A mega boxing event no jokes continues on Wednesday as class athletes with Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley maintains a respectful tone during the final press conference within the Hollywood Theater at MGM Grand. The final press conference on Thursday of the boxing undercard.
Hundreds of kinds of media around the world attended a press conference hosted by Showtime and CBS sports personality, James Brown. Besides these main eventers, other speakers include Hall of Fame promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, Ken Hershman, senior vice president and gm of Showtime Sports, Sports and Entertainment President MGM Grand Resorts International, Richard Sturm, Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and the fighters' trainers and managers.
At the end of his turn at the podium, Pacquiao sang a line from his recently published "Sometimes when tocamos''único.
This Saturday, May 7, sell-out MGM Grand Garden Arena, eight-division world champion, Pacquiao (03/02/1952, 38 KOS) of General Santos City, Philippines will defend his WBO welterweight title against three-division world champion Mosley (01/06/1946, 39 Kos), of Pomona, California, in the primary event of the transfer of 4 fights produced and distributed live and eat SHOWTIME ® PPV beginning of 21:00 ET / 06:00 PT .
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Closed circuit tickets, priced $ 50, are on sale and available to all MGM properties in Las Vegas resorts.
In other bouts in transmission, the WBO junior featherweight champion, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (20-0-1, 17 Kos), from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, will make his debut in Vegas and the third title defense when he faces world champion Jorge Arce 5 times (02/06/1956, 43 KOS) of Los Mochis, Mexico, former world middleweight champion Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik (36-2, 32 Kos) of Youngstown, Ohio, is undefeated WBC Continental Americas super middleweight owner Alfonso "El Tigre" Lopez (21-0, 16 Kos), cutting and shooting, Texas, a 10-round bout at super middleweight, and Mike Alvarado (29 -0, 21 KOS) of Denver may be the "Sugar "Ray Narh (25-1, 21 Kos) of Accra, Ghana, in a game of 10 round super lightweight.
The mega-event is promoted by Top Rank, with MP Promotions, Sugar Shane Mosley, Promotions, Tecate and MGM Grand.
What the participants said on Wednesday:
Manny Pacquiao
"I wish to thank everyone involved within this promotion. - MGM, Top Rank, Showtime and CBS This is my first time on CBS It's good to become in Vegas I miss finding yourself in Las Vegas for .. big fight.
"There wasn't any trash talk with this fight, and i'm happy about this. This is an excellent example for kids pakamahalin the warrior. During my life, this is actually the best promotion I've had (is take part in).
"Surely I'm getting excited about Saturday and make a good fight with Shane Mosley, for fans. I'm definitely not taking this fight lightly and I'm not underestimating Shane Mosley. Mosley has good hands and feet speed and moves as if was 31 or 32.
"Both have worked hard coupled with great training camp. They'll be doing good, that ought to allow plenty of action making the fans happy. I'm going to be happy if it happens.
"All my life I had to address. As a child I had to address to consume. Now, when the war, Filipinos say I'm a hero. I believe the world needs more heroes. My biggest struggle is not in boxing. I biggest struggle may be the difficulty during my country I had been wearing yellow gloves within the ring on Saturday -.. denoting unity in the fight against poverty''
Shane Mosley
"Pacquiao is really a short-welterweight, but he isn't a little welterweight It is very strong it's like Mike Tyson against -.. We are heavyweights available I'm wanting to get out, take control and beat Manny Pacquiao ..
"Let's venture out there and never take our foot from the accelerator.
"I can gather all of the energy that is against Margarito. This sort of fighting jogs my memory of after i could do much damage to the lightweight division. It's a bit like going back over time.
"I think I will do all the things he can do in the ring 5 years ago. Ten years ago, I believe back that far.
"I am a great fighter, but I am a normal human heart. I believe that's why many people are attracted to me."
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"I do not know, that is what the odds makers are saying That's fine beside me The primary goal is to buy the win and then we can talk about being a loser I do not pay attention to that - ... I'm a loser in many of my fights.
