Tag Archives: The Summit Boxing

PHOTOS: Top contender Carson Jones focused, in training with Golovkin for 8/20 return

Top contender Carson Jones is in training for a bout this weekend (Photo: Abel Sanchez)

13781687_1241401505870606_3472606920651208072_n

By Chris Robinson

This weekend will see top contender Carson Jones step back into the ring, as the Oklahoma City native will be following up on an April victory over Mikel Williams.

Jones’ 38-11-3 record with 28 knockouts is very deceiving, as he started his career at the age of 18 and was thrown to the wolves early, suffering some early setbacks that ended up becoming learning lessons.
Continue reading

Abel Sanchez talks Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev; feels SOG needs another tune-up

Sergey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward looks to be on tap for later this year (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

sergey-kovalev-vs-cedric-agnew-13-photo-by-naoki-fukuda

By Chris Robinson

One of the most anticipated fights in the sport to be made is the Sergey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward matchup, which looks to be on tap for later this year, possibly in Las Vegas.

Trainer Abel Sanchez gave me his thoughts on the bout recently, and is leaning towards Kovalev, possibly via late stoppage.
Continue reading

PHOTOS: Denis Shafikov sparring Maurice Hooker in Big Bear ahead of Rances Barthelemy title bout

Denis Shafikov and Maurice Hooker in training camp in Big Bear, California (Photo: Stacey Verbeek)

_DSC9269-XL

By Chris Robinson

Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker may be a man of few words, but he has a way of leaving a lasting impression.

We were able to spend some quality weeks with Hooker and his trainer Vince Parra a few years back in Las Vegas and it was easy to spot the synergy between the two pugilists. Whether sparring inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club or getting ready for his ShoBox debut, you could tell that Hooker was a kid who was going to go places.
Continue reading

Abner Cotto training with Juan De Leon inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, CA

IMG_2713 (2)

HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, CA, with lightweight Abner Cotto (17-1, 8 KO’s) as he works with trainer Juan De Leon. Cotto, nephew to Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto, is looking to get back into the ring real soon.

Click on the thumbnail for more…
Continue reading

Exclusive photos: Alex Miskirtchian and Juan Funez sparring in Big Bear ahead of their next assignments

Exclusive photos from the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as featherweight contender and former European champion Alex Miskirtchian (23-2-1, 9 KO’s), wearing the black headgear,  prepares for his anticipated rematch with Sofiane Takoucht on Jan. 11.

Miskirtchian can be seen here sparring with talented featherweight prospect Juan Funez (3-0, 1 KO), wearing the blue headgear, who is getting ready for his ESPN debut on Jan. 24 in Shelton, Wash.

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

Alex sparring Juan 212345678910Alex sparring Juan 2

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive photos: Alex Miskirtchian and Juan Funez sparring in Big Bear ahead of their next assignments

Exclusive photos from the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as featherweight contender and former European champion Alex Miskirtchian (23-2-1, 9 KO’s), wearing the black headgear, prepares for his anticipated rematch with Sofiane Takoucht on Jan. 11.

Miskirtchian can be seen here sparring with talented featherweight prospect Juan Funez (3-0, 1 KO), in the blue headgear, who is getting ready for his ESPN debut on Jan. 24 in Shelton, Wash.

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

Alex sparring Juan 211121716151413181920Alex sparring Juan 2

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Abel Sanchez feels Adrien Broner’s previous level of competition hurt him against Marcos Maidana

broner_vs_escobedo_10_20120721_1627546442

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Abel Sanchez inside of his Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif.  Hear what Sanchez had to say about Adrien Broner’s recent loss to Marcos Maidana and how he will  bounce back. Sanchez also weighed in on Maidana’s future and what the victory likely means to  trainer Robert Garcia.

