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Lou DiBella

Salamat, everybody for joining us for Premier Boxing Champions on NBC press call. The card is Saturday, Mayo 23rd. That’s the Sabado of Memorial Day weekend at Boston’s Agganis Arena. The start time on NBC is 4:30 p.m. AT/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, which is being promoted in associated with Murphys Boxing are priced at $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 at $35, and they’re available at ticketmaster.com. Upang singilin sa pamamagitan ng telepono, tumawag Ticketmaster sa 800-745-3000. Muli, the NBC broadcast goes on at 4:30 p.m. AT/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

We’re going to start the call by talking to our co-main event fighters, the guys are going to open the telecast. That’s light-heavyweight contender Edwin Rodriguez taking on undefeated light-heavyweight contender Craig Baker. Craig is 10-0 may 12 KO. He’s coming off a KO of highly regarded Umberto Savigne in his last fight and he’s looking to upset the apple cart and derail the career of Edwin Rodriguez who’s looking for another shot at a world title; this time at 175 pounds.

 

Craig is promoted by Sampson Boxing. Craig, if you’d like to say a few words.

 

Craig Baker

Mahusay, I’m just grateful to have the opportunity to fight on such a grand field again. It clearly is what I dream about. It’s one of those things I’ve always looked forward to since I was little bity kid.

 

L. DiBella

Salamat. Edwin Rodriguez, the pride of Worchester, Massachusetts and is fighting in his home state. This is his second fight at light heavyweight. His only loss is to Andre Ward, one of the pound-for-pound fighters in the world and Edwin believes at light heavyweight he’s stronger, better and that he can win the title. Kaya, Edwin, would you like to say a few words?

 

Edwin Rodriguez

Oo. Una, I’d like to thank you, Lou, for bringing me back on NBC and giving me such a great opportunity and also to Al Haymon and the NBC crew. I’m ready to show the world that I’m one of the best or the best 175 pound fighter in the world. I just got to prove it and this is one of the steps to do it, fighting an undefeated fighter, Craig Baker, who’s hungry and I’m excited because I know that he’s hungry; I’m hungry to get at that elite level. It’s going to be a great fight for the fans.

 

Q

Oo, I have a question for each of you if you don’t mind. Craig, how do you feel about fighting Edwin so close to his hometown?

 

C. Panadero

At the end of the day that doesn’t really matter to me because everyone is out to pretty much beat the crap out of you. Kaya, it doesn’t matter where you fight. It’s the competition, and that’s how I take it.

 

Q

Edwin, what will it mean to you to fight so close to Worcester?

 

At. Rodriguez

It means a lot because I haven’t fought at home for about four years now. Kaya, I’m excited to come back and fight close to home with family and friends supporting me. It’s something that helps me and pushes me to take it to the next level.

 

Q

Edwin, first question; how do you feel at light-heavyweight? Are you more comfortable now than you were at super middleweight? Do you feel stronger, and is your stamina a little better?

 

At. Rodriguez

I feel great now. I feel like 175 is the weight that I belong at. I feel like I’m strong and I’m fast and I feel like I’m the best light heavyweight. I just need the opportunity to prove it, and this is one of them and I’m excited.

 

Q

You’re with Al Haymon. Adonis Stevenson is with Al Haymon. Is that what boxing and fans can assume, that this is all building towards a fight with Adonis Stevenson for the title?

 

At. Rodriguez

Sa ngayon, I’m focused on Baker. He’s an undefeated hungry fighter, but that’s the goal. I want to fight the best guy so I can prove that I’m the best. Adonis Stevenson is a good fighter. He has proved he’s the world champion and that’s who I want in the future. Kaya, I’m just setting myself up and I’m working hard to look impressive against Baker and to get my opportunity to show the world that I’m on the best.

 

Q

Craig, just what is it about Edwin that impresses you and what will you have to do to beat him?

 

C. Panadero

Mahusay, I’m really impressed with the improvements that he’s made. I see him pushing forward, pushing issues and always in your face. That’s good. Gusto ko na. Sa katapusan ng araw, I just have to show up and fight. That’s the way I take the game. I have to bring my A game at all times and that’s what I do.

 

Q

I was looking at the records of a lot of your opponents. You fought a lot of guys with pretty poor records. Why is that and why did you make the step up a couple of fights ago?

 

C. Panadero

I just felt like it was time, isa.

 

Q

Edwin, what impresses you about Craig Baker?

 

At. Rodriguez

He’s a hungry fighter and it doesn’t matter who he’s fought. He’s undefeated and you can’t take an undefeated fighter lightly, especially one that defeated a guy that had over 400 amateur fights and was a big prospect in the pros, like Savigne. You can’t take a guy like Craig Baker lightly.

 

Q

You’ve defeated undefeated fighters in the past. Kaya, how is your confidence level going in when you fight somebody who hasn’t lost?

 

At. Rodriguez

I believe a lot of my skills and I’m very confident, but I’m not stupid. I know that a fighter who’s undefeated comes in with a very strong mentality and I’m ready. I’ve been working hard for this fight knowing that this guy is undefeated and I have to take that away from him. But at the same time, we’ve got to respect everyone because we’re all competitors and it’s all about looking good and winning and he’s just in my way right now.

 

L. DiBella

Salamat. The main event of the evening is a super middleweight world title fight and it features two guys that have been engrained into boxing since they were amateurs. James DeGale is an Olympic gold medalist. He’ll be facing Andre Dirrell. James is from England; Andre from the US. Andre was a bronze medalist in the Olympics. This is a match of two of the very best super middleweights in the world and figures to be a terrific fight.

 

James is promoted by Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn is on the call. When you go to Q&Ang isang, if anyone has a question for Eddie, Eddie is available. We’re going to start with James DeGale. James, would you like to say a few words? James is 21-1, may 14 Kos.

 

James DeGale

Oo, my time is here. My time is here, sa susunod na Sabado. I’ve trained extremely hard and you’re in for a treat because you’re going to watch two very talented hungry fighters sa susunod na Sabado fight it out for a world title. I honestly think it’s going to be a hell of a fight, one I’m confident of winning. Kaya, fasten your seatbelts, isa. It should be good.

 

L. DiBella

Salamat, James. Andre Dirrell, please say a few words.

 

Andre Dirrell

I agree with James. This is going to be a very good fight. I’ve trained my butt off as well. Everything went very smoothly this camp. He’s a hungry fighter. I’m a hungry fighter. We are both in desperate need or desperate want of a world title and I myself feel very confident and I’m excited about this match, isa. He feels like he’s an undefeated fighter. I feel like I’m an undefeated fighter, but we both have a lot to prove, isa. Kaya, we’re going to come to the full effect and I believe it’s going to be a great show.

 

L. DiBella

Salamat, Iba. We’re going to open it up to questions now. One more time, it’s PBC on NBC broadcast. It will be on May 23rd, Sabado afternoon of Memorial Day Weekend, 4:30 p.m. AT/1:30 p.m. PT. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 and we’re going to open it up for questions now.

 

Q

This is for James. This is your first fight in the United States and also, this is the first time a lot of people are going to get to see you because you’re going to be on national television. What are you expecting in terms of the energy and what it’s going to be like performing in a completely new audience?

 

J. DeGale

Oo. I’m looking forward to it. I’m used to it as well because obviously back in England I’m promoted by Matchroom, a well-known commercial company. Kaya, I box on big shows in front of 10,000-20,000 mga tao. It should be good. They have a lot of Irish and English over there. Kaya, I should have some good support and I’m looking forward to it.

 

Q

Let me follow-up with another question. There was a time that you considered retiring from the sport and becoming a personal trainer. Can you talk about that a little bit and looking back, are you glad you made the right decision to continue to do boxing?

