FLOYD "MONEY" MAYWEATHER OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES FROM MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS

10-Time World Champion Faces Marcos "El Chino" Maidana In Welterweight World Title Unification Saturday, May 3, on SHOWTIME PPV®  At MGM Grand Garden Arena; Tickets on Sale Now   Click HERE To Download Photos Photo Credit: Ed Mulholland/Golden Boy Promotions   LAS VEGAS (March 8, 2014) - Boxing superstar and 10-Time World Champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather (45-0, 26 KOs) held court at a jam-packed press conference at MGM Grand today to formally discuss his 147-pound welterweight world title unification bout against dangerous, hard-hitting Marcos "El Chino" Maidana (34-3, 31 KOs) in the main event of "THE MOMENT"  on Saturday, May 3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena live on SHOWTIME PPV®. Addressing media members hours before the start of Saturday night's "TOE TO TOE: Canelo vs. Angulo" event on SHOWTIME PPV, Mayweather touched on a variety of subjects, including Maidana, the upcoming matchup with the Argentine slugger, his future and more. Also speaking were Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions and Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME SPORTS. FLOYD MAYWEATHER, 10-Time World Champion, Five Division World Champion and WBC Welterweight "Maidana is a young, strong and tough competitor.  He's a guy that I can't overlook.  You can never take any fighter for granted because anything can happen. "I believe in dedicating myself to my craft.  This is my 18th year in the sport.  I've had a strong run and we've got three more fights after this one.  I truly believe in taking one fight at a time. "This was my first week out [in training camp] and we had a tremendous week. "Hopefully, some day I help some of this up-and-coming talent and promote them. Boxing is growing and is here to stay. "I'm not scared of any opponent.  I fight who I want to fight. "Tonight is another marvelous show.  Canelo is one hell of a fighter and Angulo is too.  It's going to be nonstop action. This is a fight not to miss. "Canelo's a different breed.  A lot of people think because of the way I made Canelo look, they're going to be able to do the same thing, but that's not true. He's a strong fighter. "Tonight's fight is different than my fight with Canelo back in September.  They [Canelo and Angulo] have great styles and styles make fights.  This fight is tailor made to be a war.   "I fight myself.  I don't fight to break Ali's record or Sugar Ray Robinson's record.  I fight to please myself.  I know in my heart where I'm rated.  I didn't fight in Ali's era. This is my era. "I don't know who my three next opponents will be.  A lot of people ask me that.  You want to fight me?  Earn it. "I'm a strong critic of myself.  I'm really hard on myself.   Even with the Canelo fight and the fight before that fight, I wasn't happy with my performance.  I haven't reached my peak yet. I know I can do better. "I've been in the sport of boxing for a long time, but I haven't been able to bring my 'A-game' totally out. I've beaten fighters with my 'C-Game' and with my 'D-Game,' but I haven't been able to beat anybody with my 'A-Game.' "I'm a firm believer that before you can go anywhere, you have to conquer the level that you are at, just like young kids do it today with video games, they have to finish one level to go to the next one.  Conquer one level at the time, and only then you'll get where you want to go to. "I always say that I'm a clean athlete and that I should be randomly tested anytime, urine and blood.  "I have only seen Maidana's last fight against Broner. I've only watched the first six or seven rounds.  I've also seen highlights of other fights, but not many.  He's a good fighter; I'm not taking him for granted.  I don't take anybody for granted." ROBERT GARCIA, Maidana's Trainer "In 1998, Floyd and I won a title in the same year in the same weight division. Sixteen years later, I'm training my fighters to fight him and he's still a champion.  That is hard to believe. "Our guy Maidana earned this fight.  I want to thank Mayweather for taking this fight. "There were other names out there, but Mayweather is a boxing person and he made the right choice. I think Maidana earned the right to fight Floyd.  He's going to come out and do his best. Just like he did against Adrien Broner. "Broner was supposed to be the next great thing. What Maidana did to him was something that no one believed could happen. It takes hard work and dedication. "It takes a great fighter that listens to what his coaches tell him to do and we're going to come out and do our best to please everyone with a great fight and come out with a win. Everyone has a time and it could be this time.  No one has a blueprint because no one has ever beaten Floyd." RICHARD SCHAEFER, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions "Floyd Mayweather did it again. He picked the most dangerous opponent he could have. "It's going to be a thrilling fight.  Maidana is ready and he's going to come to try to knock out Mayweather. "The tickets went on sale this morning at 10 a.m. There are 16,000 seats [in the arena] and 14,000 were sold with over $12 million in the bank already."  LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO of Mayweather Promotions "Maidana's a tremendous fighter.  He can crack with either hand and Floyd is going to have to be at his best to beat him on May 3rd. [On the Mayweather Promotions opponent poll] "Floyd has over 11 million followers across different platforms, all of those were taken under consideration.  "On the first tweet he put out, there were over 50,000 comments on the first two hours.  My team and I went through all of the responses, and Maidana was an overwhelming favorite.  "Maidana earned the right to fight Floyd and May 3rd is going to be a great night for boxing." STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President & General Manager, SHOWTIME SPORTS "SHOWTIME Sports has become the home of the most compelling fights and the biggest events in the sport of boxing. And there are no bigger events than those featuring Floyd Mayweather.  "We are proud to be part of the May 3rd event and look forward to another incredible night at the fights."    # # # "THE MOMENT: Mayweather vs. Maidana," a 12-round world championship unification bout for Mayweather and Maidana's respective 147-pound titles, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona, O'Reilly Auto Parts and AT&T.  The event will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) and is the third fight of a lucrative six-fight deal with Showtime Networks Inc.  Tickets priced at $1,500, $1,000, $750, $550 and $350, not including applicable service charges and taxes are on sale now. Tickets are limited to eight (8) per person with a limit of two (2) at the $350 price range.  To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

