Chris Robinson
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Behind the scenes in Vegas: Robert Guerrero spotted sparring for Katsidis clash
In a few weeks' time Roberto 'The Ghost' Guerrero will find himself in possibly the biggest test of his career when he goes up against former title challenger Michael Katsidis at the…
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Showtime’s Al Bernstein speaks on Manny Pacquiao and his transcending ways
May 7th is fast approaching. On that date the sport will once again slow down as its premier star, Manny Pacquiao, returns to the ring to face off with Shane Mosley inside…
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Exclusive images from Las Vegas: ‘Chino’ Maidana closing in on Morales showdown
My plans while driving down Spring Mountain road in Las Vegas, Nevada were pretty simple. I was hoping to catch up with lightweight contender Sharif Bogere at the Pound 4 Pound Gym…
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“He wouldn’t have loaded hands” – Cut man Joe Chavez likes Cotto over Margarito
Earlier this month cut man Joe Chavez seemed to have a routine night's worth of work as he assisted WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto during his pristine destruction of Nicaragua's Ricardo…
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More from Schaefer on Marquez’s status, Mosley’s departure and Donaire’s future
Richard Schaefer was in rare form on this Wednesday afternoon, taking particular offense to some disparaging remarks made by Top Rank promoter Bob Arum in direction towards bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire. Last…
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Images from Baguio: Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao closing in on upcoming bouts
The training camp for WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao continues to press on as the two fighters gear up for their respective bouts. Khan faces…
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Robert Garcia on Donaire’s comparisons to Pacquiao, Cotto-Margarito II, and more
This weekend marks yet another pivotal one in the life of trainer Robert Garcia, who will be with his brother Mikey this weekend in Atlantic City as he faces off with Matt…
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Richard Schaefer calls Bob Arum a low life for his remarks towards the Donaires
The drama surrounding Nonito Donaire, Bob Arum, Golden Boy Promotions and several other parties doesn't look to be simmering down anytime soon. Moments ago I got off the phone with my colleague…
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Zab Judah talks championship, Marquez, Maidana, Pacquiao-Mosley, and more
Earlier this month Brooklyn-born Zab Judah scored a significant victory in stopping South Africa's Kaizer Mabuza in seven rounds with a viscous seventh-round TKO. With the win Judah did many things as…
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. not feeling his son’s asking price of $100 million
During the promotion of the recent Miguel Cotto-Ricardo Mayorga contest, it was easy to spot just how chummy former rival promoters Don King and Bob Arum where throughout the lead up to…
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Viva Puerto Rico: Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II could be heading to Vegas
It was nearly ten years ago when I attended my first notable prize fight with the May 2001 Felix 'Tito' Trinidad-William Joppy WBA middleweight title bout inside of Madison Square Garden. The…
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Sergio Martinez hypocritical in latest trashing of Manny Pacquiao
At 36 years old, middleweight king Sergio Martinez has to make the most out of his remaining time in the sport. While the Argentinean has produced a memorable run over the past…
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Bert Sugar speaks on Donaire’s Golden move and the Pacquiao-Martinez debate
The headlines for the past couple of days have been chalked full with various storylines on Nonito Donaire's recent signing with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions. Despite having just won…
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Changes of direction as Sergio Martinez passes Mayweather in Yahoo! rankings
Roughly a year ago to this day Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s stock and intrigue was as high as ever. Gearing up for a May 1st, 2010 match with 'Sugar' Shane Mosley at the…
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Cotto just the type of foe that Paulie Malignaggi can shine against in Las Vegas
The last time we saw Paulie Malignaggi inside of a Las Vegas ring it was one of the more humbling nights of his professional career. Facing off with England's Ricky Hatton in…
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Referee Kenny Bayless reflects on Manny Pacquiao’s return and life in Las Vegas
Speaking from within one of his favorite restaurants on the East side of Las Vegas, Lindo Michoachan, referee Kenny Bayless comes across as just about as genuine of a guy as you…
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Jeff Mayweather on Margarito’s suspicions, Cotto’s new look, Floyd Jr. and more
Recently my colleague Michael Marley caught wind of an interesting rumor as it looks like Las Vegas-base superstar Floyd Mayweather is seriously considering a move to the comfy confines of South Florida.…
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Reading between the lines with Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito
Miguel Cotto is a man of very few emotions, at least on the surface, so it was no surprise that the Puerto Rican star's demeanor was strikingly subdued just moments after his…
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HBO’s Larry Merchant backs off on his wishes of Saul Alvarez vs. Manny Pacquiao
I remember having a candid conversation with HBO color commentator Larry Merchant this past December, days after Saul Alvarez's gritty victory over former champion Lovemore N'dou in Veracruz, Mexico. Merchant and I…
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. hints that Saul Alvarez is a scared fighter
When I left the post fight press conference for this Saturday night's Miguel Cotto-Ricardo Mayorga clash at the MGM Grand around 11 PM I thought that I had gotten nearly all of…
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