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Adrien Broner vs. Mikey Garcia & Jermall Charlo vs. Jorge Sebastian Heiland Media Conference Call Transcript

Adrien Broner vs. Mikey Garcia & Jermall Charlo vs. Jorge Sebastian Heiland Media Conference Call Transcript & MP3

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Lou DiBella

Thanks, everybody, for joining us for what’s going to be a terrific card with Adrien Broner versus Mikey Garcia in the main event at a 12-round junior welterweight fight on SHOWTIME on July 29th,

9:00 pm, Eastern Time, 6:00 pm, Pacific Time, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, the home of Brooklyn boxing and presented by Premier Boxing Champions

It’s going to be a terrific card. It’s being promoted by Mayweather Promotions and my company. I want to shout out to Leonard Ellerbe and Floyd Mayweather and all their staff who are working
with us on this card. As you all know that they’ve been pretty busy lately. I’m not sure if Leonard is going to join us during this call but if he does, I’ll throw it over to him when he does.

Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

And there have been some adjustments to the ticket pricing with respect to locations that are fan friendly. So if people go on Ticketmaster now, you will see some adjustments that I think, you
know, fans will like when they’re purchasing their tickets.

We’re going to start with the opening. First of all, there’s a terrific off-TV undercard today, a terrific card involving Rau’shee Warren was added to the card. Jarrell Miller is fighting Gerald
Washington on the card. Katie Taylor from Ireland is on the card, Noel Murphy, Richardson Hitchins, a bunch of great local talented. It’s a terrific card from top to bottom.

The opening TV fight features one of the up-and-coming young stars in boxing. He’s already been a world champion at 154 pounds, the IBF 54-pound champion. He made three title defenses against
Julian Williams, Austin Trout and Wilky Campfort. He’s now the number two ranked middleweight in the world by the WBC, trained by Ronnie Shields, one of the best young fighters in the world. This will be his New York debut, Jermall Charlo. And Jermall will
be fighting Sebastian Heiland, the number one ranked middleweight by the WBC from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

This is also his New York debut and he’s fighting in the US for only the second time. He holds a knockout win against former world title challenger Matthew Macklin. He’s the former WBC Latino
and WBC International Middleweight Champ titlist.

So I’m going to throw it over to Sebastian Heiland and his translator. Could Sebastian Heiland say a few words?

Jorge Sebastian Heiland

Well, first of all, thank you for this opportunity to the DiBella and Mayweather Promotions, Al Haymon and everything and SHOWTIME. Well, I’m ready. I know it’s going to be a battle. But I’m
here and ready for it.

L. DiBella

And now with a record of 25 and 0 with 19 KOs out of Houston, Texas, Jermall Charlo.

Jermall Charlo

Thanks, everybody, for having me. As I debut in New York, I’m ready to steal the show and put on a great show. I know he came here all the way from his hometown to shut my career down and everything
that I’ve worked hard with, so I’m prepared for everything he has to offer. And it’s going to be a great show. It’s going to be a great night of boxing.

I was wondering when you decided to go up in weight, was it strictly a matter of struggling over the last maybe couple of fights to make the 154-pound weight limit or did you just feel that there
might be better opportunities at 160?

J. Charlo

I felt I did everything at that time to be the best at 154 pounds with my twin brother having the belt, Erislandy Lara having the belt, it was better opportunity at 160.

What do you see as your path to one of those world title belts and how you can put yourself up in that level of name recognition with some of those other big stars in that weight class?

J. Charlo

I have to do what I did in 154 pounds or they’re not going to think I’m real. So my job is to fight as hard as I can and train as hard as I can and fulfill my dream and it’s becoming the two-time
world two division world champion.

Is there anything on Heiland’s record that gives you pause at all?

J. Charlo

Yes. He’s seasoned. I mean, he’s a fighter that’s know he’s doing and he knows what he came here for. He’s been fighting since 2007. So he’s from Argentina and it’s not like it is in America.
So he has to take the same route and he made it this far to be the – for two years in a row being the number one WBC fighter. I’m not taking him lightly at all.

Jermall, can you tell us what you think Heiland does well and some of the things maybe you need to guard against in the fight?

J. Charlo

I mean, Heiland, he’s a good fighter. He’s strong. He comes to fight every time he comes to fight and that’s what I do know about him.

Jermall, obviously, if you win this fight, you’re going to be the mandatory in the WBC. Do you feel like the winner of the Alvarez-Golovkin fight could be the next fight for you, if you win this
fight?

J. Charlo

I’m thinking one fight at a time. I’ll get with my team after the fight is over and we will map out everything from that point on.

Also a question for Heiland. Can you ask him what it feels like for him to come to this country obviously as a big underdog against Jermall Charlo, what it means to him to come here and also,
maybe the odds he’s facing coming in to this fight as an underdog?

J. Heiland

I know Charlo is a great fighter. But I don’t feel like the underdog because I have confidence in my job. I have my experience and I train. I have great training camp back home. And as I said
before, I came here prepared for a battle and I am on a course to be the winner. So if you guys consider me the underdog, I really don’t care.

Can you ask him also what it would mean for him in his life, if he was able to win this fight because he’d obviously get a title shot from there?

J. Heiland

You know, during those two years that I was seeded in the number one in WBC ranking, I went through a lot of things, really a lot of things. But I never quit. I never stopped training. So obviously
for me, this is a crucial point of my career and my personal life. So obviously, it would be very important to beat a guy of the magnitude of Charlo at his home backyard.

Give me your scouting report on Danny Jacobs’ performance against Golovkin and what you think that says about your championship, your power, your rank and your overall boxing career.

J. Charlo

I’m at the top of my game right now. I’m actually more focused on beating Heiland than I’ve probably been even in fighting Trout. I thank Trout for the kind words saying I’m better than Canelo.
He put up a great fight against me. But moving forward at 160 pounds, I feel like this where I should have been the whole time. So now the pressure is on me to look good and perform good at my highest performance and get the fans what they need to see, so
I can continue to reign.

