Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel
All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Southern California for the final press conference for the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios clash before each man breaks for camp.
Pacquiao vs. Rios takes place on HBO pay per view in Macau, China.
Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Southern, California for the final Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios press conference, as the two men came face to face for the final time before breaking for their respective camps. Pacquiao vs. Rios takes place on Nov. 23 in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view attraction
Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in early July, 2013, as former WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios begins his early training for his November clash with eight-division world champ Manny Pacquiao, set to to take place on HBO pay per view in Macau, China
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More exclusive coverage from Oxnard, Calif. as former lightweight champion Brandon Rios and his trainer Robert Garcia speak on the September 14th Floyd Mayweather-Saul Alvarez clash at the MGM Grand…
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Chris Robinson has more dialogue with former WBA lightweight champion Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios in Oxnard, Calif. as he and his trainer Robert Garcia address the critics in the sport of boxing while Rios shows love to his true fans
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Brandon Rios inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
HustleBoss.com steps inside the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as former lightweight titlist Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios (31-1-1, 18 KO’s) begins light training ahead of his November 23rd clash with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KO’s).
The hard work for Rios won’t begin for several weeks yet his spirits are extremely high and, as is always the case, he was doing his best to entertain the entire gym.
Pacquiao vs. Rios takes place from Macau, China and will be televised by HBO pay per view.
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Pacquiao firing away at Oscar De La Hoya in their December 2008 clash (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Despite his fight with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao still well over four months away, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios has been frequenting the gym in Oxnard, Calif. to keep his body warmed up and his mind sharp.
The fight figures to be an all-action thriller given the fighters’ histories in the ring as well the desperation both Rios and Pacquiao are facing after coming off of losses in their previous bouts.
Both setbacks took place in Las Vegas, as Rios was outpointed by Denver’s Mike Alvarado on March 30th over 12 scintillating rounds inside of the Mandalay Bay while Pacquiao was knocked unconscious by Juan Manuel Marquez in December inside of the MGM Grand.
Rios was ringside for Pacquiao-Marquez IV and admits that it was a fine shot that the Mexico City native landed to end Manny’s night.
“It was a nice punch that Marquez waited for,” Rios reflected. “He fought Manny Pacquiao three times up until the fight and he knew what to do to Manny Pacquiao. He knew how Manny Pacquiao fights, he knew. If you were to think about it, Marquez already knew how to beat him. This time, he just knocked his *ss out.”
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Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight champion Brandon Rios and his trainer Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif., as they speak on the challgen of facing eight-division belt-holder Manny Pacquiao on November 23rd in Macau
Adrien Broner celebrating following his fight with Paulie Malignaggi this weekend (Photo: Showtime Sports)
By Chris Robinson
Having all but announced himself as boxing’s torchbearer once Floyd Mayweather decides to make his exit from the sport, Adrien Broner is constantly going to be scrutinized for his actions inside of a prize ring.
So it’s not surprising that Broner is catching a little flack from his last performance this Saturday night, where he won a split-decision victory over a very determined Paulie Malignaggi inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Despite Broner claiming a world title in a 3rd division at the age of 23 by securing the WBA welterweight bauble, the fact that he wasn’t able to steamroll through Malignaggi is something that caused his most ardent critics to speak out.
Giving his opinion of the fight, former world champion Brandon Rios, a man who has traded several verbal barbs with Broner in recent times, actually seemed indifferent.
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Marcos Maidana on Wednesday during his media day ahead of his clash with Josesito Lopez this weekend (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
Having a first account of his actions when crude brawler Marcos Maidana first began training at Robert Garcia’s gym in Oxnard, Calif., I could tell how much of a transition the Argentinean was in for.
Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) was coming off of a humbling decision loss to Devon Alexander months prior and had enlisted the services of Garcia in hopes of retooling himself as he eyed another title run.
A little over a year later and Maidana is a few days away from another pivotal test, as he will be meeting up with well-seasoned Josesito Lopez (31-1, 18 KO’s) this weekend in a Showtime-televised clash in Carson.
