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'Kid Pacquiao’ Training sa Dakbayan sa Sugbu, Naghulat sa U.S. Buhat Visa

Undefeated lightweight Jonel “Kid Pacquiao” Dapidran (6-0, 3 KOs) magpadayon sa pagbansay sa Dakbayan sa Sugbu, Philippines, samtang naghulat sa usa ka buhat visa sa Estados Unidos.
Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz naglihok sa tibuok kampo gikan sa Las Vegas sa Dakbayan sa Sugbu sa pagtrabaho uban sa sa 17-ka-tuig-ang panuigon slugger, lakip na ang top trainer Jun Agrabio.
“Agrabio na didto sa pagtabang sa niini nga nating kanding sa pagkuha sa sunod nga ang-ang,” said Lewkowicz.
Lewkowicz nag-ingon nga Dapidran adunay usa o duha ka mga away sa Pilipinas samtang naghulat sa husto nga visa.
“Gusto ko nga aron sa pagbantay kaniya sa aktibo aron nga sa diha nga siya naghimo sa iyang US debut siya andam sa pagbutang sa sa usa ka dako nga show,” explained Lewkowicz.
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Human sa usa ka malampuson kaayo nga run ingon sa usa ka matchmaker ug adviser, Sampson Lewkowicz mibalhin ngadto sa promotional nga bahin sa propesyonal nga boxing sa Enero 2008.

Sampson Boxing mitubo ngadto sa usa sa mga kalibutan sa labing prestigious promotional kompaniya, nga nagrepresentar sa daghan sa mga kalibutan sa labing maayo nga mga manggugubat ug labing masaarong batan-on contenders.

Sampson Boxing adunay promotional mga kauban sa tanan nga mga sa ibabaw sa North ug South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe ug Central America ug Sampson Boxing mga panghitabo nga telebisyon sa maong premiere networks sama sa HBO, Showtime, ESPN, VS. ug sa pipila ka internasyonal nga network.

Lewkowicz Timailhan Jonel 'Ang Kid Pacquiao’ Dapidran, Ikaduhang Pinsan ni Manny Pacquiao, ngadto sa usa ka Promotional Contract

Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz, ang tawo nga gipasidunggan sa pagkaplag sa usa ka wala mailhi nga talento nga si Manny Pacquiao sa Pilipinas sa 2000, sa pagkamapahitas-on mipahibalo sa pagpirma ni Pacquiao sa ikaduhang ig-agaw, Jonel “Ang Kid Pacquiao” Dapidran ngadto sa usa ka taas nga-termino promotional kontrata.
17-ka-tuig-ang panuigon Dapidran (6-0, 3 KOs) mao ang usa ka undefeated lightweight nga paglaom gikan sa Digos City sa Pilipinas. Manny Pacquiao sa banay sa inahan lolo ug Junel ang amahan ni mao ang mga igsoon.
“Usa ka San Francisco abogado nga si Sydney Hall gidala Manny Pacquiao sa akong pagtagad 15 ka tuig ang milabay,” said Lewkowicz. “Walay usa sa mga mayor nga magdadasig mibayad sa pagtagad, apan kami nakakita sa unsa ang usa ka talento nga siya. Nagtrabaho ako isip usa ka matchmaker alang sa (unya promoter) Murad Muhammad, ug ako nakombinsir siya nga mopirma Manny ug sa pagdala kaniya ngadto sa Amerika. Karon, ingon sa usa ka promoter, Ako magadala sa iyang suod nga pamilya dinhi sa unang higayon ug ako hugot nga nagtuo nga kini nga batan-on nga tawo nga sa paghimo sa usa ka dako nga pamahayag sa atong sport.”
Dapidran anaa sa maayong mga kamot. Sa diha nga ang iyang visa sa finalized, siya mabuhi sa Las Vegas, sa pagpakigbahin og usa ka nindot nga apartment uban sa kanhi daghang world champion ug mga kauban sa mga Pilipino, Jonriel Casimero. Siya usab pagpakigbahin og usa ka trainer sa Casimero ug moapil sa lig-on sa trainer Jun Agrabio.
“Jonel may talento nga mahimong usa ka bitoon. Nakita ko kini sa kaniya sama sa akong gibuhat uban sa iyang ig-agaw. Siya moabot dinhi pamatud-an sa tanan nga siya mao ang usa ka Pacquiao sa bag-ong kaliwatan sa boxing. Malipayon kaayo ko nga mahimong iyang promoter ug maningkamot sa pagtabang kaniya sa pagbuntog sa boxing sa matarung nga dalan.”

Tres Lippe-Morrison naghimbon pwersa sa Freddie Roach!

