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JAKE PAUL VS. MIKE PERRY AND AMANDA SERRANO VS. KATIE MORGAN PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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Published: July 18, 2024

TAMPA, FL – July 18, 2024 – MVP’s Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) and the King of Violence, “Platinum” Mike Perry, came face to face for the first time at a press conference held at the Amalie Arena ahead of their bout this Saturday, July 20. Paul vs. Perry, presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, is set for an eight-round cruiserweight bout and will be shown live globally on DAZN pay-per-view from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

In the highly anticipated co-main event, boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs) will face top-10 ranked IBF, WBO, and WBA talent and KO artist Stevie “Sledgehammer” Morgan (14-1, 13 KOs) in a 10x2 super lightweight fight. Amanda will test her power and endurance at super lightweight ahead of her clash with Katie Taylor later this year.

MVP’s undefeated phenom and top lightweight prospect H2O Sylve (11-0, 9 KOs) will put his undefeated record on the line yet again against top IBF, and WBA ranked prospect Lucas “Prince” Bahdi (16-0, 14 KOs) in a 10 round lightweight bout. Also on the card, Mexican cruiserweight and former WBC world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (53-6-1, 34 KOs) returns against Uriah Hall (1-0 Boxing, 18-11, 14 KOs UFC) at cruiserweight and Crescent City, Florida’s Tony Aguilar (12-0-1, 4 KOs) vs. Orlando, Florida’s Corey “2Smoove" Marksman (9-0-1, 7 KOs) in an 8-round lightweight bout, a rematch of their split draw in February 2024 on Most Valuable Prospects 5.

In today’s press conference hosted by renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani, Paul, Perry, Serrano, Morgan, Sylve, Bahdi, Chavez Jr., Hall, Aguilar, and Marksmen had plenty to say about the upcoming event:

JAKE PAUL QUOTES:

On whether he watched any footage of Perry: He had a boxing match in a triangle that I gained a lot of knowledge from. Lot of openings. It's gonna be a short night, Ariel.

On what he has to look out for in Perry’s skillset: The skills is what pay the bills. And he has no footwork, no head movement, no defense. He's a great offensive fighter and bare knuckle, but in terms of boxing, he's going to get picked apart very quickly, and it's going to be a short night. Like I said, my predictions are never wrong, so I stand on business every single time I manifested into reality. I Jake Joseph Paul will knock out Mike Perry in less than two rounds. It's going to happen, put money on it.

On what the rationale was to take the fight and the difference between Tyson and Perry: To stay getting experience under the bright lights on my world, on my path to World Championship. And that's what matters, is getting the experience under the bright lights. And this is a Mike appetizer. Mike warm up, but they're both killers at the end of the day, and I do have to be sharp. He does have one punch knockout power that I do have to respect. But other than that, it's going to be easy.

On Conor McGregor telling press that Perry was fighting a ‘dweeb’ in Jake Paul: Well, first of all, he's big up in BKFC, but you're going to see what I'm going to do to their best fighter on Saturday night. I'm going to embarrass their entire league. This guy has no skill; those are just brawler idiot street fighter dudes who have no idea what the sweet science is. Conor McGregor can say what he wants, but he won't fight me either. Once I knock out Mike Perry, Conor McGregor, let's run it. But you won't do it because you know what's going to happen. You saw what I did to Nate Diaz, who you went toe-to-toe with. Conor McGregor, lay off the cocaine, get in the gym, and start winning fights. Then maybe we could have a conversation.

On why he chose to take a dangerous fight despite Mike Tyson’s concerns: This is what I do. I'm here to fight. I love to take risks and do big events. Mike Tyson called and was concerned about this fight jeopardizing the biggest fight of my career. That's what puts the pressure on me, and I love that. I'm not slowing down for anybody. Mike Perry is not going to be the one to stop me. I'm on a path to World Championship. I'm not slowing down for anybody.

On what his biggest concern with the fight is: He's unorthodox. That's about it. So the first 30 seconds to a minute, just find my timing in range. That's then the fight's over. That's really about it.

On whether he’ll fight Perry in MMA: Yes, let's go after this. After I knock him out on Saturday, let's sign the contract for some MMA. I'll choke you out too.

On the decision to choose Perry as the opponent: This came about because he has a crazy fan base. And anytime I would post an Instagram picture over the last like 18 months, one of the top comments would always be fight Mike Perry. Fight. Mike Perry, you're scared of Mike Perry, and so I love to prove people wrong and take the fights that no one thinks I'm going to take.

