Chris Robinson
2,441 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Fighter’s Perspective: Allan ‘Sweetness’ Green doesn’t know what to think of Pacquiao-Cotto
As he diligently prepares for his Showtime televised bout against Tarvis Simms this coming Saturday night, Allan ‘Sweetness’ Green is a thoughtful man. During training camps Green tucks himself away in Fort…
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Chemistry and Camradarie: News and Notes with Freddie Roach in the Philippines
They say that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. While those words may ring true on many occasions it hasn’t stopped Manny Pacquiao and his team from changing up their routine…
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Fighter Flashback: The Early Evolution of Miguel Cotto
It can be argued that since his birth on October 29, 1980, Miguel Angel Cotto was destined for some kind of greatness. Growing up in Caugus, Puerto Rico, boxing was instilled in…
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With Mayweather-Marquez in the rearview, the Cotto-Pacquiao countdown begins
Last night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather made his return to the ring against respected veteran Juan Manuel Marquez. Despite not having fought for a whopping 21 months,…
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Freddie Roach fires back against Floyd Mayweather Sr. Regarding Steroid Rumors
Despite the upcoming Juan Manuel Marquez-Floyd Mayweather fight being just days away, there is no bigger news than in the sport of boxing today than Floyd Mayweather Sr.’s accusations against Manny Pacquiao,…
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Trainers, Fighters, Managers and more give their opinion on Mayweather/Marquez
In a fight that is sure to affect the landscape of the boxing world, former pound for pound King Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather makes his grand return to the ring against proven former…
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My Rebuttal to Pacland: My Honest feelings about Manny Pacquiao
Wednesday morning and came to my computer I must confess I was a little shocked in more ways than one. The night prior I had penned a piece titled Jeff Mayweather: 'Others…
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Jeff Mayweather: Other have accused Pacquiao of cheating, but there’s a bigger problem”
By now we have all had a chance to digest the recent tirade put forth by Floyd Mayweather Sr. insinuating his belief that Manny Pacquiao is taking some form of illegal substances.…
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Pacquiao and Cotto watch from the sidelines
There’s no denying that the upcoming Floyd Mayweather-Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fights are linked in more ways that one. With a combined record of 172 wins against only 8…
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Highlights of Mayweather/Marquez 24/7, Episode 3: Mexican Fortitude Confronts American Swagger
Over the years HBO has been criticized heavily for their selection of fights but very few can question that the network has consistently produced some of the finest documentaries and boxing related…
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Trainer’s perspective: Don House looks back 10 years on Vegas clash with Juan Manuel Marquez
In boxing there is no better way to get a close and intimate look at a fighter than when you are a top level trainer preparing your charge to do battle against…
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Jeff Mayweather gives an honest take on his nephew Floyd
The life and times of Floyd Mayweather have been well documented throughout the years. Talented and full of bravado, Mayweather has always found a way to remain relevant, whether he is scathed…
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A Serious Statement by Manny Pacquiao
I first caught a glimpse of Manny Pacquiao in June of 2001 when he came in as a replacement to challenge Lehlohonolo Ledwaba for the IBF Super Bantamweight title at the MGM…
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The Pacquaio Express Rolls On… While Morales waits in the Wings
With his twelve round decision win over Oscar Larios, Manny Pacquiao satisfied his hometown fans in the Philippines and finds himself lined up to do battle with Erik 'El Terrible' Morales for…
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Pacquiao vs Larios: Preview and Prediction
Manny Pacquiao (41-3-2, 33 KO’s) vs. Oscar Larios (56-4-1, 36 KO’s), Saturday July 1st at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila. Time for an Encore? With his scintillating 10th round knockout over Erik…
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ONE ON ONE WITH ROBERTO ‘THE GHOST’ GUERRERO
Lost a bit in between the madness of last weekend’s ‘Double Trouble’ card on HBO and this Saturday’s Vegas showdown between Jr. Lightweight champions Marco Antonio Barrera and Robbie Peden is another…
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BEST QUOTES OF THE NIGHT FOR PACQUIAO – VELAZQUEZ AND MORALES – RAHEEM
Last night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California Manny Pacquiao came through with a big victory over hardened veteran Hector Velazquez while Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales was shockingly upset by…
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RAHEEM UPSETS MORALES OVER TWELVE; PACQUIAO GETS BACK TO FORM WITH TKO WIN
Moments ago at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales ran into a brick wall in the form of Zahir Raheem, losing a unanimous decision by scores of…
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‘The Ghost’ Guerrero breaks down Pacquiao-Morales
Growing up, whenever a fight would break out at school everybody would be watching. There?s something about seeing two people go at it that is fascinating to the mind. Whether its brief…
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Looking Back on 2004
Some might not like to admit it but 2004 was actually fast paced and action filled for much of the twelve months. We saw great fighters continuing their quests towards supremacy, many…
