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Lydell Rhodes speaks on the learning lessons he received from Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto while at the Wild Card

Lydell Rhodes running with Team Pacquiao in Los Angeles (Photo: Facebook.com)

By Chris Robinson

For the past six weeks, lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes has been a key figure in the training camp of eight-division world titlist Manny Pacquiao ahead of his April 12 rematch with Tim Bradley.

Rhodes, originally from Oklahoma and now residing in Las Vegas, first made the trek to General Santos City, Philippines for the initial leg of camp before shifting to Los Angeles, where he has been soaking up the atmosphere while also serving as a chief sparring partner to Pacquiao at the Wild Card Boxing Club.

After hitting up famed gym, Rhodes instantly felt at home.
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Lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes on his way to the Philippines to begin sparring with Manny Pacquiao

Lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes inside of the South Point Casino in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

For the past few years we’ve had the chance to cover budding lightweight Lydell Rhodes (19-0, 9 KO’s) in and out of the ring around the Las Vegas scene.

A comedian while not in training, Rhodes possesses some serious talent and is one of the quickest prospects in the city.

The latest news with the 26-year old Rhodes is that he will be serving as a chief sparring partner to eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao in advance of his April 12 rematch on HBO pay per view against Tim Bradley.

Rhodes confirmed the news with HustleBoss.com on Tuesday afternoon and was able to meet up with us inside of the South Point Casino to speak further on some of the details.
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Lydell Rhodes talks sparring with Zab, Pacquiao-Rios, Broner-Maidana, and 2013’s Fighter of the Year

Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight propsect Lydell Rhodes (18-0, 9 KO’s) inside of the UFC Gym in Las Vegas, as he discusses his recent sparring with Zab Judah ahead of his Dec. 7 match on Showtime vs. Paulie Malignaggi. Rhodes also opens up on the Manny Paquiao vs. Brandon Rios outcome, the Dec. 14 Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana duel, and who should be 2013’s Fighter of the Year
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Zab Judah sparring 10 minute rounds for Malignaggi? Lydell Rhodes opens up

Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (18-0, 9 KO’s) as he speaks from within the UFC Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hear what Rhodes had to say about his recent sparring sessions with Zab Judah as well as this weekend’s HBO fights featuring Nonito Donaire and Mikey Garcia
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Zab Judah sparring 10 minute rounds for Malignaggi? Lydell Rhodes opens up

Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (18-0, 9 KO’s) as he speaks from within the UFC Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hear what Rhodes had to say about his recent sparring sessions with Zab Judah as well as this weekend’s HBO fights featuring Nonito Donaire and Mikey Garcia
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Lydell Rhodes (17-0, 9 KO’s) sparring Oktay Takalak (11-0, 4 KO’s) at the Mayweather Boxing Club

HustleBoss.com brings you more exclusive coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas as lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (17-0, 9 KO’s) puts in some work with French featherweight titlist Oktay Takalak (11-0, 4 KO’s)
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Lydell Rhodes (17-0, 9 KO’s) sparring Oktay Takalak (11-0, 4 KO’s) at the Mayweather Boxing Club

HustleBoss.com brings you more exclusive coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas as lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (17-0, 9 KO’s) puts in some work with French featherweight titlist Oktay Takalak (11-0, 4 KO’s)
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Lydell Rhodes discusses his sparring session with Adrien Broner and the Mayweather-Canelo bout

Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (17-0, 9 KO’s) as he speaks on his sparring session with Adrien Broner at the doghouse in Las Vegas as well as the Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez event
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Lydell Rhodes returns to camp; sharp mittwork with Floyd Mayweather Sr. [September 2013]

Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas as upcoming prospect Lydell Rhodes (17-0, 9 KO’s) returned to camp ahead of his bout in October. Check Rhodes out on the mitts with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. in this exclusive video
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Lydell Rhodes returns to camp; sharp mittwork with Floyd Mayweather Sr. [September 2013]

Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas as upcoming prospect Lydell Rhodes (17-0, 9 KO’s) returned to camp ahead of his bout in October. Check Rhodes out on the mitts with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. in this exclusive video
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Lydell Rhodes (17-0, 9 KO’s) steps in to spar with Shawn Porter at the Mayweather Boxing Club

More all-access coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club as lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (17-0, 9 KO’s) steps in to spar with welterweight contender Shawn Porter (21-0-1, 14 KO’s) after he just got done putting in some rounds with Lanell Bellows

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Lydell Rhodes (16-0, 8 KO’s) sparring Ashley Theophane (33-5-1, 10 KO’s) [Mayweather Boxing Club]

Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club as British junior welterweight prospect Ashley Theophane (33-5-1, 10 KO’s) works with lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (16-0, 8 KO’s), who is fighting on July 27th…

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Floyd Mayweather opens up camp for Canelo: Lydell Rhodes and Daquan Mays give their thoughts

Chris Robinson catches up with amateur talent Daquan Mays and lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as they speak on the return of Floyd Mayweather for training camp for his Sept. 14th clash with Saul Alvarez

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Lydell Rhodes (16-0, 8 KO’s) sparring amateur talent Kevin Johnson at the Mayweather Boxing Club

Exclusive coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (16-0, 8 KO’s) puts in some spirited work with talented amateur Kevin Johnson

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Lydell Rhodes on what people are saying about Adrien Broner and what he’s learning from Floyd Sr.

Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (16-0, 8 KO’s) inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas on Thursday, June 20, 2013, as he speaks on this weekend’s big fight between WBA welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi and Adrien Broner while also revealing the latest news on his career…
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PHOTOS: Lydell Rhodes (15-0, 7 KO’s) sparring Mark ‘Too Sharp’ Davis (16-0, 5 KO’s) at the MBC [May 2013]

More coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club as lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (15-0, 7 KO’s) spars some rounds with junior lightweight prospect Mark ‘Too Sharp’ Davis (16-0, 5 KO’s). Check out the photos as the two fighters jaw at each other and test their speed against one another

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Lydell Rhodes (14-0, 7 KO’s) sparring Jermaine White (17-6, 9 KO’s) at the Mayweather Boxing Club

Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas as lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (14-0, 7 KO’s) spars some rounds with well-experienced junior welterweight Jermaine White (17-6, 9 KO’s)

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Fes Batista opens up on returning to Vegas, life at the Mayweather Boxing Club, and much more

Chris Robinson catches up with Yorkshire’s Fes Batista, who has returned to Las Vegas for more training at the Mayweather Boxing Club. Batista speaks on his time back in camp, working with Jeff Mayweather, the special bond inside of the gym, Floyd Mayweather’s training for Robert Guerrero, and much more…

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Lydell Rhodes (14-0, 7 KO’s) sparring prospect Ronnie Austion at the Mayweather Boxing Club

Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada in early April 2013, as lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (14-0, 7 KO’s) put in some rounds with Detroit, Michigan’s Ronnie Austion. Check out the video for more…

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The war of words between Lydell Rhodes and Don Moore continues [Mayweather Boxing Club]

Chris Robinson was on hand at the Mayweather Boxing Club in LasVegas, Nevada as lightweight prospects Lydell Rhodes (14-0, 7 KO’s) and Don Moore (16-0, 10 KO’s) continued to trade words with one another. The two men may fight on May 3rd in Las Vegas one night before the Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero duel

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