Category Archives: Boxing

Exclusive Photos: Ganaway vs. Macedo highlights Tocco’s Exhibition Sparring in June

Joseph Macedo and Rashad Ganaway working inside of Johnny Tocco’s (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

As I walked inside of Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym this past Friday, I knew something good was in store.

The famed facility began hosting Exhibition Sparring matches on the first Friday of every month and thus far the action has been top notch. This was exactly the case when I saw lightweight veteran Rashad Ganaway and upstart amateur prospect Joseph “El Bandito” Macedo facing off and trading blows.
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‘Dangerous’ Don Moore vs. Cameron Kreal looms for July 24 in Las Vegas

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Cameron Kreal training inside of the Las Vegas Fight Club (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

A high-stakes junior welterweight bout appears to be a go for July 24 in Las Vegas, as it looks like undefeated “Dangerous” Don Moore (17-0-1, 11 KO’s) will tangle with tough Cameron Kreal (7-7-1, 1 KO) inside of the Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino.

Both Moore and Kreal are known well in the Las Vegas area and the fight is sure to answer a lot of questions about each man.
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Undefeated prospects Luis Arias and Sonny Fredrickson to see action on the Andre Ward-Paul Smith undercard in Oakland

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Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias is gunning for 12-0 (Photo: Manny ‘Mitts’ Murillo)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, June 20, inside of the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., a pair of undefeated prospects will return to the ring on the undercard of the Andre Ward vs. Paul Smith BET-televised showdown.

Both Luis Arias (11-0, 4 KO’s) and Sonny Fredrickson (8-0, 5 KO’s) will be on the show, looking to bolster their unblemished marks.
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PHOTOS: Deontay Wilder and Eric Molina face off at final press conference ahead of SHOWTIME title bout

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WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder faces off with challenge Eric Molina ahead of their fight on Saturday (Photo: Stephane Trapp – SHOWTIME)

By Chris Robinson

Photos from Embassy Suites in Birmingham, Ala. as undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” (33-0, 32 KO’s) faces off with challenge Eric Moina (23-2, 17 KO’s) two days prior to their SHOWTIME-televised duel this Saturday night.

Wilder captured the WBC belt this past January in Las Vegas by defeating Bermane Stiverne over 12 rounds and he will be looking for a first successful defense inside of the Bartow Arena in Birmingham this weekend.
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Danny Garcia vacates WBC title at 140 pounds; Lucas Matthysse vs. Victor Postol next?

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Danny Garcia, pictured right, won a close one vs. Lamont Peterson in April (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Looks like Philadelphia’s Danny Garcia has elected to relinquish his WBC junior welterweight title that he captured in March of 2012 after defeating Erik Morales.

Garcia’s last two contests, a majority-decision over Lamont Peterson in April and a 2nd round knockout over Rod Salka this past August, were fought above the junior welterweight limit of 140 pounds and those in the industry knew well ahead of time that it was time for the young champion to move up.
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Hrunov is convinced Wilder will do everything to postpone facing Povetkin

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Deontay Wilder will be defending his WBC heavyweight title this weekend in Alabama (Photo: Stephane Trapp – SHOWTIME)

By Vitali Shaposhnikov

Deontay Wilder has certainly carved quite a name for himself. In the day and age when the heavyweight division seems dry, it is always refreshing to see someone with the dedication to come in swinging, especially when that results in a 97% knockout rate.

A respectful 33 victories and no losses puts Wilder in a very beneficial position. While some argue that he has not yet proven himself due to lack of top-rated competition, others claim that while that may be so, there isn’t a huge roster of exciting talented heavyweights to pick from.
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Miguel Cotto pushing forward, could Canelo Alvarez be next?

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Puerto Rican superstar Miguel Cotto is coming off of another big TKO victory (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Vitali Shaposhnikov

Why do so many boxing fans respect Miguel Cotto? The answer is as simple and as direct as could be: because he always comes to fight.

Daniel Geale was a formidable challenge, anyone would agree, and Cotto knew that as well. But coming into their fight this past weekend in New York, Cotto was fighting for something that he had tasted before: a colossal event, a mega-fight.
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VIDEO: Hustle Boss’ Chris Robinson – vs – Zappos’ Miguel Barragan [FULL FIGHT]

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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson surrounded by the City Athletic Boxing crew following his 3rd round TKO victory over Miguel Barragan at Zappo’s in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Hustle Boss

Part 1 of 2 – Hustle Boss Owner and Co-Founder Chris Robinson, stepped into the boxing ring on Tuesday night, January 9, to take on Zappo’s Miguel Barragan as part of Derrick Harmon’s ‘Vegas Night Life Fights’ at Zappo’s in Downtown Las Vegas.

Known primarily for his skills in the media field, Robinson has been putting in a lot of work behind the scenes out in Las Vegas with a bevy of trainers and fighters in recent months and was able to showcase what he’s learned against a young, tough opponent.
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Exclusive: Adrien Broner’s sparring partners speak on the big Shawn Porter fight

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Four of Adrien Broner’s sparring partners recently opened up from Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Abdul Musawwir Muhammed always has a lot of people coming in and out of his barber shop out in Las Vegas.

