Cosme Rivera steps in to fight Alfredo Angulo

by Scott Christ on Feb 10, 2009 2:18 PM EST in Boxing News Analysis

Alfredo Angulo has his third scheduled opponent for Saturday, and for the second time I think we have to give Gary Shaw a little kudos (painful though it may be) for finding someone credible.

Former welterweight championship challenger Cosme Rivera (31-11-2, 22 KO) has stepped into the void to face junior middleweight prospect Alfredo Angulo (14-0, 11 KO) in Rivera's first ever fight above 147 pounds.

Rivera having the guts to take a fight like this on four days' notice is admirable, and though it's likely he gets run over, he's provided some resistance to star fighters in recent years. He gave Joel Julio a stiff test in 2006, and followed that up by taking Andre Berto all 10 rounds, even knocking Berto down in the sixth round.

Angulo-Rivera is a far cry from Angulo-Mayorga, so let's once again say, "Screw you, Mayorga." Fun, isn't it?

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Hmm

That’s not bad actually. Respect to Cosme, although I honestly can’t remember the last time he fought (other than Berto). I hope this doesn’t turn out to be a “one fight too many” sort of situation.

"I want to see ocean. I want to see black people. I want to see palms." - Wladimir Klitschko

by jrok on Feb 10, 2009 3:02 PM EST reply actions

Cosme isn’t a push over and he will do his best to win the fight. That is why HBO approved of him. He has been in the ring long enough to make Angulo work for his W. The only thing is that I think he might be too small and not in shape naturally due to the circumstance that he was placed in. Good for him… he is going to get a respectable payday for always being gritty.

by Zocalo on Feb 10, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions

Amen.

by BabyBull1289 on Feb 10, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions

At least Rivera should be able to test his chin a bit

Plus, he’s a forward-moving warrior type, so the fight should be exciting for as long as it lasts.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Feb 10, 2009 3:39 PM EST reply actions

Cosme deserves the payday for always showing up to fight. I thought he beat the nauseously overrated “Love Child” Julio and think that dropping Berto and testing him is something to be proud of.

I like Angulo by an early stoppage but this is a solid late replacement and I guarantee to you Max will let the audience know.

by BabyBull1289 on Feb 10, 2009 6:54 PM EST reply actions