Month: October 2023

Crossover boxing matches are all the rage these days. Until a few days ago, the phenomenon was limited to influencers and MMA stars. But after a recent quarrel on X (formerly Twitter) between Conor McGregor and Canelo Alvarez, a potential crossover boxing match has the boxing world buzzing with excitement. If the fight were to turn into a reality, it could help ‘Cinnamon’ get closer to his former rival Floyd Mayweather in terms of net worth. 

The talks of Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather began with a tweet that launched a fiery exchange of words between these two mammoths of combat sports. The brash and confident ‘Notorious’ McGregor turned to X, praising Mayweather’s 2013 performance against Canelo. But he also boasted about landing more punches on ‘Money’ Mayweather than the Mexican superstar. Canelo quickly retorted, asserting he would need only one hand to make quick work of McGregor. Later, the banter further escalated, bringing a potential fight in the picture. 

Canelo Alvarez’s earnings and Floyd Mayweather’s influence

Canelo Alvarez reached his career high by becoming the first boxer to become the undisputed champion at super-middleweight by holding onto the WBA Super, WBC, and Ring Magazine super middleweight titles since 2020, and the IBF nd WBO titles since 2021. Meanwhile, his pockets became deeper and deeper, to the point that Canelo boasts a $180 million net worth in 2023. The most significant addition to his bank balance came when he signed a lucrative $365 million deal with DAZN and Golden Boy Promotions. 

Furthermore, Canelo and McGregor’s careers are intertwined with the legendary Floyd Mayweather. ‘Money’ faced both fighters at one point or the other, leaving each with a boxing lesson. When Mayweather defeated Canelo, it pushed him to hone his skills while starting a lifelong rivalry. On the other hand, McGregor made his boxing debut against Mayweather, losing the fight but leaving with a fat stack.

Implications of a fight between Canelo Alvarez and Conor McGregor

The excitement and allure of two mammoths of combat sports getting in the ring to pummel each other to the brink of their endurance is undeniable. Not to mention, the fight will leave either party significantly wealthier than before. A potential clash between Saul Canelo Alvarez and the ‘Notorious’ Conor McGregor would not just be a dream come true for fans everywhere. It would also be a money magnet that would funnel income from a variety of channels. 

A few of those lucrative channels of income would be revenue from pay-per-view sales, live gate revenue, merchandise sales from either party and various promotional events from the fight. What’s more, if anyone wondered if people would want to watch the fight. The attention it has gathered in the small span of their X (Twitter) feud should be evidence enough. Not to mention,

Conor McGregor and Canelo Alvarez traded shots online after McGregor put himself over the Mexican star’s performance against Floyd Mayweather.

McGregor raised Alvarez’s ire when he posted a clip of Mayweather’s 2103 win over Alvarez, praising Mayweather and adding he “landed more shots” on the now-retired boxer.

“I just need one hand with you and I don’t need to throw so many punches,” Alvarez shot back on X, including a laughing emoji.

In fact, McGregor’s claim is correct – mostly. According to Compubox stats from the fighters’ respective meetings with Mayweather, the former two-division UFC champ landed 26 percent of his punches and 28 percent of his jabs in their 2017 “Money Fight,” while Alvarez landed 22 percent of his punches and 15 percent of his jabs in the 2013 sho

Former UFC dual-weight champion Conor McGregor has begun a war of words with Canelo Alvarez.

‘The Notorious’ has been out of action for over two years, suffering a broken leg in his July 2021 trilogy with Dustin Poirier. As a result, Conor McGregor has been on the sidelines recovering since then, even leaving the USADA pool. During his time away, the Irishman has called out everyone from Nate Diaz to Canelo Alvarez.

For his part, the Mexican boxer has long had no interest in facing Conor McGregor. Whenever asked about a fight with the former UFC champion, Canelo Alvarez has always responded in the negative. While there’s no indication that the two will ever fight, they did trade words over a potential bout earlier today.

Conor McGregor got the back-and-forth started with a post on X, where he refl

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Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo square off at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 30. The contest features Mexico’s undisputed super middleweight champion up against undisputed super welterweight champion of the United States. A few days away from their highly anticipated showdown, headlining Showtime PPV, the fighters host the final pre-fight press conference, preview their bout and go face to face.

The event marks the first time in the four-belt era, when two undisputed champions meet

Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez and undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo made their grand arrivals in Las Vegas, kicking off the fight week events. The pair squares off in the historic clash on Saturday, September 30, headlining Showtime PPV live from T-Mobile Arena.

Canelo vs Charlo is the first fight of the four-belt era pitting two reigning male undisputed champions against each other. Canelo puts his 168-pound titles on the line. Both fighters expressed their excitement about the fight in front of throngs of fans at MGM Grand.

Boxing fans can watch Canelo vs Charlo live stream on FITE.

In Australia, the fight airs on Sunday, October 1 live on Kayo.

