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Category Archives: Boxing

Larry Merchant doesn’t believe we will see Saul Alvarez in the ring with Floyd Mayweather anytime soon

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Austin Trout in action on Saturday night in San Antonio (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, former HBO analyst Larry Merchant was again in the thick of the action as WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez added the WBA bauble to his collection with a unanimous decision victory over former champion Austin Trout.

Calling the action from ringside for Golden Boy Promotions’ international broadcast, Merchant seemed to favor Alvarez’s precise punching over Trout’s determined fortitude, with a seventh round knockdown scored by ‘Canelo’ certainly helping his cause.

Three judges would agree, as scores of 118-109, 116-111, and 115-112 all favored the Jalisco, Mexico native.

Shortly after the bout, I touched base with Merchant, who shared with me his thoughts on Alvarez’s rising star status as well as his opinion as to why a fight with pound for pound stalwart Floyd Mayweather isn’t on the near horizon.
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Saul Alvarez vs.Austin Trout: Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias on Canelo’s win, open scoring, and a Floyd fight

Chris Robinson catches up with super middleweight prospect Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias, as he speaks on Saul Alvarez’s victory over Austin Trout, the bad effect that open scoring had in the fight, and a possible duel with Floyd Mayweather in the future…

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive photos: Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez drops and decisions Austin Trout over twelve rounds

Check out photo coverage from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas as WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez scores a unanimous decision victory over former WBC champion Austin Trout by scores of 118-109, 116-111, and 115-112.

On the undercard, lightweight prospect Omar Figueroa scored a 1st round knockout victory over Abner Cotto while stars such as Dwight Howard, Ishe Smith, Mario Lopez, Miguel Cotto, and several others were in attendance.

Photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda and Showtime Photo still

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Floyd Mayweather has too much experience for Saul Alvarez, claims J’Leon Love

Chris Robinson interviews J’Leon Love, undefeated middleweight prospect (15-0, 8 KO’s), as he gets his thoughts on Saul Alvarez’s unanimous decision victory over Austin Trout on Saturday, April 20th in San Antonio, Texas

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Mayweather media day: J’Leon Love workout and interview ahead of Gabriel Rosado duel May 4th

Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Wednesday, April 19th as Floyd Mayweather hosted the media ahead of his May 4th duel with Robert Guerrero. As part of the festivites, undeated middleweight prospect J’Leon Love worked out for the media and conducted interviews ahead of his clash with Philadelphia’s Gabriel Rosado on the Mayweather-Guerrero undercard

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Tyson fury overcomes 2nd round knockdown to stop Philadelphia’s Steve Cunningham in the 7th

Tyson Fury rocking Steve Cunninghman in New York (Photo: NBC photo still)

Moments ago at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York, British heavyweight Tyson Fury improved his record to 21-0 with 15 knockouts after scoring a knockout over a brave but outgunned Steve Cunningham.

Fury got in trouble early, as he was dropped by a ripping right hand from Cunningham in the second round that appeared to daze him. Slowly but surely, the 6’9” Fury would work his way back into the fight and began to use his size to his advantage, smothering Cunningham along the ropes.

The end came in the seventh round, as Fury unloaded a barrage of punches onto Cunningham, who dropped to the floor and didn’t beat the count. The 24-year old Fury eyes a future fight with either Klitschko brother while the 36-year old Cunningham falls to 25-6 with 12 knockouts.

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Mayweather media day: Super middleweight prospect Badou Jack workout ahead of ‘May Day’

Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada during Floyd Mayweather’s open media workout ahead of his May 4th duel with Robert Guerrero. In this video, super middleweight prospect Badou Jack works out ahead of his appearance on the Mayweather-Guerrero undercard

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Lydell Rhodes (14-0, 7 KO’s) sparring Jermaine White (17-6, 9 KO’s) at the Mayweather Boxing Club

Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas as lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (14-0, 7 KO’s) spars some rounds with well-experienced junior welterweight Jermaine White (17-6, 9 KO’s)

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Video: Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Austin Trout weigh-in

Our friend Jose Martino of BoxeoMundial.com was on hand in San Antonio, Texas, as WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (41-0, 30) came in at 153.5 pounds while his opponent Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout (26-0, 14 KO’s) came in at 153.25 pounds ahead of their Showtime-televised clash tomorrow night.

