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Canelo vs. Saunders, Taylor vs. Ramirez could make for special May

Canelo Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders and Josh Taylor vs. Jose Ramirez could highlight a packed schedule for May.

Boxing fans could be in for an exciting May.

Canelo Alvarez’s title-unification fight with Billy Joe Saunders is expected to take place on May 8, assuming the Mexican star defeats underdog Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27.

Another tentative title-unification showdown, between junior welterweight beltholders Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez, also was targeted for May 8 but reportedly will be pushed back a week or two to avoid competition with the sport’s biggest star.

Taylor and Ramirez have yet to finalize their meeting.

Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) has said he wants to unify all four major 168-pound titles this year, which is why he has agreed to fight Saunders. Caleb Plant, the other beltholder, could be next.

Boxing Junkie’s No. 2 fighter pound-for-pound is coming off a wide decision over Callum Smith to win two major super middleweight titles on Dec. 19.

Saunders (30-0, 14 KOs) easily outpointed Martin Murray in December, the Briton’s most-recent fight.

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Meanwhile, Taylor vs. Ramirez is about as good as it gets, a 50-50 fight between two prime young stars.

Taylor (17-0, 13 KOs) won his title by outpointing Ivan Baranchyk in May 2019 and followed with a majority-decision victory over Regis Prograis to unify two titles five months later. The Scot last fought on Sept. 26, when he stopped Apinun Khongsong in the first round.

Ramirez (26-0, 17 KOs) won a vacant 140-pound title by easily outpointing Amir Iman in March 2018 and has successfully defended four times, including a sixth-round knockout of Maurice Hooker that earned him a second belt in July 2019.

The former U.S. Olympian defeated Viktor Postol by a majority decision in his most-recent fight, over Viktor Postol in August.

Canelo vs. Saunders, Taylor vs. Ramirez could make for special May

Canelo Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders and Josh Taylor vs. Jose Ramirez could highlight a packed schedule for May.

Boxing fans could be in for an exciting May.

Canelo Alvarez’s title-unification fight with Billy Joe Saunders is expected to take place on May 8, assuming the Mexican star defeats underdog Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27.

Another tentative title-unification showdown, between junior welterweight beltholders Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez, also was targeted for May 8 but reportedly will be pushed back a week or two to avoid competition with the sport’s biggest star.

Taylor and Ramirez have yet to finalize their meeting.

Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) has said he wants to unify all four major 168-pound titles this year, which is why he has agreed to fight Saunders. Caleb Plant, the other beltholder, could be next.

Boxing Junkie’s No. 2 fighter pound-for-pound is coming off a wide decision over Callum Smith to win two major super middleweight titles on Dec. 19.

Saunders (30-0, 14 KOs) easily outpointed Martin Murray in December, the Briton’s most-recent fight.

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Meanwhile, Taylor vs. Ramirez is about as good as it gets, a 50-50 fight between two prime young stars.

Taylor (17-0, 13 KOs) won his title by outpointing Ivan Baranchyk in May 2019 and followed with a majority-decision victory over Regis Prograis to unify two titles five months later. The Scot last fought on Sept. 26, when he stopped Apinun Khongsong in the first round.

Ramirez (26-0, 17 KOs) won a vacant 140-pound title by easily outpointing Amir Iman in March 2018 and has successfully defended four times, including a sixth-round knockout of Maurice Hooker that earned him a second belt in July 2019.

The former U.S. Olympian defeated Viktor Postol by a majority decision in his most-recent fight, over Viktor Postol in August.

Canelo Alvarez on Feb. 27 foe: ‘Avni Yildirim is a good boxer’

Canelo Alvarez has made it official, announcing that he will defend his 168-pound titles against Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27 in Miami.

It’s official.

Canelo Alvarez has announced that he will defend his super middleweight titles against Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the home of the Miami Dolphins.

The fight will be streamed on DAZN.

Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) has said his goal is to unify the 168-pound titles but he must get past Yildirim (21-2, 12 KOs) first.

“Avni Yildirim is a good boxer, and I know we will put on an exciting fight,” said Alvarez, who won two belts when he easily outpointed Callum Smith on Dec. 19. “I’m very glad that we are able to bring this event to Miami, a short distance from where my hero, Muhammad Ali, trained. February 27 will be a great night for the sport.”

Said Eddy Reynoso, Alvarez’s manager and trainer: “On February 27, we take the next step in our journey to unify the Super-Middleweight division. We will be facing our WBC mandatory opponent, Avni Yildirim.

