In a recent interview on ESPN Deportes, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) stated that he is confident that his clash against Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) will end in a knockout of his opponent. The mega fight between these formidable middleweights will take place on September 16 in …
Read More »Contender Willie Monroe Jr Calls Out Saul “Canelo” Alvarez
After his emphatic unanimous decision victory over Gabriel Rosado on September 17, it was widely understood in the boxing industry that middleweight contender Willie Monroe, Jr. would get an opportunity to face Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in a bout this winter or next spring. Now it seems, Alvarez’s team, led by …
Read More »Are Negotiations For Cotto vs. Alvarez Almost Finished?
The much anticipated bout between Miguel Cotto and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez occuring this fall should be confirmed sometime this month or early August. According to sources, Roc Nation Sports, who represents Cotto and Golden Boy Promotions, who represents Alvarez, are reportedly still working out the details on a specific date …
Read More »BoxNation Secures UK TV Rights To Alvarez vs. Kirkland Clash
The explosive May 9 megaclash between Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Texas titan James ‘Mandingo Warrior’ Kirkland will be shown live and exclusive in the UK on BoxNation. The highly-anticipated showdown will see two of the world’s premier light-middleweights share the ring in front of an anticipated 40,000 fans …
Read More »Mexican Star Canelo Alvarez Leaves Showtime To Return To HBO
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez announced this Tuesday that he is leaving Showtime and signed a long-term deal to return to HBO. The details of the newly signed contract between the Golden Boy fighter and HBO sports broadcasting were not announced but Canelo made it clear that this was a long-term deal …
Read More »WBA Update: Alvarez Birthday, Golovkin Focused For Geale Fight
Today, the Mexican boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates a birthday and the World Boxing Association family wishes him the best on this special day. Alvarez, who celebrates his 24th birthday, was born México. He has been linked to boxing since a very young age; he made his professional debut in …
Read More »Alvarez Outfights Angulo, Gets Controversial Stoppage
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez returned to action last night, six months after losing his WBC and WBA light middleweight titles to Floyd Mayweather Jr, with a strong display against fellow Mexican Alfredo Angulo at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. From the first bell, Alvarez has no problem hitting Angulo with …
Read More »Alvarez vs. Angulo: Mexican Civil War At The MGM Grand
Tonight at the MGM Grand, one of the great Basilicas of World boxing, a pugilistic civil war shall take place between two Mexican warriors aiming for redemption, and maybe even greatness. In one corner stands Saul Alvarez, whose last visit to a boxing ring saw him dethroned and mastered by …
Read More »Mayweather Hands Out A Drubbing Of Outclassed Alvarez
As Saturday night turned into Sunday morning, somewhere high above the Nevada desert came the distant wail of millions of people who shelled out for the Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez pay-per-view telecast on the misguided assumption that it would be a competitive affair. Perhaps they were smoking the …
Read More »Mayweather vs. Alvarez: The One – But Is It, Really?
Is “The One” referring to Saul Alvarez being “The One” to take Floyd Mayweather’s crown? Or is it “The One” to watch? “The One” not to miss? I am sure Mayweather is seeing it as “The One” to surpass any amount of money he has ever earned in one night. …
Read More »Team Saddos Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez Predictions
We scoured the globe for current and former Team Saddos writers who were interested in contributing to our staff Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez prediction piece, so with no further introductions, we hope you enjoy the results, presented in alphabetical order! Bruce Dingo: Australia All the during the build-up …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Saul Alvarez
In what could possibly be the most lucrative fight in the history of boxing, Mexico’s Saul “Canelo” Alvarez puts his unbeaten record along with two world titles against Floyd Mayweather Jr Tonight. Alvarez, from Jalisco, Mexico, is unbeaten in 42 fights with 30 KO’s. He has been a pro since …
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