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NBC Sports Network Fight Night
Friday, June 14 – Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem
Bryant Jennings vs. Andrey Fedosov
Sergey Kovalev vs. Cornelius White
Ronald Cruz vs. Ray Narh

RESURGENCE IN THE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION ADDS MORE IMPORTANCE
TO TONIGHT’S KOVALEV – WHITE IBF ELIMINATOR

Due to last night’s surprise announcement that leading IBF light heavyweight contender Karo Murat was forced to pull out of his mandatory July bout with IBF Champion Bernard Hopkins due to visa problems, the winner of tonight’s clash between Sergey Kovalev and Cornelius White on NBC Sports Network Fight Night (8 p.m. Eastern) will immediately become the mandatory challenger for Hopkins’ title.
“This pushes up the timetable considerably,” said promoter Kathy Duva. “Both Kovalev and White accepted this fight knowing that a win would ensure them a title shot. Now, it appears, the winner will likely fight for the title in his next bout. What was already a compelling match just got a lot more interesting and significant.”
These are exciting times in the light heavyweight division. Following Adonis Stevenson’s spectacular one-punch knockout of longtime champion Chad Dawson there is much speculation about what is to come. One of the deepest divisions in boxing, light heavyweight should provide plenty of action in the coming months.

In addition to the explosive Stevenson, the cream of the light heavyweight crop includes the ageless Hopkins, Nathan Cleverly, Beibut Shumenov, Karo Murat, Tony Bellew, Jean Pascal, Lucien Bute, Tavoris Cloud and newcomer Andrej Fonfara. In addition, there is speculation that Super Middleweight kingpin Andre Ward may eventually move up to 175, as might the UK’s crowd pleasing Carl Froch.

The winner of tonight’s bout on the NBC Sports Network Fight Night will now be assured a world title fight in the not too distant future and instantly become a member of this elite group of light heavies.

“I remember when light heavyweight was considered one of boxing’s glamour divisions,” promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events said. “During the 70′s and early 80′s the division featured a virtual “hall of fame,” beginning with Bob Foster and moving on through John Conteh, Marvin Johnson, Matthew Saad Muhammad, Dwight Muhammad Qawi and Michael Spinks. Personally, I will never forget witnessing 1980′s ‘fight of the year’ between Saad Muhammad and Yaqui Lopez from ringside.”

Duva stated, “There is so much talent concentrated in this division right now. I believe this is the most exciting group to emerge on the light heavyweight scene since the 70′s.” She added, “Tonight’s NBC Sports Network fight will only add to the buzz!”
ABOUT FRIDAY, JUNE 14

The Jennnings-Fedosov, Kovalev-White and Cruz-Narh fights top a seven-bout card at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem. Doors open at 6:15pm ET. Tickets priced at $50 and $75 and $130 (luxury suites) can be purchased through the offices of Peltz Boxing (215-765-0922) and at all Ticketmaster outlets (800-745-3000). Tickets also are on sale at www.peltzboxing.com, www.SandsEventCenter.com, and www.Ticketmaster.com. In Bethlehem, tickets are available at Deja Brew, Inc., 101 West 4th Street (610-865-2739) and at Pronto Insurance Notary, 232 East 3rd Street (610-419-6790). NBC Sports Network will televise the Jennings-Fedosov, Kovalev-White and Cruz-Narh fights, beginning at 8 pm ET, Friday, June 14th. The card is promoted by Main Events and Peltz Boxing Promotions, Inc., in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions, Hitz Entertainment and Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem.

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“THREE TO SEE”
August 3rd Mohegan Sun
NBC Sports Network Fight Night

Curtis Stevens vs. Saul Roman
Eddie Chambers vs. Thabiso Mchunu
Tomasz Adamek vs. Tony Grano

TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR AUGUST 3RD MOHEGAN SUN
“THREE TO SEE”

Tickets are on sale today, June 14th for the exciting “Three To See” August 3rd triple header at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT.

Headlining the card in a 10-round middlewight challenge is Curtis “Showtime” Stevens of Brooklyn, NY, 24-3, 17 KO’s, as he takes on Saul Roman of Tijuana, Mexico, 37-9, 31 KO’s.

Former USBA Heavyweight Champion, “Fast” Eddie Chambers, 36-3, 18 KO’s of Philadelphia, PA will battle Thabiso “The Rock” Mchunu, 12-1, 9 KO’s, of South Africa in the 10-round heavyweight co-feature.

NBC Sports Network will feature these two fights on their August 3rd Fight Night series. The telecast begins at 10:30PM EDT.

Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, 48-2, 29 KO’s, of Gilowice Poland and Jersey City has also been added to the Mohegan Sun card. He will take on Hartford, CT favorite, Tony Grano, 20-3-1,16 KO’s in a 10-round heavyweight war.

Tickets are priced at $120 and $35 plus facility fees and can be purchased by calling Mohegan Sun Box office 860-862-8499 or toll free at 888-226-7711 ext 8499. For ADA accessible sales, call Mohegan Sun Box Office at 860-862-8499. Read the rest of this entry »

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LIVE FIGHTING ON NBC SPORTS LIVE EXTRA

Written by NBC Sports Network FRIDAY, 14 JUNE 2013 17:21

NBC Sports Network Fight Night
Friday, June 14 – Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem
Bryant Jennings vs. Andrey Fedosov
Sergey Kovalev vs. Cornelius White
Ronald Cruz vs. Ray Narh
Watch NBC SPORTS LIVE EXTRA
to See the June 14th NBCSN Fight Night Show
Live on Computers, Tablets and Mobile Devices

Not going to be near a TV to catch all the live action on tonight’s NBC Sports Network Fight Night show? You can watch live on your computer, laptop or phone!

