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Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin Reach Verbal Agreement For 2017 Bout

The wait for the biggest fight to be made in boxing today may finally be over. It appears Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin have come to a verbal agreement to go toe-to-toe inside the squared circle in a 160-pound bout in Fall of 2017, according to Boxing Junkie. Golovkin’s promoter, Tom Loeffler, took a

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The wait for the biggest fight to be made in boxing today may finally be over.

It appears Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin have come to a verbal agreement to go toe-to-toe inside the squared circle in a 160-pound bout in Fall of 2017, according to Boxing Junkie.

Golovkin’s promoter, Tom Loeffler, took a trip to Los Angeles to visit Oscar De La Hoya at Golden Boy Promotion’s offices, to negotiate a possible deal with ‘Canelo’s’ representatives for the perennial super-fight between the two boxing stars.

The plan is for ‘Canelo’ to fight on September 17th at 154-pounds, against an opponent yet to be revealed, before making the climb to 160-pounds for a Golovkin bout.

The 25-year-old Mexican star holds an impressive record of 47-1-1, with his only career loss coming at the hands of the legendary Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather back in 2013 via majority decision.

Golovkin is a frighting 34-year-old knockout artist who is currently undefeated in his career with a record of 35-0, and is on a tumultuous 22-fight knockout streak.

Do you believe the colossal boxing match will finally come to fruition? If so, who do you see emerging victorious between the two heavy-hitting studs?

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Canelo Alvarez Vacates Title, Plans To Continue Negotiations With GGG

Saul “Canelo” Alavarez picked up the biggest victory of his career last November when he scored a decision win over veteran Miguel Cotto to become the WBC middleweight champion. With Alvarez’s victory, fans had hoped that we would be treated to the biggest fight boxing has to offer: a showdown between Alvarez and then interim

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Saul “Canelo” Alavarez picked up the biggest victory of his career last November when he scored a decision win over veteran Miguel Cotto to become the WBC middleweight champion.

With Alvarez’s victory, fans had hoped that we would be treated to the biggest fight boxing has to offer: a showdown between Alvarez and then interim WBC, WBA, IBO, and IBF middleweight title holder Gennady “GGG” Golovkin.

Golovkin, a feared knockout artist, was the mandatory challenger to “Canelo’s” throne, but the two sides ultimately agreed to take interim bouts in the meantime.

“GGG” would go on to starch a relative unknown mandatory challenger in Dominic Wade in just two rounds last month, and Alvarez recently knocked out former 147-pound title holder Amir “King” Khan on May 7th in Las Vegas.

With both men coming out victorious, the WBC set a timetable for the two to come to a deal regarding a fight, and if an agreement wasn’t come to by the set deadline, “Canelo” would be stripped of his title.

That deadline has yet to occur, but Alvarez announced today (May 18, 2016) that he would be vacating his title, claiming that he wouldn’t be forced into the ring under any terms aside from the ones he sets for himself.

In a statement released earlier today, “Canelo” explained the situation while also noting that he plans to continue negotiations with Golovkin in hopes of making the fight happen:

“After much consideration, today, I instructed my team at Golden Boy Promotions to continue negotiating a fight with Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin and to finalize a deal as quickly as possible,” Alvarez said in press release (Via Bad Left Hook).

“I also informed the WBC that I will vacate its title. For the entirety of my career, I have taken the fights that no one wanted because I fear no man. Never has that been more true than today. I will fight ‘GGG,’ and I will beat ‘GGG’ but I will not be forced into the ring by artificial deadlines. I am hopeful that by putting aside this ticking clock, the two teams can now negotiate this fight, and ‘GGG’ and I can get in the ring as soon as possible and give the fans the fight they want to see.”

Alvarez’s promoter and head of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya, reiterated the idea that “Canelo” is without question interested in doing battle with “GGG”:

“There is no denying that Canelo is the biggest star in the sport of boxing. He is eager to get in the ring with ‘GGG’ to show the world that he is also the best pound for pound fighter in the sport, but we won’t negotiate under a forced deadline,” said De La Hoya. “Now that the WBC title is off the table, I am hopeful that ‘GGG’ and his promoter K2 Promotions will come to the table in good faith and get this deal done.”

In the aftermath of Alvarez vacating his title, the WBC has officially promoted Golovkin to be their undisputed middleweight champion of the world.

Do you see this fight ever taking place?

