28th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event & Awards Ceremony Dec. 14 in New York

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Algieri, Jacobs & Mesi among 2014 award winners NEW YORK, NY (Oct. 16, 2014) - The 28th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:00 p.m. ET), December 14 at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. International ring announcer Dave Diamante will serve as master of ceremonies. Ring 8 has announced its 2014 award winners (see complete list below), including undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri (Fighter of the Year), World Boxing Association (WBA) middleweight titlist Daniel "The Golden Child" Jacobs (Comeback Fighter of the Year), and retired heavyweight "Baby" Joe Mesi (Uncrowned Champion). Algieri (20-0, 8 KOs), of Huntington (NY), captured the WBO 147-pound title this past June by way of a 12-round decision over Ruslan Provodnikov that set the stage for a his November 22nd mega-fight on HBO PPV against legendary Manny Pacquiao(56-5-2, 38 KOs) in Macau, China. Jacobs (28-1, 25 KOs), of Brooklyn, won the WBA middleweight title in August, stopping Jarrod Fletcher in the fifth round, to become the first cancer survivor to become world champion in boxing. Mesi, of Buffalo, retired unbeaten in 2007 with a 36-0 (29 KOs) record. He was one of the most popular heavyweights of his time. Unbeaten junior middleweights "Notorious" Frank Galarza (15-0-2, 9 KOs), of Brooklyn, and Philadelphia's Julian "JRock" Williams (17-0-1, 10 KOs), respectively, are the 2014 Contender of the Year and Prospect of the Year. "This event is the highlight of the year for our members," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "We have another group of outstanding award winners, including two new world champions, Chris Algieri and Danny Jacobs. We will soon announce the names of world-class boxers from the past and present, as well as some well-known boxing dignitaries, who will be lending their support as Ring 8 proudly continues its record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Some require assistance towards paying their rent, medical expenses, or whatever justifiable need. Each year our Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony celebrates our great sport of boxing, insuring much-needed funding is raised so we may continue our mission for our needy brothers and sisters in boxing. We will never waver from their corners."     2014 RING 8 Award Winners Fighter of the Year: Chris Algieri Comeback Fighter of the Year: Daniel Jacobs Uncrowned Champion: Joe Mesi Contender of the Year: Frank Galarza Members of the Year: John Rohe & Brian Dubecky Trainer of the Year: Nirmil Lorick Conditioner & Strength Coach of the Year: David "Scooter" Honig Co-Promotes of the Year: Felipe Gomez, Kevin O'Sullivan and Wilson Naranjo Official of the Year (Referee): Sparkle Lee Official of the Year (Judge): Robin Taylor Long & Meritorious Service: George Ward Photographer of the Year: Stan Janousek Prospects of the Year: Julian Williams Tickets, priced at $125.00 per person, are available to purchase by contacting Bob Duffy by phone (516.313.2304), email DepComish@aol.com, or mail checks (payable to Ring 8) to him (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Donations of any denomination are welcome for those unable to attend the festivities. Tickets include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, followed by seating at the awards ceremony, dinner and dessert, and top-shelf open bar throughout the afternoon. There will also be a silent auction of boxing memorabilia. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible in order to secure favorable seating. Program ads are available for Full Page ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), and Quarter-Page ($50.00). The deadline for all ads is December 8 and must be emailed (DepComish@aol.com) or mailed to Duffy (516.313.2304) at the address listed above. Go online to www.Ring8ny.com for more information about Ring 8 or its annual Holiday Events and Awards Ceremony. Russo's On The Bay is located at 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. in Howard Beach(718.843.5055). ABOUT RING 8: Formed in 1954 by an ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 became the eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers Association - hence, RING 8 - and today the organization's motto still remains: Boxers Helping Boxers. RING 8 is fully committed to supporting less fortunate people in the boxing community who may require assistance in terms of paying rent, medical expenses, or whatever justifiable need. Go on line to www.Ring8ny.com for more information about RING 8, the largest group of its kind in the United States with more than 350 members. Annual membership dues is only $30.00 and each member is entitled to a buffet dinner at RING 8 monthly meetings, excluding July and August. All active boxers, amateur and professional, are entitled to a complimentary RING 8 yearly membership. Guests of Ring 8 members are welcome at a cost of only $7.00 per person.

GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS, FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES CELEBRATE THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLDEN BOY LIVE! SERIES

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 20) - Exactly one year ago yesterday, Golden Boy Promotions, kicked off its lauded Golden Boy Live! series on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes, an undertaking that led to 24 fights in a single year featuring hundreds of fighters in front of thousands of fans from numerous venues across the United States and Puerto Rico. "When we created Golden Boy Live!, our goal was to showcase up-and-coming fighters to fans eager to see the next generation of superstars," said Oscar De La Hoya, founder and president of Golden Boy Promotions. "We have been thrilled by our partnership with FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes and look forward to continuing our collaboration for many years to come." The Golden Boy Live! series continues this Friday, August 22 from the Allan Witt Sports Center in Fairfield, Calif. featuring Manuel "Tino" Avila vs. Sergio Frias in the main event. "As FOX Sports 1 celebrates its first year, it's great to have some of our original partners marking the occasion along with us," said Patrick Crakes, FOX Sports Senior Vice President of Programming, Research and Content Strategy. "Golden Boy Live! continues to deliver quality fights, including three great fight cards scheduled over the next month. We're looking forward to continuing to grow the relationship between Golden Boy Promotions and FOX Sports 1." Nine of the 24 Golden Boy Live! events featured main event knockouts, including its inaugural fight night from the Best Buy Theater in New York City featuring the recently crowned WBA Middleweight World Champion Daniel "The Miracle Man" Jacobs when he knocked out Giovanni Lorenzo in the third round. "Fighting on the first Golden Boy Live! event against Giovanni Lorenzo was one of the biggest moments of my career," said Jacobs. "To be at home in New York against a top contender and to win by knockout, let me know that I was on the right track to a world championship. Congratulations on the one-year anniversary and here's to many more years on FOX Sports 1." Rising star Julian "Camaron" Ramirez spoke about his experience on the series adding, "When you're an up-and-coming fighter learning and improving on your craft, watching my favorite fighters on television was how I got inspired. To be able to fight on Golden Boy Live! and to be the guy that people are watching now, is very exciting and motivating and I can't wait to be back on the series." After kicking off the series in the Big Apple, Golden Boy Live! events landed in 13 different markets in 15 different venues from the House of Blues in Boston to the Alamodome in San Antonio and worked with various top local promoters in order to plan and execute the best events possible. "Golden Boy Live! is a throwback to a great era in boxing when the fights were the main thing," said Paco Damian of Paco Presents, a promotional company based in Woodland, Calif. "It doesn't matter if you're a big name or not; if you're on this show, you're going to be in for a fight where the fans are always the winners." Echoing Damian's sentiments was prominent Texas promoter, Mike Battah: "Whether you're a prospect or a contender, Golden Boy Live! gives boxers the national showcase they need to show their talents to fans and to the industry," Battah said. "This series has provided great opportunities for the fighters. Look at Luis Collazo - he fought on the series and then made it all the way to the MGM Grand on one of the biggest cards of the year (facing Amir Khan on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana Pay-Per-View Undercard). These weekday events give boxers a great outlet in which to showcase their talents in front of a large audience and build themselves for that next step. These are competitive, evenly matched fights in great venues and I'm proud to be associated with it." Over the first year, no venue hosted more