Canelo Alvarez News
Canelo Alvarez stripped of IBF middleweight title
Christopher Taylor - August 1, 2019
Canelo Alvarez has been stripped of his IBF middleweight title after negotiations for one of his mandatory defenses against Sergiy Derevyanchenko ended with no-deal on Thursday afternoon. The news now opens the door for the Mexican Champion to fight a different opponent this fall.
After KO win over Michael Chandler, Patricio Freire wants Canelo Alvarez next
Cole Shelton - May 12, 2019
Patricio Freire became the second fighter in Bellator history to become a champ-champ last night at Bellator 221. The reigning featherweight champion moved up in weight to take on Michael Chandler, and knocked the lightweight champion out in just 61 seconds. However, immediately after the ref jumped in to stop the fight, Chandler got up and appeared to be fine. But, according to Freire, the 33-year-old was out.
Gennady Golovkin blasts Canelo Alvarez for ‘boring’ win over Daniel Jacobs
Chris Taylor - May 5, 2019
Gennady Golovkin was not impressed by Canelo Alvarez’s ‘boring’ unanimous decision victory over Daniel Jacobs last night in Las Vegas. Canelo was able to outpoint Jacobs and with the victory unified the WBA, WBC and IBF middleweight titles.
Pros react to Canelo Alvarez defeating Daniel Jacobs
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
A highly anticipated middleweight title unification bout between Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs headlined tonight’s DAZN boxing event in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez entered tonight’s title fight sporting a sensational professional record of 51-1-2. In his most previous effort, Canelo scored a third round TKO victory over Rocky Fielding.
VIDEO: Gennady Golovkin responds to ruthless question regarding Canelo Alvarez contract
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
Gennady Golovkin was asked a ruthless question regarding Canelo Alvarez during today’s press conference for his upcoming bout with Steve Rolls. Golovkin (38-1-1, 34 KO’s), who lost his WBA, WBC and IBO titles to Canelo via controversial decision in September 2018, was asked the following eyebrow raising question at today’s presser.
Canelo Alvarez vs Daniel Jacobs Fighter Salaries Revealed
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs will square off in a middleweight title unification bout this evening in Las Vegas, and both men are set for huge paydays. Alvarez (51-1-2, 35 KO’s), who recently signed a massive 365 million dollar deal with DAZN, will earn 35 million for his efforts this evening.
Nate Diaz believes he should be boxing: “I’m stuck in a cage though”
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz would like to be boxing Canelo Alvarez or Daniel Jacobs, but instead is “stuck in a cage”. Alvarez and Jacobs will meet in a highly anticipated title unification bout this evening in Las Vegas. That event will air live on DAZN at 9pm est.
VIDEO | Canelo Alvarez and Anthony Joshua share funny moment in Madison Square Garden
Thomas Taylor - December 16, 2018
The stars were out in droves for last night’s Canelo Alvarez vs. Rocky Fielding fight in New York City, as celebrities like Bruce Willis, Lev Schreiber and tennis star John McEnroe occupied ringside seats inside Madison Square Garden. Another star in the building for this anticipated fight was heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua who, like Canelo, is a key player in DAZN’s aggressive campaign into the boxing industry. Joshua even took to the commentary booth during the evening’s Trevin Farmer vs. Francisco Fonseca bout.
VIDEO | Canelo Alvarez stops Rocky Fielding in Round Three
Christopher Taylor - December 15, 2018
Canelo Alvarez (51-1-2, 35 KO’s) challenged WBA super-middleweight champion Rocky Fielding (27-2, 15 KO’s) tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City. As many expected, Canelo Alvarez was able to make quick work of Rocky Fielding this evening, dispatching the English fighter in just three rounds.
