Some time ago, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, a highly anticipated super middleweight bout between Mexican boxers ended. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez(49-1-1, 34 KOs) and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.(50-3-1, 32 KOs). But unfortunately there was no intrigue. For more than 20 thousand fans who watched this fight, it was a real disappointment. The fight itself did not give them any emotions and was more like a one-sided sparring, for which they made themselves pay dearly. He showed himself in no particular way. Canelo took control of the fight from the start and didn't let go until the end. He delivered heavy blows to the body and head of his passive opponent. He won almost every minute of this fight - the withered son of a legend was only a living punching bag for Canelo, who from time to time tried to attack crudely and ineffectively. Alvarez even had no difficulty sitting down on a chair between rounds.
Was better in every aspect of boxing. Ultimately, all three judges gave him the victory with the same result 120:108, after twelve boring rounds he won 120:108. And his opponent gave the impression that he had absolutely no idea how he ended up between the ropes. Chavez, once Mexico's first world middleweight champion, was a sad shadow of his 2011-12 self and had no intention of fighting. He couldn't even decide whether to box from a distance or try his hand at close range. In both cases, he didn’t succeed, and even if he could strike, he didn’t do it.
Against the backdrop of such a passive opponent, it was difficult to look decent, Alvarez showed the fans an invaluable attacking arsenal. His left straight was more accurate, despite the fact that Chavez had a large height advantage. Also on defense, Alvarez was extremely attentive, but this was more due to the slow and hesitant attacks of his opponent. Canelo's footwork deserves praise, as with the added weight he moved much smoother than in previous fights.
For 12 rounds, Chavez fought only for survival until the end. To some extent, the explanation may be the weight race - having reached the mandatory limit at a huge cost, and the 30 hours between the weigh-in procedure and the fight, apparently, was not enough for him to hydrate the body and restore minerals. The exhausted and hungry body did not even produce sweat (!) - dry skin on the face, in the last round it looked really creepy.
With such a performance, Chavez will likely retire. Mexican fans did not see the war they wanted, and rightly feel deceived. And just think that a week ago they showed such spectacular boxing.
After the end of this fight, Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez were present in the boxing ring - this couple confirmed the news that they signed a contract for a super fight in September.
Finally, the good news is that Canelo and Oscar De La Hoya have finally dared. 16 of September, fight with Gennady Golovkin(37-0, 33 KO). There, of course, there will be blows and there will not be enough emotions.
Date – May 6, 2017
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Category – medium (up to 74.6 kg – 165 lbs) catchweight
Title – ?
We are watching the fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Today, on the night of May 6 - 7, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (USA), a 12-round fight in intermediate weight (up to 74.6 kg) will take place between the former world champion, holder of the belt according to WBO 1st middleweight (up to 69.9 kg), 25-year-old Mexican - Saul Canelo Alvarez and 31-year-old compatriot Canelo - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., nicknamed "JC Jr." Chavez, at one time, was the WBC world champion in middleweight (up to 72.6 kg).
The Mexican Super Derby awaits boxing fans. Saul's promoter is famous Oscar De La Hoya, found an opportunity to organize a fight for his ward with a compatriot who had already been forgotten in the highest echelons of the boxing workshop - Chavez Jr.
But, before the appearance of the middleweight Kazakh puncher on Olympus - Gennady Golovkin, it was Chavez Jr. who was one of the main stars, and the champion in the middle division according to the most prestigious version of the WBC.
At the moment, Julio Cesar has no titles. The Mexican had his previous fight in December last year. The fight took place at home against a little-known German, Dominic British, and ended with Julio winning by unanimous decision: three times 99-91 . By all accounts, the Mexican experienced technician out-boxed the rare guest from Europe.
In turn, Alvarez, in the last fight, confidently dealt with the British Liam Smith, as a result of which he deprived the latter of the world champion belt in the 1st middle weight (up to 69.9 kg). In the 9th round, Canelo knocked out Smith with a brutal blow to the liver.
Saul undoubtedly surpasses his opponent in strength and power of blows. One of Chavez’s main advantages is his enormous experience and technique, thanks to which the older Mexican will try to neutralize Canelo’s advantage in power. Let's see how far Chavez will be able to avoid Canelo's furious combinations... It's unlikely that Julio will fit in with Alvarez. However, anything is possible. Hot Mexican blood may play a role, and we will see a spectacle of the highest quality. Don't miss the megafight of Mexican punchers from Las Vegas...
Achievements in the pro ring: Saul Alvarez(48-1-1, 34 KO) - Julio S. Chavez, Jr.(50-2-1, 32 KO)
The start of the broadcast of the fight Saul Canelo Alvarez - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. around 05.00 in the morning in Kyiv, Moscow, Minsk.
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BOXING: Fight in intermediate weight (74.6 kg).
Venue: Las Vegas, USA.
Start: 05.00 (Moscow time).
