Freddie Roach on Pacquiao-Marquez IV, Manny’s training techniques, figuring out Juan’s style, more

Chris Robinson and other media members speak with trainer Freddie Roach during a round table-style discussion at the Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roach speaks on the possibility that his fighter Manny Pacquiao could be facing Juan Manuel Marquez for a fourth time.

Freddie Roach speaks on Amir Khan vs. Danny Garcia, PEDs in boxing, Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Freddie Roach at the Mandalay Bay on July 10th, 2012. Roach discusses his fighter Amir Khan’s bout with Danny Garcia this Saturday, and takes a look at his other charge, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who faces Sergio Martinez on September 15th..

 

Marcos Maidana speaks on his history with Lucas Matthysse while eyeing Paulie Malignaggi

By Chris Robinson

In the 140-pound division, there is no fighter with as much momentum at the moment as interim WBC champion Lucas Matthysse.

Facing off with Mike Dallas Jr. inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night, Matthysse came through with a crushing first round knockout that seemed to send shockwaves throughout the boxing community.

Catching up the Argentinean’s countryman and fellow prizefighter Marcos Maidana recently, I asked for his feelings on Matthysse’s destructive performance.
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Lebron James and the Miami Heat hit up President Obama inside of the White House

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On Monday afternoon, President Barack Obama welcomed the Miami Heat into the White House, congratulating the team for their championship run in 2012.

To read details on the meeting and what was said from all parties, please click HERE

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Showtime’s Steve Farhood claims that Lucas Matthysse vs. Marcos Maidana would be the biggest fight in Argentina’s history

By Chris Robinson

With WBA/WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia pulling out of his Feb. 9 date with Zab Judah at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the entire junior welterweight division is feeling the effect of the fight being rescheduled.

And while Garcia now sets his sights towards an April 27th clash with Judah, one man who had been eyeing the Philadelphia native, interim WBC champion Lucas Matthysse, now seems to be without an even more unclear forecast of what his 2013 calendar year will encompass.

Matthysse impressed this past weekend with a chilling fist round knockout over Mike Dallas Jr. inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Chris Brown and Frank Ocean brawl at a studio in Los Angeles

On Sunday night, as reported by TMZ.com, news hit that music stars Frank Ocean and Chris Brown had gotten into a heated scuffle at recording studio in Los Angeles…

For more details on the brawl, please click HERE

For a side-by-side comparison of Frank Ocean and Chris Brown in photos, please click HERE or check out the image above…

Robert Pattinson attends Big Day Out in Australia as ‘The Rover’ filming nears

Robert Pattinson is presently in Australia, soon to begin filming for his latest project “The Rover’. Seen here with a mystery blonde woman, the girl is actually a fan as Pattinson was spotted at the Big Day Out festival in Adelaide. Click the image for more photos…

After cutting ties with Freddie Roach, Jorge Linares now training in Las Vegas with Yuriorkis Gamboa’s former trainer

 

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, there was no shortage of boxing luminaries inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada for Lucas Matthysse’s crushing first-round knockout over Mike Dallas Jr.

Such notables in the building included former champions Zab Judah and Shane Mosley, junior welterweight contender Karim Mayfield, former WBO female super bantamweight champion Ana Julaton, junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo, rising lightweight Sharif Bogere, and former two-division titlist Jorge Linares.

Striking a conversation with Linares, I quickly discovered that much has changed for the Venezuelan-born prizefighter.
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Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-96, capture second straight win

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The Oklahoma City Thunder (34-11) had won nine of their previous 11 meetings with the Los Angeles Lakers before Sunday afternoon’s game inside of Staples Center on Sunday afternoon.

Playing with a better defensive effort and positive energy, the Lakers were competitive throughout today’s contest, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 105-96 victory.

Led by their leader Kobe Bryant, who chipped in 21 points and 14 assists, the Lakers improved their record to 19-25 as they desperately claw for a playoff spot before the end of the season.
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Paulie Malignaggi claims that ‘everybody’ wants to see Lucas Matthysse vs. Danny Garcia

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On Saturday, Jan. 26, inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, interim WBC junior welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse (33-2, 31 KO’s) made short work of Mike Dallas Jr., (19-3-1, 8 KO’s), chopping him down in under one round.

After taking his time to study his opponent, Matthysse connected on Dallas with a thudding right hand and a follow-up left that had his 26-year old foe out  on his face and unable to continue.

Matthysse now looks towards bigger bounty, but it remains to be seen if the 30-year old Agentinean will get the bouts he desires most. For several months, Matthysse has called for a match with WBA/WBC champion Danny Garcia, who is presently scheduled for a Feb. 9 date against former champion Zab Judah.
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Lucas Matthysse vs. Marcos Maidana is the biggest fight in Argentina’s history, claims Steve Farhood

Chris Robinson catches up with Showtime analyst Steve Farhood following Lucas Matthysse’s 1st round knockout over Mike Dallas Jr. inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Farhood believes that a fight between Matthysse and Maidana is the biggest possible fight in Argentina’s history

Paulie Malignaggi reacts to Lucas Matthysse’s brutal knockout over Mike Dallas Jr.

Chris Robinson catches up with WBA welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi, as he reacts to Lucas Matthysse’s brutal knockout over Mike Dallas Jr. inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Saturday, January 26th, 2013..

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Alfredo Angulo speaks on facing Saul Alvarez May 4th and his growing bond with Virgil Hunter

Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo ringside for the Lucas Matthysse vs. Mike Dallas Jr. card in Las Vegas, Nevada as Angulo speaks on possible facing off with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on May 4th and his growing bond with his trainer Virgil Hunter

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Errol Spence speaks from the Hard Rock in Las Vegas following his 3rd professional victory

Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight prospect Errol Spence (3-0, 3 KO’s) inside of the Hard Rock in Las Vegas following his his 1st round TKO over Nathan Butcher. Spence speaks on his childhood, his amateur boxing days, and much more…

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Photos and Video: Lucas Matthysse (138.5) vs. Mike Dallas Jr. (139.5) Official Weigh in

Earlier today, inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, interim WBC junior welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse (32-2, 30 KO’s) weighed in ahead of his clash with Mike Dallas Jr. (19-2-1, 8 KO’s).

Matthysse came in at 138.5 pounds while Dallas Jr. was a pound heavier at 139.5 pounds. The two men meet in the main event of a Showtime-televised tripleheader.
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