Brandon Rios on Alex Ariza: ‘Why leave him on the sidelines? He does a great job at what he does’

Brandon Rios working with Alex Ariza in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

As recently reported, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios has acquired the services of strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza heading into his Nov. 23 clash in Macau, China with Manny Pacquiao.

As outspoken of a figure as you will find in the sport, Rios was actually in a subdued mood on Thursday afternoon prior to another workout as he discussed what it’s been like working with Ariza thus far.

“It’s something different,” Rios revealed. “Different exercises I’ve been doing. It’s tiring. I do get tired. I felt that I’m more tired this time. But, hey, I love to work out and I think it’s going to come out good. That workout is just insane. After that, and coming to the gym; we’ll be ready.”

Prior to his rematch with Mike Alvarado this past March, Rios had been testing the waters with a different strength coach, Angel ‘Memo’ Heredia, a man known best for his work with Juan Manuel Marquez.
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Daquan Mays sparring Mike Fowler at the Mayweather Boxing Club [September 2013]

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Mayweather Sr feels Floyd should stay away from Gennady Golovkin and Sergio Martinez

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Christian Camacho training for his pro deubt on Oct. 19 in Puerto Vallarta

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Extended footage of Miguel Cotto hitting the mitts with Freddie Roach ahead of Delvin Rodriguez bout

Heavyweight Mike Perez (19-0, 12 KO’s) training at the Summit Gym for HBO clash with Magomed

Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez set for 11/16 on HBO; insiders break down the matchup

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Roger Mayweather not worried about Angel Garcia’s trash talk if Floyd ends up fighting Danny

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Roger Mayweather as he speaks on the possibility of his nephew Floyd facing off with junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia and the war of words that may ensure given Danny’s father Angel and his outspoken ways
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Nonito Donaire on sparring in Oxnard, regaining his drive, getting older, a rematch with Rigondeaux

Chris Robinson catches up with former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire during his first week of training in Oxnard, CA. Hear what Donaire had to say about his new gym, his sparring with prospect Rudy Ochoa, his rematch with Vic Darchinyan, and much more
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. sharp mitt work ahead of Brian Vera fight

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Daquan Mays sparring Mike Fowler at the Mayweather Boxing Club [September 2013]

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Christian Camacho training for his pro deubt on Oct. 19 in Puerto Vallarta

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Nonito Donaire goes in-depth on his training in Oxnard, trying to regain his drive, the importance of a Rigondeaux rematch, and more

Nonito Donaire following his training in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

If you walk into trainer Robert Garcia’s personal gym in Oxnard, Calif. late in the afternoon these days you will be able to spot a new face in the facility, as former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire has dived back into training.

Donaire is coming off of a unanimous decision loss to Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux this past April and will be looking to get back on track come Nov. 9 with his rematch against Armenia’s Vic Darchinyan.

And while Garcia has been in the corner of Donaire for nearly four years, this marks the first time that the Fil-Am star has left the comforts of his training bases in Northern California to embark on a full-fledged regimen in Oxnard.

Following an intense sparring session with upcoming prospect Rudy Ochoa, I was able to sit down with Donaire and pick his brain on a variety of subjects.
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Mikey Garcia discusses what it’s been like working with Alex Ariza in camp

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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. warms up during media day amidst the weight controversy surrounding Vera bout

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Action heats up in J’Leon Love’s sparring session with Aaron Coley at the Mayweather Boxing Club

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Robert Garcia discusses Brandon Rios’ sparring for Pacquiao, the addition of Alex Ariza, and more

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Robert Garcia discusses Brandon Rios’ sparring for Pacquiao, the addition of Alex Ariza, and more

More all-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as trainer Robert Garcia discusses the camp progress of his fighter, former lightweight champion Brandon Rios, ahead of his Nov. 23 duel with Manny Pacquiao. Garcia also discusses what it’s been like having strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza in camp
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Action heats up in J’Leon Love’s sparring session with Aaron Coley at the Mayweather Boxing Club

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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. warms up during media day amidst the weight controversy surrounding Vera bout

Exclusives updates from the Azteca Boxing Club in Bell, CA as former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 32 KO’s) warms up during his media day ahead of his clash with Brian Vera this Saturday night.

Word leaked on Tuesday afternoon that Chavez mentioned he would not be able to make the contracted weight of 168 pounds for the Vera fight, as he stated he could only come in as low as 173 pounds. This news didn’t sit too well with Vera’s team, including his trainer Ronnie Shields.
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Mikey Garcia discusses what it’s been like working with Alex Ariza in camp

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