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'Kid Pacquiao’ Opplæring i Cebu by, Venter på US-. Arbeid Visa

Ubeseiret lette Jonel “Kid Pacquiao” Dapidran (6-0, 3 KOs) vil fortsette å trene i Cebu by, Filippinene, mens de venter på et arbeid visum til USA.
Arrangøren Sampson Lewkowicz beveger seg hele leiren fra Las Vegas til Cebu City for å jobbe med den 17-år gammel slugger, inkludert topp trener juni Agrabio.
“Agrabio kommer der for å hjelpe denne gutten komme til neste nivå,” sa Lewkowicz.
Lewkowicz sier at Dapidran vil ha en eller to kamper på Filippinene i påvente av riktig visum.
“Jeg ønsker å holde ham aktiv slik at når han gjør sin amerikanske debut han vil være klar til å sette på et stort show,” forklarte Lewkowicz.
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Etter en svært vellykket løp som en matchmaker og rådgiver, Sampson Lewkowicz byttet over til kampanjesiden av profesjonell boksing i januar 2008.

Sampson Boxing har vokst til en av verdens mest prestisjefylte reklamefirmaer, som representerer mange av verdens beste jagerfly og mest lovende unge utfordrere.

Sampson Boxing har kampanjepartnere over hele Nord-og Sør-Amerika, Afrika, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europa og Sentral-Amerika og Sampson Boksing hendelser har blitt tv på slike premiere nettverk som HBO, Showtime, ESPN, VS. og flere internasjonale nettverk.

Lewkowicz Signs Jonel 'The Kid Pacquiao’ Dapidran, Tremenning av Manny Pacquiao, til en Promotional Contract

Arrangøren Sampson Lewkowicz, mannen kreditert med å oppdage et ukjent talent som heter Manny Pacquiao i Filippinene i 2000, kunngjør stolt signering av Pacquiao sin tremenning, Jonel “The Kid Pacquiao” Dapidran til en langsiktig reklamekontrakt.
17-år gamle Dapidran (6-0, 3 KOs) er en ubeseiret lett prospekt fra Digos City i Filippinene. Manny Pacquiao morfar og Junel far er brødre.
“En San Francisco advokat heter Sydney Hall brakt Manny Pacquiao til min oppmerksomhet 15 år siden,” sa Lewkowicz. “Ingen av de store arrangører betalt oppmerksomhet, men vi så hva et talent han var. Jeg jobbet som en matchmaker for (deretter promoter) Murad Muhammad, og jeg overtalte ham til å signere Manny og bringe ham til Amerika. Nå, som en promoter, Jeg bringe hans nære familie her for første gang, og jeg har stor tro på denne unge mannen vil gjøre en stor uttalelse i vår sport.”
Dapidran er i gode hender. Så snart hans visum er avsluttet, Han vil leve i Las Vegas, dele en vakker leilighet med tidligere multiple verdensmester og andre Filipino, Jonriel Casimero. Han vil også dele en trener med Casimero og bli stabil trener juni Agrabio.
“Jonel har talent til å bli en stjerne. Jeg ser det på ham som jeg gjorde med sin fetter. Han kommer hit for å bevise for alle at han er en Pacquiao for den nye generasjonen av boksing. Jeg er veldig glad for å være hans promotor og vil jobbe hardt for å hjelpe ham å stige gjennom boksing den rette måten.”

Trey Lippe-Morrison slår seg sammen med Freddie Roach!

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Tulsa, OK (August 4, 2015) - Tungt knockout king Trey Lippe-Morrison er nå trening under Freddie Roach på Wild Card Gym i Los Angeles.
En sju-time Boksing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Trainer of the Year, Roach CV er blant de største i historien. Under den siste kvart århundre, Roach trent utallige storheter inkludert Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, Mike Tyson, Wladimir Klitschko, James Toney, Michael Moorer, Ruslan Provodnikov Amir Khan og Guillermo Rigondeaux bl.a.. I 2012, Roach ble tatt inn i Boxing Hall of Fame.
"Freddie og jeg koblet godt under vårt første sesjon,"Sa Lippe-Morrison, som tidligere ble trent av stipendiat legenden Jesse Reid før logistikk minnelighet endte deres forhold. "Det betyr verden som Freddie ønsker å jobbe med meg fordi jeg er bare 8-0. De fleste av hans krigere er på mesterskapet nivå, og jeg er ikke der ennå. Jeg forventer å få god sparring på Wild Card Gym og motta konstant tilbakemelding fra opplæring av personalet. "
Med en perfekt 8-0 rekord, Lippe-Morrison dynamiske slagkraft hadde Roach fantaserer blant sine jevnaldrende på Wild Card. På Mai 30, Morrison fortsatte sin sti av ødeleggelse, stopper Thomas Jones i andre strofe. Etter å ha trukket sammenligninger til sin avdøde far Tommy Morrison, Trey er jobber svært hardt for å forbedre og vise boksing verden sine ferdigheter gjør ham verdig oppmerksomhet, ikke hans etternavn. En stift på Buffalo Run Casino i Miami, OK som en del av "Four State Franchise", Lippe-Morrison har det som trengs for å bli USAs neste store tungvekts ifølge Roach.
"Jeg ser virkelig frem til å jobbe Trey hjørne for første gang senere denne måneden,"Sa Roach. "Han har enorm makt i begge hender. Vi kommer til å banke en masse mennesker ute!"
Lippe-Morrison Arrangøren Tony Holden fra Holden Productions er overlykkelig at hans dyrebare prospektet er trening med mannen ansett som den beste treneren i sporten og mener himmelen er grensen.
"Jeg gleder meg til å ha Freddie om bord,"Sa Holden. Jeg visste Trey var spesiell, men Freddie jobbe med ham bekrefter at. Trey far var en stor bokser som har størst attributtet var strøm. Trey har mer rå kraft enn hans far gjorde, og jeg virkelig mener at. Det kommer til å bli flott å se sin karriere utvikle seg under Freddie Roach.”
Lippe-Morrison sin første kamp under ledelse av Roach kommer August 29 på Memorial Hall i 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 (Mai 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 millioner US-. 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 millioner (for Mayweather vs. Canelo) for both the sport of boxing and Las Vegas.

