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Badou Jack and James DeGale Fight to a Majority Draw Inside of the Barclays Center

Badou Jack and James DeGale facing off in New York (Photo: Mayweather Promotions)

By Chris Robinson

Moments ago, inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack and IBF super middleweight champion James DeGale fought to a 12-round majority draw in front of a lively crowd.

The fight has been long-discussed and the anticipation was heavy heading into Saturday night; both men showed great flashes throughout the match in what served as boxing’s first big fight of 2017.
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Badou Jack vs. James DeGale WEIGH-In and Face Off

James DeGale and Badou Jack weighing in (Photo: Mayweather Promotions)

By Chris Robinson

Earlier today, in New York, WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack and IBF champion James DeGale weighed in ahead of their unification met on Saturday night from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Jack (20-1-2, 12 KO’s) came in weighing 167.2 pounds while DeGale (23-1, 14 KO’s) hit the scales weighing 166.5 pounds. There was not much room for talk or bravado at Friday’s weigh-in, as each man is obviously fully confident in their skills and belief that they will emerge victorious tomorrow.
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Raw footage of WBC champion Badou Jack training for James DeGale clash

Badou Jack training for his Jan. 14 clash vs. James DeGale (Photo: 1Tarrell)

By Chris Robinson

Badou Jack is officially a week away from the most important fight of his career.

On Jan. 14, Jack will face off with London’s James DeGale (23-1, 14 KO’s) in one of the biggest and most significant fights that will take place this year. The matchup is set to air on Showtime, from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
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Photos: Badou Jack and Lucian Bute fight to draw in Washington, D.C.

Badou Jack appeared to do enough to defeat Lucian Bute on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, April 30, WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack retained his title as he settled for a draw with former longtime IBF titlist Lucian Bute inside of the Armory in Washington, D.C.

Jack (20-1-2, 12 KO’s) appeared to do enough to secure a victory, with one judge giving him a 117-111 edge. That tally was overruled by two 114-114 scorecards, however, as Jack retains his title and could be meeting IBF champion James DeGale later this year in a unification match.
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PHOTOS: Badou Jack Delivers Big, Overcomes Brave Effort from George Groves to Capture Split-Decision

Badou Jack, right, delivering a right hand against George Groves on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Sep. 12, WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack scored perhaps the most impressive victory of his career in out-dueling brash UK contender George Groves over twelve fast-paced rounds for a successful first defense of his belt.

The match took place from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto undercard. Jack (20-1-1, 12 KO’s) scored a knockdown in the first round and appeared to gain the early lead in the face of a determined Groves (21-3, 16 KO’s).
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VIDEO: Angel Heredia on training TMT stars Badou Jack and Ishe Smith inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas

Armin Van Damme and Angel Heredia inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

At the moment, strength and conditioning coach Angel Heredia is still one of the most sought-after conditioning coaches in the sport of boxing.

In recent weeks, we have noticed Heredia out here in Las Vegas working with several fighters, including the likes of WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack, former world champion Ishe Smith, the fighting Kameda brothers from Japan, as well as Juan Carlos Velasquez and his twin Carlos Ivan.
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Badou Jack upsets Anthony Dirrell to capture WBC super middleweight crown

Badou Jack firing off his right hand against Anthony Dirrell on Friday night in Chicago (Photo: Instagram)

By Umar Wahid

Badou Jack was unfazed by the pre-fight trash talk of Anthony Dirrell Friday night at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Jack out hustled his opponent and showed great poise on his way to winning the WBC super middleweight title.

Jack (19-1-1) was knocked out last year in a major upset by Derrek Edwards; but won a majority decision in a competitive fight vs. Dirrell. One judge had it at 114-114 the second and third judges had it 116-112 and 115-113 respectively. HustleBoss also had it 115-113 for Badou Jack.
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Exclusive photos: Bonus photos of The Money Team’s 8/30 ‘Desert Showdown’ invasion from the Palms

HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes from the Pearl Theater inside of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, as several fighters from the Mayweather Promotions banner scores victories, including Cortez Bey, LaDarius Miller, Lanell Bellows, Ashley Theophane, Luis Arias, Andrew Tabiti, Ronald Gavril, and Badou Jack. In the evening’s main event, J’Leon Love was upset and stopped in the third round by Rogelio ‘Porky’ Medina.

