Continue on to the slideshow for an all-access look at former multi-division champion Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KO’s) putting in some rounds with interim WBA featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar (23-1, 18 KO’s) of Argentina.
Donaire faces off with Vic Darchinyan in an HBO-televised rematch on Nov. 9.
All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Newly-crowned WBO junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov flanked by trainer Marvin Somodio (Photo: Zhanna Popova)
By Chris Robinson
This past Saturday night, trainer Marvin Somodio found himself in perhaps his biggest role as a professional, as he led Ruslan Provodnikov into battle against Mike Alvarado in an HBO attraction that delivered on all fronts.
Inside of the 1STBANK Center in Alvarado’s hometown of Denver, Colo., Provodnikov delivered his finest outing to date in registering a stoppage victory after ten rounds.
With the fight seemingly give and take through the first seven rounds, Provodnikov turned up the heat in the eighth as he twice dropped Alvarado to his knees after two separate barrages of punches. And after a debilitating 10th frame, Alvarado wisely opted to stay on his stool, surrendering the victory to the Russian brute.
When working the corner of Provodnikov, Somodio typically works under head trainer Freddie Roach. But with Roach presently in General Santos City, Philippines aiding Manny Pacquiao ahead of his forthcoming match with Brandon Rios, Somodio found himself in the lead role during the Alvarado fight.
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Trainer Rudy Hernandez recently took to Facebook to share his thoughts about Mike Alvarado’s loss this past weekend to Ruslan Provodnikov. In another grueling war, Alvarado was dropped twice in the eighth round and refused to come out following round 10. Check out the video to hear what Hernandez had to say about how the fight was stopped
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Chris Robinson catches up with former featherweight champion Mikey Garcia (32-0, 27 KO’s), as he speaks on Tim Bradley’s big victory over Juan Manuel Marquez while sharing his thoughts as to whether or not Top Rank is pushing two-time gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko too soon
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Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia inside of his personal gym in Oxnard, Calif., as he shares his thoughts on Ruslan Provodnikov’s thrilling victory over Mike Alvarado on HBO this past weekend
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Looks as though the scheduled Shane Mosley vs. Anthony Mundine fight is officially cancelled, due to a breach in the contract. Mosley was promised roughly 1 million dollars from promoter Vlad Worton and elected to withdrawal from the fight after only receiving $300,000. Mosley wanted the remainder of the money up front before the fight but wasn’t granted with his wish and elected to leave Australia instead of go through with the crossroads match
Source: (http://www.boxingscene.com/mosley-seen-leaving-australia-mundine-fight-off–70860)
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More coverage with former lightweight champion Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios during his charity even in Westlake Village, Calif., as he reveals why he has dislike towards HBO analyst Max Kellerman. Rios also reveals why his critics motivate him
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Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight prospect Erick De Leon (5-0, 2 KO’s) following his brisk sparring session with Brandon Rios inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. Hear what 21-year old had to say about the work, Rios’ fight with Pacquiao, his memories growing up fighting in the Kronk gym in Detroit, and more
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Brandon Rios continuing to speak ahead of his Nov. 23 fight with Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
During the first part of my interview with Brandon Rios, the former lightweight titlist expressed his shock at seeing how his former foe Mike Alvarado was dismantled this past weekend at the hands of Ruslan Provodnikov.
As the dialogue continued, the conversation focused on Rios’ own personal battle, as he is set to face off with Filipino star Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 23 in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view clash.
Read below for comments from Rios on the early reports coming from Pacquiao’s camp, his disdain towards HBO analyst Max Kellerman, why he believes that it is his critics who serve as the fuel to his fire, and much more.
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Marc Abrams catches up with newly-crowned WBO junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov following his thrilling victory over Mike Alvarado. Check out what Provodnikov had to say in this exclusive piece
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More all-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif., as WBA interim champion Jesus Cuellar (23-1, 18 KO’s) returns to the gym and puts in some work with the team, including some mitt work with trainer Robert Garcia
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Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight champion Brandon Rios (31-1-1, 23 KO’s), as he speaks on the news that his Nov. 23 opponent, Manny Pacquiao, has been looking great in training camp ahead of their big duel
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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Robert Garcia inside of his personal gym in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks on the upcoming ‘Bare Knuckle Boxing’ series, as well as what viewers can expect with the forthcoming ’24/7 Pacquiao-Rios’ series on HBO
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More all-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as former junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana (34-3, 31 KO’s) steps up his workout routine ahead of his Dec. 14 Showtime clash against WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner, set to take place from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight champion Brandon Rios, as he shares his thoughts on Mike Alvarado’s upset loss to Ruslan Provodnikov. Rios was surprised to see Alvarado lose in the fashion he did and wonders if he didn’t train correctly during the lead up to the fight
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Brandon Rios speaking in Westlake Village, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
There’s no denying that newly-crowned WBO junior welterweight titlist Ruslan Provodnikov proved his worth this past Saturday night after beating former titlist Mike Alvarado into submission inside of the 1STBANK Center in Denver, Colo.
In another tremendous firefight, Provodnikov showed a seemingly unbreakable will and stout power both to the body and head. After ten rounds of punishment and two knockdowns, Alvarado elected to stay on his stool in between rounds, granting the affable Russian with the biggest triumph of his career.
Watching the fight from his bases in Oxnard, Calif., former Alvarado foe Brandon Rios, who split a pair of fights with Mike, seemed at a loss as to how the action played out.
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Photos from the training camp of WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) as he trains inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. ahead of his HBO clash with Curtis Stevens on Nov. 2.
For this camp, Golovkin has been sparring with middleweight veterans Latif Mundy and Derrick Findley to prepare himself for the brash Stevens.
Photos from the training camp of WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) as he trains inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. ahead of his HBO clash with Curtis Stevens on Nov. 2.
For this camp, Golovkin has been sparring with middleweight veterans Latif Mundy and Derrick Findley to prepare himself for the brash Stevens.
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Photos from the training camp of WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) as he trains inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. ahead of his HBO clash with Curtis Stevens on Nov. 2.
For this camp, Golovkin has been sparring with middleweight veterans Latif Mundy and Derrick Findley to prepare himself for the brash Stevens.
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Photos from the training camp of WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) as he trains inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. ahead of his HBO clash with Curtis Stevens on Nov. 2.
For this camp, Golovkin has been sparring with middleweight veterans Latif Mundy and Derrick Findley to prepare himself for the brash Stevens.
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com