Saul Alvarez vs. Ryan Rhodes - Revision history

Fasan at 17:44, 7 July 2011

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 * '''Aired On:''' [[HBO Boxing After Dark]]
 * '''Ring Announcer:''' [[Joe Martinez]]
 * '''[[WBC]] Light Middleweight Title''' (1st defense by Alvarez)
 == Notes ==
 * [[Saul Alvarez]] 36-0-1 (26 KOs) vs. [[Ryan Rhodes]] 45-4 (31 KOs)
 * Alvarez entered as the # 9 junior middleweight in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Rhodes, a 6/1 betting underdog [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline], was ranked # 4 by the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/jr-middleweight]
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 * Through 10 rounds, HBO's Harold Lederman had it a shutout 100-89 in favor of Alvarez.
 * Punch Stats: Alvarez 219/590 37%;  Rhodes 90/343 26%
 == Bout Summary ==
 A measured opening round saw both fighters looking for countering opportunities and openings with Alvarez landing more frequently than his opponent. In Round 2, Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes, who often switched between orthodox and southpaw stances. Alvarez fought looking for openings and threw big combinations when able. Rhodes turned up his output in Round 3 throwing straight shots behind the jab. Alvarez continued to walk down his opponent and looked to land the right hook and left hand to the body. In the 4th, action continued much as the previous. In the final minute, however, a combination, most of which missed, found Rhodes off balance and sent him to the mat. It was ruled a knockdown, although it could have been ruled a slip. Also in the round a small nick opened under the left eye of Rhodes. Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes in the 5th and 6th, waiting for Rhodes to throw then making him pay with power combinations. By the end of the 6th round, a gash opened under the right eye Rhodes. Alvarez cruised through Rounds 7 and 8 landing nice hooks to the body that appeared to sting Rhodes. In Round 9,  Rhodes threw the jab but was simply not confident enough to commit offensively. Alvarez pounded away to the body in the 10th with little retaliation from his opponent. Rhodes made an effort in the 11th and threw shots trying unsuccessfully to land a big punch. In the final round, Alvarez landed a good right hand in the opening minute that hurt Rhodes. Alvarez was warned moments later for a punch that strayed low. The end came when a flurry caused Rhodes to take a step back and cover up. As Alvarez came forward and threw power shots against a wholly defensive Rhodes, the referee waved an end to the bout. Almost simultaneously, Rhodes corner threw in the towel.

Sweetscientist at 20:38, 20 June 2011

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	== Quotes ==		== Quotes ==
	* "The kid's a fantastic body puncher. The body shots took a toll on me. He's a superstar. He's going places." - Rhodes in the post fight interview		* "The kid's a fantastic body puncher. The body shots took a toll on me. He's a superstar. He's going places." - Rhodes in the post fight interview
			* "Alvarez won every single second of every single round in a dominant performance. He simply overwhelmed Rhodes with his punching accuracy and a steady ability to break him down and take away any semblance of his offense." - ESPN's [[Dan Rafael]] [http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/columns/story?columnist=rafael_dan&id=6680088]

Sweetscientist at 04:10, 19 June 2011

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	== Bout Summary ==		== Bout Summary ==
	A measured opening round saw both fighters looking for countering opportunities and openings with Alvarez landing more frequently than his opponent. In Round 2, Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes, who often switched between orthodox and southpaw stances. Alvarez fought looking for openings and threw big combinations when able. Rhodes turned up his output in Round 3 throwing straight shots behind the jab. Alvarez continued to walk down his opponent and looked to land the right hook and left hand to the body. In the 4th, action continued much as the previous. In the final minute, however, a combination, most of which missed, found Rhodes off balance and sent him to the mat. It was ruled a knockdown, although it could have been ruled a slip. Also in the round a small nick opened under the left eye of Rhodes. Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes in the 5th and 6th, waiting for Rhodes to throw then making him pay with power combinations. By the end of the 6th round, a gash opened under the right eye Rhodes. Alvarez cruised through Rounds 7 and 8 landing nice hooks to the body that appeared to sting Rhodes. In Round 9, Rhodes threw the jab but was simply not confident enough to commit offensively. Alvarez pounded away to the body in the 10th with little retaliation from his opponent. Rhodes made an effort in the 11th and threw shots trying unsuccessfully to land a big punch. In the final round, Alvarez landed a good right hand in the opening minute that hurt Rhodes. Alvarez was warned moments later for a punch that strayed low. The end came when a flurry caused Rhodes to take a step back and cover up. As Alvarez came forward and threw power shots against a wholly defensive Rhodes, the referee waved an end to the bout. Almost simultaneously, Rhodes corner threw in the towel.		A measured opening round saw both fighters looking for countering opportunities and openings with Alvarez landing more frequently than his opponent. In Round 2, Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes, who often switched between orthodox and southpaw stances. Alvarez fought looking for openings and threw big combinations when able. Rhodes turned up his output in Round 3 throwing straight shots behind the jab. Alvarez continued to walk down his opponent and looked to land the right hook and left hand to the body. In the 4th, action continued much as the previous. In the final minute, however, a combination, most of which missed, found Rhodes off balance and sent him to the mat. It was ruled a knockdown, although it could have been ruled a slip. Also in the round a small nick opened under the left eye of Rhodes. Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes in the 5th and 6th, waiting for Rhodes to throw then making him pay with power combinations. By the end of the 6th round, a gash opened under the right eye Rhodes. Alvarez cruised through Rounds 7 and 8 landing nice hooks to the body that appeared to sting Rhodes. In Round 9, Rhodes threw the jab but was simply not confident enough to commit offensively. Alvarez pounded away to the body in the 10th with little retaliation from his opponent. Rhodes made an effort in the 11th and threw shots trying unsuccessfully to land a big punch. In the final round, Alvarez landed a good right hand in the opening minute that hurt Rhodes. Alvarez was warned moments later for a punch that strayed low. The end came when a flurry caused Rhodes to take a step back and cover up. As Alvarez came forward and threw power shots against a wholly defensive Rhodes, the referee waved an end to the bout. Almost simultaneously, Rhodes corner threw in the towel.

