Willie Monroe Jr. targets Canelo

Why not? Everyone else is doing it. Former two-time world title challenger Willie Monroe Jr. (24-3, 6 KOs) has thrown his hat in the ring for a potential showdown with four-division champion Canelo Alvarez that would take place in September.

Monroe has won three bouts in a row, and feels that he not only has signed to fight Canelo in the past, but he has as many credentials as some of the names that are being mentioned as possible opponents.

“This is a fight that is four years in the making,” said Monroe.

“What happened was when I fought Gabriel Rosado four years ago, I signed a contract to fight Canelo. I think his people were arrogant in thinking that I would not win that fight. Well, I won that fight, and the fight with Canelo never happened.”

“My manager David McWater and Split-T Management works with everybody, and I am ready, willing and able to fight Canelo. Look at my track record, I am always willing to take on anyone. I stood and fought with Gennady Golovkin; I went to England to fight Billy Joe Saunders; I fought and beat Rosado, Javier Maciel, and Hugo Centeno. I see some of the guys who are in the mix, and I feel that I compare favorably to their resume’s, and would definitely give Canelo a better challenge, so I would love that opportunity.”

Monroe is managed by Split-T Management and is a promotional free agent so bring on Canelo!

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  • I think the only people who care to see this fight are Willie and his family.

      • King, come on man. No need for the name calling. The guy is delusional, yes, but he at least has the balls to jump in the ring.

      • You expose yourself the obvious loser here. Fans like you make the sport so tough for these gladiators willing to get in the ring for your entertainment. Bad form!

  • There must not be anything to report in boxing that someone thought this was worth mentioning.

  • I will bet that Canelo is actually looking at that fight strongly. His whiny little fans are making excuses saying that he needs a tune-up. Opponents like Callum Smith and David benavidez don’t need tune-up fights and are confident they can beat Canelo, and they very easily can. Canelo only takes on willing opponents, to take a dive or show up for a paycheck. Monroe Jr or Quigley are next, watch.

    • Is that why Callum has not taken the fight offer. Lol. Canelo doesn’t want a tune-up. He just wants to fight in September. Keep up.

  • He has no chance of beating Alvarez, he just want to make some money, he knows he will be KOed.

  • No one wants to see Canelo fight Monroe… East fight for Canelo… Monroe tapped out against ggg… Canelo should fight someone better

  • Willie must be confused which opponent he is wanting to face. Can someone remind him it’s Alvarez again so he can reconsider for protection of his health? This will be a huge KO.

  • This fight will take place. Canelo is happy Willie wants some. Some more easy work. makes sense for Canelo.

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