BOSTON - Fighters took part in a media workout at The Ring Boxing Club in Boston Wednesday to kick off fight week for this Saturday's Premier Boxing Champions on NBC card at Agganis Arena that is headlined by Andre Dirrell vs. James DeGale with coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Murphys Boxing, are priced at $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 and $35, not including applicable service charges and taxes, and are on sale now. Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
"I always knew my day would come. I put in the work, I love this sport so I give it what I owe," Dirrell said.
"I'm happy to get a shot at another title. I'm not going to take it for granted. I'm going to put in my work and perform to the best of my ability and that will make me a world champion.
"I'm glad to be getting in there with somebody who believes he can win. I want someone who will test me like I'll test them. That's a real championship fight.
"I'm much hungrier than I was early in my career and I'm more focused mentally. With age comes wisdom. Everything I went through is all a blessing."