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Report: Canelo Alvarez near deal to face Dmitry Bivol, then Gennadiy Golovkin

Report: Canelo Alvarez is near a two-fight deal to face Dmitry Bivol and then Gennadiy Golovkin.

Canelo Alvarez’s immediate future might be coming into focus. And cruiserweight titleholder Ilunga Makabu isn’t in the picture.

The undisputed super middleweight champion is nearing a two-fight deal with promoter Eddie Hearn to face light heavyweight titleholder Dmitry Bivol on May 7 and then, if he beats Bivol, meet rival Gennadiy Golovkin a third time in defense of his 168-pound belt on Sept. 17, ESPN is reporting.

Alvarez has also been negotiating to face middleweight titleholder Jermall Charlo, according to the outlet.

The Mexican star had indicated that he was targeting Makabu because he wanted to win a world title in a fifth division. However, he evidently has pivoted, perhaps as a result of criticism.

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Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs) would be fighting for a 175-pound title for a second time. He stopped then-beltholder Sergey Kovalev in 11 rounds in November 2019. Bivol doesn’t have Kovalev’s punching power but he’s closer to his prime and can box at least as well as his Russian countryman.

Golovkin is expected to face Ryota Murata in a title-unification bout this spring, although no date has been set. The Kazakhstani is 0-1-1 against Alvarez, fighting to a disputed draw in their first fight in 2017 and then losing a decision the following year.

Triple-G turned 40 on April 8.

ESPN is reporting that Alvarez would make at least $85 for the two-fight deal and upwards of $45 million for the Charlo fight.

Report: Canelo Alvarez near deal to face Dmitry Bivol, then Gennadiy Golovkin

Report: Canelo Alvarez is near a two-fight deal to face Dmitry Bivol and then Gennadiy Golovkin.

Canelo Alvarez’s immediate future might be coming into focus. And cruiserweight titleholder Ilunga Makabu isn’t in the picture.

The undisputed super middleweight champion is nearing a two-fight deal with promoter Eddie Hearn to face light heavyweight titleholder Dmitry Bivol on May 7 and then, if he beats Bivol, meet rival Gennadiy Golovkin a third time in defense of his 168-pound belt on Sept. 17, ESPN is reporting.

Alvarez has also been negotiating to face middleweight titleholder Jermall Charlo, according to the outlet.

The Mexican star had indicated that he was targeting Makabu because he wanted to win a world title in a fifth division. However, he evidently has pivoted, perhaps as a result of criticism.

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Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs) would be fighting for a 175-pound title for a second time. He stopped then-beltholder Sergey Kovalev in 11 rounds in November 2019. Bivol doesn’t have Kovalev’s punching power but he’s closer to his prime and can box at least as well as his Russian countryman.

Golovkin is expected to face Ryota Murata in a title-unification bout this spring, although no date has been set. The Kazakhstani is 0-1-1 against Alvarez, fighting to a disputed draw in their first fight in 2017 and then losing a decision the following year.

Triple-G turned 40 on April 8.

ESPN is reporting that Alvarez would make at least $85 for the two-fight deal and upwards of $45 million for the Charlo fight.

Canelo Alvarez vs. cruiserweight champ Ilunga Makabu? That’s the plan

Canelo Alvarez appears set to face cruiserweight champ Illunga Makabu in the spring.

Canelo Alvarez and Co. have unveiled another bold move.

Alvarez and his team asked the WBC at its convention in Mexico City to approve a fight between the Mexican superstar and 200-pound titleholder Ilunga Makabu next spring and the sanctioning body reportedly has signed off on it.

The incentive for Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs) is the opportunity to win a major title in a fifth weight class.

Jermall Charlo, David Benavidez, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol remain candidates to face Alvarez in the future but the newly crowned undisputed 168-pound champion evidently wants to make more history.

One possible site for the fight is Makabu’s native Congo, according to ESPN.

“I know … what he has done with the heavyweights he spars with, and that is why we asked for the fight,” Eddy Reynoso, Alvarez’s trainer and manager, told ESPN. “We know that [Makabu] is strong, but Canelo can beat him. … Many may say that it is crazy, but they also said that it was crazy when Canelo was junior middleweight champion and we were looking for middleweights, super middleweight, light heavyweights.

