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Category Archives: Boxing

PHOTOS: Marcos Maidana, Josesito Lopez, Erislandy Lara, Alfredo Angulo, Jermell Charlo, and Demetrius Hopkins make weight

Text by Chris Robinson / Photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

Weights are in for tomorrow night’s Showtime-televised triple header from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. In a welterweight attracition, Marcos Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) came in at 147 pounds while Josesito Lopez (30-5, 18 KO’s) made weight at 145 pounds.

Also on the card is a junior middleweight attraction between contenders Erislandy Lara (17-1-2, 11 KO’s), who weighed 153.8 pounds and Alfredo Angulo (22-2, 18 KO’s), who weighed 153 pounds.

Junior middleweight prospect Jermell Charlo (20-0, 10 KO’s) made weight at 153.6 pounds while his opponent, Philadelphia’s Demetrius Hopkins (33-2-1, 13 KO’s), weighed 153.

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Oscar De La Hoya refutes Harold Lederman’s claims, insists Saul Alvarez is the tougher test for Mayweather

Oscar De La Hoya during media day in Carson, California with Marcos Maidana (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

There is no bigger fight on the boxing horizon than the September 14 super fight between WBA/WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and welterweight and junior middleweight titlist Floyd Mayweather.

Set to go down inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Mayweather’s skills, cunning, and experience will meet up with the youth, strength and power of Alvarez in a fight that looks to be an excellent matchup up on paper.

However, while most view the 22-year old Alvarez as an extremely legitimate challenge to Mayweather, veteran HBO unofficial ringside judge Harold Lederman seems to share a slightly different view.

During a recent conversation with Tha Boxing Voice, Lederman gave the edge to Oscar De La Hoya, who lost a split decision to Mayweather in May of 2007, as far as being the tougher opponent for Mayweather.
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Gennady Golovkin showing off his speed and movement while shadowboxing at the Summit Gym

More coverage from Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, California as WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (26-0, 23 KO’s) shows off his speed, fluidity, and movement while shadowboxing. Golovkin faces off with Matthew Macklin on June 29th at the MGM Grand in Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut on HBO.
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Oscar De La Hoya disagrees with Harold Lederman, says Canelo will be a tougher test for Floyd

Chris Robinson catches up with former multi-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya, who claims that WBA/WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will be a tougher fight for Floyd Mayweather than he was during their May 2007 encounter
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Joel Diaz reflects on life in camp, training with Golovkin, and remembering watching Saul Alvarez

Chris Robinson catches up with undefeated junior lightweight prospect Joel Diaz Jr. (12-0, 11 KO’s), as he speaks from his training camp in Big Bear, California. Diaz reveals what it’s like coming back from a recent hand injury, speaks on training with middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, and remembers his days watching Saul Alvarez in camp
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Robert Garcia on the Maidana-Rios sparring sessions and their fights with Lopez and Pacquiao

Chris Robinson catches up with Two-time trainer of the year and former world champion Robert Garcia, as he reflects on the memorable sparring sessions between his fighters Marcos Maidana and Brandon Rios, while also taking a look at their respective fights with Josesito Lopez and Manny Pacquiao.

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Robert Garcia discusses Marcos Maidana’s sparring wars with Brandon Rios, Rios’ challenge of Pacquiao, and Mayweather vs. Canelo

Marcos Maidana on Wednesday during his media day ahead of his clash with Josesito Lopez this weekend (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

Having a first account of his actions when crude brawler Marcos Maidana first began training at Robert Garcia’s gym in Oxnard, Calif., I could tell how much of a transition the Argentinean was in for.

Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) was coming off of a humbling decision loss to Devon Alexander months prior and had enlisted the services of Garcia in hopes of retooling himself as he eyed another title run.

A little over a year later and Maidana is a few days away from another pivotal test, as he will be meeting up with well-seasoned Josesito Lopez (31-1, 18 KO’s) this weekend in a Showtime-televised clash in Carson.

Speaking with Garcia during Wednesday’s media day, we touched on a few storylines, including Maidana’s focus in camp, his memorable sparring sessions with his stable mate Brandon Rios, the challenge Rios faces with his November 23rd clash with Manny Pacquiao, and more.
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Exclusive PHOTOS: Denis Grachev in training for July 13th clash with Edwin Rodriguez

HustleBoss.com steps inside of Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif., as super middleweight Denis Grachev (13-1-1, 8 KO’s) prepares for his July 13th clash with unbeaten Edwin Rodriguez (23-0, 15 KO’s) in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Grachev is coming off of 10-round split-decision victory over former champion Zsolt Erdei in late March. His match with Rodriguez will serve as the final in the “Million Dollar Super 4” tournament.

