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Steve Upsher Chambers to have homecoming bout this Friday night at Stadium Holiday Inn in Philadelphia

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Frank De Alba to fight Bernardo Gomez Uribe for UBF Lightweight title in main event; Plus Farah Ennis, Raynell Williams, Miguel Cruz, Samyèl Figueroa, Christopher Brooker and Leo Hall
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Philadelphia (Me 27,2015)—Sa a Vandredi lannwit nan la Stadium Holiday

Inn nan Philadelphia, King’s Promotions presents a great night of championship boxing that will headlined by 10-round UBF Lightweight championship bout between Frankie De Alba (15-1-2, 5 KO nan) ak Bernardo Gomez Uribe (14-3, 10 KO nan).
In one of the 8-round co-features, Steve Upsher Chambers (24-4-1, 6 KO nan) returns to the city where he cut his teeth as a professional to take on Alejandro Rodriguez (24-16-1, 14 KO nan) nan yon Jr. Wèltèr bout.
Chambers, who came originally to Philadelphia with former Heavyweight title challenger, “Vit” Eddie Chambers, goumen 23 times and the famed Blue Horizon in Philadelphia and will be making his first start in the City of Brotherly Love in almost 6 ane.
“I have been training hard and working on opening my new gym with (Ki lejè contender) Rod Salka,” said Upsher.
“I am on weight already and I feel good. We will be fighting at 142 liv.”
Upsher is ready to show the fans how far his abilities have grown since he turned pro in Philadelphia in 2003 lè li te jis 18 ane fin vye granmoun.
“I am happy to be coming back to Philadelphia. I want to show people how far I have come and see the improvement that I have made as a fighter.”
Despite losing his three bouts to the likes of former world champions Luis Collazo and Andre Berto as well as then-undefeated prospect Eddie Gomez, Upsher was competitive in all those bouts and grew tremendously from those experiences.
“It showed that I can compete against that level of fighter. Plus everyone of those guys was bigger than me. Mwen se yon natirèl 140 pounder and can make 135 if the right opportunity presented itself.”
Chambers went back to his native Pittsburgh to train in neighboring city Coal Center, PA.
“My mind is set on winning a world title at 140 liv. After the three losses, I cant afford any missteps. People see about the losses. I know I have the ability to be a world champion and on Me 29 that will start to show.”
On the veteran opponent, Rodriguez, Upsher said, “I know he is tough and from Mexico. I will look at a little film before the fight and go from there. I really don’t worry about what he will do. He should worry about me. This fight is redemption for me. It’s a start and then I would like to right all of the losses. But first I am looking for a dominant performance nan Vandredi then I want to end all doubts.”
An outstanding undercard has been assembled.
Nan epizod 6-wonn:
Farah Ennis (21-2, 12 KO nan) nan Philadelphia pral goumen Michael Gbenga (20-19, 20 KO nan) nan Accra, Ghana in a Super Middleweight bout.
Ansyen U.S. Zolenpik, Raynell Williams (7-0, 4 KO nan) nan Cleveland, OH will take on an opponent to be named in a Lightweight bout.
Wèltèr Miguel Cruz (8-0, 7 KO nan) of Lake Mary, FL battles Juan Rodriguez (6-2-1, 5 KO nan) of Haymarket, VA..
Samyèl Figueroa (7-0, 4 KO nan) of Ansco, PR will fight Jose Valderrama (4-9, 3 KO nan) nan Arecibo, PR in a Welterweight bout.
Brandon Bennett (18-1, 7 KO nan) nan Cincinnati, OH pral kare koupe ak Rondale Hubbert (10-1-1, 6 KO nan) nan Minneapolis, MN in a Lightweight bout.
Demond Nicholson (12-1, 12 KO nan) nan Laurel, MD will battle German Perez (11-1, 3 KO nan) nan yon bout Middleweight.
Leo Hall (5-0, 5 KO nan) nan Detroit, MI will risk his perfect mark against Lawrence Blakey (2-3, 1 KO) of Pennsylvania in a Light Heavyweight affair.
Kalèb Plant (6-0, 5 KO nan) nan Ashland City, TN will fight Jason Zabokrtsky (3-1, 3 KO nan) of Kansas in a Middleweight bout.
Rounding out the card in a 4-round bout will be Christopher Brooker (2-0, 2 KO nan) of Philadelphia fighting pro debuting Santario Martin a Gainesville, FL in a Super Middleweight bout.
The Stadium Holiday Inn is located at 900 Packer Ave. nan Philadelphia
Biyè yo pwi a $75 ak & $50 and can be purchased at www.stadiumboxing.eventbrite.com oswa lè w rele 610 587 5950

