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Zab Judah, Joseph Agbeko, Ava Knight, and Jesus ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez set for 11/13 returns in Las Vegas?

Zab Judah training inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas earlier this year (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

The last time we caught up with Zab Judah in Las Vegas, he wasn’t too far removed from the disappointment of seeing his then-scheduled Sep. 10 bout with Hevinson Herrera cancelled due to a scuffle between the two men at the weigh-in that forced his opponent to claim injury and pull out of the match.

Judah has been working hard with his team inside of City Athletic Boxing and now it looks like a new date may be in play for his return.
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PHOTOS: Big victories in El Paso from Joseph Agbeko, Micko Zizic, and Demond Brock

Former world champion Joseph Agbeko is back in the win column following a TKO victory over Juanito Rubillar (Photo: Manny “Mitts” Murillo)

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By Chris Robinson

Sounds like some great action was going down last night in El Paso, Tex. as three fighters from Roy Jones Jr.’s promotional banner all scored victories inside of the El Paso County Coliseum.

In the evening’s main event, former bantamweight champion Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko scored a 4th round TKO over Juanito Rubillar to improve to 30-5 with 23 knockouts. It was Agbeko’s first fight since his lopsided defeat to Guillermo Rigondeaux in December of 2013 and this was a pivotal step for the Ghanaian.
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Exclusive photos: Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko continues the hard work in Las Vegas

Joseph Agbeko training in Las Vegas (All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

Exclusive photos from the Roy Jones Jr. Fight Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada, as former bantamweight champion Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko continues to train diligently ahead of a May 16 showdown vs. Juanito Rubillar in El Paso, Texas.

Agbeko (29-5, 22 KO’s) has yet to fight since losing a decision to Cuban marvel and junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux in December of 2013 but his spirits have been restored since signing with Roy Jones Boxing earlier this year.
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Joseph Agbeko on the Rigondeaux loss, Broner vs. Maidana, and wanting to work with Roger Mayweather

Chris Robinson catches up with former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he shares his thoughts on his recent loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux, the Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana fight, and more
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Joseph Agbeko on the Rigondeaux loss, Broner vs. Maidana, and wanting to work with Roger Mayweather

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Chris Robinson catches up with former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he shares his thoughts on his recent loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux, the Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana fight, and more
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Joseph Agbeko says Guillermo Rigondeaux is the best fighter he’s ever faced

Chris Robinson speaks with former bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko following his tough unanimous decision loss to two-time Cuban gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux. Hear what Agbeko had to say about the fight as well as his belief that Rigondeaux is the best fighter he’s ever faced
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Joseph Agbeko says Guillermo Rigondeaux is the best fighter he’s ever faced

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Chris Robinson speaks with former bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko following his tough unanimous decision loss to two-time Cuban gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux. Hear what Agbeko had to say about the fight as well as his belief that Rigondeaux is the best fighter he’s ever faced
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Prospect Mike Fowler steps in to spar former champ Joseph Agbeko to get him ready for Rigondeaux

Sparring highlights from the training camp of former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko (29-4, 22 KO’s) as he puts in some work with upcoming prospect Mike Fowler in advance of his Dec. 7 clash on HBO against two-time Cuban gold medalist and reigning WBA junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux
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Joseph Agbeko impressed by Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Brandon Rios

Chris Robinson catches up with former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, Nov. 23. Hear what Agbeko had to say about Manny Pacquiao’s recent victory over Brandon Rios
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Joseph Agbeko impressed by Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Brandon Rios

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Chris Robinson catches up with former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, Nov. 23. Hear what Agbeko had to say about Manny Pacquiao’s recent victory over Brandon Rios
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Joseph Agbeko sparring Leon Spinks III ahead of Guillermo Rigondeaux clash [Camp Highlights]

More coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club as former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko continues to put in hard work ahead of his HBO clash against Guillermo Rigondeaux. In this clip, Agbeko is seen working with lightweight prospect Leon Spinks III
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Joseph Agbeko on the challenge of Rigondeaux, Donaire’s performance vs. Vic, Abner Mares, more

Chris Robinson catches up with former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Wednesday, Nov. 13 as he speaks on his Dec. 7 HBO date against Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire’s recent victory over Vic Darchinyan, and Abner Mares’ upset loss to Jhonny Gonzalez on Aug. 24
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Joseph Agbeko on the challenge of Rigondeaux, Donaire’s performance vs. Vic, Abner Mares, more

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Chris Robinson catches up with former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Wednesday, Nov. 13 as he speaks on his Dec. 7 HBO date against Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire’s recent victory over Vic Darchinyan, and Abner Mares’ upset loss to Jhonny Gonzalez on Aug. 24
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Joseph Agbeko continues to push for Rigondeaux; more intense mitt work with Roger Mayweather

HustleBoss.com steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as former bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko puts in work with Roger Mayweather ahead of his Dec. 7 HBO date with Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux
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Joseph Agbeko and Roger Mayweather training to defeat Guillermo Rigondeaux [Exclusive footage]

All-access coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas as former world champion Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko (29-4, 22 KO’s) trains with Roger Mayweather ahead of his Dec. 7 clash on HBO against Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux, the reigning WBA junior featherweight champion
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Joseph Agbeko and Roger Mayweather training to defeat Guillermo Rigondeaux [Exclusive footage]

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All-access coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas as former world champion Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko (29-4, 22 KO’s) trains with Roger Mayweather ahead of his Dec. 7 clash on HBO against Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux, the reigning WBA junior featherweight champion
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