By Jeff Aranow: WBC has mandated that #1 WBC Jermall Charlo fight #4 Hugo Centeno Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title, with the winner facing the Saul Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin 2 winner for the WBC 160 lb. title.
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!
Canelo needs to be braver against Golovkin says Lopez
By Sean Jones: Trainer Kris Lightning Lopez says he thinks Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is going to need to be braver against IBF/IBO/WBA/WBC middleweight champion Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin to have a chance to defeat him in their rematch on May 5.
Billy Joe Saunders to retire at 30
By Marcus Richardson: Billy Joe Saunders says he’ll be retiring in 2 years by the time he’s 30-years-old. The unbeaten Saunders (26-0, 12 KOs) is coming off of a successful third defense of his WBO middleweight title against mandatory David Lemieux (38-4, 33 KOs) on December 16 in Laval, Quebec, Canada.
Warren names 2 fights he wants to make in 2018
By Scott Gilfoid: British promoter Frank Warren says there are 2 important fights he’s hoping to make in 2018 involving his fighter WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders facing the winner of Gennady Golovkin vs. Saul Canelo Alvarez, and IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby vs. Josh Warrington fighting Carl Frampton.
Mayweather says Billy Joe Saunders gives a lot of guys problems
By Jeff Aranow: Floyd Mayweather Jr. is highly complementary of WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders (26-0, 12 KOs) after hearing the nice things he said about him during a recent interview. Saunders, 28, says he wants to follow the “Mayweather blueprint” in his fights.
Canelo vs. Golovkin 2 likely in Las Vegas
K2 promoter Tom Loeffler was hoping that he could get the rematch for his fighter … read more
Canelo-Golovkin: Will GGG show more willingness to engage in rematch?
By Juan Flores: IBF/IBO/WB A/WBC middleweight champion Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) likely lost a lot of boxing fans after the way he fought former WBC 160lb champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) last September on HBO pay-per-view.
Golovkin took bad punishment from Canelo says Danny Garcia
By Sean Jones: Danny Garcia thinks Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin took bad punishment in his last 2 fights against Saul Canelo Alvarez and Danny Jacobs. Former 2-division world champion Garcia says Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) doesn’t fight with the “Mexican style” that he says he does.
Sulaiman wants Canelo-GGG rematch in Mexico City
By Tim Royner: WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman likes the idea of the Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin rematch taking place in Mexico City, Mexico. According to ES News Reporting, Sulaiman views Mexico City being the ‘perfect spot for Canelo-Golovkin rematch.’
2017: Prosperity in Pugilism
By Pat Quinn: 2017, a year for the true boxing heads. In the same breath, it was an opportunity for casual fans to recognize what this scene has to offer. HBO and Showtime will review the past 365 days, and hit us with the same elite level analysis they provide fight after fight.