Monthly Archives: June 2014

Updates from Carson: Chad Dawson, Michael Hunter, and Sharif Bogere grab wins

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Chad Dawson and his team following his victory in Carson, Calif. (Photo: Instagram)

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By Chris Robinson

On the Robert Guerrero vs. Yoshihiro Kamegai undercard from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., three fighters who train out of the Las Vegas area all scored victories.

Former light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson (32-3, 18 KO’s) returned to stop veteran George Blades (23-6, 16 KO’s) in under one round. This was the first fight for Dawson following his upset loss to Adonis Stevenson last year.

Lightweight contender Sharif Bogere (25-1, 17 KO’s) stopped Miguel Zamudio after three rounds of action. The win is Bogere’s second since his points loss to WBA lightweight champion Richar Abril last year.

Former U.S. Olympian and heavyweight prospect Michael Hunter won an eight-round unanimous decision over Jerry Forrest. Hunter often trains out of the Mayweather Boxing Club and sees his record rise to 5-0 with 3 knockouts.

Also seeeing action, heavyweight prospect Dominic Breazeale defeated Devin Vargas for a third round stoppage to go to 11-0 with 9 knockouts.

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

MUSIC: Getting to know Echosmith a little bit further after catching ‘Cool Kids’

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Caught the song “Cool Kids” by the band Echosmith and decided to do a little more research on them.

Turns out the foursome is a group of three brothers and one sister from Chino, California and they are signed to Warner Bros. Records. Their debut album “Talking Dreams” hit the stores this past October.

Please check out their official video for “Cool Kids” below and please visit Echosmith at www.Echosmith.com


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Gym Diaries [Armando Villar]: Taking my time as an amateur fighter

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In this edition of ‘Gym Diaries’, 19-year old amateur prospect Armando Villar reveals why he is being so patient with his career

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By Armando Villar / (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

After growing up with a tough life, it’s what made me who I am today. Experiences build character, although many judge me quick without even knowing me. But at the end of the day, I don’t worry about it. I still smile and joke around because I know am a cool guy to know.

Anyway, As you can see, I am always focused on my goals. Althrough I am outgoing and like to get along with everybody, once I step into the gym, I just say hey to everybody and then go straight to work.
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Photos: Gary Russell Jr. and Vasyl Lomachenko both weigh 125.5 pounds ahead of Showtime duel

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Photos from Los Angeles, Calif. as undefeated Gary Russell Jr. (24-0, 14 KO’s) and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko (1-1, 1 KO) both weigh in ahead 125.5 pounds ahead of their Showtime-televised duel on Saturday, Jan. 21 from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
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Photos: Gary Russell Jr. and Vasyl Lomachenko both weigh 125.5 pounds ahead of Showtime duel

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Photos from Los Angeles, Calif. as undefeated Gary Russell Jr. (24-0, 14 KO’s) and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko (1-1, 1 KO) both weigh in ahead 125.5 pounds ahead of their Showtime-televised duel on Saturday, Jan. 21 from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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Ahmad Cheiko discusses training in Las Vegas, Wild Card memories, and Floyd Mayweather

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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with Lebanon’s Ahmad Cheikho about moving from Montreal to Las Vegas, his best memories inside of the Wild Card in Los Angeles, including some tough sparring with Jesus Soto Karass, and what it has been like training at the Mayweather Boxing Club. Cheikho is on a four-fight winning streak and has won three fights already in 2014.

Photo credits: Chris Robinson (http://www.HustleBoss.com)

Music credits: $DOLLA DIBIASE (http://www.Twitter.com/dolladibiase) / Junior Stil “I’m Back” (http://www.YouTube.com/JuniorStil07)
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Ahmad Cheiko discusses training in Las Vegas, Wild Card memories, and Floyd Mayweather

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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with Lebanon’s Ahmad Cheikho about moving from Montreal to Las Vegas, his best memories inside of the Wild Card in Los Angeles, including some tough sparring with Jesus Soto Karass, and what it has been like training at the Mayweather Boxing Club. Cheikho is on a four-fight winning streak and has won three fights already in 2014.

Photo credits: Chris Robinson (http://www.HustleBoss.com)

Music credits: $DOLLA DIBIASE (http://www.Twitter.com/dolladibiase) / Junior Stil “I’m Back” (http://www.YouTube.com/JuniorStil07)
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Robert Guerrero eyes a future match with Manny Pacquiao: ‘That’s one of the fights that I would love to be in before I retire’

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Robert Guerrero speaking in Carson, Calif. (Photo: Gene Blevins – Hogan Photos)

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By Chris Robinson

This weekend, former multi-division titlist Robert Guerrero returns to the ring when he faces off with once-beaten Yoshihiro Kamegai at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

The fight marks Guerrero’s first match since dropping a wide points loss to Floyd Mayweather over a year ago in Las Vegas.

For the Gilroy native, the break from boxing was much needed.
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