This is a very steady fight so far, in pace and output. No clinching, with referee Robert Byrd having an easy night. Canelo stings Cotto with a right hand, then comes hard with a left uppercut a moment later. A little over a minute into the round, and Cotto looks to throw a flurry to slow down Canelo.
Cotto vs. Canelo 2015 live results: Alvarez finds home for power punches, takes momentum
We’ve got it even after four rounds, so who takes the advantage next?
Right now, Alvarez looks like he’s found a comfort zone. Another left uppercut gets in, Cotto ducking down into it a bit. Alvarez, the bigger man, seems to be able to take Cotto’s shots without any trouble. That could change -- Cotto’s a good puncher, and places shots well. Canelo throwing and getting even a bit reckless, throwing a long, looping right that lands. Cotto back with a jab, though.
Hard uppercut from Canelo again. That punch is becoming a real weapon for him in this fight. Alvarez having a really nice round, and once again we’ve got a shift in momentum. We’re not even halfway into this fight and both guys have shown big control. Cotto stung a bit again on another right hand. Canelo really making a stand this round, and looking very powerful. SB Nation scores the round 10-9 for Canelo Alvarez, 48-47 Canelo through five rounds.
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