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Lost Files: The Gritty Nature of Roberto “La Amenaza“ Garcia

Roberto “La Amenaza” Garcia inside of Barry’s Boxing in July of 2014 (Photo: Hustle Boss)

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By Chris Robinson

When I started up my new series Lost Files, I knew I would be digging through some throwback photos and going down memory lane a bit.

Photos have a way of bringing back memories in an instant, and such is the case when I look at pictures I shot of Roberto “La Amenaza” Garcia inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas in July of 2014. Garcia was preparing for a fight with hard-punching Colombian Breidis Prescott, a bout that he ended up winning by way of unanimous decision.
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Shawn Porter on working with Shane Mosley and reflecting back to his best sparring memories

Shawn Porter taking a breather after sparring with Shane Mosley in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

Earlier this week, inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nev., former IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter was seen putting in some spirited rounds with former three-division titlist Shane Mosley.

It’s always great to see fighters in the game helping each other out, whether in or out of the ring. Porter is coming off of his biggest victory to date, a June 20 decision over Adrien Broner, while Mosley is looking towards an Aug. 29 rematch with Ricardo Mayorga in Los Angeles.
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PHOTOS: The continued progression of Shane Mosley Jr.

Shane Mosley Jr. training in Las Vegas at Barry’s Boxing (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

It seems like just yesterday that we were in the trenches with Shane Mosley Jr. inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club, as the now 24-year old prospect was seen putting in some tough work with super middleweight banger Lanell “KO” Bellows.

Mosley is now 4-1 as a pro and has shown a definite improvement to his game the past year. The son of the living legend of the same name put in some more good work earlier this week when he and fellow middleweight Denis Douglin (19-4, 12 KO’s) got down inside of Barry’s Boxing.
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VIDEO: Shane Mosley works with Shawn Porter at Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas

Shawn Porter, left, working with Shane Mosley in Las Vegas at Barry’s Boxing (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

There was some brisk work between former IBF welterweight champon Shawn Porter and three-division world titlist Shane Mosley on Monday afternoon inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Shane Mosley felt Mayweather should have given Shawn Porter a shot, predicts KO vs Ricardo Mayorga

Shane Mosley speaking inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

Hustle Boss recently caught up with boxing legend Shane Mosley inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, following some very rigorous work with former IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter.

Mosley, a three-division champion during his day, is still actively fighting and will be locking horns with Ricardo Mayorga on Aug. 29 in a rematch in Los Angeles.
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VIDEO: Shawn Porter putting in tough bag work at Barry’s Boxing in Vegas

Shawn Porter staying busy in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

Shawn Porter is keeping himself in top shape in Las Vegas.

Coming off of a 5th round knockout over Ecuador’s Erick Bone this past March, Porter immediately jumped back into the gym following his victory that improved him to 25-1-1 with 16 knockouts.
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Shawn Porter back to light training out in Las Vegas as talks of a Keith Thurman fight heat up

Former welterweight champion Shawn Porter getting back in the groove in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

It’s been a little over a month since his latest performance and Shawn Porter is back to doing what he does best as he has returned to light training out in Las Vegas.

On March 13, Porter scored a 5th round stoppage over Ecuador’s Erick Bone to improve his ledger to 25-1-1 with 16 knockouts. The win helped erase the bad taste that came following Porter’s mild upset loss to UK star Kell Brook this past August.
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Shawn Porter sparring highlights with Emmanuel Taylor ahead of Kell Brook showdown

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Highlights from Shawn Porter’s training camp in Las Vegas ahead of his Aug. 16 date on Showtime vs. Kell Brook.

In this video, Porter can be seen, alongside his father and trainer Kenny as well as cut man Mike Rodriguez, putting in some rounds with talented junior welterweight Emmanuel Taylor, who was then prepping for a July 18 date vs. Karim Mayfield. (A fight that Taylor won via unanimous decision).

All editing of this video comes from the talented Traci Brinling, who we will be working on with several exclusive features in the coming months.

