WBC light-middleweight title challenger Ryan Rhodes is hoping to have some huge bouts in the twilight of his career as he prepares to take on belt holder Saul Alvarez in Mexico on Saturday night. The 34 year-old, who burst onto the scene in 1995 and acquired the nickname ‘The Spice Boy’, attempts to claim a full world title for the second time, fourteen years after his tight points loss to Otis Griffin.
World champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez promised to give his father the best performance of his career when he enters the ring this coming Saturday to defend the super welterweight crown of the World Boxing Council. The unbeaten boxer continues to refine details of his preparation to face the British southpaw Ryan Rhodes. Canelo got a surprise visit at the gym from his father, Mr. Santos Alvarez, who recalls his younger son as being a very hyperactive child.
WBC junior middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is going through his final runs in training camp, preparing for this Saturday's initial defense of his crown against mandatory challenger Ryan Rhodes in Guadalajara. Alvarez respects the size and power of his opponent. Rhodes had previously fought at 160-pounds and moved down in weight. The British boxer believes that he is a lot stronger than Canelo, who also feels that a knockout victory is within reach.
World champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is back in the capital of Jalisco after spending six weeks training in Big Bear, California, where he acquired his excellent physical shape for his first defense of the WBC super welterweight world title. In front of numerous fans, he trained hard while showcasing his impressive physique, a direct result of the work he did in Big Bear, which is an area positioned far above sea level.
CANELO ALVAREZ, WBC Super Welterweight World Champion, Open Workout Quotes For Ryan Rhodes Showdown on June 18 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
WBC junior middleweight Saul "Canelo" Alvarez works out in Los Angeles for his upcoming fight with mandatory challenger Ryan Rhodes of the UK. Their fight takes place on June 18 at Arena VFG in Guadalajara, Mexico. The fight will be televised by HBO in the United States and Televisa in Mexico. Photos by Gene Blevins/Hoganphotos
WBC 154-pound champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez expects a very tough fight on June 18, when he makes the first defense of his title against England's Ryan Rhodes at Arena VFG in his native Guadalajara. Alvarez (36-0-1, 26KOs), 20, has the edge in youth, but he doesn't have the experence of Rhodes (45-4, 31KOs), 34. Alvarez told Jose Pando that he's training for the most difficult fight of his entire career.
Mexico's 20-year-old WBC junior middleweight titlist Saul Alvarez will pursue his 33rd straight win and his 12th stoppage in his past 14 fights during the mandatory defense of his belt against England's 34-year-old Ryan Rhodes on June 18 in Jalisco, Mexico.
WBA "regular" middleweight champ Gennady Golovkin is in full training in Big Bear, CA, under Abel Sanchez for his upcoming defense June 17 in Panama City against Kassim Ouma. Golovkin has been sparring with among others Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Zapir Rasulov. Alvarez is training for his June 18 title defense against Ryan Rhodes in Mexico. Pictured below are Golovkin and Alvarez after a tough sparring session.
British junior middleweight Ryan Rhodes arrived early to Guadalajara, Mexico for his scheduled fight with WBC 154-pound champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. Rhodes will challenge Alvarez on June 18th in Guadalajara. Until the fight comes about, Rhodes will continue training at Arena Coliseo’s Gym of Guadalajara City. Photos by Canelo Promotions.