Category Archives: Boxing

Nate Jones reflects on Floyd Mayweather’s camps for De La Hoya and Judah while eyeing Guerrero

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Nate Jones inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada in early April, 2013, as the Chicago native discusses Floyd Mayweather’s training camp for his May 4th bout with Robert Guerrero. Jones also reflects back on Mayweather’s camps for Oscar De La Hoya and Zab Judah

IBF jr. middleweight champ Ishe Smith to host meet and greet at Unfadable Masters in Vegas [April 6]

Chris Robinson catches up with IBF junior middleweight champion Ishe ‘Sugar Shay’ Smith at the Mayweather Boxing Club in LasVegas, Nevada on Thursday, April 4th. Smith is still soaking up the moment after winning the IBF junior middleweight championship from Cornelius Bundrage in February from Cornelius Bundrage and he is hosting a ‘meet and greet’ in the city of Las Vegas this weekend.

Smith’s meet and greet takes place on Saturday, April 4th at 12 PM at Unfadable Masters. The address reads below

3231 North Decatur Suite 128
Las Vegas, NV 89130

ISHE SMITH

 

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HBO’s Harold Lederman believes that Saul Alvarez will ‘destroy’ Austin Trout

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

You will be hard pressed to be anyone involved in boxing with as much as enthusiasm for the sport as Harold Lederman.

Serving as an unofficial ringside judge for HBO for over 25 years, Lederman has endeared himself to fans across the globe and his affable nature makes him someone you can’t help but to like.

While in town for Mike Alvarado’s entertaining rematch victory over Brandon Rios this past weekend in Las Vegas, I again caught up with Lederman.

As is often the case during our dialogue, I made it a point to get Harold’s thoughts on some upcoming prize fights, ranging from Nonito Donaire’s clash with fellow junior featherweight titlist Guillermo Rigondeaux to the May 4th Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero tussle and everything in between.
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Lydell Rhodes (14-0, 7 KO’s) sparring prospect Ronnie Austion at the Mayweather Boxing Club

Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada in early April 2013, as lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (14-0, 7 KO’s) put in some rounds with Detroit, Michigan’s Ronnie Austion. Check out the video for more…

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Having fun and talking trash with Floyd Sr. and others at the Mayweather Boxing Club [April 2013]

Chris Robinson was on hand at the Mayweather Boxing Club in early April, 2013, as some lively trash talk took place, with Floyd Mayweather Sr., J’Leon Love, Zach Cooper, Luis Arias, Don Moore, Ashley Theophane, Daquan Arnett, Will Clemons, Errol Spence Jr., and others watching on…

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J’Leon Love: ‘People forget, I asked for Gabriel Rosado’ [Bonus training footage]

Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada in early April, 2013, as undefeated middleweight prospect J’Leon Love (15-0, 8 KO’s) continues to put in work with trainer Roger Mayweather ahead of his May 4th bout with Philadelphia’s Gabriel Rosado on the Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero undercard.

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Luis Arias in training at the Floyd Mayweather Boxing Club ahead of May 4th fight at the MGM Grand

Chris Robinson catches up with middleweight prospect Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias (4-0, 3 KO’s) inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as he continues to train for his next fight on the May 4th Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero undercard at the MGM Grand

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Exclusive photos: J’Leon Love training with Roger Mayweather ahead of May 4th duel with Gabriel Rosado

J’Leon Love working with Roger Mayweather at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada 

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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as undefeated middleweight propsect J’Leon Love (15-0, 8 KO’s) continues to train for his May 4th bout with Philadelphia’s Gabriel Rosado (21-6, 13 KO’s).

Working with trainer Roger Mayweather, Love is getting primed for his Showtime pay per view attraction on the Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero undercard.

