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Robert Garcia on Adrien Broner: ‘He’s better than we thought; we trained to knock his *ss out’

Marcos Maidana dropping Adrien Broner in San Antonio (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Dec. 14, Argentina’s Marcos Maidana capped off an incredible year in boxing by hammering out a huge upset victory over previously-undefeated Adrien “The Problem” Broner inside of the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tex.

Maidana (35-3, 31 KO’s) was aggressive from the sound of the first bell. Broner (27-1, 22 KO’s) opted not use his feet like some felt he could and would, as was the case in his fights with Gavin Rees and Paulie Malignaggi earlier this year.

In the second round, Maidana began to touch Broner with short, powerful shots on the inside, as a crunching left hook sent the Cincinnati native to the canvas.

Broner rose on shaky legs and spent the rest of the round in survival mode as Maidana continued to press.
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Robert Garcia on Adrien Broner: ‘He’s better than we thought; we trained to knock his ass out’

Chris Robinson catches up with Two-time Trainer of Year Robert Garcia following the victory over his fighter Marcos Maidana, who pulled led off a huge upset over Adrien Broner on Saturday, Dec. 14 inside of the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
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Robert Garcia reacts to the news that Brandon Rios failed his drug-test following loss to Pacquiao

Robert Garcia speaks to various media members following RingTV.com’s Tim Smith report that Brandon Rios, who passed four of the VADA-administered tests leading up to his match against Pacquiao, failed the urine test after the fight. He tested positive for the banned substance methylexanamine, a stimulant that is commonly known as dimenthylamylamine or DMAA and has been used in dietary supplements.
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Robert Garcia reacts to the news that Brandon Rios failed his drug-test following loss to Pacquiao

Robert Garcia speaks to various media members following RingTV.com’s Tim Smith report that Brandon Rios, who passed four of the VADA-administered tests leading up to his match against Pacquiao, failed the urine test after the fight. He tested positive for the banned substance methylexanamine, a stimulant that is commonly known as dimenthylamylamine or DMAA and has been used in dietary supplements.
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Robert Garcia reacts to Brandon Rios failing his post-fight drug test after the Pacquiao loss

Robert Garcia, left, in San Antonio, Tex. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

According to a report from Tim Smith of RingTV.com, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios failed his post-fight drug test following his Nov. 23 unanimous decision loss to Manny Pacquiao.

The Pacquiao vs. Rios event took place inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China and Rios had been tested by VADA on repeated occasions while training for the fight inside of his trainer Robert Garcia’s personal gym in Oxnard, Calif.

Rios tested negative for four VADA-administered tests prior to the match but was found to have the banned substance methlexanamine in his system afterwards. The drug is known as a stimulant related to dietary supplements.
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Robert Garcia says Brandon Rios is ‘good’ following his loss; feels a Pacquiao-Bradley rematch should happen

Robert Garcia speaking in San Antonio, Tex. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

On Nov. 23, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios had a rough go of things when he stepped inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China to face off with Manny Pacquiao.

Rios was soundly out boxed over the course of twelve rounds by the Filipino icon, as Pacquiao was simply too sharp and active throughout the night as he pulled out a clear unanimous decision verdict.

In the wake of his second consecutive defeat, it remains to be seen how Rios will be guided come 2014.

Speaking with the Kansas native’s trainer Robert Garcia this week in San Antonio, Tex. ahead of the Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana event at the Alamodome, he reflected on the Pacquiao setback.
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Robert Garcia speaks on Brandon Rios’ return and a Pacquiao-Bradley rematch

Chris Robinson catches up with former junior lightweight champion and current day trainer Robert Garcia in San Antonio, Texas as he speaks on the return of his fighter Brandon Rios following his recent loss to Manny Pacquiao. Garcia also speaks on a Pacquiao rematch with Tim Bradley
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Robert Garcia: ‘We were ready for the best Manny and the best Manny did show up’

Post-fight coverage following Manny Pacquiao’s unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios in Macau, China as we go behind the scenes with trainer Robert Garcia and Rios shortly after the match
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Robert Garcia speaks on the possibility of crazy judging in the Pacquiao-Rios fight

