Today's Las Vegas stop of the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez press tour featured some choice comments from all the event's key personalities. Following formalities from hotel executives, event coordinators, Fernando Beltran, Lou DiBella and boxing's Bobfather, Top Rank magnate Bob Arum, Martinez trainer Pablo Sarmiento was the first to get his flurry in. His target was Chavez Jr.'s trainer, Freddie Roach.

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Does world renowned, multiple-time Trainer of the Year, Freddie Roach really think Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. can beat Sergio Martinez? The First Lady corners Roach for the answer.

ONTHEGRiND BOXiNG's First Lady caught up with world renowned trainer, Freddie Roach just after his Monday morning return to Wild Card Gym. Roach shares his thoughts on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s performance Saturday, as well as the Tim Bradley vs. Devon Alexander World Light Welterweight Championship unification. Roach also comments on Bradley's desire to face Amir Khan immediately.

Firat Arslan, who challenged Frenchman Steve Herelius for the interim WBA Cruiserweight Championship of the World Saturday, has been released from the hospital. The former champion was off to a good start and looked on his way to a points victory, in his first fight back since taking nearly two-years off. Arslan rocked Herelius in round 7 and picked up a 10-8 round when his opponent was deducted a point for a head-butt in round 10.

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The world class reputation of trainer Freddie Roach remained intact Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, when the hands of both of his fighters were raised by the referee at the conclusion of their respective bouts on Top Rank's Latin Fury 15 Pay-Per-View.

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On Sat. June 26 Ireland’s John Duddy enters the ring as an underdog. For much of his career the 31-year-old Duddy has been the protagonist, next Saturday he takes on his role as the villain. The Derry native will relish his opportunity to rain on Chavez Jr.’s party.

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Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz is picking Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to defeat Ireland's John Duddy at the Alamodome Saturday. Diaz gave ONTHEGRiND BOXiNG a very candid interview that touched on everything from his being a chubby kid getting beat up, all the way through becoming unified Lightweight Champion of the World and up to his current training camp for his rematch with Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez.. Another OtG instant classic, check the archives.

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