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"RIVERSIDE ROCKY" JOSESITO LOPEZ TO FACE "MIGHTY" MIKE ARNAOUTIS THAT WILL AIR LIVE ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES ON DECEMBER 13






Lopez vs. Arnoutisa 10-round welterweight bout presented by Golden
                         Boy Promotions in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions, 
                         Thompson Boxing and Star Boxing and sponsored by Corona and 
                         O'Reilly Auto Parts.  Doors open at 4:00 p.m. PT and the first fight starts
                         at 4:30 p.m. PT.  The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes three-hour
                          broadcast airs live at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.


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ALL ACCESS Series Featuring Welterweight World Champion Adrien "The Problem" Broner And Marcos "El Chino" Maidana Premieres Saturday, Dec. 7 on SHOWTIME®




All Access: Broner vs. Maidana brings you behind the scenes as these two superstars prepare to battle for the WBA Welterweight World Championship. Don't miss the premiere Saturday December 7 at 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT on Showtime.



SHOWTIME Sports® Presents ALL ACCESS: BRONER vs. MAIDANA, Classic Fights And Exclusive Bonus Content

In Buildup To Dec. 14 Mega-Event

 

ALL ACCESS Series Featuring Welterweight World Champion Adrien "The Problem" Broner

And Marcos "El Chino" Maidana Premieres Saturday, Dec. 7 on SHOWTIME®

 

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SHOWTIME Sports will premiere the latest chapter of its acclaimed documentary series ALL ACCESS: Broner vs. Maidana, replay classic fights from seminal moments in each fighter's career and offer additional exclusive behind-the-scenes content-all in the buildup to Saturday, Dec. 14, when Adrien "The Problem" Broner and Marcos "El Chino" Maidana headline the highly anticipated four-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® event in San Antonio, Texas. 
 
ALL ACCESS: Broner vs. Maidana, a two-episode series, will premiere on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME-immediately preceding the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast headlined by Zab Judah vs. Paulie Malignaggi-with replays on SHOWTIME, SHOWTIME EXTREME® and CBS Sports Network.  Following its premiere, ALL ACCESS also will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND® and SHOWTIME ANYTIME®.
 
ALL ACCESS: Broner vs. Maidana features intimate moments with the polarizing pugilist known as "The Problem," and delves into the life of the dangerous "El Chino" Maidanaas the two elite welterweights prepare for the most significant fight of their respective careers.
 
Flashy, flamboyant and already a three-division champion at just 23-years-old, the undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion Adrien Broner has been called the future of boxing.  Now, in his first ALL ACCESS, Broner (27-0, 22 KO's) shares an in-depth look into the life of "AB."  From backyard sparring sessions when he was just five years old, to candid moments with his family, Broner reveals a side of himself seldom seen by boxing fans.  ALL ACCESS also takes viewers behind-the-scenes of Broner's fledgling career as a hip-hop artist, and chronicles his transition from the celebrated life of entertainment to one of seclusion as he settles into training camp in preparation for Marcos Maidana.

Meanwhile in Oxnard, Calif., the fearless Argentine, Maidana (34-3, 31 KO's) is focused on his next world title shot.  With experience against the world's best fighters, Maidana knows what to expect when he squares off with Broner.  As such, Maidana is hard at work with renowned trainer Robert Garcia perfecting his aggressive style.  All three of the pair's fights together thus far have ended in knockout victories.  But the stakes are high for this bout against the talented world champion. Go inside the highs and lows of Maidana's biggest wins and most heartbreaking losses.  And experience the unlikely relationship that has led Maidana to this resurgence and the brink of another world title.  Watch as the former WBA Junior Welterweight Champion pushes his body to the limit for a chance to silence the brash Broner, a man whose very essence contradicts everything the humble Argentine stands for.  

SHOWTIME Sports will offer ALL ACCESS bonus segments as well as classic fights featuring Broner and Maidana on SHOWTIME, SHOWTIME EXTREME, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND, SHOWTIME ANYTIME, CBS SPORTS NETWORK and online at Sports.SHO.com.  

Classic Fights Listings
Broner vs. Malignaggi (Monday, Dec. 2 at 9p ET/PT, SHO EXTREME)
Broner vs. Vicente Escobedo (Monday, Dec. 9 at 10:30p ET/PT, SHO EXTREME)
Maidana vs. Josesito Lopez (Monday, Dec. 9 at 10:50p ET/PT, SHO EXTREME)
Maidana vs. Jesus Soto Karass (Monday, Dec. 9 at 11:15p ET/PT, SHO EXTREME)
Available now online at http://sports.sho.com/events/broner-vs-maidana for immediate access.

