Monthly Archives: February 2013

“He was as good a student as Manny Pacquiao” – Freddie Roach still believes that he’s the best fit for Chavez Jr.

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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. facing off with Sergio Martinez this past September in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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There’s no denying that the tandem of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Freddie Roach had great success during their two and a half year run together.

Having welcomed Chavez into his Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles in late April of 2010, Roach understood that the young fighter had been rumored to be lethargic and uncooperative in camp. Still, Roach was able to sharpen his skills as Chavez continued his unbeaten streak while claiming the WBC middleweight crown as well.

Chavez was hit with a huge blow to his ego and career this past September when he was thoroughly outclassed over eleven and half rounds by Argentina’s Sergio Martinez before a knockdown and rally in the twelfth round came up short. The young prizefighter from Sinaloa, Mexico suffered his first professional defeat, losing a lopsided decision.

Word later leaked that Chavez was set to fire Roach, with either Nacho Beristain or Robert Garcia likely to fill his void.

Roach is unsure of where everything stands and still seems to hold on to extreme disappointment as to how the training camp for Martinez unraveled
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Rapper AP.9 claims he might have gotten ‘Coco’ Austin pregnant

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Back in early December, Rapper AP.9 posted uncompromising photos of himself and a married celebrity Nicole “Coco” Austin in a Las Vegas nightclub.

After the photos leaked, Coco denied any wrongdoing and immediately took to Twitter to apologize for her indiscretions while showing love for her husband Ice-T.

“The bottom line is, I love Ice & I can understand why he’s so upset,” she explained. “There’s no excuse for my actions. I’m so sorry baby & to everyone. Ice is right the pics I took with this man were in poor taste & I disrespected my husband. However, the pics were the only thing that happened.”
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Liberty Ross goes lingerie shopping in New York minus her wedding ring from Rupert Sanders

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Liberty Ross shopping in New York (Photo credit: RumorFix.com)

Liberty Ross steps out in a stunning fur coat as she shops for some luxury lingerie at the "Kiki de Montparnasse" store in SoHo

As reported in late January, actress Liberty Ross has indeed filed for divorce from her husband Rupert Sanders in the wake of his brief fling with actress Kristen Stewart.

Sanders, who directed “Snow White and the Huntsman”, starring both Ross and Stewart, had attempted to save his relationship with Ross but she wasn’t interested.

Less than two weeks removed from the news of her impending divorce, Ross was spotted lingerie shopping in New York, as evidenced by a report from RumorFix.com on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
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Andre Berto’s trainer Tony Morgan says Devon Alexander is ‘by far’ the tougher challenge; claims Floyd Mayweather would embarrass Robert Guerrero

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Andre Berto’s trainer Tony Morgan gives his take on whether Devon Alexander or Robert Guerrero are better challenges for Floyd Mayweather (Photo credits: Chris Robinson / HustleBoss.com)

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On Tuesday night, perennial pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather set the boxing world on fire when he announced some recent developments pertaining to his May 4th return to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

While WBC interim welterweight titlist Robert Guerrero was looked at as the favorite to land the fight, Mayweather instead suggested that St. Louis’ Devon Alexander may be getting the opportunity.

“The negotiations for my fight are almost done,” Mayweather tweeted. “The front runner is IBF Champion Devon Alexander. It’d be a unification bout at welterweight.”

On Wednesday night, I caught up with trainer Tony Morgan, a man who knows Guerrero very well.
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Rihanna sticking by Chris Brown’s side during his latest court drama

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Chris Brown and Rihanna in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, February 5th (Photo: X17Online.com)

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In February of 2009, the relationship between aspiring music stars Chris Brown and Rihanna came to a shocking end. Following pre-Grammy Awards party, there was an altercation that took place, with Brown later admitting to beating Rihanna.

While there were some who were crushed to see the couple separate, they still held on to the hope that they would someday reconcile.

