Andrew Cancio vs. Rene Alvarado II - November 23, 2019
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Andrew Cancio vs. Rene Alvarado II - November 23, 2019
Junior lightweight world titlist Andrew Cancio is moving on from his breakout two-fight series with Alberto Machado to take on Rene Alvarado in a rematch.
Cancio will make his mandatory defense against Alvarado on Nov. 23 (DAZN) at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California, Golden Boy Promotions announced Friday.
The fight will be Cancio's second 130-pound title defense and his first fight since scoring a major upset to win the belt by knocking out Machado with body shots in the fourth round in February and then blasting him out in the third round, also with a brutal body attack, in their June 21 rematch. Both fights also took place at Fantasy Springs.
In December 2015, Cancio knocked out Alvarado in the eighth round, also at Fantasy Springs, where Cancio, who is from nearby Blythe, California, is a popular draw and will be boxing for the fifth time in a row.
"Andrew Cancio is a very resilient fighter and has proven himself with his raw talent and passion, showing his true potential to grow in this industry," Golden Boy CEO Oscar De La Hoya said. "Meanwhile, Rene Alvarado has also put in hard work during his tenure, with an impressive determination in the ring that has kept up his winning streak over the past couple of years. This year, we've put on many high-quality bouts at Fantasy Springs and are confident this event will be the best so far."
Two fights after Cancio (21-4-2, 16 KOs), 30, defeated Alvarado in 2015, Cancio suffered a knockout loss to Joseph Diaz Jr. in 2016 and retired. He ended his retirement 19 months later and has won four fights in a row, including a world title, to become one of boxing's feel-good stories of the year.
"I'm very excited to return to my second home, Fantasy Springs Casino on Nov. 23 for the rematch with Rene Alvarado," Cancio said. "This is my 12th time fighting there, and I love the enthusiasm my fans bring to the venue in support of my fights. Rene Alvarado and I have fought before and now he's earned another opportunity to fight me. I know he'll be very well prepared to try and take my WBA world title. However, I plan on defending my championship in impressive style once again and show boxing fans in attendance and watching on DAZN that I'm the best 130-pound fighter in the world, period."
Since a unanimous 10-round decision loss to former world titlist Yuriorkis Gamboa in March 2017, Alvarado (31-8, 20 KOs), 30, of Nicaragua, has won seven fights in a row to earn a shot at Cancio's belt.
"Nicaragua is known for its great world champions, and I'm one step away from becoming one," Alvarado said. "I'm coming for the victory against Andrew Cancio on Nov. 23. We know each other very well, and it's going to be a war."
China's Xu Can (17-2, 3 KOs), 25, will defend his secondary featherweight world title for the second time when he meets Manny Robles III (18-0, 8 KOs), 25, of Los Angeles, in the co-feature. Can will be fighting in the United States for the third time. He won the belt from Jesus Rojas by decision in Houston in January before returning to China to make his first defense in May, a sixth-round knockout of former junior featherweight world titlist Shun Kubo.
"I defended it with honor in my home country of China, and now I'll come back to the United States to defend it against a tough fighter," Can said. "Manny Robles III as earned his opportunity. He is smart and tough, but I plan to remain champion for a very long time."
Robles, who will be boxing at Fantasy Springs for the ninth time, is trained by his father, Manny Robles Jr., who is the current trainer of unified heavyweight world titleholder Andy Ruiz Jr.
"My time has come," Robles III said. "All of my amateur experience, the hours spent in the gym, and the tough fights as a professional have prepared me for this challenge. I'm ready to bring a world title to Los Angeles and make everyone at home proud. Xu Can is a phenomenal fighter, but on Nov. 23, the Robles family will crown its very own world champion."
In another bout on the card, welterweight Rashidi Ellis (21-0, 14 KOs), 26, of Lynn, Massachusetts, will face Eddie Gomez (23-3, 13 KOs) in a 10-round rematch. Ellis, who will be coming off a 13-month layoff due to injuries, knocked out Gomez in the first round when they met in December 2016 at Fantasy Springs.
