Hernández: Canelo Alvarez had a chance to elevate his ambitions, and it's gone
4 years ago

Hernández: Canelo Alvarez had a chance to elevate his ambitions, and it's gone

LA Times  

Four-division champion Canelo Alvarez made his long-awaited return to the ring Saturday, defeating Callum Smith by unanimous decision over 12 rounds at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Sports Canelo Alvarez dominates Callum Smith to win by unanimous decision Four-division champion Canelo Alvarez made his long-awaited return to the ring Saturday, defeating Callum Smith by unanimous decision over 12 rounds at the Alamodome in San Antonio. It would have been one thing if Alvarez had already defeated Golovkin convincingly in a third fight and secured his place as the unquestionable top fighter of his generation. By waiting, Spence and Crawford are taking a different kind of risk, the same one Alvarez took when he walked away from a third fight with Golovkin.

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Canelo Alvarez dominates Jermell Charlo for statement win in undisputed clash
1 year, 2 months ago

Canelo Alvarez dominates Jermell Charlo for statement win in undisputed clash

The Independent  

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Canelo Alvarez dominates Jermell Charlo to retain undisputed super middleweight world title
1 year, 2 months ago

Canelo Alvarez dominates Jermell Charlo to retain undisputed super middleweight world title

The Hindu  

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez reaffirmed his super middleweight supremacy on Saturday with a devastating unanimous decision victory over Jermell Charlo to retain his undisputed world title. “And then I changed the punch and that’s what happened.” Alvarez improved to 60-2-2 with 39 knockouts and backed up his claim that a high-altitude training camp in the California mountains had restored the fitness …

Canelo Álvarez’s decline is inevitable. Is there anyone to take his mantle in boxing?
1 year, 2 months ago

Canelo Álvarez’s decline is inevitable. Is there anyone to take his mantle in boxing?

LA Times  

Canelo Álvarez, left, and Jermell Charlo pose during their weigh-in at Toshiba Plaza in Las Vegas on Friday afternoon. Several times Wednesday, during the final news conference before his fight Saturday against Jermell Charlo, Canelo Álvarez was referred to as boxing’s biggest superstar. Álvarez hasn’t looked particularly sharp since stopping Caleb Plant to become the undisputed super middleweight champion almost …

Canelo Alvarez vs John Ryder full scorecards revealed
1 year, 7 months ago

Canelo Alvarez vs John Ryder full scorecards revealed

The Independent  

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Canelo Alvarez thumps John Ryder at home, retains WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles in Guadalajara
1 year, 7 months ago

Canelo Alvarez thumps John Ryder at home, retains WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles in Guadalajara

The Hindu  

Canelo Alvarez returned home and remained the undisputed super middleweight champion Saturday night, beating John Ryder by unanimous decision before more than 50.000 fans in his first fight in Mexico since 2011. In a fight that was touted as the “King is Coming Home”, the sold-out crowd at Akron stadium in Guadalajara, just 25 miles away from Juanacatlan, the small …

What comes next for Canelo Alvarez after beating Gennady Golovkin?
2 years, 3 months ago

What comes next for Canelo Alvarez after beating Gennady Golovkin?

Daily Mail  

Canelo Alvarez returned to winning ways on Saturday as he boxed his way to a unanimous points win against Gennady Golovkin to end their trilogy. Canelo Alvarez picked up a comfortable points win against Gennady Golovkin on Saturday Despite his win, Canelo did not look to be at his best against Golovkin in Las Vegas But he was made to …

Canelo Alvarez beats Billy Joe Saunders to unify titles in front of record crowd
3 years, 7 months ago

Canelo Alvarez beats Billy Joe Saunders to unify titles in front of record crowd

Firstpost  

The wildly popular Mexican added another belt in the super middleweight division, handing Billy Joe Saunders his first loss when the English boxer didn’t come out for the ninth round Saturday night. Arlington: Big ring or small, Texas judges or not, Canelo Alvarez wasn’t going to disappoint a huge pro-Mexico crowd in another fight in Texas. The wildly popular Mexican …

Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders: Supreme Mexican aims to show why he’s boxing’s king
3 years, 7 months ago

Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders: Supreme Mexican aims to show why he’s boxing’s king

The Independent  

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Alvarez dominates Smith to capture super-middleweight titles
4 years ago

Alvarez dominates Smith to capture super-middleweight titles

The Hindu  

Canelo Alvarez unanimously outpointed previously undefeated Callum Smith to win the WBA & Ring super-middleweight championships and vacant WBC super-middleweight title at the Alamodome. Alvarez dominated his only bout this year, repeatedly hitting Smith with straight rights and right hooks to the head over 12 rounds. Alvarez landed a series of straight rights and right hooks to the head early …

