Introducing the real Stephane Malenou

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In the sport of boxing, you have to look beneath the surface.

When I first crossed paths with Cameroon-born Stephane Malenou earlier this week in Las Vegas, I didn’t know what to expect.

Campaigning as a welterweight with a modest 10-6-1 record with 3 knockouts, I wasn’t taken aback by Malenou’s story at first, but I admit he has grown on me quickly over the past few days.

You have to know how to not only survive but also thrive in this game, and that is exactly what Malenou has been doing.

Check out the photos below for a sneak peak at Stephane in action and stay tuned for several more updates in the coming weeks as we will be revealing his story in-depth.

Please follow Stephane on Twitter / Facebook / www.StephaneMalenou.com

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Photos: Miguel Cotto (155 pounds) and Sergio Martinez (158.8) weigh in ahead of big showdown

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Photos from Madison Square Garden in New York as three-division world champion Miguel Cotto (155 pounds) of Puerto Rico and WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (158.8) of Argentina both make weight ahead of their HBO pay per view clash.

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Photos: Miguel Cotto (155 pounds) and Sergio Martinez (158.8) weigh in ahead of big showdown

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Photos from Madison Square Garden in New York as three-division world champion Miguel Cotto (155 pounds) of Puerto Rico and WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (158.8) of Argentina both make weight ahead of their HBO pay per view clash.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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Richard Schaefer steps down from Golden Boy Promotions; Floyd Mayweather follows suit hours later

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Richard Schaefer, center, in Las Vegas during the Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana fight week

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By Chis Robinson

The boxing world was hit with big news on Monday afternoon, as it was revealed that former Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has stepped down from the company. In a statement issued to various outlets, Schaefer stated the following.

“After more than ten years with Golden Boy, it is time to move on to the next chapter of my career. This decision has required a great deal of personal reflection, but ultimately I concluded that I have no choice but to leave. I have succeeded in banking and I have succeeded in boxing, and I look forward to the next opportunity. I am proud to remain a shareholder, so I have a strong interest in the continued success of the company. I am proud of what we have accomplished at Golden Boy, but I now look forward to new challenges.”
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Lydell Rhodes brings on Freddie Roach as his head trainer following memorable camp with Pacquiao

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Lydell Rhodes speaking in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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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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