Chris Robinson
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Expect Sebastian Lujan to make things interesting for Mark Melligen on Friday
When the name Sebastian Lujan comes up I am instantly reminded of two key fights from the enigmatic Argentinean. The first would be his 10th round TKO loss to then-WBO welterweight champion…
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Rejuvenated Fernando Montiel hoping for a rematch with Nonito Donaire
The night of February 19th, 2011 was a very humbling one for proud warrior Fernando 'Cochulito' Montiel. Looking to defend his WBC and WBO bantamweight titles against energetic Nonito Donaire inside of…
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Team Rios on Margarito’s return, Nonito Donaire, Top Rank vs. Golden Boy, more
During the first part of my conversation with WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios earlier this week, I touched on the Oxnard, California fighter's upcoming bout with bitter enemy Urbano Antillon as well…
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“I’m waiting on the call from Bob Arum” – Mike Jones feels ready for Pacquiao
Philadelphia native and welterweight contender Mike Jones kept the ball rolling last night with a 2nd round TKO over Kansas' Raul Munoz in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The win followed a previously solid victory…
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ESPN’s Teddy Atlas critical of Saul Alvarez after latest victory
WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez is the type of fighter who has already struck up all kinds of feverish debates pertaining to his skills as a fighter and potential greatness. The…
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Brandon Rios candidly discusses his showdown with Antillon while eyeing Marquez
I honestly didn't know what to expect from WBA lightweight champion Brandon 'Bam Bam' Rios during a recent visit to trainer Robert Garcia's Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California recently. Typically a free…
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Zab Judah hints that Freddie Roach will try to steer Pacquiao away from him
We are now less than a month away from the Amir Khan-Zab Judah junior welterweight unification tilt, set to go down at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. As each day…
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Pacquiao and Marquez bracing for monstrous worldwide tour in late August
On November 12th Manny Pacquiao will defend his WBO welterweight championship against Juan Manuel Marquez in a trilogy that has been simmering for a few years now. The two champions are very…
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“Now all of a sudden he’s a problem” – Floyd Sr. talks Mayweather vs. Ortiz
These days trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. has been spending a lot of time at Johnny Tocco's Ring Side Gym on the east side of Las Vegas, working with a select group of…
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Images from Mexico: Chavez Jr. receives his belt; eyes Martinez, Cotto in 2012
It may be hard to fathom but Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is now a champion following his gritty victory over Sebastian Zbik earlier this month in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.…
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Mayweather Sr. says Floyd Jr. should make Ortiz go through Olympic style testing
These days trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. has been spending a lot of time at Johnny Taco's Ring Side Gym on the east side of Las Vegas, working with a select group of…
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Nonito Donaire and Zab Judah connecting on many levels in Las Vegas
During a recent stop by the H.I.T. Factory Gym right off of the Strip in Las Vegas, IBF junior welterweight champion Zab 'Super' Judah could be found engaging in some brisk sparring…
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Exclusive images from Oxnard: In camp with charismatic Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios
We are now a few weeks away from on of the sport's most anticipated summer duels as WBA lightweight champion Brandon 'Bam Bam' Rios will defend his crown against former title challenger…
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Oscar De La Hoya says he would make ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Chavez Jr. anytime
At just 20 years of age, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is one of boxing's biggest attractions but the jury is still out as to whether he can be called a prodigy at this…
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Image gallery: Saul Alvarez turns up the heat, scores late TKO over Rhodes
On Saturday night in Guadalajara, Mexico, WBC junior middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez once again registered a commanding victory in stopping brave but outmatched Ryan Rhodes in twelve rounds. The bout was…
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“It’s still going to be a hard fight” – Roger Mayweather on Pacquiao-Marquez III
Earlier this week I caught up with welterweight contender Mark Jason Melligen, who had recently flown into Las Vegas from the Philippines in order to finish up his preparation for his forthcoming…
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Victor Ortiz reflects on Berto, Maidana while revealing how he’ll beat Floyd Jr.
Victor Ortiz's life has changed dramatically since his April upset over then-WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto and his name is being thrust into the spotlight even more so with an upcoming showdown…
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Miguel Diaz discusses Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao’s latest challenges
On June 4th Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. pulled out a tougher-than-expected majority decision over Germany's Sebastian Zbik in a grueling fight. Taking place inside the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Chavez-Zbik was…
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Exclusive images from Vegas: A lively time with Zab Judah at the H.I.T. Factory
At 33 years of age, reigning IBF junior welterweight champion Zab Judah will be the first to tell you that he has settled down a bit since his more exuberant days in…
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“I’m trying to finalize the MGM Grand” – Richard Schaefer on Mayweather-Ortiz
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has once again captured the attention of the boxing world as people are buzzing about his recently-announced September 17th showdown with WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz. While people are…
