Chris Robinson
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Naazim Richardson admits that his emotions are tied to Mosley with Pacquiao bout
During the lead up to the May 7th Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley fight I had been keeping tabs with Mosley's trainer Naazim Richardson, a man always full of some kind of insight. From…
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Images from England: Amir Khan, Freddie Roach open workout for McCloskey bout
As Manny Pacquiao trains diligently at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles for his date against Shane Mosley, his trainer Freddie Roach is in England helping Amir Khan for his April…
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Exclusive images: Behind the scenes at Shane Mosley’s media day in Big Bear
'Sugar' Shane Mosley held a media day in his mountain confines in advance of his May 7th assignment against highly-favored WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. Mosley faces off with the Filipino hero…
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HBO’s Larry Merchant muses on Morales-Marquez and the surrounding subplots
People are still buzzing about Erik Morales' inspirational performance against Marcos Maidana this weekend at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The former three-division champion Morales shocked many by not only finding…
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Sergio Martinez says that Pacquiao’s days as the world’s best are numbered
Middleweight king Sergio Martinez makes it a practice to visit the Las Vegas area on a regular basis, whether his business is tied to his own personal career or to other vested…
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“His motivation is money; he’s a prizefighter” – HBO’s Kellerman on Mayweather
Moments after collecting my credential for the 'Action Heroes' event inside of the MGM Grand I ran across HBO analyst Max Kellerman who was in town to cover the pay per view…
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Zab Judah says Morales should have got the nod; eyes Maidana, Guerrero as foes
At the post fight press conference of last night's Marcos Maidana-Erik Morales bout, I caught up with newly-crowned IBF junior welterweight champion, who was an interested spectator inside of the MGM Grand…
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Images from Las Vegas: Behind the scenes at the raucous Maidana-Morales event
Last night in Las Vegas we witnessed an incredible performance from a veteran who was left for dead as Erik Morales went toe to toe with Argentina's Marcos Maidana over twelve pulsating…
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Wild night in Las Vegas as Erik Morales gives Maidana hell but loses decision
Moments ago, inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Argentina's Marcos Maidana was given the fight of his life by proven warrior Erik Morales. It was a back…
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Nonito Donaire still tight with Golden Boy; spotted ringside at Maidana-Morales
During Paulie Malignaggi's ten round decision over Jose Miguel Cotto, I eyed a familiar individual covering the action. Camera in tow, as he is an avid fan of film himself, Nonito Donaire…
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Saul Alvarez’s quick take on Pacquiao-Mosley, Chavez Jr., and Floyd Mayweather
At last night's Jesse Vargas-Vivian Harris blowout in Primm, Nevada, WBC junior middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez could be found sitting ringside. A huge part of Golden Boy Promotions' foundation, Alvarez is…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. spotted in Primm, Nevada, but silent on his future
Last night at Buffalo Bill's Casino in Primm, Nevada, undefeated superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. was spotted as he was present to show support to his fighter Jesse Vargas, who fights under his…
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Exclusive images from Vegas: Behind the scenes at the Maidana-Morales weigh-in
Yesterday inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the participants for this weekend's 'Action Heroes' event all weighed in comfortably. Headlined by a junior welterweight clash between Argentinean…
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Saul Alvarez thinking upset; says Erik Morales will be too much for Maidana
This weekend's Marcos Maidana-Erik Morales junior welterweight fight has been as criticized as any pay per view in recent memory. While a terror in the lower weight classes in his prime, Morales…
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HBO’s Harold Lederman says you gotta love Nonito Donaire despite his problems
Not all interviews that you do in the sport of boxing are going to run the same. Sometimes things flow smoothly when talking shop about the sweet science and other moments it…
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Miguel Cotto spotted in Las Vegas; insiders break down Margarito rematch
While at the final press conference for this weekend's 'Action Heroes' event headlined by Marcos Madiana vs. Erik Morales, I spotted an unmistakable figure inside of the media room inside the MGM…
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Images from Vegas: Maidana, Malignaggi, Kirkland and more in open media workouts
Earlier today inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, the participants for this weekend's 'Action Heroes' event worked out for the media days ahead of their fights on Saturday night.…
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Chavez Jr. faces off with Zbik; likely two months away from becoming a champion
You have to admit that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is a pretty fortunate fellow. When WBC president Jose Sulaiman stripped middleweight champion Sergio 'Maravilla' Martinez of his WBC middleweight crown everybody knew…
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Early thoughts and prediction on a Juan Manuel Marquez-Zab Judah encounter
It is seeming more and more likely that three-division champion Juan Manuel Marquez is likely to accept a lucrative deal from Golden Boy Promotions that would include potential face offs with IBF…
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Images from Las Vegas: Maidana, Morales, Malignaggi and others make arrivals
Earlier today inside the main lobby of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, participants from this weekend's 'Action Heroes' pay per view event made their arrivals, including Argentinean puncher Marcos Maidana,…
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