By Jim Dower: With all the hype that has been thrown around about 19-year-old welterweight contender/prospect Saul Alvarez (32-0-1, 24 KO’s) by boxing fans, I was expecting a lot better than what I saw from Alvarez last Saturday night against veteran light welterweight Jose Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alvarez looked nothing like a future champion, as far as I’m concerned. Alvarez has decent power, but his defense and his chin seem questionable.
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!
Saul Alvarez – March or Die
By Francisco Hernandez: In the Mexican countryside “Canelo” is a name commonly given to race horses which have a dark reddish hue. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, true to his nickname is racing ahead of the young warrior who once overshadowed him, Julio Cesar Chavez Junior. On May 1, 2010, Saul Alvarez will fight Mathew Hatton on the Mayweather, Jr. Mosley undercard. Chavez Junior had his opportunity in the undercard of the Pacquiao – Cotto fight, but failed to convince boxing fans.
Matthew Hatton vs. Saul Alvarez on Mayweather-Mosley undercard?
By Chris Williams: Welterweight contender Matthew Hatton (38-4-2, 15 KO’s) could be the sacrificial lamb for unbeaten welterweight contender/prospect Saul Alvarez (30-0-1, 22 KO’s) to try and look good against on the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley undercard on May 1st at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having seen Alvarez’s last six bouts, I can say this: he looks like a terribly flawed fighter with zero defense and slow hand speed. Alvarez has a good right hand, but that’s about all he has. His left hook is poor, and he loads up with everything he throws.
Peter Stops Bellamy; Alvarez, Soto, Nongqayi, Solis, Sosa all Victorious
By Jim Dower: Former World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Samuel Peter (32-3, 25 KO’s) stopped 44-year-old journeyman Ron Bellamy (14-9-4, 9 KO’s) in the 2nd round last night in a scheduled eight round bout at the Plaza de Toros, in Cancun, Mexico. Peter, 29, fighting at a very slow and measured pace, dropped Bellamy with a big left hook to the head in the 1st round.
Alvarez Stops Goncalo
By Eric Thomas: Unbeaten welterweight contender Saul Alvarez (27-0-1, 20 KOs) defeated Jeferson Luis Goncalo (12-4-3, 5 KOs) by a 9th round stoppage on Saturday night at the Parque Xcaret, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.