Did Canelo ever fight Cotto?
In the latest chapter of the storied Mexico-Puerto Rico boxing rivalry, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (46-1-1) carried his country’s flag to victory over Miguel “Junito” Cotto (40-5). Alvarez won a lopsided unanimous decision and the WBC middleweight championship Saturday night in Las Vegas.
How old was Canelo Alvarez when he fought Cotto?
Tale of the Tape
| Miguel Cotto | Canelo Alvarez | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 40-4, 33 KO | 45-1-1, 32 KO |
| Age | 34 | 25 |
| Height | 5’7″ | 5’9″ |
| Weight | 153.5 lbs (last fight) | 154.5 lbs (last fight) |
Who won the fight Canelo vs Cotto?
While Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez didn’t exactly light up the highlight reel in a tactical main event battle Saturday night on HBO pay-per-view, they did both come to fight, and they kept the live crowd engaged through all 12 rounds, with Alvarez ultimately emerging victorious by decision.
Will Canelo fight 2020?
Boxing’s biggest star makes his 2020 debut against perhaps his toughest test to date as WBA (Super) and WBC “Franchise” middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez challenges Callum Smith for the WBA (Super), The Ring and vacant WBC super middleweight titles on Saturday, Dec. 19, in San Antonio, Texas.
Who fights Canelo next?
Caleb Plant
Canelo Álvarez to fight Caleb Plant on Nov. 6 in Las Vegas. Boxer Canelo Alvarez of Mexico listens during a pre-fight news conference, Thursday, May 6, 2021, in Arlington, Texas, ahead of his fight with Billy Joe Saunders on Saturday, May 8, 2021, for the unified super middleweight world championship.
Who is the highest-paid boxer?
Manny Pacquiao
2019 The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes Earnings Manny Pacquiao is the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing. He was chosen Fighter of the Decade for the 2000s by the BWAA. His 24 pay-per-view bouts have generated 20 million buys and an estimated $1.25 billion in revenue.
Is Canelo better than Mayweather?
Canelo agreed to come in at 152 pounds when he fought Floyd almost eight years ago but in a prime Vs. Canelo might be the best he’s ever been, and he’s a super-middleweight. Floyd was the best he ever was when he was a welterweight. In any case, judging by Canelo’s emotions, the loss to Mayweather still hurts him.
Who did Canelo marry?
Fernanda Gómezm. 2021
Canelo Álvarez/Spouse
When did Canelo Alvarez and Miguel Cotto fight?
Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Álvarez was a professional boxing event which took place on November 21, 2015 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Paradise, Nevada. It was televised by HBO pay-per-view.
What happens if Miguel Cotto loses to Golovkin?
If Miguel Cotto wins, interim champion Gennady Golovkin becomes the WBC Middleweight champion, with Cotto having been stripped a few days prior due to a dispute over sanctioning fees. ^Note 2 For WBC Super Featherweight title.
When did Canelo Alvarez beat Julio Cesar Chavez?
Alvarez won the fight on November 21, a day that has proven good for Mexican boxers fighting Puerto Ricans in major fights, as was the case in 1987 when Julio César Chávez beat Edwin Rosario, by technical knockout in round eleven, also in Las Vegas.