More coverage from Marcos Maidana’s thrilling 6th round TKO over Josesito Lopez at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California as Chris Robinson catches up with Showtime analyst Al Bernstein, who gives his reaction to the fight and Marcos possibly facing the June 22nd Paulie Malignaggi vs. Adrien Broner winner.
Erislandy Lara vs. Alfredo Angulo on Saturday night in Carson, California (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
Photos from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., as Cuba’s Erislandy Lara (18-1-2, 12 KO’s), captured a 10th round TKO over Alfredo Angulo (22-3, 18 KO’s) in a wild fight.
Lara was dropped hard in rounds four and nine but caught Angulo with a crisp shot in the 10th that forced him to turn away, with the fight being called off moments later.
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Marcos Maidana on the attack against Josesito Lopez in Carson, California (Photo: Noaki Fukuda)
On Saturday night, June 8, inside of the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, former junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana (34-3, 31 KO’s) scored his biggest victory as a welterweight with a sixth round TKO over a very game Josesito Lopez (30-6, 18 KO’s).
The fight was full of momentum shifts, with Maidana being rocked in rounds three and four before turning the tide of the fight and scoring the stoppage to the crowd’s delight.
Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Naazim Richardson, as he speaks on Marcos Maidana’s thrilling battle with Josesito Lopez, discusses a possible Shane Mosley vs. Victor Ortiz match, and reacts to Chad Dawson’s knockout loss to Adonis Stevenson in Canada
Chris Robinson catches up with Guyana’s Simeon Hardy inside of the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Hear what Simeon had to say about Marcos Maidana, who he helped in sparring ahead of his 6th round TKO victory over Josesito Lopez
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Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and welterweight contender Marcos Maidana in his dressing room following his war with Josesito Lopez at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Hear what Maidana had to say about the fight in his exclusive piece
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Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and two-time trainer of the year Robert Garcia, as he speaks on his fighter Marcos Maidana’s thrilling 6th round TKO victory over Josesito Lopez on Saturday night at the Home Depot Center
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Coverage from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California following Marcos Maidana’s thrilling sixth round TKO victory over Josesito Lopez in a Showtime-televised attraction
Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight contender Josesito Lopez (31-5, 18 KO’s) just days before his big Showtime clash with Marcos Maidana at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Califonia. Here what Josesito had to say abou the fight and check out the extra training footage of him from media day
Text by Chris Robinson / Photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda
Weights are in for tomorrow night’s Showtime-televised triple header from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. In a welterweight attracition, Marcos Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) came in at 147 pounds while Josesito Lopez (30-5, 18 KO’s) made weight at 145 pounds.
Also on the card is a junior middleweight attraction between contenders Erislandy Lara (17-1-2, 11 KO’s), who weighed 153.8 pounds and Alfredo Angulo (22-2, 18 KO’s), who weighed 153 pounds.
Junior middleweight prospect Jermell Charlo (20-0, 10 KO’s) made weight at 153.6 pounds while his opponent, Philadelphia’s Demetrius Hopkins (33-2-1, 13 KO’s), weighed 153.
Chris Robinson catches up with Two-time trainer of the year and former world champion Robert Garcia, as he reflects on the memorable sparring sessions between his fighters Marcos Maidana and Brandon Rios, while also taking a look at their respective fights with Josesito Lopez and Manny Pacquiao.
Marcos Maidana on Wednesday during his media day ahead of his clash with Josesito Lopez this weekend (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
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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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Henry Ramirez, as he speaks on his fighter Josesito Lopez and his June 8th scrap with Marcos Maidana, while reflecting on his respect for the Garcia family, while talking Mayweather vs. Canelo on September 14th…
Images from Wednesday’s media day at the Fabela Chavez Boxing Center in Carson, California ahead of Saturday night’s clash between former champion Marcos Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) and Josesito Lopez (30-5, 18 KO’s).
Also on the card is a junior middleweight attraction between contenders Erislandy Lara (17-1-2, 11 KO’s) and Alfredo Angulo (22-2, 18 KO’s), as well as a match between junior middleweight prospect Jermell Charlo (20-0, 10 KO’s) and Philadelphia’s Demetrius Hopkins (33-2-1, 13 KO’s).
By Chris Robinson
The next fight for former WBA junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana looks to be a dandy.
It looks like a near lock that the Argentinean power puncher will be facing off with the very capable Josesito Lopez on April 20th inside of the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, California.
Photo credits: Chris Robinson – HustleBoss.com