 

J. DeGale

Oo. It’s pretty simple. I was going through a hard time with my promoter at the time and I was a bit depressed because I wasn’t getting my chances and I wasn’t getting the right fights and I boxed on small shows. I basically was a bit depressed and I couldn’t motivate myself properly. Kaya, oo, that was the way it was and then I made the change to Matchroom and things have just gone from pretty bad to really great.

 

Nang walang alinlangan, my last two performances speak for themself. I boxed Brandon Gonzales, an undefeated American, a confident American. He come over to America and I boxed him front of 80,000 people and knocked him out in four rounds.

 

Then four months later, I boxed Periban. If you don’t know Marco Antonio Periban, he boxed Sakio Bika for the world title and lost on a split decision and I knocked him out in three rounds. Kaya, I’m confident. I’m feeling good, and I’m motivated very well at the minute.

 

Q

Iba, when you brother lost, he lost a close decision .What was your conversation with Anthony like because you lost a close fight you thought you’d won. Kaya, how have you been able to converse with him about getting through that loss?

 

Ang isang. Dirrell

Mahusay, I didn’t have to say much because he was confident after the fight, but I pretty much had him realize that you’ve had a bad night after he had a terrific camp, but I believe that’s where he left it. He left it in that. When it came to fight time, he had a few setbacks leading up to the fight and unfortunately, he lost, but we saw a lot of things that he needs to correct. I told him to watch the fight over and over again because that’s what I used to do in my fight, any fight that I feel bad about. Kaya, I just told him keep his confidence up, man and stay on that run, isa. Don’t lay off at all. That’s all we can do, isa. I’ve learned a lot from past experience and one thing’s for certain; you can’t take anything from the past and bring it to the future. Only confidence.

 

Kaya, I’m feeling good, isa. He’s excited for me and I’m going to keep that name alive and keep the Dirrell name going.

 

Q

Everybody talks about the super middleweights, they talk about Andre Ward. But it seems like some people forget how good of a boxer that you are because you had to take this time off. With this being on NBC and getting in front of a large audience, are you looking at this as an opportunity to put your name back in that conversation for people who may have forgotten how good Andre Dirrell is?

 

Ang isang. Dirrell

People know and in the end, it’s my job to keep my name lean. I haven’t had the opportunity to do that as well. I had a major setback as well, but with that I stayed in the game, stayed sharp. I was sharp in my last couple of performances. I’m looking forward to the future and this is the breakout fight like I said. James is one hell of a fighter. He has a lot of heart, a lot of spunk, a lot of energy, isa, and he wants to win.

 

If you want to put me in front of a fighter for a world championship fight, then James DeGale is bar none one of the best to do it in front of. Kaya, I’m excited about this fight. I think this is probably one of the biggest fights from Premier Boxing Champion that they’ve had and I’m excited to be on that big stage. Kaya, I want a breakout performance and I did everything in camp to make sure I can do so.

 

Q

How does it feel to be the first Brit on the verge of making some boxing history?

 

J. DeGale

Ito pakiramdam ng mahusay, but I need to stay focused and keep my eye out on the prize. That’s what I have to do. Pero, alam mo kung ano? A lot of people say I’m obsessed about making history, about becoming the first Olympic gold medalist from Great Britain to win a genuine world title. Pero alam mo kung ano ang? Ako ay. I am because that’s what drives me and that’s what makes me train hard every day. Kaya, oo, I’m looking forward to it.

 

Q

Ayos, and you touched on a little bit there. I mean not so long ago you were boxing in front of a couple of hundred people at the shopping center in Blue Water and now you’re making noise on TV in America. How does that feel, the difference?

 

J. DeGale

Mahusay, it’s fantastic. Sure a lot of credit has to go to Eddie Hearn. I’m a buzz fire. I like the big audience. I like the big lights. I’m just feeling real relaxed, chilled and ready to perform sa susunod na Sabado. I’m buzzing. I really can’t wait; just being in America and knowing that I’m going to make my debut sa susunod na Sabado in front of millions of Americans and back in the UK as well. It’s going to be fantastic.

 

Q

Iba, this fight seems to be your highest profile fight since five years ago when you had the Abraham fight, when he got DQ’ed. You were leading at that time. Can you tell us at this point, where are you physically and mentally compared to where you were when you were obviously at the top of the division five years ago?

 

Ang isang. Dirrell

Mahusay, I look at it all from a mental aspect. As of now, isa, I’m grown tremendously in my mind. I’ve realized how important boxing is to me and what it takes to become world champion, the work you have to put in and I just follow those guidelines every day. I’m a very motivated fighter, very self-motivated. A lot of fighters run with music, have to listen to music.

 

If I can hear my punches while I’m hitting the bag, I’m motivated. Kaya, nothing motivates me more than hard work and that’s all I look for. The fight is won in the gym, not on fight night. It’s what you do in the gym, not how hard you put up a fight.

 

I’ve done all of that and more. I feel very relaxed. I’m very energetic and I’m feeling the vibe already and I really can’t wait to make Sabado myself. I feel I have a lot to prove and I have a different Andre Dirrell to show, one that’s just as sharp, just as fast, just as brave, but just has a bigger mental capacity. I’m excited about next week.

 

Q

What do you think your advantages are over James DeGale in this fight?

 

Ang isang. Dirrell

We’re pretty much evenly matched and I actually like that scenario because I know I’m faster. I know I’m smarter and I know I’m a better boxer. It’s just as simple as that. Pero, none of that can come into play without hard work, and I know he’s worked his ass off, isa. He has to come over to America just like I went over there to England to try to fight for a world championship.

 

I know what kind of guy I’m going to face come the 23rd. I’ve worked my butt off like I said, , and with those advantages, I’ve put the hard work in so I can display that. I just feel like I’ll be the better man that night.

 

Q

James, tell us why you think you’re confident that you’re going to be able to win this fight?

 

J. DeGale

Momentum is a big thing. Look at my last two performances against good, quality opponents and look his last three. Listen, I come from good pedigree and so does Andre. We’re good, quality, young fighters. But I just think overall, I’m better. I think he struggles. He doesn’t like it when it gets hard in there. He’s a competent fighter, but he likes it when he’s dictating the pace and he’s on the front foot.

 

Well listen, I’m not going to let him rest. He thinks this is going to be a boxing match. Mahusay, this ain’t. I’m telling him now. This ain’t going to be a boxing match. I’m going in there and I’m taking the title. I’m taking it. I’m ripping it away from him.

 

Q

Do you think you’re a really improved fighter? I know that the loss that you had to Groves was very controversial, but how much do you think you’ve improved since that fight with Groves?

 

J. DeGale

It’s like night and day. Listen, and another thing, I was in this for two years as well. I had two operations on my groin. Kaya, I couldn’t throw my shots with any power. I couldn’t run the ring properly. Even in the fight at Wembley in front of 80,000 Ako ay hindi 100% karapatan. Even against Periban I wasn’t 100% karapatan. Now I’m 100% karapatan, fully healthy, fully focused and mentally right. Kaya, you’re going to see me step up again sa susunod na Sabado.

 

Q

James, you mentioned about being a buzz fighter and this is the biggest stage, the biggest pressure you’ve ever been under. Kaya, does this mean we’re going to see your best ever performance?

 

J. DeGale

I honestly do. The way I’ve been in the gym training, sparing, running, I honestly think you’re going to see the performance of my career so far. My last couple of fights after my injuries have been sorted and I just got better and better and I think this one is going to top it and winning my world title as well and making history.

 

Q

Pero, do you deal with the pressure and does that inspire you more?

JamesI thrive on it. Alam mo sa akin. I thrive in it. I’m just looking forward to it. As I say, it’s my debut as a professional in America. Kaya, I’m buzzing right now. You don’t understand. I’m just really looking forward to it.

 

Q

Iba. You’ve obviously fought Carl Froch and you’ve watched video of James I imagine. How do they compare as fighters and who do you rate as a better fighter?

