Canelo Alvarez News
Canelo Alvarez teases 2025 clash with Conor McGregor, predicts the fight
Curtis Calhoun - September 11, 2024
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez welcomes a crossover fight against UFC superstar Conor McGregor in 2025 if the two sides can come to terms. Alvarez faces Edgar Berlanga in a Mexican Independence Day Weekend showcase in Las Vegas this Saturday. He returns to the ring to defend the WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles against the surging Berlanga.
Sean O'Malley believes Noche UFC will crush Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga: "It'll all be about the Sugar show"
Josh Evanoff - September 10, 2024
Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes Noche UFC will easily outsell Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga. ‘Sugar’ is set to make his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 306 this Saturday. However, this pay-per-view won’t be a normal one. The card will center around Mexican Independence Day and feature several high-profile names. In the main event, Sean O’Malley will look to make his second title defense against the rising Merab Dvalishvili.
Dana White reacts to Oscar De La Hoya attending Noche UFC over Canelo Alvarez's return: "I don't know where he's getting his ticket"
Josh Evanoff - September 9, 2024
UFC President Dana White doesn’t want to be part of Oscar De La Hoya’s feud with Canelo Alvarez. This Saturday night in Las Vegas, Sin City will be taken over by not only one but two massive combat sports events. At the Sphere, Noche UFC will go down. Headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili, the card will focus on Mexican fighting history. Across the town, boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez will be facing Puerto Rico’s Edgar Berlanga at the T-Mobile Arena.
Kamaru Usman and Canelo Alvarez clear the air after previous rivalry
Harry Kettle - September 2, 2024
Kamaru Usman and Canelo Alvarez have buried the hatchet, years on from rumors of a potential fight between them. As we know, Kamaru Usman was once seen as the best pound for pound fighter in mixed martial arts. He was dominating the welterweight division until one day, he wasn’t. Alas, during his time as champion, he was starting to build up a real name for himself – and that led to him calling out Canelo Alvarez.
Canelo Alvarez unbothered by going head-to-head with Noche UFC in boxing return: "When Canelo fights, it's different"
Josh Evanoff - August 12, 2024
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez doesn’t mind going head-to-head with the UFC. The Mexican superstar is currently set to return to the boxing ring on September 14th, in Las Vegas. Back for the first time since a victory over Jaime Munguia in May, Canelo Alvarez will face Edgar Berlanga. ‘The Chosen One’ currently holds a 22-0 undefeated record and was chosen to face the middleweight champion over David Benavidez.
Oscar De La Hoya slams “arrogant piece of sh*t” Canelo Alvarez for going up against the UFC’s debut at The Sphere
Harry Kettle - August 9, 2024
Oscar De La Hoya has slammed Canelo Alvarez for fighting on the same night as the UFC’s debut at the Sphere in Las Vegas. As we know, Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya aren’t exactly best friends. They’ve had a bitter feud ongoing in recent years, and De La Hoya certainly seems to be the instigator between the two.
Terence Crawford fires back at Canelo Alvarez over recent comments: "He has all these excuses"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2024
Four-division boxing champion Terence Crawford believes Canelo Alvarez is avoiding him. ‘Bud’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring over the weekend in California. Back for the first time since a destructive knockout of Errol Spence Jr. last summer, Terence Crawford faced Israil Madrimov. The bout was the former undisputed welterweight champion’s first up at 154 pounds. Crawford wanted the fight partially, to set the stage for a bout with Canelo Alvarez.
Canelo Alvarez issues cold response to Conor McGregor's taunts over contract demands
Curtis Calhoun - August 7, 2024
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez has responded to Conor McGregor’s recent social media tirade aimed at his big contract demands. Alvarez will face Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas on September 14th during Mexican Independence Day weekend. The fight will rival the UFC’s pay-per-view on the same night, which features a bantamweight headliner between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili.
Conor McGregor slams 'cornflake' Canelo Alvarez for avoiding David Benavidez: "CANELO DOESN'T SELL"
Josh Evanoff - August 6, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is again taking aim at boxing star Canelo Alvarez. ‘The Notorious’ is still looking to make his return to the octagon. As many fans are aware, Conor McGregor was set to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in late June. However, the Irishman was forced out of the contest two weeks out due to a broken toe. As a result, ‘Iron’ was also pulled from the pay-per-view card.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga booked for Sept. 14 super middleweight title clash
Curtis Calhoun - July 23, 2024
A super middleweight boxing clash between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga is set to headline an upcoming event on Mexican Independence Day Weekend in Las Vegas. ESPN‘s Mike Coppinger was the first to report the news of the Alvarez vs. Berlanga booking. The bout is being finalized, as of this writing, for September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena.
