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Nope. I like Canelo more than tons of fighters....Andrade just isn't one of them, because I've been saying for a minute GB will always refuse to have Canelo fight him, and instead avoid him. There's 0 excuse since Eric Gomez is saying "if" Canelo returns before May, the fight will be at 154 (where Canelo is still WBO Champion), and the #1 contender for that belt is currently without a fight scheduled eitheru stop stanning nelo like I did walt?
I want that fight
#ATeam
Axum Ezana
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Nope. I like Canelo more than tons of fighters....Andrade just isn't one of them, because I've been saying for a minute GB will always refuse to have Canelo fight him, and instead avoid him. There's 0 excuse since Eric Gomez is saying "if" Canelo returns before May, the fight will be at 154 (where Canelo is still WBO Champion), and the #1 contender for that belt is currently without a fight scheduled either
I want that fight
#ATeam
okay just the way u mention @Reflex....lookin like yall going head to head instead of just having a debate...lol
okay just the way u mention @Reflex....lookin like yall going head to head instead of just having a debate...lol
, naw...me and Flex been going back and forth since the sohh days I need him to "pull up" and agree that Canelo vs Andrade (WBO #1, TBRB #4, RING #6 JMW) is a fight that should happen if Canelo fights before May....but I already know he wont
He's going to hit me with a whole bunch of cool Canelo smileys and act as if the undefeated #1 contender doesn't deserve the fight like normal, and then GB is going to steer Canelo towards an easier voluntary opponent
krackdagawd
Inspire.
Axum Ezana
Driving in the fast lane
Canelo has no immediate plans to vacate 154-pound title
02
Dec
by Mitch Abramson
As Canelo Alvarez builds toward a mega-fight with middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin next fall, Golden Boy officials are plotting his next move, and that includes a likely title defense at 154 pounds in the first quarter of 2017 on HBO if he is healthy, Golden Boy president Eric Gomez told RingTV.com on Friday morning.
If Alvarez’s fractured right hand isn’t ready by then, then the idea is for Canelo to go directly to a May bout at 160 pounds on HBO PPV before facing Golovkin (36-0, 33 knockouts) in September, Gomez said. “That’s the game plan,” Gomez said in a phone interview. “That’s what we’re hoping for.” Alvarez sustained an avulsion fracture in his right hand during his ninth-round knockout of Liam Smith on Sept. 17 to win a junior middleweight strap.
The decision to possibly stay at 154 pounds for another fight may confound fans who were under the impression Canelo (48-1-1, 34 KOs) was ready to jump to 160, but Gomez once again gave assurances that Canelo intends to face GGG in 2017, even if he’s still toiling at a lower weight to begin the year. Gomez listed David Lemieux and middleweight titleholder Billy Joe Saunders as possible opponents for Canelo in May on HBO PPV in his debut at 160.
“If it’s the first quarter, then he likely stays at 154,” Gomez said. “If it’s in May, then the likelihood is that it will be at middleweight. But the plan is Golovkin. There’s no secret. We’ve been in discussions. We’ve been negotiating. I feel that we’re close. That’s his objective. That’s what Oscar (De La Hoya, Golden Boy CEO) wants. That’s what Canelo wants. That’s what we’re trying to make happen.”
Because of the possibility of a defense at 154, Alvarez has no intention to vacate the belt until he learns more about the long-term health of his hand, according to Gomez. “We won’t know until we get the green light that he wants to fight early in next year or if he’s going to wait until May,” Gomez said. “So he’s going to wait a while (to make a decision on the title). He hasn’t decided what he wants to do.”
Gomez said that Canelo continues to work out, though he’s not yet using his right hand in boxing exercises. Gomez expects Canelo to start using his right land in late December. “He’s going to give us feedback and we’re going to plan accordingly,” Gomez said. “We’re not rushing anything. There’s enough time. Canelo is a very, very disciplined fighter. He stays in shape. He’s going to be in shape. If we want to fight in the first quarter, then that is available. If he wants to wait until May, that will happen as well. It’s going to be touch-and-go until late December.”
