By William Mackay: In his first of what he hopes to be many title defenses WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (36-0-1, 26 KO’s) will be facing his mandatory contender Ryan Rhodes (45-4, 31 KO’s) in a 12 round bout at the Arena VFG in Guadalajara, Mexico. Alvarez, still only 20, has got a big power advantage in this fight but will be facing a slick fighter in the 34-year-old Rhodes, who can also punch a little. Alvarez has proven in his last five fights that he can adapt to fighters that try to be slick with him.
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!
Golden Boy offering Saul Alvarez to Juan Manuuel Marquez to make him change his mind about Pacquiao fight
By Chris Williams: In an effort to keep WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez on board, Golden Boy Promotions is reportedly hoping to see if he’d be interested in facing WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez instead of taking a third fight with Manny Pacquiao according to boxing news from examiner.com. Marquez’s contract with Golden Boy recently ran out.
Saul Alvarez vs. Ricardo Mayorga in late 2011
By Dan Ambrose: If unbeaten WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (36-0-1, 26 KO’s) gets by his first title defense against Britain’s Ryan Rhodes (45-4, 31 KO’s) on June 18th in Guadalajara, Mexico, the 20-year-old Alvarez could be facing former two division world champion Ricardo Mayorga (29-8-1, 23 KO’s) later on in the year. This is a fight that is being talked about for Alvarez to give him an opponent with a big name and a proven ability to promote fights in 38-year-old Mayorga.
Saul Alvarez begins training for June 18th defense against Ryan Rhodes
By Scott Gilfoid: 20-year-old WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (36-0-1, 26 KO’s) has started training for his first defense of his World Boxing Council title against #3 ranked WBC junior middleweight contender Ryan Rhodes (45-4, 31 KO’s) for a bout that will be taking place in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Alvarez vs. Rhodes still not set for June 18th
By Eric Thomas: It seems that the June 18th fight between WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (36-0-1, 26 KO’s) and Britain’s Ryan Rhodes (45-4-1, 31 KO’s) is far from set because the 34-year-old Rhodes apparently wants more money than what’s being offered to him.
Saul Alvarez, Mexico’s new hope
By Thomas David Drury: At just 20, Saul Alvarez is not only being tipped for the top. People in the no are predicting greatness, Alvarez looks Irish, acts American and fights Mexican, his appearance has always meant he stands out from the crowd.
Saul Alvarez to fight Ryan Rhodes next
By William Mackay: There is talk that newly crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez will be facing top contender Ryan Rhodes next rather than somebody known like Alfredo Angulo, Paul Williams or Kermit Cintron, according to fight news.
Saul Alvarez vs. Ricardo Mayorga rumored to be in the works for June
By Sean McDaniel: A potential fight between WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (36-0-1, 26 KO’s) and two-time former world champion Ricardo Mayorga (29-8-1, 23 KO’s) is rumored to be taking place in June. Mayorga, 38, was recently stopped in the 12th round by WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto in his last fight on March 12th. After the bout, Mayorga spoke of retirement and wanting to look for new profession.
Saul Alvarez to defend title in June, possibly against Rhodes
By Scott Gilfoid: WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (36-0-1, 26 KO’s) will be making his first title defense of his World Boxing Council title in June, according to fight news. The bout will likely take place in Alvarez’s native Mexico and #3 ranked contender Ryan Rhodes (45-4, 31 KO’s) is the leading candidate for the fight. The bout could take place on June 18th in Guadalajara or Puebla. Alvarez shouldn’t have any problems beating Rhodes because the British fighter has faced mostly British and European opposition during his 16-year pro career and very little 1st opposition among his victories.
Chavez Jr. doesn’t see fight with Alvarez happening soon
By Eric Thomas: Unbeaten middleweight contender Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (42-0-1, 30 KO’s) doesn’t see himself fighting WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez anytime soon due to the different promoters that promote the two fighters.