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

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The war of words between Lydell Rhodes and Don Moore continues [Mayweather Boxing Club]

Chris Robinson was on hand at the Mayweather Boxing Club in LasVegas, Nevada as lightweight prospects Lydell Rhodes (14-0, 7 KO’s) and Don Moore (16-0, 10 KO’s) continued to trade words with one another. The two men may fight on May 3rd in Las Vegas one night before the Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero duel

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Joel Diaz: ‘Bradley is not a Mayweather, but I can make him fight like Mayweather when it comes to a Marquez’

Juan Manuel Marquez, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, and Tim Bradley on Saturday night in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

While many eyes were fixated upon the action between Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios this past Saturday night in Las Vegas, it’s safe to say that very few people could have had as vested of an interest in the fight as did trainer and former contender Joel Diaz.

Watching Alvarado overcome a rocky start on his way towards a decision victory in his rematch with Rios, Diaz surely knows that either man could very well find themselves in the ring with his star fighter, Timothy Bradley, in the near future.

The buzz on Bradley is at a peak, as he is still soaking up the aftermath that came from his grueling points victory over Ruslan Provodnikov just two weekends back.

With the dust from Rios-Alvarado II settling, Diaz is getting a clearer picture of what the forthcoming moves may be for Bradley and he seems eager, showing particular interest in a match with Mexico City’s Juan Manuel Marquez.
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Andre Ward goes in-depth on Floyd Mayweather’s recent comments, HBO cutting ties with Golden Boy, Adrien Broner, and much more

Andre Ward ringside with HBO’s Max Kellerman prior to the Brandon Rios-Mike Alvarado rematch in Las Vegas

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By Chris Robinson

There were no shortage of boxing luminaries sitting ringside during Mike Alvarado’s impressive rematch victory over Brandon Rios on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.

During some down time, I was able to have a few words with one of the sport’s finest talents, WBA and WBC super middleweight titlist Andre Ward.

Regarded as one of the sport’s classier champions, Ward touched on a variety of topics during our conversation and spoke with great insight and interest along the way.

Read below for Ward’s thoughts on overcoming a recent shoulder injury that has sidelined him briefly, his feelings on Adrien Broner’s challenge of Paulie Malignaggi’s WBA welterweight title, his take on the recent rift between HBO and Golden Boy Promotions, his response to the recent comments Floyd Mayweather made about his career, and much more.
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Tim Bradley reflects on Rios-Alvarado II and admits either guy would be a tough fight for him

Chris Robinson catches up with WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley (30-0, 12 KO’s), as he speaks on the incredible action displayed in the Brandon Rios-Mike Alvarado rematch. Bradley speaks on Alvarado’s victory and admits either guy would be a tough fight
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Tim Bradley is too fast for Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios, claims trainer Joel Diaz

Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight contender and current day trainer Joel Diaz, shortly after Mike Alvarado’s thrilling victory over Brandon Rios in their rematch at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Diaz speaks on the fight and sizes up the chances of his fighter, WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley, against either guy
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Boxing stars and insiders react to Mike Alvarado’s thrilling redemption victory over Brandon Rios

Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo: Noaki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mike Alvarado produced the biggest victory of his career in winning a unanimous decision over Brandon Rios in another all-action affair.

The win serves as a sense of redemption for Alvarado, who was stopped inside of seven rounds by Rios this past October in their first barnburner. During last night’s rematch, Alvarado decided to box more while picking the right moment to land meaningful shots in a vintage performance.
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Prospects Daquan Arnett and Errol Spence Jr. talk training camp in Vegas, Mayweather vs. Guerrero

Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight prospects Daquan Arnett (10-0, 6 KO’s) and Errol Spence Jr. (4-0, 3 KO’s) outside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas. Arnett and Spence discuss their training at the gym and their early time in the city

Michael Koncz admits he was devastated by Manny Pacquiao’s knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez

Chris Robinson catches up with international advisor Michael Koncz, as he speaks on the September return of Manny Pacquiao. Koncz sizes up Pacquiao’s options and admits that he wasdisturbed when he saw him suffer a brutal knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December
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