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Jessie Vargas Interview: "2013 will be my year"
By Anson Wainwright (Nov 30, 2012) Doghouse Boxing (Photo © Chris Farina / Top Rank)
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Jessie Vargas
Over the summer months, welterweight contender Jessie Vargas had several choices to make, notably to his team. He’s no longer represented by Mayweather Promotions and after his contract expired, the Las Vegas resident of Mexican heritage elected to head to pastures new following four years with Mayweather. Vargas first signed with manager Cameron Dunkin who, in turn, took his client to Top Rank, of which Dunkin says, “I’ve known Jessie for several years. I liked him back then and when he approached me, he asked if I could help him. It was an easy decision for me; he’s a talented guy and I think with Top Rank’s help, he can become a star.” There certainly seems to plenty of potential. Currently, Vargas, 23, is 20-0 (9) which includes wins over two former world champions Vivian Harris and Steve Forbes as well as a points win over Josesito Lopez that looks all the more impressive in light of Lopez’s win over Victor Ortiz. When asked how far he believed his charge could go, Dunkin continued, “Right now, we have to get past [Vito] Gasparyan on the seventh [of December], then we’ll move from there. Maybe a few more fights and he’ll be ready for anyone.” His second fight under the stewardship of Top Rank takes place at the Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada as an appetiser the night before Manny Pacquiao-V-Juan Manuel Marquez 4.
Anson Wainwright - You return to action on 7th December against Vito Gasparyan. What are your thoughts on that bout?
Jessie Vargas – Well, you know, he's a prospect. He's going to come and try to prove himself and I'm here to stop him. That’s our plan.
AW - Your last fight was on ESPN when you beat Aaron Martinez in September. Can you tell us about that fight?
JV - It was a good fight; it was a very entertaining fight. My fans, they enjoyed the fight. I think Martinez came in from the beginning, the first round, to put pressure on me but it didn't work for him. I think he felt the power after about the second round. I felt he was just trying to survive, make the 10 rounds, and that's what happened.
AW - After the fight, in the lobby outside the arena at the Hard Rock Hotel where the fight took place, you were mobbed by fans. You seem to have a very good rapport with them.
JV - It means a lot. For a fighter like myself, I’m just so grateful that my fans, they enjoy my fights and receive me with open hands. They wanted autographs and pictures - which I did. It was my pleasure to do it. If I had to do it two hours after the fight, I would do it. I'm just here to entertain them and I'm just very grateful they are enjoying my style and fights.
AW - You have made some changes to the personnel in your team over the summer, signing with renowned manager Cameron Dunkin and you’ll now be promoted by Top Rank. Can you tell us how this came about and why you decided to make these changes?
JV - Well the contract with Floyd Mayweather Promotions was finished and we negotiated our next contract. Top Rank were in; we negotiated and Top Rank offered me a better deal.
AW – Previously, you outpointed Steve Forbes over 10 rounds; however, it wasn’t the most exciting of fights. What are your thoughts on the fight and the reasons it wasn’t so exciting?
JV – I think one of my mistakes was I should have tried to get him out of there. On occasions, I could have but I didn’t press it. That was a mistake. It changed the momentum of the fight. I am a young fighter; it comes with experience. I’m only 23 years old and my next fight is going to be an action-packed fight for sure. You know, I’m known as a fighter who comes and gives fans great fights. My fight May 5th was more a boxing match the whole fight. It was one of my only fights - I’m not going to lie - it wasn’t as exciting as my fans are used to seeing. All it was a learning curve and we’ll come back stronger.
AW - In your opinion, how far do you believe you are from fighting the very best in the world and competing for world titles?
JV – I think we’re right around the corner. 2013 will be my year; we will be fighting for a title very soon.
AW - What do you think of the current state of the welterweight division, the current champions and contenders?
JV – I think the welterweight division is packed with great fighters. You know, we have [Juan Manuel] Marquez, [Manny] Pacquiao; we have a lot of great fighters. We have Timothy Bradley; now we have [Robert] Guerrero, who just became [interim] champion. I think there’s a lot of money in this division; it’s where I want to be. [There’s] a lot of talent and I’m one of them and I’m going to show I’m a force to be reckoned with at 147 pounds.
AW - Of course you were with Floyd Mayweather for several years. Could you tell us about that experience and how it helped you?
