Monthly Archives: January 2013

Andre Dirrell on training with Mayweather Sr., 50 Cent as a promoter, his ring return, more

Chris Robinson catches up with super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell inside of Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, Nov. 2. Dirrell speaks on his return to the ring, a possible fight in England, working with 50 Cent as his promoter, the beef with Lil’ Floyd, having Floyd Mayweather Sr. as his trainer, and more.

Mayweather Sr. on speaking with 50 Cent, the drama with Floyd, training Andre Dirrell, more

Chris Robinson catches up with outspoken trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. outside of Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather, who just finished up a training session with Andre Dirrell, speaks on working with the talented 29-year old after speaking with 50 Cent. Floyd Sr. also speaks on the drama between 50 Cent and his son Floyd.

Andre Dirrell now training with Floyd Mayweather Sr. amidst Mayweather-50 Cent drama

At the moment, former friends Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent are no longer down with one another, as they were even seen taking personal shots at one another on their personal Twitter accounts on Friday, November 2.

Adding to the confusion is the fact that former super middleweight title challenger Andre Dirrell has now hired the services of Floyd Mayweather Sr… Dirrell is promotionally aligned with 50 Cent, and it’s surprising to see Mayweather Jr.’s father now working with Dirrell.

Expect more news in the coming hours.

Floyd Mayweather Sr. on TMT Promotions, Adrien Broner, Mickey Bey, working with Andre Dirrell

Chris Robinson catches up with Floyd Mayweather Sr. at the Texas Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 2nd, 2012 at the weigh-in for his fighter Mickey Bey Jr., an undefeated lightweight contender, and Robert Frankel. Floyd Sr. discusses the recent news of his son Floyd Jr. teaming up with 50 Cent to create TMT (‘The Money Team’) Promotions, possibly working with Andre Dirrell, and much more.

Ronnie Shileds picks Juan Manuel Marquez over Nonito Donaire as 2012 Fighter of the Year

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Ronnie Shields at the Long Life Fit Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2013. Shields discusses his stable of fighters, including the Charlo brothers from Houston and Erislandy Lara, while also speaking on such stars as Juan Manuel Marquez, Nonito Donaire, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Abner Mares, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather

‘Basketball Wives LA’ star Draya Michele throws a birthday bash [PHOTOS]

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Looks like ‘Basketball Wives LA’ star Draya Michele had a blast night, as she played host to a personal birthday bash that included the likes of Rob Kardashian, Chris Brown, Karrueche Tran, Omarian, Lloyd, Tyga, and others.

For photos from the party clickHERE

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Harry Joe Yorgey on facing Jermell Charlo, Gabriel Rosado’s loss to Golovkin, life in Philadelphia

Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight Harry Joe Yorgey (25-1-1, 12 KO’s), as he speaks on his January 26th clash with Jermell Charlo (19-0, 9 KO’s), recovering from his loss to Alfredo Angulo, his former stable mate Gabriel Rosado’s loss to Gennady Golovkin, and the Philadelphia fight scene.

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Lucas Matthysse gives his thoughts on facing the likes of Danny Garcia, Marcos Maidana, and Brandon Rios

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Argentina’s Lucas Matthysse will set foot inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for his 36th professional boxing match.

Having clamored for a fight with WBA/WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia for quite some time, Matthysse (32-2, 30 KO’s) instead sets his sights on the capable Mike Dallas Jr. (19-2-1, 8 KO’s) in a Showtime-televised attraction while holding on to the hope that bigger fights still await him.

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Mike Dallas Jr. on facing Lucas Matthysse, learning from Josesito Lopez, Garcia vs. Judah, more

Chris Robinson catches up with junior welterweight contender Mike Dallas Jr., as he discusses facing Lucas Matthysse on Showtime, learning from his losses to Josesito Lopez and Mauricio Herrera, Danny Garcia’s matchup with Zab Judah, and more… Continue reading

Lucas Matthysse talks Marcos Maidana, Danny Garcia, Brandon Rios, Top Rank-Golden Boy beef, more

Chris Robinson and other boxing scribes catch up with interim WBC junior welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse, as he discusses his Jan. 26 fight with Mike Dallas Jr., speaks on facing either Marcos Maidana or Danny Garcia, gives a prediction on Garcia’s clash with Zab Judah, flashes back to his sparring session with Brandon Rios, and much more.

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Glen Tapia speaks on breaking down Ayi Bruce, the victories of Mikey Garcia and Golovkin, plus Manny Pacquiao’s future

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On Saturday, January 19th in New York inside of Madison Square Garden, two of boxing’s rising stars moved forward with contrastingly different victories.

In the HBO tripleheader’s main event, unbeaten contender Mikey Garcia (31-0, 26 KO’s) moved into championship status after dropping the rugged Orlando Salido (39-12-2, 27 KO’s) four times on his way towards an eight-round technical decision that saw him lift the WBO featherweight championship.

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Floyd Mayweather wins $81,000 from the Thunder-Clippers game

On Tuesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder came into the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where they defeated the hometown Clippers by a score of 109-97. One man in attendance was pound for pound superstar Floyd Mayweather, who bet $90,000 on the game, while collecting over $81,000 in winnings…

Check out a view of Floyd’s winnings…

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PHOTOS and VIDEO: Josephe Elegele (13-1, 10 KO’s) returns to the Mayweather Boxing Club

Chris Robinson was on hand at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2013 as welterweight prospect Josephe Elegele (13-1, 10 KO’s) made his return to the gym. Elegele is eyeing a March 9 return against Javier Molina (12-1, 5 KO’s) in Costa Mesa, California…

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PHOTOS and VIDEO: J’Leon Love (14-0, 8 KO’s) sparring Chris Pearson (7-0, 6 KO’s) at the Mayweather Boxing Club

Chris Robinson was on hand at the Mayweather Boxing Club in January 2013 as middleweight prospect J’Leon Love (14-0, 8 KO’s) put in some work with junior middleweight prospect Chris Pearson (7-0, 6 KO’s). Love is getting ready for a February 23rd Showtime date vs. former title challenger Bronco McKart while Pearson is eyeing a February 2nd showcase at the nearby Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino.

 

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