FIGHTS SET FOR Friday, Tej zaum yuav 13

AT THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

TELEVISED LIVE ON BET AND

STREAMED LIVE GLOBALLY ON TIDAL.COM

Nyem NTAWM NO rau cov duab

Yees duab Credit: Roc Nation Sports/Tom Hogan Photography

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tej zaum 11, 2016) - Nyob rau hnub Wednesday, Tej zaum 11, Washington, D.C.’s undefeated Plua plav Hernandez-Harrison (29-0, 16 Kos) and Bakersfield, California lub Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (21-3-1, 10 Kos) participated in the final press conference at The Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. in advance of their May 13 fight at the DC Armory. Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr. will headline a zwm txwv boxing event in a 10-round welterweight bout that will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. THIAB/PT and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. Co-featured fighters including Dorado, Puerto Rico tus Orlando “Orlandito” Del Valle (20-2, 15 Kos) uas ntsib Thomas “KO” Snow (18-2, 12 Kos) ntawm Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia heavyweight prospect Darmani “Rock Solid” Rock (Pro Debut) who takes on the beltway’s ownCarlos “DC Diamond Cutter” Black (1-3) were also in attendance at the press conference on Wednesday.

Hauv qab no yog li cas rau neeg tua hluav taws, promoter and other dais guests had to say at the press conference:

Plua plav Hernandez-Harrison:

“I want to thank Mike Dallas Jr. for coming into D.C. He has my respect for coming into my hometown and fighting. I’m really ready for this fight. I may have gotten in the best sparring that any fighter has ever gotten [for a fight]. I went from [sparring with] Canelo and came home to spar with Demetrius Hopkins, Austin Trout and Lamont Peterson. I don’t know if there’s better sparring than that. Camp has been great. I’m definitely ready for the fight. I want to thank FILA and Geico for supporting me. I hope everyone comes out on Friday, Tej zaum 13 at the DC Armory. I know we will put on a good show.”

MIKE “THE SILENT ASSASSIN” DALLAS JR.:

“I want to thank God for giving me this opportunity and keeping me strong through hard times. I had a good camp. I want to thank BET for having me on. Xws li Friday, it’s going to be a good fight. Kuv lub hlwb thiab lub cev muaj. I dug deep in camp and I’m ready to bring it in this fight. I wish my opponent the best. Nws mus yuav ib tug nyuaj kev sib ntaus. I’m ready to go in there, give it my all and give you guys a great show. Come and watch the fight on Tej zaum 13."

ORLANDO “ORLANDITO” DEL VALLE:

“I would like to thank God, Roc Nation Sports and their entire staff for believing in me and giving me a second shot at my career. I won’t let you guys down. Becoming a world champion will be my only way to thank you guys so after this fight I’m ready for that.

“Thank you BET and TIDAL for allowing us to showcase our skills on national TV and over the internet so that boxing fans around the world can have a glimpse of what the near future holds.

“This fight means a lot to me. Nws yog lub biggest sib ntaus ntawm kuv ua hauj lwm. I need to win this fight if I really want to get closer to a title shot. I’m in the greatest condition and shape of my life. Nyob rau hnub Friday hmo ntuj, expect nothing but fireworks from Orlando Del Valle. I guarantee you that a title shot for Orlando Del Valle will be coming. A champion for Roc Nation Sports is very, heev ze. So once again, thank you all and don’t miss the action on Friday hmo ntuj. "

DARMANI “ROCK SOLID” ROCK:

“I’m just looking forward to seeing everyone come out on May 13 at the DC Armory when I make my pro debut.”

David ITSKOWITCH, Hais nkwg Boxing - ROC teb chaws Cov kev ua si:

“An action packed undercard of emerging and established talent and exciting entertainment from the boxing hotbed of Washington, D.C. telecast live on BET and streamed live on TIDAL.com…May 13 is an event that no one should miss.

“This event would not have been possible without the support of a number of people and organizations and I would like to take a moment to thank the following…our sponsors: Crown, FILA, Neeg mus ncig teb chaws Management Solutions (CTMS), Zoo siab, Shoe City, Pepsi, RCN and The DC Lottery. I’d also like to thank Stephen Hill, Connie Orlando and their team at BET as well as Greg O’Dell and the staff of Events DC for helping us bring a throne boxing event to Washington, D.C.

