Chris Robinson speaks with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum about Adrien Broner’s recent upset loss to Marcos Maidana on Showtime from San Antonio. Hear why Arum wasn’t surprised by the result of the fight
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Bob Arum and Manny Pacquiao in Los Angeles (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
Following a successful comeback performance against Brandon Rios on Nov. 23, Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao is slated for a ring return this April in Las Vegas, Nevada.
There were several question marks surrounding Pacquiao heading into the Rios clash, as his previous fight saw him stopped in horrific fashion by Juan Manuel Marquez, but he showed himself to be more than up to the task in winning a lopsided unanimous decision.
Speaking with Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum on Tuesday evening, he is certain the next opponent for the eight-division champion will be decided in the coming days.
“We’re going to decide before Christmas,” Arum explained. “We’ll [know] who he’s going to fight.”
Arum mentioned that the three names being tossed around are Marquez, Tim Bradley, and Ruslan Provodnikov.
Pacquiao has been in the ring with all three men, facing Marquez in four memorable encounters while dropping a split-decision to Bradley in June of last year. Pacquiao also has sparred several rounds with Provodnikov in recent years.
Asked what the appeal is of each fighter, Arum spoke logically.
“We’re talking to the pay per view people,” he stated. “Whatever makes the most sense.
“I don’t make appeals,” Arum added. “Whatever we decide, we’ll make an intelligent decision. And that’s who we’ll fight.”
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Chris Robinson catches up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, as he speaks on the scheduled April return of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. Hear what Arum had to say about when the decision will be made and who is being considered
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Chris Robinson catches up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, as he speaks on the scheduled April return of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. Hear what Arum had to say about when the decision will be made and who is being considered
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Top Rank CEO Bob Arum speaks on the latest with Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto, who appears to be mulling offers to either face former junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez or WBC middleweight king Sergio Martinez. Arum denies that Cotto was offered $15 million to face Martinez, however. Check out the interview for more
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Top Rank CEO Bob Arum speaks on the latest with Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto, who appears to be mulling offers to either face former junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez or WBC middleweight king Sergio Martinez. Arum denies that Cotto was offered $15 million to face Martinez, however. Check out the interview for more
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Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado weighing in ahead of their rematch earlier this year (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
2013 didn’t go as expected for former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios.
In March, Rios would lose a razor-thin points victory over twelve rounds in a rematch with Mike Alvarado in Las Vegas.
Given that the fight was wildly entertaining, Rios’ stock didn’t drop too horribly and he would still end up landing a pay per view shot at Filipino star Manny Pacquiao later in the year.
On Nov. 23, in Macau, China, Rios was soundly outpointed by Pacquiao, as he absorbed several flush punches on his way to a unanimous decision loss.
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The dialogue with veteran promoter Bob Arum continues, as he speaks on Brandon Rios’ effort in his recent loss to Manny Pacquiao while eyeing a possible third match with Mike Alvarado next year
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Manny Pacquiao tagging Oscar De La Hoya during their December 2008 clash (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Following his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios last month, the reviews for Manny Pacquiao’s return bout were generally positive.
Inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China, Pacquiao showed himself to be well up to the task, as he tagged Rios all night long while showing enough defensive prowess and footwork to stay out of harm’s way.
The fight was Pacquiao’s first match in eleven months, dating back to his knockout loss this past December to Juan Manuel Marquez.
Catching up with Bob Arum on Monday afternoon, the veteran promoter revealed that a big reason why Pacquiao looked so refreshed was his decision to train in his hometown of General Santos City, Philippines as opposed to staging another camp in Los Angeles.
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Chris Robinson catches up with veteran promoter Bob Arum, as he speaks on the big victory from Manny Pacquiao last month over Brandon Rios in Macau, China. Arum believes that Pacquiao showed vintage form, and feels he looked just like he did during his performance against Oscar De La Hoya in late 2008.
