Robert Guerrero eyes a future match with Manny Pacquiao: ‘That’s one of the fights that I would love to be in before I retire’

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Robert Guerrero speaking in Carson, Calif. (Photo: Gene Blevins – Hogan Photos)

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By Chris Robinson

This weekend, former multi-division titlist Robert Guerrero returns to the ring when he faces off with once-beaten Yoshihiro Kamegai at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

The fight marks Guerrero’s first match since dropping a wide points loss to Floyd Mayweather over a year ago in Las Vegas.

For the Gilroy native, the break from boxing was much needed.
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Photos: Errol Spence Jr. winds down camp ahead of 6/27 Ronald Cruz showdown

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Errol Spence Jr. winds down his training camp with sparring against middleweight Tony Mack today at Maple Avenue Boxing Gym in Dallas, Tex. The undefeated welterweight prospect and 2012 Olympian Spence takes on Ronald Cruz at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV as the main event onShobox: The New Generation on Friday June 27th at 9:30pm ET/PT on Showtime.

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Photos: Errol Spence Jr. winds down camp ahead of 6/27 Ronald Cruz showdown

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Errol Spence Jr. winds down his training camp with sparring against middleweight Tony Mack today at Maple Avenue Boxing Gym in Dallas, Tex. The undefeated welterweight prospect and 2012 Olympian Spence takes on Ronald Cruz at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV as the main event on Shobox: The New Generation on Friday June 27th at 9:30pm ET/PT on Showtime.

All photos courtesy of Stacey Verbeek

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: Vasyl Lomachenko training for June 21 clash vs. Gary Russell Jr.

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Photos from Los Angeles as two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko (1-1, 1 KO) trains ahead of his Showtime showdown vs. Gary Russell Jr. (24-0, 14 KO’s) for the vacant WBO World Featherweight championship at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.

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Photos: Vasyl Lomachenko training for June 21 clash vs. Gary Russell Jr.

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Photos from Los Angeles as two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko (1-1, 1 KO) trains ahead of his Showtime showdown vs. Gary Russell Jr. (24-0, 14 KO’s) for the vacant WBO World Featherweight championship at  the StubHub Center in Carson, California.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive photos: Two-time champion Ava Knight spars with Sergio Lopez in Las Vegas

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Exclusive photos from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as  two-time female flyweight champion Ava Knight (12-2-3, 5 KO’s) spars with local fighter Sergio Lopez (2-1-1) as she waits for news on her next fight.

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

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Kobe Bryant says he’s not alright with Tim Duncan possibly passing him with 6 rings

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Perennial all-star Tim Duncan is still soaking up the aura following the San Antonio Spurs’ five-game thrashing of the Miami Heat that led him to his fifth world championship.

Duncan is without question one of this generation’s finest, yet don’t expect fellow champion Kobe Bryant to be over supportive.

Bryant, who has collected five rings himself with the Los Angeles Lakers, was asked about Duncan possibly capturing a sixth ring and he seemed unsure.

“If you ask me if I’m okay with Tim doing it, I’m not,” Bryant said. “I’m not okay with that.”

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Gym Diaries: Newcomer Allante Williams looks to defy the odds

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Allante Williams training inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Allante Williams

After growing up in an environment where engaging in physical combat was frowned upon, being physically abused, had confidence shattered growing up, I’m becoming more  more comfortable with the act of putting hands on a willing opponent.

Confidence is building dangerously rapidly.
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