http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/alexander_munoz/73453 Recent articles about Alexander Munoz en-us When I arrived at Cinemark 20 in Moosic, Pa., for May Day:  Mayweather vs. Guerrero, I had no idea what to expect. Of course, I fully expected Floyd Mayweather to dominate his welterweight opponent, Robert Guerrero. And I was looking forward to watching a fight on something bigger than my 36” TV screen. I didn't know what the fight atmosphere would be like sitting in a darkened movie theater, though. Who attends these screenings? How do fans react to what they see on the screen and to the people around them? How does it compare to seeing a fight in person? Beyond the bigger screen, is a movie theater seat any better (or worse) than my couch for watching a boxing event? I picked the best seat in the house: The middle seat in the last row. Although I arrived early, I began to wonder if my husband and I were awaiting a private screening. Slowly, other boxing fans finally began filing into the small theater. Many early arrivals came alone, others in pairs. People cited the $18... Wed, 08 May 2013 00:27:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/of_squared_rings_and_silver_screens/13572095 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/of_squared_rings_and_silver_screens/13572095 Of Squared Rings And Silver Screens http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/of_squared_rings_and_silver_screens/13572095 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Abner Mares moved up in weight and didn't miss a beat, stopping Daniel Ponce De Leon in the ninth round Saturday night to win a piece of the featherweight title. Mares landed a right hand counter to drop Ponce De Leon, then swarmed all over him before referee Jay Nady moved in to stop the fight at 2:20 of the round. Mares, a former batamweight and super batamweight champion, remained unbeaten with the win. The fight was on the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero fight at the MGM Grand hotel. Mares began controlling the fight in the second round, landing a left hook followed by a right that put Ponce De Leon up for the first time. Mares won most of the early rounds, but a low blow by Ponce De Leon in the seventh round seemed to give Ponce De Leon new energy. The two fighters are stablemates, who fight under the same management but agreed to fight each other anyway. ''I wasn't just fighting some opponent,'' Mares said. ''He's my friend. The second time I dr Sun, 05 May 2013 01:00:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mares_stops_ponce_de_leon_in_9th_round/13552682 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mares_stops_ponce_de_leon_in_9th_round/13552682 Mares stops Ponce De Leon in 9th round http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/mares_stops_ponce_de_leon_in_9th_round/13552682 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Full results from Las Vegas, NV Floyd Mayweather def. Robert Guerrero via UD (117-111,117-111, 117-111) Abner Mares def. Daniel Ponce De Leon via TKO in R9 J’Leon Love def. Gabriel Rosado via SD (95-94, 94-95, 97-92) Leo Santa Cruz def. Alexander Munoz via TKO in R5 Sun, 05 May 2013 00:49:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero_full_results/13552631 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero_full_results/13552631 Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero: Full results http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero_full_results/13552631 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/7/b7d516d9c95e8dd94108eb7853c177a5f605438e/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72406273.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0780C9D933E15FEEC.jpg J'Leon Love (15-0; 8 KOs) vs. Gabriel Rosado (21-6; 13 KOs) Round 1: Caution from both to start as neither fighter is throwing anything complex. Lots of jabs and feeling out here, nothing major landing. Both guys are planning for the long term. Love outlanded Rosado in effective shots. Score: Love 10-9 Round 2: Love is the aggressor this round, coming out with a bit more aggression this round. He's trying to get in close and Rosado does a good job keeping him away with movement. Love is on his heels but Rosado can't find a good range to throw; Love is landing some nice shots whenever Rosado gets him where he wants to against the ropes. Rosado lands some big rights at the end of the round as he gets in close. Might've stolen that round when all is said and done. I'll go... Score: Love 10-9, 20-18 Love Round 3: Love opens the round using his jab and almost daring Rosado to rabbit punch him; Love goes to the clinch and Rosado lands some nice body shots. Love is moving backwards Sat, 04 May 2013 22:10:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mayweather_vs_guerrero_fight_blog/13552184 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mayweather_vs_guerrero_fight_blog/13552184 Mayweather vs. Guerrero fight blog http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mayweather_vs_guerrero_fight_blog/13552184 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/7/b7d516d9c95e8dd94108eb7853c177a5f605438e/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72406273.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0780C9D933E15FEEC.jpg Weights from Las Vegas, NV: Floyd Mayweather (146) vs. Robert Guerrero (147) Daniel Ponce De Leon (126) vs. Abner Mares (126) Gabriel Rosado (160) vs. J’Leon Love (161.5)* Leo Santa Cruz (122) vs. Alexander Munoz (121) Fri, 03 May 2013 19:45:11 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero_full_weigh_in_results/13546844 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero_full_weigh_in_results/13546844 Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero: Full weigh in results http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero_full_weigh_in_results/13546844 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/3920427e19976ff234a1b85c1fe16b4b14cc6747/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72399039.