Writer/Producer/Director of the Under the Hand Wraps documentary series and owner of underthehandwraps.com. Albert Baker is currently based in Fresno, California and has been covering boxing since 2014.
You Know You Want to Watch Ryan Garcia Norwalk, CA (March 14, 2018)- Ahead of his March 22nd fight against Fernando Vargas 32-13-3 21KO’s (no, not that Fernando Vargas) Ryan Garcia held an open media workout. Oozing charisma and energy Garcia showed why he is the sensation on social media that he is. Under the Hand … More Ryan Garcia Media Workout Short
Under the Hand Wraps is back with WBO Super Bantamweight Champion Jesse Magdaleno. … More Under the Hand Wraps: Jessie Magdaleno [Trailer]
If it Ain’t Raining, We Ain’t Training Holy Moly Oscar Valdez. What a fight and what a night! It was raining cats and dogs but the brave few and I were ringside in our snivel gear, battling the elements for a chance to see greatness with our own eyeballs. Alexis Rocha and Ronny Rios at … More Fight Night: Instant Boxing EP16
Press Release Garcia beats a Valiant Lipinets SAN ANTONIO (March 11, 2018) – Mikey Garcia captured a world title in his fourth weight division, outpointing previously undefeated Sergey Lipinets to win the IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship Saturday on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio. With the victory, Garcia (38-0, 30 KOs) joined Manny … More Garcia Wins Fourth Title, Relikh Dominates Barthelamy
Vences, De Leon Battle to a Draw Carson, CA (March 10, 2018)- Andy Vences (20-0-1 12KO’s) and Erick De Leon (17-0-1 10KO’s) fought for the same “next promotional contender” spot on the Top Rank roster. Odds were that it’d be a good fight, and we’d have a decisive look at a future main event fighter. Wrong … More Vences-De Leon Battle to a Draw, Undercard Results
VALDEZ LOSES TEETH WINS HELLACIOUS FIGHT Carson, CA (March 11, 2018)- In a scene made for the movies Oscar Valdez 24-0 19KO’s clocked in to stamp a special night in an already special venue. Torrential rain? No Problem. Opponent didn’t make-weight and created a storm of controversy? No problem. The crossover Mexican champion from Nogales didn’t … More VALDEZ STAYS UNBEATEN IN STUBHUB CLASSIC
Crazy KO’s Rios It was a battle of well matched Super Bantamweights that delivered high intensity action and a crowd silencing stoppage. Hometown hero Ronny Rios 29-3 13KO’s faced Azat “Crazy” Hovhannisyan 14-2 11KO’s at the OC Hangar in Costa mesa, CA. From nearby Santa Ana Rios was at a crossroads having lost to WBC … More “Crazy” Hovhannisyan KO’s Rios
Prograis/Indongo, Valdez/Quigg, Vences/De Leon, And Garcia/Lipinets Fight Predictions By: Albert Alvarez March 9 on Showtime Regis Prograis(20-0) vs. Julius Indongo(22-1)- Tough fight to pick here because Indongo is somewhat of a wild card and this is Prograis’s toughest foe to date. I think Indongo’s length, awkwardness, and timing ability will be problematic for Prograis. Prograis, … More Alvarez ‘s Fight Predictions: Prograis Indongo, Valdez Quigg, Vences De Leon, And Garcia Lipinets
Under the Hand Wraps: Alexis Rocha Episode One Every fighter has a story to tell. Under the Hand Wraps brings you Santa Ana’s Alexis Rocha, an unlikely fighter that developed into a blue-chip prospect. The first episode starts our journey as we follow Alexis during the highs, and lows of being a fighter. “The road … More Under the Hand Wraps: Alexis Rocha Episode One
Dmitry Bivol: The Light Heavyweight Nature Boy “I think that every professional in whatever they do, they should try to leave a footprint. They should allow for other people to get the opportunity, so I feel if I’m a professional in what I do, it’s easier to get kids involved because older people may not … More Dmitry Bivol: The Light Heavyweight Nature Boy