By Fox Doucette Earlier this week, the esteemed editor in chief of this fine publication and I got into a bit of a discussion about whether Kermit Cintron (33-4-1, 28 KOs), who is scheduled to fight Saul Alvarez (38-0-1, 28 KOs) on November 26th for El Canelo's WBC belt at 154, is the toughest test that Alvarez has yet faced. I argued that Cintron is just Matthew Hatton or … [Read more...]
Kicking El Canelo: All the Rage Among Boxing Hipsters
by Sean Morehouse On Saturday night’s Boxing After Dark, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez scored a 12th round knockout against British veteran Ryan Rhodes. The 20-year old phenom could not have looked much better. Against an opponent most people in boxing thought would be a legitimate test, Alvarez (37-0-1, 27 KOs) won virtually every minute of the fight. With a decision firmly in … [Read more...]
Alvarez Dominates Rhodes, Broner Annihilates Litzau in HBO Double Header
Arena VFG, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, Mexico-- Saul "El Canelo" Alvarez (37-0-1, 27 KOs) did what he wanted on HBO¿s main stage against the UK's Ryan Rhodes (45-5, 31 KOs) en route to a twelfth round TKO. Annihilates From the opening bell to the final moments, Alvarez was in full control. Working behind an improved defense, the 20-year-old WBC jr. middleweight belt … [Read more...]
Alvarez-Rhodes Weigh-in Results from Guadalajara
From Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico *Saul Alvarez: 153.2 lbs. vs. Ryan Rhodes: 152.8 lbs. (WBC Jr. MIddleweight Title) *Jason Litzau: 130 lbs. vs. Adrien Broner: 128.5 lbs. (More weights to Come) If you'd like to participate in the round by round commentary and analysis with the fight fans at The BTBC Fan Forum, click HERE. Registration is free and easy! … [Read more...]
Saul Alvarez vs. Ryan Rhodes: Round by Round Commentary
WBC jr. middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (36-0-1, 26 KO) will defend his newly-won title against the WBC’s number 1 contender, Ryan Rhodes (45-4, 31 KO). The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds, and will take place at Arena VFG in Jalisco, Mexico, televised by HBO Boxing After Dark, beginning at 10:30 pm ET/7:30 pm PT. Having already beaten Jose Cotto, Lovemore … [Read more...]