Bout nan 1st ap kòmanse nan 6:45 PM ak pòt yo louvri nan 6 PM.
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Frank De Alba to battle Bernardo Gomez Uribe for UBF Lightweight title to highlight card at Stadium Holiday Inn on May 29 nan Philadelphia

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Steve Upsher Chambers to fight Alejandro Rodriguez

Farah Ennis to battle Michael Gbenga

Plus undefeated Miguel Cruz, Christopher Brooker and Raynell Williams
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Philadelphia (Me 13,2015)-–Nan Vandredi lannwit,Me 29, boxing comes to the Stadium Holiday Inn (900 Packer Avenue) in Philadelphia where some of the best names in Philadelphia boxing will be featured on a card promoted by King’s Promotions.
Nan evènman an prensipal, Frank De Alba will compete for the UBF Lightweight title against Bernardo Gomez Uribe in a bout scheduled for 10-rounds.
De Alba nan Lekti, PA has won 13 straight fights to raise his impressive mark to 15-1-2 ak senk debouchur.
Nan 27 year-old De Alba has wins over Andrew Bentley (1-0) & Benjamen Burgos (1-0). He won the UBF All Americas Super Featherweight title with 5th round stoppage over Pablo Batres. He has made two defenses of the belt which includes his last outing when he won an 8-round unanimous decision over Jose Bustos on Fevriye 21.
Uribe of Guadalajara, Meksik gen yon dosye sou 14-3 ak 10 debouchur.
Nan 25 year-old has won six in a row with the latest being a 7th round stoppage over Antonio Sanchez on April 19.
Nan yon sèl ko-karakteristik, pwa loud limyè Farah Ennis will be in action in a 8-round bout against Michael Gbenga
Ennis of Philadelphia has a record of 21-2 ak 12 debouchur.
This will be the 32 year-old Ennis first bout in 22 mwa. He has wins over Scott Sigmon (1-0), Bobby Jordan (6-0-1), Ewo El Amin (11-2), Richard Pierson (11-2) and Anthony Hanshaw (23-2-2). Ennis captured the NABF Super Middleweight title with a win over Victor Lares. Ennis coming off a loss to current WBC Super Middleweight champion Badou Jack on July 19, 2013.
Gbenga of Accra, Gana gen yon dosye sou 20-19 with all 20 wins coming via knockouts.
Gbenga has fought top competition such as Dean Francis, Ilunga Makubu, Andre Dirrell, current WBC Super Middleweight champion Badou Jack, Lennox Allen, Issac Chilemba, Travis Peterkin, Joe Smith Jr, Derrick Webster, Vyacheslav Shabranskyy, Trevor McCumby, Phillip Jackson Benson and in his last bout when he dropped an 8-round decision to Medzhid Bektemirov on April 18.
In a second co-feature, jr. wèltèr Steve Upsher will compete in an 8-round bout against Alejandro Rodriguez.
Upsher of Philadelphia has a record of 24-4-1 ak sis debouchur.
Nan 30 ane-fin vye granmoun, vire pwofesyonèl nan 2003 and went 24-1-1 win his first 26 bout.
He has wins over Michael Weaver (2-0-1), Darrell Crenshaw (1-0) and Bayan Jargal (15-3). he is trying to break a three-fight losing streak where he took on former world champion Luis Collazo and undefeated prospect Eddie Gomez. His is coming off a decision loss to former world champion Andre Berto that took place on September 6, 2014.
Rodriguez of Guadalajra, Meksik gen yon dosye sou 24-16-1 ak 14 debouchur.
Rodriguez has solid wins over John Carlo Aparicio (12-1), Ivan Perez (10-2), Daniel Evangelista (11-0-1), Hugo Hernandez (12-3-1). Nan bout dènye l ', Rodriguez won a 8-round unanimous decision over Fernando Ayala on May 2.
Also appearing in 8-round bouts will be undefeated welterweight Miguel Cruz (8-0, 7 KO nan) of Lake Mary, FL, Plum Brandon Bennett (18-1, 7 KO nan) nan Cincinnati, OH, and Middleweight Demond Nicholson (12-1, 12 KO nan) nan Laurel, MD.
Taking part in 6-round bouts will former U.S. Zolenpik Raynell Williams (7-0, 4 KO nan). Williams will fight in a lightweight bout scheduled for 6-rounds
Rounding out the card in a 4-round bout will be undefeated super middleweight Christopher Brooker (2-0, 2 KO nan) nan Philadelphia.
Biyè yo pwi a $75 ak & $50 and can be purchased atwww.stadiumboxing.eventbrite.com oswa lè w rele 610 587 5950

