Most boxing fans or the loyal manny fan base are dismissing Alvardo as an legitmite/threat of an oppenent right of the get go which I think is misguided. However, I think Alvardo will give manny a competeive and determined fight, and this fight might be alot more interesting then alot of people think. People forget Alvardo entered the sport of boxing at a late age and his craft/skills are still improving/developing. He is a puncher that has power and is a better boxer then he is being credited with. He has athletisim, movement, and solid jab, not to mention he has pretty good timing in exchanges. I think coming up in weight actually might be to his advantage, he has the frame to put on more strength and power and wont have to cut weight really, and not mention he has a good chin. In the end Manny's speed and movement might be the difference is he boxes a smart and technical fight and utilizes his jab/angles effectively. But I really believe Alvarado could defeat him, as he can counter punch in addition.