The magnificent Saul Alvarez, from whom many are expecting a fight with Gennady Golovkin, will meet with the popular Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Jr. The fight will take place within the framework of intermediate weight, because the fighters are divided into two weight categories, the difference between which is 7 kilograms. Alvarez is bulking up a lot in weight for this fight, and it will be a serious fight between two stellar Mexicans who are among the most stellar boxers of our time.
Saul Alvarez (Mexico)
Record: 50 fights - 48 wins (34 knockouts) - 1 loss - 1 draw;
Age: 26 years old;
Height: 175 cm;
Weight: 74.5 kg;
Arm span: 179 cm.
Cesar Chavez Jr. (Mexico)
Record: 54 fights - 50 wins (32 knockouts) - 2 losses - 1 draw - 1 no result;
Age: 31 years old;
Height: 185 cm;
Weight: 74.5 kg;
Arm span: 185 cm.
Last fights
Saul is a full-fledged star of the boxing world and the strongest boxer in the first middle and middle weights. Between 2011 and 2013, Alvarez defeated a number of strong opponents: Mosley, M. Hatton, A. Gomez, Sinton, Trout. Afterwards, Alvarez met with the legendary Floyd Mayweather and was beaten by a split decision. This setback did not stop the progress of Saul Alvarez, who closed the setback with a series of six victories - Lara, Angulo, Kirkland, M. Cotto (championship title), Khan and L. Smith. Now Alvarez will have a fight against a strong compatriot, who also aims to become a modern boxing star.
Cesar has a serious career behind him and held the WBC championship belt, which was won in a fight with Sebastian Zbik, and then successfully defended the championship belt in fights with Manfredo, Rubio and Andy Lee. But the defense in the fight with Sergio Martinez was a failure. After losing the title, Cesar Chavez Jr. was never able to fight for a serious championship title, limiting himself to a fight for the international title with Andrzej Fonfara, which he lost. Chavez won the last two fights, being stronger than Reyes and Britsch.
Fighting style
Chavez has a serious advantage over his compatriot in terms of anthropometry, and thanks to his closer weight. But Saul Alvarez is clearly more skilled than his opponent and has vast experience in confrontations with the strongest opponents in the boxing world.
Forecast
The level of boxing between these guys skews in favor of Alvarez, who is the reigning junior middleweight champion and is riding a superb six-fight winning streak. Chavez's only chance to win is by exploiting his arm length advantage, but Saul has never been afraid to get close to his opponents.
Bet: victory of Saul Alvarez - odds 1.20.
Chavez should hardly be called a high-class fighter, but in the current confrontation he can win due to his superior size. Julio Cesar has a net advantage over Alvarez in height and has a more impressive reach.
However, cutting weight could be his problem considering the fact that he hasn't dropped below 168 pounds in four and a half years since he fought Sergio Martinez in 2012. Even if he manages to make the weight, questions will remain as to whether he was fully committed to his preparation during training camp?
Chavez is talented, but not as talented as Alvarez. Many believe that Canelo does not have polished boxing skills, but he had no problems with Brian Vera, Matt Vanda, Billy Lyell and Sebastian Zbik. All of these fighters have a fairly mediocre technical level and each of them created difficulties for Chavez.
If Chavez intends to win, he must rely solely on physical superiority. Luckily for him, he dominates greatly in anthropometry. This fight, of course, cannot be compared with the fight between Julio Cesar and Andrzej Fonfara in 2015, when Fonfara, who has approximately the same dimensions, absolutely destroyed him and forced him to surrender. Sergio Martinez looked more than worthy throughout the eleven rounds of the battle with Chavez, which took place in 2012, but in the last three minutes he fell victim to the physical superiority of his opponent. And if Chavez still has the energy to land killer punches in the later rounds, then why can't he shake Canelo early in the fight?
Whether he will be able to do this or not - you will find out from our online video broadcast.
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Who is Saul Canelo Alvarez?
Real name— Santos Saul Alvarez Barragan
Hometown— Guadalajara, Mexico
Activity— Boxer
Nickname— Canelo
Nationality— Mexican
Height— 173 cm
Santos Saul Alvarez Barragan is a professional boxer. Born 07/18/1990 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Before fame
Santos was raised in a large family. He has six brothers and a sister. Santos is the youngest of the Alvarez children. He and all his brothers began to get involved in boxing from childhood. At first, his older brother acted as his coach - Rigoberto.
Alvarez has a unique appearance: although he has Mexican genes, he has red hair, freckles and pale skin, which is typical of the Irish. Because of his appearance he was teased at school, he began to train and fight back against bullies. He took up boxing at the amateur level at the age of 13. At the age of 15, Santos had 20 victories and not a single defeat, and twice became the winner of the Championship in Mexico. Afterwards, he decided to take up boxing professionally.
