BERNARD HOPKINS AND JOE SMITH JR. HOST MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL AHEAD OF ANTICIPATED HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING FIGHT
December 1, 2016Two Long Island fighters from Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing stable will be honored this Sunday afternoon at Russo’s On the Bay
December 12, 2016
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13
1:00 p.m. HOPKINS VS. SMITH, JR., SHABRANSKYY VS. BARRERA
& UNDERCARD MEDIA WORKOUTS
Location: City of Angels Boxing Gym,
3000 Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90007
come, first serve basis.
Note: Only athletic shoes are allowed inside the gym.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
1:00 p.m. HOPKINS VS. SMITH, JR. & SHABRANSKYY VS.
BARRERA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE
Location: “Fabulous” Forum – Arena Concourse,
3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305
Parking/Entrance: Free parking available in Lot K, enter through Prairie Avenue Entrance andenter the building through ramp adjacent to Forum Club on westside of venue.
12:00 p.m. – Doors Open & Media Luncheon
1:00 p.m. – Press Conference Begins – LIVE
Watch Live:
*This is a live event please arrive promptly*
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
1:00 p.m. SHABRANKSKYY VS. BARRERA OFFICIAL WEIGH IN
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Location: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – LIT Ultra Lounge,
84-245 Indio Springs Drive; Indio, CA 92203
Parking: Valet and self-parking available
12:30 p.m. – Doors Open
1:00 p.m. – Weigh-In Begins – LIVE
Watch Live: www.RingTv.com and www.
*This is a live event please arrive promptly*
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
12:00 p.m. HOPKINS VS. SMITH, JR. OFFICIAL WEIGH IN
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Location: “Fabulous” Forum – Northwest Parking Lot,
3900 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305
Parking: Free parking available in Lot K, enter through Prairie Ave Entrance
11:00 a.m. – Doors Open
12:00 p.m. – Weigh-In Begins – LIVE
*This is a live event please arrive promptly*
4:00 p.m. SHABRANSKYY VS. BARRERA FIGHT NIGHT
DOORS OPEN
Location: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Special Events Center,
84-245 Indio Springs Drive; Indio, CA 92203
Parking: Valet and self-parking available
4:00 p.m. SHABRANSKYY VS. BARRERA FIGHT NIGHT –
FIRST FIGHT & RING TV STREAM BEGINS
Location: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Special Events Center
6:00 p.m. FRANCISCO VARGAS FAN MEET & GREET
Location: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Special Events Center
7:00 p.m. SHABRANSKYY VS. BARRERA FIGHT NIGHT – HBO
LATINO TELECAST BEGINS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
10:00 a.m. OSCAR DE LA HOYA FOUNDATION 20TH ANNUAL
HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY
HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY
Location: “Fabulous” Forum – Northwest Parking Lot,
3900 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305
Parking: Free parking available in Lot K, enter through Prairie Avenue entrance
Note: Interviews with Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions fighters will be available. Separate media alert with details to follow.
1:30 p.m. FIGHT NIGHT CREDENTIAL WINDOW OPENS
Location: “Fabulous” Forum, Box Office Window #1,
3900 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305
2:00 p.m. “FABULOUS” FORUM DOORS OPEN & FIRST FIGHT BEGINS
Location: “Fabulous” Forum,
3900 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305
Parking: Discounted parking available for credentialed media. Enter from Prairie Avenue entrance.
6:00 p.m. GOLD CARPET PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR “FINAL 1”
PRE-PARTY PRESENTED BY ADVANCED NUTRIENTS
PRE-PARTY PRESENTED BY ADVANCED NUTRIENTS
Location: “Fabulous” Forum – Forum Club,
3900 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305
7:00 p.m. HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING TELECAST BEGINS
Following Fight POST-FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE
Location: “Fabulous” Forum – In Ring
*Events/Schedule Subject To Change*
Hopkins vs. Smith, Jr. is a 12-round WBC International Light Heavyweight Championship presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Diaz, Jr. vs. Garcia is a 10-round NABF featherweight title match presented by Golden Boy Promotions. Usyk vs. Mchunu is a 12-round WBO Cruiserweight World Title battle presented by K2 Promotions in association with Main Events. The event is sponsored by “Cerveza Tecate, BORN BOLD” and Casa Mexico Tequila. The event will be televised live on Saturday, December 17, 2016 from Inglewood, California’s “Fabulous” Forum on HBO’s flagship series beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Tickets for Hopkins vs. Smith, Jr. are on sale and are priced at $25, $50, $75, $105 and $205, not including applicable service charges and taxes, with a total ticket limit of 12 per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or the Forum Box Office (Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. PST to 7:00 p.m. PST) at (310) 330-7300. Tickets are also available for purchase atwww.fabulousforum.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
B-roll and images of Hopkins vs. Smith, Jr. are available for use and download HERE or by copying and pasting:bit.ly/HopkinsSmith. Video and photo credit must be given to Golden Boy Promotions.
Contacts for Hopkins vs. Smith, Jr.:
Ramiro Gonzalez, Golden Boy Promotions: (213) 489-5631
Stefan Friedman/Kristen Caloca: (424) 202-1671
John Cirillo, Star Boxing: (914) 260-7436
Bernie Bahrmasel, K2 Promotions: (773) 592-2986
Ellen Haley, Main Events: (973) 903-6715
Patrick Byrne, HBO: (212) 512-1361
Kevin Flaherty, HBO: (212) 512-5052
Erik Stein/Brooke Paller, The Fabulous Forum: (818) 761-6100
Media Credentials: www.magnamedia.com
Shabranskyy vs. Barrera is a 10-round bout for the WBC USNBC Light Heavyweight championship, presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Main Events and sponsored by “Tecate, BORN BOLD,” and Casa Mexico Tequila. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. PT, and the first fight begins at 4:00 p.m. PT. The HBO Latino telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT (live ET/tape delayed PT).
Tickets are on sale and are priced at $25, $35 and $45 and available for purchase now at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.
Contacts for Shabranskyy vs. Barrera:
Ramiro Gonzalez: Golden Boy Promotions: (213) 489-5631
Stefan Friedman/Kristen Caloca: (424) 202-1671
Lisa Meyer, Main Events: lmeyer@mainevents.com
Chris Lavoie, Fantasy Springs: (760) 238-5873
Patrick Byrne, HBO: (212) 512-1361
Kevin Flaherty, HBO: (212) 512-5052
Credentials: clavoie@fantasysprings.net
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