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RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV and CHRIS ALGIERI WORLD JR. WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP INT’L MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL
May 23, 2014
“2 Days” is a revealing and intimate look at a 48-hour span in the life of a boxer in the lead-up to one of his fights and the next edition will focus on Siberian native Ruslan Provodnikov. HBO cameras followed the intriguing and complex prizefighter in the lead-up to his blockbuster showdown last October with 140-pound title-holder Mike Alvarado in Alvarado’s hometown of Denver, CO.
HBO air times include: May 24 (12:15 a.m.), 25 (12:00 p.m.), 27 (2:45 p.m.), 29 (5:00 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.) and June 2 (8:30 p.m. & 1:50 a.m.), 5 (9:15 a.m. & 5:45 p.m.), 12 (1:30 p.m.) and 14 (11:30 a.m.).
HBO2 air times include: May 25 (11:35 p.m.), 27 (9:00 p.m.), 30 (1:15 p.m.), 31 (2:45 a.m.) and June 1 (11:30 a.m.), 8 (2:30 p.m.), 10 (10:00 a.m.) and 13 (4:50 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.).
All times are ET/PT.
“2 Days” will also be available on the HBO On Demand®service, HBO GO®and at www.hbo.com/boxing as well as various other new media platforms that distribute the series.
Provodnikov makes his much anticipated 2014 ring debut onSaturday, June 14 when he defends his 140-pound title vs. Chris Algieri live on HBO from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Promoted by Banner Promotions and Top Rank®, in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, tickets to the Provodnikov-Algieri world champion event are $31, $56, $86, $106 and $206. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.barclayscenter.comor www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center beginning Friday, April 25 at noon. Group tickets are also available by calling 855-GROUP-BK. For information on individual suites, please call 718-BK-SUITE.
For fight updates go to www.banner-promotions.com or www.hbo.com/boxing, on Facebook atfacebook.com/banner-promotions or facebook.com/hboboxing, and on Twitter attwitter.com/bannerboxing or twitter.com/hboboxing also www.StarBoxing.com or Fa
About Barclays Center
Barclays Center opened on September 28, 2012, and is a major sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. One of the most intimate seating configurations ever designed into a modern multi-purpose arena, Barclays Center offers 17,732 seats for basketball, 15,795 for hockey, and up to 18,000 seats for concerts, and has 101 luxury suites, four bars/lounges, four clubs, and 40/40 CLUB & Restaurant by American Express.
Barclays Center hosts an extensive variety of events, including premier concerts, major professional boxing cards, top college basketball, family shows, the Brooklyn Nets and soon the New York Islanders.
Barclays Center has redefined the arena customer service and culinary experience. Its more than 2,000 employees are trained by Disney Institute, the business advisory arm of The Walt Disney Company, and its BrooklynTaste™ food program features selections from 55 well-known restaurants and vendors in the borough.
Barclays Center engages the customer with state-of-the-art technology to enhance the fan experience. As the first arena in the world to utilize Cisco StadiumVision mobile multicast streaming technology, Barclays Center allows fans to watch live video and instant replays from their mobile phones while connected to the arena’s free Wi-Fi.
Located atop one of the largest transportation hubs in New York City, Barclays Center is accessible by 11 subway lines, the Long Island Rail Road, and 11 bus lines.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
BANNER PROMOTIONS
Josh Roy: 215-670-2220 / [email protected]
Marc Abrams: 856-287-7611 / marc@
Fred Sternburg: 303-740-7746 / Too
Star Boxing
Dottie Raven: 718-823-2000 / [email protected]
Bernie Bahrmasel : 773-592-2986 / berniebahrmas
TOP RANK
Lee Samuels: 702-732-2717 / [email protected]
HBO
Kevin Flaherty: 212/512-5052 / Kevi
About Barclays Center
Barclays Center opened on September 28, 2012, and is a major sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. One of the most intimate seating configurations ever designed into a modern multi-purpose arena, Barclays Center offers 17,732 seats for basketball, 15,795 for hockey, and up to 18,000 seats for concerts, and has 101 luxury suites, four bars/lounges, four clubs, and 40/40 CLUB & Restaurant by American Express.
Barclays Center hosts an extensive variety of events, including premier concerts, major professional boxing cards, top college basketball, family shows, the Brooklyn Nets and soon the New York Islanders.
Barclays Center has redefined the arena customer service and culinary experience. Its more than 2,000 employees are trained by Disney Institute, the business advisory arm of The Walt Disney Company, and its BrooklynTaste™ food program features selections from 55 well-known restaurants and vendors in the borough.
Barclays Center engages the customer with state-of-the-art technology to enhance the fan experience. As the first arena in the world to utilize Cisco StadiumVision mobile multicast streaming technology, Barclays Center allows fans to watch live video and instant replays from their mobile phones while connected to the arena’s free Wi-Fi.
Located atop one of the largest transportation hubs in New York City, Barclays Center is accessible by 11 subway lines, the Long Island Rail Road, and 11 bus lines.
ABOUT STAR BOXING ®
Star Boxing Inc. celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2012. The company has produced some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star Boxing continues to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star Boxing is proud that is has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit their official website atwww.StarBoxing.com and follow them on Twitter @ Star Boxing and Facebook at Star Boxing.
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