Viewership Peaked ni 4.2 Milionu fun moriwu ik iyipo ti Keith Thurman-Robert Guerrero ija

PBC nyorisi NBC si gun ni Agba 18-49 Adamo

Ju lọ 575,000 Iseju Live sisanwọle Nipasẹ

NBC idaraya Gbe Afikun

PBC on NBC Padà Saturday, April 11,

Gbe ni 8:30 PM et lori NBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – Okun. 9, 2015 – Saturday night ká Uncomfortable ti awọn Ijoba Boxing Awọn aṣaju-ija (PBC) lori NBC wà ni julọ-ti wo ọjọgbọn Boxing igbohunsafefe niwon 1998, ni ibamu si yara si National Data lati The Nielsen Company.

Awọn PBC on NBC telecast idaji 3.4 milionu awọn oluwo, ranking bi awọn julọ-ti wo ọjọgbọn Boxing igbohunsafefe ni 17 years (“Oscar De La Hoya ká ija Night” lori Akata, 5.9 million, Mon., March 23, 1998).

Viewership pọ gbogbo idaji wakati nipasẹ awọn telecast ati ki o peaked ni 4.2 million from10:30-11 p.m. Et nigba ti amóríyá iyipo 7-12 ti Keith Thurman'S unanimous ipinnu lori Robert Guerrero, eyi ti Awọn àsàyàn Tẹ ti a npe ni “awọn irú ti ija ti o ní ni enia lori awọn oniwe-ẹsẹ o si fi kan Elo nilo didn si Boxing.” Pẹlu gun lori NBC ká akọkọ pataki primetime Boxing igbohunsafefe ni 30 years (Larry Holmes la. Carl “Ooto” Williams, lori May 20, 1985), Thurman dara si si a pipe 25-0 (21 knockouts).

Awọn PBC on NBC tun mu NBC si a Saturday primetime gun laarin agbalagba 18-49, pẹlu a 1.08 Rating ni adamo.

“Awọn pada ti primetime Boxing si NBC fun igba akọkọ ni meta ewadun ni paa lati kan to lagbara ibere kẹhin ìparí pẹlu Saturday ká PBC on NBC Uncomfortable,” wi Jon Miller, Aare ti Elétò fun NBC idaraya ati NBCSN. “Pẹlu wa tókàn primetime telecast lori Saturday, April 11, a wo siwaju si ile lori ipa ti yi akọkọ ìṣẹlẹ kedere mulẹ. A ti wa ni yiya wipe ga-didara Boxing wa ni pada lori NBC.”

Saturday night ká telecast (8:30-11 p.m. ATI) Pipa Pipa a 2.11/4 sare orilẹ-Rating – soke 174% lati apapọ Boxing telecast lori NBC lati 2012-14 (.77). O ti wa ni tun ga-ti won won ọjọgbọn Boxing igbohunsafefe niwon awọn '98 De La Hoya show lori Akata (4.29).

Ju lọ 575,000 iṣẹju (576,435) ti PBC on NBC agbegbe ti a live san nipasẹ NBC idaraya Gbe Afikun si kọǹpútà, awọn tabulẹti ati awọn mobile awọn ẹrọ – ranking bi awọn kẹta-ti o dara ju Saturday night odun yi sile awọn NFL Wild Kaadi idije ipari (Jan. 3, 2015) ati awọn NHL papa isôere jara game (Feb. 21, 2015). Lori awujo media, #NBCBoxing trended lori Twitter agbaye jakejado telecast, pẹlú pẹlu #PBConNBC, boxers’ awọn orukọ ati awọn miiran bọtini awọn ofin trending lori awọn orilẹ-ipele.

PBC on NBC pada lori Saturday, April 11 ni 8:30 p.m. ATI lati Barclays ile-iṣẹ in Brooklyn, ifihan mẹrin boxers pẹlu a ni idapo 127-4-1 o gba ati 80 KOs – undefeated gbajumọDanny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 KOs) la. Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 KOs), ati middleweight asiwaju “Irish” Andy Lee (34-2, 24 KOs) la. Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0, 22 KOs).

