UPRISING PROMOTIONS ADDS THREE TALENTED FIGHTERS TO STABLE

 

UPRISING PROMOTIONS CONTACT: Ronson Frank | info@uprisingpromotions.com  MEDIA CONTACT: John Archibald (Resolution Sports) | jarchibald@ResSports.com   Feel free to use the following release and photo for posting and promotional purposes. UPRISING PROMOTIONS ADDS THREE TALENTED FIGHTERS TO STABLE Lightweight Wesley Ferrer, Super Featherweight Angel Luna and Junior Welterweight Darren Mangan Join Rapidly Growing Promotion Brooklyn, N.Y. - New York-based Uprising Promotions has made a huge statement on the boxing circuit, announcing the addition of three highly skillful fighters to its talented roster. Officially joining the stable is undefeated Brooklyn lightweight Wesley Ferrer (4-0, 3 KOs), unbeaten Dominican super featherweight Angel Luna (9-0, 6 KOs) and highly sought-after Irish junior welterweight Darren Mangan. "I am very excited. I believe in these guys, and I am a great judge of boxing talent," said Ronson Frank, President of Uprising Promotions. "I think all three of these guys have the ability to take not only themselves, but also us as a promotion, to the next level where we can compete with all of the big name promoters out there." Under the guidance of his father, Mateo De La Cruz, Wesley Ferrer had a very accomplished amateur career, winning his first NY Daily News Golden Gloves Championship in 2009 when he was merely 17-years-old. He continued on that same successful path until deciding to turn in his amateur card for the professional ranks in September of 2013. His pro debut lasted just 31 seconds when he scored a TKO victory over Masaki Aida on a card hosted by Uprising Promotions. The Brooklyn native has since recorded three more wins, two by early stoppage, with two of those outings under the Uprising Promotions banner. After eight bouts in his home of the Dominican Republic, Angel Luna made his American debut on May 21st when he fought on an Uprising Promotions card, defeating Joey Arroyo by second round TKO. Of his nine professional contests, Luna has earned six victories inside the allotted timeframe, and he now looks to make an impression on the New York fight scene under the guidance of Uprising Promotions. "These fighters are great character guys who work very hard in the gym," Frank continued. "Wesley Ferrer is a very intelligent guy who is currently a college student. Angel Luna is a very dedicated guy in the gym. His trainer tells me all the time that he has to tell him to tone it down." The final signing by Uprising Promotions is highly regarded junior welterweight Darren Mangan, who moved to New York from his native Ireland just a few weeks ago. Fighting out of Gotham Boxing, which is located at 600 Washington Street in the West Village, he looks to make his professional debut under the Uprising Promotions banner later this year. "Darren is so excited, and he calls me every day to let me know what type of progress he is making," Frank laughed. "He is a 19-year-old kid who is very excited about the opportunity to be here and looks forward to performing on the biggest stage in boxing." Growing up in Castlebar before spending the last seven years of his life in Letterkenny, Ireland, Mangan arrives in New York with nearly 100 amateur bouts on his resume. The extremely personable fighter was highly sought after by a number of promoters but decided Uprising Promotions was the best place for him. As he begins the preparation for his professional debut, the 19-year-old Irishman will be working with internationally renowned trainer Colin Morgan, who has trained the likes of current WBO Middleweight Champion Peter Quillin, former WBA Cruiserweight Champion Guillermo Jones, former WBC Featherweight Champion Elio Rojas, as well as undefeated heavyweight contender Mike Perez. "I am delighted and over the moon to sign with Uprising Promotions," Mangan emphatically stated. "If you told me a couple of years ago that I would be fighting in New York City at 20 years of age, I don't think that I would have believed you. I've been here for more than two weeks now, and I'm settling in well. I can't wait to start working with a world renowned trainer in Colin Morgan. We have a really good team around me, and I am seriously excited to hook up with Ronson and Uprising Promotions. There were a few offers on the table, especially since I am a young fighter with a lot of amateur experience, but this was the best fit for me." As he engulfs on his professional career, Mangan hopes to follow in the footsteps of another Irish fighter who was able to win over the entire City of New York. "A fight town like New York needs another Irish fighter! It has really been since John Duddy retired that an Irish fighter was at the top here, and I think Ronson is the right guy to get me there. He is hungry to expand my career and Uprising Promotions, and we have the right people around us to make that happen." The date for the next Uprising Promotions fight card has already been set, with the promotion returning to action on September 13th. Negotiations are underway with a few different venues in New York for the event, and the location announcement will be made in the very near future. For more information on Uprising Promotions, make sure to check out www.UprisingPromotions.com and also like our fan page on Facebook.   UPRISING PROMOTIONS MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to grow interest in the sport of boxing in New York City by showcasing entertaining and evenly matched fights. We are focused on providing opportunities to local New York City area fighters.

When Is Exercise an Addiction or Healthy Lifestyle Choice?

 

 

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Stone Hearth News

  

Individuals With Exercise Addiction Often Struggle With Co-occurring Disorders; 15 to 20 Percent of Exercise Addicted Individuals Are Also Dependent on Nicotine, Alcohol, or Illicit Drugs

CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwired – June 19, 2014) – Exercising on a regular basis is beneficial. It contributes to health and disease prevention and has a positive effect on mental and physical well-being for all age groups. There are instances, however, where exercise becomes an addiction.
“Exercise addiction is a process addiction in which a person engages in compulsive, mood-altering behaviors with the intention of avoiding painful feelings,” said Kim Dennis, MD, CEO and medical director of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center. “Those addicted to exercise chase the ‘high,’ and this behavior ultimately becomes unmanageable and destructive.”
The prevalence of exercise addiction in the general population is close to three percent, but is higher among ultra-marathon runners and sport science students. Exercise addiction also tends to cluster with food disorders, caffeine use, and shopping. Work addiction is also another co-occurring disorder.
Dr. Dennis adds certain criteria must be met for a behavior to be considered an addiction. Those include:

  

• Tolerance: increasing the amount to feel the desired effect

• Withdrawal: negative effects such as anxiety, irritability, restlessness, and sleep problems, when exercise is stopped

• Lack of control: attempts to reduce exercise fail

• Intention: unable to adhere to intended routine

• Time: a great deal of time is spent preparing for, engaging in, and recovering from exercise

• Reduction in other activities: social, occupational, and/or recreational activities are reduced

• Continuance: continuing despite negative physical, psychological, and/or interpersonal consequences

Individuals with exercise addiction often have food disorders, caffeine use, and other process disorders such as work and shopping addiction. It is not unusual for them to experience depression, trauma, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. In addition, individuals with eating disorders often engage in excessive exercise. It is estimated that 39 to 48 percent of people suffering from eating disorders also suffer from exercise addiction.
“As with many addictions, dependence on exercise can start innocently,” adds Dr. Dennis. “The individual often receives validation or reinforcement for exercising. Once an individual is hooked, a need to achieve the euphoric state eclipses all else. Work, family, and social life frequently take a back seat to the necessity of exercising. If deprived, we see withdrawal symptoms just like you would with any other addiction.”

