Category Archives: Boxing

Roger Mayweather feels Miguel Cotto may get ‘whooped’ by Canelo Alvarez on Nov. 21

Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather facing off in May 2012 (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

With Floyd Mayweather’s unanimous decision victory over Andre Berto now in our rear-views, the boxing world will not turn its attention to the next wave of big events on the horizon.

And while there are surely still a bevy of top-flight performers left in the sport in the wake of Mayweather’s retirement, there is no bigger showdown on the horizon than the Nov. 21 clash between WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto and former junior middleweight titlist Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
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Karim Mayfield talks Mayweather vs. Berto and addresses grudge rumors with Errol Spence Jr.

Tough contender Karim Mayfield always has a lot to say (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

For several weeks this summer, Karim Mayfield saw his name thrust into the headlines as a possible opponent for Floyd Mayweather.

And while he never was able to land the big shot, Mayweather elected to face Andre Berto instead, Mayfield still kept a positive attitude throughout the process.
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Flashback Footage – Andre Berto Training Inside of City Athletic Boxing days before Mayweather fight

Andre Berto and his team inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas days before his bout vs. Floyd Mayweather this past Saturday

By Chris Robinson

This past Saturday in Las Vegas, former WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto gave a spirited effort against perennial pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather, ultimately dropping a unanimous decision loss after 12 rounds.

Fighting inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the second time in his career, you could tell that Berto (30-4, 23 KO’s) was in top physical shape as he attempted to break through Mayweather (49-0, 26 KO’s), even making the contest interesting on a few occasions.
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Andre Ward rips Gennady Golovkin and his team: ‘Little G turned down an official fight from us’

Andre Ward speaking to the press (Photo: Fight Hub)

By Chris Robinon

To anyone who follows the sport of boxing somewhat closely, you can surely spot the tension coming from both sides regarding a possible fight between WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and WBA super middleweight king Andre Ward.

There has been curiosity surrounding the potential matchup for a few years now but Ward insists that the Kazakhstan star and his team, specifically trainer Abel Sanchez and promoter Tom Loeffler, are feeding the public lies about their interest in a showdown.
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Exclusive PHOTOS: Behind The Scenes at the MGM Grand During Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto

Floyd Mayweather speaking at the post-fight press conference following his victory over Andre Berto (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Sep. 12, in front of an estimated 13,395 partisans inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Floyd Mayweather captured a wide unanimous decision victory over Andre Berto by scores of 120-108, 118-110, and 117-111.

Hustle Boss was on the scene throughout the evening and their was a special buzz in the air, given the fact that this may be Mayweather’s final ring performance.
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PHOTOS: Badou Jack Delivers Big, Overcomes Brave Effort from George Groves to Capture Split-Decision

Badou Jack, right, delivering a right hand against George Groves on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Sep. 12, WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack scored perhaps the most impressive victory of his career in out-dueling brash UK contender George Groves over twelve fast-paced rounds for a successful first defense of his belt.

The match took place from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto undercard. Jack (20-1-1, 12 KO’s) scored a knockdown in the first round and appeared to gain the early lead in the face of a determined Groves (21-3, 16 KO’s).
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Floyd Mayweather defeats Andre Berto in Vegas but Teddy Atlas doesn’t think he’ll retire

Floyd Mayweather following his victory over Andre Berto (Photo: Instagram)

By Chris Robinson

We are still inside of the MGM Grand media center in Las Vegas, Nev., where earlier tonight, Floyd Mayweather handily defeated Andre Berto over twelve rounds.

Following the action, Mayweather was tabbed the clear victor, as scores of 120-108, 118-110, and 117-111 were are read in his favor. With the win, Mayweather moves to 49-0 with 26 knockouts while Berto drops to 30-4 with 23 knockouts.
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Floyd Mayweather vs Andre Berto Offical Weigh In Coverage from the MGM Grand

Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto face off in Las Vegas (Photo: Senyuiedzorm Adadevoh)

By Chris Robinson

Earlier today, inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena, undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather and former WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto weighed in ahead of their big matchup tomorrow tonight.

Mayweather (48-0, 26 KO’s) and Berto (30-3, 23 KO’s) meet on Saturday night in a SHOWTIME pay per view clash that may serve as Floyd’s last and final bout as a professional.
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. calls Canelo Alvarez and Miguel Cotto ‘joke fights’ for his son

Floyd Mayweather Sr. speaking in Las Vegas, Nev. (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Sep. 12, Floyd Mayweather will fight in perhaps his last official bout when he steps into the ring against former WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto.

Mayweather (48-0, 26 KO’s) and Berto (30-3, 23 KO’s) square off inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in a SHOWTIME pay per view headliner that is lopsided in Floyd’s favor.
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Virgil Hunter on the parallels between Andre Berto and Manny Pacquiao ahead of his fighter’s bout vs. Floyd Mayweather

Andre Berto with his trainer Virgil Hunter at the final Mayweather vs. Berto press conference in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

During any notable fight week in Las Vegas, you are sure to hear your share of sound bites from various boxing luminaries as the days pass by.