 

Ang isang. Dirrell

As far as skill, I can give it to James DeGale, but as far as toughness, mental toughness, physical toughness, that’s Carl Froch. We all know how mentally strong he is. Kaya, I have to give the edge to Carl Froch in that aspect, but as I said before, I know DeGale is coming to fight and no one gets in that ring and fights me as they want to fight. You know what I’m saying? Just like he thinks it’s going to be an easy fight. I feel like I have a lot more to prove as well.

 

Kaya, I’m looking to bring the fight as well and I’m working hard in the gym. I made it tough on myself. The more pressure you actually put on me, the more dangerous I become.

 

I’m really excited as well, isa. I have a lot to prove. He has a lot to prove. This is going to be the best fight yet on Premier Boxing Champions.

 

Q

Basically for Andre, there was a chance obviously this fight could end up going to Britain. You’ve been to Britain before and you were very unlucky against Carl Froch. Was that something you were against, to face another title fight in Britain?

 

Ang isang. Dirrell

I’m not going to say that because I enjoyed my time over there. I believe I won the fight like I said and it just didn’t go my way unfortunately. I don’t like to judge my future fights based on past. I look forward to fighting in Britain again, in England again, the UK again whenever that day may come. I had a lot of fans over there; I have a lot of fans over there and I enjoy my time over there. I’ve been going over there since the amateurs. I enjoy it very much and I’m a world-class fighter. Kaya, I want to be displayed on a world-class level.

 

I’m definitely looking forward to it. If it was over there, if it had to be over there, kaya ito. I would have came over there to fight James. We are world competitors, world-class. We fight for world titles. Why should it be in America all the time? This is a world-class sport and we should treat it like one.

 

Q

Arthur Abraham kind of robbed you of your great win when he hit you on the floor. That was looking like such a great performance that night. In the sort of layup after that, how close did you come to actually having to retire? Was there ever a time you thought you might not box again?

 

Ang isang. Dirrell

I was going through some stuff with my family. I actually wanted to. I knew in my heart that I’d get my time again. I knew my time would come. I knew I had a chance of getting out of my contract. Kaya, I kept training. Oo naman, there were times that I would hit slumps and feel like I’m doing it for nothing, but it was quite a stressful time for me. I think I always knew that I would be able to get back in that ring. Kaya, I stayed busy and it didn’t really totally veer me away from the sport, but I do know the feeling.

 

I did feel like any moment could come up to where that it could be over just like that and I had to deal with it and I could easily retire. If it happened again, I just might. I knew that my time was coming again. There’s always hope there. I just kept pushing forward and here I am now.

 

Q

One for you, James, quickly. You’re in Florida now. Can you tell us where you are and how’s it going?

 

J. DeGale

Oo, huwag, I’m in Miami. I’ve been training here for the past week. Kaya, we climatized and we adjusted and we’re ready to go.

 

L. DiBella

Just a couple of final words. Salamat, Edwin, Craig, Andre and James. This is a great undercard that features a lot of New England talent and I want to acknowledge Murphys Boxing, our friend Ken Casey who’s with the legendary Irish band, the Dropkick Murphys, and is helping us with local promotion. We’re going to have a lot of announcements coming about some great fight week activities.

 

Premier Boxing Champions on NBC, PBC on NBC Saturday, Mayo 23rd at Boston’s Agganis Area,4:30 p.m. AT/1:30 p.m. PT for the beginning of the broadcast. Tickets for the live event are available at Ticketmaster.com. Upang singilin sa pamamagitan ng telepono, tumawag Ticketmaster sa 1-800-745-3000. Tune into NBC on Saturday, Mayo 23rd, but if you can be with us in Boston, join us at the Agganis Arena. Salamat, lahat ng tao, for joining us.

 

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BOSTON’S DANNY O’CONNOR ADDED TO MAY 23 CARD TO FACE VERMONT’S CHRIS GILBERT IN EXPLOSIVE NEW ENGLAND SHOWDOWN

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FULL UNDERCARD ACTION COMES TO AGGANIS ARENA ON Sabado, MAYO 23

Ireland’s Gary O’Sullivan Takes On Melvin Betancourt

Plus Local Favorites Ryan Kielczweski & Logan McGuinness

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Premier Boxing Champions on NBC Starts At 4:30 P.M. AT/1:30 P.M. PT

BOSTON (Mayo 19, 2015) – Boston-area fans will be treated to fireworks this Memorial Day weekend as a full slate of exciting undercard fights come to Agganis Arena on Sabado, Mayo 23. The undercard action is highlighted by Boston’s own Danny O'Connor (25-2, 9 Kos) taking on the fighting pride of Vermont, Chris Gilbert (13-1, 10 Kos) in an eight-round welterweight battle for the New England welterweight championship title.

 

Undercard fights will support the Premier Boxing Champions sa NBC show featuring the super middleweight showdown between Olympic medalists Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 Kos) at James DeGale (20-1, 14 Kos) at Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 Kos) taking on the undefeated Craig Baker (16-0, 12 Kos).

 

O'Connor vs. Baker will put two of the most popular fighters in the New England area on display as the slick boxing O’Connor will look to pick apart the hard-charging Gilbert. The bout will be the final event of the evening and close down the show in spectacular fashion at Agganis Arena.

 

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to fight Chris in Boston,” Sinabi O'Connor. “Being able to do what I love in front of my hometown fans that have supported me since day one is very meaningful to me”

 

“I’m very excited to have the opportunity to fight on such an amazing card,” said Gilbert. “I’m coming off a first round knockout last week and I plan to bring the same intensity, aggressiveness and hard hitting style into the ring this week. O’Connor has been at the top of the welterweight division, whether in the amateurs or pros, and I’m excited to see how my skills compare.”

 

“This is a fight that local fight fans have been eager to see for a long time,” sabi ni Ken Casey, President and CEO of Murphys Boxing. “New England’s premiere welterweight versus New England’s hardest hitting welterweight. Pride can be worth more than money sometimes and the right to call yourself ‘New England welterweight’ champ is very important to a fighter in this close knit community.”

 

The undercard will also feature a highly anticipated 10-round middleweight contest that pits Gary O’Sullivan (20-1, 13 Kos) laban sa Melvin Betancourt (29-1, 23 Kos) as both men look to prove themselves as contenders in the division.

 

Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, na kung saan ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng DiBella Aliwan sa pagkakaugnay sa Murphys Boxing, ay naka-presyo sa $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 at $35, Hindi kabilang ang mga naaangkop na singil sa serbisyo at mga buwis, at sa pagbebenta ngayon. Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com. Upang singilin sa pamamagitan ng telepono, tumawag Ticketmaster sa (800) 745-3000.

 

Further action will feature the six round featherweight bout between local favorite Ryan Kielczweski (22-1, 6 Kos) atAnthony Napunyi (15-14, 8 Kos) and a six round junior lightweight bout that showcases Logan McGuinness (22-0-1, 10 Kos) paglalaan sa Christian Esquivel (17-13, 15 Kos). Plus undefeated prospect Immanuel Aleem (12-0, 8 Kos) nakaharap David Toribio (21-14, 14 Kos) in a six or eight round middleweight swing bout.

 

Also stepping into the ring at Agganis Arena is undefeated knockout artist Jonathan Guzman (18-0, 18 Kos) na tumatagal sa Christian Esquivel (27-6, 20 Kos) in an eight-round junior featherweight matchup. Heavyweight prospect Danny Kelly (7-1-1, 1 KO) Dadalhin sa Curtis Lee Tate (7-5, 6 Kos) in a six-round heavyweight attraction while Antonio Russell (1-0,1 KO) paglalaan sa Brandon Garvin (0-1) in a four round bantamweight fight. Kicking off the action in the arena is undefeated prospect Edwin Espinal (5-0, 4 Kos) sino ang kumuha sa Alvaro Enriquez (12-13-2, 4 Kos) in a four round light heavyweight fight.

