Mayweather Handles His Business Against Canelo & Garcia Shocks Matthysse in a upset
Danny Garcia vs. Lucas Matthysse Recap
By Anthony L. Gonzalez, RCM Editor in Chief
Las Vegas, NV (September 15th, 2013)– In a battle for 140lbs supremacy, Danny Garcia started out outboxing Lucas Matthysse in round by setting up his right hand with a solid jab to win round 1.
In round 2, Matthysse came out a lot more aggressive landing a lot more powerful body punches to take the round.
In round 3, Garcia looked good and outboxed Matthysse for much of the round using his jab very effectively.
Round 4, started off with Garcia looked very effective with counter shots to the body to start the round and looked very strong most of the round. After 4, Real Combat Media Boxing scored the fight 3 to 1 for the champion. So far Garcia has used beautiful footwork to create the proper distance to keep Matthysse’s power shots in check.
Round 5, Matthysse comes out with more aggression. However, Garcia was still able to to counterpunch Matthysse with many combinations. Matthysse was frustrated and started getting warned for low blows. Another round for the champion.
Round 6, Matthysse stepped it up, and threw more effective combinations instead of throwing single shots and landed some solid body shots. Garcia spent much of the round backing up. Round 6 went to Matthysse.
Round 7, Garcia recovers well and starts to hurt Matthysse as his eye swells up. He is controlled most of this round as it looks like Matthysse he cannot see. His right looks very bad. Another round for Garcia.
Round 8, Garcia starts working the jab and goes right after that eye. Garcia is really taking control of this fight at this point.
Round 9, Garcia is really starting to turn the doubters into believers. Garcia body combinations are looking crisp. Garcia is using proper distance to keep Matthysse away. Another round for Garcia. Garcia is ahead 7 rounds to 2 according to the RCM Boxing scorecard.
Round 10, Garcia is being careful starting the using the jab. Matthysse is looking better closing the distance and coming back strong. Blood is starting to drip from Garcia’s nose.
Round 10
Round 11, a huge right hand landed by Matthysse. Matthysse is showing a lot of heart by closing the distance. Garcia looks to be getting tired and is more flat footed. Matthysse keeps moving forward and throws some hard punches. However Garcia looked to slip, but the referee called it a knocked down. Even though Matthysse started the round very strong, Garcia took this round 10 to 8 with the knockdown. Matthysse landed a solid shot that knocked the mouth piece out of Garcia’s moth to end the round.
Round 12, Garcia has a huge lead. Matthysse starts agressive. Garcia throws a low blow and loses a point even though Garcia controlled most of the last round, however Matthysse finished stronger. Round 12 was scored for 10 to 9 for Matthysse.
Danny Garcia did a beautiful job tonight and outboxed Matthysse for most of the fight. Real Combat Media Boxing scores this fight for Danny Garcia 8 rounds to 4 in a very good fight. Danny Garcia is for real and proved all the doubters wrong tonight.
The official scoring 114-112, 114-112, 115-112 with Danny Garcia winning by a unanimous decision. Danny Garcia improves to 28-0 and Lucas Matthysse record falls to 34-3 in some what of an upset according to the odds makers. Possibly a fight with Mayweather will be next in the cards for Garcia or a rematch with Matthysse.
In this historic fight, Canelo comes out moving forward. Most of the round was a feeling out process. However Mayweather was able to control most of round 1 by controlling the distance
Round 2, Mayweather is looking very sharp and focused. Mayweather continued to controlled most of the round. At the ens of the round, Canelo used some jab feints to set up some hooks to the body, Real Combat Media Boxing scores the round for Mayweather.
Round 3, Mayweather contines to box well. Mayweather is using his jab effectively but is not hurting Canelo. Real Combat Media scores the round for Mayweather.
Round 4, Mayweather looked very calm and is landing nice counter shots every time Canelo comes forward. Mayweather finished the round strong with a solid combination.
