Chris Robinson
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Sergio Martinez won’t stop until he receives recognition as the world’s best
Having gotten used to the fight scene in Las Vegas over the past year and half, I find it very easy to get caught up in events whenever they hit town and…
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Naazim Richardson unsure on Cotto-Margarito II as well as figuring out Pacquiao
There definitely was a wealth of knowledge at last night's post-fight press conference following Miguel Cotto's 12th round dissection of Ricardo Mayorga. Sifting through the crowd inside of the MGM Grand's media…
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“That’s what I’m here for” – Antonio Margarito eyes rematch with Miguel Cotto
Last night in Las Vegas, Nevada, Miguel Cotto put on another solid performance in halting Nicagargua's Ricardo Mayorga to successfully defend his WBA junior middleweight crown. Cottpo was patient, calculated, and in…
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Massive image gallery from Vegas: Inside Miguel Cotto’s destruction of Mayorga
Last night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Miguel Cotto successfully defended his WBA junior middleweight crown with a punishing 12th round TKO over trash-talking Ricardo Mayorga. The fight was…
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Patient and calculated Miguel Cotto breaks down Ricardo Mayorga for late TKO
Moments ago inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Miguel Cotto successfully defended his WBA junior middleweight crown with a 12th round TKO over game but outmatched Ricardo Mayorga. This…
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Live from Las Vegas: Marquez, Barrera, Holyfield and more spotted inside the MGM
We are inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada as the 'Relentless' undercard rolls along. At the moment Polish brute Pawel Wolak is pouring on the pressure against…
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HBO’s Larry Merchant on Cotto-Mayorga and the effects of Pacquiao and Margarito
We are live inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for tonight's WBA junior middleweight title tilt between champion Miguel Cotto and challenger Ricardo Mayorga. There is a…
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Bob Arum fully willing to help Miguel Cotto with his pursuits of revenge
In a scant few hours WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto will step through the ropes inside of the MGM Grand to defend his crown against stubborn Ricardo Mayorga in Las Vegas.…
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Images from Las Vegas: Cotto and Mayorga both on point at 154 pounds
Moments ago at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, WBA champion Miguel Cotto and challenger Ricardo Mayorga both weighed in at the junior middleweight limit of 154 pounds for…
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Yuri Foreman ready for Wolak; also talks Cotto, Margarito and Pacquiao-Mosley
During today's undercard press conference for this weekend's Miguel Cotto-Ricardo Mayorga event, one could find Belarus native Yuri Foreman amidst the crowd of boxing personalities. Foreman has been flying under the radar…
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Erik Morales right at home in Toluca as he prepares for his battle with Maidana
Erik Morales couldn't possibly have any more doubters than he does at this exact moment. On April 9th the proud brawler from Tijuana will step into the ring in an effort to…
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Marcos Maidana looking ripped and focused with Morales clash a month away
The somewhat-anticipated Marcos Maidana-Erik Morales scrap is now just a month away and from the looks of things 'Chino' is already in great shape for their junior welterweight contest. Maidana and Morales…
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Welterweight Mike Jones a key reason for Donaire-Moreno heading East?
It always feels great to be right in the thick of things when it comes to a big fight week and such is the case with Saturday's Miguel Cotto-Ricardo Mayorga bout in…
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Emanuel Steward gets out of character, trades venom with crude Ricardo Mayorga
Anyone who would assume that 66-year old Emanuel Steward is a man running out of fight or vigor would be poorly mistaken. The world renown Kronk trainer is going strong as ever,…
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Exclusive images from Vegas: A look inside the final Cotto-Mayorga presser
Earlier today the final press conference for this Saturday night's Miguel Cotto-Ricardo Mayorga bout had a little bit of a twist to it. Before the official presser, which took place around Noon,…
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The kid is a champ: Saul Alvarez cooks steaks, dances, and celebrates in Mexico
I must admit the first time I saw Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez live in person I didn't come away overly thrilled. Fighting undersized former title contender Jose Miguel Cotto, brother of WBA junior…
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Images from Vegas: Behind the scenes as Cotto and Mayorga make grand arrivals
Earlier today WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto and former welterweight champion Ricardo Mayorga made their grand arrivals to the city of Las Vegas as they invaded the hotel lobby of the…
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“I train from the heart. I’m coming to knock Cotto out.” – Ricardo Mayorga
Ricardo Mayorga is no stranger to playing the role of the spoiler. After all his first title-winning effort was then considered a pretty notable upset when he blasted out Guyana's Andrew 'Six…
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“We just have to take care of business” – Miguel Cotto speaks in Los Angeles
Fight week has officially arrived for this weekend's Miguel Cotto-Ricardo Mayorga WBA junior middleweight title fight and the evening's participants could be found inside of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles…
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Bob Arum gets deep on De La Hoya, Pacquiao, Rios-Barrera, Chavez Jr. and more
Last night Top Rank promoter Bob Arum made an appearance on the popular The Boxing Truth Radio program. Arum is getting ready for another hectic fight week in Las Vegas as he…
