Alvarez vs. Hatton: Saul Alvarez defeats Matthew Hatton by unanimous decision | The Fabulous Forum | Los Angeles Times

It was entertaining. It was, at times, brutal. But in the end there was no doubt who was the better boxer.

Saul Alvarezused his size and confident style to win a unanimous decision over a gameMatthew Hattonto win the WBC super lightweight title at Honda Center.

The fight, broadcast nationally on HBO, was worth the admission price on Saturday night as both fighters seemed to give most of what they had.

All three judges scored it 119-108.

Alvarez entered the match as the fighter with the biggest upside in the Golden Boy camp, having been unbeaten in 36 fights. The partisan, heavily Latino crowd did little to hide their adoration, feeling the need to get a win after Daniel Ponce de Leon lost a unanimous decision to Adrien Broner in the fight preceding the  main event.

For Hatton it was clearly going to be a fatter payday after Alvarez failed to make weight. There was never any doubt the fight would be staged. Instead, these kind of transgressions can be forgiven with money and Hatton was more than obliged to enter the ring.

Hatton came out swinging -- but not necessarily connecting -- in the opening round. Alvarez was content to stay back.

Alvarez bloodied Hatton’s nose in the second round as the fighter from Manchester, England, had to be wondering if the extra money was worth the potential beating he might take.

Hatton wasn’t defenseless, managing to get a few flurries off but he was clearly on the receiving end of meaningful punches more than giving them.

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