Saul Canelo Alvarez (52-1-2, 35 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico and Russian warrior Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-3-1, 29 KOs) hosted a press conference today at Union Station in Los Angeles, Calif.
Saul Canelo Alvarez says he’s no longer interested in fighting Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin any longer. He feels that he already beat GGG twice, and it’s no longer something that appeals to him.
Golden Boy and Ryan Garcia have solidified their pact as the popular lightweight sensation has extended his multi-year agreement with the company.
There is no doubt the upcoming, November 2 clash between defending WBO light-heavyweight champ Sergey Kovalev and middleweight king Canelo Alvarez is a big fight – but is it “huge?”
To the surprise of basically no fight fan who knew the fight was being negotiated, Sergey Kovalev Vs. Canelo Alvarez has now been made official.
Canelo Alvarez (51-1-2, 34 KOs), the face of boxing and the king of the middleweight division, will take on a new challenge as he moves into the 175-pound weight class in a 12-round bout against champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-3-1, 28 KOs) for the WBO Light Heavyweight World Title.
Saul Canelo Alvarez and WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev are close to having a fight between them finalized this week for November 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As fans may have read, Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez wants to fight again on November 2, no later. And Sergey Kovalev, who seems to be Canelo’s preferred choice of foe, was told he must be willing to fight again pretty quickly after his gruelling war with Britain’s Anthony Yarde – an 11th round stoppage win for Krusher, but one he really had to work for – if he wants the big Canelo fight/payday.
November 2nd Too Soon For Kovalev To Fight Canelo After Gruelling War With Yarde? Career-High Pay Day Might Persuade Krusher To Agree
After what he went through this past Saturday night in a fierce fight with a determined Anthony Yarde, 36 year old Sergey Kovalev is in need of a good rest; heck, both men are needing of some quality time out of the gym in which to recover.
Sergey Kovalev versus Canelo Alvarez next, or “Krusher” versus more foes at 175 pounds?
What should WBO light-heavyweight king Sergey Kovalev do next?