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Floyd Mayweather tabs Joseph Elegele as one of his sparring partners ahead of his May 4th bout with Robert Guerrero

Joseph Elegele and Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on Monday, February 18th…

By Chris Robinson

On Tuesday, Floyd Mayweather once again captured the attention of the boxing world when it was revealed that he had inked a record-breaking six-fight deal with Showtime PPV.

Coming in hand with the announcement was the confirmation of interim WBC welterweight champion Robert Guerrero as his May 4th opponent when he steps back into the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Coming off of decision victories of two bruising welterweights in Andre Berto and Selcuk Aydin, Guerrero will figure to give Mayweather a spirited battle despite the heavy odds that will see him as the underdog.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes in Las Vegas, Mayweather’s camp is already taking shape.
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Roger Mayweather shows support to nephew Floyd in wake of trainer switch

Roger Mayweather working with his nephew Floyd (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Throughout any given year, you can find outspoken trainer Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas on a constant basis doing what he loves best.

A former two-division champion in the junior lightweight and junior welterweight divisions in the 1980’s, the 51-year old Mayweather now seems to get great satisfaction in guiding the next generation of upcoming prospects.

Having walked away from the sport following a ten-round unanimous decision over journeyman Javier Francisco Mendez in Reno, Nevada in May of 1999, making the move to a full-time trainer was an easy transition for Roger.
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Insiders at the Mayweather Boxing Club speak on a Saul Alvarez-Austin Trout showdown

By Chris Robinson

On Friday afternoon, junior middleweight belt holders Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout caused quite a stir when they took to their personal Twitter accounts to all but announce that a May 4^th clash is taking place between them.

Upon hearing word of the fight, several boxing insiders chimed in with their two cents on what figures to be a compelling and evenly-matched affair. While Alvarez is one of boxing’s rising stars, Trout is coming off of a career-best win this past December over proven veteran Miguel Cotto.
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Insiders at the Mayweather Boxing Club break down Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout

Chris Robinson steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in LasVegas, Nevada Friday, Feb. 15, as insiders inside of the building speak on the much-discussed clash taking place on May 5 between junior middleweight champions Saul Alvarez and Austin Trout

Lydell Rhodes on the mitts with Floyd Mayweather Sr. (Johnny Toccos – Early November, 2012)

Chris Robinson was on hand at Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada in early November, 2012 as undefeated junior welterweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (11-0, 6 KO’s) put in work with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr.

Exclusive photos: Adrien Broner shines; halts Gavin Rees in Atlantic City

On Saturday night at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner improved his record to 26-0 with 22 knockouts in hammering a braved but outmatched Gavin Rees over the course of five rounds.

Despite going down in flames, Rees gave a solid account of himself with his gritty display, as he surely won over his share of fans.

As for Broner, he now appears to be setting his sights on the winner of the March 16th Ricky Burns-Miguel Vazquez title unification tilt.

Continue below for exclusive photos from the contest from our good friend Naoki Fukuda.

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Jeff Mayweather claims that Adrien Broner is ‘definitely’ the future of boxing

Adrien Broner halting Gavin Rees in Atlantic City (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Friday afternoon, I again made some rounds inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas.

Prior to leaving, I caught up with former junior lightweight contender and current day trainer Jeff Mayweather, as we looked ahead to WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner’s match with Newbridge, Wales native Gavin Rees.

At just 23 years of age, Broner has a rare combination of talent, confidence, and exuberance that you simply don’t come across too often. And in Mayweather’s eyes, there isn’t much not to like.
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Sebastian Lujan (39-7-2, 24 KO’s) sparring Will Clemons (3-0, 2 KO’) [Mayweather Boxing Club]

Chris Robinson steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Friday, Feb. 15 as former world title challenger Sebastian Lujan (39-7-2, 24 KO’s) faces off with junior middleweight contender Will Clemons (3-0, 2 KO’s)…
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Breaking down Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Austin Trout with trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad

Chris Robinson catches up with former light heavyweight champion and trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Friday, Feb. 15. Muhammad speaks on the recent news that Saul Alvarez may be facing Austin Trout on May 4 in a junior middleweight title clash

J’Leon putting final touches on training camp with Roger Mayweather [February 15th, 2013]

Chris Robinson was on hand at the Mayweather Boxing Club on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, as undefeated middleweight prospect J’Leon Love (14-0, 8 KO’s) put some final touches on his training camp ahead of his bout with Derrick Findley on the February 23rd Cornelius Bundrage-Ishe Smith Showtime-televised junior middleweight championship bout…
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Roger Mayweather isn’t upset that his nephew will be working with Floyd Sr.

