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Can Josesito Lopez Give Canelo A Fight? Rumblings Suggest Alvarez-Lopez Is On For Sept. 15th

By James Slater - Various boxing web sites are talking about “upset king” Josesito Lopez facing Mexican star Saul Canelo Alvarez on September 15th (the fight, for Canelo’s WBC light-middleweight title, is up as happening on Boxrec.com) and with Alvarez’ well-publicised problems in finding an opponent for his Las Vegas bout, maybe it will indeed be the Riverside warrior who lands (or has already landed) the fight?

First it was Paul Williams for Alvarez, but Paul tragically suffered terrible injuries from a bike crash, then it was James Kirkland, but “The Mandingo Warrior’s” troublesome shoulder injury had not sufficiently healed, ruling him out - then it was Victor Ortiz, and Canelo’s search was over; for a while. Step in 27-year-old Lopez, and the script was torn up again.

Lopez, 30-4(18) rose to the occasion as some late replacement in his June 23rd fight with Ortiz, out-toughing him, busting his jaw in more than one place and ultimately forcing him to remain on his stool after the completion of the 9th-round of a thoroughly entertaining battle.. The good news didn’t stop there for the hardworking Lopez - a fighter who began his pro career down at lightweight - as the powerful Al Haymon then signed Josesito to his stable of big names. Now it looks as though Lopez will be rewarded with another “chance of a lifetime;” this one against the unbeaten, would-be megastar and “next Oscar De La Hoya,” Alvarez.

Information is still coming out, but whispers suggest the Sept. 15th fight will be fought at a catch-weight (surely Lopez cannot go up and compete at a full 154?), with Canelo’s belt on the line. The question is, if the fight comes off, can lightening possibly strike twice: can Lopez ruin all the lofty plans of yet another big star/betting favourite? Not too many people were willing to give Lopez much of a chance heading into the fight with “Vicious” Victor, yet after a bumpy start, Lopez grew in confidence and proved to be Ortiz’ worst nightmare.

If the fight with Canelo does happen at a catch-weight, one that would allow Lopez a fighting chance (say 150-pounds max), the Californian trained by the underrated Henry Ramirez would have to be given at least an outside chance. Fighters underestimate this guy at their peril, and style-wise, Lopez could be a fighter capable of giving the still-improving Canelo a tough time - if he’s not out-weighed by something as ridiculous as 15 to 20-pounds or so come fight night.

Never stopped in his nine-and-a-half year pro career, Lopez would run the risk of losing that KOby-free distinction if he did fight Alvarez. But taking risks and making them pay off is what Lopez does best. Just ask Victor Ortiz!

One thing though: promoter De La Hoya promised that Canelo’s Sept. 15th fight would be “history.” If it is Lopez in a couple of months, I fail to see what will be historic about the fight.
 
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MARTINEZ TO CHAVEZ SR.: "TAKE PICTURES OF JR. NOW...AFTER THE FIGHT, YOU WON'T RECOGNIZE HIM"
By Fernando Pimentel | July 10, 2012

"I don't know who I am facing September 15th, Sr. or Jr.," quipped middleweight king Sergio Martinez, who was unfazed by comments made by both Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and his father, Hall of Famer and Mexican icon Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., during today's press conference in Los Angeles to officially announce their highly-anticipated middleweight showdown. Wasting no time to respond, Chavez Sr. replied, "If you would have fought me in my time, I would've destroyed you."

To which, Martinez calmly answered back, "We will never now," before warning Chavez Sr., "You better take pictures of Jr. now, because after the fight, you won't recognize him." While father and son do their best to ruffle the feathers of the middleweight king, Martinez knows that come fight night, it won't be a tag team match and Chavez Jr. will have to face him inside that ring all alone, which is exactly what Martinez has been demanding for the past couple of years. Will Chavez Jr. once again prove his naysayers wrong by pulling off the upset, or will it be another marvelous performance for the man known as "Maravilla"?
 
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Everyone counting out Lopez already, they said the same thing about Lopez before the Ortiz fight and look how the fight ended. Also according to most people Canelo is overrated and over hyped and doesn't deserve any recognition. If that's the case then this fight should be pretty even.
 

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Lopez is going to pull off the upset again, Lopez is a rida!
U wanna put some money on it? Got Em!!

Everyone counting out Lopez already, they said the same thing about Lopez before the Ortiz fight and look how the fight ended. Also according to most people Canelo is overrated and over hyped and doesn't deserve any recognition. If that's the case then this fight should be pretty even.
Well first off he got the decision over Ortiz because Ortiz couldnt continue but he was losing the fight on all score cards. He wasnt gonna beat Ortiz str8 up. He hit Ortiz with when his mouth was opened and broke his jaw but if Ortiz couldve continued he wouldve lost that fight. I do give him credit for making a good fight though but he wouldnt have won in general. He has no shot against Canelo trust me! Got Em!!
 
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maybe lopez has another great performance in him, but keep in mind that was his first fight at 147 against ortiz and he seemed pretty soft and skinny. 154 I think is just too soon, too big. but its a good payday and a great opportunity so of course he's gonna take it. he has nothing to lose.
 

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U wanna put some money on it? Got Em!!



Well first off he got the decision over Ortiz because Ortiz couldnt continue but he was losing the fight on all score cards. He wasnt gonna beat Ortiz str8 up. He hit Ortiz with when his mouth was opened and broke his jaw but if Ortiz couldve continued he wouldve lost that fight. I do give him credit for making a good fight though but he wouldnt have won in general. He has no shot against Canelo trust me! Got Em!!
Decision? Lol...

I might take that offer...
 

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maybe lopez has another great performance in him, but keep in mind that was his first fight at 147 against ortiz and he seemed pretty soft and skinny. 154 I think is just too soon, too big. but its a good payday and a great opportunity so of course he's gonna take it. he has nothing to lose.
Man if somehow Lopez was able to pull this off, boy would that catapult his career! I just dont see it happening. I mean he was just two fights removed from losing to Vargas although it was controversial. Vargas isnt anything special and he still had trouble with him. Canelo is just out of his league not to mention the huge size difference. I am still stoked to see the fight and see if Lopez can shock us again. I just wouldnt bet on it. Got Em!!
 
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You think this fight goes the distance?

I'm thinking 7 rounds, 8 rounds at most here.....
Canelo is a good body puncher and too big for a 144lb Lopez this fight is not going to the scorecards. Canelo 9th round TKO, brutal action till Lopez can't take no more. Al Haymon is getting Lopez his money only a week after signing with him. Big Al will get you a big fight and big payday.