Monthly Archives: March 2013

VIDEO: Dirk Nowitzki and Russell Westbrook trade dunks as the Oklahoma City Thunder trump the Mavericks 107-101

On Sunday, March 17 in Dallas, Texas, The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 107-101.

Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook lead the team with 35 points on 13-23 shooting while adding six assists and six rebounds. Westbrook also hit a go-ahead with 1 minute left to secure the victory.
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Rob Kardashian gets ‘TURN UP’ in Las Vegas during his 26th birthday [PHOTOS]

Rob Kardashian parties in Las Vegas with his mother Kris Jenner and friends (Photos: Instagram.com)

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As seen with updates to his personal Twitter and Instagram accounts on Sunday, March 17, reality star Rob Kardashian appeared to have a great time as he celebrated his birthday.
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Beyonce releases ‘Bow Down / I Been On’ on her personal SoundCloud

As seen on a post by HuffingtonPost.com on Sunday, March 17, music superstar Beyonce continues to grab headlines, this time for her release of a new potential hit.

Taking to her personal SoundCloud account, as accompanied with a photo on Instagram, the 31-year old singer posted the anthem “Bow Down / I Been On” onto her page.
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Bonus photos: Photographer Naoki Fukuda captures the drama of Tim Bradley vs. Ruslan Provodnikov and Jessie Vargas vs. Wale Omotoso

By Chris Robinson

Award-winning photographer Naoki Fukuda goes ringside from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California for Tim Bradley’s grueling victory over Ruslan Provodnikov and Jessie Vargas’ ten-round decision over Wale Omotoso, as seen on HBO.

All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

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Tim Bradley didn’t deserve any boos on Saturday night after grueling victory over Provodnikov

Tim Bradley following his victory over Ruslan Provodnikov on Saturday night (Photo credit: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, inside of the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, Tim Bradley successfully defended his WBO welterweight crown with a unanimous decision victory over Russia’s Ruslan Provodnikov.

Improving his record to 30-0 with 12 knockouts, Bradley saw scorecards of 115-112 and 114-113 twice go to his favor but the tallies hardly told the tale of the fight.

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Photos: Tim Bradley survives a war and late knockdown to overcome Ruslan Provodnikov

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, inside of the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, Tim Bradley survived a scare in the face of Russia’s Ruslan Provodnikov during their HBO-televised welterweight title bout. Bradley was rocked in the first, staggered badly in the second, and survived a knockdown in the 12th and final round.

Scores of 115-112 and 114-113 were twice read in Bradley’s favor, as the sport’s reigning WBO welterweight champion sees his record rise to 30-0 with 12 knockouts.  Provodnikov falls to 22-2 with 15 knockouts.

Check out the photos below for a ringside look at Bradley-Provodnikov and the undercard action.

Photos courtesy of Chris Farina – Top Rank

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Rihanna hits up the XL Center in Hartford, CT as her ‘Diamonds’ tour continues [PHOTOS]

Images from Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ tour in Hartford, CT (Photo: Instagram.com_ChriannaForever)

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While Rihanna’s “Diamonds” tour got off to a rough start due to her bout with laryngitis, the pop superstar is back on the road.

According to a report from Masslive.com on Saturday, March 16, Rihanna was inside of the XL Center last night in Hartford, Connecticut.
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‘Chepo’ Reynoso claims Saul Alvarez has no business fighting on Mayweather’s undercards anymore

Reporter Sergio Venegas catches up with Jose ‘Chepo’ Reynoso, manager of WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, during the three-city press tour for Alvarez’s upcoming fight with Austin Trout. Reynoso discusses his fighter’s test with Trout, while also revealing while Saul has no business fighting on Floyd Mayweather’s undercards anymore…
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Karrueche Tran rocking a new look on her personal Instagram

Karrueche Tran showing off her new look (Photo: Instagram.com/karrueche)

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On Friday night, March 15, aspiring model Karrueche Tran took to her personal Instagram page to show her followers something different.

