Chris Robinson catches up with former WBO junior welterweight champion Mike Alvarado (34-2, 23 KO’s), as he speaks on his recent loss to Ruslan Provodnikov while also eyeing the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight
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Chris Robinson catches up with WBO welterweight champion TIm Bradley inside of the Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he speaks on this weekend’s big Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight
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More coverage from Macau, China as IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich (17-0, 8 KO’s) shakes out ahead of his rematch with Billy Dib, set for Nov. 23 on HBO pay per view
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Various reporters speaks with Five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach following his near brawl with members from Brandon Rios’ team ahead of the big fight with Manny Pacquiao this weekend.
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An exclusive clip from Macau, China as Five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach gets into an altercation with members from Brandon Rios’ team, while later being kicked by strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza. Rios faces off with Roach’s fighter Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 23 on HBO pay per view
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An exclusive clip from Macau, China as Five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach gets into an altercation with members from Brandon Rios’ team, while later being kicked by strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza. Rios faces off with Roach’s fighter Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 23 on HBO pay per view
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Amidst Brandon Rios’ grand arrival to Macau, China, the crowd actually gets hyped up for his forthcoming opponent Manny Pacquiao, who Rios faces on Nov. 23 on HBO pay per view
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All-access coverage from Macau, China as eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao makes his grand arrival to Macau, China ahead of his Nov. 23 clash on HBO pay per view against Brandon Rios
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Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza trading words in Macau (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
As reported by various outlets online, a near brawl took place in Macau, China mere hours ago between Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach and members from the team of Brandon Rios, including trainer Robert Garcia and brazen strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
Pacquiao faces off with Rios on Saturday night, Nov. 23 in Macau, China on HBO pay per view.
Upon catching wind of all the drama, I caught up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum to get his reaction on the ordeal.
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All-access coverage from Macau, China, as eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao shows off a preview of his speed and power ahead of his Nov. 23 showdown with Brandon Rios, as he hits the mitts with his trainer Freddie Roach
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Radio Rahim interviews former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao following his intense workout ahead of his Nov. 23 clash with Brandon Rios. Check out what Pacquiao had to say
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Check out the video for a full-core workout of eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao ahead of his Nov. 23 duel with Brandon Rios.
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Check out the video for a full-core workout of eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao ahead of his Nov. 23 duel with Brandon Rios.
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All-access coverage from Macau, China, as eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao shows off a preview of his speed and power ahead of his Nov. 23 showdown with Brandon Rios, as he hits the mitts with his trainer Freddie Roach
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HBO’s Harold Lederman in Ontario, Calif. this past weekend (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
The pieces are starting to fall into place for this weekend’s showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios in China.
Earlier today, Team Pacquiao touched down in Macau, while other media members from all parts of the globe have also begun their trek to the city in advance of the HBO pay per view event
One man who will likely be ringside at the fight is longtime HBO unofficial judge Harold Lederman.
Catching up with Lederman this past weekend in Ontario, Calif. in advance of Andre Ward’s victory over Edwin Rodriguez, the affable New Yorker showed enthusiasm towards boxing’s next big duel
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Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight champion Brandon Rios (31-1-1, 23 KO’s) in Oxnard, Calif. during his final day of training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy before leaving to Macau, China for his Nov. 23 clash on HBO pay per view with Manny Pacquiao
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Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion Brandon Rios inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy shortly before leaving for Macau, China for the Nov. 23 HBO pay per view clash against Manny Pacquiao. In this video, Rios reveals why his stable mate Mikey Garcia would knock out Yuriorkis Gamboa.
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Shawn Porter working with Manny Pacquiao a few years back (Photo: Pete Susens – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
As he heads into his Nov. 23 showdown with Brandon Rios, Manny Pacquiao has his share of doubters.
After all, it was this past December when the Filipino icon was knocked out cold by a counter right hand from his rival Juan Manuel Marquez in the sixth round of their fourth encounter.
That loss has added a certain kind of intrigue to the Rios clash and one of Pacquiao’s former sparring partners, welterweight contender Shawn Porter, recently shared his thoughts on the big fight.
“I think a lot of people may be questioning his abilities now,” Porter stated recently. “Aside from everything he’s got going on in the Philippines and his last experience, I think he’s going to be able to bring the Manny Pacquiao that we’ve seen in the past to this fight with Brandon Rios.”
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Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion Brandon Rios inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy shortly before leaving for Macau, China for the Nov. 23 HBO pay per view clash against Manny Pacquiao. In this video, Rios reveals why his stable mate Mikey Garcia would knock out Yuriorkis Gamboa.
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As he is presently out in Macau, China in advance of his HBO pay per view clash against Manny Pacquiao, former world titlist Brandon Rios recently caught a glimpse of the new custom made trunks he will be wearing for the fight.
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