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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24th NBC SPORTS NETWORK FIGHT NIGHT
RESORTS INTERNATIONAL CASINO AND HOTEL ATLANTIC CITY

Curtis Stevens and Patrick Majewski at Final Presser 
Photo credits: Rich Graessle/Main Events

Khusnulgatin, Mchunu, Stevens, Duva, Majewski and Acevedo
Photo credits to Rich Graessle/Main Events

Atlantic City, NJ:This afternoon five fighters joined Main Events CEO Kathy Duva center stage to discuss Friday night's fight on NBCSN Fight Night live from Resorts Casino and Hotel. Main event fighters Curtis "Showtime" Stevens and Patrick "The Machine" Majewski were joined by co-feature combatant Thabiso "The Rock" Mchunu. Mchunu's opponent Olanrewaju "God's Power" Durodola was not present because weather complications delayed his flight. Undercard fighters Ilshat "The Sheriff" Khusnulgatin and Robert Acevedo also participated live via Ustream to discuss Friday night's big event.
 
You can view the press conference online at  http://www.ustream.tv/mainevents.
 
The top quotes and press conference Q&A are highlighted below.
 
 
Patrick Majewski: "This is my shot in the middleweight division, to start existing in the middleweight division.  Curtis Stevens is a known fighter.  I'm not yet.  To be known I have to pass through him.  I am ready to get it on."

Patrick Majewski

Photo credits to Rich Graessle/Main Events

 
Kathy Duva, Main Events CEO: "Curtis . . . proved in (the Gennady Golovkin) fight that he belongs in . . .the elite of the middleweight division.  And he made it clear to us that he wanted to get back in the middleweight title picture as soon as possible. This one really should be a brawl."
 
Curtis Stevens: "Come Friday it is my road to redemption.  I just have to go in there and not think so much and let my hands go.   Friday starts my way back to the top of the elite in the middleweight division.

 
Curtis Stevens
Photo credits to Rich Graessle/Main Events

 
 
Kathy Duva, Main Events CEO, speaking of Mchunu - Durodola fight:
"This is the kind of fight that I am really proud of.  We are going to be able to introduce this division to the boxing world and to the casual fans.  I think everyone is going to be richer for it."
 
"I think that the winner of this fight in particular, and maybe even the loser, are going to be factors in the cruiserweight division for a long time."

Kathy Duva
Photo credits to Rich Graessle/Main Events

 
Thabiso Mchunu:  "I am ready to go. . .My opponent has quite a good record and I hope he is ready for what I am going to bring for him.  I hope to put on a good show . . . on Friday night." 
 
 
PRESS CONFERENCE Q&A
Question for Patrick Majewski: Do you think that you are prepared for Curtis Stevens' power?
 
Patrick: "I don't think, I know!  When I agreed to this fight I knew what he is capable of.  I better be ready and I am feeling ready."
 
 
Question for Curtis Stevens: Sometimes people historically have letdowns in a comeback fight.  You just lost a big fight to Gennady Golovkin do you feel prepared to win this fight?
 
Curtis: "Well if I wasn't prepared I wouldn't have taken the fight.  I just came off a loss so why would I want to lose again?  I trained very hard.  Like I said before I thought a little too much in my first title match.  I overthought and not reacted so my job is no thinking just reacting."
 
 
Question for Curtis Stevens: Do you think you should have picked an easier fight for your comeback fight?
 
Curtis: "Nothing is easy.  Waking up in the morning isn't easy.  Walking out of my building isn't easy.  I didn't sign up for nothing easy.  I am a top elite middleweight and once again if I am going to be middleweight champion of the world so why not take an elite fighter on like Majewski.  I am sure ready to be back where I am supposed to be."
 
Question for Thabiso Mchunu: They say Durodola's name is "God's Power" how will you combat this power?
 
Thabiso: "Well I can also punch myself.  Believe me I can punch harder than he can.  I am a smart boxer and I believe in my boxing ability more than my power but I can also punch."

