Ronnie Shields likes Juan Manuel Marquez over Nonito Donaire as 2012’s Fighter of the Year

By Chris Robinson

This weekend, former welterweight contender and trainer Ronnie Shields will find himself inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas as he will be guiding twin brothers and junior middleweight prospects Jermall (10-0, 6 KO’s) and Jermell Charlo (19-0, 9 KO’s) into battle.

Also working with the likes of junior middleweight contender Erislandy Lara and super middleweight prospect Edwin Rodriguez, amongst others, Shields has a nice core group of fighters that keep him busy throughout the year.
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Flashback: Brook Bailey lands her first KING Magazine cover [PHOTOS]

During her first season on VH1’s “Basketball Wives LA”, Brooke Bailey made herself known, largely due in part to her spread for KING Magazine.

Fans remember Brooke’s co-star Draya Michele abruptly leaving the set during one of the episodes, while Brooke enjoyed every minute in front of the cameras and ending up landing on the cover of the famed magazine.

Check out the photos below for a flashback look at Brooke’s KING cover spread…

(Photo credits: KING Magazine)

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Behind the scenes with Brooke Bailey during her KING Magazine photo spread

As seen on last season’s “Basketball Wives LA” series, aspiring model and reality star Brooke Bailey made the best of her opportunity when she had the chance for an audition for KING Magazine.

While Brooke’s co-star Draya Michele abruptly left the set, Brooke enjoyed every minute in front of the cameras and ending up landing on the cover of the famed magazine.

Check out the photos for a behind-the-scenes look at Brooke.

(Photo credits: VH1 Photo still)

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Flashback photos: A look back at Floyd Mayweather’s knockout over Victor Ortiz in Las Vegas

A look back at the WBC welterweight championship bout between then-champion Victor Ortiz and multi-division titlist Floyd Mayweather.

Mayweather would stop Ortiz in the fourth round of their bout.

All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda (www.Naopix.com)

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Photographer Cliff Watts captures Karrueche Tran for VIBE Magazine

Go behind the scenes with photographer Cliff Watts of VIBE Magazine as he captures aspiring model Karrueche Tran, who can be seen wearing various swimsuits and candid outfits.

Karrueche is also seen rocking out one of her outfits from her personal clothing line titled “The Kill”.

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Andre Dirrell sharpening his skills with Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Las Vegas [January 2013]

Chris Robinson was on hand at Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada in early January, 2013 as super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell (20-1, 14 KO’s) continued to put in work with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr.

An inside look at 50 Cent’s new boxing gym in Las Vegas [Exclusive PHOTOS and VIDEO]

Chris Robinson was on hand at 50 Cent’s new gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the facility was filled with trainers, contenders, and prospects from the Las Vegas area, including Andre Dirrell, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Yuriorkis Gamboa, and others.

Andre Dirrell on training with Mayweather Sr., 50 Cent as a promoter, his ring return, more

Chris Robinson catches up with super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell inside of Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, Nov. 2. Dirrell speaks on his return to the ring, a possible fight in England, working with 50 Cent as his promoter, the beef with Lil’ Floyd, having Floyd Mayweather Sr. as his trainer, and more.

Mayweather Sr. on speaking with 50 Cent, the drama with Floyd, training Andre Dirrell, more

Chris Robinson catches up with outspoken trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. outside of Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather, who just finished up a training session with Andre Dirrell, speaks on working with the talented 29-year old after speaking with 50 Cent. Floyd Sr. also speaks on the drama between 50 Cent and his son Floyd.

Andre Dirrell now training with Floyd Mayweather Sr. amidst Mayweather-50 Cent drama

At the moment, former friends Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent are no longer down with one another, as they were even seen taking personal shots at one another on their personal Twitter accounts on Friday, November 2.

Adding to the confusion is the fact that former super middleweight title challenger Andre Dirrell has now hired the services of Floyd Mayweather Sr… Dirrell is promotionally aligned with 50 Cent, and it’s surprising to see Mayweather Jr.’s father now working with Dirrell.

Expect more news in the coming hours.

