[hdvideo id=169 flashvars=autoplay=true] In a bout filled with multiple ebbs and flows, Saul “Canelo†Alvarez (44-1, 31 KOs) did enough in the eyes of the judges to win a split decision over Erislandy Lara (19-2, 12 KOs) at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Levi Martinez scored the fight 117-111 for Alvarez, while […]
LAS VEGAS – Canelo Alvarez hardly covered himself with glory in his split-decision victory Saturday over Erislandy Lara in their non-title super welterweight bout. Alvarez struggled to cut off the ring, often flailed helplessly at Lara and, despite moving forward relentlessly throughout the bout, never had Lara so much as wobbled. But Alvarez won the […]
Former two-time title challenger Bernabe “The Real Deal†Concepcion is eager to show fight fans he still has championship potential when he returns to the ring after a fifteen month layoff to battle talented southpaw and former world rated Eden “Mr. Showboat†Sonsona in an exciting fight card at the Mandaluyong City Gym on July […]
Rances Barthelemy officially claimed his International Boxing Federation junior lightweight belt by beating erstwhile champion, Argenis Mendez via a 12 round Unanimous Decision in a rematch of their controversial first outing which happened six months ago. Barthelemy, an undefeated challenger (20-0, 12 KOs, 1 NC) and the IBF’s number 1 contender, outpointed Mendez with scores […]
