1stBank Center, Broomfield, Colorado-- Brandon Rios (33-2-1, 24 KOs) battered dropped, and made Mike Alvarado (34-4, 23 KOs) quit in front of his hometown crowd between rounds three and four to win their trilogy. On the televised undercard, Mexican prospect Gilberto Ramirez (31-0, 24 KOs) won a unanimous ten round decision over Russia's Maxim Vlasov (30-2, 15 KOs) by scores … [Read more...]
Mike Alvarado Vs Brandon Rios 3: Bombs Away! Again!
This Saturday, with the new year just three weeks old, boxing fans are being served up a match that could prove to be one of the fights of the year, when Brandon Rios (32-2-1, 23koes) and Mike Alvarado (34-3-0, 23koes) clash at the 1st Bank Center in Bloomfield, Colorado. This will be the third time that Rios and Alvarado have fought each other, with Rios winning the first … [Read more...]
Alvarado-Rios: Respect Game
There is no truer test of heart then putting two men in a closed space, with the only thing protecting their manhood, is their own two fists. For boxers, it's the way of life, no gimmicks just fisticuffs. Regardless of records, previous performances or personal issues, they all believe in the skills they sweat and bleed for, no fear, no turning back. Boxers are truly a rare … [Read more...]
At the Crossroads with Rios and Alvarado
“I know for a fact this fight is a do-or-die fight for me...We’re cool with each other, but we know which kind of fight we’re going to give each other. I come to hurt. I hurt to kill. When I smell blood you better be damn straight I’m going to be right in front of you hitting. When I get hit what I’m thinking about is ‘Mother [expletive] you tagged me. Now it’s time to tag you … [Read more...]
Mike Alvarado arrested in Colorado on weapons charge
The Denver Post’s Jesse Paul and Nick Groke are reporting that Mike Alvarado (34-3, 23 KOs) was arrested over the weekend on a “felony warrant and suspicion of being a convicted felon in possession of a weapon after officers found a handgun in the glove box of his Hummer during a traffic stop.” Alvarado, the former WBO junior welterweight champion, has lost his last two … [Read more...]