Check out this first gallery of dressing room shots and stay tuned for exclusive ringside images.

Chris Robinson can be reached at CRobinson@hustleboss.com

Exclusive photos: Bonus photos of The Money Team’s 8/30 ‘Desert Showdown’ invasion from the Palms

HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes from the Pearl Theater inside of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, as several fighters from the Mayweather Promotions banner scores victories, including Cortez Bey, LaDarius Miller, Lanell Bellows, Ashley Theophane, Luis Arias, Andrew Tabiti, Ronald Gavril, and Badou Jack. In the evening’s main event, J’Leon Love was upset and stopped in the third round by Rogelio ‘Porky’ Medina.

Check out this first gallery of dressing room shots and stay tuned for exclusive ringside images.

Behind-the-scenes photos: Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

Chris Robinson can be reached at CRobinson@hustleboss.com

The Money Team weighs in ahead of 8/30 ‘Desert Showdown’ at the Palms [HB Exclusive]

Coverage from the Palms Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada as fighters from the Mayweather Promotions banner weigh in ahead of their scheduled bouts on Showtime, including super middleweights J’Leon Love, Ronald Gavril, and Badou Jack, as well as other team members.
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Exclusive photos: Badou Jack gets back to work, eyes big comeback to the ring

Exclusive photos from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as super middleweight contender Badou Jack (16-1-1, 11 KO’s) gets back to work. The former Swedish Olympian suffered an upset loss to Derek Edwards in late February on Showtime yet he is determined to bounce back.

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Exclusive photos: Badou Jack gets back to work, eyes big comeback to the ring

Exclusive photos from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as super middleweight contender Badou Jack (16-1-1, 11 KO’s) gets back to work. The former Swedish Olympian suffered an upset loss to Derek Edwards in late February on Showtime yet he is determined to bounce back.

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

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Talking Chavez Jr. vs. Golovkin with Ashley Theophane and Badou Jack

Ashley Theophane and Badou Jack discuss the possible matchup between WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and former titlist Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
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Ishe Smith and Badou Jack on Freddie Roach’s comments, Mayweather vs. Khan, and the Pacquiao debate

HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with super middleweight contender Badou Jack and former IBF super middleweight champion Ishe Smith about Freddie Roach claiming Amir Khan won’t be a good fight for Floyd Mayweather to take on pay per view and much more.

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Ishe Smith and Badou Jack on Freddie Roach’s comments, Mayweather vs. Khan, and the Pacquiao debate

HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with super middleweight contender Badou Jack and former IBF super middleweight champion Ishe Smith about Freddie Roach claiming Amir Khan won’t be a good fight for Floyd Mayweather to take on pay per view and much more.
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The Money Team’s Badou Jack in training ahead of WBC eliminator vs. James DeGale

All-access coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as super middleweight contender Badou Jack (16-0-1, 11 KO’s) puts in work with trainer Rafael Ramos ahead of the news that a WBC title eliminator has been ordered that will see him facing off with James DeGale

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

The Money Team’s Badou Jack in training ahead of WBC eliminator vs. James DeGale

All-access coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as super middleweight contender Badou Jack (16-0-1, 11 KO’s) puts in work with trainer Rafael Ramos ahead of the news that a WBC title eliminator has been ordered that will see him facing off with James DeGale.

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The Money Team’s Badou Jack in training ahead of WBC eliminator vs. James DeGale

All-access coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as super middleweight contender Badou Jack (16-0-1, 11 KO’s) puts in work with trainer Rafael Ramos ahead of the news that a WBC title eliminator has been ordered that will see him facing off with James DeGale
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Badou Jack powers past Rogelio Medina and calls for the winner of Bika vs. Dirrell

Chris Robinson catches up with super middleweight contender Badou Jack (16-0-1, 11 KO’s) following his sixth round TKO over a very tough Rogelio Median in Shelton, Wash. Hear what Jack had to say about the fight and his thoughts on facing the winner of Sakio Bika vs. Anthony Dirrell
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Badou Jack vs. Rogelio Medina Weigh-in footage ahead of ShoBox clash

All-access coverage from the Little Creek Resort in Shelton, Wash. as super middleweight contender Badou Jack (15-0-1, 10 KO’s) weighs in ahead of his match vs. Rogelio Medina, who he faces of ShoBox: The New Generation
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