Floyd Mayweather Jr. is only four weeks removed from a drubbing of Robert Guerrero in a May 4th welterweight bout that saw him dominate the weaker Guerrero to retain the weight class title. Not one to ever shy away from the media spotlight, the current welterweight and junior middleweight champion didn't waste any time announcing his next fight.
The 36-year-old will step into the ring on September 14th where he'll meet 22-year-old Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. This mega match with be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be available to television viewers through pay-per-view.
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News of the fight initially broke when the worldwide superstar posted the fight date on his Twitter page, drawing instant excitement and appreciation from boxing fans since this fight is certainly one that undoubtedly appeals to the masses.
I chose my opponent for September 14th and it's Canelo Alvarez. I'm giving the fans what they want. It will be at the MGM Grand.
— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) May 30, 2013
In a battle of two unbeaten forces, CEO of Mayweather Promotions Leonard Ellerbe said the match-up was created with the best interest of the fans in mind and to show that even though Canelo is a tremendous young fighter, Mayweather can still spar with the best in the world.
"Floyd wanted to give the fans what they wanted to see and this is the fight the fans and the media were calling for," Ellerbe said to Yahoo Sports. "Canelo is a good young fighter, but he's bitten off more than he can chew. Floyd said, 'I'm going to whip that ass.' This is a whole other level we're talking about."
Excited about the opportunity to potentially become the first fighter to defeat Mayweather, one of Mexico's brightest and most popular figures says he'll be ready when September 14th rolls around since he's been waiting quite some time for this bout to take place.
"I'm very excited. This is the fight I have wanted for a while," Alvarez told ESPN. "It's been talked about for a while now, and now that it's signed, sealed and delivered, I am very happy. I will be the first to beat Floyd."
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Alvarez will enter the ring in September with a 42-0-1 record that includes 30 knockouts. Defeating Austin Trout by unanimous decision last month, Alvarez impressed those in attendance at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas with his combination of speed and power.
While Alvarez continues to pile up the victories, Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains dominant even though he's not getting any younger. Posting a 44-0 record with 26 knockouts, Mayweather earned a whopping $32 million in the victory over Guerrero earlier this month.
This fight between two titans of the sport will surely draw fans from all over as the world's best meet for the first time with undefeated records on the line.
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