Chris Robinson catches up with respected trainer Eduardo Garcia in Oxnard, Calif., as he reacts to the news that trainer Freddie Roach says he is the one person in Brandon Rios’ camp that he fears. Roach will lead Manny Pacquiao into battle against Rios on Nov. 23 in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view fight
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More coverage with former lightweight champion Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios during his charity even in Westlake Village, Calif., as he reveals why he has dislike towards HBO analyst Max Kellerman. Rios also reveals why his critics motivate him
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Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight prospect Erick De Leon (5-0, 2 KO’s) following his brisk sparring session with Brandon Rios inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. Hear what 21-year old had to say about the work, Rios’ fight with Pacquiao, his memories growing up fighting in the Kronk gym in Detroit, and more
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Brandon Rios continuing to speak ahead of his Nov. 23 fight with Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
During the first part of my interview with Brandon Rios, the former lightweight titlist expressed his shock at seeing how his former foe Mike Alvarado was dismantled this past weekend at the hands of Ruslan Provodnikov.
As the dialogue continued, the conversation focused on Rios’ own personal battle, as he is set to face off with Filipino star Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 23 in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view clash.
Read below for comments from Rios on the early reports coming from Pacquiao’s camp, his disdain towards HBO analyst Max Kellerman, why he believes that it is his critics who serve as the fuel to his fire, and much more.
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Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight champion Brandon Rios (31-1-1, 23 KO’s), as he speaks on the news that his Nov. 23 opponent, Manny Pacquiao, has been looking great in training camp ahead of their big duel
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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Robert Garcia inside of his personal gym in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks on the upcoming ‘Bare Knuckle Boxing’ series, as well as what viewers can expect with the forthcoming ’24/7 Pacquiao-Rios’ series on HBO
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Chris Robinson catches up with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) in Big Bear, Calif., as he speaks on the Nov. 23 HBO pay per view clash between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios
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Chris Robinson catches up with former pro fighter David Rodela in Oxnard, CA, as he speaks on his best memories during his fighting days, including his days sparring the world’s best and his connection to Filipino star Manny Pacquiao; Rodela also reveals why Brandon Rios may have bitten off more than he can chew heading into his Nov.23 fight with Pacquiao
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Ruslan Provodnikov after his big victory over Mike Alvarado on Saturday night (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night, Oct. 19, inside of the 1STBANK Center in Denver, Colo., Russian brute Ruslan Provodnikov scored the biggest victory of his career in outlasting hometown favorite and former WBO junior welterweight titlist Mike Alvarado.
The action was nip and tuck early on, but Provodnikov weathered Alvarado’s thunder and came on in the second half of the fight before scoring two knockdowns in the eighth round.
Provodnikov dished out some more heavy leather in the 10th, as Alvarado elected to stay on his stool in between rounds rather than answer the bell for more punishment.
Calling the fight from ringside for the international feed, longtime HBO analyst Larry Merchant gave great praise to new champion.
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More all-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA, as former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios continues to put in work ahead of his Nov. 23 HBO pay per view date in Macau, China against Manny Pacquiao
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Chris Robinson catches up with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) in Big Bear, Calif., as he speaks on the Nov. 23 HBO pay per view clash between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios
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Manny Pacquiao on tour with Brandon Rios earlier this year ahead of their Nov. 23 showdown (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Following a recent health scare that saw him admitted to a hospital in Las Vegas last month, trainer Jeff Mayweather is back in the mix, as the former IBO junior lightweight champion was spotted inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club this past week.
Asked how it feels to reconnect with his stable of fighters, Mayweather seemed to appreciate simply being able to get back into his daily routine.
“It feels good to be back,” Mayweather confirmed. “I got a chance to train a few of my fighters. That was good. I didn’t really feel weak or anything. I’m looking forward to just getting back to normal. It’s a slow process but I’m happy to be back working.”
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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Jeff Mayweather in Las Vegas as he speaks on his return to the gym following a recent visit to the hospital, as well as his thoughts on Tim Bradley’s victory over Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming match with Brandon Rios
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More all-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA, as former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios continues to put in work ahead of his Nov. 23 HBO pay per view date in Macau, China against Manny Pacquiao
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More all-access coverage from the Tim Bradley vs. Juan Manuel Marquez fight week, as Marquez speaks on the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight while addressing the possibility of a fifth fight with Manny
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More all-access coverage from the Tim Bradley vs. Juan Manuel Marquez fight week, as Marquez speaks on the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight while addressing the possibility of a fifth fight with Manny
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Juan Manuel Marquez speaking to the press in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
As he heads into another high-profile matchup, Mexico City’s Juan Manuel Marquez seems to understand that he will be forever linked to his rival Manny Pacquiao.
Marquez’s match with WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley is one of the most anticipated events of the year, as he is set to meet the Palm Springs native inside of the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas in an HBO pay per view showdown on Saturday night.
Marquez’s stock is at an all-time high following his knockout over Pacquiao this past December in their fourth encounter. In another wild fight, Marquez suffered a knockdown of his own and absorbed some big punches before landing a picturesque counter-right hand in the closing seconds of the sixth round to knock Pacquiao unconscious.
Pacquiao is lined up with a Nov. 23 bout with rugged former champion Brandon Rios in Macau, China, but it’s only natural to wonder if Marquez would be intrigued by a fifth fight with the Filipino star given how excellent their previous four contests were.
Asked if he has any interest at all in another meeting with Pacquiao, Marquez seemed a bit disinterested.
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Chris Robinson catches up with strength and conditioning coach Angel ‘Memo’ Heredia in Los Angeles, as he speaks further on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios clash, set to go down Nov. 23 in Macau, China
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More all-access coverage from Robert Garcia’s personal facility in Oxnard, CA, as we get to know junior welterweight prospect Karim ‘KC’ Martinez (12-1, 6 KO’s), who has been working with Brandon Rios for his Nov. 23 match with Manny Pacquiao
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More all-access coverage from Robert Garcia’s personal facility in Oxnard, CA, as we get to know junior welterweight prospect Karim ‘KC’ Martinez (12-1, 6 KO’s), who has been working with Brandon Rios for his Nov. 23 match with Manny Pacquiao
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