Available at SHOWTIME ON DEMAND and SHOWTIME ANYTIME beginning Dec. 1.



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All Access: Broner vs. Maidana Full Episode



 Showtime Sports brings you an exclusive look behind the scenes as Adrien Broner and Marcos Maidana each prepare for their anticipated match-up. Watch this full episode of All Access: Broner vs. Maidana and be sure to tune in for Broner vs. Maidana December 14 at 8PM ET/5PM PT Live! on Showtime.

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ADRIEN BRONER AND MARCOS MAIDANA MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT


The card from the Alamodome, December the 14th, is going to be televised live on Showtime. Yes, it's live. It's not a pay-per-view, so people can watch it on Showtime. A big thank you to Stephen Espinoza, the President of Sports at Showtime; and Matt Blank, the Chairman; and as well as the Chairman and CEO of CBS parent company, Leslie Moonves.

I'd like to thank, as well, Corona, AT&T, Casamigos Tequila, and Grudge Match in theaters December 25th for being the sponsor for this great, great event.

Tickets at the Alamodome-and this is unreal-start at $10.00. Yes, you heard it right, at $10.00. For $10.00 to be able to see what is easily the best card of the year.

There's no excuse for San Antonio not to be coming out and coming out in masses. The tickets are selling very rapidly. I expect to be somewhere between 20,000 and 30,000 people at the Alamodome on the 14th. This is going to be party San Antonio. This is going to be embracing the great sport of boxing, and for as little as $10.00, you can be there. That's less than a-

For those who don't have tickets, please get your tickets, and for those who have them, I look forward to seeing you there at the venue.

Now, when you look at the main event of this great card, just to remind you quickly all, the telecast will be opening up with Beibut Shumenov fighting Tamas Kovacs for the WBA Superlight Heavyweight World Title. Then Leo Santa Cruz against Cesar Seda from Puerto Rico for the WBC Super Bantamweight World Title, and then Keith "One Time" Thurman with 21 wins, 19 knockouts, fighting for the WBA Welterweight Title against Jesus Soto Karass. Then the cherry on top is, what I think is one of the most talked about fights of the year, and that's world champion Adrien Broner against Marcos "El Chino" Maidana.

These are two fighters which really don't need much introduction. Both of them are stars. Both of them are exciting. Both of them deliver. Both of them are fan favorites, and we, as fight fans, we can't wait to see that fight. This is one of those fights that we call it Danger Zone, which deserves the title Danger Zone, because it is a dangerous fight for Broner. It's a dangerous fight for Maidana and that's what we as fight fans want to see.

Marcos "El Chino" Maidana with the record of 34-3, 31 KO's certainly knows how to knock people out. He has that one-punch knockout power. He was the former WBA Junior Welterweight World Champion. He began his quest for a second world title in 2012 when he moved up to 147 pounds.

After losing to Devon Alexander, he went on to score an exciting eight round TKO over tough contender Jesus Soto Karass in September of last year, which turned out to be one of the fights of the year. In 2013, he defended his WBA International Championship in his hometown, Buenos Aires, against Angel Martinez. Then most recently, he turned in a great performance against Josesito Lopez here in Carson, California. Now, here he is knocking on the door to become the Welterweight World Champion against Adrien Broner.

Marcos, if you could maybe make a quick opening statement before I'm going to introduce Adrien?

Marcos Maidana        
I'm excited to be on this great boxing card the next 14th of December in San Antonio. I'm in the last stage of my preparation, which has been great; and once again, I'm convinced that Adrien Broner has never fought a rival like me, so it will not be easy for him.

R. Schaefer     
Thank you. Now, the man I'm going to introduce, he talks the talk. Some of them don't like him because of it, but you know what? He's one of those guys who not only talks the talk, but he walks the walk. He is, without question, quickly becoming one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. He has a record of 27-0, with 22 knockouts. He is already a three division world champion.

At 130 pounds in 2011, he won the WBO World Title against Vicente Rodriguez in three rounds, by the way. In 2012, he defended the WBA with fourth round TKO over then undefeated Eloy Perez and then against Vicente Escobedo in July. Closed out 2012, by capturing the WBC Lightweight World Championship in a very impressive knockout performance against Antonio DeMarco and becoming a two division champion, knocked out Gavin Rees earlier this year inside of five rounds, and most recently jumped weight classes from 135 all the way to 147 where he challenged Paulie Malignaggi at the Barclays Center in New York in a very exciting fight that turned him into a three-time world champion in three different weight classes.

