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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo Alvarez: 'Money' deserves credit for demanding risky fight
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 30 May 2013
LAS VEGAS ? Outside of the ring, boxers tend to be a sensitive lot. The slightest amount of criticism can send them off in a pique.
Floyd Mayweather Jr., who has sat atop the boxing heap for better than a decade, has had more than his share of critics. But he got to stick it to those critics on Read Full Story >>>Mayweather 'giving fans what they want' in Alvarez
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Thu, 30 May 2013
THE RING's No. 1-rated pound-for-pound boxer, Floyd Mayweather Jr., broke the news himself on his Twitter account on Wednesday night, naming RING junior middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez -- a man who is 12 years younger than he is -- as his opponent for Sept. 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Ve Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez: Superfight Ready To Go
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 30 May 2013
This was almost a column on this weekend?s Flyweight clash between former titlists Tyson Marquez and Carlos Tamara. It should be a good scrap. For those who can find it, on a weekend when US TV goes dark in terms of the sweet science, by all means enjoy it.
It should be a good scrap.
Events Read Full Story >>> Alvarez: 'I'm bigger and I'm stronger' than Mayweather
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Thu, 30 May 2013
THE RING junior middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez spoke to RingTV.com on Wednesday after signing the contract for his upcoming Sept. 14 mega clash with THE RING's No. 1-rated pound-for-pound boxer, Floyd Mayweather Jr., a deal which Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer confirmed to be "done" fo Read Full Story >>> Mayweather puts his money where his mouth is with Alvarez
By Chis Mannix, Sports Illustrated, Thu, 30 May 2013
Criticism comes with superstar status, a pedestaled perch that elevates the greats above the herd, while often making them an easier target. For every MVP, for every playoff series, for every championship LeBron James wins, someone will always be there to remind him that he did it in Miami, not Clev Read Full Story >>> Ellerbe: Canelo Can Weigh 200-Pounds, Still Gets Whipped
BoxingScene.com, Thu, 30 May 2013
The boxing world stood in delight when both sides confirmed that Floyd Mayweather Jr. (44-0, 26KOs) will fight Mexican star Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (42-0-1, 26KOs) for the WBC/WBA junior middleweight titles on September 14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The fight takes place at a catch-weight of Read Full Story >>> Money signs on the dotted line to face Alvarez
By Gavin Glicksman, The Sun, Thu, 30 May 2013
FLOYD MAYWEATHER will collide with Mexican sensation Saul Alvarez in Las Vegas on September 14.
Mayweather, widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet, has agreed to face the undefeated Alvarez at a catchweight of 152lb.
But both Money?s WBA Super light-middleweight Read Full Story >>> AMBUNDA-KAMEDA WBO BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT SET IN CEBU AUG. 1
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 May 2013
Tomoki Kameda.
CEBU CITY -- World championship boxing returns to Cebu on Aug. 1 when WBO bantamweight title holder Paulus Ambunda of Namibia defends his belt against Tomoki Kameda of Japan, Cebu-based promoter Wakee Salud h Read Full Story >>> Smithy?s fighters fit and ready to rumble
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 May 2013
Trainer manager Brendon Smith has declared his charges fit and ready for whatever their opponents are bringing after they wrapped up sparring last night. Smithy?s gym fighters, Les ?Lock n Load? Sherrington, Jack ? The Assassin? Read Full Story >>> STANDARD CHARTERED BANK SIGNS ON AS PRESENTING PARTNER FOR NBA 3X SINGAPORE 2013
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 May 2013
- New Orleans Pelicans? Robin Lopez and Greivis V?squez, Laker Girls, and Denver Nuggets? mascot Rocky the Mountain Lion to attend -
Singapore, May 29, 2013 ? The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced Standard Chartered Bank as presenting partner of the inaugural NBA 3X Singapore Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Canelo: Schaefer, Ellerbe Discuss The Fight
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 30 May 2013
As BoxingScene.com previously reported, a deal has been finalized for a junior middleweight mega-showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. (44-0-, 26KOs) and Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez (42-0-1, 30KOs) for September 14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The two fighters will battle at a catch-weight of 152-poun Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Alvarez, Signed, Sealed, Delivered
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 30 May 2013
What was first announced on Floyd Mayweather?s Twitter page (@FloydMayweather) that a fight between he and the unified junior middleweight champion Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez, tentatively scheduled for September 14 in Las Vegas, was confirmed shortly thereafter by Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaef Read Full Story >>> FLOYD MAYWEATHER WILL EARN RECORD-BREAKING PURSE FOR CANELO CLASH
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Thu, 30 May 2013
Undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd "Money" Mayweather will earn a record-breaking guarantee for his September 14 showdown with undefeated jr. middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. According to a source, Mayweather is getting a base purse in excess of $40 million.
Recently named the high Read Full Story >>> Canelo: 152 No Problem, Pressure The Key To Beat Floyd
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 30 May 2013
WBC/WBA junior middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (42-0-1, 30KOs) was very excited as he spoke to BoxingScene.com about the finalized deal to face the pound-for-pound king, Floyd "Money" Mayweather (44-0, 26KOs), on September 14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
"I feel great emotion. I Read Full Story >>> Mayweather puts his money where his mouth is with Alvarez
By Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated, Thu, 30 May 2013
Criticism comes with superstar status, a pedestaled perch that elevates the greats above the herd, while often making them an easier target. For every MVP, for every playoff series, for every championship LeBron James wins, someone will always be there to remind him that he did it in Miami, not Clev Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Canelo at 152-Pounds, Four Titles at Stake
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 30 May 2013
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has confirmed to BoxingScene.com that Floyd Mayweather Jr. (44-0, 26KOs) vs. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (42-0-1, 30KOs) will take place at catch-weight of 152-pounds, on September 14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Showtime Pay-Per-View will carry the event.
Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Alvarez showdown set
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Thu, 30 May 2013
This time the fight that boxing fans want to see got made.
Pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. and junior middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on Wednesday night signed to fight each other; they will m Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr., Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez agree to Sept. 14 bout
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 30 May 2013
Unbeatens Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez agreed Tuesday to fight each other Sept. 14 in a pay-per-view bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
?He?s a very good fighter with great speed and strategy, but I believe I can get my hands on him,? Alvarez told The Times in a teleph Read Full Story >>> Mayweather Jr., Alvarez to fight Sept. 14 at MGM Grand
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Thu, 30 May 2013
After handling Robert Guerrero with ease May 4, Floyd Mayweather Jr. said he would return to the ring in September.
He made it official Wednesday, announcing he will fight undefeated WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez on Sept. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden on Showtime Pay Per Vie Read Full Story >>> It?s Official: Floyd Mayweather Confirms that Canelo Alvarez is Next
By Paul Magno, Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 30 May 2013
Pound for pound top dog and five-division world champ, Floyd Mayweather has just made things official-His next opponent will be WBC and WBA junior middleweight champ, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.
Commenting through his official Twitter account, Mayweather had this to say:
"I chose my opponent fo Read Full Story >>>
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