Click below for Bilal’s story…
Monthly Archives: June 2014
In His Own Words: Bilal Mahasin
Despite being a road trip away from us, we at www.HustleBoss.com always find a way to keep tabs with junior welterweight Bilal Mahasin (4-1, 1 KO), who is presently grinding in the Bay Area of California.
Check out the clip as Mahasin opens up and shows another side of himself while speaking with teenagers about the decisions they make in life. Mahasin has learned first hand of the implications that come from bad decisions and he has turned his life around for the better.
Mahasin returns to the ring on August 2nd in Pleasanton, Calif. Check out the clip below for more of his story.
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Photos: Terence Crawford wins a thriller; stops Yuriorkis Gamboa in the ninth
Photos from the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb. as WBO lightweight champion Terence Crawford 24-0 (17 KO’s) wins a thriller over Yuriorkis Gamboa (23-1, 16 KO’s). Crawford overcame a slow start before dropping the Cuban stalwart four times on his way towards a resounding ninth round stoppage victory.
Photos: Terence Crawford wins a thriller; stops Yuriorkis Gamboa in the ninth
Photos from the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb. as WBO lightweight champion Terence Crawford 24-0 (17 KO’s) wins a thriller over Yuriorkis Gamboa (23-1, 16 KO’s). Crawford overcame a slow start before dropping the Cuban stalwart four times on his way towards a resounding ninth round stoppage victory.
All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Errol Spence Jr. overwhelms Ronald Cruz, wins unanimous decision
A ringside view of Errol Spence Jr.’s commanding ten-round decision over Philadelphia’s Ronald Cruz (20-4, 15 KO’s) from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Spence was in control, winning every round on all three judges’ cards, and sees his record rise to 13-0 with 10 knockouts.
Errol Spence Jr. overwhelms Ronald Cruz, wins unanimous decision
A ringside view of Errol Spence Jr.’s commanding ten-round decision over Philadelphia’s Ronald Cruz (20-4, 15 KO’s) from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Spence was in control, winning every round on all three judges’ cards, and sees his record rise to 13-0 with 10 knockouts.
All photos courtesy of Stacey Verbeek
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Photos: Shawn Porter sparring Emanuel Taylor inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas
HustleBoss.com was inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada as IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (24-0-1, 15 KO’s) sparred with junior welterweight contender Emmanuel Taylor (17-2, 12 KO’s). Porter is scheduled for a fall showdown with Kell Brook while Taylor is slated to face off with Karim Mayfield next month.
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Photos: Shawn Porter sparring Emanuel Taylor inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas
HustleBoss.com was inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada as IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (24-0-1, 15 KO’s) sparred with junior welterweight contender Emmanuel Taylor (17-2, 12 KO’s). Porter is slated for a fall showdown with Kell Brook while Taylor is slated to face off with Karim Mayfield next month.
All photos courtesy of Stacey Verbeek
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Exclusive photos: Weigh-in coverage from the Hard Rock [Wade-Brinson, Errol Spence Jr., LaDarius Miller, Lanell Bellows, more]
Exclusive photos from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas ahead of the ShoBox: The New Generation event, featuring the likes of Shawn Porter, Errol Spence Jr., LaDarius Miller, Money Prince, BJ Flores, Lanell Bellows, Dominic Wade, Lanardo Tyner, and several others.
Exclusive photos: Weigh-in coverage from the Hard Rock [Wade-Brinson, Errol Spence Jr., LaDarius Miller, Lanell Bellows, more]
Exclusive photos from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas ahead of the ShoBox: The New Generation event.
Errol Spence Jr. (12-0, 10 KO’s) weighed 146.6 pounds and faces off with Ronald Cruz (20-3, 15 KO’s), who weighed 148 pounds.
Dominic Wade (15-0, 11 KO’s) weighed 161.6 pounds, as he meets Nick Brinson(16-1-2, 6 KO’s), who weighed 160.6.
Heavyweights Gerald Washington (12-0, 9 KO’s @ 250.4 pounds) and Travis Walker (39-11-1, 31 KO’s)
Crusierweight contender BJ Flores (29-1-1) returns to face off with Anthony Caputo Smith
Light heavyweights Marcus Browne (10-0, 7 KO’s) and Donta Woods (8-2, 7 KO’s) both weighed in at 178.4 pounds
Super middleweight prospect and Mayweather Promotions’ Lanell Bellows (7-1-1, 6 KO’s) weighed in under the limit (167 pounds) for his match vs. Jas Phippps (166.8)
LaDarius ‘Memphis’ Miller (2-0, 1 KO) from the Mayweather Boxing Club weighed in for his match vs. Jacinto Quintana
BONUS SHOTS
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Shawn and Kenny Porter on the latest news regarding the Kell Brook situation
HustleBoss.com catches up with trainer Kenny Porter and his son, IBF welterweight champion Shawn, as they reveal the latest about a possible showdown vs. Kell Brook later this year.
Continue reading
Shawn and Kenny Porter on the latest news regarding the Kell Brook situation
HustleBoss.com catches up with trainer Kenny Porter and his son, IBF welterweight champion Shawn, as they reveal the latest about a possible showdown vs. Kell Brook later this year.
Continue reading
Fes Bautista improving, getting stronger under Dewey Cooper’s guidance in Las Vegas
HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club as aspiring professional Fes Bautista discusses his days training with Dewey Cooper and David Hayes out in Las Vegas.
Continue reading
Fes Bautista improving, getting stronger under Dewey Cooper’s guidance in Las Vegas
HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club as aspiring professional Fes Bautista discusses his days training with Dewey Cooper and David Hayes out in Las Vegas.
Continue reading
Photos: Erislandy Lara Las Vegas media day ahead of Canelo showdown
Photos from the Long Life Fighter Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) hosts the media ahead of his Julye 12 clash on Showtime pay per view vs. Canelo Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KO’s).
Photos: Erislandy Lara Las Vegas media day ahead of Canelo showdown
Photos from the Long Life Fighter Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) hosts the media ahead of his Julye 12 clash on Showtime pay per view vs. Canelo Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KO’s).
All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
All Access: Canelo vs. Lara – Episode 1 Clip [Erislandy Lara’s story]
Check out this recent Showtime clip about WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara ahead of his July 12 clash on Showtime pay per view vs. Canelo Alvarez. In this video you will see a side to the Cuban star that has yet to be seen.
Continue reading
All Access: Canelo vs. Lara – Episode 1 Clip [Erislandy Lara’s story]
Check out this recent Showtime clip about WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara ahead of his July 12 clash on Showtime pay per view vs. Canelo Alvarez. In this video you will see a side to the Cuban star that has yet to be seen.
Continue reading
Exclusive photos: Shane Mosley Jr. swings back through Las Vegas for some work
Exclusive photos from Las Vegas as Shane Mosley Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) swings back through the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas to get some more work.
Mosley Jr. went some rounds with super middleweight prospect Lanell Bellows (7-1-1, 6 KO’s) and former amateur standout Kevin Newman II during his latest trip.
Exclusive photos: Shane Mosley Jr. swings back through Las Vegas for some work
Exclusive photos from Las Vegas as Shane Mosley Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) swings back through the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas to get some more work.
Mosley Jr. went some rounds with super middleweight prospect Lanell Bellows (7-1-1, 6 KO’s) and former amateur standout Kevin Newman II during his latest trip.
All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com