Cancio will make his mandatory defense against Alvarado on Nov. 23 (DAZN) at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California, Golden Boy Promotions announced Friday.
The fight will be Cancio's second 130-pound title defense and his first fight since scoring a major upset to win the belt by knocking out Machado with body shots in the fourth round in February and then blasting him out in the third round, also with a brutal body attack, in their June 21 rematch. Both fights also took place at Fantasy Springs.
In December 2015, Cancio knocked out Alvarado in the eighth round, also at Fantasy Springs, where Cancio, who is from nearby Blythe, California, is a popular draw and will be boxing for the fifth time in a row.
"Andrew Cancio is a very resilient fighter and has proven himself with his raw talent and passion, showing his true potential to grow in this industry," Golden Boy CEO Oscar De La Hoya said. "Meanwhile, Rene Alvarado has also put in hard work during his tenure, with an impressive determination in the ring that has kept up his winning streak over the past couple of years. This year, we've put on many high-quality bouts at Fantasy Springs and are confident this event will be the best so far."
Two fights after Cancio (21-4-2, 16 KOs), 30, defeated Alvarado in 2015, Cancio suffered a knockout loss to Joseph Diaz Jr. in 2016 and retired. He ended his retirement 19 months later and has won four fights in a row, including a world title, to become one of boxing's feel-good stories of the year.
"I'm very excited to return to my second home, Fantasy Springs Casino on Nov. 23 for the rematch with Rene Alvarado," Cancio said. "This is my 12th time fighting there, and I love the enthusiasm my fans bring to the venue in support of my fights. Rene Alvarado and I have fought before and now he's earned another opportunity to fight me. I know he'll be very well prepared to try and take my WBA world title. However, I plan on defending my championship in impressive style once again and show boxing fans in attendance and watching on DAZN that I'm the best 130-pound fighter in the world, period."
Since a unanimous 10-round decision loss to former world titlist Yuriorkis Gamboa in March 2017, Alvarado (31-8, 20 KOs), 30, of Nicaragua, has won seven fights in a row to earn a shot at Cancio's belt.
"Nicaragua is known for its great world champions, and I'm one step away from becoming one," Alvarado said. "I'm coming for the victory against Andrew Cancio on Nov. 23. We know each other very well, and it's going to be a war."
China's Xu Can (17-2, 3 KOs), 25, will defend his secondary featherweight world title for the second time when he meets Manny Robles III (18-0, 8 KOs), 25, of Los Angeles, in the co-feature. Can will be fighting in the United States for the third time. He won the belt from Jesus Rojas by decision in Houston in January before returning to China to make his first defense in May, a sixth-round knockout of former junior featherweight world titlist Shun Kubo.
"I defended it with honor in my home country of China, and now I'll come back to the United States to defend it against a tough fighter," Can said. "Manny Robles III as earned his opportunity. He is smart and tough, but I plan to remain champion for a very long time."
Robles, who will be boxing at Fantasy Springs for the ninth time, is trained by his father, Manny Robles Jr., who is the current trainer of unified heavyweight world titleholder Andy Ruiz Jr.
"My time has come," Robles III said. "All of my amateur experience, the hours spent in the gym, and the tough fights as a professional have prepared me for this challenge. I'm ready to bring a world title to Los Angeles and make everyone at home proud. Xu Can is a phenomenal fighter, but on Nov. 23, the Robles family will crown its very own world champion."
In another bout on the card, welterweight Rashidi Ellis (21-0, 14 KOs), 26, of Lynn, Massachusetts, will face Eddie Gomez (23-3, 13 KOs) in a 10-round rematch. Ellis, who will be coming off a 13-month layoff due to injuries, knocked out Gomez in the first round when they met in December 2016 at Fantasy Springs.
