Saul Alvarez vs Lanardo Tyner on Dec. 5 in Los Angeles?

By Mark Vester

According to news site Sport Summary , Lanardo Tyner (21-2, 13KOs) has signed a contract to fight rising Mexican welterweight prospect Saul Alvarez (29-0, 20KO) on a December 5th card in Los Angeles, California for the NABF title. Alvarez is highly regarded and Tyner is step up in competition but he is likely too small to do any serious damage to the 19-year-old fighter.

Tyner lost twice in 2008, by decision, to junior welterweights Mike Arnaoutis and Lamont Peterson. This will be the seventh fight for Alvarez in 2009. He knocked out all six of his previous opponents this year.

Tyner told the website that he feels better at 147-pounds and Alvarez is the perfect opponent.

“He’s the perfect guy for me,” Tyner said. “It’s a perfect fight for me.”

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