TERENCE CRAWFORD, DAVID AVANESYAN, CRIS CYBORG, STEVEN NELSON OMAHA NEBRASKA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS
Welterweight Champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs), WBO # 6
contender David Avanesyan (29-3-1, 17 KOs), superstar Cris Cyborg (1-0, 1
KO), and undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Steven Nelson (17-0, 14
KOs), held a media workout in Omaha, Nebraska ahead of their BLK Prime
Pay-Per-View event taking place at the CHI Health Center on December 10.Crawford vs. Avanesyan, a 12-round WBO welterweight world title clash, will
stream live on the BLK Prime app and across all cable and satellite outlets
for the price of $39.99. BLK Prime, a Silicon Valley-based tech company, is
a subscription video-on-demand platform that utilizes elite technology to
bring the best picture-perfect stream available. The telecast will begin at
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from the B & B Boxing
Academy.
TERENCE CRAWFORD
“Training was great, we had an awesome training camp, and pre-camp before
we went to Colorado Springs. My thing is to keep doing what I’ve been
doing, which is winning in a tremendous fashion, and everything else will
fall into place.”
“I’m getting restless thinking about Saturday, it’s a job that I’ve done
for a long time and as used to it as I am, I’m still really excited about
this one in my hometown. I’m sure there will be a lot of first-time boxing
fans who haven’t been able to see me live, and they’ll get the opportunity
to see me right in their backyards.”
“My camp is like a family, when one fights, we all fight. There are four of
us on this card, which is great for us, but at the same time, it gets us
pushing each other that much harder. We’re able to make sure each one of us
is healthy, prepared mentally and physically, and ready to go out there and
perform at our best.”
DAVID AVANESYAN
“I’m going into this fight with a lot to prove as no one is giving me a
chance to win, but he has a lot on his plate. He’s got a lot of
distractions, and none of the interviewers ask him about me. It is always
about the fight that didn’t happen or other stuff. I am more focused than
ever, and coming in as a massive underdog, is just the way I like it. I was
in camp already and got to extend my camp for a month or so, which was
perfect. I will be the mentally stronger fighter on Dec.10th.”
“A win against the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in boxing, will make one of
the biggest names in the sport. I would become a household name and a top-5
pound-for-pound fighter. These are motivations, I get to take everything
Crawford worked for, and I will.” Beating Terence Crawford will change my
life forever. I am better than ever, and I am about to be the one that
everyone in boxing talks about.”
CRIS CYBORG
It’s my second boxing fight, my first was in Brazil and it was a great
experience. I always like to think it’s best to keep myself ready, a fight
can come up at any time, and I’m able to take on these fights because I
stay ready. I’m really excited about Saturday, getting another chance in
the boxing ring will be great.
I think one of my strengths for my entire 18-year MMA career is that I am
always looking to knock opponents out and I always have to defend takedowns
in MMA. Now in boxing, I don’t have to worry about those takedown moves. In
terms of power, I definitely have that punching power. I know the stance is
different in boxing from MMA, but I always was prepared with the fight
stance in MMA.
STEVEN NELSON
“It’s my first fight since I tore my achilles, my first fight in 26 months.
I’ve been putting an extra focus on my rest, recovery, and taking care of
my body with the same level of attention as I have on my training. Being
17-0 with 14 knockouts, I’m feeling really strong going into Saturday, very
prepared, and excited to defend my undefeated record against Ballard.”
“I’m so excited to be back at home. After two years off, it’s going to be a
special night. I’m going to make my mom proud. When my hand goes up after
the final bell rings, I’ll know she’s going to be proud.”
“Omaha has the best fans in the world. Whether they’re boxing fans or not,
I know that Omaha will show up and show out for Bud (Terence) and me. It’s
going to be a big party when the hometown stars keep the wins rolling in.”
“It’s so special to be a part of the launch of BLK Prime into boxing. I
feel like a pioneer, me and Bud and everyone on the card pioneered BLK
Prime. It’s the first event, looking like it’ll be a sellout, it’s going to
be an awesome night. I’m looking forward to it. To all the other boxers out
there, BLK Prime takes care of its people, and takes care of its fighters.
From the negotiations to everything, even today’s media workout, it’s
different from the others and they really care for their people.”
Tickets are priced at $50, $75, $125, $200, $350, and $500 for Crawford vs.
Avanesyan are on sale now and are available for purchase at
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This event is promoted by NextGen Boxing, Bash Boxing, and BLK Prime. Doors
open at 4:30 pm CT with the first fight starting at 5:30 pm CT.
Terence “Bud” Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) will make his triumphant return to
the ring when he battles WBO #6 ranked David Avanesyan (29-3-1, 17 KOs) at
the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb. on December 10, 2022. The 12-round
bout will air live on BLK Prime PPV, with Crawford’s WBO welterweight title
on the line.
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