“We are very happy with the alliance we have with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom to put on this bout together, especially in a new venue for us.”

Alvarez will be fighting in Miami for the second time. He stopped Raul Pinzon in a welterweight bout there in 2008.

Yildirim will have been out of the ring for two years when he fights Alvarez. He last fought in February 2019, when he lost a 10-round technical decision to Anthony Dirrell.

The WBC’s No. 2 contender, from Turkey, understands the opportunity he will have on Feb. 27.

“I am honored as a mandatory to fight again for the big green belt. Thank you to everyone who is involved,” he said. “I always give my all, and everybody should be ready to see a war. I am coming to make my country proud. I am representing the whole of Turkey.”

Canelo Alvarez on Feb. 27 foe: ‘Avni Yildirim is a good boxer’

Canelo Alvarez has made it official, announcing that he will defend his 168-pound titles against Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27 in Miami.

It’s official.

Canelo Alvarez has announced that he will defend his super middleweight titles against Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the home of the Miami Dolphins.

The fight will be streamed on DAZN.

Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) has said his goal is to unify the 168-pound titles but he must get past Yildirim (21-2, 12 KOs) first.

“Avni Yildirim is a good boxer, and I know we will put on an exciting fight,” said Alvarez, who won two belts when he easily outpointed Callum Smith on Dec. 19. “I’m very glad that we are able to bring this event to Miami, a short distance from where my hero, Muhammad Ali, trained. February 27 will be a great night for the sport.”

Said Eddy Reynoso, Alvarez’s manager and trainer: “On February 27, we take the next step in our journey to unify the Super-Middleweight division. We will be facing our WBC mandatory opponent, Avni Yildirim.

“We are very happy with the alliance we have with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom to put on this bout together, especially in a new venue for us.”

Alvarez will be fighting in Miami for the second time. He stopped Raul Pinzon in a welterweight bout there in 2008.

Yildirim will have been out of the ring for two years when he fights Alvarez. He last fought in February 2019, when he lost a 10-round technical decision to Anthony Dirrell.

The WBC’s No. 2 contender, from Turkey, understands the opportunity he will have on Feb. 27.

“I am honored as a mandatory to fight again for the big green belt. Thank you to everyone who is involved,” he said. “I always give my all, and everybody should be ready to see a war. I am coming to make my country proud. I am representing the whole of Turkey.”

Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim set for Feb. 27: reports

Canelo Alvarez will defend his super middleweight titles against mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27, according to reports.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim reportedly is on.

Alvarez has agreed to defend his super middleweight titles against his mandatory challenger on Feb. 27, according to multiple reports. The fight will be streamed on DAZN.

The site has not been announced. The Athletic is reporting that it probably will be Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the home of the Miami Dolphins. The NFL team allowed an average of more than 12,000 fans to attend games, which presumably was attractive to Alvarez and Co.

Alvarez fought Callum Smith in front of an estimated 11,400 at the Alamodome in San Antonio last month. However, Texas reportedly has tightened crowd restrictions because of a spike in COVID-19 cases in that state.

The Mexican star has said he intends to unify 168-pound titles this year, meaning he would fight either of his two fellow beltholders – Billy Joe Saunders or Caleb Plant – in September, assuming he beats Yildirim.

Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) split with longtime promoter Golden Boy Promotions in November, making him his own promoter. He decided to continue working with Golden Boy affiliate DAZN, at least through the fight on Feb. 27.

Yildirim (21-2, 12 KOs) will have been out of the ring for more than two years when he faces Alvarez. He last fought in February 2019, when he lost a technical decision against Anthony Dirrell.

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim set for Feb. 27: reports

Canelo Alvarez will defend his super middleweight titles against mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27, according to reports.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim reportedly is on.

Alvarez has agreed to defend his super middleweight titles against his mandatory challenger on Feb. 27, according to multiple reports. The fight will be streamed on DAZN.

The site has not been announced. The Athletic is reporting that it probably will be Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the home of the Miami Dolphins. The NFL team allowed an average of more than 12,000 fans to attend games, which presumably was attractive to Alvarez and Co.

Alvarez fought Callum Smith in front of an estimated 11,400 at the Alamodome in San Antonio last month. However, Texas reportedly has tightened crowd restrictions because of a spike in COVID-19 cases in that state.

The Mexican star has said he intends to unify 168-pound titles this year, meaning he would fight either of his two fellow beltholders – Billy Joe Saunders or Caleb Plant – in September, assuming he beats Yildirim.

Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) split with longtime promoter Golden Boy Promotions in November, making him his own promoter. He decided to continue working with Golden Boy affiliate DAZN, at least through the fight on Feb. 27.

Yildirim (21-2, 12 KOs) will have been out of the ring for more than two years when he faces Alvarez. He last fought in February 2019, when he lost a technical decision against Anthony Dirrell.

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See them: Canelo Alvarez’s 10 greatest knockouts

Here are the 10 greatest knockouts in Canelo Alvarez’s decorated career.

Canelo Alvarez has become one of the more polished boxers in the game, making him as complete a fighter as anyone.

However, as we know, the Mexican star can also crack. Alvarez (54-1-2) has stopped 36 opponents in his decorated career, one of the larger knockout totals among active fighters.

And, obviously, there are more to come. It appears he will defend his super middleweight belt against overmatched Avni Yildirm late next month, although we’re waiting for an announcement.

In the meantime let’s take a look back on 10 of the four-division titleholder’s most memorable stoppages, starting with his most-recent knockout and working our way back in time.

Enjoy!

See them: Canelo Alvarez’s 10 greatest knockouts

Here are the 10 greatest knockouts in Canelo Alvarez’s decorated career.

Canelo Alvarez has become one of the more polished boxers in the game, making him as complete a fighter as anyone.

However, as we know, the Mexican star can also crack. Alvarez (54-1-2) has stopped 36 opponents in his decorated career, one of the larger knockout totals among active fighters.

And, obviously, there are more to come. It appears he will defend his super middleweight belt against overmatched Avni Yildirm late next month, although we’re waiting for an announcement.

In the meantime let’s take a look back on 10 of the four-division titleholder’s most memorable stoppages, starting with his most-recent knockout and working our way back in time.

Enjoy!

Canelo Alvarez near deal to fight Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27

Canelo Alvarez is near a deal with Matchroom Boxing to fight Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27 and another opponent on May 8.

Canelo Alvarez and Matchroom Boxing are near a deal to fight Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27 and another opponent on May 8, according to The Athletic.

The outlet is reporting that the sides have agreed on major points but final details are being worked out.

Alvarez, who won two super middleweight titles when he outpointed Callum Smith on Dec. 19, would defend against the mandatory challenger Yildirim at a venue in the United States on DAZN.

The Turk agreed to step aside so Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) could fight Smith for the titles.

Yildirim (21-2, 12 KOs) is a solid fighter but would be a tremendous underdog against Alvarez. He won five fights since he was stopped in three rounds by Chris Eubank Jr. in 2017 but lost a technical decision to Anthony Dirrell this past February.

The opponent for Cinco de Mayo weekend evidently hasn’t been selected. Alvarez has said he wants to unify the 168-pound titles so fellow beltholders Billy Joe Saunders and Caleb Plant would be his targets.

Alvarez dominated Smith to win 119-109, 119-109 and 117-111 on the cards, claiming Smith’s WBA belt and winning the vacant WBC title.

The Mexican star recently left Golden Boy Promotions to become his own promoter. He worked with Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn for the Smith fight.

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Canelo Alvarez near deal to fight Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27

Canelo Alvarez is near a deal with Matchroom Boxing to fight Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27 and another opponent on May 8.

Canelo Alvarez and Matchroom Boxing are near a deal to fight Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27 and another opponent on May 8, according to The Athletic.

The outlet is reporting that the sides have agreed on major points but final details are being worked out.

Alvarez, who won two super middleweight titles when he outpointed Callum Smith on Dec. 19, would defend against the mandatory challenger Yildirim at a venue in the United States on DAZN.

The Turk agreed to step aside so Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) could fight Smith for the titles.

Yildirim (21-2, 12 KOs) is a solid fighter but would be a tremendous underdog against Alvarez. He won five fights since he was stopped in three rounds by Chris Eubank Jr. in 2017 but lost a technical decision to Anthony Dirrell this past February.

The opponent for Cinco de Mayo weekend evidently hasn’t been selected. Alvarez has said he wants to unify the 168-pound titles so fellow beltholders Billy Joe Saunders and Caleb Plant would be his targets.

Alvarez dominated Smith to win 119-109, 119-109 and 117-111 on the cards, claiming Smith’s WBA belt and winning the vacant WBC title.

The Mexican star recently left Golden Boy Promotions to become his own promoter. He worked with Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn for the Smith fight.

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