MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada – Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (41-0-1, 30 KOs) made easy work of the over-matched, undersized, and pudgy Josesito Lopez (30-5, 18 KOs) over five one-sided rounds at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The size differential was apparent, despite Lopez coming into the ring one pound heavier than Alvarez. Canelo went to Lopez’s … [Read more...]
Knockout Kings: Undercard Steals the Show
by Tim Harrison Boxing fans will be faced with a tough decision come 9 PM EST/6 pm PST on Saturday, September 15, when HBO Pay-Per-View showcases the WBC middleweight title showdown between Sergio Martinez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, while Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (40-0-1, 29 KOs) defends his WBC jr. middleweight title … [Read more...]
Leo Santa Cruz signs with Al Haymon, set to defend bantamweight title on Canelo-Lopez undercard
The lowest-profile bout on this Saturday's Showtime quadruple-header features one of the evening's brightest young stars as 24-year-old IBF bantamweight champion, Leo Santa Cruz (20-0-1, 11KOs) makes the first defense of his title against veteran former flyweight world champ, Eric Morel (46-3, 23 KOs). This will also be Santa Cruz's first fight under his new management deal … [Read more...]
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Eric Morel on Alvarez-Lopez undercard, September 15
After an impressive performance for the vacant IBF bantamweight title, Leo Santa Cruz (20-0-1, 11 KOs) will make the first defense of his title against veteran former world titlist, Eric Morel (46-3, 23 KOs) on the September 15th Saul Alvarez-Josesito Lopez undercard in Las Vegas. Santa Cruz turned a lot of heads against Vusi Malinga in his title-winning effort, registering … [Read more...]
Abner Mares, Anselmo Moreno shine in dominant performances
Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas-- Give credit to 26-year-old rising star, Abner Mares (24-0-1, 13 KOs) for turning a potential stinker into an entertaining Showtime battle in a unanimous decision win over veteran former world titlist, Eric Morel (46-3, 23 KOs). Mares, who would capture the vacant WBC junior featherweight title, started the bout with fire in his … [Read more...]