“I feel the love and support from my people and I’m proud to represent my country,” said Canelo. “I am 100% right now and ready to show you a different Canelo on Saturday. Charlo is a great fighter who knows how to box. He is strong and has nothing to lose. He came to my division to win it all. But I’ve been in this position for a long time and I’m ready.”

“These fans think Canelo is the best in the world, but I’m going to come here and show that I’m the best,” said Charlo. “I do this for the dogs, the hungry ones. I do it for the animals. I’m made for this. After I beat Canelo, the world will be screaming ‘Charlo, Charlo!’ You dig? Now it’s my turn, my time, my moment. I’m going to shine on Saturday night. We can’t talk about it; we have to be about it. Come fight night, you’ll all see what that means.”

Canelo vs Charlo Grand Arrival also featured the PPV undercard fighters, including undefeated Jesus Ramos Jr and Erickson Lubin. The pair goes head to head in the 12-round co-main event bout at super welterweight.

Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo square off in the main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 30. The 12-round contest features Mexico’s undisputed super middleweight champion defending his title against reigning undisputed super welterweight champion of the United States. The pair battles it out on the top of Showtime PPV. Kicking off the fight week for their highly anticipated showdown, the fighters make Grand Arrivals at MGM Grand Lobby.

Mexico’s Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) makes the third defense of his WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO 168-pound belts, being the fi

Undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo challenges Canelo Alvarez for his undisputed super middleweight title on Saturday, September 30 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The pair squares off in the historic 12-round bout headlining Showtime PPV.

Ahead of the event, Jermell Charlo received a hometown send-off before he headed to Las Vegas to challenge Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez. Houston-native held boxing clinic for Boys & Girls Club at Tailgate prior to in-game recognition at University of Houston vs. Sam Houston State University Game.

Charlo’s big day began with him holding a boxing clinic for the Stafford Boys & Girls Club as part of the day’s tailgating festivities at Cougar Alley before the University of Houston versus Sam Houston State University game that evening. During the game, Charlo was honored and acknowledged on the field in a formal presentation in front of the crowd at TDECU Stadium.

“Houston means so much to me and it’s extremely motivating to feel their support before I step into the biggest fight of my career,” said Jermell Charlo. “Me and my brother Jermall have been putting on for our city for so many years, and on Saturday, September 30 I know I’m gonna have Houston in my corner. I can’t wait to represent what this city is all about.”

Boxing fans can watch the fight live stream on FITE.

In Australia, Canelo vs Charlo airs on Sunday, October 1 live on Kayo.

LAS VEGAS — Canelo Alvarez sized up his next opponent during two separate faceoffs Wednesday and, in between, vowed to show Jermell Charlo “my real skills.”

Emphasis was placed on real, a tacit admission that Alvarez’s form over his past three fights wasn’t quite his best.

When he’s at the top of his game, it’s easy to see why Alvarez is an all-time great. He can counterpunch with the best of them off a back foot. He can apply nonstop pressure and cut off the ring with a punishing body attack, as he displayed in the Gennadiy Golovkin rematch.

Alvarez possesses many layers to his game and an educated boxing mind, as evidenced by his strategy to target Callum Smith’s left arm to neutralize his jab. The result: a detached bicep for the Englishman.

Alvarez remains the singular face of boxing, a global superstar and ESPN’s No. 4 pound-for-pound boxer. And he’s eager to put that trio of lackluster performances (by his standard) behind him.

Three days ahead of his third defense of the undisputed super middleweight championship, Alvarez oozed confidence that he would eliminate all the whispers that at 33 and after 63 pro fights, he was on the decline.

“I agree that a couple fights I don’t look the same, but that doesn’t mean other things,” Alvarez told ESPN on Wednesday. “I feel fresh, I feel young and I feel strong. I feel in my prime, and you will see Saturday.”

Alvarez was ESPN’s top pound-for-pound boxer after he scored an 11th-round TKO of Caleb Plant to collect all four belts at 168 pounds, one of four weight classes where he’s won world titles. That was November 2021.

Alvarez returned for a second fight at 175 pounds for a May 2022 fight against Dmitry Bivol and was soundly outpointed by the slick-boxing Russian. The setback was Alvarez’s first since his 2013 defeat to Floyd Mayweather and knocked him off the pound-for-pound pedestal.

Alvarez returned four months later to conclude his trilogy with a 40-year-old Golovkin in a unanimous decision, b

Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo free prelims air live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 30, leading to the main card on PPV.

Among the preliminary bouts, undefeated Frank Sanchez (22-0, 15 KOs) goes up against Scott Alexander (17-5-2, 9 KOs) in a 10-rounder at heavyweight. As well, former world champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk (19-1, 15 KOs) takes on Isaac Rodrigues (28-4, 22 KOs) in an eight-rounder at light heavyweight. Plus, 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha (23-3-1, 12 KOs) faces KeAndrae Leatherwood (2