POUND-FOR-POUND KING FLOYD “MONEY” MAYWEATHER TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS TO FORMALLY ANNOUNCE HIS MEGA-BOUT AGAINST MARCOS “EL CHINO” MAIDANA ON SATURDAY, MAY 3 LIVE ON SHOWTIME PPV®

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 AT NOON PT

MGM GRAND - STUDIO A&B

STREAMING LIVE VIA SATELLITE & EMBEDABLE YOUTUBE & USTREAM LINKS; VIEW LIVE AT HTTP://SPORTS.SHO.COM/LIVE

WHO:             FLOYD MAYWEATHER, 10-Time Five-Division World Champion & WBC Welterweight World Champion

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO, Mayweather Promotions

RICHARD SCHAEFER, CEO, Golden Boy Promotions

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive VP & General Manager,

SHOWTIME SPORTS

WHAT:          WBC Welterweight World Champion and No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Floyd “Money” Mayweather will host a press conference to formally announce his upcoming SHOWTIME PPV^® matchup against Marcos "El Chino" Maidana taking place on Saturday, May 3, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.  The press event will take place prior to the start of the “TOE TO TOE: Canelo vs. Angulo” fight card.

“SHO Sports Press Pass Live” will stream the proceedings live at http://sports.SHO.com/live and via satellite and embeddable YouTube and UStream players. Satellite coordinates and embeddable links are below.

WHEN:          Saturday, March 8

                        11 a.m. PT – Media Arrival/Brunch

                        12 p.m. PT – Press Conference

WHERE:       MGM Grand Hotel & Casino – Studio A & B

                        3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. South

                        Las Vegas, NV 89109

SATELLITE FEED * ONLINE STREAM:

Saturday’s presser at the MGM Grand will be available LIVE via Satellite, YouTube, Ustream and viahttp://sports.sho.com/live and http://www.mayweatherpromotions.com and will be hosted by SHOWTIME Sports announcer Brian Custer.

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FACTS:         Mayweather vs. Maidana, a WBC & WBA Welterweight World Championship unification for Mayweather and Maidana’s respective 147-pound titles, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions taking place Saturday, May 3 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The event will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV. 

TICKETS:     Tickets priced at $1,500, $1,000, $750, $550 and $350, not including

applicable service charges and taxes, go on sale, Saturday, March 8 at 10 a.m. PT

. Tickets are limited to eight (8) per person with a limit of two (2) at the $350 price range.  To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at(800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase atwww.mgmgrand.com  or www.ticketmaster.com.