  

Treatment is available and recovery from exercise addiction is possible. In time, reasonable, healthy and beneficial exercise can be reintroduced as part of a balanced life.
About Timberline Knolls:
Timberline Knolls is a leading private residential treatment center for women and adolescent girls (ages 12 – 65+) with eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, mood and co-occurring disorders. Located in suburban Chicago, residents receive excellent clinical care from a highly trained professional staff on a picturesque 43-acre wooded campus. Women and families seeking Christian treatment can opt for specialized Christian-based therapy.

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Dance may be an effective strategy to implement physical activity in motivated subjects with type 2 diabetes or obesity

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Stone Hearth News

A standard ballroom and Latin dance program to improve fitness and adherence to physical activity in individuals with type 2 diabetes and in obesity

 Felice Mangeri, Luca Montesi, Gabriele Forlani, Riccardo Dalle Grave and Giulio Marchesini Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome 2014, 6:74 doi:10.1186/1758-5996-6-74 Published: 22 June 2014

Abstract (provisional)

Objective

To test the effectiveness of a dance program to improve fitness and adherence to physical activity in subjects with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Research Design and Methods

Following a motivational interviewing session, 100 subjects with diabetes and/or obesity were enrolled either in a dance program (DP, n = 42) or in a self-selected physical activity program (SSP, n = 58), according to their preferences. Outcome measures were reduced BMI/waist circumference, improved metabolic control in type 2 diabetes (-0.3% reduction of HbA1c) and improved fitness (activity expenditure >10 MET-hour/week; 10% increase in 6-min walk test (6MWT)). Target achievement was tested at 3 and 6 months, after adjustment for baseline data (propensity score).

Results

 Attrition was lower in DP. Both programs significantly decreased body weight (on average, -2.6 kg; P < 0.001) and waist circumference (DP, -3.2 cm; SSP, -2.2; P < 0.01) at 3 months, and the results were maintained at 6 months. In DP, the activity-related energy expenditure averaged 13.5 +/- 1.8 MET-hour/week in the first three months and 14.1 +/- 3.0 in the second three-month period. In SSP, activity energy expenditure was higher but highly variable in the first three-month period (16.5 +/- 13.9 MET-hour/week), and decreased in the following three months (14.2 +/- 12.3; P vs. first period < 0.001). At three months, no differences in target achievement were observed between groups. After six months the odds to attain the MET, 6MWT and A1c targets were all significantly associated with DP.

Conclusion

Dance may be an effective strategy to implement physical activity in motivated subjects with type 2 diabetes or obesity (Clinical trial reg. no. NCT02021890, clinicaltrials.gov)

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For peripheral neuropathy, balance training appears to be the most effective exercise intervention

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Stone Hearth News

Sports Med. 2014 Jun 14. [Epub ahead of print]

Exercise Intervention Studies in Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review.

Streckmann F1, Zopf EM, Lehmann HC, May K, Rizza J, Zimmer P, Gollhofer A, Bloch W, Baumann FT. Author information 1Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933, Cologne, Germany, f.streckmann@dshs-koeln.de.

 Abstract

 INTRODUCTION:

Peripheral neuropathies (PNPs) encompass a large group of disorders of heterogeneous origin which can manifest themselves with sensory and/or motor deficits depending on the predominantly affected nerve fiber modality. It represents a highly prevalent disease group which can be associated with significant disability and poor recovery. Exercise has the potential to improve side effects of PNP.

 OBJECTIVE:

Our objective in this systematic review was to analyze exercise interventions for neuropathic patients in order to evaluate the possible benefits of exercise.

METHODS:

Three independent reviewers used PubMed, MEDPILOT® (MEDLINE), Cochrane, and relevant reference lists to obtain the data. Relevant studies were graded according to the Oxford Levels of Evidence.

RESULTS:

Eighteen studies (ten randomized controlled trials and eight controlled clinical trials) met all inclusion criteria. Three (diabetic) studies were ranked very high quality [1b (A)], nine high quality (four diabetes, one cancer, four others) [2b (B)], while six (four diabetes, two others) showed low quality (4/C). Current data suggests that exercise is a feasible, safe, and promising supportive measure for neuropathic patients. This is best documented for patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), suggesting that endurance training has the potential to prevent the onset of and reduce the progression of DPN. In general, balance exercises showed the highest effect on the motor as well as sensory symptoms in all types of PNP.

CONCLUSION:

Overall, balance training appears to be the most effective exercise intervention. Studies focusing exclusively on strength, or a combination of endurance and strength, appear to have a lower impact. For metabolically-induced neuropathies, endurance training also plays an important role. Further research with high methodological quality needs to be conducted in order to establish evidence-based clinical recommendations for neuropathic patients.

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Treating Parkinson’s with Acupuncture

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In some of the newest studies, research shows that acupuncture has an antioxidant effect in the treatment of Parkinson’s. Increasing evidence shows that oxidative stress contributes to the progression of the disease. And the new research shows that 100 Hz electroacupuncture applied to certain acupuncture points has a neuroprotective effect on the brain because electroacupuncture is antioxidant. This information comes from collaborative studies including contributions from Xibin Liang, a researcher from the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University in Stanford, California.
Researchers determined that stimulation of specific acupuncture points with electroacupuncture protects the brain by creating antioxidative and antiapoptosis (the process of programmed cell death  that may occur in multicellular organisms) effects. The electroacupuncture protected the substantia nigra, a part of the mid-brain. The substantia nigra is an important part of the brain in controlling movement. Parkinson’s is caused by the deterioration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. The substantia nigra supplies the area of the brain involved with motor action with dopamine. Dopamine is an essential nutrient for the brain and has neurotransmitter functions, it is also a precursor for norepinephrine and epinephrine.
IN SWALLOWING: Recently, research published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine concluded that acupuncture has potential “therapeutic effects and long-term efficacy for neurogenic dysphagia.” Dysphagia is a medical term for difficulty with swallowing. Neurological dysphagia is due to disorders of the nervous system such as Parkinson’s. Signs and symptoms include difficulty with food control in the mouth, difficulty initiating swallowing, choking, coughing, nasal regurgitation and a feeling of food getting stuck in the throat.
The research indicated that patients receiving acupuncture responded significantly better, having better levels of food and fluid consistencies. The researchers suggest more studies of a larger sample size to confirm the results of this study.
IN RESTORING DIGESTION: These new studies find that acupuncture relieves digestive impairment due to stress. This finding suggests that acupuncture is an effective modality for the treatment of functional dyspepsia (indigestion). Dyspepsia usually involves pain of the upper abdomen, bloating and sometimes nausea, heartburn and belching. Dyspepsia is also linked to GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease.
In Eastern philosophy, yin and yang balance in the body, resulting in good health. When disease encroaches, it is a result of an imbalance between these two energies.
One effective treatment for restoring health seems to be acupuncture. The Western medical community is trying to put the philosophy to the test. Among the test subjects are people with Parkinson’s, and among the methodologies is acupuncture — the practice of sticking needles into certain locations on the body at varying depths. The sensation of needle insertion is said to resemble a mosquito bite. Acupuncture is generally divided into a series of sessions of about 30 minutes each.
In China, acupuncture is common. Acupuncture has provided relief from the tremors of Parkinson’s for many.
Currently in the Parkinson’s Resource Organization WELLNESS VILLAGE, Dr. David Shirazi ParkinsonsResource.org/spotlight/2769/ is, among others, in the category of Acupuncture. Dr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. and earned a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from Samra University. He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep disordered breathing.
He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical school in Korea.

