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WBC Minimumweight Championship
Osaka, Japan






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Canelo Alvarez retains WBO belt, pummels Cintron into submission

In Mexico City, Mexico, WBC junior middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez pummeled Kermit Cintron into submission to win and retain his belt inside the distance for his third title defense.

Canelo, who is still undefeated, punished the listless Cintron from the opening bell with power shots until the referee showed mercy on the Puerto Rican fighter and ended the carnage in the 5th round via TKO. The fight was good when it lasted, even though it was a one-sided affair in favor of the Mexican.

"Kermit Cintron is a certified lemon and hopefully he hangs up before he gets himself hurt down the line", Carlos of Ecorse opined upon seeing his fellow Puerto Rican being stopped by the Mexican champion.

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Adrien Broner KOs Martin Rodriguez in 3 to claim WBO junior lightweight belt

In Cincinnati, Ohio, 22-year-old hometown boy and undefeated fighter Adrien Broner (22-0) became the youngest WBO junior lightweight champion, behind WBC junior middleweight Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, as he knocked out No. 6 contender Martin Rodriguez of Argentina inside three rounds.

Adrien Broner came out firing right from the opening bell as he showed a variety of weapons in his arsenal: uppercuts, crosses and hooks all delivered with precision and power with good solid defense.

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Kermit Cintron's last chance for redemption is to derail the Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez' express train

WBC light middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez might be in for a big surprise if the real Kermit Cintron shows up tonight. The Mexican's suspect chin will surely be tested if Kermit Cintron connects with his power shots. Yes, there's a big chance and probability that the well-oiled Canelo express train might get derailed tonight if Cintron will rise to the occasion and be true to his potential. But that is easier said than done because Canelo also packs a wallop in his hands and many observers feel that the 'fragile' Cintron is there for the taking.

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is a product of today's intelligent match-making rather than the old school, rumble-and-tumble world of prizefighting. His Golden Boy handlers have maneuvered to give him fighters that will showcase his skills and magnify his power but will pose no danger to him. These machinations eventually resulted of him being handed the WBC light middleweight belt on a silver platter. But make no mistake about it, despite the savvy match-makings and maneuverings, Canelo has a big fighting heart and has the ability to shoot the lights out of anyone if they make the mistake of standing in front of him in a fight.

But Canelo's heart, his greatest asset, might also be the ticket to his downfall. In his previous fights, he has shown his vulnerability when he gets tagged on the chin, even by fighters not known to possess power in their fists. But this seeming 'defect' is easily compensated by his will to pressure his opponents to submission and the power to knock fighters out with a single punch. 

Kermit Cintron was once a promising fighter, but his career took a nosedive after suffering a beating by the hands of Antonio Margarito twice, and considering Margarito's history, a lot of boxing observers alleged that 'plaster of Paris' may have played a factor in Cintron's defeats. Thus, suffice it to say, that after Margarito destroyed Cintron in both of their fights, the Puerto Rican slugger has never been the same again.

Many believed that Cintron's present problem is not about his skill set as a boxer, but more about what's inside his head. If he can only overcome his doubts, shake the cobwebs off his head, and just fight the way he used to fight, then we can expect him to give Alvarez his first defeat tonight, if not a very good competitive fight. 

Kermit Cintron is one lucky boxer since despite his listless performances in the ring in his previous fights, his handlers were still able to convince the networks to show his wares on fight TV.  But this could also be probably attributed to the belief of some people that he is on the decline -- a shadow of his former self -- and a good stepping-stone for any aspiring boxers eager to put his name on their resume.

The people behind Canelo's career might have thought the same way and pegged Cintron as nothing but a trial-horse, cannon fodder, and a veteran with a good name to embellish the young Mexican's resume.

But this is a fight for all the marbles for Kermit Cintron -- a chance for redemption -- and if the Puerto Rican's head is in the right place for tonight's fight, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is in for a rude awakening. Otherwise, the Canelo express train will just run over Cintron and crush his dreams into oblivion.

