Chris Robinson
2,441 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Sugar Ray Leonard feels that everything lies in Manny Pacquiao?s hands tonight
Later tonight, inside of the Venetian Resort?s Coati Arena in Macau, China, former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios will put to rest months of hard work…
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Roy Jones Jr. on Manny Pacquiao: ?Mentally he?s hungry and wants to prove that he can still get back to the top of his sport?
We are less than 48 hours away from boxing?s next big event, as former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao will square off with former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios inside of the Venetian…
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Tim Bradley reveals what Brandon Rios must do to have success against Manny Pacquiao in their high-stakes matchup
Due to the contrasting styles of each man, as well as the added theatrics that have taken place outside of the ring this week, the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios matchup has…
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Eddie Mustafa Muhammad feels that Freddie Roach needs to apologize to Mexican fans for his remarks
For the past 24 hours, the boxing world has been buzzing about the altercation that took place in Macau, China between Manny Pacquiao?s trainer Freddie Roach and members from Brandon Rios? camp,…
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The only thing Freddie Roach regrets about his melee with Team Rios is whether it may have upset Pacquiao
The Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios event got a little more buzz late Tuesday when a near brawl broke out between trainer Freddie Roach and members from Rios? team. Pacquiao and Rios…
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Exclusive: Bob Arum speaks on the near brawl in Macau between Freddie Roach and members from Team Rios
As reported by various outlets online, a near brawl took place in Macau, China mere hours ago between Manny Pacquiao?s trainer Freddie Roach and members from the team of Brandon Rios, including…
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Roger Mayweather feels that Manny Pacquiao?s 11-month layoff may hurt him against Brandon Rios
Roger Mayweather will be the first person to tell you that?s he?s not terribly familiar with Manny Pacquiao?s Nov. 23 opponent, Brandon Rios. When asked about for his thought on the Pacquiao-Rios…
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Harold Lederman say Pacquiao vs. Rios will be a war; claims Brandon?s best shot at winning is by knockout
The pieces are starting to fall into place for this weekend?s showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios in China. Earlier today, Team Pacquiao touched down in Macau, while other media members…
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Former amateur foe Demetrius Andrade set to join Shawn Porter?s Las Vegas training camp ahead of clash with Devon Alexander
Ever since relocating his training base to Las Vegas earlier this year, welterweight contender Shawn Porter has continued to improve as fighter. His two performances in 2013, a whitewash unanimous decision over…
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Freddie Roach insists that Manny Pacquiao is over the Marquez loss: ?He is totally recovered and is brave as ever in the ring?
During a recent conference call, trainer Freddie Roach touched on a variety of subjects pertaining to his fighter Manny Pacquiao?s Nov. 23 meeting with Brandon Rios. Pacquiao vs. Rios will be the…
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Rashad Holloway: ?Manny?s going to come out swinging like he always does and I see Brandon Rios getting stopped early?
During a recent visit to the Mayweather Boxing Club, I was caught off guard momentarily when I spotted junior middleweight veteran Rashad Holloway in the building. Always one to pledge his allegiance…
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Former Pacquiao spar mate Shawn Porter reflects back on his time with Manny and breaks down the Brandon Rios fight
As he heads into his Nov. 23 showdown with Brandon Rios, Manny Pacquiao has his share of doubters. After all, it was this past December when the Filipino icon was knocked out…
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Brandon Rios ready for the biggest fight of his life; reveals how he will negate Manny Pacquiao?s speed advantage come Nov. 23
Prior to leaving for Macau, China, in advance of his Nov. 23 clash against Manny Pacquiao, Brandon Rios shared a few thoughts on the fight exclusively with HustleBoss.com. Rios will meet Pacquiao…
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Alex Ariza feels that Robert Garcia?s Oxnard camp is the best one he?s been a part of
The night of Saturday, Nov. 9 was another showcase for the rising talents of Riverside, Calif. resident Mikey Garcia. Facing off with former titlist Roman ?Rocky? Martinez inside of the American Bank…
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Larry Merchant gives Nonito Donaire high marks for his latest victory; says WBA champ Nicholas Walters could be next
On Saturday night, in Corpus Christi, Tex., Nonito Donaire stepped back into the ring for the first time following his upset loss to Cuba?s Guillermo Rigondeaux earlier this year. In front of…
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Floyd Mayweather sends a prayer to the Philippines
As seen in a Facebook update on Saturday, Nov. 9, pound for pound boxing star Floyd Mayweather expressed his sympathy and concern towards the Philippines amidst the tragedy of Typhoon Haiyan. ?My…
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Brandon Rios gets bold, hints that people in China don?t like Manny Pacquiao
It?s hard to believe that the Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios fight was officially announced in early May, over six months ago from today. It?s been a long and winding camp for Rios, who…
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Donaire Sr. believes Vic Darchinyan has regressed as a fighter since his first meeting with Nonito
Moments before Nonito Donaire?s weigh-in for his rematch with Vic Darchinyan in Corpus Christi, Tex., his father Nonito Donaire Sr. took a few moments to break down the bout. Having reconnected with…
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Fighters from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard not feeling a Floyd Mayweather vs. Amir Khan matchup
While there is still some definite uncertainty in the air, there seems to a be a strong possibility that British star Amir Khan could land a huge pay per view showdown with…
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Robert Garcia believes that Vic Darchinyan?s hatred for Nonito Donaire makes him dangerous
On Thursday afternoon, Two-time trainer of the Year Robert Garcia spent his last day inside of his personal gym before his latest trek, as he will be soon be departing towards Corpus…