REPORT | Canelo Alvarez vs. Chris Eubank Jr. is being targeted for September
Josh Evanoff - July 8, 2024
It appears that boxing star Canelo Alvarez could be facing off against Chris Eubank Jr. later this year. The Mexican superstar is fresh off his return to the ring in May in Las Vegas. Despite a lot of talk about a long-awaited clash with David Benavidez, Canelo Alvarez instead met the young Jaime Mungia. Despite some early success from the 27-year-old, the boxing star largely dominated en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Canelo Alvarez takes aim Oscar De La Hoya following successful title defense against Jaime Munguia
Harry Kettle - May 7, 2024
Canelo Alvarez has taken a shot at Oscar De La Hoya following his big victory over Jaime Munguia last weekend. On Saturday night, Canelo Alvarez reminded the world of exactly who he is. After dropping him early on, Canelo defeated Jaime Munguia via unanimous decision to retain his WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring super middleweight titles. Now, as you can imagine, many are opting to look to the future – but some are still stuck in the past.
Oscar De La Hoya speaks out on Canelo Alvarez's Dominant Win Over Jaime Munguia: "This is just the beginning for Jaime"
Fernando Quiles - May 5, 2024
Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya has shared his thoughts after Jaime Munguia fell short in his undisputed super middleweight title fight against Canelo Alvarez. As expected, Munguia wasn’t afraid to swing leather at Canelo, but this also led to his downfall. The challenger often overextended, allowing Canelo to land counter punches. The biggest moment of the fight was in round four when Canelo dropped Munguia with a counter uppercut. Jaime was able to beat the 10-count, but he was clearly outmatched from that point on.
Oscar De La Hoya, Golden Boy Promotions issue Canelo Alvarez a 'cease and desist' order over controversial press conference remarks
Curtis Calhoun - May 3, 2024
Boxing Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya and superstar boxer Canelo Alvarez will likely never fight in the ring, but they’re nearing a fight in front of a judge. Alvarez will return to the boxing ring against Jaime Munguía in Las Vegas on Saturday. He returns to defend his super middleweight titles after three consecutive victories.
Oscar De La Hoya says he is “definitely going to sue for defamation” after recent altercation with Canelo Alvarez
Susan Cox - May 3, 2024
Oscar De La Hoya says he is ‘definitely going to sue for defamation’ after his recent altercation with Canelo Alvarez. It was this past Wednesday, at the pre-fight press conference for Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia, that boxing legend, now promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, took to the podium and addressed Canelo, demanding respect for their past differences.
WATCH | Canelo Alvarez confronts Oscar De La Hoya at press conference after 'Golden Boy' mentions drug history
Josh Evanoff - May 1, 2024
The Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia press conference got out of hand today, thanks to Oscar De La Hoya. This Saturday night in Las Vegas, the undisputed super-middleweight champion will return to the ring. Standing opposite the dominant Canelo Alvarez will be the rising prospect, Jaime Munguia. The undefeated Mexican boxer is coming off a knockout win over John Ryder earlier this year, and will now get his crack at the champion.
REPORT | Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermall Charlo expected for May 4th in Las Vegas
Josh Evanoff - February 13, 2024
It appears that Canelo Alvarez and Jermall Charlo will meet in the boxing ring later this year. The Mexican superstar has been out of the ring since a unanimous decision victory over Jermell Charlo last September. The victory was Canelo Alvarez’s third in a row, previously defeating John Ryder and Gennadiy Golovkin. Months on from the super middleweight champion’s latest win, he will reportedly fight his last opponent’s brother, Jermall Charlo.
Premier Boxing Champions signs multiyear rights deal with Amazon Prime Video
Fernando Quiles - December 7, 2023
Premier Boxing Champions has found a new broadcast home. The top boxing promotion had seen its fights air on Showtime, but the premium network is doing away with combat sports beginning in January 2024. As a result, PBC needed a new media rights deal going into the new year with big-name boxers on its roster such as Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis.