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VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes access prior to Floyd Mayweather’s training for Andre Berto

The action continues to heat up inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

Earlier today it was revealed that Floyd Mayweather will indeed be facing off with former WBC welterweight titlist Andre Berto inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. on Sep. 12.

The confirmation of the matchup, as seen on Mayweather’s personal Instagram page, ends weeks of speculation in regards to the matchup that hasn’t exactly set the world on fire.
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Undefeated prospect Kenneth Sims Jr. helping Andre Berto get ready for Floyd Mayweather

Undefeated Kenneth Sims Jr., right, working with Andre Berto ahead of the latter’s rumored Sep. 12 date vs. Floyd Mayweather (Photo: Team Sims)

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By Chris Robinson

For as many prospects and we have discovered and encountered here at Hustle Boss, I’ve come to find that the ones who make it the furthest in the sport of boxing are the ones who simply keep pushing throughout it all.

Big talk is easy to spit out, but you know you have found something genuine when a prospect can put the tough work before the bravado.
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Eddie Mustafa Muhammad keeps it real on Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto

Eddie Mustafa Muhammad with his fighter Lionell Thompson in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

No matter what time of the year it is, you are always sure to catch decorated trainer and former light heavyweight world champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad working with a bevy of prospects and contenders.

A throwback luminary in the boxing world, Muhammad held the WBA crown at 175 pounds in the early 80’s and has since transitioned into one of the game’s most recognized trainers, as he now works with super middleweight contenders such as J’Leon Love and Ronald Gavril, light heavyweight contender Lionell Thompson, undefeated middleweight prospect Quatavious Cash, undefeated junior middleweight Thomas Hill, as well as WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack.
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Mayweather Sparring Partners Lanardo Tyner and DonYil Livingston Speak From Floyd’s Camp in Las Vegas

Lanardo Tyner and DonYil Livingston inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

It’s always a scene during any Floyd Mayweather training camp and as we look forward to what may be the last match of his illustrious career, the mood inside of the gym of the game’s best fighter is pretty laid back these days.

Mayweather is rumored to be facing off with former welterweight titlist Andre Berto on Sep. 12 in Las Vegas and there are several familair faces in his gym these days.
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Exclusive PHOTOS: The Calm Before the Storm Inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club Prior to TBE’s Training for Andre Berto

Inside the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas with manager Dejuan Blake and former world champion Ishe Smith (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

The Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas always heats up whenever the world’s best fighter, Floyd Mayweather, frequents the gym on a daily basis ahead of a scheduled bout.

Mayweather looks to be on course for a Sep. 12 clash with former welterweight titlist Andre Berto and once again his personal gym has begun to pick up several faces new and old.
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Virgil Hunter isn’t taking the Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto talk seriously until the fight is official

Will Andre Berto land a big fight vs. Floyd Mayweather on Sep. 12? (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

As the boxing world continues to turn, it appears more and more likely that we may be seeing Floyd Mayweather face off with Andre Berto on CBS on Sept. 12.

Mayweather (48-0, 26 KO’s) is penciled in for another showcase inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the same venue as his last 11 bouts, but it is the possible selection of Berto (30-3, 23 KO’s) that has thrown many off.
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