Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez speaks: "I'll be the first to beat Floyd Mayweather"

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez speaks: "I'll be the first to beat Floyd Mayweather"

By Johnny Benz, Doghouse Boxing (May 30, 2013)
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The news you've been wanting to hear is official - Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. vs. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is signed, dusted and done for Sept 14. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The fight of course will be televised on Pay-per-view through SHOWTIME.

Quoted on ESPN, an excited Saul Alvarez spoke out on the fight. "I'm very excited," said "Canelo' adding: "This is the fight I have wanted for a while. It's been talked about for a while now, and now that it's signed, sealed and delivered, I am very happy."

Alvarez also made a vow to be the first to beat Mayweather, stating to the sports publication: "I will be the first to beat Floyd."

Mayweather vs. Alvarez will be fought at a catchweight of 152 pounds (agreed upon by both parties).

Also read:

5 Things to know on Mayweather vs. Alvarez

For much more on Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez, visit the news wire on our home page here at Doghouse Boxing.

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