Chris Robinson
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Images from L.A.: Chavez Jr. edges out Zbik, says he’s open to Sergio Martinez
Earlier tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. edged out Germany's Sebastian Zbik to claim the WBC middleweight championship of the world. Watching the victory was…
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. not apologizing to Manny Pacquiao anytime soon
Earlier this week news broke that eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao has settled his defamation lawsuit against Richard Schaefer and Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions on confidential terms. De La…
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Andre Berto’s trainer Tony Morgan tries to brush off the Victor Ortiz PED rumors
Earlier today former WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto caught many off guard by appearing to accuse his recent conqueror Victor Ortiz of using some type of Performance Enhancing Drugs prior to their…
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“You’ve got to stop the fight”- Shocking video of Shane Mosley in Pacquiao fight
As first reported by my colleague Michael Marley earlier today, it appears that former five-time champion Shane Mosley was looking for a way to prematurely end his fight with Manny Pacquiao earlier…
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Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah pushing forward for July 23rd in Las Vegas
As reported by our friends at BoxingScene.com earlier today, it looks as though an agreement has been reached for a junior welterweight unification tilt between WBA champion Amir Khan and IBF kingpin…
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Al Bernstein defends Pacquiao against Teddy Atlas; eyes Marquez and the future
On November 12th Manny Pacquiao will defend his WBO welterweight crown against former foe Juan Manuel Marquez inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a bit of a…
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Nothing but the truth?: Shantel Jackson tells Manny Pacquiao to ‘Take the test’
A recent trip on the social-networking site Twitter came with the discovery of Floyd Mayweather's fianc? Shantel Jackson taking a clear barb at WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. Updating her nearly 24,000…
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Miguel Cotto says that it is just business with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. this week
Like it or not, Antonio Margarito is far from finished despite earlier reports suggesting his days as a prizefighter might be coming to an end. Margarito took a wicked beating from Manny…
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“I think Donaire is headed back to Top Rank” – Showtime’s Al Bernstein
Over the weekend I caught up with Showtime analyst Al Bernstein, a man you can always count on for an insightful interview. Bernstein and I talked in-depth about the November 12th Manny…
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“He’s going to get paid and why can’t I?” – David Diaz responds to Marquez
The latest word in the life of Juan Manuel Marquez is that potential foe David Diaz has priced himself out of their proposed July 16th date. Marquez was looking at Diaz as…
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Images from Los Angeles: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. swings through Dodgers Stadium
The first time I caught Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. live and in person, I was a bit underwhelmed. Facing off with Michigan's Troy Rowland inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas…
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Amir Khan tweets of possible reunion; Alex Ariza confirms that he too is ready
Earlier tonight WBA super lightweight champion Amir Khan announced to his 181,000 Twitter followers that he has been working with his previous strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza, whom he had a…
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Viewers to get an intimate view of Manny Pacquiao prior to Froch-Johnson clash
On Saturday, June 4th, one of this year's most intriguing battles with take place when Super middleweight champion Carl Froch and battle-tested Glen 'Road Warrior' Johnson face off in Atlantic City in…
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Photo journalist Chris Cozzone reflects on Manny Pacquiao’s return to Las Vegas
If ever you were looking for a ringsider who has watched Las Vegas change of the past ten-plus years, Chris Cozzone could very well be your man. The Chicago native is also…
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Seeing the world through the lens of photographer Howard Schatz
Everyone in this world is blessed with their own unique traits and gifts. Along the way, as our own characteristics become intertwined with our talents and passions in life, it is then…
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“Whether he likes it or not I’m his mandatory”- Marcos Maidana eyes Khan rematch
Just a month ago it seemed like a forgone conclusion that we were going to be seeing a summer showdown between junior welterweight champions Amir Khan and Timothy Bradley. Bradley had won…
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Images from Hollywood: Sebastian Zbik out to spoil the plans of Chavez Jr.
June 4th is meant to be a crowning night for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Facing off with Sebastian Zbik at the Staples Center on HBO's Boxing After Dark, the 24-year old will…
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Sergio Martinez continues his verbal onslaught towards Manny Pacquiao
When thinking of pound for pound stalwarts Manny Pacquiao and Sergio Martinez, some parallels between the two men arise, such as their left-handed stature, ability to throw punches in bunches from an…
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Images from Big Bear: Saul Alvarez in top form for June 18th Ryan Rhodes clash
Recently WBC junior middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez was spotted in the mountains of Big Bear, California preparing for his June 18th title defense against Yorkshire's Ryan Rhodes in Guadalajara, Mexico. Alvarez…
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“I think it’s a natural prequel to their first two fights”- HBO’s Larry Merchant
In a move that was pretty much anticipated on all fronts yet still welcomed by many, Manny Pacquiao will defend his WBO welterweight title against heated rival Juan Manuel Marquez this coming…