 

Isang dating kampeon ng National Golden Gloves na lumaban bilang isang pro mula noon 2008, O'Connor was set to face former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi, but will now return home for a Mayo 23 dulo. The 30-year-old out of Framingham, Massachusetts is coming off of back-to-back knockout victories over Michael Clark and Andrew Farmer and looks to leave a big impression on his hometown fans.

 

A hard-hitting fighter out of Windsor, Vermont, Gilbert has become a staple throughout New England, appearing on cards all around the region since turning pro in 2011. The 30-year-old boasts an impressive knockout percentage and just last week recorded his tenth professional stoppage with a first round knockout over Raphael Valenzuela. He takes a step up in competition when he battles O’Connor on Mayo 23.

 

A resident of Cork, Ireland, O'Sullivan will be fighting for the fifth time as a professional in the state of Massachusetts, where he is yet to lose. At 30-years-old, he has won his last four fights since a defeat to Billy Joe Saunders in 2013, including three straight by knockout. He will take on a strong opponent making his U.S. pasinaya sa Betancourt. The fighter out of Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic has won nine fights in a row.

 

Isang runner-up sa 2008 National Golden glab tournament, 25-taon gulang na Kielczweski has become a staple fighting in his home state of Massachusetts. Ipinanganak at itataas sa Quincy, he hopes to rebound from the first loss of his career, a split decision defeat to Danny Aquino in April of this year. He will take on the 32-year-old Napunyi, who is coming off of a third round TKO victory over Joshua Omukhulu in January of this year. Fighting out of Canal Point, Florda, he hopes to make it back-to-back victories on Mayo 23.

 

Fighting out of Ontario, Canada, McGuinness will make his second start in the U.S. after debuting in April with a first round TKO over Carlos Fulgencio at Memorial Hall in Massachusetts. The 27-year-old will take on the 35-year-oldCuevas out sa Mexico City.

 

An undefeated prospect out of Richmond, Virginia, the 21-year-old Aleem will take on the very dangerous and experienced 35-year-old Toribio out of Miami.

 

With a perfect knockout percentage, 25-taon gulang na Guzman looks to build off of his Massachusetts debut, which saw him knockout Juan Guzman in the fifth round in February of this year. Fighting out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic he returns to the ring to take on 28-year-old Esquivel out of Temoaya, Mehiko.

 

Ang 23-taon gulang na Kelly will return to the same city where he delivered a first round TKO of Eric Newell in June 2014 looking for another big victory. The fighter out of Washington D.C. will take on the 31-year-old Tate out of Oakland, Tennessee.

 

Another native of Washington D.C., Russell made his professional debut this year with a second round knockout over Harold Reyes in January. The 22-year-old takes on Philadelphia’s Garvin.

A 22-year-old prospect who has racked up five wins since turning pro in February of this year, Espinal will get back in the ring again on Mayo 23. The fighter out of Providence, Rhode Island will take on the 33-year-old Enriquez out of Tlaxcala, Mehiko.

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SUPERSTARS ADRIEN BRONER AND SHAWN PORTER MEET IN ACTION-PACKED SHOWDOWN AS PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS RETURNS TO NBC PRIMETIME SATURDAY, Hunyo 20 MULA SA MGM Grand Garden Arena

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Also featuring 2012 U.S. Olympian and rising star Errol Spence Jr.

Taking On Roberto Garcia

PBC on NBC Coverage Starts at 8:30 P.M. AT/5:30 P.M. PT

Las Vegas (Mayo 15, 2015) – A highly anticipated showdown between former world champions Adrien “Ang Problema” Broner (30-1, 22 Kos) at “Showtime” Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 Kos) headlines the Premier Boxing Champions on NBC primetime event Sabado, Hunyo 20 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

Gayundin sa card, ang undefeated Errol Spence JR. (16-0, 13 Kos) inilalagay ang kanyang record sa linya laban sa hard-pagpindot beterano Roberto “Ang banta” Garcia (37-3, 23 Kos) sa pinakamalaking hamon ng kanyang batang career. Ang PBC sa NBC aksyon ay nagsisimula sa 8:30 p.m. AT/5:30 p.m. PT

 

“It’s time for AB on NBC and I can’t wait for the opportunity,” Said Broner. “This is a great fight that the fans wanted and I wanted. I’m going to come prepared and I’m going to put on a show. I’ve never lost at MGM Grand and I don’t plan on starting now. Porter is a strong guy but he’s never been in the ring with someone like me.”

 

“I feel like this fight is what the PBC is all about – bringing big fights to network TV and this is one of the biggest so far,” Said Porter. “I am excited to be the headliner against Adrien Broner. I’m always ready for a fight and facing Adrien is definitely going to be a challenge, but I’ve watched his career, even in the amateurs and I know he can be beat. I’m also looking forward to fighting at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. We moved to Las Vegas for opportunities like this and I would love to make MGM Grand my home.”

 

“I’m excited to have the chance to fight Roberto Garcia,” Sinabi ni Spence JR. “He is a great fighter and I’m happy to have an opportunity to fight on this huge card. It is definitely the biggest opportunity of my career so far and I won’t disappoint.”

 

“I can’t wait to get back in the ring and showcase my skills on the biggest stage,” Said Garcia. “Spence JR. is a strong up and coming fighter but I have experience on my side and I’m going to show it on June 20th.”

 

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“Mayweather Promotions is looking forward to promoting this major event on NBC, and taking part in furthering the effort to bring boxing back to larger mainstream audiences” Said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO ng Mayweather Promosyon. “The fights set for the June 20th card showcase some of the best talent in the sport and we expect nothing less than an entertaining night of boxing that you won’t want to miss.”

 

“We are looking forward to presenting another exciting primetime PBC show on NBC,” said Jon Miller, President of Programming for NBC and NBCSN. “With Adrien Broner returning to the big stage against Shawn Porter plus Errol Spence facing Roberto Garcia, we are expecting some pre-Fourth of July fireworks.”

 

One of boxing’s biggest stars, Broner, 25-taong gulang na phenom na nakolekta pamagat mundo sa 130, 135 at 147 pounds, is looking to add another win to his impressive resume. The Cincinnati-born star scored a dominant victory over John Molina Jr. sa Marso 7 at MGM Grand and will look to return to the same big stage and take down his fellow Ohio-native Porter. Broner ay prevailed sa ibabaw ng mga gusto ng Paulie Malignaggi, Daniel Ponce de Leon at Antonio Demarco sa paraan upang maging isang tatlong-dibisyon na kampeon.

 

Isang malakas mamangha, ang 27-taon gulang na Magsuot is eager to keep his momentum going after scoring a fifth-round knockout over Erick Bone on the inaugural Marso 13 PBC on Spike fight. The Akron-native dominated Devon Alexander in December 2013 to win his previously held world title. Sinundan niya na up sa pamamagitan ng nagpapasuko dating two-division kampeon Paulie Malignaggi sa ikaapat na round pagpapatigil sa Abril 2014.

 

Ang isang 2012 U.S. Ng Olimpus sino ay may isang mataas na pinalamutian amateur karera, 25-taon gulang naSpence JR. will look to remain undefeated when he steps into the ring for the biggest challenge of his career. Desoto Ang, Texas born fighter was dominant in his PBC debut onAbril 11 bilang siya natalo Samuel Vargas pamamagitan fifth-round knockout.

 

Ang isang beterano ng isport para sa halos 15 taon, the 35-year-old Garcia has racked up nine straight victories and will look to extend that streak to 10 when he faces Spence Jr. saHunyo 20. Ang Weslaco, Texas native has most recently put together wins over Victor Manuel Cayo, Breidis Prescott and a unanimous decision victory over James Stevenson on the April 24 PBC card.