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Taga-Tulsa, OK (August 4, 2015) - Heavyweight knockout nga hari tres Lippe-Morrison karon sa pagbansay ubos sa Freddie Roach didto sa Wild Card Gym sa Los Angeles.
Usa ka pito-ka-panahon Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Trainer sa Tuig, Roach ni pagpabalik sa taliwala sa mga labing dako sa kasaysayan. Sa katapusang kwarter sa siglo, Roach nga gibansay sa dili maihap nga greats lakip na ang Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, Mike Tyson, Wladimir Klitschko, Santiago Toney, Michael Moorer, Ruslan Provodnikov Amir Khan ug Guillermo Rigondeaux taliwala sa uban. Sa 2012, Roach ang dawaton sa Boxing Hall of Fame.
"Freddie ug ako konektado maayo sa panahon sa atong unang sesyon,"Miingon Lippe-Morrison, nga kaniadto nga gibansay sa mga isigka-legend Jesse Reid sa atubangan sa logistics malinawon natapos sa ilang relasyon. "Kini nagpasabot nga ang kalibutan nga Freddie gusto sa pagtrabaho uban kanako tungod kay ako lamang 8-0. Ang kadaghanan sa iyang mga manggugubat anaa sa championship nga lebel ug ako wala didto pa. Ko nga sa pagkuha sa dako nga sparring sa Wild Card Gym ug makadawat sa kanunay nga feedback gikan sa training staff. "
Uban sa usa ka hingpit nga 8-0 nga rekord, Lippe-Morrison ni dinamikong punching nga gahum may Roach buang taliwala sa iyang mga kaedad sa Wild Card. Sa Mayo 30, Morrison mipadayon sa iyang dalan sa kalaglagan, pagpahunong Thomas Jones sa ikaduhang estansa. Ang pagbaton inibut nga mga pagtandi sa iyang anhing amahan Tommy Morrison, Tres ni nagtrabaho hilabihan lisud nga aron sa pagpalambo sa, ug ipakita sa kalibutan sa boxing sa iyang mga kahanas sa paghimo kaniya nga takus sa pagtagad, dili sa iyang katapusan nga ngalan. Usa ka pangunang pagkaon sa Buffalo Run Casino sa Miami, OK ra ingon nga kabahin sa "Upat ka State Franchise", Lippe-Morrison adunay kon unsa ang gikinahanglan aron mahimong Amerika ang sunod nga daku nga heavyweight sumala sa Roach.
"Ako sa tinuod sa pagtan-aw sa unahan sa pagtrabaho tres sa pamag sa unang higayon sa ulahi niini nga bulan,"Miingon Roach. "Siya adunay dakong gahum sa duha ka mga kamot. Kita moadto sa pagtuktok sa usa ka daghan sa mga tawo gikan sa!"
Lippe-Morrison ni Tigpasiugda Tony mga gitakboyan sa mga gitakboyan Productions nalipay nga ang iyang mahal nga paglaum mao ang pagbansay uban sa tawo kaylap nga giisip sa mga labing maayo nga trainer sa sport ug nagtuo nga ang langit sa mga utlanan.
"Naghinam-hinam ko nga adunay Freddie sa board,"Miingon Holden. Ako nasayud nga tres espesyal apan Freddie nagtrabaho uban kaniya nagpamatuod nga. Tres ni papa sa usa ka dako nga fighter nga ni pinakadako nga hiyas mao ang gahum. Tres adunay labaw nga gahum kay sa hilaw nga gibuhat sa iyang amahan ug ako sa tinuod nga nagpasabot nga. Kini ni-adto sa mahimo nga dako nga sa pagtan-aw sa iyang career sa pagpalambo sa ilalum sa Freddie Roach.”
Lippe-Morrison sa unang duwa ubos sa pagdumala ni Roach moabut August 29 sa Memorial Hall sa Joplin, MO.

 

Mayweather vs. PACQUIAO EVENT SHATTERS RECORDS FOR PPV BUYS, PPV REVENUE, LIVE GATE AND MORE

Generates Combined Total Revenues In Excess of $500 Million
 

NEW YORK (Mayo 12, 2015) -The boxing blockbuster event, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao, shattered the previous record for total pay-per-view buys and now ranks as the highest-grossing pay-per-view of all time. Initial reports from distributors indicate that the event generated more than 4.4 milyon nga U.S. buys and more than $400 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue alone. With additional revenue from the live gate at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, international television distribution, sponsorships, closed circuit and merchandise sales, the event is expected to generate in excess of $500 million in gross worldwide receipts. The news was announced jointly by Showtime Networks Inc., a subsidiary of CBS Corporation, and HBO in conjunction with event promoters Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank, Inc.

 

The welterweight world championship unification bout nearly doubled the previous record of 2.48 million buys generated by the Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing event in 2007 and nearly tripled the record $150 million in U.S. pay-per-view revenue generated by Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez in 2013.