 

Dess, 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. For eksempel, 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.

 

mai 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 pm. OG/PT Followed by Exclusive Interview and the Premiere of “INSIDE MAYWEATHER vs. PACQUIAO Epilogue”

NEW YORK (Mai 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 Tirsdag natt, 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 Lørdag, Mai 9, på SHOWTIME immediately following the network’s premiere of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao (9 pm. OG/PT).

 

I intervjuet, 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 vinner, 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, ikke gjør, 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 pm. OG/PT. The interview will be immediately followed by the premiere of INSIDE 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 INSIDE Mayweather vs. Pacquiao-Epilogue–premieres denne lørdagen immediately following the SHOWTIME premiere of the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao delayed telecast at 9 pm. OG/PT. In this clip, witness Mayweather and Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach arguing just moments before the fight. And tune in denne lørdagen to witness all the drama and intensity immediately before and after last Saturday’s historic showdown.

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Philadelphia, PA (Mai 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 “Den sibirske 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

“Han er [Manny Pacquiao] is a hell of a fighter. I take my hat off to him. Now I see why he’s one of the guys that are at the pinnacle of the sport of boxing.

 

I knew he was going to push it and win some rounds. He had some moments in the fight, but I kept him on the outside, I was a smart fighter. I wasn’t getting hit with a lot of shots until I sat in the pocket, that’s when he would land a lot of shots.

 

“Vi gjorde det vi måtte gjøre i kveld and I’m truly blessed.

 

I’m a calculated fighter, he’s a tough competitor.

 

I have to take it off to my dad, without him I wouldn’t be where I’m at.

 

He’s a very awkward fighter, so I had to take my time and watch him close.

 

“Alt 47 fights before I got to this fight played a major key in my career.

 

Manny Pacquiao is a true champion and we both did our best i kveld.

 

When the history books are written, this fight will have been worth the wait.

 

I have one more fight. My last fight is in September and then it’s time for me to hang it up. I’m almost 40 years old now. I’ve been in the sport 19 years and have been a champion for 18 år, I’m truly truly blessed.

 

 

MANNY PACQUIAO

“Det var en god kamp; I thought I won the fight.

 

He didn’t do anything. He was always moving outside.

 

I got him many times, I saw his punches.

 

He was moving around too much, it wasn’t easy throwing punches at him. If he would’ve stayed in one place then I could’ve thrown punches.

 

I was cutting him and countering. I wanted to fight.

 

I was able to handle his power; he’s not strong like previous opponents like [Anthony] Margarito.

 

I thought I was up in the fight, so that’s why I didn’t attack harder in the 11th og 12th runder.

 

He’s not bigger than me, it’s not about the size. The size doesn’t matter. I’ve fought guys bigger than him and had no problem.

 

 

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao was a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere Juli 24 og Mexico, Leve det for å tro det. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast was co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® og HBO Pay-Per-View® begynner på 9 pm. OG/ 6 pm. PT.

 

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Ritehook Promotions brings boxing back to Gulf with Family Fight Night

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Biloxi, MS (April 30, 2015) - På lørdag 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 Lørdag, Mai 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 Lørdag 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 som en bokser. 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!"

Billetter starter på bare $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.

For mer informasjon, 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 (April 30, 2015) – Undefeated WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Lion “Jordskjelv” Santa Cruz, WBO Featherweight World Champion Vasyl Lomatsjenko, their opponents and non-televised fighters participated Torsdag in the undercard final press conference before their respective fights taking place this Saturday, Mai 2, live on pay-per-view at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

In pay-per-view fights before Floyd “Penger” Mayweather oppfyller Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao in their epic welterweight championship unificiation showdown, the Mexican star Santa Cruz (29-0-1, 17 KOs) will take on fellow Mexican countryman Jose Cayetano (17-3, 8 KOs) in a 10-round featherweight contest and Ukraine’s Lomachenko(3-1, 1 KO) vil forsvare seg mot Puerto Rico Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 KOs).

