Brandon Rios tore through Mike Alvarado on January 24, scoring a third round TKO victory, putting an emphatic end to their trilogy. Rios was sharp, in great condition, looking capable and ready to handle any opposition the welterweight division has to offer. This is the Rios fight fans want to see. “Bam Bam” snapping heads back, intent on, and enjoying the task at hand- … [Read more...]
Rios-Alvarado: The Eulogy
"The only thing worse than losing, is never trying to win" The writing, like a graffiti artist admiring his work, was painted on the wall for all see. Mike Alvarado wasn't prepared for the third installment of his classic battles with Brandon Rios. With a lingering legal case waiting after the outcome, Alvarado laced up the gloves and walked out to 9000 fans cheering his … [Read more...]
Blame Mike Alvarado?
I guess I was one of the few people not all that disappointed with last Saturday's Brandon Rios-Mike Alvarado rubber match. Unlike many, who were expecting an all-out war of attrition in keeping with their two prior bouts, my expectations were a lot lower. Coming into the bout, I felt strongly that Mike Alvarado was a dangerously shot fighter, right on the verge of a truly … [Read more...]
Rios-Alvarado 3 Post-Fight Quotes
RIOS: "I had to come out here and they were booing and I loved and I had to do what I had to do. This could have been the end of my career and I didn't want that to happen and I didn't want it to end like this. I knew it wasn't going to be easy. he is a warrior and I had to take my time and be patient. I was disciplined in camp. I knew he could come back and hit me and I … [Read more...]
Rios Dominates, Stops Alvarado; Ramirez Beats Vlasov
Eric Duran's report from ringside of the HBO double-header: Ramirez vs. Vlasov Ramirez snoozes in showcase bout, nowhere near the level of Alvarez and Chavez Jr at this point in their careers Vlasov comes out energetic as Ramirez is nice and calm, bouncing on his toes. Ramirez is throwing the straight left to the body in round 1. Ramirez is patient in his attack, … [Read more...]