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Canelo coach fights back amid multiple doping cheat claims

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Renowned trainer Eddy Reynoso has fiercely defended his reputation after being dragged into the doping scandal involving Mexican fighter Francisco “Chihuas” Rodriguez.

Rodriguez analytically tested positive for a banned substance following his stunning win over Olympic gold medalist Galal Yafai in June, as revealed by Matchroom Boxing.

Hours before, a photo emerged of Reynoso alongside Rodriguez, and speculation exploded online. As the image went viral, some falsely suggested the coach was involved in the boxer’s preparation.

Eddy Reynoso doping claims statement

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Reynoso’s Full Statement
Reynoso, known for masterminding the rise of Canelo Alvarez, responded directly to the allegations on Thursday with a full statement under his “No Boxing, No Life” brand.

“Given the recent comments and speculations about my relationship with boxer Francisco ‘Chihuas’ Rodriguez, it is pertinent to make the following clear:

“First and foremost, I am not Francisco’s coach or manager, whom I had the pleasure of meeting in person just yesterday.

“The support he received was through the promotion and sponsorship of the No Boxing No Life brand, which arranged three fights with Clase y Talento to help him achieve a championship fight.”

Denying Guilt by Association
On the guilty by association allegations, Reynoso added, “I have dedicated almost my entire life to boxing because it is my passion and reason for being; everything I have achieved has been through sacrifice, discipline, and dedication.

“In the way we supported Francisco, we have supported many fighters, and we will continue to do so until God allows us to.

“Regarding the positive test result in his recent fight, it will be Francisco who will have to make the pertinent clarifications regarding the same.

“I had no participation of any kind in that fight, nor was I present at it; therefore, I will not comment on it. To Francisco, all our support, and that he may overcome this obstacle.”

Prior Doping Links
Having links to five boxers who have tested positive, Reynoso’s reputation is taking a beating. Rodriguez follows Jaime Munguia, Julio Cesar Martinez, Ryan Garcia, and Canelo Alvarez himself.

Reynoso is making it clear he had nothing to do with Chihuas’ preparations.

“I consider it unfair that for appearing in a photo supporting Francisco Rodriguez, they want to hold me responsible for situations outside of my work.

“In my position as a trainer or manager, I have nothing to do with my fighters’ nutrition plans. I don’t cook for the fighters, I don’t buy their food, I don’t give them supplements, I don’t recommend supplements, and I certainly don’t give them banned substances.

“I support drug testing and clean boxing, and I hope that everyone I work with shares the same values.

“I am very grateful to the professional media that have investigated in depth and that have reported the facts about me,” he concluded.

Supporting Anti-doping
Reynoso’s statement is an apparent attempt to distance himself from any implication that his gym culture condones or promotes performance-enhancing drug use.

His reference to “clean boxing” reaffirms his long-standing position in support of anti-doping measures and VADA testing.

As of now, Rodriguez remains under investigation, with the result of the bout against Yafai hanging in the balance.

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Watch Old Sparring Video Of Terence Crawford Sparks Skepticism Ahead Of Canelo Alvarez Fight

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Terence Crawford is preparing for the biggest fight of his career, moving up two weight classes to take on undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez.

But an old sparring video is once again sparking debate about his chances to win the mega-fight.

The video shows Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) and current WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames going head-to-head, with Adames getting the better of “Bud” on several exchanges. Now it’s being used by critics as a way to question Crawford’s move to 168 lbs from his current division, 154 lbs.

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The video reportedly dates back to when Crawford was a lightweight (135 lbs), which is a division he hasn’t fought at since 2014. Adames (24-1-1, 18 KOs) was fighting at welterweight (147 lbs) at the time, meaning there was at least a 12 lbs difference between the two boxers.

Despite the video being recorded a long time ago, critics use it as pinning point to why Crawford’s size won’t translate to super-middleweight. “Bud’s” last fight was Aug. 3rd, 2024, where he beat Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision to win the WBA junior middleweight title, his first fight at 154 lbs. Now, he is jumping up 14 more pounds to fight the cash cow of boxing.

