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16-Year Old Phenom DJ Zamora lll Scores Another First-Round Knockout in Second Pro Bout

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DJ Zamora III, pictured center, with his family at the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas in 2016 (Photo: Hustle Boss)

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By Chris Robinson

Looking back, it’s still a bit surprising to see Demler (DJ) Zamora III fighting professionally. At Hustle Boss, we have been covering Zamora since he was nine years old, and now, at 16 years of age, his pro career is off to a booming start.

Zamora moved to 2-0 (2 KO’s) with a first round knockout this past Friday, Jan. 31 inside of the Big Punch Arena in Tijuana, Mexico.
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‘Pound 4 Pound’ Twins Angel and Chavez Barrientes Score First Round Knockouts in Professional Debuts

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Angel Barrientes, left, and Chavez Barrientes, both recently turned professional in Mexico (Photo: Team Barrientes)

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By Chris Robinson

Seems like just yesterday that we were inside of the doors of the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas watching young twins Angel and Chavez Barrientes make noise well before hitting their teenage years.

Now both 17 years of age, Angel and Chavez both recently had successful pro debuts this past Thursday evening in Tijuana, Mexico. The result, that sees both Barrientes twins move to 1-0 (1 KO), was a first round knockout for each fighter.
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Rejuvenated Chuy Gutierrez back to work inside of Pound 4 Pound in Las Vegas

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Jesus “Chuy” Gutierrez training inside of Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)

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By Chris Robinson

When I swung through the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas earlier this week, I noticed only a few key figures training and lurking inside of the gym.

I didn’t notice at the time, but shadowboxing inside of the Southwest corner of the gym was former WBC USNBC lightweight champion Jesus “Chuy” Gutierrez. Never one to talk too loud, the modest Gutierrez (14-1-1, 4 KO’s) was getting down to work and in his own space.
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7-year old Jayden Orpilla already razor sharp on the mitts with Richard Barrientes at Pound 4 Pound

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7-year old Jayden Orpilla inside of the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)

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By Chris Robinson

There is never a shortage of talent when you walk through the doors of the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas.

Trainer Richard Barrientes works closely with some of the best amateur talent in the city and we recently spotted him sharpening the tools of another promising up-and-comer.
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Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez continues to gel with new trainer Nonito Donaire Sr. in Las Vegas

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Damien Vasquez with trainer Nonito Donaire Sr. inside of the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas (Hustle Boss)

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By Chris Robinson

Still just 18 year s old, Damien “Sugar” Vasquez has already left an impression during his early run as a professional.

Having turned pro at the age of 16 in August of 2013 down in Cancun, Mexico, Vasquez presently stands at 8-0 with 3 knockouts as a professional. That run included him collecting and defending the NABF junior flyweight belt that he won in just his sixth pro bout.
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PHOTOS: Cuba’s Inocente Fiz crosses paths with Carson Jones for some tough sparring inside of Pound 4 Pound in Las Vegas

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Carson Jones and Inocente Fiz getting down to work inside of the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)

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By Chris Robinson

A few weeks back, when local manager Oscar Vasquez informed me that he had brought in a new prospect, Cuba’s Inocente Fiz, into the Vegas area for training, I knew he would be worth a look.

On Tuesday afternoon I caught up with Fiz inside of the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym out here in Las Vegas, as he was in the middle of some intense rounds with top-flight contender Carson Jones. Respected trainer Nonito Donaire Sr. was in Fiz’s corner.
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Exclusive PHOTOS: Back Inside the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas

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Inside of Pound 4 Pound Boxing in Las Vegas with 12-year old DJJ Zamora and his family (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

The Barrientes family has always ran a good ship with their Pound 4 Pound Boxing facility out here in Las Vegas.

While not as high-profile as some gyms in the area, Pound 4 Pound is still always busy year round while playing host to some top-notch amateur and professional talent in the city.
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Exclusive photos: Rahim Gonzales continues to improve, sharp sparring with Karim Mayfield at Pound 4 Pound

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Rahim Gonzales, right, evading Karim Mayfield inside of Pound 4 Pound in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

Been very interesting watching the progression of amateur standout Rahim Gonzales the past few years.

I first caught glimpse of Gonzales, 19, a few years back when he was working with Sharif Rahman inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club and he continues to push himself.
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Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym hosting Car Wash on Saturday, May 16 in Las Vegas

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Upcoming 8-year old amateur boxer Famous J inside of the Pound 4 Pound Gym in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson 

It takes a special kind of person to run a boxing gym and I’ve definitely come to appreciate the people inside of the Pound 4 Pound Gym out here in Las Vegas.

Ran by the Barrientes family, father Richard Sr. and son Richard, the gym has always kept a low key approach while still finding a way to play host to some of the city’s top emerging talents.
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Talking TBE vs Khan, Pacquiao’s excuses, and going after Marciano’s record with sparring mate Will C

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Will Clemons in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

With the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao showdown now behind us, several people are turning to the possibility of Mayweather facing off with British star Amir Khan in his next match.

With the fanstasy matchup buzzing around the boxing circuit, I decided to get one of Mayweather’s top sparring partners in recent camps, Will “Simply Amazin'”, in an effort to get his thoughts.
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‘Pacquiao let us down like a motherf*cker’ – Danny Garcia and Chuy Gutierrez talk #MAYPAC

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Danny Garcia and Jesus ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez at Pound 4 Pound in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

The fallout from the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao event continues, as HustleBoss.com continues to get feedback on the match that the world waited 5 years for.

Inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mayweather handed Pacquiao his sixth professional defeat by way of unanimous decision after 12 rounds by scores of 118-110 and 116-112 twice.
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Jesus ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez reveals his ‘Don Moore knockout punch’

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Recently-crowned WBC USNBC lightweight champ Jesus ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez (13-0, 4 KO’s) reveals his ‘Don Moore knockout punch’, as he continues to have fun with the possibility of facing off with Don Moore (17-0-1, 11 KO’s) in the future Continue reading →

Team Gutierrez SOUND OFF on Don Moore; will the Chuy fight happen?

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Updates from Las Vegas and the tension between the camps of WBC USNBC lightweight champion Jesus ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez (13-0, 4 KO’s) and ‘Dangerous’ Don Moore (17-0-1, 11 KO’s) continue to build. In this clip, Gutierrez and his trainer Danny Garcia respond to a recent video interview with Moore. Check out Moore’s interview here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG-qWbjmRWA&feature=youtu.be)
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Team Gutierrez SOUND OFF on Don Moore; will the Chuy fight happen?

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Updates from Las Vegas and the tension between the camps of WBC USNBC lightweight champion Jesus ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez (13-0, 4 KO’s) and ‘Dangerous’ Don Moore (17-0-1, 11 KO’s) continue to build. In this clip, Gutierrez and his trainer Danny Garcia respond to a recent video interview with Moore. Check out Moore’s interview here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG-qWbjmRWA&feature=youtu.be)
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