Chris Robinson
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?In boxing, you win and you lose? ? Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. digs at Juanma Lopez
While covering the Brandon Rios-Richard Abril event at the Mandalay Bay this past weekend, I saw a face that looked a little bit familiar. Having grown his hair out noticeably since his…
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Photos: Miguel Cotto?s media day in Orlando as Mayweather bout inches closer
Earlier today in Orlando, Florida inside of the Mech Tech Institute, WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto held an open media workout ahead of his May 5th defense against undefeated superstar Floyd…
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Jeff Mayweather says Celestino Caballero would have a feast with Mikey Garcia
Word is that WBA featherweight champion Celestino Caballero will be back in Las Vegas sometime tomorrow to start gearing up for his next training camp. This will mark the sixth camp that…
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HBO?s Larry Merchant hopes he can speak to Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 5th
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was again the talk of the town on Saturday night as his presence was felt heavily on the first 24/7 Mayweather-Cotto episode on HBO. Mayweather faces Miguel Cotto on…
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Richard Abril open to facing Mercito Gesta, says Rios-Marquez would be great
Sitting at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas as he was moments away from boarding a plane to head back to his adopted home of Miami, Florida, interim WBA lightweight champion…
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Mikey Garcia says he has enough to take Celestino Caballero?s belt away from him
While covering the Brandon Rios-Richard Abril pay-per-view event this past weekend, I again crossed paths with featherweight contender Miguel ?Mikey? Garcia. Mikey was in town to show support for Rios, who is…
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Jessie Vargas on Rios? struggles with Abril, facing Alfonso Gomez, and more
Shortly after Saturday night?s Brandon Rios-Richard Abril bout inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, I caught up with undefeated welterweight hopeful Jessie Vargas and got his take on what we…
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Photos and video: An inside look at HBO’s 24/7 Mayweather-Cotto, episode 1
?If Floyd ?Money? Mayweather is not on 24/7, don?t even bother watching.? ? Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the opening of 24/7 Mayweather-Cotto, episode 1 . On Saturday night, HBO aired the first…
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Robert Garcia sounds off on Rios-Abril, the critics, facing Juan Manuel Marquez
Boxing is a sport filled with highs and lows and trainer Robert Garcia will be the first to admit that last night was anything but banner for him and his fighter Brandon…
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Photos: A ringside view of Juan Manuel Marquez?s victory over Sergey Fedchenko
Last night at the New Mexico City Arena in his native Mexico City, Juan Manuel Marquez put forth another professional performance in outclassing the Ukraine?s Sergey Fedchenko over twelve rounds. Scores of…
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Mercito Gesta speaks on the Cuero victory; wants Juan Manuel Marquez next
A little bit lost amidst the controversy surrounding last night's split-decision victory by Brandon Rios over Richard Abril was the continued progression of unbeaten Filipino Mercito Gesta. Facing off with Oscar Cuero…
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Exclusive photos: A closer look at the victories of Rios, Gesta, and Alvarado
Brandon Rios may not have looked extraordinary on Saturday night in Las Vegas during his bout with Cuba?s Richard Abril, but he was awarded with a split-decision victory and lives to fight…
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Brandon Rios wins ugly in Las Vegas; what does the future hold at 140 pounds?
Moments ago at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, former lightweight champion Brandon ?Bam Bam? Rios won an ugly and uneventful twelve-round split-decision over Cuba?s Richard Abril. Scores were 116-112 and…
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Exclusive photos: Mercito Gesta upbeat after 8th round TKO over Oscar Cuero
Moments ago inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, undefeated lightweight contender Mercito ?No Mercy? Gesta improved his overall record to 25-0-1 with 13 knockouts with a systematic and patient…
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Mike Alvarado feels that Juan Manuel Marquez would be a harder fight than Rios
Denver, Colorado?s Mike Alvarado seems to be as straight forward as they come. An unbeaten contender in the junior welterweight class, Alvarado will find himself standing across the ring from the very-capable…
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Photos: Inside the Rios-Abril weigh-in plus Gesta, Vazquez Jr., the Tecate Girls
It was a lively scene today inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the weigh-in took place for tomorrow night?s HBO pay per view show. Weighing in ahead of…
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Brandon Rios comes in two pounds over the limit at Friday?s weigh-in with Abril
Moments ago at the Events Center inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, former lightweight champion Brandon ?Bam Bam? Rios again came in overweight ahead of his duel tomorrow night…
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Robert Garcia on Rios-Abril, Margarito?s return, working with Maidana, and more
Given the abundance of talent and high-profile fighters constantly around him, trainer Robert Garcia is often going to be seeing his name in the headlines. Based out of Oxnard, California, Garcia is…
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Vince Parra speaks on Mercito Gesta?s camp, Rios-Abril, and Linares? upset
For the past year, it seems like Vince Parra, trainer and co-manager to budding lightweight contender Mercito Gesta, has been clamoring for the biggest fights possible for his undefeated charge. To see…
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Brandon Rios fires some parting shots at Abril and Gamboa before Saturday?s bout
Brandon Rios has seen his patience tested over the past month. From watching potential rival Yuriorkis Gamboa pull out of their scheduled April 14th fight to dealing with a barrage of insults…
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