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<\/a>“Floyd Mayweather, JR is getting knocked out in 3 rounds!”–Buddy Ruffin, JR., Coffeyville, KS – President of Beaters For Berto Fan Club (167,234,112 members and just picked up 3 more tonight)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nAccredited media members from around the world came out to the JW Marriott at L.A. Live in Los Angeles Thursday as Floyd \u201cMoney\u201d Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) and two-time welterweight champion Andre Berto (30-3, 23 KOs) officially announced their SHOWTIME PPV matchup with taking place Saturday, September 12 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. <\/p>\n
Also in attendance Thursday were pay-per-view undercard fighters featured on the stacked four-fight telecast. In a rematch of their epic April 11 world-title fight Roman \u201cRocky\u201d Martinez (29-2-2, 17 KOs) will defend his WBO Junior Lightweight title against four-time world champion Orlando \u201cSiri\u201d Salido (42-13-2, 29 KOs) while WBC Super Middleweight Champion Badou Jack \u201cThe Ripper\u201d (19-1-1, 12 KOs) will take on his mandatory challenger \u201cSaint\u201d George Groves (21-2, 16 KOs). A fourth fight on the pay-per-view telecast will be announced soon.<\/p>\n
Further undercard action features a super welterweight showdown between Ishe \u201cSugar Shay\u201d Smith (27-7, 12 KOs) and Vanes \u201cThe Nightmare\u201d Martirosyan (35-2-1, 21 KOs), who were also in attendance Thursday to announce their fight.<\/p>\n
Promoted by Mayweather Promotions, the four-fight pay-per-view telecast will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV and is the sixth and final fight of a record-breaking deal between Mayweather and Showtime Networks Inc. SHOWTIME Sports\u00ae will support the event with the Sports Emmy\u00ae Award-winning series ALL ACCESS premiering Friday, August 28.<\/p>\n
Here is what the fighters and participants had to say Thursday:<\/p>\n
FLOYD MAYWEATHER, 12-Time World Champion<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve had a remarkable career. I wouldn\u2019t change anything. We all make mistakes. We live and we learn but I wouldn\u2019t change anything.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy dad is a remarkable trainer, Virgil Hunter as well. But when it comes down to it, it comes down to the two fighters in the ring.<\/p>\n
\u201cAndre Berto is a tough competitor, a former world champion. Every time he goes out there, he gives it 100 percent.<\/p>\n
\u201cI chose Berto because he\u2019s very exciting. Andre Berto is going to push Floyd Mayweather to the limit. That\u2019s one thing I do know.<\/p>\n
\u201cBerto always gives an exciting fight. If he gets knocked down he gets back up. He always give 100 percent. Fast hands, good boxer.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know what it takes when it\u2019s a fight of this magnitude, because I\u2019ve been fighting on pay-per-view for over 10 years. Berto is a very tough guy, he\u2019s hungry and he\u2019s not going to lie down.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeptember 12th is my last dance. On September 13 I just want to sit back and watch some football. I want to watch my children get the best education. And I want to spend every day with my kids. These are the best days of my life.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe difference between Andre Berto and Pacquiao is you guys [to the media] put hype behind Pacquiao. My job was to go out there and be Floyd Mayweather and be a chess player and that\u2019s what I did. I found a way to win.<\/p>\n
\u201cNumber 49, this is it. I\u2019ve had a tremendous career. I\u2019m older, wiser and my health is more important than anything. September 12 is my last fight. All 48 fights played a key, but number 48 was the most important.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis dream all started with just two people. Me and my father. Just the two of us.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you look at the two divisions I fight in, there\u2019s one man who stands all alone. I looked at the division and asked who\u2019s always in a tough exciting fight, who has quick hands and who always gives it 100 percent, it was Andre Berto<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a guy I can\u2019t overlook. He\u2019s dedicated to the sport just like myself and he\u2019s going to push me.\u201d<\/p>\n
ANDRE BERTO, Two-Time Welterweight World Champion<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a long time coming. Now we\u2019re here. Anybody that knows me has seen great things but at the same time they\u2019ve seen me go through some real trials. What comes with that is a lot of hard work and perseverance.<\/p>\n
\u201cTwo years ago I was in the hospital bed having surgery on my shoulder and not knowing if I could come back from that. At the end of the day it was a blessing. We stayed focused and now we\u2019re here.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know I\u2019m going to come in there fast and strong. I\u2019m 152 pounds right now. At the end of the day you\u2019re going to see a kids who\u2019s had his highs. Or who\u2019s had his falls. And now we\u2019re right back to making it happen.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a fight that I felt Floyd still wanted to make happen. Him coming off of the Pacquiao fight, of course it\u2019s easy for people to downplay me. I can\u2019t worry about that and I\u2019m not worried about that.<\/p>\n
\u201cHave you ever seen a boring Andre Berto fight? At the end of the day we work our butt off, I\u2019ve been working for a long time. Right now, the harvest is coming. We sowed the seeds and the time is now.<\/p>\n
\u201cI bring that rare combination of speed, power and explosiveness to the table. The last person he bought with that combination was Zab Judah. I\u2019m younger, I\u2019m hungry; I\u2019m strong and fast. I\u2019m focused on what I\u2019m coming to get.<\/p>\n
\u201cI felt like I went through what I went through for a reason. My time is now. There\u2019s no better day than the present. Floyd is no stranger to me. We\u2019re already deep into camp. You definitely do not want to miss this one.\u201d<\/p>\n
ROMAN MARTINEZ, WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so happy to be part of this great show. I\u2019m preparing very well for this fight. Everybody who saw the first fight knows this was a war and this will be the same thing. I\u2019m in great shape and I\u2019m ready to keep my belt.<\/p>\n
