Round 12
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The two men meet at the center of the ring. They embrace each other in a sign of respect, then get back to business.
Alvarez seems unsure on how to proceed. Sometimes, he’s rushing into the fray. Other times, he’s trying to box from a distance.
Mayweather is in his element now. Nothing works on him. He’s hitting Alvarez with whatever he wants. Upstairs, downstairs, he’s landing. He’s being cautious, though. He knows Alvarez can drop him with one punch.
The bell rings with neither fighter being in too much trouble, but Mayweather looking fresher and less hurt than his noble young challenger.
Both men raise their hands when the final bell tolls.
10-9 Mayweather
114-113 Alvarez