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Oscar De La Hoya Comments on Ronda Rousey’s Knockout Loss to Holly Holm

Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya weighed in on Ronda Rousey’s shocking loss to Holly Holm over the weekend on Good Day LA earlier on Monday (h/t Luis Sandoval of FightHype.com):

Well that’s what happens when you’ve faced the best. Look, it…

Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya weighed in on Ronda Rousey’s shocking loss to Holly Holm over the weekend on Good Day LA earlier on Monday (h/t Luis Sandoval of FightHype.com):

Well that’s what happens when you’ve faced the best. Look, it happened to Muhammad Ali; it happened to the very best. When you take chances, when you dare to be great, then you’re going to get beat at some point in your career. That’s what happens. I mean, she didn’t want to take the easy route and just fight anybody. Good for [Holly] Holm.

He added, “You know this, when fighters taste success, the hype around them, sometimes they forget about the training. They’re thinking more about their interviews and the whole Hollywood thing. It’s so distracting.” 

De La Hoya’s remarks seem fairly measured and reasonable in comparison to the vitriol some sent Rousey’s way after her loss, from fellow MMA fighters to Lady Gaga and 50 Cent. (Warning: Link contains NSFW language.)  

Even Donald Trump took a shot at Rousey:     

Rousey came into her fight against Holm a perfect 12-0 and had beaten her previous three opponents in a combined one minute and four seconds. She was a huge favorite against Holm and was expected to quickly finish the fight, as has become her calling card, but Holm kept her distance, effectively using a strong jab before finishing off Rousey with a strong left high-kick.

It was the perfect game plan from Holm. But De La Hoya suspects Rousey will be ready for the inevitable rematch.  

“I can guarantee you that if they have a rematch, I don’t know, who knows, it might be a whole different story, but I’ll tell you one thing; Ronda’s going to be focused and determined. That’s what makes it fun.” 

 

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TUF: Why Velasquez and Werdum Should Lead Team Mexico vs. Team Brazil

With Dana White announcing on a Joe Rogan podcast that a title fight between Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum “makes sense,” it would seem that the champ’s dance card is full for now.
But if they really want to promote both men, in additi…

With Dana White announcing on a Joe Rogan podcast that a title fight between Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum “makes sense,” it would seem that the champ’s dance card is full for now.

But if they really want to promote both men, in addition to cracking into the market of Mexico, they should tie that title fight in with a coaching stint for both men on The Ultimate Fighter. Yes, Werdum has been a coach on the show before, but this has the potential to be something much bigger.

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Mexico vs. Team Brazil could be one of the biggest seasons yet for the series, and it would finally give fans a close-up look at Velasquez. This would do wonders for raising his stock and promoting the cause of Mexican fighters in MMA.

The Brazilians are already there, just waiting for a worthy rival. Team UK had Team Australia, Team USA had Team UK and Team Brazil could have Team Mexico.

Yes, it seems a bit contrived, but the series is based around such notions, no matter how temporary they are. At the end of the day, the show is a vehicle to introduce fighters and their coaches to the viewing public; it promotes a kind of national awareness for fighters outside America, and the team aspect goes a long way toward national pride, something fighters from Mexico and Brazil prize above all else.

It just may provide one of the most explosive seasons ever and just imagining the possibilities for guest coaches (Anderson Silva, Oscar De La Hoya, etc.) makes it nearly must-see TV for fight fans.

Both countries are known for producing some of the most aggressive, valiant warriors in combative sport. Wanderlei Silva, Julio Cesar Chavez, Anderson Silva, Juan Manuel Marquez—the list goes on and on. It’s a matter of pride for upcoming fighters to live up to those high standards, and we could see it all on The Ultimate Fighter.

Then, if the UFC is feeling particularly bold, they could hold both the finale and the PPV showdown between the coaches in either Mexico City or Texas. Either is sure to attract many Mexican fans, waving their flags in support of their countrymen and the reigning heavyweight champion.

Of course, it seems like Team Brazil would be getting the short end of the stick, but they would have a unique chance to make a great impression with a group of fans that appreciate true warriors unlike anything else, which is worth the sacrifice.

Some matchups just feel natural, and Team Mexico vs. Team Brazil seems like a classic that could give fighters and fans the one thing they all hope for: memorable wars.

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Oscar De La Hoya Back in Rehab, Won’t Attend Mayweather vs. Canelo Fight


(ODLH with Alvarez at a media workout in April. / Photo via Getty)

Two years after going public about his longtime struggle with alcohol and cocaine, legendary boxer and promoter Oscar De La Hoya has re-entered treatment for substance abuse. As a result, he will not be in Las Vegas this Saturday to support Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, the Golden Boy Promotions star who faces Floyd Mayweather in a light-middleweight title fight at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. As De La Hoya said in a statement released today:

“Canelo Alvarez and I have big fights coming up this weekend. His is the ring and mine in treatment.

“I will not be at the fight to cheer Canelo to victory since I have voluntarily admitted myself into a treatment facility.

