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PHOTOS: Miguel Cotto stops Daniel Geale in the 4th round in Brooklyn

Miguel Cotto stopped Daniel Geale last night in Brooklyn (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Four-division world champion Miguel Cotto proved to be too much for Daniel Geale last night, stopping the brave Australian inside of the 4th round of their middleweight title fight last night from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Cotto (40-4, 33 KO’s) now looks to a possible fight later in the year with Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, while Geale (31-4, 16 KO’s) will have to go back to the drawing board once again.
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PHOTOS: Tim Bradley training ahead of HBO showdown with Jessie Vargas

Tim Bradley training for Jessie Vargas (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

Photos from Palm Springs, Calif. as two-division world champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley works out with trainer Joel Diaz ahead of his upcoming clash with WBA junior welterweight titlist Jessie Vargas, set for June 27 inside of the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

The matchup, for the vacant WBO welterweight title, will see whether Vargas can live up to all the expectations that were bestowed upon him early in his career.
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Gennady Golovkin to return in September? Post-fight thoughts from promoter Tom Loeffler

Gennady Golovkin should be back in the ring soon (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

It was another successful night for Kazakhstan star Gennady Golovkin, as he successfully defended his WBA middleweight belt in front on 12,372 partisans inside of The Forum in Ingelwood, Calif.

The HBO-televised showcase saw Golovkin (33-0, 30 KO’s) drop Monroe twice in round two before ending matters with another knockdown in the sixth.
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James Prince says Gennady Golovkin should focus on Andre Ward, not Floyd Mayweather

Gennady Golovkin added another win to his ledger on Saturday night with his sixth round TKO victory over Willie Monroe Jr. (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, May 16, WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin added another scalp to his ledger, as he defeated tough contender Willie Monroe Jr. in the sixth round of a wildly-entertaining fight.

Following his victory, Golovkin (33-0, 30 KO’s) continued to express his desire in facing the biggest names as soon as possible.
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Photos: Gennady Golovikin stops a brave Willie Monroe Jr. in six rounds

Gennady Golovkin catching Willie Monroe Jr. with a left uppercut (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Photos from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. as WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (33-0, 30 KO’s) pounds out a sixth round TKO over a brave but outgunned Willie Monroe Jr. on HBO’s airwaves.

Golovkin was calculated as always, dropping Monroe twice in the second round. The challenger rose and fought on valiantly, even having a big fourth round that saw him turn the tide and catch Golovkin with several flush shots.
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Gennady Golovkin vs. Willie Monroe Jr. ripped and ready for war I Live updates via TWITTER

Follow Hustle Boss on TWITTER for updates on the Gennady Golovkin vs. Willie Monroe Jr. fight (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (32-0, 29 KO’s) is set to defend his title vs. confident challenger Willie Monroe Jr. (19-1, 6 KO’s) later tonight from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif.

Golovkin and Monroe are both ripped and ready heading into their HBO-televised showdown, set for 10 PM/ET on HBO’s airwaves. Please follow Hustle Boss on TWITTER for live updates on the matchup.
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Photos: A ringside view of Canelo Alvarez’s destruction of James Kirkland in Houston

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez was destructive against James Kirkland on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

It was short but explosive.

On Saturday night, from within the Minute Maid Park in Houston, Tex., Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KO’s) stopped rugged James Kirkland (32-2, 28 KO’s) in under three violent rounds.

Our friend Naoki Fukuda was on the scene and shared some of the action. Check below for more.
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Canelo Alvarez drills James Kirkland in 3 brutal rounds; says he’s ready for anyone

Canelo Alvarez drilling James Kirkland on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

It was a wild night in Houston, Texas, as Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez dispatched a brave but outgunned James Kirkland in under three rounds inside of the Minute Maid Park.

With the win, the Guadalajara, Mexico native moves to 45-1-1 with 32 knockouts while Kirkland suffers the second stoppage loss of his career, falling to 32-2 with 28 knockouts.
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VIDEO: Canelo Alvarez (154.5) vs. James Kirkland (145.5) Official Weigh-In

Canelo Alvarez and James Kirkland weighing in (Photo: Instagram)

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By Chris Robinson

HustleBoss.com’s Sergio Venegas was on hand in Houston, Texas as Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and James Kirkland weighed in ahead of their HBO-televised showdown from Minute Maid Park on Saturday, May 9.
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Bernard Hopkins on Manny Pacquiao: ‘It was a cheap way to go out and it was disrespectful to the fans’

Bernard Hopkins, right, with Canelo Alvarez in Houston, Texas (Photo: Hogan Photos – Golden Boy Promotions)

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By Chris Robinson

On Thursday afternoon, in  Houston, Texas, the final press conference ahead of this weekend’s Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. James Kirkland showdown, set for Saturday night on HBO, took place.

Our guy Sergio Venegas was on hand as the fighters, Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya, living legend and former two-division champion Bernard Hopkins, 50 Cent, and others addressed the media.
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Photos: Revisiting Floyd Mayweather’s unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather firing against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Images from photographer Naoki Fukuda, who was inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 2.

In front of a sold-out crowd, Mayweather (48-0, 26 KO’s) controlled Pacquiao (56-6-2, 38 KO’s) over the course of 12 rounds in the biggest financial prizefight to date.
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Floyd Mayweather addresses the media following huge victory over Manny Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather following his victory over Manny Pacquiao (By Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

HustleBoss.com was on hand inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as Floyd Mayweather spoke to the media following his victory over Manny Pacquiao.

In this clip, Mayweather congratulates Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach, and other team members.
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Manny Pacquiao speaks to the media following loss to Floyd Mayweather

Manny Pacquiao following his loss to Floyd Mayweather (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

HustleBoss.com was on hand inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 3 as eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (57-6-3, 38 KO’s) spoke to the media following his loss to Floyd Mayweater.

In this clip, Pacquiao speaks on his tough loss to Mayweather and shares his thoughts.
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VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao Weigh-In Coverage from Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao weighing in (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

HustleBoss.com was on hand inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, May 1 as perennial pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather (47-0, 26 KO’s) weighed in ahead of his matchup with Manny Pacquiao (57-3-2, 38 KO’s), who he faces tonight in a highly-anticipated pay-per-view attraction.

Both fighters look in great shape, as Mayweather came in weighing 146 pounds while Pacquiao was at 145 pounds.
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Photos: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao weigh in ahead of May 2 showdown

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao weighing in (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Photos from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada as Floyd Mayweather (47-0, 26 KO’s) and Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KO’s) weigh in ahead of their big clash tomorrow night on HBO Pay Pay View and SHOWTIME PPV.

Pacquiao hit the scales first, weighing 145 pounds, while Mayweather came in weighing 146 pounds. Each fighter looks in tremendous shape and the world can’t wait for tomorrow night.
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VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao speak at final presser

It’s Fight Week in Vegas. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao – May 2, MGM Grand, Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

HustleBoss.com was on hand for the final Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao press conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this clip, check out what Mayweather (47-0, 26 KO’s) and Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KO’s) had to say ahead of their big showdown on Saturday night. It’s nice to see class from both men heading into the biggest matchup of their respective careers.
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Photos: Inside the final Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao presser in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather Sr., Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, and Freddie Roach in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Exclusive photos from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather (47-0, 26 KO’s) and eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KO’s) face off at their final press conference ahead of their May 2 showdown.

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is as big of an event as we have ever covered and it’s been a long time in the making. Visit our Official YouTube Channel in the coming days for more updates and check out more photos below, courtesy of our guy Naoki Fukuda.
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Photos: Behind the scenes during Floyd Mayweather’s Las Vegas Arrival

Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas ahead of his May 2 fight vs. Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Behind-the-scenes coverage from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada as five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather (47-0, 26 KO’s) makes his grand arrival ahead of his pay per view showdown with Filipino star Manny Pacquiao.

Check out the pictures for more.

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Freddie Roach continues to sound off on Floyd Mayweather as Team Pacquiao land in Vegas

Team Pacquiao on their way to Las Vegas (Photo: Twitter)

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By Chris Robinson

With Manny Pacquiao having made his arrival to Las Vegas, the eight-division world champion is one step closer to his dream match vs. Floyd Mayweather, who he faces on Saturday night from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

For Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach, he views the contest as much of a conclusion than anything else.
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Photos: Wladimir Klitschko overcomes a brave Bryant Jennings in New York

Wladimir Klitschko tagging Bryant Jennings in New York (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Photos from Madison Square Garden in New York as IBF/WBA/WBO Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KO’s) hangs on to win a 12-round unanimous decision against a game Bryant Jennings (19-1, 10 KO’s).

The HBO-televised showdown was a pretty lively on by heavyweight standards, as the 6’6″ champion had to pull through some tenuous moments late against a pressing Jennings.
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