Odds from OddsChecker and are correct at the time of publication. Per the FanDuel Sportsbook (via OddsChecker), Canelo the -390 favorite, meaning a wager of $390 will result in a $100 profit. Canelo comes in as the 1/33 favourite, while Yildrim is the 20/1 underdog. With the vastly different records between the two fights, it comes as a surprise to nobody that Canelo Alvarez is the overwhelming favourite to come out victorious on Saturday night. Caleb Plant lost his first professional fight Saturday. The Athletic first reported the story in January, stating the fight would take place on the Cinco De Mayo weekend, which could be either May 1 or May 8 with the Mexican celebrations falling on a Wednesday this year. Just two months after his scintillating unanimous decision win over Britain's Callum Smith, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez returns to the ring this weekend to take on WBC mandatory challenger Avni Yildrim. The action will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, but unlike the events we've seen in the United Kingdom, 15,000 fans are expected to be in attendance. Fans of UK boxing may also remember Yildrim from his one-sided bout against Christ Eubank Jr in 2017, where he tasted defeat for the first time in his career.
And while Canelo's bout with Yildrim this weekend is expected to be a one-sided affair, a potential face-to-face with Saunders in the ring would certainly be a sight to see. As we ring the first bell of the New Year there is no place for a British fighter in the first two major rankings of the top ten pound-for-pound boxers in the world. “This has been my dream to be an undisputed fighter and be on the pound-for-pound list and cement a legacy in boxing that people can’t erase,” said Plant. As he continues to solidify his spot among the sport's pound-for-pound elite,, Alvarez also is gaining additional ground for inclusion on the short list of best fighters in boxing rich Mexico's history. As they remain two of the best in the particular weight class, it’s prime time to see them lock horns in a gruesome scrap. Gennady Golovkin has fought just three times since his last fight with Canelo in 2018. His most notable win during this time came against Sergiy Derevyanchenko in one of 2019’s best fights.
For those who want a monthly-plan instead of the longer-term value, fight fans can sign up for a monthly option for $19.99. Fans can watch the entire event, which starts at 1 p.m. A fight between Billy Joe Saunders and Canelo Alvarez is one boxing fans have been touting for a number of years. Canelo Alvarez vs Avni Yildrim: How to watch the fight? Who is Avni Yildrim? The Mexican, who reportedly already has a subsequent bout with Billy Joe Saunders penned in for May, will put his WBA, WBC and Ring super middleweight titles on the line. He won the IBF and IBO middleweight titles against Sergiy Derevyanchenko in 2019. After two years away from the ring, Golovkin fought Ryota Murata in April. Alvarez's two fights with Golovkin both generated more than 1 million PPV buys; his 2013 matchup with Floyd Mayweather pushed past 2 million. The 29-year-old, who has been mandatory challenger for the WBC super middleweight title for two years, is now working under the world-class trainer Joel Diaz, who insists his fighter can be victorious. Yildirim survived the round but absorbed sufficient punishment that forced his trainer Joel Diaz to stop the fight. The fight can be watched on the DAZN app, which is available on a variety of devices, including smart TVs, game consoles, mobiles, tablets and computers.
Signing up for DAZN costs just £1.99-a-month and involves no long-term payment obligations. Alternatively, DAZN can be accessed on Sky through their selection of apps. Most are viewing the bout as a full blown conclusion before it has even started, but Josh Warrington's shock loss to Mauricio Lara just two weeks ago should provide a stern reminder that anything can happen in boxing. Viewers from the United Kingdom - and across the world, other than Mexico - can watch the fight on DAZN, who will be streaming the event. What's at stake: The Russian is ESPN's No. 1 light heavyweight, but the unified champ still needs to fight Dmitry Bivol to cement that claim. Benavidez is who he needs to fight. Benavidez, who added that each matchup would have presented even odds for all parties involved. Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez appears to have left the door open for a blockbuster fight with Jake Paul. He's the most likely choice to fight Paul next. “But it’s not a fight that people will be interested to watch. All together, we will live this joy and this triumph. Canelo has been an incredible and dominant force in the sport ever since he made his debut and as he enters what would be his 60th professional fight, the Mexican would appear to be more than ready for the challenge that will be posed by Plant.