Virgil Hunter reveals the best game plan for facing Floyd Mayweather

Andre Berto has landed his coveted shot at Floyd Mayweather (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, it was confirmed that Andre Berto has indeed been selected as Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent for his Sep. 12 pay per view in Las Vegas.

Mayweather announced the news on his Instagram Page and while Berto, who has gone just 3-3 in his last six bouts, may be a heavy underdog, his trainer Virgil Hunter sees no other choice then to go into the bout with full confidence.
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VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes access prior to Floyd Mayweather’s training for Andre Berto

The action continues to heat up inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Earlier today it was revealed that Floyd Mayweather will indeed be facing off with former WBC welterweight titlist Andre Berto inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. on Sep. 12.

The confirmation of the matchup, as seen on Mayweather’s personal Instagram page, ends weeks of speculation in regards to the matchup that hasn’t exactly set the world on fire.
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Decorated trainer Ismael Salas moves his stable of champions to City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas

Trainer Ismael Salas, former junior lightweight champion Rances Barthelemy, trainer Armin Van Damme, upcoming amateur Bowe Van Damme, and former fighter Carlos De Leon Jr. inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Instagram)

By Chris Robinson

It’s been a treat watching Ismael Salas work his magic in Las Vegas the past few years.

Salas, a Cuban trainer who used to be known by many for his work with champions Yuriorkis Gamboa and Guillermo Rigondeaux, has really branched out the past few years and currently works with a very strong crop of fighters.
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Vanes Martirosyan Training with Victor Conte and SNAC Team Ahead of Big Ishe Smith Showdown

Vanes Martirosyan is training out of the Undisputed Boxing Gym in Northern California ahead of his showdown with Ishe Smith (Photo: Team Martirosyan)

By Chris Robinson

A high-stakes junior middleweight showdown is on its way, as former IBF champion Ishe Smith will be locking horns with top-flight contender Vanes Martirosyan, with the match now having a good chance of landing on Floyd Mayweather’s upcoming pay per view on Sep. 12 in Las Vegas.

We recently caught up with Smith (27-7, 12 KO’s) inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club, where he has been working diligently with trainer Danny Smith ahead of the fight, and he had a dead set focus ahead of the matchup.
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PHOTOS: Danny Garcia overpowers Paulie Malignaggi for 9th round TKO in Brooklyn

Danny Garcia defeated Paulie Malignaggi on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Photos from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, as former junior welterweight champion Danny “Swift” Garcia (31-0, 18 KO’s) stops former two-division titlist Paulie Malignaggi (33-7, 7 KO’s) at the 2:22 mark of the ninth round. The bout aired on ESPN as a part of another “Premier Boxing Champions” telecast.

Malignaggi has stated that he will likely forego fighting about this tough loss but the future continues to look bright for Garcia, as he is one of the biggest names in the welterweight class given his great run at 140 pounds that saw him best the likes of Amir Khan, Lucas Matthysse, and most recently Lamont Peterson in a tough fight.
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Having sparred both men, Lanardo Tyner weighs in on a Floyd Mayweather vs. Danny Garcia fight

Danny Garcia stopped Paulie Malignaggi on Saturday night in Brooklyn (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, in Brooklyn, New York, former junior welterweight champion Danny “Swift” Garcia (31-0, 18 KO’s) stopped former two-division titlist Paulie Malignaggi (33-7, 7 KO’s) in the ninth round of their welterweight bout.

The bout was part of a “Premier Boxing Champions” show on ESPN and after a slow start, Garcia picked up the steam and repeatedly hurt Malignaggi. Referee Arthuer Mercante Jr. waived the match off at 2:22 of the round, with Malignaggi still on his feet.
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Undefeated prospect Kenneth Sims Jr. helping Andre Berto get ready for Floyd Mayweather

Undefeated Kenneth Sims Jr., right, working with Andre Berto ahead of the latter’s rumored Sep. 12 date vs. Floyd Mayweather (Photo: Team Sims)

By Chris Robinson

For as many prospects and we have discovered and encountered here at Hustle Boss, I’ve come to find that the ones who make it the furthest in the sport of boxing are the ones who simply keep pushing throughout it all.

Big talk is easy to spit out, but you know you have found something genuine when a prospect can put the tough work before the bravado.
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Eddie Mustafa Muhammad keeps it real on Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto

Eddie Mustafa Muhammad with his fighter Lionell Thompson in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

No matter what time of the year it is, you are always sure to catch decorated trainer and former light heavyweight world champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad working with a bevy of prospects and contenders.

A throwback luminary in the boxing world, Muhammad held the WBA crown at 175 pounds in the early 80’s and has since transitioned into one of the game’s most recognized trainers, as he now works with super middleweight contenders such as J’Leon Love and Ronald Gavril, light heavyweight contender Lionell Thompson, undefeated middleweight prospect Quatavious Cash, undefeated junior middleweight Thomas Hill, as well as WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack.
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Mayweather Sparring Partners Lanardo Tyner and DonYil Livingston Speak From Floyd’s Camp in Las Vegas

Lanardo Tyner and DonYil Livingston inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

It’s always a scene during any Floyd Mayweather training camp and as we look forward to what may be the last match of his illustrious career, the mood inside of the gym of the game’s best fighter is pretty laid back these days.

Mayweather is rumored to be facing off with former welterweight titlist Andre Berto on Sep. 12 in Las Vegas and there are several familair faces in his gym these days.
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Exclusive PHOTOS: The Calm Before the Storm Inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club Prior to TBE’s Training for Andre Berto

Inside the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas with manager Dejuan Blake and former world champion Ishe Smith (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

The Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas always heats up whenever the world’s best fighter, Floyd Mayweather, frequents the gym on a daily basis ahead of a scheduled bout.