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Re: Andrew Cancio vs. Rene Alvarado - November 23, 2019
Cancio will stop him again.
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Andrew Cancio Ventura, Calif. Media Workout Quotes
WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Andrew “El Chango” Cancio (21-4-2, 16 KOs) hosted a media workout yesterday at KnuckleHeadz Boxing in Ventura, Calif. ahead of his 12-round title defense against Rene “Gemelo” Alvarado (31-8, 20 KOs). The fight will place Saturday, Nov. 23 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. and will be streamed live on DAZN.
Below is what the champion had to say at his workout:
ANDREW CANCIO, WBA Super Featherweight World Champion:
On the Changes Cancio Has Made Since His First Encounter with Alvarado:
“There have been changes in my training, my trainers and my confidence. Before I was kind of timid with my head movement and my jab. I feel a lot better throwing combinations now. My sparring partners know that when I’m done throwing a combination, they can expect a few more punches right after. They always say, ‘man I thought you were done with the combination and here I am getting caught again.'”
“I love the combinations my coaches are working on with me, and I feel that’s what is going to be the difference in this fight. I think it’s going to be easier for me just because the first time we faced off I would only throw one or two punches at a time. Now it’s going to be four or six punches at a time. I’m also using my jab and head movement more now. I’m also stopping my opponents now.”
“Darden [Zenunaj] was the only one I didn’t stop in the past four fights. Darden was game and I threw a lot of punches, a lot of combinations. I feel like it intimidates them, and it throws them off their rhythm. I’ve been learning more and more as each day goes by in the gym. I’m getting more accustomed to my coach’s styles and their philosophies on how to do things, and I think Rene is going to see that difference.”
“I like throwing body shots. My combinations include body shots, and I think that’s going to be the key. It was the key with Alberto Machado, and think it’s going to be the key to beating Rene Alvarado. Rene Alvarado already knows that I hit hard. He felt it our first fight. I think psychologically, he saw how I destroyed Machado. He shouldn’t expect any less from me on fight night.”
On Leo Santa Cruz fighting for the WBA Super Featherweight Super World Title:
“I think it’s a bunch of B.S. I got the short end of the stick once again. I’m not a big name to a lot of people like Leo Santa Cruz is. I feel like that’s why they did it. Machado, his belt got taken away because he was super champion and they gave it to Gervonta “Tank” Davis, so if I come out victorious Nov. 23 and if Leo comes out victorious Nov. 23, that’s a fight I definitely want to make. I feel like I’m the bigger, stronger 130-pound guy. I feel like his style and my style will clash for a good fight, but I think he’s going to realize the difference at 130 pounds.”
On Dealing with His Full Time Job and Working:
"They [Southern California Gas Company] are helping me out more now as a champion. I don’t have any more time on my book to take days off, but you can take days off without pay, though It’s up to the supervisor’s discretion. They help me out in that aspect. Like today I have media workout. I was going to go in for four hours, but I knew it was going to be very tiring to go out there and drive and drive back over here. I didn’t want to be late, so they help me out in that aspect, but I still have to work like everyone else."
On Being an Inspiration to Those Who Want to Succeed:
“I’m doing what I’ve always wanted to do, so that’s how I’m able to do all of this. My grandma told me it’s not going to be easy. She would say that it’s not impossible, and it’s true. I’m still doing it till this day. I’m doing this because I love this. I want people to know that if you put your mind to it, you can do anything.”
Cancio vs. Alvarado II is a 12-round fight for the WBA Super Featherweight World Title presented by Golden Boy. The event is sponsored by Tecate, “THE OFFICIAL BEER OF BOXING,” and Hennessy “Never Stop. Never Settle.” The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 23 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. and will be streamed live on DAZN. The title defense is one of several highlights this fight season on DAZN – an entire fall featuring boxing’s biggest matchups in one of the best schedules in boxing history.