GGG and Danny Jacobs was a great fight. You know, Jacobs showed a lot of heart. He exploded. My focus right now is moving on to the next level.

My main focus is to get to the next level and all the pressure is on me to perform at my highest level that I’ve ever performed at right now. So I’m not necessarily focused on the winner out of
the champions right now. I’m focused on becoming the number one fighter where they have to avoid me.

Do you expect your power to translate immediately to this weight class?

J. Charlo

Knockout power is something that’s God-given. I think my power will translate immediately, like you said. Not only that, I’m feeling a lot better. As you know, making to 154 pounds was the objective
and it was the goal all along. But now, my focus has been on sharpening up me and sharpening up my mind. And now that I put my physical strength with my sharper mind, I feel like I’m going to fight a lot better.

L. DiBella

The main event on this show is a sensational matchup between Adrien Broner and Mikey Garcia. Mikey is undefeated, 36 and 0. Adrien is 33 and 2. But Adrien is undefeated at 140 pounds which is
the weight for this fight. This is a fight that really is a fight between two stars to fight between two guys whose names come up in pound for pound kind of discussions.

Mikey Garcia, the 36 and 0, with 30 KOs has knocked out 19 of his last 21 opponents. He won the BC Lightweight Title on his last bout on January 28 with a third round KO of undefeated Dejan Zlaticanin
to become a three-division world champion. He’s held titles at featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight and he’s never fought above 138. So this is his first fight at 140 and he’s taking on one of the very best. So, Mikey, would you like to say
a few words, please?

Mikey Garcia

Yes. Well, you know, we’re finishing up camp over here. I’m very excited, very happy for the fight. You know, we’re just a little over a week to go and I think it’s going to be one hell of a
fight. I think we’re going to be very excited to see, you know, it is any challenge like you mentioned I’m fighting 140 pounds for the first time especially against, you know, former world champion in Adrien Broner. So I think it’s going to be another opportunity
for me to show the fight fans and all of the media what I’m capable of doing.

Leonard Ellerbe

Okay. I’d like to thank everyone for joining the call today. We’re really excited about this great event we have next week. I think it’s going to be a very, very exciting fight. Most of the
media are favoring Mikey Garcia to win the fight. I feel differently. I think that Adrien is coming to win the fight. I think he’s going to put on an excellent performance. And this is the new Adrien we’ve heard different things in the past on Adrien and
I think this is the defining fight in his career that’s going to take him to the next level, to the superstar level where he belongs.

So without further ado, here is Adrien Broner.

Adrien Broner

I’m ready to fight. And next week I’m going to show everybody and I’m still that young and dangerous. I’ll go take over this sport of boxing. So I’m ready to answer my questions and get off this
phone.

How much has it motivated you and really driven you that you’re the underdog during this camp as you get ready for this fight?

A. Broner

I really don’t look at that because I know that time next week it won’t be what it was. But, you know, I just want to go out there and show the people, I am one of the top boxers for a reason.
I’m going to be victorious next week.

How much does it help you to go out to Colorado Springs that you made a point of saying that you really thought that was going to make a difference for you in the camp? How was it translated to
helping you better prepare for the fight?

A. Broner

I feel great. Man, you know, I weighed in at 144 this morning. I can make weight tomorrow but I wanted to go down. I’m just ready to put on a show.

Has it been easier for you to get down to around 140 than you thought or about what you expected?

A. Broner

I’s actually easy, man. Now I got a reason to make 140. But I ain’t giving nobody half of 1 million dollars. I mean, I’ll probably give somebody $10. I ain’t going to give nobody half of 1 million
and nothing.

Mikey, what is camp like for you, has it been easier because you’re weighing in at a higher weight? Has that helped you at all?

M. Garcia

The camp has been great. As far as the weight, that’s never been a problem and it’s just training hard, you know, getting in shape. That’s the number one thing. The weight is not actually –
it’s not a problem. So I know I ain’t worried about the weight. We just actually are eating a little bit more than usual to keep the weight higher because I would have dropped weight too soon and we’re sparring big guys and we don’t want to do that. You
know, it’s not the correct thing to do. So I just feel very comfortable right now.

Hey, my question for you, first of all, did I hear you say if the penalty for you not making weight or you’re not making weight was $500,000? Is that correct?

A. Broner

Yes.

Okay. So that’s a pretty big motivation, I would imagine, to get down to the 140 limit. Is that how you’re looking at it?

A. Broner

I ain’t giving nobody nothing.

Do you look at this as a defining fight against Mikey Garcia even though it’s not for a world title?

A. Broner

Yes. He’s another star in boxing and he’s undefeated. Of course, it’s a hell of a fight for me and it’s definitely going to be a defining moment for Adrien Broner.

Do you think that this would be even more significant than any of your world title victories?

A. Broner

I mean, you can say that but at the end of the day, man, I fought a lot of good fighters then but, I’m just worried about getting my victory, man. I can say the fact but I ain’t trying to get
in all that right now. I’m more focused and ready to fight.

Do you think that Broner, because of the recognition of his name and the fact that he’s a very, very well-known fighter who has fought some big names also, that it would be almost a bigger win
for you in this fight that when you won your world titles?

M. Garcia

Well, he’s the most accomplished fighter, four division world champion. And like you said, more recognized name. So that makes it a bigger deal. Fans and the media are more excited about my
fight with Adrien Broner, you know, than some of the other world title fights around the category.

This fight is much bigger still than some of the world title fights that me and Adrien have been part of and some of the title fights that are around the division. So it is a very big and fun
fight and it could definitely easily be seen as probably the biggest fight of both of our careers for Adrien and myself. But, you know, I’m not looking at that. I’m not letting that distract me from my task at hand which is defeat Adrien Broner.