“I have a lot of confidence in Canelo. He is very strong and has many qualities, and I know that he is going to win that fight.”

Alvarez’s timing might be good in another sense: The WBC is set to lower it’s cruiserweight limit to 190 pounds following the creation of its bridgerweight division, which has a limit of 224 pounds.

The WBC has not announced when that adjustment will be made. Of course, it would benefit Alvarez a great deal.

Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the WBC, sounded excited about the stunning turn of events.

“The WBC has approved unanimously Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez to fight for the WBC cruiserweight championship of the world. Congratulations, Eddy,” Sulaiman said, according to Dan Rafael. “This is a very, very big surprise, unique, but I’m sure he will continue to make history. Congratulations.”

Makabu (28-2, 25 KOs) started his career as a light heavyweight but the 34-year-old has fought as a cruiserweight since 2010 and is 6-feet tall, which will give him a significant natural size advantage over Alvarez.

He won his title by outpointing Michal Cieslak in January of last year and successfully defended by stopping Olanrewaju Durodola in seven rounds last December. Makabu was stopped by Tony Bellew in three rounds in his first title shot, in 2016.

Alvarez already made a big divisional jump, moving up from 160 pounds to 175 to challenge titleholder Sergey Kovalev, who he stopped in 11 rounds. Moving from super middleweight to cruiserweight is a bold step, akin to Roy Jones Jr. transitioning from 175 to heavyweight to face John Ruiz.

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Canelo Alvarez vs. cruiserweight champ Ilunga Makabu? That’s the plan

Canelo Alvarez appears set to face cruiserweight champ Illunga Makabu in the spring.

Canelo Alvarez and Co. have unveiled another bold move.

Alvarez and his team asked the WBC at its convention in Mexico City to approve a fight between the Mexican superstar and 200-pound titleholder Ilunga Makabu next spring and the sanctioning body reportedly has signed off on it.

The incentive for Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs) is the opportunity to win a major title in a fifth weight class.

Jermall Charlo, David Benavidez, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol remain candidates to face Alvarez in the future but the newly crowned undisputed 168-pound champion evidently wants to make more history.

One possible site for the fight is Makabu’s native Congo, according to ESPN.

“I know … what he has done with the heavyweights he spars with, and that is why we asked for the fight,” Eddy Reynoso, Alvarez’s trainer and manager, told ESPN. “We know that [Makabu] is strong, but Canelo can beat him. … Many may say that it is crazy, but they also said that it was crazy when Canelo was junior middleweight champion and we were looking for middleweights, super middleweight, light heavyweights.

“I have a lot of confidence in Canelo. He is very strong and has many qualities, and I know that he is going to win that fight.”

Alvarez’s timing might be good in another sense: The WBC is set to lower it’s cruiserweight limit to 190 pounds following the creation of its bridgerweight division, which has a limit of 224 pounds.

The WBC has not announced when that adjustment will be made. Of course, it would benefit Alvarez a great deal.

Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the WBC, sounded excited about the stunning turn of events.

“The WBC has approved unanimously Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez to fight for the WBC cruiserweight championship of the world. Congratulations, Eddy,” Sulaiman said, according to Dan Rafael. “This is a very, very big surprise, unique, but I’m sure he will continue to make history. Congratulations.”

Makabu (28-2, 25 KOs) started his career as a light heavyweight but the 34-year-old has fought as a cruiserweight since 2010 and is 6-feet tall, which will give him a significant natural size advantage over Alvarez.

He won his title by outpointing Michal Cieslak in January of last year and successfully defended by stopping Olanrewaju Durodola in seven rounds last December. Makabu was stopped by Tony Bellew in three rounds in his first title shot, in 2016.

Alvarez already made a big divisional jump, moving up from 160 pounds to 175 to challenge titleholder Sergey Kovalev, who he stopped in 11 rounds. Moving from super middleweight to cruiserweight is a bold step, akin to Roy Jones Jr. transitioning from 175 to heavyweight to face John Ruiz.

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Video: What will Canelo Alvarez do if he becomes 168-pound king?

Video: What will Canelo Alvarez do if he becomes 168-pound king?

