Chris Robinson
2,441 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Motivated Nonito Donaire eager to reclaim his place in the boxing world
The sport of boxing just didn?t seem the same with Nonito Donaire sitting on the sidelines. Coming off of a stirring victory over Fernando Montiel this past February inside the Mandalay Bay,…
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Marcos Maidana camp notes from Puerto Rico; addresses Lucas Matthyse history
On August 27th, interim WBA junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana will find himself in a do or die fight against Gilroy, California?s Robert ?The Ghost? Guerrero inside of the HP Pavilion in…
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Juan Manuel Marquez thrills in Cancun; ices Ramos in one to secure Pacquiao bout
Moments ago inside of the Plaza De Toros in Cancun, Mexico, WBA and WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez shockingly made short work of Likar Ramos, icing the Columbian in under one…
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Images from Las Vegas: Diego Magdaleno rises, moves on past spirited Perez
Heading into his fight last night against Salinas, California's Alejandro Perez, local junior lightweight contender Diego Magdaleno had been on quite a mean streak, scoring four straight one-sided TKO victories against decent…
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Images from Cancun: Marquez and Ramos make weight; Pacquiao fight on the line
Earlier today in Cancun, Mexico, WBA and WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and his opponent Likar Ramos both made weight comfortably for their junior welterweight encounter tomorrow night at the Plaza…
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?He?s a coward”? Joseph Agbeko says there?s nothing special about Nonito Donaire
IBF bantamweight champion Joseph ?King Kong? Agbeko was in good spirits today when I ran across him inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for his press conference…
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?He wants to prove everybody wrong? ? Garcia already eyeing Cotto-Margarito II
Boxing is all about keeping pace and the thrill of an incredible win, while not necessarily short-lived, must be met with the reality that work is never done. And just as trainer…
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More images from Cancun: Fans come in droves for Marquez?s open workout
It?s fight week down in Cancun, Mexico as WBA and WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez is gearing up for a clash this Saturday night against Columbia?s Likar Ramos, set to take…
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?One of the most atrocious robberies? – Miguel Diaz on the Lara-Williams drama
Yesterday afternoon in Las Vegas I made a pit stop at Barry?s Boxing Center for the open media workout for some of the fighters from this weekend?s card at the Texas Station…
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Robert Garcia discusses Brandon Rios? victory; eyes Khan, Maidana and Pacquiao
It was a little less than a year ago when I got to know trainer Robert Garcia and one of his star pupils, Brandon Rios. Speaking after the final press conference inside…
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Images from Cancun: Juan Manuel Marquez mobbed as Ramos fight nears
Earlier today in Cancun, Mexico, WBA and WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez arrived to the city after breaking camp a thousand miles away in Mexico City. Marquez will be meeting Columbia's…
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Images from Vegas: Diego Magdaleno and the crew getting ready for July 15th
Earlier today inside of Barry?s Boxing Center right off of the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, undefeated junior lightweight contender Diego Magdaleno worked out and addressed the media ahead of his clash…
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The motivation of money: James Prince believes Shane Mosley will fight again
At his best, former five-time champion ?Sugar? Shane Mosley thrilled us time and time again and had an unquestioned reputation for always laying his neck on the line and never shying away…
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Erik Morales sees many flaws in Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez
The September 17th Floyd Mayweather-Victor Ortiz pay-per-view show is shaping up to be quite the event for viewers with the recent additions of former champion Erik ?El Terrible? Morales and Saul ?Canelo?…
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Fights with Vazquez, Katsidis make sense for fast-rising Mercito Gesta
You know that it would take a special kind of talent to generate buzz of their own in the wake of such a thrilling war as this weekend?s Brandon Rios-Urbano Antillon scrap…
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Exclusive images from Atlantic City: What now for a bloodied Paul Williams?
Sitting ringside at last night?s Brandon Rios-Urbano Antillon scrap in Carson, California, I obviously missed most of the developments taking place with Paul Williams? return bout miles away against Cuban Erislandy Lara…
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Massive image gallery: Rios storms through Antillon; Mercito Gesta represents
Last night in Carson, California, WBA lightweight champion Brandon ?Bam Bam? Rios successfully defended his belt with an emphatic 3rd round TKO over proven veteran and former title challenger Urbano Antillon inside…
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Exclusive images from Carson: Mercito Gesta celebrates after stopping Pimentel
Moments ago inside of the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, lightweight prospect/contender Mercito ?No Mercy? Gesta made easy work of Mexican journeyman Jorge Pimentel, dropping the Sonora fighter once each in…
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Patiently awaiting the Top Rank debut of Mercito ?No Mercy? Gesta
I must admit that when it came to budding lightweight prospect Mercito ?No Mercy? Gesta, I was a little late to jump on the bandwagon. I remember vividly seeing my colleagues, first…
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Images: Brandon Rios and Antillon face off again; Mercito Gesta weighs 137
Moments ago inside of the Holliday Inn in Torrance, California, the participants for this weekend?s Top Rank card from the Home Depot Center all weighed in. The Showtime-televised twin bill is headlined…
