Chris Robinson
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Roger Mayweather rips into Adrien Broner following his first loss: ?He wasn?t what people thought he was?
The boxing world is still buzzing over Marcos Maidana?s upset victory over Adrien Broner this past weekend in San Antonio, Tex. In front of over 11,000 partisans inside of the Alamodome, Maidana…
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Danny Garcia and Austin Trout not thrilled about a Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana fight
On Saturday night, Marcos Maidana produced a benchmark performance in overpowering the heavily-favored Adrien Broner inside of the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tex. on Showtime?s airwaves. Scoring knockdowns in rounds two and…
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Robert Garcia on Adrien Broner: ?He?s better than we thought; we trained to knock his *ss out?
On Saturday night, Dec. 14, Argentina?s Marcos Maidana capped off an incredible year in boxing by hammering out a huge upset victory over previously-undefeated Adrien ?The Problem? Broner inside of the Alamodome…
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Richard Schaefer feels that people need to stop blaming Alex Ariza in the wake of Brandon Rios? failed drug test
There is presently a palpable buzz in the city of San Antonio ahead of tonight?s Showtime-televised duel between WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner and former titlist Marcos Maidana. Things got hyped at…
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Robert Garcia reacts to Brandon Rios failing his post-fight drug test after the Pacquiao loss
According to a report from Tim Smith of RingTV.com, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios failed his post-fight drug test following his Nov. 23 unanimous decision loss to Manny Pacquiao. The Pacquiao vs.…
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Robert Garcia says Brandon Rios is ?good? following his loss; feels a Pacquiao-Bradley rematch should happen
On Nov. 23, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios had a rough go of things when he stepped inside of the Venetian Resort?s Coati Arena in Macau, China to face off with Manny…
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Larry Merchant wasn?t thrilled with Guillermo Rigondeaux?s latest showcase: ?I think I went to sleep in the second round?
On Saturday night, Dec. 7, Cuba?s Guillermo Rigondeaux again put on another clinic in outclassing former bantamweight titlist Joseph Agbeko inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Rigondeaux, the…
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Floyd Mayweather claims that he has nothing negative to say about Manny Pacquiao in the wake of the Rios aftermath
During my recent conversation with Floyd Mayweather, the five-division world champion spoke on his scheduled return to the ring this coming May 3 in Las Vegas. While not calling out any specific…
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Floyd Mayweather speaks on the Amir Khan rumors while eyeing his next ring foe: ?Once it gets to this level it?s a business?
There is an increasing buzz in the boxing community that Floyd Mayweather may end up facing British star Amir Khan this coming May 3 in Las Vegas. Following his unanimous decision victory…
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Guillermo Rigondeaux continues to take shots at Nonito Donaire: ?He?s traumatized after the beating I gave him?
On Saturday night, WBA/WBO junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux produced another sterling performance in shutting down former bantamweight titlist Joseph Agbeko over twelve one-sided rounds. So dominant was Rigondeaux that Agbeko appeared…
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Showtime?s Steve Farhood believes the only fight for Manny Pacquiao is one against Floyd Mayweather
During my time in Shelton, Wash. for the latest Mayweather Promotions card this weekend, I caught up with Showtime analyst Steve Farhood and got his take on various subjects in the sport.…
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Steve Farhood: ?Styles make fights and I think Khan has a style that could give Floyd a lot of trouble?
As the days pass by, it seems more and more likely that an announcement regarding a Floyd Mayweather vs. Amir Khan clash could be just around the corner for May 3 of…
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Bob Arum says Brandon Rios ?tried his heart out? against Pacquiao; eyes third meeting with Mike Alvarado next year
2013 didn?t go as expected for former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios. In March, Rios would lose a razor-thin points victory over twelve rounds in a rematch with Mike Alvarado in Las Vegas.…
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Bob Arum feels the vintage Manny Pacquiao is back; compares the Rios performance to his showcase vs. De La Hoya
Following his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios last month, the reviews for Manny Pacquiao?s return bout were generally positive. Inside of the Venetian Resort?s Coati Arena in Macau, China, Pacquiao showed…
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Zab Judah on a Pacquiao-Bradley rematch: ?Tim Bradley?s one of the hardest-fighting people in boxing?
Given the fact that he had just been knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez this past December, there was some definite curiosity surrounding Manny Pacquiao?s return to the ring against Brandon Rios…
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Roger Mayweather feels Manny Pacquiao would need to stop Tim Bradley in order to create buzz for a fight with Floyd
Following his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios last weekend, the future again seems bright for former pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao. The Venetian Resort?s Coati Arena in Macau, China played…
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Abel Sanchez feels Ruslan Provodnikov is too durable and relentless for Manny Pacquiao to take on in his next fight
Well-versed in several aspects of the sport, trainer Abel Sanchez is a good source to turn to when you are looking for some boxing feedback. Tucked away in Big Bear Mountain in…
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Larry Merchant feels Freddie Roach has again reinvented Pacquiao; calls a Bradley rematch an even fight
The spotlight shined bright upon Manny Pacquiao this past weekend, as he returned to the ring against Brandon Rios in an effort to find out if he still has some of the…
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. says Brandon Rios can?t fight; claims Pacquiao should try avenging his loss to Bradley
Any given Monday after a big fight weekend, you are sure to get your share of feedback from so-called pundits and hardcore fans alike. And while Manny Pacquiao looked fairly impressive in…
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Brandon Rios? stable mate Mikey Garcia expresses interest in a fight with Pacquiao: ?I have what it takes to beat him?
On Saturday night, former lightweight champion Brandon Rios came up short against Manny Pacquiao. For twelve frustrating rounds inside of the Venetian Resort?s Coati Arena, Pacquiao was simply too dynamic and sharp…