Category Archives: Boxing

Marco Antonio Barrera breaks down Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios: ‘It is a complicated fight for both of them’

Former three-division champion Marco Antonio Barrera facing off with Manny Pacquiao in their rematch (Photo: Will Hart – HBO)

By Chris Robinson

Despite the contrasting styles of each man, the one general consensus amongst boxing insiders is that the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios match is going to be an entertaining affair.

Taking place from the Venetian Resort in Macau, China on HBO pay per view, the boxing world will see first-hand how Pacquiao’s unorthodox, left-handed attack matches up with the aggressive style that Rios possesses.

While odds makers have Pacquiao a noticeable favorite heading into the match, former two-time Pacquiao foe Marco Antonio Barrera envisions a difficult task ahead for each guy.
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Sam Watson shows loves to HBO’s Harold Lederman and says he’s taking him to the ghetto

Chris Robinson and Elie Seckbach catch up with longtime unofficial HBO judge Harold Lederman and boxing advisor Sam Watson in Ontario, California, as they show love to one another and joke about going to the ghetto
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Roy Jones Jr. admits that Andre Ward would have been a threat to him if he was in his prime

Chris Robinson shares a few words with boxing legend and former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in Ontario, Calif. prior to the Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez weigh-in. Hear what Roy had to say about the fight as well as how much of a threat Ward would have been to him during his peak years
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Andre Ward reacts to Edwin Rodriguez failing to make weight ahead of their HBO showdown

Coverage from Ontario, Calif. following the Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez weigh-in. In this clip, Ward gives his thoughts on Rodriguez failing to make weight ahead of their HBO matchup
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Ronnie Shields says Andre Ward is not God; talks Gennady Golovkin and Lara vs. Trout

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer and former title challenger Ronnie Shields, as he speaks on his fighter Edwin Rodriguez’s clash with WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward while also discussing Gennady Golovkin’s recent run of success and the Erislandy Lara vs. Austin Trout fight
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Virgil Hunter on Andre Ward, Gennady Golovkin, Floyd Mayweather, and the pound for pound race

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Virgil Hunter in Ontario, California, as he speaks on his fighter, WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward, and his bout vs. Edwin Rodriguez, as well as thoughts on Floyd Mayweather, Gennady Golovkin, and how the critics decide the pound for pound list
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Freddie Roach insists that Manny Pacquiao is over the Marquez loss: ‘He is totally recovered and is brave as ever in the ring’

Manny Pacquiao jumping rope as Marvin Somodio and Freddie Roach watch on (Photo: Marvin Somodio)

By Chris Robinson

During a recent conference call, trainer Freddie Roach touched on a variety of subjects pertaining to his fighter Manny Pacquiao’s Nov. 23 meeting with Brandon Rios.

Pacquiao vs. Rios will be the last pay per view showcase of the year, taking place from the Venetian Resort in Macau, China.

Giving updates on how camp life in General Santos City, Philippines has been over the past month, Roach was extremely upbeat, noting that Pacquiao is “90% ready” to go and that the eight-division champion’s final sparring session will take place on Saturday.

While Roach’s positive outlook towards the forthcoming match was a refreshing sign, it happened to be his comments regarding Pacquiao’s last fight, a December knockout loss at the hands of Juan Manuel Marquez, that caught my eye.
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Virgil Hunter on Andre Ward, Gennady Golovkin, Floyd Mayweather, and the pound for pound race

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Virgil Hunter in Ontario, California, as he speaks on his fighter, WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward, and his bout vs. Edwin Rodriguez, as well as thoughts on Floyd Mayweather, Gennady Golovkin, and how the critics decide the pound for pound list
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Ronnie Shields says Andre Ward is not God; talks Gennady Golovkin and Lara vs. Trout

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer and former title challenger Ronnie Shields, as he speaks on his fighter Edwin Rodriguez’s clash with WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward while also discussing Gennady Golovkin’s recent run of success and the Erislandy Lara vs. Austin Trout fight
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DonYil Livingston feels the sparring with Mayweather and Quillin will help against Tony Hirsh

