Following the announcement that his bout with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez had been cancelled, former welterweight titlist, Joshua Clottey had this to say via social media: "Okay Now I understand I am too big of risk…These guys always find excuse not to fight with me…They offer me less money than I wish. I say okay lets fight. They say texas. Whatever lets go…My manager tell me … [Read more...]
Canelo Injured, Withdraws from Clottey Fight
Per Golden Boy Promotions Press Release: Los Angeles (October 6) - Due to a persistent ankle injury, Canelo Alvarez must withdraw from his December 6 bout. He thanks his fans for their support and looks forward to big things in 2015 on HBO. The December 6 bout with Joshua Clottey was to be Alvarez's first bout in a contract reportedly calling for nine fights over three years … [Read more...]
Clottey Confirmed for Canelo Alvarez, 12/6 in Houston
Golden Boy President, Oscar De la Hoya confirmed to RingTV.com Tuesday that former welterweight titlist, Joshua Clottey (38-4, 22 KOs) would be Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's opponent for the young Mexican star's December 6 return to HBO. Also confirmed was the venue: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Clottey is 3-0 since a one-sided beating at the hands of Manny Pacquiao in … [Read more...]
GBP Slaughterhouse: Why Joshua Clottey?
Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran I understand that a promoter's job is to protect and market their fighter. It's even fair in this shady business, that a fighter gets cut some slack. B-level fighters deserve second chances as they're usually brought in for short money, in hostile conditions. But Joshua Clottey? No wonder why Canelo traded jerseys and took his ball home. Golden … [Read more...]
Time Running Short On Canelo Alvarez
Although it’s still only mid-September, time is running out on Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and his search for the perfect opponent for his December 6 return to the ring—especially if he wants to be in competition for the prestigious Fighter of the Year award. Having already beaten Alfredo Angulo and Erislandy Lara this year, Alvarez’s ideal third opponent of 2014 should be someone … [Read more...]