Canelo boxing news and latest headlines
Whichever way you look at it, this Saturday night’s fight in Las Vegas between defending WBO light-heavyweight champ Sergey Kovalev and middleweight challenger Canelo Alvarez is a very interesting fight; a fight plenty of people are talking about.
Following today’s final press conference, Canelo vs. Kovalev undercard fighters staged an open workout for fans at the MGM Resort and Casino.
Saul Canelo Alvarez’s trainer Eddy Reynoso says they might be open to a fight against IBF/WBC light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev at 175 if they’re successful against WBO champion Sergey Kovalev on Saturday night.
Canelo Alvarez (52-1-2, 35 KOs) and Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-3-1, 29 KOs) hosted their final press conference today ahead of their 12-round fight for Kovalev’s WBO Light Heavyweight World Title.
Saul Canelo Alvarez made his grand arrival at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday for his title challenge against WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev this Saturday on November 2.
Saul Canelo Alvarez (52-1-2, 35 KOs) and Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-3-1, 29 KOs) made their grand arrivals today at the MGM Grand Resort and Casino in Las Vegas ahead of their 12-round fight for Kovalev’s WBO Light Heavyweight World Title.
Badou Jack insists that Sergey Kovalev isn’t a cherry pick for Saul Canelo Alvarez. This is a dangerous opponent for Canelo (52-1-2, 35 KOs), and he’s going to have to fight smart if he’s going to win the fight due to the size difference.
ESPN commentator Andre Ward says Saul Canelo Alvarez and his promoter Oscar De La Hoya would never take a risky fight against IBF/WBC light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (15-0, 15 KOs).
Timothy Bradley predicts that Saul Canelo Alvarez won’t fight IBF/WBC light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (15-0, 15 KOs) due to the pain that he would deliver the younger 29-year-old Mexican star.
Is Canelo Alvarez’ fight with WBO light-heavyweight champ Sergey Kovalev a one shot deal? Will Canelo beat “Krusher?” If so, will Canelo stick around at 175 pounds or will he look to drop back down to middleweight anyway?