Chris Robinson
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Exclusive images from Las Vegas: Mark Melligen in camp at the Mayweather Gym
In a few weeks' time Mark Melligen will look to issue a statement to the welterweight class when he steps into the ring with former title challenger Freddy Hernandez. Facing off with…
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“He has no balls to face me” – Sergio Martinez thrashes Miguel Cotto
There is no denying the impression made in recent years by Argentinean strongman Sergio 'Maravilla' Martinez. Once an unknown commodity fighting on off-TV undercards in all parts of Spain as well as…
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Fernando Montiel goes in tough with Cermeno; Maidana set to invade Puerto Rico
The night of February 19th, 2011 was definitely a rough one for Los Mochis' proven warrior Fernando 'Kochulito' Montiel. Facing off with ultra talented Nonito Donaire inside of the Mandalay Bay in…
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“I guess he became the go-to guy” – HBO’s Larry Merchant talks Khan vs. Judah
The July 23rd Amir Khan-Zab Judah fight is slowly turning into a bitter grudge match, with each man braggadociosly attacking the other in the media as well as from their personal Twitter…
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Images from Arizona: Jose Benavidez Jr. returns home with a bang
There was a certain buzz about junior welterweight prospect Jose Benavidez Jr. even before he fought his first professional bout. An eleven-time national champion his native Phoenix, Arizona, Benavidez was signed by…
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Marcos Maidana says ‘spoiled child’ Ortiz needs to be weary of Mayweather Jr.
The latest buzz surrounding interim WBA junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana is that of a possible August 27th clash with interim lightweight champion Robert 'The Ghost' Guerrero, a fight that would likely…
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Rashad Holloway once again believing in himself heading into Berrio clash
I first met Cincinnati, Ohio native Rashad Holloway in January of 2010 inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on the undercard of his stable mate Vanes Martirosyan's nip and tuck…
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Bob Arum singing many different tunes on Victor Ortiz these days
It was a crowded scene inside of the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles this past April as Filipino stalwart Manny Pacquiao entertained the press in advance of his showdown with…
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“It’s time to go to work” – Zab Judah and Amir Khan face off in Los Angeles
It might not qualify as a super fight but the July 23rd Amir Khan-Zab Judah clash pits two of the best junior welterweights in the world against one another and figures to…
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DeMarcus Corley sheds light on Mosley’s injury and listless effort vs. Pacquiao
The Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley fight was a hard one to swallow. It's always a shame when a heavily hyped event fails to live up to its expectations and seeing Mosley go through…
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Don’t be shocked if Saul Alvarez works his way into the Mayweather-Ortiz drama
You can't deny that Floyd Mayweather Jr. sent shock waves through the boxing world yesterday morning with the announcement of his September 17th showdown with WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz. Having been…
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Images from Los Angeles: Words erupt between Brandon Rios and Urbano Antillon
Things were very heated today at the downtown Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles, California as WBA lightweight champion Brandon 'Bam Bam' Rios and contender Urbano Antillon had some scathing words for…
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“He’s better than Pacquiao”- Uncle Roger talks Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz
On Tuesday morning and afternoon the talk of the boxing world was of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his claims that he is set for a September 17th showdown with WBC welterweight champion…
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Key reasons why Victor Ortiz is a dangerous fight for Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Last night my colleague Dennis Guillermo reached out to me with some interesting news, informing me that he had just ran a story about a possible Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Victor Ortiz clash in…
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Jeff Mayweather and the Panamanian excursion
At the moment, well-respected trainer Jeff Mayweather is miles away from his Las Vegas bases, tucked into life in Panama City as he trains former champion Celestino Caballero for a life-or-death title…
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“It would be perfect for Mark” – Tony Martin muses on Melligen vs. Hernandez
Ever since his commanding victory over Gabriel Martinez this past February inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, I had been waiting patiently for any news on Mark Melligen's next…
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Curious ringside observer saw weaknesses in Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday
It's only natural, at any given boxing event, that you are likely to find your share of fighters ringside checking out the action. Many times the pugilists will be in town with…
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“I think Vanes would knock him out in one round” – Freddie Roach on Saul Alvarez
On Saturday Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. showed that there is more substance to his game than many had given him credit for with a grueling decision over former WBC middleweight champion Sebastian…
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“He’s making you his bitch!” – Inside the final Pacquiao-Mosley: Fight Camp 360
On Saturday night Showtime televised an extra segment of Pacquiao-Mosley: Fight Camp 360 prior to the Carl Froch-Glen Johnson Super Six semi-final showdown in Atlantic City. While the Pacquiao-Mosley fight was a…
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“I think we’re ready”- Brother Robert assesses Mikey Garcia vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa
On April 16th the landscape of the featherweight division was changed dramatically when WBO champion Juan Manuel Lopez was shocked by unheralded Orlando Salido in eight rounds inside of the Coliseo Ruben…
