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VIDEO: Angel Heredia on training TMT stars Badou Jack and Ishe Smith inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas

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Armin Van Damme and Angel Heredia inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

At the moment, strength and conditioning coach Angel Heredia is still one of the most sought-after conditioning coaches in the sport of boxing.

In recent weeks, we have noticed Heredia out here in Las Vegas working with several fighters, including the likes of WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack, former world champion Ishe Smith, the fighting Kameda brothers from Japan, as well as Juan Carlos Velasquez and his twin Carlos Ivan.
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Promising female talent Mikayla Nebel resurfaces inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas

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Mikayla Nebel, right, getting her hands wrapped by trainer Armin Van Damme inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

It was about a year and a half ago when I first crossed paths with budding female talent Mikayla Nebel out here in Las Vegas.

Then training at the Mayweather Boxing Club, it was easy to spot talent in Nebel as well as passion, as we spoke in-depth about her early career learning lessons and how she fought on despite feeling robbed in several of her professional matches.
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PHOTOS: City Athletic Boxing crew invades Oakland ahead of amateur showdown

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Armin Van Damme and the City Athletic Boxing crew spotted inside of King’s Boxing Gym in Oakland (Photo: City Athletic Boxing)

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By Chris Robinson

Received an update from City Athletic Boxing Owner Armin Van Damme, as it looks like the CAB crew has invaded Oakland for the weekend.

Turns out that five of the gym’s amateurs have bouts today, taking place from within the renown King’s Boxing Gym, the home of super middleweight king Andre Ward.
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Former Mayweather entourage member Tommy Smalls claims he bet $100,000 on Adrien Broner to beat Shawn Porter

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Tommy Smalls speaking in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

Tommy

By Chris Robinson

While inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas earlier today, I crossed paths with Tommy Smalls, a man known best to some in boxing circles for his connection to the Mayweather Boxing Club a few years back.

Smalls is now working closely with top flight amateur prospect Devin Haney, who was also in the building finishing up a workout ahead of what he hopes to soon be a professional debut.
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Bianka Thompson gets advice from Floyd Mayweather Sr. inside of City Athletic Boxing

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Bianka Thompson working with Floyd Mayweather Sr. inside of City Athletic Club in Las Vegas (Photo: Domo TC)

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By Chris Robinson

www.HustleBoss.com and Domo TC step inside of City Athletic Boxing as 20-year old female amateur talent Bianka Thompson works with her trainer Monyette Flowers as well as getting some advice from the famed Floyd Mayweather Sr.

Bianka just recently returned to the sport full-time and is already a great fit inside of the gym. Stay tuned for more details on her next move.
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Allante Williams on Khan’s performance vs. Algieri, Mayweather’s options, and Pacquiao’s excuses

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Aspiring pro Allante Williams inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

Good catching up with aspiring pro Allante Williams out here in Vegas.

Remember seeing Allante training at the Mayweather Boxing Club last year, as he told me his story of trying to break through the pro ranks without any true backing.
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VIDEO: Lydell Rhodes discusses his return and Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter

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Lydell Rhodes in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

Lydell III

By Chris Robinson

www.HustleBoss.com recently caught up with lightweight contender Lydell Rhodes (23-0, 11 KO’s) inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Oklahoma native is going on his fourth year in the city and there has been a lot of changes over the years.
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Early vibes from within City Athletic Boxing in West Las Vegas

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The City Athletic Boxing crew in West Las Vegas posing in front of the ‘Southpaw’ movie poster (Photo: City Athletic Boxing)

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By Chris Robinson

While they often may  share similar purposes, there is no denying that boxing gyms each have their own special aura.

In Las Vegas, the city regarded as the Fight Capitol of the World, it’s not surprising to see new facilities opening up on a steady basis, but I’ve noticed that City Athletic Boxing in West Las Vegas gained and instant buzz upon it’s Grand Opening earlier this year.
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Former Pacquiao sparring partner Lydell Rhodes admits Manny let him down a little bit vs Floyd

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Lydell Rhodes and Vince Brown speaking in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

There has been no shortage of opinions or emotions that have come into play following Floyd Mayweather’s clear-cut unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao on May in Las Vegas.

Mayweather fought his typical match that Saturday evening, nullifying Pacquiao’s attack as he cruised to a points win over 12.
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Exclusive photos: Lydell Rhodes trains at City Athletic Club in Las Vegas

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Undefeated lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes training at City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas with his trainer Monyette Flowers (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

Exclusive photos as the recently-opened City Athletic Boxing Gym in Las Vegas continues to bring in quality fighters, as undefeated lightweight prospect Lydell ‘Rhodes (23-0, 11 KO’s) stays sharp with trainer Monyette Flowers.

Rhodes inked with Al Haymon last year and there are talks of him possibly facing off with Nigeria’s Ajose Olusegun in his next fight. It’s a match Lydell is definitely open to.
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