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WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 30, 2016) – Four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner and 140-pound contender Ashley “The Treasure” Theophane went face-to-face Wednesday for the first time since their heated press conference in February as they near their Premier Boxing Champions on Spike world title showdown taking place Friday, April 1 at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
Also in attendance Wednesday was unbeaten rising star Robert Easter Jr. and his opponent, former world champion Algenis Mendez, who meet in a 10-round lightweight battle, plus rising undefeated prospect Gervonta “The One” Davis and his opponent, Mexico’s Guillermo Avila, who discussed their 10-round super featherweight battle that opens PBC on Spike coverage at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.
Additionally, local lightweight contender Anthony Peterson and 168-pound contender J’Leon Love were on hand ahead of their respective bouts taking place Friday night.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with HeadBangers Promotions, are priced at $200, $100, $50 and $25, and are on sale now. To purchase tickets visitwww.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations or call (800) 745-3000.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday:
ADRIEN BRONER
“Anything is tough when you have a lot of things coming your way. I have tunnel vision. It’s fight time. I’m locked-in until I get the job done.
“Right now I have to focus on this fight. I’m keeping my mind in the right state. I’m not just doing this for me. It’s for my family. It’s bigger than just me.
“There’s no beef between me and Floyd. I do my thing. At the end of the day, I’m just being me. I do this in front of Floyd. Me up there saying ‘Hateweather Promotions,’ I’m just having fun. I hope no one takes it personally. At the end of the day, me and Floyd are close.
“The relationship that me and Floyd have, it is obvious that we wear our feelings on our sleeves, anything we say about each other, we don’t care who hears it. At the end of the day it doesn’t affect anything.
“I will be putting on a show on Friday night. And I’ll go again on Saturday night if you want to get up and do it again.
“Friday night is going to be a big night. I’m going to keep my promise. I will stop Ashley Theophane. I don’t care which round it is, but I will stop this man.
“I love DC. The crowd and the love on Friday night is going to be crazy. I took this camp to the max. I am going to exploit and showcase all of my talent.
“This is a big night for my little brother and protégé, Robert Easter Jr. He does things that amaze me. I know what he’s capable of. I’m happy for him to get this chance against a former world champion. It’s going to be a heated match-up. This whole card is stacked from the top to the bottom.
“I stepped up early in my career. I stepped up earlier than others. When I fought (Daniel) Ponce De Leon, I was 19 and I fought in front of a crowd of 12,500 against me.
“I just want to get home to Cincinnati and hold my baby daughter for the first time. I want to hold and hug my kids and be the family guy. Right now I’m at work. I have to do what I have to do, but after pain its pleasure.”
ASHLEY THEOPHANE
“It’s been a journey. But we’re here now. Just two days away. We’ve got two days and then the champ and me are going to go to war.
“I’m here to make this happen. Broner can play games, it’s all good. I’m here on a mission.
“I’m ready. We’re so close and I really just can’t wait to hear that bell.
“Adrien says he’s going to stop me. I don’t think he has the attributes to do that. But it does mean it’s going to be a great fight. I’m looking forward to it.
“The hard work is done. We’ve been training for months. My trainer Nate Jones has helped to get me into great shape. We have a great game plan and we’re ready to go.
“I want this man to live up to his words that he’s going to stop me before round four. Because that means he will be standing and fighting instead of running around the ring.
“A win means everything to me. It changes my life. This is my boyhood dream. This could lead me to all the other big names.
“I’ve trained for 12 hard rounds. We’re going to do this.”
ROBERT EASTER JR.
“Everyone should be ready for a lot of action. I’m going to keep this speech short, just like the fight will be.
“He’s a former world champion and a big test for me. I feel like I’m supposed to be here. He has a big head, so I’m not planning on missing at all. It’s going to be a short fight. I hope he’s prepared to go to sleep.
“I know it’s a big step up. I just hope he’s trained hard for this one. I’m aiming to stop him. Most of my fights are short and that’s what I’m looking for.
“I’m going to use all my skills, my ability and my brains to get this win. I’m not going for the knockout, but it’s going to happen. We trained so hard for this fight.
“I feel like this is where I should be. As the co-main event of a world champion, my big brother Adrien Broner. This is what I was born for. It’s only getting bigger from here.
“My whole team has pushed me so hard for this fight. This is going to be a quick fight. He’s going ‘night night.'”
ALGENIS MENDEZ
“Robert Easter has not faced the same kind of competition that I have. I’m very confident heading into this fight. I was very happy when I got the call about this fight.
“This is going to be the kind of fight that the fans will really enjoy. We wish Easter well and I hope everyone is ready for Friday night.”
GERVONTA DAVIS
“I’m happy to be fighting at home. I know I’ve got a strong opponent. He’s a great fighter who’s going to be ready to fight from the first bell.
“I don’t want to rush in there. That’s how you lose. We’re going to work out jab. Go in and out and execute a game plan.
“It means a lot to fight at the DC Armory because I had my first professional fight there. I’m looking forward to getting in the ring again.
“I’m ready to put on a show April 1. My team is strong and ready to great things in this sport.
“This has been a really good camp. We’ve been working very hard. I started in Washington, D.C. at HeadBangers and finished up at home in Baltimore. It’s another day out here in the lights.
“I know my opponent is strong and will be ready. This is another step on the way to a world title. April 1 will be an epic night.”
GUILLERMO AVILA
“This training camp has been very good and we did the best work that we could. I am a warrior in the ring. I’ve faced very tough fighters and I’m ready for this.
“I’ve been waiting for this fight for a very long time and I’m ready for a war.”
ANTHONY PETERSON
“I have phenomenal genetics. A lot of guys tend to move up in weight, but I’m a natural lightweight. I have big plans for this division.
“I had some injuries that really held me back from doing what I wanted to do. But now I’m completely healed and Friday night I’m going to show everyone that this the best Anthony Peterson ever.”
J’LEON LOVE
“This is a great card and I’m blessed to be on it. I’m looking to put on a good performance and make a splash in this great fight city.
“I feel like the way I’ve been training, my talent will take over and be the difference. I’m hungry to make a statement.
“I’m versatile. I can go forward and I can box. I won’t limit myself to one style. We have a great game plan and we’re focused on doing what we need to do to get the victory.”
Adrien Broner vs. Ashley Theophane PBC on Spike Final Press Conference Quote
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 30, 2016) – Four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner and 140-pound contender Ashley “The Treasure” Theophane went face-to-face Wednesday for the first time since their heated press conference in February as they near their Premier Boxing Champions on Spike world title showdown taking place Friday, April 1 at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
Also in attendance Wednesday was unbeaten rising star Robert Easter Jr. and his opponent, former world champion Algenis Mendez, who meet in a 10-round lightweight battle, plus rising undefeated prospect Gervonta “The One” Davis and his opponent, Mexico’s Guillermo Avila, who discussed their 10-round super featherweight battle that opens PBC on Spike coverage at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.
Additionally, local lightweight contender Anthony Peterson and 168-pound contender J’Leon Love were on hand ahead of their respective bouts taking place Friday night.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with HeadBangers Promotions, are priced at $200, $100, $50 and $25, and are on sale now. To purchase tickets visitwww.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations or call (800) 745-3000.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday:
ADRIEN BRONER
“Anything is tough when you have a lot of things coming your way. I have tunnel vision. It’s fight time. I’m locked-in until I get the job done.
“Right now I have to focus on this fight. I’m keeping my mind in the right state. I’m not just doing this for me. It’s for my family. It’s bigger than just me.
“There’s no beef between me and Floyd. I do my thing. At the end of the day, I’m just being me. I do this in front of Floyd. Me up there saying ‘Hateweather Promotions,’ I’m just having fun. I hope no one takes it personally. At the end of the day, me and Floyd are close.
“The relationship that me and Floyd have, it is obvious that we wear our feelings on our sleeves, anything we say about each other, we don’t care who hears it. At the end of the day it doesn’t affect anything.
“I will be putting on a show on Friday night. And I’ll go again on Saturday night if you want to get up and do it again.
“Friday night is going to be a big night. I’m going to keep my promise. I will stop Ashley Theophane. I don’t care which round it is, but I will stop this man.
“I love DC. The crowd and the love on Friday night is going to be crazy. I took this camp to the max. I am going to exploit and showcase all of my talent.
“This is a big night for my little brother and protégé, Robert Easter Jr. He does things that amaze me. I know what he’s capable of. I’m happy for him to get this chance against a former world champion. It’s going to be a heated match-up. This whole card is stacked from the top to the bottom.
“I stepped up early in my career. I stepped up earlier than others. When I fought (Daniel) Ponce De Leon, I was 19 and I fought in front of a crowd of 12,500 against me.
“I just want to get home to Cincinnati and hold my baby daughter for the first time. I want to hold and hug my kids and be the family guy. Right now I’m at work. I have to do what I have to do, but after pain its pleasure.”
ASHLEY THEOPHANE
“It’s been a journey. But we’re here now. Just two days away. We’ve got two days and then the champ and me are going to go to war.
“I’m here to make this happen. Broner can play games, it’s all good. I’m here on a mission.
“I’m ready. We’re so close and I really just can’t wait to hear that bell.
“Adrien says he’s going to stop me. I don’t think he has the attributes to do that. But it does mean it’s going to be a great fight. I’m looking forward to it.
“The hard work is done. We’ve been training for months. My trainer Nate Jones has helped to get me into great shape. We have a great game plan and we’re ready to go.
