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Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez set for September 14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

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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.
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Angel Heredia doubts he will be able to work with Saul Alvarez but feels the Mexican star needs help

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Angel Heredia (red cap) in the training camp of Jean Pascal in Las Vegas earlier this month (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

According to a report from Ben Thompson of FightHype.com this past week, WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is considering the addition of a new strength and conditioning coach to his team ahead of his September return to the ring.

Alvarez is coming off of his biggest win as a professional on April 20th, as he defeated a very determined Austin Trout over twelve competitive rounds inside of the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Despite the victory, Alvarez seemed to slow down over the second half of the fight, with his work rate noticeably dipping.

One of the men said to be in consideration by Alvarez is the controversial Angel Heredia, who confirmed the reports.

“I’ve been getting a lot of calls from several people in Mexico,” Heredia would tell me recently. “But they didn’t specify exactly what the whole situation was. At this point, yeah, I’m assuming that he’s looking for a conditioning coach. I know that people from Mexico have been calling me and have been leaving a few messages, but nothing concrete.”
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. insists a fight between his son and Saul Alvarez is only taking place at 147 pounds

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Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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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.
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Bonus coverage: Team Canelo roll out of the Alamodome in a black Suburban following Trout victory

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Reporter Sergio Venegas was on hand inside of the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas as WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and his team made their exit from the buidling following the victory over Austin Trout
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Larry Merchant doesn’t believe we will see Saul Alvarez in the ring with Floyd Mayweather anytime soon

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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Austin Trout in action on Saturday night in San Antonio (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, former HBO analyst Larry Merchant was again in the thick of the action as WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez added the WBA bauble to his collection with a unanimous decision victory over former champion Austin Trout.

Calling the action from ringside for Golden Boy Promotions’ international broadcast, Merchant seemed to favor Alvarez’s precise punching over Trout’s determined fortitude, with a seventh round knockdown scored by ‘Canelo’ certainly helping his cause.

Three judges would agree, as scores of 118-109, 116-111, and 115-112 all favored the Jalisco, Mexico native.

Shortly after the bout, I touched base with Merchant, who shared with me his thoughts on Alvarez’s rising star status as well as his opinion as to why a fight with pound for pound stalwart Floyd Mayweather isn’t on the near horizon.
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Exclusive photos: Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez drops and decisions Austin Trout over twelve rounds

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Check out photo coverage from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas as WBC junior middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez scores a unanimous decision victory over former WBC champion Austin Trout by scores of 118-109, 116-111, and 115-112.

On the undercard, lightweight prospect Omar Figueroa scored a 1st round knockout victory over Abner Cotto while stars such as Dwight Howard, Ishe Smith, Mario Lopez, Miguel Cotto, and several others were in attendance.

Photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda and Showtime Photo still

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Video: Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Austin Trout weigh-in

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Our friend Jose Martino of BoxeoMundial.com was on hand in San Antonio, Texas, as WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (41-0, 30) came in at 153.5 pounds while his opponent Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout (26-0, 14 KO’s) came in at 153.25 pounds ahead of their Showtime-televised clash tomorrow night.

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Saul Alvarez and Austin Trout face off in Texas as Oscar De La Hoya watches on [Exclusive Video]

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Reporter Sergio Venegas goes behind the scenes during the 3-city Texas press tour for the April 20th Saul Alvarez-Austin Trout Showtime-televised event in San Antonio. In this exclusive clip, champions Saul Alvarez and Austin Trout face off as Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya watches on.
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Insiders at the Mayweather Boxing Club speak on a Saul Alvarez-Austin Trout showdown

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By Chris Robinson

On Friday afternoon, junior middleweight belt holders Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout caused quite a stir when they took to their personal Twitter accounts to all but announce that a May 4th clash is taking place between them.

Upon hearing word of the fight, several boxing insiders chimed in with their two cents on what figures to be a compelling and evenly-matched affair. While Alvarez is one of boxing’s rising stars, Trout is coming off of a career-best win this past December over proven veteran Miguel Cotto.
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Breaking down Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Austin Trout with trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad

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Chris Robinson catches up with former light heavyweight champion and trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Friday, Feb. 15. Muhammad speaks on the recent news that Saul Alvarez may be facing Austin Trout on May 4 in a junior middleweight title clash

Jeff Mayweather speaks on Saul Alvarez vs. Austin Trout, Adrien Broner being boxing’s future, more

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Chris Robinson catches up with respected trainer Jeff Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. Jeff breaks down the rumored Saul Alvarez-Austin Trout clash, Adrien Broner’s future in boxing, and the next move from Floyd Mayweather

Alfredo Angulo speaks on facing Saul Alvarez May 4th and his growing bond with Virgil Hunter

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Chris Robinson catches up with junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo ringside for the Lucas Matthysse vs. Mike Dallas Jr. card in Las Vegas, Nevada as Angulo speaks on possible facing off with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on May 4th and his growing bond with his trainer Virgil Hunter

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