ADRIEN BRONER vs. EMANUEL TAYLOR ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS

Cincinnati Homecoming For "The Problem" On Saturday, Sept. 6, Live On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® From U.S. Bank Arena Click HERE For Photos Credit: Mark Zerof - Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions CINCINNATI, Ohio (Aug. 14, 2014) - Former three-division world champion Adrien "The Problem" Broner and super lightweight contender Emanuel "Tranzformer" Taylor held a kickoff press conference at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati on Thursday to formally announce their upcoming showdown on Saturday, Sept. 6, LIVE on SHOWTIME®. Broner (28-1, 22 KOs) will return to his hometown of Cincinnati for the first time in two years and will face Taylor (18-2, 12 KOs) in a 12-round super lightweight bout in the main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader from U.S. Bank Arena. In the co-feature, former WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas "The Machine" Matthysse (35-3, 33 KOs) will square off with Mexico's highly touted Roberto "Massa" Ortiz (31-0-1, 24 KOs) in a 10-round super lightweight bout. Opening the telecast will be the return of former welterweight world champion Andre Berto (28-3, 22 KOs) against an opponent to be announced. Joining Broner and Taylor at Thursday's press conference were undefeated bantamweight prospect Rau'Shee Waren,(who will fight on the undercard), Broner's trainer Mike Stafford, Vice President of Golden Boy Promotions Eric Gomez and CEO of R& R Promotions Andrew Williams. Broner vs. Taylor is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and R&R Promotions in association with Star Boxing and is sponsored by Corona and AT&T. Tickets, priced at $128, $78, $53 and $28, are on sale now and are available by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or online atwww.ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the U.S. Bank Arena Box Office. Here's what the participants had to say during Thursday's press conference: ADRIEN BRONER, Former Three-Division World Champion: "I'm more than excited to be back in Cincinnati. It's like when you spoil a kid -when you buy a kid a new pair of sneakers, the next time they come out they are going to expect another pair. Every time I've fought at home I gave my fans a knockout. I spoiled my fan base in Cincinnati. So every time I fight here that's what they want. "I have to give them a knockout, I got to. And it's got to be pretty, too. I think I'm going to hit him with the 30 piece and the biscuit. "My fans keep supporting me and I'm going to fight for them. We've waited a long time to get to this spot and now we have to stay on top. "My mind isn't anywhere but on Emanuel Taylor. That's my main objective. After I get my job done then I'll think about another fight. But right now I'm focused on what I have to do." "I'm going to put on a show like I always do and I'm ready right now. "I know Taylor pretty well and I respect him, but at the end of the day he's my enemy. I have to go out there and get my victory." EMANUEL TAYLOR, Super Lightweight Contender: "He can't get under my skin. I always keep my calm. I knew he was going to talk, but at the end of the day we have to throw our hands. "I'm definitely an underdog, but I can't tell you my game plan. We just have to go in there and do what we have to do to get a win. "I have to beat him really bad to get the win, I know that. I know we're going up against the odds fighting him in his hometown. I'm going to go in there and fight my fight. That's what we train hard for. "I saw his fight against [Marcos] Maidana and I saw a lot of weaknesses there. But that's not the only way he can be beaten. I definitely can take advantages of his weaknesses but I have some other plans for fighting this guy. "I'm definitely looking to make a statement. This is the biggest fight of my career. This is what I've been working for my whole life since I was a little kid. It's my time to make a statement. "I'm coming to fight to give the fans what they want. At the end of the day may the best man win. I'm coming here to fight and do my thing." RAU'SHEE WAREN, Undefeated Bantamweight Prospect: "This is my first time