All-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California as IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich, also known as the ‘Mexican Russian’, continues to grind for his Nov. 23 rematch with Billy Dib in Macau, China.
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Assistant trainer Marvin Somodio working with Manny Pacquiao in camp (Photo: Instagram.com)
By Chris Robinson
When we last spoke with trainer Marvin Somodio, he was soaking up the aftermath that came from Ruslan Provodnikov’s rousing victory over Mike Alvarado inside of the 1STBANK Center in Denver, Colo.
While the sight of Provodnikov hammering Alvarado into submission was one of extreme gratification for Somodio, he had little time to celebrate, as he flew back to his home base of Los Angeles right after to pack and embark on another trek to Manila, Philippines.
Somodio now finds himself entrenched in the training camp of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao in General Santos City, for whom he works as an assistant under head trainer Freddie Roach.
Speaking exclusively to HustleBoss.com, Somodio, a native of the province of Iloilo, insists that coming back to the Philippines is special for a few reasons.
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David Rodela and Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Twitter.com)
By Chris Robinson
During a recent swing through Oxnard, Calif., I was able to catch up with former lightweight prospect David Rodela.
Having recently announced his retirement from boxing, Rodela’s modest 16-9-3 record with seven knockouts isn’t a true testament to his abilities as a fighter or the kind of journey that the sport took him on.
Now serving as the head boxing coach at the Oxnard PAL, Rodela seems happy with life, noting that he has been putting his main focus into working and spending time with his family.
Rodela carved out a respectable name for himself as one of the game’s top sparring partners, from his work with the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan, Antonio Margarito, and countless others.
With Pacquiao inching closer towards a Nov. 23 showdown with Brandon Rios, who he faces on HBO pay per view in Macau, China, I asked Rodela for his thoughts on the match.
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An update from the camp of WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner (27-0, 22 KO’s), as he gives fans a sneak peak look at his mitt work ahead of his Dec. 14 fight on Showtime against Marcos Maidana. What do you think of Broner’s work?
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An update from the camp of WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner (27-0, 22 KO’s), as he gives fans a sneak peak look at his mitt work ahead of his Dec. 14 fight on Showtime against Marcos Maidana. What do you think of Broner’s work?
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HustleBoss.com steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club as middleweight prospect J’Leon Love (15-0, 8 KO’s) puts in work with assistant trainer Rafael Ramos ahead of his scheduled Dec. 6 return on Showtime in Shelton, Washington
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HustleBoss.com steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club as middleweight prospect J’Leon Love (15-0, 8 KO’s) puts in work with assistant trainer Rafael Ramos ahead of his scheduled Dec. 6 return on Showtime in Shelton, Washington
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Turns out that former junior welterweight champion Amir Khan suffered an accident while driving in Northern California on his way to training camp with Virgil Hunter. Check out the video for the inside scoop.
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Turns out that former junior welterweight champion Amir Khan suffered an accident while driving in Northern California on his way to training camp with Virgil Hunter. Check out the video for the inside scoop.
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Chris Robinson speaks with Philadelphia-based trainer Naazim Richardson, as he speaks on the possibility of WBA middleweight champin Gennady Golovkin facing off with the likes of super middleweight champ Andre Ward, pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather, and his fighter, the legendary Bernard Hopkins
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Chris Robinson speaks with Philadelphia-based trainer Naazim Richardson, as he speaks on the possibility of WBA middleweight champin Gennady Golovkin facing off with the likes of super middleweight champ Andre Ward, pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather, and his fighter, the legendary Bernard Hopkins
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Chris Robinson catches up with undefeated welterweight contender Shawn Porter (22-0-1, 14 KO’s) as he speaks on his Dec. 7 clash with IBF champ Devon Alexander while also discussing Danny Garcia, Floyd Mayweather, Adrien Broner vs. Danny Garcia, and more
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Chris Robinson catches up with undefeated welterweight contender Shawn Porter (22-0-1, 14 KO’s) as he speaks on his Dec. 7 clash with IBF champ Devon Alexander while also discussing Danny Garcia, Floyd Mayweather, Adrien Broner vs. Danny Garcia, and more
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Reporter Sergio Venegas goes behind the scenes in Hidalgo, Tex. during veteran junior middleweight contender Robert ‘La Amenaza’ Garcia’s recent victory over Larry Smith. Check out the behind-the-scenes footage as Garcia pushes closer towards a hopeful title shot
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Reporter Sergio Venegas goes behind the scenes in Hidalgo, Tex. during veteran junior middleweight contender Robert ‘La Amenaza’ Garcia’s recent victory over Larry Smith. Check out the behind-the-scenes footage as Garcia pushes closer towards a hopeful title shot
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Chris Robinson catches up with respected trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he speaks on how he stays so young and lively while inside of the gym
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Chris Robinson catches up with respected trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he speaks on how he stays so young and lively while inside of the gym
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Chris Robinson catches up with middleweight prospects Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias (7-0, 3 KO’s) and J’Leon Love (15-0, 8 KO’s) as they speak on their tough sparring session at the Mayweather Boxing Club, what it was like catching up with Floyd, Peter Quillin’s fight with Gabriel Rosado, and Bernard Hopkins wanting to meet Floyd in the ring
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Chris Robinson catches up with middleweight prospects Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias (7-0, 3 KO’s) and J’Leon Love (15-0, 8 KO’s) as they speak on their tough sparring session at the Mayweather Boxing Club, what it was like catching up with Floyd, Peter Quillin’s fight with Gabriel Rosado, and Bernard Hopkins wanting to meet Floyd in the ring
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HustleBoss.com swings through the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. and catches up with a bevy of talented and upcoming propsects, including Saul Rodriguez, Herbert Acevedo, Erick De Leon, Edwin Solis, Eddie Alicea, and others as they weigh in on the rumors of a potential fight between Floyd Mayweather and Amir Khan in 2014
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