Monthly Archives: September 2013

‘Kovalev was afraid of Golovkin’: Abel Sanchez talks sparring days at the Summit Gym in Big Bear

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More all-access coverage from Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as the head trainer speaks on some memorabel sparring with the likes of Gennady Golovkin, Joel Diaz, Urbano Antillon, and Mikey Garcia
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‘Kovalev was afraid of Golovkin’: Abel Sanchez talks sparring days at the Summit Gym in Big Bear

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More all-access coverage from Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as the head trainer speaks on some memorabel sparring with the likes of Gennady Golovkin, Joel Diaz, Urbano Antillon, and Mikey Garcia
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Mayweather Sr. opens up on Floyd’s camp, weight preferences, a possible pro-Canelo crowd, more

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Chris Robinson and other boxing media members such as RingTV.com’s Mark Ortega, Elie Seckbach, and others speak with Floyd Joy Mayweather Sr. inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club as he breaks down several aspects of his son Floyd’s Sept. 14 bout with Saul Alvarez
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Mayweather Sr. opens up on Floyd’s camp, weight preferences, a possible pro-Canelo crowd, more

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Chris Robinson and other boxing media members such as RingTV.com’s Mark Ortega, Elie Seckbach, and others speak with Floyd Joy Mayweather Sr. inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club as he breaks down several aspects of his son Floyd’s Sept. 14 bout with Saul Alvarez
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Paul Mendez shares his insight on Gennady Golovkin vs Curtis Stevens [Bonus training footage]

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Chris Robinson catches up with middleweight prospect Paul Mendez (13-2-1, 5 KO’s) in Big Bear, Calif., as he trains for his September return to the ring plus shares insight on a clash between WBA champion Gennady Golovkin and contender Curtis Stevens.
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Paul Mendez shares his insight on Gennady Golovkin vs Curtis Stevens [Bonus training footage]

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Chris Robinson catches up with middleweight prospect Paul Mendez (13-2-1, 5 KO’s) in Big Bear, Calif., as he trains for his September return to the ring plus shares insight on a clash between WBA champion Gennady Golovkin and contender Curtis Stevens.
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Abel Sanchez on Gennady Golovkin’s bout with Stevens, why Sergio Martinez is looking for a cash out, the word coming from Canelo’s camp, and more

Abel Sanchez working with Gennady Golovkin last year (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinso

At first glance, trainer Abel Sanchez comes across as one of the more respectful and modest guys that you will meet in boxing.

And while the veteran trainer is indeed a reserved person at times, Sanchez has a way of being completely unabashed with his thoughts on many facets of the sport.

Throughout any given year, Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Southern California’s Big Bear Mountain plays host to a bevy of world-class talent. At the moment, Sanchez is just a few days away from reconnecting with his star fighter, WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, who is set to hit camp shortly in advance of his Nov. 2 bout with Curtis Stevens.

While Stevens wasn’t the ideal opponent in Sanchez’s mind, the trash-talking and hard-hitting Brooklyn native will surely make for an interesting lead up heading into the eighth defense of Golovkin’s title.

During a recent swing through his facility, I was able to catch up with Sanchez and discuss a few storylines in the sport.
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Photos: An inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual ‘Made In America’ Festival in Philadelphia

Continue on to the slideshow for an inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual “Budweiser Made In America” festival in Philadelphia, including shots of Beyonce, 2 Chainz, Miguel, fan pictures, and much more.

All photos courtesy of Instagram.com / Twitter.com

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Photos: An inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual ‘Made In America’ Festival in Philadelphia

Continue on to the slideshow for an inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual “Budweiser Made In America” festival in Philadelphia, including shots of Beyonce, 2 Chainz, Miguel, fan pictures, and much more.

All photos courtesy of Instagram.com / Twitter.com

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: An inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual ‘Made In America’ Festival in Philadelphia

Continue on to the slideshow for an inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual “Budweiser Made In America” festival in Philadelphia, including shots of Beyonce, 2 Chainz, Miguel, fan pictures, and much more.

All photos courtesy of Instagram.com / Twitter.com

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

 

Photos: An inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual ‘Made In America’ Festival in Philadelphia

Continue on to the slideshow for an inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual “Budweiser Made In America” festival in Philadelphia, including shots of Beyonce, 2 Chainz, Miguel, fan pictures, and much more.

All photos courtesy of Instagram.com / Twitter.com

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: An inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual ‘Made In America’ Festival in Philadelphia

Continue on to the slideshow for an inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual “Budweiser Made In America” festival in Philadelphia, including shots of Beyonce, 2 Chainz, Miguel, fan pictures, and much more.

All photos courtesy of Instagram.com / Twitter.com

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: An inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual ‘Made In America’ Festival in Philadelphia

Continue on to the slideshow for an inside look at Jay-Z’s second annual “Budweiser Made In America” festival in Philadelphia, including shots of Beyonce, 2 Chainz, Miguel, fan pictures, and much more.

All photos courtesy of Instagram.com / Twitter.com

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Jayson Velez training footage ahead of Oct 5 fight on Miguel Cotto vs. Delvin Rodriguez bill

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Chris Robinson steps inside of the Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as Puerto Rico’s Jayson Velez (20-0, 15 KO’s) puts in some work ahead of his return on the Oct. 5 Miguel Cotto vs. Delvin Rodriguez card in Florida.
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Jayson Velez training footage ahead of Oct 5 fight on Miguel Cotto vs. Delvin Rodriguez bill

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Chris Robinson steps inside of the Abel Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as Puerto Rico’s Jayson Velez (20-0, 15 KO’s) puts in some work ahead of his return on the Oct. 5 Miguel Cotto vs. Delvin Rodriguez card in Florida.
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Hasim Rahman Jr sparring Brayan Rafiq at the Mayweather Boxing Club [August 2013]

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Chris Robinson steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as talented prospect and aspiring professional Hasim Rahman Jr. puts in some work with France’s Brayan Rafiq

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Floyd Mayweather: ‘Has Canelo faced the type of competition that Cotto has faced?’

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Saul Alvarez speaks on Miguel Cotto and Oscar De La Hoya’s success against Floyd Mayweather

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Shane Mosley feels Manny Pacquiao will bounce back strong; favors him over Brandon Rios

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Showtime’s Al Bernstein reveals what Canelo must do in order to be successful vs. Floyd Mayweather

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Roger Mayweather says there will always be able to find opponents for Floyd Mayweather

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Floyd Mayweather feels Juan Manuel Marquez has more of a fanbase in Mexico than Canelo

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Floyd Mayweather mitt work with Roger Mayweather and body bag work with Nate Jones

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Mayweather Media Day: Floyd Mayweather beats on the heavy bag ahead of Canelo clash

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Karl Dargan reflects on his history with Danny Garcia and eyes the Lucas Matthysse challenge

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Saul Alvarez sees many advantages over Mayweather; insists weight won’t be an issue on Sept 14

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Oscar De La Hoya says a Saul Alvarez victory over Floyd Mayweather wouldn’t be personal for him

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Luis Ramos Jr. resurfaces at the Summit Gym in Big Bear [Exclusive training footage]

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Chepo Reynoso responds to Ellerbe; says Team Canelo has their philosophy on how to beat Floyd

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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez: Media workout highlights ahead of Floyd Mayweather showdown

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Alex Miskirtchian training highlights: Eyes the winner of Evgeny Gradovich vs. Billy Dib II

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com