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Larry Merchant feels Freddie Roach has again reinvented Pacquiao; calls a Bradley rematch an even fight

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Manny Pacquiao following his spirited victory over Brandon Rios on Saturday night (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

The spotlight shined bright upon Manny Pacquiao this past weekend, as he returned to the ring against Brandon Rios in an effort to find out if he still has some of the same magic in him that saw him stamp himself as one of this generation’s elite prizefighters.

Inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China, Pacquiao offered up an impressive display by hammering Rios with a bevy of punches from various angles as he carved out a wide unanimous decision victory.

Watching the action unfold from ringside, longtime HBO analyst Larry Merchant had a strong curiosity as to how Pacquiao would show himself following his knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December.
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Larry Merchant feels that Freddie Roach has again reinvented Manny Pacquiao’s style

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In the first part of his exclusive interview with Chris Robinson, longtime HBO analyst Larry Merchant speaks on Manny Pacquiao’s victory unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios in Macau, China on Saturday, November 23, revealing how he believes the Filipino star has changed up his style again under trainer Freddie Roach
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Roger Mayweather reflects back on Kostya Tszyu, sparring battles, and becoming a trainer

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Chris Robinson catches up with outspoken trainer Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as he reflects back to his June 2005 fight against then-champion Kostya Tszyu in Australia, while also speaking on some of his tough sparring battles, his level of competition, when he knew it was time to switch from being a fight to becoming a trainer, and more
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Trainer Danny Garcia feels Ortiz was on his way to beating Mayweather; talks possible Canelo fight

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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Danny Garcia in Ventura, Calif. as he shares his thoughts on the return of Victor Ortiz, who is set to face off with Luis Collazo on Jan. 30 in New York, Danny also reflects back on Ortiz’s loss to Floyd Mayweather and a possible Canelo match in 2014
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Has Manny Pacquiao put the loss to Juan Manuel Marquez behind him? [Post-fight coverage]

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Post-fight coverage from the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China as eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao speaks to the press following his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios. In this clip, Pacquiao
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Eddie Mustafa Muhammad reveals why he didn’t order the Pacquiao-Rios pay per view

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Chris Robinson catches up with former WBA light heavyweight champion and current day trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad in Las Vegas as he reveals why he didn’t order the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios HBO pay per view
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Olusegun Ajose opens up on Lucas Matthysse, Pacquiao vs. Rios, moving to Las Vegas, and more

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Chris Robinson catches up with former title challenger Olusegun Ajose inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he speaks on his move to the city to resurrect his career, his tough losses to Lucas Matthysse and Hank Lundy, why he was surprised that Matthysse lost to Danny Garcia, the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight, and more
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Pacquiao-Rios bonus footage: Brandon Rios nearing his peak in training camp in Oxnard

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HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes in Oxnard, Calif. as former lightweight champion Brandon Rios (31-2-1, 23 KO’s) puts in work at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy ahead of his Nov. 23 meeting with Manny Pacquiao. Check out the footage of Rios putting in work
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Joseph Agbeko impressed by Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Brandon Rios

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Chris Robinson catches up with former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, Nov. 23. Hear what Agbeko had to say about Manny Pacquiao’s recent victory over Brandon Rios
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. not impressed by Brandon Rios: ‘The guy can’t fight!’

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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Las Vegas, Nevada as he gives his reaction to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios match, while offering up some criticism of both men.

Pacquiao defeated Rios by unanimous decision on HBO pay per view in Macau, China on Saturday, Nov. 23
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Roger Mayweather feels a victory over Tim Bradley in a rematch would bring Pacquiao back

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Chris Robinson catches up with outspoken trainer and former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Monday, Nov. 25 as he speaks on Manny Pacquiao’s big victory over Brandon Rios while eyeing a possible rematch with Tim Bradley
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. says Brandon Rios can’t fight; claims Pacquiao should try avenging his loss to Bradley

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Floyd Mayweather Sr. speaking in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Any given Monday after a big fight weekend, you are sure to get your share of feedback from so-called pundits and hardcore fans alike.

And while Manny Pacquiao looked fairly impressive in overwhelming former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios in Macau, China over twelve rounds, not everyone was sold on the Filipino star’s latest exhibition.

Never one to bite his tongue, outspoken trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. was quick to give his reaction to the fight, first setting his sights on Rios.

“Yeah, I saw it,” Mayweather Sr. revealed. “I’m going to be honest with you, the guy can’t fight. Not Manny Pacquiao; the guy that he fought can’t fight.
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Bob Arum says that Puerto Rico’s Felix Verdejo will be a superstar within the next two years

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Post-fight coverage from Macau, China as Top Rank CEO Bob Arum welcomes Puerto Rican lightweight prospect Felix Verdejo (9-0, 6 KO’s) to the stage following his victory over Petchsamuthr Duanaaymukdahan on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios undercard in Macau, China
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Brandon Rios speaks on a possible showdown with Ruslan Provodnikov

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Post-fight coverage from the Venetian Resport’s Coati Arena in Macau, China as former lightweight champion Brandon Rios (31-2-1, 23 KO’s) speaks after his tough loss to Manny Pacquiao. Hear what Rios had to say about the fight, including Pacquiao’s best weapons, and why he is interested in facing off with Ruslan Provodnikov at 147 pounds
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