Chris Robinson
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Juan Manuel Marquez, Erik Morales take shots at Shane Mosley over Alvarez clash
We are a little less than three months away from one of the year?s biggest fights with the May 5th Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto duel at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada…
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Images: Manny Pacquiao adds flare to the 4th episode of HBO?s On Freddie Roach
On Friday night, the fourth episode of HBO?s miniseries On Freddie Roach was televised. Giving viewers an intimate look into the life of the four-time Trainer of the Year, the series is…
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Images: Saul Alvarez already hitting the gym for Shane Mosley
Whether you love it or loathe it, the next fight for Mexican superstar and WBA junior middleweight champion Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez looks to be a high-profile showdown with former five-time champion Shane…
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Atlas has doubts towards Chavez Jr.?s future, discusses the bogus Donaire card
During last night?s ESPN2 Friday Night Fights telecast, analyst Teddy Atlas took some time to reflect on last weekend?s HBO doubleheader in San Antonio, Texas that saw WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar…
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Strength coach Cecilio Flores on his time with Martinez, working with Rios, more
This past December saw former lightweight titlist Brandon ?Bam Bam? Rios lose his cherished WBA crown, yet it wasn?t solely because of the opponent he was set to face. Then prepping for…
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Saul Alvarez rumored to be closing in on Shane Mosley for Mayweather-Cotto card
According to a recent report by BoxingScene.com, it appears that WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez and former five-time champion ?Sugar? Shane Mosley have agreed in principle to a May 5th…
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Images: Bernabe Concepcion putting in work ahead of dangerous Garcia bout
On March 10th, former title challenger Bernabe Concepcion will find himself in a risky situation as he will be facing off with unbeaten Miguel ?Mikey? Garcia at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in…
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Brandon Rios favors Peterson over Khan again, would love to meet Marquez in July
Earlier today, news broke that IBF/WBA junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson had opted for a rematch with former champion Amir Khan, who he defeated this past December in an excellent bout and…
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Lamont Peterson chooses Amir Khan over lucrative Marquez deal, May 19th in Vegas
Moments ago it was revealed that WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson has opted to push forward with a rematch with former champion Amir Khan, who he upset this past December, as…
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?I know Bernabe, he?s a tough fighter?- Mikey Garcia not looking past Concepcion
March 10th will mark another significant step in the career progression of rising featherweight Miguel ?Mikey? Garcia. Having recently turned just 24 years old, Garcia has a great pedigree behind him in…
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“Can you imagine if Miguel Cotto knocks out Floyd Mayweather?” – Harold Lederman
If ever you were expecting to find someone excited about the May 5th Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto clash in Las Vegas, HBO?s unofficial ringside judge Harold Lederman would be a great bet. Lederman…
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Jeff Mayweather says Bradley isn’t special, still gives him a shot vs. Pacquiao
During my conversation earlier this month with Las Vegas-based trainer Jeff Mayweather, I got his take on his nephew Floyd Jr.?s upcoming May 5th assignment with the still-dangerous Miguel Cotto. While offering…
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?Who? Give me a break? – Larry Merchant responds to Guillermo Rigondeaux
This past weekend, HBO presented a solid card from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas as Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defended his WBC middleweight crown against worthy challenger Marco Antonio Rubio while…
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?A storm is coming? ? Alex Ariza getting ready to but Bob Arum on blast
It?s no secret that Alex Ariza, strength and conditioning coach to the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan, and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., is an outspoken guy. Having corresponded with the Columbian…
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Jeff Mayweather shows respect to Cotto; says Saul Alvarez never deserved a shot
The recently-announced May 5th fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Miguel Cotto has already begun to generate loads of interest from the boxing world and you can bet your last dollar that…
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Larry Merchant on his San Antonio trip and the futures of Chavez Jr. and Donaire
Veteran analyst Larry Merchant has been imbedded in the sport of boxing for several years now, having served as a color commentator for HBO's airwaves for over thirty years, but the Brooklyn,…
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Freddie Roach admits Bradley’s ‘dirty’ tactics could pose a problem for Pacquiao
Over the weekend in San Antonio, Texas, I caught up with trainer Freddie Roach during fight-week festivities for the Nonito Donaire-Wilfredo Vazquez Jr./Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.-Marco Antonio Rubio HBO twin bill at…
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Exclusive images: Donaire downs Vazquez Jr., Chavez Jr. overcomes Rubio
Last night at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Nonito Donaire captured the vacant WBO junior featherweight title with a commanding victory over Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., dropping the Puerto Rican in the…
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Nonito Donaire controls Vazquez Jr., captures split-nod to win WBO title
Moments ago inside of the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Nonito Donaire won a split-deciison over Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. The fight was tentative early as Donaire was trying to pick his shots…
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Images: Rigondeaux waiting for Donaire; Chavez Sr., Barrera, Apl.de.Ap spotted
We are live in San Antonio, Texas for tonight?s HBO doubleheader at the Alamodome featuring Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defending his WBC middleweight crown against Marco Antonio Rubio and Nonito Donaire facing…
