Maricela Cornejo is one to watch out for (Photo: Instagram)
By Chris Robinson
One thing I will always respect is someone who pushes towards a goal with hard work and passion.
If you pay a visit to Maricela Cornejo’s Instagram Page you will see what I am talking about. An aspiring professional female boxer who made her bones on the West Coast, Cornejo has been soaking up life in Miami, Fl. in recent months.
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Will we see Floyd Mayweather face Manny Pacquiao in 2015? (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
The buzz for a super fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is once again high, as several people took notice to BoxRec.com’s update about the matchup being official for May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
While the post has since been removed, it was a simple update that seemed to turn heads.
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A screenshot of BoxRec.com listing Manny Pacquiao as Floyd Mayweather’s opponent for 5/2 in Las Vegas. The post has since been removed.
By Chris Robinson
On Monday evening, Jan. 5, buzz spread like wildfire after it was revealed that reputable site BoxRec.com had Manny Pacquiao listed as the official opponent for Floyd Mayweather, for a match set for May 2 inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Boxing fans, both of the hardcore and mainstream variety, have been dying to see the fight for well over five years now and the demand for the match has again picked up with Pacquiao having bounced back soundly following his knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez over two years ago.
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Sharif Bogere speaking from Johnny Tocco’s Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada during Live Sparring Exhibitions (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
The first time I recall seeing Chris Algieri in person was sometime in late 2013 or early 2014 ahead of his victory over Emmanuel Taylor.
I knew right off hand that the Huntington native was a tough guy simply because of who he was in the ring with, as Algieri could be found slugging it out with rock solid Ugandan contender Sharif Bogere inside of the Long Life Fit Gym (now called ‘Long Life Fighter Gym‘).
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Young prospect Thomas Hill, far right, with Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and Todd Harlib prior to his professional debut this past August (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
2014 was definitely a breakout year for Thomas Hill in several ways.
Having moved to Las Vegas from Milwaukee in Summer 2013, Hill wasn’t sure what his exact career path would be, yet he always seemed to have faith that things would figure themselves out.
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Jon Jones defeated Daniel Cormier last night in Las Vegas (Photo: Instagram)
By Chris Robinson
Last night, inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones successfully defended his title inside of the Octagon with a five-round unanimous decision over Daniel Cormier in a fight that was better than many expected.
While the commanding victory helps Jones’ to keep his name thrust in the MMA headlines, there has definitely been some feedback to the way Jones has acted following his 20th professional victory. There definitely was no shortage of emotions coming from Jones, 27, and Cormier, 35, prior to their match, as it was apparent that some genuine disdain was in the air.
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Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier weighing in (Photo: Instagram)
By Kyle Hutchison
Unpredictability will be in the air as two expertly-trained fighters come face to face one last time before their fight tonight as UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones meets up with challenger Daniel Cormier.
Jones will attempt to defend his title for the 8th straight time against undefeated challenger Cormier from within the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The build-up to their contest has turned UFC 182 into one of the most highly anticipated events in the company’s history.
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J’Leon Love always has a way of standing out (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
For Inkster, Mich. native J’Leon Love, there will always be some form of positivity to take in.
At least that’s the type of aura you sense when speaking with the brash 27-year old super middleweight prospect.
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Leo Santa Cruz gets back to work on Jan. 17 (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
Looks like always-exciting WBC junior featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz will be returning to the ring in a few weeks’ time out in Las Vegas.
Santa Cruz (28-0-1, 16 KO’s) will be looking for fourth successful defenses of his title on Jan. 17, as he will be facing off with Jesus “Estrella” Ruiz (33-5-5, 22 KO’s) on the Showtime-televised “Return To Glory” undercard headlined by WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne vs. power-punching contender Deontay Wilder at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Taking in 2015 in Las Vegas with some familiar heads (Photo: Chris Robinson – Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
Happy New Year’s to everyone across the globe.
However you brought in 2015, whether with or without resolutions, it can be an exciting and challenging prospect to eye a new calendar year and set new goals.
