Chris Robinson
2,441 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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How the roads of Floyd Mayweather and Amir Khan could lead to one another
In the ever-changing world of boxing the latest news has been that of a possible Amir Khan-Floyd Mayweather clash in late 2011. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, who works closely with…
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In the news: Rafael Marquez resumes training, Pavlik?s future, Angulo?s struggle
In one of the year?s more intriguing bouts, former bantamweight and junior featherweight champion Rafael Marquez faces off with WBO featherweight king Juan Manuel Lopez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas,…
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Reliving Margarito-Cotto: Why the ?Tijuana Tornado? is still a threat
It could be very easy to discredit or overlook Antonio Margarito at this point in time. Heading into his November 13th fight with Manny Pacquiao at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the…
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Miguel Cotto eyes a big 2011 with Pacquiao, Margarito and Chavez Jr. on his mind
When a fighter becomes accustomed to the championship plateau in the sport of boxing, we often see the business aspect of the sport come into play. Long gone is the early professional…
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Tug of war with Chavez Jr., Berto-Hernandez rumored, ?Canelo? Alvarez? future
According to our friends at BoxingScene.com, there seems to be quite the tug of war going on over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Recently Oscar De La Hoya went on the record as…
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Jeff Mayweather looks past the fallout while offering up hope for Floyd?s future
There was once a time when Jeff Mayweather and his nephew Floyd were extremely close. Jeff was around when Floyd turned professional in October of 1996 with a 2nd round stoppage over…
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Rashad Holloway unsure on trip to the Philippines, eyes fight with Antwone Smith
Earlier this month Freddie Roach requested the services of his fighter Rashad Holloway, hoping that the Cincinnati native would take him up on an offer to travel to the Philippines to assist…
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Intensity building as Amir Khan and Marcos Maidana come face to face in London
In what has become quite the grudge match, WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan will meet up with interim champion Marcos Maidana at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada on December…
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Boxing’s finest converging for a potentially thrilling stretch of fights starting November 6th
No matter how you cut it, 2010 hasn?t been a stellar year for the sport of boxing. From yet another fallout between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, mass confusion with Showtime?s Super…
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Antonio Margarito asks of Freddie Roach ?Does he see me crippled or something??
In a recent segment of HBO?s Faceoff, Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach sat down with Antonio Margarito and his trainer Robert Garcia. Pacquiao and Margarito fight on November 13th at…
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Uphill battle as Ghana star Joshua Clottey planning move to middleweight
The night of March 13th, 2010 was supposed to be a banner one for Joshua Clottey, at least if you had believed the former champion speak in the weeks prior. Blessed with…
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Pacquiao spotted training in Quezon City while Mayweather remains incognito
It?s almost hard to believe how much intrigue a possible clash between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has lost in recent months. Floyd has seen his life spiral out of control in…
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Newfound union between Brandon Gonzalez and Jeff Mayweather ready for success
Sacrifice is always going to be a huge part of anyone?s life in the sport of boxing and such is the case with middleweight prospect Brandon Gonzales. Spotted in Floyd Mayweather?s personal…
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In the news: Super Six meltdown, Ortiz? resurgence, More on Caballero-Litzau
The dates of September 25th and October 2nd were supposed to be notable for Showtime?s Super Six tournament as three Stage Three matches were set to take place featuring Andre Dirrell vs.…
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Mosley and Mora fight to uninspiring draw while Alvarez, De Leon and Ortiz shine
During his illustrious career Shane Mosley has thrilled us time and time again while finding a way to remain a relevant force into his late thirties. It has been quite the ride…
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Robert Garcia confirms that Sergio Martinez may be coming to Margarito?s camp
Last weekend was a triumphant one for Oxnard trainer Robert ?Grandpa? Garcia. Working with his lightweight charge Brandon ?Bam Bam? Rios, the two men faced the challenge of unbeaten D.C. fighter Anthony…
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Why the Juan Manuel Marquez-Amir Khan fallout was a blessing in disguise for Las Vegas
On July 31st Juan Manuel Marquez returned to the lightweight division with a solid and tactical twelve round schooling over limited but game Juan ?Baby Bull? Diaz at the Mandalay Bay in…
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In the news: Floyd Sr. talks Ricky Hatton, Nonito Donaire in the shadows, Cotto-Cintron discussed
During my conversation last night with Floyd Mayweather Sr. I talked in depth with the vocal trainer about the recent legal troubles facing his superstar son. Also during our talk, Senior touched…
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Slideshow showcase: Lives intertwined as key members of Team Pacquiao leave for Baguio City today
Manny Pacquiao will attempt to win a title in an eighth weight division when he meets Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC junior middleweight championship on November 13th at Cowboys Stadium in…
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Mayweather Sr. shows sympathy towards his troubled son, says prison is no place for Floyd
The drama surrounding Floyd Mayweather Jr. continues to build as it was revealed late last night that the superstar fighter is facing even more charges in relation to his September 10th altercation…