Regarding talks with Golovkin, Gomez said he discussed the fight with Golovkin promoter Tom Loeffler as recently as two days ago and there are plans to meet up next week to continue negotiations. “We’re going to sit down,” Gomez said. “We’re keeping the discussions going. But I feel confident that we can get the fight done.”
Canelo has no immediate plans to vacate 154-pound title - The Ring
02
Dec
by Mitch Abramson
As Canelo Alvarez builds toward a mega-fight with middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin next fall, Golden Boy officials are plotting his next move, and that includes a likely title defense at 154 pounds in the first quarter of 2017 on HBO if he is healthy, Golden Boy president Eric Gomez told RingTV.com on Friday morning.
If Alvarez’s fractured right hand isn’t ready by then, then the idea is for Canelo to go directly to a May bout at 160 pounds on HBO PPV before facing Golovkin (36-0, 33 knockouts) in September, Gomez said. “That’s the game plan,” Gomez said in a phone interview. “That’s what we’re hoping for.” Alvarez sustained an avulsion fracture in his right hand during his ninth-round knockout of Liam Smith on Sept. 17 to win a junior middleweight strap.
The decision to possibly stay at 154 pounds for another fight may confound fans who were under the impression Canelo (48-1-1, 34 KOs) was ready to jump to 160, but Gomez once again gave assurances that Canelo intends to face GGG in 2017, even if he’s still toiling at a lower weight to begin the year. Gomez listed David Lemieux and middleweight titleholder Billy Joe Saunders as possible opponents for Canelo in May on HBO PPV in his debut at 160.
“If it’s the first quarter, then he likely stays at 154,” Gomez said. “If it’s in May, then the likelihood is that it will be at middleweight. But the plan is Golovkin. There’s no secret. We’ve been in discussions. We’ve been negotiating. I feel that we’re close. That’s his objective. That’s what Oscar (De La Hoya, Golden Boy CEO) wants. That’s what Canelo wants. That’s what we’re trying to make happen.”
Because of the possibility of a defense at 154, Alvarez has no intention to vacate the belt until he learns more about the long-term health of his hand, according to Gomez. “We won’t know until we get the green light that he wants to fight early in next year or if he’s going to wait until May,” Gomez said. “So he’s going to wait a while (to make a decision on the title). He hasn’t decided what he wants to do.”
Gomez said that Canelo continues to work out, though he’s not yet using his right hand in boxing exercises. Gomez expects Canelo to start using his right land in late December. “He’s going to give us feedback and we’re going to plan accordingly,” Gomez said. “We’re not rushing anything. There’s enough time. Canelo is a very, very disciplined fighter. He stays in shape. He’s going to be in shape. If we want to fight in the first quarter, then that is available. If he wants to wait until May, that will happen as well. It’s going to be touch-and-go until late December.”
Regarding talks with Golovkin, Gomez said he discussed the fight with Golovkin promoter Tom Loeffler as recently as two days ago and there are plans to meet up next week to continue negotiations. “We’re going to sit down,” Gomez said. “We’re keeping the discussions going. But I feel confident that we can get the fight done.”
Canelo has no immediate plans to vacate 154-pound title - The Ring
Jesus...apparently one who deserves a soft touch does not want to lol....130 
Vargas will be losing his belt pretty soon
Vargas will be losing his belt pretty soon
krackdagawd
Inspire.
He had shoulder surgery, but he came back 6 months ago and KOd Maderna to get the 1 year of ring rust off:
He fights his 2nd fight in 6 months, 3 weeks from today....12/23/16
these fukking Eurodemons keep getting stronger
this dude is like kkkov 2.0
Willy Waffle
Willy Da Waffleman
comney-shafikov stream
LiveTV / WebPlayer
they literally fighting in a press conference room
i've never seen a fighter come to the ring on a escalator 
LiveTV / WebPlayer
they literally fighting in a press conference room
i've never seen a fighter come to the ring on a escalator
I guess this pretty much confirms that Thurman/Swift will be in Vegas
Word..the ring takes over Vegas
Willy Waffle
Willy Da Waffleman
shafikov is putting the pressure on comney, very high pace fight.
I guess this pretty much confirms that Thurman/Swift will be in Vegas
This is a really good fight. I am still surprised Team GGG would take the fight considering a potential fall fight with Canelo.
#LetsGoDoc