Mikey, do you think the fact that this is not for world title matters at all to anybody?

M. Garcia:

No, everybody is excited for the fight. I mean, I got nothing but, you know, good reviews and good comments, you know, and everybody is so excited about, you know, this fight coming up. Like
I said, it seems like it’s bigger than some of the other title fights that are happening around the weight class and, you know, it just shows you the kind of fighter that Adrien Broner is. He has a lot of, you know, fans and he’s a high-profile fighter and
people see me as a high-profile fighter and when two guys, you know, like us get in the ring, you know, make sure it’s a great match up.

Hey, Adrien, could you address that briefly? Your thoughts about the magnitude of the fight?

A. Broner

It’s a good fight for boxing. You got two fighters who were both on Pound-for-Pound at one point at a time. You know, I’m a four-time world champion. He’s a three-time world champion in three
weight classes. I’m a four-time world champion of four different weight classes. This is a big fight for boxing. And if you’re a boxer, it’s going to be a hell of a fight, July 29.

Have you given thought to whatever happens, whether you’d like to stay in this weight class or would you still like at some point to defend your title on lightweight?

M. Garcia:

No, I still have plans on coming down to 135 to unify the titles or have a big title, defend the lightweight. But, you know, after being in boxing so long and learning the policies on the business
about it, you got to be flexible. You got to be able to adjust and make those adjustments and continue with my career. I’m not going to sit around, wait for a fight, you know, and chase anybody. I’m here to, you know, take on the biggest fights available,
the biggest challenge available, whether that means at 135 or at 140 or possibly even 147.

Hey, Lou, can you answer one question for me? I’m interested in your opinion about what Mikey and Adrien were talking about.

L. DiBella

You know what, in this kind of case, I don’t think the title matters. And you know what, I actually like the fight, too. They’re fighting at 140. They’re fighting at a legit weight class. It’s
not like some strange catch weight situation. They’re fighting at 140 which frankly is pretty much, I mean, for a guy who’s a 135-pound champion, the highest you would expect Mikey to go for a challenge. And it’s the best weight Adrien for that in his career.
I mean he’s undefeated at 40 and 47 frankly is not his best weight.

So, I don’t think the weight matters. I think the weight here is sort of optimal to see a great fight. And I don’t think anyone cares. So I think this is a great fight. Personally, I think
this is bigger than your average title fight.

Against a counterpuncher, a good defensive fighter like Adrien, how much does your style have to change? Do you have to maybe be less aggressive than you would normally be?

M. Garcia:

You know what, we have been working on a lot of things (over time), working on different game plans, different style of sparring partners so I can be ready for whatever Adrien Broner brings on
Saturday night. You know, if I have to be aggressive, I will be aggressive. If I have to maybe box, I will box. If I have to try to stay in the middle of the ring, then I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to win this fight. And like I said, I still –
I know people still haven’t seen everything that I have to offer and I think Adrien Broner will be the one to challenge me enough and push me to that next level and bring out the best out of me.

The world keeps hearing about the all new “About Billions.” Again, what’s that in detail?

A. Broner

Everybody keeps saying “About Billions.” But now it’s “About Boxing.” So as you can tell I left the “About Billions” lifestyle, I left it alone for this whole camp. And that’s why the new series
that I’ve been putting out is about boxing, becoming “About Boxing.” So, you know, my main focus is just getting in the best shape I can so I can go mess Mikey up. And that’s it. You know, it’s nothing personal. If I hurt him, I know he’s definitely trying
to come hurt me, but I’m coming to mess him up. I’ve said like we’re too close right now and I feel like punching his face.

What’s your take on “About Billions” becoming about boxing and how are you trying to stop that whole movement?

M. Garcia

Oh that’s great, because that just means it’s going to be a better fight. I don’t want to have a fight against unfocused, untrained, out of shape Adrien Broner. That takes away all the credit.
And, he seems to be ready to get in the ring now and I love that because at the press conference he was being a little too friendly. And we’re not friends. We’re definitely not friends on Saturday night, 29th. So that’s exactly the Adrien Broner I want
to hear.

First of all, can you discuss breaking your hand in the first round against Adrian Granados? And how difficult was that to overcome? Would you rank that as the most adversity that you perhaps
have had to overcome in the ring?

A. Broner

No. My worst adversity was I actually broke both of my hands when I fought this kid named Lugo. And I think it was on the Pacquiao-Oscar fight. I broke both of my hands in that fight. And fighting
since from that fight, that was probably the worst for me. It was tough though but, I had to do it. I’m in a bigger fight, bigger cash and I’m just ready to put on a show.

I’m just ready to let the world see me. It’s not an issue whether I do it on 140 pounds now. I’m in top shape and I hope he’d be into top shape. But I’m ready to let my hands go at that time
on July 29th.

No way in hell he a better boxer than me. Who he beat? I don’t know.

Do you have a prediction?

A. Broner

Listen, man, I can’t tell the future. But I know I’m going to beat him.

Can you characterize what you mean in regard to your new demeanor?

A. Broner

It’s time to take boxing more seriously. When you touched the type of money I’ve touched at a young age, man, you don’t know how to handle it. Like I said before, I’m older. I got experience in
life. I know what I want to do and that’s be the best Adrien Broner I can be.

Can you talk about why you think you’re the better boxer than Adrien Broner?

M. Garcia

Well, I’m going to show it on Saturday, the 29th. I’m going to show my skills. I’m going to show what I’m capable of doing. Like I said, before, I haven’t had a challenger, you know, really
push me to the next level. And I think Adrien Broner will do that. And I’ll be able to show everybody, you know, another set of Mikey Garcia you still haven’t seen.

How does he rank among your opponents?

M. Garcia

I think he will be the toughest challenge, the toughest opponent, the most accomplished fighter, that I have faced. So, honestly, I think it will be the toughest fight of my career so far.