Canelo Alvarez is one step away from unifying all four of the major 168-pound titles.

The Mexican star, who holds three belts, is expected to face IBF titleholder Caleb Plant in September. If he wins, he becomes undisputed super middleweight king.

Then what?

Would Alvarez move back up to light heavyweight, where he stopped Sergey Kovalev to win a title? Would he stay at 168 and face the likes of David Benavidez, Gennadiy Golovkin (for a third time) and Jermall Charlo?

In this episode of The DAZN Boxing Show, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess discuss Alvarez’s future.

Here’s what they had to say.

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Video: What will Canelo Alvarez do if he becomes 168-pound king?

Video: What will Canelo Alvarez do if he becomes 168-pound king?

Canelo Alvarez is one step away from unifying all four of the major 168-pound titles.

The Mexican star, who holds three belts, is expected to face IBF titleholder Caleb Plant in September. If he wins, he becomes undisputed super middleweight king.

Then what?

Would Alvarez move back up to light heavyweight, where he stopped Sergey Kovalev to win a title? Would he stay at 168 and face the likes of David Benavidez, Gennadiy Golovkin (for a third time) and Jermall Charlo?

In this episode of The DAZN Boxing Show, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess discuss Alvarez’s future.

Here’s what they had to say.

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Watch it: Canelo Alvarez’s beat down of Avni Yildirim

Watch it: Canelo Alvarez stopped Avni Yildirim after the third round Saturday in Miami.

Few fights are as one-sided as this one.

Canelo Alvarez battered Avni Yildirim for three rounds, forcing the Turkish fighter to quit on his stool before the start of Round 4 Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Alvarez (55-1-2, 37 KOs) put the overmatched Yildirim (21-3, 12 KOs) down with a straight right in the final round.

The Mexican star was defending his WBA and WBC super middleweight titles. He will face fellow beltholder Billy Joe Saunders in a title-unification bout on May 8, it was announced after Saturday’s fight.

Here are the highlights of Alvarez’s knockout.

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Watch it: Canelo Alvarez’s beat down of Avni Yildirim

Watch it: Canelo Alvarez stopped Avni Yildirim after the third round Saturday in Miami.

Few fights are as one-sided as this one.

Canelo Alvarez battered Avni Yildirim for three rounds, forcing the Turkish fighter to quit on his stool before the start of Round 4 Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Alvarez (55-1-2, 37 KOs) put the overmatched Yildirim (21-3, 12 KOs) down with a straight right in the final round.

The Mexican star was defending his WBA and WBC super middleweight titles. He will face fellow beltholder Billy Joe Saunders in a title-unification bout on May 8, it was announced after Saturday’s fight.

Here are the highlights of Alvarez’s knockout.

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim: The case for both fighters, prediction

CANELO ALVAREZ VS. AVNI YILDIRIM THE MEXICAN STAR DEFENDS HIS TITLES AGAINST HIS MANDATORY CHALLENGER ON SATURDAY IN MIAMI When : Saturday, Feb. 27 Start time : 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (main event later in show) Where : Hard Rock Stadium, Miami How to …

CANELO ALVAREZ
VS. AVNI YILDIRIM

THE MEXICAN STAR DEFENDS HIS TITLES AGAINST HIS MANDATORY CHALLENGER ON SATURDAY IN MIAMI

  • When: Saturday, Feb. 27
  • Start time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
  • How to watch: DAZN (download app) and pay-per-view
  • Cost: DAZN is $19.99 per month or $99 annually. PPV is $49.99 in U.S. Includes DAZN subscription through the end of April 2021 with purchase.
  • Division: Super middleweight (168 pounds)
  • Rounds: 12
  • At stake: Alvarez’s WBA and WBC titles
  • Odds: Alvarez 21-1 (BetMGM)

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WHY ALVAREZ WILL WIN

Yildirim is taller than Alvarez, as most of his opponents are. And he’s naturally bigger. However, that means next to nothing when you compare their abilities. Alvarez has overwhelming advantages across the board — speed, athleticism, skill, power, ring IQ, durability. The list goes on. Yildirim was stopped in three rounds by Chris Eubank Jr. in 2017, which brings his chin into question. And the gulf in experience is wide: Alvarez, who turned pro at 15, has fought 414 professional rounds, Yildirim 132. Alvarez is better, smarter and tougher than his opponent. Hence the odds: Alvarez is around a 30-1 favorite.

