Chris Robinson
2,441 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Manny Pacquiao?s indecisions temporarily holding up Mercito Gesta?s plans
A new week is nearly upon us and still no word on who Manny Pacquiao will be fighting if he chooses to step inside the squared circle this year. Pacquiao was originally…
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Bradley Sr. says Pacquiao would have got knocked out if Tim wasn?t injured
The near future of Manny Pacquiao is still very much uncertain, with the eight-division champion having yet to iron out his next opponent for a proposed December 8th return at the MGM…
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Bob Arum clarifies that he never spoke with 50 Cent about Pacquiao-Mayweather
When it was announced that music mogul 50 Cent would be launching TMT (The Money Team) Promotions with his good friend Floyd Mayweather Jr., people instantly began speculating about what their new…
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on bringing back Alex Ariza, breaking down Martinez, more
We are now just two weeks away from one of the biggest fights of the year, as WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will meet Argentina's Sergio Martinez inside of the…
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Bob Arum on Pacquiao’s next opponent, Cotto likely taking a soft touch, more
While he doesn't want to reveal too much at this point, you can tell that Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is relieved that the process of selecting Manny Pacquiao's next opponent is…
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Freddie Roach on Pacquiao’s options, Cotto’s money requests, Mayweather, more
During Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s open media day at the Top Rank Gym on Thursday in Las Vegas, Nevada, myself and other media members caught up with the WBC middleweight champion's trainer…
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Diaz recounts the Bradley controversy; prefers the Marquez fight for Pacquiao
At the moment, all signs seem to indicate that it will be Mexico City's Juan Manuel Marquez who will serve as Manny Pacquiao's opponent for his November 10th return to the ring…
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“He was making Pacquiao frustrated” – Brandon Rios on Bradley’s rematch chances
With no official word yet on Manny Pacquiao's next opponent, WBO welterweight champ Tim Bradley seems to be hanging on to the hope that he may end up landing a rematch with…
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Nonito Donaire, Brandon Rios invade LA.; still no word on Pacquiao’s 9/4 presser
On Monday afternoon, inside of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Top Rank will stage a press conference for their October 13th HBO double header. That evening, inside of the Home…
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Exclusive video: Sergio Martinez shows off his mitt work ahead of Chavez duel
Those siding with 37-year old veteran Sergio Martinez heading into his September 15th duel against WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. are banking on the Argentinean's speed, unorthodox attack, and movement…
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Insiders at the Mayweather Boxing Club not feeling a Pacquiao-Marquez IV fight
After much uncertainty regarding Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring, it looks like we might be back where we first started, with Mexico City's Juan Manuel Marquez having the edge for another…
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‘Tyson’ Marquez on learning from Nonito Donaire, eyeing Brian Viloria, more
There's a new face at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California these days, as WBA flyweight champion Hernan 'Tyson' Marquez has enlisted the services of the respected trainer ahead of…
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Exclusive photos: Sergio Martinez training for huge showdown with Chavez Jr.
On Tuesday, August 21st, I caught up with Argentina's Sergio 'Maravilla' Martinez in Ventura, California, as he trained for his September 15th duel with WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Having…
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R. Garcia says Juan Manuel Marquez deserves to get paid in a 4th Pacquiao fight
While it seemed like a safe bet to assume that Manny Pacquiao was heading towards a fourth encounter with Juan Manuel Marquez this November, that may prove not to be the case…
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More moves from Mayweather: Smith, Love, and Arias land on Bailey-Alexander card
The September 8th Randall Bailey-Devon Alexander show at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada is starting to take form, as it appears that three local talents will be…
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Larry Merchant reveals what Manny Pacquiao needs at this point in his career
The next fight for Manny Pacquiao appears to be close to finalized, as Top Rank promoter Bob Arum recently met with the eight-division champion in his native Philippines to discuss his November…
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Mikey Garcia feels Brandon Rios will be ‘bigger, stronger’ than Mike Alvarado
A sure-fire barn burner was recently announced, as former lightweight champion Brandon 'Bam Bam' Rios will be facing off with junior welterweight contender Mike Alvarado in his first fight at 140 pounds.…
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Exclusive photos: Floyd Mayweather Jr. rolls to his gym in new Lamborghini
Rolling in a 2012 Lamborghini Aventador and sporting a new hairstyle, people inside of the gym seemed elated to see the undefeated, pound-for-pound gym inside of the facilities. While serving 63 days…
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Al Bernstein has ‘a little more hope’ about Mayweather-Pacquiao happening
It's hard to believe just how fascinated the public once was with the proposition of Floyd Mayweather facing Manny Pacquiao in a pound-for-pound duel. At the moment, Pacquiao is still stinging from…
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?I haven?t spoken to anybody from Amir Khan?s camp? ? Emanuel Steward
Following his disastrous loss to Danny Garcia last month at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, there are still a lot of lingering questions that Amir Khan has to eventually answer. Khan…