Question is can you talk about the underdog situation? I really don’t feel that it’s fair to rate you that low as far as your skills. Can you talk about that a little bit?

A. Broner

I don’t care about being the underdog because at the end of the day, man, I don’t make no money off of that. They’re just – there’re some gambling people, man. There’re some people in Vegas,
man. It’s okay though. I bet they won’t do it again after this fight.

Do you think that a win next week would make both of you guys pay-per-view fighters?

A. Broner

I mean, you could put me on pay-per-view now. To be honest. But, this of course, it’s going to help take me to the next level. But, you know, I’m not worrying about that. I know all I got to
do is be sharp and get this victory and do what I do and pay-per-view is going to come.

M. Garcia

Well, I think if you take the right matchup you can take it to the pay-per-view. I mean, this fight itself could have been a pay-per-view possibly. And when you got two exciting fighters with
a lot of fans on both sides, that makes pay-per-view.

Now a win over Broner might help me get to that level faster but, you know, it’s just – you got to have the right guy. I mean, if I beat Broner, but then my next fight is against a nobody, there’s
no way that can be a pay-per-view fight. You have to be able to fight the right guy that can generate the buzz and make it a pay-per-view show.

L. DiBella

You know, pay-per-view is not necessarily the Holy Grail even if you’re a big fighter, as was proven when you just saw a pay-per-view fight between Kovalev and Ward that about 125,000 people bought.

So far more people are going to see this fight. You can go back to Golovkin-Lemieux and a lot of other things. I’m not blaming the fighters but for people to dip into their pockets in an economy
that’s difficult and dish out $70 regularly, you need the right event. A fight like this is a great fight. It’s on SHOWTIME, which it should be accessible to many more people. And frankly you can get more from half a year of SHOWTIME for the price of one
pay-per-view.

Mikey, I was just wondering, who was the biggest puncher you fought so far and can you tell us why that is?

M. Garcia

I’ve been faced with some guys that are supposed to be heavy punchers, but I haven’t felt their power. I have the right game plan and didn’t really feel it. Dejan was supposed to be a big power
puncher; I didn’t feel it. Salido is a heavy hitter. He has become champion even after I beat him. He still became champion several times and beat some tough guys. And I didn’t feel his power.

Some of the guys earlier in my career, not any known names. But I think Adrien Broner is the guy that probably hits the hardest out of everybody especially because we’re moving up in weight.
He is a bigger man naturally than me as far as weight. So we’ll find out Saturday night, the 29th.

Former Bantamweight Champion Rau’shee Warren Battles Former Champion McJoe Arroyo in Junior Bantamweight World Title Eliminator

Former Bantamweight Champion Rau’shee Warren Battles Former Champion McJoe Arroyo in Junior Bantamweight World Title Eliminator Saturday, July 29 from

Barclays Center in Brooklyn

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Adrien Broner vs. Mikey Garcia Showdown live on SHOWTIME

BROOKLYN (July 20, 2017) – Former world champion
Rau’shee Warren will return to the ring in a junior bantamweight world title eliminator against former 115-pound champion
McJoe Arroyo as part of undercard action on Saturday, July 29 from Barclays Center,
the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

The July 29 event is headlined by a super lightweight showdown between four-division world champion
Adrien Broner and unbeaten three-division world champion Mikey Garcia, in a 12-round bout presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will also feature unbeaten
Jermall Charlo facing Argentina’s Jorge Sebastian Heiland plus highlights of the heavyweight matchup between former title challenger
Gerald Washington and unbeaten Jarrell Miller.

Warren (14-2, 4 KOs) and Arroyo (17-1, 8 KOs) will meet in a 12-round battle to determine who will be the IBF’s mandatory challenger for the junior bantamweight belt currently held by Jerwin Ancajas.

“I’m hungry to get back in the ring and get myself back into world title contention with a win on July 29,” said Warren. “I know that I’m going to be a world champion again and that all starts with this fight.
I’ve been working hard in the gym and getting comfortable at the smaller weight. I’m going to be ready to perform when fight night comes.”

“I’ve been training a long time for this matchup as we awaited the official fight date,” said Arroyo. “This is a good opportunity for me and I am going to be at my best to win
this fight and get a world title opportunity. I know Warren is a good boxer, so I will be in great shape.”

Tickets to the event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are priced at $950, $750, $350, $300, $250, $150, $75, and $50 (not including applicable fees), are on sale now, and
can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP.

“The fight taking place on July 29^th between Adrien Broner and Mikey Garcia is already worth tuning in for,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. “Fight fans can expect
pure entertainment all night, and the excitement leading up to the main event continues with the addition of the always exciting contender Rau’shee Warren vs. McJoe Arroyo who will meet in a title eliminator. Both fighters have a lot to prove and are extremely
hungry, so it will be exciting to see who comes out on top come July 29^th in front of thousands of fans at Barclays Center.”

“Both Rau’shee Warren and McJoe Arroyo are Olympians and former world champions. They are also all-action fighters,” said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. “This
is a can’t-miss fight that makes a great boxing card even better. Working with PBC and Mayweather Promotions, we have put together one of the best off-TV undercards in memory. SHOWTIME has a great card, but people should be flocking to Ticketmaster to join
us at Barclays Center for a night of incredible action.”

A three-time Olympian, Warren competed for the U.S. in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 games before turning pro. The 30-year-old picked up victories over veterans Jose Luis Araiza, Javier Gallo, German Meraz and Jhon
Alberto Molina leading up to his first world title shot in 2015. After dropping a controversial split-decision in their first fight, Warren defeated Juan Carlos Payano by majority decision in the rematch in June 2016 and became the first member of the 2012
U.S. Olympic team to win a world title. After dropping a split-decision to Zhanat Zhakiyanov in February, Warren will look to put himself right back in title contention against Arroyo.

