Month: June 2023

Canelo Alvarez will face Jermall Charlo in the first of a three-fight deal Alvarez signed with PBC. The fight is targeted to be held in September and broadcast on Showtime PPV.

Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs) is the WBC middleweight champion, but he hasn’t fought since a decision victory over Juan Macias Montiel in June 2021. He’ll move up in weight to challenge Alvarez for his undisputed super middleweight championship.

Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs), who defended his titles with a decision over John Ryder in Guadalajara, Mexico, in May, had said he wanted a rematch against Dmitry Bivol, who handed him the second loss of his career in May 2022 in a light heavyweight bout. Boxing fans have wanted Alvarez to face WBC interim champion David Benavidez, but Charlo got the chance.

How does Alvarez defeat a top fighter like Charlo? Can Charlo upset Alvarez after his long layoff? Is Benavidez next for Alvarez if he wins? How about a fight against Errol Spence Jr.?

Mike Coppinger and Ben Baby explain what the deal means, the chances for both fighters and what the future would hold if Alvarez wins.

Is Charlo the best option for Canelo for this fight? Why is he taking it?

Charlo makes sense for Alvarez’s second fight this year. The twin brother of junior middleweight undisputed champion Jermell Charlo, Jermall was one of two finalists for the Canelo sweepstakes over two years ago before boxing’s top star elected to face Bivol.

Bivol routed Alvarez. Charlo, meanwhile, hasn’t competed in two years, when he struggled with Juan Macias Montiel. Between the inactivity and Charlo’s personal

Super-middleweight boxing champion Canelo Alvarez is set to face Jermall Charlo on September 16th.

The Mexican superstar has been out of the ring since his May return against John Ryder. That was a return in more than one way for Canelo Alvarez, as it was his first bout in Mexico in over a decade. He didn’t disappoint fans, as he dominated ‘The Gorilla’ en route to a unanimous decision win.

Following the victory, the unified super-middleweight champion called out Dmitry Bivol. The two previously faced off last May, when Canelo Alvarez returned to light-heavyweight. Despite entering the fight a massive underdog, the Russian dominated, winning by unanimous decision. In recent weeks, Bivol has been less than thrilled at the prospect of a rematch, instead targeting Artur Beterbiev.

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In the realm of boxing, there are very few events that capture the attention of the entire world quite like a highly anticipated ‘super fight.’ One such historic clash was unveiled on September 14, 2013, when Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Canelo Álvarez stepped into the ring for an electrifying showdown dubbed “The One.” When the dust settled, Mayweather emerged victorious, securing a hard-fought majority decision in what was a 12-round ‘battle of Greats.’

Over the years, many boxing and MMA icons have given their two cents on the bout. At times, UFC commentator Joe Rogan has also chimed in with his unique remarks on the duo. Recently, Canelo became the center of a captivating discussion on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” a platform known for celebrating the stories of exceptional fighters.

Joe Rogan sheds light on the ‘strategic genius’ of Floyd Mayweather

In episode #1998 of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, renowned UFC commentator Joe Rogan took a moment to praise Canelo Alvarez for his remarkable growth and improved head movement. The conversation, featuring stand-up comic Ali Siddiq, delved into the nuances of professional boxing and the evolution of the Mexican boxing sensation.

Discussing the caliber of boxing skill, Rogan differentiated between different levels of excellence, emphasizing the awe-inspiring nature of high-level professional talent, saying, “There’s good and then there’s professional good, right? And then, there’s high-level professional good… High-level professional good is fu**ing scary if it’s boxing…”

The 55-year-old then turned his attention to Canelo Alvarez, recalling his pivotal bout against Mayweather. Despite acknowledging Canelo’s physicality as a “big a** dude,” Rogan highlighted Mayweather’s strategic approach to the fight, stating, “…but he[Floyd] was very smart with that Canelo fight. He made Canelo drop down to like 152…Canelo really had to drain himself to get down there…”

Rogan lauds Canelo Alvarez’s ‘evolution’ a decade after his loss to Mayweather

What’s more – Joe marveled at the evolution of Canelo’s skills in the years following his encounter with Mayweather. The UFC commentator further added, “Also, like you watch Canelo before Floyd and after Floyd, and you just go – ‘Oh, he learned!’” hinting at the Mexican’s awareness of his shortcomings, and his ability to upskill himself.