Six Questions with WBA Super Champion Anselmo 'Chemito' Moreno

Moreno To Make United States Debut Against Vic ‘The Raging Bull’ Darchinyan

In Co-Feature To Abner Mares vs. Joseph Agbeko II

IBF & WBC Silver Bantamweight Championship

Saturday, Dec. 3 At Honda Center In Anaheim , Calif. , Live on SHOWTIME®

NEW YORK (Nov. 23, 2011) – Just one month out from the biggest fight of his life and his first in the United States, Anselmo “Chemito” Anselmo and his wife Rouss Laguna Moreno found out they are expecting twins.


There are indeed big things ahead for the 26-year-old fighter from Panama City, Panama, who will also be making his SHOWTIME and Golden Boy Promotions debuts, when Moreno will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Bantamweight Super Championship against Two-Division World Champion Vic “The Raging Bull’’ Darchinyan on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Dec. 3, live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) at Honda Center in Anaheim , Calif.



In the main event, unbeaten rising star Abner Mares will defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Bantamweight Championship titles against the boxer he dethroned, former two-time IBF 118-pound champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko.


Moreno (31-1-1, 11 KO’s) met his wife after one of his fights in Panama . Rouss’ father is the former lightweight world champion Ismael Laguna, who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001 and the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1999.


Anselmo, whose personal website can be found at www.chemitomoreno.com, recently took time out from training camp to answer six questions about himself and his upcoming fight.


QUESTION: What do you expect to see from Vic Darchinyan, who many are calling your toughest opponent to date?


MORENO: “I feel like I’m a strong fighter just like he is. I’m at the point in my career when I’m ready to fight the great ones like a Vic Darchinyan. He has a good record and I have a lot of respect for him. He will be quick and come forward and I’m aware of his power.”


QUESTION: Do you hope to someday have as much success in the United States as fellow Panamanian and New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Riviera has had?


MORENO: “Why not? He worked hard to get where he is in America and now I’m beginning my journey to hopefully get there too. My time is coming to be in the same place. He’s viewed as a hero here, of course, but I have never met him since he has been living in the States.”


QUESTION: Do people recognize you on the streets of Panama ?


MORENO: “Yes, people do when I’m out running and they want to stop me and take a picture with me. They stop me in the supermarket and want to meet me. There aren’t too many famous athletes from here and Roberto Duran was the most famous boxer. I know I wouldn’t be recognized walking down the street in Los Angeles now, so that’s what I’m hoping will change after a few more fights in the States.”


QUESTION: Do you think you will have more fans in Anaheim cheering for you than Darchinyan on Dec. 3?


MORENO: “That’s easy, Vic will; just because he’s fought there before and there are lots of Armenians that will be there cheering for him. I do plan on bringing a lot of friends and family from Panama who will be loud and carrying the Panamanian flag. I’ve won big fights in Germany and France , so I’m used to it, but for sure there will be a lot more cheering for Darchinyan.”


QUESTION: What do you plan on doing immediately after the fight?


MORENO: “We always take a week-long trip with the family. We are thinking about the Bahamas this time, but my wife just found out last week she is pregnant with twins, so we’re not sure. We’re very happy about the news and can’t wait.”


QUESTION: What about Disneyland ?


MORENO: “No. My wife says she’s in no condition to walk that much or go on any rides. Right now, I’m just concentrating on the fight. My wife wants to talk about our first trip to the United States and California and this and that, but I don’t want to hear anything about that. I’m just so focused right now on the fight.”


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Tickets for Mares vs. Agbeko II, priced at $150, $100, $50 and $25, are available for purchase at all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com, via charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000 and at the Honda Center Box Office.


Mares vs. Agbeko II, a 12-round fight for Mares' IBF and WBC Silver Championship titles taking place on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Honda Center in Anaheim , Calif. , is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Don King Productions and sponsored by Corona , DeWalt Tools and AT&T. Also featured will be a 12-round bantamweight world title co-main event between Anselmo Moreno and former World Champion Vic Darchinyan for Moreno 's WBA Bantamweight Super Championship which is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions. Both fights will air live on SHOWTIME® at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).



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