PHOTOS: Ryan Bader and Cheick Kongo Fight Ruled No-Contest After Accidental Eye Poke

Ryan Bader and Cheick Kongo Fought to a No-Contest on Saturday night (Photo: Bellator)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday, Sep. 7, inside of the SAP Center in San Jose, CA, Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) and contender Cheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC) fought to a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke in the first round.

The fight was largely dominated by Bader up until that point, as he caught the Kongo brute with heavy blows and even scored a takedown as the round progressed. Kongo attempted to wall walk to his feet, only to eat some more strikes, before gesturing to his eye and noting that he was unable to see. Referee Mike Beltran then decided to halt the fight due to an eye poke, at 3:50 of the first, as the bout was declared a no-contest.
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Lost Files: An Incredible Run for Alex “ATG” Thiel

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Alex “ATG” Thiel inside of the Richard Steele Boxing Club in December of 2015 (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

At Hustle Boss, we have been fortunate to have covered several boxing-related events over the years, in and out of the ring, including various prospects from all walks of life. As the years go past, the photos become something like a “lost file” if you will, as they are somewhat forgotten, but still not technically deleted.

I took it upon myself recently to begin sifting through some of my personal photos that I have shot, and it’s been a trip down memory lane. To see the progression made by some of the people featured has also been inspiring.
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PHOTOS: The Assassin Fight Gear Brand Continues to Grow in Southwest Florida

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Marcus Willis, center, promoting his Assassin Fight Gear brand (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

There can be more to meets the eye when you really get to know Marcus Willis.

I’ve been familiar with Willis’ career for several years now and have even crossed paths with him in the past down in Florida, while also being present for one of his biggest victories, when he beat James De La Rosa in Las Vegas in April of 2013.
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PHOTOS: Inside the 2019 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend in Las Vegas

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The 2019 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend took place in Las Vegas last weekend (Photo: Antony Saldana – NVBHOF)

By Chris Robinson

Last weekend in Las Vegas, NV, the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame held its 7th Annual Induction Gala at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. Ever since its inception in 2013, the NVBHOF has played host to some of the biggest names in the sport and this year was no exception.

This year’s induction class included Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Marquez, Joel Casamayor, Leroy Haley, Wayne McCullough, Hasim Rahman, “School Boy” Bobby Chacon, Humberto “Chiquita” Gonzales, “Terrible” Terry Norris and Ronald “Winky” Wright. Non-Boxer Participants included Duane Ford, Dan Goossen, Dr. Flip Homansky, Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Marc Risman.
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PHOTOS: A Look Back at Lydell Rhodes’ Training Camp Ahead of High-Stakes Clash With Jason Sosa

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Lydell Rhodes and trainer Danny Garcia inside of the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle B0ss)

By Chris Robinson

It’s about that time again for Lydell Rhodes.

Rhodes (27-3-1, 13 KO’s) returns to the ring this weekend against former junior lightweight champion champion Jason Sosa (22-3-4, 15 KO’s) in the main event of an ESPN + card from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. Rhodes vs. Sosa was originally set as the co-feature bout, but the match has since taken center stage after Carl Frampton had to withdraw from his scheduled matchup vs. Emmanuel Dominguez after a freak injury.
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PHOTOS: Inside the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame’s ‘Night With Boxing Legnds’ Event

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Former champions Clarence “Bones” Adams, Winky Wright, and Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson inside of the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Exhibit in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

It can be easy to lose track of time during any big fight week in Las Vegas.

This past weekend, boxing fans swept upon the city for the exhilarating battle between eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and former world champion Keith Thurman inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao earned a split-decision victory after 12 rounds of action to capture Thurman’s WBA welterweight title, and it was one of the more memorable fight weeks in recent times.
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At 40, Pacquiao’s Brilliance is Still Lighting up a Dimming Sport

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Manny Pacquiao continues to shine (Photo: Stephanie Trapp – TGB Promotions)

By: Dennis “dSource” Guillermo

Manny Pacquiao’s legend continues to grow with his latest conquest of the previously unbeaten Keith Thurman.

Boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Pacquiao (62-7-2) at 40, not only gave Thurman (29-1) the first loss of his career and strangled the WBA welterweight “super” champion away from the much younger Floridian, he also proved that true legends overcome age.
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PHOTOS: Manny Pacquiao Wins Split-Decision Against Kieth Thurman in Memorable Fight

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Manny Pacquiao defeated Keith Thurman on Saturday (Photo: Stephanie Trapp – TGB Promotions)

By Chris Robinson

Manny Pacquiao left another memorable impression on boxing fans on Saturday night with an epic triumph over the very dangerous Keith Thurman. Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KO’s) captured a 12-round split-decision victory over Thurman (29-1, 22 KO’s), with two 115-112 scorecards favoring the Filipino legend and one 114-113 tally going the other way.

Pacquiao stormed out of the gates with a big first round, knocking down Thurman with a sneaky counter shot that set the tone of the fight. From that point forward, Pacquiao took control with his quickness, activity, and punch output.
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Pacquiao-Thurman Undercard Updates: Caleb Plants Stops Mike Lee in the Third Round

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Caleb Plant made a successful first defense of his IBF super middleweight title on Saturday (Photo: Stephanie Trapp – TGB Promotions)

By Chris Robinson

Caleb Plant successfully defended his IBF super middleweight title on Saturday night, stopping an overmatched Mike Lee in the third round inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Later tonight, inside of the same venue, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao will face off with WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman.

Plant dominated the fight, scoring a knockdown in the first and two more in the third before the action was halted.
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PHOTOS: Teofimo Lopez Overcomes Stiff Test from Masayoshi Nakatani

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Teofimo Lopez scored another victory on Friday (Photo: Mikey Williams – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

On Friday night, July 19, unbeaten lightweight contender Teofimo Lopez earned a possible title shot by defeating the very tough Masayoshi Nakatani over 12 rounds. The action took place on ESPN + from The Theater at the MGM National Harbor, in Oxon Hill, MD, with Lopez emerging victorious despite a very game foe in his face.

Lopez (14-0, 11 KO’s) had been on a big knockout streak as of late, raising eyebrows along the way, but he was forced to go past the seventh round for the first time in his career.
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman: Analysis and Bold Prediction

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Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman are ready to fight (Photo: Stephanie Trapp – TGB Promotions)

By: Dennis Guillermo

Las Vegas – In a few hours Keith “One Time” Thurman (29-0) finally gets his chance to add the legendary Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao (61-7-2) to his list of conquered foes. It would easily be the most precious feather in his cap.

Thurman has said a lot of things leading up to this fight; from hurling insults to singing Pacquiao’s praises all in the same sentence. Round zero goes to the WBA super champion. He won the verbal battle, for sure, and it’s safe to say he’s gotten under Pacquiao’s skin more than one time (pun intended). But can he capitalize on that proverbial point and win the war?
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PHOTOS: Manny Pacquiao (146.5) and Keith Thurman (146.5) Make Weight Ahead of PPV Showdown

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Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman fight on Saturday night (Photo: Stephanie Trapp – TGB Promotions)

By Chris Robinson

On Friday afternoon, Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman made weight ahead of their welterweight title showdown in Las Vegas. Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KO’s), the eight-division world champion, will meet Thurman (29-0, 22 KO’s), the reigning WBA welterweight champion, on Saturday night inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with FOX Sports pay per view televising.

Each man weighed in at 146.5 pounds, and both appear to be in peak physical condition. Afterwards, you could again see the intensity in Thurman’s eyes, while Pacquiao appears equally as confident.
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SHOCKER: Anthony Joshua Reached Out to Ismael Salas and Angel Heredia for Their Services

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Angel Heredia says that Anthony Joshua reached out for his services (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

This fight week in Las Vegas, we crossed paths with strength and conditioning coach Angel “Memo” Heredia.

Heredia works with top Cuban contender Yordenis Ugas, who faces off with unbeaten former champion Omar Figueroa Jr. on Saturday night at the the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Ugas vs. Figueroa will serve as a key undercard attraction to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman FOX Sports pay per view show.
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VIDEO: Angel Garcia Says Danny Garcia Will Destory Everyone at 147 Pounds

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Angel Garcia is in Las Vegas for Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

Trainer Angel Garcia is never one to hold back his thoughts on his son Danny, the former two-division world champion.

Angel is in town for this weekend’s Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and has been fielding questions of all kinds from the media regarding that fight and other fights in the 147 pound division.
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Can Koepka overcome his bitter-sweet tale at the US Open to win the Open Championship?