A 2008 Olympian for his native Puerto Rico, Arroyo won bronze medals at the 2007 World Amateur Championships and the 2006 Central American Games. The 31-year-old was unbeaten in his first 17 professional bouts
including a technical decision victory over Arthur Villanueva in 2015 that earned him a vacant super flyweight world title. After losing a decision to Ancajas last September, Arroyo seeks another world title fight and a rematch with Ancajas if he is able to
defeat Warren on July 29.

Ahmed Elbiali Looks to Step up in Competition

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LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

AHMED ELBIAIL

Press Release

For Immediate Release

“I think the time is now for me to step up in competition”

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MIAMI, FL (July 20, 2017) – After his resent destruction of
Christopher Brooker, a second round KO shown live on PBC on FS1, undefeated light heavyweight,
Ahmed Elbiali (16-0, 13 KOs) is looking to step up in competition. With the 175 lbs. division loaded with talent, Elbiali is looking to get ranked with a victory against a name fighter.

“I think the time is now for me to step up in competition and face a name fighter, someone who’s making, or who has made some noise in the light heavyweight division,” said Miami’s Ahmed Elbiali.
“This division is stacked, but I know I can beat some of the fighters that are currently ranked in the top ten. I just want to prove myself against a notable fighter.

Known for having power in both hands, Elbiali, is one of the biggest punchers at light heavyweight, boasting an 81% knockout ratio.

“What can I say, I enjoy knocking people out,” Elbiali continued. “So far, not too many people have been able to go the distance with me. I know there will be time’s where I’ll have to go
into deep waters, but my goal is always to end the fight early. The fans like to see knockouts, and that’s what I always try to deliver.”

Chris Avalos Gets Controversial TKO Victory Over Miguel Flores

Chris Avalos Gets Controversial TKO Victory Over Miguel Flores after Five Rounds of Premier Boxing Champions
TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Main Event Tuesday Night from Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, Louisiana

Unbeaten Light Heavyweight Prospect Ahmed Elbiali Stops Christopher Brooker in the Second Round

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ALEXANDRIA, LA.
(July 18, 2017) – In a battle of exciting featherweight brawlers, Chris Avalos (27-5, 20 KOs) was awarded a TKO victory after the doctor ruled that Miguel Flores (21-2, 9 KOs) could no longer continue due to a cut sustained during their featherweight matchup that headlined Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday night from Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, Louisiana.

The action packed showdown came to an end after the fifth-round when the doctor deemed that the cut over Flores’ left eye was too serious for him to continue the fight. Because referee Bruce McDaniel ruled that the cut was caused by a punch, and not a head butt, Avalos was given the stoppage victory.

“I’m disappointed by what happened,” said Flores. “We were winning the fight. Everybody saw what happened. We saw the referee say it was an accidental head butt, but this kind of stuff happens in boxing. They took it away from me.”

“I didn’t get the victory the way I wanted, but I got the win,” said Avalos. “It was a good back and forth action fight. We both had moments where we went after each other and the other guy always came right back.”

The cut in question occurred in round four, from what appeared to be a grazing of heads on the inside, but was contested by Avalos.

“We caught a little bit of a head butt, but I don’t remember any cuts coming from it,” said Avalos. “I didn’t see any blood from the head butt. I saw blood after I threw a right hand.”

Flores was ahead 48-46 on all three scorecards at the time of the stoppage, and had put Avalos on the canvas with a good combination and follow-up flurry in the third round. The fight had been highlighted by consistent powerful exchanges on the inside before coming to an unsatisfactory finish after the fifth round.

“The cut was bothering me and I couldn’t really see out of that eye,” said Flores. “It was just a matter of time until I got the knockout though. I was breaking him down. I’ll learn from it and get better. I definitely want an immediate rematch next.”

“I was proud of what I was able to do and I thought it was a really good fight,” said Avalos. “He’s a good fighter and I’d definitely give him a rematch.”

Additional action saw light heavyweight prospect Ahmed Elbiali (16-0, 13 KOs) remain unbeaten with a dominant stoppage of Philadelphia’s Christopher Brooker (12-4, 5 KOs) in the second round of action.

Elbiali came out aggressive from the start, looking to land big power shots with both hands while Brooker quickly sought to establish his movement and consistently tied up Elbiali when the action moved to the inside.

Both men received a warning from referee Bruce McDaniel midway through the first round for hits to the back of the head and it was later on in the round when the referee deducted a point from Brooker after another illegal shot.

Elbiali began the second round continuing his aggressive style and stalked Brooker until he could unload power shots in the corner. After landing several big shots that began to slow Brooker, Elbiali rained down multiple overhand rights that left Brooker hunched over before a final left hook put him on the canvas. The referee jumped in and called a halt to the bout 1:48 into the round.

“I had a decent performance tonight, I was definitely a little sloppy but I’ll have to look at the tape,” said Elbiali. “I still have a lot to learn and plenty of improvements to make. At the end of the day, I got the knockout that I was looking for

Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero Announces Retirement

ROBERT “THE GHOST”GUERRERO

Press Release

For Immediate Release

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GILROY, CA (July 17, 2017) – After giving fans some of the most thrilling fights in boxing, which spanned over sixteen hard fought years, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero is announcing his retirement.

“First, I want to thank God for allowing me to have a wonderful career. I’m a kid from a small town in Gilroy, California, who made it to the mountain top of the boxing world. When I was a young kid growing up, I always believed in myself, but never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined a small-town kid like myself, would be fighting in front of millions of fans.”

“I was blessed to win multiple world titles in four-divisions. A boxer’s career is a long and tough road. Many tears were shed,lots of blood, and tons of sweat. Many miles were traveled, thousands of rounds sparred, none were easy and nothing was ever given to me. I earned everything I got the old fashion way. I never ducked anyone and fought the best fighters in the world. I fought my way through every obstacle to make sure my fans enjoyed every second, of every round, of my fights.”