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0E39417C1EE0FDD7D.jpg So continues our marathon coverage of one of the biggest fights of 2013, Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero on Showtime pay-per-view May 4. Previously: putting Mayweather-Guerrero in context; the undercard, previewed; keys to the fight; a full preview of the main event. Next: the Ultimate Guide. This installment of TQBR’s regular TQBR roundtable is dedicated to Rubens everywhere -- both Ruben Guerrero, the father of Robert Guerrero, and delicious Reuben sandwiches. We’re not really sure if we like his son’s chances against pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather, Jr. but you have to admire a guy who, when everyone else wants to kiss Mayweather’s ass, instead calls him out as a convicted wife beater. Again, not sure about the hat/shades combo, but there’s a ring to “we’re going to beat that woman beater, baby, and see how he’s going to like it.” Also Reuben sandwiches are really tasty and I’m going to get one/several when I’m in New York in June. Anyway, on to the roundtable... Fri, 03 May 2013 02:20:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tqbr_roundtable_ruben_edition_floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero/13541171 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tqbr_roundtable_ruben_edition_floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero/13541171 TQBR Roundtable, Ruben Edition: Floyd Mayweather Vs. Robert Guerrero http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/tqbr_roundtable_ruben_edition_floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero/13541171 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/3920427e19976ff234a1b85c1fe16b4b14cc6747/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72399039.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0E39417C1EE0FDD7D.jpg Today, the May Day undercard fighters took center stage in Las Vegas, as they held their public workouts, as well as their final pre-fight press conference. Right here, we have a huge photo gallery from the events, along with more details. Take a look as Abner Mares, Daniel Ponce de Leon, Leo Santa Cruz and his opponent Alexander Munoz, and Gabriel Rosado and J'Leon Love all took their turns first in the ring, and then in front of the podium. It's a pretty solid undercard, especially with the fantastic co-feature of Ponce de Leon vs. Abner Mares. With Rosado vs. Love, that's an intriguing fight at 154 lbs, and these two guys aren't shy about sharing their opinions of the other, and they won't be shy in the ring throwing leather either. And then Leo Santa Cruz is always just a fun fighter to watch. On Friday afternoon, it's weigh-in time for all of the fighters, including Floyd Mayweather and Robert Guerrero. Be sure to check back with us then f... Thu, 02 May 2013 20:33:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/may_day_undercard_workout_presser_photos_mares_de_leon_santa_cruz_rosado_love/13539461 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/may_day_undercard_workout_presser_photos_mares_de_leon_santa_cruz_rosado_love/13539461 May Day undercard workout & presser photos: Mares, De Leon, Santa Cruz, Rosado, Love http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/may_day_undercard_workout_presser_photos_mares_de_leon_santa_cruz_rosado_love/13539461 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/ea115fd9715ea2ee02c47de23a0c3e9443c14ffb/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90123360.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D076FF1C5C9FD11542F9814D54A4A069543B4833365E5917E8.jpg Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero may be getting all of the attention, but there's more action in store on Saturday night. That includes Leo Santa Cruz taking on Alexander Munoz, and the very intriguing featherweight title clash between Daniel Ponce de Leon and Abner Mares. Right here, you'll find a huge collection of quotes from the undercard conference call which was recently held. Take a look. Leo Santa Cruz Hello, everybody. I'm very happy to be here and I'm very excited and I'm ready. Itskowitch All right, Leo. Thank you. We'll now turn over to Q&A for Leo. Q Your last fight was on CBS and made a big splash. Now, you're on a major card with Floyd Mayweather and Abner Mares, who there have been mention of you fighting him at some point. How big is this for you in terms of making an impression in the big lime light? Santa Cruz It's a big pressure for me because being with Ponce de Leon and Mares and Mayweather, they know that they give good ... Thu, 02 May 2013 09:39:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pre_fight_quotes_from_abner_mares_daniel_ponce_de_leon_leo_santa_cruz/13534574 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pre_fight_quotes_from_abner_mares_daniel_ponce_de_leon_leo_santa_cruz/13534574 Pre-fight quotes from Abner Mares, Daniel Ponce de Leon & Leo Santa Cruz http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/pre_fight_quotes_from_abner_mares_daniel_ponce_de_leon_leo_santa_cruz/13534574 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/3/c3ad0b9ac0f95a7ae4be93b68a6366a5cb8562d0/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90123414.