fighting in my hometown as a pro and everyone knows how badly I've wanted this. "It's no secret that I've been trying to get a fight in Cincinnati ever since I first turned pro this is all I wanted. "I'm so happy to have the chance on September 6 to put on a show for my hometown fans." MIKE STAFFORD, Broner and Warrens Trainer: "It brings tears to my eyes to be here. Without Golden Boy [Promotions] we couldn't keep these kids fighting in the ring. You see the matches they make and everyone needs to acknowledge what Golden Boy is doing. "Emanuel's coaches said they weren't going to fight Adrien [Broner], for a whole week, but eventually it was up to the fighter and he made the decision to fight Adrien in Cincinnati. He's coming off of a good win and you have to take your hat off to him. "Don't just come out for Adrien. Come out for the undercard. We have guys in camp and all they're thinking about is Cincinnati." ERIC GOMEZ, Senior Vice President of Golden Boy Promotions: "Everyone knows that Adrien Broner is a superstar because of all the things he does in the ring. "What makes Adrien so great is that he will fight anyone. He has never turned down an opponent. Few fighters have done what he has in his career. "He already has a Hall of Fame career. Only one other fighter has jumped form 135 to 147 in the history of boxing and that Henry Armstrong, that's the kind of talent we have here in Adrien Broner. "Adrien and his team said they wanted to fight in Cincinnati, and it was done. You have to give Adrien a big hand for that. Adrien is doing something special for his hometown. "Emanuel Taylor is a tough fighter. He always comes to fight and he is going to be ready onSeptember 6." ANDREW WILLIAMS, CEO of R&R Promotions: "We are extremely excited about this event and to be co-promoting it with Golden Boy Promotions. Cincinnati was the birthplace of gloved boxing so it is appropriate that we are brining this big-time event to Cincinnati. "We're happy to have this event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and proud that this is the first time SHOWTIME has ever done a boxing event in Cincinnati. "We have the number one up-and-coming boxer in the sport in Adrien Broner. He has brought boxing alive and is truly one of the most tremendous talents in the sport. "Another first, we have the number one amateur, Rau'shee Warren making his hometown debut in Cincinnati." JAMES BROCK, Chief Inspector Ohio State Athletic Commission "We are proud and honored to have Golden Boy Promotions, R&R Promotions and SHOWTIME right here on the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Ohio where we have arguably the fight of the year. "We are saying that if you are anybody, you will be here. Anybody who is anybody will be here. "We have the incomparable Adrien Broner and the most-worthy Emanuel Taylor. May the best man win." DALE MALLORY, Ohio State Representative, District 32 "On behalf the Governor of the state of Ohio and the Ohio Athletic Commission we would like to welcome you to the great state of Ohio and the proud birthplace of many historic events. "One historic event was the birth and rise of our own home-grown boxing champion, Adrien Broner. Now on September 6 we will bring worldwide exposure of the historic homecoming and the exciting experience of the sweet science of boxing -Cincinnati style." # # # Broner vs. Taylor, a 12-round super lightweight bout, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and R&R Promotions in association with Star Boxing and is sponsored by Corona and AT&T. The event will take place at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio live on SHOWTIME (immediately following "ALL ACCESS: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2" Episode 2 premiere at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT). The event will also be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP). In the co-main event, Lucas Matthysse faces Roberto Ortiz in a super lightweight bout. In the televised opener, former welterweight world champion Andre Berto will face an opponent to be named. Tickets, priced at $128, $78, $53 and $28, are on sale now and are available by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the U.S. Bank Arena Box Office.