Bout nan 1st ap kòmanse nan 6:45 PM ak pòt yo louvri nan 6 PM.
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Alyson DeRenzis wins Boxcino Bracket Challenge

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Philadelphia, PA (Me 6, 2015)— Banner Promotions is pleased to announce that Alyson DeRenzis has taken first place in the Boxcino Bracket Challenge.
Alyson will take home the grand prize of two ringside tickets to the Boxcino finals that will take place on Me 22 nan Corona, California, a full roundtrip for two to the finals, complete with a hotel stay and meals for two, as well as a guest invitation to the pre-fight weigh in and post fight press conference. Alyson will also receive two Boxcino t-shirts.
The runner-up is Matt Andrzejewski. Matt will have two tickets to the finals and two Boxcino t-shirts.
Banner Promotions would like to thank all contestants for their interest and participation!
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Boxcino 2015 Finals on ESPN “Vandredi Goumen Night” Me 22, Crown, TANKOU

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ORANGE, Kalifòni. (Me 5, 2015) – Junior middleweight Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 Ko) is returning to a familiar situation. After coming up short in last year’s Boxcino finals and suffering the only loss of his career, the Los Angeles-native dropped down one weight class and fought his way back to the 10-round championship fight.

Adams faces the smooth boxing skills of Jan Thompson (16-1, 5 Ko) nan Newark, New Jersey on Friday, Me 22, soti nan Omega Pwodwi Deyò Arena a nan Corona, Kalifòni. nan Boxcino la 2015 junior middleweight championship.

The Boxcino Finals is televised on ESPN a “Vandredi Goumen Night” (ESPN2 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) and is co-promoted through Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions and Ken Thompson’s Thompson Boxing Promotions.

“Everything is good, training is going well,” Brandon Adams di. “Mwen‘m still in shape from my last fight and I’m coming to get what is mine. I’m going to put on a performance that will make everyone proud.”

“My training camp has been great,” Jan Thompson di. “Mwen‘ve been working hard, staying hungry. I have one day on my mind and that is May 22nd.”

Tickets for the Boxcino Finals are priced at $50, $70, & $100, epi yo disponib pou achte sou entènèt la nan ThompsonBoxing.com oswa lè w rele 714-935-0900.

Nan ko-karakteristik nan, heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 Ko) nan Cleveland, Ohio and Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 Ko) of Russia will meet in a 10-round fight to determine the Boxcino 2015 heavyweight champion.

Dennis and Fedosov have electrified the crowds leading up to the tournament finals. They both showed off their freight train like power by knocking out their respective opponents in the Boxcino quarter and semifinals.

“I’ve been in Los Angeles for training camp, getting good sparring,” Donovan Dennisdi. “Mwen know Andrey will be ready, and so will I.”

“I’m glad that I’ve made it into the finals of this great tournament on ESPN,” Andrey Fedosov di. “Mwen‘m training very hard in Los Angeles and I’m confident that I will win the fight.”

“I’m looking forward to the Boxcino finals,” said Artie Pelullo, president of Banner Promotions. “The finals will be terrific with two exciting and compelling fights.”

“We couldn’t be anymore excited to be a part of this wonderful tournament that has a long history of producing boxing stars,” said Ken Thompson, prezidan an Thompson boksè. “All four boxers understand what’s on the line, and I’m positive they’ll come out hungry and put on a tremendous boxing showcase.”

Additional information on the undercard will be announced shortly.
The Omega Products Outdoor Arena is located at 1681 California Ave., Crown, TANKOU 92881 and can be reached at 951-737-7447. Pòt louvri nan 5:45 p.m. PT and the first bout begins at 6:15 p.m. PT.

For additional information please visit www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com ak. For regular updates on our fighters, evènman, and promotions, please check our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram@bannerboxing ak @ThompsonBoxing.
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Provodnikov popular at Mayweather – Pacquiao

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Philadelphia, PA (Me 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 “Siberian Rocky nan” Russland Provodnikov.
Provodnikov posed for hundreds of pictures and signed countless autographs. He also participated in “Radio Row” where he talked on a plethora radio stations from around the country.
Provodnikov was also spotted and recognized by “A-List” celebrities who actually asked to take their pictures with the Jr. Welterweight star at the HBO/Showtime pre-fight,red carpet party.