Mayweather looks to be on course for a Sep. 12 clash with former welterweight titlist Andre Berto and once again his personal gym has begun to pick up several faces new and old.
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Antonio Tarver and Steve Cunningham trade heavy words ahead of Aug. 14 showdown on Spike

Antonio Tarver and Steve Cunningham face off on Aug. 14

By Chris Robinson

On Aug. 14, a pivotal showdown in the heavyweight ranks will take place when former world champions Antonio Tarver and Steve Cunningham lock horns inside of the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Spike.

Taever (31-6, 22 KO’s) is as confident as ever at age 46 and he is also coming off of a 7th round knockout over Jonathan Banks this past December. In Cunningham (28-7, 13 KO’s), he will be taking on a rugged and proven customer, and each man’s bravado was on full display during a recent conference call ahead of their Premier Boxing Champions clash.
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PHOTOS: Sergey Kovalev continues his remarkable run, hammers Nadjib Mohammedi in 3

Sergey Kovalev racked up another knockout victory on Saturday (Photo: Na0ki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Photos from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBO/WBA/IBF light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev hammers out another big stoppage victory, this time halting top contender Nadjib Mohammedi (37-4, 23 KO’s) inside of three rounds.

Kovalev was simply too powerful, strong, and accurate, as is often the case with the merciless Russian, and had little trouble with his overmatched foe from France on Saturday night on HBO’s airwaves.
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Jean Pascal wins close decision over Yuniesky Gonzalez in Las Vegas

Jean Pascal weighing in (Photo: Instagram)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, July 25, inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev., former light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (30-3-1, 17 KO’s) pulled out a very close, and some say questionable decision, over tough Cuban Yuniesky Gonzalez (16-1, 12 KO’s) on HBO’s airwaves.

Pascal got off to a slow start as his foe appeared to gain the early lead. Pascal picked things up in the middle of the fight and there was some definite action taking place.
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Virgil Hunter isn’t taking the Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto talk seriously until the fight is official

Will Andre Berto land a big fight vs. Floyd Mayweather on Sep. 12? (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

As the boxing world continues to turn, it appears more and more likely that we may be seeing Floyd Mayweather face off with Andre Berto on CBS on Sept. 12.

Mayweather (48-0, 26 KO’s) is penciled in for another showcase inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the same venue as his last 11 bouts, but it is the possible selection of Berto (30-3, 23 KO’s) that has thrown many off.
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Bob Arum calls Vasyl Lomachenko the best fighter in the world and believes Guillermo Riogndeaux is his stiffest test

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is very high on Vasyl Lomachenko, pictured right (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

While Bob Arum may not have been the biggest fan of Guillermo Rigondeaux during his time promoting the two-time Cuban Gold Medalist, he is still very keen on matching up his former charge with one of his current stars, Vasyl Lomachenko.

The internet continues to pick up buzz about a potential Lomachenko vs. Rigondeaux clash, and Arum seems all for the idea.
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Larry Merchant: ‘Haymon and Mayweather are operating on another frequency that either ignores or doesn’t seem to need the boxing world’

Floyd Mayweather returns to the ring on Sept. 12 (photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

According to various reports, Floyd Mayweather’s Sept. 12 return at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. may not be quite what we expect, as some indications are hinting towards a fight with former welterweight titlist Andre Berto on CBS as the next assignment.

Coming off the most lucrative boxing event in history, as Mayweather soundly defeated Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao this past May, a matchup with Berto, who is 3-3 in his last six bouts, seems like a step back as the Grand Rapids native pushes closer to the end of his rode.
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Click the photo below to go directly to Hustle Boss’ Instagram Page (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

As the times change, so too do we have to keep pace.

At the present moment, there are very few media platforms as effective and traffic-driven as Instagram and that is where you can find updates on all your favorite stars and friends.
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PHOTOS: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fails to make weight, fight with Reyes still moving forward

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. faces off with Marco Reyes on Saturday night (Photo: Esther Lin – SHOWTIME)

By Chris Robinson

Once again, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has failed to make weight ahead of a highly-critical matchup vs. the very formidable Marcos Reyes. Chavez (48-2-1, 32 KO’s) and Reyes (33-2, 24 KO’s) agreed to a catch-weight limit of 169 pounds for their SHOWTIME-televised brawl, yet the son of the Mexican legend of the same name came in weighing 170.8 pounds.

Reyes was under the limit at 168.4 pounds, and despite Chavez not coming back to the scale to attempt to make the weight, the fight will still push forward. Check out the photos below for more photos.
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Mickey Bey receives key to the city of Cleveland and puts focus on gaining second world title

Former IBF lightweight champion Mickey Bey receiving the key to the city of Cleveland (Photo: Facebook)

By Chris Robinson

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since we last saw Mickey Bey inside of the squared circle.

This past September, Bey could be seen squeezing out a split-decision over grizzled vet and former lightweight champion Miguel Vazquez inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. The victory netted Bey his first world title, the IBF bauble at 135 pounds, but very few would expect him to never defend it.
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VIDEO: Angel Heredia on training TMT stars Badou Jack and Ishe Smith inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas

Armin Van Damme and Angel Heredia inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

At the moment, strength and conditioning coach Angel Heredia is still one of the most sought-after conditioning coaches in the sport of boxing.

In recent weeks, we have noticed Heredia out here in Las Vegas working with several fighters, including the likes of WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack, former world champion Ishe Smith, the fighting Kameda brothers from Japan, as well as Juan Carlos Velasquez and his twin Carlos Ivan.
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