Canelo Alvarez Eyes Azteca Farewell Ahead Of Mbilli
Canelo Alvarez’s farewell plan hinges on a deal with promoters as his Riyadh Season contract and one bout left in a four-fight agreement complicate it.
- Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez, 36, revealed he wants his final professional fight at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, citing the venue's "incredible vibe" after attending a World Cup match there in June.
- The venue last hosted a major bout when Julio Cesar Chavez fought Greg Haugen before a record 132,000 fans, and Alvarez has discussed staging a farewell there with Club America owner Emilio Azcarraga via Zoom.
- Trainer Eddy Reynoso agreed Alvarez is in the "final stage" of his career after 20 years of competition, though Alvarez believes "four or five more fights would be enough."
- Although Alvarez envisions a Mexico City farewell, staging it requires navigating his current contractual obligations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with no specific negotiations announced ahead of his bout with Christian Mbilli.
- Alvarez, who has participated in nearly 70 professional fights, continues to compete despite questioning from some following his loss to Terence Crawford last year, seeking to finish his storied career on his own terms.
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has outlined his exit strategy, naming the number of fights he expects to precede a hoped-for swansong in Mexico. Having fought professionally for over two decades, the 36-year-old can consider himself a four-division world champion and, surely, a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame. He did, after all, reign supreme as a dominant super-middleweight champion […]
Canelo Álvarez addressed the difficulty of setting a definitive departure date, but is clear to fight in the Aztec Stadium of the capital of his country
Canelo Alvarez Faces Mbilli As Farewell Plans Begin
Canelo Alvarez is discussing a farewell fight at Estadio Azteca, but Christian Mbilli could accelerate those retirement plans on October 31. With two fights remaining on his Saudi deal, the ... read more Canelo Alvarez Faces Mbilli As Farewell Plans Begin @ Boxing News 24/7
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