In the first 40 fights of his career, Alvarez hadn't really faced a name fighter that would resonate with the American audience. In Latin America, the broadcast of the fight was confirmed by ESPN on TV, although it will not be streamed by Star+, but it will be streamed by DAZN. A then 36-year-old Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) defeated a 22-year-old Canelo by a 12 round majority decision eight years ago in 2013 in a fight that took place at a 152-lb catch-weight at the time. Canelo Alvarez. Alvarez has maintained that he was nowhere near his prime at that time. 25/50 Moreover, if he gets inside the ring with the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather today, the 30-year-old is certainly capable of beating TBE. Jermell Charlo R 5 I was moving around in a truck and I had three jobs., Canelo recovering from left hand surgery@Canelo. 4/22 Do you think Canelo can win against Floyd Mayweather in a rematch? At 31 years of age, Canelo stands as pound-for-pound king of boxing, and has attracted praise from many other big names in the sport. Alvarez had three of the four major middleweight world titles at middleweight. Mayweather was an all-time great when he fought Canelo but Canelo's career trajectory shows how fresh he really was compared to Mayweather. And his thigh was bruised. 8/26 Boxing News 24 Canelo on Mayweather: They offered me the fight when I was 18. LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 14: (R-L) Canelo Alvarez throws a right at Floyd Mayweather Jr. during their WBC/WBA 154-pound title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 9/13 4/22 Austin Trout by unanimous decision, Canelo Alvarez def. love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and Haney vs Lomachenko: Fight Card, Start Time, TV & Stream Infos, Zepeda vs Arboleda Fight Results & Highlights, Tank Davis vs Garcia Fight Results & Highlights. 8/24, Watch This Story: Top 5 Best Selling PPV Fights of Floyd Mayweathers Boxing Career, Fighters Mayweather would retire with a 50-0, but he wasn't there yet when he faced the Mexican. The 32 year old four-weight World Champion fights for the 63rd time of his storied career as he closes in on 18 years as a pro. Sean Holley by second-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. Jabs Sergey Kovalevby 11th-round KO, Canelo Alvarez def. At the time Canelo was 18 years old, and although the offer of $1 million was tempting, he passed it up. 01/05/2023 - 15:03 CDT. [People talk about] a prime Mayweather vs. a prime Canelo. 5/24 The Mexican champion gave an interview to DAZN where he talked about the time Money sought him out to offer him a fight. While everything will depend on the duration of the pre-fight fights, it is estimated that Canelo Alvarez will step into the ring around 22:00 local time (midnight Eastern United States, 1:00 Sunday in Argentina and 6:00 in Spain). _taboola.push({flush: true}); Privacy Statement l TOS & Cookies Policy l Back To Top l Contact Us. As a result, he emerged victorious in this thrilling 12-round war and went 45-0. Javier Martinez by eighth-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. Ross retired after this fight, after the scorecards were roundly criticized for not reflecting how dominant Mayweather's performance was. He got that opportunity when he was featured on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s showdown with Miguel Cotto, clashingwith three-division world champion and future Hall of FamerShane Mosley. Shane Mosley by unanimous decision, Canelo Alvarez def. You have entered an incorrect email address! Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. Juan Hernandez by second-round KO, Canelo Alvarez and Jorge Juarez, split draw, Canelo Alvarez def. Alfonso Gomez by sixth-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. Mayweather didnt fight Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley, Zab Judah, and Manny Pacquiao until they were well out of their prime, and the fights were boring to watch. However as fate would have it, the experience of the veteran boxer came to the fore as Floyd comfortably defeated Canelo, exposing the shortcomings of the twenty-three-year-old. Canelo Alvarez, left, hasn't fought since he stopped Sergey Kovalev to capture the WBO light heavyweight title in November 2019. . Keith Thurman. 