Robert Garcia says brother Mikey will rise like Pacquiao and win titles in 4 or 5 weight classes

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Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif. just before he was set to leave to Corpus Christi, Tex. for his brother Mikey Garcia’s title-winning victory vs. WBO junior lightweight champion Roman Martinez. Hear what Robert had to say about Mikey’s future
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Mikey Garcia vs. Roman Martinez: Garcia dropped in round 2; rises to batter ‘Rocky’ for 8th rnd. TKO

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Post-fight update from Corpus Christi, Tex. as undefeated Mikey Garcia overcomes a 2nd round knockdown to batter and stop Puerto Rico’s Roman ‘Rocky’ Martinez in for an 8th round TKO. Check out the video for a description of the action
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Nonito Donaire vs. Vic Darchinyan II: Donaire overcomes a game Vic; scores 9th round TKO

A live update from Corpus Christi, Texas as the ‘Filipino Flash’ Nonito Donaire returned to the ring on HBO’s airwaves following his unanimous decision loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux. On this night, Donaire stopped Vic Darchinyan in the 9th round of their rematch despite a game effort from Darchinyan
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Vanes Martirosyan vs. Demetrius Andrade: Andrade dropped in the first; rises to win split-decision

An update from Corpus Christi, Tex. as Demetrius Andrade captures the vacant WBO junior middleweight world title with a 12-round split-decision victory over Vanes Martirosyan. Check out the video for a synopsis of the fight
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Team Andrade calling for a knockout of Martirosyan; will be surrprised if Vanes lasts 12 rounds

Reporter Sergio Venegas catches up with members from the camp of Demetrius Andrade in Corpus Christi, Texas, hours before his bout against Vanes Martirosyan for the vacant WBO junior middleweight title. Hear what they had to say in this exclusive video
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Nonito Donaire beast mode on the mitts before Vic Darchinyan rematch [Behind the scenes footage]

Behind the scenes coverage as assistant trainer Brian Schwartz hits the mitts with former multi-division champion Nonito Donaire moments before the ‘Filipino Flash’ faces off with Vic Darchinyan in an HBO rematch
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Robert Garcia sees holes in Adrien Broner’s defense: ‘There’s no doubt Maidana’s going to hit him’

Chris Robinson catches up with Two-Time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks further on the Dec. 14 clash between his fighter and former champion Marcos Maidana and WBA welterweight champ Adrien Broner
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Floyd Mayweather sends a prayer to the Philippines

Floyd Mayweather (Photo: Instagram.com)

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By Chris Robinson

As seen in a Facebook update on Saturday, Nov. 9, pound for pound boxing star Floyd Mayweather expressed his sympathy and concern towards the Philippines amidst the tragedy of Typhoon Haiyan.

“My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the Philippines,” Mayweather stated.

Following his message, Mayweather also posted a link to a CNN article that highlights the damage that has taken place thus far in the city of Tacloban and the province of Samar.

Estimates indicate that the death toll could very well have reached 1,200 people or even more. Official tallies state that 138 people have lost their lives, with 14 people injured and four being counted as missing.
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Brandon Rios gets bold, hints that people in China don’t like Manny Pacquiao

Brandon Rios inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

It’s hard to believe that the Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios fight was officially announced in early May, over six months ago from today.

It’s been a long and winding camp for Rios, who kicked off a light version of his training regimen in early July before turning up the heat come August.

Recent weeks inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy have seen Rios go out all in sparring as the intensity continued to build, with much of the hard work now in his rearview.

The Kansas-born brawler and his team, led by trainer Robert Garcia, will be leaving America for Macau this Tuesday and for Rios, the trip can’t come soon enough.
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Brandon Rios says people in China don’t like Manny Pacquiao

Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight champion Brandon Rios in Oxnard, Calif. as he gets ready for another day of training ahead of his Nov. 23 duel with Manny Pacquiao. Check out the video for Rios’ thoughts on getting ready to leave to China for the fight, his bond with trainer Robert Garcia, and why some people in China don’t like Pacquiao
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Marcos Maidana on Broner’s training clip, his sparring with Steve Forbes, and finding a way to win

Chris Robinson catches up with former junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidan in Oxnard, Calif. following another day of training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy ahead of his Showtime clash with Adrien Broner on Dec. 14. In this clip, hear what Maidana had to say about the fight, Broner’s recent training footage, his sparring with Steve Forbes, and much more
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EXCLUSIVE: Vanes Martirosyan and Demetrius Andrade nearly come to blows at their weigh-in

Reporter Sergio Venegas was on hand in Corpus Christi, Tex. for the heated weigh-in betwen junior middleweight contenders Vanes Martirosyan (33-0-1, 21 KO’s) and Demetrius Andrade (19-0, 13 KO’s). Check out the exclusive clip as the two men nearly come to blows with one another
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Nonito Donaire vs. Vic Darchinyan II Offical Weigh-in from Corpus Christi, Tex. ahead of HBO rematch

Repoter Sergio Venegas was on hand in Corpus Christi, Tex. as rivals and former champs Nonito Donaire and Vic Darchinyan weighed in ahead of their rematch at 126 pounds. Check out the video to see what each man weighed and how they looked
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Mikey Garcia ripped and ready for battle vs. Roman ‘Rocky’ Martinez [Offical Weigh-in]

Updates from Corpus Christi, Tex. as WBO junor lightweight champion Roman ‘Rocky’ Martinez and former featherweight titlist Mikey Garcia make weight ahead of their HBO-televised rematch on Saturday night
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