ET: Round three of a tame affair begins between Smith and Molina.

His appearance with Alvarez in the arena prompted another vocal reaction from what, at least so far, seems a more enthusiastic - if not more plentiful as well - fan gathering for the pound-for-pound challenger.ġ0:14 p.m. ET: Main event referee Kenny Bayless is making the rounds backstage giving instructions. Alongside the paperwork, the latest big-screen intros in house go to Charles Barkley, Bernard Hopkins and Amir Khan.ġ0:18 p.m. Cano had a better percentage of jabs landed - 33 to 23 - and a better ratio on power shots as well, 44 to 41.

ET: For the punch-counters in the audience, it seems the final Showtime stats from the previous fight had Cano landing 273 of 681 shots over 10 rounds compared to 212 of 669 for Theophane. ET: Carlos Molina earned a split decision (116-112, 117-111, 112-116) over Ishe Smith to capture the IBF Junior Middleweight championship.ġ0:24 p.m. Expected to one of the best, and potentially most brutal, fights of the year.ġ0:57 p.m. ET: Philadelphian Danny Garcia heading to the ring for his WBA/WBA super lightweight title defense against Argentine slugger Lucas Matthysse. A noticeable uptick in the buzz in the building.ġ1:14 p.m.ET: Referee Tony Weeks is done with the instructions. ET: Garcia wins a tame round one and Alvarez is shown being interviewed backstage. Elsewhere, Magic Johnson is on the big screen.ġ1:18 p.m. A low blow from the Philadelphian and a late shot at the bell from the Argentine don't hurt matters. ET: The second round is more action-oriented with Matthysse pressing and drawing Garcia into exchanges. Meanwhile, Alvarez shown in his locker room to big cheers and Mayweather in his to loud boos.ġ1:22 p.m. ET: Garcia faring well through five entertaining rouds, both initiating and countering well with dangerous Matthysse, who's not landed anything conistently. ET: Hockey fans of the boxing world unite. He appears to have a slim lead and has handled the frightening power of Matthysse well enough.ġ1:34 p.m. ET: Halfway home, they've got to feel good in Garcia camp. Matthysse landed some solid blows of his own and Garcia showed some fatigue for the first time, but the eye will be a lingering issue.ġ1:38 p.m. ET: From the start of the round to the end, what began as a mouse under Matthysse right eye turned into a full-blown situation, with the opening nearly closed shut as Garcia worked with jabs and left hooks. Severe eye issue not limiting Matthysse's courage, but definitely his competitiveness.ġ1:42 p.m. Mayweather turns and talks to Alvarez corner at bell. Mayweather lands four lefts and a right in a flurry along ropes. Lands overhand right to back of crouching Mayweather's head. Though Canelo chants aren't nearly as prevalent or loud as an hour before. Alvarez misses winging right hand, Maywwather crouches and looks through the ropes, as if to track the punch, mocking Alvarez.

Mayweather backs to ropes, Alvarez flurries with little impact other than crowd noise. Straight right hand buckles Alvarez'z knees in mid ring. ET: Alvarez lands right to body, missing lunging overhand right, Mayweather talks to him. Any more than two rounds for Canelo would be generous.ġ:21 a.m. Mayweather landed 232 shots to Albarez's 117 for the night. No embrace at finish immediately, but teams shake hands afterward. Mayweather moving and potshotting in final victory lap.

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