Golden Boy Live! fight cards than Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. which hosted four series events. Speaking about the series' connection to its' most frequented property, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino General Manager Paul Ryan stated, "Fantasy Springs Resort Casino has worked with Golden Boy Promotions on various platforms, including the Golden Boy Live! series, to provide the Coachella Valley with quality boxing entertainment all year round. The popularity of the series' fights at Fantasy Springs has been in large part due to the community support given to our local boxers inside the Golden Boy ring and we are eager to see the next generation of excellent talent come through our doors." Olympians Sadam "World Kid" Ali, Jamell Herring, Rau'shee Warren, Joseph Diaz Jr., Dominic "Trouble" Breazeale and Diego De La Hoya found homes on the Golden Boy Live! fight cards, many of whom were repeat stars of the shows. Those with championship hopes began vying for their chance to prove themselves on boxing's most emerging stage. "It's been a great privilege to be showcased on Golden Boy Live! The exposure has been tremendous and I have been able to reach out to a lot of new fans. I am honored to be part of the Golden Boy family," saidGolden Boy Live! participant Joseph Diaz Jr. Diego De La Hoya spoke about the invaluable opportunity that the Golden Boy Live! series affords aspiring champions stating, "To be a young fighter and to get such a great chance to compete on television from the start, I can't thank Golden Boy and FOX Sports enough. You learn a lot fighting at this level and I can't wait for my next fight!" "Golden Boy Live! helped propel my career," said Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas. "Getting to fight on television for fans around the world is an honor and a privilege for any fighter. I can't wait to get invited back!" "Being part of this promotional company has been a great journey and I'm looking forward to watching another great show on Friday night. I'm very excited and grateful to be part of this series," added repeatGolden Boy Live! fighter Antonio "Relentless" Orozco. With shows twice a month, Golden Boy Promotions took advantage of different holidays, and happenings throughout the year including fights on Memorial Day, St. Patrick's Day and even during the first ever New York City Super Bowl week with a special edition fight hosted at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. "We have hosted two Golden Boy Live! events in the last year and we are thrilled that Golden Boy and its relationship with FOX Sports 1 have provided such a tremendous platform to showcase major boxing at Barclays Center," said Brett Yormark, CEO of Barclays Center. Fighters on the card are not the only stars to grace Golden Boy Live! venues as current and future Hall of Famers including Oscar De La Hoya, Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Tito Trinidad, Roy Jones Jr., Erik Morales, Jesse James Leija and current fighters including current and former World Champions Bernard Hopkins, Danny Garcia, Peter Quillin, Amir Khan, Leo Santa Cruz, Adrien Broner, Abner Mares, Omar Figueroa Jr., Alfredo Angulo,Daniel Ponce De Leon and many others have attended the fights as special guests. Additionally, former World Champion and current SHOWTIME commentator Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi has commentated on the majority of the Golden Boy Live! shows as well. "It's been a great first year for Golden Boy Live! and the fighters who have been on the series always bring it when tho camera lights are on," said Malignaggi. "For a fighter to get the opportunity to perform on such a huge stage is a big deal and they've embraced it. Just look at Daniel Jacobs, a few months ago he was onGolden Boy Live! against Giovanni Lorenzo and now he's a world champion. This show builds stars and champions." For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1, follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @FOXSports1, and follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing.