26/49 Its fair to say that Floyd is disingenuous by saying that Canelo was in his prime at 22 years old because he was nowhere near the fighter that fought Gennadiy Golovkin in his first two fights or in 2021 when he captured the undisputed super middleweight championship by beating Caleb Plant. head of Canelo Alvarez during their WBC/WBA 154-pound title fight at the MGM But instead of trying to become the undisputed 160-pound champion, Alvarez dared to make more history by jumping up two weight classes to battle WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev. I wasn't in my prime when I fought Canelo, I was an old man." At the time of their showdown nearly a decade ago, Mayweather was considerably older at 36. Euri Gonzalezby 11th-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. Miguel Vazquez by unanimous decision, Canelo Alvarez def. The bout was held on September 14, 2013, in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on Showtime PPV. R12, Floyd Mayweather Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo lvarez, billed as The One, was a boxing light middleweight championship superfight. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-n1h13z{color:black;color:#fff;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-n1h13z{color:#fff;}}Published15:41,07 May 2021 BST.css-1kib7lm{color:#666666;color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1kib7lm{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1kib7lm{color:#efefef;}}| Last updated15:41,07 May 2021 BST. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. And while there was a lot of hype surrounding Canelo Alvarez going into the fight, he was only a 23-year-old youngster at that time. Canelo's brother: The Ryder fight won't be an easy one at all. At the time Canelo was 18 years old, and although the offer of $1 million was tempting, he passed it up. However, the unbeaten boxer looked favorable to dominate Mayweather under several parameters. However, a 23-year-old Alvarez had little to offer against Mayweather, who walked through him and exposed his shortcomings. The Mexican champion gave an interview to DAZN where he talked about the time "Money" sought him out to offer him a fight. Mayweather is old and he hasn't been active against professional boxers since 2015, and he's got nothing left. Avni Yildirim by third-round RTD, Canelo Alvarez def. They offered me the fight when I was 18. 2/11 Gennadiy Golovkin by majority decision, Canelo Alvarez def. analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. George Kambosos Jr wants Gervonta, Shakur, Ryan & Teofimo, Canelo vs Ryder: Fight Card, Start Time, TV & Stream Infos, Haney vs Lomachenko: Fight Card, Start Time, TV & Stream Infos, Zepeda vs Arboleda Fight Results & Highlights, Tank Davis vs Garcia Fight Results & Highlights. How Old Was Canelo Alvarez When He Fought Floyd Mayweather Was He Too Young. _taboola.push({flush: true}); Privacy Statement l TOS & Cookies Policy l Back To Top l Contact Us. R2 Heres a look at the stats. Canelo looking past Ryder, wants Bivol rematch, "David Morrell Jr has become Canelo's hitman for the WBA," claims Coach Ronnie Shields, Floyd Mayweather: I fought prime Canelo in 2013, Jermall Charlo says Ryan Garcia must use his right hand against Tank Davis, Gervonta Davis coach furious with De La Hoya for his criticism, John Ryder on Canelo Alvarez: Ill surprise him. 10/54 They offered me $1 million. At the time that Mayweather fought Canelo, the young Golden Boy star was basically a. Total Punches Billy Joe Saunders by eighth-round RTD, Canelo Alvarez def. 12/28 7/38 [1][2] Mayweather received $41.5 million for this fight before taking into account pay-per-view sales. Mexicos Saul Canelo Alvarez will fight Englands John Ryder on Saturday, May 6. [3], The fight was won by Mayweather in a 12-round majority decision in front of a sold out crowd of 16,746. A fight with Canelo Alvarez still ranks among Floyd Mayweathers best performances to date. The best should fight each other, no different from what I did.. Alvarez has maintained that he was nowhere near his prime at that time. 23/45 Jeferson Luis Goncalo by ninth-round KO, Canelo Alvarez def. Boxing matches involving Floyd Mayweather Jr. September 2013 sports events in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 09:46. In Mexico it will also be broadcasted by TV Azteca and Televisa. Speaking to FightHype.com, he said, Well, its crazy that, you know, Canelo said that. He started boxing when he was 13 years old and became the Junior Mexican National Boxing Champion in 2005 at the age of 15. 4/26 Just when UFC was giving was a hard challenge to the boxing family, undefeated stars- Mayweather and Alvarez collided against each other. Well, that doesnt look likely to happen, and history shall always maintain that Floyd Mayweather beat Canelo Alvarez. Floyd Mayweather Brawl. 