 

The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® og HBO Pay-Per-View® begynner på 9 pm. OG/ 6 pm. PT.

 

Also appearing at the press conference were boxers fighting on the non-televised portion of the card: Promising unbeaten Chris “Young kong” Pearson (11-0, 9 KOs), som oppfyller Sa El Harrak (12-2, 7 KOs) i en 10-runde mellomvekt bout; hardtslående Jesse Hart (16-0, 13 KOs), who’ll face fellow unbeaten Mike Jimenez (17-0, 11 KOs) in a 10-rounder for the NABO, USBA and NABF Super Middleweight titles, power-punching Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti (9-0, 9 KOs), who will be opposed by Anthony Caputo Smith (15-4, 10 KOs) in a cruiserweight eight-rounder and undefeated super middleweight Brad Solomon (24-0, 9 KOs), som oppfyller Adrian Rene Granados (13-3, 9 KOs) in a 10-round scrap.

 

Here is what the fighters and executives said Torsdag at the Copperfield Theater at the MGM Grand:

LEO SANTA CRUZ

I’m more than excited to be on this undercard. This is the biggest card I could have been on. I want to show the whole world who I am.

 

I prepared very hard for this fight, like I always do. It’s going to be a historic night and I’m happy to be a part of that history.

 

I know that everybody is here for Mayweather and Pacquiao but there will still be millions seeing me fight and I want to show them who Leo Santa Cruz is so that I can get a lot more fans.

 

“”I’m still young and there are many more fights to come. The fights the fans want, we’re going to give it to them. I know those fights are going to happen.

 

I want to look spectacular and I want to get Cayetano out of there really fast. Sometimes these kind of fighters are the ones who give you the hardest fights because they come hungrier and have nothing to lose.

 

Seeing my family here and having them in the arena on fight night is a huge motivation for me. I feel happier and more relaxed and I’m ready.

 

I never underestimate a fighter. Any fighter in the ring is dangerous. I hope that Cayetano is ready so that we can give the fans a great show.

 

JOSE CAYETANO
I know that Leo Santa Cruz is a strong, difficult fighter but he also has weaknesses and that is what we prepared for, to give him a surprise.

I’m a man that takes challenges and I’ve been preparing very hard, I’m always prepared for these types of fights. I’m very prepared and I feel very strongly that I will win.

I came here for the opportunity to beat Leo Santa Cruz and for the opportunity to participate in such a grand event that is Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.

I’m very happy and very grateful and very excited to get into the ring. It’s a huge commitment, the entire world will be watching me but that is why I accepted the fight, I know that if I beat him, bigger and better opportunities will come my way.

I’m not nervous because it’s not the first time that I’ve faced a tough opponent. I’ve never faced a world champion but I’ve faced opponents that throw hard punches, so I’m not nervous, I’m excited.

 

VASYL LOMACHENKO

This is an opportunity to show everyone what I’m capable of doing and for millions of viewers to see that I can do it.

 

The best fighters get the best opportunities in the ring, there are a lot of great fighters getting those opportunities including myself.

 

It’s always a good feeling when people are saying good things about you.

 

I’m very excited to be involved in a bout such as this one, Mai 2 will be a big show shown around the world. I’m very happy to be in the opening bout for this huge fight.

 

GAMALIER RODRIGUEZ
I’m looking forward to this big fight på lørdag. It’s a blessing to participate in this type of press conference and come Lørdag, Jeg vil vinne! I’m sure of it. I will be champion.

All of the attention toward Vasyl Lomachenko gives me motivation. I’ve been a fighter and a boxer since I was young and it’s added motivation to come out on top this weekend.

 

I know that Lomachenko is a good and technical fighter but it doesn’t compare to my hunger and drive to be world champion.

I wanted to take the opportunity during my speech at the press conference to let everyone know that I can here to fight. It’s going to be a hard fought battle and I’m very confident that I’ll win and become the champion this Saturday.

 

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO i Mayweather Kampanjer

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

 

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

 

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

 

BOB ARUM, Hall of Fame Arrangøren, Top Rank

I know that every fighter deems it a tremendous honor to be part of this great event. We hope and believe that we will be presenting to the public through Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank, the best of boxing and the best fighters.

 

Vasyl Lomachenko is considered to be the greatest amateur fighter of all time. Nå, he looks for the same type of success he had as an amateur in the professional ranks. But this will be a very competitive fight, because Gamalier Rodriguez is a Puerto Rican who comes to fight and believes that he can upset Vasyl.

 

A lot of the young men up here believe they are the next big thing in boxing, and many will be. But I know that Vasyl Lomachenko will be a big superstar in the sport of boxing.

 

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and is sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 og Mexico, Leve det for å tro det.

 

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