"Every time that my goal is to make an effort to provide a big fight. Whenever I wish to do my best, basically knock him out at 10 º 12, regardless of what.
"I think a healthy and clean living, staying active, even if I'm not fighting (which is what keeps me young). I believe that's why I'm having the ability to get it done . It can be good genetics, too. I still feel good, I still feel young. Personally i think like I could fight for years. "
(In Floyd rooting for him)
"Good ones. Floyd's what he does and says what he says. But mostly, we are all warm and friendly with Mayweather, and I think it was pulling me."
Promoter Bob Arum
"It's not a secret that we are from Vegas with Manny Pacquiao fight for more than annually. We'd two fights in Dallas, but I'm happy to say that we will return to Las Vegas requires a events such as this. Vast sums of dollars in Las Vegas for this event.
"The way we completed this promotion is totally new to the sport of boxing. The pairs of eyes watching out against Camp 360 is more than 3,000,000 and Saturday was more than 4,000,000.
"The proposal is the fact that more and more people can learn and know of the combat it than any in recent history.
"Everybody loves" Sugar "Shane Mosley, while he respects his opponent and respect the activity. However when it comes to the ring with a fire in the belly. Once the opponent gets within the ring and ready to fight We're not braver than Shane Mosley "
Ken Hershman
"We have five sports franchises, but our sport is boxing star and always is going to be .... We have been involved with a few of the biggest boxing event on the planet and think it fits perfectly with.
"Thanks to CBS Corporation. It's enabled the organization resources and networks, radio, online and outdoor CBS to spread the word about this fight. We're very happy to say that we now have observing a lot more than 3,000,000 in from the camp of 360 between all of the content of resources. "
Oscar Goodman (Mayor of Vegas)
"It was a good day for Vegas. Vegas is back in this fight is concerned and there is nothing better than this. We'd enjoy having the wedding. This is one of the most important events Vegas history. "
Freddie Roach (Pacquiao's trainer)
"I'm very proud of Manny and training camp that simply happened. He explained that in the beginning it was a tough fight coupled with trained his butt off since day 1.
"It's definitely a difficult fight, but Manny is 100 % ready. We now have a good team. I wish to thank all of the fields to make this camp the best ever.
"Manny is in the best shape ever. They know he needs to be. We face a particular type that's very talented and experienced.
"We first of a significant championship event this weekend and we realize that the fans within the stadium perfectly and see the television was a witness the battle between a couple of the greatest champions from the sport.
"Manny Pacquiao MGM Grand again for the first time since 2009 and hopes to win his fourth consecutive victory in this area. He'll bring his high energy action of the ring while entertaining their fans not only in the Philippines, but worldwide.
"It is another pleasure to welcome Shane Mosley at the MGM Grand, where he fought just a year ago. Mosley has already established great success here as well as in Las Vegas during his career. Obviously, we're wanting to see again exceptional skill and speed to set up the ring every time he opposed. "
Naazim Richardson (coach Mosley)
"I was very protective of my athletes. You need to protect and look out for your best interest.
"Margarito photo at the beginning of your dream Shane Mosley for today, I'm still excited. Margarito is a special athlete and what Shane did still amazes me.
"We tend to disregard the higher level of intelligence that Shane is within boxing.
"He was attempting to end up like a press conference. It's a legend. This is" Sugar "Shane Mosley. He does not need to be just like a press conference. He needs to be" Sugar "Shane Mosley. If he is able to be the best the "Sugar" Shane Mosley, then Manny Pacquiao is going to have problems.
"Shane Mosley is a great guy, who just transpires with know how to fight your ass.
"We're not referring to a regular aging. We're talking about a legend." Sugar "Shane Mosley won't have to complement with Manny Pacquiao because he is going to be bringing their very own weapons."
James Prince (director of Mosley)
"We are pleased to be here and ready for any good fight. It's an honor along with a privilege to witness one of the biggest upsets in boxing history when" Sugar "Shane Mosley beats Manny Pacquiao.''
Al Bernstein Look at Pavlik, Vasquez Jr.
