As I was shuffling through the airport security gate in preparation to fly out to Las Vegas to watch Saul “Canelo” Alvarez face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the T-Mobile Arena, a TSA agent noticed my t-shirt and asked me for my prediction on the fight. I gave him my boring mainstream opinion, and he looked down at his feet and shook his head. As I fumbled with my shoes and … [Read more...]
Cinco De Mayo is Mayweather’s day, and Canelo wants to take it
by Tim Harrison Recent times have seen the weekend of Cinco De Mayo lay its claim to being one of boxing’s biggest weekends. It has become the holiest of holies, the grand poohbah, the 10-point buck, call it what you will. Since 2007, Cinco De Mayo weekend has featured boxing’s biggest attractions each year; from Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, to Manny Pacquiao and … [Read more...]
Saul Alvarez vs. Shane Mosley Set for May 5th Mayweather-Cotto Undercard
by Kelsey McCarson Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (39-0, 29 KOs) and "Sugar" Shane Mosley (46-7-1, 39 KOs) will meet on Saturday, May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as the co-featured fight on the PPV card headlined by Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto. Undefeated Alvarez adds a much-needed Mexican presence to the Cinco de Mayo PPV telecast while Mosley represents … [Read more...]