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Floyd Mayweather Sr. dismissive of Saul Alvarez yet shows concern over his catch weight agreement with his son heading into their Sept. 14 clash
Saul Alvarez facing off with Shane Mosley last year in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
It shouldn’t be much of a surprise that outspoken trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. has a tremendous amount of confidence in his son Floyd heading into his Sept. 14 clash with junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez.
On the heels of his masterful display against Robert Guerrero last month at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the 36-year old Mayweather is roughly a 2 ½ to 1 betting favorite to emerge victorious against the 22-year old “Canelo”.
The Guerrero triumph was notably special for Mayweather Sr., as it went hand in hand with his return to Floyd’s corner as his trainer. So too did the Mayweathers reconnect on an emotional level outside of the ring after some well-documented disagreements in the past.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez set for September 14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas
I chose my opponent for September 14th and it's Canelo Alvarez. I'm giving the fans what they want. It will be at the MGM Grand.
— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) May 30, 2013
As seen in a personal post on Twitter on late Wednesday afternoon, undefeated WBC welterweight and WBA junior middleweight champion Floyd Mayweather (44-0, 26 KO’s) announced that he will be facing off with fellow WBA and WBC kingpin Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on September 14th in Las Vegas, Nevada at the MGM Grand.
The fight, a junior middleweight unification, will be held at a catch-weight of 152 pounds as opposed to the division’s limit of 154 pounds. Showtime pay-per-view will carry the event.
Expect much more on this breaking story in the coming hours.
Floyd Mayweather invites Justin Bieber to help celebrate his daughter Iyanna’s birthday in Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather with his daughter Iyanna and Justin Bieber (Photo: Instagram.com)
On Monday, May 20, undefeated, pound for pound star Floyd Mayweather took to his personal Instagram page, where he updated his fans with some news about his daughter Iyanna.
“Thank you everyone for the kind messages for my daughter,” Mayweather stated. “Today is her actual bday. Happy birthday.”
Iyanna turned 13 years old on May 20 yet she was seen celebrating her birthday this past weekend in Las Vegas.
One of the surprise guests who swung by to help her celebrate her birthday was none other than pop superstar and Mayweather friend Justin Bieber.
Floyd Mayweather at The Breakfast Club – Power 105.1
WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather (44-0, 26 KO’s) stops by the Breakfast Club – Power 105.1, to discuss his recent victory over Robert Guerrero in Las Vegas, as well as his new relationship with Showtime, what his future holds, and more.
Floyd Mayweather Sr. insists a fight between his son and Saul Alvarez is only taking place at 147 pounds
Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
According to a BoxingScene.com report from Miguel Rivera over the weekend, there appears to be a weight issue that must be worked out before a super fight between Floyd Mayweather and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez can come to fruition.
The WBC and WBA champion at the junior middleweight limit of 154 pounds, Alvarez is coming off of a hard-fought unanimous decision over Austin Trout on April 20th in San Antonio, Texas.
Mayweather (44-0, 26 KO’s) is also coming off of a decision victory, having outclassed Robert Guerrero on May 4th to defend his WBC welterweight title.
Alvarez’s manager Jose “Chepo” Reynoso claims that Mayweather is insisting that Alvarez come down in weight from 154 pounds if the fight were to happen, this despite Floyd also holding a WBA title of his own in the junior middleweight division.
Floyd Mayweather recalls his intense sparring sessions leading up to the Robert Guerrero fight
Post-fight coverage from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada following Floyd Mayweather’s 12-round unanimous decision victory over Robert Guerrero. In this video, Mayweather recalls his intense sparring sessions leading up to the fight and much more..
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
PHOTOS: Floyd Mayweather dominates Robert Guerrero in Las Vegas
Images from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather (44-0, 26 KO’s) successfully defends his crown over a game but outclassed Robert Guerrero (31-1-1, 18 KO’s). Scores of 117-111 across the board all favored Mayweather.
Photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda
Floyd Mayweather speaks on returning in September, life in camp, his bond with his father, more
Chris Robinson was on hand inside of the MGM Grand as WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather spoke following his unanimous decision victory over Robert Guerrero in Las Vegas
Things get tense at the Mayweather-Guerrero weigh-in yet no real drama ensues
Floyd Mayweather and Robert Guerrero at today’s weigh-in in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
Earlier today, inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather (43-0, 26 KO’s) and WBC interim champion Robert Guerrero (31-1-1, 18 KO’s) both made weight comfortably ahead of their clash tomorrow night on Showtime pay-per-view.
Following each man’s weigh-in, the two fighters faced off and stared each other down for a lengthy while. You could tell that at any given moment, things were about to get hectic.
And while things appeared to be tense, no real physical altercation took place. Guerrero came in at 147 pounds while Mayweather hit the scales at 146 pounds.
Each man appears to be in tremendous shape and there is a strong feeling amongst press row that we will be seeing a more physical type of match than expected.
PLEASE CHECK OUT an exclusive video of the weigh-in below…
Exclusive photos: Behind the scenes at the Mayweather-Guerrero weigh in
Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada during the official Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero weigh-in. Mayweather (43-0, 26 KO’s) defends his WBC welterweight belt against Guerrero (31-1-1, 18 KO’s) in a Showtime pay per view attraction on Saturday night.
Continue on to the slideshow for a behind-the-scenes look at all the action. Photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com