 

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CUBAN SENSATION ERISLANDY LARA TO FACE DELVIN RODRIGUEZ AS PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE RETURNS TO UIC PAVILION IN CHICAGO ON FRIDAY, Hunyo 12

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Tsikago (Mayo 12, 2015) – Cuban boxing sensation Erislandy “Ang American Dream” Lara (20-2-2, 12 Kos)bumalik sa ang ring sa Biyernes, Hunyo 12 to face veteran Delvin Rodriguez (28-7-4, 16 Kos) as Premier Boxing Champions heads back to Spike.

 

Bukod pa rito, Russian knockout artist Artur Beterbiev (8-0, 8 Kos) is set to square off against the ring-savvy Doudou Ngumbu (34-6, 13 Kos) of Haute-Garonne, Pransiya.

 

Ito edisyon ng PBC sa pako ay nagsisimula sa 9 p.m. AT. Pinto sa UIC Pavilion bukas sa 5 p.m. CTsa unang set laban para 5:30 p.m. CT.

 

“I’m very excited to be fighting on Spike TV on June 12th in Chicago.” said Erislandy “Ang American Dream” Lara. “Delvin Rodriguez is a tough veteran fighter who I respect. He has a lot of heart and determination. But once the bell rings I’m looking for the knockout!”

 

“Sa Hunyo 12, I am going to change everyone’s mind about me and show that I can beat Lara,” Sabi ni Rodriguez.

 

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The 32-year-old Lara is a slick boxer with the ability to deliver punishment while taking very little of it in return. Lara has notched victories over Alfredo Angulo, Austin Trout at Freddy Hernandez buong kanyang karera. Bilang isang baguhan, Lara won maraming mga pamagat kabilang ang isang national championship sa welterweight at lumahok din sa 2007 Pan-Am games. Ang manlalaban orihinal na mula sa Guantanamo, Cuba but fighting out of Houston most recently defeated former world champion Ishe Smith on his way to his 20ika professional victory.

 

Already deep into an accomplished career, the 35-year-old Rodriguez looks to give Lara a stiff test and entertain the crowd at UIC Pavilion on June 12. Having battled the likes of Miguel Cotto and Austin Trout, Rodriguez has also picked up victories over Mike Arnaoutis, Pawel Wolak and Shamone Alvarez throughout his accomplished career. Born in Santiago de le Caballeros, Dominican Republic but fighting out of Danbury, Connecticut, Rodriguez will look to improve on his last outing, a draw against Joachim Alcine in May 2014.

 

Ang pagkakaroon ng floor ang bawat kalaban siya ay nahaharap propesyonal, sa ngayon 30-taon gulang na dating amateur standout Beterbiev ay naghahanap upang panatilihing buhay sa Chicago kanyang knockout magguhit. Ang pagkakaroon ng gulong na may kahanga-hanga na panalo sa paglipas ng Tavoris Cloud in 2014 at Gabriel Campillo mas maaga sa taong ito, the heavy-fisted Russian knows he’ll be tested with an experienced opponent on June 12.

 

Following a hard-fought loss to Andrzej Fonfara in November 2014, France’s Ngumburebounded nicely with a knockout win in January of this year. The battle-tested 33-year-old veteran will look to use his wealth of professional experience at UIC Pavilion in order to emerge victorious.

 

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SUPERSTAR ROBERT GUERRERO TO BATTLE LOS ANGELES’ OWN ARON MARTINEZ ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Hunyo 6 AS PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC COMES TO STUBHUB CENTER IN CARSON, Calif. STARTING AT 3 P.M. ET/NOON PT

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Pa! Chris Arreola & Alfredo Angulo

To Compete In Separate Bouts

And a Featherweight Showdown Between Jesus Cuellar & Vic Darchinyan

Carson, Calif (Mayo 11, 2015) –Robert “Ghost ang” Mandirigma (32-3-1, 18 Kos) returns to the ring as he squares off against Aron Martinez (19-3-1, 4 Kos) sa Sabado hapon, Hunyo 6 as Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC comes to StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. Broadcast ay nagsisimula sa 3 p.m. AT/tanghali PT.

 

Also featured on the card are perennial stars Chris “Ang bangungot” Arreola (36-4, 31 Kos) at Alfred “Aso” Angulo (22-5, 18 Kos) who will compete in separate bouts. Rounding out action is a sure to be action packed featherweight showdown as Si Jesus Cuellar (26-1, 20 Kos) laban Vic Darchinyan (40-7-1, 29 Kos).

 

Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, na kung saan ay na-promote sa pamamagitan TGB Promotions, ay naka-presyo sa $200, $150, $100, $50 at $25, at mga naaangkop na mga buwis, bayad at singil sa serbisyo, On sale ngayon at ay magagamit para sa pagbili online sa AXS.com.

 

“I’m very happy to be making a quick return to the ring, especially on NBC.” Said Guerrero. “It’s an honor to be fighting at StubHub Center once again as the main event. I’m going to bring it like always and give the fans an exciting fight. I can’t wait for the bell to ring!”

 

“I’m very thankful for the opportunity to fight Robert Guerrero on network television,” Si said Martinez. “Since my last fight, I’ve been in the gym working extremely hard. I want to shock the world and beat ‘The Ghost.’ Make no mistake about it, I’m coming to win.”

 

“I am so happy to be getting back in the ring so soon after my last fight [Marso 13],” Said Arreola. “The opportunity to stay busy and fight at StubHub Center is great and I plan on showcasing my skills.”

 

“I am grateful for the chance to fight on such a great card in Southern California where I have fought several times before,” said Angulo. “I see this as an important fight for me and I know that the fans won’t be disappointed.”

 

“We’re very excited to return to StubHub Center and work with the

NBC team on an action-packed card” sabi ni Tom Brown ng TGB Promotions. “Robert Guerrero and Aron Martinez will provide fireworks from the opening bell in

the main event and we’ll be adding a full card of terrific undercard fights

for a complete afternoon of entertainment for Southern California fight fans.”

 

The 32-year-old Mandirigma out of Gilroy, California owns victories over Andre Berto, Selcuk Aydin and Michael Katsidis. He most recently electrified fans with an exciting performance against Keith Thurman on the inaugural PBC card on Marso 7 ng taong ito. A former world champion in four weight classes, Guerrero looks to put on another outstanding performance on Hunyo 6 at StubHub Center.

 

Born in Uruapan, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mehiko, but fighting out of East Los Angeles, Martinez makes his StubHub Center debut on June 6. The 33-year-old turned pro in 2005 and won his first seven starts before a technical draw in 2007 against Vito Gaspayran. A tough fighter Martinez strung together 10 sunod na panalo sa pagitan ng 2009 at 2012..

 

The 34-year-old Arreola defeated Curtis Harper in a thrilling heavyweight showdown on March 13 sa Ontario, Calif. Ipinanganak sa Escondido, Calif. ngunit aaway out sa Los Angeles, Arreola ay mahaba ang naging isa sa mga pinaka-kinatakutan punchers sa matimbang dibisyon. Ang pagkakaroon ng hinamon ang pinakamahusay sa buong division, Arreola knows what it takes to succeed at this level and looks to entertain his hometown fans on June 6.

 

Ang isang mahirap labanan Mexican mandirigma ipinanganak sa Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico ngunit pakikipaglaban sa Coachella, Calif.,Angulo is looking for a big victory in front of his adopted hometown fans. Laging handa na upang tutulan ang pinakamahusay sa sport, the 32-year-old has gone toe-to-toe with some of the best fighters in the world and holds knockout victories over Gabriel Rosado, Joachim Alcine and Joel Julio.

 

Isang mabilis na tumataas na bituin sa labas ng Buenos Aires, Arhentina, Cuellar Mukhang upang gawin itong 10 victories in a row when he battles Darchinyan on June 6. His power in both hands has led him to six knockouts of his last nine victories including a second round destruction of Puerto Rican icon Juan Manuel Lopez in Sept. 2014. The 28-year-old will make his first career start in California when he enters the ring at StubHub Center.

