Chris Robinson catches up with former WBA light heavyweight champion and current day trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad in Las Vegas as he reveals why he didn’t order the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios HBO pay per view
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Pacquiao-Rios bonus footage: Brandon Rios nearing his peak in training camp in Oxnard
HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes in Oxnard, Calif. as former lightweight champion Brandon Rios (31-2-1, 23 KO’s) puts in work at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy ahead of his Nov. 23 meeting with Manny Pacquiao. Check out the footage of Rios putting in work
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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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Brandon Rios says he was never hurt by Pacquiao and vows that he will bounce back
Post-fight coverage from the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China as former lightweight champion Brandon Rios speaks to the media following his tough unanimous decision loss to Manny Pacquiao on Saturday, Nov. 23.
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. not impressed by Brandon Rios: ‘The guy can’t fight!’
Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Las Vegas, Nevada as he gives his reaction to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios match, while offering up some criticism of both men.
Pacquiao defeated Rios by unanimous decision on HBO pay per view in Macau, China on Saturday, Nov. 23
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Roger Mayweather feels a victory over Tim Bradley in a rematch would bring Pacquiao back
Chris Robinson catches up with outspoken trainer and former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Monday, Nov. 25 as he speaks on Manny Pacquiao’s big victory over Brandon Rios while eyeing a possible rematch with Tim Bradley
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. says Brandon Rios can’t fight; claims Pacquiao should try avenging his loss to Bradley
Floyd Mayweather Sr. speaking in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
Any given Monday after a big fight weekend, you are sure to get your share of feedback from so-called pundits and hardcore fans alike.
And while Manny Pacquiao looked fairly impressive in overwhelming former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios in Macau, China over twelve rounds, not everyone was sold on the Filipino star’s latest exhibition.
Never one to bite his tongue, outspoken trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. was quick to give his reaction to the fight, first setting his sights on Rios.
“Yeah, I saw it,” Mayweather Sr. revealed. “I’m going to be honest with you, the guy can’t fight. Not Manny Pacquiao; the guy that he fought can’t fight.
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Brandon Rios speaks on a possible showdown with Ruslan Provodnikov
Post-fight coverage from the Venetian Resport’s Coati Arena in Macau, China as former lightweight champion Brandon Rios (31-2-1, 23 KO’s) speaks after his tough loss to Manny Pacquiao. Hear what Rios had to say about the fight, including Pacquiao’s best weapons, and why he is interested in facing off with Ruslan Provodnikov at 147 pounds
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Kenny Porter favors Tim Bradley over Manny Pacquiao in a potential rematch
Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Kenny Porter following Manny Pacquiao’s unanimous decision victory over Shawn Porter. Hear what Kenny had to say in this one on one interview, including his thoughts on Manny facing off with Tim Bradley in a rematch
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Robert Garcia: ‘We were ready for the best Manny and the best Manny did show up’
Post-fight coverage following Manny Pacquiao’s unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios in Macau, China as we go behind the scenes with trainer Robert Garcia and Rios shortly after the match
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Rashad Holloway believes Pacquiao must beat Bradley or Marquez convincingly for a Floyd fight
Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight Rashad Holloway (12-2-2, 5 KO’s) as he speaks on the recent victory of Manny Pacquiao, who won a unanimous decision over Brandon Rios in their HBO pay per view telecast in Macau, China
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Manny Pacquiao ready for the next chapter of his career [Behind the scenes footage]
Behind-the-scenes footage from Macau, China as former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao soaks up the aftermath following his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios. Pacquiao also takes a minute to speak with the media
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Shawn Porter: ‘You know everybody wants to see Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather’
Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight contender Shawn Porter (22-0-1, 14 KO’s) following Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Brandon Rios in Macau, China. Hear what Porter had to say about the fight in this video
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Manny Pacquiao gives credit to Brandon Rios as a ‘tough’ opponent: ‘He can catch a lot of punches’
Post-fight coverage from Macau, Chin as former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao speaks following his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios in Macau, China
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Adrien Broner takes shots at Brandon Rios: ‘I guess he was busting nuts all afternoon in China’
An update, as WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner takes to Twitter to fire some shots at Brandon Rios following his unanimous decision loss to Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night.
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Is Mikey Garcia telling Top Rank that he wants to fight Pacquiao? Claims he’d stop the Filipino star
Mikey Garcia expresses interest in a fight with Manny Pacquiao
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Rashad Holloway feels Pacquiao must impress against either Bradley or Marquez to make a Mayweather fight enticing to the public
Manny Pacquiao following his victory over Brandon Rios (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Manny Pacquiao’s career looks to be back on track following a commanding unanimous decision over a very game Brandon Rios last night inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China.
Showing glimpses of the fighter that awed the boxing public with his trademark speed, movement, and combinations, Pacquiao was in control for almost every minute of the match outside of a few rally attempts from Rios.
After watching the fight unfold, junior middleweight veteran Rashad Holloway, a former sparring mate of Pacquiao’s, expressed how it was simply pleasing to see his old friend get a win following his disastrous knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December.
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Is Mikey Garcia telling Top Rank that he wants to fight Pacquiao? Claims he’d stop the Filipino star
Mikey Garcia expresses interest in a fight with Manny Pacquiao
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Brandon Rios’ stable mate Mikey Garcia expresses interest in a fight with Pacquiao: ‘I have what it takes to beat him’
Manny Pacquiao facing Brandon Rios on Saturday night in Macau, China (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night, former lightweight champion Brandon Rios came up short against Manny Pacquiao.
For twelve frustrating rounds inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena, Pacquiao was simply too dynamic and sharp for Rios, as he used his movement and combination punching to nullify any kind of attack that the Kansas native attempted to bring.
Watching the fight from ringside, Rios’ stable mate and current WBO junior lightweight champion Mikey Garcia gave Pacquiao his deserved credit.
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Adrien Broner takes shots at Brandon Rios: ‘I guess he was busting nuts all afternoon in China’
An update, as WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner takes to Twitter to fire some shots at Brandon Rios following his unanimous decision loss to Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night.
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