Monthly Archives: December 2015
Exclusive PHOTOS: Behind the scenes at the ‘All Comers’ amateur showdown inside of the Richard Steele Boxing Club
Max Ornelas and his team after his stirring victory over Dustin Somera at the “All Comers” amateur show this past weekend (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
As noted earlier, Hustle Boss was on hand inside of the Richard Steele Boxing Club this past weekend for the “All Comers” amateur showdown in Las Vegas this past Saturday.
Fourteen fast-paced bouts were held and it was one of the more memorable amateur shows in recent times. Check below for a recap of some of the day’s best action.
‘Bronco’ Billy Wright states his case for a crack at Deontay Wilder’s WBC belt
Billy Wright insists he’s ready for a crack at Deontay Wilder (Photo: Instagram)
By Chris Robinson
Those connected to the fight game in Las Vegas are well aware of WBC Latino and FECARBOX heavyweight champion “Bronco” Billy Wright.
The 50-year old Wright (49-4, 38 KO’s) is a fan favorite in the city and has been on a big winning streak in recent times, having captured 20 victories in a row, 17 of them by stoppage, dating back to his 2007 comeback. Now ranked #20 by the WBC, Wright insists he is ready for a crack at WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (35-0, 34 KO’s).
PHOTOS: Denis Shafikov sparring Maurice Hooker in Big Bear ahead of Rances Barthelemy title bout
Denis Shafikov and Maurice Hooker in training camp in Big Bear, California (Photo: Stacey Verbeek)
By Chris Robinson
Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker may be a man of few words, but he has a way of leaving a lasting impression.
We were able to spend some quality weeks with Hooker and his trainer Vince Parra a few years back in Las Vegas and it was easy to spot the synergy between the two pugilists. Whether sparring inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club or getting ready for his ShoBox debut, you could tell that Hooker was a kid who was going to go places.
City Athletic Boxing’s ‘Domo’ shines at ‘All Comers’ amateur show with big 1st round TKO
City Athletic Boxing member Dominique Clark and trainer Armin Van Damme before his fight this past Saturday at the Richard Steele Boxing Club (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
This past Saturday, Dec. 5, rising amateur prospect Dominique Clark produced a dominant victory during his appearance at the “All Comers” amateur show inside of the Richard Steele Boxing Club.
Clark, known better by those in the community as “Domo”, trains out of City Athletic Boxing in West Las Vegas under the tutelage of gym owner Armin Van Damme.
Exclusive PHOTOS: City Athletic Boxing’s Dominique Clark and Bowe Van Dam perform at the ‘All Comers’ Show inside of the Richard Steele Boxing Club
Armin Van Damme, Bowe Van Dam, and Dominque Clark at the “All Comers” Amateur Show in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
This past Friday afternoon, while inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas, I caught word that two of the gym’s top amateur fighters, Dominique Clark and Bowe Van Dam, were set to perform at the “All Comers” show inside of the Richard Steele Boxing Club the following day.
I made a point to check out Clark and Van Dam in action and they definitely didn’t disappoint.
PHOTOS: Danny Jacobs vs. Peter Quillin Official Weigh In From Brooklyn
WBA middleweight champion Danny Jacobs and Peter Quillin weighing in (Photo: Ether Lin – SHOWTIME)
By Chris Robinson
The official weigh-in for tomorrow night’s middleweight title showdown between WBA champion Danny Jacobs and former WBO champion Peter Quillin took place today in Brooklyn, New York.
Jacobs (30-1, 27 KO’s) will face off with Quillin (32-0-1, 23 KO’s) inside of the Barclays Center in a much-anticipated bout that will be carried by Showtime Championship Boxing.
Prospect Jayvon Garnett Makes the Move to Las Vegas – Mayweather Boxing Club Footage
Jayvon Garnett inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
There are always new faces emerging inside of any top gym across the globe and the Mayweather Boxing Club is no different.
A few weeks back I crossed paths with budding featherweight prospect Jayvon Garnett, from Cincinatti, Oh. Sporting a 3-0 record with three knockouts, Garnett is low-key figure inside of the gym and he’s far more into his work than talking, so he was easy to slightly overlook at first.
Exclusive PHOTOS: More Coverage from City Athletic Boxing
Bowe Van Damme Training Inside of City Athletic Boxing (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
As we noted recently, former lineal heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman was recently spotted putting in some work inside of City Athletic Boxing.
We will be inside of the facility much more this month. For now, check below for more of Rahman and other gym notables.
Former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman putting in work inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas
Former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman training inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
It was a pleasant surprise to catch former lineal heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas on Monday afternoon.
Rahman is actually in excellent shape these days, as he was seen hitting the mitts rigorously with trainer Kevin Henry towards the end of his workout session.
Exclusive PHOTOS: Life Inside The Mayweather Boxing Club – Nov. 30, 2015
Inside the Mayweather Boxing Club (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
While Floyd Mayweather may have retired, that certainly hasn’t slowed down the hustle and bustle inside of his personal gym these days.
Hustle Boss swung through the doors of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Monday, Nov. 30 and it was a packed scene.