Chris Robinson
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Trainer Marvin Somodio speaks from within Camp Pacquiao; insists that Manny is still incredible to watch
When we last spoke with trainer Marvin Somodio, he was soaking up the aftermath that came from Ruslan Provodnikov?s rousing victory over Mike Alvarado inside of the 1STBANK Center in Denver, Colo.…
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Former Pacquiao sparring mate David Rodela believes Manny still has the fire and feels Brandon Rios has bit off more than he can chew
During a recent swing through Oxnard, Calif., I was able to catch up with former lightweight prospect David Rodela. Having recently announced his retirement from boxing, Rodela?s modest 16-9-3 record with seven…
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Jim Lampley and Brian Kenny overly impressed by Gennady Golovkin?s ?beat down? of Curtis Stevens
Following WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin?s 8th round stoppage of Curtis Stevens on Saturday night, several insiders from ringside chimed in with their praise towards the Kazakhstani star. Inside of the Madison…
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Abel Sanchez says Gennady Golovkin is the only guy who can get Floyd Mayweather the kind of payday he wants
On Saturday night, Nov. 2, WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin continued his string of knockout victories by registering an 8th round stoppage over Curtis Stevens inside of the Theater in Madison Square…
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Adrien Broner reacts to the news that Marcos Maidana is working with Alex Ariza
On Thursday afternoon, in San Antonio, Tex., Adrien Broner once again came face to face with his forthcoming opponent, Marcos Maidana. On Dec. 14, inside of the Alamodome, Broner will defend his…
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Marcos Maidana talks Pacquiao vs. Rios: ?Manny has the experience but Brandon has the youth?
As we officially enter the month of November, the buzz continues to build for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios pay per view showdown later this month. In a little over three…
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Zab Judah calls Mayweather-Khan simply a ?money maker?; says Amir would get destroyed
While certainly not being looked at as an ideal matchup to make, there seems to be a very realistic possibility that Floyd Mayweather could be facing off with Amir Khan this coming…
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Mayweather Sr. digs at Freddie Roach and claims the whole world knows that Manny Pacquiao would never beat Floyd
During a recent swing through the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, I caught up with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. to follow up on a BoxingScene.com report from Ryan Burton about the…
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Gennady Golovkin is unsure if Manny Pacquiao is the same fighter but hints he may beat Rios in the same fashion he did Margarito
Over the past year, Kazakhstan native Gennady Golovkin has established himself as one of the sport?s pure punchers while also showing himself to be a true gentleman outside of the ropes. As…
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Amir Khan confirms his interest in a showdown with Floyd Mayweather: ?It would be an amazing fight?
On Monday evening, former world champion Amir Khan made a surprise visit to Fox Sports 1?s airwaves during their latest telecast from the Sports House in Redwood City, Calif. Khan is presently…
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Pacquiao corner man Miguel Diaz says Manny?s knockout loss to Marquez means nothing and expects him to bounce back vs. Rios
As we head into the final stretch of fights in 2013, the last pay per view event to close out the year will be Manny Pacquiao?s return against all-action Brandon Rios, who…
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Peter Quillin says he will let Al Haymon and Golden Boy Promotions decide if possible fights with Martinez and Golovkin can be made
On Saturday night, Oct. 27, WBO middleweight champion Peter Quillin found himself in a rough and tumble battle with Gabriel Rosado inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Despite dropping his…
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Mayweather Sr. says Bernard Hopkins is talking ?awful foolish? by expressing interest in a fight with Floyd in 2014
Later tonight, inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, one of this generation?s finest pugilists will again take center stage as Bernard Hopkins will look for a successful defense of his…
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Ana Julaton speaks on her training with Roger Mayweather ahead of Nov. 1 return; compares the style of the ?Black Mamba? to her work with Freddie Roach
Former WBO female super bantamweight champion Ana Julaton is in the final stages of her training camp in Las Vegas ahead of her Nov. 1 return in Yucatan, Mexico against Perla Hernandez.…
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Exclusive: Nonito Donaire returns to training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard and claims ?This is where I want to be?
On Tuesday afternoon, former multi-division world champion Nonito ?Filipino Flash? Donaire stopped by his trainer Robert Garcia?s personal gym in Oxnard, Calif., to finish up camp ahead of his Nov. 9 rematch…
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Trainer Marvin Somodio wants Ruslan Provodnikov to face Tim Bradley again
This past Saturday night, trainer Marvin Somodio found himself in perhaps his biggest role as a professional, as he led Ruslan Provodnikov into battle against Mike Alvarado in an HBO attraction that…
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Brandon Rios reacts to the news that Manny Pacquiao has been looking sharp in camp and rips HBO analyst Max Kellerman
During the first part of my interview with Brandon Rios, the former lightweight titlist expressed his shock at seeing how his former foe Mike Alvarado was dismantled this past weekend at the…
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Brandon Rios shocked following Ruslan Provodnikov?s victory: ?I don?t know what the happened to Alvarado?
There?s no denying that newly-crowned WBO junior welterweight titlist Ruslan Provodnikov proved his worth this past Saturday night after beating former titlist Mike Alvarado into submission inside of the 1STBANK Center in…
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Larry Merchant on Ruslan Provodnikov?s future: ?When you a get a chance to fight a guy like Pacquiao, that?s where the money is?
On Saturday night, Oct. 19, inside of the 1STBANK Center in Denver, Colo., Russian brute Ruslan Provodnikov scored the biggest victory of his career in outlasting hometown favorite and former WBO junior…
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Robert Garcia compares Tim Bradley to a young Oscar De La Hoya and claims he may never get the respect he deserves
We are now a week removed from Tim Bradley?s spirited split-decision victory over Juan Manuel Marquez, as he edged the crafty Mexican over twelve rounds inside of the Thomas & Mack Center…