Chris Robinson
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Naoki Fukuda?s fight gallery: Punishment from ringside
When photographer Naoki Fukuda ventured to Las Vegas from Japan he admits the move was simply to get closer to the sport of boxing. Despite photographing in such locals as New York,…
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Bert Sugar?s old school breakdown: Straight out respect for Erik Morales
This weekend Erik ?El Terrible? Morales will step into the ring for the 57th time as a professional when he meets up with late replacement Francisco Lorenzo in Tijuana, Mexico. Morales has…
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2010 in pictures: Juan Manuel Lopez?s risky push for superstardom
Juan Manuel Lopez?s 2010 campaign was full of suspense, achievement and continuing speculation. The WBO featherweight champion seems to have superstardom at his fingertips but while the Puerto Rican has shown great…
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Floyd Sr. on his son?s latest warrant: ?I don?t think they are looking for him?
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was in the headlines again today as it has been reported that his latest arrest warrant has been reinstated. Mayweather had a run in with a security guard at…
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“This is just a money fight for Shane”- John David Jackson on Pacquiao-Mosley
This weekend Bernard Hopkins will attempt to once again defy the odds as he looks to snatch the WBC light heavyweight crown for Jean Pascal in Quebec, Canada. The 46-year old Hopkins…
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Khan-Maidana a reflection of tough times; more talk on Pacquiao?s next fight
When a great fight occurs in the sport of boxing it has a definite effect that results in much lingering discussion afterwards. Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana was such a fight, as…
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A closer look at Miguel Cotto?s rumored March 12th return
It looks as though WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto will be making his return to the ring this coming March 12th. The classy Puerto Rican banger showed that he still has…
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Erik Morales fights on; Francisco Lorenzo to fill in for troubled Jorge Barrios
I couldn?t help but be a little intrigued by the planned December 18th bout between former champions Erik ?El Terrible? Morales and wild swinging Jorge Barrios. Morales? career was left for dead…
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?My resume speaks for itself? – Miguel Diaz fires back at Alex Ariza
Yesterday morning an obviously agitated Alex Ariza reached out to me to vent some of his frustrations towards well-respected cut man and trainer Miguel Diaz. The two men apparently had some harsh…
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Behind the scenes at Khan-Maidana: Alex Ariza on his feud with Miguel Diaz
During any boxing event you are sure to find your share of subplots. The sport is filled with contrasting characters from all walks of life and when emotions boil over things often…
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Larry Merchant says Amir Khan has ?bottle?, would love a rematch with Maidana
Last night was a pretty special one for WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan, as he survived a furious effort from his Argentinean foe Marcos Maidana on his way towards capturing a…
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Nonito Donaire responds to Montiel?s talk, ready for his trip to the Philippines
While last night's Amir Khan-Marcos Maidana WBA junior welterweight title bout at the Mandalay Bay may not have been as jam-packed as many would have hoped, with an estimated 4,632 partisans in…
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Exclusive Images: Boxing luminaries abound at the Khan-Maidana event in Vegas
During last night?s thrilling battle between WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan and interim titlist Marcos Maidana, there was a great deal of fellow fighters, trainers and boxing personalities in the building…
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Images from Vegas: What we learned about Khan and Maidana on Saturday night
Nothing came easy for Amir Khan last night at the Mandalay Bay. Fighting in front of an estimated 4,632 rabid spectators, many who flew over from his native England, Khan successfully defended…
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Amir Khan takes serious punishment and wins wild battle over Marcos Maidana
Moments ago at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan successfully defended his title with a wild and raucous decision over iron-willed Marcos Maidana. It was…
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HBO’s Harold Lederman: ?Amir Khan could be the next superstar or overhyped
During Thursday?s final press conference for tonight?s WBA junior welterweight bout between champion Amir Khan and interim titlist Marcos Maidana, I crossed paths and was able to gather some insight on the…
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Fernando Montiel blitzes Soto in two, ready to prove he?s better than Donaire
Earlier tonight in Salitillo, Coahuila, Mexico, WBC and WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel scored a brutal second-round thrashing of journeyman Giovani Soto in a non-title affair. Montiel reportedly began landing with great…
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Images from Vegas: Khan and Maidana make weight, come face to face yet again
Moments ago at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Marcos Rene Maidana and Amir Khan made weight in advance of their clash tomorrow night. Khan holds the WBA junior…
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Freddie Roach on Amir Khan?s future, says he has two fighters who can beat Floyd
This weekend much will be at stake for WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan, who faces off with murderous puncher Marcos Maidana at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. It?s hard…
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Images from Vegas: Birthday boy Khan and Maidana closing in on big showdown
Earlier today at the IBA gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan and interim titlist Marcos Maidana participated in an open media workout for their clash this Saturday…