Floyd Mayweather Sr. on TMT Promotions, Adrien Broner, Mickey Bey, working with Andre Dirrell

Chris Robinson catches up with Floyd Mayweather Sr. at the Texas Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 2nd, 2012 at the weigh-in for his fighter Mickey Bey Jr., an undefeated lightweight contender, and Robert Frankel. Floyd Sr. discusses the recent news of his son Floyd Jr. teaming up with 50 Cent to create TMT (‘The Money Team’) Promotions, possibly working with Andre Dirrell, and much more.

Ronnie Shileds picks Juan Manuel Marquez over Nonito Donaire as 2012 Fighter of the Year

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Ronnie Shields at the Long Life Fit Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2013. Shields discusses his stable of fighters, including the Charlo brothers from Houston and Erislandy Lara, while also speaking on such stars as Juan Manuel Marquez, Nonito Donaire, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Abner Mares, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather

‘Basketball Wives LA’ star Draya Michele throws a birthday bash [PHOTOS]

Looks like ‘Basketball Wives LA’ star Draya Michele had a blast night, as she played host to a personal birthday bash that included the likes of Rob Kardashian, Chris Brown, Karrueche Tran, Omarian, Lloyd, Tyga, and others.

For photos from the party clickHERE

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Selcuk Aydin wants another fight with Robert Guerrero

Chris Robinson and other boxing scribes catch up with welterweight contender Selcuk Aydin (23-1, 17 KO’s) ahead of his January 26th clash with Jesus Soto Karasss. If successful, Adyin wants another crack at Robert Guerrero, who beat him this past summer while continuing to push for a Floyd Mayweather fight…

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Harry Joe Yorgey on facing Jermell Charlo, Gabriel Rosado’s loss to Golovkin, life in Philadelphia

Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight Harry Joe Yorgey (25-1-1, 12 KO’s), as he speaks on his January 26th clash with Jermell Charlo (19-0, 9 KO’s), recovering from his loss to Alfredo Angulo, his former stable mate Gabriel Rosado’s loss to Gennady Golovkin, and the Philadelphia fight scene.

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Jesus Soto Karass – Open media workout ahead of Selcuk Aydin clash on Showtime [January 2013]

Chris Robinson was on hand at the Long Life Fit Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as battled-tested veteran Jesus Soto Karass put in work ahead of his January 26th clash with welterweight contender Selcuk Aydin, who he meets at the Hard Rock.

Lucas Matthysse gives his thoughts on facing the likes of Danny Garcia, Marcos Maidana, and Brandon Rios

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Argentina’s Lucas Matthysse will set foot inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for his 36th professional boxing match.

Having clamored for a fight with WBA/WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia for quite some time, Matthysse (32-2, 30 KO’s) instead sets his sights on the capable Mike Dallas Jr. (19-2-1, 8 KO’s) in a Showtime-televised attraction while holding on to the hope that bigger fights still await him.

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Mike Dallas Jr. on facing Lucas Matthysse, learning from Josesito Lopez, Garcia vs. Judah, more

Chris Robinson catches up with junior welterweight contender Mike Dallas Jr., as he discusses facing Lucas Matthysse on Showtime, learning from his losses to Josesito Lopez and Mauricio Herrera, Danny Garcia’s matchup with Zab Judah, and more… Continue reading →

Lucas Matthysse talks Marcos Maidana, Danny Garcia, Brandon Rios, Top Rank-Golden Boy beef, more

Chris Robinson and other boxing scribes catch up with interim WBC junior welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse, as he discusses his Jan. 26 fight with Mike Dallas Jr., speaks on facing either Marcos Maidana or Danny Garcia, gives a prediction on Garcia’s clash with Zab Judah, flashes back to his sparring session with Brandon Rios, and much more.

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Glen Tapia speaks on breaking down Ayi Bruce, the victories of Mikey Garcia and Golovkin, plus Manny Pacquiao’s future

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday, January 19th in New York inside of Madison Square Garden, two of boxing’s rising stars moved forward with contrastingly different victories.

In the HBO tripleheader’s main event, unbeaten contender Mikey Garcia (31-0, 26 KO’s) moved into championship status after dropping the rugged Orlando Salido (39-12-2, 27 KO’s) four times on his way towards an eight-round technical decision that saw him lift the WBO featherweight championship.

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