ADRIEN BRONER, EMMANUEL TAYLOR AND ANDRE BERTO TO HOST CINCINNATI PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE THEIR SATURDAY, SEPT. 6 FIGHTS AT U.S. BANK ARENA LIVE ON SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

U.S. BANK ARENA MAIN ENTRANCE THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 AT 1 P.M. ET OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! WHO:             ADRIEN BRONER, Former Three-Division World Champion                         EMMANUEL TAYLOR, Super Lightweight Contender                         ANDRE BERTO, Former Welterweight World Champion                         RAU'SHEE WAREN, Undefeated Bantamweight Prospect                         MIKE STAFFORD, Broner's Trainer                         ERIC GOMEZ, Vice President of Golden Boy Promotions                         ANDREW WILLIAMS, CEO of R&R Promotions WHAT:         Adrien "The Problem" Broner, Emmanuel "Tranzformer" Taylor, Andre Berto and Rau'shee Warren to host Cincinnati press conference to officially announce their Saturday, Sept. 6 fights at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. WHEN:           Thursday, August 14                          12:00 p.m. ET - Media Arrival                          1:00 p.m. ET - Press Conference Begins WHERE:         U.S. Bank Arena                          100 Broadway Street                          Cincinnati, OH 45202                        MEDIA/FAN ENTRANCE INFO                        The press conference will take place in the lobby of the main entrance, on the  West side of the building facing Great American Ballpark. Parking and media entrance is located on the southwest corner of the U.S. Bank Arena in the security lot on Mehring Way between U.S. Bank Arena and Great American Ballpark or in the East Garage. The entrance can be accessed by climbing the steps at the landing. FACTS:        Broner vs. Taylor, a 12-round junior welterweight bout, will be held on  Saturday, Sept. 6, and is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and R&R Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T. The event will take place at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio live on SHOWTIME (9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT) and will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP). In the co-main event, Lucas Matthysse faces Roberto Ortiz in a super lightweight bout. In the televised opener, former welterweight world champion Andre Berto will face a fighter to be named. TICKETS:    Tickets, priced at $128, $78, $53 and $28, are on sale now and are available  by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the U.S. Bank Arena Box Office.

CINCINNATI HOMECOMING FOR ADRIEN BRONER SET FOR SEPT. 6

FORMER THREE-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION TO MEET EMMANUEL TAYLOR AT U.S. BANK ARENA, LIVE ON SHOWTIME^®

PLUS, LUCAS MATTHYSSE VS. ROBERTO ORTIZ

TICKETS GO SALE TOMORROW, FRIDAY, AUG. 1

LOS ANGELES (July 31, 2014) –Former three-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner will return to his hometown arena following a two-year absence to headline a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® event on Saturday, Sept. 6 at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.  

Broner will face talented young prospect Emmanuel “Tranzformer” Taylor in a 12-round super lightweight bout.  In the co-main event, scheduled for 10 rounds in the same weight class, Argentine powerhouse Lucas “La Máquina” Matthysse will attempt to continue his road back to the top of the 140-pound division when he meets unbeaten Mexican slugger Roberto Ortiz.

In the opening bout of the live SHOWTIME telecast (9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT) former two-time world welterweight champion Andre Berto (28-3, 22 KO’s) will return to the ring after a one-year layoff and shoulder surgery against an opponent to be determined.

“It’s always good to fight at home,” said Broner, who, in his last bout at U.S. Bank Arena in July 2012 stopped Vicente Escobedo in five rounds. “It’s overdue. I will not disappoint my Cincinnati fans. I’ll make sure to put up a good show for them.  Taylor is a young, talented fighter, but he’s not ready to solve this ‘Problem.’”

“This is the biggest fight of my career, and I won’t let it get away from me,” said Taylor, who has raised his profile this year with a marquee win over Karim Mayfield just two weeks ago, and a close decision loss to Chris Algieri in February.  “All of those hours in the gym were for a moment like this, and I can’t wait to show the world what I can do in the ring.”

The dynamic punching Matthysse is rebuilding from his stunning decision loss in an incredible fight with Unified 140-pound champion Danny Garcia last September.  Matthysse is coming off a thrilling bout against John Molina in April, one that may rank as 2014 Fight of the Year. 

“The title is my only goal, and to get there, I have to beat Ortiz,” said Matthysse, who is never in a dull fight. “I’ve heard that he’s a tough fighter, but I’m not worried about him. I just have to make sure I’m ready.”

“I respect Lucas Matthysse and know how dangerous he is, but this is my time to make a statement, and I will on Sept.  6,” said Ortiz, the highly regarded power punching Mexican.  “I see holes in his game and I think I’m the better all-around fighter. The world will see that very soon.”

“It’s been a long time and I can’t wait to get back in the ring on September 6,” said Berto. “I feel stronger and better than ever, and I’m ready to make another run at the title. But first I have business to take care of in Cincinnati, and I’ll be looking for the knockout.”