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Post-fight coverage from Macau, China as Top Rank CEO Bob Arum welcomes Puerto Rican lightweight prospect Felix Verdejo (9-0, 6 KO’s) to the stage following his victory over Petchsamuthr Duanaaymukdahan on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios undercard in Macau, China
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Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza trading words in Macau (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
As reported by various outlets online, a near brawl took place in Macau, China mere hours ago between Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach and members from the team of Brandon Rios, including trainer Robert Garcia and brazen strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
Pacquiao faces off with Rios on Saturday night, Nov. 23 in Macau, China on HBO pay per view.
Upon catching wind of all the drama, I caught up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum to get his reaction on the ordeal.
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Marc Abrams catches up with Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, as he speaks on tonight’s Mike Alvarado vs. Ruslan Provodnikov fight while claiming he will also wait until the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight is over before making future moves
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Post-fight coverage from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada as Top Rank CEO Bob Arum announces a January 25 bout between two-time gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko and newly-crowned WBO featherweight champion Orlando Salido
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Post-fight coverage from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada as Top Rank CEO Bob Arum announces a January 25 bout between two-time gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko and newly-crowned WBO featherweight champion Orlando Salido
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Miguel Cotto this past weekend in Orlando, Fl. dispatching Delvin Rodriguez (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
While at yesterday’s media brunch in Los Angeles advance of this weekend’s welterweight title clash between WBO champion Tim Bradley and Mexico City’s Juan Manuel Marquez, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum discussed the future options of Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto.
This past weekend in Orlando, Fl., Cotto returned to HBO’s airwaves with a scintillating stoppage over Delvin Rodriguez in the third round. Cotto was in rare form, as he ripped the Dominican’s body relentlessly while breaking him down with sharp, powerful blows.
After having two fights co-promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in 2012, Cotto returned to work with Top Rank, his original promoter dating back to his pro debut in 2001, for the Rodriguez match and it looks like a strong possibility that he will finish his career with the company.
Arum seemed extremely upbeat when discussing Cotto’s options, pointing towards a match with lineal middleweight champion Sergio Martinez in particular as a fight worth making. Arum also discussed the possibility of a showdown with former junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.
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Chris Robinson catches up with Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, as he shares his thoughts on the return of Puerto Rican fan favorite and three-division champion Miguel Cotto this past weekend on HBO. Cotto stopped Delvin Rodriguez in under three rounds and Arum discusses his future, including possible fights with Saul Alvarez, Sergio Martinez, and Floyd Mayweather
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Chris Robinson catches up with Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, as he shares his thoughts on the return of Puerto Rican fan favorite and three-division champion Miguel Cotto this past weekend on HBO. Cotto stopped Delvin Rodriguez in under three rounds and Arum discusses his future, including possible fights with Saul Alvarez, Sergio Martinez, and Floyd Mayweather
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Miguel Cotto on Saturday night prior to his victory over Delvin Rodriguez (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Fresh off of a resounding 3rd round TKO over Delvin Rodriguez this past weekend, Puerto Rican star and former three-division titlist Miguel Cotto’s future looks bright as he enters the final stretch of his illustrious career.
A promotional free agent, Cotto worked with his original promoter Top Rank for the Rodriguez fight after seeing bouts against Floyd Mayweather and Austin Trout in 2012 co-promoted by Golden Boy Promotions.
One of the biggest stars in all of boxing, Cotto has the luxury of picking from the most enticing matches available and he certainly seems to have some serious options floating around.
I caught up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum at Monday’s media brunch in Los Angeles in advance of this weekend’s Timothy Bradley-Juan Manuel Marquez pay per view attraction and got his thoughts on Cotto’s choices moving forward.
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Chris Robinson catches up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. Hear what Arum had to say about Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s training in Mexcio ahead of his Sep. 7 date with Brian Vera as well as a possible duel between Chavez and Gennady Golovkin in 2014
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