JV – Mayweather Promotions did a great job moving me up; I have nothing bad to say about him. Floyd is the best fighter, pound-for-pound. You know, you learn things from watching him train and also his dedication and how dedicated he is to the sport. There's things you learn from him.
AW - Did the two of you ever spar?
JV- No, I never sparred with him.
AW - You have appeared on several big Floyd Mayweather undercards, notably his fights against Juan Manuel Marquez, Shane Mosley, Victor Ortiz and Miguel Cotto. Can you tell us about what it was like being in and around these major events and how the experience has helped you?
JV – Well, yeah, it's definitely nice being on the big stage. Usually, you fight at the MGM; it's such a big stage. You get nervous; I did my first fight. After that, you get used to it. That's something I did benefit from being on one of the biggest cards of the year. I was happy to be a part of it. I got used to the big stage, how to calm your nerves.
AW - You’re of Mexican descent. Can you tell us about your younger days?
JV – I'm from Los Angeles, California; we moved to Las Vegas, Nevada when I was about six years old. I've been raised here; I started boxing at the age of eight and I fell in love with the sport. Before I started boxing, I tried a karate gym. I didn't like it; it didn't work for me. Right away, I told my parents, “I don't want to do Tae Kwon Do anymore,” and they took me to boxing and I never complained ever since I was eight years old. Right now, I'm 23. I haven't stopped boxing. I want to say I haven't had a longer break than two months if that. Boxing has been part of my life; it's my career. My father was born in Mexico; my mother was too. They came to the United States to form a family. They started off having nothing to rising up the scale to have three homes. My parents have always been there and guided me the right way. They tried to give me as much as they could. You have to understand, when I was younger, I didn't have everything I wanted but I definitely did have the love and my dad was always a hard worker. My mother as well and now I'm trying to help them out and get them out of work so they don't have to work anymore.
By Anson Wainwright (Nov 30, 2012) Doghouse Boxing (Photo © Chris Farina / Top Rank)
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Jessie Vargas
Over the summer months, welterweight contender Jessie Vargas had several choices to make, notably to his team. He’s no longer represented by Mayweather Promotions and after his contract expired, the Las Vegas resident of Mexican heritage elected to head to pastures new following four years with Mayweather. Vargas first signed with manager Cameron Dunkin who, in turn, took his client to Top Rank, of which Dunkin says, “I’ve known Jessie for several years. I liked him back then and when he approached me, he asked if I could help him. It was an easy decision for me; he’s a talented guy and I think with Top Rank’s help, he can become a star.” There certainly seems to plenty of potential. Currently, Vargas, 23, is 20-0 (9) which includes wins over two former world champions Vivian Harris and Steve Forbes as well as a points win over Josesito Lopez that looks all the more impressive in light of Lopez’s win over Victor Ortiz. When asked how far he believed his charge could go, Dunkin continued, “Right now, we have to get past [Vito] Gasparyan on the seventh [of December], then we’ll move from there. Maybe a few more fights and he’ll be ready for anyone.” His second fight under the stewardship of Top Rank takes place at the Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada as an appetiser the night before Manny Pacquiao-V-Juan Manuel Marquez 4.
Anson Wainwright - You return to action on 7th December against Vito Gasparyan. What are your thoughts on that bout?
Jessie Vargas – Well, you know, he's a prospect. He's going to come and try to prove himself and I'm here to stop him. That’s our plan.
AW - Your last fight was on ESPN when you beat Aaron Martinez in September. Can you tell us about that fight?
JV - It was a good fight; it was a very entertaining fight. My fans, they enjoyed the fight. I think Martinez came in from the beginning, the first round, to put pressure on me but it didn't work for him. I think he felt the power after about the second round. I felt he was just trying to survive, make the 10 rounds, and that's what happened.
AW - After the fight, in the lobby outside the arena at the Hard Rock Hotel where the fight took place, you were mobbed by fans. You seem to have a very good rapport with them.
JV - It means a lot. For a fighter like myself, I’m just so grateful that my fans, they enjoy my fights and receive me with open hands. They wanted autographs and pictures - which I did. It was my pleasure to do it. If I had to do it two hours after the fight, I would do it. I'm just here to entertain them and I'm just very grateful they are enjoying my style and fights.