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Friday, Feb. 15. Roger speaks on his transition from being a world champion to a trainer and reveals that he isn’t upset that his nephew Floyd Mayweather will be working with his father Floyd Sr. for his May 4th fight in Vegas…

Jeff Mayweather speaks on Saul Alvarez vs. Austin Trout, Adrien Broner being boxing’s future, more

Chris Robinson catches up with respected trainer Jeff Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. Jeff breaks down the rumored Saul Alvarez-Austin Trout clash, Adrien Broner’s future in boxing, and the next move from Floyd Mayweather

Larry Merchant on Adrien Broner’s bout with Rees, PEDs in boxing, seeing Donaire-Mares fall through, and more

Junior featherweight champion Nonito Donaire (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

It had been a little while since I had touched base with longtime HBO analyst Larry Merchant to discuss the sweet science in depth.

No longer announcing fights for HBO and having recently celebrated his 82nd birthday, Merchant has been enjoying his newfound free time very well it seems. As one would guess, Merchant still has great enthusiasm for the boxing game and is always open to discussing anything related to the sport.

Calling up Merchant recently, we discussed some recent storylines, including WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner’s bout with Gavin Rees tonight in Atlantic City, his thoughts on junior welterweight brute Lucas Matthysse, the issues with performance-enhancing drugs in the sport of boxing, and why he would have preferred to see junior featherweight titlist Nonito Donaire face Abner Mares instead of Guillermo Rigondeaux.
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Sebastian Lujan (39-7-2, 24 KO’s) sparring Lanell Bellows (3-0-1, 3 KO’s) [Mayweather Boxing Club]

Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club on Friday, Feb. 15, as former world title challenger Sebastian Lujan (39-7-2, 24 KO’s) faces off with unbeaten super middleweight contender Lanell Bellows (3-0-1, 3 KO’s) for some lively sparring…
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Floyd Mayweather shows love to HustleBoss.com and J’Leon Love

HustleBoss.com is always giving you the exclusives from the Mayweather Boxing Club, and now even the champ himself is taking notice.

On Thursday night, Mayweather updated his followers of a recent HustleBoss.com exclusive, as undefeated middleweight prospect J’Leon Love put in some work with fellow prospect Semen Uporov (11-1, 5 KO’s)

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If you enjoy pure boxing then watch @JLeonLove in this video http://t.co/pNYTYHDN

— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) February 15, 2013

Former champion Hassan N’dam N’jikam seen sparring at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas

Inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club with Ishe Smith and Hassan N’dam N’jikam

This past October, former WBO middleweight champion Hassan N’dam N’jikam lost his title in a wild fight with Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Despite often setting the tempo of the contest, N’jikam suffered six knockdowns in the course of twelve rounds that ultimately sealed his fate.

While not much had been heard about the Cameroon native following his first professional loss, N’jikam was spotted yesterday inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas getting in some work.

While it’s unknown whether N’jikam is in the area to simply hone his boxing skills or for other reasons related to his career, he did find time to spar with two promising prospects in his first week in Vegas.
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Former champion Julio Diaz states his case for a shot at Amir Khan

Julio Diaz training for his bout with Shawn Porter this past December in Indio, California (Photo: Chris Robinson – HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

At the moment, there is still no official opponent locked in for former junior welterweight champion Amir Khan’s April 20^th return.

One fight removed from his upset loss to Danny Garcia this past July in Las Vegas, Khan has since seen his spirits restored after teaming up with Northern California’s Virgil Hunter. The duo’s first ring endeavor resulted in Khan dominating and bloodying an outmatched Carlos Molina over ten rounds before the fight was called off.

While the very capable Josesito Lopez appeared to be in the running to face Khan, the two sides couldn’t agree on a catch weight for the fight, leaving the Bolton star without a dance partner as his next fight creeps closer.

One man who is throwing his name into the hat is former two-time champion Julio Diaz.
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Don Moore (16-0, 10 KO’s) sparring LaDarius ‘Memphis’ Miller at the Mayweather Boxing Club

Chris Robinson was on hand at the Mayweather Boxing Club in LasVegas, Nevada in February 2013 as prospects ‘Dangerous’ Don Moore (16-0, 10 KO’s) and LaDarius ‘Memphis’ Miller put in some work

J’Leon Love (14-0, 8 KO’s) sparring Semen Uporov (11-1, 5 KO’s) at the Mayweather Boxing Club

Chris Robinson was on hand at the Mayweather Boxing Club on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 as undefeated middleweight prospects J’Leon Love (14-0, 8 KO’s) and Semen Uporov (11-1, 5 KO’s) put in work …

Semajay Thomas on sparring with Adrien Broner, his connection to Nate Jones, Floyd Mayweather, more

Chris Robinson catches up with former National Amateur champion Semajay Thomas from his training camp in Colorado Springs, Colorada, as he is presently sparring with WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner. Thomas speaks on working with Broner as well as his time training at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, his connection to his coach Nate Jones, and what Floyd Mayweather’s future holds…