Monthly Archives: July 2015

VIDEO: J’Leon Love and Zach Cooper on Shawn Porter’s victory and Keith Thurman vs. Errol Spence

Hustle Boss inside of  the Mayweather Boxing Club with Zach Cooper and J’Leon Love (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

If there was ever a duo that was sure to get me some positive reaction to the June 20 Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter matchup and aftermath, upcoming talents Zach Cooper and J’Leon Love fit the bill.

Porter pulled off perhaps the biggest victory over his career thus far when he handled Broner over the course of 12 rounds. Porter was aggressive and calculated throughout the match and outside of a big knockdown he suffered in the 12th and final round, the Akron native was in control.
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Promising female talent Mikayla Nebel resurfaces inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas

Mikayla Nebel, right, getting her hands wrapped by trainer Armin Van Damme inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

It was about a year and a half ago when I first crossed paths with budding female talent Mikayla Nebel out here in Las Vegas.

Then training at the Mayweather Boxing Club, it was easy to spot talent in Nebel as well as passion, as we spoke in-depth about her early career learning lessons and how she fought on despite feeling robbed in several of her professional matches.
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Introducing Nonito Donaire Sr.’s latest pupil, undefeated welterweight prospect Rudy Macedo

Rudy Macedo is waiting for word on his next bout (Photo: Facebook)

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By Chris Robinso

Nonito Donaire Sr. is no stranger to talent.

With his son Nonito Donaire, having established himself as a can’t-miss star in the sport in recent times, the elder Donaire has been able to watch first-hand just how impactful some of his practices and teachings are.
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7-Year Old Miah ‘Lil Champ’ Davis continues to shine inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club

Miah ‘Lil Champ’ Davis continues to put in work inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

When I first spotted 7-year old Miah Davis inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, I instantly spotted her desire and talent.

Despite being completely new to the game at the time, you could tell instantly by Davis’ mitt work with Roger Mayweather that she was a naturally gifted fighter.
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