Lydell Rhodes brings on Freddie Roach as his head trainer following memorable camp with Pacquiao

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Lydell Rhodes speaking in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Following the HBO Latino double header from the Tropicana Hotel and Casino on Saturday night in Las Vegas, I ran into budding lightweight pugilist Lydell Rhodes as I was making my exit.

Rhodes (20-0, 9 KO’s) is as affable guy as you will find in the sport and he recently enjoyed a bump in notoriety following the buzz that came from serving as Manny Pacquiao’s chief sparring partner ahead of his April 12 rematch vs. Tim Bradley.

During his time in camp with Pacquiao, Rhodes developed a strong bond with the Filipino star’s trainer Freddie Roach and revealed to me that he has decided to bring him on as a head trainer.
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Exclusive photos: Trainer Kenny Ellis makes the moves back West

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Exclusive photos from Las Vegas as former super middleweight contender and current day trainer Kenny Ellis works with a core group of fighters at Barry’s Boxing, including Domonique Dolton, Delen Parsley, Lamar Russ, and Cecil McCalla.

Ellis had been working closely with trianer John David Jackson down in the South Florida area yet he knew it was time to make a move closer to his roots near Seattle, Wash.

“I’m originally from the West Coast and to be brutally honest I was ready to come back home and be closer to my family and friends,” stated Ellis. “Plus I’m a grandfather now so I’m very excited about establishing a relationship with my granddaughter and being closer to my children Damon & Demetrius.”

Ellis technically is residing in nearby Phoenix and notes that a trip to Vegas is only a “40-minute flight for me.”

Ellis carved out  a respectable 35-7-3 record with 24 knockouts during his 17-plus years as a professional but seems to prefer the role of spreading his wealth onto the next generation of pugilists.

“What I bring to the table is over 30 years of experience,” Ellis revealed. “My boxing pedigree and knowledge comes from everybody from Eddie Futch to John David Jackson, Greg Haugen and Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. It runs deep. I’m a true student of this game from six years old to the present day.”

Stay tuned for more updates.

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

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See what the boxing world is saying about Carl Froch’s big knockout over George Groves

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George Groves landing a flush shot against George Groves in their big rematch (Photo: Twitter.com)

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Updates from the Wembley Stadium in London, England, as IBF/WBA super middleweight champion Carl Froch (33-2, 24 KO’s) scores a dramatic 8th round knockout over George Groves (19-2, 15 KO’s) in their big rematch. Check below for updates from the boxing world following the match.

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Photos: Nonito Donaire defeats Simpiwe Vetyeka via technical decision in Macau, China

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Photos from the Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao Resort in Macau, China, as former multi-division titlist Nonito Donaire wins a  five-round technical decision over Simpiwe Vetyeka to capture the WBA featherweight championship of the world. Donaire dropped Vetyeka in the fourth round and the bout went to the scorecards one frame later due to a cut over the Fil-Am star’s left eye.

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Photos: Nonito Donaire defeats Simpiwe Vetyeka via technical decision in Macau, China

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Photos from the Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao Resort in Macau, China, as former multi-division titlist Nonito Donaire wins a  five-round technical decision over Simpiwe Vetyeka to capture the WBA featherweight championship of the world. Donaire dropped Vetyeka in the fourth round and the bout went to the scorecards one frame later due to a cut over the Fil-Am star’s left eye.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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Roger Mayweather: ‘Canelo would beat the sh*t out of Pacquiao!’

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Canelo Alvarez landing an uppercut on Alfredo Angulo during his 10th round TKO victory in March (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

While it was never before the type of matchup that fans debated too much, there have recently been whispers of a potential duel between Manny Pacquiao and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

Pacquiao’s advisor Michael Koncz discussed this scenario during a recent interview with Ronnie Nathanielsz, highlighting the fact that Manny’s rival Juan Manuel Marquez has been asking for what he considers too much money for a possible fifth showdown.

One person who doesn’t like Pacquiao’s chances if the fight were to happen is former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather.
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Lehkei Mayweather steps in to spar with Cash Flow at the Mayweather Boxing Club

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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as young prospects Lehkei Mayweather and Floyd ‘Cash Flow’ Diaz get to work. This was after Cash Flow had sparred with Young Money Mar on April 26, 2014.
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Lehkei Mayweather steps in to spar with Cash Flow at the Mayweather Boxing Club

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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as young prospects Lehkei Mayweather and Floyd ‘Cash Flow’ Diaz get to work. This was after Cash Flow had sparred with Young Money Mar on April 26, 2014.
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Getting Deep with Domonique Dolton ahead of Showtime duel with Hugo Centeno Jr.

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HustleBoss.com catches up with Detroit’s Domonique Dolton (14-0, 8 KO’s) ahead of his clash with fellow junior middleweight prospect Hugo Centeno Jr., who he faces on June 6 on Showtime from the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif.

In this interview, Dolton discusses his boxing upbringing, best memories from the famed Kronk Gym, his training camp in Las Vegas, and much more.
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Getting Deep with Domonique Dolton ahead of Showtime duel with Hugo Centeno Jr.

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HustleBoss.com catches up with Detroit’s Domonique Dolton (14-0, 8 KO’s) ahead of his clash with fellow junior middleweight prospect Hugo Centeno Jr., who he faces on June 6 on Showtime from the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif.

In this interview, Dolton discusses his boxing upbringing, best memories from the famed Kronk Gym, his training camp in Las Vegas, and much more.
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VIDEO: Paul George drops 37 points as the Pacers hold off the Miami Heat 93-90 in game 5

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All-access video from the Bankers Life Fieldhouse as Paul George drops 37 points and grabs 6 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers defeat the Miami Heat 93-90 in game 5 of their Eastern Conference Finals showdown. Miami now leads the series 3 games to 2.

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