Gate numbers, TV ratings for Canelo Alvarez confirm big boxing weekend

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (41-0-1, 30 knockouts) successfully defended his WBC light-middleweight title against Josesito Lopez (30-5-0, 18 knockouts) on Sept. 15, stopping the challenger during the fifth round of their encounter at the MGM Grand Garden

By: Sergio L. Martinez On September 15, 2012, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez easily disposed of the game but severely.

Canelo Alvarez remained undefeated with a dominant victory over a game Josesito Lopez in Las Vegas Saturday night.

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (41-0-1, 30 knockouts) successfully defended his WBC light-middleweight title against Josesito Lopez (30-5-0, 18 knockouts) on Sept. 15, stopping the challenger during the fifth round of their encounter at the MGM Grand Garden

LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Saul "Canelo" Alvarez was asked at his post-fight news conference whether he's ready to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr., the young champion showed off both his growing grasp of English and his flair for the dramatic. "I was born ready

Canelo Alvarez is ready for boxing's biggest foes

Watch full highlights from Canelo Alvarez's victory over Josesito Lopez on Sat., Sept. 15, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

BEACHAM | Associated Press | Sep 15, 2012 11:29 PM CDT in. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez stopped Josesito Lopez late in the fifth round Saturday night, defending his WBC 154-pound title with a relentless display of power from the 22-year-old Mexican star.

Canelo Alvarez salutes the crowd after his fifth round TKO of Josesito Lopez during their WBC super welterweight championship fight Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. By Case Keefer (contact). Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 | 12:05 a.m.

Video highlights from Showtime's Canelo Alvarez Vs. Josesito Lopez championship boxing bout.

Video highlights from Showtime's Canelo Alvarez Vs. Josesito Lopez championship boxing bout.