Chris Robinson
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Jeff Mayweather touts Tim Bradley?s improvement as a fighter while claiming Pacquiao to be far past his best
As seen with recent ?Face Off? and ?24/7? airings on HBO?s airwaves, the April 12 Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley rematch is starting to pick up some serious buzz. Insider predictions on…
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Bob Arum knew Juan Manuel Marquez wouldn?t retire following his bitter loss to Tim Bradley
Following his tough loss to Tim Bradley this past October, there was some uncertainty regarding the future of Mexico City?s Juan Manuel Marquez. Having turned 40 this past August, Marquez insisted that…
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Joel Diaz says he is ready for Freddie Roach?s bullsh*t; expects the critics to emerge after Bradley beats Pacquiao again
Having been linked to WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley dating back to his amateur days, trainer Joel Diaz has over ten years in the bank with one of the world?s best fighters.…
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Zab Judah feels that Marcos Maidana is too slow to compete with Floyd Mayweather
The training camp of Floyd Mayweather is heating up in Las Vegas and as if often the case with the game?s best fighter, there have been a bevy of fellow fighters, supporters,…
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Larry Merchant says Tim Bradley is a difficult fight for Pacquiao at this stage of Manny?s career
Despite being a slight favorite heading into his rematch with Timothy Bradley, there are some who seem skeptical whether or not Manny Pacquiao will be able to have enough success in the…
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Shawn Porter feels that sparring with Lydell Rhodes was just what Manny Pacquiao needed
When undefeated lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes revealed to us last month that he had been chosen as a chief sparring partner for eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao ahead of his rematch with…
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. hints that Juan Manuel Marquez may have slowed down enough for Mike Alvarado to take advantage
Despite much uncertainty surrounding his career following his tough loss to Tim Bradley this past October, Mexico City?s Juan Manuel Marquez has decided to push forward with his boxing career. The 40-year…
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Miguel Cotto: ?I think Pacquiao is going to capitalize on all the mistakes Bradley makes?
We are less than a month away from the Manny Pacquiao vs. Tim Bradley rematch, set for April 12 inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. This past week in…
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Brandon Rios expresses curiosity towards the Manny Pacquiao vs. Tim Bradley rematch
Having caught up with Brandon Rios this past weekend in Las Vegas, it was nice to see the affable former champion in good spirits as he discussed several key aspects related to…
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Shane Mosley explains why he is giving Tim Bradley the edge over Manny Pacquiao the second time around
During a recent swing through the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, I caught up with former three-division world champion Shane Mosley and touched on a variety of subjects both…
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Freddie Roach: ?We?ll be in better shape than him and that?s why we?ll win the fight?
Having spent the past few weeks tucked away in the city of General Santos City in the Philippines, budding lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes admittedly has had an eye-opening trip. Rhodes is serving…
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Roger Mayweather: ?People wanted to see what [Floyd] could do with Maidana so I guess we?re going to find out?
After months of speculation, the boxing world finally was confirmed with news that Floyd Mayweather will be facing off with Argentina?s Marcos Maidana on May 3. The announcement came on Monday, the…
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Shane Mosley explains why Marcos Maidana will give Floyd Mayweather a harder fight than Amir Khan would have
On Monday, Feb. 24, the same day he celebrated his 37th birthday, Floyd Mayweather officially announced that he will be facing off with Marcos Maidana on May 3 in Las Vegas. The…
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Miguel Cotto set to hit the Philippines on Monday to start training and sparring with Manny Pacquiao?
Sources close to the situation have informed HustleBoss.com that Miguel Cotto is set to join Manny Pacquiao in General Santos City, Philippines next week ahead of each man?s respective pay per view…
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Jeff Mayweather expects Tim Bradley to be full of confidence heading into his rematch with Pacquiao
As he heads into the lone rematch of his career, an April 12 assignment in Las Vegas vs. Manny Pacquiao, WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley appears to be as brash as ever.…
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Roger Mayweather pays his respect to Manny Pacquiao as dangerous rematch with Bradley nears
It?s been well-documented that WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley doesn?t feel Manny Pacquiao is the same fighter who he faced in June of 2012. On April 12, inside of the MGM Grand…
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Amir Khan says his speed, explosiveness, and movement would be something Floyd Mayweather hasn?t seen recently
Tucked away in the city of Hayward in Northern California, former two-division junior welterweight titlist Amir Khan continues to wait to see if his name will be called for a huge opportunity…
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Robert Garcia jabs Freddie Roach and the BWAA in the wake of his sixth Trainer of the Year award
Recently it was revealed that Freddie Roach had won his sixth Trainer of the Year Award by the Boxing Writers Association of America. There are many in the sport that feel that…
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Lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes on his way to the Philippines to begin sparring with Manny Pacquiao
For the past few years we?ve had the chance to cover budding lightweight Lydell Rhodes (19-0, 9 KO?s) in and out of the ring around the Las Vegas scene. A comedian while…
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. changes his tune on Manny Pacquiao: ?He?s not going to beat Bradley this time?
During press stops in Los Angeles and New York last week, WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley and eight-division titlist Manny Pacquiao hosted the media ahead of their April 12 rematch on HBO…