Press Release: By BLK Prime – OMAHA, NEBRASKA
(December 7, 2022) – Pound-for-pound king, WBO 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..jpg)
Credit: Tom Hogan/BLK Prime
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 www.ticketmaster.com. 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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