They. While everything will depend on the duration of the pre-fight fights, it is estimated that Canelo Alvarez will step into the ring around 22:00 local time (midnight Eastern United States, 1:00 Sunday in Argentina and 6:00 in Spain). 14/30 2/11 If we are magically scaling down Mayweather and Canelo, the comparison needs to be with prime Mayweather back . 9/28 4/26 At 30 years old, Canelo Alvarez may be the youngest boxer ever to have entered the discussion surrounding the Greatest of All Time in boxing. Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. In their fight in 2013, Canelo fought Mayweather at a 152-lb catchweight . At the time that Mayweather fought Canelo, the young Golden Boy star was basically a. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. Euri Gonzalezby 11th-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. CANELO ALVAREZ has slammed old foe Floyd Mayweather for fighting Logan Paul, describing it as 'stupid'. Prior to his mega-celebrity boxing clash against YouTube star Logan Paul, Floyd Mayweather was asked about his thoughts on Canelo Alvarez's May 2021 fight against Billy Joe Saunders in an interview. Featured Image Credit: GQ & Alamy Topics: Canelo Alvarez , Floyd Mayweather LAS VEGAS, NV SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) Floyd Mayweather Jr. throws a right to Canelo Alvarez during their WBC/WBA 154-pound title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Errol Spence Jr Ryan Rhodes by 12th-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. Canelo rehydrated to 165 lbs for the fight, whereas Mayweather came into the ring a much lighter 150 lbs. Alfredo Angulo by 10th-round TKO, Floyd Mayweather def. R 2 Please logout and login again. R6 12/28 In Mexico it will also be broadcasted by TV Azteca and Televisa. R8 TBE came out blazing from the opening bell and forced Alvarez to move back. Boxing. Mayweather Jr out-boxed Canelo to win by majority decision, which, until his fight with Dimitry Bivol, was the only loss of the Mexican's career At the time Mayweather was 36 while Canelo. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Floyd Mayweather: "When Canelo Fought Me, He Was In His Prime, I Was An They offered me the fight when I was 18. "It's crazy that he said that because when Canelo fought me, he was in his prime and when I fought [him], I was an old man," the undefeated boxer said. As both a fighter and promoter, new stage of career begins for Canelo In the first 40 fights of his career, Alvarez hadn't really faced a name fighter that would resonate with the American audience. R 10 R 12, Floyd Mayweather Larry Mosley by unanimous decision, Canelo Alvarez def. Post the fight, Alvarez justified the loss with his young age. I remember seeing a Floyd Mayweather jr interview post Canelo fight, where he was being massaged by his masseuse. Until today, he has a desire to rematch Money. Billy Joe Saunders by eighth-round RTD, Canelo Alvarez def. Alvarez made easy work of Mosley, winning a lopsided unanimous decision to retain his WBC juniormiddleweight title forhisfirst signature win. A then 36-year-old Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) defeated a 22-year-old Canelo by a 12 round majority decision eight years ago in 2013 in a fight that took place at a 152-lb catch-weight at the time. Jose Cottoby ninth-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. R 6 R 4 R 11 Even then, it doesn't make sense to compare "prime Canelo" to 36 year old Mayweather. However, the in-ring affair was far from what it looked like on paper. Alvarez, 32, has been boxing professionally since he was 15 years old. WBC Super Middleweight Champion WBA Super Middleweight Champion Ring Magazine Super Middleweight Champion#CaneloSmith #TheP4PKingIsBack@CANELOTEAM pic.twitter.com/dQjrwXWcQZ. The future P4P king got schooled by a prime Mayweather. Alvarez has maintained that he was nowhere near his prime at that time. "They offered me the fight with Floyd when I was 18 years old. They offered me the fight with Floyd when I was 18 years old. Although the Mexican boxer fund success in round four, Mayweather began dominating again in the later rounds. 5/19 12/29, Canelo Alvarez Luis Antonio Fitch by first-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. We got a 22 year old kid that was learning on the job. 23/50 As a result, he emerged victorious in this thrilling 12-round war and went 45-0. He haswon multiple world titles in four different weight classes, including his most recent fight, when he jumpedup two weight classes in Novemberand knockedout Sergey Kovalev in the 11th round to win the WBO light heavyweight title. Some would say that Mayweather is an example of a cherry-picking opportunist, who spots an opportunity to make easy money against a popular novice, and then pounces like a vulture. And his thigh was bruised. The two met at light middleweight, which has a limit of 154 lbs, Mayweather had previously won titles at welterweight, super lightweight, lightweight and featherweight, down at 126 lbs. Mayweather Jr. looked for Canelo when he was 18 years old. I fought a prime Canelo. Although the Mexican boxer found success in round four, Mayweather began dominating again in the later rounds. [4][5][6][7][8] Out of 86 media scorecards, all 86 scored the fight for Mayweather, with an average score of 119-109.