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Brandon Rios warns Pacquiao; reveals he’s not impressed by the De La Hoya, Hatton, and Cotto victories

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Pacquiao firing away at Oscar De La Hoya in their December 2008 clash (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

Despite his fight with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao still well over four months away, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios has been frequenting the gym in Oxnard, Calif. to keep his body warmed up and his mind sharp.

The fight figures to be an all-action thriller given the fighters’ histories in the ring as well the desperation both Rios and Pacquiao are facing after coming off of losses in their previous bouts.

Both setbacks took place in Las Vegas, as Rios was outpointed by Denver’s Mike Alvarado on March 30th over 12 scintillating rounds inside of the Mandalay Bay while Pacquiao was knocked  unconscious by Juan Manuel Marquez in December inside of the MGM Grand.

Rios was ringside for Pacquiao-Marquez IV and admits that it was a fine shot that the Mexico City native landed to end Manny’s night.

“It was a nice punch that Marquez waited for,” Rios reflected. “He fought Manny Pacquiao three times up until the fight and he knew what to do to Manny Pacquiao. He knew how Manny Pacquiao fights, he knew. If you were to think about it, Marquez already knew how to beat him. This time, he just knocked his *ss out.”
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Behind the scenes with Herbert Acevedo and Robert Garcia during his victory over Rynell Griffin

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Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with junior welterweight prospect Herbert Acevedo (9-1, 5 KO’s) before and after his six-round decision over Rynell Griffin at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, California. Watch the video for exclusive coverage of Acevedo and his trainer and former world champion Robert Garcia

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Exclusive photos: Behind the scenes with Robert Garcia-trained Herbert Acevedo (9-1, 5 KO’s) amidst his victory over Rynell Griffin

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Behind the scenes with Herbert Acevedo and Robert Garcia on Friday night

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All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

On Friday night, June 28, junior welterweight prospect Herbert Acevedo (9-1, 5 KO’s) bounced back from his first professional defeat with a convincing victory over Rynell Griffin inside of the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, Calif.

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Griffin offered up a spirited fight but he was simply outgunned by Acevedo, who scored a knockdown in the fourth round while landing several telling, thudding blows.

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Acevedo had dropped a decision to unheralded Joaquin Chavez back in March in a surprising upset. Trained by Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Acevedo is now back on the winning side of things as he looks to keep climbing the ladder towards being a serious prospect.
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Erik Ruiz (7-0, 3 KO’s) sparring Vic Pasillas (3-0, 1 KO) at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy

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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

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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

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

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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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Marcos Maidana sparring Andrew Ruiz at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy (August 2012)

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Chris Robinson catches up with Marcos Maidana as he prepares for his September 15th bout with Jesus Soto Karass by sparring some rounds with welterweight prospect Andrew Ruiz at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA.

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