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Video: Francisco Vargas on Knockout Win Over Miura

•Nov 23, 2015

Canelo Alvarez beat Miguel Cotto on a unanimous points decision to win the WBC world middleweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday. Alvarez, the pre-fight favourite, lived up to his billing with a powerful display at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, and took his career record to 46-1-1, with 32 KOs. After a relatively even contest early on, the Mexican established his dominance over the Puerto Rican with a devastating series of blows in the eighth round. All three judges agreed Alvarez had won the contest comfortably, awarding him between nine and 11 of the 12 rounds.

Vargas' Manager Shoots Down Immediate Miura Rematch

Ryan Burton

•Nov 23, 2015

Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada - BoxingScene.com caught up with an elated Ralph Heredia, manager of Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (23-0-1), shortly after his fighter won what may be the 2015 Fight of the Year against Takashi Miura (29-3-2). Vargas started off strong and nearly dropped Miura in the first round. After controlling the first few rounds, Vargas was stunned by Miura and dropped in the fourth round. Miura, who is known as the "Mexicutioner" because of his success against Mexican fighters, had control of the fight and appeared to be on his way to a stoppage victory when Vargas caught his second wind and floored Miura in the 9th round. Miura rose to his feet but was finished off moments later.

Vargas Rises From Canvas, Rallies To Stop Miura In Nine

Jake Donovan

•Nov 21, 2015

Francisco Vargas walked through hell in order to claim his first major title, overcoming a knockdown and cuts under and over his right eye to stop Takashi Miura in the 9th round of a thriller Saturday evening at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. The super featherweight title fight was deemed by many experts as a potential show-stealer leading into the main event between Miguel Cotto and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Both fighter did their part, overcoming adversity in a thrilling title fight featuring several momentum shifts.

Miura vs. Vargas: BoxingScene.com Staff Predictions

Jake Donovan

•Nov 21, 2015

It says a lot of a fight when the general view is that – even beneath one of the year’s most anticipated headliners – it can still potentially steal the show. That is the mindset heading into the super featherweight title fight between defending champ Takashi Miura and unbeaten challenger Francisco Vargas. They are tasked with not only facing each other, but priming the crowd for the middleweight championship bout between Miguel Cotto and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, with both airing live on HBO Pay-Per-View from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Photos: Cotto, Canelo Ripped and Ready For War

Boxing Photos

•Nov 20, 2015

Miguel Cotto and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez collide Saturday evening at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, with the World midldeweight championship at stake. The pair of boxing superstars both met the terms of the contracted 155 lb. catchweight limit. Cotto weighed 153.5 lbs., the second straight fight where he came in light enough to fight at the super welterweight limit despite reigning as the World middleweight champion. Alvarez came in right at the 155 lb. mark, his fourth straight fight at that contracted weight.

Weights From Las Vegas: Cotto 153.5, Alvarez 155

Jake Donovan

•Nov 20, 2015

Miguel Cotto and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez collide Saturday evening at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, with the World midldeweight championship at stake. The pair of boxing superstars are due to hit the scales shortly. Their main event bout will air live on HBO Pay-Per-View (Saturday, 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT).

Video: Cotto vs. Canelo Undercard Final Presser

Boxing Photos

•Nov 20, 2015

LAS VEGAS – Fighters featured on the Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Alvarez undercard hosted a final press conference in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino ahead of their scheduled fights on November 21. Photos by Tom Hogan/Hogan Photos. Joining in the day’s festivities, WBC Super Featherweight World Champion, Takashi Miura (29-2-2, 22 KOs) and undefeated top contender Francisco “El Bandido” Vargas (22-0-1, 16 KOs).

Photos: Rigondeaux-Francisco, Miura-Vargas Face Offs

Boxing Photos

•Nov 20, 2015

Video: Takashi Miura Prepared For War With Vargas

BoxingScene Staff

•Nov 19, 2015

Las Vegas- Everyone is geared up for the highly anticipated showdown between Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto and former two-time Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez.

Photos: Rigondeaux, Caballero, Miura, Open Workouts

Boxing Photos

•Nov 19, 2015

LAS VEGAS –Roc Nation Sports, Golden Boy Promotions, Miguel Cotto Promotions and Canelo Promotions are pleased to announce the preliminary undercard of the Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Alvarez event on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The preliminary bouts will be available to view digitally on HBO Boxing’s YouTube Page, TIDAL.com and GoldenBoyPromotions.com, along with other websites and outlets starting at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT. In preliminary undercard action, San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Alberto “El Explosivo” Machado (11-0, 9 KOs) will face Tyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (8-4-2, 6 KOs) of Long Branch, NJ in a six-round lightweight bout. After representing his native country in many international competitions, Machado looked to implement his power and style during each match starting with his pro debut on Nov.17, 2012 against Alex Nazario, which resulted in a third-round technical knockout. On Nov. 11, 2014, Machado overtook Alvin Torres with a second-round technical knockout to secure the vacant WBC USNBC Super Featherweight Title. Luckey will look to tarnish Machado’s undefeated record when they clash on Nov. 21.