Tickets for the event are on sale and are priced at $35, $45 and $55. Tickets
will be available at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino box office, by calling 1-800-827-2946, or by purchasing online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.
WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Andrew “El Chango” Cancio (21-4-2, 16 KOs) hosted a media workout yesterday at KnuckleHeadz Boxing in Ventura, Calif. ahead of his 12-round title defense against Rene “Gemelo” Alvarado (31-8, 20 KOs). The fight will place Saturday, Nov. 23 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. and will be streamed live on DAZN.
Below is what the champion had to say at his workout:
ANDREW CANCIO, WBA Super Featherweight World Champion:
On the Changes Cancio Has Made Since His First Encounter with Alvarado:
“There have been changes in my training, my trainers and my confidence. Before I was kind of timid with my head movement and my jab. I feel a lot better throwing combinations now. My sparring partners know that when I’m done throwing a combination, they can expect a few more punches right after. They always say, ‘man I thought you were done with the combination and here I am getting caught again.'”
“I love the combinations my coaches are working on with me, and I feel that’s what is going to be the difference in this fight. I think it’s going to be easier for me just because the first time we faced off I would only throw one or two punches at a time. Now it’s going to be four or six punches at a time. I’m also using my jab and head movement more now. I’m also stopping my opponents now.”
“Darden [Zenunaj] was the only one I didn’t stop in the past four fights. Darden was game and I threw a lot of punches, a lot of combinations. I feel like it intimidates them, and it throws them off their rhythm. I’ve been learning more and more as each day goes by in the gym. I’m getting more accustomed to my coach’s styles and their philosophies on how to do things, and I think Rene is going to see that difference.”
“I like throwing body shots. My combinations include body shots, and I think that’s going to be the key. It was the key with Alberto Machado, and think it’s going to be the key to beating Rene Alvarado. Rene Alvarado already knows that I hit hard. He felt it our first fight. I think psychologically, he saw how I destroyed Machado. He shouldn’t expect any less from me on fight night.”
On Leo Santa Cruz fighting for the WBA Super Featherweight Super World Title:
“I think it’s a bunch of B.S. I got the short end of the stick once again. I’m not a big name to a lot of people like Leo Santa Cruz is. I feel like that’s why they did it. Machado, his belt got taken away because he was super champion and they gave it to Gervonta “Tank” Davis, so if I come out victorious Nov. 23 and if Leo comes out victorious Nov. 23, that’s a fight I definitely want to make. I feel like I’m the bigger, stronger 130-pound guy. I feel like his style and my style will clash for a good fight, but I think he’s going to realize the difference at 130 pounds.”
On Dealing with His Full Time Job and Working:
"They [Southern California Gas Company] are helping me out more now as a champion. I don’t have any more time on my book to take days off, but you can take days off without pay, though It’s up to the supervisor’s discretion. They help me out in that aspect. Like today I have media workout. I was going to go in for four hours, but I knew it was going to be very tiring to go out there and drive and drive back over here. I didn’t want to be late, so they help me out in that aspect, but I still have to work like everyone else."
On Being an Inspiration to Those Who Want to Succeed:
“I’m doing what I’ve always wanted to do, so that’s how I’m able to do all of this. My grandma told me it’s not going to be easy. She would say that it’s not impossible, and it’s true. I’m still doing it till this day. I’m doing this because I love this. I want people to know that if you put your mind to it, you can do anything.”
Cancio vs. Alvarado II is a 12-round fight for the WBA Super Featherweight World Title presented by Golden Boy. The event is sponsored by Tecate, “THE OFFICIAL BEER OF BOXING,” and Hennessy “Never Stop. Never Settle.” The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 23 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. and will be streamed live on DAZN. The title defense is one of several highlights this fight season on DAZN – an entire fall featuring boxing’s biggest matchups in one of the best schedules in boxing history.
