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On Wednesday morning, Manny Pacquiao exuded a little bit of tranquility as he ran some laps with some members of his team at the UNLV track in Las Vegas, Nevada. Following his run, Pacquiao put in some strength and conditioning work and will be hosting the final press conference for his rematch with Tim Bradley later today at the MGM Grand.
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On Wednesday morning, Manny Pacquiao exuded a little bit of tranquility as he ran some laps with some members of his team at the UNLV track in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Following his run, Pacquiao put in some strength and conditioning work and will be hosting the final press conference for his rematch with Tim Bradley later today at the MGM Grand.
Pacquiao dropped a split-decision to Bradley in June of 2012 in controversial fashion and the eight-division world titlist has put in all of the hard work and will use the remainder of the week to likely pace himself as he inches closer to hopeful revenge.
Check out the pictures below for a closer look at Pacquiao hitting the track.
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Photos of undefeated lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (19-0, 9 KO’s) in Los Angeles, Calif. during his time as a chief sparring partner at the training camp of eight-division world titlist Manny Pacquiao ahead of his April 12 rematch with Tim Bradley.
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All-access coverage from the Fortune Gym in Los Angeles, as WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley works out for the media.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with junior welterweight contender Karim Mayfield about his tough loss to Thomas Dulorme, his trainer situaiton with Ben Bautista and Virgil Hunter, future camps in Las Vegas, and more.
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Manny Pacquiao working out in Los Angeles (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Later today, inside of the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao will entertain the media ahead of his April 12 rematch with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao.
Pacquiao vs. Bradley II will answer a lot of questions about each man and also hopefully put to rest any leftover controversy that came from Bradley’s hotly-disputed split-decision victory in their first match in June of 2012.
Catching up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum recently, he seemed genuine with his enthusiasm towards his next pay per view showcase.
“I think both are extremely confident,” Arum said of Pacquiao and Bradley. “Both guys are talking about destroying the other guy. I think it’s going to be a very, very competitive, exciting fight.
“Freddie tells me how hard Manny is training and everything I hear from Palm Desert is that Bradley’s training equally as hard,” Arum added.
Asked if it is bittersweet to know that Pacquiao, 35, will likely soon be walking away from the game after so many years of excitement while collecting various accolades, Arum rolled with the punch.
“We all live in the twilight of our careers,” said Arum. “So am I in the twilight of my career. That’s part of teaching. Nothing in sports stays the same, whether you are an athlete or an owner or whatever. Time marches on.”
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Juan Manuel Marquez and Mike Alvarado in Los Angeles (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
On May 17, one of this generation’s great technicians steps back into the ring when Juan Manuel Marquez meets up with Mike Alvarado in an HBO showcase from the revamped Forum in Los Angeles.
Having just turned 40, Marquez is coming off of a bitter split-decision loss to Tim Bradley this past October 12 in which he performed relatively well outside of being outhustled in certain rounds.
One week after that bout, Alvarado was stopped in brutal fashion by Ruslan Provodnikov in another wild encounter.
Marquez had nothing but nice things to say about Alvarado, calling the Denver native a “great fighter” and emphasizing how hard he is going to have to train for this tussle.
As for Provodnikov, Marquez again noted why he decided to pass on an opportunity to face the affable Russian slugger.
“Provodnikov is a great fighter,” Marquez explained. “He’s a champion. I was the champion in super lightweight. I don’t want to champion in the same weight. I want to be champion in welterweight. I don’t fight with Provodnikov because Provodnikov is a super lightweight champion.”
If Marquez finds a way to beat Alvarado, he could very well be in line for a crack at the winner of the April 12 Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley rematch.
Marquez knows each man very well, having faced Pacquiao four times already, yet he doesn’t want to look too far ahead at this point.
“I don’t know what [will] happen in the future,” said Marquez. “I can’t say nothing right now.”
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Bob Arum discussing the Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Mike Alvarado matchup (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com / Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
Following his tough loss to Tim Bradley this past October, there was some uncertainty regarding the future of Mexico City’s Juan Manuel Marquez.
Having turned 40 this past August, Marquez insisted that a rematch with Bradley, and a chance to win a title in a fifth weight class, was the only interest to him.
Months went by and it seemed more and more likely that Marquez would indeed end up fighting. Earlier this month an interesting clash with former junior welterweight titlist Mike Alvarado was officially announced, as Marquez will meet up with the Denver native on HBO on May 17 from the The Forum in Los Angeles.
Catching up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, who will be staging the Marquez-Alvarado matchup, he was quick to point to the historical significance of Marquez returning to a refurbished venue that he is so familiar with.
“I think it’s an interesting fight because of the styles of the fighters,” Arum noted. “I think that Alvarado is going to give Marquez a hell of a fight and very well could beat him. I just think it’s a tough fight for Marquez and I’m thrilled that Marquez is going back to the Forum, where he made his bones, so to speak. Now he’s coming back opening up the new Forum. It’s very exciting.”
Marquez fought a spirited battle against Bradley but he was simply outworked and out slicked at key spots in the match.
And while the disappointment that followed was obvious to spot in Marquez, Arum knew his pride would carry him on.
“No,” Arum answered when asked whether he ever thought Marquez might walk away. “He was disappointed. He always thinks [he won] close fights. He’s very competitive and that’s the first thing he says is ‘I’m going to retire.’ I never thought he was serious.”