Although he has critics, many supporters have defended Crawford, pointing out that sparring sessions don’t really emulate a real fight. Not to mention that sparring is usually the time for fighters to practice and implement new arsenals to their game.

The video may add fuel to the haters, but realistically it’s not a representation of Crawford’s odds against Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs). And on top of that, “Bud” is the rare breed of special boxers that could adapt to any scenario he’s put in. He’s not the No. 3 pound-for-pound in the Ring Magazine rankings for no reason.

Canelo vs Crawford is a fight that mixes the entertainment value of Riyadh Season with the narrative of the best fighting the best. Whatever happens Sept. 13th, let’s hope it lives up to the hype.

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Canelo Alvarez Calls Out One Man For Rematch And It’s Not Dmitry Bivol

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Canelo Alvarez Dmitry Bivol

Canelo Alvarez is targeting a rematch with one former rival in particular.

The 34-year-old from Guadalajara, Mexico is just shy of 70 fights in to an outstanding professional career which began two decades ago when he was just a 15-year-old boy.

Since entering the paid ranks, Canelo has won world title across four weight classes including the undisputed super-middleweight championship which he won for the second time on May 3 when he defeated Cuba’s William Scull in Riyadh.

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez eager for Dmitry Bivol rematch after shock defeat in WBA light heavyweight title clash | Boxing News | Sky Sports

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The Mexican icon is just two months away from doing battle with fellow pound-for-pound star Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford, as the pair get set to lock horns on Saturday September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Despite his considerable success, Canelo has tasted defeat on two occasions since making his debut, with the first of these losses coming against retired five-division world champion Floyd Mayweater Jr in 2013.

In a feature with DAZN Boxing, Canelo admitted that he would ‘love’ to face Mayweather again to potentially avenge the defeat he suffered, but admits that he does not believe this will ever happen.

“Yes, of course [I would like to fight Mayweather again]. I would love the opportunity to get revenge. Obviously we know it’s not going to happen but yes, I would love to get rid of that little thorn.”

Mayweather drew the curtain on his professional career back in 2017, just months after he stopped MMA legend Conor McGregor in the tenth round of their monumental crossover match-up in Las Vegas.

The 48-year-old from Michigan remained undefeated for the duration of his tenure, defeating all 50 of the opponents he faced including Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya and Miguel Cotto.

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VIDEO: Breaking Down Why Terence Crawford Will Beat Canelo Alvarez On September 13

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On Saturday night September 13th, a mega fight is set to take place as two-time undisputed super-middleweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) will defend his crown against former two-division undisputed champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs).

This extraordinary world title bout is set to take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it will feature two boxers who have both been fixtures at the top of boxing’s pound for pound list for multiple years. Canelo Alvarez has an admirable resume, and on September 13th he plans on adding the distinct accomplishment of placing a blemish on Crawford’s perfect record.

Canelo is a great boxer, but he doesn’t have an unblemished record, which means, there is a blueprint that Crawford can follow.

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CAN CRAWFORD FOLLOW THE BLUEPRINT THAT BEAT CANELO?

Back in September 2013, the unified super-welterweight world champion Canelo Alvarez was defending his titles against Floyd “Money” Mayweather.

Casual fans label Mayweather as a runner, but in the opening round against Canelo, Mayweather was the aggressor. Floyd Mayweather was constantly pressing forward feinting and changing levels with the jab. Mayweather was so sharp to the point that he made the first half of the fight look like a glorified sparring session. In the second half of the bout, Mayweather continued to overwhelm Alvarez with his movement, reflexes, the lead right hand, the left hook, and precise counter punching.

At the conclusion of the match, the scores would reveal that Canelo suffered his first career loss. Nine years later, Canelo Alvarez moved up to 175 to challenge the WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. The defending world champion displayed an immense amount of discipline as he stuck to his game plan. Throughout the championship bout, Bivol utilized movement, an active jab, and he routinely threw punches in bunches. At the conclusion of the 12-round contest, Dmitry Bivol was declared the winner via unanimous decision.