DANNY GARCIA, LAMONT PETERSON AND DANIEL JACOBS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT BARCLAYS CENTER

Danny Garcia vs. Rod Salka Will Replay on SHOWTIME® Today, Sunday, August 10 at 9 a.m. ET/PT Click HERE To Download Photos Photo Credit: Amanda Kwok / SHOWTIME Golden Boy Promotions/Hoganphotos BROOKLYN, N.Y. (August 10, 2014) - Danny "Swift " Garcia (29-0, 17 KOs) looked sharp with a crushing second-round knockout victory over "Lighting" Rod Salka (19-4, 3 KOs) in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® main event in front of 7,012 fans Saturday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Garcia knocked Salka down twice before laying his challenger flat on his back with a powerful left hook with 29 seconds left in the second round to secure the knockout victory.  Garcia, of Philadelphia, showed his skills outpunching his opponent, landing 52 percent of his power punches, 24 percent of his jabs and 43 percent of his total punches. Salka, of Bunola, Penn., landed only 14 percent of his punches.  After his victory, Garcia spoke with SHOWTIME ringside reporter Jim Gray.  "I came here to purge. I told everybody tonight was going to be the 'Danny Garcia Show.' No matter who I fought tonight, they were going to get beat. I was going to purge. I was out to kill. "I didn't think this was going to be an easy fight. I thought he'd try to box me. But it is not about the opponent. When I am at my best I can beat anybody and I already proved that. On a potential matchup with Lamont Peterson..."I leave it up to Al Haymon, but if he [Peterson] wants it. I'll give it to him. I show up fight night and sometimes I have good nights or bad nights, but I always find a way to win. SHOWTIME analyst Paulie Malignaggi on the fight..."He's not going to get a lot of credit because of the opponent. But for those that really know boxing, you can see that Danny Garcia was very sharp tonight. Punching well, moving and defending very well. He looked sharp and would have given anyone a tough time tonight." After the fight Salka said, "I'm good. It wasn't a tougher fight than I expected. I got caught with a shot. What am I going to do?" In the co-feature bout, Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 KOs) retained his IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship with a dominating tenth-round technical knockout victory over Edgar Santana (29-5, 20 KOs). Peterson, of Washington, D.C., controlled the fight from the outset, lighting up New York native Santana with left hooks and shots to the body. Peterson was highly accurate, landing 53 percent of his power punches and 48 percent of his total punches. The champion diversified his attack in later rounds, with Santana enduring consistent punishment. With 11 seconds left in the tenth, referee Pete Santiago had seen enough and awarded Peterson the technical knockout. "I was able to show a lot of dimensions of my game," said 30-year-old Peterson. "I was boxing well. I fought on the inside well. I actually think I should have gotten him out of there sooner but I give myself an okay grade. "I think it was [round] four or five. I hurt him. I didn't finish him. I don't know why I didn't but I knew I hurt him -and it was over- it was just a matter of time. I just had to get the right spot, push on the gas and go forward. On a potential fight with Danny Garcia..."This is the fight all the fans and the media want. I'm willing to do it. Again, I'm going to say this: 'I'm willing to do it.' Hopefully it gets done...It makes more sense to do it at 140 but if it has to happen at 147 I have no problem. On his feelings during his brother's fight..."He [Anthony] did me a favor tonight...I had to fight but that's my brother. I was a little nervous when he was in there. Good thing is he got him out of there in the first round so I didn't have to worry about him for too long. "He came in with a good game plan. He's tougher than I expected. His style frustrated me," said Santana. In theSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGopening bout, Daniel "The Miracle Man" Jacobs (28-1, 25 KOs) completed the next step in his inspirational journey by winning a world championship in his hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y., only three years after battling cancer. With his fifth-round knockout victory over Australian Jarrod Fletcher (18-2, 10 KOs), Jacobs earned the vacant WBA Middleweight World Championship and the 25th knockout win of his career.  Jacobs came out of the corner at the bell with suffocating offense and knocked Fletcher down halfway through the first round. He continued to batter Fletcher against the ropes with combinations and the Aussie barely survived round one.  Fletcher recovered from the first round but had no answer to Jacob's determined attack. Jacobs finally scored the knockout in the fifth with only two seconds left in the round.  Jim Gray asked Jacobs if he even thought about boxing when he was on his deathbed. "My son, my baby boy, was my first priority. But getting back into the ring was my second motivation.  Boxing taught me to have the mental strength to overcome anything. And that's what I did." "My advice [to others fighting cancer] is to be strong. But even if you can't beat it, be happy. Be grateful that we even have this life. "I wanted to pace myself. I didn't want to punch myself out. I respected him. But I didn't see any way that he could defeat me. I was sitting down on my punches and throwing in bunches. He was a tough customer. I hope he's okay. "I want to fight Peter Quillin in Brooklyn right here at the Barclays Center. The Brooklyn fans deserve it and it's going to happen soon hopefully. After the bout, Fletcher told Gray, "I'm good. I got caught with the shot. That's boxing. I'm going to go back to the drawing board. He's a good fighter. I'm disappointed in my performance. It is what it is." In the headlining bout on SHOWTIME EXTREME, popular Brooklyn prospect Sadam Ali (20-0, 12 KOs), edged out Jeremy Bryan (17-4, 7 KOs), with a split decision victory in their 10-round matchup for Ali's WBO Intercontinental Welterweight Title. Judge Tom Schreck scored the bout 96-93 in favor of Bryan, while judges John McKaie and Robert Perez scored in 96-93 in Ali's favor.  