By Dan Ambrose: WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (37-0-1, 27 KO’s) has the world at his feet once he gets through his September 17th title defense against #7 ranked World Boxing Council contender Alfonso Gomez (23-4-2, 12 KO’s) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Alvarez could be facing WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the near future.
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Alvarez headed to Big Bear
By John F. McKenna (McJack): (World Boxing Council (WBC) junior middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (37-0-1, 27 KO’s) put on the finishing touches of his training in Guadalajara, Mexico before heading to Big Bear, California today. Alvarez will enter into the final phase of his training at Big Bear in preparation for the 2nd defense of his title against fellow Mexican Alfonso Gomez (23-4-2, 12 KO’s).
Is Alfonso Gomez a step down for Saul Alvarez?
By Gerardo Granados: Alfonso Gomez is a brave rugged veteran who has never reached the level of a top pound for pound boxer; he has never defeated a prime top division fighter, when he engaged against Miguel Angel Cotto the fight was a total mismatch. He is doing his job rapping songs to heat up the bout but no matter how much he wants it he might not win the fight.
Alvarez vs. Gomez: Can Alfonso give Canelo problems?
By Jason Kim: No.6 ranked WBC light middleweight contender Alfonso Gomez (23-4-2, 12 KO’s) says that he’s still improving as a fighter despite his advancing age. He’s currently 30-years-old, and hasn’t taken on a really tough opponent since being knocked out three years ago in the 5th round by Miguel Cotto in a fight for the WBA welterweight title in April 2008.
Alvarez: Gomez has the perfect style for me
By Dan Ambrose: WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (37-0-1, 27 KO’s) believes that the style of his opponent Alfonso Gomez (24-4-2, 12 KO’s) will be perfectly suited for his counter punching style of fighting on September 17th. Gomez, 30, likes to slug and doesn’t back off. He’s going to be there trying to knock Alvarez out with every shot.
Alvarez vs. Gomez: Alfonso should make it interesting for a few rounds
By Eric Thomas: A sacrificial lamb has been found in the form of Alfonso Gomez (23-4-2, 12 KO’s) to face WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (37-0-1, 27 KO’s) on September 17th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The World Boxing Council has even given Gomez a number #6 ranking for this fight, making it appear that he’s actually got a chance against the bigger, stronger, younger and much more skilled Alvarez.
Gomez’s rap song about Saul Alvarez translated
Canelo says to Gomez: I’m a man not a clown
By Dan Ambrose: Hoganphotos/ Golden Boy Promotions – At the recent Los Angeles press conference between contender Alfonso Gomez (23-4-2, 12 KO’s) and WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (37-0-1, 27 KO’s) to publicize their September 17th fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, Gomez. 30, had a fun time singing a rap song when it came time for him to speak in front of the large crowd, gleefully taunting the 21-year-old Alvarez and sprinkling his language with ‘F-words’.
Gomez: I plan on dying in the ring to beat Saul Alvarez
By Chris Williams: Overmatched No.6 ranked WBC contender Alfonso Gomez (23-4-2, 12 KO’s) says he’s ready to go out and die trying to beat World Boxing Council junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (37-0-1, 27 KO’s) on September 17th at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California.
Saul Alvarez vs. Alfonso Gomez to be shown with Mayweather-Ortiz on September 17th
By Dan Ambrose: It’s official! World Boxing Council (WBC) junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (37-0-1, 27 KO’s) will be making his second defense of his title against the No.6 ranked WBC contender Alfonso Gomez (23-4-2, 12 KO’s) in what should be a huge mismatch on September 17th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. This fight will be part of a split site HBO telecast with Floyd Mayweather Jr. facing WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the other fight to be shown.