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Virgil Hunter reveals why Amir Khan would cause problems for Floyd Mayweather

Chris Robinson catches up with respected trainer Virgil Hunter, as he speaks on his fighter Alfredo Angulo’s big fight with Erislandy Lara. Hunter also reveals why his fighter Amir Khan would give trouble to Floyd Mayweather

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Alfredo Angulo: ‘I’m a real fighter’ [Behind the scenes coverage]

Chris Robinson was on hand in Carson, California as junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo (22-2, 18 KO’s) hosted the media ahead of his big fight with Erislandy Lara on Saturday, June 8th on Showitme.
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Prospect Lamar Russ (13-0, 7 KO’s) on life in Big Bear, working w/ Golovkin, and his boxing history

Chris Robinson catches up with middleweight prospect Lamar Russ (13-0, 7 KO’s), as he speaks from his training camp at the Summit Gym in Big Bear, California. Russ speaks on what it’s like working with middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, how he linked up with Abel Sanchez’s gym, his history in boxing, and much more

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Henry Ramirez on his respect for Maidana, his history with the Garcias, and Canelo vs. Mayweather

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Henry Ramirez, as he speaks on his fighter Josesito Lopez and his June 8th scrap with Marcos Maidana, while reflecting on his respect for the Garcia family, while talking Mayweather vs. Canelo on September 14th…

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Ronnie Shields on his big weekend with Lara and Charlo, Mayweather-Alvarez, Broner-Malignaggi

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Ronnie Shields, as he speaks on his big weekend, as he will be leading junior middleweight contender Erislandy Lara into battle against Alfredo Angulo and prospect Jermell Charlo into his fight with Demetrius Hopkins on Saturday, June 8th on Showtime. Shields also discusses other fights such as Mayweather vs. Canelo and Paulie Malignaggi vs. Adrien Broner
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Luis DeCubas Jr. on Robert Guerrero’s future, Mayweather vs. Canelo, and Erislandy Lara vs. Angulo

Chris Robinson catches up with boxing manager Luis DeCubas Jr., as he speaks on the future of his client Robert Guerrero following his May 4th defeat to Floyd Mayweather, as well as his fighter Erislandy Lara’s upcoming bout with Alfredo Angulo on Showtime this weekend. DeCubas also speaks on the September 14th fight between Mayweather and Saul Alvarez
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The Floyd Mayweather fight will tell us if Saul Alvarez is special, claims Naazim Richardson

Chris Robinson catches up with respected trainer Naazim Richardson, as he breaks down the September 14th clash between WBA/WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and welterweight king Floyd Mayweather. Here what Richardson had to say…
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Exclusive PHOTOS: Media Day in Carson with Marcos Maidana, Josesito Lopez, Erislandy Lara, Alfredo Angulo, Jermell Charlo, and Demetrius Hopkins

Images from Wednesday’s media day at the Fabela Chavez Boxing Center in Carson, California ahead of Saturday night’s clash between former champion Marcos Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) and Josesito Lopez (30-5, 18 KO’s).

Also on the card is a junior middleweight attraction between contenders Erislandy Lara (17-1-2, 11 KO’s) and Alfredo Angulo (22-2, 18 KO’s), as well as a match between junior middleweight prospect Jermell Charlo (20-0, 10 KO’s) and Philadelphia’s Demetrius Hopkins (33-2-1, 13 KO’s).

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Exclusive PHOTOS: Media day with Marcos Maidana, Josesito Lopez, Erislandy Lara, Alfredo Angulo, Jermell Charlo, and Demetrius Hopkins

Images from Wednesday’s media day at the Fabela Chavez Boxing Center in Carson, California ahead of Saturday night’s clash between former champion Marcos Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) and Josesito Lopez (30-5, 18 KO’s).

Also on the card is a junior middleweight attraction between contenders Erislandy Lara (17-1-2, 11 KO’s) and Alfredo Angulo (22-2, 18 KO’s), as well as a match between junior middleweight prospect Jermell Charlo (20-0, 10 KO’s) and Philadelphia’s Demetrius Hopkins (33-2-1, 13 KO’s).

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive PHOTOS: Media day with Marcos Maidana, Josesito Lopez, Erislandy Lara, Alfredo Angulo, Jermell Charlo, and Demetrius Hopkins

Images from Wednesday’s media day at the Fabela Chavez Boxing Center in Carson, California ahead of Saturday night’s clash between former champion Marcos Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) and Josesito Lopez (30-5, 18 KO’s).

Also on the card is a junior middleweight attraction between contenders Erislandy Lara (17-1-2, 11 KO’s) and Alfredo Angulo (22-2, 18 KO’s), as well as a match between junior middleweight prospect Jermell Charlo (20-0, 10 KO’s) and Philadelphia’s Demetrius Hopkins (33-2-1, 13 KO’s).

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive PHOTOS: Media day with Marcos Maidana, Josesito Lopez, Erislandy Lara, Alfredo Angulo, Jermell Charlo, and Demetrius Hopkins

Images from Wednesday’s media day at the Fabela Chavez Boxing Center in Carson, California ahead of Saturday night’s clash between former champion Marcos Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) and Josesito Lopez (30-5, 18 KO’s).

Also on the card is a junior middleweight attraction between contenders Erislandy Lara (17-1-2, 11 KO’s) and Alfredo Angulo (22-2, 18 KO’s), as well as a match between junior middleweight prospect Jermell Charlo (20-0, 10 KO’s) and Philadelphia’s Demetrius Hopkins (33-2-1, 13 KO’s).

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive PHOTOS: Media day with Marcos Maidana, Josesito Lopez, Erislandy Lara, Alfredo Angulo, Jermell Charlo, and Demetrius Hopkins

Images from Wednesday’s media day at the Fabela Chavez Boxing Center in Carson, California ahead of Saturday night’s clash between former champion Marcos Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) and Josesito Lopez (30-5, 18 KO’s).

Also on the card is a junior middleweight attraction between contenders Erislandy Lara (17-1-2, 11 KO’s) and Alfredo Angulo (22-2, 18 KO’s), as well as a match between junior middleweight prospect Jermell Charlo (20-0, 10 KO’s) and Philadelphia’s Demetrius Hopkins (33-2-1, 13 KO’s).

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com