Live updates from the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. as 2012 Mexican Olympian Oscar Valdez (5-0, 5 KO’s) made weight ahead of his clash with Joe Morales, who he faces on the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Brian Vera undercard on Saturday night
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Exclusive coverage from the Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. as former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and his oppoonent, Texas’ Brian Vera, both weigh under the contracted weight-limit of 173 pounds for their bout on Saturday, Sept. 28
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Brian Vera facing off in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
Moments ago, inside of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (42-1-1, 30 KO’s) and his opponent Brian Vera (23-6, 14 KO’s) both made the catch weight limit of 173 pounds ahead of their HBO-televised clash tomorrow night.
The Chavez-Vera fight has endured its share of hiccups, from seeing the fight postponed on multiple occasions to news surfacing earlier this week that Chavez was having serious difficulty making the super middleweight limit of 168 pounds that the fight was originally agreed upon.
After some suspense, a catch weight of 173 pounds was agreed upon.
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Chris Robinson of HustleBoss.com catches up with former WBO featherweight champion Mikey Garcia (32-0, 27 KO’s) in Oxnard, CA, as he speaks on his Nov. 9 date against Roman ‘Rocky’ Martinez as well as his work with strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza
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More exclusive coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA as former lightweight world champion Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios (31-1-1, 23 KO’s) speaks on what it has been like working with strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza ahead of his Nov. 23 HBO pay per view showdown with Manny Pacquiao in Macau, China
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Chris Robinson of HustleBoss.com steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club as Northern Califronia-based prospect Miguel Lopez swings through the Mayweather Boxing Club to get in some work with upcoming amateur talent Kevin Johnson
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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Las Vegas, as he speaks on his life folllowing his son Floyd’s victory over Saul Alvarez this past Sept. 14. Floyd Sr. also reveals the changes he has seen in his son over the past year
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Chris Robinson continues the dialogue with former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KO’s), as she speaks on Floyd Mayweather’s impressive shutout victory over Saul Alvarez while showing praise to Danny Garcia for his victory on the undercard vs. Lucas Matthysse
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All-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as prospect Rudy Ochoa hits the mitts with upcoming trainer Art Tovar
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Chris Robinson of HustleBoss.com catches up with former WBO featherweight champion Mikey Garcia (32-0, 27 KO’s) in Oxnard, CA, as he speaks on his Nov. 9 date against Roman ‘Rocky’ Martinez as well as his work with strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza
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More exclusive coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA as former lightweight world champion Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios (31-1-1, 23 KO’s) speaks on what it has been like working with strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza ahead of his Nov. 23 HBO pay per view showdown with Manny Pacquiao in Macau, China
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More coverage from Los Angeles and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Brian Vera face off heading into their HBO-televised fight on Saturday night. Chavez vs. Vera is now set to take place at a contracted weight-limit of 173 pounds prior to the fight…
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Chris Robinson of HustleBoss.com steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club as Northern Califronia-based prospect Miguel Lopez swings through the Mayweather Boxing Club to get in some work with upcoming amateur talent Kevin Johnson
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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Las Vegas, as he speaks on his life folllowing his son Floyd’s victory over Saul Alvarez this past Sept. 14. Floyd Sr. also reveals the changes he has seen in his son over the past year
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Chris Robinson continues the dialogue with former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KO’s), as she speaks on Floyd Mayweather’s impressive shutout victory over Saul Alvarez while showing praise to Danny Garcia for his victory on the undercard vs. Lucas Matthysse
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All-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as prospect Rudy Ochoa hits the mitts with upcoming trainer Art Tovar
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Brandon Rios working with Alex Ariza in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
As recently reported, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios has acquired the services of strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza heading into his Nov. 23 clash in Macau, China with Manny Pacquiao.
As outspoken of a figure as you will find in the sport, Rios was actually in a subdued mood on Thursday afternoon prior to another workout as he discussed what it’s been like working with Ariza thus far.
“It’s something different,” Rios revealed. “Different exercises I’ve been doing. It’s tiring. I do get tired. I felt that I’m more tired this time. But, hey, I love to work out and I think it’s going to come out good. That workout is just insane. After that, and coming to the gym; we’ll be ready.”
Prior to his rematch with Mike Alvarado this past March, Rios had been testing the waters with a different strength coach, Angel ‘Memo’ Heredia, a man known best for his work with Juan Manuel Marquez.
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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Roger Mayweather as he speaks on the possibility of his nephew Floyd facing off with junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia and the war of words that may ensure given Danny’s father Angel and his outspoken ways
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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Chris Robinson catches up with former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire during his first week of training in Oxnard, CA. Hear what Donaire had to say about his new gym, his sparring with prospect Rudy Ochoa, his rematch with Vic Darchinyan, and much more
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Roger Mayweather not worried about Angel Garcia’s trash talk if Floyd ends up fighting Danny
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. sharp mitt work ahead of Brian Vera fight
Diego Magdaleno mitt work with trainer Joel Diaz ahead of Chavez Jr.-Vera undercard showcase
Gennady Golovkin on Mayweather defeating Canelo and his interest in Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez
Extended footage of Miguel Cotto hitting the mitts with Freddie Roach ahead of Delvin Rodriguez bout
Heavyweight Mike Perez (19-0, 12 KO’s) training at the Summit Gym for HBO clash with Magomed
Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez set for 11/16 on HBO; insiders break down the matchup
Freddie Roach responds to Alex Ariza: ‘I really don’t want to give him any press’
Roger Mayweather reveals why Saul Alvarez beats Miguel Cotto
Gennady Golovkin blasting the heavy bag inside of the Summit Gym [Training highlights]
Miguel Cotto media workout highlights ahead of Delvin Rodriguez clash [HD]
Mayweather Sr feels Floyd should stay away from Gennady Golovkin and Sergio Martinez
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
More all-access coverage from Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s media day in Bell, CA as the former middleweight champion prepares for his Sept. 28 battle against Brian Vera
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Nonito Donaire on sparring in Oxnard, regaining his drive, getting older, a rematch with Rigondeaux
Roger Mayweather not worried about Angel Garcia’s trash talk if Floyd ends up fighting Danny
Action heats up in J’Leon Love’s sparring session with Aaron Coley at the Mayweather Boxing Club
Diego Magdaleno mitt work with trainer Joel Diaz ahead of Chavez Jr.-Vera undercard showcase
Gennady Golovkin on Mayweather defeating Canelo and his interest in Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez
Extended footage of Miguel Cotto hitting the mitts with Freddie Roach ahead of Delvin Rodriguez bout
Heavyweight Mike Perez (19-0, 12 KO’s) training at the Summit Gym for HBO clash with Magomed
Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez set for 11/16 on HBO; insiders break down the matchup
Freddie Roach responds to Alex Ariza: ‘I really don’t want to give him any press’
Roger Mayweather reveals why Saul Alvarez beats Miguel Cotto
Gennady Golovkin blasting the heavy bag inside of the Summit Gym [Training highlights]
Miguel Cotto media workout highlights ahead of Delvin Rodriguez clash [HD]
Mayweather Sr feels Floyd should stay away from Gennady Golovkin and Sergio Martinez
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com