AW - You have made some changes to the personnel in your team over the summer, signing with renowned manager Cameron Dunkin and you’ll now be promoted by Top Rank. Can you tell us how this came about and why you decided to make these changes?
JV - Well the contract with Floyd Mayweather Promotions was finished and we negotiated our next contract. Top Rank were in; we negotiated and Top Rank offered me a better deal.
AW – Previously, you outpointed Steve Forbes over 10 rounds; however, it wasn’t the most exciting of fights. What are your thoughts on the fight and the reasons it wasn’t so exciting?
JV – I think one of my mistakes was I should have tried to get him out of there. On occasions, I could have but I didn’t press it. That was a mistake. It changed the momentum of the fight. I am a young fighter; it comes with experience. I’m only 23 years old and my next fight is going to be an action-packed fight for sure. You know, I’m known as a fighter who comes and gives fans great fights. My fight May 5th was more a boxing match the whole fight. It was one of my only fights - I’m not going to lie - it wasn’t as exciting as my fans are used to seeing. All it was a learning curve and we’ll come back stronger.
AW - In your opinion, how far do you believe you are from fighting the very best in the world and competing for world titles?
JV – I think we’re right around the corner. 2013 will be my year; we will be fighting for a title very soon.
AW - What do you think of the current state of the welterweight division, the current champions and contenders?
JV – I think the welterweight division is packed with great fighters. You know, we have [Juan Manuel] Marquez, [Manny] Pacquiao; we have a lot of great fighters. We have Timothy Bradley; now we have [Robert] Guerrero, who just became [interim] champion. I think there’s a lot of money in this division; it’s where I want to be. [There’s] a lot of talent and I’m one of them and I’m going to show I’m a force to be reckoned with at 147 pounds.
AW - Of course you were with Floyd Mayweather for several years. Could you tell us about that experience and how it helped you?
JV – Mayweather Promotions did a great job moving me up; I have nothing bad to say about him. Floyd is the best fighter, pound-for-pound. You know, you learn things from watching him train and also his dedication and how dedicated he is to the sport. There's things you learn from him.
AW - Did the two of you ever spar?
JV- No, I never sparred with him.
AW - You have appeared on several big Floyd Mayweather undercards, notably his fights against Juan Manuel Marquez, Shane Mosley, Victor Ortiz and Miguel Cotto. Can you tell us about what it was like being in and around these major events and how the experience has helped you?
JV – Well, yeah, it's definitely nice being on the big stage. Usually, you fight at the MGM; it's such a big stage. You get nervous; I did my first fight. After that, you get used to it. That's something I did benefit from being on one of the biggest cards of the year. I was happy to be a part of it. I got used to the big stage, how to calm your nerves.
AW - You’re of Mexican descent. Can you tell us about your younger days?
JV – I'm from Los Angeles, California; we moved to Las Vegas, Nevada when I was about six years old. I've been raised here; I started boxing at the age of eight and I fell in love with the sport. Before I started boxing, I tried a karate gym. I didn't like it; it didn't work for me. Right away, I told my parents, “I don't want to do Tae Kwon Do anymore,” and they took me to boxing and I never complained ever since I was eight years old. Right now, I'm 23. I haven't stopped boxing. I want to say I haven't had a longer break than two months if that. Boxing has been part of my life; it's my career. My father was born in Mexico; my mother was too. They came to the United States to form a family. They started off having nothing to rising up the scale to have three homes. My parents have always been there and guided me the right way. They tried to give me as much as they could. You have to understand, when I was younger, I didn't have everything I wanted but I definitely did have the love and my dad was always a hard worker. My mother as well and now I'm trying to help them out and get them out of work so they don't have to work anymore.
Gamboa On Broner: Never Faced A Quality Foe Like Me
By Luis Sandoval
Yuriorkis Gamboa is set to make his return to the ring after a 15 month layoff in a new weight class and under the new promotional banner SMS Promotions on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez IV fight on December 8th.
Gamboa looked in phenomenal shape at his media day as he worked out and put his speed and power on display. While he needs to get back into the swing of things in this fight, there have already been discussions of the possible opponents Gamboa could face next. One name that has been brought up by the public repeatedly is rising star and current WBC Lightweight champion Adrien Broner.
Gamboa was asked what he thought of a possible match up with Broner.