Thabiso Mchunu at Final Presser 
Photo credits to Rich Graessle/Main Events

 
REMINDER
WEIGH-IN: Thursday, 1/23 - Fighter report time 2:30PM ET, On scale 3:00PM ET. Resorts Casino and Hotel Starlight Room
 
Weigh-in will be streamed live beginning 3:00PM ET
 http://www.ustream.tv/mainevents
 
 
ABOUT FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH
Friday, January 24th at Resorts International Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ features a ten-round middleweight battle between Curtis "Showtime" Stevens and Patrick "The Machine" Majewski in the main event.
 
The ten-round Cruiserweight co-feature between Thabiso "The Rock" Mchunu and Olanrewaju "God's Power" Durodola, will be for the vacant NABF Cruiserweight Title. Six additional fights are planned for the undercard, all fights subject to change.
 
Doors are scheduled to open at 6:45 PM ET, First Fight at 7:00 PM ET. The main event and co-feature will be broadcast 10:00 PM ET on NBC Fight Night on NBCSN. The card is presented by Main Events, Peltz Boxing, Dibella Entertainment  and Showpony Promotions.
 
Tickets are priced at $75 and $50.  They can be purchased at the Resorts International Casino and Hotel Box Office, 800-736-1420; at TicketMaster 800-745-3000 or online (key word:  Main Events); and at Peltz Boxing 215-765-0922.
 
 
FIGHT NIGHT 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 Nighton Friday, Jan. 24 at 10 p.m. ET.  
 
Coverage will be streamed via "TV Everywhere," the media industry's effort to make quality content available to authenticated 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.
 
Coverage airing on NBCSN will 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. 
 
 
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If Richard Sherman gave the season's most impassioned postgame soundbite, 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh and Pam Oliver had the year's most awkward exchange. The FOX sideline reporter caught Harbaugh in the tunnel

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Brooklyn, New York (January 14, 2014): The Super Bowl Party and Concert is going to be a NFL size hit of the day on January 31st in Brooklyn. NFL SuperBowl festivity goers & the busy people of NYC alike can take out some time from their busy schedules and can get rejuvenated by unwinding & attending this Superbowl party and concert along side sports fans & tourist alike who have converged on NYC for SuperBowl XLVIII.

SUPERBOWL PARTY & CONCERT

Hosted By Treston Irby Of Hi-Five Starring Tjuan Benafactor With D Drama

New York City is filled with people who are busy with their daily work and don’t get time to get refreshed or the proper opportunity to get entertained. This year the NFL has changed that, the Super Bowl has brought it's own buzz to New York City. the Super Bowl will turn New York City into the sort of party town it was when the Yankees won the World Series.

With all types of events spanning NFL Super Bowl week. With this comes the SuperBowl weekend nightlife. Tons of athletes, musicians, actors and noteables will be performing,making red carpet appearances,suprise and special guest appearances at restaraunts, sporting events, concerts, showcases, parties & just about any place where Super Bowl week events will be held.

The game comes amid the city's midwinter lull. January brings the fewest number of tourists, according to city officials, before the high-voltage New York Fashion Week kicks off in February. With that being said the game is expected to bring 400,000 people to the New York area, with many bars poised to seize the opportunity.

January 31st the number 1 place to be is & will be 9 Lounge in Brooklyn, its the proper place for those who wish to divert their minds for some time from their daily routine of workload and pressure and enjoy a Super Bowl weekend event for all ages.

A collaboration of Arucca Flyboy, 730Dips & Goldilocz Promotions, the SuperBowl Party & Concert is going to be held at 9 Lounge. 9 Lounge holds just over 400 party/concert goers. This will be a sold out Super Bowl weekend event. 9 Lounge in Brooklyn is going to be filled with stars Treston Irby of Hi-Five("THE KISSING GAME"), Special guest members of the legendary Force MD's, national hip hop artist & award winning songwriter Tjuan Benafactor who will be performing his hit songs "FLY WIT ME" featuring Project Pat, "FIRST CLASS" featuring Sammie, "BENAFACTOR" "I KEEP" featuring D.Drama & more. Emerging national artists D. Drama, Falo Gunz, Quizzle the Cannon and Mob Boss will be firing up the audience & tearing up the stage.

