Monthly Archives: April 2013

Referee Kenny Bayless recalls Pacquiao’s shocking knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez

Chris Robinson catches up with respected Las Vegas referee Kenny Bayless, as he speaks on the upcoming Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero duel, reflects on being in the ring when Manny Pacquiao was knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez, and more

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Drake slams Chris Brown and claims that Rihanna fell ‘in his lap’

Drake (Photo: Twitter.com)

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After their highly-publicized fight in a New York night club last year, Drake and Chris Brown have taken many public shots at each other.

In a detailed interview with Elliot Wilson on his East Village “Keep It Thoro” radio show on Friday, April 12, Drake promoted his new album, his beef with Chris Brown, how he feels about Rihanna, and much more.

Drake had the following to say of his apparent rival Brown.
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Kobe Bryant to undergo surgery after rupturing Achilles tendon

Kobe Bryant in the hospital following his season-ending injury (Photos: Instagram.com)

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The worst news was confirmed Saturday morning as Kobe Bryant’s MRI results showed that he indeed did rupture his Achilles tendon. He is scheduled to have surgery and it is speculated that it will take up to nine months of rehab before he can return. Last night after the Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors Bryant said he knew it was his Achilles.

“I can’t walk, I put pressure on it and I can’t walk,” claimed the five-time NBA champion.
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Shakira shows off baby photos of her son amidst latest legal drama

Shakira showing off a photo of her son Milan on the set of “The Voice” (Photo: Instagram.com)

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Latin superstar singer Shakira’s ex-boyfriend and former business partner Antonio de la Rua filed a lawsuit April 12 in California against her. According to his lawsuit he alleges their severed business partnership entitles him to $100 million of her earnings. The Columbian born singer signed a 10 year deal in 2008 with Live Nation worth around $300 million and de la Rua and his attorney feel he is rightfully owed a portion of that money.

Shakira who’s real name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll has enjoyed phenomenal success and de La Rua claims he scored lucrative music deals for her and guided her career. He says it “was not simply luck” it is the result of a hard fought battle to conquer the music world that she and he fought together as business partners.
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Lebron James comments on Kobe Bryant’s injury plus other celebrity reactions via Twitter

On Friday night, Los Angeles Lakers living legend Kobe Bryant suffered a season-ending injury, as it is likely that he has a torn Achilles.

The news is devastating to the Lakers community, as the team, which is presently in the thick of an intense playoff hunt, facing the likelihood of life without their star player.

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Kobe Bryant takes to his Facebook page to rant about Achilles injury

Kobe Bryant limping in pain following his injury last night in Los Angeles (Photo: Instagram.com/heyaitsjohn)

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There is no doubt that Kobe Bryant is more frustrated and confused than anyone about his possible torn Achilles.

On Friday night, the Lakers were hosting the Golden State Warriors at the Staples Center and despite scoring a dramatic comeback victory, 118-116, the focus of the night went towards Bryant’s game-ending injury. While nothing has been confirmed, it is probable that Bryant has torn his Achilles.

Early Saturday morning, Bryant took to his personal Facebook page to vent about his frustration and vowed to return admist much uncertainty. Here’s what the five-time champion had to say.
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Catching up with the Willis brothers from Florida: Talking boxing, Nate Campbell, Mayweather, more

Chris Robinson catches up with the Willis brothers from Fort Myers, Florida, Marcus and Quinton. Marcus, a middleweight prospect, and Quinton, a junior middleweight prospect, reflect back a few years on their time with Nate Campbell, speak on training in Fort Myers, Florida, and look forward to future fights such as Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero, Saul Alvarez vs. Austin Trout, and Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah..

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com and www.HustleBoss.com

‘The sport misses me’ – Kassim ‘The Dream’ Ouma talks return, Mayweather-Guerrero, Gennady Golovkin

Chris Robinson catches up with former junior middleweight world champion Kassim ‘The Dream’ Ouma, as he discusses his return to the ring, his time in camp sparring Floyd Mayweather, Mayweather’s bout with Robert Guerrero, and his insight on the Gennady Golovkin-Matthew Macklin clash

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Chad Dawson discusses facing off with Adonis Stevenson, Pascal vs. Bute, Andre Ward vs. Chavez Jr.

Chris Robinson catches up with WBC light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he discusses his June 8th date with Adonis Stevenson, Jean Pascal’s forthcoming bout with Lucian Bute, and the possibility of Andre Ward vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
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A day in camp with Jesus ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez

Chris Robinson steps inside the Pound 4 Pound Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he takes in a day of training with lightweight prospect Jesus ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez (7-0, 2 KO’s). Gutierrez Check out the video of Gutierrez’s training, which includes an interview highlighting his thoughts on his career, his training in Vegas, and much more.

*** Gutierrez may also be serving as a sparring partner for WBC interim champion Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero as he prepares for his May 4th challenge of pound-for-pound star Floyd Mayweather

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‘It means everything to me’ – Floyd Mayweather Sr. opens up on his role in his son’s camp as he prepares to face Robert Guerrero

Floyd Mayweather Sr. inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

As he enters his 44th professional bout, there is again a special kind of aura in the camp of Floyd Mayweather.

Readying himself for a May 4th defense of his WBC welterweight crown against interim champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, Mayweather seems as focused as ever heading into what looks to be the final championship run of his career.

That doesn’t mean that some things in camp haven’t changed, however, as some faces have left the scene while others have reemerged.

For the Guerrero fight, Mayweather’s father Floyd Sr. has thus far played an instrumental role in training by simply overseeing his son’s work and offering up his own personal advice and insight while inside of the gym.

For the elder Mayweather, playing such a role is something he doesn’t try to downplay.
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Bonus photos: Rihanna’s Instagram updates for the month of April, 2013

Continue on to the slideshow for Instagram updates from music star Rihanna for the month of April, 2013, as she rolls in Los Angeles with Chris Brown, wishes her friend Melissa Forde a happy birthday, hangs with her friend Amber Rose, shows off her figure, and takes her fans behind the scenes.

All photos courtesy of Instagram.com/badgalriri

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com and www.HustleBoss.com

Bonus photos: Rihanna’s Instagram updates for the month of April, 2013

Continue on to the slideshow for Instagram updates from music star Rihanna for the month of April, 2013, as she rolls in Los Angeles with Chris Brown, wishes her friend Melissa Forde a happy birthday, hangs with her friend Amber Rose, shows off her figure, and takes her fans behind the scenes.

All photos courtesy of Instagram.com/badgalriri

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com and www.HustleBoss.com

Bonus photos: Rihanna’s Instagram updates for the month of April, 2013

Continue on to the slideshow for Instagram updates from music star Rihanna for the month of April, 2013, as she rolls in Los Angeles with Chris Brown, wishes her friend Melissa Forde a happy birthday, hangs with her friend Amber Rose, shows off her figure, and takes her fans behind the scenes.

All photos courtesy of Instagram.com/badgalriri

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com and www.HustleBoss.com

Bonus photos: Rihanna’s Instagram updates for the month of April, 2013

Continue on to the slideshow for Instagram updates from music star Rihanna for the month of April, 2013, as she rolls in Los Angeles with Chris Brown, wishes her friend Melissa Forde a happy birthday, hangs with her friend Amber Rose, shows off her figure, and takes her fans behind the scenes.

All photos courtesy of Instagram.com/badgalriri

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com and www.HustleBoss.com