By Jeff Aranow: Alfredo Angulo says he doesn’t buy the excuse that Saul Canelo Alvarez has been making about him eating contaminated meat for why he tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol last February.
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!
Golovkin’s new opponent?
By Mark McCourt: Since the withdrawal of Saul Canelo Alvarez from the May 5th Cinco D’Mayo fight against Gennady Golovkin speculation has reached fever pitch. We seem to get a new opponent announced almost hourly. The unheralded and unheard-of Jaime Munguia appears that be the newest name thrown into the mix.
Warren wants GGG to fight Saunders in June
By Allan Fox: Promoter Frank Warren wants Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin to cancel his May 5th fight date and wait instead until early June to face his fighter WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders in a unification fight.
Spike O’Sullivan agrees to fight Golovkin on May 5th
By Dan Ambrose: Irish fighter Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan has confirmed that he’s agreed to step in and face IBF/IBO/WBA/WBC middleweight champion Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin on May 5th in place of Saul Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golovkin vs. O’Sullivan fight still isn’t official yet.
Has Canelo Alvarez done the right thing?
By Yannis Mihanos: Only a day ago Saul Canelo Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) announced in public his decision to pull out from the May 5th fight against Gennady Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) on HBO PPV at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Canelo sounding bitter, says GGG is scared and doesn’t want the fight
By Jeff Aranow: Saul Canelo Alvarez mostly played it cool during on Tuesday at his press conference in cancelling his May 5th rematch with Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin. The fight was likely to be cancelled anyway after Canelo meets with the Nevada State Athletic Commission on April 18 at his hearing for his two failed drug tests.
Golovkin: “I will be defending my titles on Cinco de Mayo in Las Vegas”
By Jeff Aranow: With Saul Canelo Alvarez bowing out of the picture frame for May 5, Gennady Golovkin says he be back on Cinco de Mayo without the Mexican star, defending his titles in Las Vegas, Nevada. Golovkin’s opponent will soon be announced. At this point, it’s no secret that the fighter they plan on bringing in to face Triple G is Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan (27-2, 19 KOs).
Canelo: “I have always been a clean fighter’
By Dan Ambrose: Saul Canelo Alvarez made it official on Tuesday in pulling out of his May 5th rematch against Gennady Golovkin at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Canelo met with the media in a news conference in downtown Los Angeles and was asked questions.
Saunders: I’m willing to face Golovkin in September
By Scott Gilfoid: Billy Joe Saunders says he’s willing to step in and replace Saul Canelo Alvarez for a fight against Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin, but it would have to be in September and not May 5th.
Golden Boy hoping Canelo-Golovkin 2 can be rescheduled for Aug. or Sep
By Jim Dower: Following Saul Canelo Alvarez pulling out of his May 5th rematch with Gennady Golovkin due to a potential extension of his suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Golden Boy Promotions are now looking to reschedule the fight in August or September.