Author: Mike Sloan

LAS VEGAS — It goes without saying that Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is a huge star in boxing, and his fight with Erislandy Lara was hyped as being a “fight of the year” candidate.

Sherdog.com Boxing’s Mike Sloan reports from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with live Saul “Canelo” Alvarez versus Erislandy Lara updates.

LAS VEGAS — Kevin Ross used to be an alcoholic a dozen years ago. At some point in his life, he awoke from his stupor and decided to change things up.

Sherdog.com’s Mike Sloan reports from Las Vegas with live Lion Fight 16 play-by-play.

Inside the hallowed grounds of Madison Square Garden, thousands of rabid Miguel Cotto fans were hoping that their hero would pull off the upset against reigning middleweight champion Sergio Martinez.

Sherdog.com reports from Madison Square Garden in New York City with live Miguel Cotto vs. Sergio Martinez play-by-play and undercard results.

Carl Froch was awarded a technical knockout win over rival George Groves when they first locked horns last November. The problem was that the win was clouded under a shroud of outrage as most who watched the tussle felt the stoppage came far too early.

It may not have been the war that many expected, but the showdown between Juan Manuel Marquez and Mike Alvarado eventually became one of the better tussles of the year. But as good as the fight was down the stretch, Marquez was even better.

Sherdog.com will report live from The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., with live boxing results and play-by-play.

For someone who took up boxing at an advanced age, Bermane Stiverne certainly took to the sport quickly.