MGMGrand.

BADOU JACK LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS

Former Two-Division World Champion Jack Takes On Unbeaten Marcus Browne for WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title Saturday, Janvier 19 on Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV® Event From the MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas & Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe

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 LAS VEGAS(Janvier 10, 2019) – Former two-division world championBadou Jack hosted a media workout at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas Thursday as he prepares to take on unbeaten top contenderMarcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title Saturday, Janvier 19 on the Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV® event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

A resident of Las Vegas, Jack is preparing to fight in his adopted home city for the 11etime as a pro on January 19. He will be making his third appearance on SHOWTIME PPV, having won a light heavyweight crown against Nathan Cleverly in August 2017 sur le Mayweather vs. Événement McGregor.

Here is what Jack, his trainer Lou Del Valle and Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe had to say Thursday:

BADOU JACK

I feel young and like I’m still improving. I take care of my body every day. Age won’t be a problem for me, it’ll be an advantage.

I’m a confident fighter. I don’t need to talk and brag about everything. I’m just comfortable; à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur de l'anneau.

I’m battle-tested. I’ve been in there in tough fights. He hasn’t been tested like that, so we’ll have to see what he’s capable of when the pressure is on.

Marcus Browne is an athletic and skilled fighter. But it’s a little different to fight on the prospect and contender level versus on this world class level.

One of my biggest strengths in the ring is my ability to adjust. Mon entraîneur, Lou Del Valle, has really helped in that regard. He’s been in there as a world champion like me on the big stage. He knows so much about boxing.

This is nothing new to me. I’ve been on a lot of big cards, so this is a regular day on the job. It’s exciting as always and I can’t wait to put on a good show.

I feel like it’s my duty to give back outside of the ring. With this platform that I have, why wouldn’t I? We should use this platform for something deeper than boxing.

On the Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV main event:

It’s a really good fight. Pacquiao looked pretty good in his last fight, but Broner is very talented. Tout peut arriver en boxe, especially because Broner has a good chin and can fight. He just has to stay focused.

LOU DEL VALLE, Jack’s Trainer

Camp has been amazing. Every camp has just been better and better. He has improved on his weaknesses each time we work together. It’s incredible that a guy who’s 35-years-old can keep performing the way he is and still be getting better.

We know that we have to be careful because Marcus is a good fighter. Everyone we fight at this level is quality. We’re only fighting champions and guys with the top pedigree. The better the fighter, the better we get.

I don’t think that Marcus Browne wants to go the distance with Badou Jack. If you notice in previous fights, guys who fight Badou are not the same after. He takes a lot out of them and I think it’s going to happen again. Marcus is going to go for the early knockout, but we’re ready.

The experience gap is a big difference. I had only fought one 10-rounder when I first fought for the title, but I still thought that I could beat him. The experience that Virgil Hill had over me was really difficult to overcome and I think you’ll see something similar play out in this fight.

LEONARD Ellerbe, PDG de Promotions Mayweather

I think that this is going to be a very competitive fight. You have two guys in this fight that are very hungry. There are a lot of options in the light heavyweight division, and it’s all about timing. This fight gives both guys a chance to prove that they want to be the best and make a great statement.

This fight has a very good chance of stealing the show. I like the fact that Marcus is very confident. If you’re in a big fight, you have to be. Badou is even-keeled, and he comes with his workman-like approach to every fight.

Experience is everything in big fights. It’s a big deal when you’re under those lights. Going the distance with top guys, and knowing how to break guys down, it all plays a big role in fights like this.

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. Broner

Pacquiao vs. Broner is headlined by Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao,boxing’s only eight-division world champion, ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “Le Problème” Broner Saturday, Janvier 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

For more information visitwww.sho.com/sports etwww.mgmgrand.com, follow on Twitter @MannyPacquiao, AdrienBroner, @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, @MGMGrand and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/SHOSportswww.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions etwww.Facebook.com/MGMGrand. ���X�ĸ