“Trying something new today..” stated Karrueche, as she could be seen with a new haircut.
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Photos: Kim Kardashian flashes back to her time in the Dominican Republic

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On Friday, March 15, reality star Kim Kardashian took to her personal Instagram page, where she showed off a few revealing photos of herself in an aqua blue bikini.

Of course, these aren’t new pictures, as Kardashian is well into her pregnancy, as she is expecting her first child this year with her beau Kanye West.
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Sam Watson gets emotional about Austin Trout, Danny Garcia, Floyd Mayweather, and Adrien Broner

 

Reporter Sergio Venegas catches up with respected boxing advisor Sam Watson, as he speaks on his stable of star fighters and their upcoming fights, including Austin Trout’s bout with Saul Alvarez on April 20th in San Antonio, Texas, Floyd Mayweather’s date with Robert Guerrero on May 4th in Las Vegas, Danny Garcia’s match with Zab Judah on April 27th in Brooklyn, New York, and Adrien Broner’s possible match this summer with welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi.
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Omar Figueroa vs. Richard Abril in the future? Omar Sr. wants the fight

Reporter Sergio Venegas catches up with Omar Figueroa Sr., as he speaks on his son, lightweight prospect Omar Figueroa (20-0, 16 KO’s), ahead of his April 20th bout with Abner Cotto on the Saul Alvarez-Austin Trout undercard in San Antonio, Texas.
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‘It shows you the love people have for him’ – De La Hoya says Saul Alvarez will make his own mark

Reporter Sergio Venegas catches up with former multi-division champion and Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya, as he speaks on the growing popularity of WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.
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Austin Trout admits he’d love to face Mayweather, Sergio Martinez, and Chavez Jr. after Canelo

Reporter Sergio Venegas catches up with WBA junior middleweight champion Austin Trout in McCallen, Texas, as he speaks on his match with WBC champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Trout speaks on his training camp for the Alvarez fight, his wishes to face Floyd Mayweather in the future, and a move to 160 pounds.

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Saul Alvarez and Austin Trout face off in Texas as Oscar De La Hoya watches on [Exclusive Video]

Reporter Sergio Venegas goes behind the scenes during the 3-city Texas press tour for the April 20th Saul Alvarez-Austin Trout Showtime-televised event in San Antonio. In this exclusive clip, champions Saul Alvarez and Austin Trout face off as Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya watches on.
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Photos: Images from the final Tim Bradley-Ruslan Provodnikov press conference in Los Angeles

By Chris Robinson

Images from the final Tim Bradley vs. Ruslan Provodnikov press conference in Los Angeles, California. Bradley defends his WBO welterweight crown against Provodnikov inisde of the Home Depot Center in Carson, California this Saturday night in an HBO-televised attraction.

Also on the televised portion of the card, prospect/contender Jessie Vargas faces off with Wale Omotoso.

Photos courtesy of Chris Farina – Top Rank

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VIDEO: The ‘Kick-Ass 2’ official trailer is here

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As seen in a report from MTV.com on Wednesday, March 13, the trailer for “Kick-Ass 2” has been released and is making its rounds on the internet.

The original 2010 flick garnered very strong reviews, having amassed a 7.8 out of 10 score on IMDB.com to date.

Returning for the sequel will be Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, who is reborn as a villain named “The Mother F****r”.

Jim Carrey will also be joining the heroes, playing the role of Colonel Stars and Stripes.
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Photos: SMS Promotions’ Donte Strayhorn working with Gerald Tucker Sr. ahead of professional debut

By Chris Robinson

HustleBoss.com steps inside of Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada as talented prospect Donte Strayhorn works with trainer Gerald Tucker Sr. ahead of his professional debut this Saturday night on the Timothy Bradley-Rusland Provodnikov undercard in Carson, California.

Strayhorn is with 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions and was scheduled for an appearance on the Billy Dib-Evgeny Gradovich IBF featherweight championship undercard earlier this month but saw the fight fall through after his opponent failed to make weight.

Check out the photos for more of Strayhorn in training…

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

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