			== Quotes ==
			* "The kid's a fantastic body puncher. The body shots took a toll on me. He's a superstar. He's going places." - Rhodes in the post fight interview

Sweetscientist at 04:04, 19 June 2011

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	* Prior to the bout, a ceremonial ten count was held for the recently deceased [[Genaro Hernandez]].		* Prior to the bout, a ceremonial ten count was held for the recently deceased [[Genaro Hernandez]].
	* The chosen ring size for the bout was 18' x 18'		* The chosen ring size for the bout was 18' x 18'
			* Through 10 rounds, HBO's Harold Lederman had it a shutout 100-89 in favor of Alvarez.
			* Punch Stats: Alvarez 219/590 37%; Rhodes 90/343 26%
	== Bout Summary ==		== Bout Summary ==
	A measured opening round saw both fighters looking for countering opportunities and openings with Alvarez landing more frequently than his opponent. In Round 2, Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes, who often switched between orthodox and southpaw stances. Alvarez fought looking for openings and threw big combinations when able. Rhodes turned up his output in Round 3 throwing straight shots behind the jab. Alvarez continued to walk down his opponent and looked to land the right hook and left hand to the body. In the 4th, action continued much as the previous. In the final minute, however, a combination, most of which missed, found Rhodes off balance and sent him to the mat. It was ruled a knockdown, although it could have been ruled a slip ~~as well. He was up quickly and action continued~~. Also in the ~~4th,~~ a small ~~cut~~ opened under the left eye of Rhodes. Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes in the 5th and 6th, waiting for Rhodes to throw then making him pay with power combinations.		A measured opening round saw both fighters looking for countering opportunities and openings with Alvarez landing more frequently than his opponent. In Round 2, Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes, who often switched between orthodox and southpaw stances. Alvarez fought looking for openings and threw big combinations when able. Rhodes turned up his output in Round 3 throwing straight shots behind the jab. Alvarez continued to walk down his opponent and looked to land the right hook and left hand to the body. In the 4th, action continued much as the previous. In the final minute, however, a combination, most of which missed, found Rhodes off balance and sent him to the mat. It was ruled a knockdown, although it could have been ruled a slip. Also in the round a small nick opened under the left eye of Rhodes. Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes in the 5th and 6th, waiting for Rhodes to throw then making him pay with power combinations. By the end of the 6th round, a gash opened under the right eye Rhodes. Alvarez cruised through Rounds 7 and 8 landing nice hooks to the body that appeared to sting Rhodes. In Round 9, Rhodes threw the jab but was simply not confident enough to commit offensively. Alvarez pounded away to the body in the 10th with little retaliation from his opponent. Rhodes made an effort in the 11th and threw shots trying unsuccessfully to land a big punch. In the final round, Alvarez landed a good right hand in the opening minute that hurt Rhodes. Alvarez was warned moments later for a punch that strayed low. The end came when a flurry caused Rhodes to take a step back and cover up. As Alvarez came forward and threw power shots against a wholly defensive Rhodes, the referee waved an end to the bout. Almost simultaneously, Rhodes corner threw in the towel.

