The next 24 hours will determine Canelo-Trout, says Schaefer

The next 24 hours should determine whether or not the world sees a unification clash of unbeaten junior middleweights between southpaw WBA titleholder Austin Trout and Mexican WBC counterpart Saul "Canelo" Alvarez as co-feature to Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero on May 4 at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, according to Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer. Mayweather (43-0, 26 knockouts), of Las Vegas, against Guerrero (31-1-1, 18 KOs), of Gilroy, Calif., already is set. "We need to know, now, whether this is going to happen or not. Canelo wants to know, and rightfully so," said Schaefer, who informed ******.com over the weekend that the prospects were "looking good for Canelo and Trout." "So I think within the next 24 hours, we're going to find out one of three things: A) if Canelo is on the card, B) against who -- either Austin Trout or somebody else, or, C) if he's going to fight on his own date. We will find all of that out within the next 24 hours." In his past two fights, Trout (26-0, 14 KOs) has unanimously decisioned rugged Delvin Rodriguez and four-time, three-division titlewinner Miguel Cotto in June and December, respectively. Alvarez (41-0-1, 30 KOs) has unanimously decisioned five-time beltwinner Shane Mosley in May and scored three knockdowns on the way to September's fifth-round knockout over Josesito Lopez. http://rin gtv.craveonline.com/blog/177421-lems-latest-the-next-24-hours-will-determine-alvarez-trout

Comments (20)

El_Angel

Any news yet? 24 hours have expired. Canelo issued the ultimatum to Mayweather. Sign the contract to fight me in September or I'm off the undercard and fighting on my own date. Floyd isn't gonna cave. Canelo won't be on this card.

13y ago

kraftzman

Any news yet? 24 hours have expired.

13y ago

thatdudespits

My gut tells me Canelo is going to fight someone else, like Angulo. I really, really hope I'm wrong. i think your right... if they want canelo-mayweather they have to avoid this fight... and let me clarify, i dont think canelo is avoiding trout... i think hes prideful and wants the fight... i think his handlers dont want to miss the money train... they'll **** it up somehow. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

13y ago

SnakeVen0m

Hey guys, lets blame everyone else except for canelo. Lets act like if canelo really wanted to fight Trout, they could make him (not) fight him. Lets blame golden boy. Let the (Floyd haters) blame Floyd. Let's somehow even find some crazy way to blame Trout. It's like this, canelo knows who he wants to fight & who he doesn't. His team too. Anyone who has a damn clue about boxing knows that you don't go from beating Josesito Lopez, to beating Trout 1 of the best at 154. You do not go from beating bums, to fighting the top guys. They all know this. Man all of this. There's no disagreeing with any point you made. Canelo knows, what he's capable of. He's GBP's golden goose, do you think they give him what he wants to keep him happy? Of course, so if he wanted to fight Trout and he had the confidence he would've scheduled the fight already. I don't get what the hold up is.

13y ago

Bushbaby

Canelo is ready. They're waiting for Trout. And whether it should be a separate event not just a Mayweather/Guerrero co-feature. Ball is clearly on Trout and Mayweather's court. :bs2: Hold the hell up paatna. Why the hell would canelo be waiting on Trout??

13y ago

kraftzman

Canelo vs Trout on a separate date can stand on its own. Both guys would make bigger money. Schefer needs to stand up to Floyd's bullying tactics. He'll be retiring anyway. It's clear that separating the two cards on different dates is more lucrative for Schaefer than combining them.

13y ago

_JSFD26_

Quote: Originally Posted by Fetta I hope just like the rest of you that its Canelo v Trout but wasnt it like a year ago that Angulo was this monster and now hes a joke. Seems like you haven't been keeping up. Following his KO loss to Kirkland, Angulo was inactive for over a year partly because he was incarcerated for 8 months for some immigration issues (I don't really know the details) and since his return he's looked horrible; going life and death against a fringe welterweight prospect (I don't remember the guy's name). I also didn't fancy him before the Kirkland KO since he was previously out-boxed by a shot Cintron not long prior. The people claiming Angulo was a beast are probably the same ones who thought Rubio was gonna KO/'expose' Chavez; making Angulo the Mexican boxer who would 'expose' Canelo (Molina would more applicable). Angulo definitely had a shot at KOing Canelo prior to Kirkland. We all know Canelo possesses china. But it seems the Kirkland fight took something out of Angulo (remember he took a major beating) as well as jail time. He couldn't stop OR drop a 20 year old WW PROSPECT. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

13y ago

LHRH89

Mayweather wants no part of the Canelo curse. Trying to get him off the card, out of the mgm, out of the city. No seriously, I wouldn't be surprised if Canelo gets his own date in april. Moths ago it was said that was an option. Besides, a Canelo v Trout fight just seems like a bad buisness decision to not have it on its own date. Mayweather will probably eventually phase out gbp in promotional services and they know it. They need to look out for themselves and thier future.

