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Marcos Maidana on Broner’s training clip, his sparring with Steve Forbes, and finding a way to win

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Chris Robinson catches up with former junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidan in Oxnard, Calif. following another day of training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy ahead of his Showtime clash with Adrien Broner on Dec. 14. In this clip, hear what Maidana had to say about the fight, Broner’s recent training footage, his sparring with Steve Forbes, and much more
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Marcos Maidana on Broner’s training clip, his sparring with Steve Forbes, and finding a way to win

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Chris Robinson catches up with former junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidan in Oxnard, Calif. following another day of training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy ahead of his Showtime clash with Adrien Broner on Dec. 14. In this clip, hear what Maidana had to say about the fight, Broner’s recent training footage, his sparring with Steve Forbes, and much more
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Brandon Rios says people in China don’t like Manny Pacquiao

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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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Fighters from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard not feeling a Floyd Mayweather vs. Amir Khan matchup

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IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich taking a break from training in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

While there is still some definite uncertainty in the air, there seems to a be a strong possibility that British star Amir Khan could land a huge pay per view showdown with Floyd Mayweather sometime next year.

While Mayweather is coming off of another sterling performance in taming Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez over twelve rounds on Sept. 14, Khan has struggled in recent contests.

Stopped by Philadelphia’s Danny Garcia in July of last year, Khan won a stoppage victory over Carlos Molina months later and was dropped and later dazed during his unanimous decision victory over Julio Diaz this past April.

Khan wasn’t overly-impressive in either of his last two fights, leading some to question why he is even being considered as an option for the 36-year old Mayweather at this point.

During a recent swing through the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif., I gathered some opinions on the potential fight amidst the workouts of some talented pugs.
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Robert Garcia believes that Vic Darchinyan’s hatred for Nonito Donaire makes him dangerous

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Nonito Donaire and Vic Darchinyan facing off in Corpus Christi, Tex. (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

On Thursday afternoon, Two-time trainer of the Year Robert Garcia spent his last day inside of his personal gym before his latest trek, as he will be soon be departing towards Corpus Christi, Tex. for his involvement in this weekend’s HBO triple header inside of the American Bank Center.

Two of Garcia’s fighters will be in action on Saturday night, as his younger brother Mikey moves up to challenge WBO junior lightweight champion Roman ‘Rocky’ Martinez while Fil-Am star Nonito Donaire meets Vic Darchinyan in a rematch at 126 pounds.

In July of 2007, Donaire pulled off one of the year’s biggest upsets when he crushed Darchinyan with a whistling counter left hook that had the Armenian dazed and on wobbly legs after attempting to rise from a knockdown.

Over six years later and fate has led the two men back to one another. And despite the 37-year old Darchinyan having lost four fights since his first encounter with Donaire, Garcia is adamant that he is still very dangerous for one particular reason.
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Robert Garcia on the danger of Darchinyan, Donaire vs. Saldio, and the benefits of sparring

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Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia inside of his gym in Oxnard, CA, as he speaks on the return of former multi-division champion Nonito Donaire, who faces off with Vic Darchinyan on HBO on Saturday.
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Robert Garcia on the danger of Darchinyan, Donaire vs. Saldio, and the benefits of sparring

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Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia inside of his gym in Oxnard, CA, as he speaks on the return of former multi-division champion Nonito Donaire, who faces off with Vic Darchinyan on HBO on Saturday.
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Evgeny Gradovich continues to grind for the Billy Dib rematch; more hard work at the RGBA

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All-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California as IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich, also known as the ‘Mexican Russian’, continues to grind for his Nov. 23 rematch with Billy Dib in Macau, China.
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Evgeny Gradovich continues to grind for the Billy Dib rematch; more hard work at the RGBA

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All-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California as IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich, also known as the ‘Mexican Russian’, continues to grind for his Nov. 23 rematch with Billy Dib in Macau, China.
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Fighters at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy not feeling Floyd Mayweather vs. Amir Khan

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HustleBoss.com swings through the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. and catches up with a bevy of talented and upcoming propsects, including Saul Rodriguez, Herbert Acevedo, Erick De Leon, Edwin Solis, Eddie Alicea, and others as they weigh in on the rumors of a potential fight between Floyd Mayweather and Amir Khan in 2014
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Fighters at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy not feeling Floyd Mayweather vs. Amir Khan

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HustleBoss.com swings through the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. and catches up with a bevy of talented and upcoming propsects, including Saul Rodriguez, Herbert Acevedo, Erick De Leon, Edwin Solis, Eddie Alicea, and others as they weigh in on the rumors of a potential fight between Floyd Mayweather and Amir Khan in 2014
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Kevin Hart and Brandon Rios joking around in Oxnard during media day

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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’

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

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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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Marcos Maidana continues the hard work for Adrien Broner

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More all-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as former world champion Marcos Maidana (34-3, 31 KO’s) continues to put in the hard work for his Dec. 14 bout against Adrien Broner
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Nonito Donaire sharpening his mitt skills with his father Nonito Sr. as Darchinyan rematch looms

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More coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KO’s) hits the mitts with his father Nonito Sr. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Donaire faces off with the always-tough Vic Darchinyan in an HBO-televised rematch on Nov. 9
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Paul Mendez (14-2-1, 6 KO’s) sparring Eddie Alicea (3-0, 2 KO’s) at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy

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More all-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif., as middleweight prospect Paul Mendez gets in some work with up and comer Eddie Alicea ahead of his Oct. 28 fight vs. Louis Rose
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Paul Mendez (14-2-1, 6 KO’s) sparring Eddie Alicea (3-0, 2 KO’s) at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy

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More all-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif., as middleweight prospect Paul Mendez gets in some work with up and comer Eddie Alicea ahead of his Oct. 28 fight vs. Louis Rose
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After sparring some heated rounds, Jesus Cuellar feels Nonito Donaire will knock out Darchinyan

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Chris Robinson catches up with interim WBA featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar (23-1, 18 KO’s) in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks following some good sparring with former champion Nonito Donaire. Hear what Cuellar had to say about the work in this video
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Marcos Maidana speaks on the tough sparring from Nonito Donaire and Jesus Cuellar

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Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion Marcos Maidana inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks on the tough sparring from his countryman from Argentina, Jesus Cuellar, and Nonito Donaire
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Exclusive: Nonito Donaire returns to training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard and claims ‘This is where I want to be’

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Nonito Donaire inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

On Tuesday afternoon, former multi-division world champion Nonito ‘Filipino Flash’ Donaire stopped by his trainer Robert Garcia’s personal gym in Oxnard, Calif., to finish up camp ahead of his Nov. 9 rematch with Vic Darchinyan.

Speaking to HustleBoss.com shortly before his workout, the 30-year old Donaire expressed just how motivated he was to again be inside one of the top gyms in the sport as he looks to rebound from his disappointing loss this past April to Cuban marvel Guillermo Rigondeaux.

“It’s always great, man,” said Donaire. “You see all the champions. You see everybody here. This is where you’ve got to be.”

While Donaire was initially spotted inside of the gym late last month, his visit was short-lived, as he would end up heading back to his home base of Las Vegas to do some work with his father, Nonito Donaire Sr.
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