Tickets for the event are on sale and are priced at $35, $45 and $55. Tickets
will be available at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino box office, by calling 1-800-827-2946, or by purchasing online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.
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Re: Andrew Cancio vs. Rene Alvarado II - November 23, 2019
No rematch is created equally. A return match can be called if the first go seemed like a fluke. Other times, the initial match proved to be such a scintillating matchup that public demand forces the two parties to do it all over again.
In June, WBA titleholder Andrew Cancio had already slung the gold belt over his shoulder. But speculation over former champion Alberto Machado’s conditioning left Cancio no choice but to affirm his claim of the WBA super featherweight title in a rematch. And he did by scrambling Machado’s insides with a left hook to the body, inducing a third-round knockout.
Now set to defend his strap for the second time, Cancio’s biggest challenge this weekend might not be the man in front of him—who he already holds a win over—but instead the fight card going on in Las Vegas, with Deontay Wilder at the top of the bill. The heavyweight star participates in a rematch of his own with Luis Ortiz after their classic slugfest last year.
So eyes may be limited for Cancio (21-4-2, 16 KO) as he tackles a former opponent in Rene Alvarado (31-8, 20 KO). DAZN will carry the action on Nov. 23, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The two previously met in 2015 when Cancio picked up a knockout victory in the eight round. The stoppage was well needed for the California native who had just dropped a bout to Ronny Rios. The future champ would lose once more (to JoJo Diaz) before putting together his masterpiece, stringing together four consecutive wins, culminating in two blowout victories over the sharpshooting beltholder Machado.
Four years on, the loss almost seems like an anomaly for Alvarado. It was part of a mediocre run across the lower tier of the division, competing between the U.S. and his homeland of Argentina. Recognizable names like Rocky Juarez, Jayson Velez and Yuriorkis Gamboa were too much for Alvarado. He lost to all of them and was 8-6 over his previous 14 bouts before mounting a seven-fight win streak, that dates back to the summer of 2017, on his way to a mandatory title defense this weekend.
The Argentinian veteran’s real watershed moment came on the undercard of the Orlando Salido vs. Mickey Roman melee. Alvarado had the warring ways perfectly suitable to support the violent main event and rushed out to an early lead against perennial contender Denis Shafikov, eventually earning a split-decision nod.
From there Alvarado’s pursuit for gold was on. He separated himself from the pack, including a decision over journeyman Carlos Morales, who just before that extended blue-chip prospect Ryan Garcia.
Much like his rival, Alvarado is experiencing a late surge. Already 30, the visiting challenger is still younger than Cancio, aged 31.
Cancio’s age and experience, though, is his advantage, only giving him longer time to adapt and evolve. He is some kind of boxing amoeba. Resurrected from his middling days as a featherweight, he is now elite; a banger by nature, he’s demonstrated that he can fight backwards—against the likes of Dardan Zenunaj—or simply seek and destroy as he did with frightening efficiency against Machado, twice.
As for the rest of the card, it is a relatively thin—totaling just nine bouts. The show includes featherweight beltholder Can Xu, who in the beginning of the year became the third world champion ever from China. He defends his belt for the second time against undefeated tyro Manny Robles III.
By: Robert Aaron Contreras
In June, WBA titleholder Andrew Cancio had already slung the gold belt over his shoulder. But speculation over former champion Alberto Machado’s conditioning left Cancio no choice but to affirm his claim of the WBA super featherweight title in a rematch. And he did by scrambling Machado’s insides with a left hook to the body, inducing a third-round knockout.
Now set to defend his strap for the second time, Cancio’s biggest challenge this weekend might not be the man in front of him—who he already holds a win over—but instead the fight card going on in Las Vegas, with Deontay Wilder at the top of the bill. The heavyweight star participates in a rematch of his own with Luis Ortiz after their classic slugfest last year.
