Canelo Alvarez withdraws Dec. 6 bout due to ankle injury

In a brief press release from Golden Boy Promotions, Saul Canelo Alvarez (41-1-1, 31KO's) withdraws from his his December 6 bout against Joshua Clottey (38-4, 22 KOs) at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Canelo's withdrawal of the said bout is due to a persistent ankle injury.

Canelo Alvarez must withdraw from his December 6 bout. He thanks his fans for their support and looks forward to big things in 2015 on HBO.

Golden Boy Promotions and HBO are reviewing their options for the December 6 date." according to the press release.

The scheduled bout is supposed to be Canelo's first fight under the new HBO contract. Recently Canelo signed a massive contract with HBO Sports.