Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the main lobby of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as welterweight contender Shawn Porter (21-0-1, 14 KO’s) and two-time world champion Julio Diaz weighed in ahead of their rematch
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More coverage from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as three-division world champion Adrien Broner (27-0, 22 KO’s) officially announces his next fight, a Dec. 14 duel with Argentina’s Marcos Maidana
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More all-access coverage from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as WBA/WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez makes his official arrival to the city ahead of his Sept. 14 duel with Floyd Mayweather
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Manny Pacquiao, right, congratulating Juan Manuel Marquez this past December (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Having a conversation with three-division world champion Adrien Broner can be a trying process.
To say that the Cincinnati native is a little brash would be an understatement, and the fact that Broner seems to find his own kind of humor in even the most straightforward of subjects means you might not always get the answers you want from him.
Last month in Indio, Calif., the dialogue with the 24-year old champion was deeper than usual, as our conversation covered such topics as a possible bout with Marcos Maidana, the Floyd Mayweather-Saul Alvarez event, his love for his kids, cherishing the spotlight, and dealing with critics.
Having temporarily relocated to Las Vegas as he dives back into training, with a Maidana clash likely on his horizon, Broner has again been brief and whimsical when interviewed.
Asked for his take on the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios pay per view event set to take place in Macau, China, Broner seemed to have no recollection of the eight-division champion from the Philippines or his foe.
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More all-access coverage from Lucas Matthysse’s training camp in Indio, Calif. as he rips the mitts with his trainer Luis ‘Cuty’ Barrera ahead of his Sept. 14 duel with Danny Garcia.
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More all-access coverage from Lucas Matthysse’s training camp in Indio, Calif. as he rips the mitts with his trainer Luis ‘Cuty’ Barrera ahead of his Sept. 14 duel with Danny Garcia.
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Heavyweight contender Chris Arreola (36-3-1, 31 KO’s) speaks following his big knockout over Seth Mitchel. Hear Arreola discuss the fight, his training camp memories, keeping it real for the fans, his thoughts on Deontay Wilder, David Haye vs. Tyson Fury, and more
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Chris Robinson and Muhammad Ali of the Tha Boxing Voice catch up with heavyweight prospect/contender Seth ‘Mayhem’ Mitchell following his upset loss to Chris Arreola inside of the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif.
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Chris Robinson and other boxing reporters catch up with welterweight contender Josesito Lopez, as he discusses Chris Arreola’s victory over Seth Mitchell, Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez, Danny Garcia vs. Lucas Matthysse, Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana, and more
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Trainer Henry Ramirez speaks following his fighter Chris Arreola’s big first round knockout victory over Seth Mitchell. Hear what Ramirez had to say about the fight and Arreola’s future
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Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes inside of the Indio Boys and Girls Club in Southern California, as heavyweight contender Chris Arreola puts on a public workout prior to his grudge match with Seth Mitchell
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Heavyweight contender Chris Arreola (36-3-1, 31 KO’s) speaks following his big knockout over Seth Mitchel. Hear Arreola discuss the fight, his training camp memories, keeping it real for the fans, his thoughts on Deontay Wilder, David Haye vs. Tyson Fury, and more
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Chris Robinson and Muhammad Ali of the Tha Boxing Voice catch up with heavyweight prospect/contender Seth ‘Mayhem’ Mitchell following his upset loss to Chris Arreola inside of the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif.
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Chris Robinson and other boxing reporters catch up with welterweight contender Josesito Lopez, as he discusses Chris Arreola’s victory over Seth Mitchell, Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez, Danny Garcia vs. Lucas Matthysse, Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana, and more
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Trainer Henry Ramirez speaks following his fighter Chris Arreola’s big first round knockout victory over Seth Mitchell. Hear what Ramirez had to say about the fight and Arreola’s future
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Step inside the Indio Boys and Girls Club in Southern California as featherweight prospect Carlos Ivan Velasquez (15-0, 11 KO’s) puts in the finishing touches of his training camp ahead of his crossroads bout with former champion Rico Ramos. Ramos vs. Velasquez takes place on the undercard of the Showtime-televised clash between heavyweight contenders Chris Arreola and Seth Mitchell at the Fantasy Springs Casino.
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Step inside the Indio Boys and Girls Club in Southern California as featherweight prospect Carlos Ivan Velasquez (15-0, 11 KO’s) puts in the finishing touches of his training camp ahead of his crossroads bout with former champion Rico Ramos. Ramos vs. Velasquez takes place on the undercard of the Showtime-televised clash between heavyweight contenders Chris Arreola and Seth Mitchell at the Fantasy Springs Casino.
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Argentina’s Lucas Matthysse inside of the Indio Boys and Girls Club in Southern California (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
Despite asking several boxing luminaries for their thoughts on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez super fight, I’ve had trouble finding anyone who gives the young champion from Jalisco, Mexico a clear edge in the matchup.
Mayweather’s combination of ring acumen, experience, and talent are just too much for most people to overlook despite all of Alvarez’s upside as a prizefighter.
During a recent swing through the Indio Boys and Girls Club in Southern California, I was able to get some input on the fight from one of the hottest names in the sport, Lucas Matthysse, and the Argentinean’s answers did surprise me a bit.
The WBC interim junior welterweight champion at 140 pounds, Matthysse will face off with WBA/WBC champion Danny Garcia on the Mayweather-Alvarez undercard on Sept. 14 inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
When asked who he favors in a Mayweather-Alvarez duel, Matthysse hesitated just a bit.
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Exclusive photos from the training camp of WBC interim junior welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse (34-2, 32 KO’s) in Indio, Calif. as he prepares for his Sept. 14 bout with WBA/WBC champion Danny Garcia, set to take place on Showtime pay per view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Continue on to the slideshow for more. All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
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Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes in Indio, Calif. as WBC interim junior welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse (34-2, 30 KO’s) puts in work ahead of his Sept. 14 showdown with WBA/WBC champion Danny Garcia