Chris Robinson
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Miguel Cotto rumored for a bout with Andre Berto, also meeting up with Mayweather in Puerto Rico
In the sport of boxing you are only as good as your last fight and that is a reality that can be both beneficial and detrimental depending on the circumstances. Last November…
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Margarito pegged as next foe for Pacquiao, Arum still hoping to land the contest in Las Vegas
Promoter Bob Arum reached out to Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports to announce that Manny Pacquiao will be facing former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito on November 13th, either in Las Vegas, Nevada…
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Rashad Holloway assesses Chavez Jr. as a sparring partner for Pacquiao, talks Mayweather and Roach
The boxing world is still trying to get a handle on the latest development surrounding the most recent fallout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. As people speculate as to whether…
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Getting deep with Floyd Mayweather Sr.: What went wrong with Ricky Hatton?
There is little in the sport of boxing that will ever throw Floyd Mayweather Sr. for a loop. An accomplished amateur who later embarked on his own professional career, the outspoken trainer…
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Deafening silence: Questions and disappointment still remain following Pacquiao-Mayweather fallout
Throughout his hall of fame career Floyd Mayweather Jr. has always been one of the most outspoken fighters both in and outside of the ring. The antics and bravado of the Las…
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Uncle Jeff elaborates on the Pacquiao-Mayweather fallout:?I don?t think anyone even contacted Floyd”
At the moment there are a lot question marks surrounding the future of Floyd Mayweather Jr. The highly-talented and boastful undefeated fighter seems to be one of the few fighters in the…
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The story in pictures: Fernando Montiel destroys Concepcion, paves way for clash with Nonito Donaire
Last night at the Palenque de la Feria in Chiapas, Mexico, WBC and WBO Bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel continued his excellent 2010 campaign with a crushing 3rd round stoppage over Panamania's Rafael…
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Timothy Bradley defeats Carlos Abregu and calls out Manny Pacquiao: ?Come break down this wall!?
Earlier tonight at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, California, WBO Jr. Welterweight champion Timothy Bradley won a convincing twelve-round decision over previously unbeaten Carlos Abregu at 147 pounds. In the…
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The story in pictures: Guerrero decisions Smith in grueling bout, Shawn Porter remains unbeaten
Heading into his bout Friday night against undefeated Dominican Fernando Guerrero, Ishe Smith seemed to realize the importance of the contest and his preparation was telling. Training under the tutelage of former…
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Alex Ariza: ?I?ve been saying it forever that Floyd just didn?t want to face Manny?
Heading into the second waive of negotiations for the proposed super bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, people seemed unsure as to whether or not the contest would truly come…
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Top Rank conference call: Bob Arum eyes Cotto and Margarito with hopes of Floyd Mayweather in 2011
You got a sense that Bob Arum wasn?t playing around when he announced that Floyd Mayweather had until this Friday to decide whether or not to move forward with a November 13th…
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Judah halts Santa Cruz in sensational fashion, Arum clears up speculation regarding Floyd?s deadline
Moments ago at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, former unified Welterweight champion Zab ?Super? Judah scored an impressive 4th round stoppage over former champion Jose Armando Santa Cruz on ESPN's…
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Shawn Porter looks to stay on course tonight on Showtime but Ray Robinson is no easy task
In the fall of last year Shawn Porter began creating serious buzz for his role as a chief sparring partner for Manny Pacquiao. The Filipino legend was gearing up for a crucial…
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Time is ticking: What Floyd?s eminent decision means to the boxing world
At the moment Floyd Mayweather Jr. reportedly has less than 24 hours to decide whether or not to move forward with a possibly epic November 13th clash with Manny Pacquiao in Las…
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Alex Perez? long and bumpy road leads to an ESPN showcase this Friday night in New Jersey
No matter how grand the stage, there is always much more to a boxing card than just the main event. This Friday former champions Zab ?Super? Judah and Jose Armando Santa Cruz…
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Will Floyd sign? Boxing insiders split as to whether fight with Pacquiao will happen this November
It?s hard to gauge what is going on in the mind of Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the moment. Ever since returning to the sport this past September with his whitewashing of Juan…
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Trainer Kevin Cunningham focusing on Kotelnik but hoping for an Alexander-Bradley showdown in 2011
Around 3 PM on a typical weekday you can find trainer Kevin Cunningham guiding his charge Devon Alexander inside the confines of Barry?s Boxing on the East Side of Las Vegas. Alexander…
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Bert Sugar: ?I don?t see it happening. Mayweather might be afraid of losing?
As each day passes by Floyd Mayweather?s window of opportunity gets smaller and smaller. Top Rank boss Bob Arum let it be known a while ago that the undefeated, Las Vegas-based fighter…
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Even the Ring Magazine is asking for the real Floyd Mayweather to please stand up
The August 2010 issue of the Ring Magazine is on the newsstands now and it seems to be very fitting that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is gracing the cover. Titled ?Mayweather vs. Mayweather:…
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Rashad Holloway: ?Juan Manuel Lopez is an elite level fighter. I think Bernabe can bounce back”
When you grow to be close to someone a part of you shares their success as well as their pain. Heading into his good friend Bernabe Concepcion?s WBO featherweight title bid this…
