Canelo Alvarez News
Promoter says Canelo Alvarez only boxes "real fighters" after Jake Paul bout fizzles
Cole Shelton - February 7, 2025
Canelo Alvarez will no longer be boxing Jake Paul as the bout fizzled just as the fight was close to happening. It was reported on February 6 that Alvarez and Paul were closing in on a fight that would see them box on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas with the event aired on Netflix. Yet, hours later, it was revealed Alvarez walked back on the deal and ended up signing with Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority.
Jake Paul accuses Canelo Alvarez of ducking after fight talks fizzle out: 'I'm the new face of boxing'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 7, 2025
It looks like we won’t be getting Canelo Alvarez vs. Jake Paul after all, and “The Problem Child” is not happy. Boxing fans were sent into a frenzy with a slew of mixed reports claiming that a showdown between Alvarez and pound-for-pound great Terence Crawford was shelved in favor of a clash between the Mexican legend and Paul. Crawford later clarified that he was still set to fight Alvarez in September.
REPORT | Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford now off, Mexican boxer instead targets Jake Paul
Josh Evanoff - February 6, 2025
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is now off, as the boxing superstar has now targeted Jake Paul. Over the last few weeks, several reports about a fight between Canelo Alvarez and ‘Bud’ have emerged. Terence Crawford and Turki Alalshikh have repeatedly shown interest in booking the fight in the past, so the news didn’t come as a huge shock. According to a recent report from The Ring, an agreement was in place for the bout.
REPORT | Canelo Alvarez vs. Jake Paul boxing match agreed to for Cinco De Mayo
Josh Evanoff - February 3, 2025
According to a recent report, Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul will meet in the boxing ring later this year. ‘The Problem Child’ hasn’t been seen since his boxing match against Mike Tyson in November. Back for the first time since knocking out BKFC Mike Perry in July, Jake Paul met ‘Iron Mike’. The bout was Tyson’s first professional fight since 2005 when he retired following a stoppage loss to journeyman Kevin McBride.
David Benavidez explains how Canelo Alvarez's refusal to fight him serves as motivation
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 2, 2025
David Benavidez believes Canelo Alvarez is showing fans just how dangerous he is by not fighting him. Benavidez is on a tear in the world of boxing. Rather than wait around for Alvarez in the super middleweight division, “The Mexican Monster” moved up to light heavyweight to defeat Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the WBC interim gold. He recently followed that up by defeating David Morrell for the WBA Regular light heavyweight title.
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez is set to return in May, manager reveals two possible opponents
Josh Evanoff - January 30, 2025
Super-middleweight boxing champion Canelo Alvarez will likely return to the ring in May. The Mexican superstar hasn’t been seen in action since a clash with Edgar Berlanga last September. Going head-to-head with Noche UFC on the same night in Las Vegas, Canelo Alvarez dominated. He floored ‘The Chosen One’ early on in the contest, not letting the momentum go. After 12 rounds of action, Alvarez retained the gold by unanimous decision.
Terence Crawford's team confirms massive Canelo Alvarez bout is slated for September: "David vs. Goliath"
Josh Evanoff - January 24, 2025
It appears that boxing superstars Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will indeed clash on September 13th. The Mexican superstar and ‘Bud’ have been in talks to fight for a few years now. Following Terence Crawford’s knockout win over Errol Spence Jr. in the summer of 2023, he called out Canelo Alvarez. At the time, the then-unified welterweight champion stated he wanted the bout to become undisputed in a historic third weight class.
REPORT | Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford slated for September in Las Vegas
Josh Evanoff - January 13, 2025
According to a recent report, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are set to finally meet in the boxing ring. The Mexican superstar and ‘Bud’ have seemingly been on a collision course for a few years now. Following a blistering knockout win over Errol Spence Jr. in July 2023, Terence Crawford called for a fight with Canelo Alvarez. Already a two-time undisputed champion, ‘Bud’ wanted to move up three weight classes for more gold.
Jake Paul plans on calling out Canelo Alvarez after beating Mike Tyson: “We will fight to see who actually is the face of boxing”
Harry Kettle - November 12, 2024
Jake Paul has revealed that he plans on calling out Canelo Alvarez if he’s able to defeat Mike Tyson on Friday night. This Friday, Jake Paul will battle Mike Tyson in a huge boxing match. It will be broadcast globally on Netflix, with the expectation being that millions all around the world will tune in to watch the fight. In many ways, in the streaming era, it’s the first contest of its kind to be shown to such a large audience.
Canelo Alvarez's manager slams false rumor about negotiations with Chris Eubank Jr.: "It's totally false!"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2024
It seems that a boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Chris Eubank Jr. won’t be happening after all. Earlier this week, reports emerged about a potential fight between the two in the U.K. While many fans weren’t pleased with those reports, they didn’t come as a huge surprise. The two were in discussions to fight in September, but Canelo Alvarez wound up choosing Edgar Berlanga as an opponent instead.
REPORT | Canelo Alvarez vs. Chris Eubank Jr. being eyed for 2025, possibly in Wembley Stadium
Josh Evanoff - October 28, 2024
It seems that boxing stars Canelo Alvarez and Chris Eubank Jr. are on a collision course. The Mexican superstar last competed in September, in Las Vegas. Fresh off a dominant decision victory over Jaime Munguia in May, Canelo Alvarez faced rising prospect Edgar Berlanga. Prior to signing a deal to face the Puerto Rican boxer, the super-middleweight champion was in discussions to face Chris Eubank Jr. instead.
Report | Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga pulled huge numbers despite going head to head with UFC 306
Cole Shelton - September 19, 2024
Canelo Alvarez’s pay-per-view fight against Edgar Berlanga reportedly pulled huge numbers on Saturday. Alvarez was taking on Berlanga on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena. The fight went up against UFC 306 at Sphere, and many were curious as to how the bout would do. According to the Sports Business Journal, 650,000 people purchased the Alvarez vs. Berlanga pay-per-view. The gate in at $17 million, which was lower than the UFC’s gate of $22 million.
Edgar Berlanga threatens Oscar De La Hoya for sabotaging Canelo Alvarez fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 12, 2024
Edgar Berlanga has had enough of Oscar De La Hoya ahead of his massive fight against Canelo Alvarez. De La Hoya may have been a legendary boxer, but he’s ruffled quite a bit of feathers as a promoter. The Golden Boy boss had a nasty business split with Alvarez back in 2020 and the two have hurled verbal shots at one another. It got to the point where things nearly got physical in the buildup to Canelo’s fight with Jaime Munguia earlier this year.
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.
Sean O’Malley plans on stealing the headlines from Canelo Alvarez with “viral knockout” against Merab Dvalishvili at Noche UFC
Susan Cox - August 13, 2024
Sean O’Malley plans on stealing the headlines from Canelo Alvarez with a ‘viral knockout’ over Merab Dvalishvili at Noche UFC. The main event will feature current UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (18-1 MMA) going up against Merab Dvalishvili (17-4 MMA) on Saturday, September 14th at ‘The Sphere’ in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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.