Early career and fame
Alvarez's first fight
Santos debut fight took place in 2005. This year he knocked out two opponents. In 2006, he opposed Vazquez and won by a split vote. Afterwards, he spoke out against Jorge. But the fight ended in a draw.
In 2008, Alvarez fought against Martinez. Until that moment, he had never lost. But Santos won the fight ahead of schedule, received WBA Fedecentro title. Then he fought against Vasquez again and won the fight.
In the first round, he knocked out Fitch in 2009. Received the title NABF. Also won Gonzalez, became the champion according to the WBO. Knocked out Rosales. This year, Santos opposed Khuzeeva, Herrera, Tinera, won all the battles. Received youth title WBC, defended him in subsequent competitions.
In 2010, Alvarez fought against the following opponents: Kemechis, Cotto, Cuello, Baldimir, N'dou. The first fight outside of Mexico took place between Santos and Cotto in Las Vegas. He competed with Cuello for the vacant VBS title. He won all the battles.
In 2011, Santos had fights with Hatton, Rudes, Gomez, Cintron. The following year, Mosley and Lopez acted as his opponents. Alvarez defended the titles he already had and won fights.
In 2013, Santos fought Trout in San Antonio. It was a unification fight for the titles as well as the vacant The Ring. Alvarez defeated his opponent.
Saul Alvarez Mayweather
The next fight took place on September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas between Alvarez and Mayweather. This fight collected a lot of money at that time. The terms of the fight were dictated by Floyd, since he had greater influence and advantages. The decision of the judges was ambiguous: two voted for Floyd, and the third voted for a draw. As a result, Alvarez was defeated for the first time in the history of his professional boxing career, thereby losing his titles and did not win the WBA Super.
Following the loss, Santos fought at the 155-pound catchweight division. He had a fight with Alfredo and Erislandi in 2014. He defeated his first opponent only in the tenth round. The fight between Erislandy and Alvarez is a spectacular event. More bets were placed on the Cuban's victory. At the beginning of the battle, Lara won. Then, Alvarez began to use powerful combinations, and cut the area above his opponent's right eye. The Cuban ran away from Santos for about a round after being injured. The end of the competition was very tense for fans, judges and competitors. By that time, Erislandi had returned to normal, began to move well around the ring, and give accurate blows. It was difficult to determine the winner: one judge gave a vote to the Cuban, and two to Alvarez. After the fight, Lara said that he is 100% confident in his victory, and Santos is not worthy of respect. Alvarez responded that he won the marathon because he ran from him.
In 2014, Alvarez ceases to cooperate with the TV channel Showtime, starts working with HBO.
Fight between Santos and Kirkland took place on May 9, 2015 in Houston. Alvarez knocked down his opponent at the beginning of the fight, then again, but in the third round. Then Santos knocked him out and won the fight.
Afterwards, Santos competed with Cotto. The fight ended with a unanimous vote in favor of Alvarez, who regained his titles WBC And The Ring.
In 2016, Alvarez defended his titles and won one new one. He had fights with Amir Khan And Liam Smith. The victories went to Santos.
Then, he officially renounced the WBC title in favor of Alvarez and asked for a fight with Gennady at a press release.
Gennady Golovkin v Canelo Alvarez – News Conference Career in 2017-2018
In 2017, a fight took place between Santos and Chavez Jr.. The second one had more experience and higher weight. Chavez promised to show a spectacular fight, but in the end he was defeated.
Saul Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin
And on September 16, 2017 there was a fight between Alvarez and for the super championship. Throughout the entire competition, the participants were not shocked. Both fought with dignity. The fight ended in a draw. But, 06/18/2018 The Ring takes the championship belt from Santos and gives it away, publishes an article in which it mentions this fight as “ Event of the year."
Alvarez Golovkin rematch
Santos and agreed on a rematch. But the last fight did not take place the first time, since the Mexican did not pass the doping test and was disqualified for six months. The fight is scheduled for September 16, 2018, and will take place at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
Why is Saul Alvarez called Canelo?
Currently, Santos is also known by the nickname Canelo, which translated from Spanish means “Red”, “Cinnamon”.
Personal life
Alvarez had affairs with journalist Marisol Gonzalez, model Barbara Turbay, and actress Kate del Castillo.
In 2016, the Mexican boxer began dating an ordinary girl - Fernanda Gomez, who did not work in show business. She met the boxer through his promoter. Their romance lasted about a year. Gomez was unable to maintain a relationship with the famous boxer, who always got all the fame and attention, and she remained “in the shadows.” It became known that Gomez is pregnant, but despite this, the couple broke up.
Then, Santos began a relationship with Shannon de Lima. The couple did not advertise their relationship. The boxer posted photos of them together on Instagram a couple of times. Only at a press release (summer 2017), before the fight with, Santos confirmed that he was in a relationship with Lima. It is currently not reported whether he has a wife.
Saul Alvarez and his girlfriend
Saul Alvarez and Shannon de Lima