Chris Robinson
2,441 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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?Manny can do whatever he wants? ? Ortiz on Pacquiao?s demands towards Cotto
As the wheels continue to turn in the life of Manny Pacquiao, it has become clear that a rematch with WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto may now be out of reach.…
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Drama in Puerto Rico: Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. overweight, Zabala brushes off rumors
The February 4th showdown between Nonito Donaire and Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. was already heavily-anticipated yet the HBO-televised duel had a little more fuel thrown to the fire after some drama surfaced at…
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Larry Merchant doesn?t see Donaire in the picture, likes Rigondeaux vs. Gamboa
Two-time Cuban gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux created more buzz for himself this past weekend with his dramatic finish of then-WBA junior featherweight champion Rico Ramos. Fighting inside of the Palms Resort in…
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Images: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. putting in work as Rubio clash inches closer
Earlier today in Glendale, California, WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was spotted training with strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza as his February 4th clash with Marco Antonio Rubio nears.…
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Exclusive images: One of the world?s finest, Sergio Martinez, in training
I finished up a recent four-day trip to California by stopping the Powerhouse Gym in Oxnard to check out Argentina?s Sergio ?Maravilla? Martinez, the world?s lineal middleweight champion and the man regarded…
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Brandon Rios says Miguel Cotto is done, prefers to see Pacquiao-Marquez IV
While all signs were pointing to an inevitable rematch taking place between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, it now appears that the fight may have a roadblock. Pacquiao, the sport?s reigning WBO…
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Exclusive images: Amidst criticism from Ortiz, Andre Berto shows explosiveness
It?s no secret that there is a little bit of bad blood between former champions Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto heading into their February 11th rematch at the Mandalay Bay in Las…
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Mercito Gesta returns to America on January 26th, Parra unsure on Wild Card
According to trainer Vincent Parra, in a few days? time his lightweight charge Mercito ?No Mercy? Gesta will be back in San Diego, California after spending nearly a month back in his…
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Exclusive Images: Brandon Rios pushing in camp, calls out Yuriorkis Gamboa
This week, former WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios could be found training tirelessly as rumors of a March 3rd HBO date continue to circulate. Rios sparred six vigorous rounds with promising junior…
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Ortiz ready to put Berto?s allegations and the Mayweather debacle in the past
Yesterday I caught up with former champion Victor Ortiz moments before his workout inside of the Knuckleheadz Gym in Ventura, California. Ortiz is eyeing a February 11th date with Andre Berto at…
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Images: Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. looking ripped and focused ahead of Donaire duel
Ever since his upset loss to Jorge Arce this past May, Puerto Rico?s Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. has flown under the radar a bit. Vazquez was riding high heading into that clash but…
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Exclusive Images: Lonnie Smith and Rances Barthelemy collide at Fight Capital
Last week I caught wind of some sparring that have been taking place in the Vegas area between explosive junior lightweight puncher Lonnie Smith and unbeaten Cuban Rances Barthelemy and made it…
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?If Nonito Donaire fights Rigondeaux, he?s going to bring it? ? Andre Ward
On Saturday night, Cuba?s Guillermo Rigondeaux perched himself onto the championship ranks with a convincing 6th round knockout over former champion Rico Ramos inside of the Palms Casino and Resort in Las…
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J.D. Jackson on the Pacquiao-Mayweather charade, Freddie Roach?s abilities, more
In the first part of my interview with respected trainer John David Jackson, I caught up with the former two-division champion to get the latest on everything he has been up to…
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Lewkowicz says Pacquiao-Cotto II isn?t a rumor, expects weight to be a factor
On Sunday night I touched bases with international promoter and advisor Sampson Lewkowicz, known best to the masses for his work with lineal middleweight champion Sergio Martinez. I made a point to…
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?Nonito knows what kind of fighter I am? ? Rigondeaux eyes Donaire-Vazquez
This weekend will forever go down as a crowning one for ultra-talented Guillermo Rigondeaux. Facing off with WBA junior featherweight champion Rico Ramos at the Pearl Theater inside of the Palms Resort…
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Exclusive Images: Rigondeaux over Ramos; Mayweather, Julaton, Ward in attendance
Last night in Las Vegas, Nevada, Showtime offered up a triple-header from the Palms Casino and Resort that was headlined by a WBA junior featherweight title scrap between Rico Ramos (20-1, 11…
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Another fifteen minutes with trainer John David Jackson
When it comes to the sport of boxing, I will always be grateful to the crew at Contender?s Gym in Hollywood, Florida for accepting me with open arms. Before moving to Las…
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?No, that can?t happen? ? Mayweather rejects Pacquiao?s 50/50 split proposal
As seen moments ago on ESPN, undefeated superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. apparently is not on board with Manny Pacquiao?s 50/50 purse split suggestion for a potential May 5th fight between the two…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. feels that Juan Manuel Marquez easily beat Manny Pacquiao
There was only one man on Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s mind on Wednesday afternoon as he addressed the media inside of his personal boxing gym. Scheduled for a May 5th ring return at…
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