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7 things happy people do every day (#1 is exercise)

           Posted on June 6, 2014 by Stone Hearth News

About one-third of the U.S. population describes itself as “very happy,” according to the polling agency Harris Interactive–a higher number than I think many of us might expect.

 These are the people in your office who are upbeat and eager no matter what unexpected challenges come their way, and the ones who seem to get genuinely excited over the smallest opportunities and kindnesses. They’re the folks in your social circles who endure hardship with smiles on their faces and who seem hard-wired always to look on the bright side.

Studies show that half of happiness is determined by genetics, and a little under 40 percent is governed by the impact of external events. You own the 12 percent of the package that’s left, however, and it turns out that the choices you make within that sliver make all the difference between being happy or not. Happier people realize this, and as a result they make seven key choices every day.

1. They choose to exercise.

There are many happy people who aren’t in great physical shape, so how does this make sense? The explanation is that you need only seven minutes of exercise a day if you’re exercising for the sake of happiness. That’s enough to make your body release endorphins, the neurotransmitters responsible for that famous “runner’s high.”

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Caffeine before exercise can increase post-exercise energy expenditure: new study

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Stone Hearth News

Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2014 Jun 5. [Epub ahead of print]

Ingestion of a Moderately-High Caffeine Dose Before Exercise Increases Post-Exercise Energy Expenditure.

 Fernández-Elías VE1, Del Coso J, Hamouti N, Ortega JF, Muñoz G, Muñoz-Guerra J, Mora-Rodríguez R.

Author information

1Exercise Physiology Laboratory, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain.

Abstract


Caffeine is an ergogenic aid widely used prior to and during prolonged exercise. Due to its prolonged biological half-life caffeine effects could remain after exercise. We aimed to investigate the metabolic, respiratory and cardiovascular post-exercise responses to pre-exercise graded caffeine ingestion. Twelve aerobically trained subjects (mean VO2max = 54 ± 7 mL · min-1 · kg-1) cycled for 60-min at 75% VO2max after ingesting placebo (0 mg of caffeine per kg of body weight) or 0.5, 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mg · kg-1 on five occasions. During the 3 hours post-exercise, heart rate, blood pressure, glucose, lactate and fatty acids were analyzed. None of these variables were statistically affected by pre-exercise caffeine ingestion between 0.5 and 4.5 mg · kg-1. However, ingestion of 4.5 mg · kg-1 of caffeine raised post-exercise energy expenditure 15 % above placebo (233 ± 58 vs. 202 ± 49 kcal/3 hours; P < 0.05). Ventilation and tidal volume were elevated after the 4.5 mg·kg-1 caffeine dose above placebo (9.2 ± 2.5 L · min-1 and 0.67 ± 0.29 L · breath-1 vs. 7.8 ± 1.5 L · min-1 and 0.56 ± 0.20 L · breath-1, respectively; P < 0.05). Ventilation correlated with tidal volume (r = 0.45; P < 0.05) and energy expenditure (r = 0.72; P < 0.05). In summary, pre-exercise ingestion of ergogenic caffeine doses do not alter post-exercise cardiovascular responses. However, ingestion of 4.5 mg · kg-1 of caffeine raises 3 h post-exercise energy expenditure (i.e., 31 kcal) likely through increased energy cost of ventilation.

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Walking for well-being: are group walks in certain types of natural environments better for well-being than group walks in urban environments?

          Posted on June 7, 2014 by Stone Hearth News

Int J Environ Res Public Health.

2013 Oct 29;10(11):5603-28. doi: 10.3390/ijerph10115603.

Walking for well-being: are group walks in certain types of natural environments better for well-being than group walks in urban environments?

Marselle MR1, Irvine KN, Warber SL.

 Author information

1Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development, De Montfort University, Queens Building, the Gateway, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK. melissa.marselle@gmail.com.

Abstract


 The benefits of walking in natural environments for well-being are increasingly understood.

 However, less well known are the impacts different types of natural environments have on psychological and emotional well-being.

 This cross-sectional study investigated whether group walks in specific types of natural environments were associated with greater psychological and emotional well-being compared to group walks in urban environments.

Individuals who frequently attended a walking group once a week or more (n = 708) were surveyed on mental well-being (Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale), depression (Major Depressive Inventory), perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale) and emotional well-being (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule).

Compared to group walks in urban environments, group walks in farmland were significantly associated with less perceived stress and negative affect, and greater mental well-being.

Group walks in green corridors were significantly associated with less perceived stress and negative affect.

There were no significant differences between the effect of any environment types on depression or positive affect.

Outdoor walking group programs could be endorsed through “green prescriptions” to improve psychological and emotional well-being, as well as physical activity.

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RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV APPEARANCE IN CONEY ISLAND

WBO JR. WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV KICKS OFF HIS FIGHT WEEK WITH NETS SHOP BY ADIDAS FAN APPEARANCE IN CONEY ISLAND   This Sunday!  June 8 at 1 p.m.     --Located on Stillwell Avenue - the Gateway to the Beach--                            BROOKLYN (June 6, 2014) - The "Siberian Rocky" Ruslan Provodnikov, the reigning WBO junior welterweight champion, will kick off Fight Week for his title defense at Barclays Center with a fan appearance, This Sunday!  June 8, at the Nets Shop by Adidas at Coney Island located at 3015 Stillwell Ave. between Surf Ave. and the Boardwalk, across the street from the original Nathan's Famous Hot Dog stand and next to the historic Wonder Wheel.  Provdnikov will be meeting and greeting his fans from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M.                   Provodnikov defends his world title against undefeated scholar-brawler CHRIS ALGIERI of Long Island,Saturday, June 14, at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.  The fight will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark®,beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.              Promoted by Banner Promotions and Top Rank®, in association with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, remaining tickets to the Provodnikov-Algieri world championship event, priced at $31, $56, $86, $106 and $206, can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.barclayscenter.com or www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group tickets are also available by calling 855-GROUP-BK. For information on individual suites, please call 718-BK-SUITE.   About the Brooklyn Nets The Brooklyn Nets, presented by SW24 Security, were officially launched in April 2012 and play their home games at Barclays Center located at the crossroads of Brooklyn, Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues. A member of the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division, the Nets advanced to the NBA Playoffs in 2013 and 2014.   Prior to its relocation to Brooklyn, the team was called the New Jersey Nets. Starting in 1977, the Nets played their first four seasons in New Jersey at the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway, before moving in 1981 to Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford (later renamed Continental Airlines Arena and IZOD Center). They remained in East Rutherford for 29 seasons until relocating to the Prudential Center in Newark in 2010. The Nets have reached the postseason 19 times, won four Atlantic Division titles and two Eastern Conference Championships, reaching the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003. Prior to joining the NBA, the team was a member of the ABA and was called the New York Nets. Playing their home games at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, the Nets won two ABA championships in  .    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 8,  (2:30 p.m.), 10 (10:00 a.m.) and 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/banner-promotions or facebook.com/hboboxing, and on Twitter at twitter.com/bannerboxing or twitter.com/hboboxing.