“I want this man to live up to his words that he’s going to stop me before round four. Because that means he will be standing and fighting instead of running around the ring.
“A win means everything to me. It changes my life. This is my boyhood dream. This could lead me to all the other big names.
“I’ve trained for 12 hard rounds. We’re going to do this.”
ROBERT EASTER JR.
“Everyone should be ready for a lot of action. I’m going to keep this speech short, just like the fight will be.
“He’s a former world champion and a big test for me. I feel like I’m supposed to be here. He has a big head, so I’m not planning on missing at all. It’s going to be a short fight. I hope he’s prepared to go to sleep.
“I know it’s a big step up. I just hope he’s trained hard for this one. I’m aiming to stop him. Most of my fights are short and that’s what I’m looking for.
“I’m going to use all my skills, my ability and my brains to get this win. I’m not going for the knockout, but it’s going to happen. We trained so hard for this fight.
“I feel like this is where I should be. As the co-main event of a world champion, my big brother Adrien Broner. This is what I was born for. It’s only getting bigger from here.
“My whole team has pushed me so hard for this fight. This is going to be a quick fight. He’s going ‘night night.'”
ALGENIS MENDEZ
“Robert Easter has not faced the same kind of competition that I have. I’m very confident heading into this fight. I was very happy when I got the call about this fight.
“This is going to be the kind of fight that the fans will really enjoy. We wish Easter well and I hope everyone is ready for Friday night.”
GERVONTA DAVIS
“I’m happy to be fighting at home. I know I’ve got a strong opponent. He’s a great fighter who’s going to be ready to fight from the first bell.
“I don’t want to rush in there. That’s how you lose. We’re going to work out jab. Go in and out and execute a game plan.
“It means a lot to fight at the DC Armory because I had my first professional fight there. I’m looking forward to getting in the ring again.
“I’m ready to put on a show April 1. My team is strong and ready to great things in this sport.
“This has been a really good camp. We’ve been working very hard. I started in Washington, D.C. at HeadBangers and finished up at home in Baltimore. It’s another day out here in the lights.
“I know my opponent is strong and will be ready. This is another step on the way to a world title. April 1 will be an epic night.”
GUILLERMO AVILA
“This training camp has been very good and we did the best work that we could. I am a warrior in the ring. I’ve faced very tough fighters and I’m ready for this.
“I’ve been waiting for this fight for a very long time and I’m ready for a war.”
ANTHONY PETERSON
“I have phenomenal genetics. A lot of guys tend to move up in weight, but I’m a natural lightweight. I have big plans for this division.
“I had some injuries that really held me back from doing what I wanted to do. But now I’m completely healed and Friday night I’m going to show everyone that this the best Anthony Peterson ever.”
J’LEON LOVE
“This is a great card and I’m blessed to be on it. I’m looking to put on a good performance and make a splash in this great fight city.
“I feel like the way I’ve been training, my talent will take over and be the difference. I’m hungry to make a statement.
“I’m versatile. I can go forward and I can box. I won’t limit myself to one style. We have a great game plan and we’re focused on doing what we need to do to get the victory.”
Adrien Broner vs. Ashley Theophane PBC on Spike Final Press Conference Quote
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Yep...you gotta come in the OG thread breh, we discussing it in there
I don't wanna drag down this thread with it since it's AB vs Floyd convo, instead of AB vs Theophane convo (as usual with Floyd getting his
on)
Easter ready for Mendez: 'I know it's a big step up'
Unbeaten lightweight Robert Easter Jr. will face the toughest test of his career when he squares off with former titlist Argenis Mendez on Friday. Nabeel Ahmad/Premier Boxing Champions
Lightweight Robert Easter Jr. is at the moment in his career that most top prospects eventually find themselves in: when it is time to take on an experienced former titleholder as they seek to add a quality name to their résumé.
Easter has just that in front of him when he faces former junior lightweight titlist Argenis Mendez in a 10-round fight on the Premier Boxing Champions card on Friday night (Spike, 9 ET) at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
In the main event, junior welterweight titlist Adrien Broner (31-2, 23 KOs), despite facing two felony warrants for his arrest in his native Ohio for an alleged aggravated assault in January, will make his first defense against Ashley Theophane (39-6-1, 11 KOs).
Like most young fighters, Easter is brimming with confidence.
"He's a former world champion and a big test for me," Easter said on Wednesday at the final news conference. "I feel like I'm supposed to be here. He has a big head, so I'm not planning on missing at all. It's going to be a short fight. I hope he's prepared to go to sleep.
"I know it's a big step up. I just hope he has trained hard for this one. I'm aiming to stop him. Most of my fights are short, and that's what I'm looking for."
