Michael Chiesa in for Jorge Masvidal vs. ‘Canelo’ Alvarez: ‘These guys deserve a big payday’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 14:35:25 +0000

After Conor McGregor infamously crossed over to boxing to face Floyd Mayweather in a heavily hyped superfight, plenty of MMA fighters have wanted to follow suit. But if one fighter has the momentum to do so right now, it’s probably Jorge Masvidal , who has had an incredible 2019, becoming one of the sport’s biggest stars. Masvidal has expressed interest in boxing Saul Alvarez , the man best known as “Canelo.” Fellow UFC welterweight Michael Chiesa , for one, is all for it and believes the possibilities for Masvidal are endless. “Now, the things you can do with Jorge Masvidal, screw it, set up him in a boxing match,” Chiesa told MMA Junkie.

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‘Canelo’ Alvarez throws shade at Floyd Mayweather for wanting to box MMA fighters

BAD MMA News — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:32:26 +0000

Saul Alvarez , the champion boxer best known as “Canelo,” can only laugh off Floyd Mayweather ’s rumored 2020 comeback. The two fought in 2013, when Mayweather defeated a 23-year-old Alvarez via majority decision. Since then, Alvarez has captured numerous boxing world titles, winning 11 fights with one draw, and Mayweather remains his only career blemish to date. Mayweather previously came out of retirement in 2017 to box former UFC double champion Conor McGregor, taking him out in the 10th round

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Michael Chiesa in for Jorge Masvidal vs. ‘Canelo’ Alvarez: ‘These guys deserve a big payday’

‘Canelo’ Alvarez throws shade at Floyd Mayweather for wanting to box MMA fighters