Chris Robinson
2,441 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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?You can?t anticipate greatness? ? Naazim Richardson on Pacquiao-Marquez III
For most American fight fans, their first glimpse of Manny Pacquiao came in the summer of 2001 when the Filipino whirlwind delivered a scintillating performance in dispatching highly-regarded IBF super bantamweight champion…
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More images: Sergio Martinez, Antonio Margarito, and Juanma Lopez in training
Earlier today, three of the sport?s biggest names were spotted training for crucial bouts in their respective careers. On October 1st, former WBO featherweight Juan Manuel Lopez will get back on the…
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Animated Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he will f*** up both De La Hoya and Ortiz
Newly-crowned WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been sounding off on his September 17th opponent Victor Ortiz and the fighter?s promoter Oscar De La Hoya in recent hours. Mayweather is coming…
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Jorge Linares hoping to dedicate WBC belt to Freddie Roach and the Wild Card
At the moment, former featherweight and junior lightweight champion Jorge Linares is in the Philippines, working alongside Manny Pacquiao under the tutelage of trainer Freddie Roach as the two fighters prepare for…
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Unruffled Larry Merchant laughs off Dana White?s insults
UFC President Dana White has been on quite the tear lately, telling various media outlets his unabashed thoughts towards HBO color commentator Larry Merchant. On September 17th, Merchant got into a bit…
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Rafael Marquez set to invade Las Vegas in his pursuit of Nishioka?s WBC belt
While the November 12th Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas has been generating a lot of buzz, it has been overlooked that Marquez?s younger brother Rafael…
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Joshua Clottey says he would wear down Saul Alvarez and anyone else at 154
It?s been a little over sixteen months since we last saw former champion Joshua Clottey inside of the ring. Clottey figured to have a fair chance of at least being competitive on…
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Brandon Rios claims Ortiz has some big fights left; eyes Cotto-Margarito II card
September 17th wasn?t exactly the proudest night of Victor Ortiz?s young career. In a scene that has been well-documented, Ortiz would suffer an unexpected loss at the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr.…
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Miguel Diaz extends his congratulations to newly-crowned champion Erik Morales
When Erik Morales announced in late 2009 that he would be making a comeback to the sport of boxing, his return was met with mixed emotions. While surely proven on a world…
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An inside look at the 24/7 Mayweather-Ortiz ?Aftermath? episode
Last night HBO took an unconventional approach by airing a replay of last weekend?s Floyd Mayweather-Victor Ortiz bout, infused with coverage from their excellent 24/7 series. Viewers were treated to a behind-the-scenes…
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Images from Mexicali: Jorge Arce stops Nongqayi; Donaire, Vazquez in 2012?
Earlier tonight Mexicali, Mexico, Jorge ?Travieso? Arce extracted a bit of revenge after defeating South Africa?s Simphiwe Nongqayi by way of 4th round TKO. Arce had dropped a unanimous decision to the…
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Bert Sugar weighs in on the ?chaos? of Mayweather-Ortiz and Floyd?s paranoia
It?s been a week since the unexpected ending to the ?Star Power? pay-per-view in Las Vegas and there is still an aftertaste that can?t quite be washed away. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is…
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Juan Manuel Lopez shows interest in bout with Nonito Donaire in 2012
Nonito Donaire made such a splash this past February by moving up to the bantamweight class and blitzing champion Fernando Montiel inside of two rounds, that people in the sport of boxing…
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Images from Los Angeles: Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito mean business
While the careers of Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito have been up and down following their first fight in Las Vegas over three years ago, you can sense the anticipation already building…
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Defiant Victor Ortiz and Oscar De La Hoya to face the media on Monday
Last Saturday may have been a humbling night for former champion Victor Ortiz in many ways but the reality is that the 24-year still has a long and possibly prosperous career ahead…
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Exclusive images from Las Vegas: A final day in camp for Ana Julaton
During the crowded Floyd Mayweather-Victor Ortiz post-fight press conference this past Saturday, I was surprised to have spotted Ana Julaton and her assistant trainer Angelo Reyes in the crowd. Julaton, the WBO…
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UFC?s Dana White fires shots at Larry Merchant following Mayweather scuffle
It?s no secret that UFC President Dana White is critical of Floyd Mayweather Jr., often blaming the flamboyant superstar of being the main reason that a fight with Manny Pacquiao has yet…
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Mayweather sparring mate Deandre Latimore says Floyd would kill Manny
It?s that time of the year again as the sport of boxing is still buzzing because of another Floyd Mayweather sighting. Last weekend the 34-year old virtuoso scored a shocking 4th round…
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?Floyd acted like any grown man would act? ? Malignaggi backs up Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather has taken some heat from fans and insiders alike because of his actions this past Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the fourth round of…
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Antonio Margarito?s carefree demeanor a bad sign for Miguel Cotto?
It was inside of the MGM Grand earlier this year when I got a real sense of just how much disdain Miguel Cotto appears to have for Antonio Margarito. Cotto, having just…
