Exclusive photos from the H.I.T. Factory Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as three-time women’s champion Layla McCarter (35-13-5, 8 KO’s) trains for her trilogy showdown with Melissa Hernandez (19-5-3, 6 KO’s), who she meets on Nov. 21 inside of the Orleans Hotel and Casino. The fight marks McCarter’s ninth appearance in the venue.
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Exclusive photos from the H.I.T. Factory Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as three-time women’s champion Layla McCarter (35-13-5, 8 KO’s) trains for her trilogy showdown with Melissa Hernandez (19-5-3, 6 KO’s), who she meets on Nov. 21 inside of the Orleans Hotel and Casino. The fight marks McCarter’s ninth appearance in the venue.
This update is part of the ‘Business Lil Steven Foster’s World Of Boxing’ movement /All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
Chris Robinson can be reached at CRobinson@hustleboss.com
Former IBF welterweight champ Shawn Porter (24-1-1, 15 KO’s) speaks from the H.I.T. Factory in Las Vegas, regarding his future in boxing following his lone loss to Kell Brook.
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Former IBF welterweight champ Shawn Porter (24-1-1, 15 KO’s) speaks from the H.I.T. Factory in Las Vegas, regarding his future in boxing following his lone loss to Kell Brook.
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Shawn Porter speaking inside of the H.I.T. Factory Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
When undefeated lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes revealed to us last month that he had been chosen as a chief sparring partner for eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao ahead of his rematch with Tim Bradley, it was easy to spot his exuberance.
An Oklahoma native now living in Las Vegas, Rhodes is nimble on his feet and very sharp with his punches, making him a reasonable fit for sparring, though it should be noted that reports from Pacquiao’s camp have the Filipino star looking in top form with the fight a little over three weeks out.
IBF welterweight titlist Shawn Porter has sparred several rounds with Pacquiao over the past few years and he also had a few sessions with Rhodes last year in Las Vegas while getting ready for his match with Phil Lo Greco last May.
Having been in the trenches with each man, Porter isn’t surprised to hear that Rhodes has hung tough thus far.
“I’ve been in the ring with Lydell,” said Porter. “He actually gave me a little bit of trouble the few times I’ve been in the ring with him. He’s really awkward. He’s kind of wild and unorthodox. Which is what I think Manny needs.
“I think at times in all of his fights, Timothy gets a little unorthodox and tends to let loose,” Porter added. “That’s going to be a good look for Manny.”
When informed that Pacquiao has reportedly been looking solid in his training, Porter seemed to expect as much.
“It doesn’t surprise me at all,” Porter revealed. “Manny, he’s a veteran in this sport. Not only that, he’s still at the top of his game. I think many people count him out because of what’s happened in his last few fights, but I think as long as the old Manny shows up, I think he’ll win this fight.”
Presented by Top Rank, Pacquiao-Bradley II goes down on April 12 on HBO pay per view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has thus far been a fairly close bet according to oddsmakers at www.MyTopSportsbooks.com.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) about the news that Lydell Rhodes has been sparring with Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines and in Los Angeles ahead of his rematch with Tim Bradley.
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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the H.I.T. Factory Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as comebacking former light heavyweight title challenger Ismayl Sillakh (21-2, 17 KO’s) puts in work with trainer Rodney Crisler.
Sillakh is looking to bounce back from a loss he had on HBO vs. Sergey Kovalev last year.
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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the H.I.T. Factory Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as comebacking former light heavyweight title challenger Ismayl Sillakh (21-2, 17 KO’s) puts in work with trainer Rodney Crisler.
Sillakh is looking to bounce back from a loss he had on HBO vs. Sergey Kovalev last year.
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Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight contender Mike Jones (26-1, 19 KO’s) as he works with trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad inside of the H.I.T. Factory in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones has teamed up with Muhammad to get his career back on track following his upset loss to Randall Bailey this past June..
Chris Robinson was on hand at the H.I.T. Factory Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as 2x U.S. National Amateur Champ Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias put in some work with jr. middleweight prospect Adam “A-Bomb” Trupish (11-0, 8 KO’s) while trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad watched on.
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Chris Robinson was on hand at the H.I.T. Factory Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as 2012 Olympic hopeful Michael Hunter put in some rounds with standout amateur Hasim Rahman Jr.