Canelo Vs Chavez: page 9

Malignaggi Backs Canelo: Chavez Jr. Has a Name - Not World Class

•Apr 27, 2017

LONDON - Former world champion and Showtime's expert analyst Paulie Malignaggi is confidently backing Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (48-1-1, 34 KOs) to win next week's showdown with countryman Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Their fight takes place at a catch-weight of 164.5-pounds, on May 6th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. For Chavez Jr., it's his most significant fight since facing Sergio Martinez in September 2015. Chavez Jr. was dominated over eleven rounds, but came close to stopping a hurt Martinez in the twelfth and final round

Photo: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Already Down To 169.5-Pounds

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 27, 2017

As BoxingScene.com previously reported, former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is already down to 169.5-pounds, as of Wednesday afternoon, for his upcoming grudge fight with Mexican rival Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.

Chavez Jr. Down To 169.5-Pounds With 10 Days To Canelo Fight!

Miguel Rivera

•Apr 27, 2017

When the fight was first made a few months ago, fans were worried about the catch-weight of 164.5-pounds for the Mexican grudge match between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The HBO Pay-Per-View contest takes place on Cinco De Mayo weekend, May 6th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Chavez Jr. has fought as high as 172-pounds in the last few years. The last time he weighed below the super middleweight limit was in 2012, when he was competing in the middleweight division.

Canelo, Chavez Jr. Passing All Random Drug Tests, Says WBC Prez

Miguel Rivera

•Apr 25, 2017

There are less than two weeks before Mexican rivals Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. step in the ring to settle their differences. The fight takes place on May 6th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo vs. Chavez Jr., which takes place on HBO Pay-Per-View, happens at a catch-weight of 164.5-pounds.

Lara: Jacobs Beat Golovkin, I'd Give GGG Tremendous Problems!

Elisinio Castillo

•Apr 25, 2017

WBA, IBO junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (24-2-2, 14 KOs) had Daniel Jacobs defeating Gennady Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) last month at New York's Madison Square Garden. Jacobs became the first boxer to extend Golovkin to the full twelve round distance. Going into the the contest, Golovkin had stopped 23 opponents in a row.

Photo: WBC Reveals Special Canelo vs. Chavez Jr. Title Belt

Random Hits

•Apr 24, 2017

The World Boxing Council has revealed their special belt which will be at stake for the Mexican grudge match between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. - take place at a catch-weight fo 164.5-pounds at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Nacho Wants Chavez To Use Lara, Mayweather Tactics on Canelo

Miguel Rivera

•Apr 24, 2017

Hall of Fame trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain is worried that his newest fighter, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., will revert back to his old style during the upcoming Mexican grudge fight with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. Their HBO Pay-Per-View showdown is scheduled for May 6th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. And there is a catch-weight of 164.5-pounds in place.

Zabala Will Not Back Off, Wants His $8.5 Million From Canelo

Miguel Rivera

•Apr 21, 2017

As BoxingScene.com reported earlier this week, the attorneys for promoter Felix 'Tutico' Zabala of All Star Boxing have filed a motion to garnish the wages of two-division world champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Last June in a Miami court room, Canelo was cracked with a jury verdict which directed him to pay $8.5 million to former promoter Zabala. For several years, there was an ongoing lawsuit between Zabala and Golden Boy Promotions/Canelo.

Erik Morales: Chavez With Edge in First Half, Canelo in Second Half

Miguel Rivera

•Apr 21, 2017

Mexican boxing legend Erik "El Terrible" Morales analyzed the upcoming grudge match between countrymen Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The HBO Pay-Per-View fight takes place on May 6th from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo, who never fought beyond the weight of 155-pounds, will move up to 164.5-pounds for the contest with Chavez Jr.

Video: Canelo Alvarez Putting in Work For Chavez Jr. PPV Clash

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 21, 2017

Canelo Alvarez Open Workout Video - Former two division world champion Canelo Alvarez (48-1-1, 34 KOs) today hosted a media workout at the House of Boxing in San Diego where he showcased strength and speed ahead of the upcoming showdown with Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. (50-2-1, 32 KOs) set for Saturday, May 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, which will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.