Albert Alvarez
243 articles · Diamond Boxing
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Julio César Chavez: GOAT Mexican boxer debate goes beyond records & stats
Since his consecration in the early 1990s, Julio Cesar Chavez was named by public opinion as the greatest Mexican fighter of all time. With his towering talent, deadly left hook, jaw of…
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Mikey Garcia/Robert Easter Jr. Lightweight Unification Fight Prediction
This Saturday night Live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Mikey Garcia(38-0) will lock horns with Robert Easter Jr.(21-0) in a lightweight unification clash which will be aired on Showtime. Garcia/Easter…
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Another knockout for Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night!
It?s that time of the year again, what time you ask? Well none other than the Celebrity Fight Night fundraiser which took place tonight at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and…
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao finally here, but not here to save boxing
Back in 2007, when Oscar De La Hoya locked horns with Floyd Mayweather Jr., the big fight was often mentioned by media and fans as the fight to save boxing. I never…
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Wilder The Champ is here!
Earlier this month, when Deontay Wilder (33-0) defeated Bermane Stiverne unanimously for the WBC Heavyweight strap, Wilder single handily brought heavyweight division boxing back to the big stage. And the manner in…
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Jose Benavidez Jr. ??My main focus right now is Mauricio Herrera!??
How is camp going for you in Big Bear? Who are some fighters that are helping you out in preparation for Herrera? JB- Camp is going real good here in Big Bear…
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It?s been a while, is Pacquiao ready to unleash the fire
Manny Pacquiao (56-5-2) vs Chris Algieri (20-0)- Standing at roughly 5′10″, Chris Algieri owns a clear height advantage and a five-inch edge in reach. In saying that, it is imperative that Algieri…
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Does Hopkins have one more trick up his sleeve?
Saturday, November 8 2014 Live from Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City on HBO Luis Abregu (36-1) vs. Sadam Ali (20-0) set for 10 rounds ? I absolutely love the fact that Ali took…
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The Step up, or set up? The time has come for Benavidez Jr to shine
A few weeks ago, when I was first told that Benavidez Jr would be facing Mauricio Herrera in December, I was shocked, fast forward to today & I still am. For starters,…
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If Maravilla has both his knees well under him, he will stop Cotto
Miguel Cotto (38-4) vs. Sergio Martinez (51-2-2) (WBC middleweight)- Maravilla Martinez has height, reach, and speed advantages. He also has better footwork and has that difficult Joe Calzaghe awkward style that makes…
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Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Mike Alvarado fight prediction
Juan Manuel Marquez (55-7-1) vs. Mike Alvarado (34-2) - My gut tells me that Marquez can stop Alvarado in the same way that he was able to stop Juan Diaz back in…
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Arreola project taking shape, but first the rematch!
Sometimes people end up in the right place, at the right time. For Ralph Velez Jr. that time was 4 years ago. When Velez called FanBase Promotions to offer his ring announcing…
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The Moment fight predictions
Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana (for the WBC/WBA welterweight straps)- No need to sweet talk this one. Floyd will be too quick, too sharp, and his defensive stance will keep Maidana in…
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Redemption time for Pacquiao
Saturday, April 12 2014 Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, HBO Pay Per View Timothy Bradley (31-0) vs. Manny Pacquiao (53-5-3) for the WBO welterweight title- For Timothy…
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Canelo ? Angulo Toe to Toe fight card predictions
Saturday, March 8 2014 Live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Pay Per View Canelo Alvarez (42-1-1) vs. Alfredo Angulo (22-3) - The thing that scares me about this…
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Will Chavez Jr. be better prepared this time around vs. Vera
Saturday, March 1 2014 On HBO Live from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (47-1-1) vs. Bryan Vera (23-7)- In their first fight, I felt that Vera controlled…
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The Pascal vs. Bute clash pick & next weekend?s prediction rundown
Saturday, January 18 2014 on HBO Live from Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Jean Pascal (26-2-1) vs. Lucian Bute (31-1) - To the naked eye, Bute is a better all around fighter.…
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A look into the future of Boxing
With Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao approaching their final chapters of their phenomenal boxing careers, the time is now for the rise of new faces to surface and emerge as the…
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Maidana: a fighter with an unbreakable will should never be counted out
Thoughts on Maidana/Broner ? I really thought that Broner would kill Maidana?s mid section and keep the fight at safe distance for Broner to be able to strike and stay moving. Boy,…
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Is Adrien Broner ready for superstardom or will Maidana derail the plan?
Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana (for the WBA welterweight title) ? A lot of credit must be given to Robert Garcia for his work with Maidana. Maidana now pops out a hard…