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‘He’s not an elite fighter’ – Mayweather Sr. not impressed by Lucas Matthysse; reveals how Floyd beats him

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Floyd Mayweather Sr. at the Mayweather Boxing Club (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

In the wake of his 3rd round TKO over Lamont Peterson this past weekend, Lucas Matthysse’s stock is as high as ever.

The WBC interim champion in the junior welterweight division, Matthysse overwhelmed Peterson, the IBF belt holder, with his power. The rugged Argentinean would score three knockdowns in as many rounds, forcing referee Steve Smoger to wave off the contest inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

Matthysse has been linked to a possible fight in September with WBA/WBC champion Danny Garcia, yet there are some who are curious how he would do against the sport’s premier fighter, Floyd Mayweather.

On May 4th, Mayweather would successfully defend his WBC welterweight title against Robert Guerrero inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Showing tremendous movement with his feet and impeccable timing, Mayweather was as sterling as ever, winning a commanding unanimous decision over twelve rounds.

With the intrigue of a Mayweather-Matthysse fight slowly growing, I felt the need to ask Mayweather’s father and trainer Floyd Sr. for his breakdown of such a fight.
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Mayweather Sr. claims that Lucas Matthysse isn’t an elite fighter; reveals why Floyd would beat him

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Chris Robinson catches up with outspoken trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr., who reacts to WBC interim junior welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse’s 3rd round TKO over Lamont Peterson this past weekend. Hear why Floyd Sr. wasn’t too impressed with Matthysse as well as his thoughts on a fight between him and his son Floyd

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Breaking down Lucas Matthysse vs. Danny Garcia at the Mayweather Boxing Club

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Following Lucas Matthysse’s crushing TKO over Lamont Peterson on Saturday, May 18th, Chris Robinson gets feedback from the Mayweather Boxing Club on how the rugged Argentinean would fair in a high-stakes match with WBA/WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia. The fight has been discussed for this September
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Roger Mayweather feels that Miguel Cotto is a better fighter than Robert Guerrero

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Chris Robinson catches up with outspoken trainer Roger Mayweather, as he continues to reflects on his nephew Floyd’s recent victory over Robert Guerrero. In this video, Roger compares the performance vs. Guerrero to Floyd’s one vs. Miguel Cotto one year earlier…
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Exclusive photos: Arash Usmanee (20-1, 10 KO’s) sparring Rocco Santomauro (9-0) at the Mayweather Boxing Club

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HustleBoss.com was on hand inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club as junior lightweight contender Arash Usmanee (20-1, 10 KO’s), pictured in black, went some spirited rounds with local featherweight prospect Rocco Santomauro (9-0).  

Now training under the guidance of Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Usmanee is preparing for a June 14th clash with Art Hovhannisyan in New Jersey and he got all the work he needed from Santomauro. 

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

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Exclusive photos: In the gym with undefeated welterweight prospect Jeremiah Wiggins

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HustleBoss.com steps inside Pochiro’s Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as undefeated welterweight prospect Jeremiah Wiggins (2-0) puts in some work.

Wiggins was spotted recently sparring with Jermaine White at the Mayweather Boxing Club and is eyeing a return to the ring on either June 8th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino or in July at the Texas Station.

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

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Angel Heredia doubts he will be able to work with Saul Alvarez but feels the Mexican star needs help

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Angel Heredia (red cap) in the training camp of Jean Pascal in Las Vegas earlier this month (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

According to a report from Ben Thompson of FightHype.com this past week, WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is considering the addition of a new strength and conditioning coach to his team ahead of his September return to the ring.

Alvarez is coming off of his biggest win as a professional on April 20th, as he defeated a very determined Austin Trout over twelve competitive rounds inside of the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Despite the victory, Alvarez seemed to slow down over the second half of the fight, with his work rate noticeably dipping.

One of the men said to be in consideration by Alvarez is the controversial Angel Heredia, who confirmed the reports.

“I’ve been getting a lot of calls from several people in Mexico,” Heredia would tell me recently. “But they didn’t specify exactly what the whole situation was. At this point, yeah, I’m assuming that he’s looking for a conditioning coach. I know that people from Mexico have been calling me and have been leaving a few messages, but nothing concrete.”
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Bernard Hopkins reveals what Danny Garcia must do in order to have success against Lucas Matthysse

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Lucas Matthysse following his triumph over Lamont Peterson on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

The boxing world is still abuzz over Lucas Matthysse’s incredible knockout over Lamont Peterson on Saturday night.

Inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Matthysse, the WBC interim champion at 140 pounds, would drop the highly-regarded Peterson three times for a resounding third round TKO that highlighted his power and precision.

The building was packed with boxing luminaries for Matthysse’s triumph, including living legend and reigning IBF light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins.

Never one to overly-gush about his fellow prizefighters, Hopkins couldn’t help but give Matthysse praise following his victory
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Exclusive photos: Lucas Matthysse blitzes Lamont Peterson in three; Devon Alexander, Shawn Porter victorious

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Photo updates from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City as Argentina’s Lucas Matthysse scored an emphatic 3rd round TKO over a brave but outgunned Lamont Peterson (31-2-1, 16 KO’s). Matthysse dropped Peterson in the second round and floored him again with a huge left hook in the 3rd before leveling him once more before referee Steve Smoger waived it off.

All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

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In the televised co-feature, IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander (25-1, 14 KO’s) stopped a courageous Lee Purdy (20-4-1, 13 KO’s) after seven rounds of action, as his corner elected to throw in the towel.

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On the undercard, welterweight contender Shawn Porter (21-0-1, 14 KO’s) looked sharp in outhustling and outclassing Canada’s Phil Lo Greco (25-1, 14 KO’s) over ten rounds. Porter was too fast for Lo Greco, as a knockdown in the tenth round put a stamp on his performance.

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Full-length replay: Watch Lucas Matthysse’s third round TKO over Lamont Peterson in Atlantic City

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Please check out a replay of Lucas Matthysse’s 3rd round drilling of Lamont Peterson in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In a Showtime-televised attraction, Matthysse would drop Peterson once in the second and twice in the third, as referee Steve Smoger waived the fight off.
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Amir Khan believes he can defeat Lucas Matthysse despite his impressive destruction of Lamont Peterson

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Lucas Matthysse putting the hurt on Lamont Peterson in Atlantic City (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Argentina’s Lucas Matthysse once again impressed, blitzing out a very formidable Lamont Peterson in under three rounds.

Tangling with the IBF junior welterweight titlist inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Matthysse would score a knockdown in the second round and two more in the third, the first coming from a wicked left hook, before referee Steve Smoger waived the contest off.

Matthysse sees his record improve to 34-2 with 32 knockouts as fans and insiders cross their fingers in hopes that a rumored September collision with WBA/WBC champion Danny Garcia will come to fruition.

There were several boxing luminaries in the building for Matthysse’s virtuoso display, including former junior welterweight champion Amir Khan.

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Amir Khan claims he would love to face Lucas Matthysse

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Amir Khan speaks with Sky Sports and gives his ringside account of Lucas Matthysse’s crushing third round TKO over Lamont Peterson in Atlantic City. Continue on to the video to hear what Khan had to say about the fight, his thoughts on facing Matthysse, and much more…

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Anthony ‘Lights Out’ Smith: Interview, gym coverage, and mitt work w/Jeff Mayweather before pro debut

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Chris Robinson catches up with promising junior lightweight prospect Anthony ‘Lights Out’ Smith inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as he trains with Jeff Mayweather for his May 25th pro debut in California

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‘Weight don’t win fights, skills do’ – Roger Mayweather talks Floyd vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez

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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer and former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather, as he speaks on his nephew Floyd Mayweather’s recent victory over Robert Guerrero. Roger also eyes a potential clash with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez
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Lucas Matthysse claims that Lamont Peterson will feel his power and reveals why Danny Garcia is beatable

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Lucas Matthysse weighing in while in Atlantic City for his clash with Lamont Peterson (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Having come across as gentleman of the sport over the years, it’s not surprising to expect a lack of pre-fight drama or theatrics to be coming from IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse, the division’s WBC interim champion, ahead of their pivotal match later tonight.

Peterson faces Matthysse inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City in a Showtime-televised attraction that will change the landscape of the junior welterweight class, this despite the fight taking place at a catch weight of 141 pounds.

While speaking to various members of the media ahead of his 34th professional bout, Peterson (31-1-1, 16 KO’s) seemed to dismiss the notion that he had to be weary of Matthysse’s brute punching power.
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PHOTOS: Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse make weight in Atlantic City before Showtime clash

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Photos from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City as IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson and interim WBC champion Lucas Matthysse weigh in ahead of their clash on Saturday, May 18th on Showtime Championship Boxing. Peterson made the contracted limit of 141 pounds while Matthysse was one pound under at 140.

Also weighing in was IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander (146.7 pounds) and his opponent Lee Purdy, who came in a pound overweight.

All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

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