“I competed at super-bantamweight (122 lbs.) and won world titles across multiple weight classes, closing my career at welterweight (147 lbs.), fighting the big guys 25 pounds heavier. A good friend always told me I was God’s warrior, born to fight. I enjoyed every minute of every war. I represented my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with the bible verse Acts 2:38 on my trunks. If I reached one person and brought that person closer to Christ, then it was all worth it.”

“I want to thank some very important people in my career starting with the most important person, my wife Casey, who has been with me every step of the way, my soul mate, my sweetheart, the one and only love of my life. My father/trainer Ruben Guerrero Sr. He’s the one who started it all and made me the man I am today, and the champion I was in the ring. He’s one of the best trainers in the world and I hope to be working side by side with him in the future. My mother Marcy Guerrero for being a great mother and supporter. My co-manager Bob Santos for all the sacrifices he made to get me to the top…I will always remember the early days when we made the most with very liitle. He always had my back and looked out for me like I was his brother. His wife Diane Santos who did a lot of secretarial work for me during my whole career. Both my grandparents on Martinez and Guerrero sides for believing in me. My brother’s Sammy, Ruben Jr., Victor, Randy and especially Eric, who has been with me my whole career, my shadow every step of the way, my right-hand man. My mother and father in-law, Shelly and Cary O’neal. My cutman Ruben Gomez. My good friends, Pastor Mark Wilson, Dave Castro, Pastor Chris Avila, John Mersho, and Albert Guarado. My uncle Russel Sr., Russel Jr., Uncle Ricky, Hector Catano and Greg Amundson. I want to thank my co-manager Luis Decubas Jr. for taking my career to the next level. Santos and Decubas Jr. are more than managers, they are family to me. My publicist Mario Serrano, who has also been with me the whole ride, he is also family to me. All the fans and the community who stuck by my side when my wife was battling cancer…I will never forget the love you showed. There are so many people who have helped me, if I leave anyone off, thank you for everything.”

“In closing, I want to thank the most special man I’ve ever met in my boxing career, and possibly lifetime, a man who always does what’s best for the fighter, a man who has changed the sport of boxing, a man who has helped bless me and my family with a great life, and that person is my advisor Al Haymon. Not only is Al Haymon a spectacular advisor, he is a wonderful human being as well, a great man, and someone who cares. In a sport where most managers, promoters, and trainers turn their back on a fighter, when they no longer can perform, or are no longer beneficial to their interest, Haymon stands tall. Love and loyalty is tough to find in the boxing game, but for any boxer looking for it, you don’t have to look far, reach out to Al Haymon. I want to thank everyone, the fans included. I hope you guys appreciated the guts and glory I left in the ring. God bless you all.” ~ Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero

Unbeaten Omar Figueroa Drops Former Champion Robert Guerrero Five Times On His Way to Third-Round TKO

Unbeaten Omar Figueroa Drops Former Champion Robert Guerrero Five Times On His Way to Third-Round TKO in the Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday Night from NYCB
LIVE’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island

Unbeaten Marcus Browne Scores Dominant Second-Round Stoppage of Previously Undefeated Seanie Monaghan in Light Heavyweight Battle

Adam Kownacki Remains Unbeaten With Fourth-Round TKO Over Artur Szpilka in Matchup of Polish Heavyweights

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LONG ISLAND, NY
(July 15, 2017) – Unbeaten
Omar Figueroa (27-0-1, 19 KOs) returned to the ring in emphatic fashion with a third-round stoppage of former champion Robert Guerrero (33-6-1, 18 KOs) in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday night from the newly-renovated
NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The show was the first major boxing event to take place at the Coliseum in 31 years.

The former world champion Figueroa returned to the ring after a 19-month layoff and hardly missed a beat, as he sent Guerrero to the canvas five times over the three rounds and became the first fighter to ever stop Guerrero.

“We knew that it was going to be tough to accomplish but I had obviously trained to get the knockout,” said Figueroa.” With my hands finally being healthy, we knew
that it was actually possible.

After winning the first round on all three judges’ scorecards, Guerrero continued to fight Figueroa from the inside and attempted to punish him with power shots. However, it was Figueroa who landed the first decisive blow of the fight, a scorching left uppercut that sent Guerrero immediately to the floor.

“I haven’t fought this way in a long time because I didn’t have the power in my hands,” said Figueroa. “I’ll always find a way to come out on top though.”

Figueroa continued to attack, putting Guerrero down for a second time with a body shot and once more with a glancing shot right before the end of the round. Guerrero looked to blitz Figueroa to
start the third round and immediately had Figueroa cornered.

“After the first knockdown I knew that the instinct would kick-in for him and he’d go all out,” said Figueroa. “I thought it was going to be over after the first
knockdown of the second round but the ref let it keep going.

“I’ve been working since January so I’m going to take some time off,” continued Figueroa. “Then I’m going to get back into camp to get back to 140-pounds. I want
to be back in the ring by the end of the year.”

The unbeaten fighter was able to turn the tide quickly however, putting Guerrero down twice more with strong flurries before referee Ron Lipton waved off the bout 1:34 into the round. After
the bout, Guerrero was taken to Nassau University Medical Center for precautionary reasons.

Unbeaten 2012 U.S. Olympian Marcus Browne (20-0, 15 KOs) continued to solidify his status as a world title contender with an electrifying stoppage of previously undefeated
Seanie Monaghan (28-1, 17 KOs) in the second-round of their light heavyweight battle.

Despite fighting in front of a friendly crowd in his native Long Island, Monaghan struggled from the start as a blistering left hand from Browne sent him to the canvas early in the first round. Monaghan was quickly in survival mode and was aided when referee Steve Willis halted the bout after deeming that Browne had connected with an accidental low blow while looking to finish his opponent.