“BET’s vision and commitment for putting together innovative live entertainment is a big reason why we are here today. We are thrilled to be partnered with BET to bring another zwm txwv boxing event to fans across the country. We’re also excited about the fact that as a non-traditional boxing network, they have thrown their hat into the ring which we believe has, and will continue to, attract new fans to the sport.

“Events DC works tirelessly to bring high profile events to Washington, D.C. and of late, they have helped to turn the District into a boxing hotbed.

STEPHEN HILL, President of Programming – BET:

“BET Networks is excited to partner with Roc Nation Sports to broadcast the second live zwm txwv boxingevent on BET. Friday, Tej zaum 13 will be lucky for us as we get to bring to the world this top-notch sporting event showcase including live entertainment from Roc Nation’s own Justine Skye, DJ Cipha Sounds and BET personality Big Tigger, who will be welcomed back to BET with open arms.

“At BET Networks we’re committed to delivering more variety and original programming and like zwm txwv boxing, our content is engaging, emotional and entertaining. We are thrilled to welcome zwm txwv boxingback to BET. We know audiences love live sporting events like boxing, so this partnership fits like a glove.

“Last but not least, thank you to Washington D.C., the birthplace of BET Networks, thiab kuv tus kheej, for hosting us in this great city. We look forward to a great fight on Friday hmo ntuj. "

ERIK MOSES, Senior Vice President and Managing Director – Events DC Sports and Entertainment Division:

“Boxing is back in Washington in a very big way. We have had the pleasure of hosting three championship bouts in the last three months at the DC Armory, which is a great place to watch a fight if you have not been there.

“This fight card in particular has a very special place in my heart, as it should for others from Washington, because it’s about as local as it can be. We’ve got a hometown hero, uas, if you have not seen him fight, see him now before you can’t afford to see him. Dusty Hernandez-Harrison is going to be a big star and he represents Washington, D.C. in a way that few do. Check him out now before you’re paying big money in Vegas to see him fight.

“The fight is also being broadcasted by another home-grown institution, and that is BET. It’s great to see sports back on BET, and boxing in particular, coming from the DC Armory as the host venue. Daim pib no yog cov tseem muaj. We look forward to hosting everyone who wants to come out and cheer on all these fighters, but Dusty in particular so we can have another championship fighter in D.C.”

ANDREW HUFF, DC Boxing Commission:

“Roc Nation Sports and Events DC are helping to ensure that the legacy of the District’s boxing history continues. On behalf of Mayor Muriel Bowser, Adam Weers, who is the chairman of the District’s Boxing and Wrestling Commission, Miss Kimberly Lockett, who is another commissioner and myself, welcome to Washington, D.C.”

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Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr., a 10-round welterweight fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports takes place Friday, Tej zaum 13, 2016 nyob rau DC Armory nyob rau hauv Washington, D.C. This fight headlines a throne boxing event presented by Corona Extra and will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. THIAB and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. The event is also sponsored by FILA, Neeg mus ncig teb chaws Management Solutions (CTMS), Zoo siab, Shoe City, Pepsi, RCN and The DC Lottery. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd mus rau lub zoo txiav txim hauv lub nplhaib, the May 13 edition of throne boxing on BET will feature several notable Roc Nation Sports touches that offer a unique fan experience including a live musical performance by Justine Skye as well as DJ Cipha Sounds and event host Big Tigger who will keep the energy at a high level throughout the event. Doors open on fight night at 6:30 PM thiab cov thawj sib ntaus pib thaum 6:45 PM. Ua raws li cov kev sib tham siv #throneboxing.

Daim pib luv nqi thaum $75, $50 thiab $35, tsis xws li siv cov kev pab nqi thiab se yog muaj nyob rau ntawm tag nrho cov Ticketmaster qhov chaw, nyob hauv internet ntawm Ticketmaster.com (http://bit.ly/may13throneboxing) thiab them los ntawm lub xov tooj ntawm (800) 745-3000.