WHY CRAWFORD’S SKILLS GIVE HIM THE EDGE ON SEPTEMBER 13

Mayweather and Bivol navigated a path to victory against Canelo in their own unique ways. However, both men used some of the same tools such as being defensively responsible, utilizing movement, elite footwork, controlling the distance, having good timing, and precise counter punching.

Terence Crawford is an elite boxer who is capable of utilizing the same tools that Mayweather and Bivol used against Alvarez. On fight night, Canelo will obviously have the size advantage, but Crawford holds multiple advantages. The mega fight against Canelo is a bout that Crawford will win.

Crawford is a switch-hitter who is faster and more athletic than Canelo. Crawford has a high ring IQ, speed, good power, and impeccable timing. Crawford will cleverly use his ring generalship and skill set to pull off the biggest win of his career.

During the first couple of rounds, Crawford likes to download the data and basically gauge the range and distance. At this point of the fight, Terence Crawford is switching between the orthodox and southpaw stance. Once Crawford figures everything out, he will commit to fighting out of the southpaw stance. Crawford will have an active lead hand as he will probe, feint, and utilize the jab. Crawford will dictate the pace of the fight with his footwork and movement.

Canelo likes to use the high guard when he applies physical and mental pressure, but Crawford is aware of the tactic, and he will be prepared for it.

Crawford will neutralize Canelo’s guard with feints and level changes. Bud Crawford will make things easy for himself by boxing from the outside. The brief moments he is inside of the pocket, he will utilize foot work, good punch selection, precise timing, and he will be defensively responsible. On the night of September 13th, Terence “Bud” Crawford is going to execute his game plan by utilizing his skills, being smart, and staying disciplined. Canelo has the size advantage, but skills pay the bills, and Crawford plans on cashing in by winning and becoming a three-division undisputed world champion.

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VIDEOS: Crawford Denies Canelo’s Claim Turki Alalshikh Told Him To ‘Do Something’ At Previous Press Conference

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Canelo Alvarez Terence Crawford

Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford never touched each other when they stood face to face Friday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Alvarez shoved Crawford the last time they posed for photos following a press conference Sunday afternoon at Javits Center in New York. The undisputed super middleweight champion claimed during the third and final stop on the promotional tour for their fight Sept. 13 that he only pushed Crawford because he aggressively walked forward as promoter Dana White and others tried to separate them.
Alvarez also alleged that Turki Alalshikh, the head of Riyadh Season, instructed Crawford to get physical to attract attention to their second of three press conferences over an eight-day span.
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“He tried to walk me back and [that] just was my reaction,” Alvarez said while seated on stage Friday. “That’s it. You know what kind of fighter I am. I always try to respect my opponents. And I think he [didn’t do] it because he really wanted to do [it]. I think Turki Alalshikh told him, ‘You need to do something.’
“And he did. He did. And now, before I respect his word because he say, ‘Oh, I’m not gonna let somebody tell me what I need to do.’ And he did … But you know me. Just I respect everybody, but if you [expletive] with me, it’s gonna be different.”

An incredulous Crawford denied Alalshikh asked him to do anything when he and Alvarez faced off for the second time in less than 48 hours. Their promotional tour began a week ago in Saudi Arabia, where the fellow four-division champions respectfully dealt with each other in what amounted to an uneventful launch to this promotion.
“Turki didn’t ask me to do nothing,” Crawford said. “I didn’t touch him. Listen, first and foremost, somebody was in the room saying that I was scared of him. So, I stepped to him and showed him who was the boss of this fight. I ain’t scared of [expletive].”
Alvarez interrupted and identified Crawford’s “uncle” as the man who suggested he was scared of a fighter he’ll challenge for The Ring, IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight titles at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
“I ain’t scared of [expletive] and you gonna find that out,” Crawford said. “As you seen, the last press conference, when I walked you down, when you was supposed to be the bigger man.”

Netflix will stream their 12-round, 168-pound championship worldwide to more than 300 million subscribers.
Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) is a slight favorite to defeat Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs), a former undisputed junior welterweight and welterweight champion. Crawford, who will turn 38 two weeks after he challenges Alvarez, will end a 13-month layoff the night he’ll attempt to become boxing’s first three-division undisputed champion.
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