ESPN.com had the fight much closer, but still scored it in favour of Álvarez, 115–113. He has held the WBA (Super), The Ring and lineal middleweight titles, and the WBA (Regular) super middleweight title since 2018. US Postal Service ... No places to show. "[71], Álvarez fought Erislandy Lara on 12 July 2014, at the MGM Grand in a non-title match. [201], The fight generated a live gate of $23,473,500 from 16,732 tickets sold. He is also known as a formidable body puncher. Managed by: Anne Crocker Hefter: Last Updated: November 28, 2014 ‘Saul Good is what you are, at both basketball and talking to ladies’. CompuBox stats showed that Golovkin landed 234 of 879 punches thrown (27%) and Álvarez landed 202 of his 622 punches (33%). Golovkin did not take part in the post-fight and made his way backstage where he received stitches for a cut over his right eye. [177][178], According to Golovkin on 27 April, before he defeated Vanes Martirosyan, a fight with Álvarez in the fall was still a priority. Billy Shawn Saul, Pulaski, VA. One Step-Son – Kevin Joseph Funk, Pulaski, VA. Two Daughters – Christy Saul Willis, Christiansburg, VA. Amanda Kelly Saul Hash, Woodlawn, VA [161][162] On 22 February, the T-Mobile Arena was again selected as the fight's venue. Álvarez defended his WBA (Super), WBC, Ring and lineal middleweight titles whilst obtaining Jacobs' IBF middleweight title. Many observers at ringside thought Mayweather won all twelve rounds. According to HBO, the fight generated 900,000 buys on PPV, which equated to around $58 million in domestic revenue. Saul Smith: Birthdate: estimated between 1882 and 1942: Death: Immediate Family: Husband of Lillian Wexler Smith Father of Edward Smith and Robert Smith. The 19-year-old Mexican got engaged to 27-year-old Marisol Gonzalez. Golovkin out landed Álvarez in ten of the twelve rounds. [160] On 29 January 2018, HBO finally announced the rematch would take place in May on Cinco de Mayo weekend. – Boxing News", "Canelo Won't Skip IBF's Second-Day Weigh-In for Golovkin Fight – Boxing News", "IBF Abolishes Second Weigh-in For Unification Bouts – Boxing News", "Canelo vs GGG: When is the fight? Saul David Smith was born circa 1847, at birth place, Arkansas, to William Moses Smith and Mary Elizabeth Smith (born Price). Photos | Summary | Follow. [40] Álvarez was docked a point in the seventh round, which was uniformly scored 9–9, for hitting after the break. [94], On 24 June, it was announced that Álvarez was to drop the extra pound to 154 and challenge 27 year old WBO champion Liam Smith (23–0–1, 13 KOs) from England on 17 September 2016, in the main event of a card on HBO PPV. [8] He is also ranked as the world's best active middleweight by BoxRec,[9] The Ring,[10] TBRB[11] and ESPN,[12] the world's fifth best active super middleweight by The Ring[13] and TBRB,[11] as well as the world's third best active light heavyweight by TBRB[11] and ESPN. Saul Good Restaurant & Pub is now operating at 3 locations in Lexington, and is known for offering a casual and classy atmosphere, which Saul Smith says is really what he’s all about. Dr. Christopher R. Smith is an an ordained minister, a writer, and a biblical scholar. [70], Angulo stated post-fight how he was unhappy with the stoppage, "I told Tony he did the wrong job tonight. [112], On 13 January, Álvarez officially confirmed the fight to take place on 6 May 2017. William was born in January 1806. Former UK point guard and recent winner of world’s worst haircut, Saul Smith, was recently seen back in Lexington. But right now, who knows if it’s in May or September? His trainer Virgil Hunter was also unhappy with referee Tony Weeks, "I'm very upset. [61] Mayweather held a world title at welterweight (147 lbs), but he also still owned a light middleweight title (154 lbs), which he won by outpointing Miguel Cotto in May 2012. Work. Álvarez was scheduled to defend his title against former welterweight titlist Victor Ortiz in the main event of a Showtime pay-per-view (PPV) card dubbed 'Knockout Kings' at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Speaking through a translator, Álvarez said, "Golovkin, you are next, my friend. [27][28][29] The only downside was that three of them failed to win their pro debuts. Saul (/ s ɔː l /; Hebrew: שָׁאוּל – Šāʾūl, Greek: Σαούλ, meaning "asked for, prayed for"), according to the Hebrew Bible, was the first king of the United Kingdom of Israel (Israel and Judah).His reign, traditionally placed in the late 11th century BCE, supposedly marked a transition from a tribal society to statehood. Canelo vs. Lara: Honor and Glory – Fight of the Year? The fight was supposed to take place during Cinco de Mayo weekend as the co-main event to Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Robert Guerrero; however, due to a contract disagreement between Álvarez and Mayweather regarding their potential fight on 14 September 2013, Álvarez opted to headline his own card instead. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will challenge for Callum Smith's world super-middleweight title on December 19 in the USA. The fight surpassed Mayweather–Álvarez to achieve the third highest gate in boxing history. "[95], In front of a record breaking crowd of 51,240, Álvarez regained a world title at light middleweight following a devastating left hook to the body in round nine. I felt that I won the fight. I thought it was a very good fight for the fans and very exciting. My plan was to work harder in the final four or three rounds. Álvarez was required to appear at a commission hearing, either in person or via telephone, on the issue on 10 April. On November 6 2020, Álvarez was released from his contract with Golden Boy Promotions after a lawsuit was settled for breach of contract. Smith was also knocked down once in round seven and once in round eight, in a fight where Álvarez was in control from the opening bell. About Saul Smith. He previously held the WBA (Unified), WBC and Ring light middleweight titles between 2011 and 2013; the WBC (twice), Ring and lineal middleweight titles between 2015 and 2019; the WBO light middleweight title from 2016 to 2017; and the IBF middleweight and WBO light heavyweight titles in 2019. [210] Álvarez won the bout via eleventh-round KO to become a four-division world champion. [166] On 23 March, the NSAC temporarily suspended Álvarez due to his two positive tests for the banned substance clenbuterol. This was Álvarez's first of five fights which took place at the 155-pound catchweight. Brothers, sisters, mother, father, wife, husband and exes for Saul Smith. "[104][105] On 18 December, Julio César Chávez Sr. spoke about the ongoing negotiations, saying Golden Boy were offering his son a small amount for the potential big PPV fight. 17. I told the referee and the doctor that if Canelo put two or three shots together that I would stop the fight. He knocked Cintrón down once and had him in trouble at the end of the round, but Cintrón was saved by the bell. [45][46] The fight averaged 1.6 million viewers on HBO. The book, the first in a projected series about the wives of David, focuses on Michal s exotic journey of faith and love. We'll do whatever it takes to make it happen. Álvarez landed 157 punches from 422 thrown with a connect rate of 37%, compared to Smith landing 115 from 403 thrown, a connect rate of 29%. However, on 23 June, Ortiz was unable to defeat underdog Josesito López in what was supposed to be a "tune-up" fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, losing due to referee stoppage (broken jaw) and cancelling his bout with Álvarez as a result. [207], Álvarez defeated Daniel Jacobs via unanimous decision 115–113, 115–113, and 116–112 on 4 May 2019, in a middleweight unification bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. They had 1 son named Samuel T. Smith (1828-1852). [90] The fight generated a live gate of $7,417,350, according to figures released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). [151], The replay, which took place a week later on HBO averaged 726,000, peaking at 840,000 viewers. Despite the tense build up, both boxers showed each other respect after the fight. Saul Smith was married three times. I can take care of myself. Later sources confirmed the fight did close to 1.2 million buys, which means it would have generated around $80 million. The win for Álvarez set up a mega PPV fight between himself and WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto. At the time of stoppage, two judges had it 89–82 and the third judge had it 88–83, all in favor of Álvarez. The titles disputed for the bout were Álvarez's WBC and Ring light middleweight titles and Mayweather's WBA (Super) light middleweight title. [129] De La Hoya later revealed in an interview with ESPN that the fight would also take place at the full middleweight limit of 160 lbs with no rehydration clauses, meaning Golovkin and Álvarez would be able to gain an unlimited amount of weight following the weigh in. [196][197] The scorecards showed how close the bout was, with the judges splitting eight rounds. On 21 November 2015, Álvarez won the WBC, Ring and lineal middleweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over Miguel Cotto in front of a sold-out crowd of 11,274 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. [215] Both undefeated super-middleweight champions Saunders and Callum Smith had both turned down offers to fight Álvarez, hoping to bargain for a better purse.