Mayweather v Alvarez

The boxing world came alive recently after its biggest star, Floyd Mayweather announced his next opponent. Mayweather has been criticised in the past for failing to deliver the fights that boxing fans craved the most, notably the bout with Manny Pacquiao that never materialised.

However, things changed when he announced on Twitter that ‘I chose my opponent for September 14^th and its Canelo Alvarez. I’m giving the fans what they want’.

Canelo Alvarez is only 22 years of age but has already notched up 42 career wins, and has yet to be defeated. 30 of these wins have come via knockout, and the young Mexican star is a fierce fighter who likes to attack his opponent with hard body shots and knockout blows. At 170 pounds, he is 20 pounds heavier than Mayweather, giving him the edge in both age and weight.

The fight will take place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand and there will be multiple belts on the line. Alvarez’ WBC and WBA super welterweight titles along with Mayweather’s junior middleweight and welterweight titles will all be up for grabs. There is still some debate as to which weight the fight will take place at, with a catchweight of 152 pounds suggested, but both fighters are willing to put everything on the line.

Boxing experts agree that this fight is a threat to Mayweather’s career unbeaten record of 44 wins without a loss. He is now 36 years old, a veteran in boxing terms, and he has not faced such a quality opponent at the peak of his power in his more recent bouts. One of Mayweather’s key strengths has always been his speed, but when the fight takes place in September he will be approaching his 37^th birthday, and his lightning quick reactions have to slow down someday.

Whatever happens in the fight, Mayweather has silenced his critics who have accused him of hand picking inferior opponents. Should he win the match-up against Alvarez, his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of all time will be cemented even further. However, there is a chance for a young Mexican star to claim victory and stake his claim to be the latest legend in the sport.

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