Canelo Alvarez teaches Callum Smith a brutal lesson in boxing humility
4 years ago

Canelo Alvarez teaches Callum Smith a brutal lesson in boxing humility

The Independent  

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Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith preview, prediction: Expect Mexican to methodically break down the British challenger
4 years ago

Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith preview, prediction: Expect Mexican to methodically break down the British challenger

Firstpost  

Canelo’s experience, plus the difference in skill level, means it’s only a matter of time before the Mexican slips into high gear and leaves Smith behind. After falling out with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and streamer DAZN, Canelo, now the hottest free agent in the business, will look to capture three super-middleweight titles against Britain’s Callum Smith. …

Canelo Alvarez poised for ring return after tumultuous year - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Canelo Alvarez poised for ring return after tumultuous year - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Fight week for Saul “Canelo” Alvarez usually involves a glitzy public arrival at a Las Vegas casino with fans screaming for his attention. I’m just getting ready for what’s coming, so that’s the same.” Every popular fighter thrives on his fans’ adulation and encouragement to some degree, but Alvarez knows he’ll have to find new sources of motivation. “We’re always …

Saul Canelo Alvarez Poised for Ring Return after Tumultuous Year
4 years ago

Saul Canelo Alvarez Poised for Ring Return after Tumultuous Year

News 18  

Fight week for Saul Canelo Alvarez usually involves a glitzy public arrival at a Las Vegas casino with fans screaming for his attention. I’m just getting ready for what’s coming, so that’s the same.” Every popular fighter thrives on his fans’ adulation and encouragement to some degree, but Alvarez knows he’ll have to find new sources of motivation. “We’re always …

Canelo Alvarez poised for ring return after tumultuous year
4 years ago

Canelo Alvarez poised for ring return after tumultuous year

Associated Press  

Fight week for Saul “Canelo” Alvarez usually involves a glitzy public arrival at a Las Vegas casino with fans screaming for his attention. I’m just getting ready for what’s coming, so that’s the same.” Every popular fighter thrives on his fans’ adulation and encouragement to some degree, but Alvarez knows he’ll have to find new sources of motivation. “We’re always …

AP Interview: Smith looks for family revenge against Alvarez
4 years ago

AP Interview: Smith looks for family revenge against Alvarez

Associated Press  

Callum Smith had a front row seat to see his brother dismantled by Canelo Alvarez in a bruising light-middleweight title fight in 2016. “I’ve watched every single fight Canelo’s ever had, but it’s a bit different when you get in there with him,” Callum Smith told the AP. He’s always there for advice, shots he feels Canelo may throw against …

Billy Joe Saunders reiterates desire to fight Canelo Alvarez next after Martin Murray win
4 years ago

Billy Joe Saunders reiterates desire to fight Canelo Alvarez next after Martin Murray win

Daily Mail  

Billy Joe Saunders claims he is in his prime after beating Martin Murray via a unanimous decision to keep his WBO super-middleweight title on Friday. Billy Joe Saunders revealed he is in his prime after beating Martin Murray on Friday The 38-year-old extended his career record to 30-0 with a unanimous points win Saunders claimed that the victory was nothing …

Canelo Alvaez to face Callum Smith on December 19 in USA
4 years, 1 month ago

Canelo Alvaez to face Callum Smith on December 19 in USA

The Hindu  

Canelo Alvarez will return to the ring in a super middleweight title fight against Callum Smith on December 19 in the United States, the boxers announced on Wednesday. READ | Neither man has fought since last November, when Alvarez stopped Sergey Kovalev in 11 rounds to take the WBO light heavyweight belt. “I've been wanting a big fight since becoming …

Canelo Alvarez takes on Callum Smith on Dec. 19 in Texas in first fight of post-Golden Boy era
4 years, 1 month ago

Canelo Alvarez takes on Callum Smith on Dec. 19 in Texas in first fight of post-Golden Boy era

LA Times  

Canelo Alvarez celebrates after defeating Sergey Kovalev by knockout in a light-heavyweight WBO title bout on Nov. 2, 2019, in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez claimed perhaps the biggest victory of his career earlier this month when a lawsuit he’d filed against promoter Golden Boy ultimately led to his release from the company and unrestricted free agent status. Alvarez and the …

Canelo Alvarez’s split from Golden Boy Promotions is official
4 years, 1 month ago

Canelo Alvarez’s split from Golden Boy Promotions is official

LA Times  

Canelo Alvarez poses for photos after defeating Sergey Kovalev by knockout on Nov. 2, 2019, in Las Vegas. Middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez officially became boxing’s biggest free agent after agreeing to a split with Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions, his manager announced on Friday. Eddy Reynoso, who also coaches the four-division champion from Mexico, said in a …

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