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Category Archives: Boxing

Exclusive photos: Zaurbek Baysangurov sparring in Big Bear ahead of July 13th clash with Demetrius Andrade

Images from Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, California, as WBO junior middleweight champion Zaurbek Baysangurov (28-1, 20 KO’s) bites down during sparring ahead of his July 6th bout with talented southpaw Demetrius Andrade (19-0, 13 KO’s) in Kiev, Ukraine.

Sparring with the likes of middleweight prospect Gilberto Sanchez (25-0, 20 KO’s), junior middleweight Chris Pearson (7-0, 6 KO’s), and former ‘World Series of Boxing’ competitor David Imoesiri, Baysangurov got several different looks inside of the ring and pushed hard as each round progressed.

To be successful against the tall and lanky speedster that Andrade is, Baysangurov knows he will have to find a way to work his way to the inside and he is preparing himself for a walk through fire in order to get there.

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
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Antonio Tarver back in the gym; eyes a revenge bout with Bernard Hopkins

Former light heavyweight king Antonio Tarver is back in the gym and eyeing big fights at 175 pounds as well as the cruiserweight class. Stay tuned for more…
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Photos: Mikey Garcia and Juan Manuel Lopez host public workouts ahead of their HBO clash on Saturday

Images from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday, June 11th, as WBO featherweight champion Mikey Garcia (31-0, 26 KO’s) and former two-division champion Juan Manuel Lopez (33-2, 30 KO’s) host an outdoor public workout ahead of their HBO clash this Saturday night.

Garcia vs. Lopez will be an HBO “Boxing After Dark” attraction, promoted by Top Rank in association with PR Best Boxing, Foreman Boys Promotions and Tecate.

All photos courtesy of Stacey Verbeek (Maple Avenue Boxing )

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Exclusive photos: Gennady Golovkin sparring in Big Bear with Paul Mendez, Lamar Russ, and Denis Grachev

Gennady Golovkin, right, in the trenches with Paul Mendez in Big Bear, California (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

A look inside Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, California, as WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (26-0, 23 KO’s) continues to put in work ahead of his June 29th clash with Birmingham’s Matthew Macklin (29-4, 20 KO’s).

On this day, Golovkin could be seen sparring eight rounds; three with Paul Mendez (12-2-1, 5 KO’s), two with talented prospect Lamar Russ (13-0, 7 KO’s), and three with emerging light heavyweight Denis Grachev (13-1-1, 8 KO’s).

During the session, Golovkin started extremely slow but by the last three rounds with Grachev he was turning up the heat and landing crisp, viscous shots to the body and head.

Golovkin’s much-ballyhooed power has been the talk of much boxing circles and it’s one of the reasons many are predicting a painful night for Macklin later this month.

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
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Al Bernstein believes the right hand from Marcos Maidana will trouble either Broner or Malignaggi

More coverage from Marcos Maidana’s thrilling 6th round TKO over Josesito Lopez at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California as Chris Robinson catches up with Showtime analyst Al Bernstein, who gives his reaction to the fight and Marcos possibly facing the June 22nd Paulie Malignaggi vs. Adrien Broner winner.

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Tattoo speaks on the war between Maidana and Lopez, his love for boxing, and Floyd Mayweather

Chris Robinson catches up with radio personality Tattoo following the electric war that saw Marcos Maidana stop Josesito Lopez in the sixth round of a thriller at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Here what Tattoo had to say about the fight and much more.
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Schaefer eyes Malignaggi-Broner winner for Maidana; Marcos open to facing Lucas Matthysse

More post-fight coverage from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California following Argentina’s Marcos Maidana (34-3, 31 KO’s) and his thrilling victory over Josesito Lopez. Hear what Maidana and his promoter Richard Schaefer had to say about his future.
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Gabriel Rosado feels he’d take Erislandy Lara out; eyes fights with Miguel Cotto and Austin Trout

Hear what Philadelphia’s Gabriel Rosado had to say about the wild Erislandy Lara vs. Alfredo Angulo bout in Carson, California. Rosado feels he would take Lara out and is eyeing future fights with Miguel Cotto and Austin Trout.

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PHOTOS: Erislandy Lara overcomes two knockdowns; stops Alfredo Angulo in the 10th

Erislandy Lara vs. Alfredo Angulo on Saturday night in Carson, California (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

Photos from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., as Cuba’s Erislandy Lara (18-1-2, 12 KO’s), captured a 10th round TKO over Alfredo Angulo (22-3, 18 KO’s) in a wild fight.