Amir Khan has high praise for Canelo Alvarez ahead of Rocky Fielding fight
Thomas Taylor - December 15, 2018
Just three months removed from his second war with Gennady Golovkin, middleweight champ Canelo Alvarez will return to the ring this evening, as he moves up in weight to battle England’s Rocky Fielding in the first fight of his new, ultra-lucrative deal with the streaming service DAZN. Amir Khan, who is the last British boxer to battle Canelo, does not expect tonight to be a good night for his countryman Fielding.
Nick Diaz on potential boxing match with Canelo: 'I'm a better fighter, I'm a bigger draw'
Cole Shelton - October 21, 2018
Ever since Conor McGregor transitioned to boxing to fight Floyd Mayweather, other MMA fighters have been calling out boxers. One of the latest to do so is former Strikeforce welterweight champ Nick Diaz, who is now calling out decorated boxing champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. The payday associated with this potential fight would be huge for Nick Diaz. He also believes it’d be an easy night of work.
Floyd Mayweather trashes Canelo's $365 million deal with DAZN
Tom Taylor - October 19, 2018
Earlier this week, it was announced that Mexican boxing star Saul “Canelo” Alvarez had signed a history-making $365 million deal with the sports streaming service DAZN. This deal, which spans 10 fights and 5 years, is one of the most lucrative in sports history, no matter how you swing it. Apparently, however, it’s still not enough to impress Mr. Moneybags himself, Floyd Mayweather. Floyd Mayweather shared his thoughts on Canelo’s new deal in an Instagram post on Thursday afternoon.
Gennady Golovkin coach wants May trilogy fight with 'Canelo', Oscar De La Hoya has other plans
Tom Taylor - September 17, 2018
Last Saturday night, Gennady Golovkin and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez met for a second time, hellbent on producing a more decisive outcome than their September, 2017 draw. In the end, however, this rematch was arguably even closer than their first encounter, as Canelo walked away with a hotly debated majority decision victory. In the immediate fallout of this rematch, Kazakhstan’s Gennady Golovkin was adamant that he deserves a prompt trilogy fight with his Mexican rival.
Pros react to Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin 2
Chris Taylor - September 15, 2018
The highly anticipated rematch between Canelo Alvarez 49-1-2 (34 KOs) and Gennady Golovkin 38-0-1 (34 KOs) took place tonight live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The pair first met in September of 2017 and after with the fight ending in a highly controversial split-draw.
Canelo Alvarez defeats Gennady Golovkin in rematch
Chris Taylor - September 15, 2018
The highly anticipated rematch between Canelo Alvarez 49-1-2 (34 KOs) and Gennady Golovkin 38-0-1 (34 KOs) took place tonight live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The pair first met last September and after twelve rounds of exciting back and forth action the fight went to the judges scorecards for decision.
VIDEO | Canelo vs. Golovkin 2 - "The REMATCH"
Chris Taylor - September 13, 2018
This preview for Canelo vs. Golovkin 2 – “The REMATCH” will give you chills… This Saturday is the night boxing fans have been waiting for!
It's Official! Gennady Golovkin vs Canelo Alvarez 2 is On!
Drake Riggs - January 29, 2018
Every boxing fan around the world wanted the super fight between two of the pound-4-pound best in “GGG” Gennady Golovkin and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to happen…then it did. The two competed against one another last September in a back and forth affair that resulted in a controversial draw. But no worries now, they will get to try and settle things one more time as Golden Boy Promotions announced that a rematch has been made official for May 5. Both men had this to say about the rematch:
Report | Canelo-GGG did one of the best live gates ever for Las Vegas
Tom Taylor - September 27, 2017
Among casual combat sports fans, Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin’s September 16 boxing match didn’t generate quite the same tidal wave of hype as Floyd Mayweather’s battles with Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao. It did, however, manage some serious financial success all the same. According to a report from Jake Donovan on Twitter, Canelo-GGG set the third-highest live gate for Las Vegas at $27,059,850 from 17,318 tickets sold. Though Donovan’s original Tweet suggested the fight did the second-highest gate, he later corrected himself, admitting he forgot that Mayweather vs. McGregor had stolen the second-spot on the yet un-updated list.