“Exactly, that's one of the fights I would like to have. I've heard rumors that Broner has been talking like he wants a fight with me and if he wants to fight with me, we'll give him the opportunity in the moment that we enter 135 pounds. He was at 130 pounds so I think we will fight at 135” said Gamboa.
Both fighters have shown they posses lighting speed and true knockout power which makes a fight with them a natural super fight. Gamboa was asked what his thoughts were on Broner as a fighter.
“Honestly I think he's a good boxer. A fighter that has focused on getting results and it’s worked for him. He's still undefeated. But I think I'm also good and I'm also undefeated and he's never faced a fighter of my quality” Gamboa would tell BoxingScene.
It’s no secret Broner resembles Floyd Mayweather Jr in many ways both inside and outside the ring. Gamboa, who is friends with Floyd Mayweather, was asked if he felt Broner had a similar fighting style as Mayweather.
“Yes, I've seen and at the same time heard the opinions of people that he imitates Floyd's style a bit. But you can't imitate the quality” said Gamboa as he took a small jab at Broner.
Gamboa’s full focus is on his fight next Saturday night but he assures he wants to face the best and is definitely open to a showdown with Broner.
By Luis Sandoval
Yuriorkis Gamboa is set to make his return to the ring after a 15 month layoff in a new weight class and under the new promotional banner SMS Promotions on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez IV fight on December 8th.
Gamboa looked in phenomenal shape at his media day as he worked out and put his speed and power on display. While he needs to get back into the swing of things in this fight, there have already been discussions of the possible opponents Gamboa could face next. One name that has been brought up by the public repeatedly is rising star and current WBC Lightweight champion Adrien Broner.
Gamboa was asked what he thought of a possible match up with Broner.
“Exactly, that's one of the fights I would like to have. I've heard rumors that Broner has been talking like he wants a fight with me and if he wants to fight with me, we'll give him the opportunity in the moment that we enter 135 pounds. He was at 130 pounds so I think we will fight at 135” said Gamboa.
Both fighters have shown they posses lighting speed and true knockout power which makes a fight with them a natural super fight. Gamboa was asked what his thoughts were on Broner as a fighter.
“Honestly I think he's a good boxer. A fighter that has focused on getting results and it’s worked for him. He's still undefeated. But I think I'm also good and I'm also undefeated and he's never faced a fighter of my quality” Gamboa would tell BoxingScene.
It’s no secret Broner resembles Floyd Mayweather Jr in many ways both inside and outside the ring. Gamboa, who is friends with Floyd Mayweather, was asked if he felt Broner had a similar fighting style as Mayweather.
“Yes, I've seen and at the same time heard the opinions of people that he imitates Floyd's style a bit. But you can't imitate the quality” said Gamboa as he took a small jab at Broner.
Gamboa’s full focus is on his fight next Saturday night but he assures he wants to face the best and is definitely open to a showdown with Broner.
Chaos At "macho Man's" Wake
Hector "Macho" Camacho has proved to be as controversial after death as he was during his life.
Several fights broke out during the second day of the viewing of the slain fighter Tuesday, including a scratching match between his alleged girlfriend, another woman who says she's his longtime girlfriend and his sisters, according to local media reports in Puerto Rico.
"I am the actual girlfriend of Macho, and those who don't like it better not bring it," said Cynthia Castillo, who claimed to be Camacho's girlfriend at the time of his death, told ESPN Deportes. "They shouldn't be going after me. They should be thanking me for being with him at all times."
Castillo planted a kiss on the mouth of the slain boxer at the viewing and then walked to the area reserved for family, where she claimed her plate of food was upended. She got into an altercation with Gloria Fernandez, who claimed to have been Camacho's girlfriend for the past 25 years, as well as Camacho's sisters, Esther and Estrella.
"I went to get something to eat because Machito (Hector Camacho Jr.) told me to, and his ex-girlfriend (Fernandez) came up to me and told me that I had to leave," Castillo told ESPN Deportes, showing a fresh scratch across her clavicle. "I said no, so they threw my plate of food and attacked me, and I defended myself."
There was also pushing and shoving between former bantamweight champ Wilfredo Vazquez and Jorge Lozada, who said he's a member of the Camacho family, after Lozada allegedly tried to separate Vazquez's wife and Camacho's mother, Maria Matias, as the two embraced.