NBC ati NBCSN yoo mu 20 gbe PBC on NBC Boxing isele ni 2015. Laarin awọn 20 ifiwe fihan, NBC idaraya Group yoo mu diẹ ẹ sii ju 50 wakati ti PBC agbegbe, pẹlu awọn NBCSN- ki o si ranse si-ija siseto fun NBC telecasts. Awọn Ijoba Boxing Awọn aṣaju-ija jara ti wa ni da fun tẹlifisiọnu nipasẹ Haymon Boxing. Awọn PBC on NBC yoo ẹya-ara ọpọlọpọ awọn ti oni brightest irawọ, ni won julọ ọranyan ere-kere.

Gbogbo PBC on NBC fihan ni yoo san ifiwe lori NBC idaraya Gbe Afikun nipasẹ “TV nibi gbogbo,” fun awọn onibara afikun iye fun wọn alabapin iṣẹ, ati ṣiṣe awọn ga didara akoonu wa si MVPD onibara mejeeji ni ati ki o jade ti awọn ile ati lori awọn iru ẹrọ ọpọ. NBC idaraya Gbe Afikun wa fun kọǹpútà ni NBCSports.com/liveextra. Awọn NBC idaraya Gbe Afikun app wa ni App itaja fun iPad ati iPod ifọwọkan, lori yan ẹrọ laarin Google Play, ati lori Windows awọn foonu ati awọn tabulẹti.

Tẹ NIBI Fun fọto

Photo Ike: Naoki Fukuda

Las fegasi (Thursday, March 5) – The final press conference for the inaugural Ijoba Boxing Awọn aṣaju-ija (PBC) lori NBC show mu ibi loni ni MGM Grand bi awọn onija, announcers ati awọn alaṣẹ si sọ fun awọn media niwaju ti won primetime nẹtiwọki tẹlifisiọnu Uncomfortable lori Saturday, March 7 ni MGM Grand Ọgbà Arena.

Tiketi fun awọn ti ifiwe iṣẹlẹ ti wa ni owole ni $400, $300, $100 ati $50, ko pẹlu wulo iṣẹ owo ati ori, ni o wa lori tita bayi. Lati gba agbara nipa foonu pẹlu pataki kan kirẹditi kaadi, pe Ticketmaster ni (800) 745-3000. Tiketi ni o wa tun wa ni www.mgmgrand.com tabi www.ticketmaster.com.

Yi kaadi ba ti ni igbega nipa Goossen ni igbega ati ẹya ti Keith Thurman la. Robert Guerrero ati Adrien Broner la. John Molina, Jr. ni njà ti yoo air ifiwe lori NBC (8:30 p.m. ATI/5:30 p.m. PT).

Awọn Abneri Mares la. Arturo Santos Reyes bout will be televised live on Saturday, March 7, lori NBC show (8:30 – 11 p.m. ATI) tabi lori NBCSN telecast (11 p.m. ATI).

Wo ni isalẹ fun ohun ti awọn olukopa ní lati sọ nipa awọn tobi night ti njà.

Keith Thurman

“Eleyi jẹ iru kan lẹwa SIM ati iru kan lẹwa ija. A ti sọ fẹ yi fun awọn kan nigba ti o si ti a ti sọ a ti nduro patiently.

“Robert jẹ nla kan Onija, a won aye asiwaju ati ki o Mo wa kan isiyi aye asiwaju. Mo mọ awọn egeb fẹ mi lati Akobaratan soke ni kilasi ati yi ni mi ni anfani lati ṣe wipe. O mọ ohun ti Mo wa nipa, o ni 'KOs fun aye'.

“Mo wa kan gan yiya ati ki o dun. I can’t wait to step on the scale ọla, tun-hydrate ki o si lọ lati sise.

“Ti o ba mi ija lọ meji, mefa tabi mẹjọ iyipo – Mo n wa fun knockout. Mo ti n nduro fun u lati isokuso si oke ati fun mi lati fi pe akoko kan fe.