 

Looking to put himself back into the discussion of top featherweights, the 39-year-old Darchinyan comes in with the kind of experience to topple the explosive Cuellar. A former world champion, the fighter from Armenia who fights out of Glendale, California is coming off of a ninth-round TKO over Juan Jimenez in February of this year. Having fought against top contenders such as Abner Mares, Nonito Donaire and Nicholas Walters, Darchinyan also owns victories over Yonnhy Perez, Jorge Arce and Cristian Mijares.

 

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OMAR FIGUEROA DEFEATS RICKY BURNS AT STATE FARM ARENA IN HIDALGO, TEXAS ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON CBS

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Jamie McDonnell Earns Close Decision Over

Tomoki Kameda

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HIDALGO, Teksas (Mayo 9, 2015) – Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (25-0-1, 18 Kos) remained undefeated as he put on an exciting show in front of a raucous hometown crowd and earned a unanimous decision over Ricky Burns (37-5-1, 11 Kos) on Premier Boxing Champions on CBS live from State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Teksas.

 

Figueroa was the sharper fighter who landed harder punches and was able to dictate the pace of the fight. Burns was deducted a point in both the eighth and 11ika rounds by the referee for excessive holding. “Panterita” nanalo ng mga score ng mga 116-110 dalawang beses at 117-109.

 

In the first televised fight of the afternoon, British star Jamie McDonnell (25-2-1, 12 Kos) earned a narrow but unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Tomoki “Ang Mexicanito” Kameda (31-1, 19 Kos). McDonnell was knocked down for the first time in his career by a sharp right hand from Kameda in round three but quickly recovered to win by a score of 114-113 sa lahat ng tatlong mga hukom’ card.

 

Here are what the fighters had to say after their bouts:

 

OMAR FIGUEROA

 

“Fighting a fight like that, it takes a lot to go even four rounds, much less 12. With a fighter like that, leaning on you and using his weight on you it’s tough. I’m just glad I was in shape and didn’t let my fans down.

 

“I’m a very offensive fighter, so the holding kind of slowed me down. I tried to do what I could and, thankfully, the judges saw that.

 

“My hands are a little sore, but I really did hold back on my punches, especially because he has one of those European guards where he holds his hands up high and his elbows are exposed. I had to be careful going to the body because that’s how I hurt my hands most times, from hitting the elbows. I felt ridiculously strong at the new weight, but I didn’t think my hands would hold up, so I was holding back and trying to win the fight on points and if I could hurt him I would try to stop him.

 

“He was punching me behind the head, so I felt like I had to do the same. If you want to play like that, I can play that game.

 

“At the end of the fight, he came with a good body shot that hurt me a bit. That’s why I slowed down at the end. I have to give it to Ricky. He’s a tough fighter.

 

“It’s time to rest up. I’ve been training since the beginning of the year and I deserve a little rest.”

 

RICKY BURNS

 

“We knew it was going to be a tough fight, but I didn’t agree with the deductions for holding. I thought he was holding as much as me and that’s why I had to tie him up.

 

“We moved up in weight for this one but still had some trouble making weight, but I didn’t want to jeopardize my chance to fight in America.

 

“I think it was his size that gave me problems more than anything. I don’t know what weight he was in that ring, but it was a lot bigger than me.

 

“The plan was to try to stick to boxing for the first half of the fight, but once the size really took over I had to stand and exchange more than I would have liked. I couldn’t get him off of me. I’ve got no excuses, as I said the best man will win.

 

“I always leave everything in the ring and that’s all I can do. I hope everyone who watched enjoyed the fight.

 

“We’ve enjoyed the experience of being in the U.S., obviously the decision didn’t go our way which puts a damper on it, but overall everyone here in Texas has been great. I want to say a big thank you to everybody. I hope to back again.”

 

JAMIE McDonnell

 

“I felt in control all the way through. It was a great performance. I know I should have just boxed but I wanted to fight.

 

“I didn’t think I was going to get the decision being abroad, but it’s more than spectacular to come out of here victorious. He’s a great, undefeated kampeon.

 

“His speed surprised me on the knockdown. I knew he was going to be fast, but I didn’t expect it like that. I didn’t see the shot and next thing I knew I was on the floor.

 

“Hit and move, hit and move, that was the strategy. I remember being in there and thinking, ‘Man, this isn’t easy.’ I knew the crowd was going to go his way but it was a great experience.

 

“It’s been a fantastic time being here in America. I’d like to see some familiar faces but it’s a new experience. I was up against it but I knew I could pull it off. I knew deep inside that I could do it.

 

“I think I’m going to move up in weight. I want to catch the big fights before they’re gone.”

 

Tomoki Kameda

 

“I think I won the fight. I did enough to win. He did a lot to win the last rounds, but I did more over the fight. I don’t agree with the judges decision, but I respect it.

 

“I knew he would get up after the knockdown because he’s a world champion. He’s a great fighter and I take my hat off to him, but I won the fight.

 

“Gusto ko ng isang rematch.”

 

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EDWIN RODRIGUEZ AND CRAIG BAKER TO SQUARE OFF IN BOSTON AS PART OF PBC ON NBC CARD TAKING PLACE

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAYO 23

Plus Undefeated Javier Fortuna Battles Bryan Vazquez

In Undercard Action

Undercard Bouts To Support Andre Dirrell vs. James DeGale

Super Middleweight Showdown

BOSTON (Mayo 8, 2015) – Nakatutuwang light heavyweights Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 Kos)at Craig Baker (16-0, 12 Kos) enter the ring on Sabado, Mayo 23 in Boston as part of a special Memorial Day weekend edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC.

 

The live PBC on NBC event starts at 4:30 p.m. AT/1:30 p.m. PT and goes until 6:00 pm. AT / 3:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. AT/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. AT/4:00 p.m. PT.

 

Further undercard action pits a pair of dangerous junior lightweights as Javier Fortuna(27-0-1, 20 Kos) at Bryan Vazquez (34-1, 18 Kos)do battle at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. These undercard bouts will support the super middleweight contest between Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 Kos) at James DeGale (20-1, 14 Kos).

 

“I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity to be on this great card,” Sabi ni Rodriguez. “I will show the world and all the top light heavyweights, especially Kovalev, Stevenson and Fonfara, that I am a force to be reckoned with by taking Craig Baker’s undefeated record in an entertaining fashion.”

 

“I’m well prepared to seize the opportunity that this fight presents,” said Baker. “Ang panalo sa Mayo 23 puts me closer to a world title fight and I’ve only dreamed of actually accomplishing something that big. I’ve seen Rodriguez in action before and he’s a good fighter, but I’m working to be in great condition so that I can put on a show for the fight fans in Boston. We’re having a great camp and making major accomplishments, things should be pretty interesting.”

 

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May ginawa amateur na nanalo ng isang 2006 National Golden guwantes gintong medalya at isang 2005 U.S. National Championship gintong medalya, ang 29-taon gulang na Rodriguez enters this fight as the winner of his last two bouts. Born in the Dominican Republic but fighting out of nearby Worcester, Mass., Rodriguez’s lone loss came to undefeated star Andre Ward in 2013 at siya ang may-ari na panalo sa paglipas ng dati undefeated mandirigma Will Rosinsky, Jason Escalera at Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna.

 

An undefeated fighter who turned pro in 2008, Panadero enters this fight having stopped his last four opponents inside the distance. The 31-year-old took home victories over Anthony Greeley and Sergio Cordoba in 2014 and kicked off 2015 by knocking out Umberto Savigne. Fighting out of his hometown of Baytown, Teksas, Baker will look for a big victory as he takes a step up in competition.

 

Undefeated and owner of a 4-0 record in 2014, 25-taon gulang na Mabuting kapalaran is a prospect on the rise looking to make an impression on Mayo 23. After a split draw decision against Luis Franco in 2013, he has bounced back to win five straight fights. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Fortuna owns victories over Abner Cotto, Miguel Roman and Patrick Hyland.