9 Lounge is going to be sizzled by the tempting performance by the sexy & sultry EBoogie aswell as guest performances by G-Ru, Tha Committee & Grown Man Ent. The party & concert is going to be hosted by Treston Irby of the legendary R&B group Hi-Five.
Treston will be starting the show at 7 pm sharp so make sure you arrive early.

NFL Super Bowl weekend festivity goers & concert goers can get their tickets now, which I suggest. This is hands down one of the best values you will find in NY all Super Bowl week. Presale tickets are only 10 bucks!!

Party goers can get lucky by winning an authentic NFL jersey courtesy of Arucca Flyboy, Goldilocz & 730Dips Promotions.
The concert is open for people of all age groups. So, from children to adults, everyone can come here to enjoy the evening enjoy some great music, meet stars of yesteryear, today & of the future as they enjoy Super Bowl weekend festivities.

The show will stretch from early evening 7 PM until late evening 11 PM. Friday January 31st can be a party time for teenagers and can be a time to have freedom to unwind & have a great time with your family or friends.

The SuperBowl party and concert is being presented by Arucca Flyboy in conjunction with 730Dips & Goldilocz Promotions. The tickets to the concert are reasonable in cost. The concert can be attended by everyone, of all the age groups.

You can book/purchase your tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/superbowl-party-showcase-tickets-10011090441?aff=es2&rank=0

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The following are quotes from the participants and notes from the Thursday, Jan. 16th, 2014 pep rally to promote "CES MMA XX," scheduled for Friday, Jan. 24th, 2014 at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. Tickets are available online at www.cesmma.com and www.ticketmaster.com.

Shaun Marmas, 5-5-1 (1 KO)

On moving down to 135 pounds for his upcoming fight against Matt Doherty:

"It was just at 145 I don't really cut much and guys are cutting more and more. It's more of a business decision, making the smarter move, and bumping up my training, bringing basically a whole new camp for this fight and pushing it. I think I'll definitely be stronger. At 145, expect for like, my very last fight, I didn't feel like the guys were stronger than me. I felt like I could stand with them. I've got the reach advantage and I feel I'll be stronger than most guys at 135. I feel this is the best move for me. I'm ready to make an impact and make my name at 135.

 
CES MMA featherweight champ Rob Font, 8-1-1 (2 KOs)

On his outlook for 2014 as he prepares to face New Jersey's Ahsan Abdullah:

"I'm definitely trying to forget about 2013 and come into 2014 taking names and collecting bodies, pretty much. I'm here to win and fight. I definitely want to fight bigger and better fighters in 2014. This next fight, he's definitely a tough fighter. He has a real aggressive style. Comes forward, comes from a great camp. The guy's driving from New York, so you know he's trying to take that long ride home with an 'L' so he's going to bring the fight. I think he has a perfect style for me. He's coming forward, and I'm a better counter-puncher than coming forward, so, pretty much, I'm going to catch him coming in."

 
Dinis Paiva Jr., 3-5 (1 KO)

On trying to rebound from a tough finish in 2013:

"I'm coming off two losses and I want to come out with a real strong win this year. I think it's going to be a good year. I'm training out of CCFA now. Got a great group of guys I'm working with up there. The camaraderie's tight, the brotherhood's tight, and I'm definitely feel I'm on my 'A' game and the best I've ever been. There are always different variables in this sport. Going into the cage, you can lose at any moment, so it's hard to tell. I feel good, I feel confident, I feel headstrong, and I've got a good camp backing me up. It's definitely a good thing."
 