Located within walking distance of the Mayweather Boxing Club, several local and visiting fighters go to Musawwir’s to get a cut, and even some mitt work on occasion.
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PHOTOS: Miguel Cotto stops Daniel Geale in the 4th round in Brooklyn

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Miguel Cotto stopped Daniel Geale last night in Brooklyn (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Four-division world champion Miguel Cotto proved to be too much for Daniel Geale last night, stopping the brave Australian inside of the 4th round of their middleweight title fight last night from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Cotto (40-4, 33 KO’s) now looks to a possible fight later in the year with Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, while Geale (31-4, 16 KO’s) will have to go back to the drawing board once again.
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Bianka Thompson gets advice from Floyd Mayweather Sr. inside of City Athletic Boxing

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Bianka Thompson working with Floyd Mayweather Sr. inside of City Athletic Club in Las Vegas (Photo: Domo TC)

By Chris Robinson

www.HustleBoss.com and Domo TC step inside of City Athletic Boxing as 20-year old female amateur talent Bianka Thompson works with her trainer Monyette Flowers as well as getting some advice from the famed Floyd Mayweather Sr.

Bianka just recently returned to the sport full-time and is already a great fit inside of the gym. Stay tuned for more details on her next move.
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PHOTOS: Tim Bradley training ahead of HBO showdown with Jessie Vargas

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Tim Bradley training for Jessie Vargas (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

Photos from Palm Springs, Calif. as two-division world champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley works out with trainer Joel Diaz ahead of his upcoming clash with WBA junior welterweight titlist Jessie Vargas, set for June 27 inside of the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

The matchup, for the vacant WBO welterweight title, will see whether Vargas can live up to all the expectations that were bestowed upon him early in his career.
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PHOTOS: Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez training for June 26 bout vs. Dereck Edwards

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Gilberto Ramirez training in preparation for his matchup vs. Dereck Edwards (Photos: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

It’s been a few years since we crossed paths with undefeated Mexican star Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

Inside the doors of Able Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. is when I first remember seeing Ramirez and his team, as they were in camp working with Gennady Golovkin and a slew of other prospects, contenders, and champions.
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Amir Khan admits mistakes heading into Chris Algieri fight; plans to discuss with Virgil Hunter soon

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Amir Khan, pictured right, defeated Chris Algieri this past Saturday in New York (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

This past Saturday night, inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Amir Khan overcame a very courageous Chris Algieri over 12 rounds.

Algieri was coming off of a lopsided unanimous decision defeat to Manny Pacquiao in November and he was a heavy underdog. Instead, the sharp-witted New Yorker found a way to prove the odds wrong by putting up a very spirited effort and even catching Khan with some big shots along the way.
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PHOTOS: Deontay Wilder putting in work for Eric Molina showdown on June 13 in Alabama

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Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder training for his showdown with Eric Molina (Photo: Bill Hoffman)

By Chris Robinson

More photos as WBC heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder (33-0, 32 KO’s) puts in work ahead of his June 13 showdown vs. contender Eric Molina.

Wilder is one of the more engaging characters in the sport and he is coming off of a title-winning victory over Bermane Stiverne this past January that saw him fukfill much of the potential many had bestowed upon him following his bronze medal in 2008.

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PHOTOS: Big victories in El Paso from Joseph Agbeko, Micko Zizic, and Demond Brock

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Former world champion Joseph Agbeko is back in the win column following a TKO victory over Juanito Rubillar (Photo: Manny “Mitts” Murillo)

By Chris Robinson

Sounds like some great action was going down last night in El Paso, Tex. as three fighters from Roy Jones Jr.’s promotional banner all scored victories inside of the El Paso County Coliseum.

In the evening’s main event, former bantamweight champion Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko scored a 4th round TKO over Juanito Rubillar to improve to 30-5 with 23 knockouts. It was Agbeko’s first fight since his lopsided defeat to Guillermo Rigondeaux in December of 2013 and this was a pivotal step for the Ghanaian.
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Allante Williams on Khan’s performance vs. Algieri, Mayweather’s options, and Pacquiao’s excuses

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Aspiring pro Allante Williams inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Good catching up with aspiring pro Allante Williams out here in Vegas.

Remember seeing Allante training at the Mayweather Boxing Club last year, as he told me his story of trying to break through the pro ranks without any true backing.
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Photos: Amir Khan overcomes a game Chris Algieri and eyes Floyd Mayweather

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Amir Khan defeated Chris Algieri on Friday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Photos from the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York, as former junior welterweight champion Amir Khan (31-3, 19 KO’s) overcame a spirited effort from former titlist Chris Algieri (20-2, 8 KO’s) over 12 rounds.

Algieri was dropped six times and whitewashed in his previous match, a one-sided loss to Manny Pacquiao this past November, but he showed his worth last night, often catching his British foe with stiff rights and counters throughout the match.
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Hustle Boss’ Chris Robinson fighting June 9 at Zappo’s vs. Miguel Barragan [Amateur Debut]

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Hustle Boss’ own Chris Robinson will be fighting on former title challenger Derrick Harmon’s next show in LasnVegas on June 9

By Chris Robinson

It’s been quite the ride in the sport of boxing over all these years.

From a kid growing up in the Midwest who fell in love with the game in 90’s, I have had a great chance to discover the sport the past ten years hands on, first reporting down in South Florida and most recently out here in Las Vegas.
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‘Filipino Future’ Cameron Kreal training highlights ahead of July 24 return at Sam’s Town

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Young Cameron Kreal training inside of the Las Vegas Fight Club (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Hustle Boss recently swung through the Las Vegas Fight Club, as junior welterweight upstart Cameron Kreal put in some work ahead of his July 24 return as Sam’s Town Casino.

Kreal (7-7-2, 1 KO) is coming off of his biggest win to date, a 1st round TKO over always-game Moris Rodriguez. The fight figured to be competitive but Kreal broke through early and didn’t surrender his momentum in dropping and finishing Rodriguez.
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