By Dan Ambrose: Now that Victor Ortiz has been eliminated from the possibility of facing WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez on September 15th in a pay-per-view bout in light of Ortiz’s 9th round stoppage loss on Saturday night against Josesito Lopez, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says he’ll either match Alvarez up against unbeaten WBA World junior middleweight champion Austin Trout (25-0, 14 KO’s) or former WBO welterweight champion Carlos Quintana (29-3, 23 KO’s) next in September, according to Dan Rafael at ESPN.
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!
Victor Ortiz vs. Saul Alvarez: It’s a make or break fight for both boxers
By Dominic Sauboorah: Unbeaten WBC super welterweight champion Saul Alvarez has his toughest test to date when he takes on the hard hitting Victor Ortiz at the MGM grand on September 15th.
Ortiz vs. Alvarez and Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez; Top Rank vs. Golden Boy
By Mark Havey: WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-0-1, 32 KO’s) looked really good in stopping Andy Lee (28-2, 20 KO’s), a very dangerous fight. But the result I had anticipated, the announcement I hadn’t. Bob Arum confirmed Chavez Jr. vs. Sergio Martinez for September 15th. This is a fight I have wanted to see for such a long time.
Chavez Jr-Martinez, Canelo-Ortiz PPV bouts to compete against each other on 9/15
By Allan Fox: Top Rank Promotions has decided to place their upcoming big HBO pay-per-view fight between WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Sergio Martinez on the same night as the Golden Boy Promotions Showtime PPV fight between Saul Alvarez and Victor Ortiz on September 15th.
Victor Ortiz totally focused on Lopez; not looking at Saul Alvarez bout in the future
By Allan Fox: Former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s) likely is having a hard time keeping his concentration on his upcoming fight on June 23rd against fringe contender Josesito Lopez (29-4, 17 KO’s) with a big money fight against WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez on September 15th staring him in the face.
Victor Ortiz vs. Saul Alvarez: Golden Boy Promotions really do give the fans the fights they want
By Dominic Sauboorah: Golden Boy are on a roll when it comes to promoting fights. First of all by announcing the fight between undefeated American Danny Garcia and also reigning WBC super lightweight champion and hot British prospect and former two time super lightweight world champion Amir Khan will be taking place at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Ortiz vs. Alvarez confirmed for September 15th
By Mark Havey: Golden Boy Promotion have confirmed Ortiz vs Alvarez for September 15th. WBC Light Middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (40-0-1 KO’s 29) has been looking forward to the step up in class, and he has reached that stage. Not everyone was impressed with his demolition of the recently retired Shane Mosley.
Victor Ortiz vs. Saul Alvarez possible for September 15th
By Dan Ambrose: According to Boxen.de Former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s) is a possible opponent for WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (40-0-1, 29 KO’s) for his fifth title defense on September 15th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Canelo Alvarez, CMB, Golden Boy: Take it or go away
By Reynaldo Sanchez: Since Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) announced to the Mexican WBC super welterweight champion Saul Canelo Álvarez, to fight next September 15th. It began a history that connects the Paul Williams and James Kirkland tragedies. Now, that both fighters are disabled to face Álvarez, the WBC fell down in a dilemma hard to avoid.
Schaefer says Trout in the running for Saul Alvarez’s next bout
(Photo credit: Esther Lin/Showtime) By Dan Ambrose: Richard Schaefer says that WBA World junior middleweight champion Austin Trout (25-0, 14 KO’s) is one of the #2 or #3 post possibilities to face WBA junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (40-0-1, 29 KO’s) on September 15th in Las Vegas, Nevada.