7/26 Dethroning "GGG" to reign supreme at 160 pounds:Sept. 15, 2018. experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and Power Punches. $One million. Alvarez showcased improvements both offensively and defensively as he utilized his proficient counterpunching to propel him to a unanimous decision victory and the WBC middleweight championship. NBA. Undoubtedly he is now in his prime and fighting at his best weight, super middle, is more than 30 lbs heavier than where Mayweather was for his, at 14 lbs heavier than the limit for their fight. Your login session has expired. CANELO ALVAREZ has slammed old foe Floyd Mayweather for fighting Logan Paul, describing it as 'stupid'. 3/9, Canelo Alvarez Mayweather Jr. looked for Canelo when he was 18 years old. Lovemore N'dou by unanimous decision, Canelo Alvarez def. Raul Pinzon by first-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. R 2 In last two years. He haswon multiple world titles in four different weight classes, including his most recent fight, when he jumpedup two weight classes in Novemberand knockedout Sergey Kovalev in the 11th round to win the WBO light heavyweight title. Larry Mosley by unanimous decision, Canelo Alvarez def. If Mayweather and Alvarez end up fighting in 2019, oddsmakers should anticipate players heavily wagering Canelo, making Canelo the clear favorite. Ryan Rhodes by 12th-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. Unfortunately for him, he doesnt have any big names on his resume. 9/41, Fighters R7 Canelo Alvarez is a helluva fighter. In fairness to the two boxing legends, there's a good chance that both men have a point, because at their best, they probably wouldn't be fighting in the same weight divisions. But it was Floyd Mayweathers showdown. Mayweather was also a touted amateur prospect, unlucky to only win an Olympic bronze medal in 1996, while Canelo - in true Mexican style - turned professional at the grand old age of 15. Canelo was 22-years-old when he fought Mayweather, and he . Trotman/Golden Boy/Golden Boy via Getty Images). Cristian Hernandez by second-round KO, Canelo Alvarez def. However, the in-ring affair was far from what it looked like on paper. Luciano Leonel Cuelloby sixth-round TKO, Canelo Alvarez def. Given that he was deep in training for his clash with the 26 . R 4 Augie Kid Vegas Sanchez: One of the Last to Defeat Floyd Mayweather! Mayweathers wins over Jose Luis Castillo and Marcos Maidana were questionable in his first fights with both. His impeccable defense was also hard to crack for Canelo, who absorbed sheer punches in the first three rounds. How he would handle fighting for the first time in his career above 154 pounds? At 30 years old, Canelo Alvarez may be the youngest boxer ever to have entered the discussion surrounding the Greatest of All Time in boxing. He started boxing when he was 13 years old and became the Junior Mexican National Boxing Champion in 2005 at the age of 15.. The nip-and-tuck affair was tightly contested as both had their moments, but Alvarez's shift in the game plan and aggressive approach earned the majority decision nod to capture theWBA (Super) and WBC middleweight belts. Right after that loss, Canelo Alvarez brought in major changes to his game plan and fight approach. . Kovalev had reigned supreme over the 175-pound division for the majority of the decade, but his better days were behind him. Add in the fight could be at 160 pounds we could . Judge Dave Moretti had it 116112, and Craig Metcalfe scored it 117111. 'The Red King' Rory MacDonald. 5/10 Many have speculated whether a more battle-hardened Canelo would have handed Floyd his first loss in boxing. The fight between Alvarez and Mayweather happened at a very crucial stage of boxing. A massive amount of fans felt Mayweather was gifted a decision over Castillo in their first fight in 2002. 5 million. Like every other site, this one uses cookies too. At the time Canelo was 18 years old, and although the offer of $1 million was tempting, he passed it up. Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo lvarez, billed as The One, was a boxing light middleweight championship superfight. 