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: Saul Alavarez (153.5) vs. Austin Trout (153.25) WEIGH IN Gallery

Continue on to the slideshow for a photo-by-photo look at today’s official weigh-in for tomorrow night’s Saul Alvarez vs. Austin Trout weigh-in in San Antonio, Texas. WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez weighed in at 153.5 pounds while WBA champ Austin Trout came in at 153.25 pounds ahead of their Showtime-televised clash.

Check out the photo gallery for an inside look at today’s weigh-in. (Photos courtesy of Twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing)

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Roy Jones Jr. on Donaire’s loss to Rigondeaux, Mayweather vs. Guerrero, and why Mike Alvarado won’t beat Manny Pacquiao

Roy Jones Jr., right, with Jean Pascal at the Mayweather Boxing Club (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

It was a crowded scene on Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas, as Floyd Mayweather held his open media workout inside of his personal gym.

Mayweather (43-0, 26 KO’s) defends his WBC welterweight crown against interim champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero on May 4^th inside of the MGM Grand in a Showtime pay per view attraction that figures to entertain.

A few hours before Mayweather’s arrival, another one of this generation’s greats made an appearance, as four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. fielded questions from various members of the media.
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Fes Batista opens up on returning to Vegas, life at the Mayweather Boxing Club, and much more

Chris Robinson catches up with Yorkshire’s Fes Batista, who has returned to Las Vegas for more training at the Mayweather Boxing Club. Batista speaks on his time back in camp, working with Jeff Mayweather, the special bond inside of the gym, Floyd Mayweather’s training for Robert Guerrero, and much more…

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Mayweather media day: Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias open workout ahead of DonYil Livingston clash

Chris Robinson catches up with super middleweight prospect Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias (4-0, 3 KO’s) during Floyd Mayweather’s open media workout ahead of his May 4th date vs. Robert Guerrero. Arias, promoted by Mayweather Promotions, discusses the fight, hits the mitts with Rafael Garcia, and more

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‘Started from the bottom, now we here’ – Leonard Ellerbe speaks on Floyd Mayweather vs. Guerrero

Chris Robinson catches up with Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions and advisor to five-division champion Floyd Mayweather. Ellerbe speaks on his history with Mayweather and eyes his May 4th bout with Robert Guerrero, from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

More from Sam Watson on Austin Trout’s big chance, the Garcia family, Mayweather-Guerrero, more

Chris Robinson catches up with boxing advisor Sam Watson, as he dishes on the latest news concerning his star stable fighters, such as Floyd Mayweather’s May 4th fight vs. Robert Guerrero, Austin Trout’s big change vs. Saul Alvarez, Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah, and Adrien Broner vs. Paulie Malignaggi

More from Sam Watson on Austin Trout’s big chance, the Garcia family, Mayweather-Guerrero, more

Chris Robinson catches up with boxing advisor Sam Watson, as he dishes on the latest news concerning his star stable fighters, such as Floyd Mayweather’s May 4th fight vs. Robert Guerrero, Austin Trout’s big change vs. Saul Alvarez, Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah, and Adrien Broner vs. Paulie Malignaggi

Shawn and Kenny Porter discuss a possible fight with Devon Alexander

Chris Robinson catches up with undefeated welterweight contender Shawn Porter and his father and trainer Kenny, as they discuss a possible fight with IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander, who saw his May 18th opponent Kell Brook withdraw from their fight

Floyd Mayweather shows the media in Las Vegas how sharp he is heading into another big showdown

Floyd Mayweather working out in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

It was a crowded scene on Wednesday afternoon, April 17, as undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather (43-0, 26 KO’s) hosted the media in advance of his upcoming duel with interim champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero.

Mayweather faces off with Guerrero on May 4 from the MGM Grand in a Showtime pay per view attraction that will serves as one of the year’s biggest events.
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Floyd Mayweather ripping shots on the body bag with longtime friend Nate Jones

Chris Robinson catches up with former heavyweight contender Nate Jones, as he speaks on his friend Floyd Mayweather’s May 4th fight with Robert Guerrero while also serving for another round of intense body bag work

Floyd Mayweather putting power on his shots as he hits the heavy bag during media day

Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather (43-0, 26 KO’s) put in work on the heavy bad during his media day ahead of his May 4th bout with Robert Guerrero. Mayweather vs. Guerrero goes down at the MGM Grand, as televised by Showtime pay-per-view