 

A former world title challenger whose only loss came to Takashi Uchiyama in 2012,Vazquez comes into this fight on an impressive five fight-winning streak. The 27-year-old began his career with 29 wins and has recently added victories over Sergio Thompson, Jose Feliz Jr. and Rene Gonzalez. Fighting out of Costa Rica, Vazquez has a big chance for a signature victory on May 23.

 

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON CBS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & LITRATO

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Live On CBS Sports Starting at 4 P.M. AT/1 P.M. PT

HIDALGO, Teksas (Mayo 7, 2015) – Fight week for Premier Boxing Champions sa CBS continued Thursday as televised fighters Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, Ricky Burns, Tomoki “Ang Mexicanito” Kameda, Jamie McDonnellat Austin “Walang duda” Trout spoke to the media at the final press conference before their respective bouts taking placeSabado, Mayo 9 sa State Farm Arena.

 

Here are what the participants had to say Thursday:

 

OMAR FIGUEROA

 

“This is the biggest fight of my career thus far. I have my brother on the undercard and it’s here at home. Ito ay ito. I think it’s great for people from the Valley to get a huge card like this here. They haven’t seen this since Vasquez vs. Marquez, so I hope to bring that level of boxing back to the Valley.

 

“I definitely feel more pressure but the good kind of pressure. I’ve thrived on pressure my whole life. I was a pitcher for a long time. I was a closer. So I’ve been in situations where it’s bases loaded and we’re down so many runs and I’ve got to keep the game close. This is what I live for.

 

“I haven’t seen any film of Ricky Burns. Haven’t watched him at all. But from what I’ve heard he’s a tough fighter in great shape, so if we go 12 rounds it’ll be a good 12 round. I’m going to go out there and give it my all and win in the most impressive way possible.

 

“It wasn’t difficult to give up my title. I don’t fight for titles. I don’t care for titles. I think they’re just aesthetic things. I’d rather please the fans with a good fight. I don’t care if I win a title at the end of the day, but if the fans are happy, I am happy.

 

“I’m going to be a lot stronger at this new weight. I don’t know what to expect. I’m excited to get in the ring and find out.”

 

RICKY BURNS

 

“When you’re in hard fights, that’s what brings out the best of you. I’m looking forward to getting in the ring and putting on a good performance and win some fans over here.

 

“It’s a very tough fight and we knew that before we took it. Figueroa likes to come forward and be aggressive, but that can be his downside because he takes a lot of shots. We’re prepared for whatever happens on fight night and the best man will win.

 

“Some people think I’ve come over here just to be an opponent but that’s not the case. I had a bad year but it’s all behind me. I’m going to get back to my winning ways.

 

“This is everything I’ve ever wanted to accomplish in boxing. It’s going to be a hard fight but by the time the fight comes it will be just about four weeks that I’ve been in Texas.

 

“I treat boxing as my job, when it comes to training and fighting I always give it 100 percent and leave it all in the ring and hopefully the fans will see that. Omar is never in a dull fight and I’m not one to back out.

 

“We’ve treated this fight exactly the same as any other. Even though we’re in his hometown, as soon as that first bell goes that’s when it’s going to count. It’s just me and him in that ring.”

 

Tomoki Kameda

 

“It is a dream come true to fight on a network like CBS. Millions are now going to get to know me, get to know my style. Boxing is changing and to be part of that is a great honor to me.

“It was not easy to relinquish my world title — I was the first Japanese to hold that title. It’s never easy to give up something that you’ve worked so hard for. But I respect the sanctioning body’s decision, they said I had to relinquish it and so I did. Ngayon, I’m going for another title, and after that maybe unification.

“McDonnell is a good boxer. He knows how to box and knows his way inside the ring. Most British fighters do that, move around a lot. Its not an easy style to face, but my team and I have a great strategy and we are going to win, we are going to win by knockout.

“I love Mexico. I moved there when I was 15 with my family. I did all of my amateur and all my professional career there. I’m grateful to Mexico and all Mexicans for giving me so much.

“My team and the guys at the gym started calling me ‘El Mexicanito’ because I embrace Mexican culture as my own. I love the food, the people and of course the Spanish language. I struggle with it at first, but now I think I got it mastered.”

 

JAMIE McDonnell

 

“I think Kameda is a bit scared and a bit intimidated by my size. I genuinely believe I am going to knock him out. I’m too big and too strong.

 

“I’ve been a world champion for a couple of years now. I’m ultra-confident for this fight. It’s the best I’ve ever felt. Talagang Naghahanap ako inaabangan ang panahon na ito.

 

“Kameda is a good fighter and I expect the very best from him. He better expect the very best from me. This is life changing, whoever wins this fight gets propelled up a few levels.

 

“I want the best life possible for my wife and baby daughter. To do that I have to beat him.

 

“My losses were six years ago and I didn’t even really believe in myself at that time. I’ve gone through every experience that you can in that time and I bring everything to the table.

 

“Fans can expect to see a lot of heart. I can take a punch, I can give a punch. It’s an interesting fight and it’s a chance for me to showcase what I’m all about on this great stage here in America.”

 

AUSTIN TROUT

 

“As far as my opponent dropping out at the last minute, disappointment is kind of an understatement. But I’m trying to keep it classy, so I’ll stick with disappointed. I’m not surprised though.

 

“The day I heard that he pulled out it definitely changed my mindset, but I had to find that focus and realize that we still have work to do.

 

“It’s an honor to be part of this whole PBC on CBS card. I feel like this is the resurgence of boxing – brining it back to the golden days. For me to be a part of that was one of my goals when I turned pro. I wanted to be a part of the comeback of boxing.

 

“I’m trying to get a belt. I want my world title back. After I get a world title I’m going to try and avenge those losses. After I avenge those losses I want another title so I can become an undisputed champion. Once that’s done we can consider moving up to another weight class maybe.”

 

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STACKED UNDERCARD COMES TO HIDALGO, TEXAS ON SATURDAY, MAYO 9 AT STATE FARM ARENA

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Austin Trout To Face Luis Galarza

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HIDALGO, Teksas (Mayo 7, 2015) – A full day of exciting undercard fights come to State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Teksassa Sabado hapon, Mayo 9 as local fan favorites and top prospects will look to make their marks on the boxing world. This includes former world champion Austin “Walang duda” Trout (28-2, 15 Kos), na nakikipaglaban Luis Galarza (21-3, 15 Kos) in super welterweight action .

 

 

A former world champion who defeated Miguel Cotto in 2012, ang 29-taon gulang na Trout looks to make it three victories in a row on Mayo 9. He also owns victories over Delvin Rodriguez, Daniel Dawson and Rigoberto Alvarez, bilang karagdagan sa kanyang 2004 U.S. Championships gold medal. Fighting out of Las Cruces, New Mexico, he takes on the 33-year-old Galarza out of El Taino, Puerto Rico.

 

 

These fights will support the Premier Boxing Champions sa CBS show featuring undefeated star Omar “Panterita” Figueroa sundalo dating mundo kampeon Ricky Burns and the bantamweight showdown between Tomoki Kameda (31-0, 19 Kos) at Jamie McDonnell (25-2-1, 12 Kos).

 

 

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Undercard action will also feature a pair of knockout artists as Rogelio “Porky” Medina (35-6, 29 Kos) tumatagal sa Samuel Miller (28-10, 25 Kos) sa isang 10-round super middleweight bout. Undefeated prospect Miguel Flores (14-0, 7 Kos) laban German Meraz (43-34-1, 24 Kos) in an eight round featherweight attraction and Darwin Price (6-0, 3 Kos) mukha Juan Ovalle (4-6-2, 3 Kos) in six rounds of super lightweight action.