Easter (16-0, 13 KOs), 25, of Toledo, Ohio, hasn't faced anyone with the credentials of Mendez (23-3-1, 12 KOs), 29, who is from the Dominican Republic and fighting out New York. Mendez is going into his third fight since losing his 130-pound world title by decision to Rances Barthelemy in July 2014. Mendez won both of his fights in 2015, including a decision against former lightweight titlist Miguel Vazquez in October, and is confident he will bring Easter's rise to a grinding halt.
"Robert Easter has not faced the same kind of competition that I have," Mendez said. "I'm very confident heading into this fight. I was very happy when I got the call about this fight. This is going to be the kind of fight that the fans will really enjoy."
Easter and Broner are pals, and they share Mike Stafford as a trainer.
"I feel like this is where I should be -- as the co-main event of a world champion, my big brother Adrien Broner," Easter said. "This is what I was born for. It's only getting bigger from here."
Broner put in a good word for Easter at the press conference.
"This is a big night for my little brother and protégé, Robert Easter Jr.," Broner said. "He does things that amaze me. I know what he's capable of. I'm happy for him to get this chance against a former world champion. It's going to be a heated matchup."
Easter ready for Mendez: 'I know it's a big step up'
Unbeaten lightweight Robert Easter Jr. will face the toughest test of his career when he squares off with former titlist Argenis Mendez on Friday. Nabeel Ahmad/Premier Boxing Champions
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Dan RafaelESPN Senior Writer
Close- 2013 BWAA Nat Fleischer Award winner for excellence in boxing journalism
- ESPN.com boxing writer since 2005
- Five years at USA Today
Lightweight Robert Easter Jr. is at the moment in his career that most top prospects eventually find themselves in: when it is time to take on an experienced former titleholder as they seek to add a quality name to their résumé.
Easter has just that in front of him when he faces former junior lightweight titlist Argenis Mendez in a 10-round fight on the Premier Boxing Champions card on Friday night (Spike, 9 ET) at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
In the main event, junior welterweight titlist Adrien Broner (31-2, 23 KOs), despite facing two felony warrants for his arrest in his native Ohio for an alleged aggravated assault in January, will make his first defense against Ashley Theophane (39-6-1, 11 KOs).
Like most young fighters, Easter is brimming with confidence.
"He's a former world champion and a big test for me," Easter said on Wednesday at the final news conference. "I feel like I'm supposed to be here. He has a big head, so I'm not planning on missing at all. It's going to be a short fight. I hope he's prepared to go to sleep.
"I know it's a big step up. I just hope he has trained hard for this one. I'm aiming to stop him. Most of my fights are short, and that's what I'm looking for."
Easter (16-0, 13 KOs), 25, of Toledo, Ohio, hasn't faced anyone with the credentials of Mendez (23-3-1, 12 KOs), 29, who is from the Dominican Republic and fighting out New York. Mendez is going into his third fight since losing his 130-pound world title by decision to Rances Barthelemy in July 2014. Mendez won both of his fights in 2015, including a decision against former lightweight titlist Miguel Vazquez in October, and is confident he will bring Easter's rise to a grinding halt.
"Robert Easter has not faced the same kind of competition that I have," Mendez said. "I'm very confident heading into this fight. I was very happy when I got the call about this fight. This is going to be the kind of fight that the fans will really enjoy."
Easter and Broner are pals, and they share Mike Stafford as a trainer.
"I feel like this is where I should be -- as the co-main event of a world champion, my big brother Adrien Broner," Easter said. "This is what I was born for. It's only getting bigger from here."
Broner put in a good word for Easter at the press conference.
"This is a big night for my little brother and protégé, Robert Easter Jr.," Broner said. "He does things that amaze me. I know what he's capable of. I'm happy for him to get this chance against a former world champion. It's going to be a heated matchup."
Easter ready for Mendez: 'I know it's a big step up'
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Who all gon be in there. There's only balcony seats left. If some of the brehs will be in town tho, we can catch up before y'all slide to the fight. Bar 7 open bar on (whatever they choose for the day) is free from 5-6. Holla at me pimps.
Im not opposed to going. But they talking bout $84 for a balcony seat, that I doubt will be better than the seat in front of my HDTV with all the weed and scotch I need. I dunno tho. Might need to be in the house for this.
Im not opposed to going. But they talking bout $84 for a balcony seat, that I doubt will be better than the seat in front of my HDTV with all the weed and scotch I need. I dunno tho. Might need to be in the house for this.
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AB came in heavy on the scale again
Wasn't he talking about possibly fighting at 135 again?
Wasn't he talking about possibly fighting at 135 again?
what did he weigh in at?AB came in heavy on the scale again
Wasn't he talking about possibly fighting at 135 again?
i see
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140.4 lbs
They gave him 2 hours to get rid of those 0.4 lbs or else he getting stripped. Dont know if he made it yet. .
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Slangin' Chorizo
broner takes another L tomorrow 
its not a full pound..he should be able to lose that in a sauna...but no +1's in a title fight he will get stripped if he doesn't