Many people feel that he is heir apparent to the pound-for-pound throne. He knows you only get there if you fight tough fights against tough opponents and he knows that with Marcos Maidana he has exactly that. Marcos Maidana wants nothing more than beating Broner, knows what this is going to do, and Broner will be well prepared to take care of business.

It's a pleasure for me now to introduce to you, Adrien "The Problem" Broner.

Adrien Broner
Hey, what's going on, everybody? I really don't have to say too much; he already told you all what I've been doing to these boxers in my past few years, and it's been devastating. I took this fight because a lot of people were saying that I was picking my opponents and I haven't fought any legitimate fighters, but I was just blessed with the talent. I make good fighters look basic. Now, I take on El Chino, Maidana, hard-hitting knockout artist, Argentine superstar, pretty face, what can I say? It's going to be a hell of a fight.

I really can't trash talk with someone who don't speak English, so I will not be the villain like everybody try to make me out to be, a villain. What I want to say to El Chino and team Maidana is I hope he is 100% ready. I hope he's 110% ready. I hope he doesn't have any colds the week of the fight. I hope his team trains to the best of his ability, you know, his coach, Garcia. He has a great coach. I respect his coach. I want to come prepared because come December 14th, Saturday night, I will be victorious, man, and I just don't want no excuses.

It doesn't matter what I do. I just feel like I never get the credit that I deserve, so even when I win this fight, and I'm going to win this fight in a spectacular fashion. And I'm going to keep it professional. I don't have to bring nobody outside into this fight, because like I said before, he doesn't speak any English. I wish him and his camp the best and I hope nobody gets brutally hurt, but I'm coming in for the kill and I put my heart in on the line and he's really going to have to make me respect his boxing skills. December 14th, I will be victorious and I want everybody to come out and watch me.

R. Schaefer     
Thank you very much, Adrien. We'd like to open it up now for questions for the members of the media.

Q
Marcos, a lot of the comments leading up to this fight where he talked so much about how much he wanted to fight Adrien, didn't really, to my recollection, wasn't saying anything about any of the other champions in the welterweight division or any of the other top fighters in the weight class. He seemed to have a total focus on wanting to get Adrien specifically in the ring. I know he was the mandatory, but knowing how many fighters in his weight class that Golden Boy promotes, I'm pretty sure that there could have been some other fight. My question is then what was it about Broner that made Marcos so intent on wanting to fight him specifically instead of any of the other good fighters in those weight classes at 140 and 147?

M. Maidana   
No, it's not that I'm upset or anything with Adrien Broner. The fact is the thing that I really, really want in my career is to be the welterweight champion, the WBA Welterweight Champion. And it happens that Broner won that belt unexpectedly because he was a lightweight fighter, but since he beat Malignaggi that kind of like became my obsession, because I want to be a world champion. It happens that he has the belt and that's why I want to beat him.

Q
My other question for Marcos then is when he and Adrien had their incident where they I guess almost came to blows, this was the night prior to the Mayweather/Canelo fight in September, I wonder how much-and I don't think that Adrien's fight and Marcos's fight was not 100% done at that point, how much did that incident fire him up to want to get that deal done and what happened in that incident if he could give his point of view on it?

M. Maidana
Like I said before, I really wanted to beat and knock him out even at that stage that the fight was not done already when the incident happened in Las Vegas. But after the incident, I tell you the truth, it really lightened me up and it was a motivation for me, because I'm not used to fights or getting into arguments or coming to blows with fellow fighters, but this guy has something special. He's a provocative character, so it really gave me motivation to focus more on my training, training harder, and I just want for December 14 to be now.

Q        
Hey, Adrien. You heard Marcos give his perspective on the incident prior to the Floyd fight in September. I'm curious what was going on in your mind when that happened and how much did that fire you up to want to get the deal done to fight him?

A. Broner       
No, I actually missed it. I was making a rap while he was talking.

Q        
Well, I asked him about the incident that you and he had at the MGM during the card that was a couple of nights before Floyd fought Canelo Alvarez, and I'm wondering what was going on as far as you were concerned when that took place and how much, if at all, did it fire you up to get the deal done to face him on December 14th?

A. Broner       
To be honest, I was sitting with a nice lady. I was sitting with a nice lady friend of mine, and he just wanted some attention. Somebody had to tell him to do it, but that's boxing. That's boxing.

Did it surprise me? No. No. It's okay. I'm fine with that. That's what I'm used to. I'm happy that he's willing to fight me and that he's ready to fight. I like to see that, so I know he's not going to run from me. He's going to come to fight me.