Round 5, Mayweather continues his solid shoulder roll defense. Canelo did land a solid right hand, but the footspeed is the difference here as Mayweather continues to control the distance. Mayweather is being sneaky this round and slipping in some low blows.
Round 6, Canelo is looking better and starting to land some body shots. He is being more aggressive and started to shove Mayweather, however Mayweather is finishing the round strongly. A very close round for Mayweather. Real Combat Media Boxing has the fight scored 6 rounds to 0.
Round 7, Mayweather is taking control of the fight with his accurate punches and counters. Hard uppercut landed by Mayweather. Canelo looks hurt. This is definitely the most dominant round for Mayweather so far.
Round 8, Canelo is looking better. Mayweather looks like he is taking a rest. Canelo is coming forward and landing many combinations against Mayweather against the ropes, however Mayweather is finishing the round strong with stunning counters. RCM Boxing scores that round for Canelo in a close round.
Round 9, Mayweather is looking very relaxed and is starting to get back into his rythym again. Floyd is doing a better job at staying in the center of the ring and landing some nice counter rights. Another close round for Mayweather. It could also be scored as a even round.
Round 10, Mayweather continues to dominate. Canelo looks bruised. With one minute left, Canelo lands his hardest punch of the fight. Mayweather is looking slower at the end of the round. Real Combat Media Boxing Scores this round for Canelo. Some words were exchanged between the two fighters at the end of the round.
Round 11, Mayweather is using his footwork to control Alvarez. Mayweather is making Canelo miss a lot. Mayweather is starting to enjoy this fight by using his beautiful footwork to avoid Canelo.
Round 12, Mayweather is boxing very carefully. He is not taking any chances as he is moving backwards most of the round. Real Combat Media Boxing scored this round for Canelo.
Real Combat Media Boxing Scores this fight 9 rounds to 3 for Mayweather. Mayweather had an excellent performance. Canelo was tough during the fight and never backed down.
The official scoring was strange. 114-114 by CJ Ross, who was the same judge who scored the Bradley win over. The other two judges scored it 116-112 in favor of Mayweather. The judge that scored this a draw should be removed. Mayweather improves to (45-0) and Canelo drops to (42-1,1). Is Danny Garcia next??? Comment below.
Result: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Win Majority Decision 12 Saul Canelo Alvarez
Scoring: 116-112, 116-112 Mayweather. Judge C.J. Ross saw the bout 114-114 a draw.
Referee: Kenny Bayless. There were no knockdowns during the 12 round bout.
Mayweather wins the WBC and WBA World Light Middleweight titles
Ishe Smith vs Carlos Molina
By Michael Fuentes, RCM Boxing Correspondent
In the second fight, we had Ishe Smith (25-5 11 KOs) vs. Carlos Molina (21-5-2 6 KOs) and in the early rounds, Carlos Molina started slow allowing Ishe to take control and use his jab to win the early rounds with the referee Jay Nady warning Molina numerous times about leading with his head and warning Smith for two low blows. In rounds 4-7 showed more of Molina going in and pressuring Smith and winning those rounds in my opinion. In rounds 9 and 10, Ishe showed why he is champion, sticking and moving and working well, winning those 2 rounds easily. In rounds 11 and 12 was very competitive with both giving and taking with both rounds hard to judge. In the end it was a SD win for Molina 117-111 Molina 116-112 Smith 116-112 Molina, a very controversial decision in my opinion.
Pablo Cesar Cano vs Ashley Theophane
To start out the biggest fight in history, we had Pablo Cesar Cano (27-3-1 20 Kos) vs. Ashley Theophane (33-6-1 10 Kos) in the opener and it did not disappoint. It was a great way to get this epic night in boxing history started. It was a classic boxer vs puncher. Cano put in work in the early rounds and got off to a big lead hurting Theophane with a left hook in the 3rd and right hand in the 5th. Theophane worked his way back in the fight with a great jab and combination punches. In the end, Cano won a SD with one judge being very generous giving Theophane a 96-94 scorecard, but at least it was the right decision. The other two judges had it correct, one had it 98-92 and the other had it 97-93
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