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Last update: 02-10-2009 Read more by Rick Reeno

Alfredo Angulo-Cosme Rivera Set For The HBO Triple

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By Rick Reeno

BoxingScene.com has been informed that veteran Cosme Rivera (32-11, 22KOs)�has stepped up to fight junior middleweight prospect Alfredo Angulo (14-0, 11KOs)�on the February 14 HBO televised tripleheader from the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

Rivera is the third opponent in less than two weeks for Angulo. Last week, former two division champion Ricardo Mayorga pulled out after a reported injury claim, which turned out to be a�swerve for more money. On Monday, late-sub Danny Perez pulled out after a verbal agreement to take the fight.

"Rivera has stepped in. We have a signed contract," Gary Shaw, Angulo's promoter, told BoxingScene.com.

Rivera is a very good opponent when�considering the short notice. He gave Joel Julio all he could handle during their bout in 2006, and gave Andre Berto a very tough test in 2007. He actually dropped and hurt Berto during the sixth round of their fight. The guy can punch and the fight should have fireworks.

Also on the show, Nate Campbell defends his WBO/IBF lightweight titles against Ali Funeka and Sergio Martinez defends his WBC interim-junior middleweight title against Kermit Cintron.

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on 02-11-2009 by lopez36

he's not the best this rivera guy,but has lots of experience and has fought former world champs,i believe he also fought judah when judah was on top of his game,,,these are the type of fights angulo with his 15 fights needs,guys with experience,who have fought champs before,i would have loved to ...

what the

on 02-10-2009 by father2

[SIZE="4"]i would have chosen travis simms or even daniel santos!!:boxing:[/SIZE]

on 02-10-2009 by KJB

[QUOTE=-Antonio-;4732875]Better than nothing I guess.[/QUOTE] Hell yeah its better than nothing. And this is a guy who gave scares to Berto and Julio. Tough guy.

on 02-10-2009 by Owlzfan84

He took everything Berto could handout and never once went down. He put Berto on the floor and As much as i like Berto, he got a gift that fight, being able to change gloves right before the 7th round started. that was bullshit. And i saw the julio fight, and i felt Rivera won that fight. Def a g...

on 02-10-2009 by blackirish137

Nice! I have to admit, I didnt see that coming. but this is pretty good, its going to be all action. Rivera isnt top class or anything, but the guy comes to fight. He dropped and almost beat Joel Julio and also dropped Berto. not everyone can say that. he can punch, and him and Angulo will mak...