Q        
My other question then for you, Adrien, is when you made your welterweight debut and you fought Paulie and won the title earlier in the year; Paulie, we all know, is an excellent boxer, a very good fighter, been champion and all that, not blessed with big punching power and Marcos Maidana has been revered for several years as one of the best punchers in boxing. I wonder when you go into the ring with him, and only your second fight at welterweight, do you believe that the punching power difference between what he may have and what Paulie has is going to be a difference for you?

A. Broner       
Dan. One more thing that people don't understand is the guys he knocked out he was able to hit. He's got to hit me first. He has to hit me first, and he's never been hit by me. We'll all see what happens December 14th.

Q        
What's up, man? So tell me this with you fighting your second fight at 147, and you seem like you were more content to stand in front of Paulie with Maidana being a harder hitter, are you going to change your style and be a lot slicker since he has slicker fighters or are you going to go toe-to-toe and please the crowd in San Antonio?

A. Broner       
Like I always say, I always say this, I don't fight anybody the same. Maidana has to show me-he has to make me respect his power and his boxing skills. You never know. When I make my adjustments inside the ring December 14th, then I'll do what I have to do to get my victory, but until then, we just staying sharp.

Q
What adjustments are you going to make?

A. Broner       
I mean, you've seen the fight. Paulie's a hell of a fighter, so a lot of shots, but he couldn't hit me. He couldn't hit me with nothing flush, so with Maidana, he's definitely a proven hard-hitting puncher, but he's got to hit me. It's not like I'm going to let him hit me. He's got to hit me.

Q
We all know you being a student of the game have you looked at any mistakes, because as we all know, he seems to have a problem with slicker fighters?

A. Broner       
I don't watch tape. You know? I know he's a hell of a fighter. He's going to come to fight. He's not going to lie down unless I make him lay down, and I don't have no problem with laying nobody down. I have done some Ralphie's in my days.

Q        
My last question is with you making your San Antonio debut on Showtime, what are you going to bring to the table that we haven't seen to build the Adrien Broner brand so we can get to see you be on pay-per-view after your next fight and be held on pay-per-view on a consistent basis?

A. Broner       
All I'm going to say to you fans is, and you reporters, just watch the fight. I don't care if you like me or dislike me. Just please watch the fight. You'll see something special.

Q
Hey. Back when you fought DeMarco, you were saying that that was going to be like your fight that was comparable to Aaron Pryor's fight with Alexis Arguello, but you ended up dominating in your first debut at 135 and walking him down. Do you think that given the way that Maidana fights, he comes forward, that you will end up walking him down once you make your adjustments?

A. Broner       
I don't know how I'm going to end the fight. I don't know how the fight is going to end. All I know is I will be victorious.

Q
You talk about Paulie Malignaggi and also you talked about not getting respect. You know, there's another guy who throughout his career didn't feel like he would ever get his respect because of his style. In a way, is it good that people don't respect-aren't giving you credit so that you stay motivated? What are your thoughts on that?

A. Broner       
I'm a self motivator, so I'm always motivated, but it comes with the territory of being an African-American that's on top, and like I always say, man, they're never going to give me my full respect. They're never going to do it no matter if I go in there and knock Maidana out in the first round; they're going to find some way to criticize, to criticize me. I just do me. I just get my victories and keep moving on with my career, because at the end of the day, some of you reporters never threw a punch and none of these writers never threw a punch, so I really can't read or think or take what some of you guys say and take it to the heart because it means nothing to me sometimes.

Q
Okay. My last question is you fought your first fight at welterweight; was that an adjustment? Now that you've had that fight at welterweight, will this be different for you having more acclimatized yourself to the weight?

A. Broner       
Every fight is going to be different because every opponent is different, so we're going to see what Maidana brings to the table and we are going play our card when we get the game going.

Q        
I have a question for Marcos Maidana. Marcos, going into this fight, the perception is that you don't do well against boxers-people who have good speed and boxing skills. Going into the fight with Adrien here, how do you expect to deal with his speed and his boxing ability?

M. Maidana   
Okay. Yes, maybe you're right. In the past, I've had a few problems with boxers, slick boxers, but I don't think Broner is such a slick boxer. He's talented, but I'm preparing well. I had great sparing partners this time. I adjusted myself and be sure that Adrien is going to respect me in the ring. I will make sure that he respects me in the ring.

Q        
Marcos, the fight that Adrien had with Paulie Malignaggi, people question whether or not he really brought his power up in the weight, and I'm wondering for you, do you think right now that he's a full fledged welterweight or do you still see him as a blown up lightweight?

