Saul Alvarez, the current WBC mild middleweight champion, will defend his title and undefeated streak versus the American happy Josesito Lopez, the incumbent WBC Silver welterweight winner, in a twelve-spherical bout which will be held on September fifteen, 2012.
The high-profile pay out-for every-see is becoming organised and promoted by Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions. The above title-defence bout will headline the fight card. In addition, the showdown will witness Jhonny Gonzalez defend his WBC featherweight title versus Daniel Ponce De Leon.
The occasion will be held at the MGM Grand Back garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, and will be televised reside on Showtimeâs weekly Saturday night time boxing present.
Saul and Josesito not too long ago fulfilled at a press convention, sharing their views even though announcing the showdown. Saul, 21, is rated as one particular of the best light middleweights in the division, holding the second place in Entire world Boxing Organisationâs rankings along with an undefeated streak.
The young Mexican lad has been in a complete of 41 bouts, nevertheless stays undefeated. Alvarez, also known as the âCaneloâ or âCinnamonâ, has collected just one draw selection, in any other case the youthful lad exhibits a flawless resume with 29 of his 40 wins coming by means of knockout.
Saul shared his enjoyment, commenting he needs to gift his countrymen an remarkable get on the Mexican Independence day.
Saul said, âI am pleased to be battling Josesito Lopez on Mexican Independence Day weekend and to give all of our supporters a huge struggle. I was ringside for his fight versus Victor Ortiz and noticed the expertise he possesses. It will be extremely competitive, but nothing can acquire away my desire to be the finest in the sport.â
His Saturday evening opponent, Lopez, is a talented fighter who recently manufactured a potent comeback by grabbing a knockout win more than Victor Ortiz. Lopez, 27, has been in a full of 35 bouts, boasting thirty wins.
The American lad has pinned numerous massive names. By brutally battering Victor in his previous combat, Lopez proved his talent to the world. His
Lopez, on the clash with Saul, stated, âI know they set me in the ring with Victor Ortiz to have me beat and now they are doing the identical thing with Canelo. I was a huge underdog with Ortiz and now Iâm a greater underdog with Canelo, but Iâm up for the problem.â
The bout will be an explosive one particular and Lopez really should avail this opportunity to present Saul careerâs 1st defeat. In addition, for Alvarez, a gain in excess of Lopez will show that he is not a paper winner and can nail big names in the division as nicely.
Saul Alvarez gets Josesito Lopez for Mexican Indep 