Click the thumbnail for Sanchez’s thoughts…
Continue reading

Gennady Golovkin says Ruslan Provodnikov is ‘nothing’ for Manny Pacquiao

6 (2)

Chris Robinson catches up with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. In this clip, Golovkin breaks down Manny Pacquiao’s future following his victory over Brandon Rios, including fights with Tim Bradley, Ruslan Provodnikov, and Juan Manuel Marquez.

Click the thumbnail for all of Golovkin’s thought…
Continue reading

Gennady Golovkin says Ruslan Provodnikov is ‘nothing’ for Manny Pacquiao

12 (2) 47d246786ded11e396bb0e8092767a2f_8 (2) IMG_3048 (2)

Chris Robinson catches up with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. In this clip, Golovkin breaks down Manny Pacquiao’s future following his victory over Brandon Rios, including fights with Tim Bradley, Ruslan Provodnikov, and Juan Manuel Marquez.
Continue reading

Abel Sanchez feels that Marcos Maidana and Danny Garcia are more deserving of a crack at Mayweather than Amir Khan is

Is Marcos Maidana more deserving of a Floyd Mayweather shot than Amir Khan? 

Article and photo courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

A swing through the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. will lead you to cross paths with trainer Abel Sanchez.

Hosting a bevy of fighters inside of his facility, most notably WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, Sanchez makes for a great interview because of his straightforwardness and insight in the sport.

Knowing that I would get an honest response, I asked Sanchez for his thoughts on the buzz about Amir Khan possibly landing a shot at the game’s best, Floyd Mayweather, this coming May.

“First of all I don’t think Amir Khan deserves it,” Sanchez said candidly of the British star. “I think a guy like [Marcos] Maidana, a guy like [Danny] Garcia, deserves it more. I think Amir Khan hasn’t done enough to merit that.”

Sanchez can easily see why Khan may be next in line, given his star appeal.

“Absolutely, it’s a money thing,” Sanchez explained. “It’s a business thing, it’s a network thing. Obviously Amir Khan has a big name and talks himself into some good fights. He may not be as deserving but he may be the biggest money fight for Floyd.”

Sanchez favors Mayweather heavily if the fight were to come off and reveals what he sees in today’s version of Floyd, who at age 36 is looking just as dominant as ever with commanding victories over Robert Guerrero and Saul Alvarez this year.

“Greatness,” said Sanchez. “You’re kidding me. In our era, that’s the best pound-for-pound fighter right now. Until somebody controls him and destroys his type of defense, like Maidana did to Broner, that’s when we are going to have to question it. But right now he’s the best.”

PLEASE  CHECK  BELOW  for more exclusive coverage from the boxing world…

IMG_2164 (2) IMG_3122 (2) IMG_3107 (2) - Copy IMG_3052 (2) d9a778534f603735a63f6ff56d6fa9f9 (3) IMG_3109 (3)

8 (2) IMG_2812 (2) get-attachment

IMG_3091 (2) IMG_3058 (2) IMG_2934 (2)

pacquiao_vs_bradley_9_20120610_1941492382 (2) IMG_2875 (2) 47d246786ded11e396bb0e8092767a2f_8 (2)

12 (2) IMG_2864 (2) IMG_2843 (2)

IMG_2936 (2) 30 (2) IMG_2731 (2)

IMG_6171 (2) pacquiao_margarito-farina 1355450870_5957_IMG_0215

1340357239_7891_IMG_1273 1367820692_6861_01 download

113-470x470 Amir-Khan-weigh-in-480x319 hqdefault

porter_vs_diaz_ii_2_20130913_1071864531 IMG_2457 20 (2)

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

 

Marcos Maidana and Danny Garcia are more deserving of Mayweather than Amir Khan, claims Abel Sanchez

IMG_0425 (2)

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Abel Sanchez inside of his Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as he speaks on the recent talk of Amir Khan possibly challenging Floyd Mayweather on May 3.