The NBC Sports Network Fight Night telecast will begin Friday, June 14th at 8PM ET.

LIVE FIGHTING ON NBC SPORTS LIVE EXTRA
NBC Sports Live Extra – NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, and tablets – will live stream Fight Night and World Series of Fighting on Friday at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET, respectively.

Coverage will be streamed via “TV Everywhere,” the media industry’s effort to make quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms.

For desktops, NBC Sports Live Extra can be accessed at NBCSports.com/liveextra. The NBC Sports Live Extra app for mobile devices and tablets is available at the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and on select Android handset and tablet devices within Google Play.

All NBC Sports Network live events live stream to PCs, mobile devices and tablets through NBC Sports Live Extra, and to the digital platforms of participating cable, satellite, and telco services, via “TV Everywhere,” which is available on an authenticated basis to subscribers of participating MVPDs.

Click here for the participating cable/satellite/telco companies offering NBC Sports Live Extra: http://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2013/06/06/nbc-sports-live-extra-providers/
ABOUT FRIDAY, JUNE 14

The Jennnings-Fedosov, Kovalev-White and Cruz-Narh fights top a seven-bout card at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem. Doors open at 6:15pm ET. Tickets priced at $50 and $75 and $130 (luxury suites) can be purchased through the offices of Peltz Boxing (215-765-0922) and at all Ticketmaster outlets (800-745-3000). Tickets also are on sale at www.peltzboxing.com, www.SandsEventCenter.com, and www.Ticketmaster.com. In Bethlehem, tickets are available at Deja Brew, Inc., 101 West 4th Street (610-865-2739) and at Pronto Insurance Notary, 232 East 3rd

To find the location of the NBC Sports Network on your local cable, satellite or IPTV provider, visit: http://www.nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/30092015/ns/sports/

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FURY vs. CUNNINGHAM      and      STEVENS vs. FINDLEY

FIGHT NIGHT: SATURDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL  20TH

NBC at 4PM ET

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DONAIRE – RIGONDEAUX PREDICTIONS
FROM THE FURY CUNNINGHAM CARD

Tyson Fury -”I pick Donaire. He’s just too classy and has the pro experience to back him up. Rigondeaux may be dangerous the first few rounds, but the longer the fight goes, the more that pro experience will show. This is not really a fight that I would bet on, it could be close.”

Steve “USS” Cunningham – “I think Donaire is going to shock a lot of people. He performs exceptionally well when the opponent is great. He steps up very well to the challenge. I think this will be a good fight.”

Curtis “Showtime” Stevens – “I think this is an excellent match up, but I think Donaire is going to take the win by KO.”

Andre Rozier, Curtis Stevens Trainer – “Donaire. I think Donaire is super sharp, from the quantity and quality of his work in his last four bouts. He just appears to be improving constantly. I’m looking forward to bout.”

Derrick Findley – “I’ve got Donaire winning. He just has too much experience in big fights as compared to Rigondeaux.”

Karl “Dynamite” Dargan - “I predict a knockout win from Donaire if he applies pressure.”

Adam “Babyface’ Kownacki - “I like Rigondeaux because he is more of a counter puncher and Donaire is a vicious attack fighter so will be open to get countered.”

Jolene Mizzone, Main Events Matchmaker – “I would have to pick Donaire – he’s far more professional and has more experience than Rigondeaux. I think it goes the distance and Donaire will win a close decision.”
Kathy Duva, Main Events CEO - “I pick Donaire. It is a very good fight. While there is no doubt that Rigondeaux was one of the greatest amateurs ever, I think that Donaire’s superior experience in the pro ranks will give him the edge. Donaire is a true student of the sport and he fights with a passion and intensity that I just don’t see in Rigondeaux who, on the other hand, is an impressive technician. It is a very interesting match-up.”

APRIL 20TH FIGHT INFO
April 20th at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York features a 12-round heavyweight battle between Tyson Fury and Steve Cunningham in the main event. Curtis Stevens will take on Derrick Findley in the 8-round middleweight co-feature. Six additional bouts are planned for the undercard. Doors open at The Theater at Madison Square Garden doors open at 1:15PM ET. The main event and co-feature will be broadcast 4PM ET on NBC as a special 2 hour afternoon presentation of NBC Fight Night. The card is presented by Hennessy Sports and Main Events.
The main event is an official IBF Heavyweight Voluntary Eliminator fight for the #2 position. The winner must meet #1 or the leading available contender to establish the mandatory challenger for Heavyweight King Wladimir Klitschko.

Tickets are priced at $25, $50, $100, $250 and $500. Tickets are available at the Madison Square Garden box office, through Ticketmaster 866-858-0008 and at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices include a $5 Facility Surcharge. Ticketmaster purchases are subject to a Ticketmaster Surcharge. Wheelchairs, companion seats, aisle seats and Assistive Listening Devices are available 212-465-6035.

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