 

Live gate receipts for the star-studded event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena produced more than $71 million in revenue, dramatically eclipsing the previous live gate record of $20 milyon (for Mayweather vs. Canelo) for both the sport of boxing and Las Vegas.

 

Dugang pa, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao set the record for closed circuit admissions and revenue both in Las Vegas and at establishments nationwide. The event sold nearly 46,000 closed circuit admissions at MGM Resorts International properties in Las Vegas alone and was available at more than 5,000 bars, restaurants and commercial establishments throughout the U.S.

 

Distributed in 175 countries worldwide, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao was available in essentially 75 percent of the world’s territories, setting the revenue record for international distribution.

 

As reported last week, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao drew enormous numbers on social media. Kay sa panig-ingnan, Facebook reported that 37 million unique people contributed more than 115 million interactions from the start of the event to 30 minutes following its completion, a new record for a boxing event.

 

The May 2 promotion included unprecedented marketing and cross-promotional support from distributors as well as record revenue from the event’s major sponsors.

 

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao was a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and co-produced and co-distributed by HBO PPV® and SHOWTIME PPV®.

EXCLUSIVE, CANDID INTERVIEW WITH FLOYD MAYWEATHER TO PREMIERE SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

Mayweather Goes In-Depth on Pacquiao Injury, the Possibility of a Rematch and Fighting Beyond Next September

SHOWTIME Premiere of World Championship Bout—Mayweather vs. Pacquiao—at 9 sa gabii. UG/PT Followed by Exclusive Interview and the Premiere of “INSIDE MAYWEATHER vs. PACQUIAO Epilogue”

NEW YORK (Mayo 7, 2015)—Sports Emmy® Award winning reporter Jim Gray of SHOWTIME Sports® sat down with pound-for-pound champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather for an exclusive and candid interview late Martes sa gabii, just days after Mayweather dominated Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao en route to a 12-round unanimous decision victory last Saturday night in Las Vegas. The interview will premiere this Sabado, Mayo 9, sa Showtime immediately following the network’s premiere of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao (9 sa gabii. UG/PT).

 

Sa interview, Mayweather addresses the claim made by Pacquiao’s camp that the Philippine fighter sustained an injury to his right shoulder that hampered his ability during the bout. Mayweather also discusses the possibility of a rematch with Pacquiao and fighting beyond his next scheduled event in September.

 

“Absolutely not,” Mayweather told Gray when asked if he could detect a problem with Pacquiao’s shoulder during the bout. “He was fast. His left hand was fast. His right hand was fast and he was throwing them both fast and strong.

 

“Excuses, excuses, excuses,” continued Mayweather, who remains undefeated in his professional career with 48 daog, no losses and no draws.

 

“I’m not going to buy into the bull… and I don’t want the public to buy into the bull—-. He lost. He knows he lost. I lost a lot of respect for him after all of this.”

 

Mayweather goes on to address the possibility of a rematch.

 

“Did I text Stephen A. Smith and say I will fight him again? Yeah, but I change my mind,” said Mayweather. “At this particular time, dili, because he’s a sore loser and he’s a coward… If you lost, accept the loss and say, ‘Mayweather, you were the better fighter.’”

 

The compelling interview will air immediately following the SHOWTIME premiere of the welterweight world championship unification bout at 9 sa gabii. UG/PT. The interview will be immediately followed by the premiere of SULOD Mayweather vs. PACQUIAO Epilogue, the acclaimed original documentary series from SHOWTIME Sports.

 

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

 

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

The Spotlight On The Unpredictable Drama Of Fight Week

 

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The fourth and final installment of SULOD Mayweather vs. Pacquiao-Panapos–premieres karong Sabado immediately following the SHOWTIME premiere of the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao delayed telecast at 9 sa gabii. UG/PT. In this clip, witness Mayweather and Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach arguing just moments before the fight. And tune in karong Sabado to witness all the drama and intensity immediately before and after last Saturday’s historic showdown.

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Philadelphia, PA (Mayo 4, 2015)This past weekend in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fought in what was the most anticipated bout in a generation. Several big name fighters were in attendance, but the one who appealed most to the hundreds of thousands of fans who flocked Sin City for the fight was “Ang Siberian Rocky” Ruslan Provodnikov.
Provodnikov posed for hundreds of pictures and signed countless autographs. He also participated inRadio Rowwhere he talked on a plethora radio stations from around the country.
Provodnikov was also spotted and recognized byA-Listcelebrities who actually asked to take their pictures with the Jr. Welterweight star at the HBO/Showtime pre-fight,red carpet party.

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

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Floyd Mayweather

“Siya [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.

 

“Among gibuhat unsa ang atong buhaton karong gabii 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.

 

“Ang tanan nga 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 karong gabii.

