Up and coming Mexican boxer Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez returns to the ring on Saturday night at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Recently signed to an exclusive promotional contract with Oscar De La Hoya?s Golden Boy Promotions, the twenty-year old Alvarez carries the expectations of Mexico?s fight fans on his shoulders.
Saturday night Alvarez will face tough veteran Carlos ?Tata? Baldomir in a twelve round battle for the WBC Silver Light Middleweight title.
Though the expectations are high for Alvarez there has been criticism of his abilities after tough spots against Puerto Rican journeyman Jose Miguel Cotto last May. During their contest, which Alvarez ultimately won via 9th round technical knock-out, he was tested and wobbled by Cotto.
Baldomir will be a litmus for Alvarez, and even at 39 year of age, is expected to provide the young fighter with several rounds of experience in a best case scenario. A dazzling when could indicate better things to come from Alvarez, a defeat – the ultimate set-back for a heralded prospect.
Alvarez vs. Baldomir is part of Golden Boy Promotion?s ?200? pay-per-view and tickets are still available at Staples Center or www.ticketmaster.com.