““I could tell that I hurt him, but I didn’t want to rush and walk into anything,” said Browne. “I just took my time and allowed everything to fall into place.”

“It was an honor for me to represent Long Island,” said Monaghan. “I knew that it was a big task tonight. Marcus is even faster than in sparring. I’ll be alright though, I’m happy that if I had to lose, it was to a guy the quality of Marcus Browne.”

Monaghan was able to recover and eventually make it through the round, but Browne put his foot on the gas pedal to begin round two. Browne was able to trap Monaghan against the ropes and delivered a crushing series of body blows and chopping shots that caused Monaghan to hunch over. The onslaught eventually forced the referee to call a halt to the bout 40 seconds into the round.

“I’m honored and blessed to be a part of this event and I just want to move upwards and onward from here,” said Browne. “I want a date with Adonis Stevenson next. It’s amazing to have this kind of exposure on FOX and FOX Deportes. I loved the opportunity to make new fans tonight.”

“Marcus has always been a fast starter,” said Monaghan. “He always comes out very fast. I thought I was ready for the speed, but he is very skilled. I think he’s going to go a long way.”

In front of a large contingent of his hometown fans, Adam Kownacki (16-0, 13 KOs) put on an impressive performance against his best opposition to date by scoring a fourth-round TKO of former title challenger Artur Szpilka (20-3, 15 KOs) in their heavyweight showdown.

“I always knew that I had him,” said Kownacki. “From the first shot I hit him in the body, I knew he didn’t have enough. My pressure was too much.”

The fight began with both men looking to impose their styles as Szpilka attempted to establish his jab and evade his opponent, while Kownacki tried to trap Szpilka in a corner where he could tee-off with power punches.

Despite his left eye swelling up after two rounds, Kownacki was able to take the first bit of momentum by connecting late in round three with a series of power shots that appeared to at least shake Szpilka up.

As the fourth round began Kownacki wasted no time, landing a big punch that caused blood to start pouring out of the nose of Szpilka. While the former title challenger tried to keep his distance,
the heavier Kownacki was able to land a series of power punches that put Szpilka on the canvas.

“I have a great trainer and a great team that has gotten me into great shape,” said Kownacki. “I have to give them all of the credit. Whatever he was doing, I was
ready for.”

While Szpilka was able to get to his feet, Kownacki continued to keep the pressure on as another series of power punches, led by a strong right hand, sent Szpilka into a heap and forced referee
Artur Mercante to stop the bout 1:37 into the round. Kownacki landed 42 percent of his power punches in the decisive fourth round.

“It took Deontay Wilder and Bryant Jennings a lot longer to get him out of there,” said Kownacki. “But I still have things that I’m going to go back and fix. Once
I improve those aspects of my game I think that a lot of people are going to know me.”

“He hit me once with a good shot and after that I just never recovered,” said Szpilka. “I think it was a left hook. I’m going to rest now. This was not how I wanted this to go and
I’m very disappointed.”

MAYWEATHER vs. McGREGOR WORLD TOUR CONCLUDES IN LONDON AFTER WHIRLWIND THREE-COUNTRY TOUR

MAYWEATHER vs. McGREGOR WORLD TOUR CONCLUDES IN LONDON AFTER WHIRLWIND THREE-COUNTRY TOUR TO ANNOUNCE AUGUST 26 BLOCKBUSTER ON

SHOWTIME PPV^® AT T-MOBILE
ARENA IN LAS VEGAS

More Than 50,000 Fans Packed Four Sold-Out Venues In Los Angeles, Toronto, New York and London

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LONDON (July 14, 2017) – Four days of a contentious international world tour came to a fitting close on Friday when global superstars Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor faced off for the final time on their three-country excursion
at London’s Wembley Arena.

After 98 hours, over 14,000 totaled miles traveled, four sold-out venues, and more than 50,000 raucous fans in attendance, the Mayweather vs. McGregor World Tour has concluded.

What follows next before the boxing legend and UFC superstar meet Saturday, Aug. 26 on SHOWTIME PPV live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas? Forty-three days of grueling preparation, speculation and pundit analysis as the world’s
best combat fighters continue their collision course toward an event that has become a global phenomenon.

In front of a capacity crowd at a famed venue that has hosted acts ranging from The Beatles to the Olympic Games, Mayweather and McGregor capped off nearly a week of intense gamesmanship that grew with each tension-filled face
off.

“You’re the student and I’m the teacher,” said Mayweather, a once-in-generation talent who has dispatched at least five future Hall of Famers en route to an unblemished 49-0 professional record. “On August 26, I’m going to take
you to school.”

McGregor, an unrivaled figure in mixed martial arts who has transcended his sport to become a must-see attraction, answered, “In six weeks, I’m going to sleep this fool. And when I sleep him, I’m going to bounce his head off
the canvas as well.”

The World Tour may be over, but the show has just begun.

Miguel Flores Training Camp Quotes & Photos

Miguel Flores Training Camp Quotes & Photos

Featherweight Prospect Battles Former Title Challenger Chris Avalos Tuesday, July 18 in Premier Boxing Champions
TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Main Event from Rapides Parish Coliseum in

Alexandria, Louisiana

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HOUSTON (July 14, 2017) – Featherweight prospect
Miguel Flores returns to the ring looking to show that he still has what it takes to be a contender in the featherweight division when he battles former title challenger
Chris Avalos in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS
on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes July 18 from Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Televised coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and features undefeated
Ahmed Elbiali (15-0, 12 KOs) in a 10-round showdown against light heavyweight prospect
Leo Hall (8-2, 7 KOs).

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing in association with Keep Punching Entertainment, are priced at $150, $80, $50, $30 and $22, and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster
at ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000 or at the Rapides Parish Coliseum Box Office.

