Category Archives: Boxing

Robert Garcia doubts that we see Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao: ‘I just don’t see it happening’

Floyd Mayweather facing off with Marcos Maidana this past September in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

For revered trainer Robert Garcia, he knows all too well the difficulty of preparing for a match with either Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao, the two men regarded as the best of this generation.

Garcia led Marcos Maidana into battle twice last year vs. Manyweather, as the Argentinean lost decision verdicts to the Grand Rapids native in May and September despite spirited efforts. And in November of 2013, Garcia was in the corner of Brandon Rios in Macau, China as Pacquiao won a whitewash decision against the former lightweight titlist.
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Trainer Joel Diaz ponders Tim Bradley’s future and reveals which fighters may be next for ‘Desert Storm’

Tim Bradley and Diego Chaves following their match in Las Vegas last month (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

Following his 12-round split-draw with Argentina’s Diego Chaves on Dec. 13, former two-division titlist Tim Bradley still stands as one of the game’s most talented and marketable attractions heading into the New Year.

After all, the Chaves fight was widely-viewed as a Bradley victory despite the officials scorecards reading otherwise. Speaking with Bradley’s trainer Joel Diaz, he didn’t seem to set back with the official verdict.
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Team Pacquiao’s Miguel Diaz: ‘I see Mayweather declining a bit with his ability’

Manny Pacquiao following his victory over Chris Algieri this past November (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

These days much of the talk in the boxing world is again revolving around the potential dream fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

After over five years of fans and insiders pondering the matchup, there seems to be genuine hope floating around that we could be seeing the two best from this generation lacing up sometime this year.
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Carl Froch says a Vegas fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is ‘nearly there’

Carl Froch is itching for a Las Vegas duel with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (Photo: Tom Casino/Showtime)

By Chris Robinson

Brash Nottingham star Carl Froch is savoring the chance to lock horns with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. this Spring in Las Vegas.

Froch, 37, last saw action this past May when he stopped George Groves in the eighth round of a highly-anticipated rematch.
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Undefeated welterweight prospect Darwin Price spotted with the Charlo twins and trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston, Tex.

St. Louis native Darwin Price spotted with trainer Ronnie Shields and the fighting Charlo Twins in Houston, Tex. (Photo: Instagram)

By Chris Robinson

When I first spotted Darwin Price, I could tell instantly that the kid had high ambitions with his career.

At that time, Price was on the verge of turning professional and has since reeled off a 5-0 mark with 3 knockouts. The brash St. Louis native gained respect after showcasing his skills all over the California area, including Abel Sanchez’ Summit Gym in Big Bear as well as Robert Garcia’s personal gym in Oxnard, Ca.
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Amir Khan setting his sights on Manny Pacquiao? Claims Floyd Mayweather is ‘running’ from him

Amir Khan facing off with Devon Alexander last month in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinosn

There is no denying the ambition of British star and two-division world titlist Amir Khan.

Despite having suffered some setbacks while performing under the bright lights, the 28-year old Khan has never seemed to lose his confidence and his status in the sport is as high as ever. His 2014 campaign highlighted his talents, as he racked up dominating and impressive unanimous decision victories over Luis Collazo and Devon Alexander.
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Bermane Stiverne continues to fire back at Deontay Wilder: ‘I’m going to hurt that kid’

Bermane Stiverne in action this past May vs. Chris Arreola (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne (24-1, 21 KOs) seem as focused and calm as ever heading into his big showdown with top-ranked contender Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder (32-0, 32 KOs).

The Stiverne-Wilder matchup takes place on Showtime Championship Boxing from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on Jan. 17.
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Shout Out Series: Keep an eye out for Maricela Cornejo in 2015

Maricela Cornejo is one to watch out for (Photo: Instagram)

By Chris Robinson

One thing I will always respect is someone who pushes towards a goal with hard work and passion.

If you pay a visit to Maricela Cornejo’s Instagram Page you will see what I am talking about. An aspiring professional female boxer who made her bones on the West Coast, Cornejo has been soaking up life in Miami, Fl. in recent months.
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Jeff Mayweather on the latest Mayweather-Pacquiao chatter: ‘People still want the fight to happen but nobody really knows’

Will we see Floyd Mayweather face Manny Pacquiao in 2015? (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

The buzz for a super fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is once again high, as several people took notice to BoxRec.com’s update about the matchup being official for May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

While the post has since been removed, it was a simple update that seemed to turn heads.
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Manny Pacquiao no longer listed as Floyd Mayweather’s opponent for 5/2 in Las Vegas

A screenshot of BoxRec.com listing Manny Pacquiao as Floyd Mayweather’s opponent for 5/2 in Las Vegas. The post has since been removed.

