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Joel Diaz reflects on life in camp, training with Golovkin, and remembering watching Saul Alvarez

Chris Robinson catches up with undefeated junior lightweight prospect Joel Diaz Jr. (12-0, 11 KO’s), as he speaks from his training camp in Big Bear, California. Diaz reveals what it’s like coming back from a recent hand injury, speaks on training with middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, and remembers his days watching Saul Alvarez in camp
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Exclusive PHOTOS: Denis Grachev in training for July 13th clash with Edwin Rodriguez

HustleBoss.com steps inside of Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif., as super middleweight Denis Grachev (13-1-1, 8 KO’s) prepares for his July 13th clash with unbeaten Edwin Rodriguez (23-0, 15 KO’s) in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

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Grachev is coming off of 10-round split-decision victory over former champion Zsolt Erdei in late March. His match with Rodriguez will serve as the final in the “Million Dollar Super 4” tournament.

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Prospect Lamar Russ (13-0, 7 KO’s) on life in Big Bear, working w/ Golovkin, and his boxing history

Chris Robinson catches up with middleweight prospect Lamar Russ (13-0, 7 KO’s), as he speaks from his training camp at the Summit Gym in Big Bear, California. Russ speaks on what it’s like working with middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, how he linked up with Abel Sanchez’s gym, his history in boxing, and much more

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Gennady Golovkin full core workout ahead of June 29th HBO clash with contender Matthew Macklin

Chris Robinson catches up for a training session with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (26-0, 23 KO’s), as he works out inside of Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, California. Golovkin defends his belt against tough Matthew Macklin on June 29th on HBO from the MGM Grand inside of Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

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Exclusive PHOTOS: Gennady Golovkin continuing the hard work for HBO clash with Matthew Macklin

HustleBoss.com steps inside of Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, California as WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (26-0, 23 KO’s) puts in work ahead of his HBO-televised clash with former world title challenger Matthew Macklin (29-4, 20 KO’s).

Golovkin meets Macklin on June 29th at the MGM Grand inside of theĀ Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

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

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Action heats up in Mercito Gesta-Joel Diaz Jr. sparring session (Rounds 4-7)

More coverage from Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, California as lightweight contender Mercito ‘No Mercy’ Gesta (26-0-1, 14 KO’s) continues his sparring with talented jr. lightweight prospect Joel Diaz Jr. (11-0, 10 KO’s). Gesta is gearing up for a crack at IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vazquez on the December 8 Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez IV event in Las Vegas…

Mercito Gesta (26-0-1, 14 KO’s) sparring Joel Diaz Jr. (11-0, 10 KO’s) in Big Bear, CA (Rounds 1-3)

Chris Robinson was on hand at Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, California and undefeated lightweight contender Mercito Gesta (26-0-1, 14 KO’s) put in some rounds with heavy-handed prospect Joel Diaz Jr. (11-0, 10 KO’s). Gesta is preparing for a Dec. 8 showdown with IBF champion Miguel Vazquez on the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez IV undercard.

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