Category Archives: Boxing

Bernard Hopkins on returning to Atlantic City and how he abused fighters like Kelly Pavlik years ago

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More all-access coverage from the Bernard Hopkins vs. Karo Murat event in Atlantic City as living legend and WBC light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins speaks to the media about returning to Atlantic City and how he abused fighters like Kelly Pavlik and Jermain Taylor in the past
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Gabriel Rosado admits he studied footage of Quillin; claims he’s the best fighter ‘Kid’ has fought

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Marc Abrams was on hand during middleweight contender Gabriel Rosado’s recent media round table with the press ahead of his Oct. 26 fight with Peter Quillin in Atlantic City, set to be televised by Showtime. In this clip, Rosado speaks on his love for his true fans, studying Quillin on tape, and why he will be the best fighter he has fought to date
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Bernard Hopkins dropping knowledge on Peter Quillin ahead of their big fights on Saturday

WBC light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins speaks to WBO middleweight champion Peter Quillin ahead of their respective fights tonight in Atlantic City. On Showtime, Hopkins will meet Karo Murat while Quillin defends his title against Gabriel Rosado. Hear what Hopkins had to say to Quillin in this exclusive video
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Breaking down Peter Quillin vs. Gabriel Rosado at the Mayweather Boxing Club

Chris Robinson swings through the Mayweather Boxing Club and catches up with some fighters to get their thoughts on this weekend’s middleweight title fight between WBO champion Peter Quillin and contender Gabriel Rosado. Check out the video for thoughts from J’Leon Love, Lydell Rhodes, Lanell Bellows, Ashley Theophane, Floyd Mayweather Sr., and others
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Mayweather Sr. says Bernard Hopkins is jealous of Floyd after claiming he’ll fight him at 160 pounds

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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as he speaks ahead of living legend Bernard Hopkins’ forthcoming bout against Karo Murat. Here what Floyd Sr. had to say about Hopkins after he called out his son Floyd for a possible fight at 160 pounds
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Mayweather Sr. says Bernard Hopkins is talking ‘awful foolish’ by expressing interest in a fight with Floyd in 2014

Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Bernard Hopkins this past May in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Later tonight, inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, one of this generation’s finest pugilists will again take center stage as Bernard Hopkins will look for a successful defense of his WBC light heavyweight title against Germany’s Karo Murat.

The 48-year old Hopkins continues to impress despite his advanced age and he is still looking for the most lucrative and eye-catching fights that could round out his Hall of Fame career.

Last month, while inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas following Floyd Mayweather’s victory over Saul Alvarez, Hopkins even insisted that he would be willing to come down to 160 pounds for a future fight with Mayweather next year.

During a recent swing through the Mayweather Boxing Club, I attempted to speak with Floyd Mayweather Sr. about Hopkins’ fight with Murat, but all the outspoken trainer could seem to focus on was Hopkins’ interest in a fight with his son.
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An in-depth Q and A with Ava Knight ahead of her title shot this weekend in Toluca, Mexico

Ava Knight and her trainer Ben Bautista after weighing in ahead of her match with Ibeth Zamora Silva (Photo: Instagram.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Tomorrow night, in Toluca, Mexico, former two-time women’s champion Ava Knight will go for her third title when she faces off with WBC light flyweight champion Ibeth Zamora Silva.

Knight spent a good portion of her training camp inside of the famed Romanza Gym in Mexico City with her trainer Ben Bautista and appears to be in great spirits heading into yet another pivotal fight.

HustleBoss.com was able to catch up with the 25-year old Knight shortly before her latest test, and we discussed several facets of her journey in life and the sport of boxing.
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Roger Mayweather says Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana will be ‘a hell of a fight’

Chris Robinson catches up with former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Mayweather Boxing Club as he speaks on the Dec. 14 Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana fight. Hear what Roger had to say about the matchup as well as his time working with Broner inside of the gym recently
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Gabriel Rosado says Gennady Golovkin’s gloves were suspect and missing padding during their fight

In this latest ‘CR’s Commentary’, we break down the recent quotes from middleweight contender Gabriel Rosado, as he claims that WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin’s gloves were ‘suspect’ and missing pad from them during their fight in January. Check out the video or read the article above for more
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Ana Julaton speaks on her training with Roger Mayweather ahead of Nov. 1 return; compares the style of the ‘Black Mamba’ to her work with Freddie Roach

Ana Julaton training with Roger Mayweather in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Former WBO female super bantamweight champion Ana Julaton is in the final stages of her training camp in Las Vegas ahead of her Nov. 1 return in Yucatan, Mexico against Perla Hernandez.

Having suffered a setback against Celina Salazar in August, Julaton (12-4-1, 2 KO’s) has regrouped and is presently learning some new techniques from former two-time world champion Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club.

Following another taxing workout, Julaton sat down with HustleBoss.com to discuss a variety of subjects, including her quick return to the ring, making the decision to move her camp to one of the world’s top gyms, the difference in training under Roger Mayweather to her past coach Freddie Roach, and more.
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After sparring some heated rounds, Jesus Cuellar feels Nonito Donaire will knock out Darchinyan

Chris Robinson catches up with interim WBA featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar (23-1, 18 KO’s) in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks following some good sparring with former champion Nonito Donaire. Hear what Cuellar had to say about the work in this video
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Marcos Maidana speaks on the tough sparring from Nonito Donaire and Jesus Cuellar

Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion Marcos Maidana inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks on the tough sparring from his countryman from Argentina, Jesus Cuellar, and Nonito Donaire
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Exclusive: Nonito Donaire returns to training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard and claims ‘This is where I want to be’

Nonito Donaire inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

On Tuesday afternoon, former multi-division world champion Nonito ‘Filipino Flash’ Donaire stopped by his trainer Robert Garcia’s personal gym in Oxnard, Calif., to finish up camp ahead of his Nov. 9 rematch with Vic Darchinyan.

Speaking to HustleBoss.com shortly before his workout, the 30-year old Donaire expressed just how motivated he was to again be inside one of the top gyms in the sport as he looks to rebound from his disappointing loss this past April to Cuban marvel Guillermo Rigondeaux.

“It’s always great, man,” said Donaire. “You see all the champions. You see everybody here. This is where you’ve got to be.”

While Donaire was initially spotted inside of the gym late last month, his visit was short-lived, as he would end up heading back to his home base of Las Vegas to do some work with his father, Nonito Donaire Sr.
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Nonito Donaire opens up on returning to Oxnard, Pacquiao vs. Rios, and Ruslan Provodnikov

Chris Robinson catches up with former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KO’s) inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks on his return to the gym ahead of his Nov. 9 rematch with Vic Darchinyan. Donaire also discusses the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios event as well as
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