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Two-time world champion Steve “USS” Cunningham signs with Al Haymon

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Philadelphia (Avril 21, 2015)–Former two-time world cruiserweight champion and current Heavyweight contender, Steve “USS” Cunningham has signed with adviser Al Haymon.
Cunningham of Philadelphia is excited about the prospects for his future.
“I’m looking forward to working with Al, he’s a genius at what he does. I’ve been watching him for several years and seeing all that he accomplishes for his fighters but have always been on the outside looking in due to contractual obligations. It finally lined up to where we can work together and it’s going to great. I believe my best fights have yet to be seen,”Di Cunningham
Cunningham has a record of 28-7 ak 13 debouchur. He won the IBF Cruiserweight championship when he traveled to Poland and defeated Krzysztof Wlodarczyk on May 26, 2007. He defended the title by stopping Marco Huck via 12th round stoppage in Bielfield, Germany on December 29, 2007. Cunningham became a two-time champion on June 5, 2010 when he stopped Troy Ross in five rounds.
Cunningham is coming off a controversial split decision defeat to Vyacheslav Glazkov on Mas 14 nan Monreyal.
Steve and his wife/manager Livvy will be honored sa a Vandredi night at the 90th annual BWAA Awards dinner as they will receive the Bill Crawford Courage Award for their perseverance while their 9-year old daughter Kennedy went through a life saving heart transplant last December.
The awards dinner will take place at Capitale in New York City.
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John Thompson reflects on Boxcino semifinal win and looks forward towards the final on May 22

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Newark, NJ (Avril 21, 2015)— Jan “Apollo Kidd” Thompson has begun preparations for his Me 22 Boxcino final bout against Brandon Adams. (17-1, 12 KO nan).
Batay la pral pran plas sou Vandredi, Me 22 nan Corona, California and will live on ESPNVandredi Goumen Night.
Thompson is in Virginia, training under Kay Koroma and he is looking to win the prestigious tournament against Thompson in the 10-round bout at the Omega Products International Outdoor Arena in Corona, California.
Thompson (16-1, 5 KO nan) is coming off a 8-round split decision over previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod on April 10 nan lavil Betleyèm, PA.
“I outboxed the guy,” Di Thompson. I focused on what I needed to focus on and that was using my jab. I also focused on not to exchange and bang with him and I did a pretty good job of that.”
“As well as I fought, I do not think that was even my best win.”
Now he looks towards Adams. Adams of Los Angeles has experience in the Boxcino finals as his only loss was to Willie Monroe Jr. in last year’s Middleweight finals.
“I am happy to be in the finals. This is an opportunity that will be the uprising of my career,” continued Thompson.
“Brandon is a brawler. He will have a few weeks to come up with a strategy to beat me.”
Said Thompson’s promoter, Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions, “I believe we are longer, been in tougher and the better boxer. Brandon is a good fighter but I think he is too green. I know he had a brief amateur career and he could be too green for John.”
GH3 Pwomosyon karakteristik undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight nan Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super bantamweight Adan Lopez kòm byen ke Jr. Middleweight Jan Thompson, Jr, undefeated wèltèr Jerrell Harris,undefeated Super bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, undefeated lejè Oscar Bonilla ak limyè pwa loud Lavarn Harvell GH3 Pwomosyon estab nan.
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Prize Promotions Tabs Russell Peltz and Brittany “Bam” Rogers for Matchmaking Duties

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Danbury, CT (Avril 16, 2015)- At the beginning of April, newly licensed Connecticut boxing promoter A.J. Galante introduced his company, Pwomosyon Prize. Galante spoke of his goal of bringing “Old School” boxing to Connecticut.

To prove he is serious about his vision, Galante has turned his matchmaking over to Hall of Fame Philadelphia promoter, Russell Peltz along with one of the sports youngest and most promising promoters and matchmakers, Brittany “BAM”

Rogers.

“Russell is the definition of Old School matchmaking, he’s one of the last out there, so it was a no brainer for me to reach out to him, and I am honored that he is willing to work with me.” Galante deklare, “His resume speaks for itself, I am extremely confident that working together, we will put on spectacular shows” Galante was also extremely excited to work with Brittany “BAM” Rogers, who works in conjunction with Russell Peltz,

“I’m often referred to as one of the youngest boxing people on the business side of things, but BAM is actually younger than me, and has been in the sport longer than me. I have a lot of respect for her and have been learning a lot through working with her.”

Ultimately Galante said what cemented his choice on his matchmakers, was a trip to Philladelphia in October, to attend a show promoted by both Peltz and Rogers, “When you think Philly boxing, you think gritty and exciting, and you can’t think Philadelphia boxing without Russell Peltz and Brittany Rogers, and I am looking forward to bringing those types of shows and that environment here to Connecticut.” It won’t be long for Galante to fulfill his promise, as his first show Danbury Fight Night, will take place on30 Me nan Arena a Danbury, in his hometown of Danbury, CT.

