By Alfredo Jaime Gómez, notifight.com
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is still on vacation, but next week he reports to training camp to begin the necessary work for his next fight, which is going to take place on March 5. Co-manager José "Chepo" Reynoso is still going over the details with Golden Boy Promotions. He says nothing has been set but talks are ongoing to close a deal with WBA welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko of Ukraine.
"So far we have not signed for a fight against the Ukrainian Vyacheslav Senchenko. It is a fact that 'Canelo' will fight on March 5 at either Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California, or possibly Texas, which could take place in San Antonio. The opponent could be Senchenko if Oscar de la Hoya reaches an agreement with his people," Reynoso said. "Saul will have nine weeks to get in great shape. We gave him a good rest after his last fight on December 4 in Veracruz."
Reynoso and Team Canelo are pushing hard for the Senchenko fight. They admit that Canelo's time to win a title at welterweight is running out. He doesn't make 147 very easy and his last couple of bouts have taken place around 150-pounds. Reynoso says 2011 is likely the final year that Canelo can make something happen at 147. Canelo wants to win a title at 147 before making a full move to 154.
"I want to make the fight with Senchenko because 'Canelo' does not have much time at 147 pounds. The boy is 20-years-old, growing and perhaps 2011 will be his last year in this division. He has to sacrifice and concentrate for about six or seven weeks to make the weight. His last few fights have been at 150 pounds," Reynoso said.