“Mo n lilọ lati ṣii soke ẹnu mi ki o si sọ pe mo ti n bọ lati kolu u jade. Mo fẹ lati wa ni akọkọ Onija lati lailai kolu jade Robert 'The mi Mimü’ Jagunjagun. Mo fi ìmoore han fun u mu yi ija ati fun gbogbo awọn ti o ti ṣe. Mo mọ o ti n bọ lati ja ati ki o gba yi isegun, ati awọn ti o ni mi ise lati ko jẹ ki ti o ṣẹlẹ.”

“Mi ọpọlọ ko le oniṣiro bi o ńlá ti ẹya anfani yi ni fun mi. O ni a ibukun ati ohun ọlá lati wa lori yi ńlá kan ti a ipele. Nibẹ ni o wa ọpọlọpọ aye aṣaju-ti o le ti la soke yi show. Eleyi jẹ kan lẹwa SIM ati emi ni lola lati wa ni awọn akọkọ iṣẹlẹ.

“Eleyi jẹ ohun ti Boxing aini. Yi ipele ti wa ni ohun ti wa ni lilọ lati propel mi ọmọ. A n gbiyanju lati mu pada ni wura iran.”

Robert Guerrero

“Eleyi jẹ iwongba ti a ibukun. Jije lori yi ipele jẹ alaragbayida. Mo n bọ lati ja. Lojo Satideoru Mo wa setan lati lọ.

“O ni a nla ọjọ nitori ti o ko ba nilo USB TV lati wo awọn awọn Boxing mọ.

“Mi kẹhin alatako je alakikanju ati ki o Mo ti a ti awọn olugbagbọ pẹlu diẹ ninu awọn nosi ṣugbọn ti o ba ni lati wa ni anfani lati bori ati ki o ṣe awọn atunṣe. Mo ni kekere kan egan ati ki o kan bere si slugging o jade pẹlu rẹ.

“Nibẹ wà sise nigbati mo si lọ si 147, eniyan ro mo ti wà eso. Ni gbogbo igba ti awon eniyan ma kò rò pe mo le se nkankan, Mo ti fi hàn wọn ti ko tọ si.

“Ti o ba gbe awọn igbesi aye ti a Onija; o yẹ ki o ni anfani lati ja ni deede.

“Mo setan lati lọ. Mo ní a nla ikẹkọ ibudó ati ki o sise gan lile. It’s time to take care of business Saturday night. A ṣe kan pupo ti o yatọ ise ni ikẹkọ ibudó lati mura fun ija yi.

“Keith Thurman ti wa ni sọrọ nipa bọ jade ki o si di akọkọ eniyan lati kolu mi jade. Mo fẹ pe iru ti ipenija.

“[Keith] Thurman jẹ gidigidi lagbara ati ki o ni o ni nla ita ronu. O si le apoti, ja lori inu. Nibẹ ni o wa tun kan pupo ti awọn abawọn pẹlu rẹ ere ati awọn ti a ti wa ni lilọ lati lo anfani ti rẹ abawọn.

“Yi ija kaadi jẹ alaragbayida. Awọn ifihan ti a ti wa ni lilọ lati gba ni mura. Ko o kan ni ija itan sugbon mi pada itan bi daradara, pẹlu ohun ti Iru ọkunrin ti a ba wa ni ita ti awọn iwọn.

“Jije jade nibẹ sọrọ fun enia ati fifi si pa, ti o ni o kan ko mi. Nítorí ma Mo wa ko nigbagbogbo ni gbangba oju, nitori Mo wa diẹ ẹ sii ti a ikọkọ ọkunrin ti o gba itoju ti ebi re. Ṣugbọn emi dun yi ipele yoo gba mi itan ati awọn iyawo mi ká itan si gbogboogbo àkọsílẹ.

“Irorun gbogbo iriri ti awọn ohun ti iyawo mi lọ nipasẹ ki asopọ mi tougher. Wiwo rẹ ija fun aye re, o mu ki mi mọ pé mo ti Akobaratan sinu iwọn nitori ti mo ni ife yi idaraya.”

Adrien BRONER

“Mo ti sọ ti nipasẹ kan lo,t sugbon Mo wa tun nibi ati awọn orukọ mi ti nikan ba elomiran se ariyanjiyan tobi, ani nipasẹ awọn buburu igba.