13y ago

Fetta

Seems like you haven't been keeping up. Following his KO loss to Kirkland, Angulo was inactive for over a year partly because he was incarcerated for 8 months for some immigration issues (I don't really know the details) and since his return he's looked horrible; going life and death against a fringe welterweight prospect (I don't remember the guy's name). I also didn't fancy him before the Kirkland KO since he was previously out-boxed by a shot Cintron not long prior. The people claiming Angulo was a beast are probably the same ones who thought Rubio was gonna KO/'expose' Chavez; making Angulo the Mexican boxer who would 'expose' Canelo (Molina would more applicable).Ive always thought he was garbage but got hated on NSB for saying it. thought a year ago but i guess 2 years. Dang where did the time go! Anyway I knew of immigration and loved the Kirkland fight but just showing how easily things change in here.

13y ago

BafanaBafana

I hope just like the rest of you that its Canelo v Trout but wasnt it like a year ago that Angulo was this monster and now hes a joke. Seems like you haven't been keeping up. Following his KO loss to Kirkland, Angulo was inactive for over a year partly because he was incarcerated for 8 months for some immigration issues (I don't really know the details) and since his return he's looked horrible; going life and death against a fringe welterweight prospect (I don't remember the guy's name). I also didn't fancy him before the Kirkland KO since he was previously out-boxed by a shot Cintron not long prior. The people claiming Angulo was a beast are probably the same ones who thought Rubio was gonna KO/'expose' Chavez; making Angulo the Mexican boxer who would 'expose' Canelo (Molina would more applicable). As far as Canelo's opponent, if no Trout, I'll only be satisfied with Lara seeing as he is Canelo's mandatory (or should be) anyway...

13y ago

boliodogs

why this guy talking like he needs an answer from trout? the fighters are both in. schaefer doing all he can to avoid trout.It sure looks that way. Damn it all. I hope Schaefer grows a pair and doesn't f up this great match up. It's the fight most fans want I think. It's the logical fight.

13y ago

komodo

I don't think the problem is so much with the opponent. For Canelo to fight on Floyd's undercard Floyd has to sign up to fight him in September. From what Schaefer is saying we'll find out if Canelo vs Mayweather is secure for September or not. If not then Canelo will fight an opponent on his own date.

13y ago

Sake1

You guys are being too pessimistic, imo. Wait it out before lashing out at anyone. If it doesn't happen, go right ahead.

13y ago

kraftzman

Canelo is ready. They're waiting for Trout. And whether it should be a separate event not just a Mayweather/Guerrero co-feature. Ball is clearly on Trout and Mayweather's court.

13y ago

Fetta

I hope just like the rest of you that its Canelo v Trout but wasnt it like a year ago that Angulo was this monster and now hes a joke.

13y ago

Huey

Canelo already confirmed the fight...don't see why it won't go through.:dunno:

13y ago

IronDanHamza

I'm still confident this fight happens. 24 hours can't come sooner. Soon as Canelo's fight's signed we'll get the press releases.

13y ago

ROSS_CALIFORNIA

My gut tells me Canelo is going to fight someone else, like Angulo. I really, really hope I'm wrong. What a bunch of crap that will be if he does. I thought this fight was already signed.

13y ago

kraftzman

"So I think within the next 24 hours, we're going to find out one of three things: A) if Canelo is on the card, B) against who -- either Austin Trout or somebody else, or, C) if he's going to fight on his own date. We will find all of that out within the next 24 hours." http://rin gtv.craveonline.com/blog/177421-lems-latest-the-next-24-hours-will-determine-alvarez-trout I'll pay for Trout vs Canelo in the comfort of my own home if it's on its own date. Otherwise, I'd go to a pub with some friends and join the others who are sick of supporting a duck.

13y ago

BafanaBafana

why this guy talking like he needs an answer from trout? the fighters are both in. schaefer doing all he can to avoid trout. This fight isn't happening. If they do fight Trout will humiliate Canelo, even if he gets robbed on the scorecards. Goldenboy will likely make a silly excuse to protect Canelo and then pair him out with a shot Angulo coming off a prison stint (who also went life and death with a fringe welterweight prospect).

13y ago