Round 8
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Both men are confident at the start of Round 8.
Alvarez lands two sharp jabs, then follows in behind them with real aggression. He’s moved Mayweather up to the ropes again, and he’s throwing up and down the smaller man’s torso.
Mayweather dips away, and turns Alvarez, but it’s more of the same in mere seconds.
Almost the entire round is fought this way: Alvarez leaning up against Mayweather, who is either on the ropes or in the corner.
Alvarez doubles up the pressure, and Mayweather can’t seem to keep the pace.
Alvarez 10-9
76-76 Even