Monthly Archives: December 2013

Robert Garcia speaks on Brandon Rios’ return and a Pacquiao-Bradley rematch

Chris Robinson catches up with former junior lightweight champion and current day trainer Robert Garcia in San Antonio, Texas as he speaks on the return of his fighter Brandon Rios following his recent loss to Manny Pacquiao. Garcia also speaks on a Pacquiao rematch with Tim Bradley
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Adrien Broner says Marcos Maidana may bring out the best in him

Following the final press conference for his Dec. 14 clash vs. Marcos Maidana, WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner (27-0, 22 KO’s) speaks to the media about the matchup and how his Argentinean fighter may bring out the best in him
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Adrien Broner and Marcos Maidana face off following their final press conference in San Antonio

Coverage from the final Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana press conference in San Antonio, Texas, as the the WBA welterweight champion Broner (27-0, 22 KO’s) and his Argentinean foe Maidana (34-3, 31 KO’s) face off after the press con
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Exclusive photos: Behind the scenes with Floyd Mayweather and The Money Team in Shelton

Exclusive photos from the Little Creek Resort in Shelton, Wash. as Floyd Mayweather stops by to check out fighters from his Mayweather Promotions label go to work, including J’Leon Love, Mickey Bey, Badou Jack, Chris Pearson, Luis Arias, Ashley Theophane, Andrew Tabiti, Lanell Bellows, and Cortez Bey.

Mayweather was extremely pleased as the team went 8-1 for the night, with Love, Pearson, Jack, and Bey all scoring highlight reel knockouts on Showtime.

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

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Exclusive photos: Behind the scenes with Floyd Mayweather and The Money Team in Shelton

Exclusive photos from the Little Creek Resort in Shelton, Wash. as Floyd Mayweather stops by to check out fighters from his Mayweather Promotions label go to work, including J’Leon Love, Mickey Bey, Badou Jack, Chris Pearson, Luis Arias, Ashley Theophane, Andrew Tabiti, Lanell Bellows, and Cortez Bey.

Mayweather was extremely pleased as the team went 8-1 for the night, with Love, Pearson, Jack, and Bey all scoring highlight reel knockouts on Showtime.

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

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive photos: Behind the scenes with Floyd Mayweather and The Money Team in Shelton

Exclusive photos from the Little Creek Resort in Shelton, Wash. as Floyd Mayweather stops by to check out fighters from his Mayweather Promotions label go to work, including J’Leon Love, Mickey Bey, Badou Jack, Chris Pearson, Luis Arias, Ashley Theophane, Andrew Tabiti, Lanell Bellows, and Cortez Bey.

Mayweather was extremely pleased as the team went 8-1 for the night, with Love, Pearson, Jack, and Bey all scoring highlight reel knockouts on Showtime.

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

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive photos: Behind the scenes with Floyd Mayweather and The Money Team in Shelton

Exclusive photos from the Little Creek Resort in Shelton, Wash. as Floyd Mayweather stops by to check out fighters from his Mayweather Promotions label go to work, including J’Leon Love, Mickey Bey, Badou Jack, Chris Pearson, Luis Arias, Ashley Theophane, Andrew Tabiti, Lanell Bellows, and Cortez Bey.

Mayweather was extremely pleased as the team went 8-1 for the night, with Love, Pearson, Jack, and Bey all scoring highlight reel knockouts on Showtime.

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

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Leo Santa Cruz talks Broner vs. Maidana, Soto Karass vs. Thurman, and fighting in Texas

Chris Robinson catches up with WBC junior featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz (25-0-1, 15 KO’s) during his open media workout in San Antonio ahead of his match vs. Cesar Seda. Hear what the young champ had to say about his training, returning to Texas, and the Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana and Jesus Soto Karass vs. Keith Thurman matches
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Rau’shee Warren says things are going to get real ugly during Adrien Broner’s fight with Maidana

Reporter Rod Green catches up with bantamweight prospect Rau’shee Warren (8-0, 3 KO’s), as he speaks on the Dec. 14 Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana clash as well as bonus thoughts on the boxing community in his hometown of Cincinnati.
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Keith Thurman speaks on a future fight with Adrien Broner

Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight contender Keith Thurman (21-0, 19 KO’s) in San Antonio, Texas, as he speaks on his upcoming match vs. Jesus Soto Karass, his bond with trainer Dan Birmingham, and a possible fight with Adrien Broner in the future
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Hank Lundy says he and Broner put on a show during sparring; claims Maidana will be exposed

Chris Robinson catches up with junior welterweight contender Hank Lundy (23-3, 11 KO’s) in San Antonio, Texas, as he speaks on what is was like getting Adrien Broner ready during sparring for his Dec. 14 match vs. Marcos Maidana. Lundy also shares his thoughts on the fight
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Robert Garcia has no doubt that Marcos Maidana will beat Adrien Broner if…

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Robert Garcia, as he speaks on the challenge that lies ahead for his fighter Marcos Maidana when he faces off with WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner this weekend in San Antonio, Texas.
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Adrien Broner says Malignaggi beat the sh*t out of Judah; claims he’ll make Maidana a nobody

WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner (27-0, 22 KO’s) speaks with the media at his open workout ahead of his Dec. 14 match vs. Marcos Maidana in San Antonio, Texas. Hear what Broner had to say about the fight, Paulie Malignaggi’s victory over Zab Judah, why the media will never give him the respect he deserves, a recent conversation with Floyd Mayweather, and more
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Shawn Porter gets deep following his IBF title-winning victory over Devon Alexander

Chris Robinson catches up with newly-crowned IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) inside of the Silverton Casino in Las Vegas following his upset victory over Devon Alexander on Dec. 7 in Brooklyn, New York. Hear what Porter had to say about the match, his learning lessons as a pro, the big move to relocate his camp to Las Vegas, his memories from the Wild Card in Los Angeles, and more
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Larry Merchant wasn’t thrilled with Guillermo Rigondeaux’s latest showcase: ‘I think I went to sleep in the second round’

Guillermo Rigondeaux, right, in action this past Saturday night against Joseph Agbeko (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Dec. 7, Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux again put on another clinic in outclassing former bantamweight titlist Joseph Agbeko inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Rigondeaux, the sport’s reigning WBA and WBO junior featherweight champion, had his Ghanaian foe completely befuddled on his way to the shutout victory.

And while pure boxing enthusiasts will always be able to appreciate the kind of displays that Rigondeaux is able to produce, former HBO analyst Larry Merchant, who was ringside calling the bout for Top Rank’s international feed, seemed less then enthused.
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Paulie Malignaggi calls out the media; responds to claims that he has no power

Post-fight coverage from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York as former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi speaks to the media following his unanimous decision victory over Zab Judah. Hear what Malignaggi had to say about the match and check out him calling out media members about his lack of power before light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins jumps in
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Karim Mayfield responds to Hank Lundy and says it’s an ideal fight for HBO [Exclusive AUDIO]

Chris Robinson catches up with undefeated junior welterweight contender Karim Mayfield (18-0-1, 11 KO’s), as he responds to the recent talk from Philadelphia’s Hank Lundy in regards to a possible showdown between them on HBO next year. Hear what Mayfield had to say about Lundy’s abilities, as a fighter, his chin issues, and why the words of Roy Jones Jr. give him confidence
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