05-06-2019, 02:04 AM
Canelo-Jacobs Post Fight Comments
By Miguel Maravilla
Following their world title unification fight, WBA/WBC/IBF middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (52-1-2, 34 KOs) and former champ Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs (35-3, 29 KOs) talked to the media at the post-fight press conference. Canelo stated that he now wants to unify all four titles. Jacobs said he thought he did enough to win and will now consider moving to super middleweight.
Canelo Alvarez: “I’m very happy. Jacobs is a great fighter. We knew it was going to be a difficult fight and I had the patience to come out with the victory. We knew the first few rounds were going to be difficult, it was a difficult fight but the important thing is that we won and added another title.
“Right now I will rest. My objective is to fight for another title, but the only other champion fights in June. You all know my fights are in September. That might be too close, so we’re going to think about it as a team and come up with a decision.
Daniel Jacobs: “I have to go back to see my performance. I know it was back and forth action. Early on it was hard to get the rhythm of Canelo and once I got the rhythm I started pushing him back and it became a really, really competitive fight.
“I tip my hat to the guy. I wasn’t surprised that he was able to take some good shots. I do think I was effective. His timing was good. For me, I just have to go back to the drawing board and see what I can do better. It’s questionable for me if I’m going to stay in the middleweight division because it is taking a toll on my body and it’s showing I might have outgrown the middleweight division and I might take my talents to super middleweight.”
“I thought I did enough to win…this will not be the end of me.”
Oscar de la Hoya: “What a beautiful weekend for Cinco De Mayo. Our champion won in what was a close and difficult fight. Now lets celebrate this Cinco de Mayo. It was a wonderful fight Jacobs as an amazing champion. I had Canelo winning by 2 or 3 points. Jacobs is a warrior. We are pleased.
“I mean who fights Golovkin back to back and then Jacobs?
“We haven’t spoke about his next fights. He has lots of options. For now, we’ll enjoy the victory and within time we’ll see what’s next. There’s lots of options for him. Callum Smith, Kovalev at 175. He has lots of options. One thing about Canelo is he never shies away from a challenge.
“Canelo’s wish is to unify all the belts. Canelo has expressed interest in fighting in Wembley Stadium in England, Dallas and Jerry Jones. A trilogy with GGG is also possible.”
Eddie Hearn: “I thought it was a great atmosphere and the fight was competitive and close. The best man won today.”
By Miguel Maravilla
Following their world title unification fight, WBA/WBC/IBF middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (52-1-2, 34 KOs) and former champ Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs (35-3, 29 KOs) talked to the media at the post-fight press conference. Canelo stated that he now wants to unify all four titles. Jacobs said he thought he did enough to win and will now consider moving to super middleweight.
Canelo Alvarez: “I’m very happy. Jacobs is a great fighter. We knew it was going to be a difficult fight and I had the patience to come out with the victory. We knew the first few rounds were going to be difficult, it was a difficult fight but the important thing is that we won and added another title.
“Right now I will rest. My objective is to fight for another title, but the only other champion fights in June. You all know my fights are in September. That might be too close, so we’re going to think about it as a team and come up with a decision.
Daniel Jacobs: “I have to go back to see my performance. I know it was back and forth action. Early on it was hard to get the rhythm of Canelo and once I got the rhythm I started pushing him back and it became a really, really competitive fight.
“I tip my hat to the guy. I wasn’t surprised that he was able to take some good shots. I do think I was effective. His timing was good. For me, I just have to go back to the drawing board and see what I can do better. It’s questionable for me if I’m going to stay in the middleweight division because it is taking a toll on my body and it’s showing I might have outgrown the middleweight division and I might take my talents to super middleweight.”
“I thought I did enough to win…this will not be the end of me.”
Oscar de la Hoya: “What a beautiful weekend for Cinco De Mayo. Our champion won in what was a close and difficult fight. Now lets celebrate this Cinco de Mayo. It was a wonderful fight Jacobs as an amazing champion. I had Canelo winning by 2 or 3 points. Jacobs is a warrior. We are pleased.
“I mean who fights Golovkin back to back and then Jacobs?
“We haven’t spoke about his next fights. He has lots of options. For now, we’ll enjoy the victory and within time we’ll see what’s next. There’s lots of options for him. Callum Smith, Kovalev at 175. He has lots of options. One thing about Canelo is he never shies away from a challenge.
“Canelo’s wish is to unify all the belts. Canelo has expressed interest in fighting in Wembley Stadium in England, Dallas and Jerry Jones. A trilogy with GGG is also possible.”
Eddie Hearn: “I thought it was a great atmosphere and the fight was competitive and close. The best man won today.”