For two days, hundreds of people filed past Camacho's open casket, displayed inside a gymnasium decked out for the occasion with black carpet and curtains. The boxer wore white along with a large gold crucifix and a necklace spelling out his nickname, "Macho," in capital letters.
On Thursday, Camacho's body was flown to New York for a second viewing and his funeral.
Michette Alvarez, of Elcock Funeral Home in Richmond Hill, told Primera Hora newspaper that a service is planned for Saturday at 9 a.m. with a funeral procession to follow through El Barrio and the burial at St. Raymond cemetery.
Camacho was shot Nov. 20 while sitting in a parked car with a friend outside a bar in Bayamon, his hometown. The friend died at the scene and the boxer three days later after doctors removed him from life support. Police have said they have suspects but have not yet arrested anyone for the shooting.
Camacho, who was 50 when he died, left Puerto Rico as a child and moved to New York. He went on to win super lightweight, lightweight and junior welterweight world titles in the 1980s and fought high-profile bouts against Felix Trinidad, Julio Cesar Chavez and Sugar Ray Leonard. He had a career record of 79-6-3 and was a showman in the ring, chanting "It's Macho time" before fights and wearing garish jewelry.
He battled drug and alcohol problems throughout his life and had frequent run-ins with police. When he was shot, police found an open package of cocaine in the car and nine unopened packages on his friend.
Hector "Macho" Camacho has proved to be as controversial after death as he was during his life.
Several fights broke out during the second day of the viewing of the slain fighter Tuesday, including a scratching match between his alleged girlfriend, another woman who says she's his longtime girlfriend and his sisters, according to local media reports in Puerto Rico.
"I am the actual girlfriend of Macho, and those who don't like it better not bring it," said Cynthia Castillo, who claimed to be Camacho's girlfriend at the time of his death, told ESPN Deportes. "They shouldn't be going after me. They should be thanking me for being with him at all times."
Castillo planted a kiss on the mouth of the slain boxer at the viewing and then walked to the area reserved for family, where she claimed her plate of food was upended. She got into an altercation with Gloria Fernandez, who claimed to have been Camacho's girlfriend for the past 25 years, as well as Camacho's sisters, Esther and Estrella.
"I went to get something to eat because Machito (Hector Camacho Jr.) told me to, and his ex-girlfriend (Fernandez) came up to me and told me that I had to leave," Castillo told ESPN Deportes, showing a fresh scratch across her clavicle. "I said no, so they threw my plate of food and attacked me, and I defended myself."
There was also pushing and shoving between former bantamweight champ Wilfredo Vazquez and Jorge Lozada, who said he's a member of the Camacho family, after Lozada allegedly tried to separate Vazquez's wife and Camacho's mother, Maria Matias, as the two embraced.
For two days, hundreds of people filed past Camacho's open casket, displayed inside a gymnasium decked out for the occasion with black carpet and curtains. The boxer wore white along with a large gold crucifix and a necklace spelling out his nickname, "Macho," in capital letters.
On Thursday, Camacho's body was flown to New York for a second viewing and his funeral.
Michette Alvarez, of Elcock Funeral Home in Richmond Hill, told Primera Hora newspaper that a service is planned for Saturday at 9 a.m. with a funeral procession to follow through El Barrio and the burial at St. Raymond cemetery.
Camacho was shot Nov. 20 while sitting in a parked car with a friend outside a bar in Bayamon, his hometown. The friend died at the scene and the boxer three days later after doctors removed him from life support. Police have said they have suspects but have not yet arrested anyone for the shooting.
Camacho, who was 50 when he died, left Puerto Rico as a child and moved to New York. He went on to win super lightweight, lightweight and junior welterweight world titles in the 1980s and fought high-profile bouts against Felix Trinidad, Julio Cesar Chavez and Sugar Ray Leonard. He had a career record of 79-6-3 and was a showman in the ring, chanting "It's Macho time" before fights and wearing garish jewelry.
He battled drug and alcohol problems throughout his life and had frequent run-ins with police. When he was shot, police found an open package of cocaine in the car and nine unopened packages on his friend.
damn, at age 36 this is probably Guzman's last run. It's a shame he couldn't get it together earlier in his career.
