Abner Mares deep into training for August 24th Showtime clash with Jhonny Gonzalez

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Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes inside of the Elite MMA Academy in Santa Fe Springs, California, as WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares (26-0-1, 14 KO’s) trains for his August 24th defense of his title against former champion Jhonny Gonzalez

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Sugar Ray Leonard talks Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez, Adrien Broner, and Pacquiao vs. Rios

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Chris Robinson and other boxing media members catch up with the great Sugar Ray Leonard inside of the Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas for the inaugural Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Ceremony. Hear what Ray had to say bout his best Vegas memories, how the sport has changed, plus thoughts on Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, and Adrien Broner

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Adrien Broner gives his take on Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez and Danny Garcia vs. Lucas Matthysse

Adrien Broner, right, interacting with a fan during a recent visit to the Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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Although nothing is official as of this moment, the wheels appear to be in motion for an interesting welterweight title clash between newly-crowned WBA champion Adrien Broner and former junior welterweight titlist Marcos Maidana.

Each man is coming off of a victory this past June, as Maidana stopped Josesito Lopez in a thriller on June 8 in Carson, Calif. while Broner edged out former champion Paulie Malignaggi two weeks later in Brooklyn.

Catching up with Broner recently, the brash 24-year old seemed to dismiss Maidana right off the bat.

“Anybody who grabs that rope to hang themselves,” said Broner of a possible duel with the Argentinean.

“Numbers speak for themselves,” Broner continued. “Check my views and check his views.”
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Daquan Arnett on his bond with Errol Spence, sparring days with Canelo, and work at the MBC in Vegas

Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight prospect Daquan Arnett (11-0, 7 KO’s) inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club following some more sparring with British contender Ashley Theophane. Hear what Arnett had to say about the work, what’s it’s been like working in Las Vegas, his past camps with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, Canelo vs. Floyd Mayweather, his bond with Errol Spence, and more

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Zab Judah on Floyd’s training, the Canelo fight, Adrien Broner, Danny Garcia vs. Lucas Matthysse

Chris Robinson catches up with former two-division champion Zab Judah inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as he speaks on checking out his friend Floyd Mayweather’s training, gives his take on the Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez fight on Sep. 14, and also chimes in on Adrien Broner and Danny Garcia vs. Lucas Matthysse
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. says he is getting calmer as the fight with Canelo draws near

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Floyd Joy Mayweather Sr. inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, as he gives updates on his son Floyd’s Sept. 14 bout with Saul Alvarez, set to take place on Showtime pay per view inside of the MGM Grand

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Abner Mares deep into training for August 24th Showtime clash with Jhonny Gonzalez

Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes inside of the Elite MMA Academy in Santa Fe Springs, California, as WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares (26-0-1, 14 KO’s) trains for his August 24th defense of his title against former champion Jhonny Gonzalez

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Deontay Wilder behind the scenes: Ready for Seth Mitchell or Chris Arreola after Liakhovich blowout

Behind the scenes coverage from the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif. as rising heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder (29-0, 29 KO’s) scores another big victory with his first round demolish over former champion Sergey Liakhovich.

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Sugar Ray Leonard talks Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez, Adrien Broner, and Pacquiao vs. Rios

Chris Robinson and other boxing media members catch up with the great Sugar Ray Leonard inside of the Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas for the inaugural Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Ceremony. Hear what Ray had to say bout his best Vegas memories, how the sport has changed, plus thoughts on Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, and Adrien Broner

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Exclusive photos: Behind the scenes at the inaugural Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather receiving his Fighter of the Year Award at the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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Article and photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes during the inaugural Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner inside of the Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The highly anticipated event came courtesy of the tireless work of Founder and President Rich Marotta, known best to fight fans for his color commentary on several key fights over the years.

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19 luminaries from the sport were inducted, including Floyd Mayweather, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes, Don King, Bob Arum, Freddie Roach, and Julio Cesar Chavez, amongst others.

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Adrien Broner on the Maidana rumors, Garcia-Matthysse, loving the spotlight, critics, his kids, more

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Chris Robinson catches up with three-division world champion Adrien Broner inside of the Fantasy Springs Casino Resort in Indio, Calif. Check out the video to hear Broner’s thoughts on his rumored bout with Marcos Maidana, upcoming fights such as Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez and Danny Garcia vs. Lucas Matthysse, being in the spotlight, his love for his children, and more

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Rashad Holloway gives updates on Miguel Cotto’s camp at the Wild Card while eyeing his own return

Chris Robinson catches up with junior welterweight hopeful Rashad Holloway (12-2-2, 5 KO’s) inside of the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif. as he speaks on the recent training of Miguel Cotto at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card gym.

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Jamie Kavanagh talks knockout over Meza, training with Joel Diaz, Tim Bradley’s training for Marquez

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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Karim Mayfield says Manny Pacquiao tripped over Marquez’s foot before the crushing knockout

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

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Tim Bradley says the ‘writing is on the wall’ with Juan Manuel Marquez and the drug-testing drama

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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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