Chris Robinson catches up with super middleweight prospect Lanell Bellows (4-0-1, 4 KO’s) as he speaks on Floyd Mayweather returning to training to face Canelo Alvarez on September 14th while revealing what it’s like being part of The Money Team
Chris Robinson catches up with amateur talent Daquan Mays and lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as they speak on the return of Floyd Mayweather for training camp for his Sept. 14th clash with Saul Alvarez
Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with lightweight prospect Erick De Leon (4-0, 1 KO) from Detroit prior to his unanimous decision victory over Alejando Ochoa inside of the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight contender Jesse Vargas (22-0, 9 KO’s) inside of the Texas Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he speaks on some big upcoming matches, such as Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Tim Bradley, a possible Mike Alvarado vs. Ruslan Provodnikov clash, and much more…
Nonito Donaire at the Texas Station in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
Not much has been heard from former multi-division champion Nonito Donaire following his unanimous decision loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux in April.
Facing off with the slick Cuban inside of the Radio City Music Hall in New York, Donaire had trouble figuring out Rigondeaux’s southpaw style and was a dealt his first defeat in over 12 years.
Having had a successful shoulder surgery weeks later and with his wife Rachel expected to give birth to the couple’s first child any day now, Donaire’s spirits are again upbeat as he eyes a rematch later this year with Armenia’s Vic Darchinyan in an effort to get his career back on track.
“I feel good man,” Donaire told me as we spoke inside of the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas on Friday night during ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” telecast.
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Floyd Mayweather during his media tour for his bout with Saul Alvarez (Photo: Idris Erba – www.IdrisErbaPhotography.com)
By Chris Robinson
By all accounts it appears that Floyd Mayweather will begin training on Monday, July 15, in Las Vegas ahead of his huge showdown with fellow champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
That has been the word all week inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club and a recent conversation with Mayweather’s father and trainer Floyd Sr. seemed to confirm the chatter.
“My understanding is it’s going to be Monday,” Floyd Sr. said during some down time at the gym. “Everything should be taking off pretty soon.”
Having reconnected with his son ahead of his May 4 victory over Robert Guerrero, Mayweather Sr. again has high spirits heading into the September 14 match with Alvarez.
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Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with junior featherweight contenders Chris Avalos and Drian Francisco before their big fight at the Texas Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on July 12th, 2013. Check out the exclusive pre and post-fight footage during Avalos’ big decision victory
Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr., who speaks on his son Floyd’s upcoming clash with Saul Alvarez in Las Vegas. Floyd Sr. reveals that training camp is set to start on Monday, July 15th at the Mayweather Boxing Club
Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with junior middleweight prospects Glen Tapia and Abie Han before and after their thrilling war at the Texas Station in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out the video for an all-access look at Tapia’s big victory that boosted him to 19-0 with 11 knockouts
Chris Robinson catches up with former four-division world champion Nonito Donaire at the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as he speaks on possibly training with Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif. for his rematch with Vic Darchinyan while also calling out Abner Mares for a big fight in 2014
Exclusive coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes (16-0, 8 KO’s) puts in some spirited work with talented amateur Kevin Johnson
Chris Avalos, right, and Drian Francisco going to war in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
Ringside photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda
On Friday night, July 12, junior featherweight prospect Chris Avalos picked up a crucial win for his career as he overcame a spirited effort from former interim title challenger Drian Francisco inside of the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After ten rounds of action, two 97-93 scorecards and a 96-94 tally favored the 23-year old Avalos, who sees his record improve to 22-2 with 16 knockouts. Francisco falls to 24-2-1 with 19 stoppages.
Avalos admitted after his victory that he started slower than he would have liked, but he built momentum from the third round on and appeared to edge several of the late rounds. The action was brisk, but Avalos appeared to do more damage and he had success going to Francisco’s body.
With his only two losses being split-decision verdicts to San Diego’s Chris Martin and current IBF champion Jonathan Romero, Avalos is again upbeat about his career and claims to be ready for a title shot of his own.
Chris Avalos, right, and Drian Francisco going to war in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
Ringside photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda
On Friday night, July 12, junior featherweight prospect Chris Avalos picked up a crucial win for his career as he overcame a spirited effort from former interim title challenger Drian Francisco inside of the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After ten rounds of action, two 97-93 scorecards and a 96-94 tally favored the 23-year old Avalos, who sees his record improve to 22-2 with 16 knockouts. Francisco falls to 24-2-1 with 19 stoppages.
Avalos admitted after his victory that he started slower than he would have liked, but he built momentum from the third round on and appeared to edge several of the late rounds. The action was brisk, but Avalos appeared to do more damage and he had success going to Francisco’s body.
With his only two losses being split-decision verdicts to San Diego’s Chris Martin and current IBF champion Jonathan Romero, Avalos is again upbeat about his career and claims to be ready for a title shot of his own.
Exclusive photos from the Houston Ballroom inside of the Texas Station in Las Vegas, Nevada ahead of the ESPN “Friday Night Fights” double header featuring a junior featherweight tilt between Drian Francisco (24-1-1, 19 KO’s) and Chris Avalos (21-2, 16 KO’s) and a junior middleweight clash between prospect Abie Han (19-0, 12 KO’s) and Glen Tapia (18-0, 10 KO’s).
All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
Drian Francisco, pictured below, and Chris Avalos weighing in.
Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas with Philadelphia’s super middleweight prospect Jesse Hart (7-0, 6 KO’s) puts in some light work ahead of his July 12th showcase at the Texas Station Hotel and Casino…
In this latest ‘Camp Life’, we take a look at upcoming welterweight prospect Juan Heraldez (5-0,4 KO’s) as he discusses his foray into the sport of boxing ahead of his July 12th return to the ring at the Texas Station
Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he speaks on the news that Miguel Cotto has shifted back to HBO for his next fight…
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More exclusive coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy as former world champion Brandon Rios and trainer Robert Garcia gives their thoughts on WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin following his 3rd round knockout over Matthew Macklin
Floyd Mayweather, left, in Los Angeles during his press tour with Saul Alvarez (Photo: Idris Erba – www.IdrisErbaPhotography.com)
By Chris Robinson
This past Tuesday, in Los Angeles, the final press conference for the September 14th clash between champions Floyd Mayweather and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez was held.
After a whirlwind tour that saw the two men visit ten cities, Mayweather and Alvarez would engage in final face off in front of thousands of rabid fans at L.A. Live before going their separate ways.
Locking eyes for three tense minutes, neither man wanted to give an inch as the crowd cheered them on.
Days later, inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, I caught up with Mayweather’s father and trainer Floyd Sr. and showed him a video of his son’s stare down with Alvarez.
Curious for his reaction, I had to wait a minute as Mayweather Sr. smiled while the clip played.
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More exclusive coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California as junior featherweight prospect Erik Ruiz (8-0, 3 KO’s) spars with upcoming southpaw prospect Rudy Ochoa
