Hot! Canelo takes on the Punisher on Sept. 15th!

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According to reports, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will defend his WBC Jr. Middleweight crown on September 15th against Paul “the Punisher” Williams at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Many, including Golden Boy Promotions had hoped to see the red-haired Mexican take on rugged brawler James Kirkland but due to a shoulder injury, he would not be able to make the September 15th date. They then looked to the 6 foot-1 Williams to fill the slot.

Williams, 30 of Augusta GA. has rebounded from a devastating KO loss to Sergio Martinez with a controversial decision over previously unbeaten Erislandy Lara and most recently, a one-sided unanimous decision victory over Nobuhiro Ishida.

Canelo, 21 will be coming off a TKO victory over Kermit Cintron and a unanimous decision over veteran Sugar Shane Mosley.

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