By Chris Robinson

On Monday evening, Jan. 5, buzz spread like wildfire after it was revealed that reputable site BoxRec.com had Manny Pacquiao listed as the official opponent for Floyd Mayweather, for a match set for May 2 inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Boxing fans, both of the hardcore and mainstream variety, have been dying to see the fight for well over five years now and the demand for the match has again picked up with Pacquiao having bounced back soundly following his knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez over two years ago.
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Sharif Bogere on Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: ‘I think if that fight ever happens it will be one of the greatest fights in boxing and people will buy it all over the world’

Sharif Bogere speaking from Johnny Tocco’s Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada during Live Sparring Exhibitions (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

The first time I recall seeing Chris Algieri in person was sometime in late 2013 or early 2014 ahead of his victory over Emmanuel Taylor.

I knew right off hand that the Huntington native was a tough guy simply because of who he was in the ring with, as Algieri could be found slugging it out with rock solid Ugandan contender Sharif Bogere inside of the Long Life Fit Gym (now called ‘Long Life Fighter Gym‘).
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Shout Out Series: Thomas Hill crosses the professional threshold

Young prospect Thomas Hill, far right, with Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and Todd Harlib prior to his professional debut this past August (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

2014 was definitely a breakout year for Thomas Hill in several ways.

Having moved to Las Vegas from Milwaukee in Summer 2013, Hill wasn’t sure what his exact career path would be, yet he always seemed to have faith that things would figure themselves out.
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J’Leon Love gets deep on NYE on the ups and downs of 2014, the good and bad in life, envy, and love

J’Leon Love always has a way of standing out (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

For Inkster, Mich. native J’Leon Love, there will always be some form of positivity to take in.

At least that’s the type of aura you sense when speaking with the brash 27-year old super middleweight prospect.
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Leo Santa Cruz gets back to work in Las Vegas on 1/17 with lofty visions of facing the game’s best in 2015

Leo Santa Cruz gets back to work on Jan. 17 (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Looks like always-exciting WBC junior featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz will be returning to the ring in a few weeks’ time out in Las Vegas.

Santa Cruz (28-0-1, 16 KO’s) will be looking for fourth successful defenses of his title on Jan. 17, as he will be facing off with Jesus “Estrella” Ruiz (33-5-5, 22 KO’s) on the Showtime-televised “Return To Glory” undercard headlined by WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne vs. power-punching contender Deontay Wilder at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Bringing in 2015 on HustleBoss.com with J’Leon Love, ‘Sugar’ Vasquez, and many more

Taking in 2015 in Las Vegas with some familiar heads (Photo: Chris Robinson – Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

Happy New Year’s to everyone across the globe.

However you brought in 2015, whether with or without resolutions, it can be an exciting and challenging prospect to eye a new calendar year and set new goals.
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Remembering the 52nd Annual WBC Convention in Las Vegas

Legends on stage during the 52nd Annual WBC Convention in Las Vegas

By Chris Robinson

Earlier this month in Las Vegas, inside of the Mirage, the 52nd Annual WBC Convention was held.

It is hard to understate the amount of legendary fighters, trainers, and overall great boxing people who came through town throughout the convention’s duration and there was no shortage of emotions in the building.
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Musawwir’s Mittwork Challenge sweeping over the boxing community

Abdul Musawwir Muhammed putting in work with upcoming amateur prospect Tavorrye Whitaker (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Having been around Abdul Musawwir Muhammed for a few years now, I can attest that he has had several ideas and visions that are outside of the box.

And that can often be a good thing.
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Gennady Golovkin pushing hard through the holidays as Martin Murray showdown nears

Gennady Golovkin pushing hard in Big Bear, Calif. (Photo: Abel Sanchez)

By Chris Robinson

You will be hard-pressed to find many prizefighters in the sport of boxing who put in the rigorous work that WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin does.

With a second-round knockout over formidable Marco Antonio Rubio just a few months removed, Golovkin has already turned his focus towards his next ring assignment.
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Trainer Javan ‘Sugar’ Hill reflects back on the chance encounter between Adonis Stevenson and Sergey Kovalev in Las Vegas

Sergey Kovalev and Adonis Stevenson in Las Vegas in October of 2013 at the Top Rank Gym

By Chris Robinson

On Oct. 12 of last year, two-division world champion Tim Bradley produced perhaps his most complete performance as a professional in edging future Hall-of-Famer Juan Manuel Marquez via split-decision over 12 tense and tactical rounds inside of the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

While the fight was a nice chess battle, there was actually plenty of news and developments taking place outside of the squared circle that week. During any notable fight week in Las Vegas, you are always sure to find your share of boxing notables around town and there were no shortage of luminaries on hand.
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Live exhibition sparring set to once again go down at Johnny Tocco’s on Friday, Jan. 2

Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym will be hosting more exhibition sparring sessions on Jan. 2

By Chris Robinson

I was pleasantly surprised when I stepped into Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym in early November for the first edition of their Exhibition Sparring series inside of their famed facility.

For anyone who has kept up with HustleBoss.com over the past few years, you know all too well that raw, all-access sparring footage is a big part of the boxing coverage featured on the site and that’s why Tocco’s latest revival is right up our alley.
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