Brooklyn Acupuncturist Stacy Moon



Stacy Moon,
Licensed Acupuncturist

 

 

 

Stacy Moon is a licensed Acupuncturist with a Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine.  She also is a certified Yoga teacher.  She has been treating patients with Parkinson’s disease, Stroke, Glaucoma, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Insomnia, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, and Joint Pains.  She uniquely combines acupuncture treatment with yoga exercise and herbs to meet the patients need.
Stacy Moon has a great understanding of the human physiology through her school education as well as professional physical training.  She loves to help people who are suffering from pain and illnesses.  She has a skillful acupuncture technique so that patients hardly feel pain.  Her gentle and caring personality brightens up patients’ heart.
She is always in search for natural cure in all kinds of diseases.  She also guides the patients to live a healthy life style so that illnesses do no reoccur.
Request an appointment today and take the first step to better health.
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Brain signals link physical fitness to better language skills in kids

           Posted on June 3, 2014 by Stone Hearth News

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Children who are physically fit have faster and more robust neuro-electrical brain responses during reading than their less-fit peers, researchers report.

These differences correspond with better language skills in the children who are more fit, and occur whether they’re reading straightforward sentences or sentences that contain errors of grammar or syntax.

The new findings, reported in the journal Brain and Cognition, do not prove that higher fitness directly influences the changes seen in the electrical activity of the brain, the researchers say, but offer a potential mechanism to explain why fitness correlates so closely with better cognitive performance on a variety of tasks.

“All we know is there is something different about higher and lower fit kids,” said University of Illinois kinesiology and community health professor Charles Hillman, who led the research with graduate student Mark Scudder and psychology professor Kara Federmeier. “Now whether that difference is caused by fitness or maybe some third variable that (affects) both fitness and language processing, we don’t know yet.”

The researchers used electroencephalography (EEG), placing an electrode cap on the scalp to capture some of the electrical impulses associated with brain activity. The squiggly readouts from the electrodes look like seismic readings captured during an earthquake, and characteristic wave patterns are associated with different tasks.

These patterns are called “event-related potentials” (ERPs), and vary according to the person being evaluated and the nature of the stimulus, Scudder said.

For example, if you hear or read a word in a sentence that makes sense (“You wear shoes on your feet”), the component of the brain waveform known as the N400 is less pronounced than if you read a sentence in which the word no longer makes sense (“At school we sing shoes and dance,” for example), Scudder said.

“We focused on the N400 because it is associated with the processing of the meaning of a word,” he said. “And then we also looked at another ERP, the P600, which is associated with the grammatical rules of a sentence.” Federmeier, a study co-author, is an expert in the neurobiological basis of language. Her work inspired the new analysis.

The researchers found that children who were more fit (as measured by oxygen uptake during exercise) had higher amplitude N400 and P600 waves than their less-fit peers when reading normal or nonsensical sentences. The N400 also had shorter latency in children who were more fit, suggesting that they processed the same information more quickly than their peers.

Most importantly, the researchers said, these differences in brain activity corresponded to better reading performance and language comprehension in the children who were more fit.

“Previous reports have shown that greater N400 amplitude is seen in higher-ability readers,” Scudder said.

“Our study shows that the brain function of higher fit kids is different, in the sense that they appear to be able to better allocate resources in the brain towards aspects of cognition that support reading comprehension,” Hillman said.

More work must be done to tease out the causes of improved cognition in kids who are more fit, Hillman said, but the new findings add to a growing body of research that finds strong links between fitness and healthy brain function.

Many studies conducted in the last decade, on children and older adults, “have repeatedly demonstrated an effect of increases in either physical activity in one’s lifestyle or improvements in aerobic fitness, and the implications of those health behaviors for brain structure, brain function and cognitive performance,” Hillman said.

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Provodnikov - Algieri conference call transcript

