Guillermo Rigondeaux will make his return from a long layoff, as he is set to collide with Filipino contender Drian Francisco in a non-title bout on Saturday at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Mexican boxing legend Juan Manuel Marquez believes Saul “Canelo” Alvarez needs a big win in his next fight in order to prove that he is one of the best fighters in the world today.
Puerto Rican warrior Miguel Cotto is not bothered over his country's boxing icon Felix "Tito" Trinidad's choice of winner between him and Mexican rising star Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.
The highly anticipated showdown between Miguel Cotto and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will finally happen, as the two boxing superstars agreed to face each other on Nov. 21 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is expecting a close fight between reigning World Boxing Council middleweight champion Miguel Cotto and Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez in November.
Miguel Cotto confirmed that he is interested in facing Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, but he reiterated that he is still focused on his preparation for his upcoming fight against Daniel Geale on June 6 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya said that they are considering several options for the next fight Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, including James Kirkland and Timothy Bradley.
Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya confirmed that talks for the presumed fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Miguel Cotto did not come to fruition as the two sides failed to find a common ground.
The highly-awaited showdown between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Miguel Cotto might not push through as reports indicated that Golden Boy Promotions is now looking for other options for Canelo’s next fight.
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez needs to face Miguel Cotto in order to make boxing fans forget about his 2013 loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr., World Boxing Council (WBC) president Mauricio Sulaiman said.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez called out Miguel Cotto to sign the contract for their highly anticipated showdown, which will likely happen on Cinco de Mayo weekend on May 2.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is eager to finalize his proposed fight against Miguel Cotto, which will likely happen on Cinco de Mayo weekend on May 2 next year.
Freddie Roach is hoping that the proposed showdown between Miguel Cotto and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will be finalized soon. But despite the difficult negotiation between both camps, the Hall of Fame trainer believes that the fight will happen in May next year.
Miguel Cotto clarified that the rumored bout against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in May next year is not yet set in stone as both sides are still negotiating the terms of the possible showdown.
Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya revealed that Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has already agreed to face Miguel Cotto on May 2, and their camp is waiting for the Puerto Rican champion to accept the deal.
Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya confirmed that he has already made moves to make the highly anticipated showdown between Miguel Cotto and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in 2015.
While Miguel Cotto may be heading into the later stages of his career, the Puerto Rican boxer who still has plenty left in the tank has a variety of options as he decides who his next fight in the squared circle will be against.
The highly anticipated showdown between Miguel Cotto and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is unlikely to happen this year, but Canelo’s manager, Jose Reynoso, said that the fight will eventually happen.
