Monthly Archives: September 2013

Roger Mayweather not worried about Angel Garcia’s trash talk if Floyd ends up fighting Danny

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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Roger Mayweather as he speaks on the possibility of his nephew Floyd facing off with junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia and the war of words that may ensure given Danny’s father Angel and his outspoken ways
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Nonito Donaire on sparring in Oxnard, regaining his drive, getting older, a rematch with Rigondeaux

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Chris Robinson catches up with former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire during his first week of training in Oxnard, CA. Hear what Donaire had to say about his new gym, his sparring with prospect Rudy Ochoa, his rematch with Vic Darchinyan, and much more
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Nonito Donaire goes in-depth on his training in Oxnard, trying to regain his drive, the importance of a Rigondeaux rematch, and more

Nonito Donaire following his training in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

If you walk into trainer Robert Garcia’s personal gym in Oxnard, Calif. late in the afternoon these days you will be able to spot a new face in the facility, as former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire has dived back into training.

Donaire is coming off of a unanimous decision loss to Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux this past April and will be looking to get back on track come Nov. 9 with his rematch against Armenia’s Vic Darchinyan.

And while Garcia has been in the corner of Donaire for nearly four years, this marks the first time that the Fil-Am star has left the comforts of his training bases in Northern California to embark on a full-fledged regimen in Oxnard.

Following an intense sparring session with upcoming prospect Rudy Ochoa, I was able to sit down with Donaire and pick his brain on a variety of subjects.
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Mikey Garcia discusses what it’s been like working with Alex Ariza in camp

All-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA, as former WBO featherweight champion Mikey Garcia (32-0, 27 KO’s) speaks on what it’s been like working with strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza ahead of his Nov. 9 showdown on HBO vs. Roman ‘Rocky’ Martinez
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. warms up during media day amidst the weight controversy surrounding Vera bout

Exclusives updates from the Azteca Boxing Club in Bell, CA as former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 32 KO’s) warms up during his media day ahead of his clash with Brian Vera this Saturday night.

Word leaked on Tuesday afternoon that Chavez mentioned he would not be able to make the contracted weight of 168 pounds for the Vera fight, as he stated he could only come in as low as 173 pounds. This news didn’t sit too well with Vera’s team, including his trainer Ronnie Shields.
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Action heats up in J’Leon Love’s sparring session with Aaron Coley at the Mayweather Boxing Club

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All-access coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club as middleweight prospect J’Leon Love (15-0, 8 KO’s) puts in work with junior middleweight prospect Aaron Coley (7-0, 4 KO’s). The action starts slow but things heat up as the rounds go on, to the crow’d’s delight
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Robert Garcia discusses Brandon Rios’ sparring for Pacquiao, the addition of Alex Ariza, and more

More all-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as trainer Robert Garcia discusses the camp progress of his fighter, former lightweight champion Brandon Rios, ahead of his Nov. 23 duel with Manny Pacquiao. Garcia also discusses what it’s been like having strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza in camp
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Robert Garcia discusses Brandon Rios’ sparring for Pacquiao, the addition of Alex Ariza, and more

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More all-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as trainer Robert Garcia discusses the camp progress of his fighter, former lightweight champion Brandon Rios, ahead of his Nov. 23 duel with Manny Pacquiao. Garcia also discusses what it’s been like having strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza in camp
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Action heats up in J’Leon Love’s sparring session with Aaron Coley at the Mayweather Boxing Club

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All-access coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club as middleweight prospect J’Leon Love (15-0, 8 KO’s) puts in work with junior middleweight prospect Aaron Coley (7-0, 4 KO’s). The action starts slow but things heat up as the rounds go on, to the crow’d’s delight
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. warms up during media day amidst the weight controversy surrounding Vera bout

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Exclusives updates from the Azteca Boxing Club in Bell, CA as former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 32 KO’s) warms up during his media day ahead of his clash with Brian Vera this Saturday night.

Word leaked on Tuesday afternoon that Chavez mentioned he would not be able to make the contracted weight of 168 pounds for the Vera fight, as he stated he could only come in as low as 173 pounds. This news didn’t sit too well with Vera’s team, including his trainer Ronnie Shields.
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Mikey Garcia discusses what it’s been like working with Alex Ariza in camp

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All-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA, as former WBO featherweight champion Mikey Garcia (32-0, 27 KO’s) speaks on what it’s been like working with strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza ahead of his Nov. 9 showdown on HBO vs. Roman ‘Rocky’ Martinez
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Robert Garcia says Nonito Donaire is better than ever; training camp to start in Oxnard soon

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The dialogue between trainer Robert Garcia and Chris Robinson of www.HustleBoss.com continues, as he reveals what it was like crossing paths with Nonito in Texas recently for a press conference ahead of the Nov. 9 HBO-televised rematch with Vic Darchinyan. Garcia says Donaire looks better than ever and says training camp with start soon in Oxnard, Calif.
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Diego Magdaleno mitt work with trainer Joel Diaz ahead of Chavez Jr.-Vera undercard showcase

Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Indio Boys and Girls Club in Southern California as junior lightweight prospect Diego Magdaleno (23-1, 9 KO’s) put in some mitt work with trainer Joel Diaz ahead of his Sept. 28 fight with Edgar Riovalle on the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Brian Vera clash inside of the StubHub Center in Carson
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Robert Garcia says Nonito Donaire is better than ever; training camp to start in Oxnard soon

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The dialogue between trainer Robert Garcia and Chris Robinson of www.HustleBoss.com continues, as he reveals what it was like crossing paths with Nonito in Texas recently for a press conference ahead of the Nov. 9 HBO-televised rematch with Vic Darchinyan. Garcia says Donaire looks better than ever and says training camp with start soon in Oxnard, Calif.
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