Tag Archives: Robert Garcia Boxing Academy – February 2013

Erik Ruiz (7-0, 3 KO’s) sparring Vic Pasillas (3-0, 1 KO) at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy

Chris Robinson steps inside the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California on February 26th, 2013 as Junior featherweight prospect Erik Ruiz (7-0, 3 KO’s) spars with featherweight prospect Vic Pasillas (3-0, 1 KO) ahead of their scheduled fights in March.

Marcos Maidana discusses his June 8th clash with Josesito Lopez and reveals that he wants the Mayweather-Guerrero winner

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

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By Chris Robinson

The next opponent for former WBA junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana appears to be set, as an intriguing match with Riverside’s Josesito Lopez looks to be a go for June 8th in Carson, California at the Home Depot Center.

During a recent swing through the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, I caught up with Maidana on the eve of a light training session and he spoke on the danger of his next assignment.

“Difficult opponent,” Maidana said with respect of Lopez. “Throws a lot of punches, but I am training to come out as a winner.”
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Marcos Maidana on the mitts with Robert Garcia ahead of June clash with Josesito Lopez

Chris Robinson steps inside the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California, as former WBA junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana (33-3, 30 KO’s) put in work with his trainer Robert Garcia ahead of his now scheduled June 8th match with the very tough Josesito Lopez at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California…
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Photos: Evgeny Gradovich’s final workout inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy before facing IBF champ Billy Dib

By Chris Robinson

HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy as unbeaten featherweight contender Evgeny Gradovich (15-0, 8 KO’s) puts in final work with Marco Contreras ahead of his match with IBF featherweight champion Billy Dib this Friday night on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights…

Photos by Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

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‘Mexican Russian’ Evgeny Gradovich’s final workout in Oxnard before clash with IBF champ Billy Dib

Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California on Monday, February 25th, as undefeated featherweight Evgeny Gradovich (15-0, 8 KO’s) put in some work with trainer Marco Contreras ahead of his clash with IBF champion Billy Dib… Continue reading

Marcos Maidana ready for Josesito Lopez; speaks on Danny Garcia, Matthysse, Mayweather-Guerrero

Chris Robinson catches up with fan favorite and former WBA junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana inisde of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA. Maidana speaks on a proposed April 20th match with Josesito Lopez, his thoughts on Danny Garcia and Lucas Matthysse, getting better while training under Robert Garcia, his prediciton of the Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero fight, and more…
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Exclusive photos: Marcos Maidana putting in work with Robert Garcia ahead of rumored April 20th showdown with Josesito Lopez

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

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