Floyd Mayweather defeated Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 (Photo: Esther Lin – SHOWTIME)
By Chris Robinson
It’s hard to describe everything that takes place during Fight Week in Las Vegas.
With the city playing host to the biggest and best boxing events for several decades now, Las Vegas always heats up and gets busy the week of any big boxing fight and all you have to do is take a walk around the city during this time to get a gauge on just how much concentrated energy is around.
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Gennady Golovkvin inside of the MGM Grand on Tuesday afternoon (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
On Tuesday afternoon, inside of the MGM Grand lobby in Las Vegas, Nev., lineal middleweight world champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkvin and former two-division world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez both made their official arrivals to the city ahead off their showdown this weekend.
On Saturday night, Sep. 16, Golovkin (37-0, 33 KO’s) and Canelo (49-1-1, 34 KO’s) will meet inside of the T-Mobile Arena in an HBO pay-per-view showdown that also serves as the best possible fight to make in the sport.
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David Benavidez and Ronald Gavril had a great fight on Saturday night (Photo: SHOWTIME – Rosie Cohe)
By Chris Robinson
In a wild, back-and-forth fight from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., David Benavidez became boxing’s youngest world champion at 20 years of age with a split-decision victory over rugged contender Ronald Gavril from Romania.
It was a very fast-paced affair from the start, with Gavril’s accuracy allowing him to dictate the pace at times while Benavidez’s strength, size, and power allowed him to have success of his own. Gavril came on very strong in the middle of the fight, only to see Benavidez turn up the tempo in the championship rounds.
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Welterweight prospect Nick Frese is ready for his American debut in Carson, Calif. this weekend (Photo: 1Tarrell)
By Chris Robinson
This weekend, in Carson, Calif., undefeated welterweight prospect Nick Frese (5-0, 5 KO’s) will return to the ring to face off with Nam Phan (3-2-1, 2 KO’s) inside of the StubHub Center. The bout will take place as an undercard attraction to the HBO triple header featuring Sor Rungvisai vs. Roman Gonzalez II as the headliner.
Frese, 23, has been working ardently both in Las Vegas while training with Cuban trainer Ismael Salas, as well as in his hometown of Thailand. Frese has tremendous talent and is a prospect worth keeping an eye on.
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Freshwater lake fishing can be an intimidating enterprise. There are various freshwater habitats and many different fish species which may require different techniques and equipment. Lakes can have numerous species, among these are largemouth bass, sturgeon, striped bass as well as sunfish. Aside from knowing the different equipment and techniques needed, there is also the added task of figuring out where best to spot fish.
The following section provides a quick overview of where to find fish in freshwater lakes. Here are 5 beginner tips to finding fish in a freshwater lake.
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Have you ever wanted to train like a Navy Seal?
Navy’s elite warriors undergo excruciating military training to defend the country and carry out the country’s interests. Therefore, you should understand that it is extremely difficult to train like a Navy Seal. There are ways and certain exercise routines you can perform at home that replicate the excruciating military training of the Navy Seals. Without beating about the bush any further, here are 3 ways to train like a Navy Seal at home. The site, Seal Grinder, has a wealth of information on the ways Navy Seals train and how they go about their business in general.
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Money Prince Duarte shadowboxing inside of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
By Chris Robinson
I have been knowing young Money Prince Duarte for some years now in the city of Las Vegas and have always made it a custom to catch up with Prince at all of the big fights in town.
This weekend’s Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor showdown was no exception, as I spotted Prince and his family at the official weigh-in on Friday afternoon. I was able to catch up with Prince and get his prediction for tonight’s fight, as well as the latest with his career.
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Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor face to face at Friday’s weigh-in (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
Earlier today, inside of the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas, Nev., former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather and UFC superstar Conor McGregor made weight ahead of their scheduled mega fight on SHOWTIME pay per view tomorrow.
McGregor came into the arena first, with Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize” playing in the background, while Mayweather came out to Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight” shortly thereafter.
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Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor face off in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
On Wednesday afternoon, inside of the MGM Grand’s KA Theatre, the final press conference for this weekend’s Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor pay per view mega fight took place. Mayweather (49-0, 26 KO’s) will meet McGregor (0-0) inside of the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night in one of the most anticipated events in sports history.
There was a lot to take in at Tuesday’s press conference, from Mayweather’s emotional parting speech to McGregor’s boisterous trash talk. Check below for some video highlights from the final presser.
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Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor made their official arrivals to Las Vegas on Tuesday (Photo: Instagram)
By Chris Robinson
Former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather and MMA superstar/aspiring boxer Conor McGregor both made their grand arrivals to Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon, in front of the T-Mobile Arena.
Mayweather (49-0, 26 KO’s) and McGregor (0-0) will meet on Saturday night in one of the biggest events in sports history. Check out the video below for a closer look at Tuesday’s arrivals.