“Bayi a ni 'AB lori NBC.’ Mo wa Ogbeni. NBC, biotijẹpe gbogbo enia ni bọ lati ri awọn AB Fihan.

“Mo ti yoo takeover ohunkohun ti tẹlifisiọnu ikanni Mo wa lori, Emi ko bikita ti o ba ti awọn oniwe-efe Network, Mo n lilọ si mu o.

“John Molina jẹ kan alakikanju aye kilasi Onija, oun yoo ko ni le ni yi ipo ti o ba je ko. O si nigbagbogbo lu awọn awọn aidọgba ati ki o ba jade lori ọtun apa ti awọn ọpá, ṣugbọn yi ni akoko ibi ti o ti n lilọ si jẹ lori buburu opin ti awọn ọpá.

“A ba ṣetan fun aja a ija, o ko ni pataki bi o ńlá iwọn ni. A n ko nṣiṣẹ lati John Molina. Mo wa ko sele, ti agbara.

“We’ll see Saturday night, Mo n idekun John Molina ati ki o Mo n ti o nri mi ọrọ lori wipe.

“Awọn igbaradi nigba yi ibudó je nla, Mo lero lagbara ati ki o setan. O n lilọ si jẹ kan nla ija.

“Ni opin ti awọn ọjọ ti o ba ti eniyan sọ ni mo ti ko wò mi ti o dara ju nitori ti mo ti ko duro mi alatako, ṣugbọn nigbati o ba wo ni àwọn njà ni mo outclassed gbogbo alatako ni iwaju ti mi. Bi gun to bi mo ti pa gba, ti o ni ohun ti ọrọ.

“John Molina ti wa ni lilọ si wá lati ja, ṣugbọn nwọn gbogbo wá lati jà, on n ko lilọ si lu mi.

“Awọn ọrun ni iye to fun mi, Mo wa ṣi omode ati Mo ti sọ ṣe ki Elo ni a ọmọ ọjọ ori. Mo n lilọ lati ogbo ninu awọn idaraya sugbon ni opin ti awọn ọjọ ti mo wa si tun mi.”

JOHANNU Molina JR.

“O jẹ ohun ọlá lati wa ni apa kan yi show ti yoo mu Boxing pada si iwaju. A pese ba daradara ati ki o mu ara yiya lati wa lori yi Syeed.

“O ni a nla kaadi pẹlu a ko le padanu show ati PBC ati NBC ti wa ni n ṣe o ọtun. I can’t wait to be a part of it and for that bell to ring March 7.

“Ibùdó lọ daradara ati ki a ba 110 ogorun setan lati mu o. O ni a nla kaadi pẹlu a ko le padanu show ati PBC ati NBC ti wa ni n ṣe o ọtun. I can’t wait to be a part of it and for that bell to ring March 7.

‘This is going to be dogfight lojo satide night.

'O ni kanna Broner, o le sọ ohunkohun ti o fe. O si n ṣe ara rẹ ibusun pẹlu rẹ comments ati bayi o ni o ni lati ja. Ọkàn rẹ ere ti o ti n gbiyanju lati mu o yoo ko sise.

“Lọgan ti a gba ni iwọn, awọn ti sọrọ iduro, meji ọwọ kan fẹ mi.

“Mo ti sọ ni agbara ati awọn ogbon lati win yi ija.

“Gbadun awọn show ati ki o Mo ileri ti o buruku ise ina.”

Abneri MARES

“Mo ti sọ ti a mẹta-akoko aye asiwaju ati ki o Mo ni Arturo Reyes ni iwaju ti mi. O ni pẹlu ọlá ati ki o jọwọ ati simi lati wa ni ija lori NBC.

“Ko si disrespect si awọn miiran buruku soke nibi, ṣugbọn emi o gbero lati ji awọn show. Mo fẹ lati wo ti o dara. Mo ti sọ ji awọn show ṣaaju ki o si ti o ti n lọ si ṣẹlẹ lẹẹkansi lojo satide night.

“Mo lero gbogbo eniyan orin rẹ ranṣẹ ni Saturday night, gbogbo ènìyàn dara wo awọn awọn jade nitori Abneri Mares ti wa ni lilọ si iwunilori.