\u201cI need to work to the body more in this fight and see if I can finish him early this time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m in really good shape for this fight and I\u2019ve been working to make adjustments to get the knock out but if we have to go the distance, we\u2019ll be ready.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel the rematch is a very exciting fight for television, the kind fans love.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverybody who saw the first fight knows it was a war and this will be the same thing. For me, it gives me a chance to leave no doubt in anybody\u2019s mind that I am the champion.<\/p>\n
\u201cSalido can say what he says, I hope he\u2019s in good condition because I am. In the end the best man will win this fight and that will be me.\u201d<\/p>\n
ORLANDO SALIDO, Four-Time World Champion<\/p>\n
\u201cNow I know his weaknesses, I am going to attack from the very first moment, I know what to do for the victory.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have to refocus mentally and physically, I\u2019m not going to do much different other than to gain the victory this time<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m definitely going to regain this title for Mexico. I don\u2019t feel it. I know it.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very happy we are fighting in a neutral territory for our rematch, not in Puerto Rico again. I was very prepared for the first fight but the referee wouldn\u2019t let me fight my fight. It seemed the referee was talking to me the whole 12 rounds. I was trying to focus only on my opponent, but I couldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m very excited about this fight. This is a very special month for Mexico and in particular because of that, I\u2019m going to get this victory.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s always a very special rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico and I feel it, which is why I so badly want to win this title for Mexico.\u201d<\/p>\n
BADOU JACK, WBC Super Middleweight World Champion<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been in camp for about two months now. It\u2019s been a very good training camp and I\u2019m ready right now to fight. We still have a month to go and we\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve always been strong mentally but I get some extra confidence from having that green belt. You still have to stay humble and keep working hard.<\/p>\n
\u201cGroves is a pretty good fighter. I definitely think it\u2019s going to be an exciting fight. I know he\u2019s coming to get what\u2019s mine and he\u2019s coming to fight.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s fought in the UK in front of a lot of people, but it\u2019s a different stage in Vegas.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think I\u2019m the overall better fighter. He\u2019s going to try to knock me out and I\u2019m going to try to knock him out. It\u2019s going to be a great fight. I\u2019m definitely going for the knockout.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a dream come true to be part of such a big event at MGM Grand for Floyd\u2019s last fight, it\u2019s a blessing.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s no different to me being the main event or on the undercard. There will be even more people seeing my fight which is great.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just have to listen to my corner, be smart and be myself. If I do that I\u2019ll walk out of there with my belt intact.\u201d<\/p>\n
GEORGE GROVES, Top 168-Pound Contender<\/p>\n
“Everything in training camp has been perfect. We’re adjusting to the time difference and the altitude, which takes a couple of days, but everything is going really well. We’re ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n
“We’ve been training all year for this fight so I’m feeling really good. I can’t wait to get in there and start punching.<\/p>\n
“I think I know more than enough about Jack. I’ve seen him box live against Anthony Dirrell and I’ve studied him on tape. There’s a lot to like about him. I like the fact that he’s come to the U.S. and has made a home out here, there’s bravery in that. He’s latched on to a successful camp but ultimately you have to stand on your own two feet in the ring.<\/p>\n
“I think I’m better than him in most aspects. If I go out and perform it’s an easy night’s work for me.<\/p>\n
“It’s nice being on a undercard because I’ve dealt with the pressure of the main event. It’s nice to just be able to enjoy the fight. It’s a massive fight but the only thing I have to worry about it fighting. It’s a great opportunity for me.<\/p>\n
“Rust is more mental than anything. You only hear a fighter talk about ring rust after a fight because it’s an excuse. We’re in the gym performing, sparring partners are getting beat up and there’s no excuse to not take it into a real fight.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m pleased to be here in America. The third time going for the title will be lucky. We\u2019ve prepared diligently. We\u2019re ready for action.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve seen Badou up close and personal and as of yet, we can\u2019t find anything that will cause me a problem. We plan to take the belt back to the UK.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019ll have comfort being at home and with his stable mates, but that all goes away when you step in the ring and a guy is trying to take your head off.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince I was seven years old I\u2019ve dreamed of becoming a world champion. I\u2019ve had ups and downs in boxing but it\u2019s all come full circle.<\/p>\n
“We have ourselves in a great place in training camp and I literally cannot wait to get in there.”<\/p>\n
ISHE SMITH, Former Super Welterweight World Champion<\/p>\n
\u201cI asked for the toughest fights and the toughest challenges. I just want to fight the best. No matter what people think or what people say about me, we put together good fights.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve had three champions at Mayweather Promotions so we\u2019re doing something right.<\/p>\n
