Chris Robinson
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Exclusive interview: Introducing Manny Pacquiao’s newest sparring partner, Glen Tapia
Opportunities in the sport of boxing are often few and far between and you need to be able to capitalize on something when it is right in front of you. Such is…
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Roundtable discussion on Ricky Hatton (part 1 of 2): Remembering ‘The Hitman’ at his best
It?s hard to think of a fighter as engaging or charismatic in recent times other than Ricky Hatton. Manchester?s favorite son may not have been blessed with the widest array of gifts…
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In the news: Star power with Mayweather Jr., Khan-Maidana inches closer, Victor Ortiz media day
Floyd Mayweather?s life has been like a soap opera of late due to the allegations that have come from the mother of three of his children, Josie Harris, claiming that the star…
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Miguel Diaz says he missed a chance to check Antonio Margarito’s hand wraps prior to Cotto fight
Earlier this year veteran corner man Miguel Diaz and I talked in depth about his times with superstar Miguel Cotto. Working for Top Rank as a chief trainer at the time, Diaz…
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Slideshow showcase: The inevitable collision between Juan Manuel Marquez and Michael Katsidis
On November 27th Juan Manuel Marquez will defend his WBA and WBO lightweight belts against all-action Aussie Michael Katsidis at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada in one of the year?s…
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Freddie Roach says Amir Khan and Marcos Maidana need to get a life
Roughly a week before leaving for Baguio City in the Philippines, trainer Freddie Roach had business to attend to in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inside of the Pearl Theatre at the Palms Casino…
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In the news: The future of Chavez Jr., Mosley takes center stage, Wild Card crew leaving for Manila
With the recent news that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will not be making the trek to Manila in the Philippines to train with Team Pacquiao later this month there is much speculation…
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Behind the scenes in Las Vegas: Lopez-Gamboa heats up, Arum, Roach, Margarito, Judah and more
Last night at the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, boxing fans were treated to a doubleheader on HBO featuring Yuriorkis Gamboa?s title unification victory over rugged Orlando Salido as…
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The story in pictures: Yuriorkis Gamboa falls but unifies while Brandon Rios shines against Peterson
Late last night at the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, undefeated WBA featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa defeated gritty Mexican Orlando Salido over twelve rounds in a unification bout. During…
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Bob Arum advises Freddie Roach that Chavez Jr. will not be training with Pacquiao in the Philippines
Earlier tonight at Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, trainer Freddie Roach was spotted working the corner of lightweight prospect Jose Benavidez Jr. The 18-year old would win a second…
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Breaking news out of Britain as fan favorite Ricky Hatton caught in cocaine scandal
While Ricky Hatton may not have been the most skilled fighter you will have ever come across, he certainly made his impression in the sport of boxing because of his affable nature…
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Klitschko overwhelms Peter in Germany and scores a 10th round stoppage
Earlier today at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany, Wladimir Klitschko successfully defended his IBF and WBO heavyweight titles with a dominating 10th round stoppage over ?The Nigerian Nightmare? Samuel Peter. While Peter…
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Roundtable discussion: Boxing insiders speak on the potential and future of Yuriorkis Gamboa
This Saturday night at the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, WBA featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa meets IBF titlist Orlando Salido in a unification contest. On the line for Gamboa…
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Antonio Margarito and Juanma Lopez spotted in Las Vegas as Yuriorkis Gamboa and others weigh in
Earlier today at the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada the weigh in for tomorrow night?s Yuriorkis Gamboa-Orlando Salido unification card was held. Gamboa, the 28-year old WBA champion from…
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The finer things in life: A touch of irony as Floyd Mayweather arrested on charges of grand larceny
On the heels of yesterday?s reports that Floyd Mayweather was the suspect in a domestic violence case, the 33-year old fighter has now reportedly been arrested on charges of grand larceny. The…
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Trainer Robert Garcia has no doubt that Antonio Margarito will defeat Manny Pacquiao
Trainer Robert ?Grandpa? Garcia has been getting a lot of buzz in recent times because of his growing stable of fighters. Working with the likes of Brian Viloria, Nonito Donaire and Steven…
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Developing story: Boxing world in shock as Floyd Mayweather suspected in domestic violence case
In a developing story, TMZ.com has broken the news that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a suspect in a battery domestic violence case. Josie Harris, the mother of at least one of Mayweather?s…
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In the news: Rumored fallout amongst Mayweathers, spotlight on Gamboa, Roberto Garcia and more
There has been much speculation going on about the happenings in the camp of Floyd Mayweather after the Grand Rapids fighter apologized to his Uncle Jeff Mayweather in a recent UStream message.…
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The story in pictures: Yuriorkis Gamboa and boxing luminaries speak from the Palms Casino and Resort
Earlier today at the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, the final press conference for this weekend?s Yuriorkis Gamboa-Orlando Salido featherweight unification card was held. Gamboa is the undefeated, reigning…
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The story in pictures: Wladimir Klitschko and Samuel Peter work out in Germany heading into rematch
Earlier today in Frankfurt, Germany, heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and challenger Samuel Peter participated in a public training session at the local Mercedes Benz branch. The two men will meet this Saturday…
