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Miguel Cotto says Top Rank and Golden Boy must work together for a Canelo fight to happen

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More updates from Orlando, FL, as three-division world champion Miguel Cotto (38-4, 31 KO’s) continues to speak to the media following his 3rd round TKO over Delvin Rodriguez. In this clip, Cotto speaks on a potential future fight with Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez
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Chavez Jr. questions Saul Alvarez’s popularity and speaks on his loss to Mayweather [Newsflash]

According to a report from Elisinio Castillo at BoxingScene.com, former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. doesn’t appear to be sold on the popularity of his countryman and rival Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. questions Canelo’s popularity and reveals what he did wrong against Mayweather

Saul Alvarez, right, attempting to rally against Floyd Mayweather during his majority-decision loss last weekend in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

According to a report from Elisinio Castillo at BoxingScene.com, former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. doesn’t appear to be sold on the popularity of his countryman and rival Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

The former WBA/WBC junior middleweight champion, Alvarez is coming off of a one-sided loss at the hands of Floyd Mayweather on Sept. 14. It was recently revealed that the Showtime pay per view event generated an estimated 2.2 million purchases while becoming the highest-grossing event in boxing history, with revenue nearing $150 million.

While many have attributed a large portion of those numbers towards Alvarez’s popularity, Chavez disagrees.

“Canelo never scored big numbers with the events organized by HBO,” stated Chavez. “His highest rating was 1.0 while my fight against Marco Antonio Rubio had an audience of 1.9. Canelo is only popular in Mexico and mostly because of the great support he has from [Televisa].”
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Freddie Roach calls Mayweather ‘boring’; admits he has interest in Miguel Cotto facing Canelo

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Chris Robinson catches up with Five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach in Los Angeles right before his open media workout with his latest client, Miguel Cotto. Hear Roach share his thoughts on the Mayweather vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez fight, as well as his interest in Cotto facing off with Canelo at some point
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Roger Mayweather breaks down a Saul Alvarez-Miguel Cotto matchup and reveals why Canelo has the edge

Miguel Cotto training in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon ahead of his HBO date with Delvin Rodriguez (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

On Wednesday afternoon, Puerto Rican star and three-division world champion Miguel Cotto held an open media workout with his trainer Freddie Roach inside of a newly-renovated gym right beneath the famed Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles.

A promotional free agent and one of the biggest attractions in the sport, Cotto is again working with his original promoter Top Rank ahead of his Oct. 5 date against former title challenger Delvin Rodriguez.

Cotto vs. Rodriguez isn’t looked at as the most enticing of matchups on paper, and that’s why much of the talk at the open workout seemed to center around Cotto’s options moving forward.

Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is coming off of a one-sided majority decision loss to Floyd Mayweather this past weekend in Las Vegas, yet he still remains one of the biggest names in the sport and could make for an attractive opponent for Cotto next year.
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Freddie Roach calls Mayweather ‘boring’; admits he has interest in Miguel Cotto facing Canelo

Chris Robinson catches up with Five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach in Los Angeles right before his open media workout with his latest client, Miguel Cotto. Hear Roach share his thoughts on the Mayweather vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez fight, as well as his interest in Cotto facing off with Canelo at some point
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Richard Schaefer prefers for Canelo to fight Miguel Cotto or Alfredo Angulo instead of Carlos Molina

Chris Robinson catches up with Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, as he reveals why he would prefer for Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez to bounce back against either Miguel Cotto or Alfredo Angulo in the future as opposed to facing newly-crowned IBF junior middleweight champion Carlos Molina
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Richard Schaefer on discovering Canelo, Golden Boy’s banner year, the art of promoting, and more

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Chris Robinson catches up with Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, as he discusses several aspects of the Floyd Mayweather-Saul Alvarez event, eyes the art of promoting, reveals how he became familiar with Canelo, and more
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Lucas Matthysse believes that that Canelo’s youth, size, and intelligence will trouble Mayweather

Chris Robinson continues the dialogue with WBC interim junior welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse (34-2, 32 KO’s) ahead of his Sept. 14 match with Danny Garcia. Hear what Lucas had to say about the Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez bout in this exclusive video
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Julio Diaz on his rematch with Porter, favoring Mayweather of Canelo, and Garcia vs. Matthysse

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Chris Robinson catches up with former two-time lightweight champion Julio ‘The Kidd’ Diaz in Indio, Calif., as he speaks on his Sept. 12 rematch with Shawn Porter while sharing his thoughts on Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez and Danny Garcia vs. Lucas Matthysse
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Abel Sanchez on Gennady Golovkin’s bout with Stevens, why Sergio Martinez is looking for a cash out, the word coming from Canelo’s camp, and more

Abel Sanchez working with Gennady Golovkin last year (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinso

At first glance, trainer Abel Sanchez comes across as one of the more respectful and modest guys that you will meet in boxing.

And while the veteran trainer is indeed a reserved person at times, Sanchez has a way of being completely unabashed with his thoughts on many facets of the sport.

Throughout any given year, Sanchez’s Summit Gym in Southern California’s Big Bear Mountain plays host to a bevy of world-class talent. At the moment, Sanchez is just a few days away from reconnecting with his star fighter, WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, who is set to hit camp shortly in advance of his Nov. 2 bout with Curtis Stevens.

While Stevens wasn’t the ideal opponent in Sanchez’s mind, the trash-talking and hard-hitting Brooklyn native will surely make for an interesting lead up heading into the eighth defense of Golovkin’s title.

During a recent swing through his facility, I was able to catch up with Sanchez and discuss a few storylines in the sport.
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Canelo’s strength and power can trouble Mayweather, claims sparring partner Karl Dargan

Chris Robinson catches up with lightweight prospect Karl Dargan (13-0, 7 KO’s) in Big Bear, Calif. as he speaks on what it has been like working with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in training camp as he prepares to face Floyd Mayweather
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Urbano Antillon on Canelo’s possible weight issues, Tim Bradley sparring Matthysse, and more

Chris Robinson catches up with former world title challenger Urbano Antillon inside of the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as he speaks on the possibility of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez having weight issues heading into his match with Floyd Mayweather while also looking at Tim Bradley sparring with Lucas Matthysse, as the two men will be working together down in Indio
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Abner Mares expects Rios to give Pacquiao ‘hell’; talks Mayweather-Canelo, Bradley-Marquez

Chris Robinson catches up with WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. as he speaks on upcoming fights such as Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, and Tim Bradley vs. Juan Manuel Marquez

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Sugar Ray Leonard talks Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez, Adrien Broner, and Pacquiao vs. Rios

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Chris Robinson and other boxing media members catch up with the great Sugar Ray Leonard inside of the Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas for the inaugural Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Ceremony. Hear what Ray had to say bout his best Vegas memories, how the sport has changed, plus thoughts on Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, and Adrien Broner

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Nate Jones feels the Oscar De La Hoya who fought Mayweather would beat Saul Alvarez

Chris Robinson catches up with former heavyweight contender and Team Mayweather member Nate Jones, as he speaks on Floyd Mayweather’s first day of training for Saul Alvarez while giving his bold prediction on the fight
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