Lara was dropped hard in rounds four and nine but caught Angulo with a crisp shot in the 10th that forced him to turn away, with the fight being called off moments later.

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

PHOTOS: Marcos Maidana halts Josesito Lopez in the sixth round of a thrilling war

Marcos Maidana on the attack against Josesito Lopez in Carson, California (Photo: Noaki Fukuda)

On Saturday night, June 8, inside of the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, former junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana (34-3, 31 KO’s) scored his biggest victory as a welterweight with a sixth round TKO over a very game Josesito Lopez (30-6, 18 KO’s).

The fight was full of momentum shifts, with Maidana being rocked in rounds three and four before turning the tide of the fight and scoring the stoppage to the crowd’s delight.

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Naazim Richardson on Dawson’s knockout loss, Victor Ortiz vs. Shane Mosley, Marcos Maidana, more

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Naazim Richardson, as he speaks on Marcos Maidana’s thrilling battle with Josesito Lopez, discusses a possible Shane Mosley vs. Victor Ortiz match, and reacts to Chad Dawson’s knockout loss to Adonis Stevenson in Canada

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Marcos Maidana’s sparring partner Simeon Hardy gives a ringside account of the Josesito Lopez fight

Chris Robinson catches up with Guyana’s Simeon Hardy inside of the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Hear what Simeon had to say about Marcos Maidana, who he helped in sparring ahead of his 6th round TKO victory over Josesito Lopez
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Behind the scenes with Marcos Maidana in his dressing room following the Josesito Lopez war

Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and welterweight contender Marcos Maidana in his dressing room following his war with Josesito Lopez at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Hear what Maidana had to say about the fight in his exclusive piece
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Marcos Maidana vs. the Paulie Malignaggi-Adrien Broner winner? Robert Garcia gives his thoughts

Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and two-time trainer of the year Robert Garcia, as he speaks on his fighter Marcos Maidana’s thrilling 6th round TKO victory over Josesito Lopez on Saturday night at the Home Depot Center
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Marcos Maidana speaks following his thrilling TKO victory over Josesito Lopez and eyes the future

Coverage from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California following Marcos Maidana’s thrilling sixth round TKO victory over Josesito Lopez in a Showtime-televised attraction

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Naazim Richardson feels the Floyd Mayweather fight will tell us whether or not Saul Alvarez is special

Naazim Richardson, far right, working with Demetrius Hopkins ahead of his match with Jermell Charlo later tonight (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

There always seems to be something special about having a conversation with North Philadelphia-based trainer Naazim Richardson.

Regarded as somewhat of an intellectual Zen master by those close to the sport, Richardson is in Carson, California this weekend, as he will be leading underdog Demetrius Hopkins into battle against hot prospect Jermell Charlo as part of a Showtime-televised tripleheader from the Home Depot Center.

Throughout the week, Richardson has been fielding questions from the media about different aspects of the fight game.

Always interested in Naazim’s breakdown of a meaningful, upcoming fight, I asked him for his thoughts on the Floyd Mayweather-Saul Alvarez showdown on September 14 in Las Vegas.
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Real talk w/ Rudy Hernandez on his fighting days, brother Genaro, Southern California scene, more

Chris Robinson catches up with respected Southern California trainer and former fighter Rudy Hernandez, as he reflects on his fighting days, his bond with his brother Genaro, the Southern California fight scene memories, working with Mike Alvarado for the Brandon Rios rematch, the highs and lows of the sports, and much more.
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Roger Mayweather remembers his young days in Michigan staging fights and training kids

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Roger Mayweather, as he discusses his youthful days in Michigan where he used to train young kids while also staging big fights in his gym.

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Aspiring heavyweight Zack Bunce is ready to get his movement started

Chris Robinson catches up with aspiring heavyweight Zack Bunce (1-0, 1 KO) following his recent professional debut in Quebec, Canada. Here what Bunce had to say about his victory and his future plans as he chases greatness out of Las Vegas.
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Josesito Lopez says the Marcos Maidana fight will probably be the toughest of his career

Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight contender Josesito Lopez (31-5, 18 KO’s) just days before his big Showtime clash with Marcos Maidana at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Califonia. Here what Josesito had to say abou the fight and check out the extra training footage of him from media day

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