Chris Robinson
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Sergio Martinez-Miguel Cotto far from dead, shocking announcement coming soon?
Earlier today manager Sampson Lewkowicz met face to face with Bob Arum at the Top Rank promoter?s Las Vegas offices to discuss two potential bouts in Chris John-Yuriorkis Gamboa and Sergio Martinez-Miguel…
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HBO?s Larry Merchant asks ?Who wouldn?t want to see Donaire vs. Montiel??
In the first part of my interview with HBO analyst Larry Merchant we took a look at rising welterweight star Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez and his future expectations. Merchant spoke very highly of…
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Thomas Hauser on the fortunes of HBO and building the brand of boxing (part 3)
This Saturday night HBO will deliver one of the year?s most anticipated fights when WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan faces the daunting challenge of fierce Argentinean puncher Marcos Rene Maidana at…
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Images from Vegas: Arrivals of Khan and Maidana signal another big fight week
Earlier today inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan and interim titlist Marcos Maidana made their grand arrivals to the city in advance of…
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HBO?s Larry Merchant loves Saul Alvarez, wants him to face Pacquiao in late 2011
Right now is a precious time in the career of Mexican superstar Saul Alvarez. At 20 years of age, the welterweight prospect/contender obviously doesn?t need to be rushed into anything yet he…
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Disappointing irony if Juan Manuel Lopez faces off with Jason Litzau in April
The night of November 27th was a frustrating one for former two-time super bantamweight champion Celestino Caballero. Facing off with cheeky Minnesota brawler Jason Litzau at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas,…
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Michael Koncz admits he never expected this kind of success from Manny Pacquiao
As is the case with any worthwhile boxing show, you were sure to find your share of boxing luminaries at the In Harm?s Way event last night in Anaheim, California. The card…
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Robert Garcia jokes that Montiel may come up sick after seeing Donaire?s victory
Things are pretty sweet now for Nonito Donaire Jr. After a few frustrating years of being unable to lure himself a high-profile match inside of a prize ring, the 28-year old seems…
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Thomas Hauser on Golden Boy?s presence, Dibella, Al Haymon and more (part 2)
In the first part of my interview with esteemed boxing scribe Thomas Hauser, we discussed Bob Arum?s history in the sport and the continued success he has enjoyed with Top Rank throughout…
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The makings of war: Humberto Soto-Brandon Rios slated for Feb. 26th in Vegas
Last night WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto gave us the type of performance that we had been asking of him as he won a hard-fought twelve round decision over game Urbano Antillon…
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Images from Anaheim: Humberto Soto?s thrilling war, Nonito Donaire?s conquest
Last night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, two solid prizefighters put on contrastingly different exhibitions of their skills as WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto and bantamweight contender Nonito Donaire emerged…
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Behind the scenes in Anaheim: Donaire makes it happen, blows out Sidorenko
Moments ago at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, Nonito Donaire made a successful jump to the bantamweight division by blowing out former world champion Wladimir Sidorenko in four rounds. It was…
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Nonito Donaire and Humberto Soto risking much tonight in Anaheim, CA
When taking a look at tonight?s In Harm?s Way lineup from Anaheim, California, the two names that seem to resonate the most are that of two-division champion Nonito Donaire and WBC lightweight…
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Thomas Hauser on Bob Arum, Top Rank and Manny Pacquiao?s future (1 of 3)
Legendary promoter Bob Arum will be turning 79 years old this Wednesday and his journey is the sport has been pretty remarkable. While Arum has played an important role in the careers…
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Eddie Mustafa Muhammad muses on Mosley, Martinez, Khan-Maidana, Floyd and more
On a random stop by the H.I.T. Factory Gym right off of the strip of Las Vegas, trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad could be found at work, on this particular day overseeing the…
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Jeff Mayweather moving on from Caballero loss, admits errors were made in camp
Heading into this Saturday night the stock was pretty high on Celestino Caballero. A two-time champion in the super bantamweight division, the dynamic Panamanian had been calling out the likes of Juan…
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Arum plans on attending Pacquiao?s birthday, April bout in Vegas could be next
This year was another fine one for superstar Manny Pacquiao as the Filipino icon netted convincing victories over bigger men in Joshua Clottey and Tijuana whirlwind Antonio Margarito. While the Clottey affair…
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Bert Sugar?s old school breakdown: The unfair expectations of Nonito Donaire
This Saturday night was supposed to mark another showcase for middleweight prospect-turned-contender Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. as the 24-year old was set to headline a Latin Fury card from Anaheim, California. Chavez…
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Andre Berto?s backup plans could include some British or Puerto Rican flair
This past weekend Andre Berto?s best assets were on display during a brief two-minute showcase as he starched Mexico City?s Freddy Hernandez with a beautifully placed right hand shot at the MGM…
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Jeff Mayweather moving on from Caballero loss, admits errors were made in camp
Heading into this Saturday night the stock was pretty high on Celestino Caballero. A two-time champion in the super bantamweight division, the dynamic Panamanian had been calling out the likes of Juan…
