Chris Robinson
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. says he may team back up with Freddie Roach following controversial victory over Brian Vera
On Saturday night, in Carson, Calif., former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was given a tougher-than-expected fight from gritty challenger Brian Vera inside of the StubHub Center. Chavez vs. Vera…
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Former sparring mate Karim Mayfield expresses interest in a Manny Pacquiao clash come 2014
Later tonight, inside of the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., undefeated junior welterweight contender Karim Mayfield (17-0-1, 10 KO?s) will face off with journeyman Christopher Fernandez (21-15-1, 13 KO?s) on the undercard…
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Brandon Rios on Alex Ariza: ?Why leave him on the sidelines? He does a great job at what he does?
As recently reported, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios has acquired the services of strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza heading into his Nov. 23 clash in Macau, China with Manny Pacquiao. As…
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Nonito Donaire goes in-depth on his training in Oxnard, trying to regain his drive, the importance of a Rigondeaux rematch, and more
If you walk into trainer Robert Garcia?s personal gym in Oxnard, Calif. late in the afternoon these days you will be able to spot a new face in the facility, as former…
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Robert Garcia claims Nonito Donaire looked ?better than ever? after brief training session in Texas; says Oxnard camp to start next week
This past Wednesday, in Corpus Christi, Tex., trainer Robert Garcia was able to cross paths and spend considerable time with one of his star fighters, multi-division champion Nonito Donaire, for the first…
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Robert Garcia opens up on the addition of Alex Ariza to Brandon Rios? camp and insists he won?t put up with any kind of drama
While it?s pretty much a given that the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios pay per view showdown will create some form of excitement, there are some subplots surrounding the fight that have…
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Gennady Golovkin discusses Floyd Mayeather?s victory over Canelo and eyes the Andre Ward-Edwin Rodriguez winner for 2014
WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin is a few weeks into his latest training camp inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. ahead of his Nov. 2 HBO clash with Curtis…
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Roger Mayweather breaks down a Saul Alvarez-Miguel Cotto matchup and reveals why Canelo has the edge
On Wednesday afternoon, Puerto Rican star and three-division world champion Miguel Cotto held an open media workout with his trainer Freddie Roach inside of a newly-renovated gym right beneath the famed Wild…
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Freddie Roach responds to Alex Ariza?s Twitter jab: ?I don?t want to give him any press?
Early last month, it was reported that Five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach had elected to remove Alex Ariza from the camp of Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao ahead of his Nov.…
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Mayweather Sr. says Danny Garcia has no shot against Floyd; feels a Gennady Golovkin bout isn?t worth the risk
Floyd Mayweather once again reminded the boxing world that he is the game?s premier performer by thoroughly outclassing Mexican superstar Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez this past weekend in Las Vegas. Inside of a…
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Devon Alexander believes he has the skills to challenge Floyd Mayweather
On Saturday night, Floyd Mayweather again showed why he is the world?s best fighter by thoroughly outclassing one of the sport?s rising prizefighters, Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez, over twelve rounds. In front of…
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Adrien Broner seems unsure whether or not Manny Pacquiao will bounce back against Brandon Rios
Having a conversation with three-division world champion Adrien Broner can be a trying process. To say that the Cincinnati native is a little brash would be an understatement, and the fact that…
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Lucas Matthysse says that Saul Alvarez is going to give Floyd Mayweather ?a lot of problems?
Despite asking several boxing luminaries for their thoughts on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez super fight, I?ve had trouble finding anyone who gives the young champion from Jalisco, Mexico a…
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Nacho Beristain claims Juan Manuel Marquez is already in better condition for his upcoming fight with Bradley than his victory over Pacquiao
On Thursday afternoon, esteemed trainer Ignacio ?Nacho? Beristain could be found inside of the Indio Boys and Girls Club in the Coachella Valley of California. Beristain was within reach of his longtime…
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Roger Mayweather speaks on working with Adrien Broner in Las Vegas; surprised by his size and physical strength
As reported by HustleBoss.com/BoxingScene.com recently, Cincinnati-based trainer Mike Stafford is entertaining the idea of training his core group of fighters, which includes three-division world champion Adrien Broner, temporarily in Las Vegas within…
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Abel Sanchez on Gennady Golovkin?s bout with Stevens, why Sergio Martinez is looking for a cash out, the word coming from Canelo?s camp, and more
At first glance, trainer Abel Sanchez comes across as one of the more respectful and modest guys that you will meet in boxing. And while the veteran trainer is indeed a reserved…
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Al Bernstein says Canelo is wise for studying Mayweather?s fight with Cotto; believes Miguel laid out the blueprint on how to fight Floyd
If you are ever looking for a fair, objective opinion on anything related to the sport of boxing, Showtime analyst Al Bernstein will likely fill your void. In a few weeks? time,…
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. spotted sparring at the Top Rank gym in Las Vegas as the Vera fight looms
It looks like former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 32 KO?s) will be finishing up his preparation for his forthcoming bout against Brian Vera (23-6, 14 KO?s) out of the…
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Shane Mosley breaks down several aspects of the Floyd Mayweather-Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez clash
On Tuesday afternoon, WBA/WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez entertained the media ahead of his Sept. 14 date with pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather. For this particular camp, Alvarez (42-0-1,…
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Trainer Mike Stafford on Adrien Broner?s ascension towards stardom, the possibility of a Vegas training camp, and an eventual Mayweather fight
Very few prizefighters in boxing have come along and taken the sport by storm in the way that three-division world champion Adrien Broner has over the past few years. Possessing qualities that…