“Eyikeyi ti awọn wọnyi njà le jẹ akọkọ iṣẹlẹ, ko si pataki aṣẹ, ki Mo wa kan dun lati wa ni apa kan ti o. A Pupo awon eniyan ti wa ni lilọ lati wa ni yiyi ni ki o ni lati ja lati ja gba awọn akiyesi ti awọn oluwo.

“O gba meji lati jo ati ki o gba meji lati ja. Nigba ti o ba ni kan Onija ti o ti wa ni lilọ lati fun o ni gbogbo rẹ, o mú awọn ti o dara ju jade ti o. Mo n ni ija ẹnikan ti o ti n kò ti a ti lu jade ati awọn ti o ti n lọ lati mu awọn ti o dara ju Abneri Mares jade.

“Mo n lilọ lati ṣe awọn ti o kan ti iyanu ija ati ki o Mo n pato lọ fun knockout.”

Arturo Santos Reyes

“Mo wa dun lati wa ni lori kaadi ati ki o Mo wa yiya lati wa ni ayika nibi iru nla awọn onija.

“O n lilọ si jẹ kan nla show ati ki o Mo n wa siwaju si fifun awọn egeb wọn owo ká tọ.

“Abneri Mares jẹ nla kan Onija, sugbon Emi ko beru enikeni. O si dara wá lati jà.

“A ba mejeeji Mexico ni alagbara ati Mexico ni Olympians, ki o mọ nibẹ n lilọ si jẹ ise ina ninu iwọn ati ki o Mo ti o kan ni ireti gbogbo eniyan ni arena ati lori TV gbadun.”

Sugar Ray Leonard, PBC lori NBC Oluyanju ati arosọ afẹṣẹja

“Mo wa kan bi yiya bi gbogbo eniyan miran, nitori eyi ni tipẹ. Ngba Boxing pada lori primetime. Awọn wọnyi ti iyalẹnu ti ẹbun abinibi boxers mọ pe yi Saturday night is like a major audition and the fans will be the judges.

“Mo ranti jije ni yi ipo ki o si O ni siwaju sii ju ti ara, o ni opolo. These boxers have what it takes to be superstars. Saturday will be a great day for boxing.”

Jon Miller, Aare, Siseto NBC idaraya & NBCSN

“Lori dípò ti NBC idaraya ti a ba n exited lati wa ni nibi, a ba orire lati ni 22-akoko Emmy-eye Winner Sam Ìkún alabojuto awọn iṣẹlẹ ati ẹya A-akojọ akojọpọ awọn lori-air Talent.

“I think America is ready to see boxing in primetime and Saturday you will see and hear an unbelievable event.

“A ba ti ohun iwuri wipe awon onija ati awọn wọn nla egbe ni o wa lara awọn NBC ebi ati ti a ko le duro lati gba lọ.”

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As they prepare to open a new chapter in boxing history, Keith “Ni Akoko Kan” Thurman,Robert “Awọn Mimü” Jagunjagun, Adrien “Iṣoro Naa” Broner, John “Awọn Gladiator” Molina Jr. ati Abneri Mares took some time out of their busy training schedules to discuss the debut of PBC.

KEITH “ONE TIME” THURMAN

Q: How do you feel about fighting on the big stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the fourth time?

A: I love MGM Grand. The last time when I fought there as the co-main event was an honor. This is an even greater honor to be the main event. Many world-class fighters have performed there and Floyd Mayweather has made it his home. Eleyi ti ni a ala wá otito.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting on the inaugural PBC card on NBC in primetime?

A: It’s a blessing and I’ve been working towards this for 19 years. Al Haymon could have picked any of his great fighters for this moment and I’m honored be part of this night and kick things off right.

Q: What do you think the return of boxing to primetime network television could accomplish for the sport of boxing?

A: With NBC coming back to primetime boxing it gives us boxers a chance to shine again on the biggest stage. We’ve been continuing to fill up arenas for years, but boxing is returning to the mainstream spotlight with an even bigger punch on March 7.

Q: What do you think of your opponent?