We are just three days removed from Saturday night’s Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto clash and while you can’t exactly sense any animosity coming from either side, there has been plenty of verbiage to take in the past few days out here in Las Vegas.
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VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather and Andre Berto Face Off at Final Presser in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather and Andre Berto facing off in Las Vegas ahead of their fight on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Wednesday afternoon, Sep. 9, Floyd Mayweather and Andre Berto came face to face at their final press conference ahead of their pay per view collision on Saturday night.

Mayweather (48-0, 26 KO’s) faces off with Berto (30-3, 23 KO’s) on SHOWTIME pay per view from the MGM Grand and while the fight wasn’t at first greeted by open arms from the boxing public, there is no doubt that several eyes will be fixated on the matchup this weekend given the fact that it may be Floyd’s final appearance in the ring.
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PHOTOS: Floyd Mayweather and Andre Berto make their Grand Arrivals to Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Tuesday afternoon, Sep. 8, five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather (48-0, 26 KO’s) and his next foe, former WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (30-3, 23 KO’s), made their official arrivals to Las Vegas ahead of their SHOWTIME pay per view matchup this weekend.

Mayweather and Berto both appear in great spirits as the fight, possibly Mayweather’s last in his illustrious career, draws near.
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Madness inside of the MGM Grand as Floyd Mayweather makes Grand Arrival prior to Andre Berto fight

It was a packed scene inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

On Tuesday afternoon, Floyd Mayweather made his official arrival to the city of Las Vegas ahead of his showdown this weekend vs. Andre Berto.

Mayweather (48-0, 26 KO’s) faces off with Berto (30-3, 23 KO’s) inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sep. 12 and it was a packed scene inside of the hotel’s lobby.
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VIDEO: Zab Judah wraps up training in Las Vegas ahead of 9/10 return in New York

Zab Judah training inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas prior to his Sep. 10 return in New York (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

On Sep. 10, two-division world champion Zab Judah is set to return to the ring against Columbia’s Hevinson Herrera, who he faces in Westbury, New York.

Judah (42-9, 29 KO’s), a Brooklyn native, has been living in Las Vegas for several years now and once again he has regained his focus towards training.
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Exclusive PHOTOS: Maricela Cornejo trains inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas weeks after winning WBC gold in Miami

Maricela Cornejo training inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

On Monday, Sep. 7, I saw a familiar face walk through the doors of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas.

Maricela Cornejo is back in town for a brief visit, fresh off of her biggest victory to date as a professional. Cornejo improved her record to 4-1 with 2 knockouts on Aug. 15 when she scored a commanding ten-round unanimous decision over Latashia Burton.

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Undefeated heavyweight Michael Hunter training inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas

Undefeated heavyweight Michael Hunter works with trainer Armin Van Damme inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

As the weeks pass by, so too do the number of championship-level fighters who continue to frequent City Athletic Boxing out in Las Vegas.

On Friday evening, Hustle Boss caught up with CAB gym owner and founder Armin Van Damme, as he was putting in some work on the mitts with emerging heavyweight prospect and 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter.
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Wladimir Klitschko and Shannon Briggs Get Into Another Altercation in Hollywood, FL

Wladimir Klitschko and Shannon Briggs getting into another debate down in Hollywood, Fl. (Photo: Jared Ingrisano)

By Chris Robinson

Earlier tonight, in Hollywood, Fl., former WBO heavyweight champion Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs stopped Michael Marrone in the second round of their match from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fl.

Briggs (59-6-1, 52 KO’s) floored Marrone (21-5, 15 KO’s) in the first round with a right hand and finished him off one round later in the second.
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Alexis Santiago signs with Mayweather Promotions; set for 9/8 return in Hollywood, CA

Alexis Santiago training in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

For bantamweight contender and WBO #6 ranked Alexis Santiago, new doors are beginning to open.

It’s been about four years since Santiago (18-3-1, 8 KO’s) walked through the doors of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nev. and the 24-year old hasn’t left anything to waste during his training in that time.

Having won his last seven bouts, Santiago’s spirits are as high as ever with the recent news of his signing with Mayweather Promotions. The Phoenix native’s first assignment under his new promoter is a Sept. 8 date in Hollywood, Calif. against Fernando Lumacad from the Philippines.
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Shane Mosley Jr. reveals why he’s picking Miguel Cotto over Canelo Alvarez

Can Miguel Cotto defeat Canelo Alvarez on Nov. 21? (Photo: Hoganphotos)

By Chris Robinson

Recently, Hustle Boss caught up with two-division world champion Zab “Super” Judah, as he gave his prediction on the Nov. 21 Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Alvarez clash.

Judah is favoring Canelo slightly in the match, as he feels that he 25-year old from Jalisco, Mexico may be a little too much for the 34-year old, four-division titlist from Puerto Rico.
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Zab Judah: ‘If I had to put my money on it, I’m leaning towards Canelo Alvarez’

Will Canelo Alvarez be able to unseat Miguel Cotto on Nov. 21? (Photo: Hoganphotos)

By Chris Robinson

On Nov. 21, four-division world champion Miguel Cotto will lock horns with former WBA junior middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev.

Cotto (40-4, 33 KO’s) is the reigning WBC middleweight champion and will be looking for a second successful defense of his title vs. the younger Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KO’s) on HBO pay per view in one of the year’s biggest events.
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