Saul Alvarez Wins Over Carlos Baldomir
By Reema, Gaea News NetworkSunday, September 19, 2010
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Saul Alvarez proved it again. The rising star from “Mexico” continued his winning streak by registering a marvelous 6th round win against veteran Carlos Baldomir. The fight that was held during the Shane Mosley-Sergio Mora card event at Staples Center, saw the former come up with a restrained and planned play that not only tired his opponent but also led him to submit at 2:58 minutes into the sixth round. A left hook by Saul Alvarez ended the play in his favor.
From the very beginning of the Saturday night Saul Alvarez and Carlos Baldomir bout, it was the former who caught the attention of audience. Saul Alvarez showed a lot of patience and went for some stiff jabs from the very beginning. His powerful punches followed by right hand left the 39-year-old Carlos Baldomir frustrated. Saul Alvarez patiently outboxed his opponent who undoubtedly was not an easy nut to crack. Carlos Baldomir came forward with his unique time tested style of play but failed to match the speed and quickness of Saul Alvarez. Carlos Baldomir came forward with some big shots that staggered his opponent but failed to squeeze a submit. However, throughout the first five rounds of the play, Saul Alvarez gradually increased his momentum and jab deliveries coming with the game winning one in the sixth round.
As the game progressed, Carlos Baldomir tried to take control of the play with some right hand. However, he failed to match the tactics of Saul Alvarez. It was in the sixth round that Carlos Baldomir threw a left hand which went in favor of his opponent who did not miss the opportunity to place a brilliant left hook that left him with no other option than to surrender.
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