Behind the Scenes: Linares vs Campbell - Photos by Melina Pizano - 09/23/17

September 24, 2017
I knew before arriving to the venue that I would be shadowing Ed Mulholland (HBO Boxing) in both Linares' and Campbell's dressing rooms. What I didn't expect to see was how different the atmospheres in each were. Campbell's was cool and calm. Linares' was relaxed, but slightly upbeat with some laughs and Latin music playing in the background. It wa...
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Linares vs Campbell Media Workout - Photos by Melina Pizano - 09/20/17

September 19, 2017
September has been an exciting month to say the least. This week amped up the excitement when I was invited by Ed Mulholland (HBO Boxing) to meet him at City of Angels Boxing gym to cover the Linares and Campbell media workout. It was my first media workout coverage so he gave me some excellent tips on what to expect and what photographs are typica...
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Canelo vs GGG Post-Fight Conference - Photos by Melina Pizano - 09/15/17

September 17, 2017
When the Canelo versus GGG match was announced in May, without checking my calendar, I told Ed Mulholland (of HBO Boxing, who I assist) that I was available. Eventually I was confirmed. The whole weekend was one of my greatest sports photography learning experiences, not only because of the access, but more importantly because of the fellow sports...
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Esparza vs Palacios - Photos by Melina Pizano - 09/16/17

September 17, 2017
It may have been the coffee or that I was about to assist on potentially the biggest fight of the year that I was anxious all morning. I had brunch with two fellow photographers, Al Powers and Ed Mulholland. I bounced my leg probably the entire time. After brunch I had one of my family members take me to the arena so that I didn't have to worry abo...
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Canelo vs GGG Weigh-In - Photos by Melina Pizano - 09/15/17

September 15, 2017
My first weigh-in! When the Canelo versus GGG match was announced in May, without checking my calendar, I told Ed Mulholland (of HBO Boxing, who I assist) that I was available. Eventually I was confirmed and found out I would have access to photograph the weigh-in. Words cannot describe my excitement to be a part of this long awaited match-up. Ed g...
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Cotto vs Kamegai Undercard - Photos by Melina Pizano - 08/26/17

September 01, 2017
Before photo assisting for the Miguel Cotto versus Yoshihiro Kamegai bout on Saturday, I was given the opportunity to photograph a couple of the undercards. It was my first time photographing an outdoors boxing match, which was especially unique to shoot because of the natural light. All photos taken at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Sat...
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Alvarez vs Chavez Jr. Post-Fight Press Conference - Photos by Melina Pizano - 05/06/17

May 07, 2017
I photographed the post-fight press conference of Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. After defeating Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision, Canelo announced his next opponent would be Gennady "GGG" Golovkin. Oscar De La Hoya confirmed the match is set for September 16. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. during their post-figh...
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