Bob Arum says Brandon Rios ‘tried his heart out’ against Pacquiao; eyes third meeting with Mike Alvarado next year

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Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado weighing in ahead of their rematch earlier this year (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

2013 didn’t go as expected for former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios.

In March, Rios would lose a razor-thin points victory over twelve rounds in a rematch with Mike Alvarado in Las Vegas.

Given that the fight was wildly entertaining, Rios’ stock didn’t drop too horribly and he would still end up landing a pay per view shot at Filipino star Manny Pacquiao later in the year.

On Nov. 23, in Macau, China, Rios was soundly outpointed by Pacquiao, as he absorbed several flush punches on his way to a unanimous decision loss.
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Bob Arum reveals plans to stage a third fight between Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado next year

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The dialogue with veteran promoter Bob Arum continues, as he speaks on Brandon Rios’ effort in his recent loss to Manny Pacquiao while eyeing a possible third match with Mike Alvarado next year
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Should Miguel Cotto fight ‘Canelo’ Alvarez or Sergio Martinez next? [Gym Talk at the MBC]

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Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas as fighters and trainers speak on whether or not Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto should face off with Sergio Martinez to try to win a fourth world title next year or go for a big money fight against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Included in the mix are thoughts from Shawn Porter, Luis Arias, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Andrew Tabiti, Kevin Newman, Badou Jack, and others…
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Errol Spence Jr. on his memorable 2013, Broner vs. Maidana, Pacquiao’s return, Mayweather, more

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Chris Robinson talks with 2012 U.S. Olympian and welterweight prospect Errol Spence Jr., as he speaks on his memorable 2013 campaign, while also speaking on other fighters in the sport such as Floyd Mayweather, Adrien Broner, Tim Bradley, Manny Pacquiao, Danny Garcia, Gennady Golovkin, and others
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Floyd Mayweather eyes next move; says ‘who’ is Pacquiao? Amir Khan next May?

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An update, as pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather hints that he will be discussing his next fight in the coming weeks. Mayweather is slated for a May 3 return in Las Vegas next year and while he isn’t considering doing anything with Manny Pacquiao, it does seem that Amir Khan may be in play
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Errol Spence Jr. on his memorable 2013, Broner vs. Maidana, Pacquiao’s return, Mayweather, more

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Chris Robinson talks with 2012 U.S. Olympian and welterweight prospect Errol Spence Jr., as he speaks on his memorable 2013 campaign, while also speaking on other fighters in the sport such as Floyd Mayweather, Adrien Broner, Tim Bradley, Manny Pacquiao, Danny Garcia, Gennady Golovkin, and others
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Bob Arum feels the vintage Manny Pacquiao is back; compares the Rios performance to his showcase vs. De La Hoya

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Manny Pacquiao tagging Oscar De La Hoya during their December 2008 clash (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

Following his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios last month, the reviews for Manny Pacquiao’s return bout were generally positive.

Inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China, Pacquiao showed himself to be well up to the task, as he tagged Rios all night long while showing enough defensive prowess and footwork to stay out of harm’s way.

The fight was Pacquiao’s first match in eleven months, dating back to his knockout loss this past December to Juan Manuel Marquez.

Catching up with Bob Arum on Monday afternoon, the veteran promoter revealed that a big reason why Pacquiao looked so refreshed was his decision to train in his hometown of General Santos City, Philippines as opposed to staging another camp in Los Angeles.
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Floyd Mayweather eyes next move; says ‘who’ is Pacquiao? Amir Khan next May?

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An update, as pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather hints that he will be discussing his next fight in the coming weeks. Mayweather is slated for a May 3 return in Las Vegas next year and while he isn’t considering doing anything with Manny Pacquiao, it does seem that Amir Khan may be in play
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Should Miguel Cotto fight ‘Canelo’ Alvarez or Sergio Martinez next? [Gym Talk at the MBC]

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Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas as fighters and trainers speak on whether or not Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto should face off with Sergio Martinez to try to win a fourth world title next year or go for a big money fight against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Included in the mix are thoughts from Shawn Porter, Luis Arias, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Andrew Tabiti, Kevin Newman, Badou Jack, and others…

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Bob Arum believes that Pacquiao looked just like he did vs. De La Hoya during Rios victory

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Chris Robinson catches up with veteran promoter Bob Arum, as he speaks on the big victory from Manny Pacquiao last month over Brandon Rios in Macau, China. Arum believes that Pacquiao showed vintage form, and feels he looked just like he did during his performance against Oscar De La Hoya in late 2008.
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Mayweather Promotions’ Chris Pearson bag work head of Showtime debut vs. Acacio Joao Ferreira

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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as junior middleweight prospect Chris Pearson (12-0, 10 KO’s) puts in work ahead of his Dec. 6 Showtime debut vs. Acacio Joao Ferreira
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Zab Judah talks Pacquiao-Bradley II: ‘Tim Bradley’s one of the hardest-fighting people in boxing’

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Chris Robinson catches up with former two-division world champion Zab ‘Super’ Judah (42-8, 29 KO’s) in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he speaks on the possibility of a rematch between Tim Bradley and Manny Pacquiao.
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Zab Judah mitt work with Morris East in final days of training for Showtime clash vs. Malignaggi

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HustleBoss.com was on hand inside of the UFC Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as former two-division world champion Zab Judah (42-8, 29 KO’s) hits the mitts with his assistant trainer Morris East. Judah faces off with Paulie Malignaggi in a bragging rights battle on Dec. 7 on Showtime inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
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Zab Judah mitt work with Morris East in final days of training for Showtime clash vs. Malignaggi

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HustleBoss.com was on hand inside of the UFC Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as former two-division world champion Zab Judah (42-8, 29 KO’s) hits the mitts with his assistant trainer Morris East. Judah faces off with Paulie Malignaggi in a bragging rights battle on Dec. 7 on Showtime inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
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Pacquiao-Rios bonus footage: Brandon spars with prospect Erick De Leon in a month before the fight

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Bonus footage from the training camp of former lightweight titlist Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios in Oxnard, Calif. as he puts in some rounds inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy with lightweight prospect Erick De Leon one month before his big fight against Manny Pacquiao in Macau, China
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Abel Sanchez feels Ruslan Provodnikov is too durable and relentless for Pacquiao right now

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Chris Robinson catches up with veteran trainer Abel Sanchez, as he speaks on Manny Pacquiao’s unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios in Macau, China. Hear what Sanchez had to say about Pacquiao’s performance and why fights against Floyd Mayweather and Ruslan Provodnikov don’t make sense right now
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