Chris Robinson catches up with middleweight DonYil Livingston (8-3-1, 4 KO’s) in Ontario, Calif. ahead of his weigh-in for his Nov. 16 bout against Tony Hirsch. Check out the video for Livingston’s thoughts on his ring return and what it was like sparring at the Mayweather Boxing Club and later with Peter Quillin to get ready
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Comedian Rob Schneider keeps the crowd entertained before the Ward-Rodriguez weigh-in

Comedian Rob Schneider takes the mic and keeps the crowd in Ontario, Calif. entertained prior to the weigh-in for the Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez showdown
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Andre Ward reacts to Edwin Rodriguez failing to make weight ahead of their HBO showdown

Coverage from Ontario, Calif. following the Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez weigh-in. In this clip, Ward gives his thoughts on Rodriguez failing to make weight ahead of their HBO matchup
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Roy Jones Jr. admits that Andre Ward would have been a threat to him if he was in his prime

Chris Robinson shares a few words with boxing legend and former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in Ontario, Calif. prior to the Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez weigh-in. Hear what Roy had to say about the fight as well as how much of a threat Ward would have been to him during his peak years
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Sam Watson shows loves to HBO’s Harold Lederman and says he’s taking him to the ghetto

Chris Robinson and Elie Seckbach catch up with longtime unofficial HBO judge Harold Lederman and boxing advisor Sam Watson in Ontario, California, as they show love to one another and joke about going to the ghetto
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Lou Dibella sounds off on HBO and the critics: ‘F*ck people who are counting Sergio Martinez out!’

Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez in (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Prior to the Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez official weigh-in inside of the Ontario Airport Hotel in Southern California on Friday afternoon, I shared a few words with Rodriguez’s promoter Lou Dibella.

As the conversation turned to another one of Dibella’s star fighters, middleweight champion Sergio Martinez, I could tell that the dialogue was about to change drastically.

Martinez is still looked at as one of the top fighters in the sport, but he is coming off of less than stellar performance against Martin Murray this past April that saw him hit the canvas before rising to pull out a close unanimous decision victory.

Now 38 years old and dealing with his share of injuries, some insiders feel that the Argentinean’s best days are behind. Meanwhile, WBA titlist Gennady Golovkin has seen his stock skyrocket over the past year with a slew of knockout wins.
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Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez weigh-in and staredown: Ward 167.8 pounds, Rodriguez 170

HustleBoss.com was on hand in Ontario, Calif. as WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (26-0, 14 KO’s) weighed in ahead of his match with contender Edwin Rodriguez (24-0, 16 KO’s).

Check out the video to see the weights for each man and the tense staredown
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Lou Dibella sounds off on HBO and the critics: ‘F*ck people who count Sergio Martinez out!’

Chris Robinson catches up with promoter Lou Dibella in Ontario, Calif. ahead of his fighter Edwin Rodriguez’s HBO clash with Andre Ward. In this clip, Dibella stands up for his fighter, middleweight champion Sergio Martinez, and tells HBO and the critics where to stick it
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Lou Dibella sounds off on HBO and the critics: ‘F*ck people who count Sergio Martinez out!’

Chris Robinson catches up with promoter Lou Dibella in Ontario, Calif. ahead of his fighter Edwin Rodriguez’s HBO clash with Andre Ward. In this clip, Dibella stands up for his fighter, middleweight champion Sergio Martinez, and tells HBO and the critics where to stick it
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Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez weigh-in and staredown: Ward 167.8 pounds, Rodriguez 170

HustleBoss.com was on hand in Ontario, Calif. as WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (26-0, 14 KO’s) weighed in ahead of his match with contender Edwin Rodriguez (24-0, 16 KO’s).

Check out the video to see the weights for each man and the tense staredown
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Exclusive photos: Andre Ward weighs 167.8 pounds; Edwin Rodriguez two pounds over at 170

Andre Ward weighing in in Ontario, CA (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

Moments ago, in Ontario, Calif., WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (26-0, 14 KO’s) weighed 167.8 pounds ahead of his clash tomorrow night on HBO against undefeated contender Edwin Rodriguez (24-0, 16 KO’s).

Rodriguez is confident coming in the fight but failed to make weight on his first attempt, hitting the scale at 170 pounds. No word on whether Rodriguez is going to make a genuine attempt at shedding off the extra two pounds.

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