Chris Robinson
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The story in pictures: Yuriorkis Gamboa, Matt Korobov and Diego Magdaleno media day in Las Vegas
You can tell that it?s fight week in Las Vegas. In a year that has been void of consistent and meaningful fights in the area, the city is starting to pick up…
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In the news: Pacquiao heading to Manila, Fight week in Vegas, David Haye, Alexander-Bradley and more
Reports are surfacing that Manny Pacquiao?s first leg of training camp will take place in Metro Manila in the Philippines. Trainer Freddie Roach had reportedly favored Baguio City, where Team Pacquiao prepared…
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Philosophizing with Naazim Richardson: Mayweather is proven but Pacquiao is the greatest of this era
If ever there was a trainer in recent times who has studied Floyd Mayweather Jr. from top to bottom it very well could be Philadelphia?s Naazim Richardson. After all it was Richardson…
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Antonio Margarito and Juan Manuel Lopez scheduled to hit Las Vegas this weekend for HBO twin bill
With huge clashes lying ahead, former champion Antonio Margarito and reigning WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez are scheduled to be in town for this weekend?s Yuriorkis Gamboa-Orlando Salido unification bout at…
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Words of war: Samuel Peter looking to turn the tables against Klitschko the second time around
This Saturday night former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter will square off with Wladimir Klitschko in an attempt to wrestle away the Ukrainian?s IBF and WBO belts. This is the second time the…
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Roundtable discussion: Boxing insiders still scathing towards Floyd Mayweather despite his apology
What can you say about Floyd Mayweather Jr. at this point in time? While always seeming to change personas every time a camera is in front of his face, there was never…
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The story in pictures: Yuriorkis Gamboa hits Las Vegas for this weekend’s clash with Orlando Salido
Earlier tonight WBA featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa arrived at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada for his clash against fellow champion Orlando Salido this Saturday night at the Palms Casino.…
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The learning curves of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez
Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez can be a deceiving character. Sporting baby-faced looks with red hair and freckles, you could be forgiven for not pegging the Jalisco native as a fighter upon first glance.…
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Remembering the great pride and stubborn nature of Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales
Next weekend Erik Morales will set foot into the ring to face off with Scotland's Willie Limond in a welterweight bout in Mexico City, Mexico. Long gone are Morales? glory days between…
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Remembering the great pride and stubborn nature of Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales
Next weekend Erik Morales will set foot into the ring to face off with Scotland's Willie Limond in a welterweight bout in Mexico City, Mexico. Long gone are Morales? glory days between…
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In the news: Pacquiao-Margarito photo shoot, Sam Peter leaves U.S., Mosley trains for Mora
Wednesday was a slightly hectic day in the world of boxing as four renown pugilists went through the motions that come with fights of significance on the grandest of stages. Manny Pacquiao…
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The story in pictures: Pacquiao-Margarito press tour rolls on to NYC
Earlier today the second leg of the press tour for the November 13th Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito bout took place in New York City. Yesterday each fighter exuded extreme confidence while speaking from…
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Pacquiao and Margarito speak with conviction while in Los Angeles
Earlier today the first press conference to officially announce the November 13th Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito bout was held in Bevery Hills, California. The fight takes place at Cowboys Stadium and will surely…
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In the news: Pacquiao hits L.A., Khan-Maidana heats up, Pascal-Hopkins, Mayweather and more
The realization that the Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito bout is almost upon us became clear tonight with Pacquiao?s arrival in Los Angeles, as the two fighters will officially kick off their 3-city tour…
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Remembering ‘Lights Out’: James Toney still to be remembered as a great talent despite UFC loss
This past Saturday night was a humbling one for James ?Light Out? Toney. Fighting in front of a rabid crowd at the TD Garden in Boston, the 42-year old ventured out of…
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Philosophizing with Naazim Richardson: An admittedly biased view of Pacquiao-Margarito
One can only imagine how things would have been different in Antonio Margarito?s life without the actions of respected trainer Naazim Richardson. After all it was Richardson who helped bring the recent…
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The story in pictures: Ivan Calderon’s undefeated streak upended by Giovanni Segura
Earliert tonight in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Giovanni Segura unified two portions of the light flyweight world championship with an 8th round TKO over previously undfeated Ivan Calderon. The WBA champion coming in,…
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Zab Judah: Another push towards championship glory
Zab Judah is a fighter who has experienced some tremendous highs and some disappointing lows. The former 140-pound champion has seemed to discover a newfound focus and commitment to the sport this…
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Bert Sugar looking forward to Pacquiao-Margarito and drinking margaritas in Dallas
Earlier today news broke that Antonio Margarito has been approved of a license for fighting in the state of Texas, paving the way for a November 13th clash with Manny Pacquiao at…
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In the news: Pavlik off to Texas? Maidana in action, Marquez-Katsidis and more
It has been an eventful week in terms of action outside of the squared circle. From rumors of Kelly Pavlik heading to Texas for his next fight, Marcos Maidana returning to the…
