Ilunga Makabu

Okolie: Canelo-Makabu is Interesting Fight, I'd Be Shocked if Canelo Wanted Me

WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie does not see any possibility where Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will challenge him. Last November, the boxing world was shocked when Canelo's handlers made a request to make a big jump in weight to challenge WBC cr...

Haye: Makabu is Perfect Cruiserweight Opponent For Canelo

Former two division champion David Haye believes WBC beltholder Ilunga Makabu is the perfect cruiserweight opponent for Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.

Thurman: Canelo Needs To Jump In & Out Of Cruiserweight, Fight Benavidez, Charlo and Andrade

Keith Thurman has been stuck on the sidelines ever since suffering his first career loss to the since-retired Manny Pacquaio in July 2019. On Feb. 5, the former welterweight champion Thurman (29-1, 22 KOs) will look to repair his career when he takes...

Gary Russell, Joe Smith Highlight Early 2022: January Preview

Boxing’s new season is already in full swing with a heavyweight pay-per-view card already in the bag. January 2022 will play out with multiple title fights but the bigger stuff is still over the horizon.

Canelo's Trainer Likes Fights With Charlo, Golovkin - Shoots Down Benavidez

Eddy Reynoso, manager and head trainer of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, sees no reason to make a fight with two-time super middleweight champion David Benavidez.

Riakporhe Focused on World Title Goal, Watching Canelo-Makabu Situation Closley

WBC world champion Ilunga Makabu is slated to make a mandatory defense next month against Thabisu Mchunu - but Canelo has already been approved to face the winner, preferably Makabu, in May.

David Benavidez's Coach Slams Canelo: Fight Us, Nobody Wants To See Makabu!

Jose Benavidez, father and trainer of two-time super middleweight champion David Benavidez, has lashed out in the direction of Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Last month, Canelo knocked out Caleb Plant to become the undisputed super middlewe...

Chavez Jr. Sees No Reason For Canelo-Makabu, Gives Makabu No Shot

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. does not see a reason for his countryman, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, to make a leap in weight to the cruiserweight division for a fight with WBC world champion Ilunga Makabu.

Groves: Canelo Probably Beats Makabu All Day Long, Beterbiev and Bivol Are Genuine Tests

Former super middleweight champion George Groves is very impressed with the career of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. The Mexican superstar is currently the king of the super middleweights. 

Canelo Says He was Blindsided By Reynoso’s Cruiserweight Request

Not even Canelo Alvarez apparently knew that a leap up to the cruiserweight ranks was in the cards for his career. On the heels of unifying the 168-pound division on Nov. 6 with a stoppage over Caleb Plant, Alvarez shocked the boxing world a few week...

Arum Believes Canelo Could Go For Beterbiev Title Fight in 2022

Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, who promotes WBC/WBA light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, has revealed that Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has expressed interest in facing the fearsome puncher.

Canelo's Trainer: No Weight Restrictions To Be Placed on Makabu

A few weeks ago, Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez had his manager/head trainer, Eddy Reynoso, submit an application to secure a world title fight with WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu.

WBC Prez: Makabu-Mchunu Winner Will Go Against Canelo

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman indicates that Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will face the winner of the upcoming rematch between WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu and mandatory challenger Thabiso Mchunu.

Makabu-Mchunu Rematch on January 29, King Says Canelo Will Be Ringside

Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will be a very interested observer, because Hall of Fame promoter Don King has announced the details for the world title rematch between WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu and the number one challenger, W...

Bellew Cautions That Makabu Will Have To Start Quicker To Beat Canelo

Former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew is very familiar with Ilunga Makabu, who may become the next opponent for Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.