 

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 ka tuig, I’m truly truly blessed.

 

 

MANNY PACQUIAO

“Kini mao ang usa ka maayo nga away; 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 ug 12th rounds.

 

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 Hulyo 24 ug Mexico, Pagpuyo kini sa pagtuo niini. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast was co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® ug HBO Pay-Per-View® sugod sa 9 sa gabii. UG/ 6 sa gabii. PT.

 

Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon pagbisita www.mayweatherpromotions.com, www.toprank.com, www.SHO.com/Sports,www.hbo.com/boxing ug www.mgmgrand.com ug mosunod sa Twitter safloydmayweather, MannyPacquiaomayweatherpromo, TRBoxing, SHOSports, HBOboxing UgSwanson_Comm, ug mahimong usa ka fan sa Facebook sawww.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com / TopRankMannyPacquiao www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, www.facebook.com/TRBoxing, www.facebook.com/SHOsports ugwww.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.

 

Ritehook Promotions brings boxing back to Gulf with Family Fight Night

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Biloxi, MS (Abril 30, 2015) - Sa Sabado evening when most of the boxing world is glued to the TV watching the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao superfight, those in the Mississippi Gulf will have the chance to not only witness the historic bout but also enjoy top notch talent before their own eyes.

Live at the Hard Rock Hotel in Biloxi, Ritehook Promotions will proudly present “Sweet Science 3”. The event is open to children of all ages but all minors must be accompanied by an adult over 30. With a number of promoters coming and going in the Gulf Coast, Ritehook Promotions CEO William Hunter is committed to boxing’s comeback in the Magnolia State.

Headlining this family friend event will be a showdown between highly touted Radivoje “Hod Rod” Kalajdzic and local spoiler William Johnson. Kalajdzic’s been perfect thus far as a pro, compiling a record of 17-0 but will be tested by a 50-plus fight veteran who has faced many top opponents.

In the semi-main event, Ritehook Promotions prospect Manny “Shake Em’ Up” Woods will try to take another step towards contention when he squares off against granite chinned Aaron Anderson. The fearless Woods has a solid 12-3-1 professional ledger and is eager to fight the best.

Tony Johnson Jr. meets grizzled veteran Marvin Hunt over four rounds in a heavyweight special attraction bout. The Nashville, TN based Johnson is 1-0 as a boxer but is best known as a top MMA fighter in the Bellator organization.

Fans will also get to enjoy separate bouts featuring Mike Bissett, Joey Bryant, Cameron Springer and Tom Howard.

“Boxing’s popularity is on the rise overall and with Mayweather-Pacquiao taking place the same night as our card, the interest on Sabado, Mayo 2 will be at an all-time high,” said Hunter. “Ritehook Promotions is based out of this area and we have a great relationship not only with the community and venue, but the fighters we’re promoting. Those who come out to the Hard Rock Sabado evening will get to see talented fighters in Radivoje Kalajdzic, Manny Woods and Mike Bissett plus the man that I consider the biggest sleeper prospect in boxing Tony Johnson Jr.”

 

“Tony is a top rated MMA fighter and is 1-0 ingon sa usa ka boxer. I truly believe he’s the Bo Jackson of Boxing. The goal is to get him a title fight by the time he’s 10-0 and make him the first dual sport champion. If you haven’t already done so, get your tickets now because we’re almost sold out!"

Tickets start at just $35 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com, at the Hard Rock Box Office or by calling228-217-5555. All ticketholders are invited to stay at the Hard Rock following the live fights and watch Mayweather-Pacquiao on a 35-foot screen.

Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon, go to Ritehookpromotions.com.

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

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

 

In pay-per-view fights before Floyd “Salapi” Mayweather magtigum 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) ang pagpanalipod sa batok sa Puerto Rico sa Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 KOs).

 

The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® ug HBO Pay-Per-View® sugod sa 9 sa gabii. UG/ 6 sa gabii. PT.

 

Also appearing at the press conference were boxers fighting on the non-televised portion of the card: Promising unbeaten Chris “Young Hari” Pearson (11-0, 9 KOs), nga magtigum Miingon El Harrak (12-2, 7 KOs) sa usa ka 10-round bout middleweight; lisud nga-gi-igo 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 “Ang Mananap nga Mapintas” 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), nga magtigum Adrian Rene Granados (13-3, 9 KOs) in a 10-round scrap.

 

Here is what the fighters and executives said Huwebes 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, Mayo 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 sa Sabado. It’s a blessing to participate in this type of press conference and come Sabado, Ako modaog! 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 sa Mayweather Promotions

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

 

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

 

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

 

BOB ARUM, Hall of Fame Tigpasiugda, 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. Karon, 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 ug Mexico, Pagpuyo kini sa pagtuo niini.

 

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