Canelo Alvarez vs. GGG Rematch Officially Canceled, Canelo Still Blaming Beef
Canelo vs. GGG Rematch Officially Scrapped Canelo Still Blaming Beef
The Canelo Alvarez vs. GGG rematch has gotten the axe -- with Canelo formally announcing he's withdrawing from the fight at an L.A. news conference in the wake of a positive PED test.
Canelo and Gennady Golovkin were scheduled to have their rematch on May 5 after a controversial first fight, but Alvarez got popped for a banned substance on March 5.
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At the conference, Canelo said he still blames the failed drug test on tainted Mexican beef -- claiming he ate steak that was pumped full of Clenbuterol. He also vowed to prove that he is not a drug cheat.
Alvarez was issued a temporary suspension by the Nevada Athletic Commission a couple weeks ago ... and his official hearing with the NAC is scheduled for April 10.
Canelo said he's hoping for a reduced suspension, so they can re-book the fight later this year.
