Chris Robinson
2,441 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Jeff Mayweather digs at Juan Manuel Lopez; says the Salido loss was pure karma
When WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez was stopped this past weekend in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, the boxing world was thrown a definite curve ball. Undefeated in thirty fights with twenty-seven knockouts…
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Larry Merchant says the upsets of Lopez, Berto can be a good thing for the sport
Boxing is the theatre of the unexpected and this past weekend we saw two of the game's promising champions upset as WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto and WBO featherweight king Juan Manuel…
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Bert Sugar’s old-school breakdown: A whole new plateau for Victor Ortiz
It's hard to understate the electricity created by welterweight hopefuls Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto last night. Squaring off inside of the MGM Grand Theatre of Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut,…
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“Maybe somebody is lying to him” – Marcos Maidana fires back at Victor Ortiz
Victor Ortiz is still basking in the glow of his dramatic twelve round decision victory over previously undefeated Andre Berto, a performance that netted him the WBC welterweight championship of the world.…
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Images from Puerto Rico: Back to the drawing board for Juan Manuel Lopez
Last night in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez saw his undefeated record shattered as unheralded yet resilient Orlando Salido scored an improbable 8th round TKO to once again…
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“I want to thank Manny Pacquiao for his words” – Victor Ortiz
Last night Victor Ortiz pulled off a very impressive upset as he edged WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto over twelve fast-paced rounds by scores of 115-110, 114-111, and 114-112 in what has…
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“They shouldn’t have stopped it” – Juan Manuel Lopez suffers TKO loss in shocker
Moments ago inside of the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Juan Manuel Lopez suffered the first loss of his professional career by way of 8th TKO to former champion Orlando…
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Wild excitement as Victor Otiz survives two knockdowns in upsetting Andre Berto
Moments ago in Mashantucket, Connecticut, Victor Ortiz captured the greatest victory of his career with a dramatic and thrilling twelve round decision over WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto. It was a fight…
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“It was so easy for me” – Amir Khan dominates; wants to unify his division
Moments ago inside of the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England, Amir Khan successfully defended his WBA junior welterweight crown with a six-round technical decision over Ireland's Paul McCloskey. The fight went to…
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Marcos Maidana reflects on Morales while clearing the air on Mayweather, Marquez
It has been a week now since Marcos Maidana's thrilling victory over Erik Morales inside of the MGM Grand. Maidana-Morales was a memorable affair, one typified by Morales' ability to turn back…
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RingTV’s Doug Fischer on Pacquiao-Mosley, Berto-Ortiz, Nonito’s tragedy and more
While I was caught up in the festivities of last weekend's 'Action Heroes' card inside of the MGM Grand, I ran across my respected colleague Doug Fischer. Having covered the West Coast…
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Holloway Talks Career, Berto-Ortiz, Pacquiao-Mosley, More
During a quick break at last weekend's 'Action Heroes' card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, I ran into good friend and welterweight hopeful Rashad Holloway. It had been a while since…
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Rashad Holloway grinding at the Wild Card; looking to come back strong in 2011
During a quick break at last weekend's 'Action Heroes' card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, I ran into good friend and welterweight hopeful Rashad Holloway. It had been a while since…
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Images from Puerto Rico: Lopez and Salido make weight; ready for Saturday night
Moments ago on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez comfortably made weight in advance of his title defense this Saturday night against former IBF champion Orlando…
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“There’s a good chance he could beat Pacquiao” – Emanuel Steward on Cintron
Earlier today news broke that former welterweight champion Kermit Cintron has officially inked a deal with Bob Arum's Top Rank promotions. The signing is very significant, as Top Rank has a seemingly…
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Images from Puerto Rico: Getting ready for another Juan Manuel Lopez showcase
Earlier today in Caguas, Puerto Rico, WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez could be seen engaging in one of his final workouts leading into his fight this weekend against former champion Orlando…
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Uncle Roger says Cotto is just a tuneup for Floyd; talks Spadafora and Pacquiao
This past weekend junior welterweight prospect Jesse Vargas produced one of his biggest victories as a pro in stopping former champion Vivian Harris after one round of action. Facing off with the…
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“I can tell him to his face” – Juan Manuel Lopez fires back at Vazquez Jr.
This Saturday night WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez defends his title against former champion Orlando Salido in Bayamon, Puerto Rico but at the moment there is tension of another kind brewing…
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Karim Mayfield’s unique view of Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Sr. and Antonio Margarito
In Los Angeles, the world's number one fighter, Manny Pacquiao, is preparing himself for battle inside of the Wild Card Boxing Club as his May 7th fight with Shane Mosley draws near.…
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Bob Arum done trying to psychoanalyze Nonito Donaire but will still promote him
During the bus ride from Las Vegas to Big Bear, California on Tuesday afternoon, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum was in rare form, discussing a myriad of topics related to the sport…
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