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

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

Floyd Mayweather Sr. says Miguel Cotto would ‘get his *ss whooped again’ by his son

Miguel Cotto hammering Sergio Martinez in New York (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

We are a week removed from Miguel Cotto’s shocking destruction of Sergio Martinez, and the options for the Puerto Rican star are aplenty.

Cotto is slated for a December ring return, either in New York or Las Vegas, and has a bevy of potential foes floating around between 154 and 160 pounds.

Some people have expressed interest in a rematch between Cotto and Floyd Mayweather. Two years ago in Las Vegas, Mayweather beat Cotto via a unanimous decision in the face of a strong effort from Miguel.

Cotto looks as focused as ever since linking up with trainer Freddie Roach, so the intrigue in a second encounter is there.
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