Marc Abrams: The "Siberian Rocky" Ruslan Provodnikov will defend his WBO Junior Welterweight Championship against undefeated New Yorker Chris Algieri Saturday night, June 14, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and it will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark. The card is being promoted by Banner Promotions and Top Rank, in association with Star Boxing. The telecast will kick off at 10:00 p.m. Eastern with the WBO Junior Middleweight title collision between undefeated defending champion Demetrious Andrade and mandatory challenger Brian Rose of the United Kingdom. On the call we have Ruslan Provodnikov, his manager, Vadim Kornilov; Promoter Art Pelullo and Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. We also have Chris Algieri, Arthur Pelullo: On behalf of Banner Promotions and Top Rank, and naturally Joe will say introduce himself dealing with his company; we'd like to thank everybody. It is going be a heck of a night. It's going be a great show. Chris Algieri, who's with Joe DeGuardia of Star Boxing, is undefeated. A Long Island native, he's basically fighting in his backyard. It's going to be a very difficult fight for Ruslan Provodnikov. And we're very excited about being at the Barclays Center. Brett Yormark and his team have been very helpful to us. HBO is going to televise the event live in the U.S. and it will be seen live in several countries as well. Joe DeGuardia: Thank you, Artie. I'd like to echo your comments. I'm very excited for this fight on June 14. And I think it's going be a fantastic night of boxing between being in Brooklyn, being on HBO and having such a fantastic co-feature fight -- Demetrious Andrade's first world title defense -- and the main event fight, Ruslan Provodnikov, who everybody knows is one of the toughest fighters in boxing today, against undefeated Chris Algieri of Long Island. I'm really looking forward to a great fight and glad to be there on June 14. Vadim Kornilov: We're excited to finally have Ruslan fighting in New York, considered one of the most Russian-populated cities in the United States and we're very excited to see all the fans come out -- a lot of people from all over the United States to see the fight live. We hope that Chris is going be as well prepared as Ruslan to make this fight a great looking fight for TV and for all the fans. Ruslan Provodnikov: I'm very happy to be fighting in New York. I'm happy to be the first big Russian fighter to fight at the Barclays Center. HBO thank you very much for supporting the rest of my team. I appreciate everybody's support. Everything's going well. And I'm glad to be here with Freddie Roach . Freddie Roach: We've had a great training camp, great sparring partners. We know Algieri is great young boxer and we're getting as ready as we can for him. And we're doing very well. I'm happy where we are right now and we will be in New York on Saturday night [May 31] to finish up the work and can't wait--we can't wait to get this one going. Joe DeGuardia: At this point in time I'll introduce both Chris Algieri, undefeated, 19-0 from New York, Long Island, New York, pride of Huntington and his trainer as well, Tim Lane. Mr. Chris Algieri: I'd just like to say thank you. And I want to say hello to everybody as well. I'm very excited for June 14, preparations are going really well out here in training camp in Las Vegas and we are very happy with where things are going. June 14 is going be a great night. It's a real honor to be fighting at the Barclays Center and being HBO and to be fighting in my home state. I'm looking forward to it. Ruslan, do you feel that you have to win in fantastic fashion now so that big name opponents will have to face you? I know that you feel you've been ducked. Do you feel that in order to get big fights now you have to win in fantastic fashion? Ruslan Provodnikov: Definitely it's a big responsibility for me. Most importantly because now I'm a world champion and I'm defending my title. I have to fight like a world champion. I will try to finish the fight in a great fashion, as always, because I always do. How do you feel with the frustration of not getting a big name opponent for your next fight? Chris is a very good fighter, but he doesn't have the name value right now at least of Juan Manuel Marquez or Tim Bradley. Arthur Pelullo: Neither did Ruslan before he fought Tim Bradley. So, you can't look past anybody. That's just my two cents. They thought it was going to be a workout against Bradley. And, believe me, Chris Algieri is a very difficult fight. And I'm sorry for interrupting. Ruslan Provodnikov:  No, it does not bother me. I'm very loyal to my space in life and Chris is a great opponent. He's a great fighter. And this is what happened and this is the way it should have been. I know my time will come. Artie, I just wanted to ask you, kind of piggy backing on what was being said, are you taking any extra measures to reassure that Ruslan doesn't underestimate Chris or is it pretty safe going that he's taking the fight seriously as you'd want him? Arthur Pelullo: We always take fights seriously. And we get ready for every fight 100 percent. So, I mean at the level we're at right now, the World Title level, you can't take anyone for granted. And we're in great shape for this fight. Chris, about your underdog status right now, do you understand that it's simply because you haven't had a chance at the spotlight yet? I mean granted you have definitely been on Friday Night Fights as have a lot of great fighters, but you're not getting the attention Ruslan has. Are you offended by that or do you just see it as 'Oh well, that's going be the case because I haven't really established my name and I won't be able to until I beat someone like Ruslan?" Chris Algieri: No, I don't take any offense to it. It's just the nature of the game in this situation. I haven't had those big name fights yet. I've only been on TV a couple of times. But I have been working very hard throughout my entire career and getting ready for this opportunity. And on June 14, everybody's going to see who I am and see what I bring to the table and that's when everyone can really see what Chris Algieri's all about. Chris, your background is in kickboxing. At this point do you see it as beneficial to your boxing career having that background or detrimental? Chris Algieri: I definitely do see it as a benefit. I've been in big fights and I've fought fighters from all over the world before. I've been in very tough fights, physically demanding fights, long fights. But, I think that really has carried over in my boxing career and has brought me to where I am today. Ruslan, the nickname Siberian Rocky, I was wondering who gave it to you and if you are aware--if you have watched the Rocky movies and what the nickname means to you if you have, indeed, seen those Rocky movies. Ruslan Provodnikov: The nickname Siberian Rocky to me means that a lot.  It means to never give up. Freddie, how much time have you had with Ruslan in contrast with the last camp ahead of the Alvarado fight? Freddie Roach: We've been doing very well now and we had a full camp together and last time I was busy with Manny so I missed the last week of the camp. But, this time I'll be there the entire time. Ruslan and Miguel Cotto will both be traveling together to New York. So, we can all work together in New York and we've had a full camp this time. Was it Manny Pacquiao last time or was it really the Cotto [fight against Delvin Rodriguez] camp the week ahead of time? Mr. Freddie Roach: It was actually the Cotto camp because the fight was in Florida so I did take Ruslan to Florida with us to be with us for that week. And then he and Marvin traveled, and Gavin traveled too, for the last fight. From your perspective as the trainer what is the difference for Ruslan in terms of what he gets out of that additional time with you? Freddie Roach: Well, we work very well together, but Marvin is a great assistant also because Marvin's one of the assistants that doesn't change. He knows my style. He knows what I want and he follows instructions very well. And he did a great job in that fight against Alvarado, so I don't think we lose anything with Marvin and Ruslan being together. Tell me about--you said he does a great job. On fight night and in training camp last time ahead of the Alvarado fight, what was it that Marvin really brought in terms of continuing your game plan and helping Ruslan get that success that he did? Freddie Roach: He knows the rules and so forth. We had a little problem with the other camp [Alvarado] on a rules issue. And we won that argument. And then Marvin's professionalism in the corner. He doesn't get excited. He stays calm. He talks to his fighter. He doesn't scream at them. He doesn't yell at people. People don't respond to being yelled at. And he's very good at that. He's the best assistant I've ever had. How long has he been with you? Freddie Roach: Three years. What will Marvin's role be with you for this upcoming fight with Chris Algieri? Mr. Freddie Roach: He'll be right beside me. And we'll talk about the strategy. We have a strategy for the fight, but we'll talk about what adjustments we need to make during the rounds and we believe the lead guy in this fight for Ruslan. Artie, I know that the fighters themselves don't like to look beyond the current opponent, but what are you looking at for Ruslan should he triumph on the 14th? Arthur Pelullo: The most important thing, and you said it, is June the 14th. So, right now there are a lot of fights out there for both Chris Algieri and Ruslan Provodnikov, whoever is the winner. I really would just like to stay focused on this event. I actually don't believe getting into details about what's out in the horizon because that means you're assuming you're going to win. And I just think that right now the Algieri fight, when it was first made, a lot of people didn't