On how his skill has improved: This past year has been a different Jake Paul showing up into the gym, learning in the gym, and I really haven't been able to display my skills because of the first round knockouts, and likely that'll happen again on Saturday, but I really have so many tools in the shed that I'm ready to pull out and get warmed up as the rounds go on, and just display all the new things we've Been working on.

On coming back to Tampa: There's magic in this place. I love fighting in Florida and Tampa. The energy when I knocked out Woodley was amazing, one of the best moments of my life. I wanted to come back for another highlight reel KO.

Mike Perry Quotes:

On whether he has to get the win for not only himself but for the MMA community: I’m doing it for everybody, for me, for the fans, for BKFC, for MMA, you know, just mainly for me, because I believe in myself and my boxing ability. I'm a brawling boxing mug, so I'm ready to get in the ring with Jake and have some fun.

On how he has evolved since his last professional fight: I've been winning since then. There's all I know. I've been victorious. I've been succeeding consistently, and I've been getting better every single day. Put this little twerp in his place. He's new to this game. Welcome. Welcome. You just got here.

In response to Paul saying Perry has no boxing experience: Don't worry, you're going to get what you've been asking for, the fight to go longer than one round. Imma give you hell in the first round, and you'll get tired. You're going to be grasping for air. I made a new word, grasping.

On what makes him different from Diaz and other MMA fighters who Paul has fought: This is my chance to show the world what a real fighter can do in boxing. Those other guys were long past their prime.

Amanda Serrano Quotes:

On the trash talk from Stevie Morgan: Listen, I don't pay attention to that. That doesn't win fights, that doesn't pay my bills. I go out, I train hard, I fight hard, and you'll see Saturday night.

On if she is looking past Morgan with the Katie Taylor fight coming up: This is my 50th fight and I’ve never overlooked an opponent.

Stevie Morgan Quotes:

On her previous comment that Serrano is the weakest of the fighters at the top: I’m not being disrespectful at all, I’m just stating facts. If I had to fight any of the fighters at the top, Amanda is the one I’d choose mainly because she’ll make me look good… she’s on her way out, she could have retired two years ago.

On if Amanda is overlooking her for Katie Taylor: I don't think she looks past any opponent, but she shouldn't be for sure. One thing for sure, I am a professional, been in this game for 15 years, this is my 50th fight, and I never overlooked any opponent.

Lucas Bahdi Quotes:

On what it was like to get the call asking to be on the card: I've been waiting for an opportunity like this, a big opportunity, a big stage. This is obviously my toughest fight, his toughest fight by two undefeated fighters. It's gonna be a great fight.

H2O Sylve Quotes:

On what his assessment of Bahdi is: From what I saw in very fundamentally sound, he has a real right hand. I think that's the best attribute on this side.

Tony Aguilar Quotes:

On the previous split decision ruling in his first match with Marksman and if it would have been different were he in better shape: It wouldn't have been even close enough, and then even tried to call it a draw, you know, I mean, but Saturday, we will right that wrong, like they said, you know, because it was the wrong decision. But we will make sure they know on Saturday.

Corey Marksman Quotes:

On what he learned from the split decision between him and Aguilar: I'd say, don't take anything for granted. You know, you might think that you're in the lead, you might think that you're winning the fight, but at the end of the day, the judges are the ones that decide that. So you gotta really go out there and take what’s yours.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Quotes:

On his motivation to come back after a three-year break: To be back in boxing is great for me. I'm ready to put on a performance on Saturday.

On whether this is a one-off or a comeback: This is definitely a comeback.

Uriah Hall Quotes:

On his decision to come back after a two-year hiatus As an athlete, as a warrior, you still have those tendencies. And time to time, I get a little bored… so when this came up, I got excited.

(Featured Photo: Esther Lin/Most Valuable Promotions)

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Curso apresentou maneiras corretas de manipulação para evitar contaminação de alimentos – Diário Chapadense

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Curso apresentou maneiras corretas de manipulação para evitar contaminação de alimentos – Diário Chapadense

A Secretaria de Saúde de Chapadão do Sul realizou curso gratuito sobre higiene e manipulação correta de alimentos, voltado a proprietários e funcionários que atuam no ramo alimentício.

Promovido pela Vigilância em Saúde, através da Vigilância Sanitária, a capacitação aconteceu nos dias 7 e 8 de maio, na Câmara de Vereadores, ministrada pelo médico veterinário Luiz Fernando Torres, com 50 participantes.

