Chris Robinson catches up with strength and conditioning coach Angel Heredia in Big Bear, Calif. following a workout for his fighter Jean Pascal ahead of his Jan. 18 meeting with Lucian Bute.
In this video, Heredia speaks on another one of his clients, Juan Manuel Marquez, and what his future may hold.
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Chris Robinson catches up with former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (28-2-1, 17 KO’s) in Big Bear, Calif., as he speaks on the recent buzz created by WBO champion Sergey Kovalev.
In this clip, Pascal reveals why Kovalev isn’t fully tested and claims that he is the division’s cash cow. Click on the thumbnail for more.
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Chris Robinson catches up with former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (28-2-1, 17 KO’s) in Big Bear, Calif., as he speaks on the recent buzz created by WBO champion Sergey Kovalev.
In this clip, Pascal reveals why Kovalev isn’t fully tested and claims that he is the division’s cash cow
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Angel Heredia speakingin Big Bear, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
During my recent swing through Big Bear, Calif., I caught up with strength and conditioning coach Angel Heredia, as he is presently assisting his client, former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal, ahead of his Jan. 18 date on HBO against Lucian Bute.
Heredia made a splash in the sport in late 2011 when it was revealed that he was assisting Mexico City’s Juan Manuel Marquez ahead of his third meeting with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.
Marquez fought an excellent battle against Pacquiao in their trilogy match, losing a close majority-decision that many felt he won, and he returned to stop his Filipino foil in chilling fashion in their fourth encounter a year later.
Marquez is presently eyeing his future following a bitter split-decision loss to Tim Bradley on Oct. 12.
Asked for any insight into his charge’s future, Heredia is adamant that another melee with Bradley is on Marquez’s agenda.
“I spoke to him a couple days ago,” Heredia stated. “He said that he doesn’t know yet who he’s going to fight. He’s waiting on Bob Arum; I think he wants a rematch with Bradley. Whether Bradley was going to give it to him, I don’t know. I’m still waiting too.”
Arum, Marquez’s co-promoter, would love to match Marquez up with Pacquiao for a fifth time but Heredia affirmed that such a scenario isn’t exactly tempting to Juan.
“He told me he’s comfortable with the KO and he’s going to go home and remember it for the rest of his life,” Heredia explained. “I asked him if it’s a possibility that a fifth fight might go and he said ‘To be honest with you Angel, I think that chapter is closed now.’”
Heredia did add that if Marquez can get the rematch with Bradley, that he will eye a couple of tune-up fights in Mexico before retiring officially.
One name that Heredia isn’t completely ruling out is WBO junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov, who Marquez appears to be at least mildly-interested in at this point.
“He mentioned that to me as another option too,” said Heredia. “But it depends where they fight. He doesn’t want to fight in Vegas anymore. It could be Mexico, it could be San Antonio, Texas, it could be Florida. Who knows.”
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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Abel Sanchez in Big Bear, Calif., as he reflects back to Oscar De La Hoya’s memorable training camp in his Summit Gym in late 2008 prior to his clash with Manny Pacquiao.
Check out the video for Sanchez’s thoughts on what Oscar was like in camp, why he had a feeling he was going to lose to Oscar, his sparring sessions with Edwin Valero and Victor Ortiz, and more. Click on the thumbnail for more.
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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Abel Sanchez in Big Bear, Calif., as he reflects back to Oscar De La Hoya’s memorable training camp in his Summit Gym in late 2008 prior to his clash with Manny Pacquiao.
Check out the video for Sanchez’s thoughts on what Oscar was like in camp, why he had a feeling he was going to lose to Oscar, his sparring sessions with Edwin Valero and Victor Ortiz, and more
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Manny Pacquiao landing on Tim Bradley during their June 2012 encounter in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
As the days go by, the possibility of a rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley seems to become more realistic.
Bradley upset the Filipino icon by way of a controversial 12-round split-decision in June of last year in Las Vegas.
Each man had a solid 2013 campaign, with Bradley picking up decision victories over Ruslan Provodnikov and Juan Manuel Marquez while Pacquiao looked impressive in rebounding and scoring a dominant victory over Brandon Rios in Macau, China last month.
During a recent conversation with former lightweight world champion Nate Campbell, he was asked to shed some insight into a second encounter between Pacquiao and Bradley.
“You know what?” asked Campbell. “I don’t think much of Bradley as a puncher, but Bradley’s going to do everything he can to win. But Bradley knows he can’t keep Pacquiao off of him. This time around, Pacquiao might hurt Bradley.”