believe that it was going to be a difficult fight. And I knew it all along that it's going be a difficult fight. I know he's a tough guy. I know he's coming to win. So, for me to start talking about future events, I think that's premature. Right now it's Chris Algieri and he has to get through fighting an undefeated kid, which is a very difficult fight. Arthur Pelullo: So, that's my best answer I can give you about a future event. So, obviously, the fights that Ruslan had last year, both the closest loss with Bradley and the win over Alvarado, were big for his career and brought him to this position where he's at now -- where he gets to be the A side. But, should he triumph over Algieri on the 14th, what do you believe that that would do for his career? Arthur Pelullo: Both of these kids have to win. Their careers are predicated on winning. It's not like you're Donovan McNabb, he's playing for the Eagles. He's getting $10 million year, whether the Eagles have a good year or a bad year. The winner of this fight will move on to a big fight. So, on June the 14th, at about 1:00 a.m., come over to ringside and ask me the question then about what the next fight is. And I'll let you know. Chris, you've seen Ruslan fight on TV. What do you think that Ruslan does well and what do you think are some of the weaknesses that you've seen in his game? Chris Algieri: Ruslan is a great fighter and a great champion. It's a real honor to be in there with him. I have seen him fight before. I'm actually a fan of watching Ruslan fight. He's a pressure fighter. He comes forward. He's super tough, very durable. He's a good strong puncher and he maintains his pressure throughout the bout. He moves his head when he needs to and crosses the line and he closes the distance very well. Those are the things that my team has been studying to work on. But, just based on past fights, there is a weakness with dealing with a jab and a boxer and movement, but really those are the things that we've been trying to work most on. But, at the end of the day it's a fight. Ruslan is going to press the action. I'm going o have to stand and fight at times. So, we'll be ready for that as well. Are there any opponents that you faced that you feel are similar to what Ruslan will be bringing to the table? Chris Algieri: Yes, I think I've fought a couple of guys who were pressure fighters and big punchers. My last opponent Emanuel Taylor was a very, very well-known knockout puncher. He had one-punch power. He also threw a lot of very tight short punches. I fought a fighter, a Puerto Rican fighter, Jose Peralta, who is a shorter, stockier pressure aggressive guy as well. So, I feel like I've dealt with similar, but not quite like Ruslan-type fighters in the past. Chris, how does kickboxing training translate into boxing and how do you feel you're going to capitalize on such a big fight? Chris Algieri: Well, in terms of the question about kickboxing -- a lot of the techniques are very similar to punch techniques. The fact that I've been fighting without a headgear for such a long time I think has really helped with my defense in my pro boxing career. But, in terms of how this sport is fought; it's a totally different pace. Boxing is a lot faster. Conditioning is a lot more intensive. Fights are longer. But, I think I've made those changes over the past 19 fights and conditioning has never really been a problem. But, in preparation for this fight, my last couple camps have been going really well. And we didn't really see that we needed to change too much. My team, my coach, my camp, has put in a tremendous amount of work to develop a great program for this fight for my strength and conditioning. And my trainers, Tim Lane and Keith Trimble, have a great game plan that we've been working on. And we've been executing. So, we're ready for this big fight. Chris, what gym in Vegas have you been training at for this fight? Chris Algieri: I've been training at my coach's gym, Xtreme Couture MMA. It's actually an MMA gym.Tim Lane, trains at that gym, so we've been stationed over there. What's the philosophy behind training in Vegas and being so far away from Long Island and how it benefits you in terms of minimizing distractions. You've been doing this since, what, 2010 I think? Mr. Chris Algieri: I've been moving around quite a bit to training camps. Long Island is not really a great place to be a professional athlete. Things are very far away. Things are expensive. There are no other top level pros in the area. You generally have to go west and go into Brooklyn, into Manhattan, which is quite a trek from Long Island. So, it doesn't really make sense for me to stay out there. It just makes things a lot more difficult. I have a trainer at home, Keith Trimble, who I work with while I'm in New York. And then I have my trainer here, Tim Lane, here in Vegas, so we come out here and train here. And there are just great fighters all over the place. There are great gyms that are in a very close proximity. And there are top level guys here at all times. In terms of prepping for this fight, was your sparring specifically designed to find pressure fighters who are like Ruslan, because you've been talking about his ability to pressure? Was that the focus of your sparring or did you change it up? Mr. Chris Algieri: Absolutely. My coaches set up this camp perfectly. And they were out here in Vegas scouting out perfect sparring partners for this camp while I was in New York training and getting into condition. I had some good sparring while I was in New York and then I came out here and have had great sparring thus far. Freddie, what impresses you about Algieri when you watch him on tape? Freddie Roach: He's a good boxer. He moves well. He's has a good jab. He's a solid boxer. But nobody's perfect and we have a very good game plan. Do you think he'll wilt under Ruslan's pressure as the fight goes on? Is he vulnerable to body shots in your opinion? Freddie Roach: I think everybody in the world is if you work on it hard enough. So, we'll see. Vadim, you had given me perspective on Ruslan's popularity in Russia compared to some of the other fighters. Can you address his popularity? And, from what I understand, he the most popular of fighters from Russia? Vadim Kornilov: Well, in Russia I think right now is between Kovalev and Ruslan. But there's been a lot of different polls and ratings and stuff like that that have shown Ruslan coming ahead. I think they're about at the same level. Ruslan passed the bigger fights and fought some bigger opponents. I think because of that, Ruslan has taken off a little bit more. What do you think is his appeal? He really seems to come off, especially the night that he won the title, you know, you watched HBO's "Two Days With"--before the Alvarado fight -- and he brought his mother. And he was really emotional. He mentioned fighting for the people. Vadim Kornilov: He's very grounded. He's not spoiled or jaded. And I think people can really relate to that. Can you elaborate on that? Vadim Kornilov: It's the type of person that he is and the way he is with people and the fans, and the way he fights. I think people can really relate to that and just by watching the way he is in the ring. I think that basically goes to people's love for him. Ruslan is fan-friendly inside and outside the ring. Arthur Pelullo: I think he has the right nickname, the Siberian Rocky because everybody can relate to the underdog. And everybody can relate to a guy fighting his way out of less than ideal conditions -- whether it's poverty or a low income environment -- to reach a better level financially in their life. A better life in general. When he fought Bradley he was considered just the opponent and it was a payday. And what he did was he rose to the occasion. People like that. People can identify with somebody who's a working class person. There were a lot of great fighters in history that were like considered working class guys and everybody wanted to be a part of their bandwagons. And they attracted fans because they were the people's guy. And Ruslan's a people's champion. He's a tough guy. And he's straight. He tells you the way it is. After he reviewed the tape he said listen, I could see how people thought Bradley won the fight. People like that. It's like when he -- if he lost a fight, he lost the fight. If he won the fight, he won the fight. That's what people want to hear. People like straight stuff, straight talking. And the Russian citizens, they're right up there. They want the truth. They don't want a lot of good bologna. And I think they appreciate that he's a straight forward guy. And he's has a lot of Mexican fans and American fans because on top of all of that he's the most TV and fan-friendly fighter right now in America. That's my opinion. Ruslan, please explain where you're from, what you overcame and also what you feel personally - what you try to bring across in appealing to your audience? Ruslan Provodnikov: I came from a small village in Russian called Beryozovo.  