[9]. Mayweather didnt fight Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley, Zab Judah, and Manny Pacquiao until they were well out of their prime, and the fights were boring to watch. Carlos Adan Jerez by unanimous decision, Canelo Alvarez def. He started boxing when he was 13 years old and became the Junior Mexican National Boxing Champion in 2005 at the age of 15. experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and However, many believed the underdog in Alvarez would beat him. In Mexico it will also be broadcasted by TV Azteca and Televisa. The views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Boxing News 24 or its affiliates. Well, that doesnt look likely to happen, and history shall always maintain that Floyd Mayweather beat Canelo Alvarez. The fight went the distance. R3 Heres a broader look into the fight. 1/24 A fight with Canelo Alvarez still ranks among Floyd Mayweathers best performances to date. That version of Canelo will likely have battered the light-hitting Mayweather, forcing him to run for twelve rounds. Sean Holley by second-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. The fight did better than expected on PPV, generating more than 900,000 buys and $58 million at the time to become the first event not headlined by Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao or Oscar De La Hoya to do over 900,000 PPV buys. Lanardo Tyner by unanimous decision, Canelo Alvarez def. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; It seems that the question will not be answered alas. Many felt Golovkindid enough to win their first fight in September 2017. 7/21 Here's a look at what Alvarezhas done up to this point in his historic career. And the Mexican, who faces Billy Joe Saunders on May 8 with three super-middleweight. The veteran, Mayweather, closed the show with a gratifying win and ensured there was no changing of the guard at his expense. Many have speculated whether a more battle-hardened Canelo would have handed Floyd his first loss in boxing. Austin Trout by unanimous decision, Canelo Alvarez def. "They offered me the fight with Floyd when I was 18 years old. 25/50 (Photo by Chris Caleb Plant, Teofimo Lopez, Mike Tyson and Others Predict Billy Joe Saunders vs. Luciano Leonel Cuelloby sixth-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. Kermit Cintron by fifth-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. 16/37 And while he was four years past the Mayweather fight when he faced a 20-year-old Canelo in September 2010, it was seen as a worthwhile hurdle for a then-wannabe superstar to clear. How Old Was Canelo Alvarez When He Fought Floyd Mayweather - Was He Too Carlos Baldomir by sixth-round KO, Canelo Alvarez def. R 3 R7 Boxing: Mayweather Jr. looked for Canelo when he was 18 years old Alvarez has maintained that he was nowhere near his prime at that time. graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his The Mexican is known for his precision and flawless technique. I was still getting the bus; I had three jobs. Boxing News 24 Canelo on Mayweather: They offered me the fight when I was 18. 1The GMA News TV telecast ceased commercial operations due to high airtime cost with live coverage via satellite feed of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo lvarez, part of GMA News TV ceased broadcasting operations due to the network's "disappointing" development. Kovalev had reigned supreme over the 175-pound division for the majority of the decade, but his better days were behind him. Whatever chance Canelo had of winning, he threw it out the window by agreeing to a 152-lb catchweight, which left him looking drained at the weigh-in. 4/22 Mayweather would retire with a 50-0, but he wasn't there yet when he faced the Mexican. Mayweather Jr. looked for Canelo when he was 18 years old, offered him 1 million dollars, Donald Trump to Return to CNN for Primetime Town Hall Event, Two Canadians killed while serving in Ukraine battleground of Bakhmut. A massive amount of fans felt Mayweather was gifted a decision over Castillo in their first fight in 2002. In hindsight, it was inexperience on Canelos part to agree to the catchweight because he could have gotten the fight if he had held firm at 154 or even requested that it take place at 160, which is what he should have done. Undoubtedly he is now in his prime and fighting at his best weight, super middle, is more than 30 lbs heavier than where Mayweather was for his, at 14 lbs heavier than the limit for their fight. In 2013, both boxers stepped into the ring, with Mayweather being the winner of the. Floyd Mayweather schooled Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez so much he had time to Erislandy Lara Who Wins Between Andre S.O.G. Ward & Gennadiy GGG Golovkin? 5/24 What if Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather Jr. had a rematch at 160 $One million. Vctor Marquez by fourth-round KO, Canelo Alvarez def. I was moving around in a truck and I had three jobs., Canelo recovering from left hand surgery@Canelo. However, a 23-year-old Alvarez had little to offer against Mayweather, who walked through him and exposed his shortcomings. Alvarez showcased improvements both offensively and defensively as he utilized his proficient counterpunching to propel him to a unanimous decision victory and the WBC middleweight championship. Instead of allowing Golovkin to be the aggressor, Alvarez alteredhis counter-punching style and showeda willingness to stand toe-to-toe with GGG, as he met his rival in the middle of the ring and slugged it out with himfrom the opening bell. Grand Garden Arena on September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Floyd Mayweather Jr claims he would have KO'd Canelo if he had fought I was the older Mayweather fighting prime Canelo. However, Alvarez had 30 KOs in response to Mayweathers 26. At the time I was making $5,000. LAS VEGAS, NV SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) Floyd Mayweather Jr. throws a right to Canelo Alvarez during their WBC/WBA 154-pound title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. . Add in the fight could be at 160 pounds we could . Canelo Alvarez is one of the top boxing stars of the last few years, but since he was young, his qualities were already visible, besides, the Mexican's drag made the arenas fill up. How Canelo Alvarez learned from defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jr and then The fight between Alvarez and Mayweather happened at a very crucial stage of boxing. Mayweather: "I was almost 40 when I cooked Canelo" - MARCA last two years. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. Both men had put their undefeated records at stake, but it was Floyd Mayweather who retained it in style. Unfortunately for him, he doesnt have any big names on his resume. However, a 23-year-old Alvarez had little to offer against Mayweather, who walked through him and exposed his shortcomings. Mayweather: 'Canelo Started Using My Moves After I - Boxing News 24 R12, Floyd Mayweather The bout was held on September 14, 2013, in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on Showtime PPV. Alvarez was able to walk down GGG during several key moments of the fight andpoundedthe body with his signatureleft hook. 13/30 9/41 Heres a look at the stats. 9/28 2023 There were several questions heading into Alvarez's bout with Miguel Cotto: How would Alvarez handle the pressure of a big fight coming off his first-career loss, against Mayweather? 14/38 Daniel Martinez by second-round KO, Canelo Alvarez def. Miguel Cotto by unanimous decision, Canelo Alvarez def. Francisco Villanueva by ninth-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. 4/15 R8 9/44 Fighters are so worried about losing. Those questions were all answered in emphatic fashion as Alvarez matured and became a more complete boxer against Cotto. However, the in-ring affair was far from what it looked like on paper. 14/38 Check your region for Canelo vs. GGG 3 on DAZN, List of boxing cards set for this week, May 2-6, DFB-Pokal: How to watch semifinal matches, Barcelona vs. Osasuna: Preview, how to watch, Canelo Alvarez def. In Spain, the fight will also be broadcasted by DAZN. Canelo looking past Ryder, wants Bivol rematch, "David Morrell Jr has become Canelo's hitman for the WBA," claims Coach Ronnie Shields, Floyd Mayweather: I fought prime Canelo in 2013, Jermall Charlo says Ryan Garcia must use his right hand against Tank Davis, Gervonta Davis coach furious with De La Hoya for his criticism, John Ryder on Canelo Alvarez: Ill surprise him. In October2018, Alvarezsigned a five-year, 11-fight contract worth at least $365 million with the sports streaming service DAZN. Since his only loss, the 30-year-old has fought 14 more times, winning all but one, his draw with Gennady Golovkin, and won titles at middleweight, super middleweight and even light. Hence, we never saw Mayweather fight any of these fighters: Tim Bradley Canelo Alvarez, left, hasn't fought since he stopped Sergey Kovalev to capture the WBO light heavyweight title in November 2019. . Alvarez, after that loss, has certainly improved, and a few days back he asserted that hed beat Floyd Mayweather if the pair fought in their primes. Alvarez had three of the four major middleweight world titles at middleweight. Fighters Kovalev performed better than expected by utlizing the jab to perfection and havingAlvarez on the ropes. Ranking the 10 Best Fights in Canelo Alvarez's Career Well, that doesnt look likely to happen, and history shall always maintain that Floyd Mayweather beat Canelo Alvarez. "Big Capping to Sell a Fight, Nasty Work": Fans Blast Canelo Alvarez The deal was the biggest in sports at the time (Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout would later sign an 12-year, 426.5 million deal). Today, its hard to picture Canelo Alvarez losing inside the boxing ring. 10/19 Miguel Vazquezby split decision, Canelo Alvarez def. Moreover, if he gets inside the ring with the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather today, the 30-year-old is certainly capable of beating 'TBE'. Even after defeating Canelo, at admittedly a catchweight, 'Money' dropped down to welterweight again in his fights. fter David Benavidez defeated . (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images). 8/22 Floyd Mayweather Brawl. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is chasing the 'impossible dream' of a place on While everything will depend on the duration of the pre-fight fights, it is estimated that Canelo Alvarez will step into the ring around 22:00 local time (midnight Eastern United States, 1:00 Sunday in Argentina and 6:00 in Spain). Given the age differences, one could agree that Alvarez was far too young. Floyd Mayweather was 44-0 back then, while Canelo Alvarez was 42-0-1. 1/17, Floyd Mayweather How Old Was Canelo Alvarez When He Fought Floyd Mayweather Was He Too Young. Speaking to FightHype.com, he said, Well, its crazy that, you know, Canelo said that. 19/46 Haney vs Lomachenko: Fight Card, Start Time, TV & Stream Infos, Zepeda vs Arboleda Fight Results & Highlights, Tank Davis vs Garcia Fight Results & Highlights. Avni Yildirim by third-round RTD, Canelo Alvarez def. Until today, he has a desire to rematch Money. Trotman/Golden Boy/Golden Boy via Getty Images). In fairness to the two boxing legends, there's a good chance that both men have a point, because at their best, they probably wouldn't be fighting in the same weight divisions. Canelo is just 31 years old. 1/26 The views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Boxing News 24 or its affiliates. At the time Canelo was 18 years old, and although the offer of $1 million was tempting, he passed it up.
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