Monthly Archives: July 2013

Roger Mayweather expects Saul Alvarez to put up a fight but feels Floyd is far too sharp

Chris Robinson catches up with former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather, as he speaks on his nephew Floyd Mayweather’s upcoming clash with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Hear what Roger had to say following Floyd’s first day of training at the Mayweather Boxing Club

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Lydell Rhodes (16-0, 8 KO’s) sparring Ashley Theophane (33-5-1, 10 KO’s) [Mayweather Boxing Club]

Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club as British junior welterweight prospect Ashley Theophane (33-5-1, 10 KO’s) works with lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (16-0, 8 KO’s), who is fighting on July 27th…

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Mayweather Sr. feels Floyd’s quick turnaround vs. Canelo is better than having a long layoff

Chris Robinson catches up with the one and only Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Las Vegas, as he speaks on his son Floyd’s first day of training camp for Saul Alvarez. Hear what Floyd Joy had to say in this exclusive one on one
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Ashley Theophane on Floyd’s training for Canelo, his sparring with Mickey Bey, Matthysse vs. Garcia

Chris Robinson catches up with British fan favorite Ashley Theophane outside of the Mayweather Boxing Club, as he speaks on Floyd Mayweather’s early training for Saul Alvarez, what it was like sparring with Mickey Bey, and much more

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DonYil Livingston reveals he would love to spar with Mayweather ahead of the Canelo clash

Chris Robinson catches up with middleweight prospect DonYil Livingston inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas as he speaks on what it’s been like training in Vegas and sparring the likes of Ishe Smith, Badou Jack, and hopefully Floyd Mayweather
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J’Leon Love and Chris Pearson say you will lose money if you bet against Floyd Mayweather

Chris Robinson catches up with J’Leon Love and Chris Pearson outside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada,as they speak on the early training of Floyd Mayweather ahead of his upcoming clash with Saul Alvarez

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Lanell Bellows says Floyd Mayweather is already in shape for ‘Canelo’ Alvarez

Chris Robinson catches up with super middleweight prospect Lanell Bellows (4-0-1, 4 KO’s) as he speaks on Floyd Mayweather returning to training to face Canelo Alvarez on September 14th while revealing what it’s like being part of The Money Team

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Floyd Mayweather opens up camp for Canelo: Lydell Rhodes and Daquan Mays give their thoughts

Chris Robinson catches up with amateur talent Daquan Mays and lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as they speak on the return of Floyd Mayweather for training camp for his Sept. 14th clash with Saul Alvarez

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Jessie Vargas talks Pacquiao vs. Rios, Marquez vs. Bradley, and wanting to face the big names

Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight contender Jesse Vargas (22-0, 9 KO’s) inside of the Texas Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he speaks on some big upcoming matches, such as Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Tim Bradley, a possible Mike Alvarado vs. Ruslan Provodnikov clash, and much more…

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Nonito Donaire seems open to the idea of training in Oxnard, Calif. ahead of his rematch with Darchinyan

Nonito Donaire at the Texas Station in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Not much has been heard from former multi-division champion Nonito Donaire following his unanimous decision loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux in April.

Facing off with the slick Cuban inside of the Radio City Music Hall in New York, Donaire had trouble figuring out Rigondeaux’s southpaw style and was a dealt his first defeat in over 12 years.

Having had a successful shoulder surgery weeks later and with his wife Rachel expected to give birth to the couple’s first child any day now, Donaire’s spirits are again upbeat as he eyes a rematch later this year with Armenia’s Vic Darchinyan in an effort to get his career back on track.

“I feel good man,” Donaire told me as we spoke inside of the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas on Friday night during ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” telecast.
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Mayweather Sr. says his son Floyd will begin training on Monday, July 15th, for his bout with ‘Canelo’ Alvarez

Floyd Mayweather during his media tour for his bout with Saul Alvarez (Photo: Idris Erba – www.IdrisErbaPhotography.com)

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By Chris Robinson

By all accounts it appears that Floyd Mayweather will begin training on Monday, July 15, in Las Vegas ahead of his huge showdown with fellow champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

That has been the word all week inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club and a recent conversation with Mayweather’s father and trainer Floyd Sr. seemed to confirm the chatter.