Click the thumbnail for Sanchez’s explanation as to why fighters such as Danny Garcia and Marcos Maidana are more deserving of a crack at Floyd.
Continue reading

Marcos Maidana and Danny Garcia are more deserving of Mayweather than Amir Khan, claims Abel Sanchez

12 (2) 47d246786ded11e396bb0e8092767a2f_8 (2) IMG_3048 (2)

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Abel Sanchez inside of his Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as he speaks on the recent talk of Amir Khan possibly challenging Floyd Mayweather on May 3.

Check out the video for Sanchez’s explanation as to why fighters such as Danny Garcia and Marcos Maidana are more deserving of a crack at Floyd.
Continue reading

Gennady Golovkin says Mayweather vs. Khan is great for business; is curious how Amir will do

8 (2)

Chris Robinson catches up with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (28-0, 25 KO’s) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. following another tough workout.

Hit up the thumbnail to access this clip, as Golovkin shares his thoughts on the reports that Floyd Mayweather could be facing off with Amir Khan next. Golovkin feels the fight makes business sense and is good for boxing
Continue reading

Gennady Golovkin says Mayweather vs. Khan is great for business; is curious how Amir will do

Chris Robinson catches up with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (28-0, 25 KO’s) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. following another tough workout.

In this clip, Golovkin shares his thoughts on the reports that Floyd Mayweather could be facing off with Amir Khan next. Golovkin feels the fight makes business sense and is good for boxing
Continue reading

Juan Funez talks ESPN debut, Big Bear training, sparring duels, Broner-Maidana, and the RGBA crew

IMG_2812 (2)

Chris Robinson catches up with featherweight prospect Juan Funez (3-0, 1 KO) inside of the Summit Gym  in Big Bear, Calif. following some tough sparring with Alex Miskirtchian.

Click on the thumbnail to hear what Funez had to say about the work, his upcoming debut on ESPN on Jan. 24, working with his  Uncle Ricky, his time sparring at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy, and much more.
Continue reading

Juan Funez talks ESPN debut, Big Bear training, sparring duels, Broner-Maidana, and the RGBA crew

12 (2) 47d246786ded11e396bb0e8092767a2f_8 (2) IMG_3048 (2)

Chris Robinson catches up with featherweight prospect Juan Funez (3-0, 1 KO) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. following some tough sparring with Alex Miskirtchian.

Hear what Funez had to say about the work, his upcoming debut on ESPN on Jan. 24, working with his Uncle Ricky, his time sparring at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy, and much more.
Continue reading

Abel Sanchez reflects on De La Hoya, Edwin Valero and the memorable Pacquiao camp in late 2008

IMG_2934 (2)

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Abel Sanchez in Big Bear, Calif., as he reflects back to Oscar De La  Hoya’s memorable training camp in his Summit Gym in late 2008 prior to his clash with Manny  Pacquiao.

Check out the video for Sanchez’s thoughts on what Oscar was like in camp, why he had a feeling he was  going to lose to Oscar, his sparring sessions with Edwin Valero and Victor Ortiz, and more. Click on the thumbnail for more.
Continue reading

Abel Sanchez reflects on De La Hoya, Edwin Valero and the memorable Pacquiao camp in late 2008

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Abel Sanchez in Big Bear, Calif., as he reflects back to Oscar De La Hoya’s memorable training camp in his Summit Gym in late 2008 prior to his clash with Manny Pacquiao.

Check out the video for Sanchez’s thoughts on what Oscar was like in camp, why he had a feeling he was going to lose to Oscar, his sparring sessions with Edwin Valero and Victor Ortiz, and more
Continue reading

Gennady Golovkin admits that he hasn’t seen any footage of his next opponent Osumanu Adama

IMG_2875 (2)

Chris Robinson speaks with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (28-0, 25 KO’s) inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. following his training session for his Feb. 1 match against Osumanu Adama.

In this clip, Golovkin discusses his opponent, who he claims to not be too familiar with, and eyes a big 2014 on HBO.
Continue reading