HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with trainer Joel Diaz, as he speaks on his fighter Tim Bradley’s points loss to Manny Pacquiao on April 12.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with trainer Joel Diaz, as he speaks on his fighter Tim Bradley’s points loss to Manny Pacquiao on April 12.
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Lydell Rhodes speaking in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
Following the HBO Latino double header from the Tropicana Hotel and Casino on Saturday night in Las Vegas, I ran into budding lightweight pugilist Lydell Rhodes as I was making my exit.
Rhodes (20-0, 9 KO’s) is as affable guy as you will find in the sport and he recently enjoyed a bump in notoriety following the buzz that came from serving as Manny Pacquiao’s chief sparring partner ahead of his April 12 rematch vs. Tim Bradley.
During his time in camp with Pacquiao, Rhodes developed a strong bond with the Filipino star’s trainer Freddie Roach and revealed to me that he has decided to bring him on as a head trainer.
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Exclusive photos from Las Vegas as former super middleweight contender and current day trainer Kenny Ellis works with a core group of fighters at Barry’s Boxing, including Domonique Dolton, Delen Parsley, Lamar Russ, and Cecil McCalla.
Ellis had been working closely with trianer John David Jackson down in the South Florida area yet he knew it was time to make a move closer to his roots near Seattle, Wash.
“I’m originally from the West Coast and to be brutally honest I was ready to come back home and be closer to my family and friends,” stated Ellis. “Plus I’m a grandfather now so I’m very excited about establishing a relationship with my granddaughter and being closer to my children Damon & Demetrius.”
Ellis technically is residing in nearby Phoenix and notes that a trip to Vegas is only a “40-minute flight for me.”
Ellis carved out a respectable 35-7-3 record with 24 knockouts during his 17-plus years as a professional but seems to prefer the role of spreading his wealth onto the next generation of pugilists.
“What I bring to the table is over 30 years of experience,” Ellis revealed. “My boxing pedigree and knowledge comes from everybody from Eddie Futch to John David Jackson, Greg Haugen and Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. It runs deep. I’m a true student of this game from six years old to the present day.”
Stay tuned for more updates.
All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
George Groves landing a flush shot against George Groves in their big rematch (Photo: Twitter.com)
Updates from the Wembley Stadium in London, England, as IBF/WBA super middleweight champion Carl Froch (33-2, 24 KO’s) scores a dramatic 8th round knockout over George Groves (19-2, 15 KO’s) in their big rematch. Check below for updates from the boxing world following the match.
What a thriling knockout. Great stuff.
— adam abramowitz (@snboxing) May 31, 2014
@Carl_Froch Congrats on big win bro! You looked great. Now I have a chessboard with ur name on it awaiting u in Jamaica!
— Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) May 31, 2014
https://twitter.com/EspinozaBoxing/status/472878192429375488
Froch-GGG would do well at @theforum I think. But again, I don't think Froch is coming to US for dangerous fight to go to Inglewood. #boxing
— Mark Ortega (@MarkEOrtega) May 31, 2014
That would be a war. In the UK, huge. RT @BloodstainLane: GGG vs Carl Froch
— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) May 31, 2014
Amazing atmosphere @wembleystadium. Topped off with a Quality performance from @Carl_Froch #FrochGroves2
— Ashley Theophane (@AshleyTheophane) May 31, 2014
Groves amazingly got up after his knee did a 180. How can people ever dog these guys. That right hand kills my entire TL
— Scott Hale (@Halestormsports) May 31, 2014
Always a pleasure to see sportsmanship following bad blood too. Memorable night. Memorable fight. #FrochGroves2
— Jessica Sinyard (@JessicaSinyard) May 31, 2014
https://twitter.com/IHATEZACHCOOPER/status/472866918202748928
https://twitter.com/tqbr/status/472864558596358144
Congrats to @EddieHearn for a great show at Wembley Stadium and a big win for Froch @SkySportsBoxing @HBOboxing
— Tom Loeffler (@TomLoeffler1) May 31, 2014
https://twitter.com/lonsdale1960/status/472861677319639041/photo/1
@Carl_Froch Congrats on big win bro! You looked great. Now I have a chessboard with ur name on it awaiting u in Jamaica!
— Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) May 31, 2014
That overhand right that Froch landed on Groves was FLUSH! Good Lord. #boxing
— Raging Babe (@RagingBabe) May 31, 2014
I hate that the loser has to sit on the steps and get cuckolded during the post-fight interview on the UK broadcasts.
— Corey Erdman (@corey_erdman) May 31, 2014
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Photos from the Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao Resort in Macau, China, as former multi-division titlist Nonito Donaire wins a five-round technical decision over Simpiwe Vetyeka to capture the WBA featherweight championship of the world. Donaire dropped Vetyeka in the fourth round and the bout went to the scorecards one frame later due to a cut over the Fil-Am star’s left eye.
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Photos from the Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao Resort in Macau, China, as former multi-division titlist Nonito Donaire wins a five-round technical decision over Simpiwe Vetyeka to capture the WBA featherweight championship of the world. Donaire dropped Vetyeka in the fourth round and the bout went to the scorecards one frame later due to a cut over the Fil-Am star’s left eye.
All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
HustleBoss.com was on hand as junior featherweight prospect Rocco Santomauro (11-0, 1 KO) weighs in ahead of his match vs. Daneil Quevedo.
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HustleBoss.com was on hand as junior featherweight prospect Rocco Santomauro (11-0, 1 KO) weighs in ahead of his match vs. Daneil Quevedo.
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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club as standout amateur and aspiring professional Kevin Newman II displays his speed and sharpness while on the mitts with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr.
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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club as standout amateur and aspiring professional Kevin Newman II displays his speed and sharpness while on the mitts with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr.
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Canelo Alvarez landing an uppercut on Alfredo Angulo during his 10th round TKO victory in March (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
While it was never before the type of matchup that fans debated too much, there have recently been whispers of a potential duel between Manny Pacquiao and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
Pacquiao’s advisor Michael Koncz discussed this scenario during a recent interview with Ronnie Nathanielsz, highlighting the fact that Manny’s rival Juan Manuel Marquez has been asking for what he considers too much money for a possible fifth showdown.
One person who doesn’t like Pacquiao’s chances if the fight were to happen is former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather.
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All-access coverage from the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as undefeated Jesus ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez and his 5/31 opponent Pablo Becerra (7-4, 6 KO’s) speak before their fight.
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All-access coverage from the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as undefeated Jesus ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez and his 5/31 opponent Pablo Becerra (7-4, 6 KO’s) speak before their fight.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson catches up with Junior lightweight contender Javier Fortuna (24-0-1, 18 KO’s), as he discusses his 5/31 return to the ring vs. Juan Antonio Rodriguez as well as his stable mate Sergio Martinez’s June 7 clash vs. Miguel Cotto.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson catches up with Junior lightweight contender Javier Fortuna (24-0-1, 18 KO’s), as he discusses his 5/31 return to the ring vs. Juan Antonio Rodriguez as well as his stable mate Sergio Martinez’s June 7 clash vs. Miguel Cotto.
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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as young prospects Lehkei Mayweather and Floyd ‘Cash Flow’ Diaz get to work. This was after Cash Flow had sparred with Young Money Mar on April 26, 2014.
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HustleBoss.com steps inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as young prospects Lehkei Mayweather and Floyd ‘Cash Flow’ Diaz get to work. This was after Cash Flow had sparred with Young Money Mar on April 26, 2014.
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HustleBoss.com catches up with Detroit’s Domonique Dolton (14-0, 8 KO’s) ahead of his clash with fellow junior middleweight prospect Hugo Centeno Jr., who he faces on June 6 on Showtime from the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif.
In this interview, Dolton discusses his boxing upbringing, best memories from the famed Kronk Gym, his training camp in Las Vegas, and much more.
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