M. Maidana   
Adrien is now an established welterweight, the only thing is he is physically a welterweight now. No doubt about it, but the only problem is he's not been tested by a natural welter like me; that's why this is the hardest fight of his life.

Q
Adrien, you know, that's the question a lot of people have out there about you is based upon Malignaggi that isn't that much power in the weight class, Marcos Maidana; he does have power. Do you think you brought your power up to welterweight?

A. Broner       
Of course. Of course, I did. Paulie, he's a hell of fighter. He's a hell of a fighter. He's more difficult than any opponent I ever fought. I give him that, but December 14th, man, you'll see a different Adrien Broner, just like every fight, I'm going to give you something different.

Q        
I know during the call Richard Schaefer said that people don't like you for your trash talking in the ring. I'm wondering do you think more people tune in to watch you lose fights or win fights?

A. Broner       
Both. It's 50/50. So it really doesn't matter.

Q
Adrien, you have accomplished a hell of a lot already, winning titles in three weight classes; and I do think that there are some of us, especially veteran boxing writers, who give you the credit you deserve. With that said, I'm wondering if you were compiling your own pound-for-pound list, where would you put yourself.

A. Broner       
Honestly, on a pound-for-pound list?

Q        
Yes.

A. Broner       
I'll say I'm top five. Easy.

Q        
Sure.

A. Broner       
I'll even name them. I'll even name them. You've got number one is-I've got to pay homage to my big brother Floyd Mayweather, because he's still in the game.

Q        
Right.

A. Broner       
But, number two, I've got to give honestly and I've sat and thought about this, but I honestly got to give it to Andre Ward.

Q        
Gotcha. Okay.

A. Broner       
For the simple fact of what he's done in boxing and a lot of guys, they don't give them no credit.

Q        
Right.

A. Broner       
... after everybody he beat and I'm just telling the truth. But as number three, I have to say Adrien Broner.

Q
Okay.

A. Broner       
As number four, I have to say Adrien Broner; and number five, I have to say Adrien Broner; that's how I see it.

Q        
It seems like a lifetime ago that you were the lightweight champ, and it's only been less than a year. Does it seem like that long ago, like is it way in your rearview mirror or are you just taking it one fight at a time and then your weight the best opportunity ... that your coming to the ring at?

A. Broner       
This is boxing. You can't look past or beyond or before nobody, so I got to take it one fight at a time, and right now, my main focus is Marcos Maidana. The hard-hitting, the body-bruising, the bone-cracking, puncher; he's a hell of a fighter. I don't care. I don't care who you fight. I don't care who he fights. If they win or lose, they know they been in there with a tough guy, so I know this is going to be a tough fight for me, not matter if I make it look easy or if I make it look like a tough fight. I'm just ready. I'm prepared. I'm winding down in training camp and I'm just ready to go.

Q
Okay. Alright. I guess my question, the way I was trying to phrase it, do you think you've grown into a full-whether or not you're a true enough welterweight to beat Maidana, but do you feel like you've grown into a true welterweight where this is going to be your home from here on out?

A. Broner       
Listen, listen, Floyd Mayweather is not a true welterweight. I'm not a true welterweight. Me and Maidana can still make lightweight.

Q        
Okay.

A. Broner       
But what people got to understand is skills win fights.

Q        
Yes. I just had a few quick questions for Adrien and Marcos. Adrien, in your last fight, you said that no one basically will give you any sort of respect from the media. Has that caused you to come to this fight with Maidana with a little bit of a chip on your shoulder and maybe want to be the first to stop Maidana in the fight?

A. Broner       
Listen. I don't go up to a fight looking for the knockout. If the knockout presents itself, then you know I got to take it. But, I'm going to go in there focused and once he shows me what he brings to the table, I'm going to do what I got to do to get my victory. I can tell you one thing, that guy better be prepared. I just hope he's in shape and he's ready to fight to death the 12 rounds.

Q        
Alright. Awesome. Thanks a lot. Also, real quick, this fight was also talked about being your first pay-per-view fight. Once that feel through, what were your feelings on that?

A. Broner       
It don't matter, because I'm a pay-per-view fighter, so they've got to come see me anyway. As long as I keep doing what I do, they got to come see me. I'm okay. This is a pay-per-view fight right here for free, so you all should be happy.

Q        
I just had a quick question for Maros. In Broner's past fight, arguably the only two fighters that you've ever struggled against could be a Malignaggi and Ponce De Leon. Have you watched these fights in preparation for Broner?