 

 

Action continues with Steve Lovett (11-0, 9 Kos) sundalo Eric Watkins (12-8-2, 5 Kos) in an eight round light heavyweight showdown. Pa, Jose Prado (4-1, 2 Kos) Dadalhin sa Victor Rosas (6-1, 2 Kos) in a four round welterweight tussle while Carlos Velasquez (18-1, 12 Kos) mukha Juan Ruiz (24-16, 7 Kos) in an eight round featherweight bout.

 

 

Some of Texas’ hottest prospects round out the card as Omar’s brother, Brandon Figueroa (para sa pasinaya) tumatagal sa Hector Gutierrez (2-7) in a four round featherweight bout while Mario Barrios (8-0, 5 Kos) looks to remain undefeated against Jose Del Valle (4-10-1, 3 Kos) in six rounds of action in the super featherweight division.

 

 

More Texas flavor comes in the form of a pair of undefeated prospects as Ryan Karl (6-0, 5 Kos) mukha Alfred Hall (4-8-2, 2 Kos) in four rounds of welterweight action and Enrique Alvarez (5-0, 3 Kos) laban Alberto Espinoza (3-6) in a four round super welterweight swing bout.

 

 

After a long career having fought mostly in Mexico, ang 26-taong-gulang na Medina burst onto the scene with a thrilling knockout over previously unbeaten J’Leon Love in Aug. 2014. The fighter out of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico added two more victories since then and looks for a third when he takes on the 35-year-old Tagakiskis out of Arboletes, Kolombya.

 

 

An undefeated fighter making his 2015 pasinaya, the 22-year-old Bulaklak out of Morella, Mexico will take on an experienced fighter in the 28-year-old Meraz out of Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mehiko. Another fighter looking to keep his perfect record intact, 25-taon gulang na Price sa labas ng St. Louis takes on the 27-year-old Ovalle from Mercedes, Teksas.

 

 

Kumakatawan New South Wales, Austraila, Lovett Naka pro sa 2010 at may pa na drop ng isang away sa kanyang unang 11 mga dulo. The 30-year-old takes on the 28-year-old Watkins out of Morgantown, West Virginia.

 

 

After picking up his third straight victory in March, ang 26-taong-gulang na Prado returns to the ring looking for a fourth win in a row. Fighting out of Reynoso, Mehiko, he faces the 27-year-old Rosas out of Nuevo Laredo, Mehiko.

 

Ang isang 2004 Puerto Rican Olympian, ang 30-taong-gulang na Velasquez has been perfect since his lone loss to Rico Ramos in 2013. The fighter out of Catano, Puerto Rico hopes for his fourth straight victory when he battles the 36-year-old Ruiz out of Santa Clarita, California.

 

 

Labanan sa kanyang tahanan ng estado at kumakatawan San Antonio, Kapitbahayan looks for his second victory of 2015 sa Mayo 9. The 19-year-old hopes to build on his momentum when he squares off against the 25-year-old Valley labas ng Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

 

 

The brother of headliner Omar, Brandon Figueroa will make his pro debut at 18-years-old just miles away from his hometown of Weslaco, Teksas. His opponent is the 27-year-old Gutierrez out of Mission, Teksas.

 

 

A pair of swing bouts feature 23-year-old Houston native Karl battling the 32-year-old Bulwagan out of Jackson, Michigan and the 20-year-old Alvarez from McAllen, Texas who faces 29-year-old Espinoza mula sa San Antonio.

 

 

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BADOU JACK DEFEATS ANTHONY DIRRELL BY MAJORITY DECISION ON SPIKE FROM CHICAGO’S UIC PAVILION

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Tsikago (Abril 25, 2015) – Premier boxing Champions took Chicago by stormBiyernes night with an exhilarating fight card featuring three captivating fights on Maglagay ng mga ispaik from the UIC Pavilion.

 

The televised opener showcased Roberto “Ang banta” Garcia (37-3, 23 Kos) getting an eight-round unanimous decision win over James Stevenson (22-2, 15 Kos). The first main event saw Daniel “Ang Miracle Man” Jacobs (29-2, 26 Kos) sa isang 12ikaround knockout win over the hard-nosed Caleb “Ginto” Truax (25-2-2, 15 Kos). The night’s second main event featured Badou Jack “Ang Ripper” (19-1-1, 12 Kos) earning a majority decision over Anthony “Ang Aso” Dirrell (27-1-1, 22 Kos).

 

Below are comments offered by the televised fighters as they discussed their performances tonight:

 

ANTHONY DIRRELL

 

“He fought a great fight tonight.

 

“Gusto ko ng isang rematch.”

 

JACK Badou

 

“I was in great shape for tonight and I believed in myself. All the talk from Dirrell and his camp never got to me.

 

“Nothing he did tonight frustrated me. Siya ay isang mahusay na manlalaban, and I didn’t fight a perfect fight, ngunit Nakatanggap ako ang manalo.

 

“I knew they couldn’t rob me. I thought I clearly won. I had a tough start to my career, but I re-focused myself with my team and got back on track.

 

“It’s a blessing to be part of PBC. Bringing boxing back to primetime is incredible for the sport. I’m not even from this country originally, but I have lots of fans here and this series will only help me gain more.

 

“I want George Groves next.”

 

DANIEL JACOBS

 

“I was in tremendous shape for this fight. I knew I was ready to go 12 round. He’s a veteran when it comes to fighting down the stretch, so I had to be prepared.

 

“At the end of the sixth round I hit him with a right that caused him to stumble into the ropes. I wasn’t sure at that moment if he was really hurt, or if he was just playing opossum. My corner let me know when I really had him hurt though and I took advantage.

 

“He didn’t hold as much as I thought he might. I’m glad it turned out that way, but I was prepared for it if he did.

 

“He was physically stronger than I thought he’d be, but he never really hurt me tonight.

 

“PBC is an unbelievable outlet for us boxers. My hope is that I can continue to grow my brand and become a star inside and outside of the sport of boxing.

 

“I’m out to prove that I’m the best in this division. I want whoever Al (HAYMON) says next.”

 

CALEB TRUAX

 

“I wanted to pressure him, but I couldn’t get my punches off the way I wanted to. His movement was great and it was just an off night for me.

 

“I couldn’t get him to engage me and I think that ended up winning him the fight.

 

“There were a couple good shots that buzzed me, but no shots that really hurt me all that much. There were no devastating blows or anything. A fighter always wants to continue on, but the ref did his job.

 

“PBC is fantastic for bringing in casual fans who wouldn’t have otherwise watched our fights. This is truly groundbreaking. After a fight like that I hope that more and more fans will continue tuning in.

 

“I’m heading back to the gym to put in hard work. Hopefully I’ll be back on another PBC card against whoever Warriors and Al (HAYMON) say.”

 

Roberto GARCIA

 

“I felt like Stevenson was just trying to survive, whereas I was trying to win. I could tell that my punches were bothering him. I could hear him breathing very heavily.

 

“I was just trying to get back to it tonight. My last fight was almost nine months ago here in this same venue. I needed to get this fight under my belt to keep up my drive and continue working toward the goal.

 

“I usually have to chase the guys I’m fighting. Even with the punchers like (Anthony) Margarito I end up having to chase them down. I took all that previous experience and used it tonight. It basically felt like a sparring session for me.

 

“PBC is an incredible opportunity for fighters like myself and I plan on continuing to take advantage of it.

 

“I have a great team behind me and we’re just interested in moving forward. I’m ready for a big step though. I want Shawn Porter next. I made a commitment to fight him, and I plan on sticking to that.”

 

JAMES STEVENSON

 

“Nothing he was doing was really getting to me. Ang katotohanan ay, I took this fight on a week and a half notice. I honestly thought I pulled it off. Everyone knows who really won tonight.

 

“I was getting in a groove, but then my back started hurting me and that took me out of it a little bit.

 

“PBC gives fighters like me a chance to showcase my skills to so many more people than we’ve been used to.

 

“I’m ready for all takers in my weight class. I’m heading back to the gym immediately and I’ll be ready for whatever’s next.”

 

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