WHY YILDIRIM WILL WIN

Yildirim has faced fighters 168 pounds or bigger his entire career. He might be able to handle Alvarez’s punches, at least for a while. His best bet is to box as well as he can, land punches here and there to prevent Alvarez from finding his rhythm, avoid taking too much punishment and somehow get into the second half of the fight. Then, perhaps, Alvarez will begin to tire and Yildirim can fight more aggressively and win rounds or hurt Alvarez. This scenario is highly unlikely … but possible. Another longshot: Yildirim somehow lands a punch that puts Alvarez away. The Turk is a big, strong guy. Crazier things have happened.

PREDICTION

Alvarez will be Alvarez. He’ll take his time, wait for openings and then pounce when they present themselves. And they will present themselves. Yildirim is a decent boxer with some toughness but he doesn’t have the tools to cope with what Alvarez brings. The Turk will absorb the punches he takes in the early rounds but the more that land, the more they will wear him down. He will have taken too much punishment by the eighth or ninth round, at which time he will take a 10 count or the fight will be stopped by the referee or Yildirim’s corner.

Alvarez KO 9

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim: The case for both fighters, prediction

CANELO ALVAREZ VS. AVNI YILDIRIM THE MEXICAN STAR DEFENDS HIS TITLES AGAINST HIS MANDATORY CHALLENGER ON SATURDAY IN MIAMI When : Saturday, Feb. 27 Start time : 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (main event later in show) Where : Hard Rock Stadium, Miami How to …

CANELO ALVAREZ
VS. AVNI YILDIRIM

THE MEXICAN STAR DEFENDS HIS TITLES AGAINST HIS MANDATORY CHALLENGER ON SATURDAY IN MIAMI

  • When: Saturday, Feb. 27
  • Start time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
  • How to watch: DAZN (download app) and pay-per-view
  • Cost: DAZN is $19.99 per month or $99 annually. PPV is $49.99 in U.S. Includes DAZN subscription through the end of April 2021 with purchase.
  • Division: Super middleweight (168 pounds)
  • Rounds: 12
  • At stake: Alvarez’s WBA and WBC titles
  • Odds: Alvarez 21-1 (BetMGM)

***

WHY ALVAREZ WILL WIN

Yildirim is taller than Alvarez, as most of his opponents are. And he’s naturally bigger. However, that means next to nothing when you compare their abilities. Alvarez has overwhelming advantages across the board — speed, athleticism, skill, power, ring IQ, durability. The list goes on. Yildirim was stopped in three rounds by Chris Eubank Jr. in 2017, which brings his chin into question. And the gulf in experience is wide: Alvarez, who turned pro at 15, has fought 414 professional rounds, Yildirim 132. Alvarez is better, smarter and tougher than his opponent. Hence the odds: Alvarez is around a 30-1 favorite.

WHY YILDIRIM WILL WIN

Yildirim has faced fighters 168 pounds or bigger his entire career. He might be able to handle Alvarez’s punches, at least for a while. His best bet is to box as well as he can, land punches here and there to prevent Alvarez from finding his rhythm, avoid taking too much punishment and somehow get into the second half of the fight. Then, perhaps, Alvarez will begin to tire and Yildirim can fight more aggressively and win rounds or hurt Alvarez. This scenario is highly unlikely … but possible. Another longshot: Yildirim somehow lands a punch that puts Alvarez away. The Turk is a big, strong guy. Crazier things have happened.

PREDICTION

Alvarez will be Alvarez. He’ll take his time, wait for openings and then pounce when they present themselves. And they will present themselves. Yildirim is a decent boxer with some toughness but he doesn’t have the tools to cope with what Alvarez brings. The Turk will absorb the punches he takes in the early rounds but the more that land, the more they will wear him down. He will have taken too much punishment by the eighth or ninth round, at which time he will take a 10 count or the fight will be stopped by the referee or Yildirim’s corner.

Alvarez KO 9

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