Juan Manuel Marquez wins 117-109 on ESPN2 Boxing News scorecard
Inglewood, California – Juan Manuel Marquez proved that he still deserves mention among boxing’s pound-4-pound elite with a convincing 12-round win over top-10 140 Lb. contender Mike Alvarado. Marquez, 56-7-1, 40 KO’s, was the ring general from the outset, using his smooth boxing skill and accurate combinations to outclass the hard-punching Alvarado, 34-2, 23 KO’s. Marquez, 148, battered Alvarado, 152, with heavy artillery from both barrels, leaving Alvarado’s face a dis-contorted mess by fights end. Final scores read: 119-108, 117-109 twice, all for Marquez. ESPN2 News Boxing scored it 117-109 for Juan Manuel Marquez who has logged 486 professional rounds. Wager on Boxing Betting Odds at Carbon Sports
ESPN2 News Boxing Results Analysis: Alvarado took a vintage Juan Manuel right-hand bomb to the chops in the 8th that sent “Mile High” Mike flying through the ropes. The Colorado warrior gamely beat the count and came back with payback on his mind entering round 9. Alvarado bounced back from his 8th round knockdown to drop “Dinamita” on his backside with a searing right-cross in the 9th frame. Marquez was wobbled but handled himself like a true professional, never letting Alvarado know he was hurt, surviving the 9th round on wobbly pins. Alvarado failed to follow up and throughout the affair was far too conservative with his punches.
Marquez, 40, looks to a 5th payday against Manny Pacquiao in a fight that our Boxing News experts would peg Pacquiao as a -250 favorite. Alavardo, 33, has dropped 3 out of his last 4 but is still one of the most exciting fighters in the game. A possible rubber match with slugger Brandon Rios, 31-2-1, 23 KO’s, could still happen in a bout that ESPN2 News would list Alvarado as a -160 favorite.
ESPN2 Boxing News Betting Odds Payouts: Marquez -245 Moneyline – Over/Under – Over 11.5 Rounds -135
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