Campbell fought Bradley in August of 2009, as he moved up in weight in an attempt to wrestle away his WBO junior welterweight belt. The fight was originally ruled in favor of Bradley by way of a technical knockout after three rounds, as Campbell cited blurry vision following a cut he suffered from a head butt from Bradley and elected not to continue.
Three weeks later the fight was correctly changed over to a No Decision and to this day Campbell still points to Bradley’s lack of power as one of the chinks in his armor.
“No, he can’t punch,” Campbell insisted of his former foe. “He’s not a puncher.”
And as far as a rematch with Pacquiao is concerned, Campbell feels that Bradley is barking up the wrong tree.
“If Pacquiao gets in shape like Pacquiao can get in, not only will he walk right through Bradley, he’s liable to ruin Bradley,” Campbell brazenly stated.
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Chris Robinson speaks with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (28-0, 25 KO’s) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. following his training session for his Feb. 1 match against Osumanu Adama.
In this clip, Golovkin discusses his opponent, who he claims to not be too familiar with, and eyes a big 2014 on HBO.
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Chris Robinson speaks with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (28-0, 25 KO’s) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. following his training session for his Feb. 1 match against Osumanu Adama.
In this clip, Golovkin discusses his opponent, who he claims to not be too familiar with, and eyes a big 2014 on HBO.
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Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight world champion Nate ‘The Galaxxy Warrior’ Campbell, as he shares his thoughts on a possible rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley.
Campbell fought Bradley to a no-contest in August of 2009 and shares his insight into the rematch, specifically why he thinks Manny could do some damage to Tim.
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Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight world champion Nate ‘The Galaxxy Warrior’ Campbell, as he shares his thoughts on a possible rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley.
Campbell fought Bradley to a no-contest in August of 2009 and shares his insight into the rematch, specifically why he thinks Manny could do some damage to Tim.
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Chris Robinson catches up with Belgium featherweight contender Alex Miskirtchian (23-2-1, 9 KO’s) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif.
Click on the thumbnail to hear Alex’s thoughts on his upcoming rematch with Sofiane Takoucht, an eventual meeting with IBF champion Evgeny Gradovich, the upcoming Orlando Salido vs. Vasyl Lomachenko match, what it’s like training with his friend Gennady Golovkin, and more.
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Chris Robinson catches up with Belgium featherweight contender Alex Miskirtchian (23-2-1, 9 KO’s) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif.
Check out the video to hear Alex’s thoughts on his upcoming rematch with Sofiane Takoucht, an eventual meeting with IBF champion Evgeny Gradovich, the upcoming Orlando Salido vs. Vasyl Lomachenko match, what it’s like training with his friend Gennady Golovkin, and more.
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Chris Robinson catches up with featherweight Jayson Velez (21-0, 15 KO’s) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif.
Click on the thumbnail to hear Velez’s thoughts on his recent victory over Dat Nguyen in Orlando, plus his t take on his friend and promoter Miguel Cotto possibly meeting Sergio Martinez later this year.
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Chris Robinson catches up with featherweight Jayson Velez (21-0, 15 KO’s) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif.
Check out the video to hear Velez’s thoughts on his recent victory over Dat Nguyen in Orlando, plus his take on his friend and promoter Miguel Cotto possibly meeting Sergio Martinez later this year.
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HustleBoss.com steps inside the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (28-0, 25 KO’s) puts in work with his trainer Abel Sanchez ahead of his Feb. 1 defense of his title vs. Ghana’s Osumanu Adama (22-3, 16 KO’s).
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HustleBoss.com steps inside the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (28-0, 25 KO’s) puts in work with his trainer Abel Sanchez ahead of his Feb. 1 defense of his title vs. Ghana’s Osumanu Adama (22-3, 16 KO’s).
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HustleBoss.com steps inside the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (28-0, 25 KO’s) puts in work with his trainer Abel Sanchez ahead of his Feb. 1 defense of his title vs. Ghana’s Osumanu Adama (22-3, 16 KO’s).
Photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Chris Robinson catches up with heavyweight contender Mike Perez (20-0, 12 KO’s) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as he reflects on his gritty war that sent his opponent, Magomed Abdusalamov into a coma.
Perez shows his support to Magomed in the wake of his recovery and reflects back on sparring with fellow contender Deontay Wilder while explaining what it’s like training with Gennady Golovkin.
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Chris Robinson catches up with heavyweight contender Mike Perez (20-0, 12 KO’s) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as he reflects on his gritty war that sent his opponent, Magomed Abdusalamov into a coma.
Perez shows his support to Magomed in the wake of his recovery and reflects back on sparring with fellow contender Deontay Wilder while explaining what it’s like training with Gennady Golovkin.
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