“This doubleheader represents what Golden Boy is all about – scintillating, action-packed fights that will get fans out of their seats and clamoring for more” said Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “Adrien Broner is a top-level talent who always elevates his game on the biggest stages, and there is never a bigger stage than in front of your hometown fans. But with speed, power and a golden opportunity, Emmanuel Taylor is a tough test. This is a life-changing fight for him, which makes him particularly dangerous. . In the co-main event, one of the hardest punchers in the game, Lucas Matthysse, will also have to dig deep to win when he fights Mexico’s Roberto Ortiz. The winner of this fight should be right in line for a title shot in 2015.”

“The September 6 edition of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING delivers big stars and dangerous fights," said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports^®.  “Adrien Broner and Lucas Matthysse are two of the most exciting and entertaining boxers in the sport today, and each is facing a formidable challenge.  Broner’s opponent, Emmanuel Taylor, is a very talented young contender who has put together a string of impressive performances.   Matthysse will be taking on Roberto Ortiz, who has steamrolled through his competition, piling up knockout after knockout en route to an undefeated record in 32 fights. Add to that the return of fan favorite Andre Berto, and you have perhaps the most action-packed tripleheader of the year.”

An ultra-talented and charismatic athlete who has captivated the boxing world inside and outside  the ring, 25-year-old Adrien “The Problem” Broner (28-1, 22 KOs) has won world titles at 130, 135 and 147 pounds, defeating the likes of Paulie Malignaggi, Daniel “Ponce” de Leon and Gavin Rees along the way. In his most recent bout on May 3, the Cincinnati native rebounded from the lone loss of his career to Marcos Maidana six months earlier with a clear-cut 10-round decision win over Carlos Molina.

Fighting out of Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland, 23-year-old Emmanuel “Tranzfomer” Taylor (18-2, 12 KOs) has been on boxing insiders’ top prospect lists for several years, and now he’s prepared to show the world just how good he really is on Sept. 6. Owner of wins over Raymond Serrano, Victor Manuel Cayo and most recently Karim Mayfield, this East Coast warrior is ready for the bright lights against Broner.

Considered by many to be the hardest puncher in boxing today, Chubut, Argentina’s bomber Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse (35-3, 33 KOs) never disappoints on fight night. An exciting two-fisted banger, the 31-year-old is a former WBC Super Lightweight Champion who has sent Humberto Soto, Lamont Peterson and Olusegun Ajose crashing to knockout defeats. In April, Matthysse knocked out John Molina in the 11^th round, and he has similar plans for Ortiz this September.

Ranked fifth in the world by the WBC, Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico’s highly touted Roberto “Massa” Ortiz (31-0-1, 24 KOs) has earned his spot in the rankings with his heavy hands and a willingness to fight anyone. A professional since 2007, the 28-year-old Mexican battler has delivered big wins over Fidel Muñoz and Jorge Romero, and with the ability to knock opponents out or take them into the late rounds, he is a versatile puzzle that no one has been able to figure out yet.  Ortiz will be making his first start in the U.S., after campaigning exclusively in Mexico as a professional.

A former two-time world welterweight champion, former Haitian Olympian Andre Berto (28-3, 22 KOs) is consistently one of boxing’s most exciting fighters, a fact he plans on reminding people of onSeptember 6. Fully healed from a shoulder injury suffered during his thrilling 2013 bout with Jesus Soto Karass the Winter Haven, Florida native will celebrate his 31^st birthday a day early when he performs for fight fans in Cincinnati against an opponent to be named.

ABOUT “BRONER VS. TAYLOR”

Broner vs. Taylor, a 12-round junior welterweight bout, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, and is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T. The event will take place at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio live on SHOWTIME (9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT)  and will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP). In the co-main event, Lucas Matthysse faces Roberto Ortiz in a super lightweight bout.

Tickets, priced at $128, $78, $53 and $28, go on sale tomorrow/Friday, Aug.  1 at 10:00 a.m. ET and will be available by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.  Tickets will also be available at the U.S. Bank Arena Box Office beginning Friday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT.

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