 
Andre Soukhamthath, 7-1 (4 KOs)

On his upcoming bout with Kin Moy and his new training camp in Florida:

"I'm on the card with a lot of my friends and I probably, have, on paper, the toughest test so far, going against an undefeated fighter. Real explosive, real fast. He's definitely no slouch. You're going to win some and lose some, so I just want to go in there and perform. That's what I'm focused on, because if you put too much pressure on yourself you can't perform to your abilities. I just go in there and do my thing. That's what I train for. I definitely feel like I'm a lot stronger. I'm going with a lot of tough guys, a lot of high-level guys. In order to beat me, you're going to have to take my soul away. "

 
Todd Chattelle, 12-9 (9 KOs)

On his faith in God and the role it plays in his career:

"if I didn't have faith I'd be like, 'Whatever. I'm done. There's no point in this,' but 20, 30 years from now, no matter how well I do, I'll be   60, 70 years old, even 40 and 50 years from now, if we're still around, God willing, we're talking to some kid at the bar or the club and we're like, 'I used to be tough! I used to be No. 1 in New England!' which I was, and then they're going to be like, 'Yeah, right. Whatever, old man,' so all this isn't going to matter. What's going to matter is the memories I put together and being a good man for my family and whoever else, any brother or sister out there who wants to come to me and ask my advice. I can give them God, hopefully."
 

NOTES: "CES MMA XX" is CES MMA's 21st show since its inception in 2010. ... Todd Chattelle will be featured on a CES MMA card for the 10th time in his career, the most among any fighter in promotion history ... Andre Soukhamthath is CES MMA's winningest fighter with seven victories under the promotion's guidance ... Both Soukhamthath and Rob Font have won seven consecutive bouts. ... Heavyweight John Johnston, who will be featured on the undercard, has won each of his four bouts by knockout. ... Shaun Marmas has alternated wins and losses in each of his last four fights. ... Ahsan Abdullah, who is facing Font on Jan. 24th, will be making his third appearance for CES. He is 1-1 in his previous two bouts with the promotion. ... Chattelle's opponent, Shedrick Goodridge, is also 1-1 with CES and will be making his third appearance with the promotion.

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Orlando, Florida native Prince Greg releases his latest project an EP titled 'More Than A Man', which brings to the listeners a wealth of notable punchlines & elite lyricism. With his last release being 'Eagle Wings' last March, 'More Than A Man' serves as a lead up to Prince Greg's upcoming mixtape 'Less Than A God 2' & his first EP release. The EP is straight to the point showcasing his aberrant & lucid lyricism, & his own words "..it shows why i'm up next."

After releasing his last mixtape "Eagle Wings" earlier this year in March & landing on HotNewHipHop.com's Heatseekers [Edition 11], Prince Greg keeps the ball rolling with his "More Than A Man" EP release and looks to continue steamrolling by gearing up to release his next mixtape "Less Than A God 2" in the beginning of next year.

On "More Than A Man" Prince Greg mostly carry's the rapping torch by himself, but brings along his compadres Big Trin & BoGODY to take turns trading verses on the infectious "Way Too Young" & the luxuriant "Real Nigga Party". Production finds itself ranging from EDM-Rap infused sounds to sample driven hip hop gems with credits to DJ Mustard, Cardiak, 1500 Or Nothin The Futuristiks, @firehotbeats, Blood Diamonds, Bink & Yung Berg.

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Tracklist

01 Headquarters (Produced by Cardiak)
02 Arrest Myself (Produced by DJ Mustard)
03 The View (Produced by Blood Diamonds)
04 R.N.S (Produced by HNIC89)
05 Revealing (Produced by Bink)
06 Real Nigga Party Ft. Prince Greg (Produced by Yung Berg)
07 Way Too Young Ft. Big Trin & BoGODY (Produced by @Firehotbeats)
08 Checc Me Out (Produced by 1500orNothin)
09 Bitch Im Ballin (Produced by @Firehotbeats)