Chris Robinson catches up with three-division world champion Adrien Broner (27-0, 22 KO’s) in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he discusses what it will take for Filipino star Manny Pacquiao to bounce back from his knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December as he heads into his November duel with Brandon Rios
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Chris Robinson catches up with three-division world champion Adrien Broner (27-0, 22 KO’s) in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he discusses what it will take for Filipino star Manny Pacquiao to bounce back from his knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December as he heads into his November duel with Brandon Rios
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Chris Robinson catches up with former three-division world champion ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley in Big Bear, Calif., as he speaks on the Nov. 23rd clash between his former foe Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios
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Chris Robinson catches up with former three-division world champion ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley in Big Bear, Calif., as he speaks on the Nov. 23rd clash between his former foe Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios
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Shane Mosley speaking to the press at his personal gym in Big Bear, Calif. on Tuesday afternoon (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
While a bit of a harsh reality, fighters in the sport of boxing are often judged based off of their last performance.
It is that reason, that despite all of his accolades, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao finds himself in a make or break fight situation with his forthcoming clash with former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios.
Pacquiao-Rios takes place on Nov. 23 from the Venetian Resort in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view showcase that figures to deliver with excitement.
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Chris Robinson catches up with WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley (30-0, 12 KO’s) in Indio, Calif. as he speaks on some upcoming matchups such and Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, and Danny Garcia vs. Lucas Matthysse
Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios crossing paths in Los Angeles earlier this month (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
On Nov. 23, all eyes will be fixed upon eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, as he returns to the ring from the first time in nearly a year. Facing off with rugged brawler Brandon Rios in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view attraction, there are several questions hovering around him that Pacquiao will look to answer.
It was Dec. 8 of 2012 when Pacquiao suffered a horrific knockout loss at the hands of Juan Manuel Marquez, as his Mexico City rival drilled him with a counter right hand that put him to sleep in the sixth round of their fourth fight in Las Vegas.
It makes the match with the always-pressing and hard-punching Rios that much more intriguing.
Catching up with WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley recently, I was extremely curious for his take on the Pacquiao-Rios showdown.
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Chris Robinson catches up with WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. as he speaks on upcoming fights such as Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, and Tim Bradley vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
Chris Robinson catches up with WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley (30-0, 12 KO’s) in Indio, Calif. as he speaks on some upcoming matchups such and Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, and Danny Garcia vs. Lucas Matthysse
More exclusive coverage with junior welterweight champion Karim Mayfield (17-0-1, 10 KO’ as he recalls his sparring sessions with Manny Pacquiao in 2011 and gives some insight into Pacquiao’s upcoming matchup with Brandon Rios
More coverage from the final Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios press conference in Los Angeles, California. Check out the video as Rios jokes around and clowns with the media before the presser ends
Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight contender Ray Beltran in Los Angeles, as he gives his take on the Nov. 23rd Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios event taking place in Macau, China.
Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel
All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Southern California for the final press conference for the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios clash before each man breaks for camp.
Pacquiao vs. Rios takes place on HBO pay per view in Macau, China.
Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Southern, California for the final Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios press conference, as the two men came face to face for the final time before breaking for their respective camps. Pacquiao vs. Rios takes place on Nov. 23 in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view attraction
Chris Robinson catches up with Five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach in Beverly Hills, Calif. at the final Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios press conference before their Nov. 23 fight. Hear what Freddie had to say about reconnecting with Pacquiao, his thoughts on why the camp is better with Alex Ariza and what it’s been like working with Miguel Cotto
Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Chris Farina/Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Floyd Mayweather Sr. has been a very busy man this year.
On top of reconnecting with his son Floyd as both a trainer and father, the elder Mayweather runs a busy schedule with a core group of professional fighters that consists of talented lightweights Mickey Bey and Lydell Rhodes, recently-debuted cruiserweight prospect Andrew Tabiti, and aspiring female prospect Maricela Cornejo.
With his son having beat Robert Guerrero convincingly this past May over twelve rounds, Mayweather Sr. now finds himself helping Floyd prepare for a huge clash with Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, who he meets on Showtime pay per view on September 14th at the MGM Grand.
With so much of his time and thought devoted to his role as a trainer, Mayweather Sr. admits that it’s been hard to keep track of anything else boxing-related outside of his duties in the gym.
“I try to, but over these last months I’ve been very busy, man,” Mayweather Sr. stated. “I’ve moving here, I’m going there. A lot of things, man. It’s been kind of difficult for me to keep my eyes on things. I try my best to look at as much boxing as I can.”
On November 23rd, a welterweight clash will take place in Macau, China as former titlists Brandon Rios and Manny Pacquiao face off.
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Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in early July, 2013, as former WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios begins his early training for his November clash with eight-division world champ Manny Pacquiao, set to to take place on HBO pay per view in Macau, China
Brandon Rios inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
HustleBoss.com steps inside the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as former lightweight titlist Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios (31-1-1, 18 KO’s) begins light training ahead of his November 23rd clash with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KO’s).
The hard work for Rios won’t begin for several weeks yet his spirits are extremely high and, as is always the case, he was doing his best to entertain the entire gym.
Pacquiao vs. Rios takes place from Macau, China and will be televised by HBO pay per view.
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Pacquiao firing away at Oscar De La Hoya in their December 2008 clash (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Despite his fight with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao still well over four months away, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios has been frequenting the gym in Oxnard, Calif. to keep his body warmed up and his mind sharp.
The fight figures to be an all-action thriller given the fighters’ histories in the ring as well the desperation both Rios and Pacquiao are facing after coming off of losses in their previous bouts.
Both setbacks took place in Las Vegas, as Rios was outpointed by Denver’s Mike Alvarado on March 30th over 12 scintillating rounds inside of the Mandalay Bay while Pacquiao was knocked unconscious by Juan Manuel Marquez in December inside of the MGM Grand.
Rios was ringside for Pacquiao-Marquez IV and admits that it was a fine shot that the Mexico City native landed to end Manny’s night.
“It was a nice punch that Marquez waited for,” Rios reflected. “He fought Manny Pacquiao three times up until the fight and he knew what to do to Manny Pacquiao. He knew how Manny Pacquiao fights, he knew. If you were to think about it, Marquez already knew how to beat him. This time, he just knocked his *ss out.”
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Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight champion Brandon Rios and his trainer Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif., as they speak on the challgen of facing eight-division belt-holder Manny Pacquiao on November 23rd in Macau