Sweetscientist at 03:36, 19 June 2011

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	* At 152 1/2 lbs., Rhodes fought at the lightest weight of his professional career to date. Conversely, Alvarez was fighting at the heaviest weight of his professional career to date at 153 1/4 lbs.		* At 152 1/2 lbs., Rhodes fought at the lightest weight of his professional career to date. Conversely, Alvarez was fighting at the heaviest weight of his professional career to date at 153 1/4 lbs.
	* Prior to the bout, a ceremonial ten count was held for the recently deceased [[Genaro Hernandez]].		* Prior to the bout, a ceremonial ten count was held for the recently deceased [[Genaro Hernandez]].
			* The chosen ring size for the bout was 18' x 18'
			== Bout Summary ==
			A measured opening round saw both fighters looking for countering opportunities and openings with Alvarez landing more frequently than his opponent. In Round 2, Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes, who often switched between orthodox and southpaw stances. Alvarez fought looking for openings and threw big combinations when able. Rhodes turned up his output in Round 3 throwing straight shots behind the jab. Alvarez continued to walk down his opponent and looked to land the right hook and left hand to the body. In the 4th, action continued much as the previous. In the final minute, however, a combination, most of which missed, found Rhodes off balance and sent him to the mat. It was ruled a knockdown, although it could have been ruled a slip as well. He was up quickly and action continued. Also in the 4th, a small cut opened under the left eye of Rhodes. Alvarez continued to outwork Rhodes in the 5th and 6th, waiting for Rhodes to throw then making him pay with power combinations.

Sweetscientist at 03:06, 19 June 2011

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	<fight>1585353</fight>		<fight>1585353</fight>
	* '''Aired On:''' [[HBO Boxing After Dark]]		* '''Aired On:''' [[HBO Boxing After Dark]]
			* '''Ring Announcer:''' [[Joe Martinez]]
	* '''[[WBC]] Light Middleweight Title''' (1st defense by Alvarez)		* '''[[WBC]] Light Middleweight Title''' (1st defense by Alvarez)
	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	* Alvarez entered as the # 9 junior middleweight in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Rhodes, a 6/1 betting underdog [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline], was ranked # 4 by the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/jr-middleweight]		* Alvarez entered as the # 9 junior middleweight in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Rhodes, a 6/1 betting underdog [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline], was ranked # 4 by the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/jr-middleweight]
	* For Rhodes, it was his first professional fight to take place outside his native United Kingdom.		* For Rhodes, it was his first professional fight to take place outside his native United Kingdom.
			* At 152 1/2 lbs., Rhodes fought at the lightest weight of his professional career to date. Conversely, Alvarez was fighting at the heaviest weight of his professional career to date at 153 1/4 lbs.
			* Prior to the bout, a ceremonial ten count was held for the recently deceased [[Genaro Hernandez]].

Sweetscientist at 01:58, 19 June 2011

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	* [[Saul Alvarez]] 36-0-1 (26 KOs) vs. [[Ryan Rhodes]] 45-4 (31 KOs)		* [[Saul Alvarez]] 36-0-1 (26 KOs) vs. [[Ryan Rhodes]] 45-4 (31 KOs)
	* Alvarez entered as the # 9 junior middleweight in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Rhodes, a 6/1 betting underdog [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline], was ranked # 4 by the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/jr-middleweight]		* Alvarez entered as the # 9 junior middleweight in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Rhodes, a 6/1 betting underdog [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline], was ranked # 4 by the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/jr-middleweight]
			* For Rhodes, it was his first professional fight to take place outside his native United Kingdom.

Sweetscientist at 18:25, 18 June 2011

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	* '''Aired On:''' [[HBO Boxing After Dark]]		* '''Aired On:''' [[HBO Boxing After Dark]]

Sweetscientist: moved Fight:1585353 to Saul Alvarez vs. Ryan Rhodes

2011-06-18T18:20:13Z

moved Fight:1585353 to Saul Alvarez vs. Ryan Rhodes

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Sweetscientist: Created page with '1585353 * '''Aired On:''' HBO Boxing After Dark * '''WBC Light Middleweight Title''' (1st defense by Alvarez) == Notes == * Saul Alvarez 36-0-1 (26 KOs…'

2011-06-18T18:19:52Z

Created page with '<fight>1585353</fight> * '''Aired On:''' HBO Boxing After Dark * '''WBC Light Middleweight Title''' (1st defense by Alvarez) == Notes == * Saul Alvarez 36-0-1 (26 KOs…'

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<fight>1585353</fight>
* '''Aired On:''' [[HBO Boxing After Dark]]
* '''[[WBC]] Light Middleweight Title''' (1st defense by Alvarez)
== Notes ==
* [[Saul Alvarez]] 36-0-1 (26 KOs) vs. [[Ryan Rhodes]] 45-4 (31 KOs)
* Alvarez entered as the # 9 junior middleweight in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Rhodes, a 6/1 betting underdog [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline], was ranked # 4 by the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/jr-middleweight]