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Shawn Porter feels the old Manny Pacquiao will return against Brandon Rios

Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight contender Shawn Porter (22-0-1, 14 KO’s) inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas following another hard day of training for his Dec. 7 challenge of IBF champion Devon Alexander. In this video, hear what Porter had to say about his history working with Manny Pacquiao as well as his Nov. 23 meeting with Brandon Rios in Macau, China
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Former Pacquiao spar mate Shawn Porter reflects back on his time with Manny and breaks down the Brandon Rios fight

Shawn Porter working with Manny Pacquiao a few years back (Photo: Pete Susens – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

As he heads into his Nov. 23 showdown with Brandon Rios, Manny Pacquiao has his share of doubters.

After all, it was this past December when the Filipino icon was knocked out cold by a counter right hand from his rival Juan Manuel Marquez in the sixth round of their fourth encounter.

That loss has added a certain kind of intrigue to the Rios clash and one of Pacquiao’s former sparring partners, welterweight contender Shawn Porter, recently shared his thoughts on the big fight.

“I think a lot of people may be questioning his abilities now,” Porter stated recently. “Aside from everything he’s got going on in the Philippines and his last experience, I think he’s going to be able to bring the Manny Pacquiao that we’ve seen in the past to this fight with Brandon Rios.”
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Shawn Porter feels the old Manny Pacquiao will return against Brandon Rios

Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight contender Shawn Porter (22-0-1, 14 KO’s) inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas following another hard day of training for his Dec. 7 challenge of IBF champion Devon Alexander. In this video, hear what Porter had to say about his history working with Manny Pacquiao as well as his Nov. 23 meeting with Brandon Rios in Macau, China
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Brandon Rios checking out his custom made trunks for the Manny Pacquiao fight [CR’s Commentary]

As he is presently out in Macau, China in advance of his HBO pay per view clash against Manny Pacquiao, former world titlist Brandon Rios recently caught a glimpse of the new custom made trunks he will be wearing for the fight.
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Brandon Rios believes that his pressure will negate Manny Pacquiao’s speed

Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight champion Brandon Rios (31-1-1, 23 KO’s) in Oxnard, Calif. during his final day of training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy before leaving to Macau, China for his Nov. 23 clash on HBO pay per view with Manny Pacquiao
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Alex Ariza surprised by the lack of egos with Rios and Garcia; claims its the best camp he’s been in

Reporter Sergio Venegas was on hand as strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza spoke after Mikey Garcia’s victory over former WBO junior lightweight champion Roman ‘Rocky’ Martinez. Hear what Ariza had to say
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Brandon Rios gets bold, hints that people in China don’t like Manny Pacquiao

Brandon Rios inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

It’s hard to believe that the Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios fight was officially announced in early May, over six months ago from today.

It’s been a long and winding camp for Rios, who kicked off a light version of his training regimen in early July before turning up the heat come August.

Recent weeks inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy have seen Rios go out all in sparring as the intensity continued to build, with much of the hard work now in his rearview.

The Kansas-born brawler and his team, led by trainer Robert Garcia, will be leaving America for Macau this Tuesday and for Rios, the trip can’t come soon enough.
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Brandon Rios says people in China don’t like Manny Pacquiao

Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight champion Brandon Rios in Oxnard, Calif. as he gets ready for another day of training ahead of his Nov. 23 duel with Manny Pacquiao. Check out the video for Rios’ thoughts on getting ready to leave to China for the fight, his bond with trainer Robert Garcia, and why some people in China don’t like Pacquiao
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Brandon Rios says people in China don’t like Manny Pacquiao

Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight champion Brandon Rios in Oxnard, Calif. as he gets ready for another day of training ahead of his Nov. 23 duel with Manny Pacquiao. Check out the video for Rios’ thoughts on getting ready to leave to China for the fight, his bond with trainer Robert Garcia, and why some people in China don’t like Pacquiao
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Trainer Marvin Somodio speaks from within Camp Pacquiao; insists that Manny is still incredible to watch

Assistant trainer Marvin Somodio working with Manny Pacquiao in camp (Photo: Instagram.com)

By Chris Robinson

When we last spoke with trainer Marvin Somodio, he was soaking up the aftermath that came from Ruslan Provodnikov’s rousing victory over Mike Alvarado inside of the 1STBANK Center in Denver, Colo.

While the sight of Provodnikov hammering Alvarado into submission was one of extreme gratification for Somodio, he had little time to celebrate, as he flew back to his home base of Los Angeles right after to pack and embark on another trek to Manila, Philippines.

Somodio now finds himself entrenched in the training camp of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao in General Santos City, for whom he works as an assistant under head trainer Freddie Roach.

Speaking exclusively to HustleBoss.com, Somodio, a native of the province of Iloilo, insists that coming back to the Philippines is special for a few reasons.
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Former Pacquiao sparring mate David Rodela believes Manny still has the fire and feels Brandon Rios has bit off more than he can chew

David Rodela and Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Twitter.com)

By Chris Robinson

During a recent swing through Oxnard, Calif., I was able to catch up with former lightweight prospect David Rodela.

