Golden Boy Promotions announced that it reached an agreement to promote Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, the new Mexican boxing sensation. Alvarez is an undefeated junior champion WBC welterweight who appears to be world-class material.
Alvarez is ranked 17th in the world and is the presently a WBA Fedecentro Welterweight champion, WBO Latino Welterweight champion, NABF Welterweight champion and WBC Youth Welterweight champion.
The contract with Alvarez will become official during a press conference in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico.
"I want to prove that I can become world champion, I'm ready to fight the best in the world," said Saul Alvarez. "My goal is to get as far head as possible in boxing and achieve every success," he added.
"This is a very important moment for boxing and Golden Boy Promotions in particular,” said Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De la Hoya, "Saul is an idol in Mexico and has a natural talent combined with a great charismatic personality” he said.