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Roger Mayweather feels that Manny Pacquiao’s 11-month layoff may hurt him against Brandon Rios

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Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Roger Mayweather will be the first person to tell you that’s he’s not terribly familiar with Manny Pacquiao’s Nov. 23 opponent, Brandon Rios.

When asked about for his thought on the Pacquiao-Rios per view clash, Mayweather needed a brief description of Rios’ qualities as a fighter before diving in with some feedback.

When advised that the Kansas native possesses grit, fortitude, and a solid body attack, Roger seemed to feel that it’s the kind of fight that Pacquiao needs at this point.

“They gave a good fight for him then,” Mayweather stated.

“I don’t know if he can beat him or not, but if the guy is tough and he brings it to him; [Rios] may get a chance to whoop his *ss,” Roger added, seeming to flip the script a bit. “Because he’s been off for a while too.”

Pacquiao last graced the ring as a professional eleven months ago when he was stopped in chilling fashion in the sixth round of his firefight with Mexico City’s Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas.
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Roger Mayweather feels Manny Pacquiao’s long layoff may hurt him against Brandon Rios

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Chris Robinson catches up with former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, Nov. 18. Hear what Roger had to say about this weekend’s big fight between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios
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Rashad Holloway reflects on being wrong about the Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez fight

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Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight veteran Rashad Holloway inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, as he discusses how he was wrong in predicting that Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez would knock out Floyd Mayweather in their Sept. 14 match
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Abel Sanchez assesses Andre Ward as a potential opponent for Gennady Golovkin

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Post-fight coverage from the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, California, as trainer Abel Sanchez gives his thoughts on Andre Ward’s victory over Edwin Rodriguez while assessing him as a possible opponent for his fighter, middleweight champ Gennady Golovkin
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Harold Lederman says Pacquiao vs. Rios will be a war; claims Brandon’s best shot at winning is by knockout

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HBO’s Harold Lederman in Ontario, Calif. this past weekend (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

The pieces are starting to fall into place for this weekend’s showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios in China.

Earlier today, Team Pacquiao touched down in Macau, while other media members from all parts of the globe have also begun their trek to the city in advance of the HBO pay per view event

One man who will likely be ringside at the fight is longtime HBO unofficial judge Harold Lederman.

Catching up with Lederman this past weekend in Ontario, Calif. in advance of Andre Ward’s victory over Edwin Rodriguez, the affable New Yorker showed enthusiasm towards boxing’s next big duel
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Former amateur foe Demetrius Andrade set to join Shawn Porter’s Las Vegas training camp ahead of clash with Devon Alexander

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Shawn and Kenny Porter in Ontario, Calif. on Saturday (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Ever since relocating his training base to Las Vegas earlier this year, welterweight contender Shawn Porter has continued to improve as fighter.

His two performances in 2013, a whitewash unanimous decision over Canada’s Phil Lo Greco in May and a redemption victory over Julio Diaz in a hotly-contested rematch in September, have shown us the best of the Akron, Ohio native.

Porter is presently embedded in camp inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club at the moment, as he continues to grind towards his Dec. 7 clash on Showtime against IBF champion Devon Alexander.

And while the work has thus far been hard, there are some big moves happening that will surely add to the intensity of the camp.
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Lou Dibella saw things in Andre Ward’s performance that makes him believe Golovkin has a shot

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Chris Robinson catches up with promoter Lou Dibella in Ontario, California, following Andre Ward’s convincing victory over his fighter, previously undefeated Edwin Rodriguez. Check out the clip to hear what Dibella has to say about Ward facing off with WBA middleweight king Gennady Golovkin one day.
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Exclusive: Andre Ward on facing Chavez Jr., being the best, the Golovkin hype, and staying strong

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Post-fight coverage as Chris Robinson catches up with WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (27-0, 14 KO’s) backstage following his big victory over Edwin Rodriguez. Hear what Ward had to say about the fight, his training camp, overcoming the doubters, possible matches with Gennady Golovkin and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and much more
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Andre Ward: ‘I’m not hating on Gennady Golovkin’

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More post-fight coverage from the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, California, as WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (27-0, 14 KO’s) speaks following his dominating victory over Edwin Rodiguez. In this clip, Ward takes a look at a possible duel with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin
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Virgil Hunter feels Gennady Golovkin vs. Andre Ward will one day happen if GGG moves up in weight

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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Virgil Hunter following Andre Ward’s dominant 12-round decision victory over Edwin Rodriguez on Saturday night in Ontario, California. Check out the video to hear what Hunter had to say about the fight as well as the possibility of Ward facing Gennady Golovkin one day if the WBA middleweight champion moves up in weight
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Roy Jones Jr. breaks down the keys to Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana

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Chris Robinson continues to speak with boxing legend Roy Jones Jr., as the four-division world champion gives his thoughts on the Showtime clash on Dec. 14 between WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner and Argentina’s Marcos Maidana
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Lou Dibella saw things in Andre Ward’s performance that makes him believe Golovkin has a shot

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Chris Robinson catches up with promoter Lou Dibella in Ontario, California, following Andre Ward’s convincing victory over his fighter, previously undefeated Edwin Rodriguez. Check out the clip to hear what Dibella has to say about Ward facing off with WBA middleweight king Gennady Golovkin one day.
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Exclusive: Andre Ward on facing Chavez Jr., being the best, the Golovkin hype, and staying strong

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Post-fight coverage as Chris Robinson catches up with WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (27-0, 14 KO’s) backstage following his big victory over Edwin Rodriguez. Hear what Ward had to say about the fight, his training camp, overcoming the doubters, possible matches with Gennady Golovkin and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and much more
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Andre Ward: ‘I’m not hating on Gennady Golovkin’

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More post-fight coverage from the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, California, as WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (27-0, 14 KO’s) speaks following his dominating victory over Edwin Rodiguez. In this clip, Ward takes a look at a possible duel with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin
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Virgil Hunter feels Gennady Golovkin vs. Andre Ward will one day happen if GGG moves up in weight

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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Virgil Hunter following Andre Ward’s dominant 12-round decision victory over Edwin Rodriguez on Saturday night in Ontario, California. Check out the video to hear what Hunter had to say about the fight as well as the possibility of Ward facing Gennady Golovkin one day if the WBA middleweight champion moves up in weight
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Roy Jones Jr. breaks down the keys to Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana

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Chris Robinson continues to speak with boxing legend Roy Jones Jr., as the four-division world champion gives his thoughts on the Showtime clash on Dec. 14 between WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner and Argentina’s Marcos Maidana
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