In February, Canelo Alvarez and Avni Yildirim will fight for the WBC and WBA super middleweight titles. It will be Alvarez’s first fight since he defeated Sergey Kovalev in November to become a world champion at light heavyweight. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming bout.
Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) will be moving back down to the 168-pound division to take on Yildirim (21-2, 12 KOs). The fight was originally supposed to take place last May, but it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 28-year-old Alvarez is one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. He’s a former two-time world champion at 154 pounds and also held the WBA (Regular) title at 160 pounds. In his last fight, Alvarez moved up to 175 pounds to challenge Kovalev for the WBO light heavyweight title. He scored a knockout victory in the 11th round to become a three-division world champion.
Yildirim, 29, is a former world title challenger who has fought mostly at super middleweight. In his last fight, he defeated Anthony Dirrell by unanimous decision to win the WBC interim title.
The winner of Alvarez vs Yildirim will be the mandatory challenger for WBC champion Callum Smith.
Alvarez is a -2000 favorite (bet $2,000 to win $100), while Yildirim is a +1100 underdog (bet $100 to win $1,100) according to oddsmakers.
The fight will take place on Saturday, February 27 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It will be televised live on DAZN.
What are your predictions for Alvarez vs Yildirim? Let us know in the comments section below.
The build up to Alvarez vs Yildirim
The build up to Alvarez vs Yildirim has been nothing short of electric. Both men are undefeated in their professional careers and both have something to prove.
Alvarez is the current WBC and WBA Super welterweight champion and is widely considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Yildirim is the former WBC interim super welterweight champion and is looking to make a name for himself by dethroning Alvarez.
The fight is scheduled to take place on February 27, 2021 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. This will be the first time that Alvarez has fought in the United States since 2013.
Fans are already anticipating an exciting fight between these two undefeated champions. It is sure to be a don’t-miss event for boxing fans around the world.
Why Alvarez vs Yildirim is the biggest fight of the year
There are a few reasons why Alvarez vs Yildirim is the biggest fight of the year. First, it is a title unification bout. The winner will become both the WBC and IBF champion. This is a huge deal because it will finally unify the two belts that have been split for far too long.
Second, the winner of this fight will be one step closer to becoming the undisputed champion of the world. There can only be one true champion, and whoever wins this fight will have a great chance at becoming that person.
Lastly, this is a grudge match. These two men do not like each other. They have been exchanging words for months leading up to this fight, and they are both hungry to settle the score. This fight has all the makings of a classic, and it is one that you do not want to miss.
Why we’re excited for Alvarez vs Yildirim
The highly anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Avni Yildirim is finally happening, and we could not be more excited.
Alvarez is widely considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world today, and he will be putting his WBC, WBA, and Ring Magazine titles on the line against Yildirim.
Yildirim is no slouch either, as he is a former world champion in his own right.
This promises to be an explosive fight, with both men looking to make a statement.
We can’t wait to see who comes out on top in this one!
Canelo Alvarez vs.Avni Yildirim: Who Will Win?
As Canelo Alvarez prepares to take on Avni Yildirim this Saturday night, all eyes are on the pound-for-pound great to see if he can continue his reign atop the boxing world.
Alvarez is coming off a dominant performance against callum smith in December, which saw him capture the WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring super-middleweight titles. He now moves up to the light heavyweight division to take on Yildirim, who is a former world title challenger.
Yildirim has only lost two fights in his career, both of which came against world-class opposition in World Boxing Council (WBC) title fights. He was stopped by Chris Eubank Jr. in 2017, and then lost a close decision to Anthony Dirrell in 2019.
While Yildirim has experience against top-level competition, he will be facing a significant step up in class when he takes on Alvarez this weekend. Alvarez is widely considered to be one of the best boxers in the world, pound-for-pound, and he will be looking to make a statement in his first fight at light heavyweight.
Alvarez has shown himself to be a master of adjustments in his career, and he will need to be at his best once again if he wants to win this fight. Yildirim is a tough opponent who will come to fight, and Alvarez will need to be prepared for a war.
The betting odds currently favor Alvarez heavily, as he is a -2000 favorite to win the fight. Yildirim is a +700 underdog, which reflects the significant gap in talent between the two fighters.
Alvarez is the clear favorite to win this fight, and he should be able to win by knockout or decision. Yildirim is a tough opponent, but he will ultimately be overmatched by Alvarez’s superior skills and experience.
Alvarez vs. Yildirim will be available to watch on DAZN in the United States and on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. The fight is scheduled for Saturday, February 27 at 9 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. PST.
Who do you think will win Alvarez vs. Yildirim? Let us know in the comments section below.