M. Maidana   
Okay. Yes, I've been watching tapes of him of course like I always do through my preparation, and it's a tough fight, man. It's a tough fight for both of us. Of course, he is a great fighter, but makes mistakes. I won't tell you what mistakes I'm talking about, but you will see it on December the 14th. I'm very confident. I did a great preparation for this fight, and you'll see me on December 14th.

Q        
Hello, Adrien. This question is for you. I guess you are vacating your lightweight belt. I just wonder what you thought about that?

A. Broner       
Hey, if it didn't come out my mouth, then don't ever believe anything you heard through the grapevine. Right now, I'm focused on December 14th with defending my welterweight title with Marcos Maidana. Anything after that, we'll talk about after the fight.

Q        
Yes. Why didn't you stay at 135? What prompted you to go up two weight divisions in the first place? Did you think there just weren't enough good fights at that weight class or were you attracted to the fights at the higher weights?

A. Broner       
I just wanted to fight bigger names. I just wanted bigger fights. If I would've stayed at 35, I would be a big bully. People would call me a bully. I do not want to be a bad guy. I'm just doing what's best for my career, and right now, I'm at 147 and that's best for my career right now. If it's a big fight at 135, hey, let's make it happen, but right now, I'm worried about December 14th with my welterweight title defense.

Q        
Is it your understanding that Omar will be elevated to the permanent champion at 135?

R. Schaefer     
As of now, Adrien Broner is the 135 pound champion from the WBC; and he's the 147 pound champion from the WBA. Unless he states that he is going to give up the belt, he will continue to stay as the 135 pound world champion as well, so that's pretty much all I have to say. If, if Adrien decides that he is going to compete at 147 for good and he would give up the title, then, yes, Omar Figueroa would be elevated to full champion, but that has not been discussed. It has not been decided. It is totally up to Adrien.

Q
I thought that they had given him a deadline to declare.

R. Schaefer     
Well, as of now, he's still the WBC 135 pound world champion, and I have not been informed by the WBC that they're planning to change that.

Q        
You said something earlier about maybe having some kind of ceremony to give Omar the permanent belt, but-

R. Schaefer     
If Adrien would have decided to stay at 147, but as Adrien said, and I said, Adrien has decided that he is going to keep the 135 pound title for the time being; and after the fight, he is going to decide what he wants to do, but that's not a decision which he has to take today or tomorrow or, frankly, any time before the fight.

Q
Hi, you really have accomplished a lot in your career at such a young age. This is your second fight in this weight class, and you're fighting ... can you hear me okay?

A. Broner       
Okay. Well, first I was giving you a little bit of props and saying that you've accomplished a lot in your career at a young age. We know this is your second fight at your welterweight. You're fighting a solid welterweight that has a much higher KO percentage than your last opponent did, Paulie. Do you plan on staying little bit more active or busy during this fight, and throwing more punches than you did before?

A. Broner       
Hey. Like I said, man, I don't know what I'm going to do, but I know I'm prepared for whatever he brings to the table. He's got to make me respect his boxing skills. He's got to make me respect his power that he allegedly has. I don't know. I never felt a shot from him. He's got to hit me. I'm going to do what I got to do to get my victory, but at the end of the night, I will retain my WBA title.

Q
My next question is for Marcos. We know you have an incredible career behind you. Your KO rate is absolutely amazing. I think it's at 83%. Do you think that a knockout is needed to win this fight or are you looking for a knockout?

M. Maidana    (Speaking Spanish)
I'm going to San Antonio for the victory 100% either by way of knockout or by points, but I'm focused on winning this fight and I will.

R. Schaefer     
Excellent. Thank you very much. Thank you to the fighters. I can't wait for December 14th at the Alamodome. One of the greatest match-ups of the year, fight of the year written all over it, card of the year for sure, so looking forward to see you there and thank you so much.


"DANGER ZONE: Broner vs. Maidana," a 12-round fight for Broner's WBA Welterweight World Championship taking place on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Leija*Battah Promotions and sponsored by Corona, AT&T, Casamigos Tequila and Grudge Match. In the 12-round co-featured attraction, Keith Thurman will defend his interim WBA Welterweight World Championship against Jesus Soto Karass. Leo Santa Cruz will put his WBC Super Bantamweight World title on the line against Cesar Seda in a 12-round bout and Beibut Shumenov faces Tamas Kovacs in a 12-round clash for Shumenov's WBA Super & IBA Light Heavyweight World titles. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast will air live at8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and can be heard in Spanish using secondary audio programming (SAP). Preliminary bouts will air live on SHOWTIME EXTREME® at6:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).


