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LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2019) – – Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, and former four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner hosted media days in Los Angeles Wednesday as they near their SHOWTIME PPV® clash taking place Saturday, January 19 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.
Pacquiao will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring when
Broner traveled to Los Angeles from his current training camp in Las Vegas to talk to media along with his trainer Kevin Cunningham at Ten Goose Boxing Gym, after spending most of
Here is what the media day participants had to say from the split-site media day Wednesday:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“My journey in this sport is still continuing. I’ve
“I’m sure that Broner is focused on this fight. They are working
“I’m not taking this fight lightly. I don’t listen to any gossip about Adrien Broner, I just focus on my training. I want to be in 100
“Adrien Broner is fast with his hands and he’s overall a good boxer. This is a big challenge that I’m excited for.
“Me, Freddie and Buboy know each other well and we have a great
“Rest and recovery is definitely a key part of training. Sometimes when I work hard in the gym, my body can’t fully recover by the next day, so I’ve had to work more rest into the schedule. But as soon as I can,
“On January 19 I’m going to do my best. I can’t say a prediction, but I’m going to do the same thing I did for my last fight. My trainers
“My plan is to take it one fight at a time. I can’t talk about
“This fight means a lot. It’s my first fight at the age of 40 so
ADRIEN BRONER
“Growing up and seeing Pacquiao fight, of
“This is my first PPV but I was always supposed to be here. God
“His last fight he did stop Matthysse, so I’m pretty sure he still
“This win makes me an icon. It makes me what I always wanted to be,
“It’s going to be a hell of a fight. I just can’t wait till round one. Everybody I fight says they are going to knock me out. That should
“The sky is the limit for me, but in
“A win would mean a lot. It turns a new page in my book. It’s
“It’s not a mystery – he’s been knocked out before. Not once,
BUBOY FERNANDEZ, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer
“I think it’s going to be a knockout. If Broner opens the door,
“We know that Broner is a good counter-puncher with a strong
“I’m happy that Manny has shown that he moves as well as ever, even at 40-years-old. He’s learning even more now. I told the team that I
“We just want him to maintain this shape and energy level. Manny is 110 percent ready. I don’t think there’s a fighter who can keep up with what Manny brings.”
FREDDIE ROACH, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer
“I can’t wait for this fight. Camp has been great and he’s been
“Manny and I have been together 15 years, so I had no reason to ever
“I’m working on the game plan for how to fight Broner. He’s a counterpuncher who doesn’t like to come forward too much. Manny
“I feel we’re going to see an aggressive Manny Pacquiao. There’s a
“Pacquiao and I have a deal. Once his work ethic drops, I’m going
KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Broner’s Trainer
“Everything went
“He’s ready. He’s focused. We had tremendous sparring. Everything went great. We didn’t have any hiccups, any injuries or setbacks. He’s ready to go and he’s going to look spectacular on January 19.
“Manny fights with a high punch volume and he’s aggressive with it.
“There’s a lot there to exploit. I know Manny throws a lot of
“There’s a big difference in Adrien from the last camp. He didn’t take Jessie Vargas as seriously as he’s taking this legendary eight-time world champion in Manny Pacquiao. There were some things that went on that showed he wasn’t as focused as he is for a fight like this. He’s just been on point. He’s not screwing around. He’s not looking for days off to go have a good time. He’s just locked in on Manny Pacquiao.”
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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. BRONER
Pacquiao vs. Broner is headlined by Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “The Problem” Broner Saturday, January 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV® event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion
LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2019) – – Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, and former four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner hosted media days in Los Angeles Wednesday as they near their SHOWTIME PPV® clash taking place Saturday, January 19 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather
Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions
Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable
service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge by
phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box
office.
Pacquiao will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring when he
returns to Las Vegas to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight
World Title against Broner. Along with co-trainer Buboy Fernandez and longtime trainer Freddie Roach, Pacquiao spoke to media and worked out for the cameras at Wild Card Boxing Club.
Broner traveled to Los Angeles from his current training camp in Las Vegas to talk to media along with his trainer Kevin Cunningham at Ten Goose Boxing Gym, after spending most of training in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Here is what the media day participants had to say from the split-site media day Wednesday:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“My journey in this sport is still continuing. I’ve accomplished
everything I’ve wanted to, but I also want to continue to keep my name
at the top. Even at 40-years-old, I can still show the best of Manny
Pacquiao. I’m going to give the fans the speed and power that they’re
used to seeing.
“I’m sure that Broner is focused on this fight. They are working hard
and I expect him to be in great condition. We know how his trainer
pushes him and has been pushing him in their training camp.
“I’m not taking this fight lightly. I don’t listen to any gossip about
Adrien Broner, I just focus on my training. I want to be in 100 percent
condition and ready for the fight on January 19.
“Adrien Broner is fast with his hands and he’s overall a good boxer. This is a big challenge that I’m excited for.
“Me, Freddie and Buboy know each other well and we have a great coaching
staff right now. I’m happy with how everything has gone in training for
this fight.
“Rest and recovery is definitely a key part of training. Sometimes when I
work hard in the gym, my body can’t fully recover by the next day, so
I’ve had to work more rest into the schedule. But as soon as I can, I’m
back in the gym working hard.