Both fighters exchanged power punches and momentum throughout the fight. Bryan came out strong in the early rounds, wobbling Ali with a left hook just as the bell rang to end the fourth.  Ali took control in the later rounds, rocking Bryan with a combination in the fifth and scoring a key knockdown in the ninth with a left hook.  Ali said, "I knew it wouldn't be easy. I never underestimated him. I just wanted to feel strong in the ring. My legs were kind of not there, but I was good mentally. I just have to work around it. "I just didn't feel myself. This all falls back on my performance. I just happened to get the decision and I'm ready to go back to the gym and work on a few things. Whatever Golden Boy has planned for me is what I'm going to do. "[The fans are] my motivation. That's what gives me the power. I just want to perform better next time. You'll see a better Sadam Ali." In the co-feature bout on SHOWTIME EXTREME, Anthony Peterson (34-1, 22 KOs), of Washington, D.C. wasted no time and knocked out Mexico City's Edgar Riovalle (37-19-2, 26 KOs), just 2:41 into round one with a combination of rights and lefts to the chin. "Tonight was a demonstration of the rust being taken off," said A. Peterson. "I just caught him with a good shot. It's boxing. It could have been me. Sometimes it's the calculation of punches. You can misjudge a punch. He just got caught." In the SHOWTIME EXTREME swing bout, hometown favorite Zachary Ochoa (8-0, 4 KOs), of Brooklyn, N.Y., kept his undefeated record intact with a close unanimous decision victory over Luis Cervantes (7-8-3, 2 KOs), of Palm Springs, Calif., in a six-round super lightweight bout.  The judges scored the bout 59-55, 60-54 and 60-54, all in favor of Ochoa. SHOWTIME EXTREME analyst Steve Farhood noted that Cervantes was "easily the toughest opponent of Ochoa's young career."  "I knew he was going to come out tough, he's a veteran so as soon as I got in there I took my time," said Ochoa. "My legs cramped up a little bit but hey, I'm at Barclays Center let me give everybody a show. I dug down and I fought my heart out. "I just have to go to the gym and keep working at my craft. I'm only 21 and I'm still learning." In non-televised action, 2012 U.S. Olympian and Staten Island native, "Sir" Marcus Browne (12-0, 9 KOs) made quick work of Paul Vazquez (10-6-1, 3 KOs) scoring a knockout just 28 seconds into the first round. "We knew he wasn't supposed to be in the ring with me so we took care of him and handled our business. I caught him with a straight left and then he crumbled. I'm happy with my performance. You see me smiling don't you?" Undefeated prospect Prichard Colon (11-0, 10 KOs) kept his perfect record intact by shutting out Lenwood Dozier (9-7-1, 4 KOs) by a score of 60-54 on all three judges cards.  ""I wasn't looking to just continue getting knockouts. Most importantly we just wanted to win. I learned to be patient. I'm not afraid to go the distance. I'm young with a lot of learn." The opening bout of the evening saw super middleweight prospect D'Mitrius Ballard (6-0, 5 KOs) score a quick TKO victory over Barry Trotter (2-2, 1 KO) 2:35 into the first round. "I got him out of there," said D'mitrius Ballard, "There are a couple of things that I need to work on but I am prepared for anything and I will be back on Monday." # # # Garcia vs. Salka, a 10-round welterweight fight that took place on Saturday, August 9, was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T. In the co-main event, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Dibella Entertainment, IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Lamont Peterson put his title on the line against Edgar Santana in a 12-round championship bout. Opening the telecast, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Gary Cohen Promotions, Brooklyn's own Daniel Jacobs took on Jarrod Fletcher for the vacant WBA Middleweight World Title. The event took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, will aired live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT).  The event could also be heard in Spanish using secondary audio programming (SAP). For information, visit www.SHO.com/Sports

DANIEL JACOBS “I AM A FIGHTER” SHOWTIME® VIDEO

“My goal is not to become the greatest boxer of all time.  My goal is to be one of the boxers who stood for something.” – Daniel Jacobs

Daniel Jacobs has always been a fighter.  Growing up in Brooklyn’s notorious Brownsville neighborhood, he knew at a young age that for him it would be a career in the street or a career in the ring.  Luckily for Jacobs, boxing was love at first sight.  He suffered his first major bump in the road in 2010 when the overwhelming loss of his matriarchal grandmother just days prior to the most important fight of his career led to his only professional defeat.  Still, that hurdle was nothing compared to his fight with cancer.  Told by doctors in 2011 that he would never walk again, Jacobs is now approaching the pinnacle of boxing just three years later in a fight with Jarrod Fletcher for the Vacant WBA Middleweight World Championship. 

