By Sean Jones: WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders says Saul Canelo Alvarez is nothing more than a “drug cheat” that has been using “jungle juice” following his positive test for the banned drug clenbuterol.
Canelo Alvarez
Santos Saul Álvarez Barragán, better known as Canelo, which translates to ‘cinnamon’ for his fiery red hair, has spiced up the boxing scene since his debut. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1990, this pugilist has clinched world championships across four weight divisions, making him a staple in the Hall of Fame pantry. Canelo unified titles in three divisions and claimed lineal championships in two, notably overpowering Miguel Cotto in 2015 for the WBC, Ring, and lineal middleweight crowns. Outside the ring, Canelo’s life is just as sweet, sharing it with his two kids, Emily Cinnamon Alvarez and Mía Ener Álvarez, and his wife, Fernanda Gómez, since 2021. According to Forbes, Canelo is worth at least $275 million!
How did Canelo’s team know it was a draw before scores read?
By Sean Jones: In a short video clip taken moments after the Saul Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin fight on September 16th last year in Las Vegas, Golden Boy Promotions president Eric Gomez was seen talking to GGG’s trainer Abel Sanchez and telling him that the fight was scored as a 12 round draw.
Golovkin’s team waiting on more info on Canelo’s positive test
By Sean McDaniel: Gennady Golovkin’s promoter Tom Loeffler says he’s waiting on the Nevada State Athletic Commission about what direction they’re going to go in in dealing with Saul Canelo Alvarez’s positive drug test for clenbuterol. Loeffler says the Canelo-GGG 2 rematch is still planned for May 5th.
Jacobs says Jermall Charlo is Plan-B option if he can’t get Canelo or GGG
By Jeff Aranow: Daniel Jacobs (32-2, 29 KOs) has a tough opponent in Maciel Sulecki scheduled on April 28 on HBO, but if he wins that fight, he says he’ll be pleased to face Jermall Charlo if he doesn’t get the Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin winner from their rematch on May 5th.
Sulaiman says WBC will follow protocols for Canelo’s positive test
By Sean Jones: After learning of Mexican superstar Saul Canelo Alvarez’s positive test for the banned substance clenbuterol, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said the WBC will be consistent in following the protocols in investigating the case.
Canelo Alvarez tests positive for clenbuterol
By Jim Dower: Saul Canelo Alvarez has reportedly tested positive for the banned drug clenbuterol while getting ready for his rematch against middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin on May 5, according to his promoters at Golden Boy Promotions.
Statement from Golden Boy Promotions on Canelo Alvarez’s positive drug test
As part of the voluntary testing program that Canelo Alvarez insisted on ahead of his May 5 fight, one of his results came back positive for trace levels of Clenbuterol, consistent with meat contamination that has impacted dozens of athletes in Mexico over the last years.
Sanchez says Canelo has pressure on him for GGG rematch
By Sean Jones: Abel Sanchez is expecting a much different Saul Canelo Alvarez to turn up for the rematch with Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin on May 5th than the one that we saw on September 16th last year for the first fight between them.
Golovkin: This is the most important fight of my life
By Sean Jones: Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) says his rematch with Golden Boy Promotions star Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) will be the biggest fight of his life on May 5th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their HBO pay-per-view televised contest means everything to Golovkin. He wasn’t want to be denied a victory over Canelo a second time. That’s why Golovkin wants to knockout Canelo this time.
Golovkin says he’ll attack Canelo’s body in rematch
By Sean Jones: Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) says he’s going to make it a point to attack Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s midsection in their rematch on May 5th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.