So eyes may be limited for Cancio (21-4-2, 16 KO) as he tackles a former opponent in Rene Alvarado (31-8, 20 KO). DAZN will carry the action on Nov. 23, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The two previously met in 2015 when Cancio picked up a knockout victory in the eight round. The stoppage was well needed for the California native who had just dropped a bout to Ronny Rios. The future champ would lose once more (to JoJo Diaz) before putting together his masterpiece, stringing together four consecutive wins, culminating in two blowout victories over the sharpshooting beltholder Machado.
Four years on, the loss almost seems like an anomaly for Alvarado. It was part of a mediocre run across the lower tier of the division, competing between the U.S. and his homeland of Argentina. Recognizable names like Rocky Juarez, Jayson Velez and Yuriorkis Gamboa were too much for Alvarado. He lost to all of them and was 8-6 over his previous 14 bouts before mounting a seven-fight win streak, that dates back to the summer of 2017, on his way to a mandatory title defense this weekend.
The Argentinian veteran’s real watershed moment came on the undercard of the Orlando Salido vs. Mickey Roman melee. Alvarado had the warring ways perfectly suitable to support the violent main event and rushed out to an early lead against perennial contender Denis Shafikov, eventually earning a split-decision nod.
From there Alvarado’s pursuit for gold was on. He separated himself from the pack, including a decision over journeyman Carlos Morales, who just before that extended blue-chip prospect Ryan Garcia.
Much like his rival, Alvarado is experiencing a late surge. Already 30, the visiting challenger is still younger than Cancio, aged 31.
Cancio’s age and experience, though, is his advantage, only giving him longer time to adapt and evolve. He is some kind of boxing amoeba. Resurrected from his middling days as a featherweight, he is now elite; a banger by nature, he’s demonstrated that he can fight backwards—against the likes of Dardan Zenunaj—or simply seek and destroy as he did with frightening efficiency against Machado, twice.
As for the rest of the card, it is a relatively thin—totaling just nine bouts. The show includes featherweight beltholder Can Xu, who in the beginning of the year became the third world champion ever from China. He defends his belt for the second time against undefeated tyro Manny Robles III.
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Re: Andrew Cancio vs. Rene Alvarado II - November 23, 2019
DAZN Weights From Indio:
Cancio 129.4, Alvarado 129.2
Cancio 129.4, Alvarado 129.2
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Everyone falling asleep on this one?
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Rene Alvarado has been called many things throughout his career.
Journeyman, gatekeeper, contender are just a few of the labels placed on him. Saturday night, Alvarado finally got to be called world titleholder.
Alvarado avenged an earlier defeat to Andrew Cancio, stopping him after the seventh round before a shocked crowd at the Fantasy Springs Casino Resort.
With the victory, Alvarado improves to 32-8, 21 knockouts and is now the WBA junior lightweight titleholder.
Saturday's clash was a rematch of their first meeting in December of 2015, which Cancio won by stopping Alvarado in round eight.
Cancio was making the second defense of the WBA title he won from Alberto Machado on Feb. 9, overcoming a knockdown in the opening round and stopping Machado in round four. Cancio would defend the title in a rematch on June 21, stopping Machado in round three.
Since the loss to Cancio almost four years ago, Alvarado, who resides in Managua, Nicaragua, had won his next seven fights, earning a mandatory shot at the WBA title.
Cancio stated before the fight he was going to box more from the outside Saturday against Alvarado, but that plan went array as he decided to stand and trade in the center of the ring from the opening bell. That tactic worked well for Alvarado, who was able to connect with several hooks and crosses to the head and body as Cancio stood in the pocket.
During the third round, Cancio suffered a cut over his left eye, likely from a punch, where blood began oozing down into his eye. Alvarado focused his attack on Cancio's right eye, throwing and landing vicious right crosses to Cancio's head.
Cancio decided to mix his attack in round six, throwing more lead right hands and also focusing his attack to the body of Alvarado, but that tactic worked briefly. Alvarado was able to overcome Cancio, continuing to throw and land straight and counter right hands that almost shut Cancio's left eye.