Notably, the UFC commentator highlighted the Mexican fighter’s remarkable head movement, describing it as

Finally, plugging one more brick in the wall, David Benavidez and his team rolled out a new deal to ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Sports Illustrated‘s Chris Mannix initially reported it. Michael Benson shared that a $50 million guaranteed purse could be Alvarez’s, but his undisputed Super Middleweight belts would be at stake. It follows the frequent callouts for a fight from Benavidez’s end, besides remaining at the top slot in the must-watch list of the fans.

Benavidez successfully defended his (Interim) WBC Super Middleweight title from Caleb Plant on March 25. On the other hand, ‘Canelo’ Alvarez secured his undisputed title a second time from John Ryder‘s challenge. Thus a match between the two seems logical. However, unforeseen reasons and other holdups keep the big fight hot and cold. Perhaps the new proposal might open new doors to the much-anticipated battle.

Skeptical fans caution David Benavidez not to take Alvarez lightly

Unsurprisingly, the news has pulled in nearly half-a-million views. Many fans chimed in with their feelings. Some welcomed the idea, but quite a few remain adamant that ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is not your run-on-mill boxer to toy around. Most followers think David Benavidez will have a cakewalk over ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, highlighting the following user. However, they should understand that the latter stopped Caleb Plant in the eleventh round. So he argues that Banevidez struggled till the final bell despite all the planning.

Agreeing with the details of the proposed deal, a user named Anthony states that Alvarez is a senior boxer. Moreover, he has been in the business longer compared to Benavidez. Hence it lends his team more credibility and privileges by default to seek higher returns from a fight.

Conor McGregor has made his presence known to the world in the quirkiest way possible. After calling-out Canelo Alvarez, ‘Mystic Mac’ decided to fire up against UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman. In a tweet, it was announced that Coleman was coming back for a celebrity boxing match. But McGregor seemed to like the limelight as he accepted the challenge in a deleted tweet.

However, McGregor’s move didn’t go unnoticed. The 58-year-old UFC Hall of Famer took to Instagram and sent a reply to the former UFC double champion. After claiming to be a big McGregor fan, he seemed confident about defeating ‘The Notorious’ in a boxing bout. Furthermore, he kept saying that being sober was, in fact, cool. He also thanked the Liver King for spreading around the ancestral tenants.

Mark Coleman responds to Conor McGregor’s call-out

Following the call-out by ‘The Notorious’, Coleman decided to get back at the mixed martial artist. He shared a video on Instagram where he seemingly agreed to fight the Irishman. Howbeit, the fight has to take place in a squared ring. Furthermore, he also took a jab at the fighter for stealing a round from Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Coleman said, “He

UFC superstar Conor McGregor and boxing champion Canelo Alvarez are the latest in a growing number of mixed martial artist vs. boxer spats. The two recently jawwed about who could beat the other, all resulting in much ado about nothing.

Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury gets Dana White endorsement

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been engaged in a verbal battle with heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury of late. For weeks, the two have been spitting at each other, becoming one of the only potential fights that garnered the endorsement of UFC president Dana White.

That verbal battle is likely to remain a war of words. Jones is adamant he would throttle Fury in the Octagon, while the boxer only wants to fight under the Marquess of Queensberry boxing rules. So the self-proclaimed baddest men on the planet want nothing to do with the other’s sport.

Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather came to fruition

McGregor, of course, is no stranger to verbal warfare, even garnering enough attention to conjure up an actual boxing match with pugilistic great Floyd Mayweather. That is certainly one mark in McGregor’s favor. As much as he spits fire, it often is backed up with action.

Even though he lost to Mayweather, the bout happened, and it shattere