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Junior lightweight prospect Mathias Radcliffe defeated Cosme Rivera Figueroa (5-13-1, 3 KOs) by decision this past Friday at el Centro de Espectaculos El Parian in Tecate, Mexico. All three judges scored the bout 80-72 in favor of Radcliffe, who improved to 12-0-1, 7 KOs. #boxing#boxeo@Ovajay
Canelo Alvarez won another world title belt this past Saturday in Riyadh. Something about that WBC title means a lot to Canelo and other fighters from Mexico and Latin America. My thoughts including what could be next for the Gran Campeon from Guadalajara. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld@Canelo@CANELOTEAM@wbcmoro
If Hamzah Sheeraz stated he is willing to fight Canelo Alvarez or anyone at 168 pounds, why not follow up and ask him about not fighting Janibek Alimkhanuly? Again, he did say anyone.
Sheeraz turned down a fight mandated by the WBO & a $750,000+ purse. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld
Impressive win by Canelo, fighting a smart and tactical fight. He was able to negate the offense of Mbilli.
Again, just when some people think Canelo is done or doesn’t have it anymore, Canelo is able to prove naysayers and doubters wrong.
Hats off/ Felicidades to the champ from Guadalajara. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld
Canelo Alvarez defeats Christian Mbilli (29-1-1, 24 KOs) by unanimous decision. Scores were 115-112, 116-111 and 117-110 for Canelo, who improves to 64-3-2, 39 KOs and wins the WBC super middleweight title. Superb performance by Canelo. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld@Canelo@CANELOTEAM
Canelo Alvarez defeats Christian Mbilli (29-1-1, 24 KOs) by unanimous decision. Scores were 115-112, 116-111 and 117-110 for Canelo, who improves to 64-3-2, 39 KOs and wins the WBC super middleweight title. Superb performance by Canelo. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld@Canelo@CANELOTEAM
Scorecards should read 97-92 or 96-93 for Canelo Alvarez entering the championship rounds.
I’m puzzled by the approach the last 4-5 rounds by Mbilli. No aggression. Overthinking. I don’t know. This style is not winning him rounds. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld
Wow. Referee Hector Afu deducts a point from Mbilli in round 8. Was Afu baited by Canelo to deduct a point from Mbilli? That could be huge on the scorecards .. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld
Through 7 rounds, I could Canelo Alvarez up 67-66/ 68-65 on the scorecards over Christian Mbilli. It’s been a decent fight so on. Wondering if Mbilli would become more aggressive and assertive in the next round or two. Would imagine he and Marc Ramsey think he’s down on the cards. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld
Jaime Munguia defeats Nikita Zon (12-1-1, 10 KOs) of Russia by unanimous decision. Scores were 117-111, 117-111 and 116-112 for Munguia, who improves to 47-2, 35 KOs and successfully defends the WBA super middleweight title. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld@jaimemunguia15
Round 6 between Jaime Munguia and Nikita Zon is a candidate for Round of the Year. Munguia was hurt midway during the round and dug deep and had Zon hurt late in that stanza .. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld
That’s said, Jaime Munguia should be up by scores of 78-74 or 77-75 over Nikita Zon as the fight enters round 9 .. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld
Looks like Nikita Zon has slowed a bit in round 8.
His punch output has dropped over the last couple of rounds. Keep in mind he’s never been past 8 rounds in his pro career. Zon has fought in 3 scheduled 10-round bouts, but none of those fights went past round 6. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld
Looks like Nikita Zon has slowed a bit in round 8.
His punch output has dropped over the last couple of rounds. Keep in mind he’s never been past 8 rounds in his pro career. Zon has fought in 3 scheduled 10-round bouts, but none of those fights went past round 6. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld
That’s a decent bargain. Now add up how much gas one would need to drive from their residence, drive to Pasadena, drive to the Coliseum (South of Downtown L.A.), then to Inglewood .. #CFB#gasprices#LosAngeles#SoCal
You could watch the Rams, Chargers, USC and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl, Coliseum and SoFi Stadium this weekend in Los Angeles for less than $99 on @TickPick.
Nevada at UCLA — Rose Bowl — $10
Ohio State at USC — Coliseum — $30
Chargers at Rams — SoFi Stadium — $58
I don’t know about you but this #MexicoVsTheWorld card began 6.5 hours ago (10 pm ET/ 7 pm PT) and the co-main event between Jaime Munguia and Nikita Zon is about to begin. Pacing has been hit or miss today .. #boxing#CaneloMbilli
Props to Ricardo Blandon for taking the fight on short notice & given the circumstances of what’s happening in that region.
However, this was a mismatch, in the ring & on paper. Blandon shouldn’t have been in the ring with Rafael Espinoza.
The ringside physician recommending the fight be stopped did fans a favor. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld
Rafael Espinoza stated in the post-fight interview he wants to unify at 126 pounds.
Unfortunately, doesn’t mention a unification fight against Bruce ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington, which makes sense since they both fight under the same promotional banner and streaming service.
Only mentions Naoya Inoue. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld
Rafael Espinoza scores a knockout win in round 3 over Ricardo Blandon (21-7, 14 KOs). Cut that was caused by a punch from Espinoza prevents fight from continuing. Espinoza improves to 29-0, 25 and successfully defends the WBO featherweight title. #boxing#CaneloMbilli#MexicoVsTheWorld@divino_espinoza