After the end of the seventh round, referee Raul Caiz, Sr. decided Cancio had taken enough punishment, stopping the fight.
At the time of the stoppage, all three judges had Alvarado well ahead in the fight, 70-63, 70-63, and 69-64.
The victory comes on the 45th anniversary of Alexis Arguello becoming the first fighter from Nicaragua to win a world title belt. Arguello knocked out Ruben Olivares in the 13th round at The Forum in Inglewood, California.
Cancio, who grew up in nearby Blythe and now lives and trains in Ventura, California, drops to 21-5-2, 16 KOs.
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Journeyman, gatekeeper, contender are just a few of the labels placed on him. Saturday night, Alvarado finally got to be called world titleholder.
Alvarado avenged an earlier defeat to Andrew Cancio, stopping him after the seventh round before a shocked crowd at the Fantasy Springs Casino Resort.
With the victory, Alvarado improves to 32-8, 21 knockouts and is now the WBA junior lightweight titleholder.
Saturday's clash was a rematch of their first meeting in December of 2015, which Cancio won by stopping Alvarado in round eight.
Cancio was making the second defense of the WBA title he won from Alberto Machado on Feb. 9, overcoming a knockdown in the opening round and stopping Machado in round four. Cancio would defend the title in a rematch on June 21, stopping Machado in round three.
Since the loss to Cancio almost four years ago, Alvarado, who resides in Managua, Nicaragua, had won his next seven fights, earning a mandatory shot at the WBA title.
Cancio stated before the fight he was going to box more from the outside Saturday against Alvarado, but that plan went array as he decided to stand and trade in the center of the ring from the opening bell. That tactic worked well for Alvarado, who was able to connect with several hooks and crosses to the head and body as Cancio stood in the pocket.
During the third round, Cancio suffered a cut over his left eye, likely from a punch, where blood began oozing down into his eye. Alvarado focused his attack on Cancio's right eye, throwing and landing vicious right crosses to Cancio's head.
Cancio decided to mix his attack in round six, throwing more lead right hands and also focusing his attack to the body of Alvarado, but that tactic worked briefly. Alvarado was able to overcome Cancio, continuing to throw and land straight and counter right hands that almost shut Cancio's left eye.
After the end of the seventh round, referee Raul Caiz, Sr. decided Cancio had taken enough punishment, stopping the fight.
At the time of the stoppage, all three judges had Alvarado well ahead in the fight, 70-63, 70-63, and 69-64.
The victory comes on the 45th anniversary of Alexis Arguello becoming the first fighter from Nicaragua to win a world title belt. Arguello knocked out Ruben Olivares in the 13th round at The Forum in Inglewood, California.
Cancio, who grew up in nearby Blythe and now lives and trains in Ventura, California, drops to 21-5-2, 16 KOs.
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And Cancio beat Machado twice
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Re: Andrew Cancio vs. Rene Alvarado II - November 23, 2019
Cinderella story to win the title, then gets beaten up and loses every round + the belt to a guy he previous KO'd. Kinda a strange title situation Cancio had
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margaret thatcher
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Re: Andrew Cancio vs. Rene Alvarado II - November 23, 2019
That means the Alvarado bros are both world champs. Are they the only champ bros atm?
Re: Andrew Cancio vs. Rene Alvarado II - November 23, 2019
Alvarado is on a roll and it showed. What an intensity, stopped Cancio's cinderella story.
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world ranked
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Re: Andrew Cancio vs. Rene Alvarado II - November 23, 2019
Can't have a full time job and be a full time world champion. Cool story for both though but neither a threat to the top of division.
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Ruthless-RKO
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Re: Andrew Cancio vs. Rene Alvarado II - November 23, 2019
Cancio has been released by Golden Boy.
A quick rise and fall if you ask me..
A quick rise and fall if you ask me..