Speaking with Garcia during Wednesday’s media day, we touched on a few storylines, including Maidana’s focus in camp, his memorable sparring sessions with his stable mate Brandon Rios, the challenge Rios faces with his November 23rd clash with Manny Pacquiao, and more.
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Floyd Mayweather following his victory over Robert Guerrero (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
Less than a week removed from his commanding unanimous decision victory over Robert Guerrero, Floyd Mayweather still has the boxing world abuzz over his latest showcase.
Inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Mayweather outclassed Guerrero with a brilliant blend of speed, pinpoint-punching, and agility that beguiled his 36 year of age.
Watching the fight from his bases in Oxnard, California, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios couldn’t help but to take notice.
“Floyd’s still unbelievable,” said, Rios, who is in the headlines himself because of his recently-announced November 24th duel with Manny Pacquiao.
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Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight champion Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios ahead of his recently-annoucned Nov. 23rd clash with Manny Pacquiao in Macau, China. Hear what Rios had to say about the match, whether or not Pacquiao was affected by his recent knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez, and much more
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Brandon Rios in Las Vegas with trainer Robert Garcia in late March prior to his rematch with Mike Alvarado (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
Throughout his eight-year career, former lightweight champion Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios has displayed intangibles that have helped to make him one of the hottest names in the sport of boxing.
A rock-solid chin, debilitating body attack, and relentless pressure have typified Rios’ style inside of the ring, and also played a big role in why he was able to land the biggest fight of his career despite coming off of his first professional defeat.
Rios (31-1-1, 23 KO’s) was bested over twelve rounds on March 30th, inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, in a rematch with Denver’s Mike Alvarado, who he had stopped in seven exhilarating rounds just five months prior.
Despite the setback, Rios gave a solid account of himself and never stopped pressing the issue.
After some down time where he soaked in the disappointment of that night, Rios’ spirits are now revived as he is lined up for a November 24th clash with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao.
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Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo: Noaki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night, inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mike Alvarado produced the biggest victory of his career in winning a unanimous decision over Brandon Rios in another all-action affair.
The win serves as a sense of redemption for Alvarado, who was stopped inside of seven rounds by Rios this past October in their first barnburner. During last night’s rematch, Alvarado decided to box more while picking the right moment to land meaningful shots in a vintage performance.
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Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, March 30th, 2013, as Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios and Mike Alvarado weighed in ahead of their highly anticipated HBO rematch
Article by Sabrina Montez / Photos by Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
Hustleboss.com was present for the Brandon Rios-Mike Alvarado II official weigh-in in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It was a very lively atmosphere inside of the Mandalay Bay Events Center as all the fighters weighed in.
Brandon Rios, Robert Garcia, and Angel ‘Memo’ Heredia in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
Since becoming familiar with Robert Garcia’s talented stable of fighters in Oxnard, Calif. over the past few years, I could never deny the entertainment value that former lightweight champion Brandon Rios always brought to the table when in camp.
From practical jokes to good old-fashioned trash talk, Rios helped to make for a lively environment that served as a backdrop to the intensity he always shows while in the gym.
Ahead of his rematch with Mike Alvarado this weekend, things were a little different for Rios, as he chose to have a closed camp for reasons that weren’t fully disclosed in the previous weeks.
Rios meets Alvarado for a second time on Saturday night inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas in an HBO-televised attraction and eyebrows were raised when it was reported that he had enlisted the services of strength and conditioning coach Angel ‘Memo’ Heredia for this assignment.
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Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with former lightweight champion Brandon Rios and his trainer and former champion Robert Garcia, inside of the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, March 27th. Rios faces off with Mike Alvarado in a highly anticipated rematch on Saturday, March 30th inside of theMandalay Bay…..
By Chris Robinson
HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Mizuya Lounge inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada for the final press conference for this Saturday night’s Brandon Rios-Mike Alvarado II event.
The HBO-televised clash will serve up a second hosting of one of last year’s biggest fights. Continue on to the photo gallery below for an all-access look.
All Photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
The Tecate Girls
Angel ‘Memo’ Heredia (far right) with Brandon Rios and Robert Garcia
RingTV.com’s Mark Ortega interviewing Mike Alvarado
Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado
