Chris Robinson
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Roundtable discussion: Boxing scribes give their take on a possible Amir Khan-Marcos Maidana clash
When Juan Manuel Marquez defeated Juan Diaz at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas at the end of last month people began eyeing the lightweight champion?s future in the sport. Names such…
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World Twitter: Mayweather flaunts Dubai money, Holloway off to Manila, Juan Manuel Marquez and more
Floyd Mayweather created a little bit of a stir yesterday when news dropped via Robin Leach of Las Vegas Weekly that the superstar fighter is eyeing a return to the ring in…
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Floyd Mayweather’s anti-climax
In early July people simply wanted to hear from Floyd Mayweather one way or another. Then in reported negotiations for a November 13th fight with Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather was strikingly silent towards…
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Passing of the torch: Waiting for the best of Andre Berto
Nobody will ever be able to deny the talent of undefeated WBC Welterweight champion Andre Berto but the boxing world is still waiting for the best of the young fighters to emerge.…
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Roach’s dismissal of Margarito harkens memories to predictions on De La Hoya, Hatton and Cotto
When it comes to his prize charge Manny Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach has always been a confident man. Roach and Pacquiao first linked up for the General Santos City fighter?s June 2001…
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Excellent bantamweight double lined up for November 6th with Perez-Agbeko and Mares-Darchinyan
On October 31st of last year Joseph ?King Kong? Agbeko and Yonnhy Perez produced one of the year?s finest fights as the two Bantamweights went full throttle for twelve pulsating rounds in…
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The story in pictures: Guillermo Rigondeaux, Marco Huck and Tomasz Adamek score wins
On Saturday, August 21st three notable fighters scored victories at vastly different points in their careers. Gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux scored a sixth round knockout over Jose Angel Beranza in Baja California,…
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Rebuttal to King: Why a Mayweather knockout over Pacquiao may be unlikely
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a tremendous talent and an extraordinary fighter. His nearly 14-year career has seen him win titles in five weight divisions while defeating a wide range of talent in…
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Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Rafael Marquez likely to be rescheduled for October in Las Vegas
Patience is a necessity for all parties involved in the sport of boxing and that trait will be essential in regards to the potentially explosive bout between Juan Manuel Lopez and Rafael…
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More outcry over Margarito as Floyd Mayweather continues flaunting money and hopping on private jets
Everyone knew that a lot was at stake regarding the November 13th Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito fight this past Wednesday when the Tijuana brawler appeared before the California State Athletic Commission in an…
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Brandon Rios spotted training for HBO showcase with Anthony Peterson
On September 11th Brandon Rios will find himself in the biggest fight of his career when he meets fellow unbeaten Anthony Peterson at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.…
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The story in pictures: Ivan Calderon tours Guayanabo, Puerto Rico before clash with Giovanni Segura
Throughout his excellent career, WBO light flyweight champion Ivan Calderon has been facing an uphill battle. The Guaynabo, Puerto Rico native has registered a fine 34-0-1 record yet he has only scored…
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Ivan Calderon tours Guaynabo, Puerto Rico days before Segura fight
Throughout his excellent career, WBO light flyweight champion Ivan Calderon has been facing an uphill battle. The Guaynabo, Puerto Rico native has registered a fine 34-0-1 record yet he has only scored…
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Rafael Marquez suffers injury and withdraws from Juan Manuel Lopez fight; door open for Caballero
It what is turning out to be a frustrating year for boxing fans, the sport suffered another tremendous blow today when it was announced earlier today that two-division champion Rafael Marquez has…
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Yuriorkis Gamboa lurking in Miguel Cotto’s stomping grounds for bout with Orlando Salido
Depending on how everything plays out, Yuriorkis Gamboa could be a star in the next year or so. With potentially huge showdowns with WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez and interim WBA…
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A look at the verbal ramblings and blunt honesty of Roger Mayweather throughout the years
In a sport full of contrasting and charismatic individuals, Roger Mayweather has always been an original. The 49-year old trainer has a vicious and unforgiving way with his tongue and despite his…
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Don King still hopeful to land Floyd, says a Pacquiao-Mayweather bout would be universal
Don King is a persistent man. Having been involved in the sport of boxing for over 40 years, the Ohio native knows how to remain steadfast in all pursuits relating to the…
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Vanes Martirosyan heading to Manila alongside Pacquiao and Chavez Jr. with Wolak bout looming
Undefeated Jr. Middleweight hopeful Vanes Martirosyan hasn?t exactly elevated his status with his 2010 campaign thus far. A questionable decision over former champion Kassim ?The Dream? Ouma followed by a ho-hum victory…
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Words of War: The significance and expectations of a Fernando Montiel-Nonito Donaire bout
This year the talk in boxing has been dominated by the possibility of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather hooking up and despite 2010 being relatively lacking in many ways there are still…
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Inside camp Mayweather: Celestino Caballero ready to set aside his heartache for HBO triple header
Celestino Caballero is a fighter who can?t help but have a serious sense of urgency at this point in his career. Having just recently turned 34, the interim WBA featherweight champion has…
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