Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight prospect Jamie Kavanagh (15-0-1, 7 KO’s) inside of the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, as he speaks on his first round knockout over Antonio Meza, what it’s like working with trainer Joel Diaz, checking out Tim Bradley in training, and more
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More exclusive coverage with junior welterweight champion Karim Mayfield (17-0-1, 10 KO’ as he recalls his sparring sessions with Manny Pacquiao in 2011 and gives some insight into Pacquiao’s upcoming matchup with Brandon Rios
Chris Robinson catches up with WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley (30-0, 12 KO’s) in Indio, Calif. on Friday, August 9th, as he speaks on the latest in regards to his Oct. 12 clash with Juan Manuel Marquez. Bradley vents about the drug-testing drama that is surrounding the fight, as he insisted in his contract that he was to have VADA/USADA involved, yet Top Rank promoter Bob Arum chose to instead work with the Nevada State Athletic Commission in regards to all testing
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Tim Bradley training in Indio, Calif. ahead of his bout with Juan Manuel Marquez (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
In a BoxingScene.com article from Bill Emes on Wednesday, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum insisted that the drug-testing issues surrounding the Oct. 12 welterweight title bout between WBO champion Tim Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez have been resolved.
Bradley has been claiming that either VADA or USADA needed to be involved for the fight to push forward, and later threatened to pull out of the contest if that wasn’t the case.
Word spread that Arum was looking at bringing in a third party to handle the testing, along with the cooperation of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and confusion ensued.
Speaking with Emes, Arum claimed the matter had been sorted out.
“Everything is fine,” said Arum. “The Nevada Commission is running the tests. They are taking extensive tests. They started it [on Tuesday]. Everything is in order. The tests will be just as or even more extensive than USADA or VADA. You have to understand that these are the same tests. These organizations may evaluate them differently but the tests are the tests.”
A quick stop by Bradley’s training base in Indio, Calif., where he has begun ardently prepping for Marquez, shed light into how the defending champion is dealing with all of the drama.
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Chris Robinson catches up with two-time golden medalist Zou Shiming (2-0 as a pro) inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., as he discusses the support he receives from his home country, his thoughts on Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, and more
Chris Robinson catches up with junior featherweight prospect Julian Ramirez (8-0, 5 KO’s) outside of Elite MMA Academy in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. following a tough day of sparring with Sergio ‘Yeyo’ Thompson. Hear what Ramirez had to say about his work with Thompson, his upbringing, foray into boxing, sparring days with Miguel Vazquez and Leo Santa Cruz, plus more
More coverage from the final Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios press conference in Los Angeles, California. Check out the video as Rios jokes around and clowns with the media before the presser ends
Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight contender Ray Beltran in Los Angeles, as he gives his take on the Nov. 23rd Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios event taking place in Macau, China.
Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel
All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Southern California for the final press conference for the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios clash before each man breaks for camp.
Pacquiao vs. Rios takes place on HBO pay per view in Macau, China.
Chris Robinson catches up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. Hear what Arum had to say about Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s training in Mexcio ahead of his Sep. 7 date with Brian Vera as well as a possible duel between Chavez and Gennady Golovkin in 2014
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Trainer Freddie Roach speaking in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
Over the past few weeks, trainer Freddie Roach was able to reconnect with his star fighter Manny Pacquiao during a seven-city international press tour ahead of the Filipino icon’s forthcoming clash with Brandon Rios.
Roach was ringside inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this past December when Pacquiao was knocked out in brutal fashion from a picturesque right hand delivered by Juan Manuel Marquez in the sixth round of their welterweight encounter.
So chilling was Pacquiao’s knockout loss, that everyone seems to be wondering how the 34-year old will recover.
We will find out when Pacquiao faces Rios in Macau, China on Nov. 23 and Roach insists he still sees the Manny of old when around his fighter and friend.
“Well, he’s still playing basketball,” Roach would quip when asked of Pacquiao’s recent demeanor. “He’s still pretty good at that. He’s a great guy, as always. I see no changes in Manny at all.”
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Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Southern, California for the final Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios press conference, as the two men came face to face for the final time before breaking for their respective camps. Pacquiao vs. Rios takes place on Nov. 23 in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view attraction
Chris Robinson catches up with Five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach in Beverly Hills, Calif. at the final Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios press conference before their Nov. 23 fight. Hear what Freddie had to say about reconnecting with Pacquiao, his thoughts on why the camp is better with Alex Ariza and what it’s been like working with Miguel Cotto
Chris Robinson catches up with former world title challenger ‘King’ David Estrada at the Elite MMA Gym in Southern California, as he discusses his return to boxing after a two and a half year layoff, the struggles he faced with his previous promoter, his fights with Kermit Cintron and Shane Mosley, and more
Abner Mares training in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Article and photos by Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
On Wednesday afternoon, HustleBoss.com stepped inside of the Elite Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. as WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares (26-0-1, 14 KO’s) boxed with junior lightweight prospect Luis Martinez ahead of his Aug. 24 clash with former champion Jhonny Gonzalez.
Mares faces off with Gonzalez in a Showtime attraction from the StubHub Center in nearby Carson in what will serve as the first defense of his new title.
Mares won his WBC bauble with a resounding 10th round TKO over Daniel Ponce De Leon this past May in Las Vegas after moving up in weight and has stamped himself as one of the rising stars in the sport.
Chris Robinson catches up with WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares (26-0-1, 14 KO’s) inside of the Elite MMA Gym in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. as he spoke on his August 24 Showtime clash with Jhonny Gonzalez, his thoughts on Guillermo Rigondeaux’s victory over Nonito Donaire, and more
Chris Robinson steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club for some sparring between young talented Famous Johnson and Lavar ‘Young Money Mar’ in Las Vegas…
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Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight prospect Zach Cooper following another day of training inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club. Hear what Zach had to say about his sparring sessions inside of the gym, what he’s learned from his trainer Jeff Mayweather, why Floyd’s gym is the best, and much more
Chris Robinson catches up with talented amateur prospect Kevin Newman inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club as he shows off his belt that he won at the Ringside Championships in Kansas City while also discussing his upcoming PAL tournament and the eventual process of going professional
Several fighters and friends from the Mayweather Boxing Club show their love to trainer Rafael Ramos on his birthday
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