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Legends on stage during the 52nd Annual WBC Convention in Las Vegas
By Chris Robinson
Earlier this month in Las Vegas, inside of the Mirage, the 52nd Annual WBC Convention was held.
It is hard to understate the amount of legendary fighters, trainers, and overall great boxing people who came through town throughout the convention’s duration and there was no shortage of emotions in the building.
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Abdul Musawwir Muhammed putting in work with upcoming amateur prospect Tavorrye Whitaker (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
Having been around Abdul Musawwir Muhammed for a few years now, I can attest that he has had several ideas and visions that are outside of the box.
And that can often be a good thing.
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Rajon Rondo has been adjusting to life as a member of the Dallas Mavericks (Photo: Hookem3434)
By Kyle Hutchison
Following the big trade that sent Rajon Rondo from the Boston Celtics to the Dallas Mavericks, all eyes have been on the All Star point guard.
Rondo was traded to Dallas in exchange for small forward Jae Crowder, power forward Brandan Wright, point guard Jameer Nelson, a 2015 1st round pick and a 2016 2nd round pick.
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Gennady Golovkin pushing hard in Big Bear, Calif. (Photo: Abel Sanchez)
By Chris Robinson
You will be hard-pressed to find many prizefighters in the sport of boxing who put in the rigorous work that WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin does.
With a second-round knockout over formidable Marco Antonio Rubio just a few months removed, Golovkin has already turned his focus towards his next ring assignment.
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Sergey Kovalev and Adonis Stevenson in Las Vegas in October of 2013 at the Top Rank Gym
By Chris Robinson
On Oct. 12 of last year, two-division world champion Tim Bradley produced perhaps his most complete performance as a professional in edging future Hall-of-Famer Juan Manuel Marquez via split-decision over 12 tense and tactical rounds inside of the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
While the fight was a nice chess battle, there was actually plenty of news and developments taking place outside of the squared circle that week. During any notable fight week in Las Vegas, you are always sure to find your share of boxing notables around town and there were no shortage of luminaries on hand.
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Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym will be hosting more exhibition sparring sessions on Jan. 2
By Chris Robinson
I was pleasantly surprised when I stepped into Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym in early November for the first edition of their Exhibition Sparring series inside of their famed facility.
For anyone who has kept up with HustleBoss.com over the past few years, you know all too well that raw, all-access sparring footage is a big part of the boxing coverage featured on the site and that’s why Tocco’s latest revival is right up our alley.
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Jodeci is back
By Chris Robinson
At the 2014 Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas on Nov. 7 (Aired via BET and Centric on Nov. 30), 90’s R&B group Jodeci reunited for their first on-stage performance in eight years.
It was definitely big for hardcore fans of the group and music aficionados in general to catch Jodeci on stage and their performance preceded the release of their new single “Nobody Wins” featuring special guest B.O.B.
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Adrien Broner and Marcos Maidana (Photo: Instagram)
By Chris Robinson
You are never quite sure what to expect when you stumble upon any of Adrien Broner’s social media platforms.
The outspoken former three-division champion rarely disappoints when inside of the squared circle yet Broner still hasn’t seemed to have fully gotten over his sole professional loss from a year ago.
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Former light heavyweight champ Beibut Shumenov is back in the win column (Photo: Ed de la Vega)
By Chris Robinson
There was no shortage of boxing in Las Vegas on Dec. 13, as the MGM Grand and nearby Cosmopolitan both held nationally-televised events featuring some of the top names in the sport.
Amir Khan thoroughly handled Devon Alexander in Las Vegas over 12 rounds on Showtime inside of the MGM Grand while Tim Bradley and Diego Chaves scrapped to a debated draw on HBO’s airwaves across the street. Also scoring victories that evening were such notables as Abner Mares, Keith Thurman, Jose Benavidez Jr., Andy Lee, Victor Ortiz, Errol Spence Jr., and the fighting Charlo brothers from Houston, Tex.
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Amir Khan in the ring (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
As Floyd Mayweather eyes his 48th professional bout, there is still speculation as to who his dance partner will be when he returns, likely in May.
Mayweather is coming off of a pair of decision victories of Argnetina’s Marcos Maidana this year and the two most formidable names out there are Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao.
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