Here is what Flores had to say about training camp, his matchup and more:

On his recent training camp:

“I’ve had a tough training camp with a lot of hard, but smart training. I stepped up my strength and conditioning, in addition to going back to the basics. My coach, Aaron Navarro and I, agreed that it would be
best to focus on the fundamentals of boxing. I’m in great shape and plan on performing at a high level.”

On his matchup with Chris Avalos…

“At this level in my career there are no easy fights. Chris Avalos has been in the ring with some of the best fighters in the world and I’m expecting a grueling fight. I know he’s coming to win, but I believe I
have the skills to come out on top. It’s going to be one of those hard-fought fights that the fans can appreciate.”

On returning to FS1 and FOX Deportes in another tough fight after suffering his first defeat:

“Fighting in the main event on FS1 and FOX Deportes is exactly what I need right now. It was definitely a hard learning experience suffering my first loss, but one that I took in stride. No fighter ever wants to
suffer defeat, but it’s what that fighter does to get back on top that matters. Looking back, I know what I must improve on and everyone will see that improvement against Avalos. It’s very important for me to be fighting in front of a nationally televised
audience, because I want to show the world that I have what it takes to get back into world title contention. This type of fight brings out the best in me and my warrior spirit will be shinning on fight night

Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor World Tour Hits Fever Pitch at New York City Press Conference

Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor World Tour Hits

Fever Pitch at New York City Press Conference

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Quotes & Photos from Barclays Center Event in Front of

Over 13,000 Fans

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NEW YORK (July 13, 2017) – Day three of their blockbuster world tour sawboxing legend Floyd Mayweather and UFC superstar Conor McGregor continue to trade verbal jabs as the global stars went face-to-face in front of over 13,000 fans at Barclays Center ahead of their Aug. 26 showdown on SHOWTIME PPV from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

After filling venues in Los Angeles and Toronto, an electric crowd greeted the two fighters Thursday as Mayweather and McGregor picked up right where they left off, building on the two increasingly combative
press conferences held Tuesday and Wednesday.

The world tour concludes on Friday when the fighters travel to The SSE Arena, Wembley in London.

Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday:

FLOYD MAYWEATHER

“I knew that this was going to be a huge event. We had to give the people what they wanted to see and if we break the PPV record, all I’ll be doing is breaking my own record.

“I’m just thankful to be in this position. To be at this age and compete against young guys, it’s a blessing. He’s bigger, he has a longer reach and I’ve been inactive. Plus, we’ve never seen him lose standing
up. He feels like he’s the best. I was the best when I was competing. So I think I had to come back for this last hurrah.

“Even though I haven’t been competing in boxing, you still have young guys calling me out all the time. Even the MMA fighters call me out.

“My thing is that either I’m going to get him, or he’s going to get me. The outcome is going to be what it’s going to be. Once you have that mindset, you’re going to be okay. He’s coming for me and I’m coming
for him.

“Nobody knows that squared circle like me. I know angles. I know where to touch you at. I know what you don’t like. I don’t have to watch your tapes. That’s something I’m blessed with. But, he’s unorthodox.
So it’ll definitely be something different in the ring. I just have to keep my composure.

“I have to stand up for the Americans and the American fight fans. He represents his country and I represent the red, white and blue. I represent everyone in this country.

“I’ve been doing this for 21 years in five weigh classes. I’ve never quit.”

CONOR MCGREGOR

“Floyd saying he’s going to knock me out is the funniest comment of the whole tour. I hope he comes for it and I hope he brings it. I’ll be prepared for anything and anticipate whatever he brings.

“I’m in great shape, that’s why I’m not wearing a shirt. I’m in shape to fight right now. I don’t have a nick on my body right now. I’m going to be 100 percent on fight night.

“I have a very high fight IQ. I understand when to go and when not to. Only me and the opponent can see these details. I’m very confident whether it’s in a ring or an octagon.

“The rounds are two minutes shorter than I’m used to and there’s a lot less action than I’m used to. He’s going to feel like he’s wrestling a bear when we tie up for the first time. He’s too small. I’m going
to have my way with him.

“I know every shot he throws. I know what to expect. He fights the same every time. So we’re preparing. But he knows nothing about me. He has no idea how I’m going approach him.

“I’m not tired of this. It’s really a lot of fun. We’ll keep it professional for now. I could never get tired of this. It’s such a great time to be a fight fan.

“Floyd is saying a lot about me tapping out, but he’s never had a true fight. He knows nothing about the game that I’m involved with. We’ll see who is quitting on Aug. 26.

“To come back here in New York, where I made history and become the first fighter in UFC history to win titles simultaneously, I’m blown away by the support.”

Luis Arias Sends Message to Middleweight Division

“Every fighter in the middleweight division needs to take note, I’m coming for all Y’all”

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BROOKLYN, NY (July 13, 2017) – Undefeated IBF #6 middleweight contender,
Luis Arias (18-0, 9 KOs), is coming off a stellar performance, winning by fifth round knockout against once beaten, Arif Magomedov. He now has his sights set on conquering the whole entire middleweight division.

“Every fighter in the middleweight division needs to take note, I’m coming for all Y’all, especially the
Golovkin vs. Canelo winner,” said Luis Arias. “Billy Joe Saunders can get a beating too. I have the skills, hunger and heart to become the unified middleweight champion of the world. I’m going to make a statement in every fight moving
forward. I won’t be denied.”

In addition, Arias gives his thoughts on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Connor
McGregor showdown taking place at the T-Mobile Arena on August 26th.
“I think the
Floyd Mayweather vs. Connor McGregor fight is going to be bad for boxing, but good for MMA,” Arias continued. “Never will an MMA fighter be on a stage like this. Floyd is going to mop him up.
I think I would whoop McGregor’s ass if we fought in the ring. He would have the advantage in the octagon, but I know with some MMA training, I would give him some serious problems.”

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