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D03B3936B0008D4A2CF9814D54A4A06954334EE0AF15316260.jpg So continues our marathon coverage of one of the biggest fights of 2013, Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero on Showtime pay-per-view May 4. Previously: putting Mayweather-Guerrero in context. Next: keys to the fight. Once again we find ourselves less than a week out from a big pay-per-view boxing match. Some things have changed – Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is fighting on Showtime instead of HBO. But, as they say, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Robert Guerrero is new, but it’s hard not to feel like we’ve been here before. Nobody seriously doubts Mayweather’s chances. It’s déjà vu all over again. At least the undercard should be entertaining. Perhaps as entertaining as that picture. And yes, Rocky vs. Clubber Lang totally deserved to be on PPV. Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero Undercard Daniel Ponce De Leon vs. Abner Mares. I’m going to say it right now – this featherweight fight is going to upstage the main event. Former junior featherwei... Wed, 01 May 2013 22:52:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero_undercard_previewed_and_the_rest_of_the_weeks_boxing/13532273 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero_undercard_previewed_and_the_rest_of_the_weeks_boxing/13532273 Floyd Mayweather Vs. Robert Guerrero Undercard, Previewed (And The Rest Of The Week’s Boxing ... http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/floyd_mayweather_vs_robert_guerrero_undercard_previewed_and_the_rest_of_the_weeks_boxing/13532273 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/8/f8a72df6b79997098a08fde43ee398ca232cfb10/mini/robert-guerrero-joel.jpg It's Fight Week in Las Vegas, which means that all week long there are festivities and events leading up to Saturday night's May Day pay-per-view. Things kicked off officially today at the MGM Grand, with Floyd Mayweather, Robert Guerrero and all of the undercard fighters and their teams making their official grand arrivals. Right here, you'll find a photo gallery of the jam-packed event, take a look. Besides Mayweather and Guerrero, you'll see Abner Mares, Daniel Ponce de Leon, J'Leon Love, Gabriel Rosado, Leo Santa Cruz and Alexander Munoz all making their way through the crowds to come and make their entrances. As mentioned, there's plenty more where that came from. We have the final press conferences tomorrow, as well as fighter workouts, and then later in the week we'll have the official weigh-ins and all of that other good stuff. Enjoy the photos of Mayweather, Guerrero and the rest entering the scene, and be sure to check back with us ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:18:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/photos_floyd_mayweather_robert_guerrero_arrive_at_mgm_grand/13523882 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/photos_floyd_mayweather_robert_guerrero_arrive_at_mgm_grand/13523882 Photos: Floyd Mayweather & Robert Guerrero arrive at MGM Grand http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/photos_floyd_mayweather_robert_guerrero_arrive_at_mgm_grand/13523882 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/7/b7d516d9c95e8dd94108eb7853c177a5f605438e/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72406273.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0780C9D933E15FEEC.jpg Live Mayweather vs. Guerrero Round by Round Results On Saturday, May 4, Showtime PPV presents Floyd "Money" Mayweather (43-0, 26 KOs) vs. Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (31-1-1, 18 KOs) in a WBC welterweight title fight. Mayweather vs. Guerrero has been highly anticipated for months, as the fight and event has seen nonstop buildup and buzz. Can Guerrero be the first to defeat Mayweather? Will Mayweather continue his streak of dominant performances? Right here, you'll find the answers to those questions with our continuously updated, live Mayweather vs. Guerrero results and round by round blog. We'll also be providing full coverage on the entire undercard, highlighted by the intriguing Abner Mares vs. Daniel Ponce de Leon title clash. Bookmark this page on come back on Saturday night, May 4th. Mayweather vs. Guerrero Scorecard Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total Floyd Mayweather - - - - - - - - - - - - - Robert Guerrero - - - - - - - - - - - -... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:43:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mayweather_vs_guerrero_results_round_by_round_updates/13332145 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mayweather_vs_guerrero_results_round_by_round_updates/13332145 Mayweather vs. Guerrero results & round by round updates http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mayweather_vs_guerrero_results_round_by_round_updates/13332145 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/3920427e19976ff234a1b85c1fe16b4b14cc6747/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72399039.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0E39417C1EE0FDD7D.jpg The Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero Showtime Pay-Per-View telecast fight line-up is complete with the addition of former IBF Bantamweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz facing veteran Alexander Munoz in a 10-round junior featherweight fight and rising middleweight star J'Leon Love squaring off against recent world title challenger Gabriel Rosado in a 10-round battle. These bouts, in addition to the already announced Daniel Ponce de Leon vs. Abner Mares 12-round title fight for Ponce de Leon's WBC Featherweight World Championship, will set the stage for the world title clash between Mayweather and Guerrero at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. "I'm so excited to be fighting on this card on such the big Cinco de Mayo holiday weekend," said Santa Cruz. "I have been very fortunate to have fought on great events so far in my career, but this is the biggest stage yet. I plan to make my fans happy on May 4 and show the world that I am here to stay.... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:30:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/leo_santa_cruz_jleon_love_vs_gabriel_rosado_added_to_mayweather_guerrero_ppv_undercard/13296448 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/leo_santa_cruz_jleon_love_vs_gabriel_rosado_added_to_mayweather_guerrero_ppv_undercard/13296448 Leo Santa Cruz, J’Leon Love vs. Gabriel Rosado added to Mayweather-Guerrero PPV undercard http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/leo_santa_cruz_jleon_love_vs_gabriel_rosado_added_to_mayweather_guerrero_ppv_undercard/13296448 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/c/0cd5a8724dc9aed35f5a29ba8c8afebd8d8f5812/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71775706.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0875C5F13A3AC67B4.jpg On December 4, Los Mochis, Mexico Hugo's "Cuatito" Ruiz (31-1, 28 KOs) will relinquish his Interim WBA World Bantamweight Championship to face "Regular" WBA Bantamweight Champion Koki Kameda (28-1, 17 KOs) at the Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, Japan.The hard-punching 26-year-old Ruiz won his interim title in January 2011 with a nine-round technical decision over Alvaro Ruiz, after Ruiz was cut by an accidental headbutt. He has successfully defended the belt four times since then, three by way of knockout.25-year-old southpaw Kameda is a two-time world champ. He won the WBC Flyweight title in November 2009, but lost it via close decision in his first defense. He then moved up to bantamweight and won his current belt with a December 2010 unanimous decision over Alexander Munoz. He has since made four successful defenses. Kameda is one of the most popular boxers in the world based on TV ratings. His fights draw over 50% of Japanese homes."Hugo is g... Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:38:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/koki_kameda_vs_hugo_ruiz_set_for_dec_4_in_osaka/11916502 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/koki_kameda_vs_hugo_ruiz_set_for_dec_4_in_osaka/11916502 Koki Kameda vs. Hugo Ruiz set for Dec 4 in Osaka http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/koki_kameda_vs_hugo_ruiz_set_for_dec_4_in_osaka/11916502 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Ruiz to Face Kameda in  WBA Championship Showdown At the conclusion of a private meeting held at the classic and antique Geneve Hotel in Mexico City, Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing and promoter Shiro Kameda of Kameda Promotions, are proud to announce that power-punching WBA Interim Bantamweight Champion Hugo "Cuatito" Ruiz (29-1, 26 KOs) will face all-action WBA Bantamweight World Champion Koki Kameda in an exciting title fight showdown later this year. The agreement, which already has the full blessing of the WBA, stipulates that each fighter will first make an interim title defense. Ruiz's fight is scheduled for March 17. Kameda will fight in April 2012. Los Mochis, Mexico's Ruiz won his interim belt in January 2011 with a technical decision over Alvaro Perez. He has made two successful defenses over Francisco Arce. Tokyo, Japan's Kameda became WBA Champ in December 2010 with a 12-round unanimous decision over Alexander Munoz and has made ... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:31:34 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wba_champ_koki_kameda_to_face_interim_titleholder_after_next_fights/9539270 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wba_champ_koki_kameda_to_face_interim_titleholder_after_next_fights/9539270 WBA Champ Koki Kameda to Face Interim Titleholder After Next Fights http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/wba_champ_koki_kameda_to_face_interim_titleholder_after_next_fights/9539270 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png At the conclusion of a private meeting held at the classic and antique Geneve Hotel in Mexico City, Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing and promoter Shiro Kameda of Kameda Promotions, are proud to announce that power-punching WBA Interim Bantamweight Champion Hugo "Cuatito" Ruiz (29-1, 26 KOs) will face all-action WBA Bantamweight World Champion Koki Kameda in an exciting title fight showdown later this year.   The agreement, which already has the full blessing of the WBA, stipulates that each fighter will first make an interim title defense. Ruiz's fight is scheduled for March 17. Kameda will fight in April 2012.   Los Mochis, Mexico's Ruiz won his interim belt in January 2011 with a technical decision over Alvaro Perez. He has made two successful defenses over Francisco Arce.   Tokyo, Japan's Kameda became WBA Champ in December 2010 with a 12-round unanimous decision over Alexander Munoz and has made three successful defenses.   "I am lucky to have such a great partner in Mexi Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:07:37 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ruiz_to_face_kameda_in_wba_championship_showdown/9539294 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ruiz_to_face_kameda_in_wba_championship_showdown/9539294 Ruiz to Face Kameda in WBA Championship Showdown http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ruiz_to_face_kameda_in_wba_championship_showdown/9539294 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png