“My understanding is it’s going to be Monday,” Floyd Sr. said during some down time at the gym. “Everything should be taking off pretty soon.”

Having reconnected with his son ahead of his May 4 victory over Robert Guerrero, Mayweather Sr. again has high spirits heading into the September 14 match with Alvarez.
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Chris Avalos feels he is ready for a title shot after Drian Francisco victory [Behind the scenes]

Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with junior featherweight contenders Chris Avalos and Drian Francisco before their big fight at the Texas Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on July 12th, 2013. Check out the exclusive pre and post-fight footage during Avalos’ big decision victory

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Mayweather Sr. says Floyd starts training camp for Canelo Alvarez on Monday, July 15th

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr., who speaks on his son Floyd’s upcoming clash with Saul Alvarez in Las Vegas. Floyd Sr. reveals that training camp is set to start on Monday, July 15th at the Mayweather Boxing Club

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Glen Tapia vs. Abie Han: Behind the scenes footage during ‘Jersey Boy’s’ big TKO victory

Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with junior middleweight prospects Glen Tapia and Abie Han before and after their thrilling war at the Texas Station in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out the video for an all-access look at Tapia’s big victory that boosted him to 19-0 with 11 knockouts

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Nonito Donaire says he may train in Oxnard for Darchinyan rematch and calls out Abner Mares

Chris Robinson catches up with former four-division world champion Nonito Donaire at the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as he speaks on possibly training with Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif. for his rematch with Vic Darchinyan while also calling out Abner Mares for a big fight in 2014

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Massive photo gallery: Chris Avalos edges Drian Francisco; former Pacquiao sparring mate Glen Tapia wins a war over Han; Nonito Donaire spotted ringside in Vegas

Chris Avalos, right, and Drian Francisco going to war in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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Ringside photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

On Friday night, July 12, junior featherweight prospect Chris Avalos picked up a crucial win for his career as he overcame a spirited effort from former interim title challenger Drian Francisco inside of the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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After ten rounds of action, two 97-93 scorecards and a 96-94 tally favored the 23-year old Avalos, who sees his record improve to 22-2 with 16 knockouts. Francisco falls to 24-2-1 with 19 stoppages.

Avalos admitted after his victory that he started slower than he would have liked, but he built momentum from the third round on and appeared to edge several of the late rounds. The action was brisk, but Avalos appeared to do more damage and he had success going to Francisco’s body.

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With his only two losses being split-decision verdicts to San Diego’s Chris Martin and current IBF champion Jonathan Romero, Avalos is again upbeat about his career and claims to be ready for a title shot of his own.

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Exclusive photos: Chris Avalos overcomes Drian Francisco in a gritty scrap; Glen Tapia TKO’s Abie Han in wild slugfest

Chris Avalos, right, and Drian Francisco going to war in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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Ringside photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

On Friday night, July 12, junior featherweight prospect Chris Avalos picked up a crucial win for his career as he overcame a spirited effort from former interim title challenger Drian Francisco inside of the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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After ten rounds of action, two 97-93 scorecards and a 96-94 tally favored the 23-year old Avalos, who sees his record improve to 22-2 with 16 knockouts. Francisco falls to 24-2-1 with 19 stoppages.

Avalos admitted after his victory that he started slower than he would have liked, but he built momentum from the third round on and appeared to edge several of the late rounds. The action was brisk, but Avalos appeared to do more damage and he had success going to Francisco’s body.

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With his only two losses being split-decision verdicts to San Diego’s Chris Martin and current IBF champion Jonathan Romero, Avalos is again upbeat about his career and claims to be ready for a title shot of his own.

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Exclusive photos: Weigh-in coverage of Drian Francisco vs. Chris Avalos, Glen Tapia vs. Abie Han, and more undercard action

Exclusive photos from the Houston Ballroom inside of the Texas Station in Las Vegas, Nevada ahead of the ESPN “Friday Night Fights” double header featuring a junior featherweight tilt between Drian Francisco (24-1-1, 19 KO’s) and Chris Avalos (21-2, 16 KO’s) and a junior middleweight clash between prospect Abie Han (19-0, 12 KO’s) and Glen Tapia (18-0, 10 KO’s).

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

Drian Francisco, pictured below, and Chris Avalos weighing in.

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