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Former world champions Fernando Vargas and Marco Antonio Barrera with a fan at the 2017 NVBHOF Induction (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
This weekend, the 2017 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place inside of Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nev.
Once again it was a gathering of today’s brightest stars, legends and champions from the past, diehard fans from across the globe, as well as several other luminaries from the sport of boxing. Once again, Hustle Boss was in the building and we were able to capture some exclusive behind-the-scenes shots.
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Yordenis Ugas working with trainer Jorge Capetillo in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
If you are into the boxing scene in Las Vegas and in search of a diamond in the rough, perhaps Cuba’s Yordenis Ugas might be worth some of your time.
The 31-year old welterweight contender carries a 19-3 record with nine knockouts, yet it has been his recent run of success that has caught my eye. In August of last year, returning from a two-year layoff, Ugas upset previously-undefeated Jamal James over ten rounds in Verona, New York.
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Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. This is the mantra of many people including boxers. As a combat sport, boxing requires strenuous preparations before going to a fight. In world boxing championships, training and preparation stretch up to a year, but this may not be the case for amateur boxers. Still, ample preparations remain a crucial element in order to fight well and get a chance at victory. Boxers undergo various physical, mental and emotional preparations before a fight, apart from the usual boxing training. Baltimore boxing trainees similarly undergo extensive preparations to make sure they put up a good fight when their time comes to compete.
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If you are a music lover, you likely frequent many concerts on an annual basis. Whether you attend the annual Firefly Festival in Dover, Delaware or you participate in the Coachella experience in Southern California, you are likely in concert-goer heaven. This article will highlight some of the best concerts that have occurred in the past 5 years. Be sure to look out for these artists in the future so you can catch one of their shows. They are bound to excite!
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Local artist DDiiamonds and DJ NowLater on stage inside of the Waterhole for the latest ‘So Fresh’ showcase (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
Being a photojournalist in Las Vegas, you can pick and choose from a lot of activities and events taking place in town. Having been present at my third “So Fresh” showcase earlier this month, I’ve been able to connect with a lot of talented minds who play a part in making the event happen.
The “So Fresh” showcases go down every month inside of the Waterhole (5115 Spring Mountain Rd., Ste. 123, Las Vegas, NV, 89146), typically between 9 p.m to 2 a.m.
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The competitive sport of golf surely has a lot of brands to choose from. And each brand is represented by a top player with the main purpose of promoting their apparels during tournaments and tours. Although it does not necessarily mean that the brand represented by a tournament winner is superior to the other brands, it is a sure way to boost the pride and advertisement of the brand. With so many new brands in golf that have been coming out, it is surely difficult to rank them on which has the superior merchandise. Allow us to save you the trouble of doing it by yourself. Here are the latest top 5 golf brands of 2017.
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Cookin’ Budies is getting ready to launch across the country (Brand: Country Boi Creations/ Photo: 1Tarrell)
By Chris Robinson
When it was announced that recreational marijuana was going to officially go legal in Las Vegas, it created quite a stir in the city; as evidenced by the seemingly endless lines of people at dispensaries on the eve of July 1. I have become more and more interested in the cannabis craze that seems to be sweeping across Vegas, the U.S., and abroad, and am going to be actively covering several angles on my blog here at Hustle Boss.
When I came across the people at Cookin’ Budies on Instagram, I knew it was a movement I wanted to follow. Describing itself as “Traveling educational cannabis cooking show”, Cookin Budies teaches people the benefits of using cannabis properly and how it can treat your mind, body, and spirit.
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MMMA fighter Jimmy Spicuzza fires a right hand during training with Dewey Cooper in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
Having been around the Las Vegas Fight Scene for some years now, I have seen my fair share of trainers around town. With so many gyms in the city, there are plenty of trainers and each of them has a unique approach to the sport.
In former kickboxing champion and former boxing contender Dewey Cooper, I have come to admire him as one of the most committed and hard-working people in the fight game when it comes to pushing his fighters. Cooper captured the WKC heavyweight and WKF cruiserweight titles as a kickboxer while also compiling a 19-3-3 record with 11 knockouts as a professional boxer.
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Inside of Smooth Eats in Downtown Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
Downtown Las Vegas is definitely a place for some hidden gems around town, including many restaurants and food shops.
I had been noticing the people at Smooth Eats for a few months now after following them on Instagram, and became interested in paying them a visit for more coverage of my ongoing Food Pursuit web series.
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What is keeping your kid busy this summer?
Teamwork is essential to making sure a particular work or project is completed expertly on time. Although it is important to have the ability to work efficiently in a team, many people tend to overlook and underestimate the value of teamwork. The ability to work effectively in a team cannot be taught; it is an ability that must be honed through experience. And, one of the most effective ways of teaching children about the value and importance of teamwork is through sports. Here are 5 sports that can teach kids about teamwork.
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