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Floyd Mayweather shows love to HustleBoss.com, promises exclusive coverage leading up to Canelo

During his press stop with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 2nd, Floyd Mayweather took a break from speaking with reporters to show love to Chris Robinson and www.HustleBoss.com. Stay tuned for more exclusive coverage leading up to the Alvarez fight

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Sparring highlights: Evgeny Gradovich getting ready for Macau, working with Saul Rodriguez

Chris Robinson was on hand inside the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy as IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich (16-0, 8 KO’s) sparred some rounds with prospect Saul Rodriguez (9-0-1. 6 KO’s) ahead of his July 27th defense of his belt in Macau, China

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Exclusive photos: Brandon Rios in training for November 23rd clash in Macau with Manny Pacquiao

Brandon Rios inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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HustleBoss.com steps inside the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as former lightweight titlist Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios (31-1-1, 18 KO’s) begins light training ahead of his November 23rd clash with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KO’s).

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The hard work for Rios won’t begin for several weeks yet his spirits are extremely high and, as is always the case, he was doing his best to entertain the entire gym.

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Pacquiao vs. Rios takes place from Macau, China and will be televised by HBO pay per view.
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Brandon Rios warns Pacquiao; reveals he’s not impressed by the De La Hoya, Hatton, and Cotto victories

Pacquiao firing away at Oscar De La Hoya in their December 2008 clash (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

Despite his fight with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao still well over four months away, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios has been frequenting the gym in Oxnard, Calif. to keep his body warmed up and his mind sharp.

The fight figures to be an all-action thriller given the fighters’ histories in the ring as well the desperation both Rios and Pacquiao are facing after coming off of losses in their previous bouts.

Both setbacks took place in Las Vegas, as Rios was outpointed by Denver’s Mike Alvarado on March 30th over 12 scintillating rounds inside of the Mandalay Bay while Pacquiao was knocked  unconscious by Juan Manuel Marquez in December inside of the MGM Grand.

Rios was ringside for Pacquiao-Marquez IV and admits that it was a fine shot that the Mexico City native landed to end Manny’s night.

“It was a nice punch that Marquez waited for,” Rios reflected. “He fought Manny Pacquiao three times up until the fight and he knew what to do to Manny Pacquiao. He knew how Manny Pacquiao fights, he knew. If you were to think about it, Marquez already knew how to beat him. This time, he just knocked his *ss out.”
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Behind the scenes with Herbert Acevedo and Robert Garcia during his victory over Rynell Griffin

Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with junior welterweight prospect Herbert Acevedo (9-1, 5 KO’s) before and after his six-round decision over Rynell Griffin at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, California. Watch the video for exclusive coverage of Acevedo and his trainer and former world champion Robert Garcia

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Chase Corbin defeats Valenzuela in Montebello; improves to 7-0 with 6 KO’s [Behind the scenes]

Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with Philadelphia’s Chase Corbin (7-0, 6 KO’s), now training out of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, as he goes to the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, Calif. and defeats journeyman Roberto Valenzuela. Check out the video for pre and post-fight coverage from Chase and his trainer Jeff Mayweather

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Errol Spence likes Mayweather to outpoint Canelo; feels Saul is heavy-footed and punches too wide

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Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight contender Errol Spence Jr. (6-0, 5 KO’s) as he gives his prediction on the September 14th Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez fight, set to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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Former Mayweather sparring mate Errol Spence doesn’t see Saul Alvarez giving Floyd too much trouble

Floyd Mayweather, right, facing off with Saul Alvarez during their press tour  (Photo: Showtime)

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By Chris Robinson

2012 U.S. Olympian and present-day welterweight/junior middleweight prospect Errol Spence Jr. (6-0, 5 KO’s) saw his name thrust into the spotlight this past April when it was revealed that he had temporarily relocated to Las Vegas to serve as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather ahead of his dominant victory over Robert Guerrero.

Having gone chest to chest with Mayweather for some lively sessions, Spence knows all too well of all the tricks and guile that the 36-year old future Hall-of-Famer possesses, and he has little doubt that Floyd will find a way to emerge victorious in his next assignment, a September 14th clash with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez at the MGM Grand.

“I think Floyd is going to outpoint him,” Spence told me recently. “I think Floyd is too quick for him, too smart, too fast. I don’t think Canelo has a high enough work rate. I just think he’s going to outpoint him.”
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Jeff Mayweather reponds to Canelo’s comments on sparring for Floyd, catch-weight, Austin Trout, more

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer and former contender Jeff Mayweather, as he speaks futher on his nephew Floyd’s upcoming clash with Saul Alvarez on September 14. Hear Jeff reply to Canelo’s comments on finding the right sparring for Floyd, the catch weight proposal, and the difference between Mayweather and Canelo’s last opponent Austin Trout

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Gennady Golovkin eyes future fights with Floyd Mayweather, Andre Ward, and Chavez Jr. following Macklin blowout

Gennady Golovkin putting in work on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) was electric on Saturday night, stopping highly-regarded contender Matthew Macklin in under three rounds of action after a wicked body shot put the Birmingham native down for the count.

As modest and low-key as a prizefighter as you will find, Golovkin is starting to endear himself to boxing fans with his seek-and-destroy style and destructive power. Macklin had gone eleven spirited rounds with Argentina’s Sergio Martinez a little over a year ago but he simply had no answer for Golovkin on this night.

Speaking with various members of the media after his latest triumph, Golovkin admitted that the Macklin clash was perhaps a little easier than expected. [Click HERE to watch the video]
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SLIDESHOW: Photos of Gennady Golovkin’s crushing body shot knockout over Matthew Macklin

On Saturday night, June 29, WBA middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) produced a stellar performance in blowing out the very capable Matthew Macklin. Golovkin’s power was simply too much from the start, as he began breaking down his Birmingham foe with precise shots, ultimately finishing him in the 3rd.

Continue on to the slideshow for more. All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

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SLIDESHOW: Photos of Gennady Golovkin’s crushing body shot knockout over Matthew Macklin

On Saturday night, June 29, WBA middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin produced a stellar performance in blowing out the very capable Matthew Macklin (29-5, 20 KO’s). Golovkin’s power was simply too much from the start, as he began breaking down his Birmingham foe with precise shots, ultimately finishing him in the 3rd.

Continue on to the slideshow for more. All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda 

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Gennady Golovkin talks to reporters after knocking out Matthew Macklin inside of Foxwoods

Video courtesy of Fightnews.com correspondent Przemek Garczarczyk

WBA middleweight champion ‘GGG’ Gennady Golovkin speaks to reporters following his 3rd round blitzing over the very capable Matthew Macklin inside of Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Golovkin improved his record to 27-0 with 24 knockouts after his latest HBO showcase.
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Fes Batista on his Vegas trip, returning to the UK, getting engaged, and returning to the MBC

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Chris Robinson catches up with amateur prospect Fes Batista outside of the Mayweather Boxing Club as he speaks on his latest trip to Las Vegas, his time learning under Jeff Mayweather, how he got engaged, his return to the UK, and why Vegas is now his real home

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