The card is currently taking shape, and will be announced soon. Biyè kapab achte pa vizite www.prizepromotions.net – Pricing: $100,$75, $50 & $25
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Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight ak semifinals lour ki dwe fèt nan Vandredi, Avril 10 a Sands kazino Resort nan nan lavil Betleyèm, PA

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Philadelphia (Mas 31, 2015)–Li se mwens pase de semèn lwen semifinals yo nan Boxcino la 2015 pwa loud ak jr. middleweight tounwa ki pral pran plas nan Vandredi swa, Avril 10yèm epi yo pral ki te fèt nan Sands Resort nan kazino nan lavil Betleyèm, PA.

 

Ap montre a ap televize ap viv sou ESPN a Vandredi lannwit Goumen ak Boxcino batay yo semifinal kòmanse nan 9 PM ET.

 

Tout epizod semifinal yo planifye pou uit jij.

 

Nan divizyon an pwa loud, Andrey Fedosov (26-3, 21 KO nan) ap pran sou Lenroy Thomas (19-3, 8 KO nan). Fedosov is coming off a first round pounding of Nate Heaven while Thomas won a 7-round drawbreaker over former U.S. Zolenpik Jason Estrada.

 

Nan dezyèm semifinal la, Razvan Cojanu (13-1, 7 KO nan) ap pran sou Donovan Dennis (11-1, 9 KO nan).

 

Cojanu se vini sou yon drawbreaker 7-wonn genyen plis pase Ed Fountain pandan y ap Dennis sispann Steve Vukosa nan 4-jij.

 

Nan jr a. divizyon middleweight, Stanyslav Skorokhod (9-0, 7 KO nan) batay Jan Thompson (15-1, 5 KO nan).

 

Skorokhod te trè enpresyonan nan pran soti Michael Moore nan kat jij. Thompson te pran yon desizyon inanim sis wonn sou Ricardo Pinnel.

 

Brandon Adams (16-1, 11KO nan) batay Vito Gasparyan (15-3-5, 8 KO nan).

 

Adams sispann Alex Perez nan senk jij pandan y ap Gasparyan te genyen yon sis-wonn desizyon inanim sou deja undefeated Simeyon Hardy.

 

Y ap fè yon undercard plen ap anonse yon ti tan.

 

This event starts at 7pm. Tikè yo se pri $100, $75, $50. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000 and at the box office at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

Pou kalifikasyon, kontak: Marc Abrams a marc@banner-promotions.com

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Steve “USS” Cunningham kariyon nan sou desizyon kontwovèsyal nan Glazkov batay

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Philadelphia (Mas 17, 2015)–Nan a konsekans eliminasyon IBF li bout sa a sot pase yo Samdi nan Centre lan Bell nan Monreyal, ansyen de-tan chanpyon nan lemonn cruiserweight ak aktyèl contender pwa loud Steve “USS” Cunningham wants to state his case to what the boxing world saw, e ke se te nonm sa a sa ki mal men l 'leve soti vivan.
Wè nan gade piblik ki Cunningham kontwole bout la ak soti te ateri Vyacheslav Glazkov nan uit nan douz disip jij yo ak jabs yo te nòmalman menm ak Cunningham aterisaj plis vaksen pouvwa sou ton 123-84.
Nan total, Cunningham soti jete Glazkov pa 208 pwenson ak soti te ateri l ' 180-144 sou douz batay la wonn.
“Nimewo sa yo, pèsepsyon nan, videyo a, Pa gen yonn nan li bay manti,” Di Cunningham.
“Gade nan stats yo. Gade nan figi l '. The man spit out his mouthpiece three times because he really had no answer for what I was doing to him. I was hurting him to the body. His corner even pleaded with him that he needed a knockout in the final round to beat me. Somehow two judges gave him eight rounds and another gave him seven. Why bother fighting if this stuff is going to happen? I outworked him, soti te ateri l ', li bat li byen bat tout fason ki posib. He was considered the puncher coming into the fight but as the fight progressed it was me walking him down trying to make him fight.”
“Ki lè yo pral fanatik yo jwenn fatige nan tout bagay sa yo pran desizyon move? What can the fighters do about that? It has to be the fans that pay the money. Look at my rematch with Tomasz Adamek and now this fight. Dwa koulye a, Mwen ta dwe gen yon pwovokatè obligatwa pou goumen pou chanpyona a lour nan mond la, men paske nan sa yo jij terib, Mwen gen yo medite deplase pwochèn mwen.”