KHAN VS. MOLINA LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

AMIR KHAN, CARLOS MOLINA, OSCAR DE LA HOYA, ASIF VALI & STEPHEN ESPINOZA KHAN VS. MOLINA LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Saturday, Dec. 15, LIVE on SHOWTIME® At 10:30 p.m. ET/PT From The Los Angeles Sports Arena Preliminary Fights on SHOWTIME EXTREME at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT Live On Sky Sports 1HD In The United Kingdom Tickets On Sale Now!! LOS ANGELES (Oct. 31, 2012) -  Former Unified Super Lightweight World Champion and British superstar Amir "King" Khan, unbeaten super lightweight contender Carlos Molina, President of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya, Khan Promotions' Asif Vali, Khan trainer Virgil Hunter, Molina trainer Clemente Medina and Executive Vice President and General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports Stephen Espinoza participated in a press conference Tuesday to formally announce Khan's and Molina's Saturday, Dec. 15 fight at the Los Angeles Sports Arena which will be broadcast live on SHOWTIME® (10:30 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). Khan (26-3, 18 KO's), of Bolton England, a Silver Medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games who'll be making his SHOWTIME debut and first start under new trainer Virgil Hunter, and Molina (17-0-1, 7 KO's), a former National Amateur Champion from Norwalk, Calif., will meet in a 12-round 140 lb. bout in a main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.  The event will also be televised live by Sky Sports 1HD in the United Kingdom at 1:00 a.m. GMT on Sunday, December 16.  The SHOWTIME telecast will be preceded by live preliminary fights on SHOWTIME EXTREME (8:00 p.m. ET/PT). Khan, 25, has defeated past or current world champions Marco Maidana, Paulie Malignaggi, Zab  Judah and Marco Antonio Barrera.  Molina, 26, is taking a big step up in class after defeating the likes of Manuel Leyva, Glenn Gonzales and Marcos Jimenez. Festivities on Dec. 15 will feature a holiday fanfest complete with musical acts, memorabilia and gift giveaways, autograph signings, and meet and greets with some of boxing's biggest stars. Tickets priced at $150, $100, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes and service charges, are on sale at the Los Angeles Sports Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling Ticketmaster at(800) 745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com.  Tickets for fans traveling from the United Kingdom are available for purchase online at www.sportscorporation.com or by calling +44 (0)845 163 0845. What the fighters, trainers and executives said at the Sports Arena on Tuesday: AMIR KHAN "I'd like to thank the promoters for putting this fight together and Team Molina for taking the fight.  I'm looking forward to fighting on SHOWTIME in the United States. "I made some mistakes in my last fight, so I changed trainers and training camps.  I am now in the Bay Area and I love it.  There are no distractions.  Sparring has been brilliant. "I came to the States early so I could work on my technique.  Virgil's got me thinking more, but in a way that won't get in the way when I fight.  I know I have to keep thinking once the fight starts. "I think Molina has a similar style to mine.  He's a pressure fighter and exciting to watch.  We both want to win.  I know he doesn't want to lose his unbeaten record, and I want to show I'm back. "This fight is in Molina's backyard but I expect a lot of fans from England to be there.  I believe I will win and get back to where I want to be." CARLOS MOLINA "I'm prepared for an all-out war.  I want to thank Amir Khan for this great opportunity, but I have to say I think he's made a big mistake.  I've got a great team behind me including my trainer Clemente Medina and I'm fighting in my hometown.  I can't ask for anything more than that. "Come December 15th, the only outcome I see is me remaining undefeated.  We're going to be ready for anything he brings to the table. "Khan's a good fighter, a fast fighter.  He's got a great jab and good footwork, but on fight night I'm going to be the dictator and he's going to fight the way I want to fight.  We're going to shine. "I think I have the power to knock him out.  I don't think I'll do it in one punch.  I don't think I have one-punch power but if I hit a guy with three or four shots he will feel it." (On his ring-walk on Dec. 15) "Just like Mike Tyson -- focused and straight ahead.  Nothing flashy." VIRGIL HUNTER (Khan's Trainer) "We're going on our fourth week together and I couldn't ask for anything better, or for a better situation to be in.  Amir is easy to work with and easy to train.  He has an open mind and is easy to communicate with. "Everything has just been great so far." CLEMENTE MEDINA (Molina's Trainer) "We've had some great sparring.  We know Amir Khan is considered the greater fighter, but we are hungrier right now, and that's why we'll win. "We are training more with the legs because we know that we will have to move a lot.  We're training hard, like this is a championship fight." OSCAR DE LA HOYA (President, Golden Boy Promotions) "We're very excited about this main event fight and to be back on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.  We're extremely fortunate to have Amir Kahn back in action against a tough local fighter in Carlos Molina. "Once again, we will have an action-packed event.  I'm proud and happy that SHOWTIME will televise this great fight card from the L.A. Sports Arena, which has a lot of great history.  Danny "Little Red'' Lopez fought "Schoolboy" Bobby Chacon in a great, great fight here.  That fight, like Kahn against Molina matched youth vs. experience. "It's always great to do fights in Los Angeles and what better way than with Amir Kahn in the headliner.  Amir is always entertaining, always on his game and always in great shape.  He's also always prepared to put on a great show and go 12 hard rounds. "Amir's been there and fought the best of the best and wants to prove he's the No. 1 fighter pound-for-pound in the world. "In Molina we have a fighter who comes to fight, has made a name for himself on the local scene in L.A. and has been on several high-profile cards. "This is not an easy comeback fight for Kahn.  He could have taken an easier fight, but once again he chose to fight a tough, unbeaten guy in his backyard.  It shows what kind of character Amir has. "With the December 15th event so close to Christmas, we here at Golden Boy Promotions decided to do a fanfest.  Anyone with a ticket can participate in all the events leading up to the fights.  It's a family-friendly experience where fans will be able to get autographs and have photos taken with some of their most favorite fighters from around the world. It's our way of saying thank you for all their continued support." ASIF VALI (Khan Promotions) "I want to thank everyone for having us here.  The Sports Arena is a fantastic facility.  Muhammad Ali fought here and a "Rocky" movie was filmed here. "I'd like to wish Team Molina all the best. "We went back to the drawing board after Amir's last fight.  We made a lot of changes, all because we wanted to make Amir the great fighter we thought he could be.  We parted ways with Freddie Roach.  There were 20-25 trainers to choose from, but we brought in Virgil Hunter to see what he would bring to the table. "The first big test is December 15th.  We know this is Molina's coming out party, but it's Amir's coming in party.  He will make a statement.  He will show all the people who ever doubted him." STEPHEN ESPINOZA "Amir Khan vs. Carlos Molina will cap off what is likely the highest-profile and most star-studded run of fights in the history of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.  Over the last few months SHOWTIME has already brought you established stars such as Victor Ortiz, Robert Guerrero,Canelo Alvarez, Devon Alexander, Paulie Malignaggi and the legendary Erik Morales, and the new faces and stars of tomorrow, Lucas Matthysse, Danny Garcia and Peter Quillin. "On Dec. 15 we have a classic match-up between two exciting fighters: the established star, Amir Kahn against the up-and-comer, Carlos Molina.  Each has questions to answer.  Each has a lot at stake. "We are very excited to have Amir fighting on SHOWTIME for the first time and look forward to having him on SHOWTIME for the rest of his career. We are also looking forward to seeing Carlos Molina, who is also fighting for the first time on SHOWTIME and will be striving to make a great first impression.  "One programming note: The Nov. 10 telecast starts at 7:30 (PT). A half-hour before, at 7, "All Access: Cotto vs. Trout' - Epilogue" will premiere on SHOWTIME. This episode will give fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at fight week and the aftermath of the December 1 fight between Miguel Cotto and Austin Trout.'' ### Khan vs. Molina is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Khan Promotions and sponsored by Corona.  The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) with preliminary fights live on SHOWTIME EXTREME® beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).  The Sky Sports 1HD telecast begins live at 1:00 a.m. GMT on Sunday, December 16. For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, follow us on Twitter at, www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/AmirKingKhan, www.twitter.com/CarlosMolina562, ,www.twitter.com/SHOsports, follow the conversation using #KhanMolina or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or www.facebook.com/SHOsports.