\u201cVanes Martirosyan is a good fighter, I have nothing but respect for him. We\u2019re putting together the necessary work in the gym to be successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis fight could probably have been a main event somewhere but I\u2019m happy to be a part of history and Floyd\u2019s finale. I\u2019m looking forward to a great night of boxing.\u201d<\/p>\n
VANES MARTIROSYAN, 2004 U.S. Olympian and 154-Pound Contender<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a big fight for me. My last fight I left in the judges\u2019 hands and it went the other way.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeptember 12 I\u2019m not letting the judges get in my way. I\u2019m going for the knockout and you\u2019re going to see the best Vanes you\u2019ve ever seen.\u201d<\/p>\n
VIRGIL HUNTER, Berto\u2019s Trainer<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad to be a part of this historic event. It\u2019s these moments that I reflect on what these young men go through. I\u2019ve seen some of the great fighters that came before us. When I see some of the negative attitudes on this event, it\u2019s from people who don\u2019t know what those fighters go through at the gym.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re told never to quit and to never give up. Being 48-0 is not an easy job. Particularly when you go back to day one and the obstacles and the hills you have to climb. That\u2019s the spirit of the sport. I think once Floyd Mayweather is gone, we\u2019ll feel the presence that this man had on the sport. I witnessed the same thing with Muhammad Ali.<\/p>\n
\u201cAndre Berto has overcome a lot in his life and I\u2019m glad to have made his acquaintance. He epitomizes what a fighter is. He\u2019s overcome and he\u2019s earned this opportunity based off that.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you look at that pack in that welterweight division there\u2019s only one that stands out, everyone else is in that pack.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe intend to give this the best job that we\u2019re going to give it. I think the champ himself respects that. We come to win, but we have to respect what he\u2019s done for the sport.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad to be a part of this. It\u2019s a big thrill for me to be on the opposite side of legends and we\u2019re anticipating everything turning out just right for us on fight night.\u201d<\/p>\n
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO of Mayweather Promotions<\/p>\n
\u201cWelcome everyone to what will be Floyd Mayweather\u2019s last kick off press conference of his amazing career. We are so excited to be working together to bring another stacked PPV card to boxing fans on SHOWTIME PPV.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a great lineup with three world championships fights.<\/p>\n
\u201cTickets will go on sale tomorrow at 10 am P.T.\/1 pm E.T. Prices range from $1,500, $1,000, $750, $500, $300, $150.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce again Floyd will be putting his WBC titles and WBA title on the line. He will be facing Andre Berto, who will be looking to erase the 0 off Floyd\u2019s record on September 12.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2019Rocky\u2019 Martinez vs. Orlando Salido will be a rematch of the Fight of the Year candidate from April. We know that will be a war.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are the kinds of challenges that Floyd needs to push him the way that he needs to be pushed. Andre Berto is a guy we were supposed to fight years ago. He\u2019s a two-time world champion. We know he\u2019s going to bring it. He\u2019s going to give it his best. On September 12 we\u2019ll see if it\u2019s good enough.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the storied career that Floyd Mayweather has had, we are truly witnessing history. You better take a good look at him, because the thing\u2019s he\u2019s accomplished in this sport, we\u2019ll never see again.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe always knew that Floyd would be here, many years ago. When a guy accomplishes these kinds of things, everything he does is historic. When you look around the landscape, this gentleman right here is why the game has been changed.\u201d<\/p>\n
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President & General Manager SHOWTIME Sports<\/p>\n
\u201cBoxing is a tough sport. It\u2019s a tough sport to cover, it\u2019s a tough sport to do business in and it\u2019s a tough sport to make a living at. When you find someone who has been participating in the sport as a professional for 19 years, not just participating but practicing the sport at an elite level, one that\u2019s rarely been seen, that\u2019s something special.<\/p>\n
\u201cTwo decades at the top of the sport, but you know what\u2019s most impressive? It\u2019s work ethic. Almost 20 years of a work ethic that is unmatched in the sport of boxing. Never in his 19 years has Floyd showed up less than 100 percent prepared, 19 years of unwavering discipline. Once he got to the top level, the work ethic didn\u2019t change. That will be the legacy of Floyd in this sport, it is something I will likely never see again in my lifetime.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt all comes to an end September 12, it\u2019s our last opportunity to enjoy his incredible skill.<\/p>\n
\u201cAndre Berto has a chance to make history himself. If he does that, nothing else will matter. Berto will become known as the guy who finally beat Floyd Mayweather.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne thing we know about Andre Berto, he\u2019s never lacked for action. There\u2019s only one way he knows how to fight and that\u2019s all out aggressive.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve seen what Andre can do in the ring, I\u2019ve seen him fight round after round. Fighters like Andre Berto will always be welcome, because no one fights harder than Andre Berto.\u201d<\/p>\n
MAURICIO SULAIMAN, WBC President<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very happy to once again represent my father and to see the WBC back in a great event. September 12 is a national Mexican holiday and Floyd has taken it over and represented Mexico so well. Andre Berto is a former WBC champion who will for sure bring a great challenge to Floyd Mayweather.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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