The Beat the Streets “Battle on Broadway” USA vs Russia dual just hours away

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05/04/2011


Rasul Murtazaliev of Russia and Shawn Bunch of the United States, who will battle at 60 kg in the Battle on Broadway, pose together at the Beat the Streets press conference at the New York Athletic Club. Jerry Milani photo

The U.S. team and the Russian wrestling teams have arrived in New York City.

The athletes have weighed in.

A press conference was held in the Hall of Fame Room at the New York Athletic Club, where the media was able to meet the athletes from both teams.

The coaches and athletes are now going through their final preparations for Thursday night’s matches.

You can follow all of the action here on TheMat.com.

Click here to see videos from the press conference

Click here to see photos of the matchups at each weight class

Click here for Beat the Streets Gala Special Section

The action starts tomorrow, live from Times Square, with high school and youth matches starting at 4:00 p.m. ET followed by the USA vs. Russia dual meet at 6:00 p.m.

Join us in person in Times Square, or watch the action live on TheMat.com.