O objetivo foi capacitar, conscientizar e qualificar o processo de trabalho dos manipuladores, a fim de, evitar os riscos de contaminação para oferecer alimentos de qualidade e seguro para a população.

No final do curso, os participantes receberam declaração de participação em conformidade com a lei Municipal nº 1.405 (obrigatoriedade do treinamento aos manipuladores).

Um novo treinamento já está agendado para os dias 22 e 23 de maio, na Câmara de Vereadores, direcionados para as profissionais que atuam na merenda escolar da rede municipal de ensino.

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Godzilla Minus One’s smaller-scale story elevates it above its contemporaries.

In a movie landscape filled with multiple universes, keeping a story simple with a focus on characters can lead to a better overall experience. Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros studios have assembled their own cinematic universe aptly called the "Monsterverse" based on Godzilla and King Kong. At the same time, Japan's Toho Studios has started its own set of Godzilla-focused films with the 'Reiwa era.' The latest installment, Godzilla Minus One, is not only the best film of that franchise but is arguably the greatest Godzilla film ever made.

Godzilla Minus One was written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki. Amazingly, the director also did outstanding visual effects in the film. Even on a smaller budget than the vast majority of action blockbusters, Godzilla looks as menacing as ever in Godzilla Minus One.

The movie is set in Japan in the aftermath of World War II in the 1940s. The story follows kamikaze pilot Koichi Shikishima (Rynosuke Kamiki) and his encounters with the famous monster Godzilla. After Shikishima deserts his post and lands on Odo Island, claiming his plane had mechanical issues, Godzilla attacks the Japanese war garrison on the island, killing almost everyone. Shikishima is blamed by the head mechanic, Sosaku Tachibana, for the deaths on the island, as Shikishima is overcome with fear when he has the opportunity to fire on the monster.

One of the central themes explored throughout the film is one of survivor's guilt. Shikishima is ashamed of the circumstances that led to him surviving the war and can't move past it. The shame of not dying during the war as a kamikaze pilot and freezing in a moment of terror haunts him. Shikishima is given photos by Tachibana after the incident on Odo Island, serving as ghosts that won't allow him to move on with his life.

The exploration of Skikishima's mental state is delved deeper when he meets Noriko Oishi (Minami Hamabe). Shikishima allows Noriko and her pseudo-adopted baby Akiko to stay with him after an off-chance meeting. They essentially form a family. However, Shikishima never fully commits to Noriko and refuses to call her his wife, even after years of living in the same household.

Godzilla Minus One is not just a great Godzilla film but also one of the best movies of 2023.

Unlike its American counterparts, Godzilla Minus One has a smaller cast, allowing for a more intimate and focused story. There aren't secret government agencies or multiple monsters. The film is just as much a story of one man's struggle to move on with his life as it is a monster film. The tale of Shikishima, Noriko, and his partners on the Shinsei Maru minesweeper boat is relatable. It doesn't feel like the middling typical Hollywood stock that takes place between the monster battles; instead, it is genuine. The audience cares about these characters and what happens to them.

Although primarily holding a dramatic tone, Godzilla Minus One has some moments of levity. Shikishama's crewmembers consist of Kenji Noda (Hidetaka Yoshioka), Shiru Mizushima (Yuki Yamada), and Yoji Akitsu (Kuranosuke Sasaki), all bringing a comedic element to the movie. Akitsu, specifically at times, is reminiscent of an over-the-top anime character with some of his responses and loud communication.

The most significant difference between the Reiwa era and Monsterverse Godzilla films is the emphasis on how Godzilla is treated and portrayed. In Godzilla Minus One, the dinosaur-like creature isn't romanticized or garners any sympathy. There isn't some hackneyed connection between Godzilla and humans. He is a destructive force that brings about nothing but mayhem and terror anytime he is around humans. That added creative direction brings an element of suspense that other Godzilla films have been missing.

When Godzilla attacks the city of Ginza in Tokyo, people are running for their lives, showing the true nature and level of decimation that an attack by the famous creature can bring. These aren't empty cities used as a playground for a monster battle here. All of the action scenes featuring Godzilla are utilized to perfection. In the film's final act, citizens take it upon themselves to kill Godzilla without the government's help, which refuses to intervene. The ending action is arguably the most exciting since last year's Top Gun: Maverick.

From top to bottom, Godzilla Minus One succeeds on all levels. It provides a straightforward dramatic story about one man's inner grappling with guilt and shame in the backdrop of well-executed action pieces. Godzilla Minus One is not only the best Godzilla film but also one of the best of 2023.

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