Watch DANIEL JACOBS:  I AM A FIGHTER and don’t miss the new biggest fight of his life this Saturday, LIVE on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® (9 p.m. ET/PT)

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ABOUT “GARCIA VS. SALKA”:

Garcia vs. Salka, a 10-round welterweight bout on Saturday, August 9, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T. In the co-main event, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Lamont Peterson puts his title on the line against Edgar Santana in a 12-round championship bout. Opening the telecast, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Gary Cohen Promotions, Brooklyn's own Daniel Jacobs takes on Jarrod Fletcher for the vacant WBA Middleweight World Title. The event will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, will air live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT) and will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP).

Tickets priced at $250, $125, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes and service charges are available at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-745-3000 and at the American Express Box Office. For group tickets, please call 800-GROUP-BK.

"DANNY GARCIA VS. ROD SALKA" FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Photo Credit: Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions BROOKLYN, N.Y.(August 7, 2014) - With just days to go until their respective bouts, fighters on the "Danny Garcia vs. Rod Salka" fight card hosted a final press conference Thursday at Barclays Center before they fight this Saturday, August 9. Main event fighters Danny "Swift" Garcia and "Lightning" Rod Salka were joined by fellow SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® participants Lamont Peterson, Edgar "El Camacho" Santana, Daniel "Miracle Man" Jacobs and Jarrod "Left Jab" Fletcher on the stage at Barclays Center to discuss their upcoming fights. Joining them were Sadam "World Kid" Ali, Anthony Peterson and Zachary "Zungry" Ochoa, who will fight on SHOWTIME EXTREME® prior to the SHOWTIME telecast  and Prichard Colon, who fights in a non-televised bout. Here is what the fighters and participants had to say Thursday: DANNY GARCIA, Unified Super Lightweight World Champion "This is my third fight at Barclays Center and it feels like my home honestly. I love the atmosphere here. It was a privilege to be the first fighter to fight for a world title here. "I ran hundreds of miles and sparred hundreds of rounds; this is the opportunity of a lifetime for Rod Salka and he knows what's at stake, but I trained like this is my last fight and I overlook nobody. "All of the fights I've been in have prepared me for this fight and to be the person I am today. I feel like a young vet. I'm going to come here Saturday night and handle my business. We're going to call it the 'Danny Garcia Show' - 'The Purge'. "My dad is my main motivation. If my dad can beat cancer, there's nothing I can't beat. That's my main motivation and that's the hunger and the fire in my heart. "I'm a boxer because I love to fight. It's in my heart. Sometimes I win a fight and I forget to pick up my check. That's how much I love boxing." ANGEL GARCIA, Garcia's Father & Trainer "Danny is ready. We had a 100% camp. In sparring he wasn't even getting hit. I don't know about that Puerto Rico 'bad image.' We didn't lose sleep "Salka is in the wrong predicament right now because that bad image made Danny a better fighter. Danny is 100 percent. The fight is going to be a great fight. I don't care what the people say. "They're calling Danny 'cherry picker, blackberry picker' but it doesn't matter because he still has to go out there and get his (victory). I told him to be a fighter. Nobody ever gave him anything ... my job is not to worry about Salka. It's to worry about Danny Garcia. "It's going to be called the 'Danny 'Swift' Garcia Show.' This is going to be the Fight of the Year. "I had atage four cancer. Nothing was ever given to me. I was dying. They gave me six months to live - throat cancer at that. I had to live through a feeding tube for two years. That makes Danny who he is today! A fighter!." ROD SALKA, Super Lightweight Contender "The talking is done. We've been talking about this too long and I'm sick of it. "The fight is on Saturday so be ready to come out and see a great fight. Whatever is going to happen is going to