Having recently announced his retirement from boxing, Rodela’s modest 16-9-3 record with seven knockouts isn’t a true testament to his abilities as a fighter or the kind of journey that the sport took him on.

Now serving as the head boxing coach at the Oxnard PAL, Rodela seems happy with life, noting that he has been putting his main focus into working and spending time with his family.

Rodela carved out a respectable name for himself as one of the game’s top sparring partners, from his work with the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan, Antonio Margarito, and countless others.

With Pacquiao inching closer towards a Nov. 23 showdown with Brandon Rios, who he faces on HBO pay per view in Macau, China, I asked Rodela for his thoughts on the match.
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Brandon Rios says he wants to test himself against Manny Pacquiao

More coverage during Brandon Rios’ media day inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as the former champ spoke with the media and did some work. Rios faces Manny Pacquiao on HBO pay per view on Nov. 23
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Kevin Hart and Brandon Rios joking around in Oxnard during media day

More coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as former lightweight champion Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios enjoys some moments with top comedian Kevin Hart ahead of his Nov. 23 HBO pay per view match vs. Manny Pacquiao
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Marcos Maidana talks Pacquiao vs. Rios: ‘Manny has the experience but Brandon has the youth’

Marcos Maidana training in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

As we officially enter the month of November, the buzz continues to build for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios pay per view showdown later this month.

In a little over three weeks from now, Pacquiao will lock horns with Rios inside of the Venetian Resort in Macau, China in a fight that promises to deliver its share of excitement.

Rios has been preparing for the contest inside of his trainer Robert Garcia’s personal facility in Oxnard, Calif. and the spirits in camp are extremely high.

On most given days during the week, former world champion Marcos Maidana will work out inside of the gym a few hours before Rios, sometimes sticking around to check out his stable mate’s work.
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Kevin Hart and Brandon Rios joking around in Oxnard during media day

More coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as former lightweight champion Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios enjoys some moments with top comedian Kevin Hart ahead of his Nov. 23 HBO pay per view match vs. Manny Pacquiao
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Gennady Golovkin is unsure if Manny Pacquiao is the same fighter but hints he may beat Rios in the same fashion he did Margarito

Manny Pacquiao busting up Antonio Margarito inside of Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Tex. (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

Over the past year, Kazakhstan native Gennady Golovkin has established himself as one of the sport’s pure punchers while also showing himself to be a true gentleman outside of the ropes.

As punishing of a fighter as there seems to be on today’s landscape, Golovkin comes across as completely modest once one takes the time to get to know him.

Set to defend his WBA middleweight title against Curtis Stevens on Nov. 2 in an HBO showdown from the Theatre at Madison Square Garden, Golovkin had spent nearly the past two months tucked away in the mountains of Big Bear, Calif. as he prepared for the match.

During that time, I was able to gather Golovkin’s thoughts on another significant fight taking place three weeks after his; the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios clash.
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Pacquiao corner man Miguel Diaz says Manny’s knockout loss to Marquez means nothing and expects him to bounce back vs. Rios

Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez facing off last December in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

As we head into the final stretch of fights in 2013, the last pay per view event to close out the year will be Manny Pacquiao’s return against all-action Brandon Rios, who he is set to meet on Nov. 23 in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view clash.

For some, the biggest intrigue heading into the match is what version of Pacquiao we are going to see.

This past December, the Filipino star was knocked out in brutal fashion, as he was left lying unconscious after taking a counter right hand from Juan Manuel Marquez in the sixth round of their fourth encounter.

Nearing 35 years old and coming off of such a devastating loss, it’s understandable why Pacquiao may have some doubters these days.

When asked about the matchup with Rios, veteran trainer Miguel Diaz, who has worked Pacquiao’s corner as a cut man for the past nine fights, seems to feel his charge will bounce back impressively next month.
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Miguel Diaz says Pacquiao’s knockout loss to Marquez ‘means nothing’; favors him over Rios

Chris Robinson catches up with veteran cut man and trainer Miguel Diaz, as he speaks on the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight, set to take place on HBO pay per view in Macau, China. Diaz doesn’t feel Pacquiao’s knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December will affect him heading into the Rios clash
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Miguel Diaz says Pacquiao’s knockout loss to Marquez ‘means nothing’; favors him over Rios

Chris Robinson catches up with veteran cut man and trainer Miguel Diaz, as he speaks on the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight, set to take place on HBO pay per view in Macau, China. Diaz doesn’t feel Pacquiao’s knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December will affect him heading into the Rios clash
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Alex Ariza claims Manny Pacquiao has not been tested by VADA? [CR’s Commentary]

An updates on the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight, set to take place in Macau, China. Turns out that Rios’ strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza, who used to work with Team Pacquiao, believes Manny may not have been tested by VADA. Check out the video for more details
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