Early photos from Carson: Gennady Golovkin, Adrien Broner, and others in attendance plus bonus shots

Early photos  from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as we showcase some talent already in the building ahead of tonight’s Showtime Championship Boxing triple header.

All photos courtesy of INSTAGRAM

Trainer Abel Sanchez with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin

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Members from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in the house 

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Thomas Dulorme and Billy Dib

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Adrien Broner posing with a fan at the fights

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Chad Dawson stopped George Blades in under one round

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Robert Garcia and Ricky Funez at the fights

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Pileta and Fabian Maidana at fights

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Jesus Soto Karass backstage before his match with Devon Alexander

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Heavyweight prospect Gerald Washington after his victory

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Corona Girls in attendance

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Updates from Carson: Chad Dawson, Michael Hunter, and Sharif Bogere grab wins

Chad Dawson and his team following his victory in Carson, Calif. (Photo: Instagram)

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By Chris Robinson

On the Robert Guerrero vs. Yoshihiro Kamegai undercard from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., three fighters who train out of the Las Vegas area all scored victories.

Former light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson (32-3, 18 KO’s) returned to stop veteran George Blades (23-6, 16 KO’s) in under one round. This was the first fight for Dawson following his upset loss to Adonis Stevenson last year.

Lightweight contender Sharif Bogere (25-1, 17 KO’s) stopped Miguel Zamudio after three rounds of action. The win is Bogere’s second since his points loss to WBA lightweight champion Richar Abril last year.

Former U.S. Olympian and heavyweight prospect Michael Hunter won an eight-round unanimous decision over Jerry Forrest. Hunter often trains out of the Mayweather Boxing Club and sees his record rise to 5-0 with 3 knockouts.

Also seeeing action, heavyweight prospect Dominic Breazeale defeated Devin Vargas for a third round stoppage to go to 11-0 with 9 knockouts.

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

MUSIC: Getting to know Echosmith a little bit further after catching ‘Cool Kids’

Caught the song “Cool Kids” by the band Echosmith and decided to do a little more research on them.

Turns out the foursome is a group of three brothers and one sister from Chino, California and they are signed to Warner Bros. Records. Their debut album “Talking Dreams” hit the stores this past October.

Please check out their official video for “Cool Kids” below and please visit Echosmith at www.Echosmith.com


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Gym Diaries [Armando Villar]: Taking my time as an amateur fighter

In this edition of ‘Gym Diaries’, 19-year old amateur prospect Armando Villar reveals why he is being so patient with his career

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By Armando Villar / (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

After growing up with a tough life, it’s what made me who I am today. Experiences build character, although many judge me quick without even knowing me. But at the end of the day, I don’t worry about it. I still smile and joke around because I know am a cool guy to know.

Anyway, As you can see, I am always focused on my goals. Althrough I am outgoing and like to get along with everybody, once I step into the gym, I just say hey to everybody and then go straight to work.
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Photos: Gary Russell Jr. and Vasyl Lomachenko both weigh 125.5 pounds ahead of Showtime duel

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Photos from Los Angeles, Calif. as undefeated Gary Russell Jr. (24-0, 14 KO’s) and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko (1-1, 1 KO) both weigh in ahead 125.5 pounds ahead of their Showtime-televised duel on Saturday, Jan. 21 from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
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Photos: Gary Russell Jr. and Vasyl Lomachenko both weigh 125.5 pounds ahead of Showtime duel

Photos from Los Angeles, Calif. as undefeated Gary Russell Jr. (24-0, 14 KO’s) and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko (1-1, 1 KO) both weigh in ahead 125.5 pounds ahead of their Showtime-televised duel on Saturday, Jan. 21 from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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Ahmad Cheiko discusses training in Las Vegas, Wild Card memories, and Floyd Mayweather

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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with Lebanon’s Ahmad Cheikho about moving from Montreal to Las Vegas, his best memories inside of the Wild Card in Los Angeles, including some tough sparring with Jesus Soto Karass, and what it has been like training at the Mayweather Boxing Club. Cheikho is on a four-fight winning streak and has won three fights already in 2014.

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

Music credits: $DOLLA DIBIASE (http://www.Twitter.com/dolladibiase) / Junior Stil “I’m Back” (http://www.YouTube.com/JuniorStil07)
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Ahmad Cheiko discusses training in Las Vegas, Wild Card memories, and Floyd Mayweather

HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with Lebanon’s Ahmad Cheikho about moving from Montreal to Las Vegas, his best memories inside of the Wild Card in Los Angeles, including some tough sparring with Jesus Soto Karass, and what it has been like training at the Mayweather Boxing Club. Cheikho is on a four-fight winning streak and has won three fights already in 2014.

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

Music credits: $DOLLA DIBIASE (http://www.Twitter.com/dolladibiase) / Junior Stil “I’m Back” (http://www.YouTube.com/JuniorStil07)
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