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Las Vegas, NV (May 2, 2015):
Brad Solomon SD10 Adrian Granados (96-94, 94-96, 96-94)
Jesse Hart TKO6 Mike Jimenez (2:13)
Christopher Pearson UD10 Said El Harrak (98-92, 99-91, 99-91)
Vasyl Lomachenko KO9 Gamalier Rodriguez (0:50)
Leo Santa Cruz UD10 Jose Cayetano (100-90, 100-90, 100-90)
Floyd Mayweather Jr UD12 Manny Pacquiao (118-110, 116-112, 116-112)
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
He’s [Manny Pacquiao] is a hell of a fighter. I take my hat off to him. Now I see why he’s one of the guys that are at the pinnacle of the sport of boxing.
I knew he was going to push it and win some rounds. He had some moments in the fight, but I kept him on the outside, I was a smart fighter. I wasn’t getting hit with a lot of shots until I sat in the pocket, that’s when he would land a lot of shots.
We did what we had to do tonight and I’m truly blessed.
I’m a calculated fighter, he’s a tough competitor.
I have to take it off to my dad, without him I wouldn’t be where I’m at.
He’s a very awkward fighter, so I had to take my time and watch him close.
All 47 fights before I got to this fight played a major key in my career.
Manny Pacquiao is a true champion and we both did our best tonight.
When the history books are written, this fight will have been worth the wait.
I have one more fight. My last fight is in September and then it’s time for me to hang it up. I’m almost 40 years old now. I’ve been in the sport 19 years and have been a champion for 18 years, I’m truly truly blessed.
MANNY PACQUIAO
It was a good fight; I thought I won the fight.
He didn’t do anything. He was always moving outside.
I got him many times, I saw his punches.
He was moving around too much, it wasn’t easy throwing punches at him. If he would’ve stayed in one place then I could’ve thrown punches.
I was cutting him and countering. I wanted to fight.
I was able to handle his power; he’s not strong like previous opponents like [Antonio] Margarito.
I thought I was up in the fight, so that’s why I didn’t attack harder in the 11th and 12th rounds.
He’s not bigger than me, it’s not about the size. The size doesn’t matter. I’ve fought guys bigger than him and had no problem.
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao was a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 and Mexico, Live it to Believe it. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast was co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® and HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.
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Floyd Mayweather 146 vs. Manny Pacquiao 145
Leo Santa Cruz 124.5 vs. Jose Cayetano 125
Vasyl Lomachenko 125.5 vs. Gamalier Rodriguez 126
Off-TV fights
Christopher Pearson 154 vs. Said El Harrak 154
Jesse Hart 166 vs. Mike Jimenez 168
Andrew Tabiti 194 vs. Anthony Caputo Smith 195
Brad Solomon 146 vs. Adrian Granados 147
Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
Promoter: Mayweather Promotions/Top Rank
TV: PPV
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LAS VEGAS, NV (April 30, 2015) – Undefeated WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz, WBO Featherweight World Champion Vasyl Lomachenko, their opponents and non-televised fighters participated Thursday in the undercard final press conference before their respective fights taking place this Saturday, May 2, live on pay-per-view at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
In pay-per-view fights before Floyd “Money” Mayweather meets Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao in their epic welterweight championship unificiation showdown, the Mexican star Santa Cruz(29-0-1, 17 KOs) will take on fellow Mexican countryman Jose Cayetano (17-3, 8 KOs) in a 10-round featherweight contest and Ukraine’s Lomachenko(3-1, 1 KO) will defend against Puerto Rico’s Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 KOs).
The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® and HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.
Also appearing at the press conference were boxers fighting on the non-televised portion of the card: Promising unbeaten Chris “Young King” Pearson (11-0, 9 KOs), who meets Said El Harrak (12-2, 7 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight bout; hard-hitting Jesse Hart (16-0, 13 KOs), who’ll face fellow unbeaten Mike Jimenez (17-0, 11 KOs) in a 10-rounder for the NABO, USBA and NABF Super Middleweight titles, power-punchingAndrew “The Beast” Tabiti (9-0, 9 KOs), who will be opposed by Anthony Caputo Smith (15-4, 10 KOs) in a cruiserweight eight-rounder and undefeated super middleweight Brad Solomon (24-0, 9 KOs), who meets Adrian Rene Granados (13-3, 9 KOs) in a 10-round scrap.
Here is what the fighters and executives said Thursday at the Copperfield Theater at the MGM Grand:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
I’m more than excited to be on this undercard. This is the biggest card I could have been on. I want to show the whole world who I am.
I prepared very hard for this fight, like I always do. It’s going to be a historic night and I’m happy to be a part of that history.
