Some Mexican boxers have shown solidarity with the situation that affected compatriot Canelo Alvarez after his positive test for clenbuterol for a supposed consumption of red meat in his country. However, for boxers like Abner Mares and Leo Santa Cruz, prevention is better than a cure.
WBO world middleweight king Billy Joe Saunders has reiterated his desire to unify the division and offered "cheat" Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez some diet tips. Saunders (26-0-KO12) is recovering from the hand injury that forced him to delay a defence against Martin Murray until June 23 but remains determined to earn his showdown with WBA Super, WBC, IBO and IBF champion Gennady Golovkin this year.
Abel Sanchez, trainer for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC middleweight world champion Gennady 'GGG' Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs), was very anxious to see his boxer face Canelo Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) in a rematch. However, last week the Mexican superstar withdrew from the rematch that was scheduled for next May 5th - as he faces a possible long-term suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after testing positive for the banned substance clenbuterol back in February.
A fight is brewing over the mandatory obligations that are owed by IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs). Golovkin was scheduled to defend his titles in a rematch with Canelo Alvarez on May 5th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. But last week, Canelo withdrew from the contest. The Mexican star was placed under a temporary suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, because the boxer tested positive for clenbuterol in two separate drug tests taken in February. The Canelo must appear at a hearing in
IBF, WBA, IBO, WBC middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) is not concerned, at least at this moment, with whatever punishment is handed down to division rival Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. Golovkin's only focus right now is fighting on May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas - against an opponent to be announced.
With the May 5 Canelo-Golovkin rematch down the drain, trainer Ronnie Shields has thrown the hats of two of his fighters into the ring as replacement opponents for Gennady Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs). Pending an April 18 Nevada State Athletic Commission hearing, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) has been suspended for twice testing positive for clenbuterol, a banned performance enhancing drug.
After having learned that Canelo Alvarez's Cinco de Mayo match was canceled because he failed a drug test—which he blamed on having eaten meat tainted with the banned substance clenbuterol—PETA Latino sent the boxer a gift basket brimming with delicious animal-free meats and treats as well as a letter urging him to go vegan.
The President of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaiman, is crossing his fingers that a rematch between WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) and Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) will be pushed back to September - for Mexican Independence Day weekend.
World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed that WBC middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin has been approved to make a voluntary defense of his belt on May 5 against an opponent to be determined.
The President of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaiman, does not want people to jump to conclusions - with the looming suspension of Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs). On Tuesday, Canelo officially withdrew from a rematch with WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin - which was scheduled for May 5th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.