All photos courtesy of our friend Stacey Verbeek at Maple Avenue Boxing

Music courtesy of our guy Junior Stil, with the track “As I Am
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Shawn Porter sparring highlights with Emmanuel Taylor ahead of Kell Brook showdown

Highlights from Shawn Porter’s training camp in Las Vegas ahead of his Aug. 16 date on Showtime vs. Kell Brook.

In this video, Porter can be seen, alongside his father and trainer Kenny as well as cut man Mike Rodriguez, putting in some rounds with talented junior welterweight Emmanuel Taylor, who was then prepping for a July 18 date vs. Karim Mayfield. (A fight that Taylor won via unanimous decision).

All editing of this video comes from the talented Traci Brinling, who we will be working on with several exclusive features in the coming months.

All photos courtesy of our friend Stacey Verbeek at Maple Avenue Boxing

Music courtesy of our guy Junior Stil, with the track “As I Am
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Exclusive photos: Roberto’La Amenaza’ Garcia settles into training in Las Vegas ahead of Breidis Prescott showdown

Exclusive photos from Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada as welterweight contender Robert “La Amenaza” Garcia (35-3, 23 KO’s) grinds for his July 25 showdown on ESPN Friday Night Fights vs. Columbian banger Breidis Prescott (27-5, 20 KO’s).

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Exclusive photos: Roberto’La Amenaza’ Garcia settles into training in Las Vegas ahead of Breidis Prescott showdown

Exclusive photos from Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada as welterweight contender Robert “La Amenaza” Garcia (35-3, 23 KO’s) grinds for his July 25 showdown on ESPN vs. Columbian banger Breidis Prescott (27-5, 20 KO’s).

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

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: Shawn Porter sparring Emanuel Taylor inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas

HustleBoss.com was inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada as IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (24-0-1, 15 KO’s) sparred with junior welterweight contender Emmanuel Taylor (17-2, 12 KO’s). Porter is scheduled for a fall showdown with Kell Brook while Taylor is slated to face off with Karim Mayfield next month.

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: Shawn Porter sparring Emanuel Taylor inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas

HustleBoss.com was inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada as IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (24-0-1, 15 KO’s) sparred with junior welterweight contender Emmanuel Taylor (17-2, 12 KO’s). Porter is slated for a fall showdown with Kell Brook while Taylor is slated to face off with Karim Mayfield next month.

All photos courtesy of Stacey Verbeek

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Getting Deep with Domonique Dolton ahead of Showtime duel with Hugo Centeno Jr.

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HustleBoss.com catches up with Detroit’s Domonique Dolton (14-0, 8 KO’s) ahead of his clash with fellow junior middleweight prospect Hugo Centeno Jr., who he faces on June 6 on Showtime from the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif.

In this interview, Dolton discusses his boxing upbringing, best memories from the famed Kronk Gym, his training camp in Las Vegas, and much more.
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Getting Deep with Domonique Dolton ahead of Showtime duel with Hugo Centeno Jr.

HustleBoss.com catches up with Detroit’s Domonique Dolton (14-0, 8 KO’s) ahead of his clash with fellow junior middleweight prospect Hugo Centeno Jr., who he faces on June 6 on Showtime from the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif.

In this interview, Dolton discusses his boxing upbringing, best memories from the famed Kronk Gym, his training camp in Las Vegas, and much more.
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SMS Promotions’ Donte Strayhorn working with Gerald Tucker Sr. ahead of professional debut

Chris Robinson steps inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada in March, 2013 as talented prospect from Cincinatti, Ohio, Donte Strayhorn, continues to train as he eyes his professional debut while working with trainer Gerald Tucker Sr.

Strayorn is promoted by 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions
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Photos: SMS Promotions’ Donte Strayhorn working with Gerald Tucker Sr. ahead of professional debut

By Chris Robinson

HustleBoss.com steps inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada as talented prospect Donte Strayhorn works with trainer Gerald Tucker Sr. ahead of his professional debut this Saturday night on the Timothy Bradley-Rusland Provodnikov undercard in Carson, California.

Strayhorn is with 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions and was scheduled for an appearance on the Billy Dib-Evgeny Gradovich IBF featherweight championship undercard earlier this month but saw the fight fall through after his opponent failed to make weight.

Check out the photos for more of Strayhorn in training…

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

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