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In the field of sports, it’s really important what you’re going home with. Is it a win, a loss, a trophy or a feeling? If we date back to a month, precisely to the US Open, there were two victors there: Gary Woodland and Brooks Koepka — however, only one went home with a trophy.

The notion of clubbing the two with the epithet of victor lies in the intangible trophy, Koepka went home with. Players could win multiple trophies, smash records, and get an awful lot of success under their belt, but winning fans is often an elusive affair, even the greatest have failed to master. As the past tells, Koepka won multiple trophies, smashed many records but surprisingly, the way most of the gallery seemed behind him at Pebble Beach, wasn’t something had we’ve seen before.
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Pacquiao Admits Thurman has Gotten Under his Skin; Vows to Teach him a Lesson

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Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman face off on Saturday (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Dennis “dSource” Guillermo

Whatever Keith Thurman’s true intentions are, he’s definitely done his part in hyping up his “dream match” with Manny Pacquiao.

Whether he’s simply playing the heel to drum up interest for the pay-per-view audience or his aggressive verbal jabs are a preliminary part of his gameplan, Thurman (29-0, 22 KOs), the WBA ‘super’ welterweight world champion, has definitely generated a lot more drama and interest for his July 20 bout with the future Hall of Famer, Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs).
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PHOTOS: Yordenis Ugas Wraps up Training Camp for 7/20 Omar Figueroa Clash

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Yordenis Ugas fights Omar Figueroa on Saturday night (Photo: Team Ugas)

By Chris Robinson

Training camp is officially over for Cuban contender Yordenis Ugas.

Ugas (23-4, 11 KO’s) will face off with unbeaten former champion Omar Figueroa Jr. (28-0-1, 19 KO’s) in a 12-round welterweight bout on the Manny Paquiao vs. Keith Thurman undercard this Saturday night. The fight will air as a chief attraction on a FOX Sports pay per view show from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

Ugas is coming off of a hotly-contested split-decision loss to WBC champion Shawn Porter this past March in a fight many felt he deserved to win. Figueroa now stands in his way towards another shot.
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PHOTOS: Unified Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. Receives Commemorative Belt in Puerto Rico

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Andy Ruiz, center, flanked by former champions Ivan Calderon and Miguel Cotto (Photo: Victor Planas – WBO)

By Chris Robinson

It was a festive scene in Puerto Rico earlier this week, as unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr., holder of the IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, was on hand to collect another belt. This particular bauble, presented by the WBO’s own Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcárcel, Esq., was awarded to Ruiz in honor of his historic victory over former champion Anthony Joshua last month.

On hand were former champions Ivan Calderon and Miguel Cotto, amongst many others, who presented Ruiz with his new belt.
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Three reasons why Keith Thurman will retain his undefeated record against Manny Pacquiao

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Keith Thurman and Manny Pacquiao are set to go toe-to-toe in Las Vegas in July with the WBA (Super) welterweight title on the line and boxing fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the bout which promises so much. Thurman will be looking to retain his perfect record of 29-0 (1) whilst Pacquiao will be looking to show the world he still has plenty left to give, even at the ripe age of 40.

Fans can bet on Thurman v Pacquiao right now ahead of the fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with Thurman odds on currently (8/11) and Pacquiao just over evens (11/10.) Since Pacquiao’s controversial defeat to Jeff Horn in 2017, the Filipino has won both of his fights, which indicates he is still a force to be reckoned with, but Thuram will provide stern opposition and we’ve identified three reasons why the American can come up trumps against Pac-Man.
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Tips for Selecting the Right Basketball Shorts for Men?

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Basketball is a game where physicality is a significant factor and is a lot of a muscle game. Players require their physique to feel free and flowing while in the game although equipped with all the accessories. In the context of that, choosing for male athletes, the right shorts to wear during the game is essential. The footwork in the game needs the hamstring and the quads to be free and useful for a player to effectively run and dominate the field.

Reasons for choosing correct basketball shorts

In such sports, like basketball, they have their type of shorts for some reasons. Firstly, basketball shorts are more extended than knee length and roomier than other athletic shorts. They are also made of performance fabric, which is more substantial, but also looser fitting shorts as they are more active during the game. Click here to read advantages of basketball shorts during match. These shorts require being the roomiest and most comfortable shorts in the game.
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