More coverage from Macau, China as former world champion Robert Garcia speaks on the possibility of crazy judging in the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight. Garcia, who trains Rios, also speaks on Pacquiao”s knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December
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Robert Garcia admits that the pursuit of money is a huge motivation for Brandon Rios

Updates from Macau, China as Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia speaks on his fighter Brandon Rios’ big test against Manny Pacquiao, set for HBO pay per view on Saturday, Nov. 23. In this clip, Garcia speaks on how much money Rios could be making if successful against Pacquiao on Saturday
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Robert Garcia says brother Mikey will rise like Pacquiao and win titles in 4 or 5 weight classes

Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif. just before he was set to leave to Corpus Christi, Tex. for his brother Mikey Garcia’s title-winning victory vs. WBO junior lightweight champion Roman Martinez. Hear what Robert had to say about Mikey’s future
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Robert Garcia says brother Mikey will rise like Pacquiao and win titles in 4 or 5 weight classes

Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif. just before he was set to leave to Corpus Christi, Tex. for his brother Mikey Garcia’s title-winning victory vs. WBO junior lightweight champion Roman Martinez. Hear what Robert had to say about Mikey’s future
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Robert Garcia sees holes in Adrien Broner’s defense: ‘There’s no doubt Maidana’s going to hit him’

Chris Robinson catches up with Two-Time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks further on the Dec. 14 clash between his fighter and former champion Marcos Maidana and WBA welterweight champ Adrien Broner
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Robert Garcia believes that Vic Darchinyan’s hatred for Nonito Donaire makes him dangerous

Nonito Donaire and Vic Darchinyan facing off in Corpus Christi, Tex. (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

On Thursday afternoon, Two-time trainer of the Year Robert Garcia spent his last day inside of his personal gym before his latest trek, as he will be soon be departing towards Corpus Christi, Tex. for his involvement in this weekend’s HBO triple header inside of the American Bank Center.

Two of Garcia’s fighters will be in action on Saturday night, as his younger brother Mikey moves up to challenge WBO junior lightweight champion Roman ‘Rocky’ Martinez while Fil-Am star Nonito Donaire meets Vic Darchinyan in a rematch at 126 pounds.

In July of 2007, Donaire pulled off one of the year’s biggest upsets when he crushed Darchinyan with a whistling counter left hook that had the Armenian dazed and on wobbly legs after attempting to rise from a knockdown.

Over six years later and fate has led the two men back to one another. And despite the 37-year old Darchinyan having lost four fights since his first encounter with Donaire, Garcia is adamant that he is still very dangerous for one particular reason.
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Robert Garcia on the danger of Darchinyan, Donaire vs. Saldio, and the benefits of sparring

Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia inside of his gym in Oxnard, CA, as he speaks on the return of former multi-division champion Nonito Donaire, who faces off with Vic Darchinyan on HBO on Saturday.
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Robert Garcia speaks on Donaire’s return and reveals why the Darchinyan rematch could be dangerous

Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia, as he speaks on the return of his fighter, Nonito Donaire, to his gym and eyes the Nov. 9 rematch against Vic Darchinyan on HBO
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Robert Garcia admits that Ruslan Provodnikov is for real and that he lost money betting against him

Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia inside of his personal gym in Oxnard, Calif., as he shares his thoughts on Ruslan Provodnikov’s thrilling victory over Mike Alvarado on HBO this past weekend
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Robert Garcia tells viewers what they can expect with HBO’s ’24/7 Pacquiao-Rios’ series

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Robert Garcia inside of his personal gym in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks on the upcoming ‘Bare Knuckle Boxing’ series, as well as what viewers can expect with the forthcoming ’24/7 Pacquiao-Rios’ series on HBO
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Robert Garcia compares the lack of respect for Tim Bradley to that of a young Oscar De La Hoya

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif. as he shares his thoughts on Tim Bradley’s split-decision victory over Juan Manuel Marquez while also comparing the lack of respect he receives to that of a young Oscar De La Hoya
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Robert Garcia compares the lack of respect for Tim Bradley to that of a young Oscar De La Hoya

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif. as he shares his thoughts on Tim Bradley’s split-decision victory over Juan Manuel Marquez while also comparing the lack of respect he receives to that of a young Oscar De La Hoya
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