A: His father had a few comments, and some things were said, but I’m expecting him to come out throwing punches and looking to execute his game plan when we enter the ring. We’re going to show him that he never should have signed this contract. There’s a different side of Keith Thurman inside that ring and he’s going to learn the hard way.

Q: Is there anything he does in the ring that concerns you?

A: He hasn’t fought anyone with extreme power like me.

Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for this particular matchup?

A: He’s been in the ring with some great fighters, but every fight is its’ own learning experience. We work hard in training every time to outbox boxers, outpunch punchers, and I’m expecting to be ready to do everything better than him.

Q: What have you been doing to pass the time when you’re not at the gym or training?

A: It’s actually a very mundane lifestyle. I’m resting, getting acupuncture or massage therapy. I like to go out and find good hip-hop. I’ve been eating some good sushi and seaweed salad, but just staying on my diet and resting and recovering before my late night run and maybe a session in my hyperbaric chamber.

Q: What should the fans expect on March 7? Do you have a prediction?

A: I’ll be honest, I’m going to stand there and exchange with him for six rounds, and if he’s still standing there we’ll see. With my punching power the KO can come at any time with that one punch. If he walks into it or I lunge at him…it can even be a body shot. I’m just looking to get him out of there. I’m going to do what I need to do to stay a champion and we’re looking to move on past March 7 pẹlu kan gun.

Robert “ÀWỌN iwin” GUERRERO

Q: How do you feel about fighting on the big stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena?

A: MGM Grand is the Mecca of boxing venues and I’m very excited to be performing in the main event against an undefeated young lion like Keith Thurman.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting on the inaugural PBC card on NBC in primetime?

A: Oh yeah, I'm extremely motivated to be the first fighter to bring boxing back to NBC on primetime. Al Haymon is doing a fantastic job with the PBC. I want to show the world I'm an elite fighter and what better way to do it then against an undefeated world champion.

Q: What do you think the return of boxing to primetime network television could accomplish for the sport of boxing?

A: It's so great in so many ways. First, anyone with a TV can watch this fight, so millions of more people can tune in. The number of new fans that will be gained will be unbelievable. For those hardcore fans who can't afford cable, this will be a breathe of fresh air to see a top notch fight on regular network TV. Fans who are just hanging at a restaurant or sports bar, who don't even like boxing will be tuning in, and they will all become new fans with the action they'll be seeing. It's going to be great for everyone.

Q: What do you think of your opponent?

A: Thurman has a lot of power and that's something I must be aware of.

Q: Is there anything he does in the ring that concerns you?

A: O si ni kan ti o dara Onija, but I’ll be prepared for whatever he brings into the ring lojo satide.

Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for this particular matchup?

A: I'm doing a few different things but nothing I can talk about at the moment.

Q: What have you been doing to pass the time when you’re not at the gym or training?

A: Spending time with my family. They're my motivation. 

Q: What should the fans expect on March 7? Do you have a prediction?

A: In Spanish we say "Chingasos." That's what the fans can expect from me on March 7th. My hands will be raised at the end of the fight and you'll hear the referee say "And the new..."

ADRIEN “THE PROBLEM” BRONER

Q: How do you feel about fighting on the big stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena?

A: You know I love the big moment with the spotlight. March 7 is going to be my time to shine and MGM Grand is the place to do it.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting on the inaugural PBC card on NBC in primetime?

A: Dajudaju, Al Haymon has lots of guys who could have fought on this first card and I’m honored to have been chosen.

Q: What do you think the return of boxing to primetime network television could accomplish for the sport of boxing?

A: This is a huge deal. This is our chance to get the attention of a whole new crowd of people. This is going to make boxing bigger than ever.

Q: What do you think of your opponent?

A: John Molina Jr. is a true warrior. His nickname suits him. He’s like a punching bag that can hit back with power. He’s a deadly fighter. It can only take a second for a fight to change dramatically with a guy like that, so I’m taking this fight very seriously. I’ll be ready though.

Q: Is there anything he does in the ring that concerns you?

A: It can only take a second for a fight to change dramatically with a guy like that, so I’m taking this fight very seriously. I’ll be ready though.

Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for this particular matchup?

A: We’re just doing what we always do, putting in hard work. It’s been great having this experience with my newborn son, but I’m very focused on March 7.

Q: What have you been doing to pass the time when you’re not at the gym or training?

A: Well actually I just had a son born, Adrieon, a couple weeks ago. I was supposed to go out to Washington D.C. towards the end of my training camp, but I ended up staying in Cincinnati to be with his mother and to see him be born. O je kan nla iriri.

Q: What should the fans expect on March 7? Do you have a prediction?

A: There’s going to be lots of heavy hitting. I’m looking forward to stopping John Molina Jr., and if I don’t stop him it will be a bloody massacre.

JOHN “THE GLADIATOR” MOLINA JR.

Q: How do you feel about fighting on the big stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena?

A: I’m very excited to be back there again. This is going to be a great night of boxing for the world to see.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting on the inaugural PBC card on NBC in primetime?

A: I’m always motivated, but I don’t want to dig too much into the hype and risk getting distracted. Being on this platform on NBC is great for the sport. I just don’t want to psych myself out.

Q: What do you think the return of boxing to primetime network television could accomplish for the sport of boxing?

A: It doesn’t get any bigger. We’re back in the mainstream section of sports. Being back on NBC and in 120 million homes is huge. For us fighters who put our lives on the line this is very exciting.

Q: What do you think of your opponent?

A: He’s a very talented three-time world champion, but he’s just another fighter like me.

Q: Is there anything he does in the ring that concerns you?

A: Not really, I’ll be looking to come out victorious like any other time that I step into the ring.

Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for this particular matchup?

A: I’m not doing anything special, but this is the best camp I’ve ever had. There are no excuses going into this one. We obviously have a game plan because we know every fight is different, but there’s nothing necessarily special aside from preparing 110 ogorun.

Q: What have you been doing to pass the time when you’re not at the gym or training?

A: I like to spend time with my family. It’s important to remember why and who I’m doing this for. So on days off I like to be with my wife and child. There have been lots of emotional hiccups during this camp with the passing of my grandfather, and then my best friend lost his battle with Cystic Fibrosis. So it’s been tough finding the time to mourn those important people properly, but it’s just further motivation for me to perform well.

Q: What should the fans expect on March 7? Do you have a prediction?

A: It’s going to be an amazing match. Every time I enter the ring it’s a fight of the year candidate and I’m going to win.

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Q: How do you feel about fighting on the big stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena?

A: I’ve fought at MGM Grand over 10 igba – it feels like home – and I’ve won there every time, thank God. I’m looking forward to winning there again on March 7.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting on the inaugural PBC card?

A: Bẹẹni, dajudaju! I’m looking forward to fighting on the PBC inaugural card on NBC and on national TV. It’s an amazing opportunity to showcase my talent to new viewers as well as boxing fans.

Q: What do you think the return of boxing to primetime network television could accomplish for the sport of boxing?

A: It’s huge for the sport. If you go back to the Sugar Ray Leonard days, all these fights were televised on broadcast TV, and on NBC, so the history is there. To have it kick off on Saturday, March 7 in primetime is a real boost for the sport and the fans. People are going to appreciate the sweet science of boxing through this fight and series.

Q: What do you think of your opponent?

A: Fun mi, I’m ready for the fight. I don’t underestimate him; he’s a dangerous fighter in that he is an ex-Olympian so he has that amateur background.

Q: Is there anything he does in the ring that concerns you?

A: He’s had a good record and has fought some tough opposition. He brings lots of experience into the ring. I’m ready for him though.

Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for this particular matchup?

A: This is not about one fight but about a career. We approach this fight – ati gbogbo ija – with dedication and commitment. Not only to the sport and its history, but our training program. My team and I are focused on winning and earning my fourth belt.

Q: What have you been doing to pass the time when you’re not at the gym or training?

A: I think everyone knows that I’m a family man. When I’m not in the gym or training I’m spending time with my wife and two daughters.

Q: What should the fans expect on March 7? Do you have a prediction?

A: Fireworks. I’m not just fighting my opponent that night; I’m fighting towards my fourth belt.

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