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FIGHTS SET FOR Friday, Tej zaum yuav 13

AT THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

TELEVISED LIVE ON BET AND

STREAMED LIVE GLOBALLY ON TIDAL.COM

Nyem NTAWM NO rau cov duab

Yees duab Credit: Roc Nation Sports/Tom Hogan Photography

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tej zaum 11, 2016) - Nyob rau hnub Tuesday, Tej zaum 10, Washington, D.C.’s undefeated Plua plav Hernandez-Harrison (29-0, 16 Kos) and Bakersfield, California lub Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (21-3-1, 10 Kos) participated in a media workout at Urban Boxing DC in Washington, D.C. in advance of their May 13 fight at the DC Armory. Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr. will headline a zwm txwv boxing event in a 10-round welterweight bout that will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. THIAB/PT and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. Co-featured fighter Thomas “KO” Snow (18-2, 12 Kos) ntawm Washington, D.C., who faces Dorado, Puerto Rico tusOrlando “Orlandito” Del Valle (20-2, 15 Kos), and undercard fighters Mike Balogun (5-0, 4 Kos) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, who will fight Capitol Heights, Maryland lub Devon Mosley (0-4-1), and Greenbelt, Maryland lub Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed (2-0, 1 KO) of who takes on Damion Reed (2-13, 1 KO) of Danville Virginia were also in attendance during the media workout rau hnub Tuesday.

After shadow boxing around the ring and a few rounds working the bags, all five fighters participated in interviews with invited media members.

Below is what the fighters had to say during the workout:

Plua plav Hernandez-Harrison:

“I think a lot of people are underestimating Mike Dallas Jr. I think they’re counting him out too early. A lot of times when people come back from a tough loss they train harder, they take it more seriously and erase all the mistakes they made in previous training camps, so that’s what I’m expecting him to do. Luckily Barry Hunter [Hernandez-Harrison’s trainer] knows him well as a fighter, so I’ve been going off of what he says.

“I’ve been getting great sparring in. I came home from sparring Canelo Alvarez and went right into to sparring with Lamont Peterson, Austin trout, Demetrius Hopkins and other fighters on the card. Just really good sparring.

“I’m excited to fight on BET. It’s pretty cool. I think it’s good to bring boxing to a new audience. Hopefully, I put on a good fight to get them entertained. And we have Justine Skye performing before our bout. She’s got a completely different fan base than I do and I think it’s another good way to add a new audience to our event.

“I took a lot of things out of training with Canelo at his training camp. It was good to get a different perspective of a training camp. Usually it’s all about me, everything is catered to me and everyone is concerned about me, so it was good to take a step back and see how someone like him at the top level prepares for a world title fight. Luckily, I walked away knowing I’ve been doing everything right.

“Fighting in my hometown of Washington, D.C. is better for me. I feel like I have more to fight for. I have more to lose, which for me helps. You’ll never hear me say “no mas” in D.C.

“At my age, my preparation changes with every fight. I remember fighting in Connecticut in April then Miami in August, which seems really close, but Billy Briscoe [Hernandez-Harrison’s assistant trainer] was there and said ‘you’ve gotten so much stronger.’ That’s just the age that I am right now. I’m really maturing and getting that man strength. Every fight I feel a lot stronger.”

MIKE “THE SILENT ASSASSIN” DALLAS JR.:

“I feel very good ahead of this fight…confident and strong. I’m just ready to go out there and perform. There’s more pressure on him than me fighting in his hometown.

“I’ve gotten good training in for this fight. The Bay Area has a lot of good sparring out there right now. I had good training with Ben Bautista [Dallas Jr.’s trainer] and we’ve been pushing it. I had to dig deep in training to get through it and I’m ready to dig deep in the fight.

“I took some time off to let my body rest and heal and to let my mind get together. Now I feel great. I’m ready to come back and get back on top of things. I’m going to go out there and do my thing.

“I know Dusty is a pretty good fighter. I know he can box. I’m just ready to go out there, be smart and execute the game plan. I’m ready for people to know I’m back and there mentally. I’m ready to get back in the game and take care of these people in these bigger fights.”

THOMAS “KO” SNOW:

“I know my opponent [Orlando Del Valle] is a conventional fighter from Puerto Rico. He’s a basic fighter…a basic one-two puncher. He’s the best opponent I’ve faced to date. Both of us have two losses, so I know it’s a crossroads fight for us. We’re going to go in there and do what we came to do.

“I’ve fought in D.C. a lot of times. It’s my home.

“It’s awesome because I’ve known Dusty since he was six years old. We used to run together. We were just talking about that over in the corner. If you watch at any of his amateur fights, you’ll hear me in the background cheering him on. I’ve been in his life for a long time and it’s awesome seeing a young guy get his opportunity and make the sport of boxing grow.