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Friday, December 6, 2013

PAULIE MALIGNAGGI VS. ZAB JUDAH FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES


Zab Judah, Former Five-Time and Two-Division World Champion
"I'm the real Brooklyn, New York.

"This is my office. They built this arena for me and on Saturday night I'm going to show the world why.

"We're in a gladiator sport. We have to fight to the best of our abilities. People want to see tough fighters with skills. Even though my last fight was a setback, it still got me back here today.

"Paulie wasn't born here, he migrated from somewhere else. To me if we were comparing sneakers I'd be Jordans at Foot Locker and he'd be Canal Street, he's not authentic.

"I'm authentic, I'm from here. I'm born and raised here."

"I feel great because I know we're going to have a Brooklyn champion in myself.

"I'm going to make sure Paulie's job [as SHOWTIME announcer] is locked in stone. After this he's going to be a full-time commentator.

"I came up doing this, I probably have more street fights than I have gym sparring sessions. You can ask anyone in my neighborhood, I was fighting anybody. I'm 36-years-old. I've never done anything but box.

"This isn't a game for me. People keep saying this fight is friendly but at the end of the day these are the old Roman days. Only thing different is I can't behead him, so I'm going to knock him out.

"I do the impossible. I'm the only one to put more hands on Floyd Mayweather than anyone ever has.

"I don't like to talk too much, but I'm ready.

"I love this, I'm good at this, we're the headliners.

"I know that this is a special opportunity for me, it's the opportunity to crown yourself the King of your city."

"This is the old Roman days, there can only be one king and I'm taking it back to that. Saturday night, I'm back."

Paulie Malignaggi, Former Two-Time, Two-Division World Champion
"Team Malignaggi worked really hard this camp and we're ready.

"I was blown away to be in the main event of such an incredible card. When I saw the co-features I said 'Wow.'

"Seeing everyone come up here [to the podium] one-by-one really lets me know how amazing this card is.

"It humbles me and blows me away that I'm still fighting with these top-level athletes.

"Me and Zab have had a lot of longevity across these years. The fact that we're still at this level speaks volumes about our skills, determination and ring savvy.

"Camp has been hard. I was very motivated, even without a world championship on the line. Zab is right, there can only be one king.

"Beating a Zab Judah leads to a world title fight. I have no doubt about it."

"The rewards of winning a fight like this are motivating in and of itself."

"This is like working in those gladiator days. You didn't get to pick who you fought. It could've been your friend, but it's either him or you.

"Somebody has to win and somebody has to lose on Saturday night. I've prepared very well.

"One thing we say in Brooklyn, is 'Brooklyn, stand up!' and Saturday I know Brooklyn will stand up."

Devon Alexander, IBF Welterweight World Champion
"[To Shawn Porter] I already beat you. So it isn't going be any different Saturday night.

"I'm ready. I'm 120 percent ready. I'm focused. Shawn is a solid fighter. He stepped to the plate like some people didn't. You guys know I was supposed to fight somebody else but Shawn Porter stepped up to the plate and now I've got to take care of him.

"I'm going to continue to win, continue to prove to people that I'm an elite fighter, that I deserve to be at the top, and that's what I'm going to do.

"Come Saturday night my winning ways are going to continue."

Shawn Porter, Undefeated Welterweight Contender
"I'm here, Showtime Shawn Porter is in the building.

"We had camp in Las Vegas. It was beautiful. It's been beautiful being here in Brooklyn and I'm ready to do it.

"This was my hardest camp training for my hardest fight.

"Not to take anything from Alexander, except his belt, but I know what he's got to bring and I'm ready to handle it."

Erislandy Lara, WBA Super Welterweight Interim World Champion
"I just want to thank my whole team for all the hard work we've put in this camp"

"On Saturday night, I'm going to be ready for Trout and we'll see who's got the balls to win this fight"

Austin Trout, Former Light Middleweight World Champion
"I'm happy to be here, I'm happy to bring it back to Brooklyn. New York runs in my blood. A lot of people don't know my mother, my grandmother, were both born and raised here. New York is in my blood.

"Over a year ago I came back to New York and I retained my title going against Cotto and I'm looking to have a repeat to regain my title back because I feel like that's my belt.

"Earlier this year I may have lost it, but I learned a lot from it and it's made me the better, stronger fighter, a stronger man.
"You all are going to see the reinvention of Austin Trout Saturday night."

Sakio Bika, WBC Super Middleweight World Champion
"I feel so very blessed and so very happy. On Saturday, Anthony Dirrell says he is going to take the belt off of me. I am not so sure it will happen. I don't know if he can do it. I don't know if he has the balls to do it.

