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BEST OPTION FOR ALVAREZ
VANES MARTIROSYAN: Alvarez’s handlers want him to fight on the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Victor Ortiz pay-per-view card on Sept. 17, which would allow him good exposure. They might decide to avoid a significant challenge on that night to be fairly certain he wins and looks good doing it. The next step after that might be Martirosyan, the mandatory contender for Alvarez’s WBC strap. The talented Armenian-American is a dangerous opponent. He fought for the U.S. in the 2004 Olympics, is trained by Freddie Roach and is unbeaten as a pro against limited opposition. His skills are superior to those of Alvarez, although the kid is more explosive and might be tougher. Still, Martirosyan is a logical next step for Alvarez – very good but beatable. Miguel Cotto? Alfredo Angulo? Paul Williams? Too early. That will come if Alvarez continues to win.
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VANES MARTIROSYAN: Alvarez’s handlers want him to fight on the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Victor Ortiz pay-per-view card on Sept. 17, which would allow him good exposure. They might decide to avoid a significant challenge on that night to be fairly certain he wins and looks good doing it. The next step after that might be Martirosyan, the mandatory contender for Alvarez’s WBC strap. The talented Armenian-American is a dangerous opponent. He fought for the U.S. in the 2004 Olympics, is trained by Freddie Roach and is unbeaten as a pro against limited opposition. His skills are superior to those of Alvarez, although the kid is more explosive and might be tougher. Still, Martirosyan is a logical next step for Alvarez – very good but beatable. Miguel Cotto? Alfredo Angulo? Paul Williams? Too early. That will come if Alvarez continues to win.
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