Chris Robinson
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Bradley?s sparring mate Julio Diaz admits the Pacquiao fight was controversial
For several weeks inside of the Indio Boys and Girls Club in Southern California, former lightweight champion Julio Diaz immersed himself into the training camp of Timothy Bradley, serving as one of…
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?There?s no way to enjoy a victory like that? ? Tim Bradley?s trainer Joel Diaz
Typically, when a trainer scores the biggest victory of his career, it is a time to celebrate and soak everything in. That certainly hasn?t been the case for Joel Diaz. On June…
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Vince Parra speaks on Mercito Gesta?s return, Pacquiao?s fire to continue, more
On early Tuesday, trainer Vince Parra informed the media that his charge, unbeaten lightweight hopeful Mercito Gesta, would be returning to the ring on August 3rd in Las Vegas, Nevada at the…
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Jeff Mayweather speaks in-depth on performance-enhancing drugs in boxing
Over the weekend, the boxing world was caught off guard when it was revealed that former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver had tested positive for the anabolic steroid drostanolone following a pre-fight…
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Robert Garcia denies trying to start incident with brother Danny at Ortiz-Lopez
This past Saturday night, the boxing world?s spotlight shined down on Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, as Showtime Championship Boxing offered up a memorable double header that won?t be soon forgotten.…
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?Nonito Donaire is the best lower-weight fighter in the world? ? Al Bernstein
July 7th is right around the corner, as that date marks the return of one of boxing?s premier prizefighters, Nonito Donaire. The sport?s reigning WBO junior featherweight champion, Donaire will meet up…
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Victor Ortiz?s trainer claims stopping the fight vs. Lopez was the right call
It?s never an easy thing when a trainer has to watch his fighter lose in dramatic fashion and such was the case last night for Danny Garcia. Leading former welterweight champion Victor…
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Mikey Garcia rips into Victor Ortiz, says he was looking for a way out vs. Lopez
Last night at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, determined underdog Josesito Lopez pulled off the biggest victory in his career after outlasting former champion Victor Ortiz. After nine heated and action-packed…
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Josesito Lopez pulls off shocking upset over Victor Ortiz in Los Angeles
Moments ago at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, Riverside?s Josesito Lopez scored a dramatic upset in stopping former welterweight champion Victor Ortiz after nine rounds. The fight was fought at…
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HBO?s Larry Merchant on the past, present, and future of Victor Ortiz
The spotlight will again be on Victor Ortiz tonight as the former welterweight champion sets foot inside the Staples Center in Los Angeles to meet up with the capable Josesito Lopez. Ortiz…
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?It?s part of the game?: Team Ortiz not looking ahead to Saul Alvarez showdown
Tomorrow night marks the date that former welterweight champion Victor Ortiz was to do battle with his rival Andre Berto in a rematch to their thrilling battle in April of last year.…
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Larry Merchant still skeptical of Yuriorkis Gamboa?s future after Top Rank exit
The future of former featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa got a little clarity on Thursday when it was revealed that the Cuban stylist had settled his legal dispute with his former promoter Top…
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Kevin Cunningham on Alexander?s return, Bailey, Pacquiao-Bradley, Maidana, more
On June 9th, South Florida?s Randall Bailey returned to the championship ranks with a bang, blasting out Philadelphia?s Mike Jones in chilling and dramatic fashion on the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley undercard at…
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?It was not a great performance by Manny Pacquiao? ? Al Bernstein weighs in
On Saturday, June 9th, Manny Pacquiao offered up what looked to be a clear victory over the formidable Tim Bradley. Fighting inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and looking…
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Roger Mayweather rips Pacquiao-Marquez IV; plans to visit Floyd Jr. in jail soon
The wheels appear to be in motion to stage a fourth fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez this coming November, likely either in Las Vegas or in Mexico City. Pacquiao…
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Mikey Garcia favors Chavez Jr. over Martinez; talks Pacquiao-Bradley, Caballero
The boxing world is beginning to debate the proposed September 15th duel for middleweight bragging rights between WBC champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Argentina?s Sergio Martinez. Once thought to be a…
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Larry Merchant on Chavez Jr.-Martinez and the Top Rank-Golden Boy tug of war
Sitting ringside inside of the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas on Saturday night, HBO analyst Larry Merchant had a very intimate view of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.?s 7th round stoppage of…
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Lewkowicz feels that a Chavez Jr.-Martinez event will outsell Pacquiao-Bradley
On Saturday night in El Paso, Texas, WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. successfully defended his title with a highly-entertaining stoppage victory over brave Irishman Andy Lee. Chavez?s debilitating body attack…
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Chavez Jr. pounds out Andy Lee in 7, says he?ll knock out Sergio Martinez too
Moments ago at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. carved out a systematic 7th round TKO over a game but outgunned Andy Lee. The…
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Larry Merchant feels Tim Bradley got too much credit for his brave effort
While he wasn?t ringside for last weekend?s Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley duel, HBO color analyst Larry Merchant still had his share of opinions coming away from boxing?s latest pay-per-view showcase. Inside of the…
