Associated PressAlvarez and Munguia unusually polite to each other leading up to all-Mexican Cinco de Mayo fight
Given the significance of two Mexican fighters facing each other on Cinco de Mayo weekend, Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia have been especially respectful of each other heading into Saturday night's bout. Alvarez saved most of his venom for his former promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, who now works on the other side with Munguia. De La Hoya gave just as well as he received, and at times it felt during Wednesday's news conference as if he was the opposing boxer rather than Munguia.
Associated PressPromoter stands by Ryan Garcia after a report he tested positive for a banned substance
Golden Boy Promotions said in a statement Thursday that it stands by Ryan Garcia after a report that he had tested positive for a banned substance before his dominant victory over Devin Haney last month in New York. "Ryan has put out multiple statements denying knowingly using any banned substances — and we believe him,” the statement read. ESPN reported that Garcia tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Ostarine the day before and the day of the April 20 fight, citing a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association letter.
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Opinion: Ryan Garcia deserves scorn, stiff punishment if it’s confirmed he took PED
Opinion: Ryan Garcia deserves scorn and stiff punishment if it's confirmed that he took performance-enhancing drugs.
AFPCanelo ready for 'war' against Munguia
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez puts his undisputed super-middleweight crown on the line on Saturday when he faces undefeated Mexican compatriot Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas."I truly believe this will be a changing of the guard for Mexican boxing, from Canelo to Munguia," De La Hoya said.