Joan Guzman photo; Fractured leg and busted hand
By L @LIVE fight
Joan Guzman has revealed that he will undergo surgery on his leg following his retirement in the 8th round of his WBA title fight.
"With my folks here in hospital, with the fall I broke leg - on Monday I have surgery then 10 week of recovery and with the grace of God.. .thanks to you for your words of encouragement that will make me I recovered soon...JG"
The Dominican fighter suffered the first defeat of his career against undefeated southpaw Russina, Khabib Allakhverdiev.
Joan Guzman photo; Fractured leg and busted hand
By L @LIVE fight
Joan Guzman has revealed that he will undergo surgery on his leg following his retirement in the 8th round of his WBA title fight.
"With my folks here in hospital, with the fall I broke leg - on Monday I have surgery then 10 week of recovery and with the grace of God.. .thanks to you for your words of encouragement that will make me I recovered soon...JG"
The Dominican fighter suffered the first defeat of his career against undefeated southpaw Russina, Khabib Allakhverdiev.
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damn, worse than i expected.
Joan Guzman, who yesterday at the BB&T Center in Florida lost his unconquered record against Khabib Allakhverdiev via an eight round technical split decision, is recovering from multiple injuries suffered in the fight. The CEO of Acquinity Sports Gary Jonas, promoter Henry Rivalta, trainer German Caicedo and the boxer's family were at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida, where the Dominican boxer was hospitalized and observed by doctors. Guzmán suffered two fractures in his right hand and a serious fracture to the lower part of his left knee. Guzman will be off his feet for six weeks and may require surgery.
Joan Guzman, who yesterday at the BB&T Center in Florida lost his unconquered record against Khabib Allakhverdiev via an eight round technical split decision, is recovering from multiple injuries suffered in the fight. The CEO of Acquinity Sports Gary Jonas, promoter Henry Rivalta, trainer German Caicedo and the boxer's family were at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida, where the Dominican boxer was hospitalized and observed by doctors. Guzmán suffered two fractures in his right hand and a serious fracture to the lower part of his left knee. Guzman will be off his feet for six weeks and may require surgery.
Schaefer still wants Cotto vs. Alvarez
Boxing news published December 4, 2012 | 36 Comments
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By Rob Smith: Richard Schaefer, the CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, isn’t going to let Miguel Cotto’s 12 round decision loss to WBA World junior middleweight champion Austin Trout from last Saturday night get in the way of a potential pay per view bout between Cotto and WBC junior middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. Schaefer still wants to make the Cotto-Alvarez fight despite Cotto losing.
Schaefer said after the fight “There’s still a possibility we’ll see Canelo-Cotto fight.”
This doesn’t sit too well with Trout, who said “You’d think that he’d [Alvarez] be ready to fight me because I beat Miguel Cotto…I beat his brother [Rigoberto Alvarez]…He should want to fight me…There’s nothing left for him to do, besides fight a real junior middleweight, to get another belt. But that’s my thinking. Not everyone thinks like me apparently.”
Alvarez really wants the Cotto fight, and that was one of the three names that he insisted on Golden Boy Promotions getting for him for his next fight on May 4th. Cotto is the only one that Golden Boy can possibly get because Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Sergio Martinez, Alvarez’s other two choices, aren’t breaking down Golden Boy’s door to try and get the fight with Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to become a huge PPV star in the class as Mayweather and Pacquiao. For him to get to that level he’s got to beat someone like Cotto to make a name for himself. Right now, Alvarez is popular in the Mexican community, but he’s still not really faced any tough tests. Many of his opponents have been 2nd tier quality fighters, and since he moved up to junior middleweight in 2010, Alvarez has been fighting a lot of welterweights and in one case a light welterweight. He’s faced a lot of older fighters in their 40s, such as Carlos Baldomir, Shane Mosley and Lovemore N’dou. This is why Alvarez really needs to face someone like Cotto so he can make that jump to PPV fights.
The criticism that Alvarez is getting from boxing fans is that he’s only 22, and he’s not paid his paid his dues by looking to fight the top junior middleweights like Erislandy Lara and Vanes Martirosyan. Of course, Cotto is a top junior middleweight, and that would give Alvarez a chance to show his ability if he were able to get the fight and beat him. However, Cotto just to Trout and it may seem kind of off putting if Alvarez were to look to fight him instead of Trout. That would give some boxing fans the impression that Alvarez is just looking to get the money and not fighting to try and be the best.