"On Saturday it will just be Anthony Dirrell in the ring. On Saturday Anthony will step in the ring and feel the power."

Anthony Dirrell, Super Middleweight Contender
"Come Saturday, it's destiny. I've been through a lot - cancer in 2006. I overcame that. Motorcycle accident that broke my legs and hands. I overcame that. So Sakio Bika can't hold me back. This is meant to be and come December 7 it's over. It's going to be trouble for him.

"He looks for the knockout, but doesn't get it every time. I'm going to be looking for the knockout so that's what's going to happen.

"So everyone come out and support December 7. It's a hell of a card."

Sadam Ali, Undefeated Welterweight and 2008 U.S. Olympian
"I'm very excited for this fight. Second time fighting at the Barclays Center, my home, in front of my hometown of course. And look at the card we have going on, it's going to be so exciting top to bottom and I'm just ready to go out there and show what I can do."

Marcus Browne, Rising Light Heavyweight Star and 2012 U.S. Olympian
"I'm grateful to be on this card. You've got guys like Paulie that watched me coming up in the amateurs.
You've got guys like Zab that I watched coming up as a kid. So this is a beautiful thing with all of these other guys on this card. I mean it's a great card."

"I'm a fan first, but at the end of the day I've got to take care of business.

"I'm ready to go on Saturday night and I know these guys are. So God bless you guys and enjoy the show."

Bernard Hopkins, IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion and Golden Boy Promotions Partner
"First, there's a lot of history here in Brooklyn. It's becoming a major hotbed for boxing. At the Barclays Center, we're making history and I'm happy to be part of that and also part of the promotion.

"The four televised fights could be a main event on any day on any card. So to me, it's an early Christmas present to those who tune in and also come to the fight.

"To see four championship fights in December, closing out the year with a bang, are something special. But to see Paulie Malignaggi and Zab Judah, two Brooklyn legends that have basically the same fans, collide will be an extra treat for fight fans.

"This year has been a great, record-breaking year for ratings and of course the highest grossing pay-per-view of all time.

"The main event is going to be one of those fights where don't know who is going to win. It is going to be a barnburner. Its impossible to say that one guy has a landslide chance of winning. It is just that close."


Brett Yormark, CEO of Barclays Center
"Welcome back to the Barclays Center. We appreciate everyone being here today. We are thrilled to host another outstanding night of boxing at Barclays Center this Saturday night. The 'Battle of Brooklyn' between Paulie Malignaggi and Zab Judah has great significance because the two represent the strength and the resilience of this great borough. As Paulie has said 'It's exciting to win a world title but it doesn't compare to winning the world championship of Brooklyn.'

"This is the culmination of our first year of boxing in Brooklyn, so it's fitting to have two of the greatest fighters from here taking the ring in this building on Saturday night. More than just a feature bout, Golden Boy Promotions has delivered an exciting fight card from top to bottom and we look forward to giving boxing fans another great at Barclays Center.
"Thanks to fighters like Paulie and Zab, Bernard Hopkins, Peter Quillin, Danny Jacobs, Danny Garcia, Louis Collazo, Eddie Gomez and up-and-comers like Marcus Browne, Sadam Ali and many others, Barclays Center has become the heart of boxing on the East Coast. It has also become a place for local boxers to become inspired to become future champs."


Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports
"This is a special card. There's really no other way to describe it. When we, Golden Boy, Barclays Center and SHOWTIME first began putting this card together, we wanted it to be something special, something memorable to cap off the year.

"We quickly decided that we wanted not just one or two good fights, or even, three good fights, but four high-quality, competitive, evenly matched fights. Three world title fights capped off by the 'Battle of Brooklyn' between Paulie and Zab, the two most well-known and accomplished fighters from Brooklyn in the sport today.

"As Bernard pointed out, it's no exaggeration to say that these are four main-event quality fights. Sakio Bika and Anthony Dirrell have been main event fighters. Erislandy Lara and Austin Trout have both been main event fighters. Devon has been in numerous main event fights and of course, we all are familiar with Paulie and Zab's great history.

"This is the type of card that SHOWTIME has become known for. High quality and competitive fights top to bottom. No mismatches, no one or two fight cards.

"Most of all I'd like to thank the fighters, acknowledge that it takes the commitment of the fighters to fight tough fights. It's something that often goes unrecognized, but every fighter on this card has agreed to, has made the commitment, to fight in a tough fight. And that's what makes this card so special."


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