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Robert Garcia discusses Marcos Maidana’s sparring wars with Brandon Rios, Rios’ challenge of Pacquiao, and Mayweather vs. Canelo

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Marcos Maidana on Wednesday during his media day ahead of his clash with Josesito Lopez this weekend (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Having a first account of his actions when crude brawler Marcos Maidana first began training at Robert Garcia’s gym in Oxnard, Calif., I could tell how much of a transition the Argentinean was in for.

Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) was coming off of a humbling decision loss to Devon Alexander months prior and had enlisted the services of Garcia in hopes of retooling himself as he eyed another title run.

A little over a year later and Maidana is a few days away from another pivotal test, as he will be meeting up with well-seasoned Josesito Lopez (31-1, 18 KO’s) this weekend in a Showtime-televised clash in Carson.

Speaking with Garcia during Wednesday’s media day, we touched on a few storylines, including Maidana’s focus in camp, his memorable sparring sessions with his stable mate Brandon Rios, the challenge Rios faces with his November 23rd clash with Manny Pacquiao, and more.
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Bob Arum reveals why Mike Alvarado missed out on a huge clash with Manny Pacquiao

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Mike Alvarado, right, battling Brandon Rios in Las Vegas on March 30th (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

The stage is set for Manny Pacquiao’s next fight, as the eight-division world champion will square off with all-action former titlist Brandon Rios on November 24th in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view face off.

Pacquiao is coming off of a devastating knockout at the hands of Juan Manuel Marquez this past December and there are mixed feelings on the Rios fight.

Some feel that that Oxnard, Calif. transplant will be easy prey given his straightforward style yet others see him as a formidable threat given his youth and relentlessness inside of the ring.

Speaking with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum on Tuesday evening, he insists that we will likely see something special in four months’ time.
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Brandon Rios talks Nov. 23 Macau clash with Manny Pacquiao: ‘I can’t wait to prove what I can do’

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Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight champion Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios ahead of his recently-annoucned Nov. 23rd clash with Manny Pacquiao in Macau, China. Hear what Rios had to say about the match, whether or not Pacquiao was affected by his recent knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez, and much more
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Brandon Rios claims he won’t be overconfident in the wake of Manny Pacquiao’s knockout loss to Marquez

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Brandon Rios in Las Vegas with trainer Robert Garcia in late March prior to his rematch with Mike Alvarado (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Throughout his eight-year career, former lightweight champion Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios has displayed intangibles that have helped to make him one of the hottest names in the sport of boxing.

A rock-solid chin, debilitating body attack, and relentless pressure have typified Rios’ style inside of the ring, and also played a big role in why he was able to land the biggest fight of his career despite coming off of his first professional defeat.

Rios (31-1-1, 23 KO’s) was bested over twelve rounds on March 30th, inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, in a rematch with Denver’s Mike Alvarado, who he had stopped in seven exhilarating rounds just five months prior.

Despite the setback, Rios gave a solid account of himself and never stopped pressing the issue.

After some down time where he soaked in the disappointment of that night, Rios’ spirits are now revived as he is lined up for a November 24th clash with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao.
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