11/34 Gennady Golovkin is the biggest name people put forward when they talk about who Canelo should face next. Today, its hard to picture Canelo Alvarez losing inside the boxing ring. Mayweather never showed interest in fighting Canelo again, even though he would have made massive money, much more than what hes getting with his exhibition matches against Youtubers, influencers, MMA fighters, and obscure people that few fans have ever heard of or seen before. But it hasn't always been plain sailing for him. Grand Garden Arena on September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It's a career trail that was blazed by Floyd Mayweather and is . They offered me $1 million. Watch This Story: Top 5 Best Selling PPV Fights of Floyd Mayweathers Boxing Career. 13/19 The Mexican is known for his precision and flawless technique. Clear it he did. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Within the realm of boxing, pre-fight trash-talk and theatrics are frequently deemed standard protocol. At the time I was making $5,000. Mayweather was a young 37 when he fought Canelo, and he put on a masterclass performance. 14/30 Everyone has to start somewhere. 16/29 Four years later, still vastly inexperienced and never having fought quality opposition, the 22-year-old. Henry Cejudo, Josh Taylor, Conor McGregor and Others React to the Jake Paul vs "Mayweather-Alvarez is set for Sept. 14 RingTV", "Google Trends 2013: 'Mayweather vs Canelo' breaks top 10 in U.S", "Floyd Mayweather vs Canelo Alvarez - as it happened", "Mayweather wins majority decision vs. Alvarez", "Mayweather dominates Alvarez despite laughable scorecards", "Looking back on that infamous CJ Ross Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez scorecard - Boxing News", Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo lvarez Official Fight Card, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Floyd_Mayweather_Jr._vs._Canelo_lvarez&oldid=1152454022. Being the younger athlete, the Mexican star was actually the favorite. R 12, Floyd Mayweather In 2013, both boxers stepped into the ring, with Mayweather being the winner of the. Alvarez says Mayweather offered him $1 million to take the fight at the time. Callum Smith by unaminous decision, Canelo Alvarez def. Pablo Alvarado by second-round KO. R3 Mayweather Jr. looked for Canelo when he was 18 years old, offered him 1 million dollars, Donald Trump to Return to CNN for Primetime Town Hall Event, Two Canadians killed while serving in Ukraine battleground of Bakhmut. The GMA Network management announced that GMA News TV would sign-off on December 31, 2013, but the sign-off never materialized. Unfortunately for Canelo, it didnt end well for him, as he was taken to school by the 36-year-old Mayweather, losing a twelve round majority decision by the scores 114114, 116112, and 117111. In Mexico it will also be broadcasted by TV Azteca and Televisa. And while Canelo has had two draws to go with his 54 wins, he has only suffered one loss in his career. However, Alvarez had 30 KOs in response to Mayweathers 26. 5/27 Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. At the time I was making $5,000. The fight between Alvarez and Mayweather happened at a very crucial stage of boxing. Until today, he has a desire to rematch Money. The fight between Alvarez and Mayweather happened at a very crucial stage of boxing. Canelo Alvarez now fits Floyd Mayweather's definition of a 'real fighter'. While Canelo is now much more experienced and has reached the age of 30, Floyd is more interested in big money fights and will be fighting Logan Paul on February 20th. The views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Boxing News 24 or its affiliates. By Allan Fox: Floyd Mayweather Jr claims that he fought Canelo Alvarez when the Mexican fighter was in his prime ten years ago, in 2013, when he was a 22-year-old fighter. Alvarez made easy work of Mosley, winning a lopsided unanimous decision to retain his WBC juniormiddleweight title forhisfirst signature win. The fight went into the distance. Questions surrounded Alvarez coming into the rematch with Golovkin. That loss came against Floyd Mayweather in September 2013. Although the Mexican boxer fund success in round four, Mayweather began dominating again in the later rounds. Since his only loss, the 30-year-old has fought 14 more times, winning all but one, his draw with Gennady Golovkin, and won titles at middleweight, super middleweight and even light heavyweight. The fight did better than expected on PPV, generating more than 900,000 buys and $58 million at the time to become the first event not headlined by Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao or Oscar De La Hoya to do over 900,000 PPV buys. common issues in billing and reimbursement, intramuscular word breakdown,

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