There is already another opportunity on the table for Marquez, as a victory over Alvarado could lead towards the winner of the April 12 rematch between Bradley and Manny Pacquiao.
“If he beats Alvarado he wants the winner of Pacquiao-Bradley,” Arum stated. “That will give him another chance to win the welterweight title and that’s what he’s looking for.”
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum about the May 17 Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Mike Alvarado matchup.
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Trainer Joel Diaz breaking down the Manny Pacquiao vs. Tim Bradley rematch (Photos: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com / Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
Having been linked to WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley dating back to his amateur days, trainer Joel Diaz has over ten years in the bank with one of the world’s best fighters.
Bradley will look for a third successful defense of his crown when he faces off with eight-division world titlist Manny Pacquiao on April 12 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada in a huge rematch.
Bradley upset Pacquiao via a controversial split-decision nearly two years ago and Diaz insists that his fighter is better honed for the second encounter.
“No complaining; everything is going good,” Diaz told me recently. “Preparation is better than the first one. Tim could fight this weekend. Tim has been training really, really hard. He’s excited and most of all he wants to prove that he’s going to beat Manny Pacquiao no doubt.”
Diaz is anticipating more backlash once again following the rematch, and referenced Bradley’s October split-decision victory over Juan Manuel Marquez as a possible precursor to how he may operate vs. Pacquiao.
“Even if he beats Manny Pacquiao, regardless of how he beats him, [they] aren’t going to give credit, because there’s always a hypocrite who says ‘Manny Pacquiao is no longer the same after Marquez knocked him out,’” Diaz said.
“All we’re going to do is beat him the way we did to Marquez,” Diaz added. “Marquez, we were not in there to please anybody. We were just in there to take care of business and win.”
Bradley had a banner 2013 that started off with a gutsy victory over Ruslan Provodnikov in a wild brawl before he returned to outfox Marquez over twelve rounds.
Bradley seems to be hitting his stride as a prizefighter and Diaz insists he will be good to go next month.
“Our confidence level is so high,” Diaz explained. “After fighting Ruslan Provodnikov, who hits a lot harder than Manny Pacquiao, and [he] took his punches and finished the fight. And then fighting Juan Manuel Marquez, who knocked out Manny Pacquiao, and just cruised and beat him. The confidence level is high. We know what Manny Pacquiao brings to the table and we’re ready for it.”
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HustleBoss.com’s Mohamed Ali speaks with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum about the May 17 Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Mike Alvarado matchup.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. to discuss Juan Manuel Marquez facing Mike Alvarado on May 17.
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HustleBoss.com and other media outlets speak with three-division world champion Miguel Cotto in Los Angeles, as he discusses the April 12 rematch between his former foe and stable mate Manny Pacquiao vs. Tim Bradley.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with former lightweight champion Brandon Rios about a possible fight with Ruslan Provodnikov
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Lydell Rhodes, Manny Pacquiao and company in General Santos City, Philippines (Photo: Facebook.com)
By Chris Robinson
Having spent the past few weeks tucked away in the city of General Santos City in the Philippines, budding lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes admittedly has had an eye-opening trip.
Rhodes is serving as Manny Pacquiao’s chief sparring partner ahead of the eight-division champion’s April 12 rematch with Tim Bradley and has been enjoying his time both in and out of the PacMan Wild Card Gym.
Rhodes took some time to get some exclusive footage for HustleBoss.com recently when he interviewed Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach about the early days in camp thus far.
“Right now you’re the sole survivor and you’re doing really well,” Roach said, giving credit for Rhodes’ early work with Pacquiao.
“Timing and distance is coming along,” Roach added while continuing to assess his 35-year old charge.
Roach was asked what exactly he plans to do to take away the confidence of Bradley, as the Palm Springs native’s belief in his abilities is as high as ever following his solid victory over Juan Manuel Marquez in October.
“We can talk and bullsh*t, but at the end of the day it’s about who’s the best conditioned fighter the night of the fight,” Roach replied sharply. “Bradley is a workhorse; I know he trains hard. But you know what? My guy works hard also.
“We’ll be in better shape than him and that’s why we’ll win the fight,” said Roach.
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Post-fight coverage from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, as three-division world champion Orlando Salido speaks following his victory over Vasyl Lomachenko in an HBO showcase.
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Sources close to the situation have informed HustleBoss.com that Miguel Cotto is set to join Manny Pacquiao in General Santos City, Philippines next week ahead of each man’s respective pay per view clashes in the coming months.
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Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto prior to their November 2009 clash in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Sources close to the situation have informed HustleBoss.com that Miguel Cotto is set to join Manny Pacquiao in General Santos City, Philippines next week ahead of each man’s respective pay per view clashes in the coming months.
Pacquiao faces off with Tim Bradley in a crucial rematch on April 12 in Las Vegas while Cotto looks to be all but locked in for an intriguing showdown with Sergio Martinez on June 7.
Not only will Cotto be training alongside Pacquiao, but it appears that he will likely be sparring with him to help him prepare for Bradley as well. Pacquiao also has some similarities to Martinez given each man’s awkward southpaw style.
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HustleBoss.com gets exclusive access inside of Manny Pacquiao’s training camp in General Santos City, Philippines as the eight-division world champion prepares for his April 12 rematch on HBO vs. Tim Bradley. In this clip, Pacquiao can be seen working with assistant trainer Buboy Fernandez.
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