By Chris Robinson (Photos courtesy of Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing)
It’s another fight week for Anthony Joshua.
This coming Saturday, Dec. 23, Joshua will face off with very credible contender Otto Wallin as the headliner of a historic night of boxing inside of the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, titled “Day of Reckoning”.
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By Chris Robinson (Photos courtesy of Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing)
It’s been good to see Deontay Wilder so energetic and focused in Saudi Arabia these past few days.
This coming Saturday, Dec. 23, Wilder will face off with former WBO champion Joseph Parker, as the co-headliner of a historic night of boxing inside of the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, titled “Day of Reckoning”.
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On Saturday night, November 25, David “El Monstruo” Benavídez once again showed his full arsenal, as he dominated former two-division champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade, scoring a stoppage after the sixth round of their SHOWTIME pay-per-view main event from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
Benavídez (28-0, 24 KOs) was in rare form, despite a valiant and gutsy effort from Andrade (32-1, 19 KOs), who boxed well and held his own early on. Benavidez dropped Andrade with a looping punch just seconds before the end of the fourth round, and you could sense that the fight had completely shifted.
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By Chris Robinson
19-year old Abdullah Mason continues to stand out as one of the top prospects in all of boxing.
On Thursday evening, Mason improved to 11-0 (9 KO’s) with a blistering second round knockout over José Cardenas.
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The sixth annual Vegas Veg Fest will be taking place this Saturday, Oct. 21, outdoors at the Clark County Amphitheater, in Las Vegas, NV.
The Vegas Veg Fest is a nonprofit run, free community event, with a suggested $5 donation fee for visitors, if possible.
By Dennis Guillermo
Magic 2023 was in full swing, and the second leg of Las Vegas reminded me of the good old days from a decade ago as wholesalers and suppliers packed the Convention Center if not to escape the scorching 115 heat, but to also connect and reconnect with partners, clients and old acquaintances.
One new amazing feature at the convention center that we didn’t have back in the day is the Tesla Tunnel. I’ve seen some videos and heard through colleagues about it, but to actually ride it is truly impressive.
Continue readingErrol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford face off on Saturday night (Photo: Esther Lin / SHOWTIME)
By Chris Robinson
On Thursday afternoon in Las Vegas, NV, undefeated welterweight champions Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford held their final press conference ahead of their clash on Saturday night.
Spence (28-0, 22 KO’s), the IBF/WBA/WBC champion, and Crawford (39-0, 30 KO’s), who holds the WBO title, will clash on SHOWTIME pay per view in a fight that has been brewing for years.
Continue readingWBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford training in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
On Wednesday afternoon, inside of the UFC APEX gym in Las Vegas, NV, undefeated WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford hosted an open media workout ahead of his huge fight against fellow champion Errol Spence Jr., who holds the IBF, WBA, and WBC titles.
Crawford (39-0, 30 KO’s) and Spence (28-0, 22 KO’s) will meet inside of the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night in a SHOWTIME pay per view event that fans have been eyeing for some years now.
Continue readingUndefeated lightweight contender Frank Martin and trainer Derrick James (Photo: Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME)
By Chris Robinson
Undefeated lightweight contender Frank “The Ghost” Martin is one step closer to a potential world title shot.
This past Saturday night, inside of the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, NV, Martin (18-0, 12 KO’s) edged his very tough Armenian opponent, Artem Harutyunyan, over 12 intense rounds of action. Martin rallied late, forcing Hartutyunyan (12-1, 7 KO’s) to take a knee in the final round, as he saw scorecards reading 114-113 and 115-112 (x2) go in his favor.
Continue readingErrol Spence Jr. speaking in Las Vegas, NV [Photo: Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME]
By Chris Robinson
Undefeated IBF/WBA/WBC welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. was recently spotted inside of the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, NV.