“I know our amateur program in D.C. is awesome so you have to give a shout out to all the amateurs. D.C. is about to be the mecca of boxing once again. We will have six, seven or eight champions in the District of Columbia. It’s rich with boxing.

“I think fighting on BET is a great thing. I think it’s great that boxing is on free TV now and people don’t have to pay for it. For those people who can’t afford those things, I think it’s awesome for them and I think it will make the sport of boxing better.

“I’ve changed a lot over the years. I’m supposed to be dead, locked up or in jail. Having God in your life, your perspective of life and everything changes. I’m calm and comfortable in my situation. I thank God for the opportunity. I thank Roc Nation Sports for the opportunity and I thank everybody who is supporting Thomas “KO” Snow. We’re ready to do it.”

MIKE BALOGUN:

“During my career, when I was playing football, I used boxing as another form of training for cardio. After my career was over, it was natural for me to keep training and now we’re here. Football is a business. I got released and had another opportunity to play in the Canadian Football League as well as the Arena Football League, but football takes a toll on your body and I played the game for a long time. It was just natural for me to transition. I still needed something to stay active, because without activity, I didn’t feel like myself.

"Kuv tsis paub ntau txog kuv tus nrog sib ntaus [Devon Mosley]. I know he’s a southpaw just like me That’s pretty much all I know and all I need to know.

“I’ve prepared for this fight just like any other fight…hard work and dedicating myself to my craft. At the end of the day I’ll reap the fruits of my labor.”

SAM “VANILLA GORILLA” CROSSED:

"Kuv tsis paub ntau npaum li cas txog kuv tus nrog sib ntaus [Damion Reed]. I know he is a tall left-handed guy. I only watched a little video of him. I’ve been sparring a lot of left handers and then we just happened to get a left-handed guy, so it worked out pretty well.

“I’m still a little disappointed about my last performance in D.C., so I am going to come out and put on a show on Friday, Tej zaum 13.

“Anyone you get in the ring with poses a threat, tab sis nyob rau tib lub sij hawm, I am confident in what I have done to prepare. I’ve been sparring guys with 20 pro sib ntaus, yog li, I think I’m good.

“I played football and baseball growing up. Yeej, what got me into boxing was that I got picked on when I was younger and smacked around on the basketball court. I always said when I grow up I want to be able to beat up the dudes that picked on me. What’s funny is that a lot of guys that bullied me are now begging me for tickets to my fights.”

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Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr., a 10-round welterweight fight which is presented by Roc Nation Sports takes place Friday, Tej zaum 13, 2016 nyob rau DC Armory nyob rau hauv Washington, D.C. This fight headlines a throne boxing event presented by Corona Extra and will be televised live on BET beginning at 10:00 p.m. THIAB and streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com. The event is also sponsored by FILA, Neeg mus ncig teb chaws Management Solutions (CTMS), Zoo siab, Shoe City, Pepsi, RCN and The DC Lottery. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd mus rau lub zoo txiav txim hauv lub nplhaib, the May 13 edition of throne boxing on BET will feature several notable Roc Nation Sports touches that offer a unique fan experience including a live musical performance by Justine Skye as well as DJ Cipha Sounds and event host Big Tigger who will keep the energy at a high level throughout the event. Doors open on fight night at 6:30 PM thiab cov thawj sib ntaus pib thaum 6:45 PM. Ua raws li cov kev sib tham siv #throneboxing.

Daim pib luv nqi thaum $75, $50 thiab $35, tsis xws li siv cov kev pab nqi thiab se yog muaj nyob rau ntawm tag nrho cov Ticketmaster qhov chaw, nyob hauv internet ntawm Ticketmaster.com (http://bit.ly/may13throneboxing) thiab them los ntawm lub xov tooj ntawm (800) 745-3000.

Yog xav paub ntxiv, thov mus saib www.rocnation.com. Follow Roc Nation on Twitter @rocnation, on Instagram @rocnation/@rocnationsports and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RocNation.

Yog xav paub ntxiv, mus ntsib www.bet.com. Join the conversation on the following social media platforms: on Twitter by using hashtag #BET #throneboxing and follow at @BET; on Facebook by liking the fan page at www.facebook.com/BET; and on Instagram @betnetworks.

For information on the DC Armory, mus ntsib www.eventsdc.com and follow on Twitter at @dcsportsent.