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Sharif Bogere on Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: ‘I think if that fight ever happens it will be one of the greatest fights in boxing and people will buy it all over the world’

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Sharif Bogere speaking from Johnny Tocco’s Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada during Live Sparring Exhibitions (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

The first time I recall seeing Chris Algieri in person was sometime in late 2013 or early 2014 ahead of his victory over Emmanuel Taylor.

I knew right off hand that the Huntington native was a tough guy simply because of who he was in the ring with, as Algieri could be found slugging it out with rock solid Ugandan contender Sharif Bogere inside of the Long Life Fit Gym (now called ‘Long Life Fighter Gym‘).
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Updates from Carson: Chad Dawson, Michael Hunter, and Sharif Bogere grab wins

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Chad Dawson and his team following his victory in Carson, Calif. (Photo: Instagram)

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By Chris Robinson

On the Robert Guerrero vs. Yoshihiro Kamegai undercard from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., three fighters who train out of the Las Vegas area all scored victories.

Former light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson (32-3, 18 KO’s) returned to stop veteran George Blades (23-6, 16 KO’s) in under one round. This was the first fight for Dawson following his upset loss to Adonis Stevenson last year.

Lightweight contender Sharif Bogere (25-1, 17 KO’s) stopped Miguel Zamudio after three rounds of action. The win is Bogere’s second since his points loss to WBA lightweight champion Richar Abril last year.

Former U.S. Olympian and heavyweight prospect Michael Hunter won an eight-round unanimous decision over Jerry Forrest. Hunter often trains out of the Mayweather Boxing Club and sees his record rise to 5-0 with 3 knockouts.

Also seeeing action, heavyweight prospect Dominic Breazeale defeated Devin Vargas for a third round stoppage to go to 11-0 with 9 knockouts.

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Former title challenger Sharif Bogere back in the gym with Kenny Adams in Las Vegas

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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Long Life Fit Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as lightweight contender Sharif Bogere (23-1, 15 KO’s) gets back to work with trainer Kenny Adams. Bogere suffered a loss to Richard Abril last March and has since dealt with lingering issues from a torn Achilles he suffered in late 2012.

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Former title challenger Sharif Bogere back in the gym with Kenny Adams in Las Vegas

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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Long Life Fit Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as lightweight contender Sharif Bogere (23-1, 15 KO’s) gets back to work with trainer Kenny Adams. Bogere suffered a loss to Richard Abril last March and has since dealt with lingering issues from a torn Achilles he suffered in late 2012.
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Sharif Bogere wasn’t impressed by Omar Figuereoa’s victory over Nohito Arakawa on Showtime

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Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight contender Sharif Bogere (23-1, 15 KO’s) inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club, as he speaks on this past weekend’s excellent triple header from Showtime, focusing paritcular attention on interim WBC lightweight champion Omar Figueroa’s victory over Nohito Arakawa.
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