Fresquez Productions Press Conference Alert

WHAT:             "Fire And Ice" Press Conference - Public Welcome WHO:               HOLLY "The Preacher's Daughter" HOLM          MYRIAN LAMARE                         12-Time World Champion                                       4-Time World Champion                         Albuquerque, NM                                                  Marseille, France                         31-2-3 (9 KOs)                                                      20-3-1 (10 KOs) WHEN:             TOMORROW -- Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 2:00 p.m. MT WHERE:           Route 66 Casino Hotel                         Legends Theater                         14500 Central Avenue                         Albuquerque, NM                    WHY:              To announce the Fire And Ice professional boxing card, presented December 7 by Fresquez Productions, at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The rematch between Holly Holm and Myriam Lamare headlines in the 10-round main event for the IFBA and IBA junior welterweight, as well as Holm's mythical women boxing's pound-for-pound title. Five additional bouts featuring local boxers will also be announced for the "Fire And Ice" card. Tickets, starting at $25.00, go on sale September 25, 2012 at www.rt66casino.com andwww.fresquezproductions.com or by calling (505) 884-7484. Doors open at 5:30 PM/MT with the first bout scheduled for 7:00 PM/MT. For more information about "Fire And Ice: Holm vs. Lamare II" go on line towww.FresquezProductions.com or www.rt6casino.com.

Fresquez Productions Press Conference Alert

WHAT:             "Fire And Ice" Press Conference - Public Welcome WHO:               HOLLY "The Preacher's Daughter" HOLM          MYRIAN LAMARE                         12-Time World Champion                                       4-Time World Champion                         Albuquerque, NM                                                  Marseille, France                         31-2-3 (9 KOs)                                                      20-3-1 (10 KOs) WHEN:             Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 2:00 p.m. MT WHERE:           Route 66 Casino Hotel                         Legends Theater                         14500 Central Avenue                         Albuquerque, NM                    WHY:              To announce the Fire And Ice professional boxing card, presented December 7 by Fresquez Productions, at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The rematch between Holly Holm and Myriam Lamare headlines in the 10-round main event for the IFBA and IBA junior welterweight, as well as Holm's mythical women boxing's pound-for-pound title. Five additional bouts featuring local boxers will also be announced for the "Fire And Ice" card. Tickets, starting at $25.00, go on sale September 25, 2012 at www.rt66casino.com andwww.fresquezproductions.com or by calling (505) 884-7484. Doors open at 5:30 PM/MT with the first bout scheduled for 7:00 PM/MT. For more information about "Fire And Ice: Holm vs. Lamare II" go on line towww.FresquezProductions.com or www.rt6casino.com.

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