“On January 19 I’m going to do my best. I can’t say a prediction, but
I’m going to do the same thing I did for my last fight. My trainers know
how hard I’ve worked in this camp for this win.
“My plan is to take it one fight at a time. I can’t talk about future
fights until I do what I have to on January 19. You can ask me again
after this one.
“This fight means a lot. It’s my first fight at the age of 40 so I’m
excited to give my best and show the world what I can still do. Boxing
is my passion, and public service is my mission. I love to bring honor
to my country.”
ADRIEN BRONER
“Growing up and seeing Pacquiao fight, of course I always wanted to
fight him. I’m a competitor. One day I want to be the best, and to be
the best you have to beat the best. It starts here.
“This is my first PPV but I was always supposed to be here. God doesn’t
make mistakes. After this victory, I will be taking over the sport of
boxing. This is just the beginning.
“His last fight he did stop Matthysse, so I’m pretty sure he still has
power. But I’m going to be ready, I’m going to be ready for whatever he
brings to the table. We’re in shape to get it done, I can tell you
that.
“This win makes me an icon. It makes me what I always wanted to be, and
what everybody always thought I would be. A win here and I’m a legend
overnight.
“It’s going to be a hell of a fight. I just can’t wait till round one.
Everybody I fight says they are going to knock me out. That should be
the objective of every fighter, but that’s not going to happen.
“The sky is the limit for me, but in boxing you have to take it one
fight at a time. You can’t overlook anybody in this sport. My main
focus is Manny Pacquiao and I will be ready.
“A win would mean a lot. It turns a new page in my book. It’s another
beginning. I’m already a star in boxing, but a win here and I’m taking
over the sport. This is just the beginning.
“It’s not a mystery – he’s been knocked out before. Not once, not
twice, but three times. And he’s been put down a lot, too. There are
many blueprints to beat Manny. I think I have all the tools to beat
him. I will show all the tools in my arsenal and show all the
weaknesses in his.”
BUBOY FERNANDEZ, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer
“I think it’s going to be a knockout. If Broner opens the door, we’re
going to get it early. I’ve seen from previous fights that he’s a slow
starter. So we need to get inside and go first.
“We know that Broner is a good counter-puncher with a strong right
uppercut. Broner is a real fighter and a smart fighter in the ring.
“I’m happy that Manny has shown that he moves as well as ever, even at
40-years-old. He’s learning even more now. I told the team that I think
he’s already prepared for this fight.
“We just want him to maintain this shape and energy level. Manny is 110
percent ready. I don’t think there’s a fighter who can keep up with what
Manny brings.”
FREDDIE ROACH, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer
“I can’t wait for this fight. Camp has been great and he’s been training
very well. Everything is back to normal and he’s looked amazing.
“Manny and I have been together 15 years, so I had no reason to ever be
mad at Manny. Everything has worked out really well and we’re working
together as a team right now.
“I’m working on the game plan for how to fight Broner. He’s a
counterpuncher who doesn’t like to come forward too much. Manny will
have to be the aggressor in this fight and use his feints to trap this
guy into making it more of a fight.
“I feel we’re going to see an aggressive Manny Pacquiao. There’s a rumor
that Manny has been telling people he’s looking for a knockout. I love
that attitude. I think his knockout of Lucas Matthysse was so satisfying
and he saw that that’s what the fans really want. I think that’s going
to carry over to this fight.
“Pacquiao and I have a deal. Once his work ethic drops, I’m going to
tell him and he’s agreed he’ll retire. His work ethic is unbelievable
right now. He hasn’t slowed down at all. He hit me with a shot in the
chest two or three days ago, and I’ve never been hit harder in my life.”
KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Broner’s Trainer
“Everything went tremendous in Florida. I’ve never seen Adrien this
focused and I’ve been around him for years. He came to camp with a look
on his face like this is the one he’s got to have. He prepared for nine
hard weeks and we didn’t miss a beat. Everting was on point.
“He’s ready. He’s focused. We had tremendous sparring. Everything went
great. We didn’t have any hiccups, any injuries or setbacks. He’s ready
to go and he’s going to look spectacular on January 19.
“Manny fights with a high punch volume and he’s aggressive with it. But
sometimes he’s reckless with it. Adrien is a sharp counter-puncher. He
gets off first and last. If Adrien comes to the ring mentally sharp like
I know he will, because physically he’s as sharp as ever, as long as
his mind is on point, I think it’s going to be a long night for Manny
and it’s the wrong fight for Manny.
“There’s a lot there to exploit. I know Manny throws a lot of punches
and Adrien doesn’t throw a lot, but this fight is not about matching
Manny’s punch count. This fight is about throwing the right shots at the
right time.
“There’s a big difference in Adrien from the last camp. He didn’t take
Jessie Vargas as seriously as he’s taking this legendary eight-time
world champion in Manny Pacquiao. There were some things that went on
that showed he wasn’t as focused as he is for a fight like this. He’s
just been on point. He’s not screwing around. He’s not looking for days
off to go have a good time. He’s just locked in on Manny Pacquiao.”
# # #
ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. BRONER
Pacquiao vs. Broner is headlined by Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao,
boxing’s only eight-division world champion, ending his two-year hiatus
from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association
Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and
must-see attraction Adrien “The Problem” Broner Saturday, January 19 in
the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV® event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will feature two-division
world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus
Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world
champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the
vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim
Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world
champion Hugo Ruiz.