One of the biggest boxing series of the century is gearing up for a 2023 return. Filming for Creed III is underway and it ought to be as good as the first two installations.
One edge the trilogy might have over Creed I and II is casting. While Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson are set for a return, there’s a real-life boxer apparently going to make a cameo, at the very least.
That boxer? Canelo Alvarez.
Jordan, who plays the lead role of Adonis Creed, revealed on Instagram a picture of himself and Alvarez with a caption that indicates Alvarez’s involvement in the upcoming film.
Canelo Alvarez is going to be in Creed III, Michael B Jordan has revealed… pic.twitter.com/IzaxfwEFJE
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) September 16, 2022
Speaking of trilogies, Canelo is a part of another one that comes much sooner.
On September 17th, he’ll face Gennady Golovkin in the ring for the third time. The first bout between the two resulted in a draw, and the second was a majority-decision win for Alvarez.
As we head into the third bout, Canelo opens up as a huge favorite (-650 at Tipico Sportsbook).
👀 WHEN CANELO AND GGG THROW DOWN, YOU DON'T JUST SEE THE PUNCHES, YOU HEAR THEM! 👂
🔥 IF THIS CANELO-GGG 2 HIGHLIGHT REEL DOESN'T GET YOU IN THE MOOD FOR #CaneloGGG3 , THEN NOTHING EVER WILL! @Canelo @GGGBoxing #boxing 🇲🇽🥊🥊🇰🇿 pic.twitter.com/1hGe75ZiWF
— Bible of Boxing (@ringmagazine) September 16, 2022