Monthly Archives: November 2013

Abel Sanchez feels Ruslan Provodnikov is too durable and relentless for Manny Pacquiao to take on in his next fight

Ruslan Provodnikov hammering Mike Alvarado in Denver last month (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

Well-versed in several aspects of the sport, trainer Abel Sanchez is a good source to turn to when you are looking for some boxing feedback.

Tucked away in Big Bear Mountain in Southern California for most of the year, Sanchez’s Summit Gym plays host to a bevy of world-class fighters from across the globe, including WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin.

Asked for his take on boxing’s most recent big event, Sanchez seemed to feel that Manny Pacquiao’s unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios this past Saturday night in Macau, China went according to the script.
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Photos: Floyd Mayweather’s Instagram updates for November 2013

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: Floyd Mayweather’s Instagram updates for November 2013

Continue on to the slideshow for more photos from the entertainment world

All photos courtesy of Instagram.com

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Looks like Floyd Mayweather will be spending his Thanksgiving on tour

Floyd Mayweather expected to make another tour stop in New Jersey on Saturday (Photo: Instagram.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Anyone familiar with Floyd Mayweather knows all too well that he spends a lot of time away from his adopted hometown of Las Vegas when he is not in training camp.

Having scored another huge victory this past September when he routed Mexican star Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez inside of the MGM Grand, Mayweather isn’t slated for a return to the ring until May of next year.

All one has to do is take a look at Mayweather’s Instagram or Twitter handle to get a sense of just how busy he is these days, as he has been touring all parts of North America making various club appearances.
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Marcos Maidana must pressure Adrien Broner the entire fight, says sparring mate Darwin Price

Chris Robinson catches up with junior welterweight prospect Darwin Price (3-0, 2 KO’s) inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as he speaks on his recent sparring session against Marcos Maidana while assessing the Argentinean’s Dec. 14 match against Adrien Broner
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Ashley Theophane feels matchmaking was a key part of Manny Pacquiao’s ring return

Chris Robinson catches up with British contender Ashley Theophane inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Monday, Nov. 25, as he speaks on the recent Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight and why Manny was able to have success in the match
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Abel Sanchez feels Ruslan Provodnikov is too durable and relentless for Pacquiao right now

Chris Robinson catches up with veteran trainer Abel Sanchez, as he speaks on Manny Pacquiao’s unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios in Macau, China. Hear what Sanchez had to say about Pacquiao’s performance and why fights against Floyd Mayweather and Ruslan Provodnikov don’t make sense right now
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Photos: Is this ‘Sharkeisha’ from the infamous WSHH video?

On Wednesday afternoon, World Star Hip Hop released a popular video of a girl nicknamed ‘Sharkeisha’ that went viral, as she was seen sucker-punching her friend in the face. Users have since taken to Twitter to show off what they believe are photos of the girl. Check below for a closer look.

Photos courtesy of Instagram

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: Is this ‘Sharkeisha’ from the infamous WSHH video?

On Wednesday afternoon, World Star Hip Hop released a popular video of a girl nicknamed ‘Sharkeisha’ that went viral, as she was seen sucker-punching her friend in the face. Users have since taken to Twitter to show off what they believe are photos of the girl. Check below for a closer look.

Photos courtesy of Instagram

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Rashad Holloway believes Pacquiao must beat Bradley or Marquez convincingly for a Floyd fight

Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight Rashad Holloway (12-2-2, 5 KO’s) as he speaks on the recent victory of Manny Pacquiao, who won a unanimous decision over Brandon Rios in their HBO pay per view telecast in Macau, China
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Roger Mayweather feels a victory over Tim Bradley in a rematch would bring Pacquiao back

Chris Robinson catches up with outspoken trainer and former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Monday, Nov. 25 as he speaks on Manny Pacquiao’s big victory over Brandon Rios while eyeing a possible rematch with Tim Bradley
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. not impressed by Brandon Rios: ‘The guy can’t fight!’

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Las Vegas, Nevada as he gives his reaction to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios match, while offering up some criticism of both men.

Pacquiao defeated Rios by unanimous decision on HBO pay per view in Macau, China on Saturday, Nov. 23
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Joseph Agbeko impressed by Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Brandon Rios

Chris Robinson catches up with former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, Nov. 23. Hear what Agbeko had to say about Manny Pacquiao’s recent victory over Brandon Rios
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Andre Ward speaks on a possible fight with Bernard Hopkins

Post-fight coverage from Andre Ward’s unanimous decision victory over Edwin Rodriguez in Ontario, Calif. as he addresses a possible fight in the future with Bernard Hopkins
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Trainer Danny Garcia feels Ortiz was on his way to beating Mayweather; talks possible Canelo fight

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Danny Garcia in Ventura, Calif. as he shares his thoughts on the return of Victor Ortiz, who is set to face off with Luis Collazo on Jan. 30 in New York, Danny also reflects back on Ortiz’s loss to Floyd Mayweather and a possible Canelo match in 2014
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Larry Merchant feels Freddie Roach has again reinvented Pacquiao; calls a Bradley rematch an even fight

Manny Pacquiao following his spirited victory over Brandon Rios on Saturday night (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

The spotlight shined bright upon Manny Pacquiao this past weekend, as he returned to the ring against Brandon Rios in an effort to find out if he still has some of the same magic in him that saw him stamp himself as one of this generation’s elite prizefighters.

Inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China, Pacquiao offered up an impressive display by hammering Rios with a bevy of punches from various angles as he carved out a wide unanimous decision victory.

Watching the action unfold from ringside, longtime HBO analyst Larry Merchant had a strong curiosity as to how Pacquiao would show himself following his knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December.
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Ashley Theophane putting in work at the MBC for Dec. 6 match against Robert Osiobe

HustleBoss.com steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club as British junior welterweight contender Ashley Theophane (33-6-1, 10 KO’s) puts in work ahead of his Dec. 6 match against Robert Osiobe
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Larry Merchant feels that Freddie Roach has again reinvented Manny Pacquiao’s style

In the first part of his exclusive interview with Chris Robinson, longtime HBO analyst Larry Merchant speaks on Manny Pacquiao’s victory unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios in Macau, China on Saturday, November 23, revealing how he believes the Filipino star has changed up his style again under trainer Freddie Roach
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Roger Mayweather reflects back on Kostya Tszyu, sparring battles, and becoming a trainer

Chris Robinson catches up with outspoken trainer Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as he reflects back to his June 2005 fight against then-champion Kostya Tszyu in Australia, while also speaking on some of his tough sparring battles, his level of competition, when he knew it was time to switch from being a fight to becoming a trainer, and more
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Trainer Danny Garcia feels Ortiz was on his way to beating Mayweather; talks possible Canelo fight

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Danny Garcia in Ventura, Calif. as he shares his thoughts on the return of Victor Ortiz, who is set to face off with Luis Collazo on Jan. 30 in New York, Danny also reflects back on Ortiz’s loss to Floyd Mayweather and a possible Canelo match in 2014
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