I know that everybody is here for Mayweather and Pacquiao but there will still be millions seeing me fight and I want to show them who Leo Santa Cruz is so that I can get a lot more fans.
I’m still young and there are many more fights to come. The fights the fans want, we’re going to give it to them. I know those fights are going to happen.
I want to look spectacular and I want to get Cayetano out of there really fast. Sometimes these kind of fighters are the ones who give you the hardest fights because they come hungrier and have nothing to lose.
Seeing my family here and having them in the arena on fight night is a huge motivation for me. I feel happier and more relaxed and I’m ready.
I never underestimate a fighter. Any fighter in the ring is dangerous. I hope that Cayetano is ready so that we can give the fans a great show.
JOSE CAYETANO
I know that Leo Santa Cruz is a strong, difficult fighter but he also has weaknesses and that is what we prepared for, to give him a surprise.
I’m a man that takes challenges and I’ve been preparing very hard, I’m always prepared for these types of fights. I’m very prepared and I feel very strongly that I will win.
I came here for the opportunity to beat Leo Santa Cruz and for the opportunity to participate in such a grand event that is Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.
I’m very happy and very grateful and very excited to get into the ring. It’s a huge commitment, the entire world will be watching me but that is why I accepted the fight, I know that if I beat him, bigger and better opportunities will come my way.
I’m not nervous because it’s not the first time that I’ve faced a tough opponent. I’ve never faced a world champion but I’ve faced opponents that throw hard punches, so I’m not nervous, I’m excited.
VASYL LOMACHENKO
This is an opportunity to show everyone what I’m capable of doing and for millions of viewers to see that I can do it.
The best fighters get the best opportunities in the ring, there are a lot of great fighters getting those opportunities including myself.
It’s always a good feeling when people are saying good things about you.
I’m very excited to be involved in a bout such as this one, May 2 will be a big show shown around the world. I’m very happy to be in the opening bout for this huge fight.
GAMALIER RODRIGUEZ
I’m looking forward to this big fight on Saturday. It’s a blessing to participate in this type of press conference and come Saturday, I will win! I’m sure of it. I will be champion.
All of the attention toward Vasyl Lomachenko gives me motivation. I’ve been a fighter and a boxer since I was young and it’s added motivation to come out on top this weekend.
I know that Lomachenko is a good and technical fighter but it doesn’t compare to my hunger and drive to be world champion.
I wanted to take the opportunity during my speech at the press conference to let everyone know that I can here to fight. It’s going to be a hard fought battle and I’m very confident that I’ll win and become the champion this Saturday.
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO of Mayweather Promotions
I am so excited to be here today to discuss the great undercard which will be the lead-in to our long awaited, history making event taking placethis Saturday night.
The lead-in fight for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao will be a very exciting fight featuring Leo Santa Cruz and Jose Cayetano.
Leo Santa Cruz is one of the classiest gentleman in the sport. He’s a very fan-friendly fighter and a Mexican warrior. He represents Mexico very well.
BOB ARUM, Hall of Fame Promoter, Top Rank
I know that every fighter deems it a tremendous honor to be part of this great event. We hope and believe that we will be presenting to the public through Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank, the best of boxing and the best fighters.
Vasyl Lomachenko is considered to be the greatest amateur fighter of all time. Now, he looks for the same type of success he had as an amateur in the professional ranks. But this will be a very competitive fight, because Gamalier Rodriguez is a Puerto Rican who comes to fight and believes that he can upset Vasyl.
A lot of the young men up here believe they are the next big thing in boxing, and many will be. But I know that Vasyl Lomachenko will be a big superstar in the sport of boxing.
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and is sponsored by Tecate con caracter, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions -Terminator Genisys, in theaters July 1st, Paramount Pictures & Skydance Productions present MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, in theaters & IMAX July 31st, The Weinstein Company and the new movie Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, in theaters everywhere July 24 and Mexico, Live it to Believe it.
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LAS VEGAS, NV (April 29, 2015) – Hundreds of fans gathered outside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena today as unbeaten Mexican star and fan favorite Leo “Terremoto” Santa Cruz and undefeated prospects Chris “Young King” Pearson and Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti hosted a media workout and fan autograph signing.
The WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Santa Cruz (29-0-1, 17 KOs) will take on Jose Cayetano (17-3, 8 KOs) on the pay-per-view undercard this Saturday, May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena ahead of the highly anticipated welterweight world championship unification bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. In non-televised action, the undefeated Pearson(11-0, 9 KOs) will meet Said El Harrak (12-2, 7 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight bout and Tabiti(9-0, 9 KOs) will face Anthony Caputo Smith (15-4, 10 KOs) in an eight-round cruiserweight match up.
The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV® and HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.
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