happen and I'll talk to you guys after the fight. "I trained hard in California University of Pennsylvania. I've been training there ever since I was a student. It's like a second home and helped prepare me for this fight. "The road to get here has been a long time coming. I never thought I would be in this position and here I am. "When I first started boxing, it was all about survival and staying in the game. I did everything from serving tables, and other jobs so that I could make money and keep the dream alive of getting to this day." LAMONT PETERSON, IBF Junior Lightweight Contender "It's fight week. We all know what time it is and I just want to say I'm ready." EDGAR SANTANA, Junior Lightweight Contender "I had a great camp. I didn't only train to win the fight, I trained to endure whatever Lamont has to bring. Expect a good fight from me. "I'm a man of few words but I'm going to be ready on Saturday." DANIEL JACOBS, Middleweight Contender "God is good. It's a pleasure to be back. This is my home. I fought here twice before and the love I get here in this building is tremendous "My late trainer Victor Roundtree passed away and can't be with us for this special moment so this fight is dedicated to his memory. "I just want to thank Jarrod Fletcher for giving me this opportunity and to come over here and fight half way across the world - actually all the way across the world. He's a gentleman and I have a lot of respect for him. "It's been very special to get my story to reach the masses and inspire millions across the world. And if I do win, I will be the first cancer survivor to be world champion." JARROD FLETCHER, Middleweight Contender "This has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid and it's been 20 years in the making. I'm fighting Danny Jacobs who is quite the man -- and has got a great story about him. "It's been a long road but I can't wait for Saturday night. This is my chance and I'm going to take it." SADAM ALI, Undefeated Welterweight & 2008 U.S. Olympian "I've been working hard and I'm ready to perform on Saturday night. "I'm not only excited about performing myself, but I'm excited about watching everyone else on the card perform. "Thank you for all the support and I'll see you Saturday night." ANTHONY PETERSON, Lightweight Contender "Everyone on the card knows it's going to be a great event on Saturday night. Lamont (Peterson), you know what we do, we are going to go in there and handle our business and be done with it." ZACHARY OCHOA, Undefeated Super Lightweight Prospect "I'm excited to be here at Barclays Center today and especially on Saturday. I'm ready to fight and I've been training hard. "For the past month Golden Boy Promotions has been doing a hell of a job. It's an honor for me to be fighting on this card with all of these fighters. I can't wait." ERIC GOMEZ, Vice President of Golden Boy Promotions "We're very happy to be here once again in Brooklyn at Barclays Center. I think we have a terrific card for everyone "Barclays Center is quickly becoming the capital for championship boxing here on the East Coast. "Danny Garcia is one of the most exciting fighters in the sport. He comes to win. He comes to knock you out. He has been fighting his whole life.  Danny has proven himself every time he gets in the ring. He was supposed to lose to Erik Morales, he knocked him out, he was supposed to lose to Amir Khan, he knocked him out.  He was supposed to lose to Zab Judah and he beat him. "These are the toughest fights. Not only to be a world champion but you have to be able to prove you belong. That is all Danny does. Proves he belongs every single fight. "People have had their own opinions about the main event. This will be an exciting fight. I've never seen Danny Garcia in a boring fight and this is Rod Salka's time to fight.  