WORLD CHAMP RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV OF RUSSIA AND UNDEFEATED CONTENDER CHRIS ALGIERI OF LONG ISLAND

PROVODNIKOV vs. ALGIERI WORLD JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

June 11, 2014

June 12, 2014

TO HOLD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE LUNCHEON
FOR THEIR WORLD TITLE FIGHT

Tomorrow! Thursday, June 12, at Noon ET
Barclays Center in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN (June 11, 2014) –

World championship boxing returns to Brooklyn this weekend!

Barclays Center and Banner Promotions will host the final press conference for the WBO junior welterweight title fight between defending world champion

RUSLAN “The Siberian Rocky” PROVODNIKOV of Beryozovo, Russia and New York scholar/brawler CHRIS ALGIERIof Huntington, Long Island, Tomorrow! Thursday, June 12, atNoon ET, in the GEICO Atrium at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

The Provodnikov – Algieri world title fight will take placeSaturday night, June 14, and will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark®.

Provodnikov vs. Algieri will headline a night of championship boxing, including the co- main event featuring undefeated WBO junior middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade of Providence, RI, making his first title defense, against No. 1 contender and mandatory challenger Brian Rose of Blackpool, England. The action-packed undercard includes undefeated WBC Continental America’s Light Heavyweight champion and Top-10 contender Seanie “Irish” Monaghan of Long Beach, Long Island, and the first professional woman’s fight at Barclays Center, featuring Brooklyn’s own Heather “The Heat” Hardy.

The event is promoted by Banner Promotions and Top Rank®, in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and Tecate.

Doors will open and luncheon will be served at 11:30 A.M. The press conference will begin at Noon.

WHO:

Ruslan Provodnikov (23-2, 16 KOs) — WBO Jr. Welterweight Champion
Chris Algieri (19-0, 8 KOs) – WBO Jr. Welterweight No. 13 Contender
Demetrius Andrade (20-0,13 KOs) – WBO Jr. Middleweight Champion
Brian Rose (25-1-1,7 KOs) – WBO Jr. Middleweight No. 1 Contender
Artie Pelullo, CEO Banner Promotions
Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing
Brett Yormark, CEO Barclays Center
Carl Moretti, Vice President of Top Rank
Seanie Monaghan (23-0 13 KOs) – IBF & WBA No. 6 Contender
Heather Hardy (9-0, 2 KOs)
Simeon Hardy (11-0, 8 KOs)

WHAT:

Final Press Conference Luncheon for World Championship Boxing’s return to Barclays Center

WHEN:

Thursday, June 12 at Noon; Doors open and luncheon served at 11:30 AM

WHERE:

Barclays Center (620 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11217)

*** Media should enter through main entrance ***

HBO BOXING PRESENTS: “2 Days: Ruslan Provodnikov”

All times are ET/PT.

HBO replay times include: June 12 (1:30 p.m.) and 14 (11:30 a.m.).

HBO2 replay times include: June 13 (4:50 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.).

For fight updates go to www.banner-promotions.com or www.hbo.com/boxing, on Facebook at facebook.com/bannerpromotions or facebook.com/hboboxing, and on Twitter at twitter.com/bannerboxing or twitter.com/hboboxing, also www.StarBoxing.com orwww.facebook.com/StarBoxing and twitter.com/StarBoxing.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BANNER PROMOTIONS
Josh Roy: 215-670-2220 / [email protected]

Marc Abrams: 856-287-7611 / marc@banner-promotions.com (credentials)

Fred Sternburg: 303-740-7746 / Too[email protected]

STAR BOXING
Dottie Raven: 718-823-2000 / [email protected]

Bernie Bahrmasel : 773-592-2986 / berniebahrmas[email protected]

TOP RANK

Lee Samuels: 702-732-2717 / [email protected]

HBO

Kevin Flaherty: 212/512-5052 / Kevi[email protected]

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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