SAUL ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is at the peak of his powers and has the pick of his opponents. Jaime Munguia (box ticked on Saturday night), Edgar Berlanga, Jermall Charlo and more. Yet one man’s name is inextricably linked to Canelo. David Benavidez remains the fight fans’ opponent of choice. The one they all want to see … Read more
In every boy’s life, there comes a moment when an older male figure, like a father, uncle, or brother, challenges them to “come on, hit me. Give me your best shot” by placing a palm against their forehead. The boy, with shorter arms, takes on this challenge with frustration and youthful ignorance. Last night in … Read more
SIX years ago, Boxing News featured a cover image of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez without a shirt and the coverline “Lawless”, hinting at an investigation of the Mexican boxer’s two failed performance-enhancing drug tests before his planned fight against Gennady Golovkin on May 5, 2018. Now, Alvarez is once again on the cover of Boxing News, … Read more
CANELO ALVAREZ was not planning to fight another Mexican, but Jaime Munguia’s rapid ascent has positioned the 27-year-old as the top contender in the super-middleweight division with the WBC and WBO. When Munguia faces the undisputed champion this Saturday (May 4) in Las Vegas over Cinco de Mayo weekend, it will be his first taste … Read more
In July 2018, Rocky Fielding achieved the biggest victory of his career by defeating Tyron Zeuge in Germany. The Liverpudlian won the WBA “Regular” Super-Middleweight title with a fifth-round TKO. Just two months later, in a highly anticipated rematch in Las Vegas, Canelo Alvarez triumphed over rival Gennadiy Golovkin to retain his two middleweight world … Read more
What TV channel is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia on? Canelo vs. Munguia will be shown live on DAZN pay-per-view priced at £19.99. Where is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia being held? The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This will be Canelo’s ninth fight at the venue and has a record of six wins, one … Read more
It was almost inevitable that either David Benavidez or Jaime Munguia would be left feeling unhappy, or simply left out, if Saul “Canelo” Alvarez refused to invite them to his little Mexican-themed gathering on May 4 in Las Vegas. He could, after all, only fight one opponent on that date and, even with the incentive … Read more
Having made a commitment to never face another Mexican fighter, Canelo Alvarez found himself having to explain his decision at the press conference for his upcoming fight. Set to defend his super-middleweight crown against fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia on Saturday, May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas during Cinco De Mayo weekend, Canelo … Read more
Despite rumors that he would fight Jermall Charlo on May 4, common sense has prevailed and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will instead face Jaime Munguia, a fellow Mexican, on that date. The Alvarez versus Munguia fight will happen at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be a highlight of Cinco de Mayo weekend. Given … Read more
THE Devin Haney-Ryan Garcia fight, scheduled for April 20, should be cancelled. Both at the press conference to announce the fight and, more prominently, on social media, Garcia has been displaying alarmingly erratic behaviour. At the presser he was fidgety, on edge and ultimately just all over the place. On social media, where he is … Read more