Ever since we've worked with Rod Salka, he's always wanted to fight the best. He is going to take full advantage. He's been working very hard for this fight. It's do or die for him. When you have those elements it makes for a great fight." BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Barclays Center "We're thrilled to host another great night of boxing Saturday night; Oscar and his team have assembled a great fight card. "I'm excited to see Danny Garcia back at Barclays Center; this is definitely his home away from home. "I want to recognize Daniel Jacobs. I'm thrilled about what he's going to do in front of his home crowd in Brooklyn on Saturday night. It was just a few years ago when Daniel was in the hospital and his promising boxing career was put on hold. He persevered and in many respects I believe Barclays Center served as an inspiration for him and on Saturday night, Brooklyn's 'Miracle Man' fights here for a world title. "Daniel Jacobs, you epitomize everything that Brooklyn is about and I thank you for calling Barclays Center home. "This is our eighth boxing event with Golden Boy and we thank them for their commitment to bringing great fights to Barclays Center. I'd also like to think SHOWTIME  for their continued dedication to showcasing Brooklyn boxing.'' STEPHEN ESPINOZA, EVP & General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports "People have said and written that they know how these fights are going to end. But boxing matches are fought in the ring.  We must remember that these young men have been training for hours and weeks and months for this opportunity.  They will be performing on the biggest stage for boxing in New York City and perhaps one of the biggest stages for boxing in the entire world.   "No other venue has made the commitment to boxing that Brett Yormark and Barclays Center have.  All of us at SHOWTIME commend Brett and his team for that.  "Rod Salka is a very entertaining fighter and I'm not going to be surprised at all when it is a very competitive fight.  That is not a knock on Danny Garcia.  This is the opportunity of Rod Salka's lifetime and he is taking it very seriously. "It doesn't matter what people say or what people write. There is a lot at stake this Saturday. No one at this stage is taking anything for granted." GREG COHEN, Jarrod Fletcher's Promoter "I've been working with Jarrod Fletcher for the past couple of years. I've been in this game a long time and he might be my most favorite fighter that I've ever worked with. "Jarrod is a rare guy that's a true professional who is always prepared and does everything right. He is what is good about this sport. "A lot of people don't know who Jarrod is. He's a two-time Olympian and he has all of the pedigree that you could ever dream of to become a world champion and there is no doubt in my mind that on Saturday night Jarrod Fletchers hand will be raised in victory as the new WBA champion of the world." DAVID BERLIN, Executive Director New York State Athletic Commission "Even with a non-title fight as its headliner, for fans that know the sport it's not about the titles, it's always about the fight. Danny Garcia vs. Rod Salka promises to be a fight that pleases the fans. I credit Golden Boy for putting a non-title fight at the top of their card. "Rod Salka is a fighter that comes to fight and we have the great Pennsylvania rivalry of Philadelphia against Pittsburgh. "I'm a strong supporter of New York fighters and I'm thrilled that Edgar Santana and Daniel Jacobs have shots at world titles here in Brooklyn." # # #   "GARCIA VS. SALKA," a 10-round welterweight bout on Saturday, August 9, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T. In the co-main event, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Dibella Entertainment, IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Lamont Peterson puts his title on the line against Edgar Santana in a 12-round championship bout. Opening the telecast, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions, Brooklyn's own Daniel Jacobs takes on Jarrod Fletcher for the vacant WBA Middleweight World Title. The event will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., will air live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT) and will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP). Live preliminary fights on SHOWTIME EXTREME begin at 7 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) and feature Sadam Ali defending his WBO NABO Intercontinental Welterweight Championship against Jeremy Bryan. Also featured will be a 10-round lightweight bout between Anthony Peterson and against Edgar Riovalle plus undefeated super lightweight Zachary Ochoa taking on Luis Cervantes in a swing bout. Tickets priced at $250, $125, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes and service charges are on sale now at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-745-3000 and at the American Express Box Office. For group tickets, please call 800-GROUP-BK.