Super fight: ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will face “GGG” Golovkin

Canelo Alvarez was on a mission to prove to the entire world that he is the best Mexican boxer on the planet Saturday night against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

It didn’t matter whether fans had on Canelo or Chavez Jr. headbands, which were being sold at a feverish rate, what truly mattered was that they were there to celebrate their country’s rich boxing history. Chavez would have paid a $1 million penalty if he had not made weight.

The 26-year-old Alvarez also weighed in at 164, nine pounds heavier than he’s ever fought. Getting a blockbuster fight out of Las Vegas might be another thing.

It was much of the same for Rounds 7-12, as Alvarez responded with sharp combinations and forward power shots whenever Chavez Jr. worked his way inside.

In a showcase of pure excellence in boxing, Canelo defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. via unanimous decision (120-108, 120-108, 120-108). Obviously they wanted a war, I couldn’t give it to them tonight. “I couldn’t throw more punches”. Additionally, this fight will be fought at almost 10 pounds heavier (164.5) than any previous fight for Alvarez who typically fights at 155.

Chavez, 31, was bleeding from the left nostril in the fifth round.

There was a suspension after testing positive for marijuana and frequent reports of a lack of focus in training camp. (50-2-1) Middleweight: David Lemieux (37-3) vs. Marcos Reyes (35-4) Welterweights: Lucas Matthysse (37-4) vs. Emmanuel Taylor (20-4) Featherweight: Joseph Diaz Jr.

This was the third year in a row that Alvarez has fought around that weekend. Soulja Alvarez one defeat, with 49 victories.

“I said it once and I’ll say it again: The era of Canelo is now”, Alvarez told the Los Angeles Times while emerging from his dressing room.

We really haven’t been sure what Chavez is about.

The Kazakhstan native owns the IBF, WBA and WBC middleweight titles. He lost to Sergio Martinez when a late rally fell short and then quit against Andrzej Fonfara in a light heavyweight fight in 2015. The September fight could produce an eight-figure purse for Alvarez. It’s a bout he calls personal. “He is a very active fighter – he’s very good and he beat me”. ‘Right now is a different story. The promoters knew if they put this son of a legend [Chavez Jr.] in the ring with another Mexican fighter, a Mexican fighter that’s one of the top 10 fighters in the world, they knew that the great Latino fan base would come out, and that means pay-per-view numbers, that means money.

The two men exchanged pleasantries, with Golovkin wishing Alvarez good luck for their September fight. I’m very happy, and the rivalry is going to show my skills even more. This goes above any title. “I consider myself a person who is mentally strong”.

This time, however, a post-fight surprise along the lines of a