HustleBoss.com was on hand inside of the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. spoke to the media ahead of his friend Jean Pascal’s big clash on HBO against Lucian Bute. Check out the video for Jones’ thoughts.
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HustleBoss.com was on hand inside of the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. spoke to the media ahead of his friend Jean Pascal’s big clash on HBO against Lucian Bute. Check out the video for Jones’ thoughts.
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HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes with former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal and his mentor and fellow former titlist Roy Jones Jr. prior to the final press conference ahead of Pascal’s HBO match vs. Lucian Bute.
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HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes with former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal and his mentor and fellow former titlist Roy Jones Jr. prior to the final press conference ahead of Pascal’s HBO match vs. Lucian Bute
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HustleBoss.com was on hand inside of the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as former world champions Jean Pascal and Lucian Bute came face to face with one another following their final press conference ahead of their HBO match this Saturday.
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HustleBoss.com was on hand inside of the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as former world champions Jean Pascal and Lucian Bute came face to face with one another following their final press conference ahead of their HBO match this Saturday
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HustleBoss.com was on hand in Montreal, Canada as former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (28-2-1, 17 KO’s) works out for the media ahead of his Nov. 18 clash on HBO vs. Lucian Bute.
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HustleBoss.com was on hand in Montreal, Canada as former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (28-2-1, 17 KO’s) works out for the media ahead of his Nov. 18 clash on HBO vs. Lucian Bute.
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Chris Robinson speaks with trainer Marc Ramsay in Montreal, Canada ahead of his fighter Jean Pascal’s upcoming match vs. Lucian Bute on HBO. Check out the clip to hear Ramsay break down the match.
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Chris Robinson speaks with trainer Marc Ramsay in Montreal, Canada ahead of his fighter Jean Pascal’s upcoming match vs. Lucian Bute on HBO. Check out the clip to hear Ramsay break down the match.
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HustleBoss.com is in Montreal, Canada for this weekend’s big showdown on HBO featuring Jean Pascal (28-2-1, 17 KO’s) vs. Lucian Bute (31-1, 24 KO’s) in battle of former champions. In this clip, Pascal reveals whether or not he has true dislike towards Bute.
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Strength and conditioning coach Angel Heredia in Montreal (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
At the moment, the city of Montreal is buzzing over this weekend’s big showdown between former champions and transplanted residents Jean Pascal and Lucian Bute.
While at Pascal’s open media workout in advance of the HBO clash at the Bell Centre, I crossed paths with his strength and conditioning coach Angel Heredia, who keeps himself busy each year with a bevy of clients that also include Juan Manuel Marquez, Jhonny Gonzalez, and Yuriorkis Gamboa.
Gamboa saw his name thrust into the headlines recently when it was revealed by Michael Koncz that the former featherweight titlist was being considered as a potential foe for Manny Pacquiao’s April return in Las Vegas.
It was puzzling to hear such rumors but Heredia seems open to the match.
“I’m surprised but I think it can happen at 140,” Heredia stated. “I spoke to Gamboa yesterday and he said he’s ready to take on anyone. I just hope that there’s enough boxers that have the courage to confront this great fighter.”
Gamboa had expressed deep interest in a match with junior lightweight champion Mikey Garcia and Heredia was asked whether the Riverside tactician or Pacquiao would be a more difficult test for his charge.
“I think Manny Pacquiao,” Heredia answered. “Because of his speed. He’s accurate, he’s fast. He wants to redeem himself. Mikey Garcia is a great fighter too. He’s very technical, very tricky because he’s very accurate [with] his punches. He’s a good hitter but he’s not as fast. I guess it’s about styles.”
Heredia is no stranger to facing Pacquiao, as he was in camp with Marquez for two of his matches against the Filipino star. The last one, in December of 2012, saw Marquez drill Pacquiao with a counter right hand in the sixth round of another memorable fight.
And perhaps for those reasons Heredia actually would prefer another melee with Manny.
“Frankly I feel more comfortable with Pacquiao, because I know him a little bit better,” stated Heredia.
It should be noted that Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has since denied that Gamboa is in the running to face Pacquiao.
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HustleBoss.com was on hand in late December in Big Bear, Calif. as former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (28-2-1, 17 KO’s) put in some morning sprints ahead of his Jan. 18 HBO date vs. Lucian Bute. Running with Pascal was light heavyweight prospect Eleider Alvarez as strength coach Angel Heredia watched on.
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HustleBoss.com was on hand in late December in Big Bear, Calif. as former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (28-2-1, 17 KO’s) put in some morning sprints ahead of his Jan. 18 HBO date vs. Lucian Bute. Running with Pascal was light heavyweight prospect Eleider Alvarez as strength coach Angel Heredia watched on.
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Tim Bradley and Manny Pacquiao during their June 2012 encounter in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
If Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley end up fighting again, there will likely be a wide range of contrasting predictions regarding the rematch.
Bradley upset Pacquiao via a controversial split-decision in June of 2012 and each man appears to have a vested interest in another encounter.
During a swing through the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas earlier this week, I spoke with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr., who seems honestly intrigued by a rematch scenario.
“If you would have gave it to Pacquiao, there would have been no problems,” Mayweather Sr. said when reflecting on the first fight. “If you gave it Bradley, it shouldn’t have been no problem. Looked pretty close to me.”
Pacquiao was stopped by Juan Manuel Marquez in December of 2012 and bounced back with a convincing unanimous decision over Brandon Rios this past November.
In the wake of that victory, Mayweather Sr. was quick to criticize Rios, as he attempted downplay Pacquiao’s victory, but he has since seemed to have a small change of heart.
“Pacquiao looked real good to me against Rios,” Mayweather Sr. stated. “He looked good. I’m not saying he was a Mayweather, but he looked good.”
And if the rematch does come off, Mayweather Sr. feels Pacquiao might find a way to snatch the victory.
“Pacquiao might pull that off,” Mayweather Sr. claimed. “I’m just saying, from the first fight, it depends on what you thought about it, but I just see a different fight.”
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In this gallery, we look at Pacquiao’s return victory against Brandon Rios this past November and the moments leading up to the fight.
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com (All photos courtesy of Chris Farina – Top Rank)
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In this gallery, award-winning photographer Naoki Fukuda shows off some of his best coverage of the Filipino star.
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com (Photos courtesy of Chris Farina – Top Rank)
HustleBoss.com offers up a unique view of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, chronicling his most candid moments as a fighter in this multi-page, mega photo gallery.
In this gallery, we look at Pacquiao’s strong connection with his trainer Freddie Roach both in and out of the ring.
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com (Photos courtesy of Chris Farina – Top Rank)
HustleBoss.com offers up a unique view of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, chronicling his most candid moments as a fighter in this multi-page, mega photo gallery.
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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com (Photos courtesy of Chris Farina – Top Rank)