“I explained this to Canelo and he understood that my health and longterm recovery from my disease must come first.

“Thank you for your understanding. I ask for your support and privacy during this difficult time for me and my family.”

De La Hoya said he considered suicide at his lowest point before his previous rehab stint, and described his ongoing quest for sobriety as “the toughest fight of my life.” We wish De La Hoya the best of luck in his recovery.


(ODLH with Alvarez at a media workout in April. / Photo via Getty)

Two years after going public about his longtime struggle with alcohol and cocaine, legendary boxer and promoter Oscar De La Hoya has re-entered treatment for substance abuse. As a result, he will not be in Las Vegas this Saturday to support Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, the Golden Boy Promotions star who faces Floyd Mayweather in a light-middleweight title fight at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. As De La Hoya said in a statement released today:

“Canelo Alvarez and I have big fights coming up this weekend. His is the ring and mine in treatment.

“I will not be at the fight to cheer Canelo to victory since I have voluntarily admitted myself into a treatment facility.

“I explained this to Canelo and he understood that my health and longterm recovery from my disease must come first.

“Thank you for your understanding. I ask for your support and privacy during this difficult time for me and my family.”

De La Hoya said he considered suicide at his lowest point before his previous rehab stint, and described his ongoing quest for sobriety as “the toughest fight of my life.” We wish De La Hoya the best of luck in his recovery.

Like Many of Us, Oscar De La Hoya Wonders Why Rory MacDonald Didn’t Just Finish BJ Penn [VIDEO]

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FightHubTV recently got in front of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya, and asked him for his thoughts on the Rory MacDonald vs. BJ Penn fight at UFC on FOX 5, which De La Hoya was apparently live-tweeting. It seems that De La Hoya enjoys that MMA stuff once in a while, although he was a little confused by Rory’s performance:

“Well I wondering like, ‘why don’t you just go finish him?’ Because [MacDonald] looks like he has talents, he looks like he has that little ‘it’ factor…just keep on working on it, keep on working on it. You have to feel that killer instinct. Feel it! And go after it. Grab it, get it…I would love to see him use that jab to the body. If I was in there with that opponent he was fighting against, that jab to the body would have just paralyzed him. I mean, it would have. You could see it. I mean, obviously you could see things from outside, but he’s a talented fighter, my hat goes off to him.”

Dang, I kind of feel bad that Oscar referred to UFC legend BJ Penn simply as “that opponent [Rory] was fighting against,” and I’m sure it would break Penn’s heart to hear that. But honestly, I wondered the same thing during the fight. Particularly in the second round, when Penn was doubled up from body shots, with only his pride and otherworldly toughness keeping him on his feet — could MacDonald have turned it up a notch and beaten Penn to the ground? In the third round, when Rory was, ahem, “trying to mix it up [with] different distances” — what if McDonald just threw more strikes instead of showing off his totally sweet Muhammad Ali shuffle-step impression?


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FightHubTV recently got in front of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya, and asked him for his thoughts on the Rory MacDonald vs. BJ Penn fight at UFC on FOX 5, which De La Hoya was apparently live-tweeting. It seems that De La Hoya enjoys that MMA stuff once in a while, although he was a little confused by Rory’s performance:

“Well I wondering like, ‘why don’t you just go finish him?’ Because [MacDonald] looks like he has talents, he looks like he has that little ‘it’ factor…just keep on working on it, keep on working on it. You have to feel that killer instinct. Feel it! And go after it. Grab it, get it…I would love to see him use that jab to the body. If I was in there with that opponent he was fighting against, that jab to the body would have just paralyzed him. I mean, it would have. You could see it. I mean, obviously you could see things from outside, but he’s a talented fighter, my hat goes off to him.”

Dang, I kind of feel bad that Oscar referred to UFC legend BJ Penn simply as “that opponent [Rory] was fighting against,” and I’m sure it would break Penn’s heart to hear that. But honestly, I wondered the same thing during the fight. Particularly in the second round, when Penn was doubled up from body shots, with only his pride and otherworldly toughness keeping him on his feet — could MacDonald have turned it up a notch and beaten Penn to the ground? In the third round, when Rory was, ahem, “trying to mix it up [with] different distances” — what if McDonald just threw more strikes instead of showing off his totally sweet Muhammad Ali shuffle-step impression?

As De La Hoya mentioned himself, it’s easy to judge a fighter from outside the cage, and identify the things they could have done. (By the way, Oscar, if you ever want a blogging gig at CagePotato, just say the word.) Still, the fact that DLH cares enough to share his opinion is a nice change from the MMA vs. Boxing cold war that we’re usually subjected to.