While the attention will certainly focus on the fight of Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley mega May 7, Al Bernstein asserted two other boxers cash at stake that night too. Bernstein, who'll serve as analyst with Showtime pay per view broadcast of the letter, asserted Kelly Pavlik and Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. has big fights about the undercard of the night. Pavlik, a former middleweight champion, returns following pacquiao vs marquez a layoff to maneuver up to 168 pounds and with the undefeated Alfonso López. Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. defends his World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight title against former flyweight champion Jorge Arce.
Pavlik has battled an alcohol problem and never fight for over annually. "Away It's important implications for Kelly," Bernstein said. "He wants to prove he continues to have the skills and grit it takes to get it done in boxing. In Lopez is facing a difficult customer, not lost in 21 fights. The division of 168 pounds has a lot Attractions of fights for Pavlik if he might make his long ago. "
For kids Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., his fight with Arce is really a "party". Al said: "This is your moment to shine in the center of the boxing scene She is a good warrior is very popular in his native Puerto Rico, and fighting it with maple revisit the always intense rivalry between Puerto Rico. and Mexico. This struggle should be a war time. "
Bernstein was ringside calling the action with Gus Johnson and Antonio Tarver. James Brown will host Jim Gray and do interviews. The card is promoted by Top Rank Inc. and delivery is made and written by Showtime PPV.
In other news:
It had been an active week for Bernstein, who's also the master of ceremonies of the 86th Annual Boxing Writers of America awards dinner on May 6 at the MGM Grand. Boxing luminaries from around the world were gift for the most crucial boxing awards ceremony. Fans worldwide will have the chance to see the awards ceremony the following week when it www.boxingchannel.tv Boxing Channel shows big event. For additional info on events www.bwaa.com.
THE RETURN OF NEWS Punchin Edgar Santana 11 in paradise tonight Survive GFL
New York (May 5, 2011), one of the most popular fighters in New York again following a hiatus of 3 years from the ring as Edgar Santana returns to action they face tough Robert Jones highlighted in The Paradise Punchin 11, which may be seen live all over the world www.gfl.tv
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Santana Bronx, NY was beset by legal troubles that kept him about the sidelines and it is now to Welterweight. With a handful of wins and hang his sights about the elite division.
Santana sports a remarkable record of 24-3 with eleven knockouts five big wins including Meachor Mayor (02/01/1912), Dairo eSales (30-6), Mike Gonzalez (2.10), Grover Wiley ( 30-10 -1) as well as in his last fight marked by a remarkable ten round majority decision nowadays rankings Josesito Lopez (22-2) inside a battle that happened on 11 April 2008.
Santana nail biting and it has many fans who found him through his turbulent times, both in attendance and watching www.gfl.tv to aid it.
Jones, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, said www.gfl.tv that 8.8 isn't your ordinary fighter and the record implies that the seven undefeated fighters who fought and a decision loss to Ny a prospect Mike Ruiz fight many felt Jones had made a decision.
"The very first time he fought in New York, that should have won that fight Ruiz. Now i am back about the right that wrong and that i just thinks Santana average opponent, he's wrong"
The show, which is promoted by Star Boxing's Joe DeGuardia may have the last two companies signed Emanuel Gonzalez featherweight and super middleweight Jason Escalera.
Gonzalez, Ny, includes a record of 7-0 with six knockouts, will face San Luis Jacob Thornton.
Escalera of Union City, Nj, has built a reputation as a devastating knockout artist has put his perfect record of 10-0 with nine knockouts when he takes on battle-tested Mustphah Johnson
Johnson is challenging staircase test as it is within the ring with a contender Gabriel Rosado (twice); Gee Cullman (13-1-1), Darryl Cunningham (15-2), Joe Linefelser (8-0 - 1), former world title challenger Elvin Ayala (01/05/1920) and the last fight against Jose Alonzao (11-0)
I have listed three of the six major battles, which will also boast undefeated prospects Bujac Stivens (3-0, 2 KO's) and Issouf A small (9-0, 4 KOS)