Chris Robinson catches up with former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, as he takes a look back at his two memorable fights with the great Julio Cesar Chavez
Brandon Rios inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
HustleBoss.com steps inside the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as former lightweight titlist Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios (31-1-1, 18 KO’s) begins light training ahead of his November 23rd clash with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KO’s).
The hard work for Rios won’t begin for several weeks yet his spirits are extremely high and, as is always the case, he was doing his best to entertain the entire gym.
Pacquiao vs. Rios takes place from Macau, China and will be televised by HBO pay per view.
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Pacquiao firing away at Oscar De La Hoya in their December 2008 clash (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Despite his fight with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao still well over four months away, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios has been frequenting the gym in Oxnard, Calif. to keep his body warmed up and his mind sharp.
The fight figures to be an all-action thriller given the fighters’ histories in the ring as well the desperation both Rios and Pacquiao are facing after coming off of losses in their previous bouts.
Both setbacks took place in Las Vegas, as Rios was outpointed by Denver’s Mike Alvarado on March 30th over 12 scintillating rounds inside of the Mandalay Bay while Pacquiao was knocked unconscious by Juan Manuel Marquez in December inside of the MGM Grand.
Rios was ringside for Pacquiao-Marquez IV and admits that it was a fine shot that the Mexico City native landed to end Manny’s night.
“It was a nice punch that Marquez waited for,” Rios reflected. “He fought Manny Pacquiao three times up until the fight and he knew what to do to Manny Pacquiao. He knew how Manny Pacquiao fights, he knew. If you were to think about it, Marquez already knew how to beat him. This time, he just knocked his *ss out.”
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Chris Robinson catches up with former lightweight champion Brandon Rios and his trainer Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif., as they speak on the challgen of facing eight-division belt-holder Manny Pacquiao on November 23rd in Macau
Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with junior welterweight prospect Herbert Acevedo (9-1, 5 KO’s) before and after his six-round decision over Rynell Griffin at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, California. Watch the video for exclusive coverage of Acevedo and his trainer and former world champion Robert Garcia
Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes with Philadelphia’s Chase Corbin (7-0, 6 KO’s), now training out of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, as he goes to the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, Calif. and defeats journeyman Roberto Valenzuela. Check out the video for pre and post-fight coverage from Chase and his trainer Jeff Mayweather
Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight contender Errol Spence Jr. (6-0, 5 KO’s) as he gives his prediction on the September 14th Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez fight, set to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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Floyd Mayweather, right, facing off with Saul Alvarez during their press tour (Photo: Showtime)
By Chris Robinson
2012 U.S. Olympian and present-day welterweight/junior middleweight prospect Errol Spence Jr. (6-0, 5 KO’s) saw his name thrust into the spotlight this past April when it was revealed that he had temporarily relocated to Las Vegas to serve as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather ahead of his dominant victory over Robert Guerrero.
Having gone chest to chest with Mayweather for some lively sessions, Spence knows all too well of all the tricks and guile that the 36-year old future Hall-of-Famer possesses, and he has little doubt that Floyd will find a way to emerge victorious in his next assignment, a September 14th clash with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez at the MGM Grand.
“I think Floyd is going to outpoint him,” Spence told me recently. “I think Floyd is too quick for him, too smart, too fast. I don’t think Canelo has a high enough work rate. I just think he’s going to outpoint him.”
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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer and former contender Jeff Mayweather, as he speaks futher on his nephew Floyd’s upcoming clash with Saul Alvarez on September 14. Hear Jeff reply to Canelo’s comments on finding the right sparring for Floyd, the catch weight proposal, and the difference between Mayweather and Canelo’s last opponent Austin Trout
Chris Brown has been seeing a new woman called Blair (Photo: Instagram.com)
According to a report from MediaTakeOut.com on Sunday, June 30, aspiring model Karrueche Tran appears to be taking some shots at a new woman who is connected to music star Chris Brown.
Karrueche, of course, gained a big part of her fame after being connected to Chris for over a year. Even during Chris’ reconnection with his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, Karrueche found a way to stay in the headlines.
It turns out that Chris is spending some time with a new woman named Blair. The early report of their connection to one another actually surfaced earlier this month, as the “Fortune” singer was spotted with her going to a nightclub despite appearing to still be dating Karrueche at the time.
On Friday, Blair took to her personal Instagram page, where she showed off a photo herself where she appeared to be pumping gas into Chris’ ride.
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Continue on to the slideshow for a closer look at Chris Brown’s new girl Blair
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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Continue on to the slideshow for a closer look at Chris Brown’s new girl Blair
Photo credits: Instagram.com
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Continue on to the slideshow for a closer look at Chris Brown’s new girl Blair
Photo credits: Instagram.com
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Continue on to the slideshow for a closer look at Chris Brown’s new girl Blair
Photo credits: Instagram.com
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Continue on to the slideshow for a closer look at Chris Brown’s new girl Blair
Photo credits: Instagram.com
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.co
Continue on to the slideshow for a closer look at bonus photos from Karrueche Tran
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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
More coverage from the Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez press tour in Chicago, Illinois as WBA/WBA junior middleweight champion ‘Canelo’ is mobbed by fans as he shows off his growing popularity
Gennady Golovkin putting in work on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) was electric on Saturday night, stopping highly-regarded contender Matthew Macklin in under three rounds of action after a wicked body shot put the Birmingham native down for the count.
As modest and low-key as a prizefighter as you will find, Golovkin is starting to endear himself to boxing fans with his seek-and-destroy style and destructive power. Macklin had gone eleven spirited rounds with Argentina’s Sergio Martinez a little over a year ago but he simply had no answer for Golovkin on this night.
Speaking with various members of the media after his latest triumph, Golovkin admitted that the Macklin clash was perhaps a little easier than expected. [Click HERE to watch the video]
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On Saturday night, June 29, WBA middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) produced a stellar performance in blowing out the very capable Matthew Macklin. Golovkin’s power was simply too much from the start, as he began breaking down his Birmingham foe with precise shots, ultimately finishing him in the 3rd.
Continue on to the slideshow for more. All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda
On Saturday night, June 29, WBA middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) produced a stellar performance in blowing out the very capable Matthew Macklin. Golovkin’s power was simply too much from the start, as he began breaking down his Birmingham foe with precise shots, ultimately finishing him in the 3rd.
Continue on to the slideshow for more. All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