Schaefer: Cotto-Canelo Still An Option - YouTube
Boxing news published December 4, 2012 | 36 Comments
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By Rob Smith: Richard Schaefer, the CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, isn’t going to let Miguel Cotto’s 12 round decision loss to WBA World junior middleweight champion Austin Trout from last Saturday night get in the way of a potential pay per view bout between Cotto and WBC junior middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. Schaefer still wants to make the Cotto-Alvarez fight despite Cotto losing.
Schaefer said after the fight “There’s still a possibility we’ll see Canelo-Cotto fight.”
This doesn’t sit too well with Trout, who said “You’d think that he’d [Alvarez] be ready to fight me because I beat Miguel Cotto…I beat his brother [Rigoberto Alvarez]…He should want to fight me…There’s nothing left for him to do, besides fight a real junior middleweight, to get another belt. But that’s my thinking. Not everyone thinks like me apparently.”
Alvarez really wants the Cotto fight, and that was one of the three names that he insisted on Golden Boy Promotions getting for him for his next fight on May 4th. Cotto is the only one that Golden Boy can possibly get because Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Sergio Martinez, Alvarez’s other two choices, aren’t breaking down Golden Boy’s door to try and get the fight with Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to become a huge PPV star in the class as Mayweather and Pacquiao. For him to get to that level he’s got to beat someone like Cotto to make a name for himself. Right now, Alvarez is popular in the Mexican community, but he’s still not really faced any tough tests. Many of his opponents have been 2nd tier quality fighters, and since he moved up to junior middleweight in 2010, Alvarez has been fighting a lot of welterweights and in one case a light welterweight. He’s faced a lot of older fighters in their 40s, such as Carlos Baldomir, Shane Mosley and Lovemore N’dou. This is why Alvarez really needs to face someone like Cotto so he can make that jump to PPV fights.
The criticism that Alvarez is getting from boxing fans is that he’s only 22, and he’s not paid his paid his dues by looking to fight the top junior middleweights like Erislandy Lara and Vanes Martirosyan. Of course, Cotto is a top junior middleweight, and that would give Alvarez a chance to show his ability if he were able to get the fight and beat him. However, Cotto just to Trout and it may seem kind of off putting if Alvarez were to look to fight him instead of Trout. That would give some boxing fans the impression that Alvarez is just looking to get the money and not fighting to try and be the best.
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Canelo: We Want Mayweather May But He's Fighting February.
By Rene Umanzor
According to WBC 154-pound champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, there is a scheduling conflict which might prevent a potential fight with WBA super champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. Canelo wants to return to action on May 4th, as part of Cinco De Mayo weekend.
Canelo asked his promoter, Golden Boy Promotions to secure Mayweather for his next fight. Canelo says Mayweather wants to return on a date in February, which is far too early for the Mexican star.
Canelo is hoping Mayweather will agree to a May date.
"Currently we are negotiating [to get a fight] with Floyd Mayweather. And if for one reason or another Floyd does not want [to fight], we'll opt for another option. The problem with Mayweather is that he wants to make a fight in February and then [wait] until September [to fight again] and I want to fight in May. Hopefully he will want to fight in May, and we'll [come into the fight with] almost the same amount of time of inactivity," Canelo said.
***Is Mayweather avoiding, Canelo, possibly opting to fight in February?***
By Rene Umanzor
According to WBC 154-pound champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, there is a scheduling conflict which might prevent a potential fight with WBA super champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. Canelo wants to return to action on May 4th, as part of Cinco De Mayo weekend.
Canelo asked his promoter, Golden Boy Promotions to secure Mayweather for his next fight. Canelo says Mayweather wants to return on a date in February, which is far too early for the Mexican star.
Canelo is hoping Mayweather will agree to a May date.
"Currently we are negotiating [to get a fight] with Floyd Mayweather. And if for one reason or another Floyd does not want [to fight], we'll opt for another option. The problem with Mayweather is that he wants to make a fight in February and then [wait] until September [to fight again] and I want to fight in May. Hopefully he will want to fight in May, and we'll [come into the fight with] almost the same amount of time of inactivity," Canelo said.
***Is Mayweather avoiding, Canelo, possibly opting to fight in February?***