A quick look ahead to the 2014 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame introduction in Las Vegas

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Former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield has confirmed that he will be present for his induction into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame on Aug. 9.

Joining the “Real Deal” will be 17 other inductees for the Second Annual NVBHOF Induction Ceremony and Dinner, including his former rival George Foreman, and the great Roberto Duran, amongst others.

The gala will be held this year inside of the Cohiba Ballroom in New Tropicana, Las Vegas. Expect much more in-depth coverage ahead of the induction.

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Vince Parra leads Maurice Hooker back into battle at Fantasy Springs

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By Chris Robinson

This weekend, much of the focus in the boxing world is going to be geared towards Las Vegas, as the intriguing Erislandy Lara vs. Canelo Alvarez clash takes center stage at the MGM Grand on Saturday night.

And while the matchup is a fine one, later tonight, nearly 300 miles away in Indio, Calif., a noteworthy prospect will look for another step forward.

Dallas’ Maurice Hooker (13-0-2, 9 KO’s) will fight for the first time from the Fantasy Springs Casino when he faces Mexico’s Lauro Alcantar 8-2 (1 KO) in a junior welterweight attraction.

I have been fortunate enough to cover Hooker for a few of his recent training camps out in Las Vegas with his trainer Vince Parra.
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Photos: Final Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara press conference from Las Vegas

Photos from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and former titlist Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez host the media ahead of their clash on Showtime pay per view.

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Photos: Final Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara press conference from Las Vegas

Photos from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and former titlist Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez host the media ahead of their clash on Showtime pay per view.

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Photos: Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara host media workouts as fight week in Vegas continues

Photos from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KO’s) host the media ahead of their showdown on Showtime pay per view this Saturday night.

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Photos: Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara host media workouts as fight week in Vegas continues

Photos from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KO’s) host the media ahead of their showdown on Showtime pay per view this Saturday night.

All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Erislandy Lara remembers breaking away from Cuba

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Go behind the scenes with WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) as he speaks with Yahoo! columnist Kevin Iole about his break away from his native Cuba years back. Lara faces off with Saul Alvarez on Showtime pay per view on Saturday night, July 12
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Erislandy Lara remembers breaking away from Cuba

Go behind the scenes with WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) as he speaks with Yahoo! columnist Kevin Iole about his break away from his native Cuba years back. Lara faces off with Saul Alvarez on Showtime pay per view on Saturday night, July 12
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Saul Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara Grand Arrivals and Faceoff from the MGM Grand

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All-access coverage from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KO’s) make their grand arrivals prior to their clash on Showtime pay per view on Saturday
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Saul Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara Grand Arrivals and Faceoff from the MGM Grand

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All-access coverage from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KO’s) make their grand arrivals prior to their clash on Showtime pay per view on Saturday
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Canelo vs. Lara Fight Week is Here [Preview Clip courtesy of OfficeHanchoBoxing]

Another fight week in Las Vegas is upon us, as Mexican superstar and former world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara make their grand arrivals to the MGM Grand later today. Canelo and Lara clash this Saturday on Showtime pay per view.
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Money Prince Duarte invades Las Vegas

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Exclusive footage during the early days of Money Prince Duarte’s invasion into Las Vegas. Be sure to keep a lookout for the 4-year old boxing star, as he will be training with the famous Mayweather family and going behind the scenes during the reality series ‘The Royal Duartes of Vegas’

Photo credits: Chris Robinson (http://www.HustleBoss.com) / Marcel Duarte

Music credits: Junior Stil (http://www.YouTube.com/JuniorStil07)
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Money Prince Duarte invades Las Vegas

Exclusive footage during the early days of Money Prince Duarte’s invasion into Las Vegas. Be sure to keep a lookout for the 4-year old boxing star, as he will be training with the famous Mayweather family and going behind the scenes during the reality series ‘The Royal Duartes of Vegas’

Photo credits: Chris Robinson (http://www.HustleBoss.com) / Marcel Duarte

Music credits: Junior Stil (http://www.YouTube.com/JuniorStil07)

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive photos: Roberto’La Amenaza’ Garcia settles into training in Las Vegas ahead of Breidis Prescott showdown

Exclusive photos from Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada as welterweight contender Robert “La Amenaza” Garcia (35-3, 23 KO’s) grinds for his July 25 showdown on ESPN Friday Night Fights vs. Columbian banger Breidis Prescott (27-5, 20 KO’s).

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive photos: Roberto’La Amenaza’ Garcia settles into training in Las Vegas ahead of Breidis Prescott showdown

Exclusive photos from Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada as welterweight contender Robert “La Amenaza” Garcia (35-3, 23 KO’s) grinds for his July 25 showdown on ESPN vs. Columbian banger Breidis Prescott (27-5, 20 KO’s).

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com