Spence (28-0, 22 KO’s) was in the building to show support to his fighter, undefeated lightweight Frank “The Ghost” Martin, who fights under the Dallas fighter’s Man Down Promotions. Martin engaged in a wildly-competitive fight against contender Artem Harutyunyan, dropping his Armenian opponent in the 12th and final round to secure a narrow points victory.
Continue readingComedians on stage performing in Las Vegas during the second season of “Stand Up or Sit Down” (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
It’s always unique to see something that is made from scratch and grows organically.
This past Saturday night, April 15, was the second edition of the second series, and we were fortunate enough to again be present in the building to capture some intimate images and take in some vibes and laughs.
Continue readingNonito Donaire Training Dylan Price in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
Late last month we were able to catch up with former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire in training in Las Vegas.
Except this time things were a little different, as Donaire was spotted overseeing the work of the Price brothers from Philadelphia, Dylan and Devin. ‘The Filipino Flash’ is officially training the two undefeated fighters ahead of their upcoming ring assignments.
Continue readingTizzle Berries continue to go strong in Las Vegas (Photo: J Tizzle)
By Chris Robinson
When I first caught word about “Tizzle Berries” hitting the city, it must have been inside of the Mayeather Boxing Club out here in Las Vegas.
Tizzle Berries, as seen on their growing Instagram Page, are strawberries filled with cheesecake filling with a variety of different toppings. There is a good buzz going for the berries at the moment, and it’s the kind of snack that people in Las Vegas can appreciate given the constant hustle and bustle in the city and how hard it can be to often find something original to eat in town.
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Leo Santa Cruz scored his biggest victory as a professional on Saturday night (Photo: Instagram)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night, Aug. 29, Leo Santa Cruz became a three-division world champion with a hard-fought majority-decision victory over fellow three-division titlist Abner Mares inside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
The bout took place on ESPN’s airwaves as a “Premier Boxing Champions” telecast and the action didn’t disappoint.
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Rudy Macedo is waiting for word on his next bout (Photo: Facebook)
By Chris Robinso
Nonito Donaire Sr. is no stranger to talent.
With his son Nonito Donaire, having established himself as a can’t-miss star in the sport in recent times, the elder Donaire has been able to watch first-hand just how impactful some of his practices and teachings are.
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Miah ‘Lil Champ’ Davis continues to put in work inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
When I first spotted 7-year old Miah Davis inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, I instantly spotted her desire and talent.
Despite being completely new to the game at the time, you could tell instantly by Davis’ mitt work with Roger Mayweather that she was a naturally gifted fighter.
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Tim Bradley defeated Jessie Vargas this past weekend in Southern California (Photo: Chris Farina / Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
This past weekend, inside of the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., two-division world champion Timothy Bradley defeated previously undefeated junior welterweight titlist Jessie Vargas over the course of 12 rounds.
A lot of Bradley’s best traits were on display during the HBO-televised attraction, including his sheer grit, volume-punching, and ability to fight in closed quarters. The Palm Springs native overcame a spirited effort from Vargas before pulling away for the decision.
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Roger Mayweather working with 7-year old Miah Davis Inside the Mayweather Boxing Club (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
These days, the action inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club has slowed up noticeably in the wake of Vegas’ latest double header.
The Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter bout took place on Saturday, June 20 and the next day Rances Barthelemy defeated Antonio DeMarco in the main event of a Sunday afternoon card. Both shows took place from the MGM Grand.
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Floyd Mayweather, pictured here with 50 Cent, seems to be everyone’s favorite villain these days (Photo: WarmJello.com)
By Vitali Shaposhnikov
With every hero, comes a villain. And if there are no true villains available, one of the heroes will have to become the antagonist to all that is good.
While there is sufficient proof that Mayweather is far from being the sinner that part of the boxing community believes him to be, due to his questionable behavior and career choices, many boxing fans crave his loss. Being the businessman that he is, Mayweather takes full advantage of the situation, making people pay a premium for the hope to see the villain fall.
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