In October of last year, Rihanna and Chris were spotted together at various locations in New York and have since continued to remain close. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Rihanna even revealed why she has taken Chris back into her life.
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Bob Arum speaks on the Nonito Donaire-Abner Mares fallout and reveals why it’s ‘impossible’ for him to work with Golden Boy

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Bob Arum in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon with his latest signee, Zou Shiming (Photo: Chris Robinson / HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

On Tuesday afternoon, I caught up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum inside of the main lobby of the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

While Arum was anticipating the grand arrival of his latest signee, former two-time gold medalist Zou Shiming from China, he took a few moments to address the latest developments with another one of his star fighters, Nonito Donaire.

Donaire is presently eyeing an April return to the ring, with reports having either a clash with WBA junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux or a rematch with former titlist Vic Darchinyan on tap.

There has been plenty of confusion taking place in the camp of Rigondeaux, from his issues with Miami-based Caribe Promotions to the Cuban bringing in the services of trainer Pedro Diaz at the expense of his former coach Jorge Rubio.

“That will be decided by the end of the week,” Arum said when discussing the situation. “We have made an offer to Rigondeaux and we’re waiting to see if he accepts.”
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Rumors swirling that we may have Floyd Mayweather vs. Devon Alexander on May 4th in Las Vegas

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Leave it to Floyd Mayweather to throw a curveball to the boxing world on a slow night in terms of boxing news.

Taking to his personal Twitter account on Tuesday night, February 5, Mayweather, 35, revealed some news about some details of his upcoming May 4 fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

While it was largely speculated that Floyd would be in line to face off with WBC interim titlist Robert Guerrero, 29, he dropped the news that he has actually been in conversation with another belt holder.
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Kobe Bryant dunks on birthday-boy Kris Humphries and Gerald Wallace, Lakers edge the Nets 92-83

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On Tuesday, Feb. 5, inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, the Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a crucial 92-83 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The win sees the Lakers’ record rise to 23-26 as they have now gone victorious in five of their past six games.

One of the highlights of the game took place in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, with the game tied at 80 apiece. Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant drove to the lane and would deliver a monstrous dunk over Gerald Wallace and Kris Humphries.

That seemed to be a huge momentum boost, as the Lakers never trailed afterwards.
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Behind the scenes with prospect Badou Jack (12-0, 9 KO’s) during his 1st round KO over Jonel Tapia

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Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with super middleweight prospect Badou Jack (12-0, 9 KO’s) prior to his bout with Jonel Tapia at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, Feb. 2. Jack scored a 1st round KO and is returning on the February 23rd Cornelius Bundrage-Ishe Smith card in Detroit
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Exclusive video and photos: Zhou Shiming makes his grand arrival to Las Vegas; greeted by Freddie Roach and Bob Arum

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Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Venetian in Las Vegas as Chinese gold medalist Zhou Shiming made his grand arrival to the city ahead of his promotional debut with Top Rank. Shiming was greeted by his trainers Freddie Roach and Miguel Diaz as well as Top Rank CEO Bob Arum
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Lakers without Metta World Peace, star suspended one game for hitting Brandon Knight

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The Los Angeles Lakers will be shorthanded tonight against the Brooklyn Nets, as it has been reported that forward Metta World Peace has been suspended one game.

According to a statement released by NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Stu Jackson, World Peace has been suspended one game without pay for grabbing Brandon Knight of the Detroit Pistons around the neck and striking him in the jaw.

The incident occurred during the second quarter of the Lakers 98-97 win over Detroit on Sunday, Feb. 3. Shortly following the incident, game officials reviewed the play on the monitors and declared it a flagrant 1 foul.

That didn’t sit too well with Knight, however, as he complained after the game and asked for the league to review the play.

“The play needs to be reviewed because he definitely threw a punch,” exclaimed the second-year guard from Kentucky “It felt like he threw a punch. That’s why I reacted the way I did. The play was over and he grabbed me around the neck.

“If someone grabs you around the neck, you’re not going to let that happen. You do what you need to get that person off you.”

The suspension comes at a critical time for the Lakers, who are also without center Dwight Howard.

Metta World Peace has been averaging 13.2 points and 5.7 rebounds so far this season.