Canelo Alvarez News
Report | Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin agree to trilogy fight
Tom Taylor - March 17, 2020
Some exciting news from the boxing world: According to a report from Lance Pugmire of The Athletic, Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin “have verbally agreed on financial terms to stage their trilogy fight.” According to The Athletic’s report, Canelo still intends to battle Billy Joe Saunders in a super middleweight unification bout in his next fight. The showdown with Golovkin is expected to follow thereafter, most likely on September 12 at AT&T Stadium outside Dallas, Texas.
Report | Canelo Alvarez finally interested in Gennadiy Golovkin trilogy, eyes September fight
Cole Shelton - February 18, 2020
Canelo Alvarez is reportedly now interested in a highly-anticipated trilogy bout with Gennadiy Golovkin. Alvarez and Golovkin first met in September of 2017 where they fought to a draw. They had an immediate rematch one year later, which Alvarez won a majority decision.
Canelo Alvarez open to boxing Jorge Masvidal
Adam Martin - December 27, 2019
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez says that he is open to competing in a boxing match against UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal recently said that he is open to a boxing superfight against Floyd Mayweather, but a boxing match against Alvarez would arguably be just as big.
Canelo Alvarez not happy DAZN delayed Sergey Kovalev fight for UFC 244 BMF bout
Adam D Martin - December 1, 2019
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez is not happy that streaming platform DAZN delayed the start to his recent match against Sergey Kovalev in order to wait for the UFC 244 BMF belt bout between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz to finish first. DAZN made the controversial decision to delay the Alvarez vs. Kovalev fight in order to wait for the result of Masvidal vs. Diaz. It was a decision that brought on plenty of criticism of DAZN, who was accused of pandering to the UFC despite Alvarez being arguably the most highly-paid and important figure in the world of combat sports right now.
Canelo Alvarez says Floyd Mayweather won't fight him: 'He's gonna take on an MMA fighter'
Adam Martin - November 27, 2019
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez says that rival Floyd Mayweather won’t fight him again and he expects “Money” to fight an MMA fighter next instead. Alvarez and Mayweather first met back in September 2013, with Mayweather winning a majority decision in one of the closest fights of his legendary, undefeated career. It was the first loss of Alvarez’s career and he hasn’t lost a fight since them. Alvarez is arguably the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport right now and a rematch with Mayweather is a fight that interests many combat sports fans.
Canelo Alvarez responds to Jorge Masvidal callout
Tom Taylor - November 27, 2019
Pound-for-pound boxing star Canelo Alvarez admits a potential fight with surging UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal is alluring from a business standpoint, but not from a competitive standpoint. For that reason, the boxer is not especially interested in a cross-over fight with the UFC star — be in the boxing ring or the cage.
Jorge Masvidal believes he'd be a 'legitimate' threat to Canelo Alvarez in a boxing match
Cole Shelton - November 4, 2019
After Jorge Masvidal beat Nate Diaz at UFC 244, he had an interesting callout at the post-fight press conference in the form of boxing champion Canelo Alvarez. He said it is a fight he wants. On, Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, Masvidal backed those claims even more.
Video | Canelo Alvarez KO’s Sergey Kovalev
Adam D Martin - November 3, 2019
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez picked up a stunning knockout victory over Sergey Kovalev during the pair’s light heavyweight superfight on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Alvarez moved up in weight to take on Kovalev in a highly-anticipated light heavyweight matchup against Kovalev. The two met at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in what was a huge fight streamed lived on DAZN.
Tyron Woodley believes he can knock Canelo Alvarez out
Adam Martin - October 10, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley said he is interested in a boxing match with superstar boxer Canelo Alvarez. According to Woodley, he believes he can knock Alvarez out. Speaking to TMZ, Woodley spoke about his desire to take a boxing match against Alvarez, one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world. Here’s what Woodley said.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev set to meet for light heavyweight title
Adam Martin - September 7, 2019
Two of the biggest names in boxing are set to meet later this year when Canelo Alvarez takes on Sergey Kovalev in a light heavyweight title bout Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will air live on DAZN. The Athletic’s Mike Coppinger broke the news of the bout.
Canelo Alvarez reacts to being stripped of IBF middleweight title
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2019
On Thursday night it was revealed Canelo Alvarez was stripped of his IBF middleweight title. The Mexican Fighter was stripped due to failed negotiations between his camp and Sergiy Derevyanchenko. Since the news, Golden Boy Promotions and Oscar de la Hoya released a statement on Canelo being stripped where he was not happy.
Oscar De La Hoya absolutely blasts the IBF for stripping Canelo Alvarez of title
Christopher Taylor - August 1, 2019
Golden Boy CEO Oscar De La Hoya was furious to learn that the IBF had stripped his fighter Canelo Alvarez of his middleweight title. The pride of Mexico was stripped of his IBF middleweight strap after negotiations for one of his mandatory defenses against Sergiy Derevyanchenko ended in a no-deal on Thursday afternoon.
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.
Canelo Alvarez defeats 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 enters tonight’s contest sporting a sensational professional record of 51-1-2, his latest being a third round TKO victory over Rocky Fielding.
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.