I had a very hard upbringing. Hard work. The reason, you know, for the fans I think that's a good question for the fans. I don't know why. I'm doing a lot of ... that's a good question for the fans to ask why they like me. Why do you fight the way you do and when you say things like the belts aren't important, the money isn't important, it's the way I fight and what people think of the way I fight. Do you think that is an aspect of your fighting style and your personality that goes to your fans? Ruslan Provodnikov: Everything I said is because the way I fight comes from inside of me. It's my character. And I'm probably never going to fight differently. And people love me probably because of that, and of who I am. I am who I am in the ring and I just put everything in the ring. It's who I am. Chris, you talked about two of the guys on your resume who you feel are most similar to Ruslan. You talk about which fights in particular where you feel like he's had problems, talked about his jab. The jab that seems to bother him. Can you talk about the fight that you feel like he's had the most problems in? Chris Algieri: I mean the Tim Bradley fight, even Alvarado when he boxed a little bit. I'm not big on watching tape or watching my opponents. I've seen Ruslan's fights because I watched them live. Like I said, I was a fan while Ruslan has been fighting. And my coaches have done the studying and have watched other fights and told me what the strategy is . Okay, anything from watching his against Herrera? Chris Algieri: No, I hadn't seen that whole fight to tell you the truth. You know, my coaches did and they've said that they saw certain things and certain aspects that we want to capitalize on. And we've been working on those things. But, like I said, I don't really watch too much tape. I'm a fight fan. I don't study my opponents all that much in terms of their past performances because boxing is all about rhythm and really you can't watch a guy's rhythm from watching a fight. Everyone's different on fight night. Freddie, you talked about not wanting Ruslan to fight Manny Pacquiao. If he keeps winning and if Pacquiao beats Marquez or whichever fight is next, don't you think the demand will increase for him to fight Pacquiao. And if it does will you then relent and allow the fight to happen? Freddie Roach: I have both fighters and I would hate to lose one of them, one of the fighters. But, the thing is if the demand does come again, we're going to have to let it happen and it'd be a sad day for me. But the thing is, I probably sit both fights out and just watch it on TV myself. You wouldn't be at either corner? You've said in the past Manny's your number one guy. Freddie Roach: Manny is my number one guy and so forth. But, Ruslan's very close to me. And Ruslan's been a very hard worker. But, the demand is getting closer and closer, so with the win here it could happen. And Manny is running out of opponents right now, and that's the way it goes. But you would watch the fight on TV? Arthur Pelullo: We'll give him a ticket. Freddie, you got a ticket. Don't worry about it. See, you got a ringside seat for the fight. Freddie, no problem. If everything goes according to plan and according to your expectation, how will this fight go and will it end in a knockout in approximately what round? Freddie Roach: We have a tough opponent in front of us and he has been knocked out before in kickboxing matches. So, we will put pressure on him and we will do the best we can to get him out of there. And I think every fight should end in a knockout and I look. We don't go looking for a knockout. We're going to go out there and win every round one at a time. It won't be easy up to that point that's for sure. Hey, Chris, like you I have a BA from the Harvard of Long Island Stoney Brook. And I'm curious, as you make a decision to go from possible pre-med into a sport that so many people would see as counter to healing, towards health et cetera. Chris Algieri: The way I look at it is boxing is definitely a hurt business, but at the end of the day it is still a sport. And there are certain requirements, you know, required of each fighter medically to make sure that we're all fit to fight. And I feel that the way that I prepare for fights and the way that my style is that I take as little damage as possible. Of course, there's a tremendous risk involved, but my plan is to minimize that risk the best I can by being as prepared as possible and fighting the way that I do. But, in terms of just my future plans and where I come from, you know, it doesn't really determine. Boxing is my passion. This is what I'm doing now and I can still do it. I can still perform it at this high level. And I'm honored and blessed to be able to do that. But, there's life after boxing. And there's always time to go to school. There's always time for me to pursue what my future career goals are. And this is what I'm doing now because I can and I love it. Do you feel based on your academic background and your diverse athletic background that you have an intelligence edge when you're in the ring? Chris Algieri: I would say so. I mean, I fight in a way that I use my intelligence when I fight in a way that definitely IQ can help. But, you know, it is about the boxing IQ when it comes to just stepping inside the ring. Being good at calculus is not going to help me in a fight. But, being able to analyze certain situations, especially in a mind-body sense, like you said, because of my athletic background definitely has helped my progression in the sport. I think I've learned at a fast rate because of my past experiences and because I am a student of the game. So, truth be told, when you're in schools like the schools that you're in and you're getting that kind of education and then you tell the people around you that you're going to box professionally, how many stares did you get? How many wooly eyes did you get? Chris Algieri: Countless. You know, I was a lab technician for years at our culture and Harvard Laboratory and initially no one really believed me that that's really what I wanted to do was to be a fighter and that I was fighting. And then more and more people were seeing what I was doing and they were coming to fights and they were watching me fight. And I think I turned a lot of those people around. I had a lot of people in the science community trying to talk me out of fighting, but I really don't get that much anymore. I think that people are a lot more on board because of where we've gone and are excited to see how far I can take it. Chris, we've seen the two more rounds documentary and we saw what Ruslan did to Mike Alvarado, a true warrior, one of the best action fighters of this era. How are you prepared to deal with the mental aspect of the fight? You've got a man across from you, who's willing to take your soul, so to speak, and is going to try to break you down and make you quit. But, despite the athletic nature of the fight, how do you plan on dealing with the mental aspect of the game and how do you overcome any fear you may have? Chris Algieri: Well, I think that one of my best aspects, as a fighter, is my mental strength and my mental advantage. I am fully committed and I sacrificed quite a bit for this fight and this career of mine. And, like I said, this is a passion. And my mental focus definitely has helped me throughout my entire career and I think it's going to continue to pay dividends in this fight. Do you have any fear? Do you have any fear fighting Ruslan Provodnikov? Chris Algieri: I mean I believe that there's fear involved in any fight. But, when it's fight night and the preparations are over, I feel nothing but confident. I'm looking forward to June 14. Everything is going the way that I had hoped and dreamed. And I'm actually really looking forward to this fight. Now, it's an opportunity for me to showcase my skills and to be in with one of the top guys in the game. So, it's just a great opportunity all around. I don't concentrate too much on the fear. I'm just getting as prepared as possible. Chris, you've fought so many fights of your professional career in Long Island in front of hometown crowds. And I think my understanding when this fight was made that one of the reasons, among others, that you got the fight was because it was going be in New York and most likely you would bring a crowd with you, which would perk up the attendance at the arena that you're having this fight at. My question for you is how big of a deal is it and how much does it mean to you to be in your first world title fight and be doing it in front of your hometown people? Chris Algieri: It's crazy, but this is what I envisioned in my mind for my first world title fight. I had envisioned it being in Madison Square Garden, of course, because there was no Barclays Center 10 years ago when I was thinking about this. But, it's amazing to be fighting in the Barclays Center. It's such an incredible arena. It means a tremendous amount to me to be fighting for a world title, my first world title fight, in my home state. So, it makes it that much bigger and that much more of a grand event. And the other thing I wanted to ask you about is style of the fight. We know, and that Ruslan has talked about in his call, he's about pressure and coming forward and going to you the way he did against Bradley, the way he took care of Alvarado. You are more of a boxer. I mean your knockouts are not the way his are. Is this basically comes down to, if I'm wrong here, you've got to outbox him to win this fight. He's not a guy that goes down very often. He's not a guy that's been stopped. Do you look at this as you've got to just go out and box pretty much the perfect kind of fight and win that decision otherwise it could be trouble for you? Chris Algieri: No, the monster of campus and master boxer. We've got to go out there and be a master boxer. This is a boxing match. It's not a barroom brawl. So, I've got to go out there and use my skills. And as much as Ruslan is a come forward and pressure fighter, it takes a certain amount of skills. And I know him and his team have been working on -- I'm sure working on more boxing skills and trying to work their game plan. So, it's not just a fight. This is a boxing match. And we're both going to go out there with our strategies. And, you know, a big part of mine is going to be trying to be a master boxer. Do you feel like if he is able to pressure you and get right close to you and take it to you that if you have to you can stand and trade with guy because that's the--he's going to try to impose himself on you compared to another guy that might also want to box with you. Chris Algieri: Yeah, I mean absolutely. There's no shot that that I'm not going to have to fight. This is a boxing match. Ruslan's going to put the pressure and he's going be in front of me. But, at the same time even though I'm deemed the boxer and he the puncher, once we're inside, I can still punch. I'm still going be in there, still being able to throw and use my skills on the inside. Ruslan, you are the pressure fighter, the guy that likes to go there and get his guy mix it up, not necessarily the technical boxer. Is it all about for you tracking this guy down and getting him out of there? Ruslan Provodnikov: All my career I've had to fight guys that were taller than me and had longer arms. And all I've had to do is try to get to them and try to pressure them. It's no secret what my plan is. Of course I'm going to pressure. We know what he's going to do. I mean they all try to box me and they all try to move and jab. But, I'm going to follow my plan and always do is that break the first one down outside. I can break him down from the distance from up close and from anywhere. And but the question is always how much can--how long can he jab? Freddie, I wanted to ask you about that also. You know, how well he'd be able to go after a guy like Chris who is longer and is also a good boxer who has good movement? I mean Ruslan has not faced a lot of guys like that in his career it seems to me. Freddie Roach: No, we definitely have to pressure him and cut the ring off and control the ring. And Chris is a very good boxer with long arms. And we have to break him down and get inside early, set traps and we need to really control the ring. And that's what we've been working on quite a bit. Ruslan's getting very good at controlling the ring and keeping himself in the best spot. So, I think that's the big key to the fight is who's going control the ring. When this fight was originally announced Nassau Coliseum was very much on the table to host this fight. I just wanted to know how close it was to actually taking place there and what swayed it to go to Barclays instead? Arthur Pelullo: Well, it was very close to happening there. We agreed to make a deal there and then we didn't actually -- weren't able to sign the agreement. The gentleman was out sick. And then I get a call from Vadim, 'don't sign anything.' You know, we have the opportunity to move it to the Barclays Center. And that's exactly what happened. Is there a plan for you to build up Ruslan in the East Coast specifically? I mean he's now fighting 30 minutes away from Little Odessa. Arthur Pelullo: Well, that was one of the main reasons why we decided to move the fight. He is in Brooklyn. He is 30 minutes from Brighton Beach. There is a large community of Russian people there. And we believe the ticket sales are going well. And we think that he's going to become a star in that area. And the manager, general manager, president of the arena and the president of the Nets Brett Yormark, loves it, loves the kid, loves the fight. And would like to have more than one Ruslan fight there because things are going so well. It doesn't hurt that, the owner of the Nets, Prokhorov, is a Russian too and he's been very good at helping us get everything through Vadim and Albert, friends of Vadim's in Russia, to help us get this deal. The bottom line is that Ruslan Provodnikov is a ticket seller and we think it's going be a good show. And where better for him to defend his title for his first time, but in an area where we hit the market of his people, which is a great idea. And we got lucky, timing is everything. Chris, question for you. I know you said it was always your dream to fight in New York, well, specifically Madison Square Garden. Was there any disappointment knowing that the fight wasn't a little bit closer to home and Nassau Coliseum as opposed to your friends having to drive in or take a train instead? Chris Algieri: No, the only disappointment was that being as Nassau would have been a very historic event because there hasn't been a fight there in I believe almost 20 years. But, other than that, no, not at all. You know, Barclays is, like I said, is a beautiful arena. It's brand new. Everything in it is pristine there. And they're holding--you know, it's pretty much the premier venue in the New York area now. But, in terms of my fans and I think the most of the people that I talk to are--were a lot more excited for it to be at the Barclays than even Nassau. It's very easy to get to from Long Island, so it's no issue. Arthur Pelullo: I'd just like to say thank you to everybody for joining us. Like I said, we think it's going to be a great event. As we just talked about, the main event, is a very intriguing fight because Chris Algieri is now where Ruslan Provodnikov was about two years ago when he fought Bradley. So, we'll see what Ruslan is made of and because he's supposed to win a fight like this, but it's a very difficult fight. And I wish both of them good luck. The co-feature being Demetrius Andrade is going to be a heck of a fight with the number one contender against Brian Rose. That will also be a fight will determine the direction of his career. As you all know, the press conference will be Thursday, the weigh in is Friday. The doors open at 6:00. The first bout will be at 7:00. We will be airing the fight live internationally. The international show will start about 9:00 p.m. There's plenty of tickets available. The ringsides are going very fast. But, there are a few tickets available in those price ranges as well. I want to thank everybody for coming, Chris, Joe, Ruslan, Freddie, and Vadim and everybody on the call. Thank you very much, guys. Joe DeGuardia: No, I'll just echo your comments, Artie. I appreciate everybody being on the call. I'm certainly looking forward to June 14 where I think we're gonna have a fantastic match and certainly a wonderful boxer, puncher, bull matador, all those kind of clichés that we'll be able to see on June 14. I think it'll be a great night. And be sure to be there at the Barclays Center or tune in on HBO June 14. Ruslan Provodnikov: You know everybody, it was a great conversation and I want to wish good luck to Chris. I hope you do have a great training camp. And I'll see everybody June 14. Chris Algieri: I would just like to thank everybody for being involved in the call and for everybody who came and called and asked questions. I wish the best of luck to Ruslan and his team and to Freddie and the rest of your camp, that I hope it goes well. And I will see you guys on June 14. ****************** World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight champion, the "Siberian Rocky" RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV defends his world title against undefeated scholar-brawler CHRIS ALGIERI, Saturday, June 14, at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. The fight will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark®, beginning at 10:10 p.m. ET/PT. Promoted by Banner Promotions and Top Rank®, in association with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, remaining tickets to the Provodnikov-Algieri world championship event, priced at $31, $56, $86, $106 and $206, can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.barclayscenter.com or www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group tickets are also available by calling 855-GROUP-BK. For information on individual suites, please call 718-BK-SUITE. The co-main event will feature undefeated WBO junior middleweight champion DEMETRIUS "Boo Boo" ANDRADE making his first title defense, against No. 1 contender and mandatory challenger BRIAN "The Lion" ROSE. These four gladiators boast a combined record of 87-3-1 (44 KOs)- a 96 percent winning ratio, with more than half of their total victories coming by way of knockout. The action-packed undercard will feature undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas champion, Top-Five contender and Long Beach, Long Island fan favorite "Irish" SEANIE MONAGHAN, and the debut of professional women's boxing at Barclays Center with HEATHER "The Heat" HARDY of Brooklyn risking her undefeated record. Provodnikov (23-2, 16 KOs), born and raised in Berezovo, Khanty-Mansi, Russia in Siberia, is trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach. He had an incredible year in 2013. On March 16 of last year, he was on the wrong end of a hotly-disputed unanimous decision loss to undefeated WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley, Jr. Provodnikov, who moved up in weight for his first title shot, hurt Bradley numerous times during their slugfest, nearly knocking out the defending champion in the first and second rounds and scoring a knockdown in the final round. Two of the three scorecards had Bradley winning by only one point. It was voted the Fight of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America. Provodnikov moved down to his natural weight in his next fight and challenged WBO junior welterweight champion Mike Alvarado, scoring a dramatic 10th round stoppage to claim his world title, last October 19. Five of Provodnikov's last six victories have been by knockout. Algieri (19-0 8 KOs), hails from nearby Huntington, NY. Over the last 18 months Chris has elevated himself to a world-class contender after accumulating significant victories over top prospect Jose Alejo, former USBA champion Mike Arnaoutis, and most recently highly-rated contender Emmanuel Taylor in February. He's as much a scholar as he is a brawler. He graduated from Stony Brook University with Honors in 2007 with a Bachelors of Science in Health Care Management and then went on to receive his Masters degree from the New York Institute of Technology. He aspires to attend Medical School.     HBO BOXING PRESENTS: "